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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by TheIronLady, Jun 2, 2013.
Who wins the prize? There are so many luminaries to choose from here.
Let's be fair to them. Without their dedicated support which some may view as demanding, their kids wouldn't have been where they would be in the world of figure skating. There may be more mothers and fathers in the list, but not all of their children make it to the 'who's who list of figure skaters' so we don't know who they are.
We love all of these parents, even Danny Kwan and Mira Leung's crazy mother.
Oh this is a tough one. Marjorie Chin, Suzanne Bonaly, and Jennifer Leung stand out above the rest for me, but I have a hard time deciding between those three. While it would take huge willpower and courage on the part of the daughter, I ask myself which of the three would be the hardest to break away from if their skating daughters worked up the gall to do so. I think despite the strict Asian ways of Chin and Leung, my answer is still Bonaly. So I picked her.
Danny Kwan is a Mom? I guess I had him wrong all along.
I voted for Joubert's mom.
I voted for Mira Leung's mom. Mira always seemed so introverted and kind of sad and no one seems to know anything about her these days.
lol who is the most controlling/difficult skating mom?
....Danny Kwan? ahahahahhah!
ohmigosh...these thread can polls are just getting worse and worse!
I'm not just skeptical on this simply because I'm a fan of he uber-cute daughter, but what did Jody Flatt do that qualifies her as being 'controlling' or 'difficult' ? She seems to be a nice, loving supportive mother, what gives?
Those Kwans have a way of sneaking into polls, don't they...
Not necessarily, and even if so, is it worth the price?
Fernandez joins ranks of Spanish sports royalty
It's possible to be a loving, encouraging, and supporting parent and raise your child to be a World medalist without being Rose Hovick on skates. By all indications, that is the Fernándezes have done.
Wonderful to hear that Fernandez has supporting parents. He's such a 'happy kid' with as far as I can observe, an easy-going nature to match.
Does Spain pay for all of Fernandez's overseas training expenses? I think China does and probably Japan? How about Canada, the USA and other countries?
Gold - Majorie Chin
Silver - Suzanne Bonaly (just like Surya, always just short of Gold)
Bronze - Julie McDonough
Pewter - Jennifer Leung
Suzanne Bonaly really deserves the lifetime achievement award--rather than Gold or Silver--for controlling your daughter beyond her skating years. Dan Hollander commented on this in his interview with Dave Lease and Jenny Kirk.
I voted for Marjorie Chin because of the pseudo-scientific chiropractic treatments that she made Tiffany undergo. I think it may have been Marjorie's way of coping with the losses.
I really know nothing about Mrs. McDonough at all. It is interesting to see her so high in votes and rivalling the Terrible Trio. She must have been something pretty bad even though I have barely heard anything about her.
Not a fair poll to post, in my opinion.
There are no manual on being a perfect parent, much less being a perfect skating parent.
Clearly these women (and man) did something right to get their children to an elite level, sacrificing their time and money and likely personal happiness.
Did they make mistakes? Sure, all parents do. Unless there was physical abuse (which I don't think any of these cases were) or mental abuse (hard to document), these parents' actions were for the betterment of their children.
Coaches can be just as domineering and difficult as skating parents.
The late Virginia Fratianne should be on the poll. She was an enormous complainer, whining endlessly anytime her beloved Linda did not win a competition, and of course saying nothing at all when she received a blatant gift (eg- 77 and 80 Nationals, 78 Worlds LP, 1980 Worlds SP). She even threatened to sue the judges or the ISU for all the money they cost Linda for not winning the Olympics Gold, LOL! She told Linda bad things about her competitors to make her dislike them, and drilled the whole dealmaking story in Lake Placid in Linda's mind which made her bitter and upset for decades to come. Whether it was true or not, a terrible thing to do to a young women. Had she been on the poll she would have been my vote in a heartbeat.
I know there is a "other" option, but I'm surprised Pat Lipinski didn't make the list.
Legend has it that Mrs. McDonough shared that when she adopted Ann-Patrice in Korea she picked up the baby and said, "You will be a figure skater." If I recall correctly, Mrs. McDonough did not have advantages growing up, but she wanted to be a skater. So she decided that her daughter would live out her dreams. She was known to be pushy and critical of AP's coaches. She insisted on making her daughter's costumes, including a distracting Swan Lake dress with a beak poking out of the cleavage. AP looked depressed and uninterested in skating. She made it no secret that she skated because of her mother, and she seemed to quit the sport as soon as she could.
Mrs. McDonough's fashion design Swan Lake 2004
A glimpse of the formidable Julie McDonough before her daughter's 2002 Junior Worlds SP
Not that she was the only skating mom who did this, but she also paid for or at least allowed Linda to get a nose job before the Olympics. She probably was going to include those costs in the lawsuit.
Without getting into the specifics of these parents, it is worth noting that some skate parents are physically and/or mentally abusive and that even where there actions are "documented" the abusive parents try to pass off their behavior as isolated incidents or as doing the best they could for the betterment of their children.
Case in point:
So, whom should we believe, Tonya Harding or LaVona Golden?
My vote's with Tonya.
Someone is trolling for gossip. This is just about the stupidest poll ever!! Do any of you know what these families give up to have a kid at the top?
Almost useless poll. How can the Moms of Harding, Lipinski, Fratianne, and maybe even Debi Thomas not be on it yet you have people like the Moms of Cohen, Kwan, Kim Yu Na, Flatt, Joubert, on it. Makes no sense.
There were only 12 slots available. It's not automatically an insult to be selected for this poll. Everybody in the sport knows skating moms/dads must walk a fine line. It is tempting to overstep boundaries and interfere in coaching. The controlling instinct is where things can go wrong. Harding's mother sounds like she would have been drunk and abusive no matter what sport Tonya was in, so she seems in a class of her own. I wouldn't include her with any of these women/man.
Well Scott Hamilton said he felt due to her Mom Debi could never love skating, and that her Mom didnt even really want her to skate but to focus only on school.
Why don't you tell us, mysticchic, exactly what these families give up and whether you think it is actually worth it. I have my doubts, particularly since not every skating parent is domineering.
And I think the dark side of our beloved sport is a fair topic for discussion here, even if I take much of what anonymous posters give as examples with a grain of salt.
Horror of horrors! What a controlling and difficult mother! That sort of thinking leads to girls' growing up to be physicians.
where is this in the interview? i just listened to it and didnt hear a mention of surya or her mom. or was this something that he said that didnt make it into the final edit?
I think it got edited out.


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Yamaha markets its cruiser motorcycles under the Star Motorcycles banner in the United States. There are 17 models in Star's 2013 lineup; seven of them are categorized as V Star models.
V Star 1300 Deluxe
Brand new for 2013, Yamaha is calling the 1300 Deluxe the first production mid-size bagger. Equipped with all the traditional bagger features, the 1300 Deluxe is the first with an engine in the mid-sized displacement category. The 2013 V Star Deluxe is powered by a 1,304 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC, eight-valve, 60-degree V-Twin engine. Thanks in large part to the 9.5:1 compression ratio, the 1300 Deluxe delivers lots of power and has a distinctive exhaust note.
The engine's short stroke, 83 mm combined with a 100 mm bore, and 60-degree cylinder angle combine to make the engine shorter and more compact. This allowed Yamaha designers to give the bike a lower center of gravity which makes handling more responsive. Though it's liquid-cooled, the V Star 1300 Deluxe has the clean looks of an air-cooled bike, with cooling fins and a water pump that's integrated with the oil pump. The radiator is mounted between the frame's front down tubes and hoses are hidden to further enhance the look.
The brand new 2013 V Star 1300 Deluxe looks every bit the full-dress touring bike. It has a fork-mounted fairing with a tall windshield, and locking hard saddle bags that each hold 7.6 gallons of cargo. The fairing and bags are color-matched to the frame. Yamaha included plenty of extras as standard equipment on the 1300 Deluxe that higher-end baggers offer only as options. There are dual speakers mounted in the fairing along with an integrated in-dash audio system that's compatible with the rider's iPod or iPhone. A Garmin zumo 665 GPS system is standard equipment, also mounted in the dash. The Garmin zumo was made specifically for motorcycles and features lane-assist, 3D building view, Bluetooth capability and optional XM satellite radio and weather and traffic. A subscription is needed to activate the XM radio functions.
Rider floorboards include a heel-toe shifter for riding comfort and ease of shifting through the five-speed transmission. The 1300 Deluxe has a belt final drive. The instrument cluster is mounted on the handlebars and features an analog speedometer and digital readouts for odometer, dual tripmeters, clock, and indicator lights for the self-cancelling turn signals, low fuel, low oil level, coolant temperature, high beams and neutral.
Controls for the audio system and changing the functions on the instrument panel are all mounted on the handlebars so riders don't need to take their hands off the bars. The rider's seat has a dish shape for added comfort on long rides. And the generator puts out 460 watts to handle most electrical accessories.
