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Here is a list of all mental health facilities in Shelby County, IA. Majority of the facilities provide dual diagnosis treatment. Shelby County mental health clinics provide treatment to men, women and teenagers who have mental health problems that include depression, anxiety, panic disorder, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD and other issues and phobias.
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Myrtue Medical Center Behavioral Health is a mental health facility in Shelby County, IA, located at 1303 Garfield Avenue, 51537 zip code. Myrtue Medical Center Behavioral Health offers Telemedicine/telehealth and Outpatient treatment. Myrtue Medical Center Behavioral Health provides Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy and Trauma therapy to Young adults, Children/adolescents and Seniors 65 or older. Myrtue Medical Center Behavioral Health also supports Persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Some other services offered by Myrtue Medical Center Behavioral Health include Suicide prevention services, Court-ordered outpatient treatment and Psychosocial rehabilitation services.
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Mental health facilities in Shelby County can provide treatment and counseling for a wide range of mental health issues and disorders. Such issues include psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, PTSD in veterans or those who have experienced some sort of trauma, eating disorders such as anorexia and/or bulimia, depression, mood and personality disorders, anxiety disorders, various forms of phobias, and bipolar disorder.
4 out of 5 mental health facilities in the state of Iowa also provide addiction treatment services for those who suffer from dual diagnosis – a mental health condition along with a drug addiction or alcohol addiction.
The two types of mental health centers in Shelby County can work on either an inpatient, also known as residential, or outpatient basis. The outpatient mental health clinics will provide counseling and mental health services but do not require overnight stays at the facility. Both types of facilities will have licensed mental health counselors and other professionals as part of staff. The residential in-patient mental health facilities require a prolonged stay at the facility to completely cure the mental health issues.
Certain mental health facilities in Shelby County are considered luxury or upscale. These facilities may offer luxurious treatment along with mental health services, although they are also more expensive than non-luxury clinics.
Mental health services in Shelby County are available for any age group, whether the people seeking treatment are teenagers, young adults, older adults, men or women.
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Acclaimed Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa will spend this semester introducing Princeton students to his philosophy of writing, offering an intimate opportunity to gain insights into the thinking of an internationally celebrated author.
"I am basically a writer, not a teacher, but I enjoy teaching because of the students, and the chance to talk to them about good literature," Vargas Llosa said. "Good literature is not only entertainment -- it is a fantastic entertainment -- but it's also something that gives you a better understanding of the world in which you live."
In his course on techniques of the novel, which he is teaching in Spanish, Vargas Llosa opened the first day of class with a discussion of what motivates people to tell stories.
"He said that human beings are living contradictions: We are born only once, but with the unique ability to imagine and desire other lives, and we write partly to soothe that desire," said junior Mayanne Chess, a comparative literature major. "It really is a basic quality of human life, but it's not often that we as writers stop to think about what motivates us, at the deepest level, to tell stories."
The class also provides students with a forum to write creatively in Spanish, which Chess is relishing, and to learn from the writing approach of Vargas Llosa, who has been a major figure in Latin American fiction since his debut novel, "The Time of the Hero," was published in 1963. "There are few things more compelling than listening to a great writer talk about his craft," Chess said. "There is so much valuable knowledge to be taken away from that."
The course focuses on the function of style, points of view and how to deal with time in the novel. Vargas Llosa also will discuss various narration techniques, including omitting important information in telling a story, and the story's autonomy, as well as its dependence on context.
Vargas Llosa was invited to serve as the 2010 Distinguished Visitor in Princeton's Program in Latin American Studies "because he is, without a doubt, the most important Latin American writer working today," said Rubén Gallo, a professor of Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Cultures and the director of the Program in Latin American Studies. "He is a trenchant observer of the relation between culture and politics in Latin America." Vargas Llosa also is a visiting lecturer in the Program in Creative Writing and the Lewis Center for the Arts.
Known for his bold and well-crafted fiction, as well as his treatment of politics and history in his novels, Vargas Llosa enjoys being in a Princeton classroom, though "teaching literature obliges you to read in a different manner," he said. "You have to read more rationally to try to explain the impression that the literature has made on you."
He also is teaching a class on Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges that examines the writer's prose, his techniques and the sources he used in his short stories. The course also explores the way in which Borges disguised short stories as essays and essays as short stories.
Vargas Llosa tells his students that composing fiction is an all-consuming endeavor.
"Writing is the commitment of your entire personality and life, and I think it's the only way you can succeed as a writer -- with discipline and also a stubbornness," he said.
Sharing insights beyond the classroom
This is a return visit to Princeton for Vargas Llosa, who taught at the University in the 1992-93 academic year. In addition, his literary papers -- including notebooks, correspondence, and manuscripts of novels and other writing -- are housed in Firestone Library.
While on campus, Vargas Llosa is meeting with several groups of students and faculty as well as giving a public lecture in Spanish about the trend of trivialization in modern culture. "If the main goal of culture is to entertain, the result can be banalization," he said. "This has consequences in different levels of experience -- moral, cultural, social, political and civic." The lecture is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
A prominent voice in the world of Peruvian politics -- as a prolific essayist and as a candidate for the country's presidency in 1990 -- Vargas Llosa gave a seminar Oct. 4 on contemporary culture and politics in Latin America solely for the faculty and students in the Latin American studies program.
In November he will hold a lunchtime discussion with graduate and undergraduate students about his latest novel, "The Dream of the Celt," which will be published in Spanish that month and in English next year.
The novel is inspired by historical figure Roger Casement, an Irish patriot who documented atrocities committed against natives working on rubber plantations in the Amazon and the Congo during the 19th century. Casement was "a fantastic character and a great fighter for human rights, before the concept existed," Vargas Llosa said.
In preparing to write the novel, Vargas Llosa first completed a great deal of research and created an outline, which is the approach he uses whenever he begins a work of fiction.
"The first draft is always very difficult -- a kind of fight against demoralization," he said. "I feel I'll never get over the difficulties. What I like most is rewriting. To correct, to suppress, to add, to rebuild the story -- this process is the most exciting for me."
