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I prefer the term "Halloween Month," because one day just isn't enough to cover all the cool things you can and should be doing this time of year. So why not get started this weekend with the Halloween Spookshow and Monster Rally? Burning Paradise Video is sponsoring this event as a fundraiser for the upcoming 2010 TromaDance New Mexico Film Festival. For two nights only, Oct. 22 and 23, Guild Cinema in Nob Hill will screen Skeleton Farm's Halloween Horrorshow. This virtual spook-house ride comes to us from the mad slice-and-splicers at Skeleton Farm, Albuquerque's premiere found footage alchemists. This feature-length film is a madcap tour through hundreds of classic (and not-so-classic) horror film clips. Brain-melting shock, terror and outright confusion are sure to ensue. The film is only playing Friday and Saturday at 11 p.m., so get your seats early. And to make this an even cooler event, Burning Paradise is sponsoring a full-on monster rally on Friday night. What's a monster rally? Well, it's just like a zombie crawl, except it doesn't discriminate against other forms of monstrosity. Throw on your best creature outfit and meet up on the southeast corner of UNM's Johnson Field starting at 10 p.m.
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This Thursday, Oct. 21, the New Mexico Post Production Professional Association will have its quarterly meeting for fall. If you're involved, or at least interested, in the post-production side of filmmaking, these are the people to hook up with. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Santa Fe Complex (632 Agua Fria in Santa Fe). Following coffee, snacks and registration, there will be a committee report on "Coming Together: The Legislative Battle Ahead." At 10:45, there will be a post-production study on the local feature Adventures of a Teenage Dragonslayer moderated by UNM ARTS Lab's Eric Renz-Whitmore. Following lunch will be more case studies involving "Invisible VFX" and the new short "The Incredible Voyage of Captain Hook." A post-meeting party and professional mixer will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Rio Chama Steakhouse (414 Old Santa Fe Trail). Admittance to the day's events is free to NMPA members, $40 to the general public and $25 for Santa Fe Film Festival pass holders. For event details and directions, log on to nmpa-
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Michael J. Nelson and the rest of the "MST3K" gang are tackling one of my seasonal faves, the classic Vincent Price chiller House on Haunted Hill, with their latest RiffTrax screening. The event will take place live on Thursday, Oct. 28. Downtown 14, Rio 24 and Cottonwood 16 will all screen it beginning at 6 p.m. Log on to fathomevents.com for details and ticket info.
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The qualifying period has ended for the March 2013 Longboat Key Municipal election, and three commissioners face challenges.
L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor qualified to challenge Commissioner Terry Gans for the remaining one year of his at-large term.
Former Commissioner Gene Jaleski will challenge Commissioner Phill Younger for the at-large seat that Younger has held since 2010.
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I don't understand this, maybe someone can explain it to me. If MR has the molds to all of their products that they have made, then why wouldn't they release, or re-release rather, some of the older models, like Windu's saber or Dooku's. Hell the obi-wan weathered would sell out as quick as the Elites.
I know I would get them, since I missed out on them before.


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Paul Lansky , the William Shubael Conant Professor of Music at Princeton, has been chosen to receive an award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
The awards are granted by an independent panel and are based upon the unique prestige value of each writer's catalog of original compositions as well as recent performances.
Lansky, a Princeton faculty member since 1969, has been winning ASCAP awards since 1976. He writes primarily for the medium of computer-generated sound.
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Comment Here is a list of things he deserves (Score 1) 822
Let's see:
- A full, immediate pardon. (as a legal mechanism, not because he committed any crimes by being a whistleblower).
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- A serious discussion and legislative effort about surveillance and how surveillance was allowed to reach clearly illegal levels
- A continous whistleblower award for the rest of his life, so that he doesn't have to work ever again. He put everything on the line for his beliefs, did more than the vast majority of people. The SEC and other groups already give out multimillion dollar whistleblowing awards for mere white collar crime, exposing the surveillance programs ought to rate higher.


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Dr Graham Ogle, LFAC General Manager, recently travelled to Arusha, Tanzania, to participate in the inaugural African Diabetes Congress. Organised by the IDF Africa Region, the event brought together key stakeholders and leaders in the arena of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases, to discuss ambitions, priorities and actions for change within the Africa region.
Prior to this important event was the first African Diabetes Youth Leadership Programme, organized by Dr. Michael Skjodt Sorensen (an IDF Youth Leader and recent medical school graduate from Denmark), Dr. Kaushik Ramaiya, Dorothy McLarty, and Dr. Edna Majaliwa. Forty-three youths aged 12-24 from several different African nations attended this four day intensive, as well as participating in the opening ceremony of the African Diabetes Congress - officially opened by Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and Dr. Seif Rashid, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Mohammed Humud, 18, was one of three youth leaders, all supported by LFAC, who gave very moving speeches on their personal experience of living with diabetes. He has generously shared the following words:
My name is Mohammed, I'm 18 years old and I live in Zanzibar (Tanzania). I have had diabetes since 1996 when I was 2 years old. I didn't know anything about diabetes because I was young and I didn't what was going on. So I grew up with diabetes - since I was two I've used insulin and I know if I lose insulin I lose my life.
I was the first child known to have diabetes in Zanzibar and made history at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital. I thank God for the person who gave me insulin and saved my life - Dr Kaushik Ramaiya. Thanks to him I am strong and healthy and can live like everyone else.
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Council Roundup: Status quo budget presented
Also, light rail code amendments considered
The City Council Monday got its first look at a preliminary "status quo" 2013-2014 budget, which includes just incremental growth. The economy's slow recovery means no cuts in services are in the draft budget, a marked contrast from 2011 and early this year, when Bellevue's budget was "reset" and shrank by $24 million.
The general fund, which covers core services such as police, fire, transportation and parks, is budgeted to grow 4.4 percent in 2013 and 3.2 percent in 2014. The council will begin discussing the preliminary 2013-2014 operating and 2013-2019 capital budgets next week, and will likely continue that discussion until they adopt the budgets in December.
Public outreach continues, with the third and last public hearing concerning the budget set for Nov. 19. At Mayor Conrad Lee's request, people invited by the council will participate in a focus group in November (date to be determined) concerning the budget.
Highlights from the preliminary budget include:
The preliminary Capital Investment Program (CIP) budget includes $6.2 million reserved for emerging, high-priority capital needs for economic development and neighborhoods.
Overall, the draft capital and operating budgets, totaling $1.29 billion for 2013 and 2014, provide a plan to continue quality services that residents rely on. In response to a budget survey earlier this year, four out of five (81 percent) Bellevue residents said they feel they are getting their money's worth.
The preliminary budget and related documents are available on Bellevue's budget page.