The seat height on the V Star 1300 Deluxe is 27.2 inches and the wheelbase is 66.5 inches. A 41 mm telescopic front fork with 5.3 inches of travel and a single rear shock with 4.3 inches of travel make up the suspension system. The brakes are 298 mm hydraulic disc, with two up front and one in the rear. Fuel capacity is 4.9 gallons. Yamaha has not yet released gas mileage stats or info on the bike's weight.
The 2013 V Star 1300 Deluxe carries a one year limited factory warranty. Yamaha offers one color for 2013, Deep Blue. The bike is expected to be in dealers' showrooms by February 2013 with a base MSRP of $13,690.
V Star 1300 and 1300 Tourer
The Yamaha V Star 1300 and 1300 Tourer share an engine with the 1300 Deluxe. It's a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC, eight-valve, 1,304 cc, 60-degree V-Twin powerplant with a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The 1300 Tourer comes standard with three of the most popular touring add-ons, a windshield, passenger backrest, and leather-wrapped, lockable hard saddlebags.
Both of the V Star 1300 models feature classic cruiser styling and features. There are rider floorboards with a heel-toe-shifter, pull-back handlebars for a relaxed riding position, seven-spoke aluminum wheels and a dish shaped seat for added comfort.
The specs on both models are identical, with the exception of the weight. The 1300 Tourer tips the scale at 712 pounds ready to ride while the V Star 1300 comes in at 668 pounds. Both bikes have dual 298 mm hydraulic disc front brakes and a single 298 mm hydraulic disc rear brake. Each has a five-speed transmission with belt final drive. A 41 mm telescopic front fork with 5.3 inches of travel and a single rear shock absorber with 4.3 inches of travel provide suspension.
The seat height on each of the V Star 1300 models is 27.2 inches and the wheelbase is 66.5 inches. The tank holds 4.9 gallons of fuel and the bikes are rated at 42 mpg combined highway and city. That gives each model a riding range of around 200 miles on a single tank of gas.
Yamaha gives both models its standard one year, limited factory warranty. The 2013 V Star 1300 is available in Raven with a base MSRP of $11,190. The 2013 V Star 1300 Tourer comes in Candy Red and carries an MSRP of $12,290. Both models should be at dealerships now.
V Star 950 and 950 Tourer
Like the larger V Star 1300 and 1300 Tourer, the 2013 V Star 950 and 950 Tourer are identical motorcycles with the exception of the addition of touring accessories as standard equipment on the 950 Tourer. The Tourer gets a windshield, passenger backrest and leather-wrapped, lockable, hard saddlebags.
Both models in the 2013 V Star 950 lineup have a 942 cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, four-valve, SOHC, 60-degree, V-Twin engine with a compression ratio of 9.0:1. Yamaha refers to these middle-weight cruisers as "entry level," though there are smaller bikes in the 2013 Star lineup. Maybe they're "light-middleweights" since Yamaha calls the 1300 models middleweights. Regardless of how you categorize the 950 models, they're big enough for experienced riders to take on a multi-day trip, but handle easily enough for beginning riders.
These bikes feature classic cruiser styling with rider floorboards and heel-toe-shifter, steel fenders front and back and a long, low chassis. Seat height is only 26.6 inches, so riders of any experience level can confidently get both feet firmly on the ground at a stop.
The transmission is a five-speed with belt final drive. Brakes are hydraulic disc, with a 320 mm disc in the front and a 298 mm disc in back. The telescopic front fork with 5.3 inches of travel and a single rear shock with 4.3 inches of travel provide suspension. Wheelbase is 66.3 inches.
With a 4.5 gallon fuel tank and estimated 47 mpg, combined highway and city, the range on the V Star 950 models is right around 210 miles. Both come with Yamaha's standard one year limited factory warranty. For 2013 the V Star 950 is available in Raven or Pearl White and carries a base MSRP of $8,950. The 2013 V Star 950 Tourer comes in Raven or Candy Red with an MSRP of $9,690. Both models should be at your local dealer now.
V Star Custom
Yamaha dubs the V Star Custom the "lightest of the full-size Stars." The Custom has a 649 cc, air-cooled, SOHC, four-valve engine with a 9.0:1 compression ratio. Two 28 mm Mikuni CV carburetors deliver the fuel. The Custom has a five-speed transmission and is the only model in the 2013 V Star lineup with a shaft final drive.
The 2013 V Star Custom sports plenty of classic cruiser styling cues, from the teardrop fuel tank, bobbed rear fender, narrow spoked front wheel and lots of chrome. The single rear shock is hidden beneath the fender for a retro hardtail look. And the tank-mounted speedo also has an odometer, tripmeter and indicator lights for turn signals, high beam and neutral.
The suspension system includes the hidden rear shock with adjustable preload and 3.4 inches of travel along with the 41 mm telescopic front fork with 5.5 inches of travel. There's a 298 mm hydraulic disc front brake and 200 mm drum rear brake. Seat height on the Custom is 27.4 inches and wheelbase is 63.4 inches. The wet weight is 514 pounds. With an estimated 49 mpg and a 4.2 gallon fuel tank the range on the Custom is around 200 miles between fill ups.
The 2013 V Star Custom has Yamaha's standard one year limited factory warranty. It's available in Raven with an MSRP of $6,990.
V Star 250
For years this motorcycle was called the Virago, and it's been one of the most popular entry-level cruisers since it was introduced. But its small size doesn't mean it's only for beginners. This is fun-to-ride, easy-to-handle bike that makes a lot of sense for commuters who do a lot of in-city riding.
The 2013 V Star 250 features a 249 cc, air-cooled, four-valve, SOHC, 60-degree V-Twin engine with a single 26 mm Mikuni carburetor and a 10.0:1 compression ratio. It has a five-speed transmission and chain final drive.
There's a single 282 mm hydraulic disc brake in front and 130 mm drum brake in the rear. The 33 mm front fork has 5.5 inches of travel while dual rear shocks with adjustable preload provide 3.9 inches of travel.
Seat height on the V Star 250 is 27 inches, wheelbase is 58.7 inches. The bike has a wet weight of 326 pounds. While it only has a fuel capacity of 2.4 gallons, it gets an estimated 78 mpg, giving riders just over 185 miles on a single tank of gas.
The standard one year limited factory warranty comes with the V Star 250. For 2013 the V Star 250 is available in Deep Blue and carries an MSRP of $4,290. It should be in showrooms now.
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CHAPEL HILL --- Tessa Lyons defeated Duke's Annie Mulholland, 7-6 (4), 6-3, to take third place in the singles Blue Draw to cap the final day of play at the 2012 Kitty Harrison Invitational at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center. Lauren McHale, who teamed with Lyons to take Saturday's doubles Blue Draw title, fell in the singles final to Duke's Mary Clayton, 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-5.
Laura Slater finished fourth in the singles White Draw, falling to William & Mary's Anik Cepeda in a third-set tiebreak, 1-6, 6-1, 1-0 (8).
Lyons and Mulholland were tight throughout the first set and it took a tiebreak to separate them. Lyons took the first three points of the breaker and led 4-2 at the first changeover. Mulholland would get no closer, and Lyons took the tiebreak and the first set, 7-6 (4).
The Wallingford, Pa., sophomore raced out to a 3-0 lead in the second set before Mulholland took the next three to even the set. Lyons then held to stay ahead, 4-3, and took the final two games to complete the straight-set victory.
On court one, McHale and Clayton were even for much of the match. McHale rallied from a 5-4 deficit in the opening set to win the final three games to take the set, 7-5.
Clayton, the No. 44 player in the country, took a 5-2 lead in the second set before McHale ran off four straight to take a 6-5 lead. Serving for the match, McHale was unable to hold and Clayton forced a tiebreak, which she won, 7-2.
After trailing 2-0 early in the third, McHale won three straight games to get back on serve. After trading breaks, Clayton held for 4-all and McHale held to push it to 5-4. The Duke senior stayed alive with a hold and then took the final two games for the three-set victory that took nearly three hours.
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Mark S. Hayward was appointed District Director of the Rhode Island District Office in March 2000. He joined the Rhode Island District Office as Deputy Director in 1991 and served as the Acting District Director from 1998 until his appointment as District Director. Hayward also has served as acting regional administrator for New England from June 2007 through October 2007, August 2004 through April 2005 and January 2001 through February 2002.
He served simultaneously as acting director of the Massachusetts District Office from February 2004 through April 2005. Mark supervises a staff of 6 professional employees, and is responsible for the management and delivery of the SBA's financial and technical assistance programs for the state of Rhode Island.
He has served as a member of the SBA Administrator's Field Advisory Council. Hayward has initiated and developed outreach programs to enhance the Emerging Markets initiatives, including the Rhode Island Salute to Small Business Week celebration. Mark has 32 years of federal service. Prior to his assignment with the Rhode Island District Office, he was the SBA's Acting Chief Counsel for Advocacy in Washington, D.C. From 1981-1983 Hayward was the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency.
