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Tina Louise Virgil disappeared in late February or March of 2006. Tina's sister was worried when she didn't hear from her sister after three weeks so she called CMPD and made a 'Missing Person' report. Tina Virgil lived at 1500 Greenview Place with her boyfriend Rayford Leon Thomas. Virgil and Thomas had a history of domestic violence and both were arrested one month prior to her disappearance for assaulting each other. CMPD followed up on the Missing Person report in May and December 2006. Detectives spoke with Virgil's sisters and attempted to contact her boyfriend Rayford Thomas in December. Thomas said he would come to the police station to be interviewed but he never showed up. On March 22...

Are you going through life alone and lonely? Do you feel like life is passing you by? Are you having trouble meeting people who have the same interests and outlooks? Do you find yourself looking through the profiles on Internet dating sites but are afraid to take the next step? What's holding you back is good old common sense. Meeting a compatible stranger can be magical with the right person but a complete disaster if it's the wrong person. Its real easy for someone with bad intentions to make up a profile and wait to catch unsuspecting victims. Always remember, Ted Bundy was a real charming guy. The good news is there is a simple way to prevent these mishaps. It's called a background search...

When an investor owns and manages apartments he or she often has to make tough decisions. Here's an example of one: Barry and Terri, husband and wife, are tenants in a four unit apartment building. They have a stormy relationship that one evening erupts into a violent domestic dispute. Terri calls police. The incident isn't quite exciting enough to be included in an episode of "Cops", but Barry is arrested and charged with domestic violence assault. Directly after the arrest the couple separate and Barry lives elsewhere. The next day the landlord serves Terri with an eviction notice for violating the quiet occupancy clause in the lease. This landlord gets more grey hair, because Barry, hoping to...

Unemployment Unemployment has now become one of the fundamental drawbacks for Cambodia's existing plight. As one of the university students, I have always been greatly discouraged by the unemployment rate in Cambodia. Will my time-consuming endeavour produce cost-effective output? Is my education an empty promise? Would I be a "should-be" productive member of the society? These rhetorics have always subtracted most of the Cambodian students from acting as full citizens (power of the state). From being a honourable empire that produced architectural masterpieces of the Angkor era, Cambodia now is one of the most tender or probably the tenderest tigers in Southeast Asia. UNDP reported that in 2002...

We all need connection. Interdependence, mutual relationships are crucial for our well being. However, for those who have experienced severe childhood trauma, relationships were also the source of betrayal, wounding and abuse. What does this mean then for those who have been severely abused by parents or caretakers as children? Or those who have dissociated, losing awareness of some aspects of early relationships? For example, those with dissociative identity disorder (DID) may have some parts of their system who only know about the "good mother" while others hold the memories of abuse and/or neglect. In this way, dissociation can make evaluating who is healthy or safe and who is not more difficult...

If 911 receives a phone call regarding assault in the home, officers will be immediately dispatched to protect the individuals. Bruises, scars, and broken bones are all signs that assault may have occurred. Even just based on a phone call, these officers tend to assume that the battery has occurred by whomever the victim names. However, it may happen that these phone calls misrepresent the actual situation. Those who have been charged with domestic violence are likely to end up getting divorced. During the process of a divorce, domestic violence charges will be a tough accusation to overcome. Therefore, if an individual is falsely accused, they will continue to experience hardships when their...

When is the beginning of a relationship? Well, Helen Fisher, Ph.D., has studied and written about romantic relationships for a long time, and her model brings some clarity to a process that is highly emotional for those of us in the throes of beginning of relationship. If your brain happens to be of the male persuasion, beginning or relationship is very definitely linked to your vision. You begin the mating dance chemically, inside your brain, when a stream photons are processed in the visual cortex, and you formulate an interpretation of that image somewhere over near another part of your brain called Broca's area that has words in it like, "She looks pretty." At that second the chemistry in your...

First, some background information about me, I am not a movie-buff. Generally, I do not know the names of stars or the names of current movies. And yes, I have had the experience of people mentioning movies to me and I say I have not seen them or never heard of them and they react in surprise, asking me what cave was I hiding in. Not hiding in any caves, and I am in this century. I just do not generally have time to go to the movies. And on the rare times that I do, I want to make sure that it is an excellent movie, not just a mediocre one. So I choose wisely. I cannot remember the last time that I went to the movies, nor can I remember the name of it. Perhaps it was that one about the...

