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Ten years ago, before I'd had any kids and back when I was still in my mid 20s, I went to dinner with a friend who was in her 40s. Over far too many drinks and a large plate of nachos, she started telling me the truth about aging: "Some day, you will notice it's been months since a man has hit on you. You will simply become invisible. It's the death of your inner hot girl," she said with a laugh.
I shook my head. No way. Never. Besides, this woman was gorgeous. She looked at least 10 years younger than she was. But she insisted: "It happened to me at 38."
Last month, I turned 37, and at some point on my birthday, I also thought of her. We lost touch long ago, but along with remembering her easy smile and sense of humor, I realized something else: She was right. It had been a few months since I'd heard a cat call. Had I heard my last one and not even realized it?
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It's Not Just Me
Trust me. It will happen to you, too. One day you will find it's been months since any guy flirted with you at the bookstore or gave you the side eye at the bodega. You tell yourself it's because you had a baby and that would be "inappropriate," but you wonder if it's not the squirming infant that's a turn-off, but you.
You and your crow's feet and strands of gray hair that must now be fought with monthly salon trips rather than every eight weeks. It smacks you in the face. You are old. Okay, older, anyway. Approaching 40 and middle age.
Suddenly you got there even though you didn't want to, even though you knew it was coming. But it's still a surprise.
It Used to be Easy
10 years ago
It's not like I was some kind of model or beauty queen. I was no Gisele Bundchen. But I definitely got my fair share of cat calls and date requests like most reasonably attractive women who have time and money on their side. If you know how to play up your assets, it's easy enough to look sexy. And when you're young, it's easier still.
I have never been someone who liked makeup or too much primping. I am an all-natural kind of gal. It's a look that worked well for me in my 20s and early 30s, but now, I'm noticing, I need to work harder.
That no-makeup look that was once dewy and fresh is now just kind of sad and tired. My pulled-back hair that used to seem peppy and light now just looks like I don't care. Hairs have started to sprout in places I'd rather them not be and I shudder to imagine what's under the hair dye I religiously have applied monthly to the tune of an ungodly sum of money.
I used to go out and get compliments, free candy at the movie theater from college-age ushers, or even (OK, just one time) free gas at the gas station because, according to one slightly frightening attendant at a full-serve station, "you are too cute to pay." Hey, free gas, right?
No one is making that offer anymore. In fact, I am starting to feel invisible.
A New Freedom
Some of it is liberating. There is a certain amount of power that comes from no longer expecting people to find you attractive. It's easier now to demand what I want without apology because I no longer have the pressure of appealing to men's desires. That ship has sailed.
That said, it's like a piece of me is missing. The part of me that identified as young and pretty is gone. I am not decrepit, I realize. I'm hardly the crypt-keeper. But there are dozens of women more than a decade younger than me who are now the "cute" ones. No one calls a 37-year-old tired mom of three "cute."
Me Today
It's OK, really. This is no pity party. I don't lament getting older. I am all too aware that some people aren't given that opportunity. My mother died at 45 and I tell myself daily that I am a scant eight years from that age. I hope to be alive then and I hope to be as vibrant and happy and in love with my whole life as I am today.
But it's not easy aging. I have these indents running from my nose to my mouth that I didn't even know were possible. And yes, I probably should go and put some moisturizing lotion on right now to combat them. I now need to think about breast exams and possible mammograms as well as dermatologist appointments to deal with all that sun damage I never worried about when I was in my teens. It's not the most fun I've ever had in my life.
Looking at the Positive
But there are good things, too.
I no longer scatter my energy in trying to be attractive to many men. Now there is only one whose opinion I care about and he tells me I am beautiful every day. Instead of worrying about my weight and whether I will fit into a bustier top, I now eat what I want and really enjoy it. And while I would never give up exercise for anything (I love to run!) I no longer do it just to look good in my clothes. It's for me now, for my health, for my happiness.
Best of all? The number of honks and "hey (insert disgusting term of endearment here)"s from strange men when I'm out has petered out too. Getting older has its perks. I may not get cat-called like I used to. But I do have other blessings.
Along with the gray hair.
Do you still feel attractive even as you get older?
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NORTH MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – Tri-Rail passengers are facing extensive delays on Sunday after a northbound train was stopped in the area of I-95 and Ives Dairy Road after a pedestrian was struck and killed.
According to the Tri-Rail website, passengers can expect excessive delays and are encouraged to seek alternate means of transportation.
The stopped train has 39 passengers on board who have access to bathrooms on the train during the long delay. That message was delivered from Tri-Rail spokeswoman Bonnie Arnold on Sunday morning.
Busses have been running between the Golden Glades and Fort Lauderdale airport stations, according to the Sun-Sentinel.
"We have been experiencing delays," Arnold said. "If people have alternate means of transportation, they should probably seek that."
She added that the pedestrian was struck before 7 a.m. when the train was moving north between the Golden Glades and Hallandale Beach station.
Passengers were being interviewed by law enforcement officials who are investigating the incident.
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"It started as a trickle, but within an hour it was a bloody mess."
I'm not gonna say I told you so, but Lana is pregnant with Thredson's creepy-mommy-rape baby. Also, aliens.
"The first time I tried it, it was scary, but felt amazing. My whole body came alive." Calling himself Johnny Morgan, Dylan McDermott's character seeks a psychiatrist to stop his compulsions; what started as a foster child finding and skinning dead animals has progressed to killing the animals, and eventually trying his hand at women. He feels inferior, explaining he's actually the son of Oliver Thredson (and by implication Lana), affectionately known as Bloodyface, and can't compete with Thredson; he 'lacked medical training.' He doesn't want to stop the compulsions because he knows they're violent and wrong, but because he can't do justice to his absent father's legacy. From the hypersaturated flashes to a woman (Teresa?) strapped down, presumably this happens on the 2012 timeline. It echoes back to The Origins of Monstrosity, implying that Johnny is a bad seed.
in 1964/65, Lana is summoned to Sister Mary Eunice's office. Mary Eunice notes that while Lana must have 'overcome her sexual perversions,' she's pregnant. To twist the knife further she goads Lana about Thredson and insists she keep the baby. "You're worse than Jude. You're a sadist." Lana manages to keep her strength until she stands, reading the prognosis, and faints.
Monseigneur Timothy is with Sister Jude, and it quickly becomes evident Leigh Emerson has not died from her stabbing, and that she's being blamed for Frank's death. As Timothy, Mary Eunice, Dr. Arden, Leigh, and the Mother Superior provide testimony, it's also clear the rampage Mary Eunice hinted at in "Unholy Night" was not Leigh, but rather Sr. Jude. As Leigh works to impress everyone of his rehabilitation, Jude is remanded to Briarcliff and stripped of her clerical standing.
As Timothy and Mary Eunice pack away Jude's things, Mary Eunice hints at Jude's feelings for him with the red lingerie. She talks of his Rome ambitions, validating his desires. "I'm here to serve you. I want to help you save souls all the way to Rome." He dishes a subtle rebuke, for the first time implying he's not blind to Jude's virtues or Mary Eunice's flaws.
Jude wrestles nurses, refusing to take pills. They taunt her about Frank's murder just as she taunted an arriving Kit Walker about Alma's. Timothy visits and she tries clinging to him, but he clearly can't see her feelings still and views her with pity instead of respect. Leigh forgives her, flashing to 1963 when he was the one strapped in and he was in charge, and Timothy is overjoyed by Leigh's journey to redemption.
Lana sees a rack of clothing in the bakery and steals a hanger. Kit has been draining his sedation medication into a bedpan. Lana insists they kill Thredson, but Kit still needs his confession. "It's the ultimate cosmic joke; you got me pregnant." Thredson receives this with the assumption that she intends to birth and abandon the baby just as his mother did and pleads with her not to put it into the system that failed him. He wants to be a father, thinks his determination and strength of will can make him a good one. Lana doesn't intend adoption, though. She plans to abort it, "This is a mercy killing, Oliver."
Lana leverages the pregnancy to entice a confession from him. As Oliver tries to prove he can be a good and honest man, he walks right into her leading questions about Bloodyface's murders. While other women had qualities he liked or desired, he chose Wendy because of something he disliked, "She never loved you. She locked you away." Kit reveals they've recorded the confession and hides the tape, and Lana tells Thredson she's already aborted the baby, calling it easier than she thought, but still a 'bloody mess.' He calls her a monster and she promises to kill him. "I wanted to know what it's like inside the mind of a killer. Now I know."
