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Thomas A Fatone May 21, 2013 at 10:48 am
Thanks....I should have talked about the 1/2 marathon though.
The Maritime Aquarium May 13, 2013 at 03:17 pm
Any public dock that gets you out over the water a bit. Looking at Norwalk, maybe the one outside…Read More our IMAX theater, or at the Visitor Dock on the other side of the drawbridge. Perhaps the little bridges to Bell Island (in Rowayton) or Canfield Island (east of Calf Pasture Beach), but parking is an issue there. Not sure where you are, but here's a website that tells you all public beach access points in CT: www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/searchtown.asp
Thomas Crafts May 12, 2013 at 10:42 am
You are kidding right? DEEP killed the lobster industry by using insecticides in trying to thwart…Read More West Nile virus that also killed - killed - lobsters. Lobsters take 5-7 years to get to 1 pound, crabs are mature after 1 year.
Reverend Barbara Sexton May 11, 2013 at 05:00 pm
1) Start with the child's pediatrician. Basic mental health evaluations are part of every complete…Read More 'well-child' checkup. A good pediatrician will be sensitive to your concerns, while assuring that your child receives proper help, as needed. If you can't comfortably speak to your child's pediatrician, you've got the 'wrong' pediatrician!
2) Are there any health care professionals amongst family and friends that you trust? See if they will advise you with discretion.
3) If you have a trusted clergy person in your life who knows your family, speak with them for advice and referrals.
4) There are 'support groups' for parents with children who are mentally ill. Many of them will be happy to speak with you and guide you.
5) Don't forget 'anonymous' 'help lines' for input. You local hospital social worker can also direct you to support and services.
Two DON'TS: DON'T try any extreme diets or therapies on your own and DON'T 'not do anything’, ‘hoping/praying’ things will go away. They won't. Trust your parental 'instincts'!
Ken May 11, 2013 at 03:27 pm
The question of where to turn as a parent is a tough one because as a parent it is difficult to take…Read More an objective view as to whether your child may or may not have a behavioral or mental health issie. A parent may not be attuned to a potential problem or be in denial of an issue.
Since behavior disorders in children often present with external signs, frequently a school counselor may be the first person to bring up a behavioral issue to a parent. The reason is two fold. First, as mentioned, a school counselor is not the childs parent so is able to take an objective and clinical view with regards to student behavior. Second, school counselors are trained professionals who have specific knowledge and skills that provide them with an ability to understand when student behavior may be simply a maturity issue, a child having a difficult phase of a temporary nature or whether an issue may be more complex requiring further examination.
Pre school and regular school teachers and counselors can provide a lot of feedback to parents regarding their child.
Ken May 11, 2013 at 03:04 pm
In the U.S., mental disorders are diagnosed based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual .....…Read More Soon to be a new manual DSM 5. This will replace DSM-IV. Just like ICD-10 which replaces ICD-9 effective 2014 which has greatly expanded categories and more detailed levels of diagnosis, the new DSM 5 will be the new standard.
Thomas A Fatone May 13, 2013 at 01:28 pm
Leslie, you are correct and thank you. I seemed to have gotten my amusement parks confused. Thank…Read More you...:)
leslie english May 13, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Actually, Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT is generally recognized as the "oldest and longest…Read More running amusement park in the United State"
http://www.americasbestonline.net/index.php/pages/amusementparkoldest.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amusement_park
http://www.offbeattravel.com/old.html
Crown Royal May 3, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Perhaps a unique ID sent out yearly with you tax bill or something like that?
Or I think what might…Read More be better is rather than crossing off names manually on a sheet of paper when you go to vote, they should use a computer system. This would allow you to travel to the closest polling place (Not across town as is the case with me.)
Christine E. May 3, 2013 at 03:36 am
They don't ask you for ID to fill out an absentee! No difference, IMO.
QWERTY May 3, 2013 at 12:57 am
That's why I stated, "two MAIN groups of VOTERS":
1. Parent's who always vote YES - they…Read More want as much $$$ for education as possible.
2. People who always vote NO, regardless of budget - they don't want to pay more in taxes.
These groups have an obvious reason to vote. After that, it starts to get fragmented. I really haven't seen much literature from the "Parents who don't want more taxes" group.
LittleTalks April 23, 2013 at 09:10 pm
@John, never said we should freeze spending till everyone can afford it, no need to be a drama…Read More queen.
And it is none of your business what I have done for others. But what I have not done, is belittle those that can't afford a tax increase and pretend I am better than them.
QWERTY April 23, 2013 at 07:23 pm
No one's expecting anything different! Monroe benefits from wealthier resident, not poorer ones!…Read More That's the hard and rash truth. I'm not saying it's right or honest! It's to the town's benefit to price people out of their homes as disgusting as that may sound.
michael massao April 20, 2013 at 02:47 pm
The budget is a fair one, and the quality of our schools and town services depend upon it. There is…Read More never a good time for a mill rate increase, but it is well worth the investment in our home values, community, and kid's education. Please vote Yes on Tuesday.
David Wilgan April 26, 2013 at 07:29 pm
My understanding is the contract for 10 years. First, I don't trust any corporation, period; let…Read More alone for 10 years. What if Honeywell goes bankrupt? is this project bonded by Honeywell to insure completion? And to those how say Honeywell will never go under, need I mention Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Bear Sterns and the plethora of banks, investment companies and auto manufacturers that required bailouts to remain afloat. Moreover, what is the savings based upon? Again, my understanding is the savings are based on the current natural gas price versus oil; and Honeywell will guarantee to offset any shortfall in savings if the price increases. Is there an aggregate maximum of shortfall payout, or is Honeywell's exposure unlimited? Also, if this is such a great deal, why is the town being charged 1.45% interest on a municipal lease? Why not zero percent; let's negotiate harder. Furthermore, why is the town borrowing the $ from CLP @ 0% interest? CLP should make the total $400,000 a direct grant for their inferior service and overpriced utility rates. I'm tired of subsidizing large dividends and massive executive payouts to screw ups. The contract can be written for 10 years, provided Honeywell bonds the project, the contract is conditionally renewable by the town each year based upon the realized savings and subject to renegotiation; CLP grants the $ up front and 0% is charged on the lease. Tell Honeywell to stick the door locks, I prefer bonding the project.
michael massao April 20, 2013 at 02:40 pm
The Honeywell contract is the absolute right thing to do. It is critical to get out on Tuesday and…Read More vote yes.
S.D. Bob Plissken April 10, 2013 at 08:46 pm
Did everyone see the Who Voted link? Check to see if your friends and neighbours voted…Read More
http://www.scribd.com/doc/134920135/Who-Voted-04-02-2013
Alex April 10, 2013 at 07:57 pm
This is a little off topic, but the BOE should write an article informing voters that there is a…Read More survey on the BOE site regarding the budget. They are taking suggestions on what should change which I think is a great way to get feedback. The town should also be doing something similar to this if not already. Great idea BOE!
Here's a link to the survey if anyone is interested:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MonroeBOE_Budget2013
Griffin Hospital May 3, 2013 at 12:34 pm
Thank you very much for the comment Susan. You are absolutely correct and dense breast tissue will…Read More be discussed at this talk.
Susan Doumas Kaster May 3, 2013 at 10:26 am
This article leaves out one of the most important risk factors - having dense breast tissue! Not…Read More that the dense quality causes the disease, but the fact that mammograms often come back "normal" when they are not! Every woman should know (it is her legal right) her breast density number. Please go to: http://www.areyoudenseadvocacy.org/ I personally know 3 people that were told they were all normal. They pushed for further tests (ultrasound and MRI) and found they had stage 3.
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