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Christina I'm sorry that you are having to deal with so much. I'm also in the camp that you absolutely should not bail him out. That is your school money and your priority has to be yourself and you son.
Christina, huge hugs. . I agree with everyone, don't bail him out. You're not being selfish, you would be helping him. People who get bailed out constantly, whether it's literal or metaphorical, just repeat their actions.
Myles, I think you showed amazing self-control in the situation with Bohdi's teacher. I just want to hug him.
In other news, I'm finally sleeping better!!! It involves a complicated bedtime ritual of epsom salt baths, herbal molasses tea, electrolytes water through the day and many other things, but it's worth it. Unfortunately, Abbey now has a cold and was up most of the night, either tossing/turning/coughing or crying because her nose was stuffy. My poor babe. I took her into our bed and moved DH to her bed because he had to wake up early. She finally fell asleep propped up with two pillows and another on her side (and eucalyptus oil rag near her head too). Between that and the 4 pillows I sleep with, our bed looked like a giant bag of marshmallows.
Erin, you are right. I really, really know that you are right. I have always felt that way in regards to bailing people out, I just really had faith that he was doing better… What can you do?? DH has been there. He thinks that this might be just what J needs to see what he needs to do to straighten up. The arresting officer knows my brother and for some unknown reason wants to help him. He put a call in this morning to the judge to try to push for a soon-ish court date and to recommend drug re-hab. He obviously needs it. At the very least I do know, without a doubt, that he hasn't been bringing that crap home with him. He kept his word to me on that, at least.
Chrissy I do try to stay out of it, trust me. If at all possible I avoid talking about it. I don't agree with how either of them are dealing with this situation and I am tired of talking about it. I only intervene when I feel that their toxicity will chance affecting Nolan (more specifically Nolan's relationship with them). I want Nolan to have a relationship with his grandparents. BOTH of them. As much distaste I have for my father, it doesn't change the fact that he is a really good Grampy. Right now my mom is being a pretty crappy mom and Grammy in general, but I'm trying to remember that she is going through something and I can only hope that it is just a phase.
Suja, I very well wish I could take you up on that offer!! All I really want to do right now is crawl into a hole. I am hoping that seeing what it is like to be stuck in a cell day after day will show him that no matter how crappy he thinks he has it, he doesn't have it THAT bad. If that makes sense
Jennifer thank you Focusing on Nolan I think is the only thing keeping me grounded right now. Everything just hit like a ton of bricks *sigh*
Molly thanks mama I am SO happy you are sleeping!!! I personally think a giant bag of marshmallow bed sounds heavenly!! I used to sleep with my bed covered in pillows pre-DH. Now he only can handle me having 3
Thank you ladies so much for letting me just drop in like this and unload on ya'll. I haven't been very good about keeping up, but I've been having such a hard time getting out of my own head lately. I just want to crawl into myself and pretend like the outside world doesn't exist!!
Molly!! Welcome back! I've been looking out for you. When are you due again?
Christina, definitely listen to these ladies here. I would be so angry for you if you sacrificed that much money when it means your brother won't learn his lesson. If he's resourceful, he'll find some other way to make bail anyway. If he stays in jail, though, I just hope the prison system won't corrupt him further. It's really not the best vehicle for reform in its present state. Hugs to you!
Mylah, I would be enraged as well. I'm glad you spoke up for Bodhi. Please try not to let it bother you that the other children sit there while he is overcome with enthusiasm. There is room in this world for all types of people with different learning styles. Not all children learn by sitting and waiting and listening. Very few do, in fact. I think we do our children a huge disservice by expeting them all to act like drones and do just as the others are doing. She is wrong to treat a child that way. Sure, there may be a way to get Bodhi to sit down and quietly and listen at this age but not without crushing his spirit, I gather. I say protect his spirit above all else outside of safety.
Savana always talks about this boy, C, in her kindy class and how naughty he is and how he always has to sit alone because he makes bad choices. I hate hearing her say those things and I have explained to her that some children are not meant to sit in a classroom and listen and quietly and their brains do not work that way. I tell her that I hope someday the adults in his life will find a way to help him do well in school and that he doesn't grow up thinking that he is naughty. She then told me, "Well, he used to be naughty but then he was just sleepy. He would fall asleep on the rug during group time and also fall asleep in his chair during writing workshop". That made my heart sink because I'm guessing he was medicated and that's when he became sleepy instead of naughty.
I saw some really disturbing parenting at the beach yesterday when a mother and father were trying to get their child not much older than Sawyer to go in the water. He really, really did not want to. I mean, it was super hot out but it's a spring fed lake so very cold. It would take me too long to describe everything I witnessed but the result was that this poor child sat in the sand shivering, crying and calling out for his mama for about 45 minutes while his parents totally ignored him, telling him they didn't want to be by him unless he came in the water. And every time he started to dry, the dad would come out of the water and dump a bucket of cold water over his head. I was shaking and wiping away my own tears while playing with Savana and Kai who were also mortified for the poor child. Would you guys have said something? I never know what the right thing to do is and I'm horribly timid when it comes to these things, and then it haunts me.
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I haven't had much time to post lately, but bridget, your post just brought tears to my eyes. That poor baby What horrible parents. I would like to think I would have said something, but I'm not sure I would have had the balls to. What the eff were they trying to accomplish?
