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When to start potty training? What is the right age for potty training?
There is no set age at which potty training or toilet training should begin; the right time depends on your child's development and readiness. But don't worry, there are ways and signs to tell if your child is able and ready to be potty trained.
Potty Training Readiness - 4 Signs of Child Readiness:
- physiological development (bladder and bowel control)
- motor skills
- his/her cognitive and verbal development and
- emotional & social awareness.
1. Physiological Development (Bladder and Bowel Control):
In order for your child to be able to eliminate when s/he wants to (voluntary vs. involuntary), her/his sphincter muscles have to be developed / mature enough to delay excretion for a brief period of time. All my research including the American Academy of pediatrics say that children's elimination muscles reach full maturity somewhere between 12-24 months, and the average age of maturity is 18 months.
So how is a parent to know if a child's elimination muscles are mature?
Your child's behavior and actions will guide you in knowing how your child is developing in this area.
Around his/her first birthday, your child will begin to recognize the sensation of a full rectum or bladder, signaling the need to eliminate. You observe this awareness through their behavior of squatting and grunting when having a BM and tugging at the diaper when urinating. At this age, they may not be able to delay elimination, but they need to make the connection between the feeling of fullness and the act of excretion or urination.
On the average, at about 18 months, your child's sphincter muscles mature and now your child has the ability to delay excretion for a brief period of time. Night time bowel control is usually achieved first, followed by day time bowel and bladder control and finally nighttime bladder control. (see potty training at night)
You will notice that your child will no longer have bowel movements at night. Then you will observe that your child can stay dry for a few hours at a time. Your child will wake up dry from long naps, followed by waking up dry in the morning.
Physiological readiness signals for potty training are (Bladder & Bowel Control) :
Childs awareness of the need to go - demonstrated by squatting, grunting, hiding when child feels need to eliminate.
No BM's through the night
Dry diaper for long periods of time i.e. from long naps and/or in the morning.
Urinate a lot at one time (vs. a little through out the day)
Some regularity of bowel movements.
So, if you think your child has full bladder and bowel control, should you start potty training?
Not necessarily.
Just because a child is physiologically ready to be potty trained does not mean that s/he has the other skills - motor, cognitive & verbal, emotional & social skills required for the whole potty training process.
2. Motor Skills:
On the average, children will walk around the age of 12 months. Once your child has mastered walking and running, then s/he may be interested in acquiring other "grown up" skills and will start developing other gross and fine motor skills required for potty training. The main motor skill is having enough finger & hand coordination skills to dress and undress and more specifically to pull his/her underpants down and up.
Motor Skills readiness signals for potty training are:
Is your child able to undress him/herself?
Is your child able to pull his/her underpants down?
Is your child able to pull his/her pants down?
3. Cognitive and Verbal Skills:
The overall potty training process requires a complex combination of physical and cognitive tasks. Your child has to learn and become familiar with his/her body and functions, associate the physical sensation with the proper response, picture what s/he want to do, create a plan to get to the potty, get there, remove the underwear and then begin to use the potty. Then s/he has to remain there long enough to finish, which requires memory and concentration.
As you teach your child all these steps, your child must have the ability to understand your explanations, commands and responses and to be able to put them all together to understand the entire potty training process.
When you look the process at this detailed a level, you can see why your child has to have some of these cognitive and verbal skills developed to be able to successfully learn what is required.
It starts with body awareness and the ability to associate a feeling of fullness with the result i.e. a BM or urination. This association is not made automatically. You need to reinforce this association by telling your child what is happening based on your observations.
At around the age of 2, children become aware of their body parts and it is your role to teach your child the words for the body parts. Use words that are comfortable to you and your family. This is also your opportunity to teach your child all the other words that will be required in the potty training process.
The next steps in the potty training process require your child to have the capacity for symbolic thought, planning or problem solving and memory. Your child has to be taught that when s/he has the urge to go potty, that they should find their way to the potty, remove their clothing and then eliminate in the potty.
The child has to have the ability for more complex thinking and have the ability to extrapolate and problem solve. They have to be able to learn that they need to stop doing whatever they are doing when they feel that fullness. Then they have to figure out where the potty is and find their way there.
Verbal and Cognitive readiness signals for potty training are:
Has the vocabulary required for potty training - i.e. understands words such as pee, poo, penis, vagina, potty, toilet, wet, dry, underwear, "big girl" etc. or whatever words work best for your family
Your child can follow instructions - from simple instruction such as show me your nose, to more complex instructions such as putting away toys where they belong. Your child has the ability for symbolic though, planning/problem solving and memory.
Is able to imitate and model behavior
4. Emotional Growth and Social Awareness:
This is probably the hardest readiness to gauge, especially since children go through phases. The components that will help in determining your child's emotional and social readiness are self mastery, desire for approval, and social awareness.
The desire to master one's own body and environment is a powerful desire common to all toddlers and preschoolers. You will hear toddlers say "I can do it" and "I am a big boy/girl now" are indications of the desire towards independence.
Sometimes, the need to control one's own body and environment are manifested in undesirable ways such as hiding when s/he has the urge to have a BM, or having an poop accident for the sheer satisfaction of making the decision on where to go potty or withholding stool (aka nonretentive encopresis) and becoming constipated. When your child is in this phase of self mastery, back off and try again later when s/he moved into the more positive phase of self mastery.
Parents often underestimate the power of a child's desire for parental approval. As an adult, think about how you feel about your parents. Do you still care about what they think about you? Do you still want them to be proud of you? Most children have this desire, except for normal spurts of rebellion that occur throughout childhood. This desire to please parent and get parental praise and approval is a great tool that can assist in the process of potty training.
Social awareness is the ability to observe others and the desire to be like them. At the age of 18 months, children become fascinated by the behavior of other children their own age or older. This is why often the 2nd and 3rd child is potty trained a lot earlier than the first child. By the age of 24-30 months, they start to understand gender differences and focus on imitating the behavior of the same sex parent.
Emotional growth and social awareness readiness signals for potty training are:
Desire to master one's own body and environment - manifested by "I can do it" or "I am a big boy/girl now"
Child's desire for parental approval
Child's desire to imitate and desire to be like others
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First of all we never used the term 'Potty' it's common and I do mean that in the pejorative. Second, if you're still changing diapers as much after 24 months, it's your fault or the child is delayed. By two, if they're not themselves vocal, they understand the spoken word. Just tell them, 'use the toilet or wear diapers' They choose the toilet every time.
You should be ashamed of yours and your wife's actions, not declaring them on the internet.
As the commenter below shares, you recognize your actions could upset others yet you think nothing of humiliating your young daughter in this way. Horrid.
You should not be parents. I feel sorry for that little girl. I can only imagine how she was made to feel. She was forced and intimidated. I only hope you aren't doing more awful things to the little thing.
You state people won't like it which means perhaps you know deep down you are horrible.
I am a toddler teacher of two year old's. Potty training is my thing.
Parents, try to stay away from bribes or snacks. It is a very easy way to train a child but try a potty sticker chart. When potty training a child, it's important to be consistent. Bring the child every thirty min's. Praise them when they go and when they don't go let them know it just wasn't working.
You never want to make potty training a negative experience. It should be a positive and fun adventure for you as a parent and for the child.
To Devan's post....
Wow. So you "butt swatter" her for not going to the bathroom on the potty and then rewarded her with sugar for doing so.
Hmmmm. Let's fast forward about 16 years. She suddenly has a huge weight problem. She rewards herself with sugar when she feels bad, sad, happy or scared. I wonder where she learned that from? She is uncomfortable with her body as she associates bowel movements and natural things with getting hit.
Congratulations. Super job.
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My suggestion is to get him some training pants instead of pull ups so he can know when he does have an accident. Start with practice runs and taking him to the potty often and step back a little bit and he will begin to tell you. If he has an accident, let him help you clean it up or put the poop in the potty to make sure he knows that poop goes in the potty.
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I would suggest to get him some Cotton Padded Training Pants or 2 in 1 Waterproof Training Pants, so he can feel when he is wet and won't mess up is clothes. My suggestion is to have some practice runs with him with his clothes because he might not want to undress himself when he goes to the potty. He will eventually start going to potty on his own once you start doing some practice runs with him.


