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|Francisco Manuel Garcia Palancar
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|Alcatel N.V.
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This invention relates to a clock recovery circuit for a non-return to zero (NRZ) type data signal, starting from the data signal itself, and is specially applicable in systems based on time compression multiplexing, TCM, in which half of the frame is employed for transmitting data in one direction, from a central office to a number of network terminating equipments, while the other half is used to transmit data in the other direction, from the network terminating equipments to the central office.
The data signal received in the network terminating equipments, the clock of which it is intended to recover, is only active during one half of the frame.
In digital transmission communications systems, it is often necessary to regenerate the waveform of a data signal in order to ensure its integrity.
To do this, the data clock signal is recovered in some way and used to sample the data signal at the moment of least probability of error (in the center of the data cycle).
Frequently the recovery of the clock signal is done by means of a phase-locked loop or PLL circuit which, by comparing the incoming data signal with another generated in a voltage-controlled oscillator, obtains an error signal that is applied to this voltage-controlled oscillator so that both signals maintain a constant phase relationship.
The difficulties in applying this technique depend on the nature of the data signals from which it is intended to recover the clock signal.
In the article "Monolithic chip retimes data at 622 Mb/s" by Benny Lai and Richard C. Walker, published in the review "Microwaves & RF" of March, 1992, on pages 202 to 205, a clock recovery circuit of this type is shown, formed by a phase/frequency detector, a charge pump and a voltage-controlled oscillator with a nominal center frequency of 622 Mb/s with a range of �10%.
The phase loop so formed permits data clock recovery and, consequently, regeneration of the incoming data signal using a local oscillator which has a nominal frequency very close to that of the data clock signal.
However, when the data signal employs time compression multiplexing, TCM, its spectrum includes, besides a tone whose frequency is equal to the clock frequency, tones which are above and below the actual clock frequency tone by an amount equal to the frame frequency.
In the case where the frame frequency is very low compared to the data clock frequency, these tones lie within the locking range of the PLL, meaning that there is a possibility that the PLL in question erroneously locks in to one of them. This situation would be catastrophic for the receiver and, therefore, for the communications system of which it forms part.
This invention avoids the above situation and thereby permits the PLL of the clock recovery circuit to lock in only to the frequency corresponding to the received signal data clock.
To do this, the clock recovery circuit which includes a first phase comparator, a first charge pump and a voltage-controlled oscillator performing the functions of a phase-locked loop, also has a false locking detector which receives the incoming data signal and a signal obtained from the voltage-controlled oscillator output signal and which generates, in turn, a signal that is also applied to the voltage-controlled oscillator.
In this way, in the event of false locking occurring, the output signal of the false locking detector takes a value that is added to that produced in the first loop in order to shift the voltage-controlled oscillator frequency from the value at which it was locked to the PLL. If the latter is locked in to the correct value, the false locking detector produces no signal, and so the PLL remains locked in to the existing frequency.
The false locking detector includes a second phase comparator which feeds a second charge pump in such a way that the output signal of this second charge pump is added to that coming from the first charge pump in order to provide a signal for the voltage-controlled oscillator. It also has discharge circuits which discharge, respectively, the capacitors of the first and second charge pumps when the output signal of the second charge pump reaches a determined value close to its saturation value.
The second phase comparator operates in such a way that its output signal takes a non-zero level when the difference in times between the data transitions and the activating edges of the recovered clock signal exceed a determined value.
Thus, in accordance with the invention, in the event of false locking of the clock recovery circuit to a frequency other than that of the data clock, an additional signal is produced by a false locking detector that acts to release the PLL that has been formed. Only when the latter is locked in to the correct frequency will the false locking detector generate no output signal, whereby the PLL remains locked in to this frequency, avoiding in this way the circumstances that would produce incorrect operation of the system.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent in light of the detailed description of a best mode embodiment thereof, as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
FIG. 1 shows a clock recovery circuit based on a conventional PLL according to the state of the art,
FIG. 2 shows the basic configuration of a charge pump,
FIG. 3 shows a timing diagram of the data signal received by the clock recovery circuit and of the recovered clock signal,
FIG. 4 shows, in accordance with the invention, a clock recovery circuit with a PLL structure which includes a false locking detector,
FIG. 5 shows a clock recovery circuit like that above to which has been added a level detector and discharging circuits for the capacitors of the charge pumps, and
FIG. 6 shows a complete circuit of an implementation of the recovery circuit according to the invention.
The implementation described below of a clock recovery circuit according to this invention is applied in an optical fibre digital communications system that employs time compression multiplexing, TCM, techniques, such that one half of the frame is used to transmit data from a central office to a number of network terminating equipments while the other half is used for sending data from the network terminating equipments to the central office.
The bit rate of the data signal, and consequently the frequency of the data clock, is 51.84 Mb/s. The master oscillator is located in the central office and therefore each network terminating equipment has a clock recovery circuit in order to achieve parted reception of the data transmitted by the central office, and to transmit its own data at the rate set by the same clock.
The transmission from the central office to the network terminating equipments, or downstream connection, lasts for 250 μs per frame and has the same duration for the opposite direction, or upstream connection. This results in a frame frequency of 2 kHz.
The network terminating equipments only receive the pad corresponding to the downstream connection, whereby this signal is equivalent to a continuous data signal multiplied by a 2 kHz square wave. In the spectrum of the resulting signal there appears a fundamental tone at 51.84 MHz and, close to this, two other tones at 51.842 MHz and 51.838 MHz, respectively, resulting from the first harmonic of the frame frequency. There also appear the components due to all the odd multiples of the 2 kHz square wave signal.
The clock recovery circuit, as mentioned above, is based on a phase-locked loop, or PLL, with a determined capture range which in this case is very small (around �0.01%), as the voltage-controlled oscillator included in it is of the crystal type or VCXO with a very high stability. For this reason, all signals higher than the third harmonic of the 2 kHz square wave lie outside the PLL locking range.
The fundamental PLL is that shown in FIG. 1; it is a digital PLL consisting of a voltage-controlled oscillator VCXO, a first phase comparator PC1 formed by digital logic gates, and a first charge pump CP1 that acts to filter the digital pulses produced by the first phase comparator PC1. The output from this charge pump CP1 is applied to the voltage-controlled oscillator VCXO the nominal center frequency of which, with 2.5 V at its input, is 51.84 MHz, the admissible tolerance for the maximum and minimum input voltages, respectively, being �0.01%.
FIG. 2 shows the conceptual diagram of a charge pump which is formed by a capacitor C that is charged or discharged with a current I1 or I2, respectively, depending on the state of the switches SW1 and SW2. This is equivalent to an integration or lowpass filtering of digital signals with determined levels.
FIG. 4 shows the block diagram of the clock recovery circuit according to the invention, in which is added, with respect to FIG. 1, a false locking detector FLD which receives the input data signal DS and the recovered clock signal RC and generates an output signal that is added to that coming from the first charge pump CP1, such that a sum signal, obtained in an adder circuit ADD, is applied to the voltage-controlled oscillator VCXO in order to alter its frequency of oscillation.
The operation of the false locking detector FLD is based on determining the difference in time between a transition of the incoming data signal and the closest activating edge of the recovered clock. FIG. 3 shows, in the time domain, the incoming data signal DS and the recovered clock RC, considering the rising edge of the latter as the activating edge.