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Christina, don't worry about keeping up with us. I know I've had stuff going on that was much too much for me and I couldn't keep up with everyone else through those periods. That's what we're here for, and that's what makes this group so great. We can all give and listen and be ok when it's not our turn to have center stage. I've never felt like anyone resented me for monopolizing the conversation and really, it's nice to be able to give back and be the listener for a change. Although, I will say it would be nice if all of us could have what we want going on with life and no worse problems than our local store being out of our favorite shampoo. Or something equally mundane.
I wish I could do more than listen.
Bridget thinking on it for a minute, I have toadmit that I have used Nolan to engage in situations like that. Nolan adores other kids and will take any opporutnity he can to play with them. I find that with most parents like that, while they are wiling to treat there child in such a manner they won't usually if there is a child (that is not theres) in the mix.
Yeah, I can see that working sometimes Christine. In this particular situation my kids wouldn't have gone near. It was all very disturbing. The mom and dad were really rough and wrestling eachother in the water, periodically involving the older child (3ish) in the play. He would be just playing around on his own when suddenly dad would pick him up and throw him, or throw a bucket of water in his face (seriously) and then the child would gasp, shake it off and go about his business. I got the feeling he had learned to cope with his parents. His mom got mad at him for something at some point and told him repeatedly to get away from her because he was a jerk and she was mad at him (the child).
It all just sucked. I kept trying to think of what I could say. Or do. The parents just seemed volatile. They said everything nicely. Like, "Come on. It's just water. Just like a big bathtub." But meanwhile the child is screaming and clinging and then you see the dad sort of grit his teeth while he plops the child in the sand and pointedly turn his back to walk away. Then he comes back, dumps the water on his head and says aloud, "See, it's just water. It won't hurt you." But then I hear the mom under her breath say as she walks past the shivering baby, "Good luck buddy. Daddy's getting mad." *shudder*
I didn't like it one bit.
I might have been passive aggressive and just brought a towel over to him and wrapped him up and then said something like, Oh, he seemed so cold and little kids can't regulate their body temperature like adults so it can be dangerous. (probably not 100% true, but whatever)
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The image just makes me so angry
This makes me so thankful that I married a man that is naturally more gentle parenting geared. While he he does have some more traditional tendencies as well, for the most part he prefers to be gentler. He couldn't even tell you the difference in parenting types, it is just who he is. Actually I think for the most part he can be more patient and gentle than me! Ok. Gotta stop there, I am supposed to still be mad at him, so no making me like him right now
J had his arraignment. No ROR and no bond reduction. Mom said he looked like he had been crying, and started crying again after the judge spoke. This is seriously killing me. My heart hurts thinking about it, and I am glad (sad? mad?) that I wasn't there.
Oh don't worry, I know that it wasn't at me but in general. And totally agree that a person doesn't have to be mean or a bully about it. I wouldn't have liked that teacher either. i can say that while I wouldn't have been mean about it, I also wouldn't have taken the time the explain and say "J, l cannot have you doing x because I am concerned about your safety"...not at 3 yrs old...everytime she did something she wasn't supposed to. It was just a calm but firm, that behavior isn't allowed in the water. If you do not stop, you will have a time out on the deck. (which was only 5 minutes at that age). Earlier before we got in, I generally reviewed the rules and the consequences and that we did that because I didn't want to take anyone to the hospital.
But I also grew up with a mom and she's definitely it's my way or the highway kind of person. If we were told to stop it, we stopped it. I know a bit of spanking happened as toddlers but I don't recall it on myself. I do remember timeouts though. Or things taken away. We usually got 3 warnings except in safety issues and my mom always followed through with consequences.
I do think of my mom as bossy....but never a bully. I had some fear of her but was not afraid of her. Her rules made sense and so did her expectations.....and I always knew that I was very much wanted and loved. My mom was not my friend until I was an adult and living on my own. I hope and want to be like my mom is most ways.
Hopefully you can get B into a different class with a teacher that is nicer.
Aw, man, Bridget, that just makes me feel all sick inside for those kids. When I hear stories like this, I always tell myself that if I ever see such behaviour that I will say something but I don't know that I would in fear of being attacked or whatever. What a sad world it must be for some people. :-(
That's just it, Ash. They scared me. And then I wonder if I anger them even more, what will they do the child at home? It's not likely they will say to eachother that I was right and maybe they should be nicer to the kids. Still, doing nothing feels wrong.
Oh, Christina, I guess that's why they came up with the phrase "Tough Love". It's so, so hard to watch somebody you love learning painful lessons. (Painful lessons would be the best case scenario here. Worse case is that he would learn nothing and just harden from whatever punishment he gets.)
Bridget, what you saw on the beach was totally appalling. Hypothetically, I would be timid in your shoes just like you, plus I would be a little afraid for my own children and want to keep them far away from him. But knowing me when I see something that really bothers me, I probably would have done something obnoxious without thinking, like going over there with Bodhi to "play" with the baby, and generally just making the parents uncomfortable knowing another parent was watching. Some people will police themselves just for appearances. Still, going over there could have ended badly too, especially if the dad was one of those types who might have started rough-housing with your kids or worse yet, flipped out on you. So I think you made a wise choice to lay back. That poor baby, though! I would have felt sick to my stomach.
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Those parents would have annoyed me Bridget. I would have went to console the baby while they left him there while they acted like loonies. I would have probably said something to them in a passive way, but I usually say things to people when I feel they are mistreating kids. Probably something like "you are going to make him have a fear of water if you keep doing that" or that they were only making it worse and should try to introduce the water gradually.
