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Mass. Catholic School Won't Admit Lesbians' Son
Fox: A Roman Catholic school in Massachusetts has withdrawn its acceptance of an 8-year-old boy with lesbian parents.
It's at least the second time in recent months that students have not been allowed to attend a U.S. Catholic school because of their parents' sexual orientation.
A mother of the Massachusetts boy says the Rev. James Rafferty of St. Paul Elementary School in Hingham told her Monday that her relationship was "in discord" with church teachings.
The woman spoke on condition of anonymity because of concerns about the effect of publicity on her son. She says that she didn't expect the church to approve of her relationship but that the school is discriminating against her son.
A similar situation arose this year in Colorado
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Just another example of how to teach our children hate. I recently found my biological father whom did not know I existed. He is gay. He came out of the closet to my mother before she knew she was pregnant with me. She took off and put me up for adoption. Now that I have met him and he knows of my existance, I am proud to be his daughter, gay or not. I know what the catholic's believe, I know what they think about gay people but this is not a choice made by this kid. Instead they are sending a message to this kid about discrimination.
Just ridiculous! That is one reason that I left the church, major hypocrisy at work! Jesus said Love One Another so sad they can't practice what they preach!
I don't understand why gay parents would even what their children in a Catholic school. Don't they know how the catholic church feels about homosexuality? Being a christian, I would never send my children to a Jewish school because I know they don't believe that Jesus was God son sent here and they are still waiting for God to send his only son. Why would I want my children to be taught something that is against what I believe?


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Jermichael Finley was 'different man, different player' down the stretchPosted by on January 15, 2013 – 6:19 pm
Head Coach Mike McCarthy spoke rather positively about TE Jermichael Finley in his season-ending press conference on Tuesday, praising the fifth-year tight end for finishing the 2012 season very strongly.
While battling a shoulder injury early in the season, Finley's production dipped. He started the season with seven receptions in the season opener, but through the first nine games he had 60 yards receiving in a game just once. Following the bye in Week 10, Finley reached or surpassed 60 yards in a game five times over the final seven weeks of the regular season. He had four games with at least five receptions over the final five weeks.
Finley finished the regular season with 61 receptions, a Packers single-season record for a tight end. He gained 667 yards and scored two TDs. He added five catches for 45 yards in the two playoff games.
Amidst some media speculation that Finley, who has one year left on a two-year contract he signed following the 2011 season, might not be back with the Packers next season at his current price tag, McCarthy made it sound as though he has every chance to return. Though McCarthy, as he said repeatedly on Tuesday, wasn't making any final declarations about anybody.
"I've really felt Jermichael Finley was a different man, different player from the bye week on," McCarthy said. "I had an opportunity to talk to him about that at length in his exit interview.
"I feel very good about the way he finished the year. He did some good things Saturday night. There was a change in that young man. But we also have to look at that first half, too, and make sure that's part of the evaluation. Because we're all judged on (18) games."
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By Don on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
The question is Finley going to be a Packer next year.
By Dennis on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
Finley will be back next season with another chance to prove, once and for all, that he is the real deal.
By CarolinaPack on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
The guy is average; let's face it. Yes, he has all the tools, but he can't seem to put them to work. He has zero interest in run blocking, which is a real detraction for a TE and limits what surprise he can bring.
By Pack Freak on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
Jermichael blocked like a beast in that Minnesota game. If he can put it all together all year he can be the best te in the league. Hope your back JMF
By Tyler on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
He's a bad run blocker? Did you watch the season at all?! JF was a beast 2009, his problem seems to be mental …if he can overcome that and regain confidence in himself, like he did the last half of this season, he can turn back into the 2009 player.
Doesn't block well…. I dunno where you're keeping your eyes during plays ….maybe on just A-Rod?
By Tyler on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
Also, have you noticed since we have 10 f**king receivers that our offence has no chemistry? We need to get back down to a solid 4 players that play nearly every play, so they can get in rhythm and destroy…. Like last year.
I honestly think we have TOO many weapons, I know that sounds dumb, but think about it …They constantly sub in and out, therefore there is no rhythm/chemistry for a main package of players
By Tyler on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
Cobb, Jones, Nelson, JF …..we should play them nearly every snap..
By veteranviewer on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
Finley performed well down the stretch. Needs more consistency.
By Ricky on Jan 15, 2013 | Reply
When you supposedly have the "tools" to be the best tight end in the league but don't do anything with it, you're better off not playing at all. The problem with Finley and a lot of packer players is that they have no pride. Their actions speak for themselves. If I'm getting paid millions of dollars and starting at my position in the NFL, you better believe I'm going to play my heart out every game and work my butt off in the off season. Too many of the packers players aren't doing that. It's why they won't win a super bowl or even make it there until that changes. Natural talent exists in every single player in the NFL. It's what got them there. Consistency is something that constantly needs to be developed. It's what separates the men from the boys. Until Finley and the rest of the Packers players that don't play with pride get that through their heads, they'll never be great and will continue to tamper with the teams success.
By jb on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
even tho he finshed strong, do want to pay him 11 mil next year, with Mathews, Rodgers comming up its c ya JM
By Sixtus on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
Hey Jermichael we needed you to be a different man last year, a Pro Bowl year. It didn't happen and it didn't happen this year! So it's time to move on!
By Canadian Bill on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
Hopefully Finley is here to stay. Didnt have the best year but still a very dangerous receiver. Just need more consistency on defence and the SB will always be within reach. With 32 teams making the playoffs is a munmental task and after that its all gravey. Hopefully we will have a better outcome next year. GO PACK GO
By John Denver's Gavel on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
^This guy has to be trolling, no way anyone could be this dumb, not even a Canadian. 32 teams make the playoffs each year eh, hoser?
By tim on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
It is hard to justify a $3.5 million roster bonus, but i hope they keep him.
By Dan on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
^^ There is supposed to be a comma after the word teams.
By Thomas on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
Too many weapons to have chemistry? Heard it all now, how bout too many injuries for chemistry… the latter sounds way more reasonable.
Hope we keep Finley, hope the change in him stays aswell. he's had all the tools maybe he just needed to let his mind catch up to his body.
By jshankman on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
I think Finely has the possibility to have a huge season next year. I remember before the injury in 2010 he was a huge part of our offense. With Jennings on the way out Finely can expect a bigger role in the offense.
By johankrapfen on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
He has a big mouth, and is close to being in that 'cancer' category, could care less to see him back.. Crabtree & Williams have shown promise, enough that he (Finley) wouldn't be missed much.
By Mike on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
With Jennings most likely leaving in FA I dont think theres any doubt they will keep Finley. This is precisely the reason they gave him a 2 yr deal and not the long and expensive deal he was looking for. He is a monster. He lost some of his explosion probably from his knee injury but with the way he ended the season he earned the right to finish the 2 yr "tryout" contract that they gave him. Talent like that with that size is not very common so I think its worth the risk to keep him around. Also, This kid thrives on confidence. Once he started dropping balls and lost his confidence his production dropped. With a few good games and one less option in the offense (jennings) he can become a major matchup nightmare again.