When the novel is finished, he is gratified to have put in the difficult work to get there.
"It's so rewarding to produce this artificial life, which can enrich the life of others," he said.

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Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability occurs when the shoulder moves completely out of its socket (dislocation) and requires a medical professional to "relocate it", or to a lesser degree, when it slips out of joint but spontaneously move back in place (subluxation). Usually, the shoulder dislocates or subluxes forward (this is called an anterior dislocation). Much less often, it dislocates backward (posterior dislocation), and sometimes, it can slip out forward, backward, or downward (this is called multidirectional instability). Remember, you may have an "unstable" shoulder that has not completely dislocated.
The shoulder is most at risk for anterior dislocation when the arm is placed in an abducted and external rotated position (such as a fall on the outstretched hand or tackling a player).
An anterior dislocation is obvious because it is immediately noticed by the person right after the trauma. However, minor instability may result in a sensation that the shoulder is slipping out of place with or without pain. One might also experience pain or a sense of "apprehension" when the arm is abducted and externally rotated (ask your physical therapist about this).
A sudden dislocation is an emergency. The patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately to make sure there is no damage to the blood vessels or nerve that go to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Usually, the emergency room physician can move the arm in such a way that the dislocated shoulder reduces back into its proper place. Rarely is surgery indicated. Pain and muscle relaxant medication is often prescribed. Ice can also help reduce the pain. Physical therapy is usually started 2-3 weeks after a dislocation to strengthen the muscles that support the shoulder joint.
Possible Treatments
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- Posture Training
- Proprioception Exercises
- Physical Agents
- Shoulder Active Range of Motion
- Shoulder Joint Mobilization
- Shoulder Passive Range of Motion
- Shoulder Resistive Range of Motion
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
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- Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
- Improve Fitness
- Improve Function
- Optimize Joint Alignment
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Increase Oxygen to Tissues
- Improve Proprioception
- Decrease Postoperative Complications
- Improve Relaxation
- Self-care of Symptoms
- Improve Safety
- Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
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Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, we have all watched in awe during the past weeks as the unquenchable desire for liberty and human dignity has inspired the people of the Middle East to lift themselves from oppression and move their country toward a new dawn.
Sadly, we now also watch in horror the brutality of Colonel Qadhafi, who murders his own people as he clings to power. I join President Obama in calling for Colonel Qadhafi to leave Libya immediately and support our efforts, in concert with the international community, to help the Libyan people.
What happens next? No one knows. I certainly do not have the answer. I pray that peace and stability come quickly to Libya and hope the people of Egypt and Tunisia make swift and concrete progress in establishing democratic institutions and the rule of law.
While each country in the region must find its own path in this journey, I would suggest the international community currently has a process in place that can serve as a way forward for the countries in the Middle East and North Africa in establishing a more democratic process, that guarantees free elections and free speech.
I am referring to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe , the OSCE. The OSCE traces its origins to the signing of the Helsinki Accords in 1975, and for more than 35 years has helped bridge the chasm between Eastern and Western Europe and Central Asia, by ensuring both military security for member countries and the inalienable human rights of its citizens.
There are three baskets in OSCE. One basket deals with human rights because it is critically important that the countries respect the rights of their citizens. Another basket deals with security because you cannot have human rights unless you have a secured country that protects the security of its people. The third basket deals with economics and environment because you cannot have a secure country and you cannot have human rights unless there is economic opportunity for your citizens and you respect the environment in which we live. The three baskets are brought together.
In the United States, the Congress created the U.S. Helsinki Commission that monitors and encourages compliance by the member states in the OSCE.
I am privileged to serve as the Senate chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, and I represent our Commission on most of these issues. Today Egypt and Tunisia, along with Algeria, Israel, Jordan, and Morocco, are active Mediterranean partners within the OSCE and have made a commitment to work toward the principles of the organization.
In 1975, the Helsinki Final Act recognized that security in Europe is closely linked with security in the Mediterranean and created this special partnership between the signatory states and the countries in the Mediterranean as a way to improve relations and work toward peace in the region. Libya was an original partner in this endeavor but, regrettably–and , in my view, to its detriment–ultimately, turned its back on the organization.
More recently, the U.S. Helsinki Commission has made the Mediterranean partnership a priority on our agenda. Parliamentary assembly meetings have taken place in which all of the member states were present, including our partners, and we have had sidebar events to encourage the strengthening of the relationship between our Mediterranean partners for more cooperation to deal with human rights issues, to deal with free and fair elections, to deal with their economic and environmental needs, including trade among the Mediterranean partners and , yes, to deal with security issues to make sure the countries and the people who live there are safe.
A Helsinki-like process for the Middle East could provide a pathway for establishing human rights, peace, and stability in Egypt, Tunisia, and other countries in the region. As a member of the Helsinki Commission since 1993, I have discussed the possibility of a Helsinki-like process for the region with Middle Eastern leaders, a process that could result in a more open, democratic society with a free press and fair elections. The Helsinki process, now embodied in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe , bases relations between countries on the core principles of security , cooperation , and respect for human rights. These principles are implemented by procedures that establish equality among all the member states through a consensus-based decisionmaking process, open dialog, regular review of commitments, and engagement with civil society.
We have seen the Helsinki process work before in a region that has gone through generations without personal freedom or human rights. Countries that had been repressed under the totalitarian regime of the Soviet Union are now global leaders in democracy, human rights, and freedom. One need only look as far as the thriving Baltic countries to see what the Middle East could aspire to. Lithuania now chairs both the OSCE and the Community of Democracies. Estonia has just joined the Unified European common currency, and Latvia has shown a commitment to shared values as a strong new member of the NATO alliance.
Enshrined among the Helskini Accord's 10 guiding principles is a commitment to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, including free speech and peaceful assembly. The Helsinki process is committed to the full participation of civil society. These aspects of the Helsinki process–political dialog and public participation–are critical in the Middle East, and we have watched these principles in action today in Egypt and Tunisia.
