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UH receiver Edwards to sue Marshall, C-USA
Published 5:30 am, Tuesday, August 31, 2010
University of Houston receiver Patrick Edwards wants his day in court.
Though Edwards has resumed the playing career that appeared in so much jeopardy after a broken leg suffered nearly 22 months ago, he is suing Marshall University and Conference USA over the injury.
Houston lawyer S. Scott West filed a lawsuit on Edwards' behalf Tuesday in Charleston, W.Va., alleging negligence on the part Marshall, C-USA and game official Gil Gelbke for failing to maintain a safe field. Edwards is seeking unspecified damages for having crashed into a metal service cast just beyond the end zone in an Oct. 28, 2008, game at Marshall.
"I feel like I need to protect my rights — and do what's right," said Edwards, who had a two-year window available to take legal action. "I just feel like I shouldn't have let it go this far, but I finally got it done: Do what's right."
In the third quarter of a game that was televised nationally by ESPN, Edwards suffered a compound fracture in his right leg trying to catch a pass from Blake Joseph. The episode was captured for posterity on YouTube, with Edwards being one of the hundreds of thousands of viewers.
Edwards underwent surgery and missed the rest of the 2008 season. He turned heads by returning in time for the start of the 2009 season and caught 85 passes for 1,021 yards to make the All-C-USA second team.
"I got X-rays this week," Edwards said. "The doctor said it looks good, but he really doesn't know how it's going to end up in the future. Right now, it's all right."
The lawsuit contends Marshall had a duty to maintain its football field in a reasonably safe manner. NCAA rules, the lawsuit charges, require the officials to remove any markers and obstructions from the playing surface that might pose hazards to the players.
"We are aware of the lawsuit and have advised our attorneys," C-USA said in a statement issued through assistant commissioner/public affairs Courtney Morrison Archer. "It was an unfortunate accident and we are glad that Patrick has recovered so well from it. We will have no further comment regarding ongoing litigation."


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By Lara Crigger
I admit it: When I saw the news last week about FaithShares launching two brand-new Christian-themed ETFs, I did a bit of a double take.
On Dec. 15, FaithShares added a Baptist Values Fund (NASDAQ:FZB) and a Lutheran Values Fund (NYSE:FKL) to its religiously themed lineup, which already included a Catholic ETF (NASDAQ:FCV), a Methodist ETF (NYSE:FMV) and a general Christian Values ETF (NASDAQ:FOC).
Although the portfolios all possess very similar holdings—there's about 70 percent overlap between the five funds—they do offer subtle differences that sync with the specific denominations' moral restrictions. For example, the Baptist fund avoids companies that sell or process alcohol, while the Catholic fund excludes companies involved in the production of firearms and military weapons.
I've nothing against the idea of making a stand with one's wallet (in fact, as investors, isn't that what we do every day?). And for morally conscious investors, FaithShares' ETFs do offer unparalleled convenience.
But FaithShares also charges a pretty penny for the privilege of investing according to one's moral compass: Their Christian-based ETFs charge a 0.87 percent expense ratio, which makes them one of the most expensive ETFs on the market. (It should be noted, however, that each fund does donate 10 percent of its net income back to a denomination-specific charity.)
So far, religiously themed ETFs have yet to prove themselves more than just a neat PR gimmick. Investors might say they want morally themed funds, but so far, the one such fund available for any length of time has failed to attract many investment dollars.
That would be the JETS Dow Jones Islamic Market International Index Fund (JVS); since its launch last July, it had only attracted $14 million in assets by Nov. 30, 2009. The fund, which focuses on Shariah-law-compliant businesses and sectors, barely scrapes by with an average daily trading volume around 500 shares. Ouch.
At the same time, I think the idea of investing with a conscience is here to stay, particularly given the interest investors have shown in other "socially responsible" options.
The iShares FTSE KLD Select Social Index Fund (NYSEARCA:KLD), for example, focuses on companies that exhibit "positive Environmental, Social and Governance performance relative to their industry and sector peers." Although average volume in the fund still lags around 9,000, since its inception in 2005 the fund has attracted $120 million in assets.
And if you consider "green" ETFs as an arm of socially responsible investing, you can't help but notice the PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy Portfolio (NYSEARCA:PBW), which hones in on companies that focus on greener, renewable energy sources and technologies. As of Nov. 30, 2009, the fund has attracted $721 million in assets, with an average trading volume around 427,000.
It just goes to show: When it comes to the market, nothing speaks louder than green.
We'll have an in-depth feature article on socially responsible investing on IndexUniverse.com later this week, giving you the full rundown of available options.
For now, though, while I'm pleased to see the rollout of additional choices like the FaithShares ETFs, I wish they'd show a bit more charity and lower those fees.

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C.O.R.E. Class Public Announcement
by dunardolorgiet on 2017.05.11, under News
With the advent of Ascension and influx of alpha players, there is more demand than ever to provide entry-level courses aimed at teaching players how to participate in EVE's various activities. As part of this demand, we have focused our attention to teaching classes from a select list that will provide EVE community members with a basis of information designed to orient them to the EVE universe. EVE University's Teaching Department spent several months compiling and revising this roster of classes, and is very proud to announce its initial completion:
C.O.R.E. Classes
The intended audience of these classes are those who are brand new to EVE — those may not understand some of the commonly accepted terminology of EVE — and are designed to take place over 30 – 45 minutes. A brand new player will walk away from the class with a clear understanding of the scope that the subject entails, how to begin practicing some of the more basic activities, and have a better grasp of common terminology associated with that topic. Additionally, a wiki page about C.O.R.E. Classes has been created which explains how to attend these classes. You can also check the EVE University Calendar for classes tagged as [CORE] classes to identify which classes you'd like to attend.
Over time, additional classes will be added to this curriculum. Currently, the list* of C.O.R.E. Classes consists of:
- Introduction to Skills
- Introduction to Amarr Ships
- Introduction to Gallente Ships
- Introduction to Caldari Ships
- Introduction to Minmatar Ships
- Introduction to Weapon Systems
- Introduction to Fittings
- Introduction to D-Scan
- Introduction to Bookmarks
- Introduction to EWAR
- Introduction to EVE Careers
- Introduction to Fleets
- Introduction to Missions
- Introduction to Exploration
- Introduction to Mining
- Introduction to Industry
- Introduction to Wormholes
- Introduction to Player Threats
As always, all classes can be found on the EVE University calendar and our forums. If you wish to receive class overviews, which include C.O.R.E. Classes, straight to your EVE inbox, you can subscribe to the Classes.E-UNI mailing list using the "Add Mailing List" button in the bottom left corner of the EVE Mail window. If you wish to contribute to EVE University by hosting C.O.R.E. Classes, please see Joining the Faculty.
*These slides serve as a visual reference; additional information is provided verbally during class.
Happy Birthday EVE University – to the future
by Rose Chanlin on 2017.03.15, under News
Posted by Laura Karpinski on 15 March 2017
Thirteen years ago today EVE University was established by Morning Maniac. Since then there have been many changes, but our overall aim has remained the same: To be a neutral, non-profit institution that specialises in teaching players about EVE Online.
EVE University has previously had three CEOs: Morning Maniac, Kelduum Revaan and Azmodeus Valar. Each has brought their own individual style to leadership and has helped guide EVE University to where it is today. I am honoured and humbled to be the next person to take up this position.
Over the past four years as CEO Azmo has demonstrated huge dedication to EVE University. He has been a source of wisdom and excellent judgement, and EVE University has grown immeasurably under his guidance. Above all he has shown himself to be a thoroughly decent person, and I could not be more thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him as Director of Operations for the past ten months.
Azmo has been a Director for nine years, and though he is stepping down as CEO he has kindly agreed to remain part of the Directorship. Many years ago EVE University used to have a Director of Finance, a role that Azmo held for a long time. I am glad to announce we will be resurrecting this position and Azmo will be the new Director of Finance.
Over the past few months in particular (with the introduction of alpha clones) EVE University has seen a substantial increase in new players trying the game for the first time, as well as players who are coming back to the game after a long break. It is a privilege to be able to educate so many players about the massive sandbox that is EVE Online. The future will inevitably see changes to EVE University, but it is important that we don't lose sight of this, our main purpose.
My aim as the new CEO will be to build on the strong foundations established by those before me and to help EVE University continue to grow. I appreciate that there are areas we need to improve, and I remain open to feedback and suggestions. EVE University is a community I love being a part of, and I am committed to ensuring others experience the same opportunities.