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Several years ago, during a lively family discussion about war, I was asked where I stood. Peace is simple, yet apparently unachievable. I am opposed to war on the grounds there is a Commandment: "Thou shall not kill!" This underpins all Abrahamic traditions which guide Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths. Furthermore, this premise is central to the Golden Rule which is universal. Who suffers? Inevitably, it is the weakest, the most vulnerable.
A child sits–
Is it the cold?
Loneliness, fear
So fragile and weak
In desperate need.
Amidst war's carnage–
No refuge
Only chaos
Military heroes wreak havoc
Who is the toughest?
The biggest bully?
Kick sand in a child's eyes.
There is no right side
Real courage
Begs and pleads?
Wanton, senseless
Violence and death!
Who gains?
It does not take a hero to order bombs lobbed into civilian areas of cities. Nor does it take a hero to hide behind women and children when bombs are lobbed. Last night, I heard a talking head on TV ask who has the moral high ground. Is there really one when the objective of both sides is to punish the most vulnerable. What a silly question. There is no moral high ground in war only criminality.

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Oscar producers aim to cut out the boring parts
The producers of the Academy Awards have good news for those watching at home: They're trying to cut out the boring parts.
Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron say they watched 40 years of past ceremonies to finds ways to keep the show moving at a brisk pace. They say they are looking to nip and tuck unnecessary moments that can turn the show into a marathon.
At an annual lunch honoring Oscar nominees, Zadan and Meron said they identified time-consuming segments that might run only 15 or 30 seconds but which collectively can bog down the show. In some years, the Oscars have run to a ponderous four hours or more.
"You start adding up those 30 seconds, and you have an accumulation of time that you can use for entertainment. So that's what we're doing. We're learning a lot about the things that we don't need in the show," Zadan said. "The main goal is to honor the nominees and the winners. And then beside that, there's a lot of pregnant pauses that you get in the show. ... We've scooped out a lot of those pauses and created more time for performance and entertainment."
Zadan and Meron said they have moments planned that should appeal to all ages and interests, including performances by Adele, Norah Jones and Barbra Streisand and a tribute to the James Bond franchise.
They also are working closely with Oscar host Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy" and last summer's comedy hit "Ted" who is known for edgy, potty-mouthed humor. The producers said they're not worried that they will need an emergency switch to censor MacFarlane.
"There's no oversized red button" to bleep the broadcast if MacFarlane goes too far, Meron said. "Seth is Seth, and we love him."
Among those attending the Oscar lunch were acting nominees Denzel Washington, Sally Field, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro.
Also on hand was Ben Affleck, who missed out on acting and directing nominations for his CIA thriller "Argo" but does share a best-picture nomination as a producer on the film.
Affleck said he's thrilled with the awards attention the film has gotten and that he is not sweating his snub as director.
Since he got left out of the directing field on Oscar nominations morning, "Argo" has gone one to dominate other Hollywood awards, including the top prize for Affleck at Saturday's Directors Guild of America honors. "Argo" now has established itself as the Oscar favorite among the nine best-picture contenders, a rarity since films hardly ever win the main award if they are not nominated for best director.
"I just feel so incredibly honored to be nominated as a producer for this movie. To be here at the big party," said Affleck, who shared a screenplay Oscar with Matt Damon for 1997's "Good Will Hunting" but had not been nominated again until this season.
"There are nine amazing movies, any of which could win, any of which would deserve to win if they did. I don't get into worrying too much about who got what and who didn't get what. I mean, I've had many, many, many, many, many, many years watching from home."
About 160 nominees attended the lunch, an annual rite leading up to Hollywood's big night. The 85th annual Oscars air live Feb. 24 on ABC.
At the lunch, stars discussed other rites of awards season, such as what to wear Oscar night and how to deal with the stress of it all.
Chastain, a best-actress nominee for the Osama bin Laden manhunt thriller "Zero Dark Thirty," said she expects to have a nice breakfast, with calming music and candles, on Oscar morning.
Best-actress rival Lawrence, nominated for the lost-souls romance "Silver Linings Playbook," said her family is pretty matter-of-fact about her Oscar success, using it a reason to party.
"The night of the Oscars, everybody just gets wasted and has a blast," said Lawrence, who dressed for comfort two years ago when nominated for "Winter's Bone" but is thinking style this time around. "This year, I'm like, `No, suck it up. Wear a corset.' So yeah, I'm going to go for fashion this time."
Lawrence's "Silver Linings Playbook" co-star Cooper, a best-actor nominee, expects to be doing the reverse of his character, who's recovering from a stay in a mental hospital with help from his parents. Cooper said he figures he'll be minding one of his own parents before the Oscars.
"I'm sure the day of, I'll be calming my mother down," Cooper said. "She still doesn't know what to wear, so I'll be a caretaker that day."
Hathaway, a supporting-actress nominee for the musical "Les Miserables," said she hasn't given any thought yet to what she'll wear on Oscar night.
"Yeah, I need to get on that, don't I?" Hathaway said. "It was the Super Bowl. I couldn't think about dresses with all that delicious fried food around."
If the Oscar producers really want to keep the show moving, they might seek advice from De Niro, a supporting-actor nominee for "Silver Linings Playbook."
Meeting with reporters, seven-time nominee, two-time winner De Niro was asked how big a deal the Oscars are to him now. The notoriously terse De Niro lived up to his reputation with a five-word answer.
"It's still a big deal," he said, and moved on to the next question.


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We came across this piece in the New York Daily News about how pixie haircuts are back in vogue for women, thanks to short-haired ladies like Victoria Beckham, Rihanna, and Elisha Cuthbert (the first two we get, but Elisha Cuthbert? Does that count?). But that's not really what the article is about.
It's all in the headline. "Edgy pixie haircuts are back, but do they kill your attraction?" Or, as Eloise Parker writes semi-anecdotally, more women are chopping off their locks -- but are they also chopping off their prettiness? Will they be beset with "the curse of the crop"?
We sort of suspect this has more to do with the paper being desperate to print something - anything - upbeat and human interesty as we brace for the next unemployment statistics, but still: the old "girls with short hair don't get any" saw? Really? How about girls in pants, is that a big no-no, too? And what about - God forbid - eyeglasses? Does this mean that the women of the Yearning for Zion Ranch are having more sex than we are, with our short 'do?
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Naturally, Parker found some "experts" willing to lay it on thick, including a "Manhattan dating guru," a woman named Bonnie whose sex life dried up after she went short, and a sexpert named Dr. Aline Zoldbrod (hmm, anagram?) who chirps that "If you cut your hair you might be making a statement that says, 'I don't want to be seen as a sex object.'"
We're not sure what this says about all those women back in September who wanted to have Sarah Palin hair - the Times even dispatched a reporter to her Wasilla beauty parlor, for heaven's sake - maybe "I want to be taken seriously, but not too seriously?" And what about the long-haired boys? What message is poor, perpetually, televisedly single Bret Michaels sending? Is his girl-hair standing in the way of him finding true love?


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DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for the Netherlands
Depart for the Netherlands.
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam, Holland's sophisticated and modern capital. The remainder of the day is free to discover the many cultural sites this delightful city has to offer. Tonight, a Welcome Drink and orientation meeting with your local host at the hotel at approximately 6pm, followed by a briefing about the journey. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 4pm on Day 2 or earlier, if possible.
