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Travel bikes are often an exercise in compromise, but the Ritchey Break-Away Road Ti/Carbon is different. It comprises a sleek, high performance titanium and carbon fiber frame that just happens to fit into a conveniently sized case.
We've been traveling with it regularly this spring, and logged nearly a dozen days of riding, on two continents, that we wouldn't have had otherwise. We haven't paid a single dollar in baggage fees, either. With its smart build, the Break-Away has been good enough to use as an everyday machine at home, too.
Ride and handling: Smooth and resilient
True to form, the Ritchey Break-Away Road Ti/Carbon delivers a classic titanium ride, with a resilient and springy feel under power and a distinctly smooth quality on rough roads. Despite the carbon rear stays and included all-carbon fork, it's quite a different feel from the all-carbon chassis that dominate the current landscape.
There's noticeable flex in the drivetrain when you really put the power down, and a subsequent delay between effort and output. That's particularly the case on steeper climbs when you've got no choice but to muscle away ruthlessly. There's a similar degree of flex from the rather traditionally proportioned front end when you're sprinting out of the saddle.
In most conditions that extra flex wasn't much of an issue – we generally used the Ritchey for more steady-state rides, not full-blown hill repeats. Likewise, we've certainly piloted bikes that handled more precisely but the Ritchey still felt confidently planted at speeds approaching 75km/h (47mph).
The upside of the softer backbone is additional comfort, which the Ritchey offers in spades. Whereas most carbon bikes stiffen up on especially rough surfaces, such as washboarded dirt roads, the Ritchey eats them up with barely a whimper. It's a feature we especially appreciated while riding unfamiliar roads in far-off lands.
That being said, the Ritchey's titanium main frame doesn't soak up small-amplitude, high-frequency buzz in the same way as carbon. Road texture comes through more prominently than on most full composite chassis we've ridden, particularly up through the bars. But that was largely remedied by swapping to 25mm tires – we recommend these for most riders for their faster roll and surer grip, anyway. If you're really after a cushy feel, it's worth noting that most 28mm tires will squeeze through as well.
Handling leans toward the more stable end of the spectrum. Our 52cm tester had a somewhat average 73.5-degree head tube angle but a rather low 72mm bottom bracket drop for excellent high-speed stability. The result is a demeanor that lends itself to long, all-day rides in new surroundings.
Fit is quite aggressive, with a steep 75-degree seat tube angle (effectively producing a longer reach than the 54cm effective top tube would normally suggest) and positively puny 102mm-long head tube. Getting low over the front end is obviously no problem, but most riders will probably find themselves with a handful of headset spacers.
We opted for 25mm tires, for greater cushioning on often-rough roads
Frame and equipment: Straightforward titanium and sleek couplers
The Ritchey Break-Away frame's defining feature is its ability to disassemble into two roughly wheel-sized halves (more on the packing process later). The down tube separates at the bottom bracket via a neat flanged interface and overlapping hinged clamp. The seat tube joint is especially slick, with what is effectively a split seat tube and a separate seatpost clamp for each section. Fully assembled, the Break-Away is literally held together with just three bolts – surprisingly, that's enough.
Otherwise, it's quite a conventional TIG-welded frame. You get round, straight-gauge 3/2.5 titanium tubes, a bonded-in carbon fiber rear end with socket-type dropouts and wishbone-style chain stays and a standard threaded bottom bracket. A true integrated 1 1/8in straight head tube surrounds the included full-carbon Ritchey WCS fork.
Given the intended use, Ritchey were wise not to use any paint on the titanium portions of the frame. Instead, they went for a brushed finish plus a media-blasted treatment for the down tube and top tube logos – that means there's nothing to chip or scratch. Save for a bit of housing rub, our test frame is looking as good as new after four months of regular use and several flights – not bad at all.
The Ritchey Break-Away Road Ti/Carbon chassis is admirably light, at 1,460g for the bare frame (52cm with coupler, derailleur hanger, clamp bolts and water bottle bolts). The matching fork is just 330g (full-length steerer, no compression plug) – not exactly a hefty penalty to pay for such convenience.
Built up with a SRAM Red group, SRAM S30 Al Gold wheels, an assortment of aluminum Ritchey cockpit components, a Fizik Kurve saddle and Continental GP4000 tires, the complete bike still comes in at just 7.1kg (15.6lb) without pedals. Ritchey sell the Break-Away Road Ti/Carbon as a frame kit only, though, so buyers are free to build theirs as they see fit.
Traveling with the Ritchey Break-Away
We commissioned the Ritchey for the express purpose of traveling. To that end, the Break-Away design excels.
Disassembling and packing the bike is surprisingly easy – once you get the hang of it. Taking the bike apart requires about five minutes, with another five to 10 minutes of padding and prep, and another five to 10 of shoehorning everything into the included soft-sided case. Reassembly took us about the same amount of time.
Smaller frame sizes will fit into an S&S Machine hard case if you're after extra protection, but we found that the stock case worked sufficiently well when we took the necessary precautions. Speaking of S&S, we found that company's packing process easier and more compact than the one Ritchey prescribe. In addition, it also yielded a better weight balance for the packed case, for easier transport.
For best use of space, try layering the bike and its various parts
Ritchey include a generous amount of wraparound tube covers and other accessories. However, we'd recommend upgrading to more protective foam pipe insulation for the frame and fork, proper dummy axles (we built ours from old hubs and used the wheels' quick-release skewers to secure them) and plastic hub axle caps such as those used on new factory bikes. We also wedged in a number of rags, shoes and bottles, to separate things more. We even found room for Lezyne's fantastic CNC Travel Floor Drive pump and a pair of SKS Raceblade fenders.
Including a rather comprehensive collection of accessories, the total packed weight was still just 16kg (35lb). That's well under most airlines' maximum allowable weight for a single bag.
After two domestic trips and one international journey, we only had a slightly dinged rim sidewall to show for it – and that was only because airport security had repacked things in the bag. Another accessory we'd recommend is S&S Machine's security net, which allows security officials to remove the entire bundle in one, inspecting the contents easily without having to shift anything around.
Even though the packed case comes in under weight, it's worth noting that this doesn't guarantee you'll get through check-in without any additional fees. Many airlines don't care about size and weight at all – if they know it's a bike, they'll charge. However, some carriers such as United and Continental now specifically state that half-sized travel cases such as the Ritchey will count as a standard piece of baggage.
Regardless, the Ritchey is still technically oversized by about 2cm in width, so keep that in mind. We managed to check in each time without any charges, saving nearly US$1,000.
The world is for riding
The Ritchey Break-Away Road Ti/Carbon is far from cheap, at US$2,999.95 for the frame, fork, headset, case and associated accessories. However, that's not outrageous compared with other straight-gauge titanium bikes that don't offer the same travel benefits. Ritchey also offer the same functionality in steel for a substantially cheaper US$1,295.
