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Carolyn Hax: Spouse wants divorce after my gay affair -- what do I do now?
Adapted from a recent online discussion.
Dear Carolyn:
My spouse told me earlier this week that he/she wants a divorce. I had a gay affair. I was pushing for us to work past this. We both love each other, but I guess emotional love isn't enough.
The thing is -- I don't even know where to start. I can't tell my family. I don't want to come out. I feel like a failure. No one in my family is divorced.
We have no kids and agreed to split everything 50/50, so this will be painful but not spiteful. Is there a step-by-step guide to this? Where do I live? What do I tell people? How do I navigate?
-- Divorcing(END ITAL)
-- "I can't tell my family": Yes, you can. Your current agony began with this truth: You are one person trying to live as another. Until you resolve this fundamental dissonance, you will always struggle to navigate. "Where to start" is accepting who you are, then deciding how you want to live. If you choose again to be one thing but live as another -- which I certainly don't advise -- then let this experience with your spouse teach you at least to be honest with any co-stars in your act.
-- "I don't want to come out": See above.
-- "I feel like a failure": You are not a failure; your marriage has failed. Big difference. Please resist the urge to see cosmic meaning in earthly things. When it all feels overwhelming, take each piece and deal with it as pragmatically as you can. (1) Find a place to live; (2) Schedule the move; (3) Notify people on a need-to-know basis. Etc.
-- "No one in my family is divorced": Hey, somebody had to be first! Flippant, yes, but you know what? You go with it. It'll keep you from going nuts.
-- "Is there a step-by-step guide to this?": There's a step-by-step guide to everything. Google away.
But you seem to be more in need of a safe place to sort out your feelings. A good, reputable therapist is an investment in your future. Try PFLAG, too, for coming-out support (http://bit.ly/1or9y4s).
-- "Where do I live?": If the choice overwhelms you, find something short-term while you regroup.
-- "What do I tell people?": "[Spouse] and I are separating. I'd rather not get into details now, thanks."
-- "How do I navigate?": With confidence that you will be OK. Such seismic shifts are scary but also necessary and, for that reason, ultimately to your benefit. Hang in there.
Re: Divorcing:
I was the "first" in my family to get divorced, when a seemingly picture-perfect marriage fell apart. I didn't have the gay affair complication, but I felt all the things you feel. I was pleasantly surprised at the support I got from my (fairly conservative) family. My friends were a bedrock. But I never could have made it through without my amazing therapist.
It's an overused phrase now, but it does get better. I am happy and healthy today in a way that I didn't think possible in the awful first moments you find yourself in right now.
-- Anonymous
Thank you. I'll defend "it gets better," though. Heavy use makes it easy to remember, and therefore a lifeline. Remember how it started ( and hi, Dan).
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The upcoming Nexus 4 is rumored to include wireless charging, and today a supposed picture of the charging pad leaked out. The photo was first posted on Phone Arena who admits this could be an elaborate fake, but we thought it looked pretty cool and it was worth sharing. Google will announce their new Android devices on October 29th, so we don't have much longer to wait. What do you think about the slanted design of this wireless charging pad?
[Thank you Brandon for the tip.]

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It's been years since I looked at eBay to find family heirlooms and artifacts. In the past, I have made some spectacular family history finds.
For example, I once found an old family letter written by Jonathan Huse (1767-1853) to his mother, and an 1813 sampler created by his daughter Sarah Araline Huse (1807-1825) when she was only 6 years old.
Wow—if the family has lost track of some of its treasured heirlooms, eBay is a good place to find them again.
My Recent eBay Family Find
Looking at eBay last week, I spotted this old family Bible first owned by William Richmond (1820-1871).
The eBay seller described this Bible as:
Cover is well worn and torn.
A few pages are loose, most still intact.
Pages have spots throughout.
This is a family Bible which belonged to the William Richmond (1820-1871) family.
Bible has handwritten pages of marriages, births and deaths.
Also includes two typed pages detailing history written in the Bible as well as a brief family history dating back to 1040.
OK—these details, along with close-up photos of some of the Bible's pages shown in the seller's eBay posting, were encouraging. I didn't have "William P. Richmond (1820-1871)" in my family tree, but there is a Richmond line there—and based on the evidence provided by this online auction, it sure looked like he is a relative.
Did this Heirloom Belong to My Ancestor?
I dug a little further on the large family tree sites FamilySearch and Ancestry, to see what more information they had on William Richmond and the other family members that were named in the close-up photos that the eBay seller had included in his posting.
These people were not included in either family tree site.
That really got my attention.
So—I didn't have this family in my tree and it was not in the two large online tree sites. Hmm…
I poked a little further and decided this could be a good find for us—the family Bible of a previously undocumented family—that could be part of my family tree.
I was for many years the editor of the Richmond Family News Journal (1972-), a family history publication. So I had more than a passing interest in this Bible and the family records it contains. Even if this was not part of my Richmond line, I wanted the information because I like to document all Richmond family lines to assist everyone working on their family history.
So—I decided to buy this Bible on eBay.
My bid won and I received the news that the family Bible had already been shipped and that I should receive it soon.
To Be Continued…
When I do, I will report on what genealogy gems I find in the Bible in my upcoming posts.
Have you ever found old family heirlooms, documents and papers on eBay? If so, what types of artifacts have you found?
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Billionaire David Geffen, a philanthropist who made his fortune in the entertainment business, docked his mega-yacht Saturday at the Charleston City Marina.
The 454-foot-long, five-story Rising Sun drew locals who marveled at its dimensions. It is described as the 10th-largest yacht in the world.
"That is easily the biggest one I have ever seen," said Rutledge Webb.
Zandrina Riley said she was driving when she saw the vessel. "It's gorgeous. I had to at least take a picture. I can't even imagine having that much money," she said.
The $200 million ship is reported to have 82 rooms, an extensive wine cellar, a movie theater and basketball court that doubles as a helicopter landing pad.
Out-of-towners such as Bill McKinnon of Pensacola, Fla., were impressed.
"Mostly the size and what it would cost to run something like that," he said.
Geffen first made his name in music. His clients included John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Donna Summer, the Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Guns N' Roses and Nirvana. He later co-founded DreamWorks, a movie studio and production company whose releases include "Amistad," "Saving Private Ryan," "Antz" and the TV sitcom "Spin City."
Last year, Geffen pledged $100 million to the University of California at Los Angeles to create a scholarship which covers the cost of a medical education for the school's top-performing students. A decade ago he gave $200 million to the medical school, which is now named for him. In April, he donated $25 million to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences Film Museum to be housed next to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.