I felt bad for poor Elle and her screaming while we were tubing, it was also cold - the water, it is usually only 55-60 degrees even in the summer here and even though it was 90 yesterday, the water made me cold too and I felt so bad for her shivering and such from the splashing.
Molly so happy you are getting more sleep!! I bet you feel better and so exciting that you are almost full term!
Christina, so sorry you had such a horrible weekend, and I will throw my 2 cents in with the others but not as a contribution to a bail fund.
Bridget, ugh, I also have no idea what to do in those kinds of situations, and I also fear that it might be worse for the baby later if there is some interference. Also, unless there is a clear-cut situation where you can leave and safely call the police, there is a chance it might not be safe for you and your family to say something.
Mylah, good for you for standing up for Bodhi. It is so important to find the right fit, both for your child and for yourself.
I got one set of swimming lessons for the twins, and I don't know if you remember but DS almost drowned because he let go of the edge and ended up drifting away while they weren't paying attention and they dunked DD against her will. The place they went is highly recommended, and I have been watching a thread on my local multiples list just rave about this place. They call him "the swim whisperer." My kids can now barely put their faces in the water and blow bubbles. That's it. It was an 8-week session. It was awful. The first lesson they told them to get in and start showing them how they could swim to the other side, and we spoke up and said, "Hey, they are scared to get their faces in the water at this point. We thought this was the very first beginning swim lesson." They agreed that it was, but they just hadn't even bothered to see how comfortable they were in the water.
I need to get more swimming lessons for them at some point, but I am definitely going to go with another place next time.
And now for another cute story, brought to you by DD.
"I'm not going to marry you (pointing at her twin brother), because sisters aren't allowed to marry brothers. Instead, I'm going to marry him (pointing at her little brother). Besides, I think my children will like him more because he's cuter."
LOL She must see a twin as being more a brother than a younger sibling.
And what the heck is up with your swim schools in CA? Dunking a small child against her will. Ugggg. Beginners often spend weeks and weeks just working up to putting faces in the water.
All the talk of swimming and I really miss it. I don't even currently own a suit. I would love to have a pool but I'm up north and the summer here is just generally not hot enough or long enough to justify the cost (and liability...lots of little kids in the neighborhood and no fence)....especially since DH cannot really swim. If we ever won the lottery though, I would be for sure building myself an indoor pool.
I cannot swim in lakes or rivers with my skin condition. And I don't really want to pay for the Y (which isn't in a good location for me). I know that the middle school has a pool and that is probably where we would go for classes.
So last night was the second night I was woken up to very loud strong storms. I hate storms and am not one who can sleep through them. Plus I'm alone at night with the dogs. I don't know how you all do this on little sleep. I got 4 hours Sunday and about 3.5-4 last night. And I'm like a disaster this morning. Headache, crabby, made a great latte at home and spilled all 16 ounces before I could drink it. Tripped, bumped my toe and almost slipped. DH said that was enough and he drove me to work this morning (it's only like a 5 minute drive).
Suja, i think that you were totally spot on about what was in my garden. Got that all pulled and bagged (usually I toss stuff into the field behind me...well things like weeds). Got some cucumber seeds in and I think that I have just enough time to get those to mature before summer will be over.
I keep second guessing a parenting move I made yesterday. Savana asked me to sign her up for an art class so I signed her up for something called Art in the Park. It meets twice a week from 6:00-7:30. That is late for us and my kids are usually grumpy by then because we go go go all day. The first time was a mess. We came to the park early so we could all play for awhile and then when I walked her over to the shelter I had to pry her off me to go. She did fine. After I asked if she liked it and she just gave a shrug. The following class was a thursday so dbf was supposed to take her while I had dinner with dad and bro but he called me around 5 and said he just went to check on her in her bed and she's sound asleep. I don't wake my kids for much because I figure if they are sleeping, they are tired and I really try to teach them to listen to their bodies. Now yesterday was the 3rd class and every time it came up, she cried. All day she asked me how many more hours until she had to go. Told me she really, really, really did not like the class and did not want to go. I kept trying to redirect the conversation so she would not dwell. I was sitting on the deck nursing Sawyer when she came out and snuggled into me and told me she was really sorry because she knows I paid for the class but could she please change her mind. So I let her. And now I feel like crap because maybe I should have made her stick it out. I don't want her to be a quitter. But I also don't want to ignore her when she is point blank asking me to please let her decide this. I remember feeling really powerless as a child and wishing my mom would just listen to me. So I guess that makes me lean too far the other way, I don't know. I'm just not sure I made the right call here and it probably seems trivial but with Savana everything eats away at me because I really want to right by her and take away some of her anxiety.
ANd....all three of my kids are napping today. CRAZY.
L that is such a cute story!! Every time you tell one of the stories about your LOs I smile. What a blessing they are!
Bridget I wish I had some helpful insight mama and WOOHOO for all 3 kids napping!!!
J met with his PD (Public Defender) yesterday. Apparently it looks like the cops did not have probable cause/warrant/permission to enter the vehicle where they found the gun, paraphernalia, and narcotic. Either the charges will be lessened or thrown out all together. It's kind of hard to know for sure, since this is all coming second hand from J, and details are not his strong suit. I *hope* they stick him with something. Preferably not a felony, but he *needs* some sort of drug reform. That can't happen if they throw everything out. I am afraid of what it will do to his mentality of "nothing can happen to me". He's always looked at life that way and this would just be the icing. Because if were being honest, he has *always* managed to get out of everything, somehow, someway. It is just insane. Lucky little sh*t. Anyway. Nothing is for sure yet and he is still sitting there. After reading your responses yesterday I feel much better about not bailing him out. Thank you ladies


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Commission of Fine Arts Okays Adjaye's New DC Public Library Designs
Published on Friday, May 22, 2009 - 4:39pm
(Washington) - The Commission of Fine Arts endorsed the D.C. Public Library's concept designs of the Washington Highlands and Francis A. Gregory neighborhood libraries at its May meeting. This allows the world-renowned architect David Adjaye to move forward with developing final design plans.
