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Police have released this image of a car that struck and severely injured a 59-year old man in Hackensack, NJ. What is it?
The man, Grady Fort of Little Ferry, was crossing First Street in Hackensack when a car heading north struck him and kept going.
It's definitely a red car, and investigators think it may be a Toyota RAV-4 or a similar small car. From this angle, it doesn't really look like a RAV-4. To my eye, it looks closer to a Nissan Versa.
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There are so very few adopted Congolese children living in the US, but we have a whole little cluster (and by that I mean 4- soon to be 6) of little Congolese boys that live withing a couple of hours of us. Having these other families who look like ours and who share our passion for all things Congo has made this journey all the "more better" (as Noah would say!)
I have such an amazing adoptive mom support group but unfortunately most of them live inside my computer. So it is great that Stori Sullivan and I have gotten to be such good in-real-life friends. (I find that as you get older it gets a whole lot harder to make in-real-life friends, don't you agree? Or spend time with the ones you do have?) It was awesome to get to spend the day with people who really get what you are going through. We found ourselves saying, "Me too!" more times than I can probably count. And I love that our little boys will all get to grow up together. For our boys to have that bond of being around other native Congolese adoptees will help both of our families preserve their beautiful culture.
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Losing their edge?
Arsene Wenger, Roy Hodgson and Guus Hiddink. All top-class managers with fine reputations in the game. But Adam Bate wonders whether it is getting tougher for the veteran coaches now they no longer have 'first-mover advantage'.
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First-mover advantage is defined as the advantage gained by being the initial occupant of a market. This advantage may stem from the fact that the first entrant can gain control of resources that followers may not be able to match. It's a familiar principle of marketing. It may also be familiar to Arsenal fans wondering where their next trophy is coming from.
Back in 1996, foreign managers were not well-known to English football. The first foreign top-flight boss had arrived just half a dozen years earlier and Dr Jozef Venglos fell some way short of success at Aston Villa. But Arsene Wenger was stunningly swift to take advantage of his superior knowledge of the extraordinary talent being produced in his homeland.
In came Patrick Vieira after a brief spell at AC Milan. Then Nicolas Anelka for a bargain £500,000. And his former Monaco midfielder Emmanuel Petit joined the club the following year. Arsenal promptly won the Premier League in 1998 - Wenger's first full season in charge. The Frenchman had become the latest in a long line of managers to utilise first-mover advantage.
For current England coach Roy Hodgson, it was key to making his name in Scandinavia in the 1970s. Alongside compatriot Bobby Houghton, he was able to enjoy the benefits of implementing knowledge he'd acquired in England that proved devastating to Swedish rivals. "What Bobby and myself introduced to Sweden was not so much 'English football', the long-ball game and so on, than a different style of defending," Hodgson told The Blizzard.
"Instead of playing with a team that was very spread out from one end of the field to the other, with a libero who stays in his penalty area and a centre-forward who never tracks back, we set up a system of zonal defence, a back four, people pushing up and, of course, getting the ball forward into the final area much more quickly."
The results were hugely impressive as Hodgson won seven Swedish league titles - two with unfancied Halmstad and five more with Malmo. All the time preaching the virtues of direct play and a zonal back-four. And those fundamental principles remain at the core of the 65-year-old's approach to management.
The problem for Hodgson is that those methods are no longer regarded as groundbreaking. Not least because the world has caught up. It's a problem that a contemporary of his, Guus Hiddink, has experienced during his tour of duty around the footballing world. The Dutchman's ideas worked wonders with South Korea and Australia - leading both nations to best-ever performances at the World Cup.
And yet, with both Russia and Turkey, there have been disappointments and his impact is now less obvious. As Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski noted in Soccernomics: "In the 21st century he has been one of the world's main exporters of football know-how from western Europe to the margins of the earth. Now that almost all countries are trying to acquire western European know-how, he has lost some of his first-mover advantage."
Perhaps there are echoes of Wenger here. It may sound a harsh assessment of a manager who has achieved so much and succeeded in maintaining remarkable levels of consistency despite financial restrictions. But when people ask why he doesn't pull off another Vieira coup or bring in the next Thierry Henry, maybe the answer is simply that he can't - after nearly 17 years in England, he doesn't have that know-how.
Even the man himself would seem to concur. "The competition is higher on the scouting front, that is for sure," he acknowledged recently in The Guardian. "The country where we were really, really competitive was France. They produce less players than they did 10, 15 years ago at the top level. The emerging countries now look to be Germany and Spain and they have many good young players; they have taken over."
Worrying words for Newcastle supporters, perhaps. But also for those of Arsenal. While Wenger continues to look to France to acquire £12million-man Olivier Giroud, the notion he can unearth world-class talent for bargain prices in his homeland is now a mere memory. As a manager of proven quality, perhaps he could yet end Arsenal's trophy drought - just as Hodgson hopes to end England's long wait for success. But without first-mover advantage, for both men, that is likely to prove tougher than ever.
So what to do about it? Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has emerged as one of the favourites to replace Wenger at Arsenal with the club seemingly impressed by the verve of the Swans' performances under the Dane this season. The attraction of having seen Laudrup's work up close in the Premier League is a help. But to think he could repeat the trick with the Gunners might be ignoring the key to his success.
Laudrup transformed an already successful Swansea side by signing players he knew from his time in Spain. He had worked with Jonathan de Guzman and Chico Flores at Mallorca, while he had also seen the quality that Michu and Pablo Hernandez possessed. Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins made an imaginative appointment - not unlike the one David Dein made in bringing Wenger to England in 1996 - and has reaped the benefit of Laudrup's knowledge of a Spanish league ripe for exploiting.
