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This New Stat About Sexual Assault Is So Important After #MeToo
Last year, the #MeToo movement and public takedown of several high-profile men in Hollywood and Washington helped highlight the prevalence of sexual assault and misconduct in the United States. Now, a new statistic about sexual assault has helped shed light on exactly why so many women stay silent after being attacked — and helps highlight how we can change the conversation to help more women.
The new stats come from the 2016 National Crime Victimization Survey, an annual, nationally representative survey of 135,000 households carried out by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Based on survey results, the bureau estimated that at least 320,000 incidents of sexual assault and rape took place in the United States in 2016. But what really stands out among the stats surrounding those incidents is who the perpetrators were.
When FiveThirtyEight crunched the numbers, they found that a shocking 72 percent of sexual assaults were reported by people who were either in intimate relationships with their perpetrators (33 percent of victims) or counted the offender as an acquaintance (39 percent of victims). With that in mind, it's no wonder that 77 percent of sexual assaults went unreported to police.
Far too many people still grow up believing that sexual assault is something perpetrated by a shady stranger lurking in an empty parking lot after midnight — and that misconception means many victims of assault don't even know they've been abused. Others who do realize they've been assaulted need to grapple with the very real repercussions that reporting the assault could have on their relationships, their professional lives, their finances, or their families.
When an assault or rape is perpetrated by an intimate partner or acquaintance, victims are more likely to blame themselves, minimize the harm caused by the incident, or make excuses for their offenders, according to Psychology Today. As one survivor wrote for Elite Daily last year,
I didn't believe what had happened. I couldn't believe it. Rape doesn't happen in the same bed you shared a dozen times with a man you care about. Rape does not turn someone you trust into a monster. Rapists don't give you back rubs after. Their eyes don't fill with tears as they tell you they're sorry.
And not only are victims less likely to recognize assault for what it is when it's perpetrated by someone close to them, but so are others: one study in 2008 found that, when told a fictional story depicting a man raping a woman, students were less likely to label the incident as sexual assault when the offender was the woman's husband (rather than her neighbor).
The fact that other people are less likely to see a woman's assault as rape when it's perpetrated by someone close to her — even if she herself is clear on what happened and she feels safe in reporting the incident — also helps contribute to the number of incidents that go unreported. Because to talk to others about an assault often means to be asked "What were you wearing?" or "Were you drinking?" or "Did you lead him on?" And only very rarely does it lead to tangible outcomes: of every 1000 incidents of rape, only six offenders are incarcerated, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
If we want to change the statistics out there, we need to start by educating people honestly and accurately about sexual assault. They need comprehensive sex education that gives them information about abuse and consent, and they need to know that it's far more likely for them to be assaulted by a partner or a friend than by a stranger. We need to get better at supporting victims of assault and believing them — and then we need reason to believe that incidents will be taken seriously and have real repercussions for perpetrators.
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I have always been active outdoors but just started backpacking last year when my son joined scouting. So far, I have been backpacking throughout the Midwest as well as Glacier National Park and Yellowstone. I especially enjoy winter backpacking and the serenity of the wilderness under the cover of snow. My backpack and gear are older and weigh 35+ lbs (16 kg). This has limited the distances I have been able to cover and my enjoyment while hiking. My goal over the next several years is to replace my existing clothing and gear with more suitable and lighter weight alternatives.
Manufacturer: Cabela's
Cabela's 3-watt LED flashlight is 5.5 inches (140 mm) long and is made of light weight aircraft grade aluminum. It uses a 3 watt Luxeon bulb and runs on two AA batteries. It has a plastic lens and DC/DC regulated circuitry which provides consistent light output throughout the life of the battery. The flashlight has a clip-on style pocket clip and a lanyard which is secured to the light by a plastic ring that is secured by the tailcap. The light comes in plastic packaging and includes a nylon carry pouch.
I purchased this flashlight from Cabela's six months ago in an ongoing effort to reduce my pack weight. Previously, I was using a 2 C-Cell Maglite. During my research of LED versus incandescent flashlights, I learned of several other advantages that LED's offer in addition to weight savings. These include: bulb life, shock resistance, size and diffuse light beam. The flashlight arrived in the mail within one week of ordering it online and I immediately started using it. I keep it in our kitchen while at home and on my waist belt or in my backpack while camping.
I have been using Cabela's 3 watt LED flashlight for six months and it is incredibly bright and the reflector produces a very nice beam. While camping in Southern Indiana I compared the LED flashlight to my brother's 2 D-cell flashlight. The LED beam easily outpowered his 2 D-cell flashlight. The LED beam was also more diffuse, providing great illumination of surrounding objects.
Cabela's 3-watt LED flashlight is a small, well-made flashlight with a powerful beam. It is super bright and has decent runtime. It would be nice if it had a low beam setting as it is simply too bright for up close work. The lanyard and carrying pouch are nice additions and I use them on a regular basis. This was a great replacement for my 2 C-cell flashlight in terms of size and weight savings.
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Broad Theatre
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Previously operated by: Brandt Theaters, Shubert Brothers Theater Company
Architects: William H. McElfatrick
Previous Names: Sam S. Shubert Theatre
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Opened as the Sam S. Shubert Theatre on January 8, 1912. It was located in what was then a residential part of North Broad Street, many blocks north of Newark's main entertainment district.
By the 1920's it had gone over to screening movies and was later home to Minsky's burlesque.
Last known as the Broad Theatre and back on movies again, it closed in 1950 and was later demolished.
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old post card. Incidently, I have a post card for another Shubert Theatre on Washington Street. Any insight on that one?