He also served from 1983-1989 as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Territorial and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Interior. Mark is a native of East Providence, where he served on the city council and was mayor from 1976 to 1982. Hayward holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History with a minor in European History from Providence College. He also attended the Foundation for Economic Education in Irvington-on-the-Hudson, New York.


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Tar Heels Head To Raleigh For ACC Showdown
No. 1 North Carolina heads to Raleigh on Friday for an ACC series against No. 6 NC State as both teams enter the weekend as the leaders in their respective divisions.
The two clubs were picked by the coaches to finish atop the Coastal and Atlantic divisions entering the season and lived up to the billing as UNC owns an 18-2 conference record, 2.5 games clear of Virginia and 7.5 clear of Georgia Tech in the Coastal. NC State is 14-7 in the ACC and a game ahead of both Florida State and Clemson.
News & Notes
• North Carolina became the first team in the country to reach 40 wins on Wednesday with its 10-2 win over Charlotte.
• UNC accomplished the feat in just 43 games, the third-fewest games in NCAA history.
• Carolina will take a 15-game road winning streak to Raleigh this weekend, the longest in the country and six games longer than NC State's current road streak.
• The Tar Heels are a perfect 6-0 on the road in the ACC this season with road sweeps at Wake Forest and Virginia Tech under their belts.
• Junior 3B Colin Moran has played in 151 games in his collegiate career at UNC as has recorded two or more hits in 60 games and has tallied two or more RBIs in 50 games.
• Moran currently leads the nation in both runs scored (58) and RBIs (67) and would become just the fourth player in the NCAA since 1980 to accomplish the feat.
• Carolina enters the weekend having scored in the first inning of five straight games. For the year the Tar Heels are outscoring their opponents by 120 runs (148-28) in the first three innings.
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|RHP Ryan Wilkins
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|(Sr., 5-1, 3.16 ERA, 37.0 IP, 31/9 K/BB)
|RHP Benton Moss
|LHP Carlos Rodon
|(So., 7-0, 2.81 ERA, 57.2 IP, 67/23 K/BB)
|(So., 4-2, 4.48 ERA, 60.1 IP, 95/27 K/BB)
|LHP Hobbs Johnson
|LHP Brad Stone
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Weber Forest in Derry shows signs of damage from ATV riders
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Union Leader Correspondent | May 15. 2013 8:54PM
"Unfortunately, we have some ATVs twirling around and making a big pit," said Ives. "They get off the trails, and every time they get off the trails, they make ruts."
"The last time we sent a letter to the ATV users was in 2011 when we got hold of the list of registered vehicles in town," said Ives. "It was a nice, good letter, and I'm thinking we need to do something again."
Conservation Commission member Dennis Wiley said the commission would have to be careful about blocking trails along the forest.
Another option could be using more gates and giving some snowmobile users keys to the gates.
He said the local snowmobile club has keys to the gates, and in fact installed many of them.
"Our land is posted to say no ATVs, and the land is abused," said Ives.
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Ryan Crocker tapped as part of new National Security team
Thu., April 28, 2011, 1:19 p.m.
WASHINGTON — Seeking to tame wars overseas and budget deficits at home, President Barack Obama announced a major remake of his national security team Thursday aimed at ensuring leadership continuity during a perilous time.
His own re-election approaching, Obama turned to a cast of familiar and respected officials for the most sweeping reworking of his national security team since the opening weeks of his presidency.
He nominated CIA Director Leon Panetta to replace Defense Secretary Robert Gates when Gates makes his long-planned retirement this summer, and he proposed sending Iraq and Afghanistan war commander Gen. David Petraeus to head the CIA.
Spokane's resident diplomat, Ryan Crocker, is being pressed back into foreign service as Obama's choice for new U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan.
The changes, which require Senate approval, come as the Obama administration confronts numerous national security challenges at home and abroad, including finding a way out of the increasingly unpopular war in Afghanistan and making politically risky cuts to the Pentagon budget.
"These are the leaders that I've chosen to help guide us through the difficult days ahead," Obama said in the White House East Room with Gates, Panetta, Petraeus and other top officials by his side.
"I will look to them and my entire national security team for their counsel, continuity and unity of effort that this moment in history demands."
Also present were Crocker, and Petraeus' proposed replacement in the war theater, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Allen. Allen is deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations across the Middle East.
Demonstrating a unified administration, Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stood with Obama and his new team.
Gates and Obama's four new nominees took turns speaking after the president, several of them delivering grave messages about the challenges confronting a nation trying to extricate itself from overseas conflicts even while burdened with crushing budget deficits.
"Today we are a nation at war, and job one will be to ensure that we remain the strongest military power in the world, to protect that security that is so important to this country. Yet this is also a time for hard choices," said Panetta, who's being installed at the Pentagon in part because of his background as White House budget director in the 1990s.
"It's about ensuring that we are able to prevail in the conflicts in which we are now engaged, but it's also about being able to be strong and disciplined in applying our nation's limited resources to defending America. None of this will be easy."
Obama's choice of Panetta, who was budget chief under Democrat Bill Clinton, suggests the president sees Pentagon budget-cutting as a major issue. Gates, who oversaw a turnaround in the Iraq war in 2007 and pushed for a bigger troop commitment in Afghanistan last year, is known to believe that his cost-cutting initiatives are the most important features of the legacy he will leave after more than four years in office.
Gates has come up with $400 billion in cuts in the defense budget for the next 10 years, and Obama has asked him to come up with $400 billion more, a task that will now fall to Panetta.
In Petraeus and Crocker, Obama will briefly reunite in Afghanistan a team viewed as highly successful working together in Iraq when Crocker served as ambassador there.
Petraeus, who will replace Panetta at the CIA in the fall after helping to manage the first steps of a drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, said he will leave with "a sense of guarded optimism about the trajectory of the mission."
Crocker spoke to the difficulties that remain.
"The challenges are formidable and the stakes are high. 9/11 came to us out of Afghanistan. Our enemy must never again have that opportunity," said Crocker.
The long-pending reorganization is less a shake-up than a rearrangement of a team that the White House believes already has worked well managing the winding down of the Iraq war and the troop buildup in Afghanistan, and which now is preparing to begin withdrawing troops from there. Team members also have handled the sometimes-contentious relations with Pakistan and other countries.
The proposed changes, which require Senate approval, drew mostly rave reviews from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
"President Obama's choice of Director Panetta to follow Secretary Gates and General Petraeus to take the reins at the CIA will provide important continuity of leadership, policy and philosophy and keeps a strong national security team in place," said Senate Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry, D-Mass. "I expect broad approval and swift confirmations."
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said, "The president is to be commended for choosing competence and continuity in asking General Petraeus to serve as director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Leon Panetta as secretary of defense. I have valued working with both of these leaders."
The reorganization was set in motion largely by Gates' plans to leave his job midyear. A Republican appointed by President George W. Bush, he had wanted to leave when Obama took office, but the president persuaded him to stay on. He's now set to depart June 30.
Panetta, too, had to be talked into taking over at the Pentagon. The former Democratic congressman from California was reluctant to leave a job he relishes but answered Obama's call.
Gates told senior staff that he had recommended Panetta to the president six months ago.
It is unclear whether the turnover at the top of Obama's national security team will have any practical effect on the president's plan to turn over security responsibility in Afghanistan to the Afghan government by the end of 2014 — a process that began earlier this year. That transition to Afghan control is supposed to happen in tandem with the reduction in the approximately 100,000 U.S. forces in Afghanistan starting in July.
Gates will be gone by the time the first set of troop reductions is carried out, but his advice will be central to decisions in coming weeks on how many troops to withdraw and over what period of time.


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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been handed his Champions League debut.
The teenager, so impressive in Arsenal's Carling Cup win over Shrewsbury last week, lines up against Olympiacos at Emirates Stadium tonight.
However captain Robin van Persie has been rested - he starts on the bench alongside Aaron Ramsey and Kieran Gibbs.
Marouane Chamakh, Emmanuel Frimpong and Andre Santos also start in a much-changed Arsenal line-up.
Arsenal team: Szczesny, Sagna, Song, Mertesacker, Santos, Frimpong, Arteta, Rosicky, Arshavin, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Chamakh. Subs: Fabianski, Park, Van Persie, Ramsey, Jenkinson, Gibbs, CoquelinCopyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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|Does't sound like fear aggression, he is still very young and has quite a bit more maturing to do. My opinion is that he doesn't have to meet strangers and if you find yourself in a situation where a stranger wants to stand and chat then I would ask the person to ignore him (don't look at him or touch him) as you are training him to focus on you. I wouldn't stand around too long especially if the person has a dog as dogs that stand looking at each other with nothing to do can lead them into trouble - suggest the person walk with you. Walking together entails moving forward and this helps dogs focus on a job and does build bonds with both canine and human.
|my boy diesel
a gsd should not be making these decisions as to whom to warn nip or bite
there is no threat to you and that is the only thing it should act on is a potential threat
he is perceiving the wrong things as threats
go back to basics and teach stellar obedience
put a muzzle on him before you are involved in a lawsuit
step in front of him if people reach for him
do what it takes so he is not trying to bite people
snapping is a warning of a potential bite to come
Thanks, Chip . . . will give it a read!