By Kereck on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
U right A-ROD try to make everbody happy but with GJ gone we should b better he can get more balls n A-ROD can just be him self and not worrie bout makein everbody happy
By buzz61 on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
Hey John Denver i thought you were dead? We need Finley back.Who are you going to replace him with?He has 1 year left.I live 30 miles from Greg J. and he is all over the local news i do not think he is coming back.Also if Arod would not have been sacked 50 times all of our weapons would have been better!!!!!!!
By Gianni on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
Does anyone else believe Jennings is worth resigning, even for the franchise amount? I understand WRs are a dime a dozen, and with Aaron at the helm, many above average WRs can be great.
But Jennings' ability to stretch and his YAC was undeniably great. He really pulled through in crunch time when he got looks. I only remember one bad drop. But everytime the ball went his direction, it was more of a sure thing than to Jordy/Jones/Finley.
By northerner on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
You either have the athletic skills to be a great TE or you don't. How many average college players would like to have the opportunity to learn as you play while making $$$$$$$$ to do so. Finley stunk up the field the first half of the season so I guess according to some that is OK if you catch a few at the end of the season. That's good rational. Maybe you can help coach the PACK.
By Dean on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
Plain and simple, the Packers are and have always been an organization that promotes players organically from within the organization and happen to be one of the best at doing so in the league. Get rid of Finley get a 4th round pick (possibly 3rd round) and find some talent from within as we always do. Let's see what Crabtree's got.
By beastfromtheeast on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
JMF is coming back and he will be better next year. Losing GJ will hurt. Cobb can't replace GJ. GJ is an elite wr with a unique set of skills that the other WRs on the current roster don't have, even Cobb, who has drawn similar comparisons to GJ. But the reality is, GJ will be gone and we'll need to find other ways to produce from the skills position. Might be the opportunity that JMF needs to take that next step that everyone is asking out of him. Without GJ, we're going to have to find offense elsewhere, i.e. more from running game. The 2011 offensive masterpiece season won't be happening again anytime soon and that is a fact. We will have to be more balanced, especially if we want to win in the playoffs. Defense needs to be top 5 or an early exit is highly probable again.
By John Denver's Gavel on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
as dumb as monmental
By beastfromtheeast on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
i'd like to hear your insights john. to me the packers went from top dog in the nfc to chasing the giants and now the 49ers. looks like rodgers will end up with at best 2 more rings…at best
By Polish Prophet on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
Of course he was a different player in the down stretch. He realized his time in the NFL was coming to an end.
By Canadian Bill on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
LOL. Unreall. John Denver sorry for missing the comma. Jon and Dan thanks for pointing it out to our simple minded friend. Will be extra carefull next time sheeeee. Go Pack Go
By Beat Ur Man on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
Finley needs to be traded. 4 decent tight ends on the roster. If Andrew Quarless returns healthy next season look for him to outplay Finley
By John Denver's Gavel on Jan 16, 2013 | Reply
My insight?
Well, I believe the Packers as a whole are being marginalized by terrible coaching and poor personnel decisions by a cheap GM.
By beastfromtheeast on Jan 17, 2013 | Reply
I can't argue with those points as I believe TT has fallen in love with relying too much on UDFA and low draft picks (i.e. erik walden, charlie peprah (2011))to fill in the voids and while that may work at one or two positions, it can't be a long term solution for a "championship caliber" team. Go make some moves in FA TT and get a CW and a ryan pickett. We could have had Marshawn! As for the coaching, i can't say much without knowing what goes on on a week to week basis. however, i don't think the team is built for january football in lambeau. ##dome team.
By Eric on Jan 17, 2013 | Reply
The only problem that this team had this year was losing half of our starting DL and LBs.
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By Larry on Jan 18, 2013 | Reply
If you have a choice would you keep JF or Jennings? It sounds like the packers are going to let Jennings walk. I would keep Jennings and cut Finley if money is the issue.
By bigDaddy on Jan 18, 2013 | Reply
Finley is overrated. Never become the player he was promised to be. Not a pro bowler. Barely a starter.
By bigDaddy on Jan 18, 2013 | Reply
Now that Finley is a "different player, different man", I wonder if he will can the fin move, or the year of the takeover move, or signaling first down, or complaining of being interfered with constantly?
Why do we treat him as a star without actually him becoming one?
By GSaari on Jan 19, 2013 | Reply
JF acts like a yahoo after he catches the ball… likes it his first time… act like you have caught the ball before and get in the huddle, I say get rid of him.
By Nick on Jan 19, 2013 | Reply
If anybody with intelligence reads this! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know we have several offensive weapons.. Lets stop talking about how we have so many before and after a game and then not end up using them…..
By Nick on Jan 19, 2013 | Reply
Another thing! Re-sign Greg Jennings.. He still has plenty of TD catches left in him. Again, it doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure that out.. Look what AP did for the Vikings after being injured….
By Ricky on Jan 21, 2013 | Reply
We need tyler eifert. Plain and simple. He fights for every catch and he's enormous. He was successful with his qb at notre dame, who happens to be pretty inaccurate at times. Rodgers is arguably the most accurate qb in the league. Eifert will be a great addition to our team.
By Deans on Jan 21, 2013 | Reply
Keeping Finley would truly be wasting cap money on a player that is inconsistent and cannot be counted on to be "in" every game. He's immature and a head case. Use what we have, develop a draft pick and spend that money in other areas that need it and can have more of an impact. Linebacker, D-line, O-line…you get the picture. Let Finley go, please!!!!
By RH on Jan 22, 2013 | Reply
Trade Finley and keep Greg, even if they just franchise him. I think Greg has the intangible leadership quality that no other receiver on the team has. Nelson and Jones catch balls because it's their job; Cobb catches them because it's cool to be famous. Greg catches balls because he believes in the team and Rodgers, and he wants to win. I think Greg was instrumental in selling Rodgers to the offense after the transition from #4. Finley believes in Finley. I wold say he has definitely stepped into the 'cancer' territory and we are better off without him.
By Lynn Scott on Jan 24, 2013 | Reply
Really who was before going down the stretch???
By oso negro on Jan 25, 2013 | Reply
Rodgers is the best delivery system in the NFC. Ten receivers in one game is a lot of good hands. Goodbye JMF and GJ with best wishes as it's time to cut salaries and move on. Thanks for the memories; some good, some gut wrenching.
By dan on Jan 26, 2013 | Reply
finley is a cancer to the team. if its between finley and jennings keep jennings. he can catch the ball and wants to play for green bay packers.
By Peter on Jan 26, 2013 | Reply
Get rid of him we need that money for other players. we won the Super Bowl without this guy we don't need him
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International campers will find this Nike Tennis camp provides everything they need for a great visit to the US. Coined by a camper as "the everything camp," this camp offers plenty of convenient multi-week tennis sessions, lots of fun on-campus and off-campus activities, an outstanding international staff and the option to add a week of language classes prior to starting their Nike Tennis Camp.
The Tennis program covers all four essential aspects of the game: skill development: strength and conditioning, technical precision, tactical development and sport psychology. Designed as an intensive educational tennis course, this program also offers specialized skill sessions for tournament and high school players.
