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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council authorized a new "intervention brigade" for Congo on Thursday with an unprecedented mandate to take military action against rebel groups to help bring peace to the country's conflict-wracked east.
The resolution, which the council adopted unanimously, gives the brigade a mandate to carry out offensive operations alone or with Congolese army troops to neutralize and disarm armed groups.
The intervention brigade is unprecedented in U.N. peacekeeping because of its offensive mandate.
The resolution however states clearly that it would be established for one year "on an exceptional basis and without creating a precedent" to the principles of U.N. peacekeeping.
Guatemala's U.N. Ambassador Gert Rosenthal, expressed concern about getting the United Nations into "peace enforcement" which could compromise U.N. neutrality.
The resolution says the "intervention brigade" must have "a clear exit strategy." It says the council will consider its continued presence based on its performance and whether Congo has made sufficient progress in reforming its security sector and creating a Congolese "rapid reaction force" that can take over responsibility for neutralizing armed groups and reducing the threat they pose to civilians and the government's authority.
Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, the current council president, told a news conference before the vote that the resolution will reconfigure the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, "recognizing the necessity of decisively countering the destructive" violence that has left eastern Congo in turmoil since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
The resolution, sponsored by France, the United States and Togo, would give the brigade a mandate to operate "in a robust, highly mobile and versatile manner" to ensure that armed group can't seriously threaten government authority or the security of civilians.
The brigade will be part of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, known as MONUSCO, within its troop ceiling of 19,815. The United Nations currently has more than 17,700 U.N. peacekeepers and more than 1,400 international police in Congo.
The resolution extends MONUSCO's mandate until March 31, 2014. The "intervention brigade" headquarters will be in the key eastern city of Goma. The resolution says the brigade will consist of three infantry battalions, one artillery company and one special forces and reconnaissance company. U.N. officials say it will probably include between 2,000 and 3,000 troops and the U.N. peacekeeping department will now ask U.N. member states to contribute troops.
The resolution says the "intervention brigade" must have "a clear exit strategy." It says the council will consider its continued presence based on its performance and whether Congo has made sufficient progress in reforming its security sector and creating a Congolese "rapid reaction force" able to take over responsibility for neutralizing armed groups and reducing the threat they pose.
Mineral-rich eastern Congo has been engulfed in fighting since the 1994 Rwanda genocide, in which at least 500,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were slaughtered by Hutu militias before a Tutsi-led rebel army took power in Rwanda. More than 1 million Rwandan Hutus fled across the border into Congo, and Rwanda has invaded Congo several times to take action against Hutu militias there.
The exploitation of Congo's mineral resources continues to exacerbate conflict and instability on the ground.
In late February, 11 central Africa leaders and the United Nations signed an agreement to try to establish peace in eastern Congo.
The resolution demands that Congo and the 10 other African nations implement the peace accord "in good faith" and expresses the council's intention "to take appropriate measures as necessary" against any party that doesn't comply with its commitments.
Under the peace deal, the signatories pledged not to interfere in the internal affairs of neighboring countries or provide any support to armed groups. The Congolese government pledged to reform its army and police, consolidate its authority in the volatile east and promote reconciliation, tolerance and democratization.
The signatories include Rwanda and Uganda, which were accused in a U.N. report last year of helping aid the M23 rebel group, which swept through eastern Congo in 2012 and captured Goma in November but pulled out under international pressure. Both countries denied the allegations.
Rwanda's U.N. Ambassador Eugene Gasana told the council after the vote that his government supports the peace deal and is committed to peace in the region.
U.N. peacekeepers were unable to protect civilians from the M23 rebels, whose movement began in April 2012 when hundreds of troops defected from the Congolese armed forces.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a report in February recommending an "intervention brigade" that the M23 rebellion underscored the continuing fragility of the situation in eastern Congo. But he said he is convinced the peace accord offers an opportunity for key nations to collectively address the underlying causes of the conflict in the east and the surrounding Great Lakes region and end the recurring violence.
The resolution strongly condemns the continued presence of the M23 in the immediate vicinity of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, and its attempts to establish "an illegitimate parallel administration in North Kivu."
It demands that the M23 and other armed groups, including those seeking the "liberation" of Rwanda and Uganda, immediately halt all violence and "permanently disband and lay down their arms." It also strongly condemns their continuing human rights abuses including summary executions, sexual and gender-based violence and large-scale recruitment and use of children.
Besides disbanding armed groups, the resolution says the intervention brigade will monitor an arms embargo along with a panel of U.N. experts and observe and report on flows of military personnel, weapons and equipment across the border of eastern Congo including by "surveillance capabilities provided by unmanned aerial systems."
In January, the Security Council gave approval for deployment of unarmed surveillance drones for eastern Congo that would provide intelligence for the peace enforcement brigade as well as the larger U.N. peacekeeping force. U.N. officials expect them to be deployed at the beginning of the summer.
Associated Press Writer Maria Sanminiatelli contributed to this report from the United Nations.
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Our new Geek of the Week, Eve Maler, has worked behind-the-scenes for years to improve the technical underpinnings of the Internet — helping to create the standards and technologies that we use to share data online while maintaining our privacy and keeping our digital lives secure.
Maler was one of the inventors of the Extensible Markup Language, better known as XML, one of a wide variety of technical projects that she has founded or helped to lead. Currently an analyst at Forrester Research, she's a creative force and a member of multiple music groups who has been known to embark on epic cross-stitching projects when she isn't working to make the web a better place.
Continue reading for Maler's answers to our questionnaire on subjects including identity, data, and her many geeky pursuits.
Name: Eve Maler (nicknames: XMLgrrl, Carbgrrl, the SAML Lady, Hermione …)
Job, hobby and/or other geeky pursuit: My day job is principal analyst at Forrester Research, serving security and risk professionals. My main avocation is serving as the "chief UMAnitarian" (founder and chair) of the group creating the User-Managed Access (UMA) web protocol. My musical endeavors include being one-fourth of the band Mud Junket and, recently, joining the bass section of the A Cappella Joy barbershop chorus. My personal blog covers a weird hybrid set of topics: digital identity, cross-stitching, low-carb and paleo nutrition, XML, and more.
Coolest thing about what you do: I get to help make the world safe for selective personal data sharing. Can individuals achieve empowerment parity with big companies, so that they all can be effective controllers of the online data and content they "own", with high standards of security and privacy? I'm working towards that end.