But if Michael Laudrup wants to make Michu his first Arsenal signing at £15million in the summer, supporters could be reminded once again of the transient nature of first-mover advantage.


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Type: New Feature
Status: Closed
Priority: Minor
Resolution: Fixed
Affects Version/s: None
Fix Version/s: ejabberd 2.1.0
Component/s: Publish-Subscribe
Commit log for included patch:
Add a good chunk of support for XEP-0248: PubSub Collection Nodes.
- No schema changes. The only change you might need to care about is
the one for node_default marked 'API-CHANGE'.
- Notifications can be delivered via collection nodes. These
notifications are distinguished between item and node types.
- [API-CHANGE] To accomodate XEP-0060 better, I've allowed owners to
have subscription 'none'. This required a change in node_default
when creating the node. If you create your own nodes without using
node_default's function, you should probably do this, too.
- Since subscription options aren't available, assume default
options of depth 'all' and type 'nodes' for collection nodes and
'items' for leaf nodes. This does violate the XEP, but is still
pretty useful for most people and without changing schema I'm not
sure what else to do.
- Add support for "pubsub#collection" text-multis in node
configuration form.
- Support for notifications of: item publish, item retract, node
configuration, node purge, node creation, node deletion.
- Fix a bug when notifying about node deletion, where even owners
wouldn't get a notification.
- Normalized a lot of the broadcast code to reduce my typing strain.
- added mod_pubsub:make_stanza/4 to support SHIM headers.
- added namespace constants to jlib.hrl for SHIM headers.
- Subscription options are basically required, but they will require
a schema change or adding a table.
- Configuration forms do not distinguish between collection and leaf
nodes, in violation of the XEP.
- Subscription depth defaults to all because I can't pass it up from
get_states/2 in the nodetree module. This also violates the XEP.
- Localization of configuration form for 'pubsub#collection'
Additional Notes:
As alluded to above, this is an almost-completely-backwards-compatible patch. Everything should continue to work using the new support, but new behavior won't be added. The behavior is contingent on a nodetree module which does the right thing, and a change to a node. The node change is straight -forward, so here it is:
%% Get all the states for the current node and the states for all its %% parents. get_states(Host, Node) -> Parents = nodetree_dag:find_parents(Host, Node), QS = qlc:q([State || State <- mnesia:table(pubsub_state), element(2, State#pubsub_state.stateid) == {Host, Node}]), QP = qlc:q([State || State <- mnesia:table(pubsub_state), #pubsub_node{nodeid = {PHost, PNode}} <- Parents, element(2, State#pubsub_state.stateid) == {PHost, PNode}]), {result, qlc:e(qlc:append(QS, QP))}.
That relies on the nodetree_dag, which I'm including in this mail.
Issue Links
- is duplicated by
EJAB-673 Support of collection node subscription options
- Closed
- is needed by
EJAB-876 Add subscription option support for collection nodes
- Closed
This is the patch and nodetree which makes use of it.
This file supercedes the last patch. It includes nodetree_dag, and the requisite changes to node_default.
I don't get your point: "To accomodate XEP-0060 better, I've allowed owners to have subscription 'none'. "
but your patch sets subscription = subscribed on node creation.
on node creation, subscription should remain none as it is now.
good point about the bug when notifying about node deletion, where even owners wouldn't get a notification !
I missed that one
I set it to "subscribed" to mimic the current auto-subscription of
node owners when a node is created, which is advisable behavior if
I've understood PSA correctly.
The actual change was via presence_can_deliver and state_can_deliver,
which filter out subscriptions of type "none" before looking at
affiliation. This allows an owner to change their subscription to
"none" and no longer get notifications.
got it.
for the record: http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0060.html#auto-subscribe
Interesting. I haven't run across that section of the XEP before. It will have an impact on
EJAB-876 for node owners (they currently get a subscription of "nodes" at depth 1, which is the normal default according to XEP-0248).
I assume, regardless of presence, if you set your subscription to "none" explicitly you should no longer receive notifications?
Update for ejabberd SVN 2098. This supercedes the old patch. Here are the notes:
Implement multi-collection support, as defined in XEP-0248.
Most parts of XEP-0248 are implemented, with the exception of
association and dissociation messages (Examples 20 and 23.)
To turn on this behavior, you have to use nodetree_dag as your
nodetree plugin. As much as possible, existing behavior was preserved
when using nodetree_default.
Patch notes:
- [API-CHANGE] Change #pubsub_node.parent to #pubsub_node.parents
Because a node can have more than one parent, this field becomes a
list and named as a plural. Existing tables are transformed when
- [API-CHANGE] Add NodeTree:get_parentnodes/3 and
These are used when traversing collections for event
notifications. nodetree_default only returns itself, preserving
existing behavior.
- Node plugins no longer set node_type in default options. This is
already stored in the #pubsub_node.type slot.
- Add node_dag plugin, which currently only advertises
multi-collection support.
Bug fixes:
- Fix compilation problems with node.template.
attached, updated patch against r2118 which include subscription option
Updated patch - same as the last one you sent, but includes nodetree_dag:get_node/1. The one in nodetree_tree works, so is just proxied through.
patch included in r2157 (not fully validated yet anyway)
The existing trunk has a bug when computing subscription depths. Depth 1 means one node below the current node, not the current node.
