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President's Page
This spring my fantasy vacation to visit every major league baseball park has been replaced by my desire to visit every ASIS&T chapter. I love the different approaches each chapter takes to programming and member services, and I relish meeting members that often are not able to attend our annual conferences or other meetings. I believe that chapters and SIGs are the heart and soul of our society. This means I also want to visit every SIG. I lurk on SIG listservs and go to SIG websites to get a picture of the issues being brought forward and discussed. Unfortunately for both chapters and SIGs, there are great disparities in levels of communication with their members and by default with members of the national society. Some of our chapters are experts in bringing local information professionals to their meetings by providing substance and relevance in their programming. Some of our SIGs understand that communication with their members leads to interactions, presentations and publications on many levels. I suggest that we need to build bridges between our regional and student chapters and our special interest groups. We can't afford to have inactive chapters and SIGs, so please put your brains to work and help me find some creative solutions to this important issue. You can communicate your ideas directly to me or to any member of your board.
The remainder of this column includes updates on my activities, information about our new awards nominations and submission procedures and some highlights about this issue of the Bulletin.
In April, I gave the Alice G. Smith Lecture at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Vicki Gregory, Tom Terrell and Bahaa and Lily El-Hadidy were the best of hosts. A transcript of the talk is in issue #4 of the President's Corner on the ASIS&T website (www.asist.org). USF also presented me with the Jean Key Gates Distinguished Alumni Award, and I am still glowing!
In May, I attended the Council for Scientific Society Presidents (CSSP) for the second time. As I have said before, our high regard in the council is due to the good work of our past presidents, Eugene Garfield and Trudi Bellardo Hahn. This year the outlook for federal funding of science and humanities research is in decline, immigration laws are undermining our scholarly communication networks and initiatives such as the Public Library of Science and Highwire that counter rising publication costs may find institutional support more difficult to obtain. If you have concerns about these issues please contact me directly at email@example.com, and I will forward your thoughts to Martin Apple, CSSP president.
I also visited the Central Ohio Chapter of ASIS&T in May. What a dynamic and wonderful group of people greeted me! If you want to know what ASIS&T looks like inside and out, don't miss the member survey summary and the JASIS&T reader survey results that appeared in the last issue of the Bulletin (April/May 2004). It describes a unique blend of practitioners, researchers and teachers, and the CO-ASIST membership reflects this blend. Of course, being close to OCLC they have some proclivities for blending research and application.
I couldn't make the dates for the invitation to speak before the National Council for Library and Information Science (NCLIS), but Trudi Bellardo Hahn graciously stepped in and represented the concerns of our membership before that group. I will ask her to report in the next issue of the Bulletin.
This year you can submit nominations for all but three ASIS&T awards electronically, using a modification of the same system (START from smartconf.com) that has worked well for submissions for the ASIS&T meetings and summits.
The following are among the advantages to using an electronic submission system:
All ASIS&T awards, with deadlines, can be seen at www.asis.org/awards/awardchart.htm
The only awards for which electronic submissions are not used because the award juries review lengthy or numerous commercially available publications are Information Science Book of the Year; Proquest/UMI Doctoral Dissertation Award; and John Wiley & Sons Best JASIST Paper Award.
Paper, panel and poster session acceptances for the 2004 Annual Meeting are out, and I look forward to seeing you in Providence. Our keynote speakers are Tim Berners-Lee and JC Herz. Thanks to Linda Schamber and her international posse, the program promises something for each of you and some surprises also!
I am so pleased that my good friend Layna White has put together such a great look at museum informatics for this issue. I am convinced that the preservation of our cultural heritage, whether analog or digital, is one of our most important challenges, and the work presented in this issue does much to help that effort. I also want to acknowledge and welcome the first student member representative to the Bulletin, Lisa Nathan. She makes some challenging and cogent remarks. I am willing to "reboot" and bring her concerns to your Board of Directors. Let's keep taking care of and recruiting our future members!
In closing, we have a retreat planned for the Board in Alexandria, Virginia, on August 20-22. We will be working on the redesign of the ASIS&T website, the new Digital Library, member categories and dues, and other strategic planning issues. Please send me your suggestions and comments. I will take them forward for consideration.
Samantha Hastings
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Lenny Kravitz, 'American Woman' – Terrible Classic Rock Covers
As someone who wears his love of classic rock on his frilly, vintage sleeve, Lenny Kravitz should have known exactly what to do with 'American Woman.' So what happened when he covered the Guess Who's No. 1 1970 hit in 1999?

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The town of Greenfield, Massachusetts, which included Gill, Massachusetts was set off from the mother town, Deerfield, in 1753. Gill then split off from Greenfield in the 19th century. When Franklin County was created from the Old Hampshire County in 1811, Greenfield with its location on three rivers (Deerfield, Connecticut, and Green), had grown significantly from its 18th century beginnings and it became the county seat. The Beers map includes physical features and names many of the major retail and manufacturing establishments present in the second half of the 19th century.
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Nashville, Tenn. – On Thursday, 41 Tennessee State student-athletes were awarded either the Ohio Valley Conference's Academic Medal of Honor or made the Commissioner's Honor Roll as announced by the league's office.
The Medal of Honor is given annually to the student-athlete who achieves the highest grade point average in a Conference-sponsored sport while those on the Commissioner's Honor Roll must have achieved at least a 3.25 grade point average and have been eligible and on the team throughout the competitive season in their chosen NCAA-sponsored sport(s) and used a season of competition.
Among those who won the Medal of Honor representing TSU were Chelsea Marlin and Sarah Needleman of the women's golf team who received the honor by accumulating perfect 4.0 GPAs during the year.
In fact, 2013 marked the fifth year in a row a new record has been set. Every Medal of Honor recipient carried a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the year.
Also chosen for the medal is Jasmine Owens from women's track and field and Shawneis Jones of volleyball.
For the Commissioner's Honor Roll, Tashan Fredrick and Patrick Miller of men's basketball were tabbed, as well as Simone Hopes, Chelsea Hudson, Avery Jones, Brianna Lawrence and Denisha Mumford on the women's side.
Kadeem Edwards, John Williams, Devin Wilson and Aaron Woods made the list from the TSU football squad and Matt Campbell, Dallas Hill, Shane Sampair and Cameron Scitern were picked from men's golf.
Also selected were Kelly Merkel from women's golf, Jennifer Givens, Ashley Haynes and Tayler Shimizu from softball, Jared Asher and Daniel Bernal from men's tennis and Attallah Eiland and London Thomas from the women's tennis team.
Donnie Johnson, Jalon McCutcheon, Kareem Nicholas and Jonathon Owens made the Honor Roll from men's track, while Latia Carney, Andrea Fenderson, Charita Harris, Cierra Joshua, Jasmine Owens and Sharmil Whyatt represented the women's track and field team.
Rounding out the TSU winners were Emilie Sandve Aase, Brittany Bunch, Britani Hathorn, Jordan Piper and Calasia Willaims from the volleyball team.
Including all 12 teams from the OVC, the 209 Medal of Honor winners are the most in the history of the award, surpassing the record of 178 set last year (2011-12) and the 1,224 student-athletes on the Commissioner's Honor Roll broke the old mark of 1,063 made a season ago.


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Handbag Porn: White Edition
White is so underrated as a good color (or lack thereof! Hahaha) for a handbag. It gets a bad rap — people are always saying that it will get dirty, it's a waste of money and why would you want to buy something that you can't wear year round (and by "people," I of course mean "my mother")?
But you know, I've always had a soft spot for white handbags, possibly because in truth, they really are very impractical, and what is fashion if not impractical? Here are some good, ridiculous, summer-y white bags.


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, six months ago in which I asked where should I post my comments on blog posts drew some excellent comments. As a result I developed a personal policy that I would post my comments directly on the blog in question.
In the light of recent developments in the social media arena with the introduction of Google+ and the +1 Button I am reflecting on my dilemma and thinking about my policy on linking to (promoting) my blog posts and commenting on posts written by others.
I am aggravated when people with multiple online personalities tweet the same link in quick succession via two or more accounts, I see this as a form of spam. I will continue to tweet only as Geniaus and only tweet links to my blog posts once.
Only in exceptional cases will I use Facebook to post links to Geniaus blogposts. I will use the GeniMates Facebook page to announce to its fans when new profiles are added to the GeniMates blog.
As many of my genealogy contacts are now on Google+ I will use that platform to promote my new blog posts. I choose this in preference to Facebook because I can easily target my posts to my Genealogy Circle and not clog up the streams of people in my other circles.