Has XML accomplished what you hoped it would as an industry standard and as a movement?
Yes, I think so. I'm proud of what we created. The pattern we see over and over again is that new technologies make difficult tasks easier and cheaper for more people. Douglas Crockford has a great saying (specifically about XML's inadequacies!): "The good thing about reinventing the wheel is that you can get a round one." With XML we put the goodness of SGML's generic markup within the reach of individuals and small companies, and it continues to be used heavily in publishing and web services. In its turn, Crockford's JSON is bringing user-controlled, programming-friendly data structures to an even wider community. That's why I'm a big JSON fan, and why we use it heavily in the UMA protocol.
What are the biggest recent advances and remaining challenges in the world of online identity?
The rise of social sign-in (such as letting users sign in to your news site with their Facebook accounts) is showing the benefits to businesses and individuals of working with external identity providers and attribute providers. OAuth provides the plumbing for this solution, as well as for controlling access to web APIs in general. OpenID Connect and UMA build on OAuth in various ways to provide capable identity and access management (IAM) interfaces that will still be familiar to web devs. As these specs mature, they will provide a formidable foundation for trustworthy identity- and privacy-enabled cloud computing. There's still work to do around web transactions that safely carry very sensitive information (health data) and very high-value transactions (house purchases). Things will get really interesting as we see the "consumerization of IT" trend unroll for identity — first in SaaS apps, then deep within larger enterprises.
What have you learned so far from your Forrester gig, and how has it changed your perspective?
I've been at Forrester just over a year, serving business leaders responsible for IAM, authentication, and web services security at some of the largest and most influential enterprises on the planet. Some things I've learned: Regulatory compliance drives a ton of security spending, but also keeps organizations in fear of disrupting out-of-date legacy technologies. This ironically holds them back from using cloud services and enabling mobile device usage in in a more compliant and auditable fashion. Also, IAM in itself isn't a strategic initiative, but business agility needs are forcing more companies to clean up their identity act.
What does it mean to you to be a geek?
A geek is someone who takes their pursuits to the nth degree with passion. I think of the guy who works at the cutlery store in my neighborhood as a "knife geek" because he knows and loves his stuff: he's willing to get into the weeds on it at any moment.
Geekiest thing(s) you've ever done, built, or worn?
That I'll admit to, you mean?
- There was the time in 1988 when my husband and I and another couple sent away for sewing patterns for ST:TNG uniforms (the first-season one-piece jumpsuits, not the one where you have to tug your shirt down in the "Picard Maneuver"), agonized over the accuracy of our fabric selections, and had a friend make up the uniforms for a Halloween party. I've continued to wear mine occasionally down through the years.
- Then there was my largest XML-themed custom cross-stitch project ever, exhibited at the 2004 XML Conference, which took about 200 hours to complete.
- And then there was the karaoke rendition of "Bohemian Rhaps-ID" that I, uh, orchestrated at the "untalent show" for an Internet Identity Workshop in 2006.
Your best tip or trick for managing everyday work and life: OmniFocus (from local company The Omni Group) is my best non-atom-based friend, and Getting Things Done is our shared philosophy. I have a huge set of Forrester-specific project checklist templates that I've shared with colleagues. This recent GTD blog post (http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/01/02/are-you-a-perfectionist/) has proven to be very helpful to me, as I can take perfectionism to ridiculous extremes.
Mac, Windows or Linux? Mac.
Kirk, Picard, Janeway or Sisko? Picard. So handsome.
Transporter, Time Machine or Cloak of Invisibility? Cloak of Invisibility. Not sure if this is kosher in the Potterverse, but I actually own four wands, one of them handmade by a friend. Time to get a wand rack …
If someone gave me $1 million to launch a startup, I would … Launch an UMA authorization manager with the (as yet unavailable) Google+ Circles API, to let people put together sharing policies based on Circles access control lists, and call it CopMonkey. (CopMonkey is the group's nickname for a hypothetical UMA AM. Long story.)
I once waited in line for … A chance to tell Barry Bostwick how much I loved him as Brad in Rocky Horror, even though he was making an appearance to promote some other (normal) movie.
Your geek role models (And why?): Tank Girl, at least as conceived in the movie. (Am I the only one who loves that movie?) She's a tank geek! And utterly self-confident, and cheerful, and defiant.
Greatest Game In History: Merchant of Venus, a board game published by Avalon Hill back in the 80's. We still play it now.
Best Gadget Ever: Keurig K-cup home brewer. I sing its praises every morning.
First computer: My dad sent me an Eagle II computer (which ran CP/M) during my junior year in college. I made money typing people's papers and senior theses, and always right-justified the (monospaced) text using my spiffy dot matrix printer Because I Could — whether they wanted it or not.
Current phone: iPhone 4.
Favorite app: OmniFocus for Mac OS X and iPhone.
Favorite hangout: Marina Park in Kirkland.
Favorite cause: Free markets.
Most important technology of 2012: Open APIs.
Most important technology of 2015: The next generation of OAuth/OpenID Connect/UMA lightweight authentication and authorization infrastructure. It will materially enable the goal of the US National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC): "Making Online Transactions Safer, Faster, and More Private".
Words of advice for your fellow geeks: Don't bother buying the Geek Wisdom book for some geek you know. They already have it. (This happened to me.)
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- https://twitter.com/#!/ladyjson
- https://twitter.com/#!/umawg
- https://twitter.com/#!/mudjunket
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Gears Racing Institute Announces 2003 Road Team
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Mr. Mark S. Bonham, Chairman, and Mr. Kevin Wallace, President, of the Gears Racing Institute ("GRI") are today very pleased to announce the Gears Racing Road Team for the year 2003.
The GRI is focusing its Road team efforts in 2003 on the mentorship and development philosophy by pairing promising Espoir athletes with experienced senior cyclists.
Returning to the team will be Provincial Espoir Road Race Champion ('02) Peter Sanowar, Provincial Espoir ITT Silver Medalist ('02) Warren Tilbrook, Chris Isaac, 9th GC Tour of SE Ohio ('02), and Michael Moore, Provincial Pursuit and ITT medalist ('02).
Joining the team in 2003 will be Dan Maggiacomo and Dan Lefebvre. These two veterans of the road will join Michael Moore in providing positive team leadership and instituting a mentoring process to the Espoir racers.