My post sounds a little funny to me reading it back to myself . . . and I'm sure some reactions will be "well, sure--you bought a GSD and what did you expect/want him to do?" Part of the reason we got the shepherd was because I have always liked the breed and I did want to have a dog that I'd feel gave the family some protection. So maybe the simple answer is: well, nobody gets in a position to pet the dog if they don't know him. My previous dog was a golden retriever--and she probably would have given a burglar an escorted tour of the house she was so friendly.
I guess the nipping thing is what I am most concerned with. That it's not a "back away" bark or that he moves away--and that there might be some aggression there that I need to understand and get ahead of. But maybe it's just natural and expected to some degree? That he'll need to be on a leash and just have people keep their distance and position him better or muzzle him if we go to a dog park or something--which he likes to do.
Post 8: "Who pets my puppy or dog" same approach recommended on the "fearful dog blog" for dogs with "fear/uncertainty issues, not his call, I made the decisions not him . My guy had "People Issues" I kept people out of his face, he learned his place was behind me with people/dogs, he turned out great.
Some fear aggression? Any advice/feedback welcomed
Apologies for the novelbut looking for some feedback/advice on what I think is some fear aggression with our GSD Ranger and I think the details may paint a better picture.
Hes about 16 months old and overall is just a great dog. But he definitely leans toward the timid side and doesnt like to be reached out to by people he doesnt know--he's not a rescue dog, we got him from a private party when he was a pup. And maybe this is just a duh . . . yeah, hes a young dog thing but want to make sure I am smart about it.
Once Ranger gets to know someone (and it doesnt take long) its a love fest. Family members come over and Ranger just cant get enough of them. He plays with the kids greatsome are as young as 4. He just loves them and they love him and hes never made an aggressive move. The neighbors and friends who have spent time around him are fine, too. If they come over to our house/yard or if were at their house/yard with Ranger all is great. They pet him and he has a ball.
Getting to know Ranger doesnt involve a ton of time. If the kids have a new friend over, Ranger keeps his distance a bit, sniffs around and then thats largely all it takes. Within 30 minutes (sometimes less) or an hour its game-on for who can pay the most attention to him.
Heres where Ranger has his moments. If its a stranger or someone pretty new to him outside the house (say on a walk) he prefers those people to keep their distance. He doesnt make aggressive moves while walking . . . in fact, hes pretty good on his walks and will generally ignore people as they walk by. But if we are stopped and someone wants to chat (usually because they think hes a cool looking dog or they have a dog and there is some sniffing going on) Ranger is apprehensive toward the human. He wants to sniff and see who it is and figure things out. But invariably the person would reach out to pet his head and Ranger snapped at a few folks. What Ive done after seeing that is basically tell people not to reach for him and I keep a short leash and dont let him get too close so they arent tempted to reach.
So I guess I am wondering that my approach should be here? Is this something that I should have a behavioralist/trainer review and/or are there things I can do to try and get him over this? Or is this just something common that he might grow out of with some time and more training? We have done training with him (Sit Means Sit) and he did pretty well with it. I need to spend more time with his training as a general rule but hes done very good.
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By Giuseppe Muro
Per Mertesacker says it is important Arsenal start their Champions League campaign with a positive result against the team he considers to be "their toughest Group F opponents".
Arsène Wenger's side face a difficult trip to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night with Marseille and Olympiacos completing one of the strongest groups in recent memory.
Mertesacker, who moved to Emirates Stadium from Werder Bremen at the end of August, knows all about the Bundesliga champions and is expecting a stern test.
"It is very important to start very well in the Champions League," he told Arsenal Player. "I think Dortmund are our toughest opponents, they were the best team in Germany last year.
"The last two years, they have formed a great team of many young players and they want to increase the performance of their young players.
"They have a great stadium with great supporters and there is always a great atmosphere."
Arsène Wenger singled out the threat of Dortmund playmaker Mario Gotze on Monday and Mertesacker knows the Arsenal defence will have to keep an eye on his fellow German international.
The 19-year-old has attracted the attention of Europe's biggest clubs with some impressive performances since breaking into the first team at the age of 17.
"He is a talent," he said. "I think we will have to defend well to stop him.
"He is very important to them and is a great player for the future. He is very quick, very technical and scores goals."
The full interview with Per is now available on Arsenal Player. He discusses: the atmosphere Arsenal can expect in Germany, Dortmund's success in the Bundesliga last season, the number of young players in their squad, teenage talent Mario Gotze, coach Jurgen Klopp and the importance of starting well in the Champions League.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Simmons shot 12-of-22, including 9-of-11 in the first half. The junior guard scored her 1,000th career point by sinking a pair of free throws with 11:44 left in the first half, becoming the 37th Lady Vol to reach that plateau.
Isabelle Harrison added a career-high 18 points to go along with 11 rebounds for the Lady Vols (6-1).
Xylina McDaniel scored 19 points and Waltiea Rolle added 13 points for North Carolina (7-1). The Tar Heels had been allowing only 54.3 points per game and hadn't given up more than 64 points in any of their seven wins prior to Sunday.
The Lady Vols jumped out to a 22-9 lead eight minutes in and never looked back, leading by 21 at the break and by as many as 46 in the second half.
UNC senior point guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt took a hard fall late in the first half and was unable to play after halftime.
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This is for anyone wanting to teach in Greece. You do not require a TEFL qualification, although obviously it would help you in a practical and personal way if you have no teaching experience. Legally, you need a degree (any subject) from a recognised institution; recognised, that is, by DIKATSA, which is the section of the Greek Ministry of Education responsible for validating degrees from foreign universities. They are a bit behind the times and you may find that while degrees from, say, Southampton University are recognised, degrees from what used to be Portsmouth Polytechnic are not.
What IS now required is an "Ellinomatheia" (Knowledge of the Greek Language) diploma. This new law was introduced in 2007 and foreign teachers without this diploma were deemed illegal. Schools employing such teachers could be fined and even lose their licence to operate as a foreign language school. The law has been challenged in Brussels but the ruling was that Greece has the right to govern its own internal affairs.
In the provinces, this may not be strictly enforced. In Athens, spot checks were carried out in schools in 2007/8 to see whether foreign teachers were suitably qualified according to the new legal requirement.
You may still find a teaching post but may find yourself legally employed as a gardener or window cleaner! This also used to be the case if you didn't have a degree recognised by DIKATSA. My main point is that you don't legally need a TEFL qualification.


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Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Kenton as the new Meetings & Events Manager for Emirates Stadium Events.
Kenton has been promoted from his previous role as Senior Sales Manager and continues in his capacity as a key figure in organising the extensive range of Meeting and Events facilities available at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
Nick joined the Emirates Stadium Events team in November 2005 from his previous position in the Meetings & Events team at Chelsea Football Club. One of Kenton's first responsibilities at Arsenal was to work in the sales teams for the premium Club Level Seats, preparing for Arsenal's move from Highbury to the 60,000 capacity Emirates Stadium.
Kenton's rise through the ranks at the Emirates Stadium Events team was brisk and within two years he had moved from Account Manager to Senior Sales Manager, overseeing a growth in the events business at Emirates Stadium every year since its opening in July 2006.
The 60,000 seat state-of-the-art Emirates Stadium has two premium hospitality levels which provide over 7,000 supporters with access to a range of bars and restaurants on a matchday. The facilities are utilised on non-matchday days for corporate and private events for up to 2,000 in a single suite.
Kenton is part of the 12 strong team working at Emirates Stadium Events, led by Head of Hospitality, Russell Bodycomb. Between June 2008 and May 2009, the team helped deliver over 350 external events at the stadium, in addition to 200 events for Arsenal Football Club. The wide variety of events hosted at Emirates Stadium over the past year have ranged from Law examinations to the hosting of auditions for the popular X Factor TV show.
In March 2008, Emirates Stadium truly proved its worth as a multi-functional event location, when it hosted the historic Anglo-French summit between Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy. The day included a conference for 200 media and cabinet ministers, with Brown and Sarkozy, enjoying a working lunch in the exclusive Diamond Club where they sampled some of the first class cuisine on offer at Emirates Stadium, cooked by the Michelin Starred and Diamond Executive Chef, Raymond Blanc.
New Meetings & Events Manager Nick Kenton said: "I'm delighted to be taking on my new role at Emirates Stadium Events. Emirates Stadium is an iconic venue and offers a unique experience to event organisers and their clients. The stadium is still new and offers a very different proposition from the perceptions some clients may have of stadia, as it offers world class catering and flexible space to match the most demanding of events. "I'm really looking forward to helping to develop the meetings and events sector here at Emirates Stadium, and this role offers a really exciting challenge for me."
Since opening in July 2006, Emirates Stadium has won many awards for its construction process, regeneration and its Meetings and Events offering, including: 2007 'Visit London' – Business Venue of The Year and 2008 'Meet England' – Business Tourism Gold Award.