Garmin's Edge 800 computer is a perfect traveling companion for the Break-Away
Cyclists who travel for work a lot or often find themselves in appealing locales with no bike should consider budgeting for the Break-Away. It's not exactly spare change but you can't put a price on being able to ride a bike that fits you and performs well anywhere, any time.
Of all the rides we've done this season, it's the ones we wouldn't have been able to do without a travel-friendly bike that stand out. Those moments are invaluable.


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CRYSTAL LAKE – Learn new ways to say hello and much more through language and sign classes this winter offered by McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department.
The following classes are available:
• Spanish I: This beginner's course includes basic writing, speaking, pronunciation, listening, understanding and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Students will use grammar, vocabulary and verbs in the most basic structure of the language. The required book is "Spanish Is Fun Book 1: Lively Lessons for Beginners" by Amsco School Publications, third edition, ISBN: 9781567654646. Textbooks must be bought before the start of class. The book is not available in the MCC Bookstore. Two classes are offered: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 29 through March 19, in Room E119 (use course ID: NFL S05 001) and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5 through March 26, in Room A123, (use course ID: NFL S05 002). The cost for either class is $109.
• Arabic I: Learn the basics of the Arabic language, including speaking, writing, vocabulary and grammar. The required books are "Read & Speak Arabic" by McGraw-Hill, second edition, ISBN: 9780071739665 and "Your First 100 Words Arabic" with audio CD, by Jane Wightwick, ISBN: 0071469281. Textbooks must be bought before the start of class. The class will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 30 through March 20, in Room E105. The cost is $109. Use course ID: NFL S13 001 when registering.
• French I: This class is for people who have little or no knowledge of French. Structure, vocabulary, phonetics and common phrases will be taught. The required textbook is "5-Minute French" with audio CD by Berlitz, ISBN: 9789812684578. Textbook must be bought before the start of class. The class will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 30 through March 30, and costs $109. Use course ID: NFL S03 002 when registering.
• Italian I: Learn the basics of expressing oneself in Italina. Exploring the Italian culture as well as basic, but useful skills to be understood in Italy. This class is ideal for prospective tourists or for those who want to get back in touch with their Italian roots. The required textbook is "Espresso 1 Student Book" by L. Ziglio and G. Rizzo, Alma Edizioni (available at www.deltapublishing.com for $35.90) the ISBN: 9788861820531. Textbooks must be bought before the start of class. The class will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 12 through April 16, in Room D152. The cost is $119. Use course ID: NFL S12 002 when registering.
• Sign Language I: An introduction to finger spelling and basic survival signs that can be used in a variety of settings. The book for class will be discussed at the first session. This class is taught by a deaf instructor and will be in C106. The cost is $125. The class will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 11 11 through May 6. Use course ID: NFL S01 001 when registering.
To register, call the MCC Registration Office at 815-455-8588. For information, call Tracy Berry at 815-455-8758 or Dori Smith at 815-455-8559.

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It is feared that the damage mankind has inflicted will lead to the sixth largest mass extinction in Earth's history with thousands of plants and animals being wiped out. The new epoch, called the Anthropocene – meaning new man – would be the first period of geological time shaped by the action of a single species.
Although the term has been in informal use among scientists for more than a decade, it is now under consideration as an official term.


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Memantine Hydrochloride in Helping Cancer Survivors Stop Smoking
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01535040
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 17, 2012
Results First Posted : January 26, 2015
Last Update Posted : September 7, 2018
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RATIONALE: Memantine hydrochloride may help people stop smoking by decreasing the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
PURPOSE: This randomized, pilot phase II trial studies how effective memantine hydrochloride works compared to placebo in helping cancer survivors stop smoking.
|Condition or disease
|Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer Tobacco Use Disorder
|Drug: memantine hydrochloride Drug: placebo
|Phase 2
- Estimate participation, accrual, adherence, and retention of cancer survivors who smoke and are randomized to receive memantine (memantine hydrochloride) (10 mg twice daily) or a matching placebo for 12 weeks.
- Estimate the self-reported abstinence rates of patients who are randomized to memantine or a matching placebo for 12 weeks and obtain a preliminary estimate of the treatment effect (difference in abstinence rates between the two groups).
- Nicotine addiction will be assessed using the Wisconsin Inventory of Smoking Dependent Motives.
- Nicotine withdrawal will be measured by the Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale.
- Quality of life will be measured by the SF12 questionnaire.
- Toxicities will be assessed using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.
OUTLINE: This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot study. Participants are stratified according to gender (male vs female). Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms.
- Arm I: Participants receive memantine hydrochloride orally (PO) twice daily (BID) on days 1-81 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
- Arm II: Participants receive placebo PO BID on days 1-81 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
Participants complete the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), the Self-reported Tobacco Abstinence, the Wisconsin Inventory of Smoking Dependent Motives, the Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale, SF-12 quality-of-life questionnaire, and the Fagerstrom Nicotine Tolerance Scale at baseline and every 2 weeks for 12 weeks during study.
Participants also undergo urine sample collection at weeks 4, 8, and 12 for cotinine test using the NicAlert test.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|130 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
|Primary Purpose:
|Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|Randomized Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Pilot Study of Memantine (Namenda) for Smoking Cessation Among Cancer Survivors
|Study Start Date :
|August 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|February 2014
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|February 2014
Active Comparator: Arm I - Memantine
Participants receive memantine hydrochloride PO BID) on days 1-81 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
Drug: memantine hydrochloride
Estimate participation, accrual, adherence, and retention of cancer survivors who smoke and are randomized to receive memantine (10 mg twice daily) or a matching placebo for 12 weeks.
Other Name: Memantine
Placebo Comparator: Arm II - Placebo
Participants receive a placebo PO BID on days 1-81 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
Drug: placebo
Placebo by mouth through completion of 12 weeks.
- Retention [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Retention is defined as the percentage of participants who complete the 12 week visit
- Adherence [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Adherence is the percentage of prescribed pills taken while on therapy.
- Nicotine Dependence [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]The Fagerstrom tolerance scale consists of 8 questions, each of which is scored on a 0 to 1 or 0 to 2 scale. The total score ranges from 0 to 11, with higher scores representing greater dependence.
- Smoking Withdrawal [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]The Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale is a 28 item questionnaire that assesses nicotine withdrawal. It consists of seven subscales, each consisting of 3-5 questions all answered on a 0-4 scale. Subscale scores are the mean of the items comprising the scale. Some items are reverse scored. Higher scores indicate greater withdrawal symptoms. Subscales were scored if more than half the items were answered. A total score was calculated as the mean of the individual subscales (if more than half the subscales had scores).
