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Members of the Verizon TelecomPioneers Liberty Bell Chapter presented Laurel House with a $10,000 grant today. This generous contribution, made possible through the hard work of Chapter President Bernadette Allen (pictured third from left) and other members, will support Laurel House's technology needs, especially in regards to the infrastructure components.

"Each of our programs for people affected by domestic abuse depends on having safe and secure technology systems and will benefit directly from this generous grant in several ways," explained Melissa Firman, Director of Development and Public Relations (pictured fourth from left).

Funds will be used to obtain and install a new, dedicated server to enable counselors and advocates for people in Laurel Houses shelter to provide more efficient services. Program managers who spend considerable time with community groups will be able to provide better services through upgraded laptops and technology. Finally, residents in Laurel Houses transitional housing program will have increased access to refurbished computers to learn about career opportunities and community resources.

Many thanks to the Verizon TelecomPioneers for this generous grant.

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Its always hard to avoid the inevitable, let alone give in to the faulty snobbishness of knowing the right thing to do. As there is the straw that broke the camels back, theres also the one who added that extra fatal burden. Its true that no one was born a relationship wizard, and for those who are now, they certainly had their share of heartaches. The problem is that its not easy to find people who are willing to admit their failures; they can blame them on bad luck or their partners at best! But there are only a few who are guaranteed to share with you, not only the faults, but the blunders that led to those pit falls. Who are those one of a kind honest people? Actually, for now its only me, but since its my Relationship Rewired finale, I wanted to give you something special.
So, hear out the major relationship truths, you need to snap right out of
A. Opposite attracts!

1. This is just another lie you or your friends might promote to not see your grumpy face.

2. Opposite may attract in physics but in relationships, similarities make life more enjoyable.

3. Its absolutely crucial for your partner to share your interests and more importantly your beliefs, as things wont always come down to you two. There will be kids along the way!

4. Being different from other people she/he might have known is appealing, but being different from her/him is not!

5. Life is always made easy with an understanding partner who can relate to your problems, if she/he is on the other end, how can they empathize?

6. I wont lie to you, it might be fun, experiencing new places, meeting different people, getting introduce to different side of you, you might not have known. This is all good, in a crush/dating way but when it comes to settling down, you need someone to survive with, pull you up not in all directions!
B. You have to be in love 24/7!

7. Come on! You know better than this, imagine having to eat honey every day, eventually, itll lose both its sweet taste and alluring charm.

8. This has nothing to do with reality for it takes no genius to realize that the more you contact each other, the more you clash!

9. Wheres the fun in that? The bad is intended to be there, not to make our lives worse, but to help us appreciate and long for the good sides as well.

10. Its at the most difficult situations and the hideous fights when you get to discover the real, unraveled version of your partner. Only then you can decide whether the relationship is worth putting up with the ugly face or not!

11. Thats movie love and its named that for a reason. Everyone fights for the good time, thats what makes a relationship worthy of your sacrifice.
C. You can always change what you hate about your partners!

12. A flat out Lie! You can never change someone simply because you cant even change yourself.

13. People can pretend to change for the person they love, but their true selves will soon out speak their love.

14. Part of being IN LOVE with someone is to love them the way they are, accept them as a package that cant be altered.

15. When youve been with someone for long and you know that she/he has actually changed. Its not that they changed because of you; its that you HELPED bring out the best that was already in them.

16. Its a dream that we all have about our ONES, but unfortunately its what you hate to love about them that makes life magical.

17. If youre lucky enough to witness your grandparents relationship, youll see how those once hated traits are now unseen. Not out of love, not out of surrender but because those very same hateful bits are now accustomed and worse, replaced by new ones!
D. Always speak whats on your mind

18. Almost everyone believes that using what God placed in your head is damaging to your relationship. WRONG!

19. Consider something minor as simple as wanting comfort from your one when youre feeling down. Thats normal, its your right and frequent in our hectic lives. And since you refuse to your mind, youll stumble across her/him and literally spill out your guts regardless of their mood!