Change is the only constant
by Rose Chanlin on 2017.03.13, under News
Posted by Azmodeus Valar on 13 March 2017
With each ending comes a new beginning.
I have had the honor and privilege of being the CEO of Eve University for 4 years, Director of Operations for 6 months before that, and a Director since 2008. During that time, I've seen numerous changes within the University, and it is time for me to make one more.
Effective March 15th, I will be stepping down as CEO. The choice of successor is the most important choice any leader can make, and I make this one without the least hesitation. Laura Karpinski, our current Director of Operations, will be taking her logical place as CEO of Eve University. Laura has been an invaluable asset to the University and myself, stepping in last summer when real life interfered with my ability to be involved to the same degree that I had been previously.
She has been a personnel officer, personnel manager, Director of Human Relations, Director of Operations, and a genuinely decent and caring person during her time in EVE University and I have no doubt she will continue her tradition of excellence as CEO.
As for myself, I will still be around and participating to assist Laura in any capacity she needs. EVE University has been my home for almost a decade, and I cannot see myself leaving anytime soon, just finding a new manner in which to assist and balance game and life.
During the time I have had the honor to be CEO of EVE University, I hope that I have been a positive force. I've changed aspects of the University, but also made my share of mistakes. All I can say is that I hope that my time will be remembered fondly, and step down with the comforting knowledge that Laura will greatly surpass any humble achievements I had.
So many of you have helped me over the years that I cannot begin to thank all of you by name. Just know that you have been there when I needed help, offered levity when I was too serious, and been trusted friends and compatriots. Thank you to everyone I have had the pleasure of interacting with over my time as CEO.
Fly dangerous.
Azmodeus Valar
Soon to be ex-CEO of EVE University
Security Status rule change
by laurakarpinski on 2016.11.23, under News
EVE University's mission is to teach players how to play EVE Online. In order to accomplish this mission, we must constantly evolve and change as EVE itself changes.
For many years we have required that pilots try to maintain their security status above -2, with a hard limit of -5, to ensure that all pilots could participate in high sec operations and activities. That is going to change.
Effective immediately, we are implementing a three month test with relaxed rules on security status:
-3.99 or higher: Players may join EVE University, receive titles and join campuses
-4.0 to -4.99: Players may not join EVE University, and members may not receive any new titles.
-5.0 to -10.0: Members risk being removed from EVE University.
Any member who becomes a finalist in an official PVP tournament hosted by CCP is exempt from these requirements.
Members should be aware that regardless of EVE University's rules there are in-game consequences to having security status below -2, in that they will start to be hunted by faction police in certain high sec systems. This may affect their game play and the type of fleets they can join.
With this new freedom comes new responsibility. We are one corp, united. In instances where we must rally for high security operations, it is the responsibility of all pilots to reach -2 for safe high sec operations. While these operations are uncommon, pilots should be aware the possibility exists that they will have to buy tags for major military action.
At the end of the three month trial we will review to see how successful it has been and will consider whether to keep the policy or change it back to how it was. Please don't go crazy with this, remember all the other EVE University rules still stand, including our rules of engagement and showing respect for other players.
Forum post: http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&p=848522
Ascension and EVE University
by laurakarpinski on 2016.11.11, under News
November 15th will bring a significant change to EVE Online in for the form of alpha clones – the new "Free to Play" option. Like many new player corps, EVE University has been making preparations for the Ascension expansion.
- Enhanced Classes - Our teaching department is focusing its efforts on basic level classes for players with little to no experience in EVE Online.
- Improved Recruitment - We have a new and improved recruitment process, which has already reduced the time it takes for really new players to join EVE University.
- New Doctrines - Our campuses have been working on new doctrines which are suitable for alpha clone members.
- Evolving Our Wiki - We are recruiting more wiki staff to ensure our UniWiki remains the most reliable and up-to-date resource for information about EVE Online.
- Supporting New Players - We are maintaining a presence in the general help channels to answer questions.
Our classes are open to the public and you can see the upcoming live classes on our calendar. We also have a library of recorded classes on our Youtube channel.
EVE University looks forward to educating a new generation of capsuleers.
EVE University is looking for Wiki Staff
by Rose Chanlin on 2016.11.09, under News
We are looking for staff for maintaining and updating the wiki. We are looking for the following people:
- good at designing web content (CSS, wiki markup etc)
- have knowledge of a variety of subjects that lets you spot outdated info
- good at structuring and presenting information in a way that makes it easier to understand
-A combination of any of the above.
What do we expect:
-You can see what needs to be done and just do it.
-You are able to work independently.
-You have no problem working with spreadsheets.
-Activity is required to get and stay in this position.
What do we offer:
-A staff position with EVE University
-A chance to get involved to one of the most known free resources for eve online. (Even CCP uses it)
forum thread with the application form can be found here
EVE University announces Director Of Operations
by Rose Chanlin on 2016.05.27, under News
Posted on our forums by Azmodeus Valar
In years past, a position existed inside the University labelled the Director of Operations (DirOps). Over my time in the University, I've seen numerous people hold this post, including myself at one point. Each iteration is slightly different, but at its most basic form that person manages day to day operations for EVE University. In some cases they have been the sole person making decisions due to the CEO not being able to participate as much as required, to situations where it was more of a partnership between the two individuals.
I am going to be reinstating the position of Director of Operations, with the understanding that they will handle all issues that arise during normal functioning of the University. The Director of Operations and I will talk frequently, and they will work to ensure my vision of the University continues. They will be the first person someone should contact instead of myself, and I trust their judgement completely. I will continue to actively participate in decision making and discussions, but when a situation requires my input, they will be the one that kicks it up the chain to me. It is my hope that this will lessen the demands on my time during moments i'm devoting to my real life, while still being able to set long term policy for the Uni.
I will still be present, but to a more limited degree. I intend to use some of this time to relax while playing a game I love, instead of devoting it all to corporate leadership. I hope this will allow me to focus on my real life to a greater degree, until I find myself in a better place. I appreciate the kind words and support I have received from those of you that were aware of what was going on.
For the long term, this could result in a better division of labor between CEO and Director of Ops, making both jobs more manageable, me returning the duties of CEO as they currently stand at a later point, or transitioning to a new CEO. Which direction we go will depend on multiple factors over the coming months. Thank you for your understanding as we make these changes.
Effective today, the newest Director of Operations for EVE University will be Laura Karpinski.
Laura has been an active member of the personnel department for years, gradually rising from PO to SPO, Ast. Manager, Director of Personnel, and Director of Human Resources. Judging by the numbers, its possible that she has interviewed more individuals than almost anyone else in Uni history. But I did not pick her based on numbers, but instead on the remarkable qualities she brings to Uni leadership. She is extremely thoughtful and levelheaded, and has been a pleasure to work with. Additionally, she has shown herself capable of making hard decisions when the need arises.
As Director of Operations, Laura Karpinski, will be handling all issues that previous would have escalated to myself. Please join me in congratulating her on her new position.


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While reports claim Alexis Sanchez has told his Chile teammates he's joining Barcelona, Udinese could receive Jonathan Soriano in exchange.
It is widely believed Sanchez will fly in to Catalonia on Monday to complete his transfer to the Nou Camp.
"I am going to Barcelona," he apparently told his teammates ahead of tonight's friendly between Chile and Estonia, according to El Mundo Deportivo.
There are also suggestions in Spain that Udinese will receive a total €39m for El Nino Maravilla.
It is €28m cash plus a further €11m in performance-related bonuses.
However, that sum could be reduced by including Soriano, the 26-year-old striker who topped the scorers charts with Luis Enrique's Barcelona B this season.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – You just might want to pay attention to the wording of your health insurance plan. It could mean thousands of dollars out of your pocket.
The Obama administration has given the go-ahead for a new cost-control strategy called "reference pricing". It sets a dollar limit on what an insurance company will pay for a given procedure.
Currently most insurance policies pay a certain percentage. One woman says she thinks the new strategy is scary.
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Critics argue patients could get stuck paying more expensive hospital bills. Insurers say it's a much needed tool to reduce costs.


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Kim Kardashian to join hubby Kanye at Irish gig next week for second honeymoon
Kim Kardashian looks set to make a sizzling return to these shores next week.
As first revealed in The Herald, the curvaceous reality TV star is due to join her hubbie Kanye West in Dublin when he performs here with Pharrell at Marlay Park on July 2.