"We are delighted that the Library is moving one step closer to building these new libraries," said Ginnie Cooper chief librarian for the DC Public Library. "Library users in the District deserve world-class buildings and David's designs will offer these neighborhoods an innovate space that will serve them well into the future.'
At the meeting Thursday, the library was praised for selecting high-caliber architects to design neighborhood libraries. When approving the Adjaye concept designs, the commission noted, "this could be the golden age of libraries in the District."
The Francis A. Gregory and Washington Highlands neighborhood libraries are the first public library projects in the United States designed by David Adjaye. In addition, noted architects Phil Freelon and the late J. Max Bond have also designed neighborhood libraries currently under construction in the District. All three architects were selected by the Smithsonian to design the new National Museum of African-American History and Culture on the National Mall.
The U. S. Commission of Fine Arts advises the government on matters pertaining to the arts and the architecture in Washington, including the designs of federal and District government buildings. There are two levels of review, concept and final. The final review of a project occurs when design plans are close to completion.
With this approval, the library will refine the designs and schedule meetings with the communities around the Francis A. Gregory and Washington Highlands neighborhood libraries.
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Fans go bonkers at Golden Disk Awards
Super Junior took home the Grand Prize for the third time at the Golden Disk Awards, winning this year for "Sexy, Free & Single." [JTBC]
K-pop fans in Malaysia were in for a treat as the biggest names in K-pop descended on their turf, some flying in as early as Sunday to get ready for the 27th Golden Disk Awards, which took place from Tuesday to yesterday evening.
More than 25 major acts took part in the two-day event, often dubbed the "Korean Grammys" and meant to recognize both record and online sales.
The event took to a foreign location for the second-time running, even further away from home this year as the Korean Wave reaches shores across the continent. Last year's event took place in Osaka, Japan.
Co-hosted by JTBC and Ilgan Sports and sponsored by Samsung, the awards saw best-selling artists like SHINee, Infinite, Super Junior, KARA, 4Minute, Sistar, FT Island and CN Blue recognized for their achievements in the past year.
The excitement really got going on Monday afternoon when there was pure madness at Kuala Lumpur International Airport with Super Junior, Infinite, KARA, 4Minute and others touching down, bringing some 1,000 fans out to greet the stars.
Even airport personnel couldn't resist. Ten security guards tasked with protecting 4Minute's Hyun-a were quick to abandon their jobs to take pictures of the girl group member in short shorts.
And on Tuesday evening, the singers were greeted by yet another throng of screaming fans on the red carpet before the awards show.
There was no way to calm the fans, who came from Singapore, Indonesia and throughout Malaysia despite the sweltering heat that dipped over 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit), chanted their favorite artists' names and held placards written in Korean.
From 7.30 p.m., KARA's Nicole and CN Blue's Jung Yong-hwa hosted the three-hour show in front of 15,000 people on the evening dedicated to record sales.
During the medley of performances and prize-giving, Super Junior was handed the Grand Prize for the third consecutive year. This year, it won for "Sexy, Free & Single."
"We are here because of your love," the group said to the fans before giving shout-outs to Lee Soo-man, the founding chairman of SM Entertainment; CEO Kim Young-min; and absent leader Leeteuk, who is currently serving in the Army.
By taking home the prize yet again, the band set a record alongside Kim Gun-mo, Girls' Generation and Jo Sung-mo.
In total, the boy band secured three trophies during the evening, adding the Main Prize and the MSN Southeast Asia Award to their prize chest.
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Rammstein81 July 8, 2012 5:48:02 PM CEST
True. But these guys have a contract to fullfill with the tv company, thats why they can allow this team to have real risks. Its up to the local ufo hunters to step where Chasing Ufos left off.
Thenew2010 July 3, 2012 1:51:13 AM CEST
these are the weirdest ufo's chaser that I ever watch. They claim themselse as "chasing ufo" and yet at the end of episode 1, they, themselsve have captured what appear to be a very solid ufo's evidence on video and yet, they did not really chase after it. They shown the preview of it but not much details was mentioning. And then on episode 2, they got scare of a unknown vehicle that was following them which make them stop their investigation. Why investigate anything when their hearts are filled with fears all the time. They should have known that stepping into the ufo world always contain risk and danger.


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Not later than January 31 of every other year, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall prepare a National Land Border Security Plan and submit such plan to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House Committee on Homeland Security, and the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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The hearts of sports car aficionados will beat a little faster with the arrival of the new BMW 650i Coupe. The third generation of the top-class Coupe sees BMW adding another chapter to its decades-long tradition in the production of exclusive dream cars. The new BMW 650i Coupe impresses with its stunning design and inspires with even sharper driving dynamics than its predecessor, noticeably optimized comfort levels and extra space. This is the only car in the segment to offer the combination of top-class sporting ability, exclusive touring comfort and a 16.24 cu. ft (460-liter) DIN luggage compartment. Also on board to deliver the BMW 6 Series Coupe's signature driving experience are a range of innovative driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive infotainment features. The new car therefore meets the highest expectations of driving pleasure and style in a large, premium 2+2-seater. The 650i Coupe arrives in US showrooms this fall.