In this case, the activating edge of the clock reaches the false locking detector FLD with a delay Te with respect to a transition of the incoming data signal DS. If the value of the difference in time Te corresponds to a lag of more than T2 or to a lead of more than T1, the false locking detector FLD provides an output signal in the form of pulses; this is equivalent to considering the loop to be out of lock or in a false lock state. This signal provided by the false locking detector, the DC component of which is finally applied to the voltage-controlled oscillator VCXO, tends to shift the loop away from the frequency at which it had erroneously become locked.
In the opposite case, the false locking detector FLD does not generate any signal since it is considered to be locked in to the correct frequency, and consequently the loop can remain at this frequency.
The false locking detector FLD, as shown in FIG. 5, is formed in turn by a second phase comparator PC2 and a second charge pump CP2. The second phase comparator PC2, as was mentioned above, produces an output consisting of a series of pulses which it sends to the second charge pump CP2 which in this case has only charging current.
To prevent the PLL from becoming blocked in the event of its not being correctly "locked in" and the second charge pump CP2 reaching its maximum value, a level detector LD is attached to its output, the function of which is to activate two discharging circuits DC1, DC2 which discharge the capacitors of the first and second charge pumps CP1, CP2. This permits resetting of the clock recovery circuit, which starts a new sweep in an attempt to lock in to the data clock.
Finally, FIG. 6 shows the detailed electric circuit diagram of the implementation made of the clock recovery circuit according to the invention.
The first phase comparator PC1, of a type that is very common in digital PLLs, receives the incoming data signal DS and the recovered clock signal RC and generates at its output two signals the high and low levels of which, respectively, have the same duration in the event that the signals applied to its input maintain a constant phase relationship. This first phase comparator PC1 requires the upright and inverted clock signals, for which reason the clock signal coming from the voltage-controlled oscillator VCXO is applied to one of the inputs of two identical exclusive-OR gates, the other input being a logical "1" and "0", respectively.
The first charge pump CP1, gradually charges and discharges its capacitor, depending on the times for which the outputs of the first phase comparator PC1 remain high and low, respectively. In the event that the PLL is locked in, the charge mentioned remains constant.
The adder circuit ADD is formed by two different operational amplifiers in a conventional arrangement for summing signals.
The false locking detector FLD is formed, as shown in FIG. 6, by a second phase comparator PC2 consisting of three NAND gates and a D-type bistable, and by a second charge pump CP2 formed by a diode, a resistor and a capacitor. In the event of a positive-going transition of the incoming data signal (RC) DS arriving at a moment other than when the clock signal applied to its input has a low level, a pulse is generated that slightly increases the charge on the capacitor of the second charge pump CP2. The output signal from this second charge pump CP2 is applied to the adder ADD.
The increase in voltage that is applied to the voltage-controlled oscillator VCXO via the false locking detector FLD pulls the PLL out of its locked state, making it immediately seek a new frequency that satisfies the loop equations.
The clock recovery circuit also has, as already mentioned, the first and second discharge circuits DC1, DC2 which discharge the capacitors included in the first and second charge pumps CP1, CP2 when the output voltage of the second charge pump CP2 reaches a preset value of 2.5 V. In this way the loop is reset and recommences the locking process starting with the initial conditions. This is necessary because the second charge pump CP2 only supplies current in one direction and cannot reduce its output voltage spontaneously. Otherwise the loop would saturate and would never be able to lock in.
The level detector LD is formed by a differential amplifier which receives, at one of its inputs, the voltage produced by the second charge pump CP2 and, at the other, the 2.5 V reference voltage. When the output voltage from this second charge pump CP2 attains this voltage, and in order to avoid the negative feedback produced through the second discharge circuit, the reference voltage is also reduced sharply through a resistor and a transistor which comes into conduction between the resistor mentioned and ground. In this way a comparator with hysteresis is formed which avoids output signal switching when the input voltage applied to its non-inverting input is close to the reference voltage.
Although the invention has been shown and described with respect to a best mode embodiment thereof, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing and various other changes, omissions and additions in the form and detail thereof may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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|Sony Corporation
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|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
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The Woodland String Quartet Plus One will perform their 45th annual "Mozart and More" concert at the Scotch Plains Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. This year's theme is "2014: The Year of the Horse, an Equestrian Heyday," and will include music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Aaron Copland, Antonin Dvorak, Carlos Gardel, and others.
First violinist Debra Biderman has been performing with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra since 1967 and is a private instructor of violin and viola at the Biderman Academy of Music in Edison. Biderman is a frequent soloist and recitalist. She is on the board of trustees of the Education Outreach and Marketing committees of the New Jersey Symphony, on a steering committee for M.A.S.H (mutual and self-help) in North Edison, and serves as Fundraising Vice president for National Council of Jewish Women.
Cellist Linda Fink also is a private teacher and freelance performer throughout the tri-state area. She is a member of St. Peter by the Sea Orchestra, the Plainfield Symphony, the Monmouth Symphony, the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, and the Central Jersey Symphony. She is the director of The Returning, Relearning Strings, a chamber ensemble of musicians who either played when in high school or recently started as beginners.
Violist Robert Paoli is the director of the Summit Strings, president of the Plainfield Music Club, and a prolific composer and arranger.
Violinist Lubove Schnable has her home studio in Fanwood and is the director of the Woodland Quartet as well as director of the Blue Hills Junior Chamber Orchestra. Schnable performs with the Central Jersey Symphony, the Plainfield Symphony, and the Summit Symphony.
Violinist Mariana Webster is a graduate of Temple University. She plays throughout the tri-state area on viola and violin as a freelance musician and she also works emergency management for F.E.M.A.
All library programs are free and open to all interested members of the public. Registration is not required for this program and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis, commencing at 6:30 p.m.
The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Ave., one block from Park Avenue in the center of town. Driving directions and more information can be found on the library website scotlib.org or by calling 908-322-5007, ext. 204.

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Paul Jost (vocals, harmonica), Tony Miceli (vibraphones) and Kevin MacConnell (acoustic bass) make up the jazz collective initially formed by Tony and Kevin, with the purpose of performing the rock music they grew up with in a jazz format. The seeds of this idea were planted in Tony's 2005 recording Hippie Jazz. When Tony heard Paul, a multi-talented musician as well as vocalist, he felt such a strong musical connection that he invited him to be part of the group. This debut CD includes our take on rock/pop classics such as "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (Iron Butterfly), "What a Day For a Day Dream" (John Sebastian; Loving Spoonful); "Sunshine Superman" (Donovan); "Walk This Way" (Aerosmith) and many more.
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Report on 'counterfeit Christianity' stirs responses
From Shelley Fife of Auburn:
It is bad enough that three churches combine to spread misinformation and hatred toward other churches, but that you choose to freely publicize it is appalling (news story in Acts of Faith, Jan. 8, Counterfeit Christianity questioned).
Wouldnt it be more appropriate to extol the good works and virtures of churches instead of advancing the act of church bashing? Do you realize that you have offended at least 10 percent of the people living in the Federal Way area? Probably not, because you apparently think we are members of a cult, not your next-door neighbor, the person sitting next to you at PTA or at your childs soccer game. Would you have given an interview to a preacher and announced the days and times that he would be denouncing the Jews? I think not.
These churches should worship God as they see fit and allow others to do the same. I do not appreciate them spreading lies in the name of God about me and my religion to my neighbors. Perhaps they missed the sermon in the Bible about loving your neighbor.