DAY 3, Monday - Amsterdam City Tour
Today's panoramic tour of 700-year-old Amsterdam introduces you to both the old and the new sections of this city. View the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square, the Queen's official home-away-from-home. On to the Dutch National Monument dedicated by Queen Juliana as a memorial to the victims of WWII and to the unusual Skinny Bridge, once so narrow that pedestrians could not pass each other. Then, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals for an up-close view of the stately historic homes, 16th-century warehouses and charming churches with striking bell towers. The rest of the day is on your own. Perhaps, visit the world-renowned Van Gogh Museum and explore the largest collection of van Gogh works in the world. (Breakfast)
DAY 4, Tuesday - Cruise Embarkation in Amsterdam
Time for personal explorations or shopping in Amsterdam this morning before the afternoon transfer to the port for embarkation. After arrival formalities, rest and relax on board. This evening, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy a gala Welcome Dinner as it sets the mood for your delightful river cruise. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5, Wednesday - Leisure Morning in Amsterdam, Afternoon Cruising
Morning at leisure on board or pick up some last minute Dutch souvenirs. This afternoon get acquainted with your fellow passengers as you cruise south for Germany. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 6, Thursday - Cologne City Tour
Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, one of Germany's largest cities and capital of the Rhineland, arriving as you enjoy lunch on board. Your walking tour of the city is highlighted by the soaring, twin-steeple Gothic cathedral that is the geographical and spiritual heart of the city. Known for its vibrant art scene, Cologne abounds with cafes, galleries, shops and taverns. After dinner on board, time to explore Cologne's vibrant night life before setting sail. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 7, Friday - Morning in Koblenz & Afternoon Cruising
The ship docks this morning in Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Join an orientation walk this morning and free time to explore the Romanesque architecture and imposing defensive towers of this 2000-year old city. Or, join the optional tour to the dramatic Marksburg Castle, the only hill castle on the Rhine that's never been destroyed and has been continuously occupied for over 700 years. At noon, set sail and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board, taking in the spectacular vistas as the ship sails past castles perched on lofty cliffs, terraced vineyards and tiny villages. Pass the mighty Lorelei Rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine rising vertically from the waters, named for the siren "Lorelei" who bewitched sailors passing by. This evening, arrive in Rüdesheim, a lively village in the heart of the Rhine. After dinner, perhaps stroll along the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Optional: Marksburg Castle (AM)
DAY 8, Saturday - Morning in Mannheim & Afternoon in Speyer
Today, discover Mannheim, meeting point of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers, once the gathering place for classical composers. View the imposing red sandstone Schloss, Germany's largest baroque palace and the Luisenpark, one of the loveliest parks in Europe. Alternatively, join the optional tour to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany and inspiration for some of the world's greatest writers and artists; tour the city and view the ruins of 12th century Heidelberg Castle before returning to the ship as it sails to Speyer. Here, stroll the lanes of this picturesque city founded by the Romans, with its prized red sandstone cathedral named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, the ship sails for Strasbourg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Optional: Heidelberg City Tour (AM)
DAY 9, Sunday - Strasbourg City Tour
A lovely day awaits you in the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, situated on the border of France and Germany, blending the cultures of both countries. Discover Strasbourg on the tour highlighting the city's center, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Of special note is the stunning Gothic Cathedral, an exquisite example of late Gothic architecture that houses one of the finest astronomical clocks in existence. See the magical La Petite France district, home to quaint shops and charming bistros, Place Kleber, a large historic square in the center of the city and Place Gutenberg, dedicated to the inventor of the printing press. This evening, return to the ship as you sail toward Breisach in the Rhine Valley. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 10, Monday - Breisach Walking Tour
Arrive this morning in the small city of Breisach that dates back over 4,000 years. On your walking tour along the cobbled streets lined with pastel-painted houses, it's hard to believe this town was mostly destroyed in WWII and then totally restored to its original beauty. View the towering Romanesque and Gothic St. Stephansmunster Cathedral, a highlight of the city. After lunch set sail for Basel. Tonight, at the Farewell Dinner, share wonderful memories of your Rhine journey with your new-found friends. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 11, Tuesday - Mount Pilatus & Lucerne City Tour
This morning, bid farewell to your Cruise Director and meet your local host as you disembark in Basel and drive to Lucerne with its pristine lakeside setting and gorgeous mountainous panorama, where you spend two nights in the center of the Swiss Alps. Upon arrival, ascend Mount Pilatus to take in the gorgeous panorama from nearly 7000 feet. Continue to the city center to view the Lion Monument, erected in memory of the heroic death of Swiss guards, one of the best-known monuments in Switzerland. Continue to the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge, one of the oldest covered wooden bridges in Europe, forming the centerpiece of Lucerne's townscape. (Breakfast)
DAY 12, Wednesday - Full Day in Lucerne
A full day to explore this lovely city at the heart of central Switzerland nestled on Lake Lucerne. See the historic houses lining the lovely town squares in the well-preserved medieval Old City, walk along the waterfront promenade or perhaps discover the lake on a paddlewheel steamer cruise. On your last night in Switzerland, treat yourself to a superb meal at one of the many world-class restaurants that string the lake. (Breakfast)
DAY 13, Thursday - Depart Switzerland
Transfer independently to the airport in Zurich for your departure flight. (Breakfast)
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Genealogy begins as an interest
becomes a hobby
continues as a vocation
takes over as an obsession
and in its last stages
is an incurable disease.
Quite true.
This picture had haunted me back in 2009 and was still haunting me just a few days ago.
I am not even closely related to these people.
So you see how genealogy can become an incurable disease…
I just had to know.
So I started writing this blog which is the English version of this one.
I thought I had found who this couple was.
I always thought that Bernadette was Jean-Marie Hogue's daughter because she was living with him in 1900 according to the 1900 U.S. Census.
The Hogues' ancestors lived in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines back in the 1800s. Since I live there, I got interested in this family.
As so many French-Canadians, some Hogues emigrated to the United States to work in factories just like my Lagacé ancestors did.
900,000 French-Canadians emigrated although some came back like my grandfather Léo Lagacé Senior.
Jean-Marie Hogue did not come back and died in Malborough, Massachusetts, in 1920.
Everything is on his obituary card.
I have searched for this family since 2009 and now a descendant had helped me to identify the groom and the bride.
Bernadette is her given name but her surname is Levasseur and not Hogue.
Her mother, Melodie Hogue, who was Jean-Marie Hogue III's sister, died in 1895 when Bernadette was only four years-old. I figure that Jean-Marie adopted her niece because her father Orphir Levasseur who was still living in 1895 could not take care of her little daughter for whatever reason.
Orphir Levasseur died in 1906, so when Bernadette Levasseur married Joseph Phaneuf on April 14, 1909, Jean-Marie was the one who served as the father of the bride.
Now all the pieces of the puzzle are fitting into the right spot.
At least that's where we are right now.
Bernadette Levasseur and Joseph Brière had a least two sons according to the person who wrote me. She is related to Bernadette Levasseur by this woman.
I will tell you more next Monday.
There is so much to tell about this couple just looking at this picture.


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Which horse has the best pedigree to handle twelve furlongs in the final leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, June 9 at Belmont Park? My Belmont Stakes alphabetical list continues with Union Rags.
Union Rags's late sire Dixie Union (by Dixieland Band) won the G1 Haskell in 2000, defeating Captain Steve and Milwaukee Brew. He also captured the G1 Malibu in his final career start and sired 39 stakes winners from his first eight crops including Gone Astray and Grasshopper. Dixie Union's offspring are usually effective up to a mile and an eighth.


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Each year, millions of students seek help in financing their college education, and some fall prey to scholarship and financial aid scams that "guarantee" money for college in exchange for a fee. In 2000, Congress passed the College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act to help federal agencies crack down on those scams. The Federal Trade Commission and the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Education (ED) have issued their annual report to Congress describing their continued efforts to combat scholarship and financial aid fraud.
The College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000 established stricter sentencing guidelines for criminal financial aid fraud and charged the FTC and ED with conducting outreach efforts to educate consumers about scholarship scams. The Act also requires the three agencies to submit a yearly report detailing the nature and quantity of scholarship fraud incidents since 2000. The FTC, DOJ, and ED have implemented all the required provisions, and their activities are highlighted below.
The FTC was monitoring and prosecuting financial aid fraud for several years before the Act was passed. In 1996, the FTC implemented "Project Scholarscam," an ongoing campaign to prevent and prosecute scholarship fraud. To date, the FTC has brought 13 law enforcement cases against alleged scammers and published a variety of consumer education and outreach materials to help consumers avoid these scams. Meanwhile, DOJ has brought numerous criminal actions against individuals engaged in fraud in the offering of higher education financial aid, four of which resulted in the imposition of the Act's enhanced sentencing provision.
The FTC and ED continue to regularly revise and update their materials, available in both English and Spanish, aimed at teaching consumers how to avoid scholarship fraud. Both agencies use a variety of formats to convey their messages, including Web sites, booklets, brochures, video conferences, flyers, posters, and bookmarks.