I try to comment on a few blog posts each day. Everyone enjoysa bit of positive reinforcement. As I believe that blogging is a a two-way street , a medium for online conversations, it is important to connect with those who have gone to the trouble of sharing their experiences and knowledge with me. The number of comments I make each day is dependent on the quantity, quality and relevance to me of the blog posts that day.
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I will use the +1 button on Google+ to notify my mates on Google+ of blog posts I find interesting. I do not need to complete a weekly 'best-of' as the +1's on my Google profile do that for me. I will use the share option on Google+ to tell others about those posts I find particularly noteworthy.
When findling links to blog posts on Twitter I will continue to retweet those I have found interesting or noteworthy and perhaps add a short comment to the retweet.
The majority of the notifications I have come via my RSS feed. I mostly read these on my Android tablet which gives me an option to easily share via a number of platforms. I select the most appropriate for each post I wish to share.
I wonder what preferences or policies other genealogists have for giving and receiving blog comments.


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The natural landscapes shown as captured by satellite imagery is as beautiful as anything artists have ever created. Some of the colors shown in the video may seem otherworldy. Most of those color anomalies are due to the fact that remotely sensed images have more information in them than just what we see in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Some of these images are processed to show different bands so we can visually interpret data such as what is in the near infra-red band, skewing the color palette.
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The Insider: Newlyweds' Nest in Carroll Gardens
Our friends at Brownstoner recently launched a new feature at the site called The Insider, and it's where blogger Cara Greenberg publishes her tours of Brooklyn homes.
Lauren Stern and Ori Schwartz have occupied their Carroll Gardens Summit Street row house apartment for four years, and in that time they've obtained furnishings and decor that are a mix of high and low, old and new. The goal is not to have anything match perfectly, but to feel like a collection of beloved objects found over time. The central railroaded room is set up for TV viewing - an activity where dim light is preferred anyway. Interior windows allow sunlight to flow throughout the space, and curtains maintain privacy in the bedroom outfitted with a luxurious custom-designed and upholstered headboard.
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Prince William & Duchess Kate: University of St. Andrews Dinner Guests
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) and her husband Prince William dress to the nines for a reception and dinner in aid of the University of St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Appeal on Thursday night (November 8) in London, England.
Prince William, 30, is a patron of the campaign, which launched last year.
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Trick or Treat: 15 Handmade Halloween Decorations
With only a few days left until the big day arrives you have just enough time to spook up your home with a little handmade Halloween decor. These handmade finds will not only ensure that your house looks different than every other one on the block, but their quality construction allows you to use them year after year. Check out these finds after the jump.
One or two creepy pieces can take a beautifully decorated home to a haunted mansion in a few moments.
1 Alfred Hitchcock Framed Silhouette Portrait, $35 from Insert Ephemera
2 Black as Midnight Candle Holder Pair, $49 from Middleburg
3 Felted Wool Boo Bowl, $17 from The Fuzzy Monkey
4 Bos Taurus Cow Skull Cameo Plaque, $29 from Pressed Lace and Nib
5 Day of the Dead Wedding Cake Topper, $89 from Sweetie Cake Topper
6 Halloween Decoration EEK Sewn Standup Display, $10 from Gathered Together
7 Granny Muerta Skeleton Sculpture in Bell Jar, $149 from Wormwood Hollow
8 Instant Cemetery Display, $35 from Crafterella
9 Jack o Lantern Gourd, $40 from AKHart
10 Little Colorful Eyes (set of 3), $9 from Sabahnur
11 Pipen Pumpkinhead, $55 from Linda Silverthorne
12 Tecla Witch Bat Girl Articulated Doll, $20 from Janie D Mattern
13 Upcycled Wool Wreath, $30 from Green Baboon Designs
14 Vampirate, Batty and Bride of Frankenstein Ornaments , $25 from Camamiel
15 Zombie Devil Nesting Art Dolls, $125 from Ps and Qs
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In the spring of 2011, Steven Spielberg received a hand-addressed package at his office on the Universal Studios lot, marked ominously with a skull and crossbones. The director, who was months from starting production on his next movie, "Lincoln," closed his door, opened the package and removed an old pocket cassette recorder.
"I literally for 10 minutes was afraid to turn it on, because I expected that whatever I heard on that tape was going to be my film, my entire film," Spielberg said. "I was just savoring that last little moment … until I took the tape out and pressed the button, and that's when Abraham Lincoln spoke to me."
Actually, the voice on the recording belonged to actor Daniel Day-Lewis, who had spent months perfecting a reedy, Middle American twang for the performance he was about to deliver as the 16th American president. Lincoln's voice would be crucial to the film — in the script, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, the nation's leader's extraordinary use of language plays a starring role.
"Lincoln" covers just four months of the president's life, an intense period in 1865 when he pressed for passage of a Constitutional amendment to end slavery as the Civil War was grinding into its fourth year. Alongside his exertions as a politician, the movie shows Lincoln as a concerned family man comforting his grieving wife and two sons — he had lost two of his boys already to illness.


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Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Governor Beshear Vetoes House Bill 279
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Governor Steve Beshear vetoed House Bill 279 today, noting its well-placed intentions but possible significant unintended consequences.
"Religious freedom is a cornerstone of this great nation, and a right enshrined in both the United States Constitution and the Kentucky Constitution," said Gov. Beshear. "I value and cherish our rights to religious freedom and I appreciate the good intentions of House Bill 279 and the members of the General Assembly who supported this bill to protect our constitutional rights to practice our religion. However, I have significant concerns that this bill will cause serious unintentional consequences that could threaten public safety, health care, and individuals' civil rights. As written, the bill will undoubtedly lead to costly litigation. I have heard from many organizations and government entities that share those same concerns. Therefore, after giving this measure thoughtful analysis and consideration, today I vetoed the bill."
HB279, sent to the Governor on March 11, would allow an individual to disregard any state or local law that places a substantial burden on his or her sincerely held religious belief. As written, the government would have to show by "clear and convincing evidence" that the state has a compelling interest in requiring the person to follow the established law, and that there is no less restrictive means to accomplish the government's objective.
Federal law and HB279 are fundamentally different
Supporters have referenced the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and similar state RFRA laws as the template for this legislation. However, Gov. Beshear noted that House Bill 279 is fundamentally different than those laws – mostly because the vague language of HB279 lends itself to overly broad applications.
As written, HB279 imposes a heightened standard of "clear and convincing proof" to evaluate compliance with a law that contains an unclear definition of "burden," which invites costly and possibly lengthy legal challenges. The bill offers no exceptions for certain state agencies or civil rights laws. There are no exceptions for the protection and safety of the general public, such as public health standards.
"Imprecise legal standards lead to unforeseen consequences," said Gov. Beshear. "Citizens and governmental entities are entitled to a clear understanding of the boundaries of permissible conduct. This bill, as written, while well intended, is undermined by precarious legal wording," said Gov. Beshear.
Possible Unintended Consequences
Groups as varied as the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. to the National Association of Social Workers-Kentucky Chapter to the Center for Accessible Living have called on the Governor to veto the bill, citing concerns including:
•Weakening of local civil rights laws;•Impact on implementation of the new Common Core Standards in our schools; •Negative impact to economic development efforts; •Adverse impact on enforcement of drug laws; •Additional financial burdens on local governments; and •Possible withholding of needed medical care or use of religion as a justification for abuse.
State government agencies also expressed concerns to the Governor that this bill could:
•Increase litigation costs; •Decrease federal funding; and •Threaten public health, including refusal to provide needed medication or services.
Despite his veto, Gov. Beshear expressed a willingness to work with supporters to develop a bill that might mitigate these unintended consequences. "I urge supporters and opponents of this legislation to come together before next session and find compromise legislation that protects religious freedom, while avoiding the possible unintended consequences of House Bill 279, and I pledge to work with them to find that compromise," he said.