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August 8th, 2013
Portfolio Management: Part 4 – "Preservation" or "Growth"? Why Not Have Both
The debate about portfolio management centers on whether one needs to "predict" or "react" for good performance. The professionals settle that for themselves by claiming that since no one can predict the future, the best anyone can do is to diversify into many different asset classes (i.e., equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, domestic and foreign, income and growth, large and small capitalization). Economists like John Mauldin fall into this camp. He and other perma-bear economists have been seeing top for most of the last 10-15% of the market's move. Mauldin recently wrote:
"This is a terrific time to take some profits and diversify away from the growth-oriented risk factors that dominate most investors' portfolios. Instead of concentrating risk in one asset class or one country, investors can boost returns and achieve more balance by taking a global view, by broadening the mix of core asset classes, and by weighting those return streams to achieve balance across potential economic outcomes (rather than trying to predict the future) …..
broadening this mix of core assets – so that you have some element of your portfolio that responds positively to every potential economic season – and managing the relative allocations to each economic scenario may be your biggest opportunity to add value in the investing process. You have a lot to gain from diversifying as broadly as possible, eliminating unrewarded costs, reducing your reliance on equity risk, and reining in the emotional mistakes that often lead investors to dramatically underperform."
What these portfolio managers don't understand is that one doesn't necessarily have to predict where the market will be next week, next month or next year. They claim that the only way to protect a portfolio against uncertainty when funds need to be withdrawn is to allocate assets among different classes based on today's predictions and then rebalance periodically. But an alternative approach is to aim for the highest returns while at the same time reacting and responding to abnormal and unexpected volatility immediately after it occurs.
In the previous article about the "Ultimate Buy-and-Hold Strategy" , the basic premise was that by assembling a specific mix of asset classes for a very long time (actually, 42 years) you would have reduced the volatility of a portfolio without significantly and not reduced its return. However, nearly everyone would agree that, looking back with the benefit of hindsight, it would have been wonderful to have had the foresight to assemble a portfolio in 1970 and hold it until today, or 42 years. But would that same approach produce the best results if you were to assemble the portfolio today, at the end of a 13-year secular Bear Market? Thirteen years hence would we be better off if we assumed today that the next 13 years would be more similar to the 1982-2000 Bull Market than either the secular Bear Markets of the 1970's and 2000's?
We can't predict the future but the odds are that the next 13 years won't be even similar to the past 13 years. Using the same data as Merriman's, the "Buy-and-Hold" portfolio management approach delivers much different results had the portfolio started at different points and had different end dates? As an alternative test, four hypothetical $200,000 portfolios were split into two parts, 60% in equities and 40% in fixed income, and rebalanced annually. The annual returns since 1970 for equities and fixed income securities came from the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank. The four test portfolios were:
- 1970-2012 (the 42 year "buy-and-hold" base case),
- 1982-1999 (the last 17 year secular bull market),
- 2000-2012 (the current 12-year secular bear market) and
- 1970-1982 (the previous 12-year secular bear market).
There's no question that, regardless of when the Portfolio was originally created, the 60/40 blended portfolio would always have been less volatile (as measured by the standard deviation of the portfolio's annual change in value) than a 100% stock portfolio but more volatile than a 100% fixed income portfolio (click on images to enlarge).
But what is also true is that at end of the holding period, your portfolio would be worth more if you had been 100% in stocks than if you had blended in a percentage of fixed income …. sometimes much more. As a matter of fact, if you had started your portfolio at the beginning of 1982 and held it somewhere close to the top of the Secular Bull Market when the Tech Bubble burst, then your portfolio would have delivered an average annual 19.12% and wound up worth 166% of the 60/40% mix and 388% of a fixed income only portfolio. [Due to the spectacular decline in interest rates since the crash of the real estate bubble in 1977 – a trend that was as unprecedented as the secular bull market of the 1980-90's – a fixed income portfolio would have out-performed an equity portfolio by 152% but neither delivered much more than 7.2% average annual return for the 12 years.]
As I see it, you shouldn't have to pick a single goal. Are you wealthy enough to focus on "preservation" rather than "growth" in your portfolio? Are you so preoccupied in other matters than you can't react to changes in trend of any particular asset class; remember, both the Tech Bubble burst and the Financial Crisis evolved over 6 months. Catch up on the major economic and business news once a week, make only incremental adjustments (i.e., not more than 10% of the portfolio at each decision) and you'll be able to manage your portfolio. You don't need to predict the future you only need to review, react and respond as changes demand. Portfolio management shouldn't be day-trading but it can be more than just a "buy-and-hold" portfolio. You can generate growth as well as preserve your capital.


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'Dreamgirls' at Downtown Cabaret
Participating in her second-grade talent show -- about 15 years ago -- convinced Alana Cauthen that a theater career was her destiny.
"My mother forced me into it," the Bridgeport born-and-raised actress-singer said in a recent telephone chat. "But I loved every minute of it. ... I love it all: the acting, the dancing, the attention, the singing, the costumes."
Cauthen, now a 24-year-old college graduate, is living the dream -- starring as Effie White in the Bridgeport Theatre Company production of "Dreamgirls," which runs from Friday, Jan. 17, through Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. A preview takes place Thursday, Jan. 16.
BTC, under the artistic direction of Eli Newsom, operates in residence at the cabaret, presenting a Community Theatre Series that this season kicked off with "Little Shop of Horrors," and will include "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Shrek" as the company's fourth season continues.
"Dreamgirls," the Broadway musical hit and subsequent film, captures the spirit, hope and trials of Motown when a girl-group from Chicago makes it big.
"A rich, glowing spectacle about the price of showbiz success," Newsom said of the show, based on Diana Ross' rise to fame, and which features songs like "And I am Telling You I'm Not Going" and "One Night Only."
The BTC production, which features a cast of 25 local performers, is directed by Christy McIntosh (who also directed BTC's "Next to Normal" and "Hairspray"). Musical direction is by Stephanie Gaumer (who also leads a seven-piece band), and choreography is by Emily Frangipane.
Although concession beverages and snacks may be purchased throughout each performance, patrons are encouraged to pack picnics ("bring your own everything format") for the full cabaret experience (seating is at tables), Newsom said.
A graduate of Fairfield's Notre Dame High School, Cauthen said she credits her parents -- Lora and George Cauthen -- for providing the support and encouragement she needed to follow her dream.
"My mom, a former actress and model, is my manager. And both parents are my biggest fans and promoters."
After high school, she went on to study for two years at Howard University, in Washington, D.C., and then received a bachelor of arts in theater performance from Western Connecticut State University.
In addition to acting and singing, Cauthen is a hair/makeup designer for community and professional theaters in New York and Connecticut. She also teaches private in-home voice lessons for singers of all ages. Some of her most recent credits include "Hairspray" at the Ivoryton Playhouse, "Big River" at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Motormouth Maybelle in Bridgeport Theatre Company's production of "Hairspray," the Sour Kangaroo in "Seussical" and the lion in "The Wizard of Oddz" with the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. The actress said she will be featured in "Ragtime" at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in March.
Cauthen's next goal is to move to New York City so that she could be easily available to audition for roles.
"This is my love and passion," Cauthen said, "and I want to share that with others, to help others grow as a teacher and a performer."
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Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport. Friday, Jan. 17-Saturday, Feb.1. $28-$18. Preview performance Thursday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. All tickets $18. 203-576-1636, www.BridgeportTheatre.org, www.dtcab.com.
Meet the cast
Other featured performers are Acacia Cannon as Effie White for the Saturday 5 p.m. performances (Jan 18, 25, Feb 1), Danielle Summons as Deena Jones, Jessica Braun as Lorrell Robinson, Khallid Graham as Curtis Taylor Jr., Sean Davis as James Thunder Early, Garth West as CC White, Ryan Elle as Michelle Morris, Everton Ricketts as Marty, John Rodgers as Wayne and Sampson Denny as Tiny Joe Dixon.