This patch fixes node_dag to deny item publish to collection nodes with not-allowed/publish errors.
all patches included for few weeks, all seems ok. performance impact is negligible when not using dag.
this is still to be ported to ejabberd-3.0 anyway
i'll close this issue is nobody complains about the feature
Is this feature available (or planned) in the ODBC version ?
It seems that collections support needs the "dag_odbc" plugin and threre is no node_dag_odbc.erl/nodetree_dag_odbc files.
we're waiting for xep-0060 v1.13 to be commited very soon for
clarification. by now it references xep-0248 which is deferred.
seems like dag will be dropped from the spec.
i meant, feature not planned in odbc while not sure collection as dag
remains in the spec


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Press freedom in Cameroon in 2011 remained constrained by the use of both laws and extralegal detention to harass journalists. The "Liberty Laws" passed in 1990 include safeguards for independent print and audiovisual media, and the protection of sources is guaranteed by the Social Communication Law, though judges can compel journalists to reveal their sources in closed sessions. The 1996 constitution guarantees the freedoms of expression and the press, though libel and defamation remain criminalized. The burden of proof rests with the defendant in libel cases, and a guilty verdict can carry prison terms and heavy fines. Laws against libel and the publication of obscene materials were used against journalists several times in 2011. In March, editor Jean-Marie Tchatchouang of the weekly Paroles was convicted of defamation related to the publication of letters that alleged mismanagement and abuse by the chief executive of the main bus company in Douala. Tchatchouang received a six-month suspended prison sentence, an indefinite ban on his newspaper, and a fine of 185,200 CFA francs ($390), in addition to 1 million CFA francs ($2,100) in damages. Also that month, Raphaël Nkamtchuen of La Boussole was charged with alleged unauthorized communication with a detainee following an interview with a jailed former finance minister, and with possession of a confidential administrative document. The document, which was reportedly leaked from the office of a top presidential adviser, informed the vice prime minister for justice that the president had approved the arrest of top government officials on corruption charges. Nkamtchuen was held for six days by the military police and then released pending trial, but he went into hiding after receiving threats via telephone.
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Internet usage was limited to 5 percent of the population in 2011. Users continue to endure slow connections and high fees at internet cafés, though the government is investing in a new fiber-optic network that will enhance speed and quality. Cameroon is burdened with some of the highest bandwidth charges in West and Central Africa despite its access to the SAT3/WASC submarine cable, which links it to Europe. New media are experiencing rapid growth in the country, due in part to the increasing number of people who access the internet from their mobile phones. There are generally no official restrictions on access to the internet, though the government is reportedly planning to filter electronic content and restrict access to certain sites in the future. The government allegedly blocked the microblogging service Twitter on a local mobile operator's network in March 2011 in an apparent reaction to the popular uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East, in which online social networks played an integral role. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications officially denied having initiated the blockage, although some government officials said intelligence services had ordered the move. The suspension of service lasted only 10 days.


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Diane von Furstenberg has launched her first accessories store in New York City.
Diane Von Furstenberg has opened her first accessories store.
The American fashion designer launched her first shop dedicated entirely to watches, bags and other trinkets at her company's New York City headquarters last week.
The store is located in the gallery space at DVF's Manhattan offices and the interior design boasts Furstenberg's signature motif, fluorescent lips, covering the walls, as well as pink carpeting.
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Diablo 3 to add in-game cheater reporting
Blizzard plans to make cheating in Diablo 3 easier to report, with an in-game client reporting tool coming in a future update.
You know how it is. You see someone using a bot or a hack in Diablo 3, and make a mental note to report them later. But by the time "later" comes, you don't remember, or other priorities have come up, so the cheater lives to cheat another day. Blizzard plans on assuaging this problem by giving quicker access to cheater reports inside the game itself.
In a post on its forums, Blizzard says that it recently banned "several thousand" accounts for using botting programs, and cautions users against using hacks or cheats of any kind. "We will also be adding the ability for players to report this kind of behavior directly through the game client in a future patch," the post reads. Giving players tools to report in-game should make the whole "if you see something, say something" process a little easier, ensuring that only the laziest of indignant players will let cheating slide.
Blizzard has been pretty consistently tough on cheaters in Diablo 3, having just broken out the banhammer to deal with a swath of them in November.
Steve Watts posted a new article, Diablo 3 to add in-game cheater reporting.
Blizzard plans to make cheating in Diablo 3 easier to report, with an in-game client reporting tool coming in a future update.


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Cultural landscape
The landscape is generally rolling parkland, containing numerous depressions and brush-filled areas. Trembling aspen is the dominant tree species with some balsam, poplar, birch, and dogwood (red willow) growing near the river. Vegetation used for healing and ceremonial purposes can still be found along the system of hiking trails. Dandelion, juniper, prairie sage, and a profusion of wildflowers abound.
Numerous birds and animals inhabit Batoche. Coyotes are occasionally seen along the river bank as are white-tailed deer. The distinctive calls of soaring red-tailed hawks often compete with the squawks of the feeding pelicans and gulls along the river's edge. As you walk, the bushes will periodically rustle with the sound of ground squirrels, songbirds and rabbits searching for that elusive meal.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Batoche along our system of walking trails. Available in the visitor centre, the South Saskatchewan Meander guiding pamphlet provides background information about the natural history of the area.


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Couples make marriage memories on 12-12-12
On a date that comes every 100 years, many couples took the chance to make a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Josh Cardin and Maggie Garcia decided to get married today at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
The date seemed fitting considering the day they met.
"We actually started dating on 07-07-07," Cardin said. "I knew I wanted to ask her out earlier than that, I figured that 07-07-07, I'll never be able to forget that."