Arden has been down to the death chute, investigating alien footprints left from Grace's disappearance. He finds Kit hiding the tape in the hydrotherapy room and talks with him over some scotch. "I've seen what you've seen." He hypothesizes they're following Kit, studying his reproduction with Alma and Grace, and that if Kit's life is threatened they'll step in. "And a good scientist always protects his subject." Kit wonders aloud if Arden intends to kill him and Arden corrects, "No, Mr. Walker. I want to almost kill you."
Carl prevents Lana from stealing a knife from the bakery to deliver on her promise of killing Oliver. "You are nothing but trouble, lady. Gimme that. You ain't got the guts to kill no one." There's a creeping implication that if she can't kill anyone, her home abortion has failed. Lana practices stabbing a pillow with her coat hanger. When she goes to Oliver to keep her word, he's gone. Mary Eunice finds Lana in the hall, confiscates the hanger and determines through Satan-magic that her abortion attempt was a failure, and it's a boy. The scene cuts to the red-haired psychiatrist, discovered dead and overlooked by a bloody Johnny Morgan-Thredson.
Leigh prays, explaining to Timothy, "Nobody ever gave me this shot to rehabilitate myself." The Monseigneur is excited, saying Leigh could be his miracle. Their conversation is intermingled with baptism footage. "If I can turn a man like you towards Christ, imagine the reforms I could make on a national scale…. I just want to serve, make a real difference in the world." Leigh is shown drowning Timothy in the baptismal font, clearly not rehabilitated at all.
Jude joins Lana in the common room. She apologizes, and when Lana asks what they've done to her Jude confesses it's nothing she didn't do to Lana. She asks permission to use her first name, admits her actions were immoral. The contrition seems genuine but Lana doesn't trust anyone or anything, especially after the last person who promised to free her from Briarcliff. Jude vows things will change, and smashes the singing nun record to mixed cheers and alarm from Briarcliff's residents.
Arden administers Potassium chloride to stop Kit's heart, planning to revive him with atropine and adrenaline. Alien lights arrive on schedule and Arden follows them to a cell, finding Pepper and Grace, who is assessed by Pepper (in full sentences) to be full-term. Pepper volunteers to look after Grace, and Arden is stunned. Meanwhile Kit?
In the chapel, a janitor finds the Monseigneur crucified. The Angel of Death arrives. "I'm here."
The bucket-of-chicken woman who finds Johnny and the psychiatrist leaves the implication that post-hypnotic suggestion therapy doesn't work. People can't really change–Johnny will keep following Thredson's footsteps, while Thredson himself could never reform enough to be the good father he promises Lana he could be. Arden is still the Nazi doctor at heart, Leigh's baptism and reform is an abysmal failure. Jude, in spite of being a patient at Briarcliff now, retains an air of command and determination, while Lana retains her sense of purity by failing to become a murderer. Even Grace, who was legit dead, is alive once more. With God, Satan, and aliens, everything is possible in Briarcliff.
There's also a theme of proteges going horribly awry. Sister Mary Eunice doesn't have Jude's sincerity of vision; whether or not she's possessed by the devil she lacks her mentor's strength and disposition, even in spite of Jude's many flaws. Leigh, whom the Monseigneur envisioned as his greatest miracle, symbolically helps Timothy ascend to the highest position in the church, but it's not exactly how the man envisioned it. Morgan, a self-determined protege of his father, lacks the surgical skill and precision to execute the 'delicate work' his father did; he truly is the 'bloody mess,' like Lana's attempted abortion.
Also, by his own definition is Arden a good scientist? Does he protect his specimens? While he has an almost paternal fondness for his 'creatures,' his methodology otherwise is portrayed as almost reckless; between his history as a Nazi doctor and how he pokes and prods Kit in early episodes, cutting into him to find the alien bug chip, his approach is detached rather than invested. Shelley, in spite of being one of his creatures, is ejected from Briarcliff by Mary Eunice, and has to be euthanized by the Monseigneur. Even his plants are beginning to wilt and die, in spite of his determination to revive them.
And Pepper…. Pepper. Pepper seems fully lucid, speaking in complete sentences and using appropriate pronouns instead of referring to herself in the third person. Has she been in that room the whole time? Loose in Briarcliff? Abducted by aliens who tinkered around and 'fixed' her? Even Arden seems at a total loss here. And what's so special about Kit, that aliens would follow him and every woman into whom he ejaculates?
Supplemental: I'm not willing to take anything on faith here. I'm not certain Timothy commits to death, or that Morgan actually IS Thredson's son instead of just believing it, or that it's this Lana/Thredson pregnancy–all this tells us for certain is that Thredson as Bloodyface has become public knowledge, so Kit and Lana must have succeeded in setting the record straight.
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- american horror story: asylum s2e9 'the coat hanger' recap (lefthandhorror.com)
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Israel Plans First Lunar Space Mission in December
An Israeli organisation announced plans Tuesday to launch the country's first spacecraft to the moon in December, with hopes of burnishing Israel's reputation as a small nation with otherworldly high-tech ambitions.
The unmanned spacecraft, shaped like a pod and weighing some 585 kilogrammes (1,300 pounds) at launch, will land on the moon on February 13, 2019 if all goes according to plan, organisers SpaceIL told journalists.
It will be launched via a rocket from American entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX firm and its mission will include research on the moon's magnetic field.
Its first task however will be to plant an Israeli flag on the moon, organisers said.
The project began as part of the Google Lunar XPrize, which offered $30 million (25 million euros) in prizes to encourage scientists and entrepreneurs to come up with relatively low-cost moon missions.
An Israeli team that later became known as SpaceIL decided to join the fray and eventually partnered with state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries.
The Google prize expired in March without a winner having reached the moon, but Israel's team pledged to push forward.
The private initiative is expected to cost some $95 million, largely supported by Israeli billionaire Morris Kahn.
"It's going to show the way for the rest of the world" to send a spacecraft to the moon at a reasonable cost, said IAI's Ofer Doron.
After steeling all the moister from the Iranian clouds, the Zionist Jews are now planing to steel the light from the Iranian moon!
When it lands on the moon, I presume that Iran and the Palestinians will both demand meetings of the UN Security Council each of them claiming that Israel has occupied part of their territory.
Phillipo ... What am assenine remark. Only an extremist would deny that Israel occupies Palestinian land and ethnically cleansed large part of the Palestinian population.
Though I lean very often in Israel's favor for many topics, ArabDemocrat is 100% accurate.
I expect from Israelis some intellectual integrity. These Palestinians are descendants from a melting pot of local populations, which includes the Israelites.
s.o.s. you are right
D.N.A. tests and old houses prove that the Palestinians are originally ethnic Jews


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In terms of grosses, summer 2013 is not going out with a bang. For the fourth year in a row, a holdover took the number one spot at the pre-Labor Day box office while new releases struggled. Among the latter, The World's End looked strongest – both financially and critically – while Sony/Screen Gems' The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones became the latest young-adult fantasy adaptation to disappoint.
|Lee Daniels' The Butler
|We're the Millers
|The Mortal Instruments
|The World's End
| You're Next
|Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
|Blue Jasmine
|Kick-Ass 2
After its surprise win last weekend, Lee Daniels' The Butler was the favorite to take top honors in its sophomore frame. It did not disappoint. The drama was down just 31% this weekend, giving it a ten day domestic total of $52.2 million. In comparison, The Help was down by 23% on its second weekend, with earnings of $57.1 million after ten days. The Help went on to stay on top for two more weeks and even managed a .4% increase over the 2011 Labor Day frame: two feats The Butler is not expected to match. Word of mouth should allow the film to hold well again next weekend but, in order to claim a third win, the debut of the One Direction: This Is Us concert film will have to seriously miss the mark.
The Butler was not the only holdover that impressed this weekend. We're the Millers was down just 25% to stay in second-place for a third weekend in a row. For an original, R-rated comedy with middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), this kind of success is almost unprecedented. We're the Millers has earned $91.7 million in nineteen days: putting it ahead of 2008's Tropic Thunder and 2011's Horrible Bosses even after adjusting for inflation. At this point, The Millers (reported budget $37 million) will pass $100 million by Labor Day – making it the last, and most unexpected, big hit of the summer.