Ensemble members are Joe Cardozo, Josh Cardozo, Faith Fernandes, Timothy Fountain, Evelynne Fulda, Emma LaPlace, Kamilah Lindo, Tondrea Mabins, Kevin Pelkey, Cameron Phillips, Cynthia Rivera, Sean Sepulveda, Statchakay Silvera and Leondra Smith West.


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The Diamond of Comedy
I'Wante, the self-proclaimed diamond of new generation comedy, is a comic entertainer from Brooklyn, NYC creating his own lane with a confident and sharp tongue. I'Wante combines musical theatre, comedy and hip hop with hilarious narrative and a confident attitude. His style brings high energy, modern twists and an award winning performance only seen by some of the best comedians. I'Wante's comedy album Fifty Shades of Gay released in Dec. 2012, addresses political and social issues (such as the legalization of marijuana in the U.S.), as well as his myriad of off-beat love relationships. His new "Yasss , I'm Cumming!" Comedy Album has been released in August 2014 and promises to be more sexual, making you laugh and turning you on at the same time!" If you need a good laugh or if you feel like brightening your mood for the day, then go and visit I'Wante's website for more information - http://diamondofcomedy.com/


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We also stock a lovely selection of Gustavian armchairs and wingback chairs, antique Gustavian settles and cabinets in a variety of original and painted finishes.
The Gustavian style is a timeless classic that fits perfectly into any home - whether you have traditional or modern styling.
Our Gustavian dining tables are especially popular pieces. They come in fully extended lengths of 180-315cm with 2-3 extra leaves and they reduce to approx 110cm in diameter (in the round)when closed. This makes them great if you need to change the seating length of your antique dining table when you have different numbers of guests for dinner. You just store the extra leaves in a cupboard until needed or leave the Gustavian dining table fully extended with your chosen number of leaves all the time if your dining room is big enough to take it. It looks extremely impressive but without the 'heaviness' you see in darker wood victorian style tables.
The Gustavian dining tables have a common design vocabulary with other Gustavian furniture with the classic long fluted legs, rosette carvings above the legs and the classic ribbed or reeded edging along the side of the table or sometimes on rarer dining tables, a beautifully carved egg and dart carved motif.
All original Gustavian dining tables from the 1800s or 1900s do not feature any carved decoration or sidebars on the original extra leaves which made them easier to store at a time when built in storage was unknown but we specialise in the make up and fitting of extra decorative sidepieces to your table leaves in our specialist bespoke workshop for an extra charge if you wish. We mqtch the beaded detailing on the main table and introduce lovely gustavian rosettes and flowers as the central detail in the middle of each sidebar.
This can also be a reeded motif or other specific detailing on request altho that may affect the cost. We can also handcarve copies of the egg and dart motif but that is a very time consuming and costly exercise.You can see examples of the sidepieces on several tables in the Dining Tables section. We can also handpaint the egg and dart decoration for you in a different colour to create a strong visual accent. This takes ages to do as it requires a steady hand and lots of patience but it's well worth it for the stunning effect it creates. Especially if the colour is heavily contrasted to teh main table colour.
For example a dining table that has been repainted in farrow and ball strong white 2001 look great with accenting in something like light blue 22. It really makes the detail stand out and of course you can match the accent detailing on your Gustavian dining chairs too.
The 1800s & 1900s Gustavian dining tables we stock all feature original paint finishes. They tend to be found in the classic Gustavian grey green colour or a lighter grey or very occasionally an antique white but we can repaint them for you if you wish in any colour if you want to match your interior. They also look amazing in mad colours like electric pink, hi gloss black or even stripes if you are going for a super modern look.So you can look in the Ecos, farrow and ball, little green paint company or other catalogues and choose exactly the right colour tone for your dining room.
The frame and the extending mechanisms are generally made of strong birch and are very sturdy with the longest 3m tables having an extra set of drop down legs in the centre to prevent the table from bowing in the centre. The 1900s dining tables are extremely hard wearing and great for every day use as kitchen table or for daily dining. They also look amazing as a formal dining table too so you get the best of both worlds. The 1900s dining tables often have a light layer of spray lacquer on top of the paint which provides added protection when in use. This started to become common after about 1920.
We always have a small selection of early and mid 1800s original Gustavian dining tables in stock too but they are much better used infrequently as they are not as strong as the later 1900s ones so you need to decide what kind of use you want your Gustavian dining table to undergo when choosing which period to go for. Certainly the early 1800 tables look amazing and have real character but they are definitely not as strong as their 1900s cousins. Also they cost significantly more due to their rarity.
You'll find a Gustavian dining table and chairs like these in almost every swedish home. They are usually bought for the new family as a wedding gift and often come with a matching sideboard, glass front cabinet and drawers too. Its a great look as a dining room set- so bring some Sweden into your home.
Do bear in mind when choosing your Gustavian dining table, that the dining chairs you choose to go with it will affect the number of people who can sit around it. So for example you need to assume that an individual 'seating' single allowing for elbow room is approx 50-60cm per person. This changes if your chairs are either wider than normal (approx 48-50cm) or narrower if 1800s in age (perhaps 42cm wide). So you can get more people around the table with smaller chairs but that needs to be balanced against the likely size of guests! The modern physique is significantly bigger and so people just take up way more space than they used to.
Do ask us to help you decide what table length to go for as we have 1900s tables in different lengths - 180cm/200cm/205cm/220cm/240cm/280cm/290cm etc
So here's a few things you need to consider when choosing your table:
What overall length do you need? | Will you need to change the length on a regular basis and if so is there somewhere nearby to keep the extending leaves? - remember they will take up more space if you have asked us to make up the decoratives sidepieces | What table leg shape do you prefer - round with flutes or pyramid? | Do you want the reeded side panelling or the egg and dart? | Do you want the table repainted - handpainted or sprayed? | how many guests will you have regularly and whats the maximum number of seats you need? - the width of your chosen seats as noted above will dictate your overall length requirements | Will you want to use the centre drop down legs on longer tables? | Do you want to choose a carver chair for each end of the table? |Do you want the decorative carvings to be painted in an accenting colour? | Would you like an extra layer of protective spray lacquier on your table? - matt or satin? |Do you want the table edge to be painted in a different colour to make it look very unusual? Does your dining table have to match any other furniture in the dining room?
There's lots to consider so do contact us and we will happily help you choose the right table and combination of elements
To match our Gustavian dining tables, we source sets of 4-8 Gustavian dining chairs from 1820 to later 1900s. They all share the same Gustavian design features with the fluted legs and rosettes but the chair backs differ according to each shape. We usually stock Axet, Bellman, Rose back, Leksand, Shield back, Farmers Rococo depending on what we can find and they will have either webbed seats with top stuffing on the older Gustavian dining chairs or trap seats on the later ones.
They usually have the original paint but we can repaint in any colour you choose if thats your fancy and of course we offer a full master reupholstery service. We can also antique and distress them too if you want to achieve a particular finish.