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Given colourful sets S_1,..., S_{d+1} of points in R^d and a point p in R^d, the colourful linear programming problem is to express p as a convex combination of points x_1,...,x_{d+1} with x_i in S_i for each i. This problem was presented by Bárány and Onn in 1997, it is still not known if a polynomial-time algorithm for the problem exists. The monochrome version of this problem, expressing p as a convex combination of points in a set S, is a traditional linear programming feasibility problem. The colourful Carathéodory Theorem, due to Bárány in 1982, provides a sufficient condition for the existence of a colourful set of points containing p in its convex hull. Bárány's result was generalized by Holmsen et al. in 2008 and by Arocha et al. in 2009 before being recently further generalized by Meunier and Deza. We study algorithms for colourful linear programming under the conditions of Bárány and their generalizations. In particular, we implement the Meunier-Deza algorithm and enhance previously used random case generators. Computational benchmarking and a performance analysis including a comparison between the two algorithms of Bárány and Onn and the one of Meunier and Deza, and random picking are presented.
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Rong, Guohong, "ON ALGORITHMS FOR THE COLOURFUL LINEAR PROGRAMMING FEASIBILITY PROBLEM" (2012). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 7421.
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Waiting game for me as we'll got a big order on the way
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You and only you are responsible for the your outcome, make mistakes, learn and move forward, never let go of your dream!
You guys will live the mast e or p. I run it in every cycle. To the op, 100 ed is a good start and you can always increase if needed or wanted. I tend to keep my test dose somewhat moderate. I usually never go higher than 400mg of test c a week. I like to let the other compounds I'm running shine. I'm not a believer in needing to run a lot of test if you're stacking it with other injectable aas.
I agree Sherk. Test is base for me but no more than 400 ew. I will always be stacking so I know exactly what you mean. I love the Mast P.
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Final Score: Niagara 74, Siena 62
Springfield, MA (Sports Network) - Antoine Mason made all 10 of his attempts at the free-throw line en route to 21 points as the top-seeded Niagara Purple Eagles defeated the ninth-seeded Siena Saints, 74-62, in the quarterfinals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship at the MassMutual Center.
Juan'ya Green tallied 15 points, six assists and five rebounds for Niagara (19-12), which will take on Iona in the semifinals on Sunday.
Evan Hymes and Rob Poole scored 14 points each for Siena (8-24), which also received one final double-double from O.D. Anosike, who tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds. Anosike, who led the nation in rebounding a season ago, finished his career with 46 double-doubles.
Siena shot 43.5 percent from the field including 5-of-8 from 3-point range in the opening 20 minutes, but it also went just 6-of-14 at the free-throw line before the break. Despite hitting on just 33.3 percent of their field goal tries, the Purple Eagles took a 32-31 lead into halftime.
Niagara pulled away after the intermission as they converted 12-of-13 at the charity stripe.
The Saints shot an even 50 percent from the floor, made 9-of-16 from 3-point range and held a 32-30 edge in the rebounding battle. However, it was not enough to overcome their 20 turnovers.
Final Score: Iona 89, Canisius 85
Springfield, MA (Sports Network) - Lamont Jones scored a game-high 33 points as the Iona Gaels held on to defeat the Canisius Golden Griffins, 89-85, in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference quarterfinal action at the MassMutual Center.
Sean Armand added 24 points for the Gaels (18-13). Taaj Ridley contributed 13 points and five rebounds. David Laury recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 boards. Iona will go on to face the Niagara Purple Eagles in the semifinals.
For the Golden Griffins (18-13), Billy Baron scored a team-high 24 points. Harold Washington chipped in 17 points and five assists, while Jordan Heath and Chris Manhertz added 13 points apiece. Alshwan Hymes put up 11 points off the bench.
In the first half, Canisius made 6-of-12 from the foul line. Iona knocked down 15-of-18 free-throws, en route to the 42-37 advantage at the break.
In the second, both teams shot over 50 percent from the floor. Canisius made 6-of-9 foul shots, while Iona made 19-of-22 as it took the four-point victory.
Iona made an impressive 34-of-40 from the foul line and outrebounded Canisius, 37-28.
Final Score: Fairfield 43, Rider 42
Springfield, MA (Sports Network) - Derek Needham scored 19 points as the seventh-seed Fairfield Stags upset the second-seed Rider Broncs, 43-42, in the quarterfinals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament at MassMutual Center.
Maurice Barrow added nine points for Fairfield (19-14). The Stags will play the sixth-seed Manhattan Jaspers in the semifinals on Sunday
Jonathon Thompson had 12 points and Daniel Stewart added 10 rebounds for Rider (18-14).
Each team shot below 30 percent from the field while combining for just 12 field goals in the first half. The Stags had the only field goal from beyond the arc in the period and led 18-14 at the break.
Both teams improved modestly in the second period. Fairfield shot 31.8 percent while Rider was at 36.4 percent. The Broncs cut their deficit to a single point four separate times in the final two minutes but the Stags notched 6-of-8 shots from the free-throw line in the last 20 seconds to hold on.
Rider had the 42-30 edge in rebounds but also had a game-high 21 turnovers.
Final Score: Manhattan 55, Loyola-Maryland 52
Springfield, MA (Sports Network) - Rhamel Brown recorded a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds as the Manhattan Jaspers held on to defeat the Greyhounds of Loyola-Maryland, 55-52, in the quarterfinals of the MAAC Tournament at MassMutual Center.