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was it the first movie theater in Newark, NJ? The only movie theater that remains in this area is the former Loews in Newark, which is now called Newark Screens on Springfield.
This is part of a 1948 obscenity case:
There appears to be no dispute as to the material facts. The Director of Public Safety of the City of Newark has threatened to revoke the license of the Broad Street Theatre if it presents a motion picture film entitled "Mom and Dad." The license for the operation of the theatre is held by Rayhertz Amusement Corporation, a plaintiff, and the owner and exhibitor of the moving picture film is the plaintiff, Hygienic Productions, Inc. The proposed presentation and exhibition of the picture at the theatre is pursuant to a contract entered into between the plaintiffs.
On October 9, 1948, the plaintiffs, in accordance with practice and for the purpose of advertising the picture, held a preview to which were invited representatives of the City of Newark. The number of persons attending this performance is differently estimated, plaintiffs claiming that 140 persons attended while the defendants' affidavits give the number as 70.
The affidavits and exhibits submitted by the plaintiffs contend that the picture is neither lewd, immoral nor indecent; that it has been shown to audiences in more than 4,000 theatres in more than 40 states; that it has been shown in more than 30 cities in the State of New Jersey; and that it is presently being exhibited in some other municipalities within the state. The letters, photostatic copies of which are attached to the affidavit, include letters of recommendation as to the educational value of the picture, which deals with parental delinquency, and information concerning sex matters. It is alleged that the picture describes and illustrates the conception and delivery of a child at birth, both in a normal manner and by Caesarean operation, and it also depicts the ravages of social diseases.
Since the film under consideration deals with social sex problems, the following remarks of Judge Augustus N. Hand speaking for the United States Circuit Court of Appeals are pertinent: "The old theory that information about sex matters should be left to chance has greatly changed and while there is still a difference of opinion as to just the kind of instruction which ought to be given, it is commonly thought in these days that much was lacking in the old mystery and reticence. This is evident from the current literature on the subject, particularly such pamphlets as 'Sex Education' issued by the Treasury Department, U.S. Public Health Service in 1927." In this case, the plaintiffs allege that the medical sequences in the film were procured from materials furnished by the U.S. Department of Health and filmed under the direction of public health officials.
We are dealing here with the threatened revocation of a license for the conduct of a legitimate business because of such proposed exhibition. The court has not viewed the film and does not make any comment on its merits or demerits, nor on its educational value, but disposes of the matter upon the facts presented and the law applicable.
I conclude that the Commissioner has no authority to interfere with the presentation of the film for the reasons urged. An order with a temporary restraint may be presented in accordance with these conclusions.
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Royal Worlington & Newmarket
Suffolk, England
"The best nine-hole course in the world" hardly does Royal Worlington & Newmarket justice. While accurate, it is as misleading as calling Saville Row "a fine place for English tailored clothing." For Royal Worlington stands on its own among the world's finest, needing no qualifiers.
If it weren't for its small property allowing for only nine holes, Royal Worlington would be better known as the possessor of the finest green complexes in England. In addition to the first-rate firm and fast conditioning enabled by its sandy soil, the greens feature bold contouring, the likes of which are not seen south of Hadrian's Wall. They are well varied, from the rolls of the first to the crowned second to the horrors of the fifth to the side-sloping ninth. One could place a top amateur on a closely-mown area five yards off each green in regulation and he would be content to save par five out of nine times. Mildenhall (as the course is sometimes referred to given its proximity to the Mildenhall train station) does not rely on bunkers or rough for its defenses but rather the cunning use of the land and its subtle contours.
Royal Worlington gets the most that it can out of the property it occupies, which is the ultimate compliment to any architect. Holes 1-3 and 7-9 are set, basically, in a field while holes 4-6 are stretched out on a wide wooded avenue. The second hole perhaps best illustrates how easy it can in fact be to create a fine hole. The green at the end of its 223 yards was simply pushed up, creating a most difficult but still interesting short hole. Patric Dickinson likened finding the green to "pitching on a policeman's helmet." Indeed, one can't help but think how fun the hole would be at any length. A 270 yard version would be intriguing.
The most enduring aspect of Royal Worlington & Newmarket that encourages the player to go round and round (apart from the club's devastating pink pitcher!) is that it keeps the player on edge. With just nine holes, Royal Worlington has the best collection of half-par holes with which the authors are familiar. The par on the card for holes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 is 5, 3, 5, 3, 4 and 4 respectively, yet a score of 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, and 5 is just as likely. Patric Dickinson, not surprisingly, perfectly describes them when he writes that the nine holes have as "many facets, highlights and angles as any diamond, and they are quite as hard."
Nine hole courses are generally perceived as being just a notch above the dreaded 'executive course', of which no one has ever written a single kind word. Nine holers often occupy land that is ill-suited for golf, feature non-descript holes, and play heavy underfoot. The typical nine holer conjures the pervasive spirit of being a poor substitute for the full monty. Any such misconception goes out the door here, especially after the over-confident golfer suffers a 6 at the first as we see below.
Holes to Note
First hole, 480 yards; With no practice area, Tom Dunn kindly permits the golfer a gentle start. Or does he? Tom Hood, the club's first general manager and construction foreman for Dunn, saw fit to imbue the green with some of the finest random contours one will ever putt over. The expectant score of 4 is less likely to materialize than does an untidy three putt 6.
Second hole, 225 yards; Standing on the tee, the second doesn't generate as much affection or appreciation as do many of the other holes. In fact, it looks a bit dullish as it is played into the corner of the property. Only when within fifty or sixty yards of the green does it begin to reveal its true playing qualities.