Most of our clients these days opt to create mixed sets of Gustavian dining chairs which look very cool especially when tied together by a starting modern design fabric. As they share the same legs and seat shapes, they create a common feel that accentiuates the difference in the shapes of the chair backs. You can see some examples of mixed sets of Gustavian dining chairs on our dining chair page and i think you'll agree they look really good.
Do remember that Gustavian dining chairs form 1780-1900 are appreciable smaller and lower than the later 1900s chairs ( as the people were much shorter then so do bear that in mind when you make your choice. If you have regular large or heavy guests, the later Gustavian chairs are wider (approx 50cm), taller in floor to seat height (48cm as apposed to 42-44cm on 1800s Gustavian dining chairs) and much sturdier in use.
We have a superb selection of original antique gustavian sofas from 1800-1940 with wonderful carved detail and superb fully sprung seating. We have 2 seater, 3 seater and 4 seater Swedish Gustavian sofas in stock in the original fabric or covered in calico and we offer a full reupholstery service for all our antique sofas. They have painted or gilt finishes and make a stunning centrepiece to any room. We can advise you on what type of fabric to choose and can work in leather, suede or whatever els eyou fancy as long as it is suitable for upholstery.
Our earliest sofas tend to be from the period 1780-1840 - they are really lovely but clearly much more delicate than later sofas and of course they are slightly smaller too in seat depth as the people of the time were smaller. For daily use, we would recommend Gustavian sofas from 1850-1950. They share the same levels of carved detail, webbed and sprung seating with natural fibre and horsehair padding but are more robust and a bit deeper in the seat. You would be amazed how comfortable they are once properly reupholstered. They can be perfect for both formal settings and for every day lounging too.
The sofas often have a pair of matching Gustavian carver chairs with them and look great as a set.
Because of the classic decoration, the Gustavian sofas can look great in any environment and take traditional fabric designs and modern fabrics equally well. There's a good reason why the Gustavian sofa design has been so widely copied in later furniture stylings - it looks great!
Email us now to get prices or ask questions on our stock or call 07958788555 to book a private viewing 7 days a week.


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Not sure how the tech press managed to miss this. Some 450 people who work on Google Plus are currently in Hawaii for an offsite. For tax purposes, we understand, the event involves work. But in reality it's a reward for all the hard work the team has accomplished in launching and growing Google+.
Google has confirmed the trip but won't provide any further details.
The "no good deed goes unpunished" rule applies here too, though. There are lots of people working on Google+ who weren't invited to the offsite, a source tells me, and obviously wish they were. The issues brought up around that may have tanked the entire trip, apparently.
If there's any actual work going on in Hawaii, it's likely trying to understand the recent product changes at Facebook and how to address them.
Have more details? Send them my way.
Update: Liz Gannes has pictures


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The City of Kalamazoo was incorporated as a commission-manager form of government in 1918, which grants the Commission as the legislative and governing body of the City.
The City Commission consists of the Mayor and six commissioners who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis. The mayor is elected to serve a two-year term at each election, and commissioners serve staggered four-year terms.
The City Manager is appointed by the City Commission and functions as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City. S/he is responsible for all administrative appointments with the exception of the City Assessor, City Attorney, City Clerk and Internal Auditor.
Prior to five voter-approved amendments to the City Charter in 2014, all commission candidates were elected every two years. The candidate receiving the most votes served as mayor, and candidate with the second most votes served as vice mayor. In 2015, the office of mayor will be elected separately, but all six commissioners will be elected. The top three commission candidates will serve four-year terms, and the remaining three will serve two-year terms. Thereafter, three commissioners will be chosen in each election to serve staggered four-year terms.


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The Lund boys and girls basketball teams finished their regular basketball season with a trip to Tonopah and Indian Springs. Against Tonopah, the Lady Mustangs sputtered offensively against the league-leading Lady Muckers as Lund fell 46-30. … [Read more...]
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See why Google is paying Apple $1 billion
Google will pay Apple one billion dollars next year to keep its position as the default search engine in iOS, a report has claimed.
The financial services firm came to the figure in a report titled "The Next Google is Google" after taking a closer look at how Google makes and spends money in the mobile space.
Morgan Stanley analyst Scott Devitt based the figure on the fact that Google and have a deal in place which sees Apple reap a certain amount of money per device sold with Google.com as the default search engine, the Age reports.
Devitt estimated the cost Google has been paying to Apple per device has been growing year-on-year and that so too has the number of iOS devices Apple has sold.
Because of this, he estimated that Apple would in 2014 be raking in about one billion dollars from Google for the privilege of keeping Google.com as iOS's default search engine ahead of rivals Bing and Yahoo.
According to the paper, the deal Google has with Apple is similar to one it has with the makers of the Opera and Mozilla web browsers, which both have Google.com as the default search engine.
Morgan Stanley reported the Mozilla Foundation is expected to get 400 million dollars in 2014 in its deal with Google, the paper said.


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Depression and despair rule Kiwis
As many as 15 percent of New Zealand's professional players may be wrestling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioural and mental health issues.
This is the outcome of a survey, done by the New Zealand Herald, in the wake of the Julian Savea saga – the latest in a long line of All Blacks who fell foul of the law.
According to the report performance and selection anxiety, loneliness, relationship stress, financial concerns and a lack of social support make players predisposed to suffering behavioural and mental health challenges, says players' union boss Rob Nichol.
New Zealand Rugby Union Chief Executive Steve Tew Sunday ordered an independent assessment to look at how the NZRU treated its players, particularly young ones, after Savea was charged with the assault of his partner.
"Without judging the rights or wrongs of this case, we are concerned that this is another incident involving a young player. We need to find out whether we are doing enough to help these young men cope with the pressures of the professional game," he said.
"Overall, we've got a large group of young men who generally do a very good job for themselves and the teams they play for. But we've had a number of instances in the past 12 months so I think it's just time to check that what we are doing is right."
Little work has been done on how young players cope, but a players' association survey of former players found many struggled with life after retirement.
The survey of 123 former professional players found they suffered from:
* Feelings of depression or despair (35 percent).
* High levels of anxiety and stress (30 percent).
* Alcohol or substance abuse (23 percent).
* Relationship issues (20 percent).
* Aggression issues (13 percent).
"We believe that athletes do have a higher propensity to have challenges in this [area] than normal people," Nichol told the Herald.
"We do a lot physically for athletes but we don't do enough mentally."
Over a five-year period up to 2011, 81 players sought professional help for off-field issues. While incidents such as Savea's assault of his partner hit the headlines, many others were averted through successful intervention, said Nichol.
"The reality is we are always going to have players who come into the professional ranks who have challenges. We just need to get our heads around that and say 'okay, how do we deal with it'? When we stack up against other sporting codes, we do a lot. We do pretty well, but we are the first to say we need to do better."
Professional players go through an induction process that includes advice on personal risk – namely alcohol, drugs and women. They role-play various scenarios and discuss how to deal with them. Personal development officers are on hand to help at the unions and Super Rugby franchises.
There is an employee helpline players can call anonymously, and they can access free counselling sessions.