The report also requires that the agencies assess how often financial aid fraud occurs. An analysis of complaints in the FTC's Consumer Sentinel database shows that complaints about financial aid fraud have remained fairly constant over the past decade. When compared to all of the other types of complaints registered with the FTC, the percentage of financial aid fraud complaints has decreased over time. The FTC continues to monitor these complaints to determine whether law enforcement action is necessary.
The Commission vote authorizing staff to issue the report to Congress was 5-0.
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Chief Ackley: Prepared to hand in her badge?
New London - Police Chief Margaret Ackley, who was hired with much fanfare in 2009 as the city's first female police chief but more recently has been at odds with the city over money, may be looking to retire.
Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio has requested a closed-door meeting with the City Council on Monday to discuss "the employment of, and a retirement proposal from attorneys representing, Police Chief Margaret Ackley ... ''
A second item on the agenda for the 6:30 p.m. special meeting is "the status of pending and/or threatened litigation by Police Chief Margaret Ackley ... "
Both items are exempt from Freedom of Information laws because they pertain to strategy and negotiations for pending claims or litigation.
Finizio's office said Friday that Ackley has not filed a lawsuit against the city, but he declined to comment further. The threat of a claim is also exempt from FOI laws.
Council President Michael Passero said Friday that he had no information on the agenda items. The executive session was requested by the administration, he said.
Ackley's tenure with the city has not been smooth. About a year into her leadership she accused a city councilor who was running for mayor of harassing her and undermining her authority.
An independent review by a Superior Court judge in 2011 found that the city was not liable for actions or negligence in connection with the complaints against former City Councilor Michael Buscetto III. At the time, Finizio, who was the newly elected mayor, agreed to pay the chief $25,000 to settle the complaint and avoid potential legal costs if Ackley went forward with a lawsuit.
But in January 2012, the City Council rejected the agreement and the $25,000 settlement. It also rejected a four-year employment contract adjustment with Ackley, which would have paid her $63,000 in accrued compensation time pay.
And last October, the mayor reprimanded Ackley for violating department general orders after she sent emails to a politically active citizen that were "outside the boundaries of proper managerial conduct." Ackley denied she violated any policy.
Most recently, the chief was injured during Superstorm Sandy in October and worked part-time for several months before going out on full-time medical disability. She returned to work at the end of March.
The police department also is facing a $1.4 million cut to its budget, which could result in the layoff of 20 police officers, or about 25 percent of the staff.
The council's Finance Committee has restored about $400,000 to the police budget, saving about four positions, and will meet again on Monday to try to find more money to avert the layoffs.
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Having served as the executive director of the organization he founded in 1993, Silverman is now looking to parlay his experiences with drug and alcohol dependency, as well as his track record working with the homeless, unemployed, underemployed and what he characterized as the most difficult sector of the population to serve, into an endeavor he said has the potential to affect systemic change in the nation's criminal justice system.
A native San Diegan and father of two daughters, Silverman and his wife, Michelle, an agent with Prudential in La Jolla, have called the La Jolla home for 25 years. Born into a family retail clothing business, Silverman quickly learned the value of work. As a salesman in his parent's clothing stores on Girard Avenue, he harnessed many of the skills he would later pass on to others to help them rebuild their splintered lives.
Armed with a powerful vision, a wealth of experience and a budget of zero, Silverman said he is starting all over again on a grassroots level with his new business, With Tough Love. Among his goals he plans to address issues related to prison realignment and lowering the rates of recidivism for criminals, which, according to a recent report by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, currently stands at 65 percent in the state.
We sat down with Silverman recently for a question-and-answer session.
La Jolla Village News: What made you want to work with criminals and prison realignment?
Scott Silverman: If we put someone away in an institution, they don't come out smarter and ready to be a community contributor. Instead, they come out with a doctorate degree in criminology. They're frustrated, angry and ready to attack because they've been trained by people who live in cages. My point is that there has been no data that shows that prison works. We don't need science to figure it out. Around 95 percent of those who enter the prison system get out. Of those, almost eight out of 10 go back. Could you imagine any other business that has such a high failure rate? It's appalling. And for those who say they don't want to pay to help them, you're paying to keep them away.
LJVN: How can you help the situation?
SS: It costs us $65,000 a year to keep someone in state prison. If someone stays out of prison, how much do we save? I've developed a lot of relationships over the years in the criminal justice system. I can speak the language of felon, court, probation, parole and law enforcement.
The science shows that if you can help somebody build their self-esteem and self worth, find a place to live, get into the workforce, have access to healthcare and all of the wrap-around services such as drug treatment, mental health support and advanced education, a lot of problems will be solved.
LJVN: Where did you get the idea for Second Chance?
SS: After about six months of volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul through the Congregation Beth Israel Hunger Project, I got motivated to start talking more in depth with some of the clients. I would ask them why they weren't working and they would reply that no one would hire them because of their appearance. I didn't know if that was an excuse or a barrier. I began coaching one individual on what to say to a prospective employer and I helped him improve his image and interview skills. After a few months, he came back to tell me that he got hired.
When I asked him how he did it, he responded that he applied what I had taught him. He then spoke to a few others about his experience and afterward attendance on an average Sunday starting increasing. So I decided to scale this thing up and I went to all of the service providers in town and asked them to partner with me. I asked them to send me their most difficult-to-place clients and I would help them find jobs, get off of needing services, reconnect them with their families and living on their own.
LJVN: What motivated you to start Second Chance?
SS: I saw how the system worked and realized that it wasn't working at all. I was frustrated at the fact that so many people were stuck in what I call the "social-service loop." The same people would keep coming back for services week after week. The providers were paid based on the number of people they served. The more they served, the more they got paid. If they served less, they ran the risk of not getting their funding renewed.
I was later told that if my approach proved to be successful, the service providers would run out of clients and have no one to provide services to. It didn't make sense to me. There seemed to be incentives to keep people down rather than empower them to get up.
LJVN: Why did you decide to leave the nonprofit world?
SS: I left because I was at a point where I felt that I couldn't really take what I had learned to another level. Funding was getting tough and there were restrictions on the mission and the vision. I felt like we could be affecting more people, but I couldn't get the agency to move at a pace that to me was effective enough. Unemployment was skyrocketing, the prisons were overcrowding, so I decided to figure out a way to move my institutional knowledge to a broader base. It was a risky move, but the way I'm being received right now is really exciting.
LJVN: Do you miss working for the organization you founded?
SS: I've taken some time to decompress after working for the past 18 years at a feverish pace in the nonprofit world. I get up at 6:15 a.m. rather than 5:30 a.m. now. I made a big paradigm shift by not having to report to a board of directors. I no longer have to raise money for an organization, which was very time consuming. I can navigate in almost any area with no boundaries on what I can do. Before I was really contained to San Diego, but now I travel around the country talking with different organizations about many topics.
For more information about Scott Silverman, visit www.withtoughlove.com.


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"Delusions Of Grandeur", the new album from the Norwegian psychedelic quartet SAHG, which specializes in doom-infused '70s rock, is available for streaming in its entirety using the SoundCloud widget below. The CD was recorded at Duper studio in Bergen, Norway.
"Delusions Of Grandeur" will be released on October 25 via Indie Recordings.
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"Delusions Of Grandeur" is a concept record "about a person, whose delusions of grandeur escalate to the level where they consume him completely," explains SAHG's Olav Iversen (vocals, guitar). "From becoming increasingly psychopathic and dominant, he loses touch with everyone around him and isolates into his own imaginary, psychotic world, where he becomes the almighty ruler of the universe. As he stands on the highest peak of his domain and beholds all that he has conquered, he suddenly slips off the edge and floats away, weightless. Helpless and stripped of all power, he drifts further into the open space, until he disappears into the darkness. It's an album about how desire for power and property can distort and destroy who we are."
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Dear Sammy.
Your letter recieved and I'm glad your feeling good. Uncle Al is coming tomorrow to take Pa to Lawrence to see Mr. Snell a cousin of theirs. Pa goes back to work Aug. 1. Lena sent you some stamps and mailed her letter before yours was recieved telling us not to send any more but I guess you can use them. We like to send them because sometimes some other fellow might need them and you could give them to them. Some fellow might want to write a letter home but not have a stamp and I would be glad to know that you and I helped him out. For instance. A girl in the shop goes with a fellow who is down there and his mother hasn't heard from him since he left and I told her that maybe he has no money or stamps. She is worrying now because she knows that I hear from you most every day. So if a fellow wants a stamp give it to him.