20. Theres a huge difference between honesty and cleverness.

21. Being the comfort zone for your beloved is not easy and of course it doesnt come naturally. It takes practice to learn when its your time to talk and when you should shut up!

22. Speaking whats on your mind is your granted right that no one can deny you, but its when and how you should exercise that right that will get you the best feedback youll ever need.

23. One of lifes most hurtful truths, you cant control anyone even controlling yourself is most of the times hard to muster.
E. Youll realize right away that this is the one!

24. I wish life was that kind. Most people are blinded by the sparks and the desperation for love that they take the first heart beat as a sign.

25. Theres no ONE, theres no SOULMATE, not because they dont exist but because the older you get, the more the standards upon which you evaluate your changes.

26. You have to open your mind to many opportunities and different people in order to set your standards right. After which youll be blessed with someone completely the opposite of who you wished to be with.

27. ANYONE who can grant you love, kindness, understanding, appreciation and similar interests can be the one. But, it all comes down to chemistry.

28. You can fall in and out of love a thousand times with different ones and that just proves my point, its all about timing and your evaluation.
F. Exchange the one you love for the one who loves you!

29. Life is too short to waist it with someone you dont feel for.

30. Theres always the haunting What If question that youll forever wonder if you dont grant your heart its chance.

31. People like to believe that if theyre with someone who truly cherish them then thats the ultimate happiness. However, the ultimate happiness is only found within.

32. Exchanging partners is nothing short of a rebound relationship.

33. If its impossible to be with the one you love, dont torture the one soul who loves you by giving them something less that true love.

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On Easter Sunday, a friend of mine referenced Dating Jesus in his sermon (and Im really kind of honored about that, too). Today, he sent me a copy so I could read it.
In his sermon, my friend talked about the living presence of Jesus not as a spooky spirit, but a real, live entity. The tomb was empty this is not a ghost story, he said.
And then he talked a bit about my book, and theres one sentence that lept off the page for me. He quoted from my book, about how I feel haunted by Jesus (not quite able to turn loose completely, but never fully enjoying a healthy relationship with Jesus, either), and then he said this:
Lifelong, her spiritual relationship with God was ever haunted by this Jesus, a Jesus of dismissal and condemnation. Yet the key word here is haunted.s the kicker. He said:
We can only be haunted by something that is dead.s right, of course. The Jesus I met as a girl was a hateful Jesus, an angry and judgmental Jesus, an inaccessible Jesus who looked down on me because I was a girl.
And if that Jesus ever really lived, hes dead to me now.
I mean no disrespect by that. The Jesus Ive subsequently come to know is a far different being than the one who walked across the felt boards of my youth.  
Had I been in the congregation when the minister said we can only be haunted by something thats dead, I might have burst into tears. Its going to take me a while to digest this well, more than a while, but still but whoo.

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In the past, i.e. the 1990’s, online dating was a brand new idea. Unlike today, most people did not own PC’s or even have access to the internet. Times have changed. Online dating is not only IN the mainstream, it IS the mainstream.
There are many reasons for the phenomenal growth of online dating sites and the number of people, men and women of all ages, races and religions who use them as their primary source for meeting people and looking for “the one”.
If you don’t believe me, just ask your friends in the “real” world. If they are honest, most of them will tell you they have or are using an online dating service.

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It has recently been brought to the attention of the Connecticut Judiciary Committee that getting rid of the death penalty would save the state a good deal of money In fact There is currently a bill in the house that proposes the complete abolition of the penalty within the state to be replaced with life sentences with no possibility of parole in its stead.