Dan Maggiacomo is returning to Canada after a year's absence to attend teacher's college in Australia. Dan will provide a strong leadership role and add some depth to the climbing abilities displayed by both Warren Tilbrook and Chris Isaac. Dan is a seasoned veteran of the road competing for a number of years with the Jet Fuel/Sympatico team.
Dan Lefebvre is returning to racing after a 10 year absence to be part of a program that will benefit from his leadership and racing experience. Dan has enjoyed great success in his cycling career as evidenced from his multiple Canadian National Championships.
Alongside these athletes will be the tandem duo of Craig deVeer and Richard Marsolais. In 2002, Craig and Richard met with great success: 1st, Paris - Ancaster Enduro; 2nd, National Time Trail Championships; 2nd, National Pursuit Championships; and National Kilo Champions. They are looking to build on this success in 2003 as they work toward inclusion in the national team for the Paralympics in Greece in 2004.
"We are very excited about the Gears Road Team in 2003", stated Kevin Wallace. "It is our belief that focusing on the talents of select Espoir racers by matching them with seasoned and experienced riders like Dan Maggiocomo, Dan Lefebvre, and Michael Moore will enable those young riders to fully develop into some of Canada's best road athletes."
Gears Racing is proud to be sponsored by Shimano Canada, Specialized Bicycles, Sugoi and Bonham & Co. Inc. As part of the development program, team members participate in a training camp held in the spring in Phoenix, Arizona as well as several team-specific training events. As an example, this year the GRI is pleased to announce the addition of Marnie McBean, a 3-time Olympic Gold Medal winner in the sport of rowing, to the management team. Marnie will provide specific training and counseling on the development of a positive winning mindset that is necessary to excel at the highest levels of competition.
The Gears Racing Road Team will be competing in events provincially and nationally within Canada, as well as select US and international events.
Gears will continue its support of the Mississauga Bicycle Racing Club, whose primary focus is competitive road racing.
The Gears Racing Institute is a specialist, non-profit foundation created to identify and develop world-class competitive mountain bikers for Canada. For more information on the team, visit www.gearsracing.com
For further information: Mr. Kevin Wallace, GRI, (905) 271-2400.
Roster 2003
Peter Sanowar
Chris Isaac
Warren Tilbrook
Dan Maggiacomo
Dan Lefebvre
Michael Moore
Richard Marsolais
Craig DeVeer
Team Management:
Kevin Wallace, President
Ira Kargel, Vice-President
Ron Vanderleeuw, Team Captain/Head Mechanic
Ryan Hindmarsh, Training/Development Manager
Marnie McBean, Training/Development Manager
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Former European champions PSV Eindhoven beat Belgian side SV Zulte Waregem 2-0 and Olympique Lyonnais edged Grasshopper Club Zurich 1-0 in the first legs of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round matches on Tuesday as they bid to reach the playoffs for a spot in the lucrative group stage.
Dutch championship runners-up PSV took the lead against competition debutants Waregem with a stunning long-range strike from Memphis Depay just after the hour, before substitute Jurgen Locadia added a second in the 75th minute for the 1988 European Cup winners, who also hit the woodwork four times in the match.
While PSV are aiming for their first group-stage appearance since the 2008-2009 season, Olympique Lyonnais have had more success in recent years having reached the semi-finals in 2009-2010 and they gave themselves the narrowest advantage to take into the second leg when defender Milan Bisevac headed the only goal after 64 minutes.
The Serbian's powerful header flashed past goalkeeper Roman Burki from Clement Grenier's free-kick, but Michael Skibbe's Grasshoppers side will feel hard done by having twice hit the post in the first half at the Stade de Gerland.
Luciano Spalletti's Zenit St Petersburg also have a 1-0 lead over Danish side Nordsjaelland thanks to Aleksandr Kerzhakov, who scored four minutes after coming on to secure victory away to opponents who were also in the group stage last season.
Former European champions Steaua Bucharest claimed a 2-0 victory over Georgian side Dinamo Tbilisi with two goals from teenager Gabriel Iancu.
The Romanian champions had goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu to thank for saving a Xisco penalty just after the hour, before halftime substitute Iancu struck in the 64th and 80th minutes.
Last season's Europa League semi-finalists Basel earned a 1-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv thanks to a 39th-minute strike from Valentin Stocker.
The Swiss champions dominated the match, but could not add to the goal from 24-year-old Stocker, who fired a low shot past goalkeeper Juan Pablo.
Austrian champions Austria Vienna, who like Basel entered the qualifiers in the third round, also have a narrow 1-0 advantage to take into their second leg against Fimleikafelag Hafnarfjordur of Iceland after winger Daniel Royer scored in the 25th minute.
Marian Cisovsky's hat-trick helped Czech champions Viktoria Plzen win 4-0 against Estonia's JK Nomme Kalju, who had celebrated their first win in Europe in the previous round when they beat Finnish side HJK.
Plzen, who also scored four first-leg goals in the previous round against FK Zeljeznicar, opened the scoring after two minutes in Tallinn through Cisovsky, who added two more in the second half either side of Michal Duris' 77th-minute strike.
Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb grabbed a last-minute goal from substitute Ante Rukavina to secure a 1-0 win against Sheriff of Moldova having controlled the game against the visitors and struck the woodwork through Junior Fernandes, while Metalist Kharkiv's Marko Devic scored in each half for the Ukrainians to wrap up a 2-0 victory over PAOK in Greece.
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Ooo, I am so good at avoiding things!
Like -- and this is A PURELY HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE -- revisions. If I had revisions to do (cough cough), I am confident that I would be Most Excellent at ignoring them.
Instead I might . . . Google pictures of Mr. Darcy. Perhaps.
Or look at these funny pictures of tourists holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa/doing Tai chi.
Or search for images of Mr. Darcy. Maybe.
Or learn how to segment citrus or make pan sauce (and eight other essential kitchen techniques!).
Or look for photos of Mr. Darcy. Possibly.
Or read this beautiful book and decide to learn all about Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement.
And when I'm done with that I might . . .
Well. You know.
But this is all hypothetical.
No evidence to support this whatsoever.
Not a thing.
Seven Perfect Years
Last night was our seven-year anniversary. Jarrod and I have one of those "I can't believe it's been that long, but it feels like I've known you forever" type-situations.
Aren't those the BEST?! Eek!