Third hole, 380 yards; A gem of a hole that seems to become more difficult with each attempt. The hog's back fairway is the very devil to find from the tee, with the slightest pull or draw finding a nasty hook stance in a trough full of healthy rough. Slightly more room than one imagines is afforded to the right off the tee as there is a hint of a valley in that side of the fairway, but a long drive that just veers right will find a small bog. After a good drive, the approach should be simple enough, yet it rarely is. The green provides an ample target with subtle rolls, and the front left bunker is far enough away (although in a most frustrating spot to a player who strays left off the tee). As befitting a hole of this length, finding the fairway is paramount as a swale must be carried and a hot running shot out of the rough won't do. This hole is the scene of a rare bit of controversy at Royal Worlington since the days of Darwin. At the bottom of the dip fronting the green used to be a stream (or, at least, some sort of water course). Somehow, it became abandoned and treated as just a moggy area through the green. Appreciating the strategic appeal of the water hazard, several members proposed that the area be returned to its former character. This work was carried out, and a cry went up from the membership, largely due to the aesthetics of the sleepers used. Instead of giving the construction a second chance, the majority of the membership insisted that the work be undone. Sadly, the area now looks peculiar. The remnants of the ditch is choked with tall grass and looks as if it should be surrounded by yellow stakes.
Fourth hole, 490 yards; Lengthened by 50 yards in 1920 with the acquisition of three acres where the tees are now found, the fourth and sixth share a broad expanse of fairway between the darkest of woods on the right and a thin row of trees on the left. The fairway should be an easy target to find from the tee but the woods to the right are intimidating and dense and encourage the player (at least subconsciously) to steer away to the left, toward, alas, a string of bunkers shared with the sixth. (Sound familiar? See St. Andrews (Old).) What really makes this hole, though, is the green complex. It starts with the slight rise in front and then races away from the player to the back right. When the hole is located toward the front of the green, the player struggles from forty or fifty yards to contrive some sort of a shot that stays within fifteen feet of the hole. Such befuddlement is not what the tiger expects to encounter on a sub 500 yard hole.
Fifth hole, 160 yards; Perhaps the greatest one shot hole outside the United States and certainly the most British of all holes: Take what shot you may, this unadorned hole invariably triumphs, standing proud century after century. From the tee shot which charmingly plays across the fourth green to the final putt, it commands every ounce of the player's attention. Otherwise, even the very best players can look foolish as they wreck their card during a medal round (of which there are mercifully few at Royal Worlington). A former captain of the club once found the green with his tee shot, only to hole out in 8. The green is long and narrow with essentially three levels. Though 26 paces across, the left and right third of the green slope off to their sides, leaving a desperately narrow shelf on which a ball might stay.To the left is large hollow known as Mog's Bog that once was a water hazard but is today just the start of many fives. To the right of the green is another rather steep slope leading to a stream that occasionally catches a ball. Level fours here during competition over the course of a year won't harm your chances.
Sixth hole, 460 yards; This tee shot is a fooler. From the tee, looking across the fifth green, the trees to the right are not as fearful as those to the right of the fourth. While a player senses them, he is more acutely aware of the large bunkers on the left between the two fairways, especially if he became ensnared in one while playing the fourth. He then favors the right side of the fairway, only to find that the green is partially hidden from that side, just ever so slightly tucked around the corner of the tree line. The player while not bunkered now must fade a long-iron or wood around the trees, whose branches seem to extend across the fairway. The bold tee shot that challenges the bunkers on the left leaves a straightforward, although long, second. The green is slightly raised, sloping off on all sides, ensuring that there are few fours earned with a chip and a putt.
Seventh hole, 165 yards; Not as murderously conceived as the other two one shotters, the seventh remains a fine hole with much focus given to the area five yards short and five yards into the green. Just short is a slightly built up area upon which much hinges. Land on the slope facing the tee and the tee shot is deadened and front hole locations become accesssible. Land beyond and catch its downslope and the player is likely to wander to the eighth tee never quite sure how he managed another disheartening three putt bogey.
Eighth hole, 460 yards; A brute of a hole. This is the most tightly bunkered tee shot, with pits on either side of the fairway at just the distance of a good drive. If the fairway is found, the second is a long one over cross bunkers some 80 yards short of the green. The flagstick is visible but not the putting green, which runs away from the player. A formidable bunker protects the left side, leaving the right the side to favor. Yet, for some inexplicable reason it is difficult to play all the way over to the right. Though lengthy, it is nonetheless a 'feel' hole as one has to sort out just how far short of the green to land his approach based on that day's playing conditions. The fact that the area in which he must land his approach is blocked from view by the walls of the cross bunkers exacerbates the need for proper judgement.
Ninth hole, 290 yards; At first glance, some might think that the architects tried too hard to force another par four into the routing. How simple, they would think, it would have been to build a par three from behind the eighth green to a green just short of the public road. That way, they would argue, there would be no long hike back to the tee and players (as well as car drivers) would not have to worry about pitching across the road for the approach. Such a plan might be a practical approach, and in fact, that is what Tom Dunn did! However, Royal Worlington is also about frugality and squeezing whatever is possible out of the land. Harry Colt did just that when he consulted with the club in 1920. After all, the player has already played across three greens, so why not toss in a road in for good measure? The hole works wonderfully, thanks to Colt's work. The tension created between the drive across the corner of the boundary and the pitch to a green featuring a pronounced left-to-right-slope is perfect. At times the club has entertained the idea of building one or two bunkers left of the fairway, but fortunately this has not occurred. As it is, the players naturally tend to miss the fairway to the left, away from the boundary on the right. This tendency is accentuated by the vacuum to the left. However, a player who does so soon appreciates his error, as the rough coupled with the green's left to right pitch makes for a most testing pitch shot.