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Survivors of non-metastatic breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer, or stage I/II non-small cell lung cancer
- Age ≥ 18
- Smoked 100 tobacco cigarettes over lifetime at time of first interview, have smoked 10 or more cigarettes per day on most days over the past month
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1 (Karnofsky ≥ 70%)
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
- Agrees to adhere to the study protocol and attend the required clinic visits
- Negative serum pregnancy test within 10 days prior to registration in women with child-bearing potential; women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation
- Women who are currently breast-feeding are not eligible for this study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, snuff, or any other non-cigarette tobacco product is not allowed
- No patients with clinically significant uncontrolled medical conditions (e.g., unstable angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack [TIA], or cerebral vascular accident [CVA]) within past 3 months
- Creatinine ≥ 2 times upper limit of normal (ULN) in last six months
- Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT)/serum glutamic pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) ≥ 3 times ULN in last six months
- Current uncontrolled hypertension ≥ 160/90 mm Hg
- Excessive alcohol abuse defined as more than 5 drinks per day for men and 4 drinks per day for women
- Major medical or psychiatric illness which, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent completion of treatment or would interfere with follow-up
- History of allergic reactions attributed to memantine
- Six months post definitive treatment (except for ongoing hormonal or targeted therapies)
- Patients currently must not be taking Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and agree to not start NRT for the duration of the study
- Patients currently taking antidepressant or antianxiety medications must have been on a stable dose for 4 weeks prior to registration
- Patients currently receiving the following medications are not eligible: anticonvulsant agents (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, gabapentin, etc.); antiparkinsonian agents (e.g., Levo Dopa, ropinirole); neuroleptic agents (e.g., risperidone, quetiapine); carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., Diamox® and Sequels®)
- Memantine should not be combined with other N-methyl d-aspartate (NMDA) antagonists (amantadine, ketamine, and dextromethorphan)
- Participants may not be receiving any other investigational agents
- No current use of illegal drugs or use of prescription medications for non-medical reasons
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01535040
|United States, North Carolina
|Wake Forest Cancer Center CCOP Research Base
|Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27157
|Principal Investigator:
|John Spangler, MD
|Wake Forest University Health Sciences
|Responsible Party:
|Wake Forest University Health Sciences
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01535040 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
U10CA081851 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
REBACCCWFU 99311 ( Other Identifier: NCI )
|First Posted:
|February 17, 2012 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|January 26, 2015
|Last Update Posted:
|September 7, 2018
|Last Verified:
|August 2018
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
Keywords provided by Wake Forest University Health Sciences:
cancer survivor
stage I non-small cell lung cancer
stage II non-small cell lung cancer
tobacco use disorder
stage IA breast cancer
stage IB breast cancer
stage II breast cancer
stage IIIA breast cancer
stage IIIB breast cancer
stage IIIC breast cancer
stage I prostate cancer
stage IIA prostate cancer
stage IIB prostate cancer
stage III prostate cancer
stage I colon cancer
stage IIA colon cancer
stage IIB colon cancer
stage IIC colon cancer
stage IIIA colon cancer
stage IIIB colon cancer
stage IIIC colon cancer
stage I rectal cancer
stage IIA rectal cancer
stage IIB rectal cancer
stage IIC rectal cancer
stage IIIA rectal cancer
stage IIIB rectal cancer
stage IIIC rectal cancer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Breast Neoplasms
Lung Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms
Colorectal Neoplasms
Tobacco Use Disorder
Neoplasms by Site
Breast Diseases
Skin Diseases
Respiratory Tract Neoplasms
Thoracic Neoplasms
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Genital Neoplasms, Male
Urogenital Neoplasms
Genital Diseases, Male
Prostatic Diseases
Intestinal Neoplasms
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Digestive System Neoplasms
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colonic Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Rectal Diseases
Substance-Related Disorders
Chemically-Induced Disorders
Mental Disorders
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Luminescent Desk Lights: Pharmacy, Industrial & Luxo Lamps
Now that the days are getting shorter, do you find yourself needing your desk lamp more and more? Around this time of year, a little light can make a big difference.
• Brooklyn, NY Industrial Lamp - $110
• Brooklyn, NY: Copper Pharmacy Lamp - $855
• Grand Rapids, MI: Luxo Task Lamp - $48
• Los Angeles, CA: Mid Century Double Cone Lamp - $59
• Brooklyn, NY: Green Desk Lamp - $20
Shoppers, check out the Classifieds for many more listings. Sellers, gather up your goods and list them in our Classifieds to turn them into a little extra spending cash.
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OpenXava 4.2.3 released
Noobeek 2017.02
February 22, 2017
Noobeek gives some of the power behind OpenXava to end users.
This new 2017.02 version includes:
- Administration modules for managing users and roles.
- Now you can organize your modules in folders.
- Adding new fields, references, lists, module and moving and removing fields only available for users with developer role.
- When the user navigates among records or executes actions the browser URL is modified to be a valid permalink.
- Session timeout is 8 hours, before it was 30 minutes.
- The last list format (chart or list) is remembered between sessions by user.
- Delete selected rows is not available for Charts.
- Rich text data in list mode shows only plain text until 200 characters.
- Fix: When a user join to an application and the joined role has not modules it keeps asking to join the application.
- Fix: Pressing Cancel when adding columns to the list used for searching a reference fails.
Users and roles managementStarting today Noobeek users can enjoy the powerful users and roles management from XavaPro, including fine-grained security to exclude actions or fields by role. Go to the Admin folder from Start button to explore the administration modules:
Though you can create your own roles, the roles module comes with some predefined roles ready to use:
- admin has access to administration modules.
- developer can add, remove and move fields, references and lists; and add new modules.
- joined is the role of the user that joins to our application.
- self sign up does not apply to Noobeek.
- user has access to all module, but administration ones.
FoldersIn the start button you can place folders to organize your modules:
To know how, read the XavaPro documentation about folders, works in the same way.
PermalinksWhen you choose a record the URL in the browser is modified with the record id:
In this way you can copy and paste the URL, and send it by email, for example, to send a reference to a specific record.
Also you can add the action to execute in the URL like this:
http://noobeek.com/Noobeek/o/Vehicles/m/Cars?action=CRUD.new to execute the new action, or
http://noobeek.com/Noobeek/o/Vehicles/m/Cars?action=Mode.list to go list mode.


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Upon her retirement in 1977, Lucy D. Medeiros completed a 43-year career in education, 12 of which she devoted to RIJC as associate dean of students and professor of business. After her retirement, she helped establish the CCRI/RIJC Alumni Association and was the first recipient of the association's recognition award in 1980. She was inducted into the college's Hall of Fame in 1994 and also was a trustee of the CCRI Foundation.
The RIJC class of 1969 dedicated that year's Primus to Medeiros, who was the faculty advisor of the yearbook. The dedication labels her as a friend to the students: "She has shown us not the answers, but the ways to find the answers. She has helped us, not by doing the job for us, but by arousing the self-confidence to do it ourselves."
Before joining the RIJC faculty, Medeiros held teaching posts at schools around Rhode Island at Riverside Junior High School, the University of Michigan Hospital School, St. Joseph's Vocational School, Central Falls High School and Cumberland High School. She also served as a guidance counselor in Cumberland.