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Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. I am a man of peace; but when I speak, they are for war. —Psalm 120:5-7
Psalm 120 gives us a number of examples of different ways that God uses to get our attention. Meshech and Kedar symbolize places where we do not like to have to live. Are you living in the "wrong" place? Perhaps you are feeling a little sorry for yourself. But maybe God has put you there so that you will value what really matters. Because of an unhappy situation, where things just aren't the way you would like them to be, God gets your attention. He can also use danger, delay, or discord to get our attention.
Meshech and Kedar also symbolize places of danger. Kedar, for example, refers to the Bedouins who were a perpetual problem to the travelers. Are you one of those people who enjoy living on the edge of danger, but now find yourself in trouble?
Another part of the distress, delay, is found in verse 6: "Too long have I lived among those who hate peace." Perhaps your distress is because of a prolonged situation. You have waited and waited for the situation to change. In reality, however, all this time perhaps God has been waiting for you to turn to Him.
God also uses discord to get our attention: "I am a man of peace; but when I speak, they are for war" (v. 7). Are you in such a situation of discord? Perhaps your marriage is on the rocks; perhaps you are living somewhere where there is nothing but tension. God can use discord to get your attention.
What makes for peace is when we come to terms with the fact that the problem is not merely the situation but our reaction to the situation. A man of peace will defuse heated situations, not adding to their misery. Such a man can do this because internally he has discovered and experienced "perfect peace" (Isa. 26:3). It is called the "peace of God, which passeth all understanding" (Phil. 4:7, KJV).
Excerpted from Higher Ground (Christian Focus Publications Ltd., 1995).
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|Didnt George W Bush allready win the election? Enough allready! Learn to talk Chinese and get over it.
|Richie Cooper
It's all BS. Companies don't care about nothing but BIG BUCKS. I worked for Sylvania Lighting for 15 years and last year they closed the plant and moved it to China!
I am now making $7.00 an hour less and driving 120 miles round trip to work every day. I'm 59 years old and this is the best I could do!
I can't even afford to buy any more parts for my 1981 corvette, but at least I do not have to sell the vette, yet!
That must be the reason that General Mills' local cereal factory is full of people, with various 4 year degrees, operating machinery designed for the lowest common denominator of laborer. They are doing this instead of what they are trained and educated to do.
Going up to your ears in debt with student loans isn't worth it when the jobs are given to foreigners or the pay is lower than that of the average dump truck driver.
With this kind of crap going on it's no wonder people are giving up on secondary education.
I'm not a Kerry supporter, but...
The Heinz thing is a myth:
As far as jobs going overseas, most corporate businesses that don't outsource don't make it. One trend that has started is employers offering unemployed Americans jobs with the same salary as they would pay an outsourcer (Middleman) for the same job done by an overseas worker. For example, instead of Joe CEO paying $42K/year for a web programmer in india, he pays the same amount to an American worker.
Can't wait for the election to be over myself!
of course this post coulda been made a month ago already and this very same topic has been discussed in every single political thread already but 2 days before election day someone just had to pop a thread to critizise one of the candidates to win those few "voters" last minute you guys humor me....
|God, one more day and we'll be done with Lucy's babble.
|Very Interesting, I'm glad to know the Kerry's are doing their part to keep jobs in the USA.
HEINZ-UFE LTD. Established 1984 Guangzhou, People's Republic of China Factory: Guangzhou Major Product Lines: cereals for infants. Brand Name and Trademark: Heinz.
HEINZ COSCO Established 1999 Qingdao, People's Republic of China Factory: Qingdao Major Product Lines: infant foods/ketchup/mayonnaise/puree. Brand Name and Trademark: Heinz.
ALIMENTOS HEINZ C.A. Caracas, Venezuela Factory: San Joaquín Major Product Lines: baby foods/bouillon/ketchup/sauces/soups/vinegar. Brand Name and Trademark: Heinz.
DISTRIBUIDORA BANQUETE, S.A. Acquired 2001 San José, Costa Rica Factory: San José Major Product Lines: ketchup/sauces. Brand Name and Trademark: Banquete/Columbia/Emily Gyor/Salsitica/Tipica.
HEINZ INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Acquired 1994 Mumbai, India Factory: Aligarh/Bangalore Major Product Lines: glucose powders/infant feeding products/ketchup/medicated powders/milk-based beverages. Brand Names and Trademarks: Complan/Farex/Glucon-D/ Heinz/Nycil/Sampriti.
PT HEINZ ABC INDONESIA Established 1999 Jakarta, Indonesia Factories: Daan Mogot, Jakarta; Karawang Timur; Pasuruan Major Product Lines: chili sauce/fruit drink concentrates/ ketchup/soy sauces. Brand Name and Trademark: ABC.
PT HEINZ SUPRAMA Acquired 1997 Surabaya, Indonesia Factory: Sidoarjo Major Product Lines: noodles/noodle snacks. Brand Names and Trademarks: Burung Dara/Heinz.
HEINZ UFC PHILIPPINES Established 2000 Manila, the Philippines Factories: Cabuyao Laguna; Davao City Major Product Lines: banana ketchup/hot sauce/sweet chili sauce/tomato ketchup. Brand Names and Trademarks: Jufran/Mafran/Papa/UFC.
HEINZ HONG KONG LIMITED Established 2000 Wanchai, Hong Kong
H. J. HEINZ (Botswana) (Proprietary) LTD. Formed 1988 Gaborone, Botswana
KGALAGADI SOAP INDUSTRIES (Pty) LTD. Acquired 1988 Gaborone, Botswana Factory: Gaborone Major Product Lines: dishwashing liquid/laundry soap/toilet soap. Brand Names and Trademarks: Botshelo/Kgalagadi/Marang/Ngwana/ Okavango/Olga/Oodi/Snow Kiss.
REFINED OIL PRODUCTS (Pty) LTD. Formed 1987 Gaborone, Botswana Factory: Gaborone Major Product Line: vegetable oil. Brand Name and Trademark: Olivine.
OLIVINE INDUSTRIES (Private) LIMITED Acquired 1982 Harare, Zimbabwe Factory: Harare Major Product Lines: baker's fat/candles/canned foods/condiments/glycerine/ laundry soaps/margarines/protein meals/sauces/toilet soaps/vegetable oil. Brand Names and Trademarks: Buttercup/Cartwrights/Colman's/Fortris/ Heinz/Helio/Holbrooks/Jade/Luna Candles/Olivine/Perfection/Ricco/Soyola.
CHEGUTU CANNERS (Pvt) LTD. Established 1992 Chegutu, Zimbabwe Factory: Chegutu Major Product Lines: canned beans/ketchup/soup/vegetables. Brand Name and Trademark: Heinz.
HEINZ SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD. Established 1995 Johannesburg, South Africa
HEINZ WELLINGTON'S (PTY) LTD. Acquired 1997 Wellington, South Africa Factories: Barvale; Benoni; Wellington Major Product Lines: dehydrated vegetables/sauces. Brand Name and Trademark: Wellington's
HEINZ SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Established 2001 Republic of Singapore Factory: Singapore Major Product Lines: chili sauces/ketchup/preserved beans/soy sauces. Brand Names and Trademarks: SinSin.
HEINZ WATTIE'S LIMITED Acquired 1992 Auckland, New Zealand Factories: Christchurch; Hastings Major Product Lines: beans/condiments/frozen meals/frozen vegetables/infant foods/ketchup/meals/organic products/pet food/sauces/seafood/spaghetti/soups. Brand Names and Trademarks: Champ/Chef/Craig's/Eta/ Farex/Good Taste Company/Gourmet/Hellaby's/Nurture/ Oak/Rival/Wattie's.
TEGEL FOODS LTD. Acquired 1992 Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand Factories: Processing, feedmilling and livestock operations at Christchurch, Auckland and New Plymouth/Feedmills at Levin, Mataura and Nelson/Value-adding plants at Chefs Boutique (Auckland) and Coq au Van (Wellington) Major Product Lines: NRM: animal health products/calf-feed/horse-feed/pig and poultry products. Tegel: fresh and frozen wholebirds/portions and boneless portions. Brand Names and Trademarks: Collaid/Golden Coast/Moozlee/NRG/Peck 'N' Lay/Stockaid/ Sweetfood/Tabletalk/Tegel.
HEINZ JAPAN LTD. Established 1961 Tokyo, Japan Major Product Lines: curry/demi-glace/frozen potatoes/frozen meals/ketchup/pasta sauce/pet food/soups/specialty cooking sauces/white sauces. Brand Names and Trademarks: Buono/CountryHarvest/ Ore-Ida.
HEINZ KOREA LTD. Established 1986 Inchon, South Korea Factory: Inchon Major Product Lines: chocolate/edible oil/ketchup/margarine/mayonnaise/shortening. Brand Names and Trademarks: Chefs Cap/Heinz/ Napoleon/Solomon/StarKist.
HEINZ WIN CHANCE LTD. Established 1987 Bangkok, Thailand Factory: Bangplee Major Product Lines: chili sauce/ketchup/oyster sauce. Brand Name and Trademark: Heinz.