Feedback: Toni Rezab, Assistant Finance Director, 425-452-7863 or email@example.com
Also, light rail code amendments consideredCouncilmembers on Monday engaged in the first of several planned discussions about a draft land use code amendment that would govern permitting for the East Link light rail project.
The interchange led to numerous questions and requests for information that will drive future discussions as councilmembers work to find the right approach for the city.
The code changes are intended to fill in gaps in the current land use code, which did not anticipate a light rail line. With an "overlay district" passing through several land-use districts, the amendment also is intended to provide standards and guidelines tailored to the unique characteristics of light rail and to ensure that the same level of review and outreach occurs along the entire route.
In addition, the amendment would create two possible permitting paths to approve the light rail alignment. One involves a development agreement with Sound Transit, which would allow Bellevue to establish additional design standards and mitigation measures. The second permitting path involves issuing a conditional use permit.
In a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed late last year with Sound Transit, Bellevue agreed to consider a more predictable, consolidated permitting process.
Bellevue staff said the draft amendments: are not intended as a rezone of property; do not amend codes related to noise or construction; and are not a specific approval of the East Link project. Rather, they establish standards that Sound Transit must meet in order to receive permits.
Councilmembers raised questions related to the timeline for making a final decision on the code amendments, the best way to inform the public about a complicated issue, what type of mitigation Sound Transit should provide, and what it means that light rail is considered an "essential public facility."
The land use code amendments and permitting effort are proceeding now in order to establish clear standards and clarify the permit process, before the selection of a final light rail alignment in spring of 2013. Construction of East Link is projected to start in 2015 and light rail service is expected to begin in 2023.
The public will have an opportunity to comment on the draft code amendments at a public hearing before the city council on Oct. 22, and at one or more council study sessions in November.
The suggested timeline for council to give final approval to the land use code changes is the end of December, in accord with the MOU hammered out late last year. Written comments will be accepted any time before the council votes on the proposed amendment.
To make comments, or for more information, including a copy of the draft overlay code amendment, a frequently asked questions sheet, and other background material, check the city's Overlay District page.
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Content Standard No. 4 Arts in Context: Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their historical, social, and cultural contexts.
Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times, and places.Analyze, describe, and demonstrate how factors of time and place (such as climate, resources, ideas and technology) influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art.
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August 2015
Why More Divorced Parents Are Still Wearing Their Wedding Rings
Jack Burke: Don't try to fix things, just listen
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Is Hands-Off Parenting a Good Thing?
The Curse of the Celebrity Nanny
June 2015
What to Expect in Couples Counseling
Military families fight to stay connected, even on Father's Day
October 2014
October 22, 2014 Text Therapy on the Rise
October 6, 2014 Marriage questions answered
October 7, 2014 Do expensive rings and pricey weddings lead to divorce?
October 17, 2014 Marriage and 'Gone Girl"
September 2014
September 10, 2014 Understanding the response of Janay Rice
August 2014
August 29, 2014 8 Signs Your Relationship Is Over
August 18, 2014 At what age is it ok to leave your kids alone?
August 16, 2014 Robin Williams' death shines light on male depression (guest column)
August 14, 2014 10 Questions to Ask Each Other Before Getting Engaged
August 11, 2014 Video show how parents can impact their child's obesity
August 6, 2014 Beyonce Leaving Jay Z To Be 'Strong Role Model For Blue'--Report
August 6, 2014 Road Trip: When Its' OK to Give the Kids a Tablet
August 4, 2014 Ask Dr. Karen: Falling out of love
July 2014
July 28, 2014 How to Cope When You and Your Partner Are Falling Out of Love
July 10, 2014 Are You Tweeting Your Marriage Away?
July 7, 2014 Ask Dr. Karen: Body image concerns starting as young as 8
July 1, 2014 Nick Cannon Opens Up About Shia LeBouf's Recent Behavior
June 2014
June 30, 2014 Dr. Karen discusses Facebook study involving manipulation of news feed
June 24, 2014 Dr. Karen reacts to the idea of a 'marriage sabbatical'
June 24, 2014 Infidelity: Defining the Narrative of Your Relationship
June 23, 2014 7 Unexpected Ways to Ensure You Stay Hitched
May 2014
May 26, 2014 Dad's Brain Becomes More 'Maternal' When He's Primary Caregiver: Study
May 1, 2014 'In sickness and in health' isn't in the cards for many women
April 2014
April 22, 2014 The 7 Sexiest Things to Do with Your Hands
February 2014
February 17, 2014 8 easy steps to make yourself miserable
February 14, 2014 When Did Dating Become Passe?
February 12, 2014 How to Manage Kids' Expectations - In an Age of Entitlement
February 2, 2014 Confident confidants: Program helps train advice-givers
January 2014
January 23, 2014 When One Person Lives a Lie
January 22, 2014 Going To Therapy For The First Time? Here's What To Expect
January 16, 2014 6 Family Behaviors That are Totally Dysfunctional
January 2, 2014 The real sex ed: 11 sex tips experts wish they'd known sooner
December 2013
December 4, 2013 [VIDEO] Could rating your relationship improve your marriage?
December 2, 2013 Why Rate Your Marriage? A Numerical Score Can Help Couples Talk About Problems
November 2013
November 29, 2013 Couples Therapy & Recovery: Questions To Ask Before 'I Don't'
November 28, 2013 Gut Feelings Might Be Best Predictors of Marital Bliss
November 20, 2013 How to deal with family feuds at Thanksgiving
November 18, 2013 Holidays With Your Ex
November 17, 2013 The state of extramarital affairs
November 11, 2013 How Much Sex Is Healthy?
November 9, 2013 eWave: Digital forays can be a hotbed of betrayal
October 2013
October 30, 2013 Working Mother Bunk Buddies
October 29, 2013 WebMD Parenting Your Child in College
September 2013
September 3, 2013 Ladies' Home Journal Can This Marriage Be Saved? "He Lets His Mother Rule Our Lives and I'm Sick of It"
September 3, 2013 boston.com Mens self esteem may suffer when their female partner succeeds, study suggests
August 2013
August 28, 2013 The Wall Street Journal While Kids Are at Camp Parents Get a Guilt-Free Break
August 21, 2013 Women's Health 5 Apps That Make Your Relationship Stronger
August 20, 2013 myFoxboston.com Does a privileged background play into a child's development?
August 17, 2013 myFoxboston.com Ask Dr. Ruskin
August 5, 2013 knowmore.tv The Unique Stresses of Stay-at-Home Dads
July 2013
July 25, 2013 Psychology Today Kanye West: How Can He Keep His Cool?
July 25, 2013 Fox America Live Debate Over Weiner's Wife's Response to Scandal
July 9, 2013 Men's Health News When Being Mr. Nice Guy Backfires
July 5, 2013 AOL On Relationships How Do I Improve My Relationship With My Mother-In-Law?