By the numbers, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones leads its fellow new releases thanks to its third-place debut. But rankings rarely reveal the whole truth. The Mortal Instruments had the second-highest theatre count (only Disney's Planes was wider) so its estimate of $9.3 million from 3,118 locations actually qualifies as a bit of a disappointment. Based on the popular fantasy series by author Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments was projected to earn over $15 million in its first five days (after a Wednesday debut). Though its $14 million came close, that is hardly a number to inspire a new franchise in The Hunger Games mode. On the up side, The Mortal Instruments did outpace Beautiful Creatures, Warner Bros. young-adult adaptation that took in just $19.4 million in total last February.
Much more encouraging was the debut of The World's End: the latest comedy from director Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Though it fell a bit short of its $10 million target, The World's End made nearly as much as The Mortal Instruments did in half as many locations. In fact, aside from Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine (which captured $4.3 million after expanding to 1,283 locations on Friday), The World's End posted the frame's highest per-theatre average of $5,733 from 1,549 venues. The R-rated comedy also rates as one of the summer's best-reviewed releases (currently 91% on Rotten Tomatoes), which should help with word of mouth entering Labor Day weekend.
Like The World's End, the new horror feature You're Next also enjoyed high critical praise. Unlike the comedy, however, that praise did not result in a solid showing at the box office. Earlier this week, You're Next looked like it might become the summer's latest horror success-story, following The Purge and The Conjuring. The Lionsgate release was even thought to be in the running for first place, based on pre-release buzz and its projections of a $15-$20 million opening. Instead, You're Next took in just over $7 million from its 2,437 locations. Even without the hype, that is a low number for a horror film in August. Less than the $7.7 million the Fright Night remake earned back in 2011, in fact.
Though the numbers are less than inspiring, the overall box office was actually up over 2012 by more than 10%. That's a good sign for Labor Day – the summer box office's official expiration date. Labor Day rarely results in impressive numbers (All About Steve ranks as one of the holiday's all-time best openings) so, fans of One Direction aside, no one is expecting big box office news next weekend. Sorry Getaway.


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I was in Peterborough this weekend, preaching at St. Andrews United Church — my parents' congregation. St. Andrews is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. That's a very long time, by Canadian standards: stretching back to a time before Confederation (in 1867, when four of the provinces united to form a nation).
I don't know whether anyone will be interested, but I decided to upload my sermon to the blog. I'm speaking on an environmental theme, grounding the message in a text from the prophet Amos.
The sermon is 25 minutes long, which is a rather long time for modern people to sit still and listen. But I'm not apologizing. I think it's possible to hold people's attention for that long, but a sermon has to be well crafted for it to work — no meandering.
The first voice you'll hear is my father, reading a few verses from the Gospel of John. I've broken the recording into three segments. The middle section is longer than the other two.
The land trembles:
Moral cause and effect:


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A man and a woman were arrested Thursday morning after they were caught trying to break into homes on Greenbrier Place, Athens-Clarke police said.
A woman called 911 at 10:25 a.m. to report that a man was standing on her screened-in porch and trying to open the door, but he took off upon realizing he'd been spotted, police said.
Officer Jody Thompson parked his patrol car down the street from the woman's home, and as he approached on foot, heard banging behind another home on the block, police said.
When he investigated, the officer saw a man standing at a back door and holding a hammer, who ran off and hopped a fence. Thompson chased after, and along the way saw a woman in the woods dressed in dark clothing and who the officer recognized from having previously arrested her.
Sarde Robinson tried to hide in some bushes, but came out after Thompson said he repeatedly called her by name. Other officers arrested the man with the hammer, Kerwin Hobbs.
An investigation revealed that the porch screen of the woman who called 911 had been cut to give access to the patio door, and a window pane of the other home had been broken out.
Hobbs was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of possession of burglary tools, and Robinson was charged with one count of burglary, police said. Both suspects, who live together on Shoemaker Court, were also charged with obstruction of a law enforcement officer, and Robinson was charged with loitering or prowling.
The woman told officers she left her two young children with a friend before heading out with Hobbs that morning, according to police.


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The Impact of DOMA on Retirement Plans
The Supreme Court's recent ruling that a key portion of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) is unconstitutional has been hailed as a major victory for proponents of same-sex marriage in the U.S. The ramifications of this ruling, however, will reach deep into many of the country's fiscal programs " including employee benefit programs, like your qualified retirement plan.
Before we discuss the impact of DOMA on retirement plans, it's important to clarify exactly what the recent Supreme Court ruling did and did not do.
When DOMA was initially signed in 1996, it defined marriage as a Federally recognized union between one man and one woman; in other words, a spouse could only be a person of the opposite sex. As a result, this meant that those in a same-sex marriage were not entitled to about 1,100 Federal benefits, including those under health and retirement plans. DOMA also laid the groundwork for states to decide individually if they wanted to recognize a same-sex marriage, even though the Federal Government would not.
The recent ruling by the Supreme Court deemed that the portion of DOMA that defined a marriage as a union between one man and one woman was unconstitutional, stating that DOMA operates to deprive same-sex couples of [these] benefits and responsibilities and…By doing so it violates basic due process and equal protection principles applicable to the Federal Government."
To be clear, this ruling did NOT legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states. Currently, there are only 13 states that have legalized same-sex marriage. It simply ruled that not recognizing a same-sex marriage that had been recognized by a state, and therefore denying benefits, was unconstitutional at the Federal level.
As a direct result of the ruling, couples who are married in a state that recognizes same-sex (recognizing states) marriages will now be entitled to all the Federal rights and benefits afforded to married couples of different genders.
The ruling creates a sizeable area of regulatory uncertainty, however, when it comes to Federal benefits afforded to couples who reside in states that do not recognize same-sex marriages (non-recognizing states). For example, if a couple is married in New York (a recognizing state) and then moves to Georgia (a non-recognizing state), the Federal government will recognize the marriage, however, the State of Georgia will not. These uncertainties and questions have not yet been answered, and will require regulatory and judicial guidance.
For employers, the implications of the ruling on DOMA are considerable, and do not stop at their retirement plans. Federal healthcare regulations are equally as complex, and will be equally as affected by the ruling. For plans, the areas most impacted will be those that rely on the word spouse:
- Spousal Death Benefit: Under DOMA, plans could not pay a death benefit to a beneficiary other than a participant's spouse, unless that spouse consented. After the ruling, the same rule will apply to same-sex married couples. In Defined Benefit plans, same-sex spouses will now be entitled to pre-retirement survivor annuities as well.
- Rollovers: Previously, same-sex spouses entitled to receive a death benefit distribution from a tax-qualified retirement plan was limited to rolling over the distribution to an inherited IRA. Now, same-sex spouse entitled to these benefits can make a rollover to an employer plan, as well as other retirement vehicles.
- Hardship Distributions: The rules for requesting hardship distribution for medical, tuition or funeral expenses, can now apply to same-sex spouses. They no longer have to be listed as a primary beneficiary of the participant to receive these distributions.
- Minimum Required Distribution: This policy states that spouses of deceased plan participants (with a tax-qualified retirement plan) can choose to delay beneficiary-related distributions for a longer period of time than non-spouse beneficiaries. Same-sex spouses can also take advantage of this as well.
- Qualified Domestic Relations Order: Divorcing same-sex couples can apply for a domestic relations order that requires the payment of a participant's benefit to the spouse or their children.
- Plan Loans: Same-sex spouse consents will now be required for tax-qualified retirement plants that need spousal consent for participant loans.
Two Areas of Uncertainty
The impact of these changes is clear for plans that are based in recognizing states AND only have employees who reside in recognizing states. What is unclear is what the impact will be for plans that are based in non-recognizing states, but that cover employees who reside in states that do recognize, or more confusing yet, employees that live in both states that do and don't recognize.
Consider the following:
- Company A is headquartered in Massachusetts and has employees who reside in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (all recognizing states). Employees and their same-sex spouses will be entitled to all the same benefits and rights under the plan as married couples of different genders.
- Now consider that an employee from Company A accepts a position with Company B, which is headquartered in Florida and only has employees who reside in Florida and Georgia (both non-recognizing states). The State of Florida does not recognize the marriage of the relocated couple, however, the Federal Government still does. So how does Company B then handle this participant when it joins their plan?