There you have it. Though the natural features of the property don't make one wax on like the front at Royal County Down, the individual holes and the shots required are of the highest order. Much of that is due to the good fortune of being laid along a long, thin sandbelt in Suffolk and the resulting firmness underfoot leaves the golfer with many unique challenges. From its varied and undulating greens, several of which slope away, the golfer can't help but think of The Old Course at St. Andrews. Similarly, time and the progression of equipment has in no way diminished the appeal of Royal Worlington & Newmarket. Truly a course for the ages.
In a dour mood, one wonders how modern golf design devolved into its frequent sad state of soft conditions through the green, hazards meaninglessly placed outside of the fairway, and greens propped up from back to front to comfort the golfer and collect the approach shot. Yuk! How did Tom Dunn get so much right in 1893 and current designers fail to understand the strategic values so well executed? Ah well, in a better mood, one shrugs off such concerns and heads for Mildenhall to enjoy the best that the game has to offer.


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This week I got the marbling bug - again. I think I first tried marbling way back in about 1993. Because I've tried so many techniques, I generally have supplies on hand to try out a technique that catches my eye, so I wasn't surprised to find alum and Methocel in my stash of supplies. How convenient!
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Teicholz on the dietary guidelines: "At least do no harm"
The relatively high-carb US dietary guidelines are considered the gold standard for dietary advice, thus it can be difficult for healthcare professionals to recommend a low-carb diet to patients. But is there good scientific evidence behind using these guidelines for everyone, or are there other factors than science involved?
In this presentation from the Low Carb Denver 2019 conference, science writer Nina Teicholz talks about the basis of the guidelines.
This is our #12 published presentation from the Low Carb Denver conference. We've previously published the presentations by Gary Taubes, Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, Dr. Sarah Hallberg, Dr. David Ludwig, Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Paul Mason, Dr. Priyanka Wali, Dr. Caryn Zinn, Dr. Eric Westman, Drs. Nadia Pateguana and Jason Fung and Dr. Georgia Ede.
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Nina Teicholz: The American Heart Association has also dropped their low-fat diet recommendation. If you go to their website and search the words low-fat, you cannot find them. And what about all the clinical trials on saturated fats?
In 60,000 participants, or more than 60,000 participants they found, they could find no– in none of them in many systematic reviews of literature could they ever find any effect of saturated fats on cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular mortality or total mortality.
And I want to say that these are all trials in which saturated fats are swapped for vegetable oils. There was some talk about vegetable oils yesterday and how they're almost like butter, but in these– these are trials where they actually looked at the different– they took out some–
half the people had hamburger, regular meat, regular milk, regular cheese and the other half had soy filled milk, soy filled cheese, soy bean oil on their salads, and at the end of those trials they could not find any difference in cardiovascular mortality for the most part and in some there was an increase in cardiovascular mortality the more the men lowered their cholesterol.
But what they did find was that the people on the vegetable oil diets died at much higher rates of cancer, consistently, and that's a clinical trial. So, you could say that those vegetable oils caused cancer, which is just one of the things that doesn't get talked about much when we talk about vegetable oils.
So, what is the evidence for the dietary patterns? It is all epidemiological. It all rests on epidemiology, and it is contradicted by the clinical trial evidence.
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20 Questions to Greater Intimacy
Whether you've been with your partner for many years or you're just starting a new relationship, building true intimacy is crucial in developing a strong and loving relationship. Often we work hardest to develop intimacy in the initial stages of a relationship, and become somewhat lax in our efforts in the ensuing years.
For those couples just starting out, sharing your deepest thoughts, fears, hopes and desires brings you closer together and helps to form strong and lasting bonds. As relationships continue to develop – couples marry, have children and become more involved in their careers, it's important to continue working at building intimacy. This helps us as couples to stay connected and adds to the security, happiness and fulfillment of the relationship.
It might sound a bit comical, but by playing a simple game which has been around forever, it's easy and fun to build intimacy. Remember the game Twenty Questions? We've all played it in one form or another. This can be a terrific tool in helping even the most reserved to open up to their partners.
Twenty Questions is a very easy and straight-forward game to play. Each person takes a turn asking a question which must be answered honestly and as completely as possible by their partner. You can take turns asking questions – one at a time, or you can each take a turn asking all twenty questions in a row. The key is to ask open-ended questions – questions which cannot be answered by a simple Yes or No. Moreover, taking time to develop great questions will only serve to make the game more interesting and revealing.
Even those who have been together for many years are often amazed by what they learn about their partner in playing this game. Past experiences and memories are often revealed, deep thoughts and emotions can be brought to the surface, a issue or desire may be shared, etc.
The point, whether you use this technique or not, is to continue to communicate on a meaningful level. We never stop growing and are forever changing, making it that much more important for couples to share their deepest thoughts, fears, and needs with each other on a regular basis. Those couples who work to build intimacy find their relationships much more loving and rewarding, and as such, enables them to better deal with the occasional problem or issue that comes along in all relationships.
If you feel your relationship lacks intimacy or you're looking for a bit of a tune-up, plan an evening alone, put on some soft music, cuddle up next to the fire, take out your list of questions, and play a game for love.