If you fancy yourself a rap fan, do you actually know what the lyrics in the songs you like are saying? Many people claim to be rap fans, yet don't know what the rapper is going on about. Rap can be very fast-paced so it isn't surprising that it can be hard to understand. Lyrics are easy to find. Generally they'll be on the jacket of the CD, or in liner notes tucked inside. If not, you can almost always find lyrics online. Just run a search using the name of the song. Then, play the song while reading the lyrics. That's the easiest way to understand what is being said in the songs. Commonly, parents worry about their children's musical choices. If you are a concerned parent, it is worth your while...

During the past two years I've been working with children (3-12 years old). Two of the most common disorders I've come across are enuresis and encopresis disorders. Among all the cases I had, none of them were the result of bad training habits (primary enuresis/encopresis). All of them had a psychological correlation (secondary enuresis/encopresis). These disorders account for 1.5% of the western world. Its incidence vary according to gender (boys are more prone), social stratus (statistically lower classes are more prone) and environment. The population I worked with had no social security coverage, where mainly from lower social statuses and living in precarious conditions. But all of this is not...

You may feel that you're ready to divorce, yet still feel emotional about the idea of actually following through with it. It can be difficult to face the prospect of being alone or on your own with the kids, even if you are miserable with your spouse. Even if you feel ready to divorce, some issues may seem impossible to work out. You may think that it's best to stay in the marriage to prevent children from going through a divorce, but if you and your spouse are truly in a broken marriage or if there's constant conflict, consider how your children might benefit from not being in that type of environment. If the issues in the marriage can't be corrected, your children might actually be better off with...

The self-help psychology movement has provided hundreds of thousands - if not millions - of people with the tools they need for healing their body, mind, and spirit. On the whole, these tools are wonderful and bring those who implement them a sense of purpose and fulfillment. There are some aspects of the personal-growth movement, however, that can lead down a path of disempowerment. The most notable aspect is the label of "victim." Once a person assumes that label and identifies herself or himself as a victim, it's virtually assured that she or he will not experience their full human potential. Indeed, it's only by making the decision that you will be a victim no more that you can truly be free...

Have you ever asked yourself why people chat? If not, this article is going to give you some of the possible reasons you might find yourself chatting away. First, it is vital for us to understand what a chat is and how people do it. Chatting is done online. It is a virtual stage in which people can go to do all sorts of things in regard to communicating. Chatting is no longer a thing to do by text alone. The multimedia revolution has literally brought a new face to chatting as we know it. Today, it is possible for you to engage in a live talk where you not only hear the voice of your chat mate but get to see them as well. Chats first came into existence with the development of the Internet. This was...

If your divorce involves minor children, and you and your spouse can't agree on custody or visitation issues, you may be required to participate in California divorce mediation. After reading this article you will know how it works. California divorces are handled through the state's Superior Court system, which includes Family Court Services. According to California law (Family Code Section 3170) if divorcing couples can't agree on a parenting plan for their minor children, the court will require them to attend California divorce mediation through the Family Court Services. If this is the case in your divorce, the good news is that you won't have to pay for the services of the mediator provided by...

A maverick is an independent person who will not go along with the other members of a group (Oxford ESL Dictionary). This book provides priceless stories and insights from a maverick of the business world; an exemplary business leader who prefers not to follow orthodox beliefs in business, nor be eaten by the hyped up ideas of the present. Instead, he chooses the course of action that is appropriate for the changing times. The Maverick's Way: New Old Thing What is effective? This is the question answered by the maverick. He reconciles the good things from both the Old and New times, and focuses on what is really effective in confronting the challenges of 21st century business dealings. A maverick...

> This article is based on the following book: Mind Your Own Business A Maverick’s Guide to Business, Leadership and Life Doubleday & Company, Inc., 2003 ISBN 0-385-50959-6 208 pages A maverick is an independent person who will not go alongwith the other members of a group (Oxford ESL Dictionary). This book provides priceless stories andinsights from a maverick of the business world; anexemplary business leader who prefers not to followorthodox beliefs in business, nor be eaten by the hypedup ideas of the present. Instead, he chooses the courseof action that is appropriate for the changing times. The Maverick’s Way: New Old Thing What is effective? This is the question answered by...

