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Between 1960 and 2012 the share of Canadians in the U.S. foreign-born population declined from 10 to 2 percent, while the actual number of Canadian immigrants has remained remarkably steady. Using the most up-to-date statistics, this profile examines the Canadian immigrant population by size, age, location, college education, and more.
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Central American migrants have long hopped freight trains known as "La Bestia," or the beast, to get through Mexico en route to the United States. While Mexico has been accused of turning a blind eye to this traffic, U.S. outcry over the surge of unaccompanied child migrants has drawn new attention to the use of the trains. This article highlights the journey aboard the trains, the dangers faced by migrants, and responses by the Mexican government and others.
The once-tiny population of Vietnamese immigrants in the United States has grown to become the country's sixth largest foreign-born group in the span of several decades, with the first wave beginning at the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. This data profile examines the Vietnamese immigrant population by size, recency of arrival, top states and cities of settlement, college education, sending of remittances, and much more.
When Congress returns from recess in September, lawmakers will need to pick up where they left off on approving an emergency spending bill to address unaccompanied migrant children at the border. This article previews upcoming battles in Congress and analyzes how the recent border crisis is changing the broader immigration debate in the United States.
Turkey's migration identity has shifted from being principally a country of emigration and transit to becoming a destination for immigrants and people fleeing conflict. In response, Turkish policymakers recently enacted a comprehensive migration and asylum law that took effect in April 2014. This article examines the new law, which is intended as a significant step toward managing both legal and irregular migration to Turkey, including humanitarian migration.
The Dominican-born population in the United States has grown rapidly since 1960, and today, the United States is home to 960,000 immigrants from the Dominican Republic. This article provides up-to-date demographic information for Dominican immigrants in the United States, including statistics on distribution by state and metro area, educational and professional attainment, income levels, health care coverage, and more.
Whether as migrant-sending or migrant-receiving locations—or both—many countries have rich, complex international and internal migration histories. MPI's online journal, the Migration Information Source, offers profiles of more than 70 nations. Written by leading scholars, these profiles delve into countries' migration histories, demographics, policymaking, and more.
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Villa Mosconi
- Address:
69 MacDougal St
New York, NY 10012Neighborhood:
Greenwich Village
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $31 to $50
Villa Mosconi
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.villamosconi.com/
- Phone: 2126730390
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm.
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm.
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Pietro Mosconi
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Private Party Contact: Giovanni Ghezzi 2126730390
A word from Villa Mosconi
Villa Mosconi is a family-run restaurant located in the heart of New York City's historic Greenwich Village. The restaurant has been serving the same great food under the guidance of the Mosconi family since 1976 at the same location on MacDougal Street between Bleecker and West Houston streets. The restaurant offers superb authentic Northern Italian cuisine that reflects the family's origins in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.Continued
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Villa Mosconi reviews from OpenTable diners
59 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.8
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (45)special occasion (33)good for groups (30)great for lunch (28)fit for foodies (16)romantic (13)late-night find (4)notable wine list (4)kid-friendly (4)hot spot (3)scenic view (1)vibrant bar scene (1)great for outdoor dining (1)Show More
- A New York tradition!OpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 9/27/2014Whenever me or my family goes to New York we stop here. The food and service is always outstanding. We have had so many wonderful meals here. Try any of the homemade pastas on the menu. I had the mixed seafood entree over pasta- amazing!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a pleasure!TKAGMADined on 8/28/2014I have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed! There are so many choices, trust the waiters, they know their food & wine.
- ExcellentLindaVIPDined on 8/19/2014Whenever we visit New York ............... Villa Mosconi is ALWAYS on the top of our list . The food as well as the food is outstanding.
- OutstandingFrankieDined on 8/14/2014Excellent food with terrific service, Veal some of the very best I have eaten in years. Service was first rate. Highly recommendedSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Unremarkable instead of specialKarenMichiganDined on 8/9/2014I so wanted to love Villa Mosconi (highly recommended by a friend) but left disappointed. The interior of the restaurant was very dated. The waiter was very difficult to understand and therefore we were not able to clarify menu items or specials. The bowl of soup was extremely large and I was only able to eat half of it. A smaller portion and smaller price would have been better. My friend's pasta was unremarkable other then containing canned mushrooms. My lasagna was not presented well. I liked the taste of it but the sauce was on only half of the lasagna. My husband's salmon was a piece of meat on a sea of green pesto and visually quite unappetizing. Sorry we didn't continue down the street.
- Come Home to EatDaveDined on 8/7/2014Villa Mosconi combines superior Italian regional cooking with a warm and friendly atmosphere that makes every meal a truely great experience.Special Features:
- Great foodGmagDined on 8/4/2014Was looking for a quiet place for a business meeting nice place a little out dated. Food was great and service was excellent..Special Features:
- Old FavoriteMep0198VIPDined on 8/2/2014We always enjoy visiting Villa Mosconi. The food is consistently good, the service is friendly and it is a comfortable place to sit and relax without feeling rushed to leave.Special Features:
- CozyQueenLDined on 7/30/2014A warm atmosphere and great, fresh Italian food. Nice wait staff and a homey feel.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pricey for decent foodRAD1977Dined on 7/29/2014I came to the restaurant with high expectations. Unfortunately, it lacked the specialness and deliciousness i was anticipating.