And with the current climate surrounding all things money, being what it is, more than a few members of the committee and the legislature would seem to think that this bill is worth considering. After all, they point out, the death penalty, although legal in Connecticut, is rarely awarded here by a jury or judge The parameters that a crime or crimes must be defined within in order to qualify for this, the ultimate punishment are far from commonplace -- they must be in effect the worst of the worst capital murder cases, having one or more particularly heinous attributes in order to be eligible for a death sentence.
For these and other reasons, the death penalty sentence is rarely given in the state of Connecticut, and with its endless automatic appeals process, the actual penalty itself, death by lethal injection, is even more rarely carried out.

Once, to be exact within the past 2 decades, and this was a case whereby the criminal in question had to petition the courts to have his sentence actually carried out! He didn't wish any more state-financed appeals slowing down his jury awarded sentence. His name was Michael Ross, he was a serial murderer and rapist, but thankfully, he plead guilty and accepted his sentence for brutally raping and murdering 7 women, Or at least he tried to accept it, but ironically the same state that gave him the sentence, would seem to do all they could to delay it, he was finally put to death 2 years ago.

These plethora of appeals that occur once a death penalty sentence is given in Connecticut are ironically required within our current system, whether or not the defendant wants to appeal. This is what wastes money, not the death penalty itself . Its clear to almost everyone that the judicial process surrounding all death penalty cases desperately needs restructuring so that we are no longer rendering our most serious criminal penalty useless via what amounts to bureaucratic, state financed stalling tactics.
While many of the opponents of the death penalty blithely claim that the death penalty is an insanely expensive prospect, once you look closely, this is mostly due to the dragged out appeals process which indeed, bogs down the courts, slows up the process and takes up our state-paid attorneys and prosecutors valuable time in the meantime.

And so, where does this leave us? While many of us agree that the death penalty is not working in its present form here in Connecticut, we recognize that the main reason is not an inherent flaw with the concept itself but rather because its been literally hijacked by defense attorneys, and swallowed up in bureaucracy, thereby collecting dust at the bottom of our states judicial broom closet.

As a survivor of violent crime,and one who advocates for crime victims, I adamantly believe that we must preserve the right to exercise this, our most serious of sentences, for the most serious of crimes committed against us.
The "us" here represents our neighbors, our loved ones, our brethren-our friends. No one ever thinks that violent crime will come to visit upon them, yet we are the people that comprise this state and as such, we are all potential victims.
As a state and a people, we cannot afford to continue drawing the line of criminal accountability farther and farther away from anything resembling justice.

The old adage ' give an inch, take a mile' would seem to be written with defense attorneys and violent criminals in mind; experience has shown us that many will take whatever they can get -and then some-- out of our justice system. There is no moral compass, no reasonableness, none of the decency that we are accustomed to expect from fellow human beings. Certainly accountability and justice are merely vapid words to most lawyers. They often hide manipulation and deceitfulness behind the mantra that "every person deserves a fair trial .." and our courts have literally followed suit, As the lawyers manipulated the law and the process, our prosecutors and judges had to scramble to "keep up" in effect. The result is what we see today a system that has become corrupted. It didn't happen all at once, it happened in small increments, bit by bit.

If we make life without parole the worst possible sentence in the state of Connecticut, it is only a matter of time before lawyers and other like- minded individuals will be insisting that a life sentence with zero possibility of parole is cruel and unusual. And following suit, there will be a move to ban this punishment in lieu of life sentence with the possibility of parole. And on it will go.

And this is saying nothing of the deterrence effect that the death penalty may have upon a would be criminal, And what might happen when the possibility of garnering this severe sentence is no longer a viable concern to any would be murderer. As it is now, It certainly has not helped our states present situation that we so rarely impose the death penalty here; career criminals are well aware of this, they are aware of the rarity of the sentence itself as well as the obscenely long time that murderers languish on "death row" once they have been actually sentenced. Decades and decades. Many die in prison whilst waiting for that sentence, which is never delivered.
In a recent public meeting concerning the Death Penalty abolition, Connecticut's head prosecutor Kevin Kane, shared about having to stand by and watch while years and years go by and the fathers and mothers of murder victims die themselves, often from natural causes, long before their loved ones killer is given his sentence!