While we do not know for sure how the inconsistencies will be worked out, we do know that the primary Federal Agencies who will oversee the implementation of these changes, the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service, tend to favor uniformity. Given that the benefits provided under retirement plans are protected by Federal Law, we can easily see the IRS and DOL taking the position that so long as a couple has a valid marriage license issued by a recognizing state, that an employer in a non-recognizing state would need to recognize it and extend benefits provided under Federal Law. It should be noted that the Federal Government is the largest employer in the country, operating in every state, and itself will struggle with how to implement the new rules.
Another area of concern (and potentially a more costly one) is the potential for retroactive litigation. Typically when a law is deemed unconstitutional, it is considered to have been so since its inception. With no reason to assume that DOMA will be any different, plan sponsors have now been put in an uncomfortable position. While the IRS and DOL are likely to grant sponsors relief from any regulatory or enforcement action, they do not have the authority to prevent a party from taking legal action against a plan sponsor for having not provided benefits when they should have. We are almost certain to hear more on this aspect of the ruling in the coming months.
Ultimately, with 13 states recognizing same-sex marriages, 35 states with laws or constitutional amendments prohibiting them, and 2 states undecided on the issue, the only thing that is clear is that this debate has now reached a point where it will need to be addressed. Further litigation is almost inevitable, and regulatory clarification will be critically necessary. Unfortunately, we can see activity on both fronts far into the future.
So as a plan sponsor what should you do?
One of the more interesting aspects of the changes resulting from this ruling will be the way employers choose to implement them. We read one article that suggested that employers who have employees requesting benefits for their same sex couples should ask to see the marriage certificate. While that seems logical, unless that employer diligently requests to see the marriage certificate of all of its employees whose spouses receive benefits, they are looking at a potentially discriminating act.
Further complicating the matter is that, while now legal in many states, same-sex marriage is not universally accepted, making privacy extremely important. Bottom line, before an employer can contemplate the implementation of the specific changes warranted by the DOMA ruling, many will likely need to familiarize themselves with an entirely new set of social norms and develop internal management policies where appropriate.
In terms of specific steps, the answer varies by state, and for the most part, guidance remains unclear. While regulatory clarification has been promised quickly, as with many things related to the Federal Government, it probably won't be as quick as we need. In the interim however, there are several things that all employers can do:
- Don't ignore it or assume it does not affect your organization. Just because you have not yet been notified by an employee that they are legally married to a member of the same sex, does not mean that you won't " especially if your plan is based in a non-recognizing state.
- If you haven't already done so, now would be a good time for the management of the organization to develop a policy on how same-sex couples will be handled within the company. DOMA may only affect certain benefits, but in order to obtain these benefits, your employee will be notifying you of their sexual orientation. It would be prudent to insure that your company is ready to handle that information.
- There will likely be two paths taken by sponsors in terms of communicating the changes to employees " those who choose to proactively notify their employee base and invite employees of same-sex marriages to come forward, and those who will choose to implement the changes, but not make a public statement about it. This decision is one that should be left up to the individual companies and their management.
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June 30, two days before departure for a two months holiday (July – August) to Bangladesh, Encompass student Azizul Rasel (origin from Barisal), payed a visit with Florus Geraedts and Sigfried Janzing to restoration studio Hoogduin Papierrestauratoren Delft, Holland. This visit was organized especially for Azizul to make a presentation for staf of National Archives of Bangladesh when in Dhaka. Hoogduin is one of the best restoration studios in Holland, Willem Hoogduin and Ted Indewey – Gerlings, owners, having a lot of international experience (Projects and transfer of knowledge in National Archives of Surinam, Tamil Nadu Archives, Chennai, India and Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia, Jakarta). Willem and Ted gave us a warm welcome before starting their tour through the studio, showing us various types of document-damages (damage caused by moisture and insects, ink corrosion e.s.o.) and restoration – techniques (leafcasting, Japanese tissue paper repair). Willem Hoogduin took time to show the working of the leafcasting unit, a device developed by Hoogduin and very much exported because of low costs and easy technique. See pictures below. For more information on restoration and conservation see the Tanap website: http://www.tanap.net. We wish Azizul luck in Dhaka with his presentation for NAB.


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text: A Cassowary exhibit was built behind the scenes in anticipation of the arrival of a new male from Australia Zoo who was to be paired with our female , "Macca". The new male Cassowary, "Chuck", arrived mid last year and settled in well. Cassowaries are territorial and solitary animals, only coming together to mate, so we couldn't just put Chuck and Macca together straight away. Instead we took things slowly to ensure everything went smoothly for both birds.Initially the birds were placed in yards next to each other with shade cloth covering the fences so they could hear and smell each other, but not see one another. As the birds became more comfortable we unravelled parts of the shade cloth so they could get a look at their next door neighbour. We observed their behaviour and watched for signs of aggression, which is their way of telling us they're not happy with the situation, but all signs looked good!After advice from other Cassowary keepers in Queensland and NSW, we decided to take the big step and put the birds together. The birds had access to both sides of the exhibit which gave them the safety option of getting away from one another. We could also intervene and separate them with a gate system if necessary. Luckily there was no need, Chuck and Macca spent the day together in the same exhibit, but had separate areas overnight. We did this for about a month, constantly monitoring their behaviour before leaving them in the same area for their first night together.Thanks to these supervised dates, Macca laid four eggs and once she had finished laying we separated her from Chuck and left him to incubate the eggs, emulating the wild behaviours of the species. Unfortunately, Chuck didn't show much interest in the eggs, he obviously knew something we didn't, because it was soon discovered that they were infertile.Not to be deterred, we placed the birds back together to try for a second clutch, however Macca showed signs of aggression and started to moult which is an indication that the breeding season for the pair was over. Although this was a bit of a setback for this season, all the behaviours that we observed since their introduction are positive signs for next breeding season.It is not uncommon for a new pair of Cassowaries not to breed successfully in their first year, and Chuck is a young male, so we have our fingers crossed for next time round. Threats to CassowariesHabitat loss and fragmentation: Natural causes like cyclones that frequent the northern parts of Queensland and land clearing for residential settlement and agricultural expansion.Fencing in their wild habitat: Interrupts the movement of the birds causing the birds to become trapped and display endless pacing. Also prevents the birds from reaching different parts of their habitat and finding a mate.Road kill: This is the number one cause of adult cassowary deaths with an average of four killed every year just from car strikes alone.Dogs and pigs: Unrestrained dogs have been known to kill juvenile cassowaries and feral pigs impact the cassowary's habitat.Why are they importantCassowaries are referred to as a "Keystone Species". They are crucial to rainforest diversity because they are the only animals capable of distributing the seeds of more than 70 species of trees and plants whose fruits are too large for any other forest dwelling animal to eat and relocate. The Cassowary has a very rapid digestive system and strong enzymes in its stomach it is also able to eat smaller seeds that are toxic to other animals. This results in a further 80 plants species able to germinate because of the Cassowary passing theses seeds through its digestive system.What can you do to helpDonate your time and/or money to organisations like Rainforest Rescue, Save the Cassowary and the Cassowary Recovery Team.These organisations are based in Mission Beach and the Daintree, North Queensland, and are always looking for volunteers to get involved in tree planting days and money donations to support habitat conservation and restoration as well as cassowary care and rehabilitation.By Brooke Taylor, Cassowary Keeper


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Story Title: Just Stay Here Tonight
Author Name: Monroeslittle
Category: Harry Potter
Story Url: Story Link
Content Rating: Mature
Status: Completed
Length: 38,077 words
Story Summary: AU. Lily Evans isn't a witch.
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As most of you probably know, my worst fault, at least when it comes to recommending stories, is that I frequently fail to write an adequate story description out of a fear of spoiling the story's plot. I suspect this is going to be one of those posts.
As the story's official summary says, Lily isn't a witch. Instead, she's a muggle who meets James Potter in a bar, not long after they've each graduated from their respective schools. The story then focuses on some fascinating relationship changes in addition to the plot alterations.
How will Petunia and Lily get along when Lily isn't a witch? Initially I thought that the self-loathing I sensed in this story's Petunia (as opposed to the loathing which canon!Petunia focused upon anyone magical; anyone who was a freak) was one of those things that was different. Later, I decided that Petunia's self-loathing was present in both this fic and in canon; I had just failed to grasp Petunia's canon characterization as well as this author. It's strange how a story as AU as this is managed to make me understand canon better.
How would James Potter be altered when he hadn't chased Lily Evans throughout seven years at Hogwart? James's latent maturity is often credited to his relationship with Lily. Again, I suspect that the Monroeslittle had a better grasp on the potential within canon!James than I did. I like the idea that James grows up not necessarily because of the girl in his life, but because of the war and because of his own desire to be better. It speaks well of him that he grows up for better reasons than just to catch a girl.