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If you've been following the news recently, you may have been surprised to discover that a data analysis company managed to scrape up information on some 50 million Facebook users without their knowledge. While this is not the first time Facebook has offered entities access to its data, the controversy in recent news deals with exactly how a consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, obtained the data from Facebook.
A CNBC report says that Cambridge Analytica legally purchased the data from Aleksandr Kogan and his company, Global Science Research, which gathered the data through a Facebook app and a psychological test taken by Facebook users.
Curiously, however, they didn't need to get 50 million people to click on a link in order to obtain their data; instead, they accomplished this by persuading just 270,000 users to add an app, called thisisyourdigitallife, to their Facebook page. The app offered a number of personality quizzes; you know the kind, you see them on Facebook all the time.
Those who downloaded the app voluntarily handed over vast amounts of personal data about what they like, where they live, and in some cases, depending on an individuals Facebook privacy settings, who their friends were. The data analysis firm used this data to create "psychographic profiles," or descriptions of people according to their personality types. They had enough data to create full profiles of 30 million people.
And you might be one of them.
How did they get the data without the knowledge of users? Quite simply, a default Facebook setting allowed the entity to access to this information. For this reason, every Facebook user needs to know how to change these settings to prevent Facebook apps from accessing your profile information.
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New South of Fifth Real Estate Projects Opening Doors for Buyers
About twenty years ago, South of Fifth real estate played host mostly to vagrants and drug dealers. These days, the once desolate and downtrodden tip of Miami Beach has become one of the most exclusive places to live on South Beach. The area's rise to prestige has been nothing short of remarkable. With the magnificent 17 acre South Pointe Park, the mega-yacht slips at the Miami Beach Marina and the uber-famous Joe's Stone Crab located within the community, it's no wonder foreigners and locals alike are drawn to buy real estate in this glamorous neighborhood.
Many people feel that the best existing condos located South of Fifth are the Continuum, Apogee and Icon. I absolutely love the amenities of the Continuum, which sits on over 12 acres at the tip of South Beach. It's easy to feel like you're in some far away five-star resort when you spend a day relaxing around their amenities. The town homes are awesome and give you the feeling of owning a house on the sand, while still being blocks away from all the excitement of South Beach.
South of Fifth Real Estate Exclusivity
Apogee has its own special feel with extra large (3,103 to 4,145 sqft) condominium units that feel more like houses in the sky than condos. Other buildings have penthouses that fall within that large range; but all of Apogee's units are that large. So what does that mean for new buyers? It gives you a certain caliber of people residing in the building. If you get introduced to the new guy Bob at the pool, you know he isn't renting a 400sqft studio; he shares your tastes in real estate. The 11ft deep balconies with summer kitchens also give the building a competitive advantage over others in its class.
Icon South Beach
Icon South Beach is the first of the Icon developments that have subsequently been launched in Brickell and Edgewater. In my opinion, it is still the best. The location of the building provides for amazing views of downtown Miami over abundant aquamarine water. The unit mix of 290 condos also gives it a much more boutique feel than some of the other Icon and Related Group projects. The best part about the building is the Phillipe Starck's brilliant designs in the lobby and interior units.
Unfortunately, because the area is in such high demand, inventory is very tight. That said, four new development projects are opening the door for new buyers who want to live in one of the country's most alluring and exclusive areas.
One Ocean
Positioned in a highly-sought location next to the Continuum Miami Beach and Apogee Miami Beach towers, the One Ocean South of Fifth development project is the newest ultra-luxury residential gem to land in South Beach. Shimmering in the sunlight from its all glass exterior, the iconic and unmistakable wave-like swirl design ensures that every select resident enjoys optimal views of the ocean and city from their stylish, plush residences. Sprung from the minds of an uber-elite team of artists, architects, landscape and interior designers, this development will feature some of the most alluring and exclusive condos in the South of Fifth District.
321 Ocean
Designed by noted Mexican architect Enrique Norten, 321 Ocean is a boutique residential development that will consist of 21 units spread through two residential buildings. This ultra-sexy, low-rise project will provide buyers with breathtaking views of the city and ocean; however, the interior benefits are one of the primary draws. The sleek, open kitchens will come equipped with European cabinetry and premium appliances, which include double multifunction ovens, an induction cooktop, built-in espresso system, a wine cooler, stone countertops, fully integrated refrigerator/freezer and under-mount sinks with designer faucets. The bathrooms feature elegant European-imported marble, huge showers with floor-to-ceiling glass, a soaking tub and a private water closet in the master bath.
Slated to join the growing list of exclusive South of Fifth properties, Glass is an 18-story luxury condominium that will feature 10 units with spectacular 360-degree views. With floor-to-ceiling glass walls and all the amenities of a high-end condominium, unit prices are estimated between $8 million and $9 million, or about $2,500 per square foot.
Strategically stationed South of Fifth at 250-260 Collins Avenue, Moravia provides luxury and resort-style services at very appealing prices. Employing a form-following-function philosophy, the condos are sleek, spacious and comfortable, with logical space-maximizing layouts designed by world-renowned Moravia Labs in Monte Carlo. Aimed at providing luxury at financially appealing prices, these South of Fifth condos provide superior comfort along with amenities you'd see at a premium hotel.
The blurbs about each project are finely crafted marketing messages. I'll be rolling up my sleeves and reviewing each project separately in future blog posts. So stay tuned for more detailed information about the new South of Fifth real estate projects. All in all, I'm a huge fan of the area. It's easy to feel like you are in your own little oceanfront residential neighborhood, while still being blocks away from the incredible restaurants and nightlife of South Beach. Best of all, the South of Fifth real estate values held up exceptionally well during the last economic recession.