The principles contained in the Helsinki Accords have proven their worth over three decades. These principles take on increasing importance as the people of the Middle East demand accountability from their leaders. Whether the countries of the region choose to create their own conference for security and cooperation or, as some have suggested, the current OSCE Mediterranean partners and their neighbors seek full membership in the OSCE, I believe such an endeavor could offer a path for governments in the region to establish human rights, establish a free press, and institute fair elections.
Finally, as the citizens of both Tunisia and Egypt demand more freedom, I urge both countries to permit domestic and international observers to participate in any electoral process. The OSCE and its parliamentary assembly have extensive experience in assessing and monitoring elections and could serve as an impartial observer as both countries work to meet the demands of openness and freedom of their citizens.
The election monitoring which takes place within the OSCE states is a common occurrence. During our midterm elections, there were OSCE observers in the United States. So they are present in most of the OSCE states because we find this a helpful way to make sure we are doing everything we can to have an open and fair election system. Free and fair elections are critical, but they must be built upon by the strengthening of democratic institutions and the rule of law. I believe the principles contained in the Helsinki Accords have a proven track record and could help guide this process.
With that, I yield the floor.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind breast cancer medication that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy ones.
The drug Kadcyla from Roche combines the established drug Herceptin with a powerful chemotherapy drug and a third chemical linking the medicines together. The chemical keeps the cocktail intact until it binds to a cancer cell, delivering a potent dose of anti-tumor poison.
Cancer researchers say the drug is an important step forward because it delivers more medication while reducing the unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy.
"This antibody goes seeking out the tumor cells, gets internalized and then explodes them from within. So it's very kind and gentle on the patients — there's no hair loss, no nausea, no vomiting," said Dr. Melody Cobleigh of Rush University Medical Center. "It's a revolutionary way of treating cancer."
Cobleigh helped conduct the key studies of the drug at the Chicago facility.
The FDA approved the new treatment for about 20 percent of breast cancer patients with a form of the disease that is typically more aggressive and less responsive to hormone therapy. These patients have tumors that overproduce a protein known as HER-2. Breast cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer in U.S. women, and is expected to kill more than 39,000 Americans this year, according to the National Cancer Institute.
The approval will help Roche's Genentech unit build on the blockbuster success of Herceptin, which has long dominated the breast cancer marketplace. The drug had sales of roughly $6 billion last year.
Genentech said Friday that Kadcyla will cost $9,800 per month, compared to $4,500 per month for regular Herceptin. The company estimates a full course of Kadcyla, about nine months of medicine, will cost $94,000.
FDA scientists said they approved the drug based on company studies showing Kadcyla delayed the progression of breast cancer by several months. Researchers reported last year that patients treated with the drug lived 9.6 months before death or the spread of their disease, compared with a little more than six months for patients treated with two other standard drugs, Tykerb and Xeloda.
Overall, patients taking Kadcyla lived about 2.6 years, compared with 2 years for patients taking the other drugs.
FDA specifically approved the drug for patients with advanced breast cancer who have already been treated with Herceptin and taxane, a widely used chemotherapy drug. Doctors are not required to follow FDA prescribing guidelines, and cancer researchers say the drug could have great potential in patients with earlier forms of breast cancer
Kadcyla will carry a boxed warning, the most severe type, alerting doctors and patients that the drug can cause liver toxicity, heart problems and potentially death. The drug can also cause severe birth defects and should not be used by pregnant women.
Kadcyla was developed by South San Francisco-based Genentech using drug-binding technology licensed from Waltham, Mass.-based ImmunoGen. The company developed the chemical that keeps the drug cocktail together and is scheduled to receive a $10.5 million payment from Genentech on the FDA decision. The company will also receive additional royalties on the drug's sales.
Shares of ImmunoGen Inc. rose 2 cents to $14.32 in afternoon trading. The stock has ttraded in a 52-wek range of $10.85 to $18.10.


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House passes debt ceiling increase
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unwilling to spook the markets and divided among themselves, House Republicans backed away from a battle over the government's debt limit Tuesday and permitted President Barack Obama's Democratic allies to drive quick passage of a measure extending Treasury's borrowing authority without any concessions from the White House.
The 221-201 vote came hours after Speaker John Boehner announced that his fractured party would relent.
Just 28 Republicans voted for the measure, including Boehner and his top lieutenants. But 193 Democrats more than compensated for the low support among Republicans.
Senate Democrats hoped to vote on the legislation as early as Wednesday and send it to Obama for his signature.
The move was denounced by many conservative groups but came after most Republicans in the House made clear they had no taste for another high-stakes fight with Obama over the nation's debt ceiling, which must be raised so the government can borrow money to pay all of its bills.
The bill would permit the Treasury Department to borrow normally for another 13 months, putting off the chance of a debt crisis well past the November elections and providing time for a newly elected Congress to decide how to handle the issue.
Just Monday, Republicans suggested pairing the debt measure with legislation to roll back a recent cut in the inflation adjustment of pension benefits for working age military retirees. Democrats insisted on a debt measure completely clean of unrelated legislation.
"The full faith and credit (of the United States) should be unquestioned and it is not negotiable," said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
The vote comes four months after Washington defused a government shutdown and debt crisis that burned Republicans politically — an experience they did not want to repeat.
Tuesday's developments, which many Capitol Hill insiders saw coming, mark a reversal of the GOP's strategy of trying to use the debt limit to force spending cuts or other concessions on Obama. The president yielded to such demands in 2011 — before his re-election — but has since boxed in Republicans by refusing to negotiate.
"I am disappointed that Democrats have walked away from the table," said Dave Camp, R-Mich., the glum chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. "But for as disappointed as I am, I cannot in good conscience let the Democrats' refusal to engage, lead to a default."
Boehner, R-Ohio, made the announcement after conservatives failed to rally around his latest plan, floated Monday, to tie lifting the debt ceiling to a measure to reverse cuts to military pensions that were enacted less than two months ago. Earlier plans to tie a debt cap increase to approval of the Keystone XL pipeline or repeal of part of the new health care law failed as well, stymied by a group of hard line conservatives who vowed never to vote for increasing the government's debt, which stands at more than $17 trillion.