These families lives are first utterly traumatized by the horror of the violent crimes against their loved ones, and then put on a terrible stasis, waiting for a trial that takes years before even commencing. Case in Point, Dr William Petit will have to wait at least 3 years before the trial begins for the two men accused of killing his wife and children in July 2007. The current word is that Jury selection is slated to begin early 2010.

Again, experience dictates that in most criminal cases, the first estimates for trial dates are almost always pushed back several times over. This is usually at the bequest of the DEFENSE and again, acquiesced to by the presiding judge, who is in effect blackmailed in granting these delays, lest a mistrial later be awarded, due to a claim (by the defense) of inadequate trial preparation time.

The incessant delays that have become rote practice within our courts leave the victims and thier families in a state of suspended healing, forced to hold onto vivid memories of the crimes and the emotions connected to them during a time period where they should be allowed their already- difficult healing process.

This process will be unnaturally put on hold the moment a jury selection begins for the criminal trial of his families killers. And With this current DP abolition proposal, people like Dr Petit and his family may have to suffer the additional emotional insult of having the original death penalty sentence that was officially sought by the states attorneys handling the case, thrown out and changed to a life term in prison in its stead/ Although the death penalty was not going to bring the Petit and hawke families a perfect sense of solace or closure, it would serve as a viable sense of justice for their family members cruelly robbed lives.

Chief prosecutor kevin kane also concurred that the lengthy appeals process is but one of several areas that needs to be revamped within the states current death penalty system. While clearly a believer in the death penalty and against statewide abolition, he realizes that it isnt working in its current form.


I will be writing more about this crucial issue over the following days and weeks. For those of you who feel strongly about keeping the death penalty sentence as an option in Connecticut's courts, please click on the link below and sign your name to the petition, it will be presented in the near future to the lawmakers of the state.

www.gopetition.com/online/25840.html

Let your voice be heard.

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Living Liberally co-director Katrina Baker.
Things are bad, but I dont have to tell you that. AIG execs are making bank while many people have been out of work for months. Meanwhile, politicians and mainstream media outlets seem suddenly shocked that the public has For the last six years, local Living Liberally chapters have found ways for people to channel that rage, build power in their communities, and work together for the world they want to see. But, in the current economic climate - we will have a hard time continuing to support them.
While our political fortunes are up, like almost everyone, our financials are tough right now. We can only cut costs so much, and there are some expenses we need to keep paying to keep this organization running (like our web tools). Thats why we need to turn to the friends that know us best and ask you for your help.
As a reminder, Living Liberally the national organization that runs Drinking, Eating, Laughing, Reading, Screening, Crafting Praying Liberally is an organization Ive been co-directing for over 4 years. We went from one chapter of Drinking Liberally in 2003 at Rudys bar in Hells Kitchen to a few chapters in 2004 to now over 300 chapters in all 50 states and several internationally. These chapters are comprised of ordinary people who do extraordinary work in their communities pushing progressive policies, candidates, and community values. They are teachers, sheriffs, postal workers, bloggers, professors, stay-at-home parents, retirees, and mechanics.
With a staff of two people and an extensive volunteer network, Living Liberally has accomplished a lot with relatively littlehowever, we do require that to maintain our overloaded website and e-mail system, support our chapters, and be a strong partner to the progressive movement.
And thats why we need you join us on Saturday, May 30th for the Living Liberally Annual Fundraiser, our spring celebration that draws together our community, honors our allies, and brings in much needed resources to continue our work
You can get your tickets now at: http://livingliberally.org/celebration09. There are $100, $150 and $250 giving levels; and, if you order now, you can two tickets for just $150 (thats the community organizer early bird special until March 31).
This year our good friend Sam Seder will be the master of ceremonies as we honor the national watchdog Media Matters, the black political blog Jack Jill Politics, and Manhattans own Borough President Scott Stringer. The event will have food and drink, politicos and pals, and a great chance to help us make a difference.
Every ticket has a big impact on our small operation. Please consider purchasing your ticket now it will go a long way toward helping us with our work ahead and well have a great time on May 30th.
Get your tickets: http://livingliberally.org/celebration09
Also, if youd like to join the host committee, or know an organization that would want to learn about sponsorship options, please let me know.
Finally, every little bit counts - if you cant make it to the event please still consider making a contribution or buying a Liberal Card or two.
I know its hard for a lot of people to give right now, but if you have a stable job, please continue to support your favorite organizations - we all need your help.