- Truly a neighborhood gemMelMelDined on 7/5/2014Villa Mosconi is a great find!! First thing of note is that the staff makes sure that you feel welcome and just like you've arrived for dinner in their home. The food is wonderful. Everything you would expect from a restaurant with a tried and true menu, experience and expertise over the years. I would recommend: 1 Try the homemade desserts & limoncello ! 2 Ask for a table in the garden room. It's a great vibe & the room has a glass ceiling.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- a traditional Italian TrattoriaOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 6/25/2014Nothing too fancy, nothing special but it is good food if you wish to have some typical Italian fare in the Village. The ambiance is a bit tired but friendly, and the pasta is very good. You can easily select anything from the menu and it will be the appropriate taste.Special Features:
- Great food, setting and serviceHosKDined on 6/11/2014I go to this restaurant every time I make it to New York. I much prefer the smaller family-owned style restaurants in the village to any of those in time square. Never disappointed, always enjoy going there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/10/2014Food was excellent. Enjoyed the sautéed scallops. My son loved his fettucine alfredo. My wife had Chicken endorato and loved it. The service was excellent. The restaurant had a very nice homelike feeling. We completely enjoyed our experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- misterpDined on 6/10/2014Villa Mosconi is a Greenwich Village institution. Food is very good and service is excellent. Value is excellent.Special Features:
- Love Villa MosconiNickyDined on 6/9/2014Villa Mosconi is a nice family-owned Italian restaurant that makes you feel right at home. The service is great, the food is awesome and you can practice your Italian by conversing with the waiters. I thought that my waiter was very attentive and it made me feel special. It also made me miss my mother-in-law's cooking. I would highly recommend Villa Mosconi to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Aweful foodFoodismylifeVIPDined on 6/4/2014Service was good. Four star A not. Absolutely no. Quality none. Old restaurant. Expectations high because of four-star rating. We eat in gourmet restaurant, and this was a real disappointment. Steak Bistecca very tough & chewy, spaghetti was even terrible and frozen vegetables. Started with stuffed artichoke - large flattened artichoke watery bread in middle - sorry to say we couldn't find redeeming factor. Overall rating ZERO starsSpecial Features:
- The following 136 reviews are from the Villa Mosconi reviews archive.
- a warm welcome for everyoneSeniorVillagerDined on 5/29/2014Going to Villa Mosconi is like going to a favourite aunt's house. You and your friends are given a hearty welcome and shown to your table. Wait staff is warm, professional and knowledgeable about specials as well as the menu items; food is delicious good home cooking and each course is delivered at respectable intervals.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great for conversationvillage2villageDined on 5/28/2014The food and service are wonderful, but so is the ambience -- the tables aren't crowded together, so it's the perfect place to dine and enjoy the company of those you're with.Special Features:
- Great Italian foodfood45Dined on 5/23/2014This was our second visit to Villa Mosconi. My lemon chicken was cooked perfectly. One of my sons ordered the chicken parm and he loved it. Another son enjoyed the trout. My husband liked the shrimp scampi and my youngest liked the tortellini. The complimentary bruschetta was a nice touch. Our waiter Alex was wonderful and attentive. We really enjoyed our dinner at Villa Mosconi!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Oh my god the FOOD!!wje85Dined on 5/22/2014When we walked in, I knew without them saying anything that this is, what I would term, an old school restaurant. The room itself has not been updated in quite a while except for maybe the paint which has been kept fresh. But the tile ceilings and banquet room chairs with an ambience of years gone by gave me a questioning pause. And even some of the menu options - this is classic italian food un-modernized which was a little overwhelming for me but great for my guest who lived in Italy at one point and has many fond memories on the North Shore in San Francisco. And then Grandma's tortelli in sage and cream sauce came out. HOLY WOW!! This family business sure knows how to stay focused on the food. And that's what mattered in the end.Special Features:
- FabulousOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/15/2014Everything, food, drinks, atmosphere was FABULOUS as always!Special Features:
- Family gatheringOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 5/12/2014We have visited this resturant many times, both for happy and sad occasions. This time there were 11 of us and the experience was great. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and fast...you couldn't ask for more!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful eveningLienDined on 5/9/2014Reviews described good food & friendly/family-like service; also understatement & a little-bit Old World. Boy, are we happy with the choice. From the moment we arrived (45-minutes early, to get out of the rain) 'til leaving hours later, we were greeted & treated as though we were oft-returning guests. Our waiter quickly picked-up on our style & enhanced our evening with his smiles & patter, plus attentiveness & leaving us alone when he sensed that was our mood. The restaurant was filled with patrons familiar to the staff, hugs & greetings abounded. The room resounded with laughter, story-telling, and good times being had. While large portions usually indicate poor quality, that was not the case. The portions were large and delicious!Special Features:
- Villa Mosconi is the best!!!!LimoncelloDined on 4/29/2014The only times that we do not eat at Villa Mosconi when we visit New York is when Villa Mosconi is closed. The food is excellent, the wait staff is fantastic and friendly and knowledgeable. Danny, who is our regular waiter, is the best. If Danny cannot wait on us, Carl is at the ready for fill in for Danny!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ClpskiDined on 4/26/2014I have been to this restaurant for dinner several times and for a private bridal shower. The service is very good and the food is great. The veal dishes are very good and very large portions. We definitely will returnSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Italian!LaddieDined on 4/19/2014Love Villa Mosconi, food is always amazing along with wonderful family atmosphere! Great neighborhood gem!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Leave the gun, take the canollis.BJQoolVIPDined on 4/18/2014Will remind you of the setting of the famous scene from The Godfather. Dependable old world Italian. Good, basic dishes...large portions. Authentic Italian waiters from Bay Ridge? One complaint... way too bright in the back room.
- A old standard that still delivers!NJDinerDined on 4/12/2014Have been here.on several occasions. It never disappoints. Traditional Italian American fare is delicious. Service friendly, and experience always a happy one.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Charm GaloreOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 4/7/2014An old school treasure and a perfect place for mom or dad to feed a hungry NYU student.