Another couple appreciated the significance of today's date for other reasons.
"Her grandmother's last wedding was on this day," said William Hartline, who shared vows with Angela Venable. "It's something special she's sharing with her grandmother."
Six weddings are performed on a typical Wednesday at the county courthouse.
Given the significance of Wednesday's date, they expected close to 30 couples were expected to walk into Courtroom 509 to say "I do."
Staff members decorated the courtroom and set out cookies, candy and cupcakes to honor Wednesday's brides and grooms.


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Ask Rosalind 2009
Smart ways to help your tweens and teens navigate the real world.
July 2009
Rosalind Wiseman is the author of the best-selling Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads. For more info, go to www.rosalindwiseman.com. Do you have a parenting question? E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Q. My 14-year-old son overheard some guys he thought were his friends making jokes about him behind his back. How should he handle this?
A. When you're a boy this age the unspoken rule is that you should laugh about everything even if you're the target. So your son may feel that his only choices are to say nothing and keep the friends, tell them how he feels and get more ridicule, or stop hanging out but never tell them why. But there's a fourth way. He should approach the boy in the group with the most social control. Your son: "Dude, the guys are saying X about me. It's gotta stop." The other guy: "Shut up, we're just joking!" Your son: "Whatever. They listen to you. I want them to lay off." The problem may not go away, but your son will learn that he has the courage to face awkward situations head-on.
Q. I'm in a bind. My 12-year-old confided in my brother that she had two boys in the house when we weren't there, which is totally against our rules. She adores her uncle, and if I punish her she'll know where I got the information and stop talking to him. If I don't do anything, she'll do it again!
A. Suggest your brother have the following conversation with your daughter: "I know this is hard, but your mom needs to know about the boys in the house. So I'd like you to tell her — alone or with me." Your daughter may respond by saying, "Do I really have to?" or "Okay, I'll do it when I'm 25." He should insist that it needs to be done within 48 to 72 hours or he will tell. I have worked with a lot of kids in your daughter's position and almost without fail after I "force" them to come clean, they're amazed at how much better it feels to confess than to wait anxiously to be caught.
Q. My 16-year-old son is involved with a very troubled girl his age. She told him she was abused as a child and he seems to think it's his job to help her get over it. I'm afraid he's getting trapped in a destructive relationship. What should I do?
A. Your son wants to be her knight in shining armor — but I don't care how old or mature he is, that's way too much responsibility for any person. You want him to learn that one person can't take away another person's pain. Start by helping him come up with boundaries — which you should write down. Like, all deep conversations must occur before 10 p.m. (he shouldn't be talking to her until 2 a.m.). Or, she can't stop him from spending time with other friends or threaten herself or the relationship if he does. Second, tell him that you're really proud that he wants to be a support to someone and that the best way to do that is to maintain his own emotional health. Lastly, if he's obsessed with this girl to the exclusion of his other responsibilities and interests, or is feeling overwhelmed, take him to a therapist who specializes in abuse. He'll need help coming up with an action plan.
Rosalind Recommends
The Double-Daring Book for Girls, by Andrea Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz (Collins, $27), is the perfect antidote to the vapid, trashy stuff marketed to girls. How could you not love a book that gives step-by-step instructions on everything from shooting pool and making a rope ladder to becoming the President of the United States? Plus, it's filled with inspiring stories of women scientists, politicians, and writers. This summer I plan to do some of the activities myself!
June 2009
Q. During my 16-year-old's year-end soccer banquet the coach shocked everyone with derogatory remarks about her (and no one else). My daughter is humiliated but doesn't want to call him on it and still plans to try out for the fall. Now what?
A. Ordinarily I'd say somebody has to confront this guy — adults should never get away with mistreating kids. But if your daughter is still against it, tell her you'll agree only if she writes a thorough list answering this question: "What kind of coach makes me feel strong, improves my game, and allows me to have fun?" Then she should write her response to: "What could the adult say or do that would leave me feeling torn down or make me stop loving this sport?" You and your daughter must have a clear understanding that if the coach does something similar to what's on the second list, one or both of you will talk to him and decide what her options are from that point, including leaving the team.
Q. I took care of my 7-year-old grandson five days a week from the time he was born until recently, and we have always been very close. Now his parents are divorcing, and he doesn't want to have anything to do with me or my husband. What can I do?
A. Sounds like he's really mad at the world right now, and the easiest and safest way to express his anger is to lash out at the people who love him unconditionally. So with that in mind, say to him, "I know things are changing because your parents are separating, but that fact doesn't take away from how much your grandfather and I love you. We totally understand if you don't want to be with us right now, but the minute you change your mind, we'll be right here." Then tell him you'd like a hug whenever he's ready. Leaving him some emotional space should bring him back to you soon.
Q. My 13-year-old, Allison, and I are sure that her best friend (also 13) stole money from her at least twice. Should we talk to her? Tell her parents?
A. This is probably the last thing your daughter wants to do, but she must address her friend directly by saying, "This is really uncomfortable, but I need to ask you something. When we were hanging out yesterday I had $20 in my purse, but after you went home it wasn't there. Did you take it?" If she admits it, Allison should thank her for the honesty and clearly state that if the friendship is going to continue, there can't be any more stealing. If the friend denies the theft, Allison should take her answer at face value but watch to see if it happens again. And lastly, if the friend flips out and "breaks up" with your daughter, Allison will know she's better off without this girl in her life.