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I was offended as I read Counterfeit Christianity questioned. The article published information about conferences where citizens will be armed with information when (Jehovahs) Witnesses or Mormons knock on their doors and offer to tell them about their faith.
I support the right of three Federal Way churches to host this conference. However, I am disturbed that the Mirror would publicize it with an article. Jehovahs Witnesses, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and members of the New Age movement are fine citizens in our community. I see them living their faith quietly and decently. The Mirror does not need to dignify, with an article, a conference that labels the faith of these citizens as counterfeit.
It is my hope that the Mirror, which is a reflection of the values of our community, would be more cautious about such veiled attacks in the future.
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As a longtime Federal Way resident and reader of the Mirror, I was disappointed to see an article advertising what I call religious pornography. While I hold the right of freedom of religion very close and give all others that same right, it doesnt mean they are right. The Watchman Fellowship has for many years been an organization that breeds hate against non-Catholic/Protestant religions, especially, two of the fastest- growing religions in the USA. In my opinion, this is the same as giving recognition to a KKK gathering or other hate groups. I sincerely hope the Mirror will contact the respective local leaders of both the Jehovah Witnesses and the Church of Jesus Christ (the Mormons) and write a column with their views.
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Apparently a group which travels from town to town attacking other religions was in our town this week. Professionalism would dictate a bit of balance when covering this type of event. Imagine the uproar if the visiting group were muslim and your reporter wrote, The conference isnt intended to vilify (Christians) but is meant to show how their faith is wrong. Then to include a quote from a Muslim Web site associating Christians with cults and the occult. Every religion which does not infringe on the rights and liberties of others deserves our respect.
I can understand covering the local event, but please dont sharpen the spears of those coming to attack good members of our community.
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1 (16-ounce) package small pasta, such as small shells
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable stock, such as Kitchen Basics, found in Met Foods
1 (10-ounce) box frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (15-ounce) can chick peas, drained and rinsed
½ cup grated cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, add onions and garlic; cook until translucent. Pour in 3 cups vegetable stock and bring to a boil, then simmer until liquid boils down to one-half. Add spinach and chick peas and simmer until mixture is hot.
Pour mixture into large serving bowl, drain and quickly rinse pasta, add to mixture. Drizzle remaining oil over pasta and mix. Add ½ cup grated cheese, mix and serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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LEONI TOWNSHIP — President Obama continues to blame former president George Bush for all the problems he inherited. Bush is not to blame for the problems that ultimately led to 10 percent-plus unemployment.
Unemployment and financial failures came about because of the housing bubble meltdown. In April 2001, Bush warned Congress of potential problems with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, urging an investigation. In 2003, Bush reiterated the warning about the risk those bodies presented.
Bush treasury secretary John Snow told Congress we needed a regulatory agency to investigate the lending agencies. In 2005, Alan Greenspan warned that something had to be done. In 2006, John McCain also urged Congress to investigate.
This problem was well known by congress, yet Sens. Charles Schumer and Chris Dodd, rep. Barney Frank and other Democrats in Congress said there was no problem.
Removing the standard requirements for housing loans all started with Bill Clinton and the Democrats. If Congress had heeded the early warnings, we wouldn't be in a recession today. If Obama wants to blame someone, he should blame his own party.
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It's All About Me! Are You a Selfish Person?
By Drs. Evelyn And Paul Moschetta
Healthy, happy relationships are based on caring, cooperation, and commitment. Your partner and relationship must be a top priority for you. Selfishness, or being overly concerned with just your needs, wants, and feelings prevents you from holding up your end of a mutually satisfying relationship.
Many people don't recognize when they're being selfish because they operate inside a bubble of me-first thoughts and beliefs. Putting yourself first becomes a habit. For example, with friends and colleagues, you look for opportunities to put yourself center stage. You spend very little time listening because your focus is on pulling attention back to you. Eventually this way of being pushes others away from you. In your intimate relationship, it creates hurt and resentment.
Here are six ways to tell that you're selfish
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Should You Google Your Date?
By Erika Ettin
In this day and age, almost everyone has an online footprint… even grandma. And whether through Google, LinkedIn, or Facebook, it's easy enough to track someone's entire life in 15 minutes or less. When it comes to dating, the temptation to search before a first date is strong. To Google or not to Google? That is the question.
When it comes down to it, it's hard to resist the urge to Google or Facebook your date once you have his or her full name staring you in the face, yelling, "Search me! Search me!" I'm not going to tell you that you can't look. (Who wouldn't?) But no matter what you find, try your hardest not to create a firm impression of this person in your mind before you meet.
See what else this expert has to say at YourTango.com.
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I Think We Need Therapy. How Do I Get My Husband to Go?
By Doctor Jack Singer
If your marriage is on the rocks, and your husband refuses to attend couples therapy with you, you're probably completely frustrated. Fortunately, there is hope for your relationship.
In this video, licensed clinical psychologist and YourTango Expert Dr. Jack Singer explains what you should do when your marriage needs third-party assistance but your husband won't cooperate.
"There is a twofold answer to this question," says Dr. Jack. "Number one, we have to make sure that your husband really is committed to working on the relationship. He could be using the excuse of not wanting to go to a therapist as an excuse …"
See what this expert has to say at YourTango.com.
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Adam Levine Is No Sex Addict, Just a Man Who Adores Women
In the June issue of Details magazine, Adam Levine admits that he's led a promiscuous life, but claims he's not a sex addict, according to Us Weekly.
"There's two kinds of men: There are men who are f**king misogynist pigs, and then there are men who just really love women, who think they're the most amazing people in the world. And that's me," Levine said. "Maybe the reason I was promiscuous, and wanted to sleep with a lot of them, is that I love them so much."
The woman-loving singer has been linked to numerous female celebs, including Jessica Simpsonand Natalie Portman. According to him, the world has seen him as "a little bit of a bimbo" for a number of years because he's always sleeping with some pretty girl or another.
But, he doesn't want the world to think of him as a vapid sex addict because of that.
Read the rest of the story and find out why Adam has such great luck with the ladies at YourTango.com.
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Why Did He Disappear After Our Third Date?
By Julianne Cantarella
Let's face it, dating can be discouraging … especially when the men you go out with all seem to disappear after two or three dates. Fortunately, help is on the way. In this video, dating coach, matchmaker and YourTango Expert Julianne Cantarella explains how to understand this all-too-common phenomenon.
"Please keep in mind," says Julianne, "three dates does not a relationship make. Now, I know that you feel that you've invested yourself here, and you probably have, but keep in mind that he's dating you and probably others as well. The tip here is that you should be dating more than one person, too."
Wanna learn more? Check out the video at YourTango.com.
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How Do I Learn to Argue Like an Adult and Not Like a Child?
By Crystal Andrus
Does fighting with your boyfriend or husband bring out the worst in you? When you get upset or angry, do you lash out like a rebellious teenager? Are you worried that you might eventually say or do something you will later regret? Good news: you're not alone.
In this video, women's advocate, founder of the SWAT Institute and YourTango Expert Crystal Andrus offers advice about how to keep your inner-teenager in check when fighting with your significant other.
"The truth is," says Crystal, "every one of us has a wounded part of us that — when we're in those stressful situations — often comes out." So, what can you do about it? "What I recommend," she advises, "is that you give your inner teenager a chance … give her an opportunity … let that 15-year-old write a letter to everybody who's ever hurt her." That way, you can confront your anger head on instead of taking it out on the one you love.