- Villa Masconi - as good as ItalianPaulVIPDined on 4/5/2014Gets. Jerry and team do a great job in making everyone feel like they are going home to Nonna's for a great Italian meal. My in-laws and families have been going to the Villa Masconi for 30 plus years and love them like family from John (previously) at the bar, now Mike to all the staff members including the older staff's children. Go and enjoy and make sure Jerry gets you some Zabayon & an after dinner Zambuca (3 coffee beans for Good luck)! Salud!!Special Features:
- a real classicUWSfoodieDined on 4/4/2014This is a great classic Italian American restaurant. A lot of locals frequent the place regularly - knowing that they will get consistently good food -and large portions. There are no surprises - Chicken parmigiana is just what you expect- and delicious. The pastas are homemade - the palia e fino (green & white angel hair with cream, peas, prosciutto)- is outstanding! The waiters are all long time career experts ( most are part of the family) and will make sure you get anything you want. They can make suggestions if you're not sure which direction to go in. We've spent many happy family celebrations here....and can't wait to go back! The decor is very dated - but who's looking once the food arrives!Special Features:
- good foodDavidVIPDined on 4/1/2014I have not been there for many years but the quality of food is still the same . thanksSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food is very good with wideOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 3/29/2014Food is very good with wide variety menu. Service also very good.Special Features:
- Mary and BobPascale625VIPDined on 3/3/2014Wonderful food and great service makes for a special evening!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good old world environmentsteveDined on 2/22/2014The service and food was great and the enviorment allow everone to still be able to talk without yellingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We picked this restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 2/22/2014We picked this restaurant due to its proximity to The Barrow Street Theatre and were not disappointed. The food was very good and the service was outstanding. They have a lot of space in several different rooms and we were seated in the back room, which had the most lovely feel with its glass roof and lights. It could be the area they open up in nice weather for a garden feel. Give it a try.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- VILLA MOSCONI WAS A GREAT CHOICE !!DianananaDined on 2/15/2014Not ever being in this part of the downtown area for a show we wanted to find a nice Italian restaurant for reservations close by for after our show. After reading through lots of reviews & comments, we decided on Villa Mosconi. We were not disappointed. We were greeted immediately as we walked in, checked our coats and were seated. The restaurant was about 3/4 full upon our arrival. The service was excellent, the drinks were great and the food was spectacular. We would definitely recommend and if in the area in the future we will definitely go back. While sneaking outside for a quick smoke, one of the women owners came out to check on the falling snow and we had a very nice chat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food. My girlfriend12345VIPDined on 2/14/2014Great food. My girlfriend and I came here for Valentine's day.. The food was great, it was not to busy, and we didn't feel rushed at all. Also the cannolli at the end was quite good. I 'd also recommend the house wine! We're definitely going to come back to this neighborhood gem. And the prices were decent.Special Features:
- Another great eveningBettyVIPDined on 2/10/2014This is the 3 visit to villa mosconi... 2 in the last 2 months and the first 30 years ago... The food is still delicious home style Italian...The service even better! The vibe remains.. That old world combo of just enough warmth, great food and engaging yet professional service that makes an evening great...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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American Psychological Association Graduate Students (APAGS) Xavier University Chapter
APAGS-XU is a student operated organization for psychology graduate students of Xavier University. Its goals include the following:
- involve psychology graduate students in networking to professional psychology associations
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ADDISON COUNTY/BRANDON — In the wake of the suicide last week of Mount Abraham student Olivia Scott, which family said was at least in part due to online bullying that the 16-year-old endured, school administrators, counselors and health professionals are stressing the importance of anti-bullying curricula in local schools.
ADDISON COUNTY — In area high school boys' soccer play late last week, Mount Abraham rallied to preserve its unbeaten record, Otter Valley posted a home win, and Vergennes and Middlebury lost at home.
The Eagles needed to scored three times in five minutes in Friday's second half to wipe out visiting Missisquoi's lead and move to 11-0. It was the second straight game Mount Abe had to rally in the second half to win.
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BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Union High School field hockey team earned an emotional home win on Friday, defeating Middlebury, 5-1, in the Eagles' first game since junior teammate Olivia Scott took her own life earlier in the week.
Their Wednesday home game vs. Mount Mansfield was cancelled, and according to Middlebury sources the Mount Abe team and coaches met and decided to go forward with Friday's game.
ADDISON COUNTY — Mount Abraham was the only winner in area girls' high school girls' soccer action late last week, as the Eagles won at home. Vergennes dropped a road game, Middlebury lost twice, and Otter Valley (1-10) was idle.
EAST CLARENDON — Host Mill River rode a fast start to a 44-14 victory over the Mount Abraham football team on Saturday. The Minutemen improved to 6-1 and will look to lock up the No. 2 seed this week. The Eagles dropped to 5-2, but remained in the hunt for a first-round Division III home game. They will host Poultney on Saturday afternoon.
THETFORD — Two seniors — Middlebury Union High School's Max Moulton and Mount Abraham's Natalie May — were the top local cross-country runners in Saturday's 23rd annual Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy.
Moulton crossed the finish line in the boys' 5-kilometer race in 18:19, good for 54th among the more than 700 male runners from schools all over New England.
ADDISON COUNTY — Mount Abe edged Vergennes to remain unbeaten and highlight area high school boys' soccer action in the latter half of last week.
In other action, Middlebury dropped a pair of road games, and VUHS picked up a tie away from home. Otter Valley (4-6) was idle.
BRISTOL — Friday's 2-1 setback to visiting Division I Essex dropped the Division II Mount Abraham Union High School field hockey team to 5-3, but even though it represented the Eagles' third loss in four games, Coach Mary Stetson was not upset afterward.
To start with, the 5-1-2 Hornets are playing like D-I title favorites. Friday's win was their fifth straight and the first in that stretch in which Essex has even allowed a goal.
STARKSBORO — A Starksboro couple is spearheading an effort to send more than a quarter of a million meals to hungry children in Haiti, and is enlisting the help of students and student athletes at Mount Abraham Union High School.
Nancy and Greg Orvis are raising money for With Love From Vermont, a Chittenden County-based charity that reaches into Addison and Rutland counties, which sends food packages to targeted audiences in poor countries.
ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school boys' soccer action on Tuesday, Mount Abraham won on the road to reach the midpoint of the regular season with an unbeaten record, Vergennes won at home in double overtime to reach .500, and Middlebury lost at home. Otter Valley (3-3) was idle earlier this week.
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Perhaps you're right, Tim. Justice Blackmun called it "trespassing". I used trespassing in my example. Let's call it property trespassing. The real issue, as you point out, is "fair use". The fact is, sharing files on Napster is NOT fair use (at least, according to the US court system). I still take issue with the hordes of people who say that, because it's easy to make a copy of something, it should be legitimate to do so. That's a level of moral corruption that I simply don't understand. When you do that, you are trespassing on the rights of the holder. I agree; it's stupid for the record companies etc. to fight this in this manner. They do not understand the conversation that is the Internet, and how that could benefit them. They do, however, have one indisputable fact in their favor (as much as I hate to admit it). Sales of music have declined, and use of it has gone up. Is this all "fair use"? Somehow, I doubt it.