FC Recommends
For over 15 years Rosalind Wiseman has helped schools and other organizations end bullying and youth violence. In her program, students learn to take responsibility for their behavior, treat themselves and others with dignity, and speak out when they see kids being cruel to each other.
The updated edition of Wiseman's The Owning Up Curriculum (Research Press) is due out in May. The new version, which has bonus activities, works for schools and kids' groups like Scouts. Go to rosalindwiseman.com.
Originally published in the June 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.
May 2009
Q. My son doesn't want to take honors courses next year because he'd rather be with his friends in the regular classes. Should I let him?
A. I know it seems like your son is sacrificing his education to hang with his friends. But it's not that simple. In our culture boys are constantly being told not to care too much about anything, and taking honors classes definitely fits into this category. So don't talk about how he's ruining his future. Instead, give him an incentive — think of an honors subject he really cares about and have him write a list of the pros and cons of taking it. Then let him choose. You can force him to take the class, but you can't make him do the work.
Q. My son and daughter-in-law constantly nag their 10-year-old about what he eats and how much he weighs. I know this is not the best way to go about things. How can I help my grandson without stepping on too many toes?
A. You're right. Your grandson doesn't need nagging — or bribes, for that matter — but healthy family dinners and people who model eating slowly (so he learns to detect when his stomach is full). And he should engage in physical activities that allow him to achieve his correct weight as a natural consequence of the fun he's having. I realize you can't tell him this, but you can show him. Your grandson, at 10, is a prime candidate for a martial arts class. So why don't the two of you check out a couple of schools and enroll him in one for three months. Ideally, he'll like it so much his parents will pay for the classes after that. I used to teach karate, so just a few words on the kind of teacher (true for any coach) you're looking for: You want someone who encourages hard work, sets clear goals, and demands the kids support one another. And he should never brag about his own exploits or put students down because of their physical abilities or weight.
Q. I have full custody of my 14-year-old, and I'm engaged to a man with full custody of his three teens. How can we help everyone get along?
A. Well, there's nothing like a challenge to start a marriage off on the right foot! I'd call a group meeting where you and your fiance present a united front and each reiterate your love for your children, recognize that this can be a stressful situation, and ask the kids to share their hopes and concerns. Then one of you says, "We want a new family in which everyone feels valued and respected, but it obviously won't work without your help. When someone gets on your last nerve, we want you to speak to the person directly and tell him or her exactly what's bothering you and give possible solutions. And if an issue impacts us all, any one of us can call a family meeting where we'll do the same thing. It may be hard, but this way we can build a family we can all be proud of."
Rosalind Recommends
When I speak in schools, parents and teachers always ask about dealing with children who are discipline problems. I believe giving these kids support and understanding helps everybody, which is why I really like Lost at School, by Ross W. Greene, PhD. (Scribner). It gives strategies to help all students have a safe and successful school experience and offers lots of insight into what good teaching really is.
Originally published in the May 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.
April 2009
Q. My 15-year-old is a big animal lover and doesn't want to do the upcoming frog dissection for biology class. How can she persuade the teacher to allow her (and other students who feel the same way) to do a different project?
A. Your daughter should set up a meeting with the teacher to advocate her position — without whining about how gross dissection is. Rather, she should articulate her feelings and then present possible solutions, like learning from a computer simulation. For example, the widely available V-Frog made by Tactus Technologies (tactustech.com) comes in a home version ($40) and one the school could buy (from $495). That way she's learning to promote an issue that's important to her and contributing to her own education in a proactive way. I also learned that several states have laws requiring schools to give alternative projects.
Go to hsus.org/dissection_laws for a list
Q. I don't know what to do. My 11-year-old is very athletic, very competitive, and has been taking cheap shots at other kids. For instance, in one game he got frustrated and elbowed the first baseman. (The umpire benched him.) He's losing friends over this.
A. First, be grateful he was quickly penalized. Second, I would say to him, "You are one of the best on the team. But athletes who express anger like you did aren't helping the team. People don't trust them on the field, and they're not fun to be around. So you can continue to act like this and take the consequences or you can demonstrate real power by figuring out a different way to handle being upset." Then brainstorm with him about possible situations that could come up during a game and role-play responses. Finally, tell him that a good way to exercise his new strength and gain respect is to apologize to his team.
Q. Women always ask me things like "Are you still at home?" with obvious disapproval. I have three kids and I also volunteer. I don't have time right now to be in the workplace. Any ideas on how to keep the at-home option respected and alive?
A. It starts with you. By doing activities that give you personal satisfaction you're taking care of yourself and providing a positive role model for your kids. That's the goal of any mother, regardless of her home/employment "balance." So reassure yourself that you have every right to be proud of your choice, be thankful that you have that option, and the next time someone asks "Are you still at home?" you can confidently reply, "Yes, I am!" and change the subject.
Rosalind Recommends
Helping your family go green isn't just good for the environment — it's also a great way to get your kids involved in something bigger than themselves. One cool organization is CynerGreen Kidz (cgkidz.com), started by Maryland middle-schooler Riley Hoffer. Along with great conservation facts and tips, the site offers kits for tweens who want to start green clubs at their school.
Originally published in the April 17, 2009, issue of Family Circle magazine.
March 2009
Q. I have 12-year-old twin sons who use foul language constantly. My husband and I have tried all types of responses from taking things away to ignoring them, but nothing works. What should we try next?