Medeiros founded the Rhode Island Business Educators Association and served as a president for three years. She was the first recipient of the Rhode Island Business Educators awards on state, regional and national levels. She was initiated in Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and was cited as one of the leaders in business by Beta Mu Chapter-Delta Pi Epsilon of Central Connecticut State College. She also has been listed among "Who's Who of American Women."
Medeiros earned degrees from Rhode Island College and a Sixth Year Professional Diploma from the University of Connecticut.
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Office of Sponsored Programs
The Office of Sponsored Programs provides leadership, information, services, and support to faculty and staff in the acquisition and administration of externally funded, competitive grants. OSP ensures that Pitt Community College complies with the regulations and guidelines of sponsoring agencies and with internal institutional policies and procedures. OSP coordinates activities with the Business Office of Administrative Services with regard to requests for funding from Federal, State and local government sources as well as non-governmental sources, ensuring the integrity of accounting and financial information and reports.
OSP coordinates pre-award activities such as ensuring compliance with the granting agency and college policies; serving as the primary liaison and advisor to grant-writing teams; and providing grant opportunity information to faculty and administrators. The Office of Sponsored Programs, in coordination with Administrative Services, is also responsible for performing post-award grant management duties, including compliance, reporting and financial oversight. A college program is "sponsored" if it solicits and receives a restricted award (i.e. the funds can only be used for that program) from a source outside the normal operating budget (i.e. financed through external funds) in order to support various instructional and public service activities.
OSP also processes IRB requests submitted to PCC for review and processing.
Forms and Documents
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Kids Hour is designed to spark imagination and creativity through fun, hands-on projects. Kids will explore coding with Sphero robots by programming simple movements, loops and more. Then they'll design a maze and navigate their robot through the obstacles. Kids can bring their own iPad and Sphero Sprk+ robot, or we'll provide them. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.
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Alert 2008-1
Subject: Fictitious Official Checks
Date: January 15, 2008
Description: First National Bank
Fictitious Official Checks of First National Bank, Spearman, TX
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
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Clean Up Your Music Library
Clean Up Your Music Library
Today, we're going to clean up our music library. We asked you about your favorite tools for your music and here's what you had to say:
- Steven Sarkhosh
@iyaz I like TuneUp Pro (@TuneUp_media) but even then I still end of editing a lot of it myself manually. #TwitKH #ForgotTheHashtag
- Roland Alvares
@iyaz on Windows I don't think you can get any better then MediaMonkey. Wish there was something similar on the Mac. #twitkh
- Thomas Gehrke
@iyaz Musicbrainz Picard http://t.co/fgRuTtA6 #twitkh
We tested out each of these solutions in today's episode of "Know How..." Of course, you can always manually tag all your music and media files using iTunes or another media player program, but we wanted to see how automated solutions handled our messy library.
TuneUp is a pay program, but you can test it out for free on up to 50 songs. The program normally costs around $40 for an annual subscription or about $50 as a one-time purchase.
TuneUp works on Windows and OS X. It allows you to tag all of your files in a batch if you'd like.
The interface is simple - you drag and drop files to TuneUp from either Windows Media Player or iTunes and TuneUp will find the proper artist, album, and other song data including album art.
In our tests, we found TuneUp did a good job finding music data. However, it did use album art from compilation albums with no option to use album art from another album. So, if a song was both on a compilation and the original release, you don't have the option to pick from a list of albums. You can have TuneUp not apply album art and find your own, but that is a bit cumbersome.
MediaMonkey is a free piece of software for Windows only. There is a limited batch tagging feature - it only works on a per album basis (you can tag multiple songs as part of the same album).
MediaMonkey also is a media manager/player, so if you wanted to rid yourself of iTunes or Media Player, this is a free option.
Compared to TuneUp, MediaMonkey does give you the option to choose which album a song came from. So if you really want to use the album art from the original album and not a "Greatest Hits" collection, you'll have that ability.
This free program is cross-platform and works on Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. MusicBrainz Picard does handle batch tagging.
Additionally, MusicBrainz Picard has Audio Fingerprinting which allows for very accurate music tagging. That feature is turned off by default. You'll have to go into the Options menu to activate that feature.
There is no one program that can handle tagging all your files perfectly. We found using a combination of MediaMonkey and MusicBrainz Picard could handle a lot of jobs. If you just want to have something automatically do everything for you, TuneUp does a very good job and only the most obsessive music fan may have an issue with album art selection.
If you are the obsessive type (like Iyaz), you'll probably review each song to make sure all things are tagged correctly. Don't be intimidated by cleaning up a messy library. Give it a go in batches. Spend about 10-20 minutes each session and over a period of time, you'll have everything all neatened up.
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"It is now the post-Witten era in Dallas and unless a tight end on the roster emerges this season, the position could be high on the wish list next offseason. His athleticism makes Fant an appealing up-and-coming prospect."
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2016 NFL Draft: 3 Running Backs I'd Like to see Dallas Draft
While the talk of the Cowboys off season for the past weeks have primarily focused on the defensive needs, a few positions on the offensive side of things could still be addressed in the draft.
Outside of the obvious at quarterback, the team could look for an upgrade at wide receiver along with a rookie running back to bring in to split carries with the injury-prone Darren McFadden - who will be playing on the last year of his two year deal in 2016.
This running back class certainly has some intriguing names, and with the top names already performing at the Combine, here are three backs that I would love to see the Cowboys pick up at the right price:
Devontae Booker: Utah
Click here for a scouting report on Booker.
Booker may very well be my favorite running back in this class, as he seems like a perfect fit for the Cowboys running style. Booker possesses the vision to run in the zone blocking scheme mixed with the physicality to create big plays.
Pairing McFadden and Booker together in 2016 could give the Cowboys a very strong smash mouth identity on offense, as they try to get back to their winning ways of 2014.
Alex Collins: Arkansas
Click here for a scouting report on Collins.
Collins, a product of Arkansas (where Darren McFadden played in college), is another interesting back in this class. While there is certainly room to grow, he has the balanced ability to not only punish defenders but also show impressive speed when hitting the hole.
Collins could benefit greatly from not having to be the featured back in Dallas for 2016. Averaging 5.6 YPC in college, Collins could quickly turn into a dominating back running behind the offensive line for Dallas in the coming years.
Paul Perkins: UCLA
Click here for a scouting report on Perkins.
Perkins is the least physical back out of these three, but he makes up for it with great balance and vision. While the Cowboys would still likely have to add more depth behind Perkins down the line, a formula for immediate success could be found in 2016 and beyond should McFadden see a contract extension and Perkins is added to the backfield.
The case has even been made here at Inside the Star that drafting a running back could help Dallas more than anything this off season. That would of course bring Ezekiel Elliot into the first round conversation, who is the best back available in this draft.
Whatever the team's plan may be at the position (#MillerToDallas), should they go through the draft, I hope the card is turned in for one of the three names above.