The following groups and elected officials urged the Governor to veto the measure, or expressed their concerns about the bill to the Governor:Kentucky Association of Counties Kentucky County Judge/Executive AssociationKentucky League of Cities Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners AssociationKentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. Kentucky Commission on Human RightsKentucky Education AssociationJefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA)Center for Accessible Living, Inc. Hispanic-Latino CoalitionLexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights CommissionLouisville Metro Human Relations CommissionNational Assoc. for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)—Louisville BranchNational Association of Social Workers-Kentucky ChapterUnited Food and Commercial Workers Local 2271st District Councilwoman Attica Scott—Louisville Metro21st District Councilman Dan Johnson—Louisville Metro26th District Councilman Brent Ackerson-Louisville Metro3rd District Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge—Louisville Metro6th District Councilman David James—Louisville Metro 9th District Councilwoman Tina Ward‐Pugh—LouisvilleAIDS Volunteers of LexingtonAmerican Civil Liberties Union of KentuckyAmericans United for the Separation of Church and StateBereans for FairnessBluegrass United Church of ChristCatholics for FairnessCentral Presbyterian Church, LouisvilleChildren's Healthcare is a Legal DutyThe Church of Christ, Union (Union Church, Berea)Douglass Boulevard Christian Church Episcopal Church of the Advent, LouisvilleFairness CampaignFaith Leaders for Fairness Franklin/Simpson Human Rights CommissionGay and Lesbian Services Organization (GLSO)Jewish Community Relations Council of LouisvilleJourney Fellowship, Owensboro The Harvey Milk Society of Berea CollegeKentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC)Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political RepressionKentucky Equality FederationKentucky Fairness AllianceKentucky Feminists UnitedKentucky Jobs With Justice Kentucky Religious Coalition for Reproductive ChoiceKentucky Secular SocietyKentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY--‐SPIN)Kentucky Young DemocratsLambda Legal Defense and Education FundLexington Fair Housing CouncilLexington FairnessLouisville Atheists and FreethinkersLouisville Metro Council President Jim KingLouisville Metro Human Relations Commission Advocacy BoardLouisville Metro Human Relations Commission Enforcement BoardLouisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (LSURJ)Mayor Greg Fischer, Louisville Metro GovernmentMayor Sherry Carran, City of CovingtonMetro Louisville Women's Political Caucus (MLWPC)Northern Kentucky Democratic LeagueParents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)—Lexington ChapterPeople Associating Together In Owensboro (PATIO)Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaPlanned Parenthood of Kentucky Quaker Committee for Kentucky LegislationRichard Meadows, Fayette County CommissionerShevawn Akers, LFUCG Council MemberSteinGroup LLCThe Women's NetworkUnitarian Universalist Church of LexingtonWomen In Transition (WIT)Women's Leadership Conference for Religious Freedom (WLCRF)
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Technology Guide
This Technology Guide is provided to assist you in locating information about technology services and resources available at Bradley. If you have questions about the services or information provided below, please call the Technology HelpDesk at (309) 677-2964 or stop by to speak with a HelpDesk consultant in the Cullom-Davis Library.
Technology Helpdesk:
Provides first level support for Technology related issues. Bradley ID required to enter building and receive assistance. Located in the Cullom-Davis Library. (309) 677-2964
Electronic Mail Account
- New accounts are created automatically.
- Additional permissions, early account creations, name changes, etc., may be requested under the IRT menu at docsoup.bradley.edu
- An Electronic Identification Authentication Letter (EIA Letter) containing new employees BUNetID and a pin number.
- From a web browser enter in: newaccounts.bradley.edu
- Enter in BUNetID and the pin number from the letter
- Select two questions and answers — this is used if you forget your password or if your password expires.
- Enter in a password — must be eight (8) characters in length and contain at least one number.
- From a web browser enter: fsmail.bradley.edu
- Enter in your BUNetID
- Enter in your Password
- Log into the password change app
- Enter your current password
- Enter your new password
- Re-enter your new password
- Press Submit
- Passwords expires every 90 days
- EIA letter may be obtained from the Technology Helpdesk during business hours Monday — Friday, 8:00am — 5:00pm.
- Request an EIA letter be sent to postal address on record, contact the Technology Helpdesk (309) 677-2964
- Single Sign-on allows you to use one user name and one password for email, MyBU, BUsecure wireless access and signing on to computers registered to Bradley's domain.
Printer and Server Permissions
- Network printers are available throughout the campus — faculty and staff members should speak with others in the department so that those printers closest to them are available. Local printers are generally detectable when connected to a system. If issues arise contact the Technology Helpdesk at 677-2964 for assistance.
- A number of departments have access to storage space located on servers. These servers contain documents and other data that are utilized by the department. Your supervisor must request in writing that you be granted permission to the severs. Please send your request to Director Systems Integration & Security. The e-mail is to include the users name and what server and data you need permissions to. If your dept does not have storage space for you, Google Drive has unlimited space that you can use for data backup, just don't save HIPAA, FERPA, or sensitive data it or any other cloud based storage.
- A number of Administrative offices have applications that run from to a server. In order to be given access to these a new employee must have their supervisor request that permissions be granted. Contact the Technology Helpdesk to open a service request to have this done
- It is strongly recommended that everyone back up their data on a regular basis. Some means for backing up data are; departmental server, external hard drive, flash drive or off campus drop boxes. Work related data should be backed up to university owned resources.
- MyBU website contains services such as:
- DocSoup — electronic completion, routing, and approval of University documents
- Faculty Portfolio — for faculty activity data updates and reports provided by Digital Measures
- Pay Stub
- QuickCard — provides access to your account to monitor transactions and other functions. Also used as your Bradley ID.
- Retirement — TIAA-CREF Publications and Forms
- Forewarn — campus emergency system.
Mobile Devices
- For detailed information on mobile devices, please click here to view the Mobile Devices section in Responsible Computing.
Computer Systems
- Is a centralized evaluation, selection, sale of computer systems, peripheral equipment and software for institutional, student and employee purchases.
- Systems purchased by the university will have a standard image installed, which will include Microsoft Office. The University has procured a set number of licenses for the following applications: SPSS, AMOS and Mathematica. Contact Campus Computer Sales (309) 677-2947 for additional information and availability.
- The faculty laptop program is designed to provide a laptop computer for full-time tenure track positions.
Laptops are currently on a four year replacement cycle.
- For additional information regarding obtaining a laptop go to Laptops for Faculty.
- Information pertaining to the functions of FSMail and Google Apps for Education. This includes using the calendar, mass mailings and more.
Microsoft Endpoint Protection is installed on university owned Apple computers and computers running Windows 7. Defender is configured to run on all university owned computers running Windows 10. Those wishing to have the new anti-virus installed on an existing systems are to contact the Technology Helpdesk and open a Service Request. If you have any questions feel free to contact the Technology Helpdesk at (309) 677-2964.
If you plan to use a personally-owned computer system on Bradley University's network, you must follow the Responsible Computing practices.
- We recommend purchasing a VGA and an ethernet adapter for tablets, MacBook Airs or any other laptop that does not have those built in. You will need to be able to connect to Bradley's wired network for taking quizzes or tests.
Bradley University Partners
Apple Computers
Apple Store For Education: Special pricing on the full range of Apple computers plus select third-party products.
Dell Computers
Bradley has partnered with Dell to offer discounted pricing for personal purchases including desktops, notebooks and peripherals. Students can take advantage of the Employee Purchase Program (EPP) with the same savings as employees!
Access Software Reference Guides
FaxFinder, Excel 2016, Outlook 2016, Powerpoint 2016, Word 2016, Access 2013, Excel 2013, Outlook 2013, Powerpoint 2013, Word 2013, Access 2010, Excel 2010, Office 2010, Outlook 2010, Powerpoint 2010, Word 2010, Office 2007, Word 2007, Access 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, Powerpoint 2007, Word 2003, Access 2003, Excel 2003, Outlook 2003, Powerpoint 2003, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, XP
Using the Network
Before connecting to the wired network.
You must register your computer to use the wired network.
Print using Bradley's Campus Printing Service.
Using network hubs (Heitz & Mini Dorm).
Obtain your MAC or IP Address*
In an effort to help save internet bandwidth on campus, please disable auto play for video streaming services.
- Open Netflix
- Go to your Profile
- Click on Your Account (example)
- Click on Playback Settings (example)
- Uncheck Auto Play (example)
- Open Hulu
- Play a video
- Click on the Gear Icon in the playback controls at the bottom of the video (example)
- Select Auto Play Off (example)
- Open YouTube
- Click on the Gear Icon in the playback controls at the bottom of the video (example)
- Slide Auto Play Off
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Phone and Voicemail
Use our guide to learn about local calling, phone directory and other free services here.
Learn phone specific features here.
Learn how to set up your voicemail for the first time here.
Learn how to use voicemail specific features here.