A. Unfortunately, it's not the responses they're blowing off — it's you. For kids this age, saying bad words is a way to push parents' buttons. So sit the boys down and explain that swearing offends other people, and that it's your job to teach them responsibility to the community. Then, if the cursing goes on, immediately remove the offender from wherever he is and bring him back home to do extra chores or stare at the wall — anything not fun. Now, you'll have to do this at least 10 times if not 20, but if you keep following through, you'll get results.
Q. My 17-year-old son's friend is just back from rehab, clean and sober, and the two have been hanging out together. I get that my son, John, is a good influence and I know that he would never use drugs. But is this okay?
A. It's wonderful that your son wants to reach out to someone who's turning his life around. But John does need to establish clear emotional boundaries. Be sure he understands that he's not supposed to be his buddy's savior or his only source of personal support. If your son starts to feel overwhelmed, he may need to spend less time with his friend and encourage him to rely on others, too. And John must have the name and number of a person or organization to contact if he suspects his pal is using again. My only other suggestion is for you to think a little bigger. This is an opportunity to show empathy as a family, so I'd invite the friend over for dinner or another event in your home. It's this kind of welcome that helps recovering addicts feel reconnected to a sober life.
Q. I think my 11-year-old daughter is too young for eye makeup but I'm tired of arguing with her about it. What do you think?
A. This is a rite of passage in your child's life and it's your job to make it meaningful for her, which you can do and still set some limits. Acknowledge that she needs to feel grown up by saying, "I know that you want to use makeup, and I'm going to let you wear lip gloss at 12 and eyeliner at 14 (or whatever ages you decide), but first I want you to learn to take care of your skin." Then buy her some nice, affordable cleanser and moisturizer and teach her to use them. By the way, I've had great success offsetting the makeup craze with my tween students by having them research and experiment with homemade facials (using olive oil, honey, avocados, etc). It's totally messy, crafty, educational — and distracts them from wanting that horrible blue eye shadow.
Rosalind Recommends
Men Can Stop Rape, Inc. (MCSR) is an international organization that empowers young men to prevent violence against women. I wish all communities would bring in MCSR's Men of Strength Club, a 16-week high school program where teens meet to discuss leadership, communication, social responsibility, and conflict resolution.
Originally published in the March 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.
February 2009
Q. My two daughters-in-law favor their girls, giving over the raising of their sons to the fathers. I don't think the four boys get enough loving mother attention. I can't interfere, but could you write about favoritism?
A. Who says grandparents can't interfere? Just keep in mind that what you see as favoritism could be the mothers' feelings of inadequacy about raising boys. One-to-one, I'd tell each mom two or three things you think she's doing well. Then say something like, "I know it may be easier to hang out with your daughters, but I think Brian would benefit from more time with you." And to any daughters-in-law who may write me, obviously there are mean-spirited relatives out there. But the next time you bristle at unsolicited advice from the grandparents, remember that most likely they're motivated by how much they adore your children.
Q. I'm bilingual and my husband is not. The experts say that the best way to teach my 7-year-old daughter the language is for me to speak to her exclusively in Spanish and have my husband only use English. But we don't seem able to do that. Any ideas on something that does work?
A. In all honesty, my Spanish-American husband and I struggle with the same issue with our two sons! When I was pregnant with my first, I had dreams of these little bilingual babies. Then real life happened and my husband spoke mostly English (although he tells a slightly different story). I asked Karen Beeman, educational specialist from the Illinois Resource Center (thecenterweb.org/irc) for ideas. "You want everyone in the family to feel included," she says. "And you want your kids to value bilingualism." She suggests that when you are with your children alone, you speak Spanish to them so it's "your language." Then, also create moments with all of you where using Spanish is fun — like bedtime stories or memory games. These strategies are more realistic, don't you think? Going with what makes sense for your family is the best advice — something to keep in mind with any expert (me included).
Q. We've always encouraged our 14-year-old to be himself, but he has unusual interests such as building a 4-foot-tall Star Wars Death Star out of Legos. How can I encourage his individuality without setting him up to be ostracized by his peers?
A. Who's more anxious here, you or your son? Because if you're sheepishly explaining to guests why there's a Lego empire in the living room, it's time to check your own emotional baggage and leave your child alone. If he doesn't have at least one friend and he starts speaking like a Star Wars character, then you need to dig deeper — without making him feel like a freak. Start off positively by asking him to share something new about his interest and then describe how you're worried about his isolation. If he has a hard time finding friends, take him where he can meet people he has a common bond with — a Star Wars convention, for instance.
Rosalind Recommends:When Ariel Fox was 14 she had a terribly painful eighth-grade year, so she started a small business called Sticker Sisters from her bedroom. Twelve years later, she sells all kinds of girl-positive products, including "brave girl" Band-Aids, "girls can do anything" T-shirts and magnets, and "I'm so happy to be a girl" school supplies. And of course, there are also tons of great stickers.
Click here to go to stickersisters.com
Originally published in the February 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.
January 2009
Q. How much money do kids really need? My 16-year-old is always asking for cash to spend with friends, even when they're just meeting at the park. If we don't give it to him, he stays home.
A. I have the distinct feeling that you're being played. Far too many teens have no idea how hard parents work to make ends meet. By 16, your son should be earning his own money or getting an allowance based on completing chores around the house. So sit down and show him a list of family expenses, including what it costs to take care of him. Then explain how much allowance you'll give him and what he has to do to get it (empty the dishwasher; take out the trash; walk the dog). Then the next time he asks, "Can I have 10 bucks?" smile and say, "I don't know, what's in your wallet?"
Q. My 12-year-old idolizes her big sister and expects one-on-one time with her 24/7 whenever she's home from college. Naturally, sometimes my older daughter has other things she wants to do. How can I keep the younger one's feelings from getting hurt?