Now, what backs would YOU like to see in Dallas for 2016? Feel free to discuss this topic by leaving a comment below!
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Kenneth Dixon, RB, LA Tech
I am hoping that we can trade down to about the 8th spot then get Zeke from the Buckeyes and in the process pick up an extra 2nd round pick
John….that's a great idea and something they may do with the number 7 Niners. I believe trading with them and asking for the Niners second round pick would be awesome… but if Zeke is picked 6 then it would kind of backfire. We need Wentz or Goff to be available at 4 for this to happen tho. I say draft Zeke 4 and get 3 solid d players in FA.
They should bring in millar and if he's to much forte and if he still wants to much Chris ivory and than draft one of those younger guys later for down the road.
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Looking Ahead to 2019 NFL Mock Drafts, a Pass Catching Theme Persists
The Dallas Cowboys haven't played the 2018 NFL season yet, but that shouldn't stop us from looking ahead to the 2019 NFL Draft and seeing what players the team will have their eye on this fall.
With the NFL season fast approaching, that means the college football season is as well, and as we look through these mocks, perhaps you get an idea of whom to watch with a Cowboys perspective this fall.
I scoured the internet looking for the best and brightest minds and their "way too early 2019 mocks." As I perused the mocks, one thing was clear. Many of the national writers see the Dallas Cowboys going with an offensive pass catcher in the 2019 NFL Draft. Namely a TE.
TE Noah Fant, Iowa
Noah Fant, from the University of Iowa, will be a junior in his 2019 season and as a sophomore caught 30 passes for 494 yards (16.5 yards per reception) and 11 touchdowns. The receptions and yardage may not look all that impressive, but if we think about Iowa's offense in the Big 10, we can understand that he's not going to get many opportunities to catch the ball when the team is running it as often as they do.
In fact, the Hawkeyes ran the ball 10 more times per game than they threw it and their quarterback only completed - on average - 15 passes a game.
Fant accounted for 21% of the receiving yards on the season and 42% of the passing touchdowns. He was only 36 yards away from leading the team in receiving despite catching 21 fewer passes than leader Nick Easley. No other pass catcher for Iowa had more than four receiving touchdowns.
If there's something not to like at the moment about Fant, it's his size.
At the moment, College Football Reference has him listed at 232 pounds. There are running backs that weigh more than Fant does and he'll probably need to add about 10-20 pounds in the NFL to be an effective in-line blocker.
Mocked to the Dallas Cowboys by Dane Brugler of The Draft Show on DallasCowboys.com. In a mock draft he did for Sports Day DFW and the Dallas Morning News, he had this to say.
Dane Brugler - Sports Day DFW, Dallas Morning News
Eric Galko of The Sporting News selected the Iowa tight end to the Cowboys as well, seeing him as a special prospect that has the chance to fill the shoes of Jason Witten.
Ben Standig of NBC Sports Washington also had Noah Fant to the Cowboys, thinking they are in need of a Jason Witten replacement.
DE Austin Bryant, Clemson
Depending on what Dallas can get out of Right Defensive Ends Tyrone Crawford, Randy Gregory, Dorance Armstrong, and Charles Tapper, it could have the Cowboys taking a defensive end in the first round for the second time in three years.
Will Brinson's mock doesn't offer much analysis on Bryant, mostly saying that Clemson is going to be good. But here's what Draftek.com's Brett Clancy, who covers the 49ers, had to say about Bryant:
"Clemson's Austin Bryant is the 4th EDGE off the board in this mock and 2nd from his school, but he's still well worth a mid-round pick. Bryant broke out with 8.5 sacks as a junior last year and many thought he'd go pro. I like Bryant's move to stay in school and refine his game, specifically growing a repertoire of pass rush moves to complement his strong edge-setting ability."
Brett Clancy - Draftek.com
Bryant was amazingly disruptive for the Clemson Tigers as a junior, racking up 50 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks. At 6-5 265, he could come in and play right defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys on day one.
DT Raekwon Davis, Alabama
We know that the Dallas Cowboys have an affinity for Power 5 prospects and Jason Garrett goes back with Nick Saban.
Despite that relationship, it hasn't led to many Alabama players being selected by the Dallas Cowboys. Perhaps, that should tell us something.
One other factor that could be in play with Davis is dependent upon who the defensive coordinator is in 2019. We all know that Rod Marinelli doesn't place premium draft value on defensive tackles, but prefers to find diamonds in the rough to develop.
If Kris Richard takes over as the defensive coordinator in 2019, the story could be a bit different. Seattle, with Richard at the defensive helm, selected defensive tackles in the second round of the 2016 and 2017 NFL Drafts.
If the Dallas Cowboys are going to spend a first on a defensive tackle, this is the guy to do it on.
He was highly productive as a sophomore for the Crimson Tide, racking up 69 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. He also had one interception that was returned for 19 yards. At 6-7 306 pounds, he has the size and frame to be an immediate impact player on the Dallas Cowboys interior.
If the Dallas Cowboys choose not to resign David Irving in the 2018 offseason and Maliek Collins doesn't take a step forward, then Davis becomes a real possibility.
Here's what Draftek's Cowboys analyst had to say about Raekwon Davis.
"Alabama's Raekwon Davis has played both DT and DE in the Crimson Tide's 3-man line. He can maintain his gaps against the run when needed, but his primary skill set is using his long arms and strong lower body to use a variety of pass rush moves to win with power and speed.
"One red flag on Davis happened 8/27/17: he was struck in the leg by a stray bullet during the wee hours of Sunday morning at a Tuscaloosa bar (Bar 17) where several shootings have occurred over the past few years. Despite HC Jason Garrett's affinity for Nick Saban coached players, this incident might remove him from the Dallas board."
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Interestingly, Draftek did a second round in this mock and they sent Boston College Safety Lukas Denis to the Dallas Cowboys.
S Jaquan Johnson, Miami
Speaking of safeties, Dan Kadar over at SBNation sent one to the Dallas Cowboys in the form of Jaquan Johnson.
Johnson, from the University of Miami, was very productive in his junior season for the Hurricanes, racking up 96 total tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack and four interceptions. He returned one of those interceptions for a touchdown.
Here are Kadar's thoughts on the second team All-ACC player:
"There was a lot of talk during the draft that the Cowboys were in talks to trade for Earl Thomas. If they want to address safety next draft, Johnson was a second-team all-conference player who some thought would go pro."
Dan Kadar - SB Nation
Obviously, this pick will depend on what happens with Earl Thomas over the next nine months and the development of Xavier Woods, but Johnson will be a name to watch for teams that need a safety.
WR Ahmmon Richards, Miami
Another Hurricane to have on your NFL Draft radars is Wide Receiver Ahmmon Richard, who is going into his junior season at Miami.
The Dallas Cowboys have begun the process of overhauling their wide receiver corp with the departures of Dez Bryant and Brice Butler in the 2018 offseason. In 2019, it's likely that Terrance Williams (contract) and Cole Beasley (age) could be next to go.