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I think you're underlining one of O'Reilly's points rather than disproving it:
I believe the friends of your son have their ripped cd-collections precisely because of the fumbeling of record companies. Their fumbeling and disrepect for consumers is what causes the ripping of content in the first place (often by persons quite a bit older than 11, not to mention the insiders making content available before official release dates).
The result of the increasing hostility in tactics from RIAA and similiar "organisations" force people to change sides:
- a 'light' example: buying a cd just to discover it will not work in the audio systems (in the car or at home) because it was "protected"...
- a 'heavy' example: anybody aware enough to be scared my industry-backed propositions such as TCPA/Palladium/LaGrange ( http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html ), these are driven by the "RIAA version" of the copyright issue.
The record and movie industries are slowly asphyxiating trying to choke the rights of their consumers, not realizing that the neck (consumers) supports the head (themselves).
This has gone on for quite a while, so long that disrespect for said companies has become a norm in most parts of society. Norms are more powerful than laws, which do you think a kid would intrinsically follow? So your kid has hopefully learned that norms are not to be followed blindly (and maybe that the same applies to laws?).


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The social network had a ban on graphic violence but lifted it earlier this year, according to Reuters. Now disturbing photos and videos are allowed so users can "share their experiences," Facebook said in a statement.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a criminal investigation in Davidson County.
Sergeant Daniel Threet was placed on leave by officials with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, pending a criminal investigation being conducted by the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Little information was available about the investigation.
Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron said Threet was the subject of a "prostitution-related" investigation that began the first part of February. He said the case was open and active.
Details of investigation and potential charges were not released.
The Department of Safety's Inspectional Services Bureau was also conducting an internal investigation to determine if Threet violated any THP policies.
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"bpbpbp" wrote:Just one question. How fast are the points going to be shelled out? If they go too fast, you're gonna be giving money out the wazzoo!
How many of your real world friends have you invited to KW today??? Get bizzy!
what if an admin was too make another account so they could get points o_o?
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"bpbpbp" wrote:Just one question. How fast are the points going to be shelled out? If they go too fast, you're gonna be giving money out the wazzoo!
points aren't just shelled out. They are earned for things you do on the site. For example if you thumbs up an article you get one point. If you get a real world friend to join KW , you get 100 points.
I like the movie tix, amazon cards and stuff like that. But we can't get any thing for our points cause we are admin! But you can all get them, lots of them
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A classic Internet scam is ensnaring a growing number of victims, prompting groups to offer advice.
With the number of consumers falling victim to phishing attacks on the rise, there is a renewed push to get people to recognize the warning signs.
Phishing — typically emails that fool the victim into believing they're answering a request for information from a company they do business with — is one of the most common and longest running types of internet scams. Yet losses increased by more than 20% in 2012, according to the security firm RSA.
So the Consumer Federation of America and Visa Inc. are trying to bring more attention to the problem.
"There are many variations of phishing scams and new ones pop up every day," said Susan Grant, director of consumer protection at the federation. "If someone suddenly appeared at your door asking for your personal information, you'd be suspicious — and rightfully so. We want people to realize that it should be no different when someone approaches you online or by phone asking for that information."
Because the attacks can be done cheaply and reach millions of people, scammers keep launching them. And consumers oblige, providing their personal and financial information — even passwords and Social Security numbers.
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- If you receive a request for information, ask yourself why such information would be needed from the alleged sender.
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- Don't ever click on links embedded in emails. "Think before you click." If you don't, you could end up downloading spyware that could capture your personal information.
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Welcome to this year's Blue and Orange Mets season preview! We have a few different perspectives on the site, and the following tries to give time to different sides of the coin, to give you an idea where Mets fans expectations are going into this season. Not surprisingly, all perspectives point towards another down year for the Mets. Here now is the season preview; for ease of reading, the black text is Chris Wilcox, the blue text is Will Davidian, and the red text is Joeadig.
What would be your definition for a successful season for the 2010 Mets, given the current level of expectations?
Chris Wilcox: Honestly, as long as Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel are no longer in their current positions after the season is over, I will consider 2010 a success. If they can somehow make a miraculous playoff run after firing Jerry and Omar mid-season (if we are that lucky), that's cream cheese.
Will Davidian: From my vantage point, there are only two successful outcomes for this season: a playoff appearance or an overhauled front office. The first choice is exceedingly unlikely with the daily front office blunders and the two superstars on the disabled list to start the season. A front office overhaul, which frankly should have been executed after last season, is the only hope for the Mets and their fans going forward. Another season where Reyes, Wright, Beltran and Santana drag their mates to "meaningful games in September" is no achievement for a National League team this flush with resources.
Joeadig: Success equals a playoff appearance. Anything less simply means that the team did not live up to the payroll.
At what point in the season will the Mets finally cut ties with Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel? Will one survive while the other one is let go?
Chris: I have a feeling Jerry will not get fired in-season, but will not likely have his contract renewed for 2011, short of a playoff run. Omar seems more likely to be fired mid-season if the team struggles, but I have a feeling he won't get the axe until the postseason, either. I'm trying to be optimistic here, but the team has a tendency to wait too long on these things. All I know is, after seeing the Mets' opening day lineup (1. Cora, 2. Castillo, 3. Wright, 4. Jacobs, 5. Bay, 6. Gary Matthews Jr, 7. Francoeur, 8. Barajas), it's all the proof anybody needs that both of these guys need to go; it's a combination of Omar Minaya's terrible player acquisitions and Jerry Manuel's nonsensical lineup construction and inability to properly valuate his own players (GMJ starting over Pagan is mind-boggling) all in one crazy package! It is truly their masterpiece.
Will: I can see this playing out in stages. Manuel gets the axe after a stretch of "lackluster baseball", then the front office realizes it's a "talent problem" and Minaya 'gets got'. Omar is in the first year of a – sigh — three year contract where Jerry is in the final year of an inexpensive deal so I doubt this plays out in reverse.  My official guess: Jerry is fired in June and Omar goes (or kicked upstairs) in August.
Joe: I think Manual only survives a poor season if the team is plagued by injuries like it was last year. And I think Omar survives regardless because of his contract (not that I want him to survive, just that I think he's going to survive).
Is there an area of the team that you feel may be better than public perception suggests?