July 1, 2013 The Wall Street Journal The Loneliness of the Empty Nest
June 2013
June 28, 2013 Yahoo! Shine Man Uses Love Signs to Propose
June 25, 2013 Hollywood Take Is Amanda Bynes Addicted to Plastic Surgery?
June 24, 2013 Good Day Atlanta Successful co-parenting amid strain of divorce
June 17, 2013 My Fox Boston Dr. Karen Ruskin Answers Your Questions
June 3, 2013 The Columbian Postpartum depression in dads gets more attention
May 2013
May 28, 2013 Fox 25 Boston Swinging with the Jones
May 13, 2013 Fox 25 Boston Ask Dr. Karen
May 10, 2013 Fox News What kind of healing process will Cleveland victims face?
May 8, 2013 The Lund Report (Oregon) Bill Gives Teens Unfettered Access to Therapists Arouses Debate Over Parental Rights
May 3, 2013 Consumer Electronics Net 4 online marketing trends you can't afford to ignore
May 2, 2013 Republican-American Waterbury, CT Choosing the right marital therapists is key to restoring a crumbling relationship
April 2013
April 30, 2013 Boston Magazine Divorced Person's Guide to Dating
April 30, 2013 Yahoo Shine Sports Blogger Shames OKC Thunder Cheerleader
April 29, 2013 St. Louis Today Sex, Wine and Chocolate
April 29, 2013 WTNH TV Mother of Sandy Hook child receives Service to Families Award
April 29, 2013 FoxNews.com Stress Relief after Tragedy
April 26, 2013 EmpowHer Stress Relief after Tragedy
April 25, 2013 Fox 25 TV Boston Stages of Healing
April 24, 2013 Chicago Tribune Marriage Counseling: Saving or Sabotaging a Marriage
April 24, 2013 Fox News Tweet Creates Brief Panic on Wall Street
April 16, 2013 Yahoo Shine Prom Dress Wars
April 15, 2013 The Ledger Lakeland, CO Counselors: Repairing Marriage Takes Openness
April 15, 2013 WXYZ-TV Detroit Sexual Preditor Warren, MI
April 15, 2013 The Couch Kids and ADHD
April 15, 2013 Fox Morning News Mental Health and Gun Control
April 11, 2013 Good Morning America Anthony Wiener Scandal: Wife Sought Help from Hillary Clinton
April 10, 2013 Sun Independent St. George, UT Reach Out or Act Out
April 2, 2013 KOLO-TV Reno, NV Indicators of the Need for Mental Healthcare
April 1, 2013 Chester County (PA) Moms Caring for Aging Parents
March 2013
March 28, 2013 Daily Journal Missouri Try Couples Therapy before Problems Become Severe
March 28, 2013 Fox Business News Eight Secure Jobs Worth Landing
March 21, 2013 Star News Elk River, MN Workshop on suicide to help adults talk to youth
March 20, 2013 Post-Standard Syracuse, NY When does a relationship become bad enough to leave?
March 19, 2013 Fox 25 Boston Answering your Lifestyle Questions
March 13, 2013 CNN Radio Michigan mom's gay adoption heartbreak
March 13, 2013 Care.com Nine Tips for Teaching Kids Responsibility
March 12, 2013 WWL Radio New Orleans Stay Together for the Kids?
March 12, 2013 Science News Daily No Scientific Basis for Prohibiting Same Sex Marriage, Key Associations Argue
March 12, 2013 The Recorder (CA) Conversion Therapy May Hinge on Pot Precedent
March 12, 2013 Darien, CT Times Domestic Violence: Make the Call
March 12, 2013 San Luis Obispo Tribune What to Say at the End
March 12, 2013 Tri County (PA) Register Injury Deals Blow to Family
March 8, 2013 PsychCentral Family Therapy Helps Children at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
March 5, 2013 OpEdNews.com A Hidden Reason for Suicidal Thoughts
March 1, 2013 APA News Wise No Scientific Basis for Prohibiting Same Sex Marriage, Key Associations Argue
February 2013
February 28, 2013 Chicago Tribune Kids at Weddings - Pros and Cons
February 26, 2013 Fox 25 TV Boston Inappropriate Behavior of Child Rapper
February 13, 2013 Santa Barbara, CA Independent Online Radio Program Offers Personal Advice
February 12, 2013 Fox TV Boston Weight and Relationships
February 5, 2013 KnowMoreTV.com Are Married Men Who Do the Laundry Messing with Their Sex Lives?
February 4, 2013 Woman's Day How to Conquer your 10 Biggest Marriage Fears
February 4, 2013 AZCentral.com Men who do wife's chores get less sex, study says
February 4, 2013 Blog Marriage Counseling Is Not BS
February 4, 2013 Morgan County, GA Citizen Smith Speaks on Benefits of Therapy
February 1, 2013 Times-Union Albany, NY Family Counseling
January 2013
January 25, 2013 Yahoo Shine Revenge Videos by Female Artists: Good or Bad for Women?
January 18, 2013 WWL Radio New Orleans Online Relationship - the Manti Te'o Hoax
January 17, 2013 Deseret News Utah Marriage, companionship during midlife raises chance of longer life, study says
January 17, 2013 WNCT-TV Greenville, NC President Obama calls for improvement in mental health care
January 14, 2013 The Recorder Greenfield, MA Pioneering Family Therapist Is Focus of Film
January 9, 2013 Huffington Post The Top Excuses People Make for Their Unhappy Lives
January 9, 2013 Ivanhoe News Love after Loss
January 2, 2013 Boston Globe Practical Tips for a Healthier New Year
December 2012
December 27, 2012 WWJ-TV Detroit Managing Addiction During the Holidays
December 26, 2012 Fox 25 Boston Kids and Night Terrors
December 21, 2012 Fox25 TV Boston Dysfunctional Family Bingo
December 19, 2012 Fox News Doctor Warns Against Labeling Newtown Gunman too Early
December 17, 2012 Westport, CT Hamlet Hub How do we help our children in the wake of the Newtown tragedy?