Want to learn more? Check out the video at YourTango.com.
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Is Sex Better When You're on Vacation?
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, ladies and gentlemen — 'tis the season to wear white jeans, indulge in a back yard barbeque and, of course, go on vacation.
Speaking of vacation, traveling can be quite the romantic experience. Sure, there is likely plenty of nagging, awkward sunburns and uncomfortable TSA frisking associated with getaways, but there's lots of sex involved, too, say the survey aficionados at Zoosk. They picked the brains of 1,500 Americans for their thoughts on travel, romance and — of course — sex.
Zoosk found that 69 percent of men and 72 percent of women think having sex while on vacation is better than doing it at home. Is sun and sand the reason we're so turned on while at the beach? Or, perhaps, the musty smell of a muggy hotel room in the Caribbean? Sadly, those questions aren't answered, but there's plenty to learn about the best — and worst — of couples vacations.
Find out the pros and cons of vacation sex at YourTango.com.
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Would You Let Your Mother Choose Your Husband?
My mother chose my husband. Thirty years later, I chose my daughter's husband. No, these were not arranged marriages. They were simply the influences of a mother upon her daughter's choice for a mate.
I met my husband, Terry, in seventh grade, and we started to "go steady" in eighth grade. His family moved down the road from my house while we were in high school so he became a regular visitor at my home. We were the typical all-American high school couple. He was an athlete; I was a cheerleader. He was blonde, blue-eyed, and always wore a smile. My mother came to adore him. She always greeted him warmly and made his favorite foods when he came to dinner.
Through the course of our high school years, Terry and I did, however, have our share of break-ups. We dated other people, but always remained friends. My mother never cared about the other boys I dated. She would hide behind the newspaper, or go to another room if my date came into the house. (Thankfully, my dad was more congenial.) I think my mom felt a sense of betrayal to Terry if she accepted or even acknowledged the other boys I dated. It was her quiet, yet potent way of communicating that Terry was the right guy for me. And she was right.
My mother was one wise lady. She knew intuitively that sweetheart of a boy would turn out to be a wonderful husband and father. She was able to see qualities in Terry that I, as a teenager, may have missed or taken for granted. Terry was kind, thoughtful and sincere. Most of all, he truly loved me and my family.
Mom passed away when our twins (Beth and Ben) were almost five years old. Terry and I had been married 12 years at that point. She knew that, as a couple, Terry and I had experienced some highs and lows, but she was able to see us prevail and conquer. Her greatest joys in life were her children, then her grandchildren.
Mom did not get to see her lovely granddaughter grow up, yet her guiding presence was still among us years later. I believe that it was her wisdom guiding me when my daughter, Beth, entered that serious stage of dating in college—but I'll let her tell you about it.
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25 Strange Places to Have Sex…Not That That Should Stop You
Many people fantasize about having sex in unusual places, but few of us act on this fantasy for fear of getting caught or, worse, sand in our pants. In a recent poll of 1,300 people sponsored by Astroglide we asked, "What is the weirdest place you've had sex?" And boy, did we get some interesting responses. We were surprised by many of the answers and we think you will be too!
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'Fifty Shades of Grey' What's All The Hype About?
This becomes a vicious cycle, completely emotionally exhausting. Over time, it looks like love addiction. Unable to bond in a healthy way, this couple bonds in an addictive way; I can't live with you and I can't live without you.
The draw to this kind of guy is powerful for women who are trying to heal their own childhood wounds. Deep down, she wants to bring him out of the darkness of his wounded soul, draw him into the light and heal him. By so doing, she proves something to herself — that she is special and worthy of the attention, love and desires of this compelling man. There's just one tiny problem: it doesn't work.
Contrary to fantasy fiction, you cannot heal the wounded guy with love. He needs several swift emotional kicks in the butt. He needs loads of "tough love," not the "sweet, I-adore-you" kind of love you want to give him. His healing cannot come from you being his Mommy, the one he didn't have before.
He needs to hit rock bottom and experience a dramatic loss before he can begin to heal. The pain of doing what he's always done has to be greater than the pain of change. Because his wounds have compelled him to do so much damage, he needs to experience remorse. There are other steps, but they are best taken in a therapeutic setting, not in the course of a relationship. Big clue: most of them never do heal because they don't allow themselves to be vulnerable enough to be hurt enough to have to change.
Read the rest of the article at YourTango.com.
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The Playlist: Eyes on the Prize
We kick off this week's Texas news-based playlist with "Eyes On The Prize" as sung by Mavis Staples, who participated in the LBJ Presidential Library's three-day summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
The easiest way to enjoy the playlist is to download Spotify, which is a free program. But even without it, you can still follow along. Here are this week's other selections:
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Bianca Cabrera and Nelson
Abbott were married July 2,
2010. The wedding and reception
were held at the Hall of
Springs, Saratoga. Judge G.
Gerald Fiesinger, Jr., friend of
the family offi ciated.
The bride is the daughter of
Carlos and Regina Cabrera of
Ballston Lake, NY. The groom
is the son of David and Joyce
Abbott of Napa, CA. Bianca is
the granddaughter of Gina De-
Francesco of Schenectady, NY.
Family and friends arrived
from England, Spain, Italy and
Maid of honor was Tania
Cabrera, sister of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Jennifer Faucett
and Alicia Faucett; cousins
of the bride, Kat Amano and
Jessica Wollinar. The bride
wore a headpiece worn by the
groom's mother in 1963 and by
his grandmother in 1930.
Best man was Spencer Abbott,
brother of the groom.
Ushers were Carlos B. Cabrera,
brother of the bride; Miguel
Hernandez, brother-in-law of
the bride, Rajeev Joshi and Brian
Wilder. The groom's cake
was traditional Norwegian
The bride is a graduate of
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High
School, Siena College and New
York University, where she received
her master's degree in
museum studies. She is registrar
at Tilton Gallery, NY, NY.
Her husband is a graduate
of Vintage High School and
UCLA with a bachelor's degree
in anthropology. He is a
recruiter for Brooklyn College,
New York.
The couple took a honeymoon
trip to Puerto Rico. They
reside in Brooklyn, NY.
Saralyn Armer and Aaron
Critchlow were married May 8,
2010. The wedding and reception
took place at Birch Hill.
Rev. Dr. Robert Paul offi ciated.
Saralyn is the daughter of
Harry Armer and wife, Laurie
of Ballston Spa and Sylvia
Armer and Brad Johnson of
Schenectady. Aaron is the son
of Steve and Sandra Critchlow
of West Richland, WA.
The bride wore a diamond
white gown with empire cut
organza layered with satin underlining,
a chapel length train
and shoulder length veil.
Maid of honor was Melanie
Armer. Bridesmaids were
Lily Armer, Ellen Armer, Katie
Truesell, Melissa Bergeron,
Andrea Locke and Sarah Landon.
Flowergirl was Hannah
Best man was Noel Paul.
Groomsmen were David Carothers,
Adam Critchlow, Jason
Armer, Mike Locke and Kevin
Landon. Ringbearer was Samuel
The bride is a graduate of
SUNY Plattsburgh. She is a
producer's assistant at Present
Pictures, West Hollywood, CA.