The measure does not raise the debt limit by a set amount but would suspend it through March 15, 2015, to allow Treasury to borrow the money it needs to pay bills like Social Security benefits, payments on government debt and checks for federal workers.
The move reflects a return to the old ways of handling the politically tricky debt ceiling vote in which the president's party is expected to carry most of the load to pass it.
"We'll let the Democrats put the votes up," the speaker said. "We'll put a minimum number of (GOP) votes up to get it passed."
"That's how it's supposed to work," said Vice President Joe Biden at the Capitol after swearing in the newest senator, John Walsh, D-Mont.
Only two Democrats, Scott Matheson of Utah and John Barrow of Georgia, broke with their party to vote against the bill. Republican ayes featured Northeastern moderates, Boehner loyalists and members who have announced they are retiring at the end of the year.
Boehner said his inability to assemble 218 GOP votes — enough to win a floor vote — for any debt limit plan left him no alternative but to turn to Democrats.
"When you don't have 218 votes, you have nothing," Boehner said. "We've seen that before and we see it again."
The White House applauded the move. Gene Sperling, director of the White House's National Economic Council, said the administration hopes Tuesday's development means "that the tactic of threatening default or threatening the full faith and credit of the United States for budget debates is over, off the table and never is going to happen again. And if so that would, I think, be a boost for confidence and investment in the U.S."
Obama's refusal to negotiate, GOP disunity, and Boehner's determination to avoid the possibility of a market-cratering default on U.S. obligations gave the Ohio Republican little choice but to announce the vote on a "clean" debt ceiling increase.
"It's disappointing but we have an intractable White House," said Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. "This is a hard deal for us but it's also important that we keep the country operating and the financial markets stable, so this is the thing we have to take until somehow there's a change in attitude in the Senate or the White House or a change of occupancy of the Senate or the White House."
The announcement amounted to resigned defeat for a party that has sought to use must-pass debt ceiling measures as leverage to force spending cuts on Democrats. Republicans won more than $2 trillion in spending cuts in a 2011 showdown but gave Obama two debt limit increases last year with only modest add-ons.
"The Democrats got burned when we negotiated and that led to the sequester, and we learned our lesson," said Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., referring to across-the-board spending cuts. "And the Republicans got burned when they shut the government down."
The House voted 326-90 Tuesday on separate legislation to restore full cost-of-living increases that were to have been cut by 1 percent for retirees under 62. The cuts, which had just passed in December, were backed by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Repealing them would cost $7 billion over the coming decade, the Congressional Budget Office said Monday.
The reduction caused an uproar among advocates for veterans, and lawmakers in both parties are scrambling to repeal it.


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Genevieve says the ideal outfit for an elegant woman who is leaving to spend the weekend in the country is this:
- a suit, worn with flat-heeled shoes (or boots in the winter), and a handsome handbag of the traveling type.
Kind of brilliant, eh? Just think how it could coordinate with your other vacation wear, like your red gingham blouse!
But moving on. According to Ms. Dariaux, I will also need the following:
- a simple dressing gown that is neither sheer not voluminous, but pretty and fresh-looking for breakfast, which everybody will probably take together in the dining room. [Interjection: we are going to a bed & breakfast, so dining with others is likely, but I will be doing so fully clothed, thank you. Though a very good idea to remember cute sleepwear on a romantic mini-break!]
- a pair of trousers, a sweater or blouse, and, in the summer:
- a bathing suit and a sundress.
- for the evening: a trouser suit if the evening is to be spent informally at home with her friends; or
- a long dinner dress, slightly decollete, if her weekend hostess leads a more formal kind of life . . . but if the weekend program includes a more informal cocktail buffet type of evening, a more appropriate outfit would be:
- in the winter: a very simple white jersey dress with a bateau neckline, or a sleeveless wool sheath in a pale color; and in the summer: a dress of the same type in printed cotton or linen.
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So, I am now 36! WOW!
Have I reached the top of the hill and am I on the climb down on the other side? It's what everyone says, "After 35 you are on the slide down!" I don't know about you, but I do not feel like I am sliding down any hill! Not right now.
I remember at the age of 18/19 I could not wait to hit 30! I am not weird - hear my logic first. See for me 30 was that magical age. Finished with studying and university, settled in a job and earning money, enjoying life. That was how I drew my picture.
At 30 all what I had expected to have came true and even more! See at 30 I was 6 months pregnant, had found the man I loved, was excelling in my career and earning good money. No hassles and fuss - just fun and the good life. At 30 Soeren came in my life and made me confront a new aspect in my life, made me go to new extremes and challenged me in an entirely different role. I have loved every single day of the 6 years and cherished each new lesson I learned.
So now I am 36! I feel stronger and somehow more mature, something only experience gathered over the years can bring. No not old - mature. It's like I know if I hold my hand in the fire it will get burnt - if you will allow the comparison. My life is very fulfilled - sure I have my downs and have my battles to fight but it's not those tough fights and battles, we all had when we were younger. Those fights or battles where we thought the world would come to a halt. These fights and battles always have a solution. I know I can find them because the years have taught me where to look for the solution. So, even after the initial fear or panic - I know I will get through my downs.
My ups? Oh I have those everyday. I love those ups and enjoy them to the limit. I am young at heart and can laugh at myself - something I think is very important. I can be the clown, be the best girlfriend or the teacher. And everyday I am more - I am a car mechanic when my sons Hot Wheels break down. I am a cook in a fine restaurant. I am a high class society lady, or a girlie. I can be the business woman, or just a slob on my couch. How can I not look forward to each new day? Getting older is fun and worth every day - and if you look into the mirror you too will see so much more.
I know you all are looking forward to my celebration dessert. A lovely layered sweet sin in pink. Creamy quark flavored with fresh rhubarb, on top of lemony pound cake and topped off with tart raspberries. A delicious way to celebrate the day - birthday or no birthday.