"There's a comprehensive network and range of expertise available," Nichol said.
The difficulty is convincing players to access it.
"It is a two-way thing. For every good initiative we have going on you look for reciprocation from the athlete."
Julian Savea's statement: "Thank you all for coming. There was an incident last Sunday and I've been charged with common assault. Whilst I can't go in to the details because it is now before the courts, I understand that the details will come out in due course.
"But I will say that my partner and I did have an argument, I did some things that are wrong and that I shouldn't have done and I apologise for that … [pauses] To my partner and her family I just want to say that I'm sorry to hurt someone that you love and care so much for. To be in this situation, I know it's hurting them and it's definitely hurting me, so I apologise to them … And although I do not want to make this about the Hurricanes and the NZRU and the All Blacks, I do represent them.
"And just a few key points from me, I just want you guys to know that I'm not making excuses for myself, I know what I did was wrong and I'm taking steps to make sure this will never happen again and my main concern after all of this is making sure that my partner and baby are okay after all of this.
"Thank you for listening and thanks for coming."
Top rugby players in trouble
2006: All Black forward Sione Lauaki granted diversion after admitting an assault charge. In 2010, Lauaki is fined NZ$800 for another assault.
April 2007: Former All Black wing Sitiveni Sivivatu pleads guilty to assaulting his wife. He is discharged without conviction.
November 2007: Chiefs back Soseni Anesi fined and granted diversion after pleading guilty to assault.
April 2009: Blues halfback Taniela Moa charged with assault after throwing a bottle that hit a woman at the Marist Rugby Club. He was granted diversion.
June 2009: All Black forward Adam Thomson cleared of assault charges after his partner admits she overreacted by calling 111 during an argument at a motel following a wedding.
December 2009: Taranaki player and Samoa sevens rep Paul Perez issued with a deportation order after being convicted of assaulting his partner.
September 2011: Canterbury NPC player Paea Fa'anunu is fined NZ$1000 for assaulting his partner.
November 2011: Naked, bleeding All Black Zac Guildford staggers into a bar in Rarotonga and punches two holidaymakers. Guildford vows to give up drinking, but in January this year he is again in trouble, after punching a partygoer at a Christchurch house. Guildford confesses he is an alcoholic and seeks treatment.
December 2011: An unnamed former All Black is convicted of assaulting his son with a leather belt. The boy received minor bruising to his shoulder and redness and bruising to his lower leg. The conviction is later overturned by the high court.
May 2012: Former All Black Stephen Bachop convicted of assaulting his partner, a member of the public and resisting arrest. He was discharged without penalty after paying a NZ$500 donation to Women's Refuge.
August 2012: All Black back Rene Ranger cleared of an assault charge after an altercation in a Northland pub car park that left a man unconscious.
March 2013: All Blacks loose forward Jerry Collins has been arrested in Japan on charges of illegally carrying a kitchen knife.
April 2013: All Black wing Julian Savea charged with assaulting his partner.
Source: New Zealand Herald


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I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b -
since I didn't have all the details stored away in my memory.
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And Romans 10:13 says,
"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
"But without faith it is impossible to please him:
for he that cometh to God must believe that he is,
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"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
and the whole world enough to willingly die on the cross
so that we might have salvation and eternal life through His great sacrifice.
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Are you taking a Thanksgiving Day road trip with your pet? Before you start dreaming of turkey and homemade pies, keep in mind that it's important to plan ahead for pet travel and always keep the best interests of your furry, four-legged friend in mind. Traveling with your pet can be a wonderful and bonding experience, or a not-so-pleasant one. It's all a matter of proper planning and preparation.
Your first decision is whether to bring your pet along with you on your trip. Not all pets are suited for travel. While it may be very tempting to bring your pet with you, keep in mind that not all pets are happy travelers. Things to consider include your pet's temperament, any physical impairments, or if your pet suffers from an illness. If you're uncertain whether your pet is suited for travel, you may want to consult with your veterinarian.
If you determine your pet is up for the trip, then following some common sense tips will help to ensure your Thanksgiving day travels with your furry friend are enjoyable for both of you.
Pre-Travel Preparation
•Healthy Start: The last thing you need is a sick pet when traveling. This means a visit to the vet for a medical checkup and to ensure your pet is up-to-date with all necessary vaccinations. The veterinarian can also issue a health certificate for your pet. If you and your pet will be traveling across state lines, you must obtain a recent health certificate and a certificate of rabies vaccination. If your plans include traveling with your pet from the U.S. to Canada, you will need to bring along a certificate issued by a veterinarian who clearly identifies the animal and certifies your pet has been vaccinated against rabies during the preceding 36-month period. Be sure to contact the government of the province you plan to visit as each province has its own requirements.
•Plan for Restraint: Have a plan for how you're going to properly restrain your pet in your vehicle. This is a crucial element of pet travel that is not taken seriously enough. The reality is hundreds of pets are injured or even killed each year because they are allowed free reign in cars, trucks, RVs and SUVs. Even more real is the toll in human life and property damage caused when an "enthusiastic" animal distracts a driver, leading to an accident. Vehicle pet barriers, pet seat belts, pet car seats and pet travel crates are all excellent ways to keep your pet (and you) safe when traveling in your vehicle. It's important to familiarize your pet with the vehicle restraint of choice weeks or months before traveling so that it is comfortable.
•Temporary ID Tag: In the unfortunate event your pet runs off while you're traveling, a temporary identification tag, along with a photo of your pet, will help ensure its safe return. Attach a temporary ID tag to your pet's collar in addition to its permanent tag. Include the address and phone number of where you'll be staying along with your cell phone number and perhaps your email address. This is one of the most important aspects of traveling with your pet, but also one of the most overlooked. In addition, bring along a current photo of your pet. A photograph will make it easier for others to help you find your lost pet.
•Packing Essentials: When packing for your pet, include an ample supply of your pet's food. Don't rely on stopping along the way to pick up its food or picking it up at your final destination. Its particular brand of food may not be readily available, and it is not advisable to introduce your pet to a new brand of food while traveling. Other essentials to pack for your pet include collapsible travel food and water bowls, bedding, litter and litter box, leash, collar and tags, favorite toys, grooming supplies, a pet first-aid kit and any necessary medications. And, of course, be sure to always have an ample supply of water available for your pet.
•Secure Pet-friendly Accommodations: If you're planning a long journey and will need to stay in lodging on the way to your final destination, be sure to secure these pet-friendly accommodations before you hit the road. Map out where you'll be spending the night and arrange for lodging along the way. Our "Search By Route" will allow you to find pet-friendly lodging along your route by plugging in your origination location and final destination. Pet policies do change some times without notice, and accommodations may be limited, so it's recommended you make reservations in advance.
•Medical Records: In case of a medical emergency while traveling, it is advisable to bring along your pets medical records along with your vet's contact information should they be needed for consultation.
Hitting the Road
•No Heads Out the Window: Although many pets find sticking their head out the window is the best part of the road trip, it's not safe. Flying debris can easily injure your pet. This should go without saying, but never travel with a pet in the back of a pickup truck. Some states have laws restricting such transport, and it is always dangerous.