The language program consists of 15 English classes per week, combined with fun activities which allow campers to practice and improve their English. Campers participating in language classes, begin their Nike Sport Camp on the Sunday following the conclusion of their language program. During the language program, campers will reside on site at camp. These exciting camp programs provide the perfect balance of language prep with a terrific sport training program in convenient 2, 3 or 4-week programs.
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- 5-6 hours of daily instruction including drilling, match play, strategy sessions and conditioning
- Fun evening activities including World Team Tennis, laser tag, Six Flags and more (may be additional fees)
- On-court instruction from director Mehdi Belhassan and his experienced staff
- Every camper will receive a Nike Tennis Camp t-shirt
- Campers come from around the world!
- 15 English classes per week, along with fun activities that help kids practice and improve their English skills.
The Nike Tennis Sports Camps at Curry College is located on the wooded 135-acre campus of Curry College in Milton, MA, seven miles south of Boston. Its outstanding facilities include eleven outdoor courts, grass and Astroturf sports fields, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor swimming pool, new air conditioned dorms, and a wonderful dining facility. The language program will be taught on-site at Curry College.
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Mehdi and Maria Belhassan
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Chris Osborne has been our tennis head pro for the last four years. Originally from London, Chris has great experience of running tennis programs across the world. Having worked with players at elite standard and playing a large role in developing national champions, college scholarship players and even beginners, Chris understands all the demands on players regardless of their level or experience. A talented junior in the UK, Chris played nationally and internationally following attendance at the Nick Bolletieri Academy. Playing college tennis lead him to a passion for coaching so he could pass along the knowledge and experience acquired during his own development. A keen sportsman, Chris can always be found on the basketball or tennis courts looking for a game once the tennis training has finished. He is always available during camp for players to ask questions about the program or their development.
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- It is open to kids aged 10-18.
- This camp hires 2 separate staff for double the supervision! Coaches are not required to watch campers during non-sport hours and are therefore able to rest and give 100% effort everyday. Their counselor staff have been hired to watch campers during all non-sport hours and field trips!
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Overview of Tennis Program
This year we are offering five weeks of consecutive overnight sessions for campers 8-18. International campers interested in a sport only program may combine these weekly sessions together to create the perfect multi-week program. Weekend stayover are available on every session except the last one. You can register for these sessions here.
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How does the program work?
- Language - Week One: Campers arrive on Sunday and are greeted at the airport and brought back to Camp, just a short distance from Boston Airport. Campers will get their dorm and rooming assignments, enjoy welcome activities and settle and rest after their flights. English classes are held in the morning Monday through Friday from 9-12:00 Noon. Classrooms are a short walk from the dorms.The afternoons will be filled with trips to Boston, Museums, Tours of Boston, fun field games, sports play for fun or canpers will be able to spend some time relaxing as well. Evening activities can be added for an additional fee. All programs are designed to develop campers English speaking skills and confidence. Please CLICK HERE for a sample daily schedule.
- Sports - Week Two: The following week begins with NIKE Tennis Camp check-in at 2:00 pm. Campers will head down to the courts and be evaluated by camp staff and put into skill groups based on age and ability. The first NIKE Tennis session will begin at 4:00pm on Sunday. Each session will include 30 hours of NIKE Tennis instruction and tournament play and conclude with a graduation ceremony on the last day (Friday) at 4:30pm. Campers choosing to stay for multiple sessions will be supervised by camp staff over the weekend and will start their next NIKE Camp session on Sunday. Please CLICK HERE for a sample daily schedule.
- Combined - Multiweek: This program combines morning language classes with afternoon daily sport training each week. A sample daily schedule for this format is below.
Logistics & Travel
- All international campers will be met at Boston Logan International Airport by camp staff, and will be escorted to their departing flight at the conclusion of their session. This is included in tuition.
- To schedule your pick-up, please complete a travel form which will be included in your registration packet. International campers must complete a travel form in order to guarantee pick up at the airport. Travel forms can also be accessed at www.mycamps.ussportscamps.com using your registered email.
- Designated Airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Early arrivals & late departures: There is a $125 fee per day to accomodate campers arriving early or staying beyond the final day of their registered session. This fee includes housing and meals. Please note that our camp staff cannot receive early campers prior to Sunday, June 29 (the first day of our first session), nor may campers stay past Friday, August 8 (the final day of our last session).
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Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30am Breakfast
- 8:30am Language Assessment (Monday only); Campers to classroom (Monday-Friday)
- 8:45am Language Class begins: Grammar, Listening, Discussion, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing
- 10:30am Language Class continues: Conversational activities, Writing, Music, Art
- 12:00 noon Lunch
- 1:00pm NIKE Tennis: Technical skill development, Tactical skill development, Strength and conditioning, Tournament play
- 5:00pm Dinner
- 6:00pm Free time
- 7:00pm Evening activities
- 10:00pm Campers to dorms
- 10:30pm Lights out
Check-in & Check-out
- 12:00 noon - 2:00pm Sunday of the camper's first week.
- Signs will be placed all over campus and camp staff will also direct traffic.
- Evaluations: All campers will start their evaluations at 3:00pm.
- Lunch: On check in day, the first meal served is dinner. If you need to eat lunch with your parents, we will give you a list of several nearby restaurants.
- Orientation (campers only): After evaluations, showers, and dinner, all campers, staff, and coaches will walk to orientation together. Here we will introduce the coaches and staff, and go over camp rules and procedures.
- 12:00 noon - 2:00pm OR 4:00pm-6:00pm on Friday of the camper's last week.
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- Money for the machines: The campers will be able to get change from the bank from their camp bank account. Parents send their child with approximately $50/week of spending money. You can send more or less spending money- it is completely up to the parents and the $50/week is just a recommendation. We hold the money in the camp bank so it is safe. Campers have a bank ledger which they sign everytime they withdraw money. At the end of their stay, whatever is left in their camp bank is sent home with them. If a camper runs out of money, the parents can call into the office (617)391-5139 and give a credit card number to charge more money into their child's bank account.
Labels on clothing: We only recommend it so that if he loses it, we know whose clothing it is. Many parents do not do this as it is very time consuming. It is not necessary, only a recommendation. You could always use a permanent marker to at least write his initials on the inside of his clothing if you would like.
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Can't wait to go back!
I loved this camp! Good food, fun tennis and I got the chance to go into Boston and see the Blue Man Group. I will definitely be going next year!
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were very impressed with their responsiveness and attitude.
The head coach was fabulous. She would like to return!


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Most schools are closed on Monday, and most businesses have the day off in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the impact he had on bringing our country around to the idea that all people are created equal. If your child is like mine, her pre-school has been discussing the important contributions of Dr. King this week, and she's probably coming home with lots of interesting thoughts and questions.
While we celebrate the birth of the man every third Monday in January, the fact is he worked for a downtrodden minority in a very dark time in our nation's history. He died in a violent, horrific manner and keeping the conversation on the positive can be challenging with a curious toddler.
Here are the actual questions about Martin Luther King, Jr. that have popped up in my house, and how we kept the focus on the positive, without sugarcoating (too much) reality.
Who is Martin Luther King?