We celebrated with dinner at Bouchon, our favorite restaurant, and the site of all of our anniversary celebrations here in Asheville. French comfort food. Mmm! Artichokes with bleu cheese vinaigrette, puffed pastry stuffed with brie, steak with garlic butter, steak with cognac and pepper, Brussels sprouts and green beans, real French fries, and my favorite -- the creme brulee sampler (saffron, lavender, rosemary, and espresso).
Throw in the most delicious red wine France has to offer and a several glasses of fine champagne (compliments of Michel, the amazing owner), and talk about the Best. Meal. EVER.
We meant to take pictures at the restaurant, but were in a food coma and forgot. Luckily, we snapped a few before we left home!
Er, too bad in most of them we had either creepy eyes, swarmy grins, or big teeth. And, of course, there were a lot of off-centers. And the punching in the face/nose picking one above.
Not sure how that happened.
(FYI, we're standing in front of our anniversary present -- new living room walls! Fixed by someone other than ourselves! GASP!)
But we DID manage one nice photo:
Happy Anniversary, sweetie!
There is no one on the planet with whom I'd rather: rip up shag carpeting, bake late night vegan cakes, pose with giant jackrabbits, dance to nineties punk rock, and watch Ninja Warrior ("Niiin-jaaaaaa Warrior!") with than you.
Knight of Dark, Queen of Sugar
I'll give you three guesses as to what movie we're seeing tonight.
Give up? SPACE CHIMPS! WOO HOO!!!
Oh, wait. I'm TOTALLY lying. We're going to see MAMMA MIA!
Jarrod: Like $&*# we are.
Me: I would never do that to you.
(Though I might watch it BY MYSELF someday when you are OUT OF TOWN, all SECRET-LIKE. And then I will parade through the house singing "Dancing Queen" in my feather boa and embarrass the cat.)
Nooooo, it's The Dark Knight. Yaaaaaaay!
I can't wait to check out the Joker and especially Two-Face, whose Top Secret appearance has sort-of-been-leaked (but I've avoided, waiting for the surprise). And if I swung that way, Maggie Gyllenhaal would TOTALLY be my Movie Star Girlfriend, so I can't wait for her too.
In other news, I start novel revisions tomorrow. Huzzah! After my fabulous mini-film fest last week, I've been in agony this week, dying to read my book and see if it's as brilliant/horrible as I remember. It's funny, but the moment I am NOT allowed to work on something is the exact moment I desperately want to.
Which means tomorrow I will be running from it again, high speed, coat-tails flapping out behind me.
I didn't get as much other work written as I wish I had, but I did start my Fairy Tale Project, and I did get rough drafts of my agent query letter and synopsis done. Phew!
I also read a certain someone's SUPER-AMAZING manuscript, and have been fighting fits of creative jealousy ever since! WOW! Mind-boggling and fantastic and clever and funny. People will be blown away when they get their mittens on it.
In the meantime, here's another great book that IS available now: Sarah Addison Allen's latest, The Sugar Queen. I really liked her last novel (her first commercial success), Garden Spells, but I freaking LOVED The Sugar Queen. If you aren't familiar with her work, she writes magic realism set in small, quirky towns in the mountains of North Carolina (she lives here in Asheville -- cool!).
In this story, the heroine wakes up on the first cold day of the year to find a grungy woman with running mascara and bleached hair sitting in her closet.
The woman refuses to leave.
From there, the tale unfurls into a delightful love story with sugar-snow kissed windows and magic flowers sown from tears and books that follow people around and a family who simply CANNOT break a promise.
Oh. And there's a really cute mailman.
Highly recommended!
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What. Did they DO. To EDWARD???
Please tell me they are kidding. Please please say this is a bad joke. How could this happen? What was that conversation??
EW employee #1: [copy of Twilight in hand] "Hmm . . . he's beautiful . . . cold marble skin . . . sparkles in the sunlight . . . crap, a makeup job like that could take all afternoon!"
EW employee #2: "Yeah, and my daughter's softball game starts in fifteen minutes."
EW employee #1: "Okay, think. Vampires are pale right? What do we have around here that could make his skin pale?"
EW employee #2: "I have half a bag of all-purpose flour."
EW employee #1: "PERFECT! Just make sure he unbuttons his shirt before throwing it on. It's gotta look sexy."
In much less scary cinematic news, a bunch of new pictures for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were just released. Yay! Check them out here. I LOVE this one:
Please tell me they are kidding. Please please say this is a bad joke. How could this happen? What was that conversation??
EW employee #1: [copy of Twilight in hand] "Hmm . . . he's beautiful . . . cold marble skin . . . sparkles in the sunlight . . . crap, a makeup job like that could take all afternoon!"
EW employee #2: "Yeah, and my daughter's softball game starts in fifteen minutes."
EW employee #1: "Okay, think. Vampires are pale right? What do we have around here that could make his skin pale?"
EW employee #2: "I have half a bag of all-purpose flour."
EW employee #1: "PERFECT! Just make sure he unbuttons his shirt before throwing it on. It's gotta look sexy."
In much less scary cinematic news, a bunch of new pictures for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were just released. Yay! Check them out here. I LOVE this one:
And how awesome is Hellboy II going to be tonight? Woo hoo! I'm happy it's getting such great reviews. Rotten Tomatoes has a nice interview with Guillermo del Toro here (in which he also discusses plans for The Hobbit, as well as here, where even more fanboy-esque Middle Earth questions are answered).
And I just read that Doug Jones (Abe) also played both the faun AND the pale man in Pan's Labyrinth. Which totally makes sense, but I never would have realized it. Cool!
And I just read that Doug Jones (Abe) also played both the faun AND the pale man in Pan's Labyrinth. Which totally makes sense, but I never would have realized it. Cool!
Hurrah for Me (and BBC's North & South!)
Monday was a Very Important Day. Not only was it Tanabata, one of my favorite holidays (any excuse to make a wish!), but it was also the self-imposed due date for my latest novel. Just a new draft, mind you, but still a reaaaally big deal. I used to say, "Oh, I'm a WRITER. You can't push CREATIVITY. No deadlines for me, thank you vurry much."
This, of course, is total hooey.
Who was I kidding? In school, I did every project at the very last moment. Why did I ever think I could write a novel without deadlines? And why did it take me so long to realize this?
And here is the scariest bit. Because I have the scarlet "U" upon my chest ("unpublished"), the only person in the world who will assign a deadline to me is . . . me. And the only person who will ensure that deadline is reached is . . . me.