Chris: I think the starting pitching has the chance to be not that bad. I think Jon Niese is going to be a solid pitcher this year, and Mike Pelfrey should be better with 97% of a full season of Jose Reyes at shortstop. The keys are Oliver Perez getting back to even his 2008 self rather than the 2009 version, and John Maine finding health, though the team lost an important fall-back option when they chose cut Nelson Figueroa. I'm not going to say that the rotation is definitely better than public perception suggests, but there is a non-zero chance that they will be decent.
Will: The bullpen for sure. It's damning because it's the least important part of the team, but the media is really killing for getting drilled in spring training. The two linchpin relievers: K-Rod and Feliciano are criminally over and underrated respectively, but no more or less effective for it. Newcomers Kiko Calero and Ryota Igarashi are (illusive) "crossover relievers" that generate the necessary strikeouts needed for late-inning roles. Takahashi and Nieve provide starting rotation depth and have the potential to be more than just low-leverage relievers. I just mentioned six guys without including Sean Green, who the Mets are intent on ruining with this submarine nonsense, and Bobby Parnell.
Joe: Nope. This is a poorly constructed team in every area. You can't sprinkle a few offensive superstars among the dregs of the league and expect the team to consistently score runs. You can't have an ace pitcher followed by four #5 starters and expect the pitching to hold the team down. And you can't have a bullpen anchored by an overly-emotional ace closer if there is not a single big-league-worthy arm to get him the ball (with maybe Feliciano as the exception). So no, there is nothing "better than perceived†about this team.
What are your expectations from Jason Bay in 2010?
Chris: I think he's going to be exactly what we expect; a middle of the order power bat with good on-base skills who isn't great defensively. I think he fits in well with this lineup. I don't think Citi Field will hurt him too much, because whatever effect going from Fenway Park to Citi Field might have will be mitigated from going from facing AL pitching to NL pitching. He won't wow anybody necessarily, but he'll be a very good hitter for a team that did not hit very well in 2009.
Will: I'm bullish on Jason Bay. He was a top ten hitter in the American League. Fenway Park or not, that's a pretty impressive feat. I expect a similar level of offensive production with below average defense in left field. While Bay's poor defender, he isn't Adam Dunn/Brad Hawpe-level bad. A four WAR season is definitely within his reach.
Joe: I expect him to be less than he was in Boston but not as bad as we pessimists are afraid he'll be. Maybe .270, 20, and 90.
What do you think of the Mets' catching options?
Chris: I'm not very excited by Rod Barajas and Henry Blanco at all, but they will be adequate for this transition year.
Will: I'm glad the Mets didn't commit $12 million for two years to Bengie Molina. Rod Barajas is 3/4ths of Bengie at 1/6th of the (rumored) price, so I guess that's a good deal. Blanco is a venerable backup catcher with a good defensive reputation and clearly better than Omir Santos. Together you have a pretty uninspiring tandem you could live with if the rest of the roster was locked down with good players. They're not so let's hope Josh Thole hits his way to Queens.
Joe: I think there are too many options, none better than the other.
How do you think Jonathon Niese will handle his first full season in the major leagues?
Chris: I think he's going to do really well. As a team, I'm trying not to keep my expectations for the Mets too high, but one player whom I do have high expectations for is Niese, who proved by August that he had mastered the minor leagues and was ready for a shot at the majors. I don't think he's going to be an ace, but I do think he's capable of being a solid mid-rotation starter, which is an area the Mets have had problems developing pitchers over the past several years.
Will: Will Luis Castillo, Mike Jacobs and Alex Cora handle the balls-in-play behind him? Actually, Niese survived Mike Lamb at second base and Javier Valentin at third base in Buffalo last season, so this season's alignment might actually be an improvement. I'd be more concerned with how the Mets handle it. Due to that freakish leg injury, Jon only pitched 120 innings in 2009 and his career high in a season is 163. It'd be prudent for the organization to watch his innings. Also, how will they evaluate his performance? The Mets are a lock to be a poor defensive team this season, so success for Niese shouldn't be measured exclusively by the end result.
Joe: Not well. If he were surrounded by solid, reliable pitchers he would have the chance to ease in to the rotation; however, he's surrounded by big question marks, which means he'll have too much pressure to be any good.
Speaking of minor leaguers, will Ike Davis, Ruben Tejada, Jenrry Mejia, or Fernando Martinez have any impact on the big league Mets this season?
Chris; I think the most likely to have a big impact on the major league roster this season will be Davis, who could be with the big league team by midseason. There is a gaping hole at first base that the Mets will soon find out that Daniel Murphy and Mike Jacobs are unable to fill. Ideally, the Mets will cut bait on Jacobs and send Murphy to AAA in July and give the job to Davis. Of the others, Mejia might make the team, but I'm hoping he gets lit up enough to where the team realizes the error of their ways and sends him back to Binghamton to work on his secondary offerings. Tejada will be the first call-up if there are any middle infield issues, but will only make an impact with his glove, not with his bat, which is not major-league ready. Martinez is a guy who I will have an eye on this year, as hopefully this is the year he stays healthy for an entire season. If it is, I think he can make as much of an impact on the major league team as Martinez. Regardless, the Buffalo Bisons may be a more interesting team to watch in the first half of the season than the New York Mets.
Will: Mike Jacobs, Alex Cora and Jeff Francoeur, simply put, are bad baseball players. As long as those four fellows play to their skill level and as long as Davis, Tejada and Martinez play well in Buffalo, I'd expect a mid-season youth movement. I'll ignore for a second that the Mets are doing Mejia a disservice by putting him in the Major League bullpen: he has one plus pitch, questionable command and struck out 9 batters in 17 spring innings. Consider those elements and the fact that middle relievers mean very little, Jenrry's on-field impact will be relatively nil. Management's ill-conceived decision to rush him is another story altogether.
Joe: I've seen nothing to feel excited about in any of them. Remember Bobby Parnell last April/May? Now he's in Buffalo. That's what Davis and Mejia did in spring and their impact will be the same as his. As for Martinez… Alex Escobar. 'nuff said.
Will the following Mets repeat, exceed, or regress from their 2009 seasons?