There are many kinds of grants that are being awarded to people by the government and by other foundations. Personal, housing, college grants are just a few of these. While these are open to all of the population, the government and the foundations have seen the need to provide grants for women. One of the most common types of grants for women awarded by the government is in the form of education and business grants. The government provides financial help to those looking to set up their own business or who are looking study further. On the other side, there is financial aid available for women who take care of children at home, are teaching their children, and many other different types of grant...

Hard Line Approach As a practicing criminal defense attorney, I often receive calls from individuals who have either been arrested for domestic battery, or from the "victim" of domestic battery calling on behalf of the arrested person. More often than not, if it is the "victim" they tell me that they didn't want the police to actually make an arrest. However, once that call is made to law enforcement regarding a domestic violence incident, usually someone is going to jail. Florida Law specifically states that domestic violence shall be treated as a criminal act rather than a private matter. As a result, during a domestic battery incident, from the very first contact with law enforcement; there is a...

People should be aware of the protection non lethal self defense weapons in order to safeguard the security of the individual. Self defense techniques along with self defense weapons are used to defend a person from any violent or abusive situation According to the statistics, every 45 minutes 180 women are being abused in the U.S and now the numbers would have increased. Mostly women have been the target of such heinous acts which have brought immense suffering to this gender. Women need to become aware of such self defense techniques that would provide them with security. Self defense weapons need to be carried by women so that they can ensure their security no matter where they go. The most...

It might appear as though discovering single parent scholarships is close to inconceivable as college tuition along with other academic costs get higher and higher every year. Nevertheless, when you possess the best suited knowledge when you need it, getting that no cost scholarship just gets easier and easier! Like the both of us understand, rearing a household on your own is incredibly stressful, and yes it causes it to be very difficult (although not unattainable) to pay attention to college or university when you have kids to care for. All too often, it is very difficult for mothers and fathers of single mother or father families to return to college, especially if there's no freely available...

Bodyguards can come in handy when trying to protect your family and home. Bodyguards can be used for personal protection, or as security guards for your home security. Here is our top list of popular bodyguards, both real and fictitious. 1. John Creasy - This fictitious bodyguard character is played by Denzel Washington in the movie "Man on Fire". This hit movie follows the actions of Creasy, a burnt-out-ex-CIA officer in the film who reluctantly decides to bodyguard for a girl whose parents are worried she will be targeted for kidnapping. When she is abducted, Creasy has a long and hard journey trying to track down the culprits to get her back safe, sound, and in one piece. 2. Michael Clarke Duncan...

The arrest of former teacher Jon Mark Karr for the murder of JonBenet Ramsey will have a major impact on parents throughout the world. Parents who never once questioned the character of their children's teachers will now have to think twice as to who they are leaving their kids with each day. Teachers, often thought of as selfless individuals who give of themselves to enlighten our youth, now will scrutinized by many due to Karr's arrest. More importantly, the pasts of teachers will be analyzed by more school boards and parents through online background checks than ever before. Just as 9/11 brought attention to the need for protection against terrorism and Janet Jackson brought attention to the need...

The Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Department 3 election is starting to heat up. The incumbent, Tony Abbatangelo, is trying to retain his seat while candidates Janiece Marshall and Lary Lamoreux are vying for the Las Vegas Justice of the Peace position. Both challengers are making a big impact in the hotly contested election that has now seen Tony Abbatangelo's track record called into question. Justices of the Peace are in place to prepare procedural aspects of cases before they move onto District Court. For example, they might set bail and handle arraignments. In addition, Justices also preside over small claims civil cases and misdemeanor cases. In 2009, Tony Abbatangelo was involved in an...

Relationship science is exciting stuff. I am very intrigued to discover this work, from Robert Epstein, Ph.D and juxtapose it with the work that Helen Fisher, Ph.D. has done with the science of romantic love, and to teach both to my domestic violence counseling clients. The science of romantic love and the science of relationship. Both Professors have looked at the research and offered us some real life tools that very well could impact our love life in a very real way, from the beginning to the end. Professor Fisher's work is a significant part of the process. She has taken her work with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)of newly-in-love-brains and created a questionaire which will...