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In the past, i.e. the 1990’s, online dating was a brand new idea. Unlike today, most people did not own PC’s or even have access to the internet. Times have changed. Online dating is not only IN the mainstream, it IS the mainstream.
There are many reasons for the phenomenal growth of online dating sites and the number of people, men and women of all ages, races and religions who use them as their primary source for meeting people and looking for “the one”.
If you don’t believe me, just ask your friends in the “real” world. If they are honest, most of them will tell you they have or are using an online dating service.

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The Chinese New Year period is the time of the year when my brother and I walk around on tiptoe and approach relatives with trepidation.Indeed, if all possible, we would implement the five-second rule - smile, shake hands, offer a new-year greeting and then disappear. It takes all of five seconds, before the inevitable question gets popped: So, when are you getting married?

The fault lies not in our stars, but in the unnecessary pressure on those among us who prefer to stay happily single, or who are happy to choose life partners at our own leisure. A recent incident inChina proved to be illuminating:A desperate Chinese student from the renowned Beijing University placed an online advertisement offering cash to a girlfriend for the festive season. The purpose? To placate overly-zealous family members who might otherwise bug him over dinner or during visits to each other's homes about his marital status.

This is a classic example of how love can suffocate. Why do families do such things to their loved ones? Yes, the question is often asked casually. But a casual question asked 10 times in the span of a single day amounts to more than mere curiosity or good-natured chiding. It is tantamount to cruelty, short and simple. Why the need to force a young person into a corner in this way, no matter how well-meaning?

It is oft said that money cannot buy love. Indeed, it should not, under any circumstances. That it did in this young man's case is a tragedy not just for him, but for society as a whole. When love becomes a commodity for hire, the very value of family that people strive so hard to build and uphold is in jeopardy.

My message for all parents and relatives this season is clear: Don't force the issue. You're not helping the cause of true love, which is priceless and one which will take its own course - in its own time.

myp@sph.com.sg
The writer is a veteran journalist and editor. She lectures on journalism and helms her own editorial firm, My Blue Ink.

My take - I AGREE! I'm only 23 (going 24 this April) and yet such questions are directed at me already! It's really tough on me, although my first and so far only relationship ended VERY long ago - I shall NOT go into detail. And seeing/hearing others (especially those younger than me) getting married or engaged when I'm not even attached hurts me even more, making me feel less worthy as a woman although time and again I've been telling myself to be strong like a woman should and I have encouragement-for-not-marrying-too-early from both my parents (they constantly remind me of my desire to pursue a Masters degree and I'm extremely grateful for that). What kills me most really, is that these questions remind me of all the loneliness that I've been going through despite having friends and family around me...

Therefore, don't be surprised if you see me cry or look very sad/bored in weddings, especially recently.

I'm not targeting on or attacking anyone in particular, I'm finally voicing out how I truly feel about the prevailing trend of either-you-marry-too-early-or-much-later.