He was a good man who fought hard to gain rights for black people in America, when they were being treated badly. He believed that all people should be treated equally, regardless of skin color. Like we believe.
What does "equal" mean?
It means the same. No one gets treated better than other person because of what they look like.
Why did he want everyone to be the same?
Say you walked into a store and you wanted to buy a toy. Your friend walked into the store and wanted to buy a toy also. But the person behind the counter said you couldn't buy the toy, but your friend could, because you're (fill in the blank -- a girl, Jewish, something they identify with but do not have a choice about). Is that fair?
Are we all the same?
We all look different, and we all have different beliefs, but we all should be treated the same. We're all people.
Later my daughter asked me if Martin Luther King was still alive. I told her he wasn't, but didn't explain the assassination. Especially in light of this week's shootings, I did not think 4 was an acceptable age to explain that so much hate can make a bad person take another person's life.
Another way to focus on the positive of King's accomplishments is to participate in the day of service on Monday, and find a volunteer opportunity where your child can join along.
Remember age appropriate answers are required. You wouldn't say the same thing to an 8-year-old as you do your 4-year-old. Keeping it simple is important at this stage.
How will you explain the fight of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in your house?
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they explain it today at school but i will probably use your ideas =-D
We will be using a different explanation but it will be age appropriate. No sugar coaing for us either though.
I will keep it simpe so they understand.
My 7yr old came home from school explaining to ME who he was and what he did. Very impressed. As for my 3yr old, he's a little too young to even understand.
thank you for the ideas!
Good ideas. My son is older so he really understands it. I hope parents do take the time to explain it even to the smallest kids though.
My son is still too little. He has grown up in an environment where he wouldn't understand WHY anyone would be judged by the color of their skin. We'll keep raising him this way, the explain the history when he's old enough to understand it.
Those are great ideas.


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A collection of ficlets, in chronological order, focusing on Lift Ticket and Lifeline.
Victor shook himself awake, stood and pulled his duffel from the over-seat rack, and stepped out, nodding his thanks to the driver. Only one facility of any size faced him, and he assumed that it must be the building that he would be living in for the foreseeable future. It was appropriately large and imposing. White concrete walls inset with small, lead-reinforced windows shot skywards, but the building was so wide that despite its height, it still appeared to hunker on the stretch of asphalt around it. People walked purposefully around the grounds, disappearing into one door or another, or around the side of the massive complex. A fence topped with concertina wire, one that hummed with electricity, made a broad ring around it, and two guards, anonymous and almost sexless in identical uniforms, helmets, and sunglasses, stood at attention at a guard shack, clutching assault rifles as if their hands did not feel comfortable without them.
Victor straightened his green dress uniform and walked over, fishing out his ID. "Victor Sikorski," he drawled. He was not sure which one should take the ID, so he compromised and stuck it halfway between both. "I've been transferred to the Joes. Reportin' for duty."
One of them reached out and took it, looked between it and Victor's face searchingly, then disappeared into the shack, as the other guard started levelly at Victor. He tried not to fidget, but had to shift to keep his duffel from sliding off of his arm. Not one "howdy" or "how's the weather" came from the implacable guard. Victor fought off nervousness; he had heard a thing or two about elite units in general, and was not looking forward to whatever kind of hazing they might have in mind. As he waited and was started at, he began, for the umpteenth time, to question his decision. He was not looking to become Head Honcho of Suicidally Reckless Squadron #57. He just wanted to pick up a few more skills to bring to civilian life once his stint was up, and had been assured that this was the way to go. Did he really trust his assurers, though? They were mostly his fellow enlistees, and a lot of them did want to be Head Honcho of Suicidally Reckless Squadron #57.
After a small eternity, the first guard re-emerged from the shack. "Officer of the Day will come get you," the guard grated, and joined the other guard in staring levelly and silently at Victor.
It was a slightly longer eternity, one in which Victor's two overtures of friendliness were utterly ignored, before a figure emerged from what looked like a main pair of doors in the building and strode towards the shack with ground-eating strides. The figure was broad-shouldered, and was wearing a black-and-green camouflage-pattern outfit that did not look terribly much like an actual army uniform; his face was covered with a green stocking mask that looked more appropriate to a corner-store robbery than a military base. But his manner was authoritarian, as was his voice. "What is this crap?" he bellowed, clearly audible from halfway across the compound. "New recruit? Tenderfoot? You just goin' to stand there, boy?" He had reached the shack at that point, and stepped over the striped barrier, grabbing Victor's ID from the guard who held it out to him.
"I was waiting for orders. You're the Officer of the Day?" Victor snapped a belated salute.
"That's right. Sergeant Sneeden, Beachhead to you. Come with me." He turned and jumped the barricade, then headed towards the main building with those ground-eating strides of his. Victor hurried to catch up. "Flight Warrant Officer?" Beachhead threw the door wide, leaving Victor to catch it and follow him in. He tossed Victor's ID over his shoulder.
"Yes, sir," Victor replied, catching the ID and extending his stride to keep up with the Beachhead. Despite his brusque manner, Victor was warming to him. Perhaps it was his accent; while more Southern than Midwestern, it reminded Victor of home. "I'm primarily a chopper pilot, but I can get anything in that air that's supposed to fly - and a thing or two that ain't."
"Good," Beachhead replied. "You'll be flyin' one of our transport choppers. Sometimes to place Joes, but mostly to head in with Lifeline and pick up anybody who's not doin' so well afterwards. He's our medic. He's also a pacifist, so if you like slow suicide, this is a good assignment."
That was one of the sillier things Victor had heard in an organization that had some highly silly cherished institutions. "A what?"
"You heard me," Beachhead replied, grabbing a clipboard from a wall bracket without breaking stride and flipping through it. "He'll carry on, carry over, carry coals, Mariah Carey and Drew Carey, but he won't carry a gun." Beachhead found what he was looking for in the clipboard, and flipped the pages back in place. "He's also off-duty. Let's see if we can find him."
Victor followed hard on his heels, wondering, yet again, just what he had gotten himself into.


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Body Talk
For a childhood fever, the doctor gave me Tetracycline. As a side effect, my adult teeth came in with almost no enamel. Enamel is the shiny, white, smooth, sexy part of the tooth. It would be nice to have some. Dentin, which I have in abundance, is yellow like old bones and permeable like shale, given to breakage and to deep grooves that attract stains. Imagine Keith Richards swilling a blend of coffee and urine and you have an idea of what my teeth came in looking like.
To the normal agonies of adolescence, add teeth that put the viewer in mind of pirates and mummies. (On top of which, I was short, very skinny, afraid of everything, and had blackheads.) As a boy I learned to smile with my lips closed, and I still do so without thinking about it. In photographs, even when I am content, I often appear to be frowning or pondering or merely pretending to smile because of this now conditioned muscular behavior.
I am a public speaker and appearance matters, but there is nothing I can do about the look of my smile. Whitening won't work because whitening requires enamel. Crowning all my teeth would take at least $40,000, and I never seem to have $40,000 lying around.