That would leave them with Michael Gallup, Allen Hurns, Tavon Austin, Deonte Thompson, Noah Brown, and Cedric Wilson as their WR depth chart. It's certainly a solid group, but adding a talent like Richards could help.
The Draft Wire's Luke Easterling believes, "Richards would be another great addition with impressive size and speed."
In two seasons at Miami, Richards has averaged 18.8 yards per reception, and 68.65 yards per game. He's got deep-threat ability which would combine well with Gallup and Hurns.
WR Collin Johnson, Texas
If Richards doesn't do it for you, then lets head a couple of hours south of Dallas to the University of Texas and Wide Receiver Collin Johnson.
Bleacher Report's Matt Miller has the Dallas Cowboys going with the junior wide receiver and had this to say:
"The Dallas Cowboys made interesting moves at wide receiver in the 2018 draft—trading Ryan Switzer to Oakland, acquiring Tavon Austin from Los Angeles, not selecting a receiver early—and will head into the upcoming season with a need for a playmaker down the field. Texas' Collin Johnson at 6'6" can be the downfield weapon and red-zone nightmare the Cowboys so badly want.
"Johnson does need to improve upon his production from the last two seasons and prove to scouts he can run well enough to separate from NFL defenders, but his size and hands are already getting buzzed about as teams prepare for the upcoming college season."
Matt Miller - Bleacher Report
I'll agree with Miller that Johnson will need to increase upon his production. Some believe that the quarterback limitations in Austin have been a factor, but at the moment, I'm leery of taking a wide receiver from the Big 12 that doesn't have excellent production in the first round of the draft.
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It's obvious from these mock drafts that analysts see the Dallas Cowboys continuing to invest in pass catchers for their offense and that is a reasonable thought.
Obviously, a lot will change between now and next April when the Dallas Cowboys go on the clock, but this gives us a bit of insight on who to watch in this upcoming college football season.
What names will you be watching in college football this season?
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Does Marquez White Assault Charge Alter Cowboys Plan in Supplemental Draft?
Last night, it was reported that Dallas Cowboys Cornerback Marquez White has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident comes from a traffic confrontation that took place back in October, where White -- according to his camp -- was justified in drawing his weapon for self-defense.
A promising young player that stuck on the Cowboys practice squad in his rookie season, the sixth round pick doesn't need this case hanging over his head as training camp approaches. When considering the timing up against this week's supplemental draft, and the rare crop of defensive back talent available in it, White could soon be fighting for relevance on the Cowboys roster.
Becoming complacent in building one of the best young secondaries in the league won't be an issue for the Cowboys under new Passing Game Coordinator Kris Richard. The Cowboys were relying on White to be a depth option behind projected starters Byron Jones, Chidobe Awuzie, and Jourdan Lewis.
White's spot on the depth chart may very well hold up, but by the end of the week he could also have added competition in Adonis Alexander or Sam Beal.
Respectively, the former Virginia Tech and Western Michigan cornerbacks are two of the most talented supplemental prospects to enter the draft in years -- both likely to be the first players drafted since 2015.
Alexander and Beal are also joined by Mississippi State Safety Brandon Bryant as another backup option for Dallas.
A lengthy cornerback with the toughness to play on the boundary, Alexander is a similar player to White, and one that Richard should love for his physical traits. Whether or not this natural skill outweighs some maturity issues that saw Alexander fall from freshman starter to suspended at VT will determine if the Cowboys feel comfortable sending away a 2019 draft pick for his services.
Where Alexander's career leaves his arrow trending downward on the eve of the supplemental draft, Beal is a rising prospect that some are calling the best to ever enter this draft.
An all-conference cornerback as a Junior out of Western Michigan, Beal improved with each passing college season, determined to finish out his degree along the way. However, once Beal's eligibility for his Senior season was called into question, the feisty 6'1" CB decided to turn towards the NFL.
Beal's professional football faith is now in the hands of any team that's done their homework on him. Projected to be taken as early as the third round, teams impressed by Beal's tape could be giving away a premium pick in next year's draft to add him just before training camp.
Should this team be the Cowboys, Beal's presence would put more than just White on notice. The Cowboys are also expecting corners like Duke Thomas and Kam Kelly to fight for roster spots. In a perfect world, say the one the Cowboys were living in yesterday before this White news broke, Thomas or Kelly could replace White on the practice squad as the Florida State product took another jump in Oxnard.
As I've written before though, teams must be relentless in their search for talent. The Cowboys have drafted well, but passed on big name free agents in recent years. The result is a young roster full of potential and ready to compete.
If either Adonis Alexander, Sam Beal, or even Brandon Bryant help them do so this year, we could be right here talking about a new Cowboys rookie in the middle of July. Marquez White would be happy to see this talk overshadow his legal situation for the moment.
This won't be the case when he's competing against another player that will likely cost the Cowboys more than the sixth round pick they invested in him two years ago.
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Have the Dallas Cowboys Overcome Their 2nd-Round Curse?
You may not be aware or maybe you've simply forgotten, but the Dallas Cowboys have struggled drafting players in the 2nd-round who can come in and contribute. Typically players drafted this highly are not only immediate contributors as a rookie, but are cornerstone players for years to come. That hasn't been the case for the Cowboys.
I don't know where you stand, but I was beginning to think the Dallas Cowboys were cursed with their 2nd-round draft picks. I know this was an area where they would gamble on players for some reason or another, but unfortunately it never really paid off. Hopefully, things are changing for the better.
Let's take a look back at past drafts to see what I'm talking about.
Past 2nd-Round Draft Picks Dating Back to 2006:
2018 Connor Williams
2017 Chidobe Awuzie
2016 Jaylon Smith
2015 Randy Gregory
2014 DeMarcus Lawrence
2013 Gavin Escobar
2012 (no selection) used to trade for Morris Claiborne
2011 Bruce Carter
2010 Sean Lee
2009 (no selection) traded out of 2nd-round
2008 Martellus Bennett
2007 (no selection) used to trade back into 1st for Anthony Spencer
2006 Anthony Fasano
You may be wondering why I decided to start all the way back in 2006. Well, I believe that's when the 2nd-round draft picks curse started for the Dallas Cowboys.
Anthony Fasano ended up having a solid career in the NFL, but he never lived up to his draft status as a former 2nd-round draft pick. The same can be said for Martellus Bennett, Gavin Escobar, and Bruce Carter. Shed a tear for them if you want, but I'd put them in the "bust" category.
The sad truth is, Sean Lee is the only 2nd-round draft pick on this list to ever see a second contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Although, I guess you can include DeMarcus Lawrence since he will be playing under the franchise tag in 2018. But, that's still not a very good hit percentage in the 2nd-round for more than a decade. Luckily, it looks as if things are changing.