•Frequent Pit Stops: Always provide frequent bathroom and exercise breaks. Most travel service areas have designated areas for walking your pet. Be sure to stay in this area particularly when your pet needs a potty break, and, of course, bring along a bag to pick up after your pet. When outside your vehicle, make sure your pet is always on a leash and wearing a collar with a permanent and temporary travel identification tag.
•Proper Hydration: During your pit stops, be sure to provide your pet with some fresh water to wet its whistle. Occasionally traveling can upset your pet's stomach. Take along ice cubes, which are easier on your pet than large amounts of water.
•Watch the Food Intake: It is recommended you keep feeding to a minimum during travel. Be sure to feed your pet its regular pet food and resist the temptation to give it some of your fast food burger or fries (that never has a good ending).
•Don't Leave Them Alone: Never leave your pet unattended in a parked vehicle. On warm days, the temperature in your vehicle can rise to 120 degrees in minutes, even with the windows slightly open. In addition, an animal left alone in a vehicle is an open invitation to pet thieves.
•Practice Restraint: Be sure your pet is safely restrained in your vehicle. Utilizing a pet safety harness, travel kennel, vehicle pet barrier or pet car seat are the best ways to keep your pet safe. They not only protect your pet from injury, but they help by keeping your pet from distracting you as you drive. A safety harness functions like a seatbelt. While most pets will not have a problem adjusting to it, you may want to let them wear the harness by itself a few times before using it in the vehicle. If your pet prefers a travel kennel, be sure it is well ventilated and stabilized. Many pet owners prefer vehicle barriers, particularly for larger pets. Vehicle barriers are best suited for SUVs. Smaller pets are best suited for pet car seats. The car seat is secured in the back seat using a seat belt, and your pet is secured in the car seat with a safety harness. In addition to its safety features, a pet car seat will prop up your smaller pet, allowing it to better look out the window. No matter what method you choose, back seat travel is always safer for your pet.
•Safe and Comfortable: Whatever method you choose to properly restrain your pet in your vehicle, be sure to make its comfort a priority. Just as it's important for your "seat" to be comfortable for your long road trip, your pet's seat should be comfortable, too. Typically, its favorite blanket or travel bed will do the trick. There are also some safe and cozy pet car seats available that your pet may find quite comfy.
Careful preparation is the key to ensuring you and your pet have a happy and safe trip.
TripsWithPets.com is an online resource for pet travel. Named best pet travel site by Consumer Reports, TripsWithPets.com's mission is to offer resources that ensure pets are welcome, happy and safe while traveling. The website features a directory of pet-friendly hotels and accommodations across the U.S. and Canada, as well as airline and car rental pet policies; pet-friendly restaurants, beaches and events; a user-friendly route search option; pet travel tips; pet travel supplies; and other pet travel resources.
Author Kim Salerno is the president and founder of TripsWithPets.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Her mission is to ensure pets are welcome, happy and safe in their travels.


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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas swore in a new interim government Monday following an agreement with his archrival, the Islamist Hamas movement, to reunify their ranks after seven years of division.
Israel opposed the creation of the unity government because it is backed by Hamas, which Israel considers a terrorist organization. Israeli officials threatened to impose sanctions on the Palestinian Authority.
The headline on an earlier version of this post said the new government "included" Hamas. The Palestinian Authority says the new government is nonpartisan and includes no ministers who formally belong to any political party.
Abbas said in a pre-recorded speech aired on official Palestinian TV after the swearing-in ceremony that the new government -- composed of 17 ministers who do not belong to any political party, including the incumbent prime minister, Rami Hamdallah -- will not be responsible for political negotiations but only for preparing for national elections and running daily life in the Palestinian areas.
"Today, with the formation of the national conciliation government, we declare the end of division that caused our national cause catastrophic damage in the past seven years," said Abbas.
Hamas took over the Gaza Strip after a battle with Abbas' forces in June 2007 and set up its own government in the coastal area while Abbas kept rule of the West Bank.
"The government, which will start its work today, is an interim government and its job is to prepare for elections in the near future and to take care of the needs of our people," said Abbas.
He promised that it would "abide by the commitments of the [Palestinian] Authority, its signed agreements and its political platform," adding that "political negotiations will remain under the authority of the Palestine Liberation Organization, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, and the government will have nothing to do with this."
In response to the formation of the new government, the Israeli security Cabinet held an urgent meeting Monday afternoon. After a 2 1/2-hour discussion, the Cabinet unanimously agreed "to not negotiate with a Palestinian government that relies on Hamas, a terrorist organization which calls for the destruction of Israel."
It also decided to authorize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to impose additional sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and "to hold the Palestinian Authority responsible for all actions that harm the security of Israel" if they originate in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.
Referring to Abbas by his nickname, Netanyahu said: "Today, Abu Mazen said yes to terrorism and no to peace. This is the direct continuation of Abu Mazen's policy of refusing peace."
He said that "the agreement with Hamas makes Abu Mazen directly responsible for the terrorism emanating from Gaza," adding that "the state of Israel will not conduct diplomatic negotiations with a Palestinian government that is backed by Hamas, a terrorist organization that calls for the destruction of Israel."
Abbas said that although several countries, including the European Union, Russia and, to some extent, the United States, have welcomed the new government, Israel stood against it.
"The Israeli statements against the reconciliation agreement and the threats of sanction against the new government, the Palestinian Authority and our people make us even more determined to hold on to what we have achieved," he said.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking to Abbas by phone Sunday, "expressed concern about Hamas' role in any such government and the importance that the new government commit to the principles of nonviolence, recognition of the state of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements with it," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.
Kerry said the United States would "judge any government based on its composition, policies and actions," Psaki said.
Psaki said U.S. officials intended to work with the new government and continue providing U.S. aid, "but we'll be watching closely to ensure that it upholds the principles that President Abbas reiterated today."
Palestinians welcomed the U.S position. Abbas spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh described it as "a message to the government of Israel and the international community that the Palestinian position is consistent with international decisions and law," according to the official news agency WAFA.
"Israel should understand that the world is changing and therefore it should stop all its measures in order to create the proper atmosphere to preserve whatever is left of the peace process," Abu Rudeineh added.
In a statement attributed to unidentified government officials, the Israeli government said it was "deeply disappointed" by the State Department's comments.
"If the U.S. administration wants to advance peace, it should be calling on Abbas to end his pact with Hamas and return to peace talks with Israel," the statement said.
Abbas warned that "any measure by Israel that may harm the interest of our Palestinian people will not go by without a proper response from our side. We are not interested in an escalation or more tension, but we will not stand by with our hands tied in front of collective punitive measures and we will use political, diplomatic and legal means to respond."
The outgoing leader of Hamas in Gaza, Ismail Haniyeh, who has served as Hamas' prime minister since the takeover of Gaza, welcomed the new unity government. He called its formation "a historical day we achieved together for the sake of our people and cause."
Speaking at a news conference, he said, "We closed seven long years of division and opened a door for stability and participation in the decision-making process."
Haniyeh said Hamas wanted Palestinians to have a "united voice," adding, "We gave up the government willingly and with understanding of our national responsibility as we face the next stage [of] unity, partnership and resistance."