The first year of graduate school is often overwhelming, regardless of which psychology program one chooses. Students who have been accepted into a psychology graduate program will soon discover a major change in the way they will continue in their educational career. With no more than a five percent national acceptance rate, the competition is fierce when applying to grad school. Ask anyone who has completed their graduate studies if the sacrifices were worth it and the answer will likely be, "Yes, with a passion for psychology... and a lot of social sacrifices". Rarely, if ever, will someone say they regretted their choice. The first goal of a psychology grad student is to determine which core...

Relationships sometimes breakdown and, when they do, you may be wondering what to do next. Here are 10 situations when a family law solicitor could be what you need. 1. Divorce is never easy, particularly from an emotional point of view, but once a decision has been taken to end the marriage, it doesn't have be a bumpy journey. Legal support will help you make sure everything you should be doing gets done. 2. You don't have to be married to live with someone, but if that relationship should come to an end, you do have rights and legal experts can help you find out what they are. This is particularly important if you have children from the relationship. 3. If there are children in a relationship...

The custody laws in Maine that regulate how parents must make a custody and visitation schedule are found in Title 19-A of the Maine Revised Statutes. This section of law contains information about different items that influence how the custody schedule is made. Some of these items include how the custodial parent is chosen, grandparent visitation, and the factors the parents must consider when making the schedule. Here is what the law says about these topics and what parents should know as they make the visitation schedule. 1. The custodial parent. The biggest decision that parents face when making a custody schedule is choosing the custodial parent. In Maine, both parents have an equal right to be...

As you start the organizing journey, you may suffer from what I like to call, Temporary Organizing Paralysis. This is when you start organizing, freeze up, stare at all of the stuff and think, "Where do I begin?" & "What am I going to do with all of this stuff?" Realize that it will get worse before it gets better if you are in the middle of an organizing project. The stuff will be out of the drawers, files, closets, etc. Come up with a staging area to sort the stuff, so it is not in the way! That will help keep your stress level down. Also, identify early on who and where to donate items: friends and family, thrift shops, places of worship, domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, etc. There...

It is amazing and inspiring to hear of women helping other women through a volunteer organization for women.  Women empowering other women to be better, be stronger and to live their dreams are so astonishing.  Women standing together at their best helping other women in the community to be their best are what a volunteer organization for women believes in. It's all around us; look for it in your community.  A volunteer organization for women can be found in your community clubs and you may not realize it.   The name may not stand out as a volunteer organization for women, but the focus and commitment do stand out.  There are so many ways to make a difference.   A volunteer organization for...

One of the best ways for a woman to stand out in a crowd is her accessories. Maybe you love the classic styling of Ann Taylor or the casual, tidy stylish looks from the Gap or maybe you want Bohemian chic like Free People, but no matter what you need great accessories to pull these looks together. Still, you don't just want to buy the first pair of inexpensive or discount shoes you see - you should make smart investments that will be versatile, long lasting and environmentally or people friendly. When you think of environmentally friendly shoes, the image in your head may immediately flash to Birkenstocks, but the truth is there are more and more fabulous and environmentally friendly brands coming...

f the children, recently removed from the Yearn for Zion ranch, will receive mental health counseling. The Texas State office of Child Protective Services is working with several mental health agencies and others in the field, in order to put this all together. Because all of these children, 416 to be exact, have been taught not to trust the world outside of the ranch environment, the ‘non-believers’, it will be very difficult for them to adapt to a new and different way of life. These children have never been allowed to have any type of independent thoughts and have been told that those living outside of the compound are the devil. It has been said that the children have been so...

As a volunteer, individuals offer their services without receiving a salary or wage in return. It is an act that is performed of his or her choosing and desire. Sometimes, volunteering is a decision that is made because one wishes to give back to their community or wants to feel the warmth of helping others, while others undertake volunteering for a different reason - furthering their job search efforts. In order to obtain a paying job, many turn to the allure of volunteering, which can open many doors from a wide range of opportunities that may emerge during their stay with a company, business, or association. Although you are not getting paid for your time, energy, and effort, volunteer activity...