Established 2000 Hayes Park Hayes, Middlesex, England UK and IRELAND Factories: Chorley, Fakenham, Grimsby, Kendal, Kitt Green, Leaminton, Luton, Okehampton, Telford, Westwick Major Product Lines: bagel bites/beans/bean meals/can-making/cereals/chilled sandwiches/frozen and chilled desserts/frozen chips and potato products/frozen ready meals/infant formula/pasta/pasta meals/pizza crusts/pizza toppings/puddings/quick meals/reprographic and packaging solutions/single serve sachet condiments/soups/vegetarian frozen ready meals. Brand Names and Trademarks: Farley's/Heinz/John West/Linda McCartney/Ross/San Marco/Weight Watchers.
H. J. HEINZ COMPANY LIMITED Established 1917 Hayes Park, Hayes, Middlesex, England
JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED Acquired 1997 Liverpool, England
H. J. HEINZ FROZEN & CHILLED FOODS LIMITED Established 1993 Dublin, Ireland and (1999) Hayes Park, Hayes, Middlesex, England
H. J. HEINZ COMPANY (IRELAND) LIMITED Established 1996 Dublin, Ireland
SOUTHERN EUROPE Factories: Greece: Aliartos; Italy: Commessaggio, Latina, Monguzzo, Ozzano Taro, Rovereto Major Product Lines: baby biscuits/baby juices/cereals/champignons/dairy products and yogurts/extruded bread/freeze-dried babyfood/fruit products/herbal teas/liquid and powdered milk/nutraceutical products/pasta for babies/pasta sauces and condiments/sweetener/vegetables/wet babyfoods/wild mushrooms. Brand Names and Trademarks: Bi-Aglut/Dega/Dieterba/ Fattoria Scaldasole/Heinz/Mareblu/Nipiol/Ortobuono/ Plasmon/Weight Watchers. HEINZ ITALIA S.r.l. Acquired 1963 Milan, Italy
FATTORIA SCALDASOLE, S.p.a. Acquired 1996 Monguzzo, Italy
COPAIS FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANY, S.A. Acquired 1990 Athens, Greece
NORTHERN EUROPE Factories: Germany: Seesen; Netherlands: Baarn, Elst, Giessen, Koog aan de Zaan, Nijmegen, Rijssen, Utrecht, Wormerveer Major Product Lines: baking flour/baking products/ breadcrumbs/breakfast cereals/condiments/cordials/ desserts/pasta sauces/portion pack jams and sauces/printed cartons and labels/quick serve meals/semolina/soups and soup products/sport drinks/spreads/stews/sweet bread toppings/sugar decoration products/tomato products/vegetable preserves. Brand Names and Trademarks: De Ruijter/Foodmark/HAK/ Honig/Roosvicee/Serv-A-Portion/Sonnen Bassermann/ Weight Watchers.
H. J. HEINZ B.V. Acquired 1958 Elst, The Netherlands
H. J. HEINZ BELGIUM S.A. Established 1984 Brussels, Belgium
H. J. HEINZ GMBH Established 1970 Düsseldorf, Germany
SONNEN BASSERMANN Acquired 1998 Seesen, Germany
KONINKLIJKE DE RUIJTER BV Acquired 2001 The Netherlands
HAK BV Acquired 2001 The Netherlands
FOODMARK Acquired 2001 The Netherlands HONIG MERKARTIKELEN BV Acquired 2001 The Netherlands DRUKKERIJ DE GROENBOER Acquired 2001 The Netherlands
EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE H. J. HEINZ COMPANY LIMITED Established 1917 Hayes Park, Hayes, Middlesex, England Factories: Rovereto, Italy; Telford, England Major Product Lines: convenience meals/dry sauces/frozen desserts and soups/jams and preserves/portion packs/sauces. Brand Names and Trademarks: Alveston Kitchens/Comexo/ Dega/Foodmark/Frank Cooper's/Serv-A-Portion.
HEINZ SINGLE SERVE LIMITED Acquired 1995 Hayes Park, Hayes, Middlesex, England
SERV-A-PORTION Acquired 1999 Turnhout, Belgium
Arimpex Industrie Alimentari S.R.L. Acquired 1992 Rovereto, Italy
Comexo S.A. Acquired 2001 Chateaurenard, France
H.J. HEINZ COMPANY OF CANADA LTD Established 1909 North York, Ontario, Canada Factory: Leamington, Ontario Major Product Lines: baby foods and juices/beans/canned pasta/frozen appetizers/gravies/ketchup/mustard/red juices/relish/salad and sandwich spreads/sauces/soup/tomato products/vinegar. Brand Names and Trademarks: Alpha-Getti/Diana Sauce/Heinz/Pablum/Scarios/Zoodles.
OMSTEAD FOODS LIMITED Acquired 1991 Wheatley, Ontario, Canada Factory: Wheatley, Ontario Major Product Lines: coated appetizers/fish/frozen vegetables and fruit. Brand Names and Trademarks: Leo D'Or/ Omstead.
H. J. HEINZ COMPANY AUSTRALIA LTD. Established 1935 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Factories: Dandenong; Northern Victoria (Echuca, Girgarre); Port Moresby, Papua, New Guinea; Wagga Wagga Major Product Lines: beans/condiments/frozen meals/frozen vegetables/infant foods/ketchup/meals/organic products/pet food/sauces/seafood/soups/spaghetti. Brand Names and Trademarks: Epicure/Farex/Golden Days/Greenseas/ Hamper/Heinz/Imperial/Nurture/Ox & Palm/ PetDeli/Tom Piper/Wattie's/Weight Watchers.
A question for the political genius' of the site:
If Kerry wants to buy "low cost Canadian drugs", HOW preytell, does this support American drug companies and THEIR EMPLOYEES?
flippity flop, flippity flop....
Kerry and jobs overseas...
I like how Kerry says he will keep American jobs from going overseas. That is pretty funny. Heinz, owned by you know who, has most of their workers overseas. He can't even keep his company here. What kind of example is that?
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President Musharraf submitted necessary papers in order to run again for the nation's highest office although there is strong opposition to this goal. Roads leading into the capital city of Islamabad were blocked, most probably to prevent a demonstration by Pakistani lawyers against Musharraf's effort to run for president. Supreme Court Justice Iftikhar Chaudhey summoned police in an effort to know why the roads were blocked and why lawyers were not being able to demonstrate. He also ordered the release of over 200 political opponents of Musharraf. Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister, remained silent on the Musharraf move, most probably because she has come to an agreement with him that once he is elected he will allow how to circumvent the law which prevents anyone from being prime minister for more than two terms.
The good news out of Pakistan is that the nation has a healthy and determined judiciary system which is upholding the law. The bad news is Musharraf refuses to allow civilian leadership to once again be in control of the nation.


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İn this page,let's share fanzine's facebook page.
this is our fanzine's fb page. https://www.facebook.com/heytbefanzin
Heyt be! Zine, an illustrution/humour zine collective of Deniz Beşer, Sedef Karakaş, and Barış Sinsi formed in 2010 December from Istanbul, Turkey
Having joined zine fairs, festivals and exhibitions such as "Even my mom can make a book 2", "Zine Fest Berlin" and " Zürich Small Press Fair", Heyt be!, in 2012, organised "Heyt be! Zine Exhibition" in an abandoned building in Tarlabaşı. Graffiti artists and musicians from Turkey and abroad were invited to the event. Following this exhibition, Heyt be! organised events like zine exhibitions and "Zine Movies at Home" in Kaptan Tomtom Street, Beyoğlu/Istanbul in 2013
and this is your turn.What's your fanzine's facebook page?
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We are a zine dedicated to art as an outlet based out of Seattle WA called Making Stuff instead of Breaking Stuff!
I do not have a Facebook page for my zine.
But, my zine thing is intertwined with my music & art:
Mike Damn Nobody @ Facebook.com
I tried to use this as a catch all for all of my things but it didn't really work:
July is International Zine Month:
Stolen Sharpie Revolution:
Brainscan Zine
My zine themed band The Copy Scams:
Rarely updated zine podcast: Nobody Cares About You Stupid Zine Podcast:
and my distro Portland Button Works
My Portuguese zine project (Santa Catarina Zine): https://www.facebook.com/ozinedesantacatarina
First edition releases at March 2014.
We have a Fanzine editorial specialized in comics in Manizales, Colombia. https://www.facebook.com/drfaustofanzine We publish comics and illustration in which anyone would be interested to send us.
The theme of my zine is always changing, but it's all about influences.
The first two were music based, then I did one all about books and stories.
Caracas, Venezuela
Istanbul International Zine Fest´s facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/fanzinfest
There is an opencall for the event in these days...


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The first day of fall finally arrives Sunday. The air is cooler, the sun shines in a goldish tint and the smell of apple cider fills the air.
With the arrival of fall, cooking with caramel and spices are a must and Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies fit the bill.