Instructional Resources:
- AcInquire is a Bradley University developed application utilized by faculty to perform degree audits and post grades via the web. Permissions to the system are granted by the Registrar's Office in Swords Hall 11.
- A number of academic departments have computer labs available to their faculty – check with departmental secretaries for availability and software / hardware information.
There are four labs that are available to all students: Baker 154, Westlake 015, Garrett Center 207 and the Cullom-Davis Library.
There are two types of mediated classrooms: those with computers and those without. These rooms will contain a projector and sound equipment. Rooms without computers will have a network connection available for laptop connections.
- Clickers allow the presenter to pose a question and receive audience responses simultaneously, then present the aggregated responses to the audience immediately. The response data is also saved and can be later uploaded to Sakai or further analyzed.
- Panopto is a commercial product that allows faculty members and presenters to record presentations and upload recordings so that students or participants in a course or program can view the recordings online.
- A web-based survey software available for use by Bradley University faculty, staff and students. View the Qualtrics web site.
- Fill out this form for all AV equipment requests.
- Get help finding journals, books and research guides online at the Bradley Library website.
- Build online courses using Sakai
For additional information contact Learning Design and Technology
- Information regarding system, network and power outages, as well as scheduled upgrades that may cause interruptions in service is posted on the Technology HelpDesk website. Be sure to check this site for information if you are having difficulty accessing a campus system or service.
IRT provides individual training in the areas of:
- Classroom technologies (Contact Joe Bohna 309-677-3387)
- Library research (Contact Meg Frazier 309-677-3219)
- Microsoft Office - 1 on 1 assistance by appointment only (Contact the HelpDesk (309) 677-2964)
- Web production and more (Contact Contact Joe Bohna 309-677-3387)
Check with your department or college to find out what labs and servers may be available for your use.
To access and edit person websites hosted by Bradley, please follow information.
- Download a FTP client that allows use of SFTP (Secure FTP), like Filezilla.
- Use the following SFTP information
- Server: hilltop.bradley.edu
- User Name: Your BUnetID
- Password: Your BUnetID password
- Path: /home/your login name/public_html/
- Port: 22
- Download the file that needs revisions to your computer
Use a html editor like Notepad, Coda or Dreamweaver to change the information and replace the file through your FTP client.


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The plans call for the store to be located on U.S. 52 in the Cana area in a vacant lot near Stateline Furniture.
The review of the plans continues, with the erosion and sediment control plan being the last item needing to be approved.
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Real-World Review
2014 Subaru Forester: New vs. Old
Fuji Heavy Industries, the company that builds Subaru vehicles, is a master of the economics of scale and, until the arrival this year of the 2013 BRZ sports car, built an entire product line from just two different vehicle platforms, two different power trains and, of course, two different versions of the company's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. The new 2014 Subaru Forester, a popular compact crossover SUV, springs from the company's small car platform, which also provides the basis for the Impreza, the WRX and the XV Crosstrek models.
The last time the Subaru Forester was redesigned the year was 2009, which makes the outgoing version of the popular compact crossover SUV just five years old. Now, Subaru claims the new 2014 Forester provides greater performance, fuel economy, comfort and space as well as an enhanced AWD system and new driver assistance technologies. The question is: Should consumers ignore the previous-generation model and pay thousands more for the new 2014 Subaru Forester? That's what we're here to help you to determine.
Fuel Economy
The previous generation Subaru Forester 2.5X offered a standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine generating 170 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm (174 lb-ft of torque for the 2011-2013 models). This horizontally opposed engine, also known as a Boxer engine, was paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission, and in California and New England the Forester 2.5X met Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) standards.
The 2009-2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT model included a standard turbocharged version of the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine rated to make 224 hp at 5,200 rpm and 226 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm while burning premium unleaded fuel. A 4-speed automatic was the only transmission choice with this engine.
Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system came standard on all versions of the previous-generation Forester. Those models with a manual transmission had an AWD system with a viscous coupling locking center differential and a 50/50 front-to-rear power split under normal driving conditions, with the ability to redistribute power as necessary if the front or rear wheels slipped. Foresters with an automatic transmission were equipped with an Active Torque Split AWD system primarily powering the front wheels until wheel slippage caused a transfer of power to the rear wheels.
These AWD systems are carried over for the redesigned 2014 Forester, and the active version is now offered with an available X-Mode locking feature and Hill Descent Control for greater off-road capability. Likewise, the standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine reappears for 2014, making its peak 170 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque at slightly lower engine revs than before. The previous transmissions are history, swapped out in favor of a new 6-speed manual gearbox or a new continuously variable transmission (CVT). Notably, the new 2014 Forester 2.5i is PZEV-rated in all 50 states.
A turbocharged engine is once again available in the Forester for 2014. This time, it's a direct-injected 2.0-liter 4-cylinder rated to make 250 hp at 5,600 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque between 2,000 rpm and 4,800 rpm when consuming premium unleaded. A CVT is standard for the new Forester 2.0XT, and this model offers both 6-speed and 8-speed manual shifting modes accessed using shift paddle switches on the steering wheel. The Forester 2.0XT is also equipped with Subaru SI-DRIVE, which calibrates powertrain response according to driver-selected Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp modes.
The 2014 Forester 2.5i should feel a little more energetic thanks to its revised power peaks and new transmission choices, and it should prove more fuel efficient based on projected mileage estimates supplied by Subaru. According to the automaker, the Forester 2.5i with the manual transmission will get 22 miles per gallon in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The big improvements, however, are for Foresters equipped with the new CVT. In Forester 2.5i models, this transmission is expected to return 24 mpg city/32 mpg hwy. In Forester 2.0XT models, the CVT should produce 23 mpg city/28 mpg hwy.
Compare these impressive fuel economy ratings with those of the previous-generation Forester. The 2009-2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X is rated at 20 mpg city/27 mpg hwy with the manual transmission, and 20 mpg city/26 mpg hwy with the automatic. For the 2011 model year, the standard 4-cylinder engine received upgrades that boosted fuel economy to 21 mpg city/27 mpg hwy regardless of transmission choice. The turbocharged Forester 2.5XT models burn premium unleaded at the rate of 19 mpg city/24 mpg hwy.
Clearly, when it comes to fuel economy, the redesigned 2014 Forester is the superior vehicle.
For many years, Subaru has made a point of telling consumers that its vehicles are constructed with Ring-Shaped Frame Reinforcement, which means that Subaru Foresters are structurally engineered to deflect crash energy away from the passenger cabin. Crash test ratings for the 2009 and 2010 Forester supported the automaker's approach. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Forester 5-star ratings in all frontal and side impact evaluations, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) called the 2009 and 2010 Forester a Top Safety Pick.
Unfortunately for Subaru, when the NHTSA strengthened its crash test program for the 2011 model year and added a new side impact evaluation designed to reflect what happens if a vehicle slides laterally into a pole, that Ring-Shaped Frame Reinforcement didn't fare terribly well, resulting in a 2-star rating. A 2-star rating was also assessed for the 2011 Forester's ability to protect the rear seat occupant in a side impact collision.
In response, Subaru made modifications to improve the latter rating to 4 stars for the last half of the 2011 model year, but that 2-star side impact, pole-test rating stuck with the little crossover SUV all the way through 2013. In fairness, however, it must also be noted that the IIHS continued to give the previous-generation 2011-2013 Forester models a Top Safety Pick rating for its top-rated performance in offset frontal, side impact, roof crush strength, and rear impact injury prevention tests.
Fast-forward to the redesigned 2014 Forester, and the Ring-Shaped Frame Reinforcement approach to the SUV's structure continues, while Subaru adds new standard safety equipment including a knee airbag for the driver, anti-whiplash front seat designs, a brake override system designed to make it impossible to accelerate the vehicle if the brake pedal is pressed and an impact-sensing fuel system cutoff feature.
A reversing camera system is standard on all models except the base Forester 2.5i, and for 2014, the 2.5i Touring and the 2.0XT Touring can be equipped with Subaru's new EyeSight driver assist technology. EyeSight includes an Adaptive Cruise Control system, a Pre-Collision Braking system and a Vehicle Lane Departure Warning system.
Because the new 2014 Forester doesn't go on sale until the spring of 2013, it hasn't been crash tested at the time this article was written. But given its new vehicle architecture and its upgrades in safety equipment, it is likely to perform better in this regard. Advantage: New 2014 Forester.