Shane Richards, RaShawn Stores and Emmy Andujar all tallied nine points for the sixth-seeded Jaspers (13-17) in the triumph.
The third-seeded Greyhounds (21-11) were paced by Dylon Cormier who posted 14 points and seven rebounds, followed by Anthony Winbush with 12 points and six boards. Erik Etherly finished the night with a mere six points as he shot 1- of-10 from the floor.
Both teams had trouble finding the basket in the first half, but even with Loyola converting a meager 31.8 percent from the floor, the team was able to stay within four points at the break, 34-30, after converting all 12 chances at the free-throw line over the first 20 minutes of action.
In the second half again the squads had their issues from the field, yet even 6-of-19 shooting for Manhattan was enough to keep the Jaspers out in front when it counted the most.
Each team made 16 field goals, five beyond the arc, so the difference took place at the charity stripe where the Jaspers held an 18-15 edge.
Manhattan now takes on seventh-seeded Fairfield in the semifinals of the tournament on Sunday afternoon for the right to take part in the title game on Monday night.


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Did You Know? River's Edge Hotel and Spa
August 6, 2014
By: K. Clare Johnson
River's Edge Hotel and Spa makes being green look easy. The Portland luxury hotel combines upscale surroundings with warm Pacific Northwest hospitality and a commitment to responsible environmental practices. The hotel offers dog-friendly rooms, and a there's even a Bark Bar Menu available from room service. In keeping with Portland's bike-friendly reputation, the hotel offers complimentary bikes for guest's enjoyment. It is also located on the Willamette Greenway Trail. River's Edge Hotel and Spa recommends day hikes, walking tours, wine tours, and explorations of Hoyt Arboretum, Latourell Falls, and Ecola State Park to Indian Beach.
Green Awards Include:
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014 - Hotels In Portland
TripAdvisor Green Leaders Silver Level 2014
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Silver Certification:
GreenGuard Certified
Energy Star Partner
Recycle at Work Award
Program Ally of Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc.
River's Edge Hotel & Spa was also recognized among hotels in Portland for improving the building's energy efficiency through a CFL retrofit and participated in a pilot project to change out all showerheads from 2.5 gpm to 2.0 gpm.
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Did You Know? The Heathman Hotel
November 16, 2013
By: Five Star Alliance
In 1984, The Heathman Hotel was the first luxury, art dedicated, boutique hotel to open in Portland. The Heathman has an outstanding collection that features a well-balanced and beautiful mix of historic, modern and contemporary art. Personally curated by Elizabeth Leach, from the Pearl District distinct gallery of the same name, the Heathman's Fine Art Suite exhibits the most influential and stunning art in the collection. These works include a phenomenal light installation by Portland born Hap Tivey, a sensational abstract relief painting by local artists Joe Thurston and two unique pieces by internationally renowned artist and film maker Gus Van Sant. Your support, as a portion of your room revenue will be donated, assists the multitude of non-profit organizations across the city of Portland.
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Fan of Portlandia? Here's Where to Stay in Hipster Central
May 28, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
Portland, Oregon used to be known for being a sleepy little Pacific Northwest hamlet. About ten years ago, it quietly transformed into a yuppie/hipster nirvana, complete with coffee houses, organic restaurants, a quirky sensibility, and a stable of cool celebrities such as filmmaker Gus van Sant, Simpsons' creator Matt Groening, and indie rocker Carrie Brownstein. Then, the Independent Film Channel (IFC) showed up with Saturday Night Live's Fred Armisen and Brownstein in tow. Thus was Portlandia launched. The sketch comedy show turned out to be a big hit for the cable channel, and tourism climbed. The city obliged with such ventures as walking and bike tours of notable spots featured in the show.
So, if the siren call of the hipster-doofus show has you booking plane tickets on your smart phone as you twirl your handlebar mustache whilst sipping a craft cocktail, here's some suggestions as to where to stay:
the Nines
Don't even think about capitalizing the first word in the hotel's name. Just don't. So uncool. This boutique LEED Silver-certified hotel perches in the heart of the city center at the top of one of Portland most beloved landmarks, the stately Meier & Frank Building. Fine dining on site promises gourmet cuisine entwined with indigenous flavors," and toiletries are from the eco and animal friendly Bee-Kind line. Nightly rates for a mid-June stay currently start at around $253.
Hotel Monaco Portland
This being a Kimpton hotel, there's the company-standard wine happy hour from 5-6pm every day. Complimentary yoga mats are provided in each of the 221 guestrooms so you can get your zen on, along with complimentary bicycles to ensure that exploring the city doesn't mean expanding your carbon footprint. Pets are welcome, but those with allergies will be glad to know that there's an hypoallergenic, pet-free hotel floor featuring special air filters, allergen-free cleaning methods, and gluten-free honor bar selections. Nightly rates for a mid-June stay currently start at around $295.
Heathman Hotel
Fitness fans can join Heathman General Manager Chris Erickson on an early morning run. Those preferring less-sweaty pursuits will appreaciate the downtown hotel world-class contemporary art collection and a unique cataloged guest lending library of 4,000 plus titles, each signed by the author who enjoyed a stay in the hotel. The Heathman Hotel is adjacent to the Portland Center for the Performing Arts and the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and just steps away from the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Historical Society Museum, Nordstrom's, Powell's Books, Pioneer Place, and the fashionable Pearl District. There are 150 guestrooms, and nightly rates for a mid-June stay currently start at around $215.