Thank you to everyone who left me so many lovely birthday wishes. I was overwhelmed by all your kind words and affection. It's good to know you are there - makes each day just a tiny bit better. ;-)
Printable version of recipe here.
500g Rhubarb, cleaned and cut into 1 cm pieces
150g sugar
750g fresh raspberries
Zest of 1 lemon, preferably an organic lemon
4 tablespoons Gran Marnier
250g quark
4 slices lemon pound cake
Optional: Pistachios, chopped
In a large saucepan bring water to a boil. Add the rhubarb add the rhubarb slices and allow in to boil for a minute or two. Drain and allow to drip. Place rhubarb and 100g sugar in a food processor and purée until smooth. Set aside.
In a separate bowl mix together raspberries lemon zest, 50g sugar and 2 tablespoons Gran Marnier together gently, making sure not to squish the raspberries.
In another bowl fold the rhubarb purée with the quark. Cut the lemon pound cake slices in cubes and drizzle with the remaining Gran Marnier.
Now assemble the trifle in tall glasses by placing a few cake cubes at the bottom of the glass, layer with a generous dollop of rhubarb-quark, then a few raspberries. Repeat, finishing off with a few raspberries on the top.
Keep refrigerated for at least an hour so that the flavors can infuse with each other. Serve cold sprinkled with a few pistachios.
Note: If you are unable to find quark, substitute with natural sour cream mixed with whipped cream. Although it will not bring out the typical quark flavor it does a pretty good job. You can also use mascarpone cheese for this. It will be slightly richer than quark but certainly a delicious option.
Although strawberries are rhubarb's true partner because of their sweetness, I opted for tarter raspberries. A fantastic pair and for me the hottest combination this summer. I loved the creaminess with the rhubarb sweetened with sugar. Raspberries macerated in the Gran Marnier brings out a fantastic full bodied aroma of the fruit. Simply delicious. Pretty in pink and perfect for any party.
I'd like to dedicate this to all my gorgeous Gemini twins who are celebrating their birthdays this month. Let's rock this party!
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Official Washington has fled for dog-day vacations few deserved, leaving the nation's capital a bit languid and bereft of news.
Enter, as if on cue, Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis of abortion bill filibuster fame, with a speech Monday at the National Press Club.
She's the Democratic Party's newest national star, having blazed to prominence with her 11-hour attempt to block legislation limiting Texas women's access to abortion, and inspired all manner of liberal hopes in the deep-red Lone Star State.
Her speech Monday, which shed little light on the burning question in her home state and beyond — will she run for governor next year? — was just the latest turn in her rising Washington profile.
In previous visits this summer, she's been feted at sold-out fundraisers. Turned heads at parties. Huddled in closed-door Capitol Hill sessions with Democratic senators. And strategized with Emily's List, a powerful funding source for pro-choice female Democratic candidates.
Davis' white-hot political celebrity is undeniable, at least in Washington, where her single-mom-to-Harvard Law School story has provided a new and compelling party narrative in a state where Democratic success stories have been few in recent years.
But there remains a very open question as to how that will translate electorally for Davis, 50, back home, where Republicans thoroughly control the political structure, and where she barely held her legislative seat in a 2012 contest and is not even a shoo-in for re-election next year.
Davis said Monday, in response to a question about whether she'd run for the U.S. Senate or lieutenant governor in 2014, that she'll either seek re-election to the state Senate or the governorship — and nothing else.
Peggy Venable, an influential Texas conservative, said about Davis' path forward: "That's a story yet to be written. But I understand full well why progressives would see this as a tremendous opportunity."
Republican Grip Intact
There hasn't been a Democrat in the Texas governor's office since 1995, when Ann Richards turned over the keys to George W. Bush.
In the 2012 election cycle, the state ranked first in the nation in total money contributed to Republicans — in excess of $171.5 million, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Texans gave just under $60 million to Democrats.
That's just one example of how Republicans, and GOP money, dominates the state.
So, is Team Wendy simply engaging in irrational exuberance, keying off a singular filibuster moment — one that prompted laudatory tweets from no less than President Obama?
Here's a dash of cold, or at least cool, water from James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas: "If she's going to run statewide in Texas, that's a different political universe than she's finding now in Washington, or, for that matter, nationally."
"There's a lot of Republican here," he said, noting that he was stating the obvious.
Hints Of Change
But there are also some promising signs for Davis and for her long-suffering party.
Limited polling has found that Davis' in-state name recognition soared after her June filibuster.
One poll showed her running better against Republican Greg Abbott, the front-runner for the GOP nomination for governor, than any other prominent state Democrat — including San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro.
Abbott still led, however, 48 percent to her 40 percent.
"Rarely do we get these political moments," Will Hailer, executive director of the state's Democratic Party, said of Davis' widely covered filibuster. "She's now a celebrity in Texas, too." (Her effort only temporarily halted legislation to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy; the measure was later approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature in a special session called by GOP Gov. Rick Perry.)
Though the filibuster ultimately failed to stop the bill, it may prove to be a seminal moment for Texas Democrats.
"It's not like this is some kind of mirage or something," says Henson, of the Texas Politics Project. "She's gone from someone who was well-known among people who follow politics to the most widely recognized, nonretired and alive Democrat in the state."
The difficulty is the seeming expectation that Davis, with her newfound place in the national party firmament, could almost single-handedly turn around the moribund Democratic Party in Texas.
"You see an unrealistic set of expectations for her — to move from the symbolic status that she has right now, to the much more complicated situation of being a statewide candidate on a ticket otherwise bereft of other Democratic candidates," Henson says.
Politicos in Texas note that Davis' electoral decisions have been complicated by, literally, the luck of the draw. She and half of her Senate colleagues drew the short straw in January, learning they would serve two-year, instead of four-year, terms in order to stagger elections post-redistricting.