Historically, the Subaru Forester has ranked as one of the most reliable vehicles in its class, and this is unlikely to change with the debut of the 2014 Forester. The crossover SUV's impressive dependability record also explains its fairly basic new vehicle warranty coverage, which includes a 3-year/36,000-mile limited new car warranty with 24-hour roadside assistance, and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Subaru's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle program is similarly simple. Each CPO Subaru receives a 152-point inspection and includes a Carfax report accompanied by a Buyback Guarantee. The real benefit to a CPO Subaru Forester is its extended 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty with 24-hour roadside assistance.
Subaru also allows CPO customers to upgrade their program coverage at extra cost, choosing between a Classic wraparound plan that adds nearly 1,000 vehicle components to the coverage for 7 years or 100,000 miles, or a Gold Plus wraparound plan that covers the entire vehicle for that period, except for a few maintenance items and body parts. The Classic plan reimburses owners for towing and car rental when a covered repair is made, while the Gold Plus plan adds lodging and meal reimbursement as well as road hazard tire protection.
Foresters are reliable, and a CPO Forester costs less than a new 2014 Forester while including a better powertrain warranty. Victory is yours, old Forester.
At the time this article was written, there are 885 Certified Pre-Owned Forester models listed on AutoTrader, ranging from a 2009 Forester 2.5X with almost 77,900 miles and priced at $14,760, to a 2012 Forester 2.5XT Touring with 13,670 miles and a price of nearly $29,000. Subaru sometimes offers low-interest financing for CPO Forester models, and recent finance rates were as low as 0.99%.
Subaru dealers are still selling remaining stocks of the previous-generation Forester. Prices range from $22,090 for a 2013 Forester 2.5X with a manual transmission, to $31,790 for a 2013 Forester 2.5XT Touring with the optional navigation system. At the time this article was written, a special 0% interest financing program and a low subsidized lease deal were offered for remaining 2012 and 2013 Forester models in stock. Additionally, for current Subaru lessees replacing an older model with a new Forester, Subaru will cover the first lease payment up to $500.
As is typical with a redesigned vehicle, prices rise with the introduction of the 2014 Forester. The least expensive Forester 2.5i model starts at $22,820 with a manual transmission, and the most expensive Forester 2.0XT costs $36,220 with every option box checked. As a result, the 2014 Forester doesn't make a strong case for itself in terms of value, especially as Subaru clears out 2012/2013 new inventory with discounts and low-rate financing programs. This is especially true when loaded CPO Forester models with a better warranty and extended roadside assistance protection cost almost 20% less than the equivalent 2014 model -- at a minimum.
Therefore, the value argument swings in favor of the old Forester.
Let's get right to it, shall we? The redesigned 2014 Forester takes an enormous leap forward in terms of technology. Let's start with the standard upgrades, including electric steering, improved transmissions, a new brake override safety system and Bluetooth hands-free calling and music streaming capability. The Forester 2.0XT adds direct fuel injection and SI-DRIVE technology from the WRX sport sedan, that gives the driver a choice between three different driving modes. Additionally, some models equipped with a CVT get a new X-Mode locking control feature for the AWD system as well as a Hill Descent Control system.
Other technology upgrades for the 2014 Forester include an available keyless access and push-button ignition system, improved audio and navigation systems, smart phone integration with SMS text messaging capability and Subaru's new Starlink infotainment system which supplies access to Internet radio, Facebook and Twitter feeds, hotel and restaurant reviews and more. Let's not forget EyeSight, which adds three new safety technologies to the top Touring trim levels of both the 2.5i and 2.0XT.
AutoTrader's Recommendation
Subaru's new 2014 Forester represents significant improvements in the areas of fuel economy, technology and safety, while old 2009-2013 Foresters are compelling in terms of their value. Add a longstanding record for reliability that bodes well for both the old and the new Forester, and choosing between one or the other really comes down to what you need in your next crossover SUV, and how much money you have to spend.
Our single reservation in giving the nod to the old Forester is that NHTSA 2-star side impact, pole-test rating assigned to the 2011, 2012 and 2013 models. If you can live with that, and you can live without the impressive technological upgrades included for the 2014 Forester, the savings realized by going CPO will pay for all that extra gas the old Forester's slightly less powerful engines will use in comparison to the new one.


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Her Turn
"Mark is embarrassed by the way I look," says Sherry, 31, a homemaker and mother of a 2-year-old daughter. "He makes snide, sarcastic remarks about my lack of control around food because I haven't lost my pregnancy weight since Ashley was born two years ago. He'll say things like, 'Must you eat those French fries?' I feel like he's counting the scoops of ice cream in my bowl. When he returns from the supermarket with bags of fat-free cookies and low-fat frozen yogurt, I want to throw it all in his face.
"He's become just as obsessive about our daughter. He tells me, 'If you eat that in front of Ashley, she's going to pick up your lousy habits and be fat, too.' He freaks out if I take her to a fast-food restaurant for a hamburger — but he'll take her there to play in the playground and then not let her eat anything! What's so ironic is that my husband, in all honesty, would never be mistaken for Brad Pitt. He's not fat, but he could certainly stand to drop a few pounds. He never exercises, either.
"I want to lose weight, but I've never been able to stick to any weight-loss or exercise program. And the way Mark harps on me makes me very defensive. He sounds like my parents used to and, before I know it, we're into these tit-for-tat battles about everything from food and exercise to cleaning the house and discipline. He complains that I'm far too lax with Ashley and keeps saying, 'How come she listens to me, but never to you?'
"Growing up, I was overweight — not obese, but chubby. Kids can be cruel and I was often the butt of jokes. But what hurt the most was that it was so clear I was a disappointment and embarrassment to my parents. They were both slim and attractive, and keeping up the Joneses was important to them. Mother didn't like having a chubby little girl.
"I got so many mixed messages from them. When I was about 10, my mother, who was a housewife, would prepare these two-inch-thick grilled cheese sandwiches, piled with bacon and, when I'd finished it, she'd scornfully say: 'Sherry you eat like a truck driver.' She dreaded taking me shopping for clothes since we always had to go to the chubby department. Once, she bought me this purple winter coat, which I loved but, when we got home, she told my father I looked like a little ox in it.
"As I got older, my father, who worked for the city government, would often comment that the boys were never going to be interested in a chunky girl like me. It's funny — my older brother was so much heavier than I was. Now, though he's a doctor, he's still very overweight. But they never gave him any grief; he was the boy, the future doctor.
"I never felt I could stand up to my parents' criticism. I knew what they were doing was hurtful, but I stuffed it inside. Periodically, I'd lose some weight but I'd always yo-yo right back up. I put all my energies into my school work and, at least there, I excelled. I majored in economics in college, landed a good job at a research firm after graduation and found a tiny apartment in the city. I met my husband when we shared a beach house one summer.
"At the beach house, Mark and I became instant friends. He's very unpretentious, the kind of guy you could talk to for five minutes and feel as if you've known your whole life. By Labor Day, we knew we wanted to get married. After our honeymoon, we moved into his city apartment for a few months while we looked for house in the suburbs — I wanted to live in the city, but Mark didn't. I stayed at my job, Mark worked in a brokerage firm and, for the first few years, I really think we were very happy.
"But looking back, there were hints of trouble. Besides the comments about what I was eating, he would often push my buttons. He complained — and still does — about the house not being neat enough; that I didn't have a nice dinner waiting for him when he got home, things like that. For God's sake — I was working, too. I didn't have time to clean as thoroughly as his mother may have and I was overwhelmed at the prospect of furnishing a house in the first place. Why couldn't he make dinner? Just last week, he ran out of clean shirts and blamed me because I hadn't taken them to the laundry. Is this the Fifties? I know that each of these issues, separately, sounds silly and insignificant. But when you bicker about them day in and day out, over time, you just stop caring. I think that's what started happening to us.
"When Ashley was born, I'd hoped things would change. To be honest, I was not thrilled about being a mother. Mark is very into family and he desperately wanted a child, but even when I was pregnant I was anxious about being a good mother. I never felt I was cut out to be a stay-at-home mom. Ashley was perfect, and I kept waiting for that rush of mother love to hit. Not only did it never come, I found myself growing increasingly agitated as the weeks passed. Ashley would cry, and I couldn't calm her down. I'd stopped working and felt trapped, insecure and lonely. I'm embarrassed to say there were times when I feared I might be turning into a neglectful mother. I never did anything to harm her — but I'd become so enraged and exhausted, I'd leave her in her crib screaming, while I went into the other room and screamed even louder.