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Best Room Type at Hotel Monaco Portland for Family of 3
August 30, 2012
By: Oksana Balytsky
We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that's why we're here. Be sure to explore our new blog series 'Your Questions Answered' to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.
Question: We would like to stay at the Hotel Monaco Portland and our family is 2 adults and 1 13 year old child. What room type would be able to accommodate all 3 of us?
Answer: The Monaco King Suite can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, and there would be no extra person charges. This room option has a king bed in the bedroom area and a pullout sofabed in the living room area. The bedroom and living room are separated by French doors. To make a reservation for this room type, simply visit this website, enter your dates of travel, select the 'Best Available Rate - Monaco King Suite 550 Sq Ft Mini Bar' room type, and fill in the booking form. Please be sure to add 'traveling with a 13 year old child' to the Special Requests field so the hotel can properly prepare for your arrival.
Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as the extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel's policies.
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Always on the Sunny Side: Sunriver Resort Oregon
March 12, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
I don't get to the Pacific Northwest as much as I should like. The quiet beauty of the temperate forests and mountain climes is as underappreciated as it is unbelievable. And the Sunriver Resort happens to be placed smack dab in the middle of all of this awesome (in the literal sense of the word) natural architecture. Sun sits right in the name of this resort, and for good reason. When dusk hits, and the light begins to diffuse across the countryside, you'll swear you've been transport to another world. The mute oranges and pinks drape themselves over the rolling hills and distant mountains like a blanket ushering in the nighttime.
You can enjoy the resplendent natural beauty of the outdoors by undertaking any of a number of activities made special by the backdrop alone. Three championship golf courses, tennis, fly-fishing, biking: It's all available to you, and that's not even to mention the outdoor pools and rafting down the Deschutes River. If, for you, the idea of luxury is being able to melt back into the landscape where we all came from while not sacrificing the wonders of the modern world, then Sunriver Resort is the place you should be taking a vacation. And if you're looking for some chillier activities for the winter months, Sunriver Resort was ranked one of the Top 50 Ski Resorts in America by Conde Nast Traveler, so it's natural wonders are equally breathtaking in all weather. I might just find myself getting up on their own and taking me there soon.
The World's Best Hotels: Announcing the Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2011
November 10, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Looking to get inspired for your next getaway? The savvy editors at Fodor's have just released their first-ever list of the world's best hotels. After careful deliberation, the team of Fodor's editors and writers curated the "Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2011" spanning eight hotel categories. Here's a sampling of some of our favorites that made the cut.
New & Noteworthy- The Year's Best New and Reinvented Hotels: Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Mondrian Soho in NYC, Hotel Bel-Air & The Redbury in Los Angeles
Grande Dame- Legendary Hotels with Superlative History and Service: The Carlyle in NYC, Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris, Hotel du Russie in Rome, The Savoy in London
Casual Chic- Effortlessly Stylish Hotels with Rustic-Modern Appeal: Cavo Tagoo in Mykonos, Bardessono in Napa, The Allison in Oregon
Design- Cutting-Edge Boutique Hotels at All Price Points: Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh, Jia in Hong Kong
Local Flavor- Go-To Hotels for a Truly Authentic Experience: Fairmont Chateau Montebello in Quebec, Evason Ma'in Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa in Jordan
Clubby Atmosphere- Hip Urban Pied-à-Terres: 21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, The Liberty in Boston, The Augustine in Prague
Luxurious Retreat- Top Choices for a Complete Escape: Little Palm Island Resort and Spa in the Florida Keys, Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, Inkaterra Machu Picchu
Trusted Brand- World-Class Examples of International Hotel Chains: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Park Hyatt Paris Vendome, The Peninsula Bangkok
Candy and Kitties: Kimpton Does Customer Service Right
October 10, 2011
By: Christopher Roney
Sometimes hotel news is awesome. HotelChatter reports that a guest of the Hotel Monaco Portland wrote to jokingly request a "a bed full of puppies" and "a bathtub full of Reese's Pieces" two weeks before his stay. On top of this, he wished to be treated like a man "just acquitted of quintuple homicide charges." Two weeks later he had completely forgotten, but arrived to discover a bowl of reese's pieces atop his dresser and a hand-written note congratulating him for exonerating himself. The Kimpton concierge wrote, "there weren't any spare puppies, but this kitten looked lonely and needed some love. We've been calling him "Whiskers," and even threw in a $10 coupon for the minibar.
In my mind, this is what customer service should be. There's so much effort put into standardizing across brands so people are comfortable and know what to expect, but it's the unique experiences that really create a memorable trip. We would never go to a McDonald's or a Subway for a gourmet meal and it's just so with the hotel world. I'd rather have an experience tailored specifically to me than even the most luxurious industry standards. If a hotel's staff is having fun, the guests will be, too. So next time you book your stay at the Hotel Monaco Portland, or anywhere else, try cracking a few jokes, and who knows? You might just be rewarded for it.


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Best and worst jobs for people in pain
Going to work when you have a chronic pain-causing condition can be difficult or even downright impossible, depending on the job. Studies have shown that people with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to change jobs, reduce their hours, be fired, and retire early than people without the condition.
If you have chronic pain and are in the workforce, you should try to find an occupation that isn't too physically demanding and allows you to work at your own pace. Here's our list of some of the best and worst choices.