December 17, 2012 The O'Reilly Factor Talking with your Children about the Newtown, CT Shootings
December 14, 2012 HealthDay Legal Unions including Marriage Boost Mental Health for Gays, Study Finds
December 13, 2012 Chicago Tribune Negotiating a Truce with your Bah Humbug Teen
December 11, 2012 Mom.me Take the Stress Out of Holiday Guests
December 11, 2012 Atlantic Gay Conversion Therapy Is Not Protected Free Speech
December 10, 2012 Women's Health When Less Romance Is More
December 6, 2012 LGBTQ Nation Federal judge rules CA ban on conversion therapy can go forward
December 4, 2012 Health.com College Students: 25 Is Perfect Age for Marriage
December 3, 2012 Good Morning America Leann Rimes Brandi Glanville Feud
November 2012
November 29, 2012 Fox 25 Boston Ask Dr. Karen
November 26, 2012 Louisville, KY Courier Journal Avoid a Family Feud
November 26, 2012 Ivanhoe.com Love after Loss
November 21, 2012 WWL Radio New Orleans Stand by your (wo)Man
November 19, 2012 Huffington Post 50 Shades of Divorce
November 16, 2012 Chambersburg (PA) Public Opinion Chambersburg Hospital's Rev. Paul Yeun to serve in Dominican Republic
November 15, 2012 Portland, ME Press Herald Democratic State House Chooses Mark Eves LMFT as Speaker
November 15, 2012 WIBW TV Topeka, KS Brownback Appoints Task Force on Reducing Childhood Poverty
November 14, 2012 FoxNews 25 Boston Why Do Powerful Men Cheat?
November 12, 2012 Women's Radio Healing Your Marriage
November 12, 2012 ABC4 Salt Lake City Blended Families at Holiday Time
November 7, 2012 FoxTV New York Coping with the Aftermath of Sandy
October 2012
October 30, 2012 Minneapolis Star Tribune Children parented by same sex couples do just fine
October 22, 2012 Fox 25 Boston Ask Dr. Karen
October 22, 2012 CNN.com What we can learn about relationships from politically divided couples
October 19, 2012 The Lamron.com Others must follow Calif. ban on conversion therapy for minors
October 18, 2012 Glamour Would You Date a Bi-Guy?
October 17, 2012 KVVU-TV Las Vegas "Sister Wives" Family Speaks at UNLV
October 15, 2012 Yahoo Shine Bullied Teen Commits Suicide
October 3, 2012 WWL Radio New Orleans Relationships and Secrets
October 3, 2012 New York Times When Branches Tangle in the Step Family Tree
September 2012
September 27, 2012 Michigan State University News MSU-led projects to help war veterans
September 26, 2012 Ladies' Home Journal I Want to Travel but He Wants Kids
September 26, 2012 Psychology Today The Media Psychology Effect
September 25, 2012 Fort Morgan, CO Journal-Advocate 10 tips for healthy families and relationships
September 24, 2012 Chicago Daily Herald Successful marriage takes combination of optimism, realism
September 20, 2012 Morgan County (GA) Citizen Most Elders Have Regular Contact with Family
September 19, 2012 Huffington Post Women Using the Butterfly Effect to Make a Difference
September 10, 2012 Bangor, ME Daily News I'm perfect. My sister's dumb, fat and lazy. Is there a reason my parents like me better?
September 10, 2012 New American Media California May Ban Sexual Orientation Change Efforts for Youth
September 10, 2012 Fox News Magazine My Adult Children are moving back, now what?
September 4, 2012 News-Star Monroe, LA Book by ULM Professors Drawing Rave Reviews
September 4, 2012 Boston Globe Should we all be Eastwooding to heal mental anguish?
August 2012
August 30, 2012 Jurist California lawmakers approve ban on sexual orientation therapy for minors
August 29, 2012 Scarsdale, NY Patch E-motion: A Blockbuster for Couples
August 28, 2012 Atlanta Black Star When Does your Marriage Need Professional Help?
August 24, 2012 WIS-TV Columbia, SC Empty News is more natural, less pathological
August 24, 2012 Cincinnati.com Empty Nest Syndrome: "What do I do now?"
August 20, 2012 Smart Money 10 Things your Marriage Counselor Won't Say
August 15, 2012 Memphis Daily News Squelch Those Money Squabbles
August 14, 2012 U.S. News & World Report How to Make Love Last
August 10, 2012 Yahoo Shine 7 Signs You Might Need Marriage Counseling
August 9, 2012 Huffington Post Families Continue to Matter More than You Think
August 6, 2012 Examiner.com Kristen Stewart just one in long line of cheaters
August 6, 2012 Las Vegas Review Journal Couples therapy only works when both are willing
August 2, 2012 WWL Radio New Orleans Cheating on your Boyfriend
July 2012
July 30, 2012 Fox 25 Boston Dr. Ruskin Answers Viewers' Questions
July 30, 2012 News Wire New School Year Resolutions for Families
July 30, 2012 Orange County (CA) Register Controversy follows effort to ban gay conversion therapy
July 27, 2012 US News and World Report Macho Men Do Worse in Couples where the Woman Earns More
July 26, 2012 Psychology Today The Media Psychology Effect
July 25, 2012 WLNY-TV New York Kids and Anxiety
July 23, 2012 Boston Globe How to talk with children about the Colorado movie theater shooting
July 20, 2012 Care.com 5 Signs You're a High-Pressure Parent
July 19, 2012 WetPaint.com Why Are Tom and Katie Still Carrying Suri like a Baby
July 17, 2012 Deseret News Utah Marital Counseling Helpful, at Right Time, with Right Counselor
July 16, 2012 96.9 Radio Boston Talk to your kids about sex and what wives want in bed
July 16, 2012 The Town Talk Maturity a benefit of later marriage
July 16, 2012 Westport Hamlet Hub What Is a Marriage and Family Therapist?
July 11, 2012 Chicago Tribune Putting summertime to work
July 10, 2012 Fox 25 Boston Middle School Pregnancy Cliques
July 10, 2012 Mashable.com How Social Media Help Romantic Relationships Thrive
June 2012
June 28, 2012 The Denver Post Boulder Therapist who lost home to fire shares tools on coping
June 28, 2012 Yahoo Shine Why is 50 Shades of Grey Such a Hit with 40+ Women?
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June 18, 2012 PR Newswire Bernard Luskin Chosen President-Elect of American Psychological Assn Media Psychology Division
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Much of the coverage of the UK's proposed Digital Economy bill has centered, and rightly so, on the damaging consequences to civil liberties for Britons caused by its Internet termination provisions. Less documented is quite how damaging these regulations are for the bill's own namesake: Britain's present and future digital economy.
The history of Net businesses shows that an integral feature of the digital economy is decentralized innovation and the creation of generative new markets by individuals or small, loosely-affiliated groups. These generators of wealth often begin as end-users of the Net, unconnected with established companies. When they start, they don't have lobbyists, and their entrepreneurship is not yet recognized as part of the country's vital digital infrastructure or core creative industries — or even a business interest at all.
Copyright law involves a delicate balance, made all the more fragile by the number of people who now find their every day actions affected by it. Some people benefit, others find ordinary behaviors made illegal. Reforming copyright in the face of new technology is a vital process, but it needs to be performed carefully, with all affected parties considered in the debate.
In the UK, the Labour administration's impatience to pass its "Digital Economy" agenda, risks throwing that balance utterly out the window.