Her husband is a graduate
of Whitworth University, Spokane,
WA. He is an assistant
director at the Director's Guild
of America, Los Angeles, CA.
Sam and Marion (Biancosino)
Capra, formerly of Rotterdam
recently celebrated their
70th wedding anniversary at a
buffet dinner, hosted by their
family at Kingsway Arms Nursing
The couple were married October
20, 1940 at the Church of
Our Lady of the Assumption,
Schenectady, NY. Their son,
Sam Capra Jr., his wife, Ginny
and grandsons Jeffrey and Joseph,
all fl ew in from California
to attend the celebration.
Edward and Joan Geier of
Rotterdam recently celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary
with their children and grandchildren
in South Yarmouth,
Cape Cod, with a week on the
beach celebration vacation.
The couple were married
June 18, 1960 at the Messiah Lutheran
Church, Rotterdam.
Joan is a graduate of Mont
Pleasant High School. She was
a keypunch operator for General
Electric, retiring in 1994.
She enjoys bowling, knitting,
ceramics and family.
Her husband is a graduate
of Mont Pleasant High School
and served two years in the
army. He was a photo engraver
for the Times Union, retiring
in 1999. He enjoys home improvement,
golfi ng and family.
Their children are Edward
Geier of Long Meadow, MA,
Vicki Grygas of Glenville,
NY, Jeffrey Geier of Guilderland,
NY and Amber Geier of
Rotterdam, NY. They have 15
Gene and Helen Gierka of
Schenectady recently celebrated
their 65th wedding anniversary
managing bakery sales, as
they have for the last 25 years
for the Harvest Festival of St.
Adalbert's Church at the Polish
Community Center in Albany.
They are also celebrating with
a mass at St. Adalbert's Church.
The couple were married
October 20, 1945 at St. Michael's
Church, Cohoes. The
former Helen Slivienski retired
from Behr-Manning Company
with 15 years of service. Her husband served in WW
II with the 9th Air Force ETO
and was a member of the 39th
Photo Recon. Squadron, which
fl ew the "P 38 Lightning", also
known as the F-5. After the service
he gained college entrance
courses from the ICS program
and attended mechanical engineering
& machine design
from RPI night school. He retired
from the Norton Co., with
38 years of service.
They both enjoy boating,
traveling and reading.
Paul and Felicia De Marco of
Schenectady recently celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary
with family and friends at
Mallozzi's Club House, given
by their children.
Paul and Felicia met at the
Marconi Center taking evening
classes to learn English.
They were married on September
4, 1960 by Monsignor Bianco
at St. Anthony's Church, Schenectady.
They have three sons, Joseph,
Fred and Angelo and
their lovely wives. They have
eight grandchildren and one
Paul retired from General
Electric. Felicia has been a
homemaker since they married.
They are active members
of St. Anthony's Church since
the late 1950's.


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AHS students revive 'Our Town'
As preparation for this year's spring play. "Our Town," students from Arlington High School took a tour of the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum recently. They were escorted through the museum by pioneers Ruth and Harry Yost, who showed them furniture, tools and various equipment the students had never seen before.
The high school actors visited the Pioneer Museum to learn more about life 100 years ago.
Director Scott Moberly chose the play, "Our Town" thinking he would like to draw as many connections as possible between life in Grover's Corner, New Hampshire, with Arlington, Wash.
AHS Drama Booster Lynn Stone explained that Thornton Wilder uses a great deal of pantomime, rather than props.
"The problem is that many of the students are too young to know about canning green beans or what a highboy piece of furniture looks like," Stone said.
"They don't even know what a window shade pull looks like."
"Our Town" is set in 1901 to 1914, just before the beginning of The Great War.
Ruth Yost showed a half of the group the evolution of clothes washing machines, washboards and the earliest of wringer washers, sharing a personal experience about mashing her finger when she was a young girl.
They saw medical and dental equipment as well as farm tools and various forms of transportation.
The students noted that people in portraits looked very somber and didn't smile. They were puzzled by shoe hooks and laughed at hairdos. They were amazed to think of taking a bath in a galvanized tub.
One of the actors, Safa Pinkens, said she only has a small part as a member of the church choir and that she noticed the church pews in the museum.
"They look very uncomfortable," she said.
"We hope our students will learn some valuable lessons from the past," Stone said.
"Our Town" is presented by Arlington High School Drama Department. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26 and May 2 and 3. Tickets are $10 and $6 for student and seniors and can be purchased through the Byrnes Performing Arts Center web site at www.byrnesperfomingarts.com and at the door.
Robert Peiffle is Dr Gibbs
Zack Cushman is Joe Crowell as an 11-year-old boy
Zack McCone is Howie Newsomme, the milkman
Danika Drake is Mrs. Gibbs
Amanda Molsee is Mrs. Webb
Dylan Hussey is George Gibbs
Lauren Beall is Rebecca Gibbs
Janelle Hudon is Emily Webb
Matt Meyrick and Andrew Algard play Professor Willard
Sean Welch plays Mr. Webb
Jane Waggoner plays Woman in Balcony
Bailey Taylor is Woman in Auditorium
Janelle Pittman is Lady in Box
Josh Tanner is Simon Stimson
Ashlee Hudson is Mrs. Soames
Jimmy Dix plays Constable Bill Warren
Zack Cushman is Si Crowell
Nick Tezak and Marcus Dolan play Baseball Players
Matthew Peiffle plays Sam Craig
Darian Rosebrook plays Joe Stoddard
Adam Kaufman is Farmer McCarthy
Crissa Crooks is First Dead Woman/Choir
Jessica Safford is Second Dead Woman/Choir
Chris Vaughan plays First Dead Man/Choir
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Update: Connor McCowan's sister says her late boyfriend and Connor were 'like brothers'
LANSING – The surgeon who tended to Andrew Singler's wounds said that he had a 10 percent chance of surviving by the time he reached Sparrow Hospital following an alleged fight with defendant Connor McCowan.
Dr. Ben Mosher, the trauma surgeon at Sparrow Hospital who performed emergency surgery on Singler, testified today during McCowan's murder trial that he was not breathing, had no vital signs, and had no activity in his heart when he arrived at the hospital. After attempts to revive him failed, he was pronounced dead at 5:15 a.m. on Feb. 23.
Mosher said that Singler's heart stopped beating in transit to the operating room.
During his testimony, the prosecution showed graphic pictures of Singler's autopsy examination. Members of both Singler's and McCowan's families were visibly shaken, with Singler's mother and sister sobbing.
The photos were so disturbing that a juror asked to be briefly excused from the courtroom.
The toxicology reports on Singler showed that he had a blood alcohol level of .124 at the time of his autopsy -- 1.5 times the legal limit. According to testimony from Dr. John Bechinski, Singler also had marijuana in his system at the time of his death.
Defense attorney Chris Bergstrom contended that since the autopsy took place eight hours after the incident, it could actually have been higher.
Testimony is set to continue throughout the afternoon at the Ingham County Circuit Court. Shay McCowan -- Connor McCowan's sister and Andrew Singler's girlfriend -- is set to take the stand this afternoon.
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WEST MICHIGAN – Michiganders got a taste of a summer weekend over the Memorial Day holiday.
They will get the five-course meal this weekend, so to speak.
As the calendar turns to the month of June, Michigan is in for its nicest weekend of the 2014. According to MLive Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa, nearly the entire Lower Peninsula will warm up to around 80 degrees by Saturday afternoon, May 31. The immediate shoreline areas will warm into the mid to upper-70s.