This story isn't solely about the romance of James and Lily, of course. The war is practically its own character within this story. Viewing the war through the eyes of a muggle, Lily, casts it in a very different light, too. It's both a more distant threat, and a more terrifying reality.
What really captivated me about this story, though, is how the author handles the angst. Well, that and the way I was forced to contemplate the nature of forgiveness. Forgiveness is not one of my strengths, I'll admit. And when James screws up big time, and then others screw up just as badly, it's awful. So does forgiveness mean forgetting, or at least choosing to attempt to forget? And does forgiveness mean there are no further consequences for one's actions?
When Lily opens herself up to love, it's like James carves out a Potter-shaped hole in her heart. And when he blows it, it isn't as if that part of her heart is emptied. It's more like that hole is filled with a dementor, sucking all the joy out and poisoning even the good memories. As a result, I bawled my way through a good-sized chunk of this story.
"Just Stay Here Tonight" has a beautiful ending which makes the angst all worthwhile. And coming from one as angst-phobic as I am, that should mean something. I'm so glad I read this.
I'm only sorry that the author has just two stories (this one and another) in fandoms I know. Never mind! The author's additional Harry Potter stories are HERE. And holy cow, is THIS one ever awesome, or what? My mother-heart is in love.


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Hedge funds were down for the third consecutive month in May amid broad declines in global markets
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I've been on a major reading binge of late. I just finished Michael Thomas Ford's newest novel, What We Remember, yesterday and enjoyed it thoroughly.
I've read all of this author's books, so I am a fan. But this particular book was unique in that it really was also a mystery novel. While it explored the same intense human relationships and emotional themes that Ford's other books typically cover, I have a feeling the author wanted to try a different approach. The novel, which explores a murder in a family, is essentially a mystery or thriller experience which I found rather refreshing change but it I still wasn't short-changed the pleasure of reading a very well written drama.
This book is about a New York family, the McClouds. This family is about as dysfunctional as a family can get. The present time in the book is the early 90's. Sheriff Dan McCloud, the father, nine-years before, committed suicide leaving his widow and three children, oldest daughter, Celeste, James, the eldest son and Billy, the baby of the family. The family life of the McClouds is complexly entwined with the family of Dan's best friend, A.J. Derry. Almost incestuously!
I quote from the Booklist review:
'"No secret stays buried forever," says one character, wielding a knife and summing up the action ignited when the nine-year belief that Sheriff Dan McCloud committed suicide is exploded. His uniformed body is accidentally found, shot twice and shoved into a trunk, which also contains his eldest son James' class ring. Skeletons tumble from family closets in a small town where everyone seems to knows everyone else's business as James, the family's pride, returns home, and the legal investigation ensues. None of this is easy on James' mom, junkie kid-brother Billy, or sister Celeste, now married to Cold Falls' current sheriff, Nate, stepson of A. J., Sheriff Dan's friend and partner. Twists, surprises, and cover-ups abound, as Ford reveals the truth about A. J. and Dan and the complex secrets linking their families, including substance abuse, forgery, rape, illegitimate birth—and yes, murder. The reappearance of A. J.'s daughter, Nancy, James' high-school flame, brings new shock waves of revelation in Ford's fast-moving yet thoughtful exploration of family love and the things we do in its name.'
I'm telling you this book has more plot twists and more murder suspects than you can keep up with. Which is really why the book reads like a thriller. I just couldn't put the book down.
Alternating between the book's present (the early 90s) and a retrospective look at the time of the suicide, the author slowly unfolds the complex plot and the "truth" of what happened with these two families. And in trademark Ford fashion he presents an indepth multi-dimensional cast of characters who all have flaws. There are a couple of villains, who are actually portrayed with some objectivity by Ford.
I highly recommend this book....and any of Michael Thomas Ford's books.
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US tried to depose Assad for several years, but they simply couldn't find traitors
The administration of US President Barack Obama tried to organize a military coup in Syria for several years to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, the Wall Street Journal writes, referring to the US and Arab officials.
In 2011, the US government began to look for cracks in the Syrian regime and especially among Alawite officers , who theoretically could lead a military regime change. Then,they failed in their atempt to find people who could betray and abandon Assad: a sufficient number of people capable of a military coup, was simply not found among the military leadership in Syria.
Despite the promised "various incentives" and "weak spots" in the country, the US could hardly find few traitors. At the same time, the US authorities continued keeping official contacts with Bashar al-Assad. Sometimes the key politicians talked to each other directly, sometimes they sent messages through intermediaries, such as Russia and Iran, the newspaper writes.
By the summer of 2012, the US changed tactics – they decided to support the rebels. But these efforts were not successful because "Russia and Iran had started to play for high stakes", acoording to WSJ.
Assad himself recently said that he would leave his post only by the will of the people, but not at the request of official Washington or the United Nations.
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The winners represented the Pennsylvania, Minnesota and New Jersey sections
The American Water Works Assn. (AWWA) announced the winners of its annual student poster competition. The competition took place during AWWA's Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE14) in Boston June 8 to 12.
The first place winner is Dan Cannistraci for his poster entitled, "Development of a FISH-to-PCR Assay for Quantification and Genotyping of Cryptosporidium Spp. in Environmental Samples." Cannistraci represented AWWA's Pennsylvania Section in this competition.
The second place winner is Kevin Young of Moorhead Public Service for his poster entitled, "Prevention of Bromate Formation in the Moorhead Water Treatment Plant." Young represented AWWA's Minnesota Section in this competition.
The third place winner is Joe Goodwill of the University of Massachusetts for his poster entitled, "Emerging Drinking Water Technologies." Goodwill represented AWWA's New Jersey Section in this competition.
The Fresh Ideas Poster Competition was one of several special events at ACE14 geared toward AWWA members who are students and young professionals.


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I am a 27 year old Caucasian male (5 feet 9 inches tall, 160 pounds) who was diagnosed with diabetes about a year ago and is currently treated with diet, exercise, and Glucovance, but my blood glucose is poor, I'm losing weight, and I'm feeling crappy. My doctor's response to this is, "So what, that's diabetes". I would like to be tested for LADA, but my doctor hasn't heard of it, does not do the test and after 20 phone calls, it seems nobody locally does. Everyone basically says, "I don't care what the Internet says, there are only two types of diabetes". Can ya'll recommend someone? Is there a test I should ask for specifically?
Testing for Late-onset Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood (LADA) requires measuring C-peptide levels and an anti-GAD antibody level. I would suggest you speak with an endocrinologist. If you are losing weight, and you are on the maximal dose of Glucovance, you need to have something else done. This would include being treated with insulin.
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Celebrating Tomatoes
This year's Homegrown Tomato Festival is the place to be this July 28th. The festival celebrates everything tomato, ranging from crowning the best tomato grower to eating tomato sandwiches. The Homegrown Tomato Festival will take place at the NoDa Brewing Company. The local festival allows tomato lovers to celebrate as they please, with live music and entertainment keeping the event lively. Two contests, the Best Tomato Grower and Best Tomato Themed Cocktail, pit tomato lovers against one another in the quest for a crown.
Homegrown Tomato Festival Food
Tomato sandwiches, a hot commodity, will be in full supply at the event. The sandwiches feature locally grown tomatoes of all kinds, shapes, and sizes. The produce is grown by local growers and small farms. The Bulb will run this year's tomato sandwich booth. The Bulb focuses on providing the local area with access to food sources and health and wellness education. To provide access to food sources, The Bulb hosts pop-up markets with produce provided by local farmers and culinary classes. Proceeds from the tomato sandwich booth will be split between 100 Gardens and The Bulb.
100 Gardens Charity
Proceeds from other attractions will benefit 100 Gardens, a charity that builds aquaponics labs and develops curriculum in local schools. The Homegrown Tomato Festival takes place on July 28th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in Charlotte, NC. If you need a vehicle to get you to this event in style, consider one of our models from Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet.


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CPSC Announces the Recall of All Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blindsby CPSC Blogger December 16, 2009 blinds children CPSC danger death Inez recall roll-up Roman shades safety strangulation window blinds
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Are your window coverings safe? Today, CPSC is announcing the recall of ALL (over 50 million) Roman shades and roll-up blinds by the Window Covering Safety Council and other companies. All of these products have a similar deadly hazard, young children can strangle when their neck gets trapped in exposed cords. For a complete list of the recalls and to obtain a free repair kit, please visit our web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. Repair kits can make your window coverings safer.