Just reading the description of this cookie gave me the warm fuzzy feeling of sipping a cup of warm cider.
While the cookies bake in the oven, the smell of the spices in the cider fill your home.
The cookie is good but there are a few notes to the preparation.
Heed the recipe author's advice to chill the dough for an hour before baking. The dough can be gooey and while baking it can spread on a baking sheet instead of becoming tall and fluffy. When the cookie spreads, the caramel stays in the middle and isn't what you first bite into. Allowing time to refrigerate the dough will result in a cookie that looks nicer and doesn't bake as flat. It also makes sure the cookie surrounds the caramel.
Also, the cookie is best served warm. It still is good the next day but as the caramel cools inside the cookie it can be a bit chewy.
Because the caramel might seep out, parchment paper is great for baking this cookie.
A drizzle of caramel ice cream toping is something extra you can do for this cookie if served immediately. I don't recommend melting the caramel squares used in the cookie to drizzle because it can become tough and chewy.
To continue the caramel theme, I also tried Twix Cookies.
This cookie is good but had a few complications. First, you make your own caramel to put on the cookie by making dulce de leche. It's not a difficult step, but one you have to remember to count into your cookie making time. The dulce de leche takes and hour and a half to two hours to bake.
Also, as the cookies bake, the indention — which you will later fill with caramel — can disappear as the cookie spreads. I repressed the indention in the cookie while it was still warm and malleable.
For the final touch, drizzle milk chocolate over the cookie. I don't have any advice for this step because my technique usually involves an impatience mess. The result is typically clumps of chocolate instead of a lovely drizzle, but it all tastes great in the end.
Both cookies are a great addition to fall baking treats.
Becca Owsley can be reached at 270- 505-1741 or email@example.com.
Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies
1 cup softened butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
7.4-ounce box spiced apple cider instant drink mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
14-ounce bag caramels
In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and apple cider mix until fluffy for about three minutes.
Beat eggs, one at a time, and add with the vanilla to the butter mixture. Reduce mixer speed to low and add flour mixture in three portions, mixing each just until incorporated.
To make forming your cookie a bit easier, refrigerate for about an hour. This step is not required, but recommended.
When you are ready to bake, unwrap your caramels.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Begin by rolling about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough into a ball. A little more dough is better than less as the caramel will seep out the sides during baking.
Then, flatten the ball of dough slightly in the palm of your hand.
Press the caramel into the center of your dough and seal the dough around it, covering it completely. Place two inches apart on parchment-covered cookie sheets.
Bake 12-14 minutes, or until very lightly browned around the edges. These are easy to overbake and the caramel will burn on the bottom. As soon as you notice the cookies are starting to lightly brown, remove them from the oven.
Once the cookies are done, slide the parchment off the baking sheet right onto the counter. Allow cookies to partially cool on the parchment. When cookies are cool enough to be firm but still slightly warm, carefully twist them off the parchment and allow to finish cooling upside down.
Recipe from www.inspiredbycharm.com.
Twix Cookies
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 sticks butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teapsoons salt
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Pour the can of sweetened condensed milk into a baking dish or pie plate. Cover with foil. Place in a larger rimmed pan and fill the larger pan with water, coming halfway up the dish or plate. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until thickened and golden. Set aside to cool.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add salt and flour until soft dough forms. Roll into balls and press a hole in the middle with a finger or end of a wooden spoon. Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes then cool.
Once cooled, fill the centers with the dulce de leche and drizzle melted chocolate chips across the tops. To drizzle, you can use a piping bag, a spoon or a plastic bag with the tip of one corner cut off.
Recipe from www.dimplesanddelights.blogspot.com.
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In September of 2012, I started seeing a naturopath in Boulder (Eric Dorninger) to finally tackle some of my health issues that Paleo just wasn't helping. Seeing him is not cheap, as he has requisite upfront testing that costs about $1500 plus his consulting fees. All the little symptoms I was having weren't really enough to get me to go see him; it was my sneaking suspicion that I had a parasite that finally made me bite the bullet. Note: If … Continue reading


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• Career Statistics
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Career Notes Entering 2014 Season:
• 2012 NFCA All-Great Lakes Region Second Team
• 2012 All-Mid-American Conference Second Team
• MAC West Division Player of the Week (Feb 29, 2012)
• In Ball State's Career Records: home runs (16, 6th), walks (72, 6th), RBI (101, 7th), on base percentage (.402, 7th), double plays turned (24, 8th), slugging percentage (.482, 9th), sacrifice flies (4, T-12th) and assists (283, 14th)
• In Ball State's Single Season Records (highest only): walks (35 in 2013, 3rd), sacrifice flies (3 in 2013, T-3rd), double plays turned (14 in 2013, 6th), RBI (49 in 2012, T-6th), total bases (99 in 2012, 7th), assists (134 in 2013, 7th), home runs (10 in 2012, 8th), slugging percentage (.589 in 2012, 8th), on base percentage (.437 in 2012, 15th), and hits (58 in 2012, T-20th)
2013 (Jr.): Earned third letter at Ball State … helped guide the Cardinals to their fourth Mid-American Conference regular season title in program history with a 37-17 (18-3 MAC) record … started 53 games at third base … tallied a .218 batting average with 32 hits in 147 at bats … ranked eighth in the MAC with 36 RBI, while leading the league with 35 walks and three sacrifice flies … her 35 walks ranked 49th nationally … ranked fourth on the team with eight multiple RBI games … blasted five home runs on the year … belted her second career grand slam in BSU's win over Grambling State (Feb. 22), and finished the game with a career-high five RBI … also drove in five RBI in the Cardinals' 10-7 win in game two at Toledo (March 30), with a sixth-inning two-run double and a seventh-inning three-run double … drove in four RBI in a 9-1 non-conference victory over Eastern Michigan (March 2) with a sacrifice fly and a sixth-inning walk-off three-run home run ... reached base safely in eight consecutive games from March 16 versus Wisconsin to the second game versus Toledo ... opened the season by reaching base safely in the first four games, extending her career-long streak to 31 games after reaching base safely in the final 27 games of the 2012 season … posted seven two-hit games on the year … had a hand in 14 double plays on the year, including one unassisted, to help the Ball State defense rank fourth nationally with 30 double plays turned … posted a .933 fielding percentage with 62 putouts, 134 assists and 14 errors.
2012 (So.): Earned second letter at Ball State ... helped guide the Cardinals to their third Mid-American Conference regular season title in program history with a 40-15 (17-3 MAC) record ... All-MAC Second Team selection ... named to the NFCA All-Great Lakes Region Second Team ... started all 55 games, including 54 starts at third base ... tallied a .345 batting average with 58 hits in 168 at bats ... ranked ninth in the MAC with a .589 slugging percentage and 10th in the league with a .437 on base percentage ... ended the season on a career-long eight game hitting streak and having reached base safely in a career-best 27 consecutive games ... named the MAC West Division Player of the Week (Feb. 29) ... had 16 multi-hit games and 13 multi-RBI games ... her 99 total tied for seventh in the MAC ... her 49 RBI tied for second in the MAC ... her 10 home runs tied for seventh in the MAC ... her 26 walks tied for ninth in the MAC ... recorded her first career grand slam to lift Ball State to a 4-0 win over Central Michigan (April 21), which was one of three games in which she recorded four RBI ... hit three three-run home runs on the season, all in BSU wins ... posted her first three-hit game in the first game of a doubleheader versus Toledo in which she went 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, four RBI and a pair of runs scored ... had a hand in 10 of BSU's NCAA-leading 33 double plays, including an unassisted double play in the first game of a doubleheader at Kent State (April 27) ... posted a .947 fielding percentage with 47 putouts, 114 assists and nine errors.
2011 (Fr.): Earned first letter at Ball State by playing in 48 games with 19 starts at third base ... posted a .304 batting average with 24 hits in 79 at bats ... recorded a pair of doubles in her first collegiate game versus Belmont (2/19), while driving in a season-high three RBI and drawing a walk ... launched her first career home run at Austin Peay (2/20), a three-run shot to center field which also tied her season-high with three RBI ... finished the year with five multi-hit games and nine doubles ... her five multi-RBI games tied for fifth on the squad ... reached base in eight consecutive games from March 8 (at Central Florida) through March 19 (vs. Radford) ... scored six runs.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four year letterwinner at Andrean ... Indiana State 3A State Champions 2007 (Coach Frank Podkul); runners up in 2009 (Coach Russ Serrato) ... hit state championship game-winning home run in 2007 ... First Team All-State two times ... earned First Team All-Conference honors four times ... Northwest Indiana Times First Team All-Area four times ... ICGSA North/South All Star in 2010 team MVP three years ... holds nine top-ten Indiana State history hitting records including third-most career home runs (30), third and sixth most home runs in a season (13-2009) (10-2010) and owns the second-longest hitting streak in state history (29) ... played for the Indiana Magic Gold club team under the direction of Kim Clay and Wayne Gibson for two years at third base ... made honor roll all four years.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Ron and Noreen Bickel ... has one sister, Ali, and one brother, Doug ... born July 16, 1991, in Munster, Ind. ... full name is Audrey Marie Bickel ... majoring in sports administration ... maintains a 3.708 grade-point average.