Adding to speculation that we'll see the return of 'Kimye', as the couple are known, the star's support act Original Rudeboys said the rapper would be accompanied by his stunning new wife.
Speaking about the massive gig next week, the band told Spin 103: "We're pretty excited about it. Absolutely. We just got news this morning that his lovely wife should be heading over with him too."
Star-gazers will now be keeping their eyes peeled for the mega-bucks couple, who were only here last month for a surprise honeymoon.
After having their first baby together, smitten Kim had vowed to travel wherever Kanye goes on his tour as she didn't want the family to be separated.
Controversial Kanye took a break from his Yeezus tour for his nuptials to the E! reality star, with whom he has a one-year-old daughter North.
He has resumed touring and will take to the stage for the first time in six months with a performance in Norway's Oslo on June 29 before he comes back to Ireland.
His Dublin date will be followed by two performances at the Wireless festival in the UK before he heads down-under to start the Aussie leg of his tour.
He and Kim hit the headlines worldwide thanks to their impromptu trip here after their €13m Italian wedding last month.
She described it as a "calm and relaxing place" and said she had the "most relaxing, romantic honeymoon" staying in Ballyfin House in Laois and Castle Oliver.
Kim ditched the heels while she was here to go mountain bike riding in the Ballyhoura Mountains in Co Limerick and also went to the cinema in Tullamore with her hubbie.
A few days later, she raved about Ireland to her 21 million followers on Twitter.
She revealed how they celebrated Kanye's birthday here a few years ago and fell in love with the country back then.
Although their stay here was short and sweet, the newlyweds still managed to rack up a bill of a reported €45,000 on accommodation alone.
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Making coffee on the go is not an easy feat if cream is involved, but designer Yu-Ren Lai has come up with the 'Stir Then Squeeze' to let java junkies get their daily fix a lot easier.
For coffee addicts like me, I find it exceedingly difficult to pack all the coffee necessities with me on my journey to work, especially if I know there is no coffee maker available. I have to settle with instant coffee and coffee whitener, which is not acceptable. Whitener often clumps and chunks float to the surface, which is absolutely unappealing. Stir Then Squeeze is a spoon-like dropper contraption that can store coffee powder and creamer in one, so consumers don't have to settle with chunky bits that remind us of egg whites. Once the coffee is dissolved, the dropper can be placed in the mug, squeezed and then stirred.
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Goozex has had a rough couple of years, but the new management that took over last month has made changes that are leaps and bounds over the predecessors. A new trading contest has been offered, and point value caps are increasing. Some feel it devalues the currency they currently have in the site, while others rejoice as the new prices could spur new trades of hot titles. With more changes promised within the week, GoozerNation staff have put together some tips and tricks to trade profitably and politely in the new economy.


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A department of the health through the MQA which is also known as the medical quality assurance provides several of services to the licensees, businesses of health care, and visitors and citizens of the Florida State of United States of America through the website. And working in the conjunction with approximately six councils and twenty two brands, the licenses of the medical quality assurance and it regulates the seven kinds of the facilities and approximately 200 types of the license in round about forty professions of the health care.
A department of the health through MQA is dedicated to securing the personal information against the scams and fraud. And you can aid secure the accounts of the personal bank and license by being careful in providing the personal information like last name, first name, name of the business, user ID, password, email address, the financial information such as the account number, PIN, and credit card, driving license number, and social security number.
- You must have the computer system with the access of high speed connection of the internet
- You must have the web browser such as the Firefox, Google chrome, or internet explorer
- You must have your user ID and the password
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- After this when this page opens you should select your profession in the required field
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5 Facebook Timeline Features That You Can Use To Boost Engagement
When Facebook turned all business pages to timeline design, most entrepreneurs were worried that the new design will limit their marketing and promotional options.
However, they have realized that the timeline offers all small businesses, entrepreneurs, authors and speakers with a business page that has several consumer engagement hot-spots to share invite opt-ins, specials, sales and even promote major events.
Here's how you can use the new Facebook timeline features to boost engagement:
Cover photo
The big billboard on the top of a new Facebook timeline is the cover photo part. The image must have a maximum size of 852 x 315 pixels.
Although Facebook warns against including calls to action like "like my page", sales copy or a URL, there are other creative ways of illustrating your offering, the feel of your business or brand and to inspire as many people as possible to like your page.
This image should engage, inform and inspire people. Therefore think long and well about the kind of image you would wish to welcome people who land on your Facebook page.
Applications or Apps
The small boxes under the cover photo are known as apps. These are either custom designed apps or apps that can be installed through Facebook to hold any information of your interest using iframes.
These could be simple opt-in boxes or high quality designed sales pages. Any kind of digital marketing promotion that you may be running can be transferred to Facebook in this manner.
This often ignored hot spot is right next to your avatar photo. Begin the about part with a live link to a sales page or opt-in page, or a live link to your site. This is the next part people look at after the cover picture, to learn more about you and your business.
Ensure that you make it much easier for them to learn more you, your business, products or services and special offers. Remember to begin with the "http://" to make the link clickable and live.
Milestone features have been incorporated by Facebook to allow you to display the special events in your business. Businesses may consider major sales or awards to be honor, an award and milestone.
Facebook puts a good deal of emphasis on milestone entries. Utilize them wisely without abusing them. If your company launches a new service and product, that is a great milestone and should be highlighted.
Pin To Top And Updates
Facebook permits you to pin a given post on top of your page for one week where it attains a spot in your timeline. Contests, special offers, events and announcements or any other important promotional event may be pinned on the top of the page to ensure that most people who land in your page view it first.
Updates also offer a great promotional opportunity. Posting a new update can elicit passionate response from your fans thereby enhancing the chances that these same fans will view the posts in the news stream in the following week. Dedicate at least a single update per week to an inspirational post or a call to action.
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Texans excited to have Schaub back at QB
Schaub ready to roll
Texans excited to have QB back for final 4 games of the season
Published 6:30 am, Thursday, December 4, 2008
Just an hour after practice on Wednesday, it was clear that Texans quarterback Matt Schaub was back in his familiar position as the team's starter.
His teammates praised his speedy recovery last week when he rejoined practice for the first time since tearing the medial collateral ligament in his knee on Nov. 2. This week as he officially moved back into the starting role, the jokes began.
"He looks like the same old Matt — slow," right tackle Eric Winston said. "So, there's nothing that's going to change about Matt. But, no, he's fine. He really looks good. Other than that brace he's wearing now, he looks the same running, the same speed. He's throwing the ball well. He's moving around, same command in the huddle. He'll be fine."
Last week Schaub took jabs at his own speed, admitting the large knee brace he will wear this month would be a hindrance if he was speedy or a scrambler.
But nothing could put a damper on Schaub's mood. He even seemed genuinely excited about playing in temperatures that could dip as low as 12 degrees at Lambeau Field on Sunday when the Texans play the Packers.
Schaub doesn't care where the team plays as long as he is back on the field with his teammates.
"I never listened or heard any of those things about being out for the year," Schaub said. "That was all other people talking about that. I knew that I could come back, and I just said, 'I'm going to try to make it back for the last month,' and I've been able to do that, so now it's just time to go play."
Schaub remains ranked 10th in the league with a quarterback rating of 91.0. He's sixth in the league in passing (251.7 yards per game). In the month of October, he put together one of the best stretches of any quarterback in the league as he helped the Texans string together three-consecutive victories.
In his seven starts this year, he has passed for 10 touchdowns and rushed for two. He also has eight interceptions and three lost fumbles.
The main issue for Schaub the past two seasons has been simply staying on the field. This season, he hasn't started more than four consecutive games. The team is hoping he can pick up where he left off in October and string together four strong performances to finish out this season.
"I think any time you play it's important to your future," coach Gary Kubiak said. "But he's a young quarterback with not a lot of starts under his belt. (He) has done some very good things but has gone through the injury bug, and you can learn to play through that. It's something that he's got to do and prove to everybody he can do and play good football along the way."
Schaub is 7-11 as a starter the past two years. This week he will try to earn his first win on the road since Sept. 16, 2006. He is 0-9 in road starts since then, and the Texans realize they have no easy task ahead.
"I know everybody is excited for him that he's getting back because he's missed a lot of time in the year," receiver Andre Johnson said. "When he's been healthy, he's played very well and this month is very important to him and our football team. So from that standpoint, I know everybody is upbeat about him coming back."