--By Tammy Worth, Health.com
Administrative assistant
Sitting at a desk all day is not ideal for someone with painful joints. Working as an administrative assistant, however, could have its benefits. You may not have to perform a lot of repetitive movements, unless it's typing. Also, this position probably comes with some flexibility—it's important to be able to move around when you need to and take breaks as necessary.
A 2012 study out of the University of Georgia found that administrative assistants and office staff in general had the fewest reported injuries of the occupations studied.
If you have a green thumb, it's wise to limit your talents to your own yard. Landscaping tasks like pruning that involve frequent use of hand tools can cause pain in the small joints.
Landscaping also requires a lot of bending, stooping over, and kneeling, which can cause pain in joints, particularly the knees. Finally, it also involves lifting and hauling, sometimes in wheelbarrows, which can cause back pain.
Amy Beamer, a 38-year-old from Tampa, Fla. has had rheumatoid arthritis for a decade. A CPA by trade, she found accounting to be a manageable career, even when her arthritis got more aggressive.
She did find, however, that stress could trigger flare-ups. She used to travel and work long hours, but was able to cut back to four days a week and avoid high-stress situations. An understanding employer and flexible work hours have allowed her to continue to work. "You don't have to stop working, but sometimes you just can't do the things you used to do," she says.
Truck driver
This job tends to be a poor choice for someone with chronic pain. Whether driving long or short distances, a truck driver is trapped in a seat for long periods of time, which puts pressure on the back. There is little time to move around and stretch painful joints.
Scott Bautch, MD, CEO for Allied Health Chiropractic Centers located in Wisconsin, says truck drivers have some of the highest rates of back pain. Because of the lack of movement and often crazy hours, sleep problems plague truck drivers in general, which is not good for people with rheumatoid arthritis who are at risk for fatigue.
Lawyer and engineer
In some job categories, there are good and bad options for people with pain. A trial lawyer, who may need to be confined to a seat for days on end: Bad. Other kinds of law where you have more mobility can be good.
A structural engineer, who may have to climb around in buildings, might be a poor fit, but other kinds of engineering can work out just perfectly. Both occupations tend to offer benefits and potentially flexible scheduling.
These types of jobs tend to be poor choices for two reasons: They can require repetitive movements and long periods standing (or sitting) in one place. Neither of these are good for people living with chronic pain.
And, if you're on an assembly line, you probably don't have a lot of control over your breaks or ability to rest your muscles as needed.
Working for yourself has a couple of drawbacks—unsteady pay and lack of health insurance. If you can overcome these issues, self-employment is a great answer for someone with chronic pain. Ashley Boynes Shuck, a 29-year-old from Pittsburgh, Penn., who has rheumatoid arthritis, says she is much healthier since she quit full-time work to be a contractor in public relations and social media.
"I feel so much better physically," she says. "It allows rest and the ability to exercise more and my stress levels are so much less. Working full time was difficult physically and emotionally—if you can do something to make it easier on yourself, you have to do it."
Elementary school teacher
Teaching younger children can be hard on the body. Grade-school teachers have high rates of back pain because they spend so much time on their feet, says Dr. Bautch.
What's more, teachers may need to constantly tie shoes and pick up toys and books off of the floor.
If you have rheumatoid arthritis and want to teach, aim to instruct slightly older students to avoid the bending and lifting that's more common with younger children.
In order to connect with people who have similar challenges, many people with chronic illnesses reach out to local associations that advocate for their conditions. For some, this can be very rewarding work.
Nonprofit organizations are often more laid back than the traditional corporations and may be more likely to understand your physical challenges, particularly if they relate to the organization's mission. Boynes Shuck works with the Arthritis Foundation and says it's rewarding to give back.
"Studies have shown that philanthropy can make you feel better," she says. "You can help others instead of focusing on your own problems and pain. If you have to live with an illness, it is nice to use it for something good."


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The city of Auburn is making progress on a multi-year plan to revamp Opelika Road.
Some business owners in the area had questions about how it would affect their business.
Auburn is pushing for a 10-20 year plan that could cost as much as twenty million dollars to improve Opelika road. They say it is time to make it friendlier to businesses and their customers.
It will start at the intersection of Opelika Road and Gay Street in Auburn. The project is called "Renew Opelika Road."
"It will be incremental as all long range plans are," said Auburn City Planning Director Forrest Cotten. "But, we do think it's critical that as soon as possible, people can be able to see physical improvements being made."
The city has lofty goals for this busy road.
The city over the next twenty years hopes to make this a destination for shoppers, and so that businesses will populate the area down Opelika Road.
And business owners like Glen Gulledge at Byron's Smokehouse want to make sure the city enacts the correct changes.
"Anything that can help businesses up and down this road, I'm obviously for," said Gulledge. "We just want to make sure it is good for everybody. I was a little concerned that they have not asked for enough input from the people that had been here 30,40, 50 years."
The city says businesses should not be worried because they will seek their input.
"When we actually get into making improvements, we will be meeting with business owners on a business by business basis," Cotten said. "A big discussion point has been medians. The medians that have been shown on the plan are for illustrative purposes only."
Some of the specific plans could change as improvements are made. And while there are some concerns, the city seems to have plenty of support.
"Competition is tough enough in this town already," Gulledge said. "We don't need to make it hard for them to get here. I feel confident in that. Auburn has done a lot of good things and come a long way with the people they got down there."
You could see some work being done on Opelika Road starting next year. The city says the changes would be made in sections and they will not block traffic for any businesses.
You can find out more about the city's plans at http://www.auburnalabama.org/renew/Main.aspx
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