The arbitrary termination of Internet access for repeated accusations of copyright infringement -- "three strikes" -- is as profoundly unpopular in the UK as it is elsewhere. National experts have generally come out against the idea, from government civil servants who previously omitted it from a public consultation document as too drastic, to the counter-intelligence MI5 unit, who apparently fear it will encourage an encrypted and unpoliceable darknet, to many of the artists it is supposed to protect.
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"Loyola alumni excel on the bar exam for the same reason they are great lawyers: They don't have a sense of entitlement and flat out outhustle the competition," said Dean Victor Gold.
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ITC's Asian Festival Feb. 4 celebrates Year of the Dog
By Alison Beshur
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(Feb. 2, 2006)--Visitors to the 19th annual Asian Festival will uncover a variety of special treats at the celebration of the Year of the Dog ringing in the Lunar New Year 4704.
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures will host the Asian Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at ITC, 801 S. Bowie St. in downtown San Antonio.
Those who have attended previous festivals can expect the same great food, music and dancing, and cultural activities for the entire family. Visitors can choose from more than 48 authentic Asian foods. Additionally, there will be Olympic-style kickboxing demonstrations, a presentation on the history of sake and sushi along with a sampling of both, Feng Shui lecture, Ikebana demonstration (Japanese flower arranging), a human chess game, a dog parade featuring Chinese Pugs at 1 p.m. and more.
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In celebration of the Year of the Dog, the Humane Society SPCA of Bexar County will be on-site with pets for adoption and will also provide visitors educational information about the dog breeds originating in Asia. The Alamo Forest Partnership and CPS Energy will celebrate Arbor Day by giving away trees to the first 1,000 visitors in a brief, on-site tree-care class.
"We have added a variety of exciting new elements this year," said Diana Smith, an ITC coordinator of special events. "Clearly, the Year of the Dog offers us a fun way to bring our best friends into the celebration. Knowing that we can help find loving homes for the Humane Society's dogs and entertain visitors with Pugs on Parade is a heartwarming way to honor the Year of the Dog."
The festival began approximately two decades ago as a small reunion for local Asian groups to celebrate, cherish and educate the community about their cultures and traditions. But each year, the festival has grown, and in the last six years, attendance has increased more than 40 percent.
"The Asian Festival, as the Asian New Year, is celebrated as a family affair and a time of reunion and thanksgiving." Smith said. "We invite your family to join our family for a day of enjoyment, enlightenment and education."
Admission to the festival is $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 3-12, seniors ages 65 and older and military with ID; admission is free for children age 2 and younger and for UTSA students, faculty and staff with a UTSA ID card. Event sponsors include The Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, H-E-B and Wells Fargo.
For more information, call (210) 458-2330 or for a complete schedule of events, visit the Institute of Texan Cultures Web site.


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The folks here are just trying to offer ways that they would/could use the SW magic system as it stands, or with minor trapping tweaks fit what they believe, from your posts, you are after.
As I stated in my previous posts, this is NOT simply a matter of "trapping tweaks." If that were the case, I wouldn't be here. I thought the basic SW spells were too general and did not match the "career progression" (for lack of a better term) for a spellcaster in the setting.
I asked for help molding the SW magic system to match the setting, but all I'm hearing is the mantra "I don't see a difference, so use the stock magic system... I don't see a difference so use the stock magic system..." There IS a difference. There is a MAJOR difference.
Now, I realize that not everyone knows the Tekumel setting. OK, no problem, I'm cool with that. However, despite their ignorance, these same people jump in with suggestions ("Use the stock system.... Use the stock system...") about a setting they admittedly know little, if anything, about. I appreciate the suggestion, but...
In the end all I'm getting is really frustrated to the point where I just want to toss the whole damn project just to make everyone happy. I don't feel that anyone is listening to (or rather, reading) me. If they were, then they'd see my point. I feel like I'm talking (or writing, rather) to a &^%$#@ wall.
I have to go to work. I'm sure I'm going to get lambasted while I'm gone. Fire away.


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The Marine Aquarium: A Components Breakdown
The goal of this collection is to give the beginner hobbyist a good idea of what each of the components of the marine aquarium is, and what they do. While not all the components covered in this collection are necessary items, they all do have their function, and can be useful in the right situations. We'll start by dealing with the necessities, and then go to dealing with those that are best practice, and finish with the optional items.
The Tank
This is obviously an essential to the hobby, but what kind of tank you choose will play an important role in your setup. There are many sizes available and even many shapes. Modern technology has allowed us to bend glass and shape it just about anyway your want, and with the option of using acrylic tanks, the shapes and sizes expands even more. So first, lets look at the most popular choice for marine hobbyists; the Reef Ready tank. A tank that is reef ready is simply a tank that has had holes drilled in the bottom and overflows installed so that a sump can easily be used. These holes must have bulkheads installed in them to allow the hobbyist to plumb the sump properly. If the hobbyist does not choose to use a sump with this kind of system, bulkhead plugs can be installed instead of pipes and hoses. Generally, however, if you are going to put out the extra money for a drilled tank, you are going to use a sump with it.
Shape is something else to consider. Practically any shape you get will work for a marine aquarium, however there are some that are a little less practical. Hexagon tanks will work, but remember, when you have to start cleaning that beautiful coralline algae, it is going to love all those corners, and it will be a little more difficult to get to. Also, since hexagon tanks are tall rather than wide, they restrict surface area, and thus gas exchange. That added height also means you are going to need a more intense light to reach the lower regions of the tank if you decide to do a reef in it. Again, it can be done, but it is just a bit more difficult. The above points are pretty much the keys for deciding on the shape of the aquarium you want. While they can be nice, odd shapes can be a pain to maintain.
We briefly mentioned acrylic at the beginning of this section, so lets take a closer look at the benefits and drawbacks to this material. One of the biggest benefits to acrylic is that it is much lighter than glass, and is well suited for large aquariums. Most tank owners who purchase a tank that is greater than 240 gallons, purchase an acrylic tank simply because they are lighter, and at that size, they are even more durable. A panel of glass that is 8 feet long and 2 feet high will generally be much weaker in the middle, than a piece of acrylic of the same thickness. While the acrylic will bow easier, it will not break due to the flexibility of the material. The flexibility of acrylic also allows it to be molded into a large variety of shapes without the use of any seams. The seams are another area where acrylic tanks excel. Glass tanks must be bonded together with silicone, and on larger tanks, they have bracing added to the top and bottom to properly support the glass panels so that they do not break. Acrylic tanks have the major advantage of being welded together. Welded seams form a much stronger bond since they chemicals literally melt the acrylic together, thus in essence making all the pieces of acrylic used, one large piece. Bracing will still be required on the top of large acrylic aquariums, but as with the rest of the pieces, the bracing is welded in place creating a very strong bond. Acrylic does have a couple of major drawbacks though, and the biggest of these is price. Acrylic aquariums for some of the more common sizes, are as much as double the prices of their glass counterparts. Acrylic also scratches much easier, so the hobbyist must take care when placing rocks, and cleaning the panels. A piece of sand in your algae brush can make an absolute mess of your expensive acrylic tank.