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Healthy hot dog taste-test winners
By Matthew Thompson, May 21, 2012 - 9:57am
I love the smoky bite of a hot dog mounded with sweet and tangy toppings and the delicate, salty balance of meat with the bun. But I'm not a huge fan of the buckets of sodium and oozing fat many hot dogs contain. Still, while hot dogs are not exactly a nutritionist's favorite food, they can shine as the calorie bargain of the barbecue: you're better off with a 100- to 150-calorie hot dog on a bun than with a 230-calorie hamburger or a 285-calorie bratwurst.
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That's one of the reasons I was so excited to participate in EatingWell's hot dog taste-test. We identified a number of brands with less than 370 mg of sodium and no more than 3 grams of saturated fat per dog—our baseline standard for a healthier dog. These we separated into three categories: Poultry Dogs, Beef and/or Pork Dogs and Vegetarian Hot Dogs.
From there, we went on taste—determining which kinds of dogs had the most satisfying, delicious flavor. The results were sometimes surprising. While conventional wisdom would probably dictate that the dog with the most fat and salt would taste the best, that definitely was not the case.
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Below are the EatingWell Test Kitchen's favorite healthier hot dogs:
Poultry Dogs
Applegate Uncured Turkey Dogs [40 cals; 3.5 g fat (1 g sat fat); 260 mg sodium]
Shelton Uncured Chicken Franks [70 cals; 6 g fat (1.5 g sat fat); 360 mg sodium]
Jenny-O Turkey Franks [70 cals; 5 g fat (1.5 g sat fat); 370 mg sodium]
D'Artagnan Uncured Duck Hot Dogs [90 cals; 6 g fat (2 g sat fat); 350 mg sodium]
Beef & Beef/Pork Blends
Applegate The Great Organic Uncured Hot Dog [110 cals; 8 g fat (3 g sat fat); 330 mg sodium]
Applegate Uncured Beef Hot Dogs [70 cals; 6 g fat (2 g sat fat); 330 mg sodium]
Boar's Head Lite Skinless Beef Frankfurters [90 cals; 6 g fat (2.5 g sat fat); 270 mg sodium]
Vegetarian Hot Dogs
Lightlife Smart Dogs [45 cals; 0 g fat; 310 mg sodium]
Lightlife Tofu Pups [60 cals; 2.5 fat (0.5 g sat fat); 300 mg sodium]
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Low-Calorie Potato Salads That Won't Pack on the Pounds
Didn't see a dog you like? Here's what to look for on packages to choose a healthier hot dog:
• Steer clear of big fat dogs. Beware of jumbo, stadium and bun-length dogs, which can be almost double the size of a regular dog and have more of everything—including calories, fat and sodium.
• Beware of salty dogs. Between salty flavorings, preservatives and curing agents, some dogs pack 500 mg sodium or more apiece—a quarter to a third of your daily limit, and that's before you add a bun and toppings. (Often) worst offenders: "light" and "fat-free" dogs" (which usually replace fat with more salt and flavoring). Dogs don't have to be salt bombs to taste great. Look for brands with 370 mg sodium or less.
• Check out the saturated fat. Some dogs pack more saturated fat than eight slices of bacon; read labels before buying. For a heart-healthier choice, stick to 3 grams of sat. fat or less. Poultry dogs tend to be leaner, veggie dogs leanest of all.
• Choose hot dogs labeled "Uncured" or "No added nitrates." Sodium nitrite or nitrate (additives found in most hot dogs to help extend shelf life) are linked by some (but not all) experts to increased cancer risk.
• Go for organic hot dogs. These dogs are made from organically raised animals, not treated with antibiotics or hormones. Plus they skip the nitrites and nitrates.
• For all-out nutrition, nothing tops a veggie dog.
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What's your favorite hot dog? Tell us what you think below.
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The tablet comes standard with a fingerprint reader that uses the TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor.
The Dell Resource CD has the drivers (UPEK TouchStrip Driver) for this device but no software.
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Transform Education
Into an Evidence-Based Field | Performance Goals
Quality of Education Research [PDF, 1.7MB]
The Department demonstrated a thorough commitment to research quality this year by expanding the use of scientifically based procedures for the evaluation of Department programs, training a new generation of education researchers in rigorous methodologies, and improving the quality of data collections.
In FY 2005, 100 percent of newly funded research proposals were deemed to be of high quality by an independent review panel of qualified scientists.
Relevance of Education Research [PDF, 1.7MB]
The Department prioritizes the needs of education practitioners and policymakers to ensure that we are providing germane information for the improvement of education. In FY 2005, we published relevant research on reliable practices that support learning, improve academic achievement and increase access to educational opportunities for all students; the condition and progress of education in the United States; and the effectiveness of federal and nonfederal education programs.
In FY 2004, the most recent year for which we have data, half of the Department's newly funded research projects were deemed to be of high relevance by an independent review panel of qualified practitioners.


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Princeton's WordNet
cutting, keen, knifelike, piercing, stabbing, lancinate, lancinating(adj)
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
"a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain"
To pierce or stab (as with a lance), to lance.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
lan′sin-āt, v.t. to lacerate.—n. Lancinā′tion, sharp, shooting pain. [L. lancināre, -ātum, to tear.]
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Brazil's heartbreaking loss to Germany in the semifinal match of the 2014 World Cup provoked some strong reactions on the Internet. In fact, the 7-1 blowout was the most tweeted game of all time, and fans of both teams took to Twitter and Instagram to gloat over their decided victory... or cry over their surprising loss.
From Alessandra Ambrosio to Gisele Bündchen, these six stars shared their reactions to the Brazilian loss:
1. Alessandra Ambrosio
Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio was not happy as she exited Miss Lily bar in New York City. The Victoria'a Secret Angel has been very vocal about her support for her home country.
2. Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima joined her friend and fellow model, Alessandra Ambrosio, to watch the Brazil-Germany match in New York City. Both ladies were disappointed by the loss, but it looks like Lima actually shed some tears.
3. Claudia Leitte
Singer Claudia Leitte, who's featured on the official World Cup anthem, simply posted this heartbreaking message. "Thanks Brazil for the effort, until 2018," it reads in Portuguese.
4. Jasmine Villegas
Jasmine Villegas, who supported both Brazil and Mexico in the World Cup, posted this meme following Brazil's embarrassing loss. "All love for Brazil!!" she wrote.
5. Camilla Belle
Even Camilla Belle's pooch was feeling bummed following the semifinal match. Belle posted a picture of her dog, looking pretty unhappy in his Brazil swag. "Total sadness," she wrote in Portuguese.
6. Gisele Bundchen
Gisele Bündchen posted this sexy shot before the game began, but stayed mum after their loss, posting only a crying face Emoji on Twitter.


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An economical, premium, high-value workshop package suitable for beginners starting with older prepared bonsai stock already four to five years in training. With reasonable care, this workshop package will develop into nice semi-trained medium 12" to 14" tall bonsai within a few years.
Dwarf Schefflera is the most durable proven houseplant with ideal qualities for bonsai. Start with a potted 4LL8 Living Lovable that already has character, well placed branches, and a shallow, compact root system. Use our exact Fuku-Bonsai materials and techniques to move into an 8" diameter x 2" pot to build a larger root system and obtain stronger growth. Learn, create, and save!
4LL8(#8 WORKSHOP) includes a choice of 4LL8 (S-Sumo, R-Roots, or D-Dragon), #8 Conversion Kit, and Workshop Handbook
4LL8(#9A WORKSHOP) similar to above but has a shallow 9" diameter saucer (with holes) instead of the 8"Dx2" deep pot; includes a nursery pot collar. Same price, very attractive future result, but greater bonsai skill required. Consider this as a "special order item" and bring to our attention or you'll create confusion and not get this challenging kit!
This is an ideal place to start into an enjoyable lifetime bonsai hobby. In bonsai, the results of your workshop is partially due to your inherent skills or ability. But more importantly, it really depends upon the potential of the specific plant you're training. All bonsai workshops are really about the plant to be trained and Fuku-Bonsai has gone to extraordinary lengths to produce the ideal workshop trees.