About once a month a young child dies in this country from a window cord strangulation. CPSC continues to urge parents to examine all window coverings in their homes. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side, or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit. Watch the video, download our new Safety Alert , and let's prevent these tragedies.


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By: Ed Colby
A Tale From The Dark Side
Waiting for the gal Marilyn while she got a massage, I struck up a conversation with a gentleman waiting his turn. He said he ran a ranch dedicated to "biodynamic" principles. Biodynamic – think organic, with a pinch of mysticism. When he mentioned honey bees, the conversation took a turn.
"What do you do for mite control?" I queried.
"Nothing," he said. He said he sees mites in his hives, "but they're not a problem."
"What are your Winter losses?" I asked.
"Thirty percent," he said.
I suppose that's possible. "But why don't you have a mite problem, when everybody else does?" I ventured.
He attributed his bees' vigor to his holistic earth-friendly biodynamic farming practices. At that point my BS antenna popped up.
I told him his bees don't respect his private property rights. They undoubtedly fly to non-biodynamic neighboring properties.
He also said his bees were special in that they came from swarms, as opposed to nucs or packages. I don't know if he called them "survivor bees," but that's what he implied. He described them as "very dark" and said they were so gentle he never wore a veil or used smoke.
We began to argue. Finally I said, "This is the wackiest conversation about bees I've ever had," and walked off. I could have and should have used a little tact, but my famous temper got the best of me.
On the way home, Marilyn explained that she knew my new acquaintance. "Bob" is well known in his very hip community. His place is one of those idyllic farms where school kids come for field trips and where you can buy raw milk, grass-fed organic beef or a dozen eggs, if you just robbed a bank.
"Maybe Bob's onto something," Marilyn counseled. "Give him the benefit of the doubt. You should tell him you want to do mite tests on his bees and then see how they do. What do you have to lose? You could learn from each other. You want to educate beekeepers about mites, and he has a lot of pull in the community."
I confessed that this was a brilliant idea.
When I wrote to Bob, first off I apologized for having gotten testy, noting that "I can be better than that." I explained that I wanted to mite-monitor his bees with sugar-shake tests and then see how they fared over Winter. I told him that if his claims were borne out, "I'd jump for joy." I meant it.
His reply came swiftly. It opened, "Your response to the possibility that we do not have a Varroa mite problem in our eight to 10 hives here (meaning that if a drone or forager does bring in a mite our bees clean/kill any intruders) was enough evidence for me that you are well entrenched in your linear industrial mindset which allows you to not only embrace but also promote chemically-laden methodology. Therefore, you are more likely than not utilizing reductionist techniques that are causing the systemic problem in the first place, hence the bloom of the Varroa."
He continues: "First of all there is no way I would ever allow you to 'monitor' our bees – the consciousness you are suggesting to bring into our ranch, let alone deep into the organism of the beehives we host is and or would be detrimental.
"If you would like to meet and talk – in town – I would be glad to review the whole systems, ethics and principles that guide our stewardship methods and the Biodynamic approaches we implement honoring Nature's rhythms/cosmic rhythms that guide us as to when to open a hive AND when NOT to. And share with you the abundant health we are witnessing across the ranch in all systems.
"If you are interested in such a meeting I'd suggest you come with a far more open mind than I was witness to during our brief encounter. I sense, however, that you are quite convinced and sure of what you think you know. So such a meeting would likely fall on deaf ears."
A little later: "I understand that I must also educate…so for the bees' sake and the possibility of turning someone from the dark side, I will consider burning a few of the precious hours I have left on this plane to meet with you in some neutral place. If so what we will review will be an entirely different paradigm, one you cannot so easily take apart …
In closing, we cannot eradicate Nature. There always have been Varroa mites and there always will be AND they are not the enemy. They are the messengers. When you kill them you encourage them to come back a hundredfold because they then need to make their message to you even stronger/louder. They are not the problem…The problem is how people are working the bees, that and the pervasive use of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides across the land."
His remarkable finale: "Ed, people are the problem. Maybe what we need then is a "humacide."
Look, I just wanted to do a little test, thinking that Bob might have some bees that either did not tolerate mites or maybe somehow learned to live with them. Or maybe just call his bluff. I wasn't prepared to receive a lecture from someone who apparently didn't even understand that Varroa are a recent phenomenon in honey bees. The "humacide" remark struck me as bizarre, too. Didn't Hitler and Stalin try this? He had to be kidding.
Maybe Bob made a point or two worth considering, but I respectfully declined his invitation to meet. I was very polite. See, I can do better.
Ed Colby practices beekeeping in Aspen Mountain, Colorado, where he lives with his partner, Marilyn.


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What You Need to Know About Signs of ADHD If you are one of those individuals who wanted to know more about the signs of ADHD, then this article can be of great help. There are many benefits and advantages which you will surely appreciate if you are able to identify common signs of ADHD. It is very important that you have some basic knowledge about the signs of ADHD so that you will be able to identify whether or not your beautiful child has an signs of ADHD. You need to know that although ADHD is common among children, it can also happen to adults. You need to know that signs or symptoms of ADHD starts to show during the early years of a child. Once the child has been diagnosed with ADHD during childhood, then most problem that child will carry some symptoms into adulthood. It is true that ADHD is common among children, however, a person can still be affected by ADHD even if he or she has not been diagnosed with the condition when he or she was still a child. Believe it or not, there are a lot of cases out there when ADHD was unrecognized in many children. In order for us to identify what treatment should be applied, it is very important that we are able to recognize the signs of ADHD the soonest time possible. Many parents don't realize that ADHD can cause countless of future problems to their children. You need to know that people who have ADHD are having difficulties organizing, focusing, and remaining calm. You need to know that there are professionals or experts out there who can help adults with ADHD manage signs and symptoms. According to recent data, the number of people who have ADHD has increased. It is advisable that the parent knows or able to identify the signs or symptoms of ADHD. Take the time to do your online research and read blogs or articles found on the web that provides useful information and can throw light on the topic regarding what ADHD is and what are its commons signs. Every parent should know that timely detection and therapy is very helpful in curing their child's ADHD.
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I recently heard Katy Perry's hit song called E.T. and immediately got an idea for a Science Fiction story. We've all heard stories about aliens and Area 51, government hiding creatures and all that mish mash. But no one ever tells the story of how aliens came to be. I like to know how things work. Why do people look and act the way they do?
What if aliens were originally people? Just normal, every day human beings, ripped apart and transformed when exposed to the unknown forces beyond Earth? What if that force happens to be pulls of magnetic fields, gravitation, or centrifugal force? What if all this manipulates the body to be more adaptive of these things? And what if it takes years to accomplish this?
This is the story behind a private government owned and operated plan. The only aliens that exist...are us! We make them. We feed them to newspapers and journals for the sake of something new and exciting for the everyday person. We send them on missions for the sake of creating new stories with thrilling action so readers can buy the latest Star Trek novel. It's all real.
But no one thinks it is.
The actual story to this centers around a family whose husband and father of a teenage daughter was sent to work on a project for two years on one of the space stations. Shortly after departing, the family receives word that his shuttle exploded when the engine malfunctioned. Believing him gone for good, the daughter continues to reads her favorite sci-fi books that her dad used to read to her when she was little, while the mother disapproves of such and wants her to grow up.
Ten years later, a UFO crash-lands close to the house. It's the father, but he's....well....changed. The unique type of aircraft needed to brave the forces of the universe resembles that of the stories the daughter likes to read. She recognizes him, but he has trouble remembering her.
Basically, we don't know whether he's the good guy or the bad guy. Recall how strange metal from outer space causes strong magnetic pulls on mechanical objects or makes compasses go crazy? He can do this. It seems like he has powers, but it's just the magnetic force in waves of energy surrounding him, making him capable of doing the "Jedi" thing. He has two eyelids, like owls do. A side lid and an upper lid. This helps block out strong light, say from the sun or other sources. It also looks really cool when he blinks. The eyes themselves seem more almond shaped, slightly larger than normal, as though he's in the midst of transforming into the goggle-eyed aliens we know today.