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You've never heard of San Francisco Music Box Factory Music Boxes? Well, we don't want to spoil it for you or anything, but we will say that they are music boxes and they are made in San Francisco. We know, we know: Who woulda guessed?
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Mayor Richard Daley was adamant Friday about Chicago`s intention to defend its handgun ban in court, despite news that a second area suburb was likely to repeal its ordinance next week.
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Mayor Richard Daley was adamant Friday about Chicago`s intention to defend its handgun ban in court, despite news that a second area suburb was likely to repeal its ordinance next week.
AH, criminals defending criminals. Who says that there is no honor amongst thieves?
He should be thrown in jail!
He's change his tune PDQ if federal charges were brought against him.
While we all know how this is going to turn out in the end, Daley is correct in that the SCOTUS decision doesn't affect state and local laws. Yet. The wording used by Scalia leaves little doubt the Second Amendment will be "incorporated" like the others have been, it is only a matter of time and lawsuits like the ones against Chicago and SanFran. SCOTUS can only rule on issues before them, and "incorporation" was not before them. With donkeyholes like Daley leading the charge, incorporation is almost assured.
Pity they don't realize getting rid of an absolute ban and replacing it with a new law that at least has a chance of allowing gun ownership in the home would forestall many of the lawsuits and delay or perhaps even eliminate the possibility of incorporation. Remember the SCOTUS only explicitly struck down an absolute ban on handguns, if no such ban exists anywhere beyond DC then there is no case that can be brought before SCOTUS to bring on incorporation.
well, at least the criminals will now have voice!!!!!!!
Can you please say that for dummies like me. So what you are saying is the law is only good in D.C. I don't get it.
Is not the Supreme Court the final word on the subject. How the hell can Daley just ignore what there decision is.
What the hell good is a Supreme Court if nobody has to pay attention to it.
The bill of rights only applies to the Federal government, not to states. The SCOTUS ruling only affects federal law at this time, DC is not a state. Over the years individual rights in the BOR have been "incorporated" under the 14th amendment to also apply to states. The second has not, as of yet, been incorporated since a State/local law has not come before them. Once it does, they can incorporate the decision to apply to states and cities as well. Scalia pretty much said as much when he called it a natural right that predates the Constitution. SCOTUS can't rule on an issue not before them, and Heller did not bring any States into the decision as DC is not a state, but a federal district. Heller applies everywhere in the US, but at the moment it only applies to Federal agencies and laws.
When a Country becomes a place of so incredibly confusing laws it becomes lawless. This being that the court system becomes so tied up with court cases as to become ineffective. The smartest, usually best paid lawyer, wins. Not what is rite or wrong.
While inpatient at the Miami V.A. for a few months, myself and my roommate, a black Marine, had long discussions on the O.J. Simson case.
Was O.J. guilty? I said "Your missing the point. The white man has been buying his way out of guilty charges for the last two centuries." "This is the first time the white man has watched a black man buy his way out of a guilty charge on national T.V."
No matter your feelings on any of the pro gun groups. The time to donate is now. Cause the more money they have to fight this battle. The better the chances of us keeping our weapons.
Daley just needs a 7.62 enema to cure his problems.
Well, I just read that Heller filed suit against DC for not honoring the SCOTUS ruling.
I suppose that even if he wins, this thing will go on forever in the lower courts?
The argument of DC state vs district is old and frought with holes.
-A part of the Union(non-foreign embassy)
-has electoral college votes
-has representation in congress
-citizens pay taxes
-DC has non voting representation in congress
-DC operates under home rule, not under the direct supervision of the federal government
the argument that they dont have to abide by federal directives because "they are not a state" is bullshit, but I suppose that it CAN be argued successfully by a lawyer in court?
I Find it silly that the state DO NOT have to abide by the BOR as it were. Althoug, I agree that the initial role of the federal government was assisting the states(a minimalist "hands off" position, giving the states the power), not direct oversight or management. But The Constitution and the BOR are to be adhered to by all members of the Union, yes?
Until the fourteenth amendment was ratified, the Constitution and all it's associated documents (BOR) only and strictly applied to the Federal government.
We were a loose federation of independent States up until that time. States rights trumped Federal powers/rights.
So, when you all say "we've become" a land of confusing laws, don't point to the Constitution and/or BOR, they've always been there and have been applied relatively consistently throughout the history of the country.
Personally, I find it silly, no not silly, a bit disgusting, that I'm seeing posts on a gun-oriented forum that imply members want even more power vested at the Federal level, effectively stripping States rights, in order to assert the natural right of keeping and bearing arms.
If this were a discussion about abortion "rights" the hue and cry would be for local (i.e. State) control, not about Federal power over States. You can't have it both ways.


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Community-based dementia care-giver interventions can reduce caregiver depression, teach effective behavior management skills, improve caregiver-care recipient relationships, and positively affect general quality of life for caregivers, according to researchers who have conducted several randomized controlled clinical trials. Summaries of these studies were presented recently at the Gerontological Society of America conference in Orlando, Florida.
During a symposium, Mary Mittelman, Dr.P.H., of New York University, Rebecca Logsdon, Ph.D., of the University of Washington, Ann Steffen, Ph.D., of the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and Lisa Gwyther, M.S.W., CCSW, of Duke University, discussed the results of three successful caregiver intervention studies conducted in community-based settings. They concluded that interventions for family caregivers have made significant strides in the research arena and can be adapted to larger programs in community settings.
In a study funded by NIA and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Dr. Mittelman and her colleagues conducted a randomized trial that included 406 caregivers and their families, who were randomly assigned to enhanced counseling and support or usual care. This study began in 1987 and is still ongoing. The multicomponent psychosocial intervention was designed to help improve caregiver well-being. Care-givers regularly completed a battery of structured questionnaires. Previous reports showed that the intervention reduced caregiver depression, improved reactions to patient behavior, strengthened the care-giver's social support network, helped with family relationships, and enabled spouse caregivers to keep their husbands and wives out of nursing homes significantly longer. The report that was part of this symposium, entitled "Physical Health Effects of the NYU Spouse Caregiver Intervention," discussed the effects of the intervention on the self-rated health of caregivers over a 5-year period. Dr. Mittelman and her team determined that the self-rated physical health of caregivers receiving counseling and support was better than that of caregivers in the control group. The difference in the two groups occurred within the first year of participating in the study. While differences between the control group and the experimental group diminished over time, the improvements remained statistically significant for 4 years.
Dr. Logsdon presented "An Interdisciplinary Approach to Community Care: Training Community Consultants to Incorporate Behavioral Interventions into Clinical Practice." This study, funded by an Alzheimer's Association Pioneer Award to Linda Teri, Ph.D., focused on implementing a behavioral intervention for dementia caregivers which can be delivered by community home health providers. Dr. Teri and her research team based the intervention on the Seattle Protocol, a manual-based, behavioral approach to problem solving in dementia. They trained community home health providers to deliver the treatment and studied its impact on caregivers' mood and behavior. Compared to caregivers in the control group, those who received the behavioral intervention had significantly reduced depression, burden, and reactivity to care recipient behavior problems. Care-givers in the treatment condition also reported decreased frequency of targeted problem behaviors and overall improvement in quality of life of the care recipient. Results were maintained at 6-month follow-up. Dr. Logsdon and colleagues concluded that these results demonstrate that training community home health providers to deliver the Seattle Protocol behavioral intervention provides a practical approach to translating research-based AD caregiving tactics into usable clinical settings.
"Reducing Distress in Dementia Family Caregivers Through a Distance-Based Intervention," a study presented by Dr. Steffen, examined the effectiveness of a distance-based intervention for female caregivers (ages 35 to 85) of dementia patients. Caregivers were randomly assigned to a 14-week telehealth intervention course or to a basic education course. The intervention course used videos, a workbook, and weekly telephone coaching sessions. The basic education course involved a caregiving manual and biweekly phone checkups. Caregivers who participated in the "telehealth" intervention demonstrated reduced stress shortly after the study completed. However, while positive results were maintained after 3 months, they were not maintained after 6 months. This study was originally funded by NIMH, and the current longitudinal phase is now funded by the Alzheimer's Association.
These studies provide a range of strategies for providing dementia caregiver support. Noted AD caregiving expert Lisa Gwyther concluded that teaching caregivers communication skills and engaging psychiatric interventions are generally very successful. Gwyther also stressed that it is necessary to have a clinically meaningful outcome to each study that also entails a randomized control group. She commented that in order to make a translational research study successful, it must also be fundable and sustainable. For future caregiver intervention studies assessing effectiveness of specific strategies, she suggested that researchers adopt multicomponent interventions with various steps and frequent checkups from professionals. Studies must be flexible, Gwyther said, to adapt to the stressful nature of caregiving and deliver interventions based on individual caregivers' and patients' needs.