Can I tell you that is a lot of pressure on . . . me?
So reaching this goal was a huge, huge wonderful thing. It's hard to describe how amazing it was to print out my novel and feel the weight of it in my hands and be able to TOUCH this thing that's been in my head for so long. I had a reaaally rough draft completed several months ago, but now it's BIG and REAL and NOVEL-SHAPED.
And now I have two lovely weeks of vacation from it, until I have to dive in again with revisions. So I'm starting my new novel (yay!), and drafting a query and synopsis, and spending many many hours . . . sitting in front of my television.
Which is -- sadly -- not that unusual for me. The difference? Now I don't have to feel guilty about it! For two weeks! WOO HOO!
This is what I've been watching:
Did you know Keira Knightley made a Robin Hood movie? Well, she did. It was a made-for-tv Disney production called Princess of Thieves, and it was her first starring role. And yes, it's cheesy. And no, this was NOT the first time I've seen it. I have a life-long love affair with the Robin Hood legend, and I love Keira, and it's always fun to indulge one's guilty pleasures, no?
And it really is good, all Disney/made-for-tv-things considered.
The Ruby in the Smoke, based on Philip Pullman's novel. My main motivation in viewing this was MORE MR. TILNEY. Did it deliver? Ah, most excellently. A fun film with Victorian murders and shipwrecks and stolen jewels.
And Mr. Tilney.
The big surprise was Julie Walters AKA Molly Weasley, who made a fantastic, terrifying villain. They're airing it again on PBS this September, along with the second offering in the series, The Shadow in the North. Yippee!
Missed a few episodes of The Office this year, due to that pesky novel thing I've been working on. All caught up now! Sooooo hilarious, as always. And, seriously, if NBC does anything to mess with Jim and Pam's relationship, I will be CRUSHED. I'm terrified they'll make things rocky and unstable for them when there is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON.
They are PERFECT for each other, you hear me NBC? Resist the temptation! Let them be!
I am so scared.
And lastly -- THE GREATEST THING OF ALL -- North & South.
Have you seen this yet??? I'd heard about it, but silly me, assumed it had something to do with the American Civil War. Only last week was it brought to my attention that it's actually a BRITISH PERIOD ROMANCE!
EEK! North & South is SO. FREAKING. AWESOME!!!
It has all of the right elements -- a handsome, brooding gentleman, a feisty heroine, and TONS of passionate "oh I hate him/oh I love him" scenes. I don't want to spoil the plot here, so I'll just say the script was fantastic and made me kick and squeal and rewind many, many times.
It was an instant I MUST GO BUY THIS MOVIE kind of movie.
And let's face it. It had, like, one of the greatest kissing scenes EVER.
And you know how I feel about kissing.
The other amazing thing was that not only was it one of the greatest love stories I've run across, it was also this incredibly complex, fascinating look at mill towns and unions and the class system. And the supporting cast was SO talented, and all of the characters were full and multi-faceted and interesting. I got so much more from this than I would have imagined, and now I can't WAIT to read Elizabeth Gaskell's novel.
So if you haven't seen it, rent it!
And if you HAVE seen it . . . let's talk about Mr. Thornton, shall we?
Happy Happy Fourth (on the Fifth)
Hope you had a lovely July fourth (whether you are 'merican or not). We celebrated by doing what we do best.
Our friends Sara and Jeff came over, which is always great fun because we enjoy OUT GOURMET-ING each other. This time all four of us cooked, and we went for a traditional Fourth cuisine with a Fancy Pants twist. So for anyone concerned re: my diet while Jarrod was out of town (Cheetos, marshmallows, and burritos), I proudly present yesterday's menu:
+ Turkey burgers stuffed with bleu cheese, peppers & onions (on organic whole wheat buns)
+ Dill potato salad
+ Tomato and peach salad
+ Beet salad with goat cheese & pistachios
+ Grilled corn on the cob
+ Watermelon (and watermelon juice!)
+ Bananas Foster pudding
+ Strawberry shortbread (with homemade whipped cream)
YUM! Seriously the best Fourth of July fare ever. We stuffed ourselves until we could not swallow a single morsel more . . . and then we had dessert.
Then we walked to the lake for fireworks . . . and then we had more dessert.
My kind of holiday.
The fireworks were at a new venue, but the same patriotic CD was in attendance. John Philip Sousa, Lee Greenwood, and Bruce Springsteen were present and accounted for. This is always a source of amusement for me -- "Born in the USA"? Does anyone even listen to the lyrics? Not exactly complimentary. Springsteen must get a migraine every time it's played as a "HELLS YEAH, AMERICA!" kind of anthem.
Either that or he thinks it's really funny.
I think it's really funny.
I think this picture is funny too. Very Laini & the Mango.
Later I got in a picture-taking kind of mood and snapped many terrible photos of Jarrod brushing his teeth. I will spare him the embarrassment of sharing those here. Instead, here is a picture of my cat Refusing to Pose.
Later I got in a picture-taking kind of mood and snapped many terrible photos of Jarrod brushing his teeth. I will spare him the embarrassment of sharing those here. Instead, here is a picture of my cat Refusing to Pose.
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No righteous spirit ever passeth here;
With that the dismal land beneath my feet 130
Shook with such violence, that yet again
A gust of wind swept thro' the tear-sown glen;
I fell, as one oppress'd by sudden sleep.
The Poets descend into the first circle of Hell, or Limbo, wherein are placed the spirits of those, who, not having sinned in the theological sense, have yet, owing to their want of baptism, come short of salvation; and also of those, who, having lived in pre-Christian times, neglected the dictates of natural religion. Emerging from the dense crowd of souls in the direction of a light shining in the darkness, they meet the shades of Homer, Horace, Ovid, and Lucan, by whom they are accompanied into the separate abode of the great spirits of antiquity.
The sleep that bound my head was broken by
A thunder peal so loud that I sprung up,
As one that is awaken'd forcibly. Uplifted on my feet I moved around
My rested eyes, and looked with eagerness, 5
To ascertain the place wherein I was.
Tis true—upon the margin of the Abyss
Innumerable. It was so dark, profound, 10
And nebulous, that we on bending down
'Descend we now to the blind world below ;'
Who had remark'd his pallid hue, forthwith
And he return'd; 'The anguish of the souls
That are down here pourtrays upon my face 20
That sympathy, which thou mistak'st for fear.