To make things even better, there is almost no chance of precipitation on Saturday and the sun will be in full effect, according to Torregrossa.
So aside from a higher chance of getting a sunburn, there's nothing to worry about when it comes to the weather.
Sunday's high in the Muskegon area is expected to be just shy of 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 20 percent chance of rain.
According to Torregrossa, humidity levels will be high on Sunday, so it may be a good time to get out on the water.
Winds will be blowing out of the southwest between 9 and 12 mph throughout the weekend.
Based on the forecast, this weekend will be perfect for summer activities. Whether you're spending your time on the beach, attending one of the many high school sporting events taking place in the area or just barbecuing on the deck, conditions should be ideal.
In other words, get out and enjoy the nice weather. It's been a long time coming.
Brandon Champion covers arts and entertainment, business and weather for MLive Muskegon Chronicle. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com and follow him on Twitter @BrandonThaChamp.


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A benefit is scheduled Friday night for a young girl in need of both a lung and bone marrow transplant.
From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., people are invited to gather at the Reading Liederkranz in Lower Alsace Twp., Berks Co., for live music and games, with all proceeds going to the family of Angel Boston.
Angel, a 12-year-old girl from Exeter Township, suffers from severe combine immune deficiency (SCID), a rare genetic disorder sometimes called the "bubble boy disease." SCID leaves sufferers without the critical immune defenses needed to ward off illness.
"So we have to be careful and keep her as protected as we can," said Sara Boston, Angel's mom.
Angel was diagnosed in June 2012 after years of constant sickness and extended hospital stays.
As a baby, doctors diagnosed her as asthmatic but never tested for SCID. Pennsylvania at the time did not require the test as part of newborn screenings, although early detection is often key for successful treatment.
While the state has since joined 15 others in requiring the test, the change came too late for Angel. She now needs both lung and bone marrow transplants, and she spends the majority of her day connected to IVs or nebulizers. She needs to wear a mask when leaving her home.
"It's heartbreaking to see someone so young going through so much pain and, you know, having so many health issues that could be avoided if it was tested for early on in their life," said Megan Lott, a long-time family friend who organized the Liederkranz benefit.
According to Lott, the event is not only meant to raise funds for the family, but to raise awareness for organ donation and SCID testing.
"I can't even say how important it is for people to understand and know that there are options with this," said Lott.
Having fun, however, is another main goal for the evening, and attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. If she's feeling up to it, Angel will be there too, wearing a purple zebra costume.
"She loves Halloween. It's one of our favorite holidays," said Sara. "I just want everybody to come out, have a good time and raise awareness."
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Kids under 5 are free. You can also help by donating online.


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A couple years ago we told you about researchers studying the structure of the mantis shrimp's club to improve military body armor. Now, a slightly different team has come up with that material, and the carbon-fiber-reinforced composite is both stronger and resists impact better than similar materials typically used in aircraft.
The team, headed by professor David Kisailus at the University of California, Riverside, Bourns College of Engineering, originally had a goal of developing a material that's one-third the weight and thickness of existing body armor. In 2012, they analyzed the structure of the mantis shrimp's club-like arms, which are extremely strong, tough, and lightweight. Kisailus runs UCR's Biomimetics and Nanostructured Materials Lab.
The animal uses its clubs to destroy mollusk shells and crab exoskeletons, accelerating underwater faster than a .22 caliber bullet. The team found that the clubs are highly complex structures made of three specialized sections, which work together to make a tougher material than many engineered ceramics. One section, the endocuticle region, has a structure made of spiraling, or helicoidal, mineralized fiber layers that work like a shock absorber. Each layer is rotated slightly from the layer below it.
In an article in the journal Acta Biomaterialia (purchase or membership only), the UCR researchers describe their new carbon-fiber-epoxy composites. This time, they were assisted by researchers from the University of Southern California and Purdue University. The new composites were designed to emulate the helicoidal, layered structure of the shrimp club's endocuticle. The team used both experimental and computational methods to discover that "a helicoidal architecture is shown to reduce through-thickness damage propagation in a composite panel during an impact event and result in an increase in toughness," according to the article abstract.
They created carbon composite structures with helicoidal layers arranged at three different angles between 10 degrees and 25 degrees. Two control structures included one with unidirectional layers, and another with the typical quasi-isotropic structured layers used in aerospace carbon composites today, where succeeding layers are rotated about 90 degrees in different directions.
To test the strength of the different structures, the researchers used a drop weight impact testing system similar to that used in the aircraft industry to assess dent damage, external visual damage, and internal damage. The new helicoidal structures suffered 20% to 50% less dent depth damage than the industry-typical quasi-isotropic structures, and a few split fibers versus major external fiber damage and punctures. Using ultrasound, they found that conventional quasi-isotropic samples experienced catastrophic internal rupturing, but damage to the new helicoidal samples spread laterally inside the structure.
In a compression test, which compressed samples until they broke, the new helicoidal material had about 15% to 20% more residual strength after breaking than the conventional quasi-isotropic material. The team used finite element modeling to understand failure modes and give ideas about modifying the structures. Carbon composite designed on this helicoidal model can be used in the frames of planes and cars, as well as in body armor and sports equipment, like football helmets.
Research was funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the National Science Foundation. It will be continued with a new $7.5 million grant from the Department of Defense.
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November 17, 2015
What Should Clinicians and Bioethicists Tolerate?
by J.S. Blumenthal-Barby
Last week I attended a talk by German philosopher Rainer Forst on "Toleration and Democracy". Professor Forst, a student of Habarmas, was named "the most important political philosopher of his generation" in 2012.…
August 28, 2013
Paying for Patient Empowerment
by Craig Klugman, Ph.D.
Way back in 2009 when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was being debated across the country, one of the more controversial elements was a section (HE 3200, Section 1233) that would provide physician reimbursement for conversations about end-of-life advance care planning.…
December 14, 2012
Operation Delirium
Craig M. Klugman, Ph.D.
Joining the long line of examples of concerning human subjects research experiments is a profile in The New Yorker (December 17).…
July 14, 2012
Even 12-Year-Olds Understand Healthcare Reform
If you want to know how easy and intuitive it is to understand the individual mandate, watch this video with Peter Ubel and his son, Taylor Greeno, who discuss why healthcare reform is good for everyone.…
June 28, 2012
Waiting for the SCOTUS decision on Obamacare? Read AJOB.
As the nation waits on pins and needles for SCOTUS' decision regarding Obamacare, take a few minutes to bone up on the ethics of healthcare reform and governance with AJOB's Special Issue on healthcare reform.…
April 10, 2012
Caplan on Prescription Drug Abuse
Today Art Caplan, in his MSNBC column, discusses the epidemic of prescription drug abuse in this country. But his conclusions would have a chilling effect upon physicians. …
February 1, 2012
Gingrich on IVF: Bad for Families, Bad for Bioethics
Scientists, reproductive specialists and andrologists had better prepare. If Newt Gingrich has his way (and wins the Presidency), he will have a whole new world in store for science and medicine.…
October 10, 2011
Saving the USPS by Cutting Healthcare Costs?
What does the postal service have to do with healthcare? Sure, the USPS delivers medical supplies to individuals and organizations. But that is not the connection that the nation's postmaster general is making between healthcare and the viability of the postal service.…
October 3, 2011
Doth My Doctor Protest Too Much?