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Rams' Center stupidly predicts how they will beat Haynesworth/Skins week 2 [Insider]
"That's awesome," Zorn said with a chuckle. "What a great strategy."
"Good," Haynesworth said. "Let him think that."
Dorsey and Alridge still far from scoring spots on final roster [Insider]
(Fumbles in camp were noticeable the times I have been there)
Cowboys rookies get fantastic haircuts [Yahoo]
Mike Vick not impressing off the field [Yahoo]
(Clubbing + rappers + video cameras = not good)
Drama building for Orakpo versus Oher matchup on Thursday night
(Since so many people wanted the Skins to draft Michael Oher, the Ole Miss OL)


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Dirt Track
The LVMS Dirt Track is one of the hidden gems on the speedway's 1,000-acre property. The half-mile oval will host a variety of races and has become a fan-favorite among dirt track racing enthusiasts.
Our world-class 1/2-mile groomed clay oval is banked at approximately 10 degrees. The infield measures 780'x375' and is available for excavation up to 6' deep.
This facility includes two enclosed suites accessible by elevator and permanent restroom facilities. The adjacent paddock area is lighted and measures 500,000 square feet.
Track facts:
- Configuration: .5-mile, 10-degree banking
- Surface: Clay oval
- Seating: 8,200
Yes, please contact Sue Handel at (702) 632-8232.
No coolers are permitted in the grandstand seating area at LVMS. Fans are allowed to bring one non-alcoholic beverage weighing 20 ounces or less into the gates.
No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the grandstand seating area.
Check our web site, for driver autograph opportunities at Dirt Track events
You can use your cell phone, but keep in mind that access declines as the number of people attending an event increases. Do not rely on your cell phone if you need to relay or receive important information.
Yes, contact a speedway security representative and they will direct you to the lost and found, which is located near the administration building. After an
Yes, there is an ATM machine located next to the Concession building beneath the grandstands.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact the speedway ticket office at (800) 644-4444.
Mobile medical teams patrol the speedway grounds. If in need of medical assistance, contact a speedway representative and give them the location (i.e., seat number and section) of the person in need of medical attention.
Tickets can be picked up at the speedway's ticket office until the day of the event. Once the event has begun tickets can be picked up at the Dirt
- Alcoholic beverages (not permitted to enter or exit the gates)
- Backpacks or any bag larger than 18" x 18" x 6"
- Balloons and beach balls
- Coolers
- Drones or any type of radio controlled flying device
- Fireworks
- Folding chairs
- Glass or can containers
- Grills
- Hoverboards or skateboards
- Illegal drugs
- Noisemakers or horns
- Pets (except for service animals)
- Scaffolds
- Stadium seats wider than 18 inches or with arms
- Umbrellas
- Weapons of any kind
- Any items which pose a safety hazard or can diminish the enjoyment of the event by other guests
- One (1) non-alcoholic beverage per guest. Beverage may not exceed 20 ounces and must be contained in a plastic sports bottle or plastic cup.
- One (1) food item per guest. Examples include a sandwich, crackers, chips OR fruit. Family sized bags of food are not permitted.
- Nov. 6, 1996 - Mark Kinser
- Feb. 7, 1997 - Jeff Swindell
- Nov. 5, 1997 - Jeff Swindell
- Feb. 28, 1998 - Mark Kinser
- Nov. 5, 1998 - Mark Kinser
- March 6, 1999 - Danny Lasoski
- Nov. 3, 1999 - Donny Schatz
- March 4, 2000 - Jac Haudenschild
- Nov. 1, 2000 - Sammy Swindell
- March 4, 2001 - Danny Lasoski
- Nov. 3, 2001 - Andy Hillenburg
- March 2, 2002 - Steve Kinser
- Nov. 9, 2002 - Steve Kinser
- March 1, 2003 - Tim Shaffer
- Nov. 1, 2003 - Danny Lasoski
- March 5, 2004 - Steve Kinser
- Nov. 6, 2004 - Donny Schatz
- March 11, 2005 - Donny Schatz
- Oct. 22, 2005 - Tim Shaffer
- March 9, 2006 - Donny Schatz
- March 10, 2006 - Sammy Swindell
- Oct. 28, 2006 - Donny Schatz
- Feb. 26, 2009 - Donny Schatz
- Feb. 26, 2010 - Jason Meyers
- March 3, 2011--Steve Kinser
- March 8, 2012 - Tim Kaeding
- March 6, 2013 - Donny Schatz
- March 7, 2013 - Tim Kaeding
- March 5, 2014 - Paul McMahan
- March 6, 2014 - Donny Schatz
- March 4, 2015 - Shane Stewart
- March 5, 2015 - Terry McCarl
- March 3, 2016 - Joey Saldana
- March 4, 2016 - Donny Schatz
- March 10, 2017 - Donny Schatz
- March 11, 2017 - Donny Schatz
- Feb. 28, 2018 - Sheldon Haudenschild
- March 1, 2018 - Donny Schatz
- Feb. 27, 2019 - Tim Shaffer
- Feb. 28, 2019 - Donny Schatz
- Sept. 13, 2018 - Sheldon Creed
- Feb. 28, 2019 - Hailie Deegan
- 1998 - Joe Antonetti
- 1999 - Kelly Boen
- 2000 - Ron Jones
- 2001 - Kenny Gaddis
- 2002 - Dave Byrd
- 2003 - David Murray Jr.