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Between Oct and Nov 2008, PAVe and NTU undergraduates conducted a survey to determine the level of awareness of dating violence among young Singaporeans aged 16 to 30. It was found that 52.23% of those surveyed have not heard of the term dating violence. About one third (32.7%) of the respondents surveyed said they knew someone who could be a victim of dating violence. However 84% of the respondents did not know of any helpline to contact for help.
In addition, only 4.71% would turn to social workers for help if they were subjected to dating violence. Almost all of the respondent (97.7%) indicated that they would turn to their friends for help while 47% would turn to their immediate family members. Although the survey didnt ask, Im sure quite a number of them will also search the internet for more information.
Most abusive relationships display a distinct pattern, known as the Cycle of Violence.
Tension build-up stage
Explosion stage
Honeymoon stage
Abuse is rarely constant but alternates between the 3 stages. This cycle typically move through three phases and continuously repeats this pattern. As the cycle is repeated, the violence usually increases in frequency and severity. Which is why there is a need to stop dating violence before it get worst.
During the Awareness week, the social workers and undergraduates will reach out directly o the community through talks at VJC, Girls and Boys homes. Informational booths will also be setup at NUS and NTU to faciliate interaction with students. Other communication efforts involve broadcasting the campaign video on MTV Channel and School campuses, piloting a Facebook group and a campaign website.

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So -- it's the holidays and you will be around family and friends that you may not usually see. And what if you see something that you are concerned about? What if you think someone you care about may not be in a safe relationship? Here is the big difficult question:"What do you say to someone if you are concerned that they may be in an abusive relationship?"

Here is one pretty good way that I've found to talk with someone -- granted this is my style and everyone has a different style, but it goes something like this:"You know I really care a lot about you. I've noticed you haven't been yourself lately, and that (and you would fill in here the other things you've noticed -- like that the person seems afraid of their boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife, has unexplained injuries, seems isolated, etc.). I would rather be wrong or have you mad at me for asking than ever have anything bad happen to you so I just have to check in with you and ask -- are you safe in your relationship?"

Because really, if you think about it, that is the point, isn't it? You WOULD rather be embarrassed or feel uncomfortable asking, or be wrong rather than have something bad happen to a friend of yours and not say something.

And -- so what if your friend tells you that he or she is fine? Then say "Hey, that is great. But if you ever decide you aren't ok, I want you to know my door is always open." And you may also want to add, "And if you were ever concerned that I was not safe, I would hope you would ask me the same question, right?"

Because the point is, if we really have one another's backs, we should be able to ask each other these questions.And then if you can, you may want to check in again with your family member or friend again in a few weeks just to see how things are going.

People don't always tell you right away when they are in a relationship that is not safe or good for them. It takes time and it is not easy.

For help or advice anytime, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Or for teens, check out the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline -- on the web at http://www.loveisrespect.org/ or at 1-866-331-9474.It never hurts to ask -- and it may help change or save the life of someone you care about.