Is there a limit to how far physicians can go in their social or political activism? Ford Vox, writing in The Atlantic, suggests that perhaps there is.…
April 7, 2011
Women's Health Shouldn't Be Partisan--But It Is!
As Donna Shalala writes on the Huffington Post today: "health of our women should not be a partisan preference", but as we all know the politics of women's health continues to plague access to reproductive health services, equitable access to health services generally, and more broadly remind us that there is still a critical gap between males and females in regard to health in our country.…
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October 6, 2016 8:00 am
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September 20, 2016 8:00 am
Voters barely worry about their own health. Do they really care about the president's? (Washington Post)
The first of three planned presidential debates will take place at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., on Sept. 26. Maybe it's good the debate is slated for a gym. If Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are really serious about proving their physical vigor and stamina, they can do laps in the arena while they answer questions.
March 9, 2016 9:02 am
Should Therapists Analyze Presidential Candidates?
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May 14, 2015 3:39 pm
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April 28, 2015 5:05 pm
Tension between gay, religious rights plays out at top U.S. court
If the U.S. Constitution covers a right to same-sex marriage, conservative Supreme Court justices asked on Tuesday, would clergy be exempted from performing such marriages or religious colleges spared from offering housing to gay couples?
April 27, 2015 1:59 pm
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Warning of an "innovation deficit," scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say declining government spending on basic research is holding back potentially life-saving advances in 15 fields, from robotics and fusion energy to Alzheimer's disease and agriculture.
April 8, 2015 1:27 pm
South Carolina Shooting Increases Calls for Police Body Cameras
A bystander's video showing a white South Carolina police officer shooting a fleeing black man to death has added momentum to calls to require all police officers to wear body cameras.
January 20, 2015 7:29 pm
Dad Arrested for Giving Cannabis Oil to Daughter With Cancer
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October 15, 2014 4:45 pm
Guatemala may weigh softer drug punishments in liberalization push
Guatemala will weigh easing punishments for minor narcotics-related offenses as part of a push to liberalize drug policy and explore regulating production of opium poppies and marijuana for medical use, President Otto Perez said.
October 6, 2014 1:05 pm
The Church's Gay Obsession
REPEATEDLY over the last year and a half, I've written about teachers in Catholic schools and leaders in Catholic parishes who were dismissed from their posts because they were in same-sex relationships and — in many cases — had decided to marry.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Quick hits around the Mid-American Conference the first Saturday of the college football season.
Unusual, not unprecedented: The Mid-American Conference has scheduled league games to start the season before, six times in fact since 2000. So Kent State hosting Ohio University to open the season is no big deal. Just not the perfect way to start the season. This will be the second time for KSU (2003) and the first for the Bobcats.
NCOTHB I: That's 'New coach on the Block' which is Mark Whipple at UMass, who is actually in his second tour of duty with the Minutemen a decade (1998-2003) removed from his first stretch when he led UMass to a Division I-AA title in 1998. Boston College is the 'road' team, 3 p.m. in Gillette Stadium.
NCOTB II: There's a lot of excitement in Eastern Michigan, where Eagles head coach Chris Creighton begins his tenure against Morgan State 6 p.m. in Rynearson Stadium where they have painted the turf grey.
NCOTB III: The Miami RedHawks and new coach Chuck Martin face a yeoman chore against a Marshall team that some pick as a dark horse to make the national championship playoffs Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at home in Yager Stadium.
Bull-y, Bull-y: The Buffalo Bulls had a stellar season in 2013, anchored by the play of linebacker Khalil Mack, the No. 5 pick in the 2014 NFL draft. Now the challenge is to do it again, starting at 3:30 vs. Duquesne in UB Stadium.
Zoom, Zoom!: The Toledo Rockets are tired of being bridesmaids in the MAC, so if this is to be a championship season then it has to get off to a good start at home vs. New Hampshire, 7 p.m. in the Glass Bowl.


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The state of Ottawa County's finances is the major issue in the sole contested race for a Ottawa County Board of Commissioners seat in Tuesday's election.
Incumbent District 2 Commissioner Philip Kuyers, R-Olive Township, is seeking his fifth two-year term. He is challenged by Democratic candidate Karel Rogers, of Robinson Township.
District 2 covers Olive, Port Sheldon and Robinson townships and parts of Park and Holland townships.
Kuyers, 49, is vice chairman of the Board of Commissioners and is a dairy farmer and co-owner of the Pigeon Creek Golf Course.
Rogers, 60, is a retired biology professor at Grand Valley State University making her second run for the county board. Kuyers defeated Rogers in 2006.
Kuyers predicts county finances will continue to tighten, even after the board made $1.1 million in spending cuts as part of an effort to eliminate a $3.1 million gap in the 2009 budget.
"I think you'll see a lot more of the discretionary spending" reviewed next year, he said. "I think there'll be more cost-cutting."
Rogers, who worked in higher education for more than 30 years before retiring, is the former president of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council. She said the county could find savings and be more environmentally friendly by reducing energy costs.
"There's a possibility that by thinking outside the constraints of how we've always done things, we can make people's lives better and save money," she said.
Republicans are running unopposed in all 10 other county board races, including Commissioner Dennis Swartout, 61, of District 3.
The Republican incumbent sheriff, prosecutor, clerk, treasurer, register of deeds and drain commissioner also are unopposed.


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Sirens sound yet deaf people left standingLydia Callis became an unlikely star of Superstorm Sandy as the sign-language interpreter during New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's televised press conferences on the storm. Time magazine reported in October 2012: "During Bloomberg's televised press conferences on the storm — delivered in his standard business-like fashion — Callis translated his words with enthusiasm and passion. In fact, her presence at press conferences has provided New Yorkers with what New York magazine described as 'a legitimate reason to smile'."
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Island states plot safe course to SamoaSmall Island Developing States will this week seek to plot a course to a safer and more resilient future as part of their preparations for a major conference next year. The Inter-regional preparatory meeting for the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which opens today in Bridgetown, Barbados, brings together nations from the three SIDS regions – Caribbean, Pacific and the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean South China Seas (AIMS) – to forge the way forward.
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Lebanon embarks on regional first with disaster risk planGENEVA, 21 August 2013 - Lebanon is seeking to become the first country in the Arab region to adopt an overarching National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management that balances corrective, prospective and compensatory action. The building of political will and leadership, local collaboration, and regional and international partnerships is underpinning the effort despite significant ongoing challenges.
|21 Aug 2013
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Unified strategy provides 'more bang for your buck'World-leading efforts to unite climate change adaptation and disaster risk management into one overarching strategy will provide 'more bang for your buck' a senior Pacific development leader says. The Director-General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Dr Jimmie Rodgers, said future generations would judge today's leaders on how bold their actions – not words – were in building safer and more resilient communities and countries.
|15 Aug 2013
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People with disabilities 'contributors to resilience, not victims'Why are persons with disabilities so disproportionately affected by disasters? This was the important, if often overlooked, question presented to the largest international meeting on disability issues, at the United Nations last week. The answer, simply put, is because disaster prevention measures are designed and implemented in many parts of the world without including or taking into account persons with disabilities. Often it is the attitude of viewing such persons as victims or burdens that prevents their inclusion.