Then in my 40s, I developed serious gum disease, complete with rapid bone loss. Left untreated, it would certainly cause me to lose my teeth. It would also, for medical reasons I'm not qualified to summarize, greatly increase the chance of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, and subject me to constant infection (and thereby, as well, to diseases that take advantage of a continually overtaxed immune system). The bone loss means the teeth are not strong enough to support crowns, so even if someone handed me $40,000, I couldn't use it to build a pretty smile.
I have other health problems but they don't bug me like the mouth business.
The other thing that pulverizes my self esteem is these Michael Douglas jowls that have somehow attached themselves to my head. They say to me what her spreading hips say to a woman. To make these jowls disappear, I would need to lose all the other fat on my body first. Like the hips, that's just how it works. Even Steve Jobs has some middle-aged jowl on his otherwise starved frame.
I'm sure even Brad Pitt has something he hates about his body. An elbow that sometimes chafes, for instance. But is he man enough to tell you about it?
[tags]glamorous, myglamorouslife, zeldman, dentin, enamel, jowls, hips, aging, selfimage, selfesteem, body[/tags]
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67 Responses to "Body Talk"
Pixelsrzen said on 18 February 2009 at 1:40 pm:
Have you considpunting and getting dentures?
Calvin said on 18 February 2009 at 1:53 pm:
That's a sad story… thanks for sharing.
david said on 18 February 2009 at 1:55 pm:
When you make me conscious of things I expend great effort in avoiding thinking about, it's more proof that you're a bad-ass writer and a thoughtful human being, but it doesn't make me like you more. I can haz more cute stories about your cute kid? Bah. And humbug.
Suzanne said on 18 February 2009 at 1:56 pm:
I have a similar issue with my teeth, from excessive flouridation. My youngest has a similar problem. I had my teeth bonded when I was 12, and of course that's plastic and non-translucent and the result is yellowing with age, the oldest ones the worst, the others not as much. I'm not sure a solution like that would suit, given the bone density issue, but if it is, the price is significantly cheaper than crowns/caps/veneers.
The other solution is to smile anyway. :D Screw the white-teeth-brigade.
Robert said on 18 February 2009 at 1:57 pm:
Brad Pitt would have cosmetic surgery, I'd imagine. I'd count that as an admission, but also a cover up. I'm not sure how "man enough" it would make him to simultaneously admit it and remove it, though I'm certainly not against cosmetic surgery.
gmmoney said on 18 February 2009 at 2:03 pm:
Nothing much to say that will comfort you except, that sucks.
My son (5) has kidney disease. Steroids are used to treat it. One of the major side effects is the effect on growth. His younger brother (3) is almost the his size. Steroids has also effected his appetite. He is all skin bones! Luckily, we have him on other medicine that has allowed him to stop taking the steroids. Of course, this medicine has other side effects but nothing too sever.
I have been losing my hair for years and I am at the point where i should shave my head. I have always been too self conscious about changing my look. Even though my hair (most at least) will grow back if I don't like the look, I have not been able to make the change.
I also inherited my fathers pot belly. Yes, over eating has made it larger and lack of exercise has not helped. I am losing weight now. Maybe when I get down to my goal weight (175 pounds US) I'll man up and get a shave. It's starting to turn grey anyways.
Brian Warren said on 18 February 2009 at 2:04 pm:
I've always admired your transparency, Jeffrey.
Nick said on 18 February 2009 at 2:05 pm:
It does not matter Jeffrey, we love you anyway.
Dennis said on 18 February 2009 at 2:08 pm:
Jeff, have been following you on Twitter and can relate to your issue. I spent years not visiting the dentist due to a bad experience. Then, when I was introduced to one, they yanked 6 teeth out and replaced that with a bridge. After 3-4 years, I continue to fight this unfair thing. Let's hang in there and continue to fight this thing.
Shane said on 18 February 2009 at 2:11 pm:
My wife has got some patches on her upper front two teeth. I generally don't notice it, but it's actually served her well in her role as a children's social worker.
When she's told children things that are difficult for them to hear, she asks them if they have any questions, and it seems that more often or not, they ask her about her teeth.
She says it seems to help them a little.
I've got a few things that I'm not happy with – granted, none are as obvious as your teeth; I can hide everything I'm not happy about with a full set of clothing.
Your Keith Richards opener made me smile, teeth showing.
Eileen Foster said on 18 February 2009 at 2:12 pm:
Well, if it's any comfort, Brad actually gave me a bit of a scare when I saw his untouched mug on the cover of "W Magazine" at Borders.
You are not scary like Brad. In fact, I always thought you were handsome.
Alan Bristow said on 18 February 2009 at 2:14 pm:
My teeth are Ricky-Gervais-crooked and have the yellow peril going on too, at the top visible 20%, so it looks like I don't bother to clean properly.
Good luck with your teeth Jeffrey, I came to Canada a few years ago and 'discovered' (was forced into by my dentist) flossing. Growing up in the UK the closest I came to floss was the heated, stretched, coloured sugar wrapped around a stick variety. My dentist swears that daily flossing and twice daily gargling with gentle anti-bac stuff will help the gums. As for Jowls — I've been to NYC once and (to see Ricky Gervais, coincidentally), what a fascinating and alive place — a great opportunity to buy a pedometer ($20) and set a daily walking steps goal, 10,000 a day is good, if I'm lucky I get 8,000. Good luck!
Jemaleddin said on 18 February 2009 at 2:15 pm:
My late wife had similar tooth problems – weak enamel to begin with and childhood poverty that kept her away from the dentist. At 18 she was jumped (for having the nerve to get pregnant) and had some of her back teeth broken by kicks to the face. At 23 she gave birth to our son, and his pregnancy leeched most of the calcium out of her teeth. The teeth she had remaining were yellowed, broken and painful day and night.
She decided to have same-day dentures. They basically mold your remaining teeth, fix the molds to look nice and fit together, pull out all of your teeth, slice open your gums, grind down your jawbones, stitch you up and cram dentures into your mouth to hold back the swelling.
Problem solved, right? Painfully solved, but solved?
A bit. She had a devil of a time getting the dentures to stay in place, and had to have several surgeries to grind down places on her jaw that were cutting through her gums. Each of these surgeries left her with less and less for the dentures to cling to. Meanwhile, the calcium deterioration may have contributed to her arthritis pain and the bone spurs that gave her bursitis. All of which may have contributed to her death, by way of the mountain of pain killers she was taking by the time she started getting pneumonia every few months.
I have shitty teeth. Weak enamel + 10 years of smoking + uncorrectable snaggleteeth + not being able to afford dental care while paying for my wife's = lousy smile. But I'm doing all I can NOT to be talked into fixing it with complicated procedures.
RiverGirl said on 18 February 2009 at 2:26 pm:
My teeth have thin enamel due to the fluoride in our well water when I was growing up. So I know what it's like. In the US we assume anyone middle-class or higher will have nice teeth. But in other countries, like Britain, even rich people have less than perfect looking teeth. Your attachment to having perfect-looking teeth is cultural, if that helps (which it may not).
The important thing in my mind is to take care of your health, if you can prevent disease do it. But don't be afraid to smile, it's ok to smile.
Ryan said on 18 February 2009 at 2:32 pm:
I know how you feel. My eyelashes are to long. In a perfect world I would shave off a mm of 3… but so is life.