- 2004 - Johnny Saathoff
- 2005 - Jeremy Payne
- 2006 - Jeremy Payne
- 2007 - Eddie Martin
- 2008 - David Murray Jr.
- 2009 - Johnny Saathoff
- 2010 - Terry Phillips
- 2011 - Terry Phillips
- 2012 - Jeremy Payne
- 2013 - Jeremy Payne (Dean Abby--SportMods)
- Nov. 16, 2014 - Terry Phillips (J.C. Howell--SportMods)
- Nov. 15, 2015 - Lucas Schott (Tyler Frye--SportMods)
- Nov. 12, 2016 - Jeremy Payne (Shawn Harker--SportMods)
- Nov. 11, 2017 - Terry Phillips (Chris McKellar--SportMods)
- Nov. 10, 2018 - Jason Hughes (Jake Sachau--SportMods)
The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA), organized in 1915, is the oldest active automobile racing sanctioning body in the United States. J. Alex Sloan, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., was instrumental in establishing IMCA and ran more races than all other promoters in the United States combined, all under IMCA sanction. After Sloan's death in 1937, his son John continued the IMCA tradition. Under his leadership, IMCA continued to grow and held its first Late Model race on November 9, 1947 in Lubbock, TX. In the late 1970?s Keith Knaack introduced the IMCA Modified division. Few knew then that Keith's vision and innovation would result in the largest class of race cars in the country.
In 1990, Kathy Root was named president of IMCA and in 1996 purchased IMCA from the Knaack family. Using the vision and innovation of Keith Knaack, IMCA is based on enforcing fair and consistent rules that promote affordability as the foundation of racing in America. Through the promotion of the "grass roots" weekly racer, IMCA has continued to see remarkable growth throughout the last decade.
Modified cars are a hybrid of open wheel cars and stock cars - this class of car has the racing characteristics of a stock with the rear wheels covered by fenders and the front wheels open. There are sanctioning bodies that control the rules for this class at most tracks. Each Sanctioning body has their own set of guidelines provided in an annual rule book and their own registration fees.
Stock cars are generally automobiles manufactured by the major automakers with certain modifications as allowed for each class.
These are stock cars custom built for racing, usually with welded tubular frames and custom built or purchased bodies.
The most popular type of dirt stock cars are late models. They are categorized depending on what track and series that is running. The racetrack dictates what type of late model is raced, but most fall in to one of three categories:
Find more info at imca.com.
During NASCAR Weekend, the dirt track hosts the annual World of Outlaws event. This is a 2-day evening event with a rotating feature car class on Wed. night, and the WoO on Thurs. night.
Find more info at worldofoutlaws.com.
The World of Outlaws are the premier sanctioning body for winged sprint car racing in the world, and are comprised of sprint car drivers from across the country and the world. The series was founded by the late Ted Johnson in 1978, giving winged sprint car racer's somewhere to compete with uniform rules and guaranteed purse money.
Sprint cars are high-powered winged open-wheel race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short oval or circular dirt or paved tracks. They must weigh at least 1,375 pounds with the driver in the car. They have a high power-to-weight ratio, making speeds in excess of 140 miles per hour (230 km/h) possible on some tracks. 630 horsepower (470 kW) is commonplace for these machines and are fueled by methanol. The safety record of sprint car racing in recent years has been greatly improved by the use of roll cages to protect the drivers.
A large wing on top of the car with sideboards that face opposite directions help to produce a great amount of downforce to help keep the car planted on the track and turn in the corners. The wings also help to absorb energy in the case of the car getting airborne in an accident. Top wings became prominent in the early 1970's. Sprint cars also are equipped with nose wings.
Sprint cars do not have starters in them, so a push truck is used to fire the engine, and get the car in-gear. A sprint car only has an in/out direct drive, no reverse gear.


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Originally published by Scary Mommy as Developmental Trauma Absolutely Destroyed My Family
My husband and I jumped in heart first when we adopted out of foster care. Devon was three with big brown eyes and a shy smile. His two-year-old half-sister, Kayla, was spunky with freckles and gobs of curls. We already had two young sons and I eagerly imagined a lifetime of annual family photos, beach vacations, holidays, and birthday parties.
Early on we learned that Devon and Kayla had been neglected and abused, and they'd been in multiple foster homes. Because of this, they both were anxious and inconsolable at bedtime. Devon squirreled food away under his bed and sometimes gorged until he threw up. He was aggressive, played with his feces, and urinated in odd places around the house.
These behaviors concerned us, but in our pre-adoption training we were told they were completely "typical" for foster kids and there was nothing the love of a "forever family" couldn't heal.
Over the next few years we went on the beach vacations I'd dreamed of and the kids had birthday parties at Chuck E Cheese. They played soccer and learned to swim and ride bikes. Kayla settled in, but Devon continued to struggle. I tried many different parenting strategies, but he wasn't motivated by rewards or deterred by consequences. Two years after the adoption, our family grew once again with the birth of our youngest son Brandon.
Devon started kindergarten and enjoyed the first few weeks with his Blue's Clues backpack and matching lunch box, but then the calls home began. One day he pulled the fire alarm. Another time he ran out of the school and an assistant principal had to chase him away from the busy road. He often refused to do his homework, especially if I told him to. Once he became so angry he pulled his bedroom door off the hinges. He was six.
It was clear something was seriously wrong, but I had no idea what it was or what to do about it.
By the age of eight, Devon's tantrums lasted two or three hours at a time. He'd smile at me and say, "I feel like having a fit." And then he would. He knocked holes in walls, broke toys, and chased his siblings with a baseball bat. I tried to be patient, but it seemed impossible. Sometimes he'd kick my head or try to climb out the van window while I was driving.