Courtney Sanders, accompanied by her mother Hope Sanders and History teacher, recently celebrated her fifteenth birthday and was honored on the floor of the Texas State House of Representatives. What was her accomplishment? Courtney Sanders earned first place honors in the Senior Individual Exhibit category at the Houston Independent School District's Regional History Fair which qualified her for the state-level Texas History Day contest held at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. Texas History Day is part of a National History Day observance which is a year-long educational endeavor providing students in grades six through twelve with an opportunity to hone and develop their...

The state of New York takes domestic relations issues very seriously. Chapter 14 of the New York Consolidated Laws contains the crucial laws that govern domestic issues. Under this umbrella of laws, the state has included necessary guidelines and rules about child custody. These are the laws that govern how a mother and father should make their custody and visitation schedule, and also how that schedule is accepted and enforced by the court. It is absolutely necessary that a parent involved in a custody situation learn these laws and be familiar with them. Here is an overview of the rules that impact the custody and visitation schedule. The Social Services Law in the New York Family Code specifies...

The state of Michigan has very exact laws that provide guidelines for parents to make a custody and visitation schedule. These laws are found in Chapter 552 of the Michigan Revised Statutes, and they are key for a parent who needs to make a schedule that the court will accept. Within these statutes, parents will find that they must make a visitation schedule that includes reasonable parenting time for each parent, that the state of Michigan encourages parents to work out their schedule without the assistance of a judge, and that the state has certain factors the parents should think about when deciding what is in the best interest of the child. Here is an overview of these important points that...

If you want to keep divorce costs to a minimum, reduce the stress of divorce and potentially accelerate the processing time, then maybe the no contest divorce is for you. More popularly known as the uncontested divorce, this article will identify what factors may qualify you to file a no contest divorce. First, do you and your spouse agree upon all of the issues related to property, children and support? If you and your spouse agree upon all of the issues, you are well on your way to file an uncontested divorce. Remember it's called uncontested because there are no contested disputes between you and your spouse. Remember to include all details related to each of the issues that will result in the...

Child custody is a major proceeding involved in divorce cases. It is done to determine who shall have custody of the child or children. As child custody cases are rather sensitive issues, it is always advisable to hire an efficient child custody lawyer. Child custody laws in Arizona are similar to those in other states. The Arizona court laws decide on child custody according to the child's best interests. Other factors considered by the court include the wishes of the parents, the interaction and interrelationship of the child with the parents, and the degree to which the parents have compelled the child in the child custody agreement. The child's adjustment to home, school, and community as well...

Unlike child support, at least in California, awarding permanent spousal support requires review of many different factors in any judicial proceeding such as the following: 1) Length of the Marriage: This is extremely important especially if the parties have a long term marriage (10 years or longer). Any marriage under 10 years the duration of support is generally 1/2 the length of the marriage. Therefore if a marriage lasts 5 years the general rule is the party receiving support will receive the specified amount for 2.5 years. Whereas for a marriage over 10 years the receiving party can receive support for a "reasonable' amount of time. 2) Financial need of the spouse requesting support: Often one...

Child custody is always a tricky subject. It can be difficult to say that one parent should have sole custody over a child or that the custody should be divided in a certain way. In fact, there is nothing easy when it comes to figuring out custody of a child or children. When custody comes up in a divorce, there are certain things that the courts will look for. These factors help to make the decisions for the parents and the judge. Often, the factors that the court looks for are as follows: Who the primary caregiver is- Obviously, if one parent gives more care than the other, that parent will be better suited to caring for the child or children in the future. Which parent will be more likely to...

Title 9 of the New Jersey Permanent Statues contains the laws about child custody for the state. This is imperative information for parents who are involved in a custody situation, and parents should pay particular attention to these statutes when they are in the process of creating their child custody and visitation schedule. These laws provide the guidelines that the mother and father should follow to make a schedule that the law will uphold. Here are some highlights of the New Jersey laws concerning custody and visitation schedules. 1. The Superior Court in New Jersey has jurisdiction over custody matters. The Superior Court has authority to make decisions about the minor child if the parents are...

The custody laws in the state of Idaho are found in Title 32 of the Idaho Statutes. Within these laws, the state makes it very clear that every custody decision must be in the best interest of the child. Sections 717 and 717B specifically contain important information about how parents who are making a custody and visitation schedule can do so with the child's welfare in mind. Since the schedule is one of the most important results of a custody proceeding, parents need to ensure that they make the best possible schedule. Here are the factors the state considers that affect the welfare of the children. Parents need to think about all of these when making the visitation schedule. 1. The wishes of the...