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MELINDA Stratton is a woman on the run. In April last year, she fled Australia with her four-year-old son, Andrew, to avoid a custody hearing in the Family Court.
In December, her husband, NSW deputy fire chief Ken Thompson, asked the court to lift a ban on identifying Andrew so he could launch an international campaign to find the boy.  Photographs of Andrew are now plastered on buses in Europe, and on billboards in England. Mr Thompson has launched a website, and a group email has gone around the world, urging people to contact Interpol if they see Ms Stratton.
Ms Stratton - a professional woman from Sydneys northern suburbs, who has an MBA, speaks French and German, and has lived and worked abroad - has so far managed to dodge the authorities, but yesterday emerged from seclusion to tell her side of the story.  A 10-page letter - the first contact between Ms Stratton and anyone outside her immediate family since last April - was provided to The Australian with no identifying marks. It was dated January 15.
Ms Stratton says she had no choice other than to flee Australia, because she had lost faith in the Family Court.  She says the balance of the court - once firmly in favour of granting custody to mothers - had tipped dramatically towards fathers. The Howard governments regime of shared parenting had given power to fathers at the expense of mothers.  I have lost all faith in any form of justice coming out of Australia, Ms Stratton says.  By remaining silent, however, I ensure that they (the Family Court) can continue to treat other mothers and children this way.
Ms Stratton does not say where she is hiding, but adds: Currently, my son is well and happy.  I spent $30,000 on court proceedings. I have been told I will receive harsh penalties as for leaving from the Family Court.  I am in my 40s. My son is only four. His welfare and future are my priority.The decision to break all contact with my family and friends, leave my job and our home was not taken lightly.  I also understand that the Family Court could take my son away from me and give Ken full custody of him, again as punishment.
The battle between Ms Stratton and Mr Thompson for access to Andrew is complex and bitter.  She says he suffers from depression and anxiety. He says he suffered from mild anxiety when his first marriage ended 20 years ago.  It was nothing more than mild anxiety, he says.  It was a very difficult time, but it was also a very long time ago.
When he launched his campaign to find Andrew, Mr Thompson said that his former wife had a mental condition. On his blogs, he says she is and that she may harm Andrew rather than return him to Sydney (Havent all the noncustodial moms heard that one beforestandard FR bullcrap).  Ms Stratton says she has no mental problems whatsoever. 
Ms Stratton has made more serious allegations against Mr Thompson but The Australian is constrained by law from publishing them. She made the allegations in December 2007, left the family home in January last year, and the country in April.  Mr Thompson strenuously denies his wifes claims, saying she made all kinds of allegations the psychologists have said there is no reason to even investigate them.  (Standard operating procedure for the Whores of the Court here too)
Ms Stratton says the court psychologist is biased against mothers. She points to papers presented by Family Court practitioners in which they say that mothers can make up allegations of abuse and that children can be manipulated by their mothers to say they have been abused.  The identity of the psychologist is protected by the Family Law Act (1975).  (WTFreally, Hitlers regime was over years ago, so WTF is this about?)
The Family Court ignored Ms Strattons complaints and ordered her to make their son available for supervised contact with his father three or four times a week.  She complied only a few times before fleeing.
Her move was not unprecedented: although there have been some high-profile cases of men leaving Australia with their children - such as in the case of Canadian mother Melissa Hawach, whose two children were taken to Lebanon by their Sydney-based father and freed by mercenaries - it is overwhelmingly the mother who flees.
According to the Attorney-Generals Department, more than 120 children were abducted and taken out of Australia last year. In 75 per cent of cases, the mother was suspected of taking the children.
Mr Thompson said his former wife should return to Australia. m not the one who has run away from the court, he said.  m the one who took court action.  Shes decided that the police were wrong, the courts were wrong, the psychologists are wrong, and shes right.  If shes right, I dont understand why she doesnt come back and see the matter through in the Family Court.  What kind of country do we live in if people can disagree with what the court says, and just take off.
The AFP is conducting a criminal investigation into Andrews abduction and subsequent disappearance.  Interpol has also issued alerts for Ms Stratton and Andrew in 187 countries.  The Family Court publication order warns anyone recognising Ms Stratton or her son not to approach them and to instead pass the information on to police.

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It is fun to date online- you get to imagine what the person you are talking to is like. There may be web cameras and headsets that would lead you to knowing the other person closer but of course, meeting in person is far different from online dating.
Just like the typical setting in our mind, it is really stressful to know that one day, you are going to meet and go out on a date with the person you used to chat with only. How would you be impressive? What would you do so that it will not be your first and last date? Confidence says it all. When that day comes, all you need to have is the reliance in your self and the thought that things will be dealt with naturally. Pretensions are never helpful.

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Marcus Kilpatrick, was following an alleged traffic violator when he struck a truck and the 86 year-old driver was killed. There is no confirmation, at this point, that the officer's emergency lights were turned on. Witnesses at the scene say they were not, but there is no word on what Kilpatrick is saying.
Whenever a JSO officer kills someone, whether it is by bullet or car, the Fraternal Order of Police in Jacksonville sends a Jacksonville lawyer to talk to the officer before he or she gives a statement to ANYONE! This is called "Lawyering Up". After they have spoken to their Jacksonville attorney, they will give their side of the story.
Officer Kilpatrick's driving record should be analyzed. Does he have a history of speeding, either before becoming an officer or after? Has he ever been disciplined for making bad decisions? What was the law that the traffic violator violated that necessitated Kilpatrick to ignore the speed limit and drive recklessly?
If you have any been arrested for a crime in Jacksonville, call a Jacksonville Criminal Attorney at (904) 634-0900 to discuss your rights.