Bob said on 18 February 2009 at 2:36 pm:
I have the exact same problem. I have no idea when the Tetracycline was introduced, but its signature is unmistakable. My teeth are almost orange at their core. My dentist here in Akron, OH will do the crowning for a thousand bucks a tooth, but even skipping a few back teeth still requires $20,000.
I also keep my lips closed when smiling, but I'm always thinking about it.
Ross said on 18 February 2009 at 2:51 pm:
I know what you mean by learning to smile with your lips closed. Back when I was 13 or 14 my dentist told me I would not need braces. In August last year I went to a dentist in another town and he was shocked that I had not had braces! I'm 17 and about to get rid of these damn things (roll on April) after a year sans anything sticky, chewy or crusty. However my teeth are not fully in line as they could be. They're a hell of a lot better than they were but further work can only be done by surgery – something too expensive and too damn scary for me to consider. However, apparently, this could have been solved by having fixed braces at an earlier age. Say about, 13 or 14 , that should have been ok.
Don - Creatively Done said on 18 February 2009 at 3:10 pm:
That sounds all to familiar to me. The problem with my teeth for the same reason. I started paying out of pocket for the work, but finances are to tight to finish. Now it seems all the progress is going backwards, because of not being able to swing finishing the work. I see the jowls appearing and the muscle fading away. I spent several years working hard to be in good shape after dealing with a bad smile and a weight problem in my teens. I look in the mirror, and wonder who is this old man looking back at me. I feel bad and then my beautiful (5 tomorrow) daughter smiles, gives me a big hug, and says I love you Dad. Then I realize that in her eyes right now I am her Super Hero, and I smile inside. I have been making attempts to get back to being more active, and unplug for a few hours a day to do so.
Shauna said on 18 February 2009 at 3:11 pm:
Thanks to a combination of bad genetics, fear of the dentist, and an unawareness of the importance of flossing (until I was an adult), I have bad gums. They've receded pretty badly on some of my back teeth and there's a lot of bone loss on others. So far I've had to have three teeth in the back pulled and another will have to come out soon. I have one bridge already. The four bottom teeth in the front are loose and I'm sure will not last for many more years, so I'm careful not to bite into anything that may shorten their lifespan. But when I smile, everything LOOKS fine. I had braces as a kid so my teeth are straight, and I've had them professionally whitened before. So no one knows they're slowly rotting out of my head. I foresee a future of dentures and/or very expensive implants. Yay me.
Erika said on 18 February 2009 at 3:32 pm:
yep, a good set of heuvos is worth 2 billion sets of teeth & so ultimately, you win.
Dennis said on 18 February 2009 at 3:37 pm:
On the plus side, you're a great writer and a true leader in the online community. Thanks for all you do.
Lauren said on 18 February 2009 at 3:50 pm:
My boyfriend has the exact same issues with his teeth. I asked him about it once, but he wouldn't tell me anything about it because he is so insecure about them. At first I was nervous that it was a hygiene issue, but then my mom told me that certain medications when administered to children can have that affect. He always smiles with his lips closed which is unfortunate because I love his smile, even with the strange yellow stains.
rejecter said on 18 February 2009 at 4:41 pm:
Got here through Twitter. What a sad, courageous and wonderful post. Reading it made me feel more human.
Thank you.
Steven Clark said on 18 February 2009 at 4:47 pm:
Jeffrey, I have freckles all over my back including these large inch circular jet black crusty things that aren't moles, I forget the name but they're like horrific warts. Not very sexy. I have tatoos up each arm that I got when I was about 17 years old, very faded and unattractive. And as a disturbed teenager I scarred my arms and wrists quite significantly so long shirts are about all I can wear ( thankfully I didn't do love and hate on my knuckles or tattoo my face). I also have toenail fungus, fed to me by being forced by a prison guard we called Bubba Huey in the early 90's into wearing a contaminated pair of slippers in solitary confinement in the middle of a bad winter (no choice)… he knew and it was on purpose. But mostly nowdays it's that I'm no longer a buffed brick wall of muscle who worked out all day, I'm a short paunchy guy with 8.0 cholesterol and a waistline wider than my hips.
As a teenager, when I was in grade 9 I was the same size as the shortest grade 7 kid… thank god I grew when I joined the Navy! Well grew a bit.
Although none of these seem to match your teeth problem. :)
velda said on 18 February 2009 at 6:25 pm:
Hey, I know if you want to endure hours of painful dental surgery, you can still get that fixed. A guy I work with had the very same issues with lack of enamel plus bone loss. He'd lost most of his teeth by the time he was 30, and everyone figured he'd been screwed up in some kind of a bar fight. But he did get it fixed. And I think after all the pain that kind of dental work puts you through, your smile muscles can be totally reconditioned to flash those pearly whites when they're finally ready. Was it worth the pain? You'd have to ask him or find out for yourself.
But in the meantime, I do think you should totally revel in the fact that you're the Brad Pitt of blogging. Will you sign my gonzo-esque busted nose?
Lee Phillips said on 18 February 2009 at 6:35 pm:
You have teeth? Luxury!
Trip Kirkpatrick said on 18 February 2009 at 6:52 pm:
I'm assuming the answer is "backward compatibility", but why not make use of the first-child pseudo-selector to style the first paragraph? (And what is the sound of one hair splitting?)
Phillip said on 18 February 2009 at 7:04 pm:
Great personal post, Jeffery!
And hell no brad pitt is not man enough to tell us about it!
Josh Stodola said on 18 February 2009 at 7:07 pm:
I thought self-esteem became insignificant after marriage and children…? I learned that from Al Bundy.
Uplifting reminder: you are a very successful man with a family. Rotten teeth and flabby cheeks can't change that.
Billee D. said on 18 February 2009 at 7:34 pm:
Thanks for sharing something so personal. I also have what Suzanne called Flourosis (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fluorosis), which can make your teeth look brown and decayed. I have *very* strong teeth, with no caps/crowns or any of that, and as far as I know I have no cavities. But I have these brown stains that just won't go away — and I have tried many times to remove them to no avail. While mine aren't as bad as some (http://www.fluoridealert.org/dental-fluorosis.htm) they still caused me to smile differently.
It wasn't until I got older that I really stopped caring so much and was able to talk about it without feeling embarrassed. Thanks Jeff for helping folks to realize that we are all not pretty little robots with fake smiles and rich parents.
Brade said on 18 February 2009 at 7:35 pm:
Jeffrey, that last line had me laughing heartily. You are the web's premiere raconteur.
As for your issue, no one likes the word "dentures" but they might be the cure for your ills. My dad had to get them at a fairly young age (early 40's), and he rocked the pearly whites in style.
Joy said on 18 February 2009 at 7:50 pm:
Thanks for sharing your story. I think we all have things that we don't like about ourselves, and acknowledging those things in ourselves and each other is a great way to share our humanity.
By the way, my first boyfriend had similar problems with his teeth, including rotting in his molars, which he could do nothing to fix or have prevented… it never bothered me though, cause I loved him. To me he was very attractive, smirky smile and all.