I don't want Avatar look!!! So he's slightly shorter than his average human height. But he's one bad-ass alien! He's discovered the secret behind the government's plan, and he's ready to stop it. Ever wonder what crop circles mean? This would be a great way to advertise the message, send officials into a questioning frenzy, and expose one of the greatest scandals in history.
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Four special days in his life stand out for Andrew Gosse. He speaks with joy of his wedding day, the birth of each of his two sons and the day his dermatologist presented him with the medication that has kept his psoriasis under control for almost 10 years.
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By now you know how passionate we are about professional service, but we're just as passionate about community service. We encourage our employees to be actively involved in the community. Here are some of the causes and nonprofits we care deeply about.
Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
"ALS is a disease that is near to our hearts. We have supported our own ABD employee and family members suffer from this terrible disease. It is our goal that in supporting ALS we can help change the outcome of this disease for those in the future who become diagnosed." – Andrea Trudeau
The Alzheimer's Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias.
"Over 5.2 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's, affecting the lives of another 10 million caregivers. The demographic tsunami carrying our country towards 16 million sufferers and countless dollars spent caring for them will change the course of healthcare in our country in a disastrous way. The end to Alzheimer's and its devastation starts with me." – Peter Daly
In 2002, Advanced Professionals created a Relay For Life team to help raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. The overnight run/walk events have become one of our favorite ways to give back.
"Relay For Life is a life-changing event. Our team has hosted many events to bring clients, friends, and family together for one cause. It is truly amazing how many lives cancer touches. At Relay, we feel we are making a difference and helping others gain hope for a cure." – Andrea Trudeau
The mission of California CASA Association is to ensure abused and neglected children have both a voice and the services they need for a stable future. We meet this goal by working on a state-wide level, actively supporting the network of local CASA programs throughout California and advocating for progressive, child-centered child welfare policy.
"I was involved in a voluntary board capacity with California CASA for many years, still remaining active in a volunteer capacity after having termed out of office, and prior to that at one of the 43+ local CASA programs who advocate for the best interests of children who are dependents of the Juvenile Courts in their respective counties , helping to ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home." - Denis Loiseau
Caminar was built on a commitment to improve community based support services and opportunities for people with disabilities to live and work in the community.
"One of San Mateo County's most exemplary non-profits is Caminar, a nationally known organization that helps individuals with mental illness find the help and support they need, and to live happier, more productive lives. I have been proud to work with Caminar over the last three years, including as a sponsor of their annual gala fundraiser, as my wife Mary Kay and I believe that as a society we must all work to eliminate the stigma that is associated with mental illness. Caminar helps their clients live with dignity – something we should all expect, regardless of circumstance or disability." - Steve Leveroni
The Capuchin Franciscans commit to lives of service through ministries in hospitals, prisons, schools, churches, and missions.
"The model of humility and service that the Capuchin Franciscan brothers display is one I aspire to emulate in delivering professional services in the marketplace." - Kurt de Grosz
Through a broad range of support and services, Catholic Charities help people escape poverty and overcome the many barriers to self-sufficiency.
"Cathollic Charities of Santa Clara County has been serving our community for over 50 years, and Advanced Professionals joined to support them many years ago to help make a difference for families locally." - Andrea Trudeau
Edgewood helps children and families overcome some of life's toughest challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness, and family crisis.
"Edgewood helps children who have suffered in the most heartbreaking ways… giving them a new sense of hope for a brighter future, filled with safety and love. I have been incredibly moved with my time spent at Edgewood." – Jill Hetherington
Hamilton Family Center was established in 1985 and has become one of the largest providers of shelter, eviction prevention assistance, rapid re-housing, youth programming, and support services to homeless families in San Francisco. We focus on four main areas of service.
"Simply put, the Hamilton Family Centers break the cycle of homelessness for struggling families through support and shelter.
Those of us who have been fortunate enough to be successful in business and in life have a responsibility to give back to organizations that are focused on making life better for individuals and families in need, and helping to find ways to make sure everyone has a safe, home environment. That's why I'm pleased to support Hamilton Family Centers. It's all part of 'playing it forward' to the betterment of our communities, and ultimately, our collective futures." – Steve Leveroni
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), created in 1997 by Bruce Basso, enriches communities by calling on the collective strengths of the insurance industry. Companies, employees and their families are able to volunteer on projects together.
"The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) impressively combines the collective strengths of the industry – and its many diverse constituents – to help communities everywhere. IICF enriches the lives not only of its beneficiaries but also of its benefactors and volunteers. It is a model of collaborative leadership and the week of giving is a special success. ABD enthusiastically supports IICF and looks forward to a long term and growing liaison." – Amy Steadman
Italian Community Services (ICS) has been serving the Bay Area Italian-American community for nearly a century. But there is so much more to do! Our tagline, "Preserving Our Culture, Serving Our Community" sums up our mission, and sets the stage for engagement of our supporters, from young to old, from urban to suburban, from first-, second-, third- and even fifth and sixth generation Italian Americans, and those who are "Italian at heart."
"Founded in 1918, this Italian-influenced charity has been a staple of the North Beach community and its kids. Promoting physical activity and sharp mental skills, the club is a constant reminder that young ideals stand tall as ever." - Steve Leveroni
Since 1980 the Make-A-Wish foundation has made the impossible possible for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
"Diane and I love Make A Wish, It's all about the kids and making wishes come true! The extraordinary management team is lean and the donations really go to the children." – Mike Vreeburg
Founded in 1981 by Louise Benson, Martha's Kitchen serves 250,000 meals a year to many non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County.
"Advanced Professionals has been delighted to help this "little" kitchen reach the hungry in our community." – Andrea Trudeau
For more than 150 years, the YMCA of San Francisco has been helping kids and enriching communities.
"The Mission YMCA is amazing. They have the largest geographic footprint and the smallest facility in San Francisco. Their community outreach programs touch hundreds of families in the Mission community that need it most." – Brian Hetherington
Operation Homefront doesn't just support our troops; it also supports their families by providing car repairs, essential home items and repairs, financial assistance and planning, moving assistance and food assistance to those here on the home front. They also provide support for care takers of our wounded warriors, help with getting homes for veterans and their families and transitional training for our veterans transitioning to civilian life. Being part of a military family is hard and financially taxing so Operation Homefront also make sure that there are homecoming celebrations, baby showers for expectant or new parents, nights out for spouses of the deployed, backpacks for school, Easter baskets, holiday meals and holiday toys for the military children.
"I love this organization because it supports the whole military family who all make sacrifices for our country's freedom and safety." – Christy Tuminia
PurpleStride events raise awareness about the critical mission of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and give local residents the opportunity to help make strides toward a better future. The events also contribute millions of dollars toward our mission to advance research, support patients and create hope. Funds raised help provide personalized support for patients and support research grants and advocacy efforts to increase federal pancreatic cancer research funding.
Many people are not aware that Pancreatic Cancer is one of the 5 Deadliest Cancers and that only 6% of those unfortunate folks diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer survive beyond 5 years, most die within months of diagnosis. There are no early detection methods and very limited treatment options. Given all of these horrible statistics you would think that it the National Cancer Institute (NCI) would be allocating a significant % of funds for research of this type of cancer however on 2% of the NCI budget is allocated to this leading killer. Why did I get involved in this cancer? Well, my mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006 and I am grateful to say that she is a living miracle and has survived the odds. In those 8 years she has been fortunate to have survived however, in the meantime, many thousands have passed away from this terrible disease including my friend with whom I graduated from high school who was diagnosed in December and died 2 months later. He was only 42 years old. I encourage you to get involved and learn more about this cancer and support some upcoming events. Personally, I am looking forward to a local event that will be held in San Jose on 11/8/2014. – Robin Hedden
For more than six decades, Peninsula Family Service has strengthened communities by providing the individualized tools our neighbors need to thrive. They help children reach their full potential, show families the way to financial stability, and ensure our aging population stays healthy and independent. Nonprofit site
"Peninsula Family Service strengthens the social and economic fabric of our community by expanding opportunities for education, financial security, and living with dignity. What makes Peninsula Family Service so special is that it helps families during multiple stages of life through its child development and education, financial empowerment services, and older adult programs." – Kurt de Grosz
PHS/SPCA, a private non-profit guided by the humane ethic, builds healthy relationships between people and animals.