Adding to my frustration, Devon was adept at hiding his behavior from my husband. When he heard the garage door open, and realized Dad was home from work, he'd snap off his tantrums like a light switch. As a result, my husband thought I was overly sensitive or overreacting. When I reached out for help – to teachers, family, friends, therapists – they too assumed this was a parenting problem.
Sometimes I wondered if they were right. There were times I lost my temper, said things I shouldn't have, and overreacted. I grappled with guilt, shame, disappointment, and anger.
Tired of being blamed, I plastered on a smile in public and hid behind closed doors. I grew more isolated and lonely. I developed a sleep disorder, was hyper-vigilant, and constantly on edge. In retrospect, I realize Devon's tantrums had, by this time, morphed into rages. This created an environment of toxic stress for his siblings, and though I didn't yet know it, I'd developed PTSD. I was so busy just surviving, I had little insight into how dire the situation had become.
Then, one afternoon, Devon angrily karate chopped little Brandon in the throat. Moments later he pushed him down the stairs. One giant shove from behind. Brandon wasn't seriously hurt but it was the wake-up call I needed.
I began to take Devon to the mental health emergency room whenever he became unsafe. I had no idea what else to do. The first time I signed him into the psych ward, my heart pinched. This wasn't the adoption happily ever after I'd imagined for us. Still, I was optimistic we were on our way to getting help.
The ER psychiatrist started Devon on medications. They didn't seem to help. After several visits and one admission, the hospital referred us for intensive outpatient services.
Devon began to receive 15 hours of treatment and therapy a week. The treatment team helped me create a safety plan for Devon's brothers and sister. They would run upstairs and lock themselves in my bedroom whenever he became physically aggressive. For everyone's safety, they coached me to restrain him in what I called a "bear hug." I was terrified, exhausted, and heartbroken all at once.
A few days into fifth grade, Devon punched his teacher in the stomach. He plucked out his eyelashes and wrapped a belt around his neck. That's when his therapist sat me down to explain that Devon needed to be in a residential treatment program.
I balked. We just needed more therapy or different medications, didn't we? There must be something else we could try…
She shook her head and insisted. His behavior was dangerous and the months of outpatient services he'd been receiving weren't helping.
Devon was admitted to his first residential psychiatric facility when he was only 10 years old and we expected him to return home, much better, after a few months of intensive treatment. But while there he broke a staff person's thumb. He caused thousands of dollars of property damage. He vomited and urinated on staff, and stabbed other residents – kids like himself – with pencils. He tried to strangle himself with his shirt.
As this continued for months, and then years, I was confused. Devon was receiving countless hours of therapy. Why wasn't he getting better? Why weren't his medications helping? It didn't make sense.
I began to do my own research and learned about developmental trauma – the effect chronic abuse and neglect can have on young children. These kids perceive the world as unsafe and unpredictable and can go into fight-or-flight mode in even minimally threatening situations. Trauma can also disrupt their brain development. They may feel the loss of their birth mother so acutely they begin to unconsciously view any new mother figure as the enemy.
Suddenly Devon's behaviors made more sense – his impulsivity, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, desperate need for control, and targeting of me. It was such a relief. Now that I knew what was wrong, I was hopeful Devon could finally get help.
Though the therapists agreed Devon had developmental trauma, their treatment approach didn't change. They simply slapped on more diagnoses and tweaked his cocktail of drugs. They continued with the same ineffective therapies.
I was at a loss for a way forward. I thought back to the three-year-old little boy who we believed only needed was the love of a forever family. By then I'd realized love couldn't heal developmental trauma any more than it could cure leukemia or set a broken bone. And the mental health system clearly had no solutions. Devon's condition was getting worse in the treatment facilities. But what else could we do? With the safety of his younger siblings to think of, Devon was too dangerous to live at home.
Today Devon is 17 and has been in a parade of group homes, psych wards, and treatment centers. We visit him regularly, but he's not stable or safe enough to move home. He's been on numerous antipsychotic drugs and has received an alphabet soup of diagnoses: ODD, ADHD, CD, RAD, PTSD, DMDD, and more. He's proven to be extremely resistant to traditional therapy, a hallmark of developmental trauma. With each new placement he's grown more dangerous and violent. He'll soon turn 18 and age out of the treatment centers as an angry young man.
I am angry too.
Ineffective treatment has snuffed out Devon's once bright future and our family has been broken. Hundreds of thousands of children suffer developmental trauma, yet the mental health system has no answers. I recently heard leading trauma researcher Bessel van der Kolk speak at a conference and he confirmed what I learned the hard way: We have a long way to go in the work to develop effective treatments for developmental trauma.
How is this possible? Why isn't the public outraged? I'm convinced it's because our stories aren't being told. We talk freely about the challenges families face when their child has leukemia or other physical illness. But there's a taboo around mental health struggles.
Yet, there are thousands of families with stories virtually identical to Devon's, and to mine. Like me, these families receive little support. Gaslighted, blamed, and shamed into silence, they've gone underground into private and secret online support groups. Their suffering is treated like a dirty little secret instead of the national crisis – the tragedy – it is.
Realizing this has only cemented my commitment and determination to raise my voice louder and to use my blog to call for increased funding and new research for treatments for developmental trauma. I am speaking out not only for Devon and my family, but for the thousands of families and children who have no voice.
Developmental trauma shouldn't be a life sentence for any child or family.


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