The final aspect of the tank that we must look at is the choice of size. This is an area of great debate. The size tank you choose will depend on a few factors. The first factor that you must consider is your experience level. If you are just a beginner to the marine hobby, a 10 gallon tank is not likely to be the best option for you as stability of the environment is directly proportional to the size of the tank. The best option for the beginner marine hobbyist, is to get the largest tank you can afford, for the space you have to put it in. This is where we can get back to the shape issue again. If you only have an area that is 2 feet long in which to place your tank, the a taller tank may not be a bad option for you, but remember, you can also add volume to the system by setting up a sump system. Using a continuous siphon overflow is always an option for the use of a sump system if you cannot obtain a drilled tank is the size tank you need. I've already mentioned the other 2 factors, and they pretty much go together. Size and cost are another a pair of factors that must be considered. These usually go together simply because the larger the tank you choose, the higher the cost is going to be for everything. All these factors put together should help you choose the proper tank for you.Considering a Marine Aquarium? A Breakdown of the Components, Live Rock, Cycling a Marine Tank
"The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The WILLINGNESS to learn is a choice." - Unknown
The Stand
You would think this a really easy choice, and in some respects it is, but there are still some important factors to be considered. The stand must obviously be the right size for the footprint of the tank you have chosen. Purchasing a stand that is too large can mean that your tank is not properly supported. In improperly supported tank can mean disaster. You also need to be sure to purchase a stand that is going to adequately support the weight of your tank. A marine aquarium is going to be a very heavy setup, and must be supported adequately. Most commercial stand on the market today are going to be sufficient to support your tank. Although some may look rather flimsy, they are surprisingly sturdy. Be sure to check the load bearing capacity of the stand you purchase since not all stand that will fit the footprint of your tank will be designed to hold the volume of your tank. For example, there are stands available on the market that are rated for 20-29 gallon aquariums, and have the same footprint as a 37 gallon tank. While these stand may well hold your aquarium, it is best that you choose one rated for a 37. When you consider the weight of the aquarium, you mast factor in the weight of the tank, rocks, sand, and water together, not just the tank and water. A good rough estimate for weight is roughly 10 pounds for every gallon of volume, so the estimate for a 75 gallon aquarium would be roughly 750 pounds.
The final consideration when choosing a stand is weather or not you will be employing the use of a sump or not. There are many stands available on the market that will be completely inappropriate for setting up a sump. If you plan to use a sump, be sure the stand you choose is able to support it's use. When choosing your stand, it is probably best that you choose one that will be able to support the use of a sump even if you are not planning on a sump. By choosing a stand such as this, it gives you the freedom to add a sump at a later date if you so choose.
The rest of the considerations for a stand are going to be purely aesthetic in nature, and are probably best left to the one in charge of decorating the interior of your home. Of course, if you are unable to find a stand that suits you, or if you want to do something a little more cost effective, there are plenty of plans available on the internet for building your own stand. Just be sure to follow all the same considerations when building rater than buying.
This is an area that does not really require much discussion. It is a generally accepted standard that the hobbyist chose a heater that has a wattage of between 3and 5 times the volume of the tank. Very simply and the choisc of heater is up to the hobbyist.Considering a Marine Aquarium? A Breakdown of the Components, Live Rock, Cycling a Marine Tank
"The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The WILLINGNESS to learn is a choice." - Unknown
This will probably be the most lengthy section of this entire series as it is probably the most complex. There is no easy answer to the lighting question so we will simply deal with each kind of light available to the hobbyist. Your choice of lighting type will depend on the kind of aquarium you plan to keep, and the kinds of corals you wish to keep in a reef environment.
Normal output fluorescent lights are still a viable option for a marine aquarium providing you are not planning to keep any photosynthetic organisms. Normal output fluorescent lights are generally the T12 bulbs found at your local home improvement store. While T8 bulbs are slightly more intense than the T12s, they do not require special ballasts to run and thus we will include them in this section.
The next step up on the intensity list will be the VHO fluorescent lights. These are generally a T12 bulb as well however they are driven by higher powered ballasts. VHO lighting is extremely uncommon these days as it is largely considered to be a old, inefficient technology. The new hobbyist is unlikely to encounter this kind of lighting, and even far less likely to employ it. However, if the new hobbyist decides to use these (ie. they get them with a used tank) these can support a wide range of corals. With these lights, the length and number of bulbs is going to determine the power and number of ballasts needed to run them. With enough of these bulbs employed, many soft corals can be kept as well as a few LPS corals. With enough of these bulbs employed, the hobbyist can even maintain certain anemones. However, to get enough light on your tank from these lights to keep organisms like anemones, you will need a number of them. For the power you will use to run these lights, you can get far more light with other options.
Next on the intensity scale is the Power Compact fluorescent light. These are also going to be good for keeping a wide variety of corals. The intensity of power compact bulbs is higher than that of the VHOs but is still highly inefficient. Power compact lighting will be sufficient for many soft corals, a few LPS corals, and only one or two species of SPS coral. Even though corals such as Monti caps can be supported under power compact lighting, they will need to be placed high in the tank very close to the lights.
T5 High Output lights are next on the agenda. These lights have a far greater output than power compacts, and due to their small diameter, it is possible to fit more of them in a smaller area. T5s are also highly efficient in their output to watts used ratio. T5 lights are suitable for all but the most light demanding of corals, but with a sufficient number of bulbs, even these can be kept. The wonderful thing about T5 bulbs is that over the life of the bulb, it will only lose 5% of it's intensity, and they generally do not experience the drastic spectrum shift associated with power compacts or metal halides.
We finally reach the pinnacle of intensity with the might metal halides. Metal halide bulbs are the tried and true workhorse lights of the marine hobby. These lights have been in use in the hobby for at least 3 decades. They are slightly more versatile than the fluorescent bulbs in that their output is not restricted to a given length of bulb. With a single bulb you can place 75, 150, 175, 250, 400, or even 1000 watts of power above your tank. This may not seem that important, but when you are dealing with that tanks that have a small footprint, but are still quite tall, it makes lighting even the deepest parts of the tank a simple task. With a sufficiently powerful ballast and bulb combination, you can grow even the most light demanding of organisms in the hobby.