Have you seen Jimmie Coyne yet? I think John wrote to you telling you he was in Co. H. of the Fifth. I think he must be crazy because he wrote home and told his mother not to believe the papers because he could go anywhere he wanted to at anytime and do anything he wanted to. Can you imagine that Bull.
You told me in one of your letters that the Non Comps had some pictures taken and I'm still waiting for them. Say will you tell me if there is any fellows down there who did not take the Federal Oath as I had an argument in the shop. There was a piece in the paper that 600 men who didn't take the oath have to return to Framingham and these 2 who are against me in the argument say they are at the border and I say that they must be in their homes. The paper didn't say where they were but only that they must return to Framingham.
As for the City of Somerville I think is all graft. I didn't hear or see about any one getting any help as yet. They had fire works and charged admission and I saw them selling ice cream Tue. night but I fail to see where any one got any thing from it. They ask for money to buy underwear and goodies etc for you fellows and as you say you don't nead it what is the money for? I fail to see where the families are getting it. Its all Graft I think.
Bill who works with Pa got a Texas newspaper from his son and I would like you to send Pa one as I know he would enjoy reading it. As I wrote to you yesterday and Lena wrote today there is not much news. I will ans. your letters all right and send mail every day but some of it will be postcard as I don't have as much news as you.
Everyone is well and Pa is still enjoying his vacation. Lena and I have been alone since Mon. and the house is very quite. You say you like ice cream and as long as you don't want paper and stamps I will have to send you a gallon of ice cream and a bottle of ginger ale. Hoping this finds you well I will close
With Love from all
Jane Smiley.
P.S. If you see Jimmie Coyne and he starts to throw the Bull just show him where he gets off. Get me. Em.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Warmest wishes for the festive season
And since we've neglected our Christmas card duties for yet another year, it looks like everyone is going to have to settle for a heartfelt blog post. (Or as heartfelt as yours truly can get.)
The past six months have whooshed by furiously, but we're relieved to know that we have much to look forward to in the New Year. Change is in the offing for us Blue Jays fans, but then again, it always is. Change is a good thing, and as we approach the end of the decade, it's time to look ahead and relish the possibilities that await us in the years to come.
Until we meet again, we hope you all take some time to relax and reconnect with your family and friends. Enjoy your holiday season, and remember to take a moment to share with those who are less fortunate.
Wishing you all the best for the holidays,
The Tao's favorite song of the season - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
There seems to be no end to the holiday songs that we've heard blasting out from every speaker in every shop and store over the past few weeks. There are songs of bombast and of trifectas of kings and of sleigh bells ring-a-ding-dinging, but for our money, there's no carol that can top the simple and essential message of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". Because in the end, this season is really about appreciating the moments with your family and friends.
This particular rendition of the song was on the John Denver and Muppets Christmas album, which was a staple around my house as a kid. Somehow, hearing Rowlf the Dog sing "let your heart be light" gives us a more profound sense of the season than anything else that we can think of. Enjoy.
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Thanks for the holiday wishes Tao. I'm a long time Blue Jays fan born and raised in southern California (long story). I don't post very often but I do enjoy the work you and some of the other regular contributors post here. As you can imagine, Blue Jays news is a bit slow around here (unless of course a certain pitcher was rumored to be headed to the Angels - would have been nice to see him out here but I like the direction the Jays took with the Phillies).
Merry Christmas!
- December 23, 2009 at 1:08 PM
- LJ said...
That album was a staple at our house, too. I used to yell along with Animal singing, "Run Run Reindeer."
Merry Christmas... hope it goes smoothly.
- December 23, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Merry Christmas to you (and the Ack). Thanks for giving me something to do at work. All the best in '10.
- December 23, 2009 at 1:21 PM
- Ian Hunter said...
Happy Festivus for the rest of us!
Merry Christmas Tao and Ack - another year of solid posts and good discussions about baseball.
My workplace also thanks you for countless hours of lost productivity while I read Tao of Stieb - the cheque's in the mail.
- December 23, 2009 at 1:28 PM
- Mylegacy said...
To: Tao and Family
And To: All Regulars here at the Tao's Stieb stable.
Have a Merry Christmas and a very Prosperous, Healthy and Happy New Year.
From: Mylegacy and his Queen and Master, She Who Must be Obeyed.
- December 23, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Merry Christmas Tao!
- December 23, 2009 at 2:11 PM
- The Ack said...
Heyo - not sure how much I'll be around, so let me echo the sentiments.
All the best to everyone & their families over the holidays - be safe and happy.
Cheers all.
- December 23, 2009 at 2:36 PM
- Gil Fisher said...
Fcuk I'll be stealing away from the family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morn to wet my blog appetite. I'm expecting fresh material!!!
If Tao and weekend Tao aren't going to be on duty, I'm going to be pissed. How about a special guest entry in the stocking? An entry from the Priest would be fitting.
- December 23, 2009 at 3:14 PM
- Wiffleballs said...
This post is a nice foil to ParkesGate at DJF.
Enjoy the Ho(a)llidays.
- December 23, 2009 at 3:29 PM
- The Ack said...
I'll try to sneak out of holiday festivities to bang something out this weekend.
It sounds like a selfless gesture, but the reality is I'm mandated by the contract I signed with our tyrant host.
I kid!
the ack.
- December 23, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Yeah Wiffle...I'm afraid to even go over to DJF anymore. Geez.
- December 23, 2009 at 3:40 PM
- Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf) said...
Merry Christmas Tao, and all the regulars. And a post from Priesty would be like, well, Christmas.
Cheers y'all. Here's to the pennant we're about to win.
- December 23, 2009 at 8:46 PM
- Ice Cream Jonsey said...
Merry Christmas, Tao. And thanks.
- December 24, 2009 at 1:49 AM
I was always partial to this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjEIP6otc4Y
Merry Christmas
PS. I believe in Vernon Wells
- December 24, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Tom Cheek is now in 2nd place in the Ford C Frick voting.
Vote for Tom people.
- December 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- Darren Priest said...
Merry Christmas, Tao, Ack and the regulars. Love reading this blog. It's become one of my daily stops.
You two asking for a guest blog post from me and making me feel all warm and fuzzy, but I guarantee that I would fail to meet your expectations. I'm the nosy neighbour archetype who pops in for minute and maybe gets the odd laugh. Try to build the show around me and you end up with Hello, Larry.
So unless you're keen to read a piece on why Tom Henke was much cooler than Duane Ward, best to leave the posting to my betters.
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After they got Keith Urban to talk about what makes him cry, the last time he had a bath and his love for British new wave pop, he joked to Australian radio show hosts Kyle and Jackie O that he was going to have his man card revoked. But aside from the onslaught of jokes about Urban's feminine side, the 15-minute interview is so worth listening to. First, because it's happening in Australia, Urban has to describe what Wisconsin is like. ("It's actually really nice, lots of farmland.") Then he calls the 2011 movie, Friends With Kids, a pretty accurate film. He also says he took some good pictures of his daughter Sunday in his big red chair on the Australian set of The Voice. He admits he's nixed swear words out of his vocabulary, until he gets on his tour bus, where he claims he gets something called "bus mouth." He tells them the first movie he ever saw of his wife Nicole Kidman's was Dead Calm. And then he elaborates on the story of his first car accident, when he was taking his girlfriend to see the Thompson Twins ("Hold Me Now," "Doctor! Doctor!") in Brisbane in his Ford XB Falcon panel van. The interview is a podcast, so there's a lot of preliminary patter between the hosts, news stories, weather reports and contests, but fast forward to the 1:11 mark for the Urban interview.


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It seems that the rumours of a Zune phone debuting at CES 2009 are false, after Microsoft came out and laughed them off like a jolly old uncle at Christmas dinner.
Speaking to Gizmodo, Brian Seitz, Group Manager of Zune said: "No Zune phone at CES." And he should know.
The rumours came about after analysts were quoted in Barrons as saying that a phone with Zune software embedded was set to be announced by Steve Ballmer on 7 January next year.