Is there someone new that has been introduced to the family? A new boyfriend you daughter, sister or niece is dating, for example. It's never a bad idea to run a personal background check on these people to make sure there is nothing about there past that may put your family in danger. What could you possible find out? They may already be married, have a warrant out for their arrest, or a drug problem that has lead to a history of domestic violence. You don't want you or the ones you love to become a victim of something that could have easily been prevented. By running a background check, you can dig up details about just about anyone in the United States. When you run a background check, all you...

Custody during a Divorce in Michigan When children are involved in divorce proceedings it can be difficult and emotional for everyone who is involved, which is why the right decision needs to be made first time round. In order to make the right decision first time round, courts in Michigan are required to evaluate ‘interest’ factors by looking at a series of considerations which are meant to help when it comes to making the decision. Some of these factors are stated below: • The ability and temperament of both spouses when it comes to giving the child love, affection, and guidance as well as the capability of the parties involved to continue the child’s education. • Can...

Title 25 contains the Alaska laws about child custody matters. Within these laws, parents can find the necessary guidelines to create the best possible custody and visitation schedule for their child. It is important to know the guidelines and rules that are in the laws, especially as they apply to the custody schedule, because it can help getting a schedule accepted by the court. It also helps parents know the factors they should consider to make a schedule that fits the needs of their child. Here is an overview of some of the laws that parents need to know for their visitation schedule. 1. The best interest of the child. Section 25.24.150 Part c makes it clear that any custody decision should be...

I will never forget the day that I met *Christine, an Asian woman who was hanging out in the career center of my alma mater. She came up to me and struck up a conversation that "schooled me". Christine and I spent the next couple of days meeting and enlightening me on becoming an empowered woman. She was quite older than I was; she was in her 40's and I was barely 20, yet we had loads to talk about. I even ended up teaching her how to drive - that was an experience. What I won't forget, however, is one line she said to me. "We as women apologize too much". Yeah, we do. And minority women apologize WAY too much. Why? Being an Indian-American, that really touched a nerve. I'm constantly apologizing...

With the rare exception of a special report produced by educational television channels and shown sandwiched between reruns late at night, we seldom see the faces of America's enormous homeless population. They live their street lives in decaying downtowns and slum districts, hidden from our daily commute between work and the suburbs. I live in the Los Angeles County section of Southern California. Within my one county are more than 90,000 people who have nowhere to call home. Like most of my neighbors, I never use public transportation or visit the poorer areas. Unless I make a special effort, I never see the thousands on the sidewalks. It is only when disaster strikes a poor area that the country...

Women were the marginalized section of our society. They were struggling to have a stranglehold in this men’s world. But, in today’s time their position has improved after years of subjugation and domination. Though, in remote villages of India their situation is no better—a girl child is still frowned upon and is considered a disgrace to the family, they are malnourished, bulimic and their health is detoriating without proper vaccination. Women empowerment was once a mere word but now-a-days women are getting what they deserve. The professions have become unisex, they are no longer expected to work in conventional domains they are exploring uncharted territories.Women are juggling perfectly...

NOWADAYS men are tortured in the hands of women by misusing newly formulated laws specially designed only for women. The law makers fully forgetting the constitutions article 14 which says all men and woman are equal before law or say equality before law. This article 14 giving equal strength to man and woman but formulating new law for women so for no law formulated by the law makers for men. Why? A fine case of one Mr. Rathinasabapathy who was married with Rajeswari of Howrah at Pondicherry on 4th June 2003 started their life initially at Pondicherry latter after five months shifted to Bangalore where he was employed. The husband arranged job for his wife and he had given her all possible freedom...

It was September 13, 1963. A visionary woman named Mary Kay Ash opened her doors to Mary Kay Cosmetics, unlocking potential that existed within many women but was previously unknown or unnoticed .Could she have possibly imagined the number of lives she would change? The influence of just one woman had an impact on millions of women around the world. I am one of them. I have had the privilege of not only being part of the independent sales force for half of the history of the Company, but also have had the ability to learn and interact from the founder herself! What started in a small storefront in Dallas Texas has grown to a billion dollar Company in 37 global markets! What secrets to developing...