For each of these kinds of lights, the hobbyist is also presented with a wide variety of choices in color temperature with is expressed in degrees Kelvin (K). The fluorescent bulbs are the only ones that have the actinic bulbs available, metal halides do not, in fact, Metal halides have the fewest choices available to the hobbyist with just 4 choices in color temperature. The choices for the metal halide bulbs is limited to 6700, 10k, 14k, and 20k. The 6500K bulbs are not a popular choice for the marine hobbyist since they create more of a yellow look in the water rather than the desirable blue. The fluorescent bulbs come in varieties of 6700K, 10k, 12k, 14k, 18k, and 20k, and the normal output T12 lights have even more choices than that. Again, anything under a 10k bulb is not likely to be a great choice for the marine hobbyist as it gets further from the desired blue color. Also, the fluorescent bulbs come in two different spectrum ranges for actinic bulbs, and even a full spectrum bulb that ranges from 360-720nm wave lengths.
I've left the discussion of LED lighting til this point on purpose. The reason I've left them til now is that the issues discussed iun previous paragraphs all change when you get to LEDs. Intensity and color temperature are both variable with the LEDs and there no need to talk about replacement bulbs as they do not burn out like traditional light sources. With the LED fixtures, you can increase the amount of light simply by increasing the number of bulbs you have on, and with most models out there, the overall color temperature can be varied through a control panel. LEDs currently face on major drawback, and that is price. Even with the cost of operation and replacement bulbs factored in, T5, power compact, and even some metal halide fixtures come in at a lower cost. For a decent set of LEDs for a standard 55 gallon reef tank, the hobbyist is still looking at over $1000 up front, and cost of operation is not completely eliminated. When compared with the average T5 fixture, the LED fixtures do not offset the cost of the T5 fixture for 5-10 years. This is something that the average hobbyist is going to be unwilling to pay. Also, LED fixtures are still a relatively new technology in the aquarium hobby, and as such they are still in the first and second generations in many cases. This keeps the price up, and it also means they are still working the bugs out of them.
Lighting for the reef aquarium is as variable as filtration for the freshwater tank. There is not a single right answer on how to do things, and the requirements will vary from tank to tank. Coral species is merely one factor to consider when purchasing lighting. Probably a factor of equal value will be the height of the tank. For some tanks, depending on species of corals chosen, nothing but metal halide lighting will be sufficient. Tanks that are up around 30 inches in height are going to need a light that can penetrate to the bottom of the tank, and still provide sufficient PAR for coral growth. In most cases, that light will have to be a metal halide of some strength. For those wishing to keep more light demanding organisms such as Tridacnid clams on the substrate, you will be looking at either 250 or 400 watt metal halides.
So, in summery, factor in the height of your tank, consider the coral species you wish to keep, and then figure out your budget for lighting and make your choice.Considering a Marine Aquarium? A Breakdown of the Components, Live Rock, Cycling a Marine Tank
"The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The WILLINGNESS to learn is a choice." - Unknown
Power Heads
Just as important to the health of many corals as light, is water movement within the tank. This is something that is vitally important to your marine aquarium, especially if you are using live rock as your filtration. Without water movement, you have no filtration. We express the flow in a tank in terms of gallons per hour (GPH) and then take that to calculate the number of times the entire volume of the tank is turned over by that flow. The normal recommended base for flow is a 10 times per hour turnover rate of the tank. That base will change based on the species of coral chosen though. In a FOWLR tank the base of 10 times will likely be sufficient, and it must be directed properly to avoid dead spots within the aquarium. Generally flow is achieved through 3 different methods: protein skimmer, external pump, and powerheads. The external pumps are usually in a sump, but some chose to employ a closed loop system with an external pump, however these are mostly employed on larger systems.
For our purposes we will stick to the discussion of powerheads, as these are the main source of flow in any marine aquarium. There are basically 2 kinds of powerhead available to the hobbyist; impeller driven, and propeller driven. When one thinks of an impeller driven powerhead, one most often things of the Aquaclear and Maxi-Jet powerheads. These powerheads deliver a strong concentrated jet of water that can be easily directed by adjusting the output nozzle. These powerheads rely on high pressure with relatively low volume. On the other hand we have the propeller driven powerheads such as Koralia, Tunze, and Vortec. All of these powerheads use a propeller to push large amounts of water at a lower pressure. The effect of these power heads is a flow that much more closely resembles nature. The other advantage these powerheads have is they do not transfer as much heat to the aquarium since they do not require as much power to run the motors. The Vortec powerheads are even in a class of their own in this category because the motor assembly is on the outside of the aquarium, and the propeller is the only part inside the aquarium. The propeller of the Vortec powerheads is driven by magnets in the motor assmebly. This provides a huge advantage in the area of heat transfer, and there is virtually no heat transferred to the tank.
Protein Skimmer
With the introduction of the protein skimmer, we have moved from the necessary equipment into the category of best practice equipment. I'm sure that statement will raise a few eyebrows among some hobbyists as there are many that consider it a vital piece of equipment. They are entitled to that opinion, but there are certain cases where a protein skimmer can in fact be a detriment to a healthy marine environment. The function of the skimmer is to remove organic compounds from the water to aid the filtration in the removal of nitrogenous waste. While it is a physical process, it is a also a chemical process at the same time. Each organic compound has has a charge, and that charge allows them to attach to the bubbles in the skimmer. These bubbles rise in the the column of the skimmer and as they break at the top of the neck, the attacked compounds are deposited in the collection cup. Obviously the process is more complicated than that, and not all compounds are attracted to the air bubbles and thus there are certain things that a skimmer does not remove.
Protein skimmers have come a long way since the early days when they were driven by an air stone. Today there are 3 main kinds of skimmer on the market, and they all vary in efficiency. First came the Berlin style skimmer. These skimmers rely on a powerhead pushing water into a cylindrical chamber creating a vortex, at the same time, an air line is positioned between the cylinder and the powerhead causing air to be drawn into the water stream creating the necessary tiny bubbles. The amount of air drawn in is generally controlled by a small valve at the end of that air line, or by a set screw. Either way, the hobbyist controls the amount of air being injected into the skimmer Next we have the needle wheel skimmers. These skimmers do not require the cylindrical shape of the Berlin skimmers, although they often do maintain that same shape. Again, air is still require in the use of these skimmers, however unlike the Berlin skimmers, the air is not injected after the powerhead, but rather the air is drawn directly into the skimmer pump itself. In an impeller driven pump this would eventually lead to the problem of cavitation, which will destroy an impeller, however due to the slender spines of the needle wheel, the air that is drawn in, is broken in extremely tiny bubbles. This makes these skimmers far more efficient that the Berlin style skimmers. With a needle wheel skimmer, the amount of air being drawn in through the air line is typically larger than with a Berlin skimmer, and it is usually not adjustable. Instead, many needle wheel skimmers have an adjustable collection cup height. Finally we have the recirculating skimmers. These are considered to be the most highly efficient skimmers available to the hobbyist. Recirculating skimmers are fed by gravity from the overflow of the aquarium, and the pumps are used to recirculate the water in them many times over. The theory as that the longer the water is in the skimming process, the more it will pull out. Typically the motors in these skimmers are needle wheel pumps, however the same water goes through the pump multiple times before being returned to the tank. There are a couple other kinds of skimmers that are produced, but neither is very popular in the hobby, and not likely to be encountered by today's hobbyist.