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Your Marriage is in Trouble - Is a Trial Separation the Way to Go? 10 Reasons Why and Why Not
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Your relationship has gotten so bad that you are talking about divorce - when you are talking at all. Should you consider a trial separation? Why and why not.

A trial separation is a huge step to take - an acknowledgment that your marriage is on the brink of collapse - a public statement of your situation that can no longer be hidden from your children, family, and friends. Choosing to live apart for a time is not an action to be undertaken lightly - but neither is divorce.

When a trial separation is probably a poor choice:

1. You are both sure that you want the marriage to work and are committed to making changes to create a better relationship. If you are not actively considering divorce, don't consider a trial separation either - regardless of your day to day conflicts.

2. One or both of you are sure that you want a divorce. A workable trial separation requires both parties to be in civil communication, and to agree that there is some possibility for the future of the relationship. If either your partner or you knows they want a divorce, a "trial separation" would be a painful farce.

3. Something unacceptable has occurred in your relationship. Physical violence or threats of violence are always unacceptable. You may or may not also consider adultery or other behaviors unacceptable.

4. One or both of you intends to date or have sex with someone else during the "trial separation" period. If either of you desires to be intimate outside the relationship, just get the divorce and be done with it.

5. Either of you is sure that the other is 100% to blame for your difficulties. Reconciliation - whether through a trial separation or otherwise - requires YOU to change. If you are unwilling to consider making changes, file for divorce now.

A trial separation is likely to produce a good outcome when you and your partner agree that either reconciliation or divorce are possible and acceptable outcomes of your current difficulties. Both of you understand that the purpose of a trial separation is to reach a mutually acceptable conclusion about the viability of your marriage.

A trial separation has NOT failed if you both end up amicably agreeing to divorce. A trial separation is a time to weigh both options - without attachment to either.

The benefits of a trial separation are the opportunity to:

1. Eliminate co-dependence. Spending time away from your partner, provides each of you with the space to develop self-assurance and minimize neediness.

2. Develop self-responsibility. When there is no one else to blame, life looks different, and provides an opening to become more aware and responsible.

3. Explore new interests. Develop new hobbies. Join affinity groups. Try a photography group or a book club.

4. Experience a relatively stress-free cooling-off period and gain a more detached perspective.

5. Minimize the stress on your young children. While some experts would argue that having one parent move out of the home increases the stress on children, I believe that the benefit of no longer seeing Mommy and Daddy fighting far outweighs any negative effects.

If you do opt for a trial separation, it is important to:

1. Deepen your support system. Share yourself even more deeply with those who know and love you.

2. Become more introspective about your situation. Keep a daily journal. Consider what you like about yourself and your life. Consider what you would like to change about yourself, as well as your relationship.

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Over the course of The Hills, Spencer meets Heidi and they begin dating. Early on in their relationship she catches him cheating on her, but then he wins her back and so begins their relationship. He convinces her that all her friends are terrible people out to get her, and even blames the cheating behavior on Heidi's best friend Lauren. (Remember that a narcissist never believes he or she is at fault - it is always some one else's problem.) Eventually Spencer causes so much drama between Heidi and her friends that Heidi stops having friends all together and moves in with Spencer, at his insistence. Other problems arise as Spencer pushes Heidi to get engaged and then get married. Over the course of their relationship Heidi becomes more and more isolated from her life and even her job, after Spencer says something offensive to her bosses and has her fired. Although Spencer's behavior on the show can be sweet and loving to Heidi, he is ultimately very manipulative and controlling of her.

To watch full episodes of The Hills you can go to this link: http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/the_hills/series.

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