BORN TO BE BONSAI! The romantic concept is that each bonsai is unique and begins as an accident of nature, collected from the high mountains, and transported into your sunny window to bring you the joys and wonder of Nature! Wonderful story but really just doesn't ever happen. First of all, that tree growing in Nature just won't grow in your home and houseplants don't grow on mountains. An ancient collected tree with a lot of character is just barely surviving and will likely die without a high level of expertise. No beginner should really want to be responsible for a tree tittering on the edge of a life crisis!
THE BONSAI LIFE CYCLE. Imagine a totally dependant newborn child. There's a lot of uncertainty and years of growing up and special care is needed for crisis that will occur from time to time. Very young bonsai-to-be are like that. It takes two to four years of skilled professional training to develop strong young trees that have stout trunks with character, low branches, and a shallow, complex root system. We call this "prepared bonsai stock" and such plants are part of our Introductory Workshop Package (IWP-8) that are economical and ideal for creating your first bonsai. A younger tree is vulnerable when the root system that may have a volume of just one or two tablespoons is moved to a one cup container. Plants at this stage are still fragile and need careful attention. A year or two later when it reaches our "advanced prepared bonsai stock" stage sold as 4LL8 Living Lovables, the plants have started to develop harder woody growth and with a larger more vigorous root system, they are fairly easy to transplant. They are also starting their "rapid growth stage" and once acclimated to it's new home, this is the ideal time to begin a higher level of training.
MAXIMUM OPTIONS AVAILABLE! Fuku-Bonsai creates trees that can be trained into a range of stylings. Experienced bonsai growers really like our plants because we try to have "extra branches." This is intentional as trunks develop the most character when there are a lot of branches. Although our trees tend to be stout and compact, some hobbyists like to further reduce the tree and appreciate the strong low branches. Others who prefer to grow a larger bonsai might want to remove major branches. Many like the trees just the way we ship them and will not remove any branches. But in all cases, it is preferable to have the choice as it is very easy to remove an extra branch but frustrating and difficult to graft or glue on a needed branch.
THREE BASIC STYLING CONCEPTS AVAILABLE! Untrained trees are usually straight stiff single trunked trees with few if any established branches. Fuku-Bonsai's basic "SUMO" is short and stout with low branches and well established surface roots. These are ideal for rock plantings or to train into wide banyan crowns. "ROOTS" feature exposed roots to become taller and elegant banyan forms and these continue to be as popular. It is possible to convert "Sumo" into "Roots," and to use "Roots" for root-over-rock plantings. Current experiments explore the possibilities of our newest "HAWAIIAN DRAGONS!" We are still just tapping into the possibilities of this twisty-turny fun bonsai. We believe Dwarf Schefflera can be trained into a greater range of styling than any other bonsai tree! It is possible to have a huge collection of Dwarf Schefflera bonsai with every one different. You're invited to visit to see our growing collection!
BONSAI WORKSHOP II moves a 4LL8 Living Lovable up into a 8" diameter x 2" deep round pot to develop a larger root system towards becoming a medium size bonsai. This introductory article tells of the second of our three major workshop packages that are available for "Sumo," "Roots," and "Dragon" stylings. This article shows one possible sequence with SUMO with the deeper 8D2 pot.
The next section of BONSAI WORKSHOP II will show the possible sequence with ROOTS and a third future section will show a possible sequence with HAWAIIAN DRAGON, but in the more difficult 9" shallow saucer with holes.
Bonsai develop in a very logical sequence but the most difficult is developing the 2" prepared bonsai stock that is featured in our Introductory Workshop Package, used in our small and desk size Hawaiian Lava Plantings, and in our 4LL8 Living Lovable that was used in this workshop sequence.
Not all plants will make good bonsai and a large part of our success is due to ruthlessly and professionally culling out and discarding weak trees, those that have poor branching characteristics or poor root systems. We don't baby our trees and only strong plants progress to the next step.
If you've done an INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP PACKAGE, it will depend upon your skills and your actual growing environment that will determine how long it will take to progress from your workshop product to what we call our "advanced prepared bonsai stock" or 4LL8 Living Lovable stage. Here at Fuku-Bonsai with ideal climate in our greenhouses, it will take one of two years. I have seen photos of customer collections that seem to achieve similar results when they have strong supplemental lighting, grow the trees outdoors during warmer seasons, water more frequently, and apply more fertilizer.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GO FROM BONSAI WORKSHOP II TO OUR 8LS8 STANDARD? Again, it depends upon your situation and skills. At Fuku-Bonsai it seems to average five to eight years or more. During this period, the trees are top pruned many times with detailed pruning as time permits.
BONSAI WORKSHOP III uses our semi-trained 8LS8 Living Sculpture in a #17 Conversion Kit to produce an older and larger high quality bonsai. After several years of additional training, these become our CUSTOM COLLECTION and may have a total age of twelve to thirty years or more of training! Once a tree is 10 to 15 years in training, with each year's additional training, the tree takes on its own personality and develops an individual dignity. After you've had it for several years, you'll have a good sense of how the tree reacts when pruned. You'll know which seasons have the strongest growth and will plan to do any potting or major pruning then. Having been exporting since 1973, some of our oldest customers have had our trees for quite a while and it's always a joy to receive a letter with photos or emails with photo attachments!
As Myrtle and I take less public roles and work on publications and the new center, I still enjoy visits from old friends and customers. Please email or write ahead if you plan to visit. For those just starting, please feel free to email if you have questions or problems with our plants. We are continuing efforts to improve and I look forward to hearing from you!
~~~ David W. Fukumoto, president and founder, Fuku-Bonsai (June 2011)


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About the Book:
What would you give up for the people you love?
When Megan Taylor, a single mother and artist, receives the shocking news that her cancer has returned, she'll be faced with the most difficult decision she's ever had to make. She'll endure an emotional journey, questioning her own moral and ethical values, and the decisions she'd made long ago. The love she has for her daughter, Olivia, and her closest friends, will be stretched and frayed.
Meanwhile, fourteen-year-old Olivia's world is falling apart right before her eyes, and there's nothing she can do about it. She finds herself acting in ways she cannot even begin to understand. When her internal struggles turn to dangerous behavior, her life will hang in the balance.
Megan's closest friends are caught in a tangled web of deceit. Each must figure out how, and if, they can expose their secrets, or forever be haunted by their pasts.
About the Author:
"Melissa Foster is a wonderful connector of readers and books, a friend of authors, and a tireless advocate for women. She is the real deal"–Author Jennie Shortridge
Melissa Foster is the award-winning author of two novels, Megan's Way and Chasing Amanda. She is the founder of the Women's Nest, a social and support community for women, and is currently collaborating in the film production of Megan's Way. Melissa hosts an annual Aspiring Authors contest for children, she's written a column featured in Women Business Owners Magazine, and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa is currently working on her next novel, and lives in Maryland with her family. Melissa's interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping women see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.
Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.
Book Quotes:
"Though Megan's heart ached for the pain her death would cause her daughter and most treasured friends, and she longed to have been the one to tell Jack that Olivia was his daughter, she felt horribly conflicted because she was also strangely enveloped by a sense of peace and wellness. She had passed through her life with gracious friends and an amazing daughter, taking with her a small part of each of their beings, and stashing it away in her very own soul. She wept, not for her own death, but for the life she had shared with each of them and for the cumbersome job they would now have of putting her body to rest. Megan passed through on May 1st, the same day she had come into the world. She hoped that her friends would continue to celebrate that day for themselves in years to come, as they had for her."
"She sat up abruptly. Okay. That's it. I can't tell anyone. What's done is done. I can't tell Olivia, and Jack and Peter don't need to know. It would only hurt them. And what would they think of me? of my deceiving them? It's better left unsaid."
"His voice was just above a whisper, deep and solemn. 'There are some friends who are always there for you, even when they are not present. There are others that are always present, and yet, somehow never there.'"
"One will be released, and returned after death."
My Review:
Megan's Way is about four life-long friends whose lives are so intertwined it is hard to see where one ends and the next begins. Yet, they end up harboring the deepest, darkest, secrets from each other.
It is a game for me to figure out where the title of a book comes from. Sometimes I am consciously looking for it, and other times it sneaks up on me and all of a sudden, there it is – the reason for the title. That is what happened with Megan's Way. I was so caught up in the story line that it snuck up on me. Megan is a free spirit that her friends would always describe as "what you see is what you get." She didn't hide or pretend. She lived her life as herself and to its fullest; something I think we all would like to do.