David Wright
Chris: I think he's going to exceed his 2009 numbers, thanks to improved power output. Here's hoping he has more homers by June 1st than he did all of last year. I'm also optimistic his defense can return to its pre-'09 levels as well, for the benefit of the pitching staff.
Will: Exceed. David's a superstar and superstars don't lose it at 26. I expect a monster year.
Joe: Those biceps will not help his average but he'll be back to 20 HRs.
Jose Reyes
Chris: Exceed. Way exceed. I am expecting a huge year from Reyes, he's entering his age-27 season, he's coming off of a lost year, which means expectations are low (I was mocked for taking Reyes in the fourth round of my fantasy draft last week. Last year, I took him first round and nobody batted an eye. Amazing what one bad year does for expectations). I think Reyes could be a fringe MVP candidate before 2010 ends.
Will: Exceed simply because he'll play more. He was a five win player in 2006, 2007 and 2008, so that's the baseline.
Joe: At best, he'll hit .270 and steal 25 bases; he has already peaked.
Carlos Beltran
Chris: I hope I'm wrong, but I think we've seen the last of Carlos Beltran, elite player. By the time he gets back, he will have essentially missed an entire year, all because of knee problems, and who knows what that will do to his range in center or his ability to steal bases. His power and patience should keep him as a good to very good player, but I'm worried that he won't be a superstar anymore. With a heavy heart, I say regress.
Will: Repeat. He's slated to miss six weeks from the jump. In 2009, Carlos missed half the season, but when he did play, he was awesome. That's about as good a projection as any.
Joe: He'll contend for the NL LVP, as he clearly is still unhappy with the Mets for the way they handled his surgery this off-season; he's got one foot out the door already.
Jeff Francoeur
Chris: Speaking of regression! I think Francoeur will avoid being as positively dreadful as he was for the Braves in 2008 to 2009, but won't be as good as he was for the Mets in 2009 either. That's still not a very good baseball player. I also think we will hear nary a peep about his regression from the New York media desperate for a good quote guy. Francoeur will get away with being far worse than David Wright could ever hope to be, and receive 10% of the flak David would receive.
Will: Repeat leaning toward regress. What he was as a Met wasn't anything special, but you'd swear he won a slew of games by himself. I foresee a season where he's less hit-lucky, but maintains a similar level of power.
Joe: He's the only guy I'm counting on to be above expectations; 90 RBIs aren't out of the question.
Luis Castillo
Chris: Same as Frenchy, really; not as bad as 2008, not as good as 2009. His defense will remain extremely lousy too. If the Mets do fire Omar around June, it wouldn't surprise me if the new GM dumped him at the trading deadline.
Will: He'll be better defensively because it's tough to be worse than -12 UZR/150. Luis had a career year offensively in 2009, but it's tough to expect a repeat at age 35, especially since so much of his game is predicated on speed and contact.
Joe: He'll stay around .300 but do absolutely nothing to help the team.
Daniel Murphy
Chris: I don't think Murphy will be the Mets' starting first baseman in September. Either Davis or (ugh) Mike Jacobs will take the job from him on a permanent basis. But I do think he will be a better hitter than he was in 2009, though he probably won't put up another 7.6 UZR/150 season at 1B.
Will: Murphy's another guy I'm bullish on for whatever reason. In 2008 and early 2009, he showed keen strike zone discipline. In the second half of 2009, he showed decent power. Combine the two and add some water, and you'll have a slightly above average hitter, who's ill-suited for first base.
Joe: I'll honestly be surprised if he's still a starter come summer.
Johan Santana
Chris: I'm somewhat worried that we won't see Johan touch the levels of his 2008 season again, but I would be happy to be proven wrong. Maybe it's just the lingering effects of Bret Saberhagen Disease that caused last year to be so bad. Still, I expect him to exceed what he achieved in 2009.
Will: Both? Santana started 2009 with a flourish, striking out the world and pitching to a microscopic ERA. Then, he stopped striking folks out altogether and his pinpoint control escaped him. I'd love to blame the latter performance on his elbow injury, but I'm not so sure I can. This much is clear — Johan has a lot of mileage on his left arm and his best days are behind him. Is that to say he's done? No. If he can hover around the 4-5 WAR mark, he will earn his salary.
Joe: He'll be solid, but not dominant; he'll have no motivation, and like KRod, he doesn't perform his best without motivation.
Mike Pelfey
Chris: I like Pelfrey, but his lack of a true strikeout pitch may prevent him from ever fully reaching his ceiling. His ability to induce ground balls is admirable, but without good infield defense, he can't be a very good pitcher. He might have to find his way onto a better defensive team before we see what Big Pelf is truly capable of achieving.
Will: Exceed. He gave up an inordinate amount of long balls late in the season, plus the middle infield play behind him was atrocious. Even though Castillo is still there (or in this case, not there), Reyes's return should do wonders for Mike. It's also worth noting that Big Pelf improved his strikeout rate last season after posting a ~2 K/9 ratio in the first six weeks of the season.
Joe: Fifteen wins with a 4.5 ERA would be a good season in my eyes.
John Maine
Chris: This is a key year for Maine. If he can't stay healthy this year, he's not going to be tendered a contract for 2011, and he's going to have to sign a minor league deal somewhere else and fight for a rotation spot. For some reason, I'm slightly optimistic Maine can have a decent season this year. Maybe my optimism is misplaced, but I think he can give the Mets a league average ~150 IP or so.
Will: I have no expectation of John Maine. He hasn't been good since early 2008 and shoulder woes are bad news for pitchers. Let's hope he gets through it, but he shouldn't have been counted on for this season.
Joe: Twelve wins if he stays healthy, which is unlikely.
Oliver Perez
Chris: He can't possibly be as bad as he was in 2009, right? He will never again be as good as he was in 2007, never mind his age-22 season in Pittsburgh in 2004, but I think he is at least capable of being a league average pitcher in the aggregate, even if it means the return of Good Ollie/Bad Ollie drama.
Will: Exceed. I expect the healthy Oliver Perez to be his normal, below average self.
Joe: I can't even stomach thinking about him to make a prediction. Sorry.