"PHS & SPCA is near and dear to my heart. They save hundreds of animals each year, both domestic and wild. I have participated in their Annual Mutt Strutt walk for the past several year helping to raise money for all of the animals in need. In addition to the much needed medical care services they provide, PHS also provides many services such as Spay & Neuter clinic, animal training, mobile adoption, behavior hotline and the list goes on." - Cristina Varner
Founded in 1973, this nationwide organization is dedicated to helping neighbors in need. Today, Rebuilding Together revitalizes communities from 955 cities and towns across the United States.
"Rebuilding Together has the unique ability to stretch the dollar further than any other non-profit I have seen. One dollar of donation turns into several dollars of results in one of the most precious possessions for the underserved community - their home." – Brian Hetherington
The mission of the Redwood City, San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic prosperity for our community through business representation and advocacy with emphasis on information,communication and education.
"I was Chief Ambassador of the Redwood City Chamber for a couple of years. A well run Chamber brings the business community together…it's commerce!" – Mike Vreeburg
The Salesian Boys' Club was established in San Francisco in 1918 by Fr. Oreste Trincheri. Father came to the North Beach area of San Francisco and found that its atmosphere spawned 60% of the city's delinquency. He realized that the volatile, creative Italian character of the boys that made up the area must have outlets for their energies. The Salesian Boys' Club was the answer.
"The Salesian Boys and Girls Club is an example of how private philanthropy, combined with faith-based resources, can make a difference in the lives of boys and girls during their formative years. As a former basketball coach, the club's emphasis on after-school programs and athletics helps the kids grow into responsible young adults, prepared for college and for life." – Steve Leveroni
Dedicated to saving lives by helping find a cure for cancer in memory of NC St. Univ. Basketball Coach, Jim Valvano.
"Don't give up; Don't ever give up!" – Jimmy Valvano. Long a staple on the NCAA basketball sideline, Jimmy V's The V Foundation is making a difference when it comes to cancer.
"Backed by a very dedicated group of individuals, V is fighting cancer with ferocity." – Erik Stenson
Wounded Warrior Project
Since 1967, the Woodminster Summer Musicals have brought the best of American Musical Theater to audiences in historic Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland's Joaquin Miller Park. Three diverse musicals are presented each summer by Producers Associates, Inc., an Oakland nonprofit that has employed local artists and delighted local audiences for nearly 50 years. The organization is committed to keeping live theater affordable for average families through relatively low ticket prices as well as special programs including Kids Come Free, which provides free tickets to children and teens who attend with adults. Large productions provide artistic opportunities for both professionals and those who aspire to be, and the shows average over a thousand audience members per performance.
"Our story is in the people -- the third-generation season ticket holders, the families who can afford to come because we give their kids free tickets, the young actors who perform with us a few summers and move into the professional ranks, the local union professionals we employ onstage and in our orchestras. We're proud of the long-time contributions we've made at Woodminster, Oakland's summer theater under the stars." - Theresa De Largy
To honor and empower wounded warriors.
"The Wounded Warrior Project seeks to bring awareness, services, and help to veterans injured in combat. Given that military personnel sacrifice their bodies and lives for our country, I believe the least we can do is to honor their sacrifices by ensuring that, upon their return, they are appreciated, cared for, and most certainly not forgotten." - Michael Tokarz
"My sister recently served in Afghanistan, and I subsequently become more aware of this great organization and all the good that they do for our men and women in uniform. Enjoying an afternoon in the mountains is the least I can do to support this great cause." – Jeff Dodds


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Hi everyone, hope you are all well :-). In today's look I'm wearing a striped turtleneck and a fuzzy long jacket that I found on sale. This combination gives it a bit of a 70s vibe, which I love! I'm totally into turtleneck tops this fall. I've paired it with my blue culottes, my favorite item from this summer. It's a great item that doesn't need to go to storage, I just wear it with platform boots to instantly upgrade it to fall favorite.
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Striped Turtleneck top // Zara (Similar here)
Fuzzy Sleeveless Coat // H&M (Similar here)
Culottes // Zara (Similar here)
Platform Boots // Sacha (Similar here)
What do you think of this 70's inspired look?
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Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce are associations of business people attempting to promote the interests of their members and of local businesses in general. These organizations work to bring new industries to their communities and also provide information about the localities that may help those planning to move there. Chambers often work closely with the state tourism agency, convention and visitors bureaus, and economic development organizations. In 2004 there were approximately 180 chambers of commerce in North Carolina. Some communities have more than one such organization. Charlotte, for example, has the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber, a French American Chamber, and the Charlotte Chamber; Kannapolis has the Cabarrus Regional Chamber as well as a city chamber; and Raleigh has the Carolinas Association of Chambers, the Hispanic Chamber, and the Greater Raleigh Chamber. The North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry is the state affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers.
Additional Resources:
The Official Travel and Tourism Website for North Carolina: http://www.visitnc.com/
NC Chamber of Commerce: http://www.ncchamber.net/mx/hm.asp?id=home
Search results for Chamber of Commerce > Economic Development -- North Carolina, North Carolina Digital Collections, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources.
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Four power herbs that banish female gynecological issues
by Angela Doss
(NaturalNews) Yes, women are complicated. That much is obvious. By both natural design and the acknowledgement of even prehistoric, mythological culture, the life-bearing ways of the female human creature are both intricate and mysterious. But did you ever wonder why it seems women are always more susceptible to biological vulnerability?
The reasons are multi-fold. With so many biological conditions necessary for the effective functioning of the female reproductive system - from menstruation and fertility, to conception and child-bearing - women can be particularly sensitive to both internal and external stimuli. And current culture certainly offers plenty of health challenges from which to choose. If a woman has a poor diet, inactive lifestyle, a stressful career and is not well rested, for example, she may not only feel tense and physically congested, but also find she is at greater risk for complication. This is because these behaviors affect the metabolic rate and hormonal imbalance of the body, resulting in breast tenderness, skin blemishes, food cravings, lowered immune function, decreased resistance to pathogens and infectious germs, and any number of gynecological disorders.
To combat these unwanted developments, it is important for women to understand their bodies first from a holistic perspective, to acknowledge, regardless of the symptom that arises, that such symptoms are merely superficial indicators of a much deeper imbalance - one that requires meaningful lifestyle shifts related to diet, activity, etc. From there, to compliment the beneficial behaviors already in place, a woman may desire to seek additional therapeutic support from various herbal remedies, applicable toward everything from regulating and balancing hormones to relieving tension and pain.
Dong quai
Most popular for its success in relieving menstrual complaints and menopausal symptoms, this pungently sweet Chinese herb is also commonly applied in cases of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and is useful in addressing irregular cycles and cramping. Naturally high in vitamin B-12, Dong quai contains ferulic acid, a muscle relaxer and pain reliever, as well as blood-thinning chemicals known as coumarins, which work to improve circulation and ensure blood flow to female reproductive organs. Dong quai should be avoided by pregnant women and those suffering from either diarrhea or endometriosis.
Blue cohosh
This Native American medicine works primarily to help tone and strengthen the uterus. It contains an alkaloid called methyl cytosine, which is believed to be antispasmodic. It also combats painful menstrual flow irregularities by dilating blood vessels in the uterus, allowing for increased circulation in the pelvic area.
Women who are pregnant; however, should take care to avoid all products containing blue cohosh
. Large doses of the
were once used by Native American tribes to prevent conception, though modern herbalists now consider it unreliable for that purpose.
Cinnamon bark
Look for medicinal quality cinnamon, known as
Rou Gui
, in either Chinese herbal pharmacies or health foods stores. Its pungent sweetness makes it the ideal warming ("yang") tonic for relieving menstrual cramps. Women who find they are chronically cold ("yin"), dry or frail and who may routinely be afflicted with osteoarthritis, asthma or digestive problems will enjoy the greatest benefits from this herbal remedy.
Though its side effects are few, be sure to use cinnamon with caution during pregnancy
Chaste tree berries
Reportedly used by monks back in the Middle Ages to help curb their sexual appetite, this herbal remedy may occasionally reduce sex drive in women, but not to the extent suggested by its clever name. These days, it plays a significant role in hormone regulation, acting directly on the brain's pituitary gland. Flavonoids present in chaste tree are known to slightly increase women's progesterone production, a lack of which is often the cause of menstrual complaints, infertility, heavy bleeding, excessive periods, irregular periods, no periods and PMS. Chaste tree is a bitter-tasting, slow-acting herb, but over several months, can prove helpful with all these conditions as well as premenstrual fluid retention and even acne.
Due to its direct involvement in these hormonal processes, chaste tree is not recommended for use by pregnant women
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