When she became pregnant, the only change Megan made in her life was to change the focus from herself to her daughter, Olivia. Even when she was diagnosed with cancer, her focus remained on what was best for her daughter. Megan had a sixth sense when it came to her daughter, Olivia. She knew and felt when she was in trouble or in need of her. I understand that sense and I really enjoyed experiencing it in the book. Not to give the story line away, when you read about their connection and learn about the secrets, it will leave you pondering.
I admired Megan's decision not to continue treatment. I have often wondered about what my decisions would be and I always come back to the same decision. I lean in the direction of not taking treatments. The book gave me some insight into how it might affect those around me.
I will tell you that I spent a lot of time crying. This book is a must read, but first, buy yourself a box of really soft Kleenex!
A conversation with the author – taken from the book:
What was your inspiration for Megan's Way?
Many years ago, my mother went in for surgery that I was told was for several benign cysts on her ovaries. It wasn't until a year later that she told me that there had been an oncologist in the operating room because they had thought she may have cancer, and that she had already determined that had they found cancer, she was not going to undergo treatment. This was over ten years ago, when treatments were not as advanced as they are now. My heart sank when she told me, and I hung on to that feeling and mulled over what it would have been like for both of us – I could not let it go. That's how Megan's Way was born.
What was the underlying theme you sought to impart to your readers?
There are so many. I think it is important that we do something in life that we enjoy, and that we make decisions based on what we feel is best in our own individual circumstances, rather than what others think is best. In this case, Megan thought that prolonging her death would, in the end, be more treacherous to Olivia than her passing on sooner and more quickly, and her decision was made. Forgiveness, belief in one's self, the depths of friendship, and cherishing each moment as we live it – that's what I was going for.
Did your own lifestyle influence the book in any way?
In some ways, yes. I paint, and therefore wanted Megan to live a very artful lifestyle, hence the art shows and flea markets. I think instincts are overlooked far too often, and that's why I gave Megan a sixth sense with Olivia. If we are open to them, I believe these lines can become strong within our own minds. I cherish the few close friends that I have, and felt it was important to show their feelings toward Megan's death.
Do you believe in life after death?
This will either turn off my readers or entice them. The truth is: yes, I do believe in a certain type of life after death. I do believe one has a certain amount of time to reach out and touch our loved ones. Weird, I know – but that's me.
With six children, when do you find time to write?
I had to wait until my youngest was in school full time, and then I wrote for six hours each day, but Meagan's Way wasn't my first novel. My first novel was The Knowing, which has not come to print yet. Megan knocked on my door, and I had to let her in and set down The Knowing for a bit. I continued to write while my children are in school and after they go to sleep at night, or while they are doing homework otherwise busy.
What are you working on now?
I am working on my second novel, Chasing Amanda, a mystery with a paranormal twist about Tracey Potter, a seven-year-old girl who is abducted, and one woman's desperate search to find her. Molly Tanner has had visions all her life, but never have they been this horrifying, unveiling images of a young girl being held captive. Guided by her visions, she weaves her way through the secret cavities of people's lives, creating upheaval in the small town when dark secrets are exposed.
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bill-swift - November 16, 2013
She actually may not be the Bachelorette, but actually a bachelorette on the show The Bachelor. I really can't keep track of such shows, not so long as a sporting event of any kind is playing somewhere on some station. Either way, Courtney Robertson has always been in that category of elite level reality show hotties, with a body to match.
Courtney showed off her sextastic lady form in a small black two piece along the beach. I guess her staged marriage didn't work out too well, though I suspect she won't have much trouble finding eligible suitors. I'm penning a little poem about her bikini booty as we speak. I'm hoping it overwhelms her emotionally and she accepts my rose, or, you know, my grabby hands. Enjoy.


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Comic-Con Guest
on August 3, 2010 at 10:23 am
Chapter: K Chronicles
the K Chronicles: Comic Con Special Guest!!
the K Chronicles: Comic Con Special Guest!!
Congrats on the Inkpot. And on the kewl close special-guest hotel room. And on the lobster roll. I saw you bask in the digesty glow of the roll's magnificence.
Here's a pic of the sandwich which caused Mr. Knight to sprout a lizard tongue.
I'd probably do the same thing.
Congratulations on your award, Keef! Most deserving.
Aw, man, we were in the same hotel? If I had known that I would've stalked you. _>


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This is another beauty from my collection. Unlike many of my other pieces this one is in less than stellar condition. There are a number of split seams, the velvet appliqué has seen better days and there is some staining and fading on the skirt.
Nevertheless I think it is a stunning dress. I guess I see what it once was, not so much the state that it is in now.
I have never attempted to clean or repair it. Maybe because it is too big for me, so there has never been a need to have it in wearable condition. That, and I fear attempting to clean and repair it improperly would damage it further. Pretty soon it's going to be an antique!
There is something so beautiful about the colour combination of this dress that I love so much.
I just love the two pleats on the sleeve. It's details like this that make me love vintage so much!
And as always, the interior construction.
The staining and fading is really pronounced when you turn the dress inside-out.
This dress was given to me by a friend in university. Her mother was going to throw it and another dress out. She brought them to school and gave them to me. I'll show you the other dress one day!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Show and Tell: 1940's Rayon Crepe and Velvet Cocktail Dress
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I Found Out My Husband Was GayI have been married for 13 years, with 3 children, twins of 9 and a 7 year old. I have felt my marriage was wrong for the past 6 years but somehow stayed for the sake of my children. New Years Eve 6 years ago was the first time I noticed another man and the attention he paid me. Although nothing came of this night, I found myself in a huge decline for the next 6 months. My husband (who was in therapy) came home one night and told me he thought he was gay. We discussed his sexuality and I advised that he should explore this properly at the same time I put forward an argument for him being hetrosexual. I am sure at the time there was an element of survival my kids were 1 and 3 and I truely hoped he was wrong. My husband decided that my arguement was right and he was indeed hetrosexual. The subject was never discussed or brought up again.
2 years ago I found myself ever more unhappy and I explained to my husband that our lack of intimacy and sex life was really bothering me. I asked him if he wanted to stay in a relationship with me and if he wanted the same things. He assured me that he loved me and did want the same. So I put my feelings of lonliness and longing behind me and tried to work at our marriage. This became unbearable this year. I could no longer bear the pain I felt. I would look at friends and see their intimacy, I could hear how they spoke about each other and I could see romance - all things that were lacking from my relationship. I decided that the time had come for me to return to therapy. My husband, was of course immediately aware that things were dire and asked me if this was the beginning of the end. I explained that I didn't know, but that I needed to look at our relationship to see what was wrong and why I was so unhappy. I asked him outright if he was gay and he said no.
8 days later we went for a drink. My husband said he couldn't lie to me and that yes he was gay. He also told me my divorce settlement on the same night!!
I find myself heartbroken and destroyed. I have subsequently found out that he has been on a dating site for the past 18 months looking for men. All his correspondence contains lies. He has for the past years written me emails blaming me for the problems in our marriage. He told me I was having a mid life crises. And he told me if I hadn't brought things to a head he would have carried on as we were. I find it impossible to live with the deceit and his clear lack of care for me. Since he has left I have been discarded like an old doll. He is unkind and unsympathetic. The sense of devastation I feel is like nothing I have ever experienced. I blame myself, I am furious with him for his lies. I feel cheated out of my family life - my kids are my world and not seeing them every other weekend is dire. I feel I am being punished for something I could not change.
I feel for my husband that he could not come out, but feel the train wreckage and destruction he has caused to 4 innocent lives is unforgiveable.
I know this is an old post, but I feel like I need to respond. I grew up close to two families where the dads came out. In one, the mom was pissed - one kid went with the dad and the other went with the mom. They were divided until one of the kids had a kid. Then they reunited and spend all of their holidays together. It's amazing. They get along so well now. In the other case, the mom found out cuz the dad was arrested for solicitation in our local park. She made an arrangement with him that he could move into the guest room, they told their kids who were teens at the time, and he could do what he wanted as long as he never brought anyone home and didn't get arrested again. Well, shortly after, he got arrested again. So she told him he had to leave. But they stayed very close. Recently the mom died. The dad and the kids were there together as they'd been throughout the years. I just hope you had a positive resolution to this and that you have managed to strike a situation where everyone's needs are being met, especially the kids.