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Pool parties aren't just for kids anymore. A pool party can be transformed into an elegant event for adults to enjoy as well. Think of your swimming pool as a blank canvas waiting to be filled with creativity and a burst of color. It's easy to create a gorgeous swimming pool scene that will be the focal point of your party. Planning your next party or event around the pool is sure to impress your guests and set the tone for an amazing evening. There are several ways to magically makeover your swimming pool into a stunning centerpiece.
Let's Start With the Pool
Before you even consider transforming your pool, you need to make sure that the pool and surrounding area is in perfect working order. Have your pool cleaned professionally to ensure that the water is absolutely sparkling. Remove all of the inflated toys and rafts. Move all of your outdoor furniture away from the pool so that the view is not obstructed in any way. And clear the ground of any debris or clutter that will get in the way. Now you are ready to get creative!
Selecting the Right Decorations
When it comes to planning an elegant and sophisticated party, you need gorgeous decorations that will set the ambiance for a regal affair. Crepe paper streamers and balloons are not fitting decorations for such an occasion. Keep in mind that the decorations must also be waterproof to ensure their longevity during the whole evening. One of the most beautiful and endearing pool decorations is a floating flower pomander. Custom crafted from real or artificial flowers, the pomander floats right in the pool. It is spherical in shape and floats with ease on the surface of the water. You can even include a candle in the center of the pomander to provide a gentle glow as night falls.
Fill your pool with several floating candle pomanders in the color palette of your choosing. For example, for a wedding reception pool party you can select pomanders that match the chosen color palette of the bride. Alternatively, for a bachelorette party, you can select more vibrant colors that set the tone for a fun filled night.
Adding Those Finishing Touches
Once the swimming pool is filled with the floating pomanders, you can add subtle decorations to accentuate the beauty of it. If your guests will be dining outside near the pool, arrange tables a safe distance away from it. Set the tables with your best dishes and tableware. For the centerpiece, you might even select mini flower pomanders with a candlestick nestled in the center. Elegant cloth napkins and placeholders complete the look.
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Remember the 3 D's when dealing with ISP's
It's no secret that I am a big fan of Pathview (both Premise & Cloud) and since becoming a partner last year it has really made a difference in our ability to assess, troubleshoot and monitor our customers' network. When first watching a few of the UTube infomercials about Pathview, one of the terms that caught my attention was 'MTI' – Mean Time to Innocence. I thought immediately that the speaker must have had experience as a phone guy somewhere in his past and his soul, like mine, had been scarred for life!
Coming from a voice background, one of the first things you learn is that you are guilty of all things until you prove – and often to the satisfaction of completely clueless people (see figure 2) – that you or the equipment you installed was not at fault for something not working. Furthermore, just because you correctly identified the problem as not being yours does not a) make you popular or b) excuse you from having to fix it anyway. Our customers have greatly benefited from Pathview and, one would think, that because of the highly technical nature of networks, ISP's would welcome the assistance from someone armed with such an application. Amazingly, this is not so.
True story
Those of you familiar with Wireshark know it to be a very popular packet sniffer. If you have been looking at Wireshark recently you will know the name of Laura Chappell and her very thorough book "Wireshark Network Analysis" released last March. In one of her case studies was a very amusing yet oh-so-true true situation.
It was a familiar story of a user having trouble connecting to the corporate office and the IT department pointing the finger towards the ISP. The ISP calmly assured them that they were not blocking any traffic. When confronted with a packet capture showing otherwise, the ISP confirmed that they were – as they put it – blocking "ports in question". Begrudgingly, the ISP allowed these port through but with a few caveats. In an almost whimsical way, the author ended his report as follows;
"We now have a happy user, but I can't help but wonder how many other customers of this ISP are encountering similar issues and wondering why it takes so many attempts to get connected to their corporate network."
If you haven't had an experience like this with an ISP, you are either very new, very lucky or VERY oblivious. In the words of Morphius to Neo …. "Welcome to the real world."
Here's the fact, ISP's have for years held – and lorded over – their two trump cards to end users and vendors alike, i.e. "We're more technical than you could ever hope to be" followed closely by "Prove it …!" said usually with a subtle yet detectable sneer either on the phone or through an email. Unfortunately, things like "it seems slow …" or "I don't think we are getting the bandwidth we are paying for …", or even, "my voice is definitely choppy at certain times of the day …" just doesn't cut it with these guys.
Baselining – Getting Prepared for the 3 D's
When a customer approaches us with their story of woe, the first thing we do is establish a baseline with Pathview using targets both inside their network and outside to one of our micro appliances. The more elusive or intermittent the problem, the longer the base line needs to be and by that I mean minimum one day and as much as a week or even longer. It is also recommended to see what their system looks like when things are being backed up.
Field note – if the customer can't tell you when the system gets backed up, it is probably related to when they are having some type of network problem.
I usually tell the customer that if the problem looks like the carrier, it will take a minimum of 4 calls to their Customer Care/Support center to get to someone who can actually do something. If you are a consultant, this is something that you charge for (what?! you don't think a lawyer would charge for his time to do this?). Once contact with the carrier has been made, you will begin with the first of the 3 D's.
The way ISP's decide to address a customer's problem depends on their technical level in the Customer Service Center which generally falls under one of the following two axioms:
Axiom 1 – The less technical they are, the more they will want to sell you additional bandwidth.
Slow Internet? More bandwidth.
Getting cut off altogether? More bandwidth.
PC making strange noises? More bandwidth.
Think some of your ports are being blocked? Get more bandwidth and, oh by the way,
there may be an extra charge for unblocked ports (whatever they are).
Axiom 2 – The more technical they are, the likelier they are to put all the blame on the user's equipment.
Usually they will say something like "Well, I'm logged into your router now and I don't see any packet loss at this time or in the last 48 hours …". One time with the NOC guy on the line, I told him that I was going to make a programming change in the router and actually unplugged the carrier's equipment.
"How does it look now?" I asked after about a minute.
"Looks the same, no packet loss."
No surprise, he was looking at the wrong circuit all along. That one was easy.
The hard ones are when they are actually looking at the right circuit and for some reason insist they are not seeing what you are seeing. This, by the way, is what sold me on Pathview and led me to an almost X-File motto,
"The truth is out there … somewhere, but you will need Pathview to find it."
(I should probably copyright that before Jim grabs it!).
In the chart below, the customer had installed an IP based pbx and had just converted to SIP trunks. They kept losing calls and their voice quality was very choppy – other than that, it was great …
The SIP provider, Broadvox in this case, insisted that the problem was not at their end and to contact their local carrier. The carrier, a wireless outfit, claimed that it could not be anything at their end so it had to be the customer's equipment.
A quick look at their connection from our point of view (outside-looking-in to their pbx using Pathview Premise) and then to the SIP provider from the customer's point of view (inside-looking-out using Pathview Cloud), shockingly revealed that the problem wasn't the customer's equipment at all but was instead the hop (in this case, the wireless tower) just past the customer's router. Granted, the customer was in a remote area (northeast Texas) which is why they HAD to go with wireless for a while (but this was about to change). The customer and I called the carrier and incredibly, got a hold of the operations manager on the first try. Thus began the second "D" when dealing with the ISP.
He had us on the speakerphone and it seemed as though he was trying to demonstrate to someone(s) in the room how to deal with a complaining end user. In rapid fire he began to drill us –
"How much packet loss? I will need to know the exact percentage and where it is occurring"
"When did this start?"
"Why are you just noticing it now?"
"How come we're not seeing it?"
"Are you sure you have power?"
"Have you replaced your equipment?"
"Is it raining there?" ç That was an interesting one!
"We have VoIP sets and we're not having problems."
There were a few others whose relevance I questioned but it was clear that customer sensitivity was not in the field ops hand guide. The only question he didn't ask is whether we though we needed more bandwidth but then again he was obviously an Axiom 2 guy. He finally ended it with a 'and-don't-call-me-back-until-you-have-all-this-information' "Okay?".
For a moment it seemed as though he was leaning back in his chair while looking at his understudies with the air of " … and THAT'S how you handle that!". At the same time I heard my customer softly chuckle since he had already seen the Pathview charts and tests. Needless to say, we were quickly placed on hold and picked up elsewhere – not on speakerphone – and he asked us to email the information. I don't know if he actually looked at it or not but within moments a service call was scheduled with the results in figure 4.