Francisco Rodriguez
Chris: I see a continuation of his downward trending statistics. I'll be honest; I hope if the Mets are out of contention by August, that they shut Frankie down or move him to the 8th inning. Anything to keep him from finishing 55 games in 2010 and triggering the first part of that dreaded vesting option.
Will: Repeat. It's hard to see him getting worse. He isn't even 30 yet.
Joe: He'll lead the NL in blown saves because the team will be out of contention early and he won't give a crap about playing.
Pedro Feliciano
Chris: I always include Feliciano here, even though I don't know what to say about him, since he's been the one constant in the Mets bullpen since 2006. I think he'll be OK, but will wind up reverting to a LOOGY role after an attempt at being a primary setup man fails when he can't retire right-handed batters. Leaning towards repeat here.
Will: Regress. Pedro Dos was awesome last year — he cut his walk rate in half! I wouldn't expect that again.
Joe: He'll be the set-up man by default come mid-May, and he'll be traded by the deadline in July.
Who will the Mets' best pitcher and best position player be at the end of 2010?
Chris: The Mets' best pitcher will be Johan Santana, almost by default. Jose Reyes will be the Mets' best position player.
Will: Johan Santana and David Wright. And if the Mets fade again down the stretch, expect Wright and not the flotsam around him, to be blamed.
Joe: Francoeur will be the only above-expectation position player and Feliciano will be the most reliable pitcher; both will most likely be traded by mid/late-July.
Home Run Leaders
NL: Ryan Howard
AL: Alex Rodriguez
NL:Â Prince Fielder
AL: Â Mark Teixeira
NL: Ryan Howard
AL: Alex Rodriguez
Batting Champions
NL: I never know what to put here. I like trying to guess, though. Hanley Ramirez?
AL: How about…Ichiro? Who knows, who cares.
NL: Hanley Ramirez
AL: Ichiro
NL: Chase Utley
AL: Evan Longoria
Stolen Base Leaders
NL: Jose Reyes
AL: Carl Crawford
NL: Â Jose Reyes
AL: Â Jacoby Ellsbury
NL: Michael Bourn
AL: Carl Crawford
Teams That Will Surprise
AL: I think the Texas Rangers will win the AL West in what should be an interesting pennant race. I'm not sure if it's that much of a surprise, but I think the rest of the AL will go pretty much chalk, so they would probably be the biggest surprise on the national level.
NL: I think the Atlanta Braves can win the NL East. I don't think they will, but they will give the Phillies more of a "phight" than many people think.
AL: Indians. Â Plentiful young talent could surprise in a weak division.
NL: Cubs. They're inefficient, butthey have enough talent and few major holes. They're a Soriano bounce back away from the Wild Card.
NL: Florida Marlins
AL: Texas Rangers
Teams That Will Disappoint
AL: The Seattle Mariners will not finish over .500. They were a good offseason story, but Cliff Lee is already hurt, and I just don't think they have the horses to overtake two talented teams in the Angels and Rangers. They certainly aren't the sixth best organization in baseball.
NL: I think there's an excellent chance that the Dodgers will not make the playoffs. The Rockies are very capable of winning the NL West, and I think the Braves and Brewers will both be competitive in the Wild Card race.
AL: White Sox. I'm not sure what's expected of them, but Harold Reynolds likes them, and after looking at their roster you can see why. They're a gang of grissiony, grinding and grizzly vets dressed in black. In other words, they have a bunch of players who haven't been good in several years.
NL: Giants. Â Their run prevention will be worse without Winn and Lewis, plus Sabean and Bochy haven't a clue of what a good hitter is.
NL: Atlanta Braves
AL: Boston Red Sox
Most Valuable Player
NL: Eventually, the MVP electorate has to give this award to Chase Utley, right? Why not 2010?
AL:Â Mark Teixiera will benefit from the Yankee hype machine and another really good Yankees season.
NL: Ryan Howard because the voters are insanely dumb.
AL: Evan Longoria because he's better than A-Rod.
NL: Hanley Ramirez
AL: Evan Longoria
Cy Young Award
NL: Roy Halladay in his first year in the NL. Even Lincecum isn't good enough to win this three straight years, right? And even if he is, there's no way the BBWAA would let him do it, short of a historic, Pedro in 2000-type season.
AL:Â I like Greinke to do it back to back.
NL: Roy Halladay
AL: Felix Hernandez
NL: Josh Johnson
AL: CC Sabathia
Rookie of the Year
NL: It might be too easy to say Stephen Strasburg, but I think he is going to dominate from day one in the majors. I think Heyward might struggle a bit too much to win this.
AL: The AL field isn't as deep as the NL. I'll take Austin Jackson in a pick I don't feel even remotely good about.
NL: Aw, for the hell of it, Jon Niese.
AL: Carlos Santana
NL: Jason Heyward
AL: Wade Davis
Team Records – Only Chris was smart enough to know how to use Microsoft Excel to make this easy, so he is the only one who submitted predicted team records.
AL East
New York Yankees, 100-62
Boston Red Sox, 95-67*
Tampa Bay Rays, 90-72
Baltimore Orioles, 81-81
Toronto Blue Jays, 65-97
AL Central
Minnesota Twins, 90-72
Chicago White Sox, 82-80
Detroit Tigers, 75-87
Kansas City Royals, 70-92
Cleveland Indians, 67-95
AL West
Texas Rangers, 85-77
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 84-78
Seattle Mariners, 80-82
Oakland Athletics, 75-87
NL East
Philadelphia Phillies, 93-69
Atlanta Braves, 90-62*
New York Mets, 82-80
Florida Marlins, 81-81
Washington Nationals, 68-94
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals, 98-64
Milwaukee Brewers, 89-63
Cincinnati Reds, 81-81
Chicago Cubs, 78-84
Pittsburgh Pirates, 68-94
Houston Astros, 66-96
NL West
Colorado Rockies, 93-69
Los Angeles Dodgers, 86-76
Arizona Diamondbacks, 79-83
San Francisco Giants, 75-87
San Diego Padres, 64-98
Playoff Winners (LDS, LCS, World Series)
Yankees over Rangers in 3 games
Twins over Red Sox in 5 games
Cardinals over Braves in 5 games
Phillies over Rockies in 4 games
Yankees over Twins in 5 games
Cardinals over Phillies in 7 games
World Series
Yankees over Cardinals in 5 games
Yankees def. Rangers
Rays def. Twins
Rockies def. Braves
Cardinals def. Phillies
Rays def. Yankees
Cardinals def. Rockies
World Series
Rays defeat Cardinals
NL East: Phillies
NL Central: Cardinals
NL West: Rockies
NL WC: Dodgers
AL East: Yankees
AL Central: Twins
AL West: Rangers
AL WC: Rays
World Series: Yankees over Cardinals in 5


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Press Release
July 14, 2009
AFT Media Affairs
Statement by Randi Weingarten,
President, American Federation of Teachers,
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The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) today released a report finding improved math and reading achievement for African-American and white students, a slight narrowing of achievement gaps between the two groups, and little improvement in eighth-grade reading.