Hasten we on, for the long way doth press.'
Within, far as the listening ear could hear, 25
No wailing sound arose, save that of sighs
Of sorrow born, without tormenting pain—
Sorrow, that held the crowds thick-banded there
Of infants, and of women, and of men. 30 Said the good Master then; 'Dost thou forbear
To ask what spirits are these that here thou seest?
Yet would I have thee know, ere thou draw near, These have not sinn'd: 1 and, if they have their merits,
'Tis not enough, for, being unbaptised, 35
They enter'd not the portal of thy Faith: And, if they lived before the birth of Christ,
They render'd not due worship unto God.
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Guiltless besides : yet only in this afflicted,
That without hope in vain desire unblest
Soon as I heard, because I knew that souls
Of highest worth were in that Limbo placed. 45
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Thus I began, that I might of that Faith
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Or by Another's aid, who from on high 50
AppearM ?' He saw my hidden drift, and made
1 Sin is 'the transgression of the law,' or 'the rejection of divine grace.' The heathen, having had no divine law, and the unbaptized, lacking divine grace, had not ' sinned ' in the technical theological sense of the term. This, I presume, is the meaning of the Poet.
Response, and said; 'New in this state was I,
When lo! to us there came One full of might,
And on His brow the wreath of victory. He took from us the shade of our first parent, 55
With that of Abel, and his who 'scaped the flood,
Moses the lawgiver obedient,
Israel, with his father, and his children,
And Rachel, for whose sake so long he labour'd, 60
And many more; and led them up to heaven:
And thou must know that earlier than these
No human spirit e'er attain'd salvation.' Not for his speaking slacken'd we our pace,
Still thro' that dismal forest onward moving— 65
The forest, I mean, form'd by the surging mass Of souls. We were at no great distance from
The highest elevation, when I saw
A light that shone amid the encircling gloom.2 Onward a little farther yet in haste 70
We went, until I could perceive in part
That honourable people held that place.
2 The light of the wisdom of the ancients shining amid the darkness of the heathen world.


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Penne and Black Bean Salad
Makes 8 to 10 servings
1 pound whole-grain penne, cooked al dente and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
5 carrots, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 sweet orange or yellow pepper, chopped
1 small sweet onion, diced
1 can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
12 to 14 leaves chopped fresh basil
4 to 5 leaves chopped fresh oregano
4 leaves chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise, plus more as needed
1/4 cup Dijon mustard, plus more as needed
1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar or maple sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
Put all of the salad ingredients in a very large bowl.
Put all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add the dressing to the pasta salad and toss gently until well combined. If a creamier consistency is desired, add more mayonnaise and/or Dijon to taste. Cover and chill for 3 hours or more until the salad is thoroughly chilled. Serve chilled over a bed of crisp greens with crusty whole-grain bread or rolls on the side.
Red Quinoa, Avocado, and Chickpea Salad
Makes 4 to 6 servings
3/4 cup red quinoa (see note), rinsed very well
1 1/2 cups filtered or spring water
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small red onion, diced
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
2 medium avocados
Put the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Decrease the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is soft.
Meanwhile, place the chickpeas, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, diced onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Let the bean mixture stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Put the cooked quinoa in a medium bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil while it is still warm. Let the quinoa mixture cool for about 15 minutes.
Add the quinoa to the chickpea mixture. Add the parsley, red pepper, and remaining lemon juice. Stir gently to combine. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
Right before serving, cube the avocados and add them to the salad. Toss gently to combine. Serve over lettuce leaves with whole-grain bread on the side. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
NOTE: White quinoa may be used in this recipe.
Summer Cucumber Salad
Makes 2 servings
1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 large sweet or red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon paprika, plus more for garnish
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
Put the cucumber and onion in a medium bowl. To make the dressing, put the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and paprika in a small bowl and briskly whisk until smooth. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions and toss to coat. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill for 1 to 6 hours. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired, and serve chilled.
Quick Tomato Salad
Makes 2 to 3 servings
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 to 3 small cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
Toss all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 5 to 20 minutes and serve.


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The Heat face a tough challenge in Thursday night's Game 7 matchup in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, but local police are already planning on Miami taking the title.
"Here in the City of Miami we're always ready for these type of celebrations, all our games are fully staffed, uniformed personnel, undercover officers for illegal vending issues," Miami Police spokesman Sgt. Freddie Cruz said.
Cruz said Miami Police are preparing for crowd control should the Heat win, not just at AmericanAirlines Arena but throughout the city.
Heat-Spurs Game 7 Preview
"If you want to come out and celebrate, we don't want to be the party poopers but we're asking everybody to celebrate in order," Cruz said.
Part of that means cooperating with police officers and other security workers, something Cruz said didn't quite happen during Tuesday night's Game 6, when fans who left the game early tried to get back into the arena after the Heat forced overtime.
"As we saw [Tuesday], many people wanted to exit at the same time then try to come back in at the same time and that created a little bit of a disorder," Cruz said. "Luckily we had everything under control, there were no injuries."
Bosh: Make Sure Fans Who Left 'Don't Come to Game 7'
In addition to crowd control, police will be shutting down some roads near the arena and diverting traffic at about 10:15 p.m.
Road closures will commence at Biscayne Boulevard from Northeast 3rd Street to Northeast 14th Street in the northbound and southbound direction. All traffic will be flushed westbound. Traffic will not be allowed east of Northeast 2nd Avenue from 3rd Street to Northeast 14th Street. The Brickell Bridge will be closed in the northbound direction. Port Boulevard will remain open at all times.
Only persons who work and live will be allowed to enter the road closures and motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes. Roads are expected to reopen around 1 a.m. Friday.
Excitement Builds for Game 7
"There is going to be a little bit of traffic coming in and leaving downtown," Cruz said. "Bring your patience with you, take it easy, relax, let's celebrate in order."
In Hialeah, police are preparing for post victory celebrations on W. 49th Street, where fans have gathered in the past to celebrate. The street will remain open to car and pedestrian traffic but the traffic flow will be controlled and police will be out to keep pedestrians out of the roadway.


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I'd like your help thinking about something.
To start, I want to walk you through three texts regarding the exclusion and inclusion of eunuchs from the People of God.
I hope we all know what a eunuch is. If not, Google it and then come on back.