I was stunned. Yes, it looked better but the customer was, well, let's just say he was still experiencing problems. This time the customer forwarded the reports to the ops manager and anyone whose email address he had. On to the third "D".
The response was that they did not see any problems – which also falls under "DENY" – but they promised to continue monitoring it and get back to us. After a few days of non-returned emails and phone calls it was clear they were going to leave it as is and just wait us out. Long story short, the customer switched Internet providers the next week and, while not perfect, things greatly improved. I also heard that they raised the rent for the carrier's repeater that was on their property.
In the very old days of T-1 (for both voice and data), and to a much lesser extend today, the only way to really trouble shoot the circuit was to go on premise with a T-Berd and do a head-to-head test which meant disconnecting the circuit altogether from any customer equipment and start running tests directly back to the central office. This was an after hours adventure known as a "vendor/telco meet" and had to be scheduled a few days in advance unless you happened to have your own T-Berd (which was not cheap) in which case you could almost do it on the fly. The upshot was there was usually a conclusion one way or the other, the guilty were persecuted and sentenced while the innocent were absolved.
But that was when the playing field consisted of AT&T, GTE/Verizon and then everyone else. Nowadays, it's all about how to repackage the same service that everyone else has and only worry about the larger customers. The smaller the fish, the more they are going to have to put up with – " ….just let them try to get out of our contract!" Ironically, this is actually good for companies like us because the SMB's of the world just simply don't know who to turn to.
Parting Shots
When we started using Pathview, aside from the occasional ticker tape parade, I was looking forward to the time and aggravation we would save ourselves and the customer. What we got was all of the above along with the revelation that ISP's ;
1) Don't look at packets they way they are actually used
2) Don't want your help when trouble shooting
3) Often don't have the software tools, training or even the inclination to look beyond the single port of a router.
4) Would rather put you or your customer through the 3 D's than to actually fix the problem. How that happened is for another blog.
Copyright Eric Knaus 2010


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Mustang Regional and Local Event- Events
Check out the listings for nearly every regional and local event that include Mustangs in their gatherings.
Regional and local events that include Mustangs in their activites may be listed in this column by sending the necessary information to Mustang Monthly, P.O. Box 7157, Lakeland, FL 33807. Listings must be submitted at least 120 days prior to the event. Please type listings if possible.
August 16-19, Heber City, UT
Intermountain Mustang and All-FordStampede, includes a car show, drag races, a P51 Mountain airplane photo shoot, Pony Trails/Poker Run, SCCA Autocross, and more. For more information, Joyce or Mike Epperson, (801) 269-1364, firstname.lastname@example.com; Blake Nielsen, (801) 571-9516, firstname.lastname@example.com
August 18, Springfield, MO
The 12th Annual All-Ford Show and Swap Meet at Shultz and Dooley's Restaurant in Chesterfield Village. There will be 23-plus classes with three trophies per class. Dash plaques to the first 125 entries. For more information, Robert Snook, (417) 581-8988; Travis Bolin, (417) 732-9254; www.gomc.org
August 25, Hagerstown, MD
The 5th Annual All-Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Mustang, Truck Show, and Vendor Swap Meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Mid-Maryland Ford Club at the Mason-Dixon Dragway on U.S. 40 East. There will be 36 classes for all model years. For more information, Ron, (301) 694-7093 (weekdays after 6 p.m.); David, (301) 570-2077 (weekdays after 6 p.m.); www.xecu.net/mmfc
August 25, Newport News, VA
All-Ford Car/Truck Show and Swap Meet at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, sponsored by Styling Stangs of Hampton Roads. For more information, Mark Falin, (757) 988-0989; Jeff Whitt, (804) 693-7864; www.stylingstangs.homestead.com/Home.html
August 25, Mechanicville, NY
The 10th Annual Dealer Day Car Show at Jack Byrne Ford and Mercury, hosted by the Adirondack Shelby Mustang Club. Registration from 10 a.m. to noon; awards presentation at 3 p.m. For more information, (518) 899-4249.
August 25, Cambridge, OH
The 16th Annual Cambridge Cruise-In. Open car and truck show from 3 to 8 p.m. Open to all antique, restored, original, and modified vehicles through present. For more information, Bob Ley at Robert's Men's Shop, 711 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 432-5837 (days); Ken McPeck, (740) 454-0347 (evenings).
August 25, Stockton, CA
Mustangs Plus' Annual Car Sale Day in the Mustangs Plus parking lot. Buy or sell a Ford or Mustang. Entry fee for sellers, $20; buyers admitted free. For more information, Ron, (209) 944-1745; www.mustangsplus.com; firstname.lastname@example.com
August 25-26, Mohnton, PA
The Hot Rod Magazine Power Festival 2001 at Maple Grove Raceway. Swap meet, car corral, show 'n' shine, 11 heads-up classes, and 2 bracket classes. For more information, (800) 353-0918; www.emapUSAevents.com
August 26, Lansing, MI
The 4th Annual Blue Oval Fest Mustang and Ford Show, presented by Capital Area Mustangs (CAM) and Metro Ford of Lansing and Grand Ledge. Features 44 original or modified classes of Mustangs and Fords with dash plaques to the first 200 cars. For more information, (517) 649-8805; (517) 371-1196; (517) 622-3041; firstname.lastname@example.com
August 31-September 3, Bozeman, MT
The 22nd Annual International Mustang Meet, hosted by Bridger Mountain Pony Car Club. SVOs, Bosses, Cobras, and more. For more information and entry forms, Don Hoyt, (406) 587-4575, firstname.lastname@example.com; Dotti Gjestson, (406) 585-7195, email@example.com
September 2, Grayslake, IL
The 17th Annual Skip's Graffiti Gold Car Show, Swap Meet, and Die-cast Toy Car Sale at Lake County fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, (630) 876-1042; Skip's, P.O. Box 88266, Carol Stream, IL 60188; email@example.com; www.skipsusa.com
September 7-9, Springfield, OH
Swap Meet and Car Show with parts and cars for sale. Approximately 1,000 collector cars. For more information, (937) 376-0111; www.ohioswapmeet.com
September 8, Waco, TX
All-Ford Day Mustang/Ford Car Show at Bird-Kultgen Ford. Entry fee, $15. Trophies and dash plaques. For more information, Pat Mitchell, (254) 848-5146; email@example.com
September 9, Long Beach, CA
Hi-Performance Swap Meet and Car Show, presented by Ecology Auto Parts (monthly, rain or shine). Buy-sell-trade, new-used-antique cars-parts-accessories. For 24-hour information, (800) 762-9785; www.toppingevents.com
September 9, Mount Laurel, NJ
The 21st Annual Mustang and Ford Fall Car Show, hosted by the South Jersey Mustang Club at Holman Ford. Rain date, September 16. Ford-powered vehicles only. Preregistration, $8; day of show, $12. Three trophies per class, dash plaques, and door prizes. For more information, Joe Volpe, (856) 697-0353; email@example.com; SJMC Fall Show, 310 Country Club Ln., Buena, NJ 08310.
September 9, Lincoln, NE
The 20th Annual Car Show on the Avenue, sponsored by the Capitol City Ford and Mustang Club. Open to all makes and models of cars, featuring a special Mustang class. For more information, Robert Walker, 2221 N. 30th St., Lincoln, NE 68503; (402) 467-3673; firstname.lastname@example.com; Rick Buis, (402) 476-8459.
September 9, Vallejo, CA
Fun Ford Sunday at Solano County fairgrounds, sponsored by Nor-Cal Ford Car Club Council. Exhibitor fee, $20 in advance; $25 at the gate. For more information, David Ingram, (925) 778-5031; email@example.com; P.O. Box 6682, Concord, CA 94524-1682.
September 9, Manchester, CT
The 22nd Annual Summer Power Show and Sale, hosted by the Mustang Car Club of New England and the Connecticut Cougar Club at Mustangs Unlimited. Rain date, September 16. Four divisions with 28 classes for all model-year Mustangs, Shelbys, and all other Ford family and factory Ford-powered autos. Entry fee, $10. Spectators and parking free. For more information, MCCNE info line, (508) 674-5462; Joe Dinella, (203) 348-3114 (days), (203) 322-4916 (evenings).