I feel so much pain for you. I married a man who was a "good friend". He was funny Nd helpful?...until there were children. But he was always more Attentive to his mother and abusive father. They came first. He was in sales and on the road a lot. Would come home "tired" so sex only happened 2 times a month and begrudgingly. He liked to talk alot. Chatter, gossip, speculation....almost a stalling tactic to having sex. He also liked to eat and we had a "fat pact". We could both eat and get fat with no emotional consequences....but there were consequences just the same. After gastric bypass surgeries we are slim middle aged and attractive but he still didn't want me. I went ballistic at his avoidance. We are in therapy but I know he is gay. He just can't admit it while his father is alive.
All you wives angry at your gay husbands will never know what it's like to grow up in a society that doesnt accept you for who you are. Society says we have to live a certain way and fit into a certain mold, and for fear of being rejected, many gay men live by societal norms. It is just as painful for the husband as it is for you that he can't reveal and be open about his true self. You feel hurt that he has lied to you and that's understandable, but think about the hurt he feels having to live his entire life as a lie.
You seriously must be kidding when you say "think about the hurt he feels having to live his entire life as a lie". No! How about he thinks about the hurt feelings he has caused. I too have discovered that my husband is gay. I have gone througj shame, anger, hurt, disappointment, self-hate, frustration, etc. I loved him so deeply and I still love him, but I don't know if I will between to completely forgive him for lying to me, deceiving me, using me, abusing me, and taking away from me the chance to have been with a man who would have loved me the way I should have been loved.
What society has done is not us wives fault. I just don't understand why these men choose to marry?? I have asked my husband that many, many times. It makes me feel like an idiot for believeif the things he told me. It makes me question EVERY single word, action and experience. Now a decade and 2 kids later, I am in an ugly place. I have devoted my life to him. I have tried everything and anything to make him happy. I truly hate myself.
Most wives that find themselves in these situations
I feel the same way, I'm hurt
Most wives that find themselves in These situations did not ask or choose them. why should we show compassion or understanding or love or devotion or patience or caring or whatever?? Did these men have those things in their mind or heart when they chose to marry us? Do these men have it in their heart or mind when they chose to just continue dragging us along until WE have to be the one to do something about it!? Stand up!! If you believe you have rights, fight for them. Free us!! Don't just wait for us to be the strong one and end it!! Step up and do it! Go and have the relationship that you want and allow us the possibility of knowing or having the love and relationship we want or deserve!
Sweetgirl, hope you are finally managing to find some peace in your life now? I am a man who after 20years of marriage and 3 children, came out as gay and I hope that hearing it from my side of the fence can help you.
I can fully understand the torture and pain you have had to live, but PLEASE do not blame yourself or try to go mad trying to work out what and why it fell apart. After FINALLY admitting to myself that I am a gay man, I've been able to reflect on my life growing up, highschool, meeting my future wife etc.
Yes, I realize NOW that I had always been gay but back then it was something I would not, could not identify with or act on. I was teased in primary and highschool for being too sensitive, too caring. You must be a poofter, *** etc. this hurt me deeply and I became so ashamed. If I ever (for example) see a good looking guy, I would bury those thoughts and feelings so deep down and hoped they'd never ever surface. So I met this great girl, who I loved spending time with, going out with and always having such great times.
Without having to think very hard, I travelled that path. Marry and start a family. This is what I must do for myself and my friends (and thought I wanted to do, more than anything).
But sadly as the years progressed, my true feelings and my true self could no longer be suppressed.
During the last 4 or 5 years of our marriage, I became severely depressed, just could not understand what was happening to me and why????. The turning point for me was having my 15 year old son find me naked on the bathroom floor, semi conscious after overdosing on Valium.
It was then I started to seek help.
I see now that this was my cry for help, my cry to be the person I was born to be. But I still kept saying to myself "I can not leave, what about my kids? My wife did not work, how would she survive?"
For obvious reasons, our marriage was on a fast downward spiral. My wife actually asked me a few times during the last 12 months, "are you Gay? If you are, it's fine. We will always be best friends"
I denied it each time, for me all of those schoolyard bullying, name calling and shame etc just came flooding back!
So due to the fact that we were making each other totally miserable, I left.
I slept and lived in my car for several weeks, driving past our house and seeing the lights on, crying and sobbing uncontrollabley.
Jumping ahead 6 months, I started to get my "****" together. Got my own place to rent and met this fantastic guy at a club. 4 months after this, he moved in with me. When my wife discovered this, she was SO happy for me and we even joked and laughed about it.
I week later, it all changed. Her embarrassment, shame and hurt hit her big time. She was screaming at me. " You wasted my life" all I could do was cry also saying that I was so sorry, I never meant to hurt you.
That was nearly 3 years ago now. I'm still with the same guy and very much in love and finally true to myself, as if such a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
Unfortunately things got bad to worse (and beyond) with my wife. She has turned all my children against me and has become the nastiest person I have ever known or heard of.
So what I wish for you to understand is NOT to blame yourself. It's is not your fault and it is not his fault!
It is just unfortunately one of those complex learning curves that do hurt and cut you to the bone, but as they say, life goes on, make the most of it, life is WAY too short!!!!
Take Care,
Mic Xxx
mic , let me explain something to you. women age faster than men. so , by the time you realized you were gay , she was too old to find another meaningful relationship. let alone she lost trust in men...second , the kids are staying with their mother. so men will avoid commitment.
while you cuddle your fantastic guy , she will be alone and destroyed.
yes, it is your fault .
And here I thought I was being honest, diplomatic and hopefully helpfull. You should NOT judge so harsly and make assumptions on my situation without knowing ALL the facts!
I wanted to try and help this lady in giving her a view from my experience and your attack on me is unnessasary and untrue.
She is now with a woman, so maybe you should not be so defensive and jump to conclusions.
Lets pop that subjective bubble from 2013
i am facing the predicament one step further than coming out as gay - understanding myself as bisexual and being unable to reconcile my want of men with my long term relationship with loving fiancee and young child
the pain of coming out in this fashion isn't just the years if denying self - which for me manifests as anxiety, depression, and being a somewhat verbally abusive POS - cycles that i don't want to continue for a start.
but while the partner of the one coming out is betrayed, feels used, like there is something wrong, the partner coming out has to not only deal with their own denial, AND the fact that they have betrayed, used, been the one wrong all along.
so while my heart goes out to those dealing with the gay/bi partner, you need to remember that
1) we are separate entities to you,
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2) our sexuality is independent of you
3) our sexuality exists all along, there's no "gay day" switch
and finally, 4)
I'm not bi to hurt my partner. I'm did not enter our relationship to hurt her with my bisexuality, it wasn't a selection - the worst thing that happened to it was being sexually assaulted by men when i was a teenager.
to paraphrase Malcolm X, "We didn't land on our sexuality, our sexuality landed on us."
"3) our sexuality exists all along, there's no "gay day" switch"
right , but our sexuality exists too and plays a huge part in our self esteem (unfortunately) and our gay/bi partners switch it off.
marrying an unsuspecting partner is like taking hostages. i mean sincerity is the easy way.
what you are is not hurting anybody . for example , my husband is a wonderful human being , gay or bi or straight , whatever he might be.
She's broken and your not ... Bc of you I was looking for a happy ending for both but I guess like you say life goes on
Understandable, but its just so unfair to involved unknown participants
I found out more than 20 years ago that my husband was gay and I was going to leave him but he threatened suicide and we had 2 small children and he promised me that he loved me more than anything else and he was my world. I loved my little family and wanted to keep it together so I stayed.

Over the years there have been so many men, lies, etc. I really can't believe I didn't leave him then.

But I am now because hes added alcoholism to the mix. He blames me for everything even thou I stuck by him through all his affairs, his multiple dui's, etc. He too said I brought this to a head and that would could have gone on as we had been. I haven't let him touch me in more than 10 years maybe more. And he wonders why I have to leave now. I'm so embarassed and ashamed that 've waited this long.

I ccompletely understand the hurt, anger and the devastation you are feeling. Know that your not alone.
I find out about 2 years ago. My husband fall in love with another man online. (But after two years he say he think it is just a fantasy and not real he do not love him but love me.) And confess he think he is bi. But a year later he say that he is gay. We are married for almost 11 years and have two beautifull boys. He also say that he want to tell me the truth about himself. I feel lost and also unloved. I do not trust him, feels that he hids stuff from me now. I find it also difficult to trust him with online friends.

I know how you must feel and what you are going through.
Hi Jay, I'm a writer researching how gay people cope with straight marriage and the effect on their wives/husbands. Would you be interested in doing an interview? I'd really love to hear about your experience.