We start with a passage from the Torah excluding eunuchs from the assembly of the Lord:
Deuteronomy 23.1 (NIV)For the translationally curious, The King James Version renders this verse in a quite memorable way:
No one who has been emasculated by crushing or cutting may enter the assembly of the LORD.
He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.The New Living Translation I think is the most straightforward, avoiding the NIV's use of the loaded word "emasculated":
If a man's testicles are crushed or his penis is cut off, he may not be admitted to the assembly of the Lord.All told, I kinda like "wounded in the stones." My son is playing middle school football. I think I'll remind him to wear proper protection by saying, "You don't want to get wounded in the stones do you? Excluded from the assembly of the Lord? Then put your cup on!"
Anyhow, that's the starting point, the exclusion of eunuchs from the Assembly of God. But later in Isaiah we encounter a great many passages where Zion, the temple and the assembly of God is universalized. All nations will come to Zion to worship God. And in the middle of these texts eunuchs are specifically mentioned. Previously excluded, eunuchs will now be included in the coming Messianic Kingdom.
Isaiah 56.3-5Okay, now let's jump ahead to the New Testament. In Acts 8 we find Philip baptizing the first non-Israelite in the book of Acts. The man is from Ethiopia. Interestingly, the man is reading Isaiah. And he's a eunuch.
Let no foreigner who is bound to the LORD say,
"The LORD will surely exclude me from his people."
And let no eunuch complain,
"I am only a dry tree."
For this is what the LORD says:
"To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths,
who choose what pleases me
and hold fast to my covenant—
to them I will give within my temple and its walls
a memorial and a name
better than sons and daughters;
I will give them an everlasting name
that will endure forever.
Acts 8.26-39And thus, in fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy, eunuchs gain access to the Kingdom of God. That which was excluded has now been included.
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means "queen of the Ethiopians"). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."
Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. "Do you understand what you are reading?" Philip asked.
"How can I," he said, "unless someone explains it to me?" So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.
This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading:
"He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,
and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,
so he did not open his mouth.
In his humiliation he was deprived of justice.
Who can speak of his descendants?
For his life was taken from the earth."
The eunuch asked Philip, "Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?" Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?" And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing.
In sum, this seems to be a pretty clear theological story about eunuchs moving from exclusion to inclusion. But my question is this, what does the eunuch symbolize? Theologically, what was being excluded in Deuteronomy 23.1? And why? Further, why was the inclusion of eunuchs a sign of the Kingdom coming?
I don't know enough about how eunuchs were perceived in ancient Israel and in Second Temple Judaism to get a handle on these texts. But something important is going on with the inclusion of eunuchs. This seems to be more than a story about genital mutilation. But maybe that's all it is. But is there more? Something about gender? Something about sexuality?
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Regardless, I know this much for certain: That which was previously excluded by God eventually becomes included in God's ever widening circle of love.


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The constitution guarantees press freedom and forbids censorship except in the case of war, and these provisions have increasingly been upheld in practice in recent years. However, journalists in Haiti are forced to cope with widespread and entrenched poverty, a corrupt judiciary, violence, intimidation, and a tradition of excessively biased media. These challenging conditions intensified in the aftermath of the catastrophic January 2010 earthquake.
The media situation in Haiti had steadily been improving over the past few years, and there were efforts to address violence against journalists and the related problem of impunity for past crimes. However, the new president, Michel Martelly, displayed a marked lack of respect for the press after taking office in May 2011, insulting and threatening individual journalists who posed questions he deemed unfavorable, and refusing to speak with representatives of media outlets that had criticized him.
Article 40 of the constitution stipulates that the government must publicize all international agreements, decrees, treaties, and contracts. However, according to the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, the government makes it very difficult for local journalists to access these public documents. The state-run National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) issues licenses to radio stations and does not regulate content. On December 14, media associations and journalists in Haiti signed their first journalistic code of ethics at the UNESCO office in Port-au-Prince. The guidelines include an overall respect for individual dignity and privacy, prohibition of discrimination in journalistic work, and encouragement of an unbiased and balanced treatment of information.
Defamation remains a criminal offense in Haiti. In April 2011, five journalists were fired by the state-owned Télévision Nationale d'Haïti (TNH), soon after a visit by president-elect Martelly, for allegedly putting their political preferences before their professional duties. The journalists in turn accused TNH of biased coverage in favor of Martelly during the second round of the presidential election. In response, TNH director general Pradel Henriquez brought a criminal defamation case against three of the journalists, which could result in a three-year prison sentence. In June, two Radio Prévention journalists in the town of Petit-Goâve were summoned to the office of the city commissioner to respond to complaints filed against them by the mayor and other local officials over opinions they had expressed during one of their programs. As a result, violent protests erupted outside of the commissioner's office; the journalists were held responsible and arrested on charges of defamation, destruction of public property, and disturbing public order, despite the fact that they remained inside during the protests. The radio station was shut down and its equipment was confiscated that same day. While the journalists were freed the following month, the charges were not dropped.
Years of campaigning against impunity for those who commit violent crimes against journalists and other members of civil society continued in 2011, with the filing of multiple criminal complaints against former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier upon his surprise return to Haiti in January after nearly 25 years in exile. Michèle Montas, a renowned Haitian journalist and former UN spokesperson, was one of the individuals who filed a lawsuit against his for the threats, detention, and an assassination attempt she experienced during the Duvalier regime as a result of her work as a journalist. In addition to corruption and embezzlement charges brought by the Haitian government, three other Haitian political prisoners filed separate complaints against Duvalier in January for crimes against humanity. The investigation of the charges against Duvalier continued at year's end.
While violence directed toward the media has not been a common problem in recent years, a community radio station, Tèt Ansanm Karis, was burned to the ground in the northeastern city of Carice in April 2011 by armed men who were identified as supporters of the INITE party. The arsonists targeted the station after it broadcast coverage of disputed legislative election results. There were also several reports during the year of journalists receiving death threats and being physically assaulted in the course of their work.
There are four weeklies and two daily newspapers—Le Nouvelliste and Le Matin—all of which are privately owned. Radio remains by far the most popular news medium, with more than 90 percent of the population enjoying radio access. Over 290 FM stations operate without a license, and there are more than 70 community stations scattered across the country. Many of these stations are affiliated with political organizations or parties. TNH is government owned, and there are several private television stations. However, Haiti's television audience is small due to lack of electricity and resources. The concentration of wealth among a small number of Haitians and the effects of the 2010 earthquake negatively affect media outlets' ability to obtain advertising revenue and sustain themselves financially. Journalists also struggle with low salaries, and some media outlets and journalists accept bribes due to economic hardship.