Four of the new Cabinet ministers from the Gaza Strip were not present at the swearing-in ceremony in Ramallah because Israel refused to allow them to travel through its territory -- the first sign of Israeli sanctions against the new government.
Special correspondents Abukhater and Sobelman reported from Ramallah and Jerusalem, respectively.


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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Metronidazole belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly used for abdominal, vaginal, and intestinal infections. Metronidazole works by killing bacteria and parasites.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
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Each white, round biconvex film coated tablet, engraved with "250" on one side and plain on the other contains metronidazole 250mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate.
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How should I use this medication?
The dose of metronidazole depends on the condition being treated. The usual adult dose of metronidazole is 500 mg taken by mouth every 8 hours or twice daily. For treatment of trichomoniasis, a single dose of 2,000 mg may be taken orally after a meal. Many other doses exist according to the infection being treated.
Metronidazole may be taken with or without food. If it causes stomach upset, it is best taken with food or milk.
Metronidazole vaginal cream or gel is used for vaginal infections. The dose is applied into the vagina usually once or twice a day. See the package insert or talk to your health care provider about how to use the applicator correctly.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication regularly and exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Keep taking this medication until the prescription is complete even if you feel better. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
- change in taste sensation
- confusion
- constipation
- darker urine
- diarrhea
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- dryness of mouth
- headache
- heartburn
- loss of appetite
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- stomach pain or cramps
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- any vaginal irritation, discharge, or dryness not present before use of this medicine
- fever or unexpected infections
- mood or other mental changes
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Alcohol: A severe set of side effects including nausea, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat may occur if you drink alcohol while taking metronidazole. If you are taking this medication, wait until at least one day after finishing metronidazole treatment before drinking alcohol.
Blood cell counts: This medication may cause low white blood cell counts, which can mean your immune system is weak. If you develop a fever, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may also perform blood tests regularly to monitor your blood cell counts if you are taking this medication for a long period of time.
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Neurological side effects: Stop treatment with metronidazole and see your doctor if muscle incoordination, seizures, or numbness or tingling in the hands or feet occur.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: Metronidazole passes into breast milk. It should not be taken by women who are breast-feeding.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm Spine LLC, a provider of innovative spinal implant technologies, and OM HealthCare Logistics, the third-party logistics (3PL) service of Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI), have signed a multi-year supply chain services agreement for the domestic healthcare marketplace. Paradigm Spine will use OM HealthCare Logistics to distribute its signature product, the coflex® device, in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted Premarket Approval ("PMA") for coflex®, a minimally invasive, Motion Preserving Interlaminar Stabilization™ device that is the first and only alternative to fusion for the treatment of Moderate To Severe Stenosis With Or Without Back Pain™.
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Supreme Judicial Court (January 16, 2008)
The First Complaint Doctrine has two additional exceptions that allow a judge, in his/her discretion, to permit someone other than the "first complaint witness" to testify: 1) when the encounter that the victim has with the first person does not constitute a complaint; and 2) when there is a complaint, but the listener has an obvious bias or motive to minimize or distort the victim's remarks.
In Commonwealth v. King, the SJC modified the "fresh complaint" doctrine to "first complaint" so that one complaint witness - the first person told of the sexual assault - can testify. In King, the SJC articulated certain circumstances warranting judicial discretion to permit substitute witness testimony in lieu of the first complaint witness "where the first person told of the alleged assault is unavailable, incompetent, or too young to testify meaningfully."
In this case, the first complaint witness was the defendant's sister, who at trial omitted details relative to the victim's complaint that she has already testified to on voir dire. Her trial testimony indicated a vague conversation with the victim, rather than a "complaint," and the witness appeared to protect the defendant. The SJC ruled that where there is no actual complaint, or where the witness has a motive to distort or minimize the victim's remarks, the judge may substitute a later complaint witness as the first complaint witness. The substituted witness should, barring compelling circumstances, be the next complaint witness. The trial judge is required to make preliminary determinations in these situations, usually through voir dire, and the standard of review is an abuse of discretion.


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Adult Swim does not like OSU. This is not the first shot they've taken in Columbus's direction in the past year:
See also here and here, though that second was more optimistic on OSU's 2012 postseason destination—projected to be the "Goat Trauma Awareness Bowl"—than reality.
Now you can experience the Hoke yourself. Here's 54 minutes of Hoke talking to the Ohio High School Football Coaches' Association:
Haven't had the opportunity to check it out yet but it was recommended to me by one of the guys in the room as a great example of why Michigan's having the success they are on the recruiting trail. If it's anything like the Glazier clinic I was at, I agree.
Senior night festivities. If you missed them:
Defending Aaron Craft's defense. I'm a big stats guy and everything but man, Aaron Craft is coming in for a beating after picking up the Big Ten's defensive player of the year award and when people try to justify this they are reaching for any blunt object in the vicinity. Here's Big Ten Geeks:
Aaron Craft is a very good defensive player. Let's get that out of the way. Whatever you think of the next few paragraphs, remember that we all agree that Craft's defense would improve just about any collegiate basketball team.
But the sophomore guard just earned some hardware that bestowed loftier praise than just being "very good." Indeed, it is the opinion of Big Ten coaches that Craft is the conference's best defensive player. At the risk of dismissing the opinions of 12 men who know a lot about basketball, I think they got this one wrong.
Measuring defense is not easy. Dean Oliver came up with the Stops metric which has some appeal in that it shows correlation with defensive efficiency year-over-year. The more Stops a team keeps, the better the defense holds up. If a bunch of Stops are lost to graduation or early-entry, the defense slides. That doesn't make it the be-all, but it's something.
And according to Stops, Aaron Craft isn't in the conversation of the Big Ten's best defensive player.
Stops == defensive rebounds plus blocked shots plus steals. Stops is a very, very rough metric, like all defensive stats. Defensive stats are useless on an individual level.
So you can argue with Craft, but most arguments boil down to "he's short." I don't think that should disqualify him. Ohio State finished #1 in overall defense at Kenpom and was top 30 in forcing turnovers. Craft's steal percentage was 15th nationally. It's not like giving him the award is crazy out there, especially since they weren't going to give both the POY and DPOY to the same guy.
The real complaint here is about the guy who won the conference without any all-conference players, with one top 100 recruit, and after being picked to finish outside the top three at the start of the year. That would be John Beilein, who is not your B10 coach of the year.
Braylon kerfuffle. Braylon being Braylon (tweets have been mildly de-tweeted for readability):
"I don't understand how my brother has the 8th (fastest) time in the country in the 60m, ran for 1800 yards last year and 20 and U of M won't call," Edwards tweeted around 8 p.m.
"Love my school and I played for coach (Hoke) but call my brother before its too late and you guys miss out like Lloyd would have if not for Soup."
At least… uh… Braylon Edwards always doesn't get how media works instead of only not getting it because he doesn't like the head coach? That's the ticket.
Obviously this would have been better suggested directly to Hoke, or not at all. For one, it is March. I know we have a slightly accelerated timetable these days, but it's March. Braylon didn't get his offer until midway through his high school season, IIRC. For two, it's still March. Camp, play your senior season, see what happens, don't throw a hissy because you expect better.