The Texas Tribune noted at the time that Davis, who represents a Republican-leaning district, will now have to run for re-election — if she bypasses a statewide race — for the first time in a nonpresidential year, complicating her path.
Her last race was the most expensive legislative contest in the state; if she'd lost, the GOP would have controlled two-thirds of the Senate.
"She's attractive, she's well-spoken, but she barely won re-election in her district," says Venable, the Republican activist, who is also statewide coordinator for the conservative Americans for Prosperity.
"It's not like she's seen as a real threat politically here in Texas," she said.
Realignment And Reality
Venable, however, is among Texans who remember when Texas was a Democratic state, albeit one she describes as ruled by more conservative Democrats than today's breed.
"The challenge for fiscal conservatives will be to make sure that voters realize that Texas is tops in jobs and unemployment, and has been the nation's economic engine," she says.
"Maybe if she's not confident that she'll win re-election, she may see it as worth running statewide," Venable says, not necessarily winning, but potentially providing an assist to down-ballot candidates who might benefit by her presence at the top of the ticket.
Davis has until the December candidate filing deadline to decide her path. But after her National Press Club speech, when asked by a reporter when she planned to make a decision about whether to run for governor, she said in a "few weeks."
Until then her profile in Washington will likely continue to rise, and her favorable rating — and unfavorables — back home in Texas will likely do the same.
Everyone, Henson notes, Democrat and Republican alike, is trying to raise money off the Wendy Davis name.
It's difficult to find a corollary to her dynamic entry into the nation's political conversation.
But Hailer, the Texas Democratic Party official, is quick to provide one.
"I don't know if it's a fair comparison, but there was a state senator from Illinois....," he said.
Barack Obama did, indeed, emerge dramatically after his 2004 Democratic Convention speech, ending up in the U.S. Senate the following year.
But Obama was not only the beneficiary of the personal flame-out of Jack Ryan, his highly-touted Republican Senate race opponent, but he was elected in the very Democratic state of Illinois.
"If [Democrats] mount a statewide race in Texas, I anticipate there will be a lot of money pouring in," Venable says. "They were looking for a flash of hope for those wanted to turn the state blue, and Wendy did that."
Davis would have to have super human powers to overcome the situation the Texas Democrats are in right now, Henson adds. But she may have helped teach them a valuable lesson — how to be a more effective minority party in the face of truly daunting odds.
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Constantly overshadowed by its bigger, louder cousin the guitar, the ukulele doesn't get much love. But Jake Shimabukuro is trying to change that.
The uke virtuoso takes a pioneering approach to his art — he covers Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," for one — that infuses rock and blues into what many view as an unassuming string instrument. One listen to Shimabukuro's sound and it's obvious the ukulele was meant for more than Hawaiian luaus.
He comes to the Birchmere on Tuesday as part of his "Peace Love Ukulele" tour.
Alexandria Times: Tell me about 'Peace Love Ukulele,' your newest album.
Jake Shimabukuro: "Peace Love Ukulele" is an album compiled of songs that I hope will bring joy and happiness to listeners near and far. I hope the emotions expressed in the music will connect people and make them realize that we all feel the same things — we just express them differently. Music is the greatest gift and the ukulele is the friendliest way to present that gift to the world. A few favorites are "143," a song inspired by the pager code 143 which simply means I love you and "Go For Broke," a song written for the Japanese-American veterans who served in World War II.
How does this album differ from your last studio album?
"Peace Love Ukulele" is my first independent release. I had a lot of fun putting things together for this album. I really took my time with this one and tried to present the ukulele in ways that were fresh and exciting.
What do you want people to take away from your music?
I hope listeners experience the same joy that I'm experiencing when I'm strumming the ukulele. The ukulele is probably one of the easiest instruments to play … anyone can pick it up for the first time, learn a couple chords and immediately start strumming songs. It's so relaxing. I always tell people that playing the ukulele is like an entire yoga session in one strum.
What musicians have inspired you?
All the greats of course. But a lot of my inspiration comes from figures outside of the music world — people like Bruce Lee, Bill Cosby, Michael Jordan, Joe Montana and other artists who are passionate about what they do. Bruce Lee and Bill Cosby were my heroes when I was growing up. I loved Lee's philosophy and applied a lot of his ideas to my approach in music. He embraced all forms of martial arts and didn't believe in having just one style. I love all forms of music and try not to get locked into one genre. Bill Cosby's HBO performance of "Bill Cosby — Himself" inspired me to be a solo performer. Cosby could simply sit in a chair with a microphone, tell stories and entertain millions. He's the greatest.
When did you first pick up the ukulele?
I first picked up the ukulele at the age of 4. My mom played and taught me my first few chords. I started out strumming mainly traditional Hawaiian music as a child. But later I enjoyed the challenge of trying to play other styles of music on the four string, two octave instrument — like rock, jazz and classical.
After taking on covers of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Bohemian Rhapsody," are there any other songs or artists you'd consider covering?
There are so many great tunes out there. I love covering tunes that were written or performed by my favorite artists. Covering a song of your favorite artist is like wearing your favorite basketball player's jersey.
Jake Shimabukuro plays the Brichmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50. Visit www.birchmere.com for more information.


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'Up' Inspired Shoot-Couple celebrates 61 years
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We just had to share this special and meaningful photo shoot by Cambria Grace Photography! Donald and Dorothy Lutz were married 61 years ago, and to celebrate they decided on a beautiful anniversary photo shoot inspired by the Disney movie "Up". The shoot took place on Boston's Old Northern Avenue Bridge, chosen for its industrial look. "They were
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Happy Thanksgiving!