I guess what I am getting at is that I am sure that you are/will be fine. :)
Shelley said on 18 February 2009 at 8:29 pm:
I hear you. Calcium deficiency, braces, and several oral surgeries starting at age 6.
One option, which I imagine your dentist has mentioned, is implants. Not necessarily for looks but for oral health. Regardless, you're a charming writer and that's worth all the pearly whites in the world. And I bet the ladies in your life (wife and daughter) think you're hot stuff and that's what matters.
John Lascurettes said on 18 February 2009 at 9:31 pm:
Jeffrey, you still have more charm, kindness and charisma in one scraggly, gray tooth than I have in my whole body.
Dan J said on 19 February 2009 at 12:02 am:
Jeffrey, thanks for making feel a little better about my own dental problems. I'm in a very similar situation, but a bit further along, I think. Both of my front teeth are now gone, others are cracking/breaking. I didn't know about the Tetracycline link, but it helps to explain a lot. I've got a bit of a toothache right now, but I make it through. There always seems to be something else that needs to be paid up rather than getting my teeth pulled and dentures. Maybe a few more good web projects this year and I can finally get it done. Thanks again, for always being very, very real with all of us.
Max said on 19 February 2009 at 8:22 am:
Jeffrey, as ever, thank you for this. I've learnt as much about writing from you as I have about web standards. You never fail to surprise and entertain me, but I love your writing best when you go further and are really affecting, as you are here. It feels a little gushy to say this, so you'll just have to conjure my sincerity: Your work and writing are treasures in my life, and I'm grateful for them. Thanks.
Craig Bailey said on 19 February 2009 at 12:22 pm:
For what it's worth, I've read Brad Pitt has "teeth like baked beans" in person.
Peter said on 19 February 2009 at 1:42 pm:
Several people talk about smiling with your lips closed as if it were some arcane art that takes years of training to master, and that no one would ever go to the trouble of learning it unless they wanted to hide something in their mouths.
I've always smiled with my lips closed, naturally. And I'm not afraid to show my teeth. It's just the way my face is wired, and it's perfectly normal.
When I do smile showing my teeth, I always do it consciously, and it's deliberately exaggerated, showing as much teeth as I can, to look like an ear-to-ear crazy smile. But I don't do warm, sincere smiles showing my teeth, because then it just looks like I'm faking it.
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Richard Fink said on 19 February 2009 at 7:58 pm:
I read this post, browsed off, and had to come back.
Damn you. You've been really goin' "Oprah" lately, haven't you?
First of all, beware of your daughter. Daughters know they've got you wrapped around their little finger and they take advantage. It won't be long before she smiles, calls you "meth mouth" to your face and you'll love her all the more for her brutal frankness.
Me, I've got "teenager titties" – or so my daughter informed when she was about ten or so. I'm built somewhat stocky and have been "endowed" with breasts on the fleshy side, so to speak. (Turns out I've got good company, it's also a trait common in the Kennedy family – as in John F. and Teddy.)
Back when I played high school football and had pecs to match, it wasn't so bad – but later on with atrophy and 30lbs of flab it was "Hey, man, where's your brassiere?"
However, I recently lost weight and my daughter says they're not so bad anymore. That's my girl – five feet of pure feedback.
Anyway, that's it. Guilt assuaged.
Josh Stodola said on 19 February 2009 at 8:41 pm:
Would you rather people admire you for your ingeniousness or your appearance?
Karmen said on 20 February 2009 at 3:00 am:
I know how you feel. As a child cured with loads of tetracycline my teeth are dark and yellow. I've learned to smile with closed mouth, too.
But – I'm happy because I have all teeth and because they are healthy. Having almost no cavities and had toothache only once in my life. I know that my family and friends love me anyway.
Michael said on 20 February 2009 at 9:51 am:
Way back, before the browser wars, there was Zeldman. The box model was an issue. Fast forward 10 or more years, and the original icons still inspire.
A List Apart, The Deck, An Event Apart – all nspiring.
Why now? So you're less attractive than before. C'mon, the book cover was bad, but the inside jacket and promo tour posters were truly frightful. When a beanie is you're most attractie feature, you know it's bad already.
Fuck it -you're getting old. Do it disgracefully, or at least be standards compliant. Just don't join the beige brigade and respond to those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.
Be a hero, and don't post anything about nostril hair… ever.
13px padding, 10px margin. Deal with it.
J Murphy said on 20 February 2009 at 10:47 am:
I had the same problem with Tetracycaline. I went through High School and College with bad looking front teeth. Fortunately my first job out of college had dental insurance as did my wife. I went to a new dentist and he looked at my insurance coverage and told me he could fix things and it would cost me little. I was so lucky. After the work was complete the dentist brought me pictures of gum disease and said now that you've had all this work you need to floss every day. I've stuck to it and have never forgot this dentist. He did it all for a discount.
Mr. Zeldman have you considered working out a barter with a dentist? Or perhaps going to another country to get the work done, I've read of people doing this and saving a great deal of money.
Emily Rainsford said on 20 February 2009 at 7:52 pm:
Hi You should consider going to see a homeopath, as a practicing one myself there are remedies to re-enamel teeth etc, (even though dentists will say there is no such thing….) If you would like, I can email you the names of some good ones in your area.
Lou said on 21 February 2009 at 3:32 pm:
I can relate. For a variety of reasons, if I could get away with going out in public with a bag over my head I would. Better yet, make that the whole body. Getting old doesn't help at all.
Graham said on 22 February 2009 at 6:27 am:
I do the exact same closed smile – I don't let anyone see my teeth unless I can help it. Gets me down a lot of the time, but its good to hear others be open about it. Thanks Jeffrey.
Donnett said on 23 February 2009 at 10:45 am:
I love your sense of humor and writing style.
Tim Wright said on 23 February 2009 at 12:12 pm:
True that capping teeth is very expensive, but I'd assume for a public speaker it could be written off as a business expense?
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Long time reader, first time commenter…
At first glance, I thought your post was going to talk about this: http://www.bodytalksystem.com
It is something my wife and I just started using on our kids. Give it a chance and perhaps it will work for you (and your fam).
Paul said on 24 February 2009 at 9:14 am:
And probably it is really important to have good theet as a public speaker….
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Wiley said on 24 February 2009 at 2:20 pm:
There is an upside. Jowls convey gravitas. Smoke a pipe. Wear a tweed jacket. Before commenting, lean in. (Remove the pipe.) Say, "You know, this project would be so much better if the code only validated." Don't say much else; be scarce.
As for the teeth, I have a similar problem. For all official images (Facebook, Fishermans Daily), I use a Photoshop mask with the appropriate adjustments. I am also trying to develop a photoshop mask that can be worn around town. I expect this invitation to save both you and the economy.
Martin said on 24 February 2009 at 4:59 pm:
Public speaker is good profession, I used to talk with publicity, but now I'm retired… You can visit my hobby website about
Mr. BIG. Everyone is welcome.
jodycakes said on 25 February 2009 at 5:58 pm:
Funny you should write about this as my husband feels the same exact way about his teeth…however, he blames the social care of England for his mouth.
Yes, chaffed elbow is about all Mr. Pitt would seem to suffer from…bummer, really.