September 9, Vancouver, British Columbia
The 20th Annual All-Pony Roundup, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Mustang Association. Open to all specialty vehicles. Trophies and door prizes. For more information, Peter, (604) 858-6763; preregistration, Cathy, (604) 533-2764; www.gvma.org
September 14-15, Stanton, MI
Pure Stock Musclecar Drag Race at Mid-Michigan Motorplex. For more information, Bob Boden, (517) 423-8133 (days), firstname.lastname@example.com; Dan Jensen, (517) 647-2474 (evenings), firstname.lastname@example.com; Scott Tiemann, (517) 647-2433 (days).
September 14-15, Tulsa, OK
The 22nd Annual Car Show and Swap Meet at Tulsa Marriot Southern Hills, hosted by Green Country Classic Mustangs. For more information, Randy Voyles, (918) 367-3758; Justin Laird, (918) 852-5461; GCCM, P.O. Box 471361, Tulsa, OK 74147-1361. For hotel information, (918) 493-7000.
September 14-16, Arlington, TX
The 34th Annual Southwest Swap Meet at the Ballpark. Cars, parts, and related items. Free parking and admission. For more information, (817) 483-1283; firstname.lastname@example.com
September 15, Bossier City, LA
The 8th Annual Mustang Roundup and Ford Show at Wray Ford. All model-year Mustangs and Fords eligible for awards. Dash plaques, T-shirts, and goodie bags to the first 100 registrants. Preregistration, $20; day of show, $25. For more information, Gil Bazo, (318) 747-3404; Rusty Rhame, (318) 929-4226; www.rrcmc.com
September 15, Milan, TN
The 14th Annual Mustang Car Show, sponsored by Steve Marsh Ford and Golden Circle Mustang Club. There will be 21 classes. First, Second, and Third Place awards in each class, including Best of Show awards. Free T-shirts and door prizes. For more information, Larry Connell, (901) 686-7461 (days), (901) 686-8008 (evenings).
September 16, East Peoria, IL
The 2nd Annual Mustang and All-Ford Show at Uftring Automall from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. There will be 32 classes with plaques to the Top 3 winners. For more information, Keyon Wurster, (309) 694-0700; firstname.lastname@example.com
September 16, Randolph, NJ
The 12th Annual Fords at Trebour Show at Jack Trebour Ford. There will be 12 Mustang and 8 special-interest (Ford-powered only) classes judged using modified MCA rules. For more information, Wendy, (201) 666-8022; Eddie, (973) 267-7146; firstname.lastname@example.com; www.gsrmc.org
September 16, Woodstock, IL
Skip's Pistons 'n' Pickles Car Show and Swap Meet plus Picklefest at McHenry County fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, (630) 876-1042; www.skipsusa.com; email@example.com; Skip's, P.O. Box 88266, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
September 16, McConnelsville, OH
The 18th Annual M&M Jaycees Fall Festival Open Auto and Truck Show with antique show and parts swap meet at Morgan County fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all antique, original, restored, and modified vehicles through present. For more information, send a SASE to Walter Dalzell, 10160 Dalzell Rd. NW, Crooksville, OH 43731; (740) 982-4213 (evenings).
September 16, Cape Girardeau, MO
The 24th Annual Car Show at Capaha Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., presented by River City Rodders. Open show for '90-and-earlier cars. For more information, Paul, (573) 243-8237; R.C.R., P.O. Box 171, Jackson, MO 63755.
September 22, Englishtown, NJ
Mustang Showdown II. Open to all Mustangs. Quarter-mile drag racing, two bracket classes. Outrageous Performance and BFGoodrich Heads-Up radial class. Bill Devine's Mustang Bash "Pro 5.0" class. Trophies and cash awards. For more information, (732) 446-7800; www.thedrags.com; www.etownraceway.com
September 22-23, Commerce, GA
The Hot Rod Magazine Power Festival 2001 at Atlanta Dragway. Swap meet, car corral, show 'n' shine, 11 heads-up classes, and 2 bracket classes. For more information, (800) 353-0918; www.emapUSAevents.com.
September 27-30, Commerce, GA
Mustang Club of America's 25th Anniversary at Atlanta Dragway. For more information, (580) 255-4277; fax, (580) 255-0174; firstname.lastname@example.com; www.mca25thanniversary.org; 1605 Jones Ave., Duncan, OK 73533.
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September 28, Norcross, GA
Mustang Monthly's Pony Trail will commence at Mustangs Unlimited and end at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia. The trail will start at 9:30 a.m. For more information, Jeff Ford, (863) 644-0449.
September 29, Meridian, MS
The 12th Annual Rock 'n' Roll Revival Car/Truck Show in Highland Park, presented by Queen City Rods and Classics Car Club. Open to all makes and models and years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. For more information, Adrian K. Page, 5704 Haley Rd., Meridian, MS 39305; (601) 482-6865; firstname.lastname@example.com.
October 6-7, Monrovia, MD
Fall Ford Spectacular 5.0 Shootout, Show and Swap Meet. Car Show on Sunday at 75-80 Dragway. For more information, (301) 865-5102.
October 7, Long Beach, CA
Hi-Performance Swap Meet and Car Show, presented by Ecology Auto Parts (monthly, rain or shine). Buy-sell-trade, new-used-antique cars-parts-accessories. For 24-hour information, (800) 762-9785; www.toppingevents.com
October 7, Zanesville, OH
The 9th Annual Brighton Historic Association Octoberfest Open Car and Truck Show 'n' Shine at Muskingum County fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, send a SASE to Y-city Custom Car Association, 2090 Shady Ln., Zanesville, OH 43701; Ken McPeck, (740) 454-0347 (evenings). Vendor contact: Carolyn Pinkerton, 771 Brighton Blvd., Zanesville, OH 43701; (740) 453-1588.
October 13, Fayetteville, AR
The 11th Annual Mustangs and More Car Show at the Northwest Arkansas Mall, sponsored by the Northwest Arkansas Mustang Club. Open car show and Mustang classes judged with modified MCA rules. For more information, Steve Sanders or Terry Hendrix, c/o NWAMC, P.O. Box 254, Springdale, AR 72765; (501) 756-2738; (501) 770-0028.
October 13, Lemoore, CA
The 14th Annual Cars in the Park at Lemoore City Park, sponsored by Sequoia Beverage Company/Budweiser King of Beers. Entry fee, $15 per car. There will be 25-plus classes. For more information, Debbie Schilling, (559) 924-6401; fax, (559) 924-4520; firstname.lastname@example.com
October 14, Stockton, CA
The 9th Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet, Car Show, and Collectible Show at San Joaquin County fairgrounds. Top 5 People's Choice awards. Dash plaques to the first 100 entries. Swap meet spaces, $20 in advanced; day of show, $25, first come, first served. For more information, Stockton Swap Meet, P.O. Box 5330, Stockton, CA 95205; (209) 948-5308.
October 14, Hot Springs, AR
The 20th Annual Central Arkansas Mustangers Regional Show at Resort Ford. All Ford-powered vehicles welcome. Concours, modified, occasionally driven, SVT, late-model, and special-interest Fords. Registration from 8 a.m. to noon. Dash plaques and goodie bags to the first 100 entries. For more information, Dennis Fason, (501) 262-4209; Joe Mitchell, (501) 228-6645.
October 19, Englishtown, NJ
Camaro/Firebird versus Mustang Challenge at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, sponsored by Mufflex Performance Exhaust. Two bracket classes. Big cash and trophies. For more information, (732) 446-7800; www.thedrags.com; www.etownraceway.com
October 20, Columbus, GA
Rivertown Classic Car Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. There will be 20 classes with First, Second, and Third Place trophies with four specialty awards. For more information, (706) 323-2721; EWI, P.O. Box 1091, Columbus, GA 31901; email@example.com
October 20-21, Englishtown, NJ
The 14th Annual Fords at Englishtown, hosted by the New Jersey Shelby Club and the Late-Model Mustang Owners Association. Car shows, classes, and drag racing. For more information, (732) 446-7800; www.thedrags.com; www.etownraceway.com