I'm guessing the Edwards clan is going to have to stew most of the year, if not all of it. Michigan's not going to have a lot of wildcard spots; those that exist look like they'll be ticketed for big time players.. They've already recruited Wyatt Shallman as a tailback, and are hot after Ty Isaac and DeVeon Smith. They've taken two third-down scatback types (Justice Hayes and Dennis Norfleet) the past two years. There is not a spot on the roster for a 5'8" tailback that does not knock out a four star player at a position of greater need.
If it was looking grim before, now Hoke has to consider the possibility that Braylon is going to go Craig James on him if he does end up offering Berkeley. Not a good move.
Building relationships, one coach at a time. Sounds like Trotwood's coach is a little peeved at OSU:
Trotwood-Madison High School football coach Maurice Douglass didn't exactly say Ohio State fumbled the ball, but he didn't have to.
"One man's lump of coal is another man's diamond," Douglass said. "And Michigan got a diamond." …
"They sent him a letter last Thursday telling him to hold on, that they were still evaluating linebackers," Douglass said.
May this work out like Anthony Gonzalez did. Except backwards, obviously. Also, that last bit should assuage any concerns McCray would flip when the Great Meyer comes down from the mountain with a temporary, conditional, non-committable offer-ish non-offer (unless you want to take it). He was asked to cool his heels and flipped the bird instead.
As a result, it is time to RELEASE THE MCCRAYKEN
Someone photoshop some wings on to that thing.
Asshats. Roy Roundtree commits a meaningless secondary violation by mentioning the twitter handle of the McCrayken; Chatsports points this out because they are clickwhores who don't care if they're damaging people or programs. If you ever see James T Yoder in a public place please let him know that he's a bad person.
Etc.: ESPN the Magazine chronicles Rumeal Robinson's descent into madness. Does pointing at stuff make you seem smarter? Obviously. Going in depth on Michigan's offensive line present and future. Five Key Plays from PSU.


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Rockford Draper, Ph.D.
B.A., Chemistry, University of Washington
Ph.D., Biological Chemistry, University of California, Los Angeles
Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Member, American Society for Cell Biology
Dr. Draper's research interests are the molecular mechanisms of membrane trafficking in eukaryotic cells and applications of molecular and cell biology to the emerging field of bionanotechnology. Biology projects currently underway include the use small interfering RNA (siRNA) fragments to suppress proteins involved in membrane traffic and the study of coat protein that function in the Golgi complex. Bionanotechnology projects include interfacing proteins with carbon nanotubes and the use of nanoelectrodes to study neural function.
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Two challenges for effectively exploiting the remarkable properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) are the isolation of intact individual nanotubes from the raw material and the assembly of these isolated SWNTs into useful structures. In this study, we present atomic force microscopy (AFM) evidence that we can isolate individual peptide-wrapped SWNTs, possibly connected end-to-end into long fibrillar structures, using an amphiphilic alpha-helical peptide, termed nano-1.
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and well-resolved absorption spectral features further corroborate nano-1's ability to debundle SWNTs in aqueous solution. Peptide-assisted assembly of SWNT structures, specifically in the form of Y-, X-, and intraloop junctions, was observed in the AFM and TEM images.
Figure 1: Computer-based model of a carbon nanotube surrounded by six amphiphilic peptide helices
Left: End view of a slice through a nanotube (purple ring in center) wrapped by six helices (red coils). The slice is seven residues thick (one heptad of each helix). Val and Phe residues shown as ball-and-stick in green to demonstrate contact of the hydrophobic face of the helix with the surface of the nanotube. Other residues are dark lines.
Center: Side view of the backbone of each helix represented by ribbons (no sidechains of helix shown).
Right: View down the long axis of an aggregate of seven peptide-wrapped nanotubes. The nanotubes are purple, the hydrophobic faces of the peptides are green, and the polar surfaces of the peptides are black. Note the interaction of residues from the polar surfaces of peptides that wrap different nanotubes.
Models generated by Dr. Gregg Dieckmann, UTD Chemistry Department
- Zorbas, V.; Ortiz-Acevedo, A.; Dalton, A.B.; Yoshida, M.M.; Dieckmann, G.R.; Draper, R.K.; Baughman, R.H.; Yacaman, M.J.; Musselman, I.H. "Preparation and Characterization of Individual Peptide-Wrapped Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes", J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2004) 126: 7222-7227.
- Chen, A., R.J. AbuJarour and R.K. Draper. 2003. Evidence that the transport of ricin to the cytoplasm is independent of both Rab6A and COPI. Journal of Cell Science. 116:3503-3510.
- Dieckmann, G.R., A.B. Dalton, P.A. Johnson, J. Razal, J. Chen, G.M. Giordano, E. Munoz, I.H. Musselman, R.H. Baughman and R.K Draper. 2003. Controlled Assembly of Carbon Nanotubes by Designed Amphiphilic Peptide Helices. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 125:1770-1777.
- Dalton, A.B., A. Ortiz-Acevedo, V. Zorbas, W.M. Sampson, S. Collins, J. Razal, M.M. Yoshida, R.H. Baughman, R.K. Draper, I.H. Musselman, M.J. Yacaman and G.R. Dieckmann. 2004. Hierachial Self-Assemby of Peptide-Coated Carbon Nanotubes. In press.
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Publication: The Gig
Author: Nate Chinen
Date: August 26, 2010
You read that headline correctly: saxophonist Branford Marsalis was born half a century ago today. Some of us will want a minute to absorb that information. Take one if you need it.
Branford has a new album out this week with the Marsalis Family, which is naturally part of his claim to fame. That's not what I want to talk about here, though. I'd like to talk about the specific achievements of Ellis' eldest son: as a saxophonist, as a bandleader, and as a public figure besides. (Forgive me, folks, this may get a little personal.)
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Taster Day at UCL Anthropology
Sep 13, 2013 09:30 AM
End: Sep 13, 2013 04:30 PM
Location: The Daryll Forde Seminar Room, 14 Taviton Street, London WC1H 0BW
The Department of Anthropology at UCL invites you to a day of
exploring anthropology at UCL on Friday 13 September 2013.
One of the largest anthropology departments in the country, staff at UCL Anthropology are engaged in pioneering research at the cutting-edge of four aspects of modern anthropology: Social Anthropology, the comparative study of societies and social change; Biological Anthropology, the study of the evolution and ecology of humans and other primates; Material Culture, the study of how people make, exchange and consume the material world; and Medical Anthropology, the study of how culture influences the experience of illness and the practice of medicine.
In this one-day taster course you will have the chance to learn about anthropology through hands-on workshops with current PhD students and staff. The workshops will give you the chance to learn, to meet anthropologists and to ask questions. You will be asked to get involved and have fun.
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11.15 – 11.45 Coffee/Tea
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12.45 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 Material Culture workshop
15.00 – 15.30 Coffee/Tea
15.30 – 16.30 Medical Anthropology workshop
This taster course is open to year 12 and year 13 students or anyone who is thinking of starting their undergraduate studies in September 2014.