A. The goal here is to teach both daughters the importance of balancing family relationships and friends. Your younger daughter needs to respect her sister's personal boundaries. At the same time, your older daughter must kindly but clearly articulate her right to have a separate life without being made to feel guilty. Get them together and say how much you appreciate their bond. Then ask them to devise a plan to set aside regular time for each other, with the understanding that these arrangements won't be changed even if a better offer comes along.
Q. Several weeks ago a girl in my 10-year-old son's study group sent him an e-mail saying she hates him because he's annoying and didn't contribute much to their project — though he feels he did his best. Since this girl is a class leader, my son now believes everyone hates him. How can I boost his confidence and encourage him to be friends with the other kids again?
A. Forget making friends with the queen bee for the moment and focus on the teamwork issue. First, get a copy of the project guidelines and, with your son, review his work. If it looks like he didn't do his part, have him explain why. Did he understand the assignment? Was someone in the group dominating so much that he didn't see the point of trying? Did he just flake? Then it's time for you and your son to meet with the teacher. Your son should explain the situation, take responsibility for his actions if necessary, and show the girl's e-mail to the teacher. From there, the two of them must decide how to proceed. Now, on to the girl. Your son needs to address her straight up and demand that she talk to him directly when she's angry about something. Finally, let him know that he's a success for taking any of these steps — because how many adults do you know who can do these things?
Rosalind Recommends
Check out tolerance.org, the site of Teaching Tolerance, a group that offers tons of free information — curricula for teachers, handbooks for parents, and programs for tweens and teens — on treating everyone fairly. I really like the Parents' Biases section because it does a great job of helping us understand our own hidden feelings on difficult issues.
Click here to go to tolerance.org
Originally published in the January 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.


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As if progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) wasn't a big enough word to get out of our mouths and a big enough concept around which to get our brains…now there's immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)!
This morning, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted notice to the neurologic community (and thus they believe to patients) that the risk of developing PML increases with the number of doses one receives. In the same MedWatch bulletin the FDA mentions another adverse event which is, "characterized by a severe inflammatory response" and can create serious issues for people even after return of the immune system to normal function.
As of last week, the number of confirmed cases of PML for patients using Tysabri as their MS disease modifying therapy had risen to 31, prompting a change in labeling for the drug.
The FDA (as well as most in the medical community and a growing number of MS patients) believes the "clinical benefits of Tysabri continue to outweigh the potential risks."
I know we've had discussions about Tysabri in these pages before. I just thought that, since it was new information about the drug, that many may not have seen, that we'd give it another go.
Will this new information change your thought on starting/staying on Tysabri? I'll admit that I'm going to stay on the sidelines a little while longer and see how the whole thing plays out.
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Why the Dow Doesn't Miss Apple
The Dow set new records on Tuesday, and it did it without Apple, once considered the darling of the stock market. Brendan Conway joins digits. Photo: Getty Images.
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... I ... now a big red color ... I still ... live show that they bought ... you probably thought it doesn't have Apple and its welcome to Digits I'm Simon console it's just that will Brendan Conway ... stands in for ... Simon ... so ... the Dow is a ... an index is the index of a parent company Dow Jones ... in some ... winter so what Apple was a member ... that's right so I mean didn't you know me be the key reason ... is that this is kind of an old fashioned stock index the PQ won a lot of patience for ... the older D still how indexes work with the good makes a difference in this case it's it's use this method called price weighting ... so a stop there as are really high price ... is going to have a disproportionate impact ... that's Apple ... Apple's done portly this year I mean what one one time on the seven hundred goal a stalker then and now it's for a lot so I'm ... that already hit over four hundred points lower on the Dow if Apple that been in ... that's right that's right that's right ... and so you know in the past and been pressure upon the Dow to include the piece more quota Paul Martin ... for is the this is one case for investors are probably happy it hasn't happened ... what you what is so the office of last year perhaps when the stock reaches to open up now ... that it causes of the Facebook snapped a few of Google and its ... and I've Google's had a great drive rise up we would have liked something like I'm an extra eight hundred points on the Dow ... and some people even talking about who will run from a high of ten thousand boxes of ... yet you know you know groove Google if it were in the Dow would have driven the doubt to a record which should get used is on the way to reaching said a prayer because the clothes there ... of what would have done that several weeks ago ... here's a message to the analyst who released numbers ... of Autoweek code Nicholas Colas has come projects ... he also did it with Netflix which is another high priced stock keeper mind is way too wide base of its I've read both the police that two yesterday but suppose it's like a hundred The dollar stock or something like that ... that wouldn't be added one thousand two hundred points of the Dow ... so ... when I hear all these numbers you have to keep in mind ... what you see the stock indexes they'll all waterways is somewhat arbitrary ... I'm a better way to pen a look at the broader stock market I think is the SNP five hundred it's broader than one is one a half percentage points below its all-time high ... probably get there sometime next couple days now I'm back to the Dow though much of the pack are tons of about two percentage points the index is a tech company ... still ... ALM so still going on so clearly when we do have a presentation ... here again so there's there's HP there's Intel ... yes I was interesting though is that if you go back to the post post financial crisis lows ... in March two thousand I ... and if you do the kind of ... how he stock has contributed to the Dow's price and so ... the lowest of the barrel with a couple of exceptions are HP ... Intel ... do something about those tech stocks and into doubt that they ... just they they have not ... worked so well ... with the one exception being IBM ... IBM his foreign away the biggest contributor to the Dow's advance since two thousand and twelve percent ... well ... interesting stuff as always thank you very much for some


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Salmon, potatoes and artichokes in tomato broth
Makes 4 servings
This hearty meal in a bowl is as beautiful as it is wholesome, and deeply satisfying in a homey way. It's perfect for serving to company when you want to be with your guests rather than spending lots of time in the kitchen. There's no need for side dishes, other than a salad and rustic, artisinal bread.