By dcarpenito at December 27, 2013 | 7:40 pm | 0 Comment
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! To our readers, members, and friends, we are so thankful, honored, and grateful to have your support. As we celebrate this holiday we'll raise our glasses to you, hope you eat lots of great food, spend quality time with your family, and travel safely! And remember, "Gratitude is the smile of love". We hope to
Photography Workflow – How to Cut Production Time by 50%
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:42 pm | 0 Comment
Like most photographers, I like to play around and constantly explore Photoshop. Each time you use it, it seems like you discover some new trick or wonderful way of accomplishing something quicker than before. But I'm a businessman too, so I need to be careful about how much time I'm spending in front of the computer. The more time I spend there, the less I have for
Photography Lighting – The Importance of Contrast For Great Shots
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:41 pm | 0 Comment
The primary purpose of a photography lighting system or kit is to illuminate a subject to allow proper image capture or to achieve the desired effect. The proper illumination of a subject or a product being photographed is one of the most important details in the production of high quality photography. Photographers can utilize a wide variety of lighting devices for
Photography Ideas to Inspire You
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:32 pm | 0 Comment
Last week on my way into town traveling 70 mph I saw what I thought was a photograph. I was even compelled enough to turn around to get another look to see if it was indeed something worth recording. Someone had plowed their field and the snow had not melted in the bottoms of the rows. These created dark and light patterns in the field that I thought were
Steps a Professional Photographer Can Take to Effectively Manage Digital Photos
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:11 pm | 0 Comment
With the increased use of digital photography over film photography, photographers have found themselves managing terabytes of information. Managing this information effectively has become one of the keys to running a successful photography business. This article offers some suggestion on managing this data in an effective, efficient manner. Use an offsite location
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Photoshop Action Can Save Money
By dcarpenito at August 19, 2013 | 1:12 am | 0 Comment
I'm sure most of you are familiar with the phrase time is money, but as a small business owner that phrase takes on a whole new meaning. After I photograph an all day wedding or spend two hours with a new engaged couple, my work has just begun. I still have several hours of editing, resizing, uploading, and tagging to do. I know that the amount of time that I spend on a
Prospecting Strategies That Work for Photographers
By dcarpenito at August 19, 2013 | 1:06 am | 0 Comment
// When it comes to lead generation, there are two important ways to go about it: Marketing and Prospecting Strategies. To break it down for you, Marketing strategies are the process of advertising your business in print, TV, Internet, Direct Mail, etc to generate a response from someone. Prospecting strategies are the face to face, voice to voice process of
Responding to Online Inquiries to Increase Conversion Rates
By dcarpenito at August 19, 2013 | 12:58 am | 0 Comment
// Ok, so you've listed your business with multiple websites and associations to increase conversion rates. You've added contact forms to your websites and blogs. You've even setup Facebook and LinkedIn online profiles. And then it starts happening. You actually begin to get inquires for your services! So what do you do now? After all the time and money you've spent on
7 Must-Remember Wedding Photography Tips
By dcarpenito at August 19, 2013 | 12:54 am | 0 Comment
Every bride wants her wedding day to be special, no matter what the budget might be for the actual event. And every wedding photographer has horror stories of photo shoots gone horribly wrong. Thanks to them, these seven must-remember wedding photography tips will help you be the photographer who adds to the occasion and makes it memorable. Make a list of must-have
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Stepping up your Game for a Great Wedding Day
By dcarpenito at August 19, 2013 | 12:50 am | 0 Comment
The professional wedding photographer is much more than the person behind the camera! With the digital revolution in full swing, anyone can take a picture. The professional is there to record the usual and customary, the spontaneous, and create the artful photographs that will be treasured for a lifetime. An experienced professional should have a calming effect on the
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Two Camera Lenses, 6 Reasons to Own Them
By dcarpenito at August 18, 2013 | 10:25 pm | 0 Comment
Given the current state of technology, a case could be made that a photographer could exist today with only two camera lenses - a wide angle to moderate zoom, and a short tele to long tele zoom. That would be a mistake. For as good and flexible as today's zoom lenses are, there are some compelling reasons to choose fixed focal length lenses on occasion. I'll admit, 90
Fun and Unusual Wedding Photography Tips
By dcarpenito at August 18, 2013 | 10:18 pm | 0 Comment
Today's wedding photography has license to be a little more artistic and free than it did in 1974. Gone are the stock standard bride and groom and in-laws shot, to be replaced with rich hues, fantastic contemporary poses and the candid storyboard of the wedding day. Every wedding photographer has their own particular style, from fun to candid, romantic to girly or
Grow Your Business by Asking for Help!
By dcarpenito at July 30, 2013 | 8:43 pm | 0 Comment
We all have two jobs. First is the specific skill or trade we perform and second we all need to be great lead generators. In this section we will discuss lead generating techniques and ideas to help grow your business and allow you to practice what you love doing. One great lead generating tip we've learned about that is very low cost, but effective is to grow your
Photographers Benefit by Creating a Timeline
By dcarpenito at July 30, 2013 | 8:14 pm | 0 Comment
Every time I am hired to shoot a wedding, I will create a timeline for the big day. As the photographer I have learned through trial and error how difficult it can be to think and change gears when things go wrong if I never had a plan A to begin with! You might think having a timeline hinders spontaneity, however I would argue that having a clear plan frees my mind
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Photographers & Videographers; helping them work well together
By dcarpenito at July 30, 2013 | 8:13 pm | 0 Comment
Have you ever tried to make dinner, and someone keeps coming in and eats your ingredients before you can put the recipe together? I can make great pasta, but if someone keeps eating the sauce before I can pour it on the noodles, you won't be impressed. This is what happens when a photographer and videographer don't work well together. Neither profession is
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Photography Lighting Techniques & Tips
By dcarpenito at July 30, 2013 | 8:08 pm | 0 Comment
As wedding traditions evolve, more and more photographers find themselves shooting in less than optimal lighting conditions. Those 'safely lit' church ceremonies are moving outdoors into the harsh sun. Or brides will shift from an afternoon wedding to a romantic evening ceremony at sunset. And it's not like we can tell the bride "Yes I know that romantic evening ceremony