"Whenever I'm stressed out, I head for the refrigerator. In the middle of the night, if I'm up with Ashley, or even if she's sleeping, I'll sneak down and polish off a frozen cheesecake — standing up! Before I know it, I can eat a giant size bag of chips. Eating always calmed me down — for a while. Then, I'd be swamped with guilt.
"I'm convinced the weight issue has destroyed our sex life; it's been months since Mark and I have made love. I feel unloved, rejected — you can imagine how it feels to have someone turn away from you in bed.
"We're not close inside or outside the bedroom. There's no warmth, no affection, no sharing. It makes us both wonder if we should start talking about divorce. We've been married for four years, and neither of us want to separate, especially for Ashley's sake — but I've about given up hope."
His Turn
"I do want Sherry to lose weight — not just for me, but for her, too," says Mark, a stockbroker. "This is a serious health issue for her and for our daughter. If we don't start now to instill proper eating habits in Ashley, she'll never learn.
"Frankly, weight has always been a concern of mine, too. I shopped in the husky department. My father died suddenly from a heart attack when I was in college and I suppose I became somewhat obsessive about health after that. My father always had a heart condition, but he never took care of himself. He smoked, he ate anything he wanted. I guess I'm still angry at my dad for not paying attention to his health. I don't want that to happen to me.
"I grew up in a close-knit family. My grandparents lived with us so there were three generations under one roof, plus lots of aunts and cousins nearby. My parents would have the usual arguments — "Helen, you're raising my blood pressure!" Dad would say — but I knew there was a lot of love there. In fact, my parents were loved and admired by everybody; they were the kind of people everyone in the community knew you could count on. I was very close to both of them. I used to go to work with my dad on Saturdays — he managed a wholesale automotive supply company — and that made me feel very special. Mom was your typical Jewish mother: self-sacrificing but always there for her kids. She didn't spoil us, but she probably went way beyond what was necessary to fill our every need. I remember going home for lunch in elementary school, and Mom would always prepare a hot meal for me.
My brother was five years older than me and we were also pretty tight. But when I was 25, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. It was a total shock — he'd had no symptoms — and he died six months later. Losing him so soon after my father's death was devastating. I was in a daze for almost a year. Everyone at my stock brokerage firm was very supportive, but I know I did a lousy job during that period. I don't think I began to recover until the summer I met Sherry.
"Like Sherry said, we clicked right away. Sherry is smart and we shared the same values. But she's reserved, holds a lot of things inside and stands on ceremony. I don't understand that; if I'm upset about something, I discuss it. How else can you work it out? Sherry closes off until she blows.
"I wish she'd be more affectionate. There are many days when I wonder if she really cares about me at all. Okay, I went overboard about my shirts the other day, but the point is, she doesn't appreciate a lot of the things that are important to me. I'm not a neatness nut, but I like the house to be straightened up. And I like to sit down together for a nice dinner, not eat in shifts, catch-as-catch can.
"Her thoughtlessness also gets to me. I once sent beautiful tulips to her office for our anniversary and, instead of bringing them home over the weekend, she left them there. She said it was too hard to carry them on the train. But when her boss gave her flowers to celebrate the completion of a big project, she managed to lug them home.
"I comment about her weight because I love and care about her. As a child, my mother always worried and looked out for her family's well-being — I'm doing the same thing, but Sherry takes what I say all wrong. Since the whole point of therapy is to be honest, I have to say that yes, Sherry's weight is a sexual turn-off. I was always attracted to thin women and, when we first met, Sherry was probably the thinnest she's been in years. But she hasn't mentioned that, many times, she's just not in the mood for lovemaking. She's tired, she's stressed out, she just wants to go to sleep.
"If we didn't have a child, I might have moved out a while ago. Living like strangers is not a marriage."
The Counselor's Turn
"Critics make us feel stupid, just when we need the most reassurance," says Dr. Cohen. "But the truth is, not all criticism is off base — though it may be hurtful and could well have been offered in a more helpful way. If you can't stop thinking about what someone has said to you, or if several people tell you the same things, perhaps it's time to re-think what you are doing and why.
"The messages from childhood are key to our self-image and self-esteem as adults. In fact, the alarming epidemic of eating disorders among increasingly younger girls — some as young as 9 or 10 — attests to the insidiousness of this problem. Sherry, for example, had been bombarded with mixed messages that undermined her confidence and battered her self-esteem. Her mother would prepare fattening meals, then criticize her daughter for eating them. The clear parental preference for her brother also left her feeling unloved and unworthy.
"Like so many women, Sherry was raised to believe it is inappropriate to demand something. As a result, they often don't know how to be heard in their own marriage.
"For Sherry, as for so many of us, food replaces intimacy. Because closeness was a rare commodity in her family of origin, Sherry has shut down emotionally yet she's filled with an unspoken rage and sadness. The combination of unsympathetic, critical parents who provided mixed messages about food, as well as society's glorification of thinness, are triggers for compulsive overeating. This was and is the only way Sherry can relieve her anxieties.
"Mark's intention may be admirable, but he needs to pay more attention to his wife's reaction to his words and find a way to rephrase his comments so they are heard in the way he wants them to be heard. Criticism can kill a relationship. It cuts conversation short and pushes the other person into defensive mode. But criticism doesn't have to hurt. If handled with love and kindness, at the right time and in the right place, it can help a relationship grow. Instead of announcing what Sherry shouldn't be doing, Mark needs to explain how her overeating makes him feel and why. One way to do that successfully is by using the construction, 'When you...then ....' By saying, 'When you overeat, I worry that you're affecting your health,' Mark can express his concern and love without tearing Sherry apart.
"When Sherry and Mark came for counseling, they were seriously considering divorce. They both felt emotionally alienated, rejected, and unloved. These two were victims of the mindreader syndrome: Instead of telling each other how they really felt, they remained silent on their expectations and needs.
"Nevertheless, I felt that if I could help them recognize why they had become so distant, and then suggest ways to resolve their communication problems, they really were good for each other. Mark's extroverted, empathic nature — he's very social and has maintained many close friendships throughout his life — is a perfect balance for the shy, introverted, tightly-coiled Sherry.
"A key part of therapy involved helping them both deal with the legacies of their pasts. To this end, I spent several individual sessions discussing Sherry's conflicted feelings about motherhood. In the safety of my office, Sherry poured her heart out — something she had never done before since she couldn't talk to her mother and lacked close women friends. I explained that every mother is, at some point, flooded with similar concerns. What's more, every woman experiences motherhood differently. 'There is no right or wrong way to love a child,' I told her. 'Your daughter is thriving. You must be doing something right.' I also encouraged Sherry to enroll in mother/child classes and parenting workshops where she could meet other mothers. At the same time, I told her to work hard at being her own cheerleader. Positive self talk can go a long way toward changing the self-image we have of ourselves. Just as it hurts others when we criticize them, we hurt ourselves when we judge ourselves too harshly or try to live up to standards that are unrealistic or unnecessary.
"Mark's family of origin was the opposite of his wife's. Whereas Sherry's family erected emotional boundaries around each member, Mark's was too intensely involved — all in one corral, so to speak, with no boundaries. Though there was a great deal of warmth and love, Mark didn't realize that it was not healthy to be so overly involved in another person's life, even if you love them very much.
"What's more, because his father had been negligent about his health and because his older brother had also died so young, Mark became hypervigilant about health and fitness. In one sense, he became co-dependent with those he loved. Worried, frightened and hovering, he projected his fears onto his wife and became too involved in Sherry's overeating — to her detriment as well as his own. Sherry saw this as controlling in every aspect of their marriage. However, Mark was honestly unaware that his actions were anything but helpful.
"Another destructive childhood legacy was the fact that Sherry had never learned how to be close with others; she found it difficult to make and sustain friendships, or even to demonstrate her love for Mark now. Never comfortable talking to her parents about anything, she didn't realize she wasn't communicating in her marriage, either.
"Since Sherry had always derived a great deal of self esteem from her career, we discussed the possibility of her returning to work on a part-time basis. After thinking about this, she contacted her old firm, who were thrilled to have her back. She arranged a three-day-a-week position, and has hired a babysitter for Ashley on the days she's at the office. This new arrangement has spurred her confidence and reinforced her sense of self worth.
"Interestingly, both Mark and Sherry complained about not being understood as well as their partner's failure to recognize that certain actions were hurtful. I suggested they both keep a journal of their concerns and feelings and, every Sunday night, once Ashley was asleep, they made a point of reading those journals aloud. This simple exercise taught them both a great deal about how they were unwittingly hitting each other's hot buttons.