|2 Aug 2013
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UN launches first-ever survey of people living with disabilities in disaster zonesThe UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) and partners today launched the first-ever survey of people living with disabilities on their coping capacity in the face of a disaster event. Margareta Wahlström, head of UNISDR, said today: "The survey will focus on a major blind spot in disaster management, the needs of the one billion or more people estimated to live with some form of disability. We can expect that as many as 30 million people living with a disability are affected during an average year by earthquakes and weather-related hazards."
|29 Jul 2013
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Champion who is 'always committed to disaster reduction'The Mayor of Tevragh-Zeina municipality in Nouakchott (Mauritania), Ms. Fatimetou Mint Abdel Malick, has been named Champion of the "Making Cities Resilient" campaign in recognition of her commitment and dedication to make her city more resilient to disasters. The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), Ms. Margareta Wahlström, designated Ms. Abdel Malik for this honorary position, which recognizes individuals who use their political influence to promote disaster risk reduction.
|23 Jul 2013
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School director pioneers safer learning for pupilsAn innovative school director in northern Thailand has shown how his pupils can learn in safety with little additional financial cost and burden on staff. The Director of Baiboonlamphun School, Mr Pachernwaat Srichai, said school safety was becoming more of a priority with parents demanding secure environments for their children.
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UN recognizes Campinas' lead to reduce disaster riskThe UN office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) today recognized the dynamic and vibrant economic and technological centre of Campinas for its commitment to reduce its disaster risk. The Head of UNISDR, Margareta Wahlström, officially acknowledged Campinas as Brazil's first Role Model City of UNISDR's Making Cities Resilient campaign.
|22 Jul 2013
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'The fact we learn so slowly means we pay for it in dollars'"Neither disasters nor climate change is an issue for the future it's an issue for today. The fact that we learn so slowly means we are paying for it – and we are paying in dollars" – the Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) Ms Margareta Wahlström challenges the world to strengthen its approach to disaster risk management and reverse the escalation in direct economic losses from disasters. Ms Wahlström was interviewed for this TVNZ news report while at the 2013 Joint Meeting of the Pacific Platform for Disaster Risk Management and Pacific Climate Change Roundtable in Fiji, this month.
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'This bridge has been destroyed six times so now we build it higher and stronger'The leader of Fiji's disaster-hit Western Division has pledged to forge an integrated cross-sectoral strategy to achieve a safer and more resilient future. Western Division Commissioner Mr Joeli Cawaki and his team of technical experts told the head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), Ms Margareta Wahlström, that integrated planning and action was vital after being hit by two serious floods and a major cyclone in 2012.
|19 Jul 2013
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UNISDR chief urges next generation of leaders to help make their world saferThe head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), Ms Margareta Wahlström, signalled the importance of the next generation taking up the challenge of building a safer and more resilient future. Ms Wahlström urged a group of youth ambassadors from the Republic of Korea, China and Japan to take leadership roles in advocating for disaster and climate resilient development.
|18 Jul 2013
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Tonga's motto inspires leaders to safeguard a resilient inheritance"God and Tonga are my inheritance" – the motto of this Pacific Kingdom – has inspired its leaders to move to safeguard their country for future generations. Their efforts represent an inspiring example of ambitious disaster and climate resilient development steered by strong national leadership that is based on community ownership.
|17 Jul 2013
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Pacific environment leader warns: 'We will be the first to go under'The head of a major Pacific regional organization said the region's acute vulnerability left it no alternative but to lead the world in integrating risk reduction and climate change action into one over-arching strategy to secure a sustainable future. The Director General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Dr David Sheppard, said the Pacific would rise to the challenge but they needed the world to join efforts too.
|16 Jul 2013
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'Recovery the key to future relevance of Pacific regional organisations'A landmark study says that regional organizations involved in disaster risk management in the Pacific will have to demonstrate excellence in technical assistance and be aligned to international financial flows to remain relevant.
|15 Jul 2013
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Pacific provides perfect springboard for HFA2 discussionsThe UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) today praised the Pacific for providing a 'perfect springboard' into the coming 18 months during which the world will prepare a new, longer term and more ambitious post-2015 framework to achieve safer and more resilient communities and nations.
|11 Jul 2013
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Bank chief urges business to lend its resilience wisdomBusinesses that bounced back quickly from a recent spate of disasters have a lot to teach policymakers and community leaders about resilience, a banking executive told a major Pacific development forum today.
|10 Jul 2013
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'Like our ancestors, if we have the heart, we can do it'Pacific government ministers today said community leadership was the key to success of innovative approaches to integrated climate change and disaster risk reduction action across the region.
|9 Jul 2013
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UNISDR chief: integrated action will help billions and save trillionsThe Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), Margareta Wahlström, today hailed the Pacific as it committed to a world first of integrating action in disaster risk management and climate change in one strategy to secure a sustainable future for this increasingly threatened region.
|8 Jul 2013
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Pacific goes to work early on disaster risk reductionEvery day the Pacific wakes up and goes to work ahead of the rest of the world and next week it will do the same as it kicks off a series of regional consultations that will shape the successor agreement to the Hyogo Framework for Action after 2015.
|4 Jul 2013
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Traditional approaches 'increasingly fail' insurance industry in time of climate change
Geneva, 1 July 2013 - The insurance industry needs to completely rethink its approach to assessing risk because of more unpredictable extreme weather events, a new report warns.
|1 Jul 2013
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UNISDR chief honours Canberra as a role model cityThe Head of UN office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström today officially acknowledged Canberra as a Role Model city for UNISDR's Making Cities Resilient Campaign by presenting a certificate to the Australian Capital Territory Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell.
|28 Jun 2013
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2013 floods a "turning point"The Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), Margareta Wahlström, today predicted that the year 2013 will be a turning point in how governments around the world view the threat of floods in a new age of extreme weather events.
|25 Jun 2013
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UNISDR welcomes post-2015 proposal on resilient citiesUNISDR Chief Margareta Wahlström today welcomed a proposal that "resilient cities" should be one of ten top global priorities in the post-2015 development agenda.
|24 Jun 2013
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"When things turn to custard you need good governance"Two countries sitting at opposite ends of the world are emerging as beacons of good practice in terms of innovative public-private partnerships that have been proven to reduce disaster risk.
|21 Jun 2013
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Marshall Islands water crisis underlines Pacific's drought riskThe UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) today issued a warning that a lack of safe drinking water is emerging as a major natural hazard for many small islands in the Pacific.
|19 Jun 2013
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Developer unveils vision of cities as havens during disastersAn innovative urban developer in one of the world's most hazard-prone countries has urged public and private sector leaders to embrace his company's vision of building cities that 'people escape to rather than run away from' during disasters.
|17 Jun 2013
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Nigeria agrees to strengthen disaster resilience
ABUJA, June 12 - The Nigerian government has requested the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) to facilitate the development of a comprehensive disaster risk management plan for Africa's most populous country.
|12 Jun 2013
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Climate change declared public enemy No. 1The Head of UNISDR, Margareta Wahlström, today welcomed the emphasis placed on the links between poverty reduction and disaster risk reduction in the report of the High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda which identifies climate change as the main obstacle in the way of ending extreme poverty.
|6 Jun 2013
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The resilient future young people wantYoung people from around the world yesterday said much more needed to be done to implement the two-year old Children's Charter for Disaster Risk Reduction adopted at the last Global Platform in 2011 in order to create a safer and more resilient world.
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