Gmails Promotions Tab Can Hurt You
By dcarpenito at July 25, 2013 | 11:54 am | 0 Comment
Last week Google rolled out some big changes to Gmail. They've created a new category tab structure in your Gmail account that separates your emails into 3 categories: Primary, Social, and Promotions. If you send out marketing or newsletters through email, Gmails Promotions Tab can hurt you. This is what Gmail Tabs look like How Gmails Promotions Tab Can Hurt You Gmail
Honeymoon Photography – A New Phenomenon
By dcarpenito at December 11, 2012 | 11:13 am | 0 Comment
Honeymoon Photography is a new upcoming phenomenon. As couples begin to choose more out of the norm locations (or luxury honeymoon locales) this becomes increasing important to document. This is the couples chance to forever seal their wedding year glamour and turn it to printable legend. It is certainly not every day or even every year you can take such an elaborately
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Hipstamatic iPhone Wedding Photos – An Entire Wedding Day Captured
By dcarpenito at December 5, 2012 | 1:27 pm | 1 Comments
Capture hipstamatic iPhone wedding photos for an entire wedding day? That's the unique opportunity that member Marc Sadowski came accross on a craigslist ad. Katie and RT, this adorable couple, were looking for a photographer to shoot their wedding specifically with an iPhone using the Hipstamatic app. If you're not yet aware of what this cool app does, the hipstamatic
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Mounting Off Camera Flash – Best Methods
By dcarpenito at July 16, 2012 | 10:13 am | 0 Comment
Gary Fong, professional photographer and developer of cool photography tools demonstrates how to convert a tripod and umbrella hot-shoe holder into a much more sturdy, and faster-to-use lightstand for mounting off camera
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How to get MORE Referrals from your Brides
By Ron Carpenito at July 16, 2012 | 10:08 am | 0 Comment
Noticed that we've been adding bride focused articles on wedding planning and inspiration? Get more referrals from your brides by forwarding our articles to your current brides to help them with their wedding, and more importantly, build and sustain your relationship with them. Most wedding professionals do not have regular contact with their clients between the time
Embrace a Farmer's Market Mentality to Succeed in Business
By Natalie Bradley at July 15, 2012 | 10:27 am | 0 Comment
Earlier today, we took a detour by the farmer's market … incidentally one of my favorite things to do … and it dawned on me that there are easily 4 things that we can all learn from a farmer's market to enhance and succeed in business... Embrace your own personality/individuality I know that I say this repeatedly, but a lot of people still don't get it.
Wedding Photo Tips Refresher: A Practical Field Guide by Robbie Gantt
By dcarpenito at April 25, 2012 | 8:56 pm | 0 Comment
Wedding Photo Tips Refresher: A Practical Field Guide by Robbie Gantt. As professional photographers we are all lured by the siren's song on the latest and greatest equipment. It is very easy to get caught up in all the new gear and incredible products that are available in our ever-evolving industry. I'm just as guilty as the next shooter who drools over the latest
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The Pre-Event Checklist For Photographers
By dcarpenito at April 25, 2012 | 11:48 am | 0 Comment
The pre-event checklist for photographers is the most important form a professional photographer can have, not only to diligently monitor the safe acquisition of digital image files, but to show no lack of diligence in a
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Still Using a Flash Website? Then Kiss Those Pinterest Leads Goodbye
By Kathy DalPra at March 14, 2012 | 11:41 am | 0 Comment
It's all the rage. According to Tech Crunch, Pinterest is the fastest growing stand-alone website in history and your brides are on there daily, finding inspiration, bookmarking favorite vendors and creating vision boards for their weddings. Unfortunately, as long as you're settling for an outdated flash website, you may never find your photography portfolio appearing on
5 Steps To Close the Deal with Brides
By Brooke, BP4U Guides at February 16, 2012 | 2:25 pm | 0 Comment
OMG, wedding season is about to be in full swing. Don't have the calendar all booked up yet? Well, you're in luck. I find that Feb/March is the best times to book up those last minute wedding planning brides! Having steady inquiries coming in but just can't seal the deal? No worries. Here are my top 5 steps to close the deal with brides. 1. Stay in Constant
More Updates & Improvements to Help You Book More Brides
By dcarpenito at February 16, 2012 | 2:25 pm | 0 Comment
2012 is off to a great year! We've already announced our new State-Featured advertising options to give you the choice of increased visibility on our main state pages. This month we're excited to announce our new home page layout, site navigation and Bride 1st focus to help you book more brides. Our new layout takes full advantage of the latest trends in web design, and
Are You Losing Quality When Converting Images to Black and White?
By dcarpenito at February 15, 2012 | 10:27 am | 0 Comment
Are You Losing Quality When Converting Images to Black and White? Gary Fong explains why preserving midrange tones is important for the highest quality when converting color digital images to black and white. He shows how much information is lost with the common "desaturation" method and capture in BxW mode provided by most digital


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'Kill The Head, The Body Will Die,' NFL's Gregg Williams Heard Telling Players
Former New Orleans Saints defensive coach Gregg Williams is heard telling his players to target specific opponents and he goes so far as to mention the types of injuries those opponents might be vulnerable to in an audio recording posted online by a documentary filmmaker.
Williams, the person at the center of the NFL's "bountygate" scandal, was recorded during a pregame meeting with Saints players before the team's January playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers. In the profanity-laced address to his players, which has surfaced this week, Williams urges them to:
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The recording was posted online by documentary filmmaker Sean Pamphilon, who was working on a film about a former Saints player at the time of Williams' meeting with the players. Pamphilon has posted both a 4-minute "sample" and what he says is the full 12-minutes worth of audio that was recorded (that 12-minute recording isn't playing right now; Pamphilon's site says it has been overwhelmed by too much traffic).
Because of the many expletives, we can't embed Pamphilon's audio. There is, however, this version that bleeps the obscenities.
Williams, who has been suspended from the league indefinitely, reportedly offered players cash bounties for hits that took opponents out of games. He has said he accepts "full responsibility for my actions."
Saints head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for one season without pay.
After hearing the recording, NFL.com's Jeff Darlington writes that "this isn't about bounties anymore. It isn't about non-contract incentives. It's about protecting players from coaches like Williams and people who support him."
(H/T to Yahoo Sports, which broke the story of the recording.)


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