There are no government restrictions on the internet, which was accessed by just 8.6 percent of the population in 2011, according to Internet World Stats.


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Make Peace with Your Finances
Sure, lots of money might be nice. But an even better way to relax about your financial situation is to buy into a new way of thinking, one you can bank on.
If you're worrying about making ends meet—obsessing and even waking up panicked in the night—you're not the only one, not by a long shot. Half of Americans say their tension level is higher now than it was five years ago, with three-quarters listing money and work as the leading causes, according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association.
There's just one smart thing to do when you've got economic troubles, says Ted Klontz, PhD, coauthor of Mind Over Money (Broadway Books). Treat them as an opportunity. "Instead of stressing, think of a tight money spot as the equivalent of a heart attack that makes you quit smoking, and start eating better and exercising," he says. "It usually takes something that dramatic to make us try new behaviors."
Logic might say that the sure cure is more cash, and plenty of it. But real peace of mind, the kind that outlasts life's many ups and downs, doesn't depend solely on your personal bottom line. "The people who feel the best about money aren't the ones who have a lot of it," says clinical psychologist Maria Nemeth, PhD, author of The Energy of Money (Wellspring/Ballantine). "What they do possess is a knowledge of how to earn and spend that reflects their deepest values." While there are countless factors beyond your control, a few simple changes will allow you to have power over your outlook and attitude. And that's priceless.
Take Stock
Feelings about earning and spending are usually rooted in childhood, which is why it's helpful to think about how you were raised. Maybe your parents conducted business privately, so for all you knew, bills were paid by magic. Or perhaps they were nervous scrimpers, conveying that financial matters were inherently scary. "Once you look at your parents' influence, you can choose which of their habits and attitudes you want to save and which you should discard," says Susan McCarthy, PhD, author of The Value of Money (Tarcher). "It's about being very conscious so you end up using your resources exactly the way you want to."
Admit Mistakes
What are your regrets? Committing to five years of car payments when the old vehicle would have run another 50,000 miles? Cashing in the 401(k) instead of rolling it over? Using plastic for that birthday getaway weekend? List them, own them, learn from them, and then let them go. Continuing to mull over missteps only bogs you down. "Improving a relationship, whether it's with your spouse or your finances, always begins with rigorous honesty," says Paula Langguth Ryan, author of Bounce Back from Bankruptcy (Pellingham Casper Communications).
Scare Yourself
This step sounds counterintuitive, but it works. Play out in your mind all the things that could go wrong. Then picture yourself dealing with them, being very specific. "Imagining a worst-case scenario can help us tap into resources and creativity we didn't know we had," says Jonathan Alpert, LPC, a psychotherapist in New York City. "People often underestimate their ability to deal with a crisis." Mentally going over how you'd cope is a kind of rehearsal that builds inner strength.
Get a Grip on Desires
Yes, we know. What you'd really like is a winning lottery ticket. But would that truly do it for you? Research shows that people who have won millions typically return to about the same levels of contentment they had before their big score. Instead of dwelling on the what-ifs, consider your sources of deepest satisfaction—providing for your kids, helping the community, having a little fun. Even without megabucks, you can take care of these needs.
Stash Your Goals with Your Cash
On an index card write down five things you hope to achieve in the next 12 months and put it in your wallet. Next time you're tempted to spend impulsively, pull out your list and ask yourself, "Can this purchase wait?" or "Is there a less expensive way to do this?" Slowing down spending and focusing on the long-term gain creates clarity. Then you'll be well on your way to having your dreams come true.
Take One Action a Week
Choose a task you've been putting off: Send for your credit report and start cleaning up any mistakes, make an appointment with a lawyer about creating a will, or start drafting a master list of your assets so the information will be in one place. The payoff of taking control, even a little at a time, can be huge: "Bring some ease into your relationship with money," says Nemeth, "and you'll see the serenity spreading to all areas of your life."
Pay It Down
Kristin Roach, a San Antonio mother of two, has discovered a simple way to achieve economic security. Despite a lean budget, she's paid off $80,000 in debt in the last 10 years, leaving just her mortgage still to go. Consumer credit counseling helped, as did finding new ways to live more frugally. But her real secret weapon was the decision to be grateful for every part of her financial life—even her bills. (Don't laugh until you've tried it.) "Every time I make a payment, I give thanks that I can take care of our needs," says Kristin, a professional musician. Kristin also contributes regularly to charity. "Donating reminds me how fortunate I am," she says.
So far, so good. And when you add in generous thinking about others' achievements, says Ellie Kay, author of Living Rich for Less (WaterBrook), you've got a powerful formula. "It's easy to let someone else's success make us feel poorer," she says. "But if we wish good fortune for everyone, we give up envy." And that clears the way to see how much we have in our own lives.
Money Reset
Ready to try something a little crazy? Take a cash sabbatical. "Handling finances triggers primal emotions like fear and greed, and those feelings make it hard to get perspective," says Brent Kessel, author of It's Not About the Money (HarperOne). "So from time to time arrange a day when you don't buy anything at all. As you watch your desires rise without satisfying them and ride out the discomfort, the urges typically subside." When the compulsion passes, you'll have a deeper sense of calm and more patience. From there, you'll be better equipped to make spending decisions that will have longer-lasting benefits.
Financial Teamwork
You've got incredible economic assets living right under your roof: your children. "To begin with, stop trying to hide your situation," says clinical psychologist Maria Nemeth. "Kids sense your tension, and if they don't hear an explanation, they'll imagine the worst." Give them an overview (including your plans for fixing the problem), ask for ideas, then sit back and listen. "In a crisis children want to know two things—whether their parents are going to be okay, and what they can do to help," says Nemeth. She had one client who told her 11-year-old she could pay for his karate lessons, but not for his uniform. The boy happily mowed lawns and washed cars to get the money. Another mom took her kids up on the idea of preparing more meals from scratch, and now the family cooks together several times a week. A teen in a different family suggested that instead of taking an expensive theme park trip, everyone go to the beach instead. They saved big and had just as much fun. Your children may have other ideas. The thing is, most kids really want to pitch in, and when they do, everybody wins.
Originally published in the November 1, 2010, issue of Family Circle magazine.