WASHINGTON—Good, but not good enough-that's the bottom line of the report released today by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The report, "Achievement Gaps: How Black and White Students in Public Schools Perform in Mathematics and Reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress," finds that at the fourth and eighth grades, in both subjects, the nation's African-American and white students scored higher in 2007 than in the early 1990s. The results are a credit to the hard work of parents, educators and students.
But we also must recognize where we are falling short. The achievement gap persists-even as scores of all subgroups rise-and we must take steps to address the relatively small improvement in eighth-grade reading scores. Narrowing the gap requires developing strong core standards for what students should learn, accompanied by tools and resources for teachers. Research shows that a content-rich curriculum can have a positive effect on reading achievement for middle school and high school students. And, because schools alone cannot eliminate achievement gaps, we need a broad agenda to address poverty, and innovative ideas such as community schools, which provide wraparound academic, healthcare and social services for students and their families.
The AFT is encouraged by today's results and is committed to doing whatever we can to ensure our public schools help every child fulfill his or her potential.
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I am totally with you on the dislike of calling children "baggage". I count my children as one of my biggest blessings. I am sure there are those who are not interested in helping to raise another mans children. I am equally as sure there are those out there who will consider your children a blessing and love them as much as you do. Keep faith! God has a man out there for you and your children. When the time is right everything will fall into place. Continue to pray daily.
And yes, I am in the same boat! Got a paddle? Know any good rowing songs?
I wonder the same thing. Is having children the reason people don't communicate? My children, who I refer to as the cherubs (never as the luggage, though sometimes they do carry on:) are awesome. Anyone who has taken the time to get to know me realizes that. My first husband had a twelve year old daughter when I met him. There was never a question about her being part of his life. That was something so special about him. I knew first hand what a great father he was. I love having her in my life. She, too, is a real blessing.
I figure at my age, most people would rather plan their retirement versus putting two people through college. They don't know my plan for that because they haven't asked. Another thing I wonder is if they worry about gaining acceptance. Relationships take work to strengthen and it takes more when you are trying to gel into a family. I watch my son and am sad there is no man in our home to watch sports with him or teach him how to be a man of God. But as I watch him grow, I see him living the lessons of faith and refining an already great sense of humor, and I think it isn't him that is missing out, it is others.
I don't fret about the men who look and don't leave a message. I figure they just aren't ready for us, yet. Funny thing is, I dog sat this week and that little girl fit in with all of us. The owner who spends a lot of time away wants to give me her dog as she can't give it the attention she needs. We've already decided if she can give her up, we'll welcome her immediately. For the right man, it would be the same.
I don't care for that term either. But I think something else to considered to be "baggage" is the drama we have have in our lives. That could be how things are with an ex-spouse. Like is there bitterness that affects the new relationship, custody disputes, legal and financial problems, etc.
I don't consider children to be baggage either and you are right, they are blessings! And now it goes both ways, there are lots of men who have either full custody, share, or are widowed raising children on their own.
Past a certain age, we all have what some people call "baggage". It may be children in the household, some elements of our past that we' rather forget about, medical problems, and a host of other things. My preference is to call this "history", not baggage. We all have a history.
It may be more difficult to find someone for various reasons. Some people might not feel comfortable stepping into the role of parent right away. Others might be considering the financial aspects of it and feel they can't afford an extra mouth or two to feed.
Single parents (men and women) face difficulties that are difficult for others to understand. They work extra hard to maintain a household, probably a job, and raising their children. On this site and elsewhere, I've often referred to single parents as living saints, considering what they go through.
Being a single parent is a special status in life. It may take a little longer for someone to step forward, but it will happen. Perhaps there are some men who review your profile and pass because of your built-in family, but this isn't always the case. There are countless members who spend a lot of time browsing just to see what's out there.
Be the best person and mother that you can be in the meantime. Hopefully, you have relatives or close friends for moral support -- they can help you keep up your spirits. For stability and a long lasting marriage, you will want to find that extra-special person. It can be worth the wait.
I don't care for that term either. But I think something else to considered to be "baggage" is the drama we have have in our lives. That could be how things are with an ex-spouse. Like is there bitterness that affects the new relationship, custody disputes, legal and financial problems, etc.
I don't consider children to be baggage either and you are right, they are blessings! And now it goes both ways, there are lots of men who have either full custody, share, or are widowed raising children on their own.
Many of them are so worn out they can't even begin to find the time or energy to go out on a date, much less begin a relationship with someone.
Our crosses come in many forms, but so do blessings (the children). They may wear you ragged, but they are providing the incentive to keep you going and doing your best.
I had been hearing the term baggage for about as long as I can remember, but I never realized just how much I hated it until I had entered into my first relationship with a single mother just prior turning 30. I would remember looking at her little ones - all under the age of 5 at the time - and feeling a tremendous amount of disgust that anyone - some of them single parents themselves - could even fathom using that type of reference towards a child.
My child will never be baggage. No matter how hard things get, our children are the most precious gift we have been given. Some poeple just never understand that, and that is their loss. Having a child does sometimes scare potential dates off (for both men and women who are single parents) but in those cases it is better to say a prayer of thanks to God. If that was all it took to scare them off then they would never have been an asset to my life.
I know exactly how you feel Valerie. I am in a situation where I have custody of my 13 year old son, and I get to have his sisters every weekend. Most guys my age have children who are out on their own, so I will have to be patient until I find that special person who is understanding. Not an easy task.
My prayers go out to you