Hey, I am interested to help if you would like..
Will this be on here?? on EP??
my husband didn't come out but i have evidence and a strong belief that he is gay or atleast bi. our marriage of 6 years had it's ok moments but he also had a drinking problem, never communicated, was not kind to me and didn't want a second child that i so desired so when i discovered he had an odd relationship w another man that was it. we are now separated and it's been very hard...especially since we have a young child. i'm struggling w many things...why this happened to me but the hardest thing is looking at my child and thinking how in the hell did this happen b/c no child should have to deal w such a screwed up situation. i'm so angry. how could someone live such a deceitful lie and ruin so much. very sad....never saw myself at the age of 32 having to deal w this bs. hope life gets better at some point.
WOW and here I thought I was alone...I was married for 18 yrs am 40 to my high school sweetheart and three yrs ago I divorced him..I couldnt live with the lies....I just cant get over it :(
I told my wife in the begging how I was, we have 8 year now together and still strong. I hate when those other guys out there are not honest to their wife from the get go and then wait till kids are in the mix to finally be honest (this applies to the ones who knew all along).
Hello, I'm Rhian, and I'm a writer looking at homosexuality in straight marriages. I'd really love to hear about how you and your wife interact and live together, would you be interested in doing an interview?
Sure... I suppose.
Google cuckold and see how others live with this situation.
i feel your pain. i found out 2 months ago my husband was gay. the lies and deciet are the hardest to deal with. however my husband unlije yours has been nicer to me qnd regrets his lies. i dont know whats gonna happen but knowing others are out there helps. tthanks for sharing remember its not your fault dont give him the power sincerely melissa
Hi Melissa, I'm a writer looking at spouses who come out while they're married. Would you be interested in doing an interview?


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Automated Systems: Putting Your Sales On Autopilot
I love systems! If I can create an automated system, I get to just sit back and watch the work happen automatically for me (A little like Tom Sawyer getting his buddies to paint the fence for him). Systems and processes make my life so much easier! I want to work smarter, not harder and an automated … Read more


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How Do I Check My Credit Score?
Credit scores are used for so many different purposes today, and so it is important to ask, "How do I check my credit score" Most financial institutions will review your credit rating before approving you for a loan.
This may be for a loan on a new car, a home mortgage, a credit card, or more. Credit scores are also being used today for other purposes. For instance, employers are commonly reviewing a credit score on job applicants before extending a job offer. Landlords are also reviewing a credit score before approving a rental application. Clearly, you do want to keep tabs on your credit rating.
How Do I Check My Credit Score For Free?
So when you ask the question how do I check my credit score?, where can you turn to for a copy of your credit score? You actually can obtain a free copy of your credit score from ProfinityCreditReport.com.
With a visit to this website, you can view the same information that banks and lending institutions, potential employers, and landlords may view when they are making their decision about whether to provide you with financing, extend a job offer, or rent a home to you. By reviewing your credit score, you can not just learn what your credit scores are, but you can see other information that is visible on a credit score such as collections accounts, late payments, and more.
By getting your free credit score from Profinity, you have made the first step towards ensuring that all of the information on your score is accurate. The fact is that many people find errors on their credit score that need to be corrected. For instance, you may find that one of your credit card companies is reporting three late payments in error. This can certainly drag down your average credit score. By contacting the credit bureaus and the credit card company, you can have this erroneous information removed and then can see a boost in your credit scores.
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It is important to check your credit score from time to time. The fact is that new information is being reported on your credit score regularly. Most of this information will be accurate, but some of it may be reported incorrectly.
It is up to you to monitor the information showing on your credit score and to take steps to correct it if it is wrong. Staying on top of your credit score regularly can help you to avoid issues when you apply for credit, apply for a new job, or apply to rent a new home, too.


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Welcome Home To Creekview Apartment Homes
A Beautiful Apartment Community in Dallas, TX
Welcome home to Creekview Apartment Homes located in Dallas, Texas. We are centrally located near many restaurants, grocery stores, banks and retail shopping. We offer you a choice here at Creekview as we have several one bedroom floor plans and a two bedroom for you to choose from. Each home is beautifully detailed, uniquely its own, and ready for you to call it your home. Tour our photo gallery and let us welcome you home to Creekview!
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Dannijo x Man Repeller
Moustaches aren't just the hallmark of a modern hipster. They've been worn by style icons in non-ironic ways for centuries - just look at Salvador Dali. Unfortunately, moustaches on women are about as attractive to the opposite sex as drop-crotch pants or turban headbands. So imagine the repulsing potential of a line of moustaches designed by no less than The Man Repeller herself, Leandra Medine, in collaboration with Dannijo jewellery.
Luckily for those who still want to interact with the opposite sex on the odd occasion, the aptly named Mr Dannijo collection is far from repulsive. The masculine inspired range still gives us a serious lady boner, but we're suspicious that it might actually be possible to score a date while wearing one of these pieces. Besides a chunky Salvador-style moustache necklace there's a huge multicoloured collar in the style of Frank Sinatra, who inspires many of the Man Repeller's most offensive (and therefore brilliant) outfits, and while guys might not exactly like it, hey - at least it's a conversation piece.
Lastly, if there's one thing men are more attracted to than breasts it's electronic gadgets. But with the help of Mr Dannijo, even your iPhone 4 can be decked out with full moustachioed panache.
Words: Hannah Ongley


text: Jim as i have stated your posts are very well written, and your knowledge of the game is evident through your posts. Jim what sport do you cover for orlando sentinal. I might start reading that paper. I would guess basketball but maybe you cover jai-alai at least you should. Dont let haters get to you. The haters posts dont have anything on yours. They fall short. Keep up the great work.


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The cast members of the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars were announced today, and to the surprise of many, Paula Abdul's name wasn't among this year's crew of waltzing celebrities (see the list at Us Weekly). According to the Los Angeles Times, even though ABC was among the most enthusiastic of the major networks vying for Abdul's services after she announced she was leaving American Idol, Abdul and ABC have failed to come to agreeable terms to bring the former judge over. Negotiations have broken down so badly, the LA Times writes, that Abdul's rumored cameo on next season's Ugly Betty has also been called off.
So where does this leave Abdul? According to TMZ, the reason she didn't join Dancing With the Stars was because she wanted to be able to join American Idol if the show's producers finally met her $10 million contract demands. With ABC likely not happening, Abdul is reportedly hoping to rejoin American Idol, "sources" tell TMZ.
However, as Rock Daily reported last week, the money isn't the only reason Abdul left Idol: Abdul felt that subtle jokes from her co-stars regarding her rumored drug addiction and her affair with a contestant reportedly cost Abdul a chance at a lucrative endorsement contract. Plus, Abdul wanted to be paid in the same ballpark as Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest.
Click here for Adam Lambert's reasons why he'll miss Paula Abdul on Idol.
Meanwhile, American Idol isn't waiting around for Abdul to rejoin the judge's table. After Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry previously filled in Abdul, People reports that both Mary J. Blige and Shania Twain will serve as temporary judges during the audition phase of Season Nine. Blige reportedly sat in during the Atlanta auditions, while Twain will sit beside Simon Cowell when Idol comes to Chicago on August 30th and 31st. Producers are reportedly still searching for a full-time fourth judge, with the New York Post's Page Six reporting that Jessica Simpson is lobbying for the chance to Abdul's vacant chair at the judge's table. Us Weekly, however, has a quote from Simpson's rep, who denies the report is true.
Related Stories:
• New Report Examines Reasons for Paula Abdul's "American Idol" Split
• Paula Abdul Announces She's Leaving "American Idol"
• Seacrest "Stunned," Jackson "Shocked" By Abdul's "Idol" Exit


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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Atlantis is about to wrap up its flying career.
Atlantis and its six-man crew are scheduled to land Wednesday morning in Florida and end NASA's third-to-last shuttle flight. Mission Control says rain could interfere, however, and keep the shuttle in orbit an extra day.
The lead flight directors for the space station delivery mission flew in from Houston to welcome Atlantis and its astronauts home. Touchdown is scheduled for 8:48 a.m.
Shortly after midnight, Atlantis sailed pass the 120-million-mile mark in space, accumulated over 32 flights and 25 years. Only two missions remain, by NASA's two other shuttles. NASA is pushing for one more flight for Atlantis, which would need White House approval.