This is another optional piece of equipment for the hobbyist. The 3 main functions of a sump are as follows: increased water volume, hiding equipment, and providing a place for physical filtration. The hiding of equipment is merely an aesthetic function of the sump. Many hobbyists do not like to see a heater hanging in the tank or a protein skimmer hanging off the back, and they would much rather place them in the sump. This function is the primary function of a sump in the all-in-one nano systems being marketed today.
Increased water volume though is more than a function of aesthetics, it plays a role in the stability of the system. The higher the water volume, the less concentrated the organic compounds will be, and thus the easier it is too keep those concentrations low. Oddly enough, this particular reason for a sump is where we get the most contradiction between theory and reality. In theory, the smaller the volume of the main aquarium, the larger the volume of the sump should be, however this rarely plays out in reality. In fact, many people recommend that a sump be a set percentage of the size of the main tank. This simply means that the size of the sump will increase proportionally to the size of the aquarium. When considering this factor in the use of a sump, it is important to remember, that all marine systems are inherently unstable environments due to their limited size, and the use of a sump only serves to increase stability, it never makes it completely stable. A 75 gallon marine tank with no sump will be every bit as stable as a 55 gallon aquarium with a 20 gallon sump, the difference in water volume is minimal. As for physical filtration, this sort of falls under the aesthetic issue as many do not want to employ either a canister or hang on back model filter because they add equipment to the tank. The other isse here though is easy of maintenance. There can be no doubt, that cleaning a filter sock in a sump is far easier than reaching over your tank to remove a cartridge from a power filter, or opening a canister to clean it.Considering a Marine Aquarium? A Breakdown of the Components, Live Rock, Cycling a Marine Tank
"The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The WILLINGNESS to learn is a choice." - Unknown
This is a multifaceted category much like lighting, but it is a category of entirely optional equipment. There is not a single reactor out there that is a necessity for any marine aquarium. For the purposes of this article, we will deal with the 3 main kind that are available, and are most commonly used.
First we have the calcium reactor. These reactors are mostly employed on larger systems that are dedicated to nothing but stony corals, where the demand for calcium is very high. Because stony corals, and clams all need large amounts of calcium to grow, it needs to be provided in sufficient amounts. While this can be accomplished through a couple of methods, for the high demand systems, the calcium reactor is the method of choice. A calcium reactor works by dissolving the media (calcium carbonate chips) into the water flowing through it. This isn't quite so easy though, as calcium carbonate does not naturally dissolve in salt water due to it's high pH. Only when the pH of the water drops below 7.8 will this compound dissolve. To achieve this safely within a marine environment, CO2 is injected into the water being pushed through the reactor thus lowering the pH to a level where the media will dissolve. As the water leaves the reactor, it carries it's new deposit of calcium with it to the tank for use.
Next is the phosphate reactor. This reactor is merely a chamber where media is used to remove phosphate from the water. There is nothing special injected into the water, just a special media that will remove phosphate. Again, these are largely used on systems with large numbers of stony corals due to the fact that phosphate will limit the growth of stony corals.
Finally we have the newest of the reactors, the carbon reactor. No, this is not a reactor for using activated carbon, but rather a reactor where carbon is dissolved into the water. This is a function of water purification. The theory behind it is that the added carbon will allow the bacteria to work more efficiently to remove nitrogenous waste thus keeping the water super pure allowing for maximum growth and health of the invertebrates in the system.
There are other pieces of equipment out there available to the hobbyist, but many are simply toys for the high tech hobbyist to use. I have intentionally left out the UV sterilizer simply because it is my personal opinion that they do not belong on a display system, but should be limited to use in a quarantine system or only in emergency cases on the display tank. Just to make you aware of some of the other things out there here is a list of other equipment that some will employ.
Water parameter probes (salinity, pH, and dissolved oxygen are the most popular)
Ozoneizer (not very common anymore, and can have disastrous results if not employed properly)
Dosing pumps (for automatic dosing of chemicals)
Hydrometers and RefractometersThese really are an indispensable piece of equipment for the marine hobbyist, unless you are buying premixed saltwater from your local fish store. Many make the mistake of stating that they measure the salinity of your water, when in fact they do not. Both of these instruments measure the Specific Gravity (aka Relative Density) of your water.
First the Hydrometer. Hydrometers have mostly fallen out of favor among most hobbyists because they are decried as being inaccurate. This is true, but only for the swing arm style hydrometers. A standard hydrometer that is calibrated for measuring the specific gravity of salt water is actually a highly precise piece of scientific equipment. A standard hydrometer is simply a hollow floating instrument made of glass that is weighted at one end, and looks somewhat akin to a thermometer. The weight and the units of measurement are calibrated specifically to salt water at a give temperature. These can be a bit difficult to find for the hobby, and have unfortunately been lumped together with their swing arm style cousins in being labeled inaccurate. As you probably have learned in your elementary science classes, as you add dissolved solids to water, you increase the density of the water. The hydrometers will float at different levels depending on the relative density of that given sample. All hobby hydrometers are calibrated to water with 0 total dissolved solids.
Second we have the Refractometer. As the name indicates, a refractometer measures the refraction of light through a given liquid. As the density of the liquid changes so does the angle of refraction. The denser the liquid, the more the angle is changed. A refractometer measures this angle and gives the relative density of the sample of water. However, something that people often forget, is that they must also be calibrated. This is accomplished by placing a sample of Reverse Osmosis / De-Ionized water on the refractometer. If your refractometer is properly calibrated, it will read 1.000. Some refractometer models have the ability to be adjusted by the use of a small set screw on the top of the unit. Not all units are adjustable. Don't be fooled into thinking that a $200 refractometer is better than a $45 model. Both will adequately do the job you need them to do, so there is no need to break the bank for the more expensive model.
If there are other pieces of equipment that you would like to see discussed, please post them and I will endeavor to explain them.
Last edited by Cliff; 03-29-2011 at 02:09 AM.Considering a Marine Aquarium? A Breakdown of the Components, Live Rock, Cycling a Marine Tank
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great post for those looking to go with sw tanks! must get stickied!your friendly neighbourhood arowanaman!


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Chapter 1: Introduction to Problem Solving With MATLAB
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MATLAB(TM) has emerged as a widely used computational tool in many fields of engineering. MATLAB consists of a programming language used in an interactive computing environment that supports programming to solve complex problems. The MATLAB language has become a defacto standard that is also used by several other computational packages; these including LabVIEW MathScript(TM) and Octave. Generically, we refer to these packages as m-file environments because the program files are typically identified by an extension of "m".
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