1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, discard stems, cut caps into ¼-inch strips
4 small red-skinned potatoes, cut into ¼-inch slices
2 plum tomatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
½ cup (½ of a 14-ounce can) quartered artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets
Olive oil for brushing
2 cups fresh watercress sprigs
Stir together the chicken broth and tomato paste in a large sauté pan over high heat. When the liquid comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the mushrooms, potatoes, tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until the potatoes and mushrooms are tender. Stir in the artichoke hearts. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat a stovetop grill pan over high heat. Lightly brush both side of the salmon fillets with oil. Cook the salmon, turning once, for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and the desired doneness.
To serve, place the fish in shallow bowls. Ladle about ½ cup of the tomato broth mixture over each serving and surround the fish with the potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, and artichokes. Garnish with ½ cup watercress sprigs.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, freelance food writer, and the award-winning author of 13 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette's most recently published cookbook is "The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet: Creative Cuisine Made Fast and Fresh." She is also the author of "A Beautiful Bowl of Soup" and "The Spirited Vegetarian," which was voted "Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine" at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration.


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Streptokinase injection
What is streptokinase injection?
STREPTOKINASE (Kabikinase®, Streptase®) can dissolve blood clots that form in the heart, blood vessels, or lungs after a heart attack, or some other disease process. Streptokinase is called a thrombolytic agent and works best when it is given soon after the onset of heart attack symptoms. Streptokinase can also dissolve blood clots that form in intravenous catheters (tubing that goes into a vein for the infusion of intravenous fluids or medicines). Generic streptokinase is not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive streptokinase?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding problems or problems with blood clotting
blood vessel disease or damaged blood vessels
diabetic retinopathy
head injury or tumor
high blood pressure
irregular heartbeats
receiving intramuscular injections
recent biopsy or surgery
an unusual or allergic reaction to streptokinase, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I use this medicine?
Streptokinase is for injection into a vein. It is given by a health-care professional in a clinic or hospital setting.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with streptokinase?
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
blood thinners, like warfarin, heparin or enoxaparin
fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) supplements
some antibiotics
valproic acid
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking streptokinase?
You will be closely monitored to check your progress after you have received streptokinase. Follow your prescriber's advice exactly; you may need bed rest to minimize the risk of bleeding.
Streptokinase can make you bleed more easily; this effect can last for several days. Try to avoid damage to your teeth and gums when you brush or floss your teeth, and to avoid any other injury to yourself.
Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, or other nonprescription pain relievers during or for several days after streptokinase treatment unless otherwise instructed by your prescriber or health care professional.
You may feel dizzy or lightheaded. To avoid the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, sit or stand up slowly, especially if you are an older patient.
What side effects may I notice from receiving streptokinase?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
blood in the urine, stools, or vomit
chest pain or tightness
difficulty breathing, wheezing
severe headache
skin rash, itching, hives
slow or fast heart rate
unusual bleeding, bruising, or purple spots on the skin
unusual swelling
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
dizziness, lightheadedness
Where can I keep my medicine?
You will receive streptokinase in a hospital or clinic setting. You will not need to store this medicine at home.
March 21, 2017
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People tend to know why the American flag is proudly waving all over town on most national holidays. If a Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day arrived and Old Glory wasn't displayed prominently, people would know something was amiss.
Ironically, most of us need to check the calendar to remind ourselves why flags are out and about every June 14 -- Flag Day.
For a condensed history lesson, Flag Day simply commemorates the date the Continental Congress adopted the official national symbol back in 1777. The legislation was concise: "Resolved that the flag of the thirteen United States be Thirteen stripes alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."
That June 14th -- 236 years ago -- was less than a year after the Declaration of Independence. It was four years before the Articles of Confederation were adopted, and 10 years before the Constitutional Convention took place.
It wasn't until 108 years later a Wisconsin school teacher was reported to have had the first celebration of the flag's birthday. According to the National Flag Day Foundation, Bernard John Cigrand put a U.S. flag at the front of his classroom and had his students write an impromptu essay on what the flag meant to them. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson called for a nationwide observance of Flag Day. And in 1949, President Harry Truman signed into law legislation designating every June 14th as National Flag Day.
The flag has varied in the number of stripes and stars through the years, but the symbolic colors have remained the same. Red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white is purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice. Today's incarnation has 13 stripes for the original colonies and 50 stars for the individual states.
Whether saluting the Stars and Stripes, holding one's hand over the heart, or taking one's hat off in its presence, most Americans have not lost track of what the flag represents -- freedom and liberty. Likewise, most of us know the lyrics of our national anthem: "Star Spangled Banner" written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. Well, at least until we're put on the spot in front of a crowd. Then the memory can get a little hazy.
In honor of Flag Day, we offer the lyrics to another song written about Old Glory. It was penned by George M. Cohan in 1906 for the stage musical "George Washington Jr."
You're a Grand Old Flag
You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.
Happy Flag Day. You might not have the day off, but at least you know why all the American flags are flying in front of all those houses.
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Bottom line: "the criteria for credible allegations are more than fulfilled"
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