"This was particularly important in regard to Sherry's eating disorder. I explained to Mark that whenever one partner becomes too involved in a spouse's problems — be it drug or alcohol abuse, gambling or overeating — it can not only exacerbate the spouse's problems but also prevent the co-dependent person from having to deal with their own problems. 'Stress overeating is Sherry's problem,' I told Mark. 'You can't help her, so don't try. Let's concentrate, instead, on what you need to work on.'
"Mark had never fully grieved for his father or his brother. During several individual and joint individual, Mark finally cried the tears he had held in for so long and expressed the felt that his father's death might have been prevented. 'How could he leave us all like that?' he sobbed. He spoke, too, about how the small things that Sherry disparaged — like remembering the tulips or cooking a nice dinner — were, to him, an expression of love. Hearing her husband speak so movingly made Sherry realize that she had to work harder to think of ways to show her love.
"Once a couple truly understands the roots of a partner's problems, it becomes much easier to see the obvious ways that they are distancing themselves. Instead of focusing on Sherry, Mark has begun his own exercise program. He also bikes for forty-five minutes three times a week. In conversations with Sherry, he's much more aware of how and when he phrases his comments. When he says something hurtful or unreasonable, Sherry now has the confidence to tell him so. 'And now I know that just because Sherry doesn't make a hot meal every night, it's not a testimony of her love,' Mark said at one of our last sessions.
"For her part, Sherry regularly attends Overeater's Anonymous meetings and they are looking for a support group that Mark can join, too, though currently there is none in their area. However, because of all the changes at home — her feeling better about being a mother; her ability to stand up to Mark when he says something hurtful; and her return to work — Sherry has less need to run to the refrigerator and she's lost thirty pounds. Although she will never be an effusive person, she has become warmer, softer and more open with her husband and has made a number of close friends.
"These two ended counseling after two years — and I just got an announcement in the mail heralding the arrival of their son Jared along with a note from Sherry. She reports that she'd gained only twenty-five pounds with her second pregnancy, and is working with a nutritionist to help her lose it sensibly. She plans to take a two month maternity leave, before leaving her baby with an in-home childcare person and returning to the work she loves. 'And I'm behind her one hundred percent,' added Mark."
"Can This Marriage Be Saved?" is the most enduring women's magazine feature in the world. The story told here is true, although names and other details have been changed to conceal identities. "Can This Marriage Be Saved?" is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation.
Originally published in Ladies' Home Journal magazine.
Could You Recognize the Signs of Postpartum Depression?
This is a serious medical disorder that can be effectively treated with medication (antidepressants or antipsychotic drugs), psychotherapy and support groups — but only if it's recognized. Here, some facts to know:
1. The typical baby blues — crying for no reason; feeling down in the dumps, irritable or anxious — usually resolve after a few days. However, true postpartum depression lingers well beyond the first few days or weeks.
2. New mothers suffering from postpartum depression may sleep too much or too little, overeat or undereat, or lose interest in things or people that used to give them pleasure.
3. Victims may feel hopeless and helpless. They may have fears of harming their baby or themselves. They may even hear voices telling them to do something dangerous. Spouses and family members must be vigilant: A depressed mother often feels ashamed; after all, society expects them to be joyous after giving birth — and they are anything but.


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There will be no victory lap.
When Matt Smith rides his motorcycle down the Auto Club Raceway drag strip at Fairplex Park this weekend as part of the Auto Club NHRA Finals, he is already the NHRA Mellow Yellow Pro Stock Motorcycle champion. He earned that honor, his second of his career, just over a week ago in Las Vegas.
This weekend, Smith has something else to prove. That he can win again this season on another bike.
Smith, who previously had won the series title in 2007, will ride teammate Scotty Pollacheck's motorcycle.
"I'll be on his bike and he'll be on my bike," Smith said. "I hope it makes him faster."
Pollacheck made the Countdown for the second time in his career this season and is eighth in the point standings. He has never won a Mellow Yellow NHRA event.
Smith, who owns the team with his wife, fellow racer Angie, fields a team of at least three, sometimes four, Viper Motorcycle Buell bikes.
"The biggest reason I'm going to do it is because it is one of those deals where I haven't had time to test with him," Smith said.
That's the problem, he said. Smith, who works on all the bikes with his all his crew members, treats his bikes exactly the same, even taking more care of the ones he does not ride.
"I want to feel something that the computer is not showing," he said. "I want to get him ready for next year, to have a shot at winning a race.
"The motor in Scott's bike is generating the most power on the dyno," Smith said.
"I'm baffled why he is not faster," Smith said.
The King, N.C., resident, who turns 41 Monday, became only the seventh Pro Stock Motorcycle to win at least two series titles. He needed to win only two rounds in Las Vegas to win the title. He won the event, his third appearance in a Countdown finals event.
"I knew we had the power this year to be a good contender," Smith said. "We got hot for the Countdown at the right time. We did not do anything differently.
"Going into Vegas we knew we had a big lead and the simple fact is that something such as a $5 part can cost you. So us going four rounds and wrapping up the title is icing on the cake."
More than one title has made this a special season for Smith. His father, Rickie, won the NHRA Pro Mod Racing Series title. It is the first time a father and son have won NHRA national titles in the same season.
"Doing it with Dad is pretty impressive," he said. "It has been pretty special. I have been pulling for him and he's been pulling for us."
Rickie's win has led to more changes, too. Smith said that his father told him midway through the season that if he won the series title, he would retire and sell his shop, including all of his equipment. The problem is that the two teams have raced out of same shop for the past six years.
"I said, 'I can't afford to buy that,' " Smith recalled.
So Smith began building his own shop behind his house; his father lives next door. They will be moving all of their gear into the shop as soon as they return from Southern California.
In the meantime, Rickie, at the urging of his main sponsor, IDG, agreed to race for one more year.
"They wanted the No. 1 car, like a farewell reunion tour," Smith said. "He'll do it out of his own shop and then he'll sell everything. It allows me to get my part rolling like I need to do."
There is no animosity in the decision. Rickie won't be moving away soon from Matt, Angie and their son, Tristan, 17.
Tristan apparently won't follow in the family business; Smith's brother-in-law, is RallyCross racer Scott Speed.
"Tristan cares nothing about racing," Smith said. "He's into computers and video games. He'll make more money down the road."


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Honda to Recall CR-V SUVs, ILX Sedans
- 166,000 CR-Vs and 6,200 ILXs are included
- The recall will begin in August
- A problematic door handle cable is to blame
Honda will soon recall more than 166,000 units of its CR-V crossover and 6,200 ILX sedans from its upscale Acura brand. The automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall, which affects more than 320,000 units globally from the 2012 and 2013 model years.
According to Honda, the recall is necessary because of a fault in the front interior door handles. The automaker says if occupants simultaneously operate the locks and an interior door handle, the door handle cable may become disengaged. This could lead to the doors swinging open unexpectedly as their latches may not work once the cable fails.
Although Honda says it has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to the problematic door handles, the automaker announced that a whopping 166,690 units of the 2012 CR-V SUV are affected, as are 6,228 units of the upscale 2013 Acura ILX sedan. Related models, such as the Honda Civic and Acura's recently redesigned RDX, are not included in the recall.
While the NHTSA has not yet provided official details surrounding the recall, Honda says it will begin notifying owners of affected vehicles by mail on August 15. According to the automaker, the mailed recall notices will urge drivers to visit their local Honda and Acura dealerships, who will replace front door latches free of charge. Honda also says it will replace the front interior door handles in some CR-V models. Drivers with questions can call Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238. Concerned CR-V or ILX owners can also reach the NHTSA's recall hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The affected CR-V represents the first model year of the compact SUV's fourth generation. The latest model has proven exceptionally popular, with nearly 24,000 units sold last month - far more than rivals like the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4 and Chevrolet Equinox, and a 50 percent increase over the same period last year. Meanwhile, the ILX is Acura's newest - and smallest - sedan. Based on Honda's compact Civic, the ILX offers buyers a choice between a fuel-efficient hybrid powerplant and two gas-powered four-cylinder engines.
What it means to you: If you own a CR-V or an ILX, expect to receive a recall notice in the mail shortly.