DeMarcus Lawrence might end up being another "hit" for the Cowboys. It may have taken him four years to reach his potential, but there's no denying how dominant he was last season. If he can maintain that dominance this season, he could be looking at a big payday from the Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys took a risk on the next two players they drafted after D-Law. They knew Randy Gregory had his off the field issues, but were willing to take a chance on his talent in the 2nd-round. That has yet to pay off, but Gregory has a chance to rebound now that it looks as if he has his life back in order.
The Cowboys took another risk in the following draft when they drafted Jaylon Smith. No one knew if he would ever be able to play again after the devastating knee injury he sustained in his final collegiate game, but it's looking as if he could make a full recovery and return to his pre-injury form. Year 3 will be big for him, but he could end up being an absolute steal.
Fortunately, the Cowboys 2017 and 2018 2nd-round draft picks (Chidobe Awuzie and Connor Williams) look to be cornerstone players for years to come. That's what you're looking for in players drafted this highly.
I say all of this because it's really looking like the Dallas Cowboys have finally broken their 2nd-round curse. Maybe it's a change in draft philosophy or maybe it's because Will McClay's voice carries more weight in the draft room, but it's definitely good news for the future of the franchise. Hopefully it continues.
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Re: Anyone had previous shoulder dystocia & large baby- did you doctor suggest c-sect
Risk Factors for Shoulder Dystocia:
Suspected large baby - over 8 lbs. 14 oz.
Maternal diabetes / gestational diabetes (fetal assymetry)
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An overdue baby - over 40 weeks
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-My first son also "turtled" a lot (doctors say another sign of a shoulder dystocia). Meaning he went up and down, up and down, etc in station. Not being able to engage well
Risk Factors for Shoulder Dystocia That May Be Associated with Prior Pregnancies:
A history of shoulder dystocia during a previous delivery
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Eight years or more since your last birth
Other Factors That May Be Associated with an Increased Risk for Shoulder Dystocia:
Epidural: Because of loss of sensation from an epidural, the mother may not be able to feel the 'pushing' sensation and the baby might descend in a slightly awkward position.
Tools: The use of tools (for example, forceps or vacuum) to help the baby descend may possibly increase the risk of shoulder dystocia as well.
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-----Yes, my son was my first child. There is a woman who has a blog called "Raising Olives" who had like 7 out of 9 kids be a shoulder dystocia, 6 with broken clavicles and the last s/d one with a brachial plexus injury. She decided to have c-sections after that one (... I must admit, it surprised me she waited to have c/s till then, but I don't know her, wasn't there, etc). Anyway, I thought that was interesting. I talk with a lot of BP mamas and they all range from their s/d baby being their 1 to their 7th. arg.
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Exactly what GBB said! Shoulder dystocias can have worse outcomes that a broken clavicle and even my son's brachial plexus injury (paralysis of one or both arms) and sensory issues from lack of oxygen. I've talked with many moms who's children were not able to be rescusitated in time to prevent permanent, serious brain damage and cerebral palsy. I've talked to doctors who've had babies die because of s/d as well.
And c-sections don't always prevent injury once the baby has got to the point of crowning and is engaged. I've talked with one family who's infant suffered an OBPI when they realized she was stuck and her heartrate was still there and so they went in for a c-section. Had to push the baby back up through the canal and out the incision and that force was enough for the injury to occur. My old midwife (who was formerly a nurse) has been party to a similiar situation in the OR. Many times though there is simply not enough time to get back to the OR for a c/s because when a baby is stuck, many times their oxygen is totally cut off and by the time the docs/midwives see the situation, they need the baby out "NOW" (thus episiotomies, major tearing, etc to Mama).
Sorry to go into so much detail, but the comment seemed to not realize the gravity of the situation and the really harsh outcomes that can occur. It's not an easy call on "what to do next time" for many mothers to make. The worry of the next time, the greater risks, and knowing it could always be worse is a hard thing to have in your head, esp. WHILE pregnant again.
If you, OP, are a praying woman, pray for God's guidance; for open doors if you should try again or shut doors if it could harm the baby more; for His peace to wash over you; for sensitivity to His voice to lead you and make the way known to you; and for comfort during this time of decision.
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thanks everyone!
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I just gotta add my story, if you don't mind. I have had biggish babies for the most part, but #4 was the biggest. 9lbs 15oz. I had not eaten healthy or exercised one bit during the pregnancy. I was miserable and at 37 weeks was begging my OB to induce. She did an U/S and determined that baby was probably about 9 lbs. But she put off induction until I was 39 weeks. I had all the regular interventions, Pitocin, epidural, oxygen, strapped down to the monitors in bed. After piddling around all day with barely any contractions, my nurse accidentally broke my water (I was only dilated to 3 or 4 at the time and he was way way up there, so definitely could have caused a prolapsed cord, praise the Lord it did not). Baby boy decided to come fast and furious then, my OB had just gone home and the MW of the practice came in to deliver baby. His head came out right away but then there was a problem. Everyone kept yelling at me to push as hard as I could (well, having an epidural sure hindered that) and I was just laying flat on my back with no idea what was going on. My husband had a very frightened look on his face and was asking me to push harder. My mom was also in the room and she said that the MW just kind of froze and didn't know what to do. Finally after a couple of minutes a nurse said, "Should I get a doctor?" This random OB in the hall rushes in, cuts me the biggest epidural ever, snaps his little clavicle (thought no one said she did, I now know this is a common last ditch effort by OB's and MW's when a baby is really stuck) and got him out. He had been stuck for 4 minutes and much longer would have had brain damage. A pediatrician that came in after the delivery joked that as long as the two parts of his broken clavicle were in the same room, they would heal back together perfectly. And he was right! It healed within just a few days, we have the x-rays to prove it. Thankfully my son didn't have any long term problems due to his difficult delivery. Both the OB's in the practice along with the MW said, "Next time, you're getting a c-section." At the time, I thought, "Good!" But as time went on and I learned about natural birth from Mama's here at Diaper Swappers, and from good documentaries, etc. I changed to a more natural-leaning Midwife who could actually remember my name and spent an hour listening to me at our first appointment. I became more educated and started to figure some things out.
#1 My big babies were not just the result of genetics, they were a product of a junk-food eating Mama who didn't take care of her body.
#2 Being induced even though my body was not ready, likely caused my hips and pelvis not to be prepared to deliver such a big baby. It also did not give baby a chance to move into the correct position for delivery.
#3 Babies are squishy
#4 God doesn't accidentally put great big babies into places where they weren't meant to be. I know everyone will claim they are the exception, but I truly believe this is a RARE situation and not nearly as common as the medical profession would have us believe.
#5 Having an epidural seriously impeded my ability to feel contraction, bear down and push the way I needed to.
#6 My MW was not trained enough to know that a simple change in position could have solved everything. I remained on my back the entire time.