Great post.
Peter Urban said on 26 February 2009 at 12:54 am:
I gotta go floss my teeth …
Nobel Norman said on 26 February 2009 at 9:38 am:
I had a very similar problem at the same age circumstances- my solution was 10 implants – i replaced all my teeth in a year – results spectacular, natural, healthy.
Top teeth 4 implants / titanium bar / removable bridge
Bottom 6 implants permanent 3 piece bridge.
Extractions 3K (Insurance paid)
Implants 10K (1/2 price from Harvard Medical School MGH)
Top appliance 7.5K
Bottom 13K
Office Visits: 2.25K
* Notes Don't bother if you are a smoker – implants have a high failure rate if you smoke.
* Get good x-rays for bone density
The Bat said on 26 February 2009 at 1:25 pm:
Wait'll you get in your 50s.
Jason said on 26 February 2009 at 5:47 pm:
Say it with me, "It's not your fault."
Well I'm catching up to 40 very fast and I'm seeing the design flaws in homo sapien. The most troubling to me is memory loss. I've always been the absent-minded professor type. Lots of information stored, but not readily available. Well the time to recover a memory has started to extend. Hopefully the endgame will involve blissful ignorance. :D
J David Eisenberg said on 28 February 2009 at 3:17 am:
My ankle has been hurting for the past X number of months. Finally went to see the doctor. She said it was arthritis.
I said, "But it's only the left ankle."
"Don't worry," she replied. "The other one will be coming along."
Liz said on 3 March 2009 at 5:48 pm:
To be fair, Keith Richards has had false teeth since his mid-thirties so they're actually looking pretty good these days. :)
Markus Schwarz said on 6 March 2009 at 2:41 pm:
What is the ugliest part of your body? Some say your nose, some say your toes, but I think it's your mind…. I hate your teeth too! But like your beanie.
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Emerging Visions: Libraries and Education in the 21st Century
Summary by Sharon Ladenson, Michigan State University
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As reported in the LIRT Newsletter, September 2002
The 2002 ALA/LIRT Conference Program, entitled "Emerging Visions: Libraries and Education in the 21st Century",attracted more than 160 conference attendees from a wide variety of institutions, including (among others) academic, public and school libraries. The program took place on Sunday, June 16 at the Marriott Marquis, and featured three impressive speakers: Dr. Louis Schmier, Professor of History at Valdosta State University, and author of Random Thoughts: The Humanity of Teaching, and Random Thoughts II: Teaching from the Heart; Tim Grimes, Associate Director of Community Relations at the Ann Arbor District Library; and Dr. Jean Donham, College Librarian at Cornell College. The speakers focused on innovative methods, programs and theories for providing effective instruction in the 21st century.
The first speaker, Dr. Schmier, delivered a dynamic presentation that captivated and engaged the audience. Schmier emphasized that all teachers are in the "people business" instructors should focus first and foremost on their students. As a college professor, Dr. Schmier began his student-centered approach to teaching in 1991, after experiencing an epiphany. Schmier realized that while he did not have control over the conditions of work, he did have control over his own attitude toward his job and his students.
Dr. Schmier utilized an interactive approach during the presentation by distributing a picture of a dandelion, and eliciting definitions of the picture from the audience. Definitions included a weed, a flower, wine, and a lion's tooth. Schmier pointed out that our own perceptions shape our reactions and attitudes; one person may view a dandelion positively (as a pretty flower), while another person may view it negatively (as a nasty weed). We choose our own attitudes toward all aspects of life, including our jobs.
An instructor's attitude has a strong impact on students. Students deserve to be taught by someone dedicated to helping them realize their full potential. Each day, teachers should ask themselves if and how they have improved the classroom. Time spent with students is limited, and, consequently, instructors should use it well. One small gesture, such as encouraging a student to meet outside of class, can make a big difference. Teachers should realize that every positive action, no matter how small, could have a strong impact on the lives of students.
The program continued with Tim Grimes' presentation on innovative instruction programs in the Ann Arbor District Library. Grimes stated that while public librarians are less likely than academic or school librarians to view themselves as teachers, they do indeed provide instruction. The Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) has a wide variety of instructional programs that serve people of all ages and backgrounds.
Grimes emphasized that assessing the needs of a community is essential to creating effective instructional programs in public libraries. For example, in order to assess the instruction needs of senior citizens, librarians from the AADL met with residents of a local senior center. The librarians learned that the seniors wanted in-person instruction (rather than online tutorials), and that they were interested in learning computer basics. The AADL staff also learned that many of the senior center residents were Chinese, and had a strong interest in learning how to access Chinese newspapers online. The AADL staff designed an instruction program accordingly, and conducted classes in the senior center.
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Donham emphasized that learning is a constructive process. Students derive meaning from new information by relating it to their personal experiences. Allowing students to reflect during and after an instruction session can facilitate the learning process. Furthermore, learning is a social activity, and, consequently, instructors should provide opportunities for students to verbalize what they have learned.
Donham also indicated that librarians should teach search concepts and processes, in addition to providing information on tools and resources. For example, when presenting a specific database, a librarian can use the opportunity to teach search concepts that apply to all databases. Librarians should share their knowledge of search processes with faculty members, so that professors recognize that we can help students during every step of the research process. This will also help faculty to understand that we promote and foster lifelong learning.
The speakers presented a thought-provoking and informative program, enhancing the awareness, among those who attended, of the importance of their role as educators.
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Here Comes The Union Bus!
You'd have to be living under a rock not to know the Unions and their multitude of 'raise the wage' front groups have been hollering for a minimum wage hike. While the President seems to be talking the talk, his Democratic held Congress led by Harry Reid are not walking the walk. They failed to pass the bill!
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The only clue is the Aim Higher website. At the bottom, it says"Built by Powerthru Consulting". A click on that text takes you to a PowerThru Consulting page although the address remains AimHigherNC. Now, click on 'Clients'. There is a long list of Unions on it, of which the AFL-CIO and Progress NC stand out as having a presence in North Carolina: Continue reading
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Moral Monday will hold its biggest march ever on a Saturday.
Uh, Moral Saturday. Now, that isn't catchy and it doesn't rhyme. Does that make it Sinning Saturday…or something? I guess Occupy with a White Collar is starting again? Great. Time to avoid downtown.
It will, of course, be the biggest EVER! Unions make sure to pad these events well, as I've noted their involvement before. Much of the media is complicit; they need to cover up their own connections to Moral Monday and it's Blueprint NC strategy. Continue reading
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Pink started laser treatment to remove one of her tattoos, but quit because she found the procedure too painful.
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Pink has now learned to live with her tattoos, which number more than 20.
She adds, "I'm fine knowing I'm going to be 80 with all these tattoos. They're all really meaningful. I don't love tattoos - but I honestly forget that I have them. Then I see a picture of me and think, 'Yes, I do look kinda trashy'."
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NEW YORK — What we have here is a failure to concentrate.
Really, how else to describe it? The Bruins are headed to a Game 5 with the Rangers Saturday at TD Garden after certainly playing well enough much of Thursday night to end their second-round series with a sweep at Madison Square Garden.