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Forums : MFLS Central Forum Thread : Week 20 Matches [R]
from Weirder Bremen
on Mon 7/13 8:02 ET
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Week 20 Matches
Wednesday, Jul 15
CHI - CMB 8:30 pm ET
Friday, Jul 17
LAG - SJE 11 pm ET
Saturday, Jul 18
TOR - PHI 4 pm ET
NER - NYC 7:30 pm ET
ORL - RNY 7:30 pm ET
SKC - MON 8:30 pm ET
DAL - DCU 9 pm ET
SEA - COL 10 pm ET
RSL - HOU 10 pm ET
POR - VAN 10:30 pm ET
Sunday, Jul 19
CMB - CHI 5 pm ET
CMB & CHI play each other twice this week. The
rest of the teams play once. One USOC
quarterfinal game will be played Tues, LAG at
RSL. USA play vs. Panama tonight (Mon) in the
Gold Cup. Comments? Post below.
from Shaolin Mystigods
on Mon 7/13 21:26 ET
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Bill Hamid out 4 to 6 weeks. No disrespect to Andy Dykstra,
but this will probably cost DC a few pts in the standings.
from Pepe Kaka FC
on Mon 7/13 22:18 ET
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So Garber selects Lampard and Gerrard to the All-Star
game roster with his 2 commissioner picks and Giovinco
doesn't make the starting XI. That's a joke right?
from Shaolin Mystigods
on Mon 7/13 22:26 ET
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did you see the interview with SG trying to feign interest about
that game?
point taken Michael, but Seba has 7 million reasons to laugh it
off and enjoy the rest
from Seattle SC
on Mon 7/13 22:31 ET
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The FAN XI isn't the starting XI ... So Gio could still be a starter. Pablo picks the starting XI.
Today was just the 10 players who were voted all-stars by the fans, the one player (Oba) who won the FIFA 15 thing, then Garber's two selections.
That said, were people expecting something different? Of course it's a joke. Fans don't know how to vote (in any sport, fan voting is stupid, ruined the various all-star games in my opinion - and soccer is different, shouldn't even be an ASG) ... and Garber has a history of making these type of choices, the very reason he gets to pick anyone anyways.
from Stormin Union
on Tue 7/14 7:45 ET
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Gio should be there, no doubt. One of the top 5 players in MLS
in my opinion.
from Pepe Kaka FC
on Tue 7/14 9:47 ET
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I'm surprised he didn't make a last second rule
change so he could pick Pirlo too.
from Mohawks
on Tue 7/14 10:05 ET
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No Gio Dos Santos for the ASG? from C�nicas AC
on Tue 7/14 19:27 ET
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I would support an American vs foreign players in MLS match. I
would totally want to see that one, and I think it would be a better
barometer of the progress of MLS.
from Dynamo Silver Spring
on Tue 7/14 20:02 ET
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They did that for the first few years, right? from Seattle SC
on Tue 7/14 21:01 ET
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Only one year, 1998. Otherwise it was always West v. East until they did MLS v. USA and then Chivas (non-USA) I believe was next before West v. East then finally stayed with the current format.
I actually enjoyed both the '96 and '97 ASG's, after that I was ready for it to be over with, rather just watch a full weekend of MLS action, or maybe put the USOC final on it's own weekend and build that up?
from Seattle SC
on Tue 7/14 21:05 ET
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or since the ASG is on Wednesday, just not have it so the players are focused on the league matches 3 days later . . . from F.C. Bayern Tampa
on Tue 7/14 21:37 ET
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I somehow missed the news about Adu joining the Rowdies. Not sure if that will help him or the Rowdies.
I guess the road back, if there is one, has to start somewhere.
from Shaolin Mystigods
on Tue 7/14 21:56 ET
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I went to one of the ASGs at RFK. The old-timers game
beforehand was much more fun. Poor Carlos Hermosillo was
way past his Use By date.
from C�nicas AC
on Thu 7/16 17:19 ET
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Saborio to DC for Luis Silva? Hate to see Silva go, but Saborio
playing alongside Esp�ndola again... is that my mouth watering?
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Regardless of round, who's the 1 guy from this draft thats your favorite, regardless of need or fit?
For me, its Kiko Alonso. I think he'd look great in Leroy Hill's spot. Or in Wagner's spot if the coaches wanted to move Wags outside. Read a tweet from somebody at the combine today that compared Kiko to Bobby Boucher. Think its actually a pretty good comparison. Not the brightest bulb in the bunch but a natural football player. Plays mean and like a bully and fly's all over the field. I think he'll probably go in the 2nd or 3rd round but i'd actually be fine if the Seahawks took him in the first, i think he's going to be that good. I'd bet that he'll be in the pro bowl by the time his rookie contract is up.
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California water planners and the environmental community would like to meet increasing urban water demand by efficiency improvements in ag irrigation. A 75 percent to 80 percent irrigation efficiency has been considered good to excellent in the past. However, Kern water districts and growers have said for more than 20 years that they are operating at a higher efficiency due to increasing water costs and continued low commodity prices.
New innovations in microelectronics now provide cost-effective opportunities for growers to monitor soil moisture to document and, in some cases, improve the precision of irrigation to increase crop yield. Starting in the winter of 2001 Kern UCCE worked together with the local Resource Conservation District Irrigation Mobile lab to instrument grower's fields with neutron probe access tubes, tensiometers, electrical resistance blocks (Watermarks) and a continuously recording data logger (Hanson AM400) with a visual display that does not require downloading to a computer.
Growers were faxed one page weekly irrigation scheduling recommendations also containing a seasonal summary of CIMIS ET estimates, soil moisture and applied water history to optimize crop performance and irrigation water use efficiency (WUE). Additional fields on the Westside of Kern County were added to this program in 2002 as part of a two-year CalFed Ag Water Use Efficiency project. Additional grower fields (from 8 to 18) have been instrumented every year since 2003 with a low-cost logger/sensor combination for a total of 138 fields covering 11,491 acres farmed by 27 different producers in 14 different crops, 11 soil textures and 9 different irrigation system types have been set up by the end of 2005.
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Loggers provide growers with a visual display of soil water content change at the side of the field without having to download data to a computer. The cost of this logger/sensor system is about $800 per field.
The average measured water use efficiency for all CalFed study fields was 95 percent. Significant water savings were realized in furrow irrigated cotton and some Buttonwillow pistachios. Yields in almonds, cotton and wine grapes were improved. Data generated during this project has provided the field evidence to substantiate the claim that irrigated agriculture in Kern County is operating at 90 to 95 percent water use efficiency. This is an unparalleled level of irrigation efficiency for regional production agriculture that is much higher than previously thought possible.
The take home message is that there may not be the assumed "conservation savings" that planners hope to squeeze out of California ag.
Presentations on this project, water policy, water conservation in the urban sector and some of the technology available for managing water efficiently will be made at the upcoming California Irrigation Institute (CII) annual meeting: "Water Conservation: Truth and Consequences" at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento.
Jan. 26 Discussion
The conference opens on Jan. 26, with a panel discussion focusing on "Water Conservation Myths and Realities". This panel represents environmental, urban, ag and policy perspectives presented by Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute; Jerry Johns, deputy director of the California Department of Water Resources; Tim Quinn, vice president of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Van Tenney, retired general manager of the Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District; and Wayne White, field supervisor for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
David Guy, executive director of the Northern California Water Association, will moderate the panel. It concludes Friday, Jan. 27, with a presentation by Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Philp, the Sacramento Bee reporter who won the journalism award for a series of articles about the potential removal of Hetch Hetchy dam to restore this once spectacular river valley.
CII is California's oldest running independent forum (since 1962) on water and irrigation, and has always been distinguished by a practical and cooperative approach among industry, university and agency personnel dedicated to meeting the real water needs of the state in all economic sectors. CII's core objectives are to advance knowledge relating to irrigation, improve irrigation practices, increase the public's appreciation for the importance of water to California's economy; strengthen cooperation among those interested in irrigation and water management issues, and to heighten professional and social interaction between the irrigation community and water policy leaders.
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Third Annual Dancing with the Pittsburgh Stars Gala
The stars shone brightly as local celebrities danced the night away to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Modeled after the hit television show, Dancing with the Stars, dancers were paired up with instructors from the Arthur Murray Dance Studio and competed in front of a sold-out crowd of 540 guests. First place was awarded to Kevin Mullen of Lexus of North Hills for both his dancing efforts and the amount he personally raised for Cystic Fibrosis, and the audience chose Darieth Chisolm of WPXI-TV as the "People's Choice" winner. The event, which raised more than $68,000, was a great success. Photos by Megan Wylie.Read More


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