All of this knowledge was put to the test when I delivered baby #5 three years later. I tried to eat better (sometimes not so successfully and sometimes yes), did pregnancy exercises, and positioning to be better prepared. I read natural birth stories from well-loved midwives and other Mama's. I used Hypnobabies which helped me achieve my first every totally natural birth. Baby Joshua was almost the same size as his big brother, Ben. 9lbs, 12oz and was 5 days overdue. I could absolutely feel my hips opening up and my body changing the day before I went into labor. He was born without any interventions and the birth was amazing. He DID get stuck for a moment while I was pushing on my hands and knees. My wonderful NEW Midwife had me flip over and try a different position. Out he came without any problems whatsoever and I didn't even tear!!!
I am due with #6 in May and looking forward to having my first ever homebirth/waterbirth with a lovely Midwife. Can't wait!!!
*Disclaimer: Yes, I know there are exceptions, and I'm not disregarding those. I know there are babies who must be born via c-section and I'm grateful we have the technology to help those Mama's and babies out. But we are an intervention-minded society and the average OB has been trained as a SURGEON - no question that is what most of them rely on as a good alternative when any type of issues arise.
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Re: Anyone had previous shoulder dystocia & large baby- did you doctor suggest c-sect
Lots of opinions!
OP, is your doctor one in a practice of many? I would probably want to meet with at least 2 other doctors to see what their opinions were, and I'd ask for them to recommend me some resources to look at.
I can only hypothesize at this point, as I've never experienced it, but I would think that a TOL with careful monitoring and the agreement that a c-section be performed with red flags is a good compromise. I'd also probably make sure to get U/S measurements in those last weeks. I know they can be off, but often they are dead-on. It could very well turn out that this baby is much smaller, relieving a lot of your stress, you know?
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I had a 100% natural, non-medicated birth but my 10lb 7oz baby still had shoulder dystocia.
Just having a drug free birth is not some sort of guarantee that you won't have this issue.
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My first two were also 10lbs 7oz. They both got stuck, but were maneuvered out (McRoberts maneuver) with no damage. I had an OB who knew how to handle it.
With my third, I was at a new practice with a midwife who was not comfortable with dystocia, and not comfortable maneuvering I guess. So she wanted me to deliver vaginally, but in an OR. But once I finally got my epidural, things moved quickly for me and she let me deliver right there, in 1 push. He was 8lbs 12oz, and had no issues at all. I think if I'd not been so against a CS, they could've talked someone with the same history into an unneeded surgery.
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Sending a prayer of safety for your homebirth and smaller babies, papoosecaboose! Surprised with your shoulder dystocias, that a midwife would think you are low risk enough to have one. That worries me. Even the doc who was gonna let me try a TOL, said no waterbirth incase we needed to change positions quickly and he needed to be able to get more involved... waterbirths don't lend itself to that as easily. Sometimes a quick change of position does not solve anything (didn't for me before my homebirth midwife reached in and started pulling), sometimes this sinful/imperfect world we live in has consequences and one can not birth a baby even under or over 9lbs without lifelong injuries (even with a natural homebirth), and sometimes eating healthiest produces bigger babies (mine sure did too).
With your previous birth, yes, your risks increased because of outside circumstances (induction, epi, back pushing) and that is awesome you decreased your risks every way you knew how with your last birth. But you stated your natural birth boy got stuck for a short time then as well. Glad your midwife got him out okay and that is was easier for her. Will she monitor the size of your next baby? Typically, the higher the birth weight; the greater the injury (not in all cases, like my son); but that is the statistical norm.
Anyway, I hope your midwife is also trained in other manuevers to help with s/d and also that she has all emergency equipment out and ready "just in case" as you have a higher risk of it happening again. Something to talk about with her as you are attempting a homebirth this time.
I hope you have a wonderful, uneventful labor though, truly. With your history though you should be taking some extra precautions (not as fun, but maybe wise). Good luck!
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The city of Minot has documented more than 400 properties left neglected or abandoned since the devastating 2011 Souris River flood.
The city of Minot has documented more than 400 properties left neglected or abandoned since the devastating 2011 Souris River flood.
Twenty officials from the city's engineering, planning and inspection departments spread out across the city on Thursday, taking photographs and surveying properties for 24 nuisance violations listed in city ordinance.
The Souris River overflowed and swamped more than 4,000 homes, businesses and other structures in Minot in June 2011. Getting displaced residents back into their homes has been the city's focus, but officials on Thursday shifted priorities for a day to the so-called "zombie homes," City Engineer Lance Meyer said.
"They need to get taken care of," he said.
Some residents have complained recently about the boarded-up, mold-ridden and debris-infested properties that still dot the city three years after the historic flood caused by heavy spring snowmelt and rain, saying they are a health and safety issue.
"It hasn't been enough of a priority," said resident Ron Bieri.
The City Council earlier this month dedicated $74,000 in sales tax money to immediately clean up the worst of the properties. U. S. Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., who visited with concerned residents on Thursday, said he will look into the possibility of federal aid but that "this is an issue that's going to require more than just Washington."
"It's going to require community, state, federal government stakeholders working together," he said.


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Get a recap of Friday's high school sports action as the Midlakes girls volleyball team defeats Lyons 3-1.
Midlakes 25-25-25-25,
Lyons 27-18-23-20
The Midlakes girls volleyball team earned a victory over Lyons on Friday, capturing the final three games of the match after dropping the first.
Anna Corgell posted 23 assists, 10 aces and four kills to lead Midlakes. CeCe Cordero added 16 digs and 12 kills while Audra Linsner tacked on 13 kills and 10 digs.
Taylor DiSanto racked up 30 assists to lead Lyons. Kayla Battle added eight digs while Hannah Lester had five.
Hilton 25-19-25-25
The HF-L girls volleyball team opened its season with an exciting win over Hilton on Friday.
Audrey Goldfarb tallied 13 assists, eight aces, four digs, two blocks and two kills to help the Cadets to victory. Gillian Kurtic added 10 kills, five digs and three blocks, Lauren DePoint recorded 10 assists and two digs and Katie Mansfield contributed eight digs and three aces.
Pittsford Mendon 2,
Hilton 0
The Pittsford Mendon girls soccer team defeated Hilton on Friday, 2-0.
Reed Brown game the Vikings a 1-0 lead 30 minutes into the first have, scoring off an assist from Shannon Miller. Miller was again the catalyst for Mendon's second goal when she set up Laura Herman five minutes into the second half to make it 2-0.
Barb Bruce earned the shutout win between the pipes.
Naples 2,
Andover 0
Playing in the Hospice House Tournament, the Naples girls soccer team earned a win over Andover on Friday night to open the season 1-0.
Abby Price got the Big Green on the board in the 29th minute with an unassisted goal. Price was in the mix for Naples' second goal as well, setting up Skylar Matthews in the 66th minute to make it 2-0.
Lissa Brautigam recorded four saves to earn the shutout between the pipes. Abigail Miller tallied 10 saves for Andover.
Victor 1,
Brockport 1
The Victor boys soccer team traveled to Brockport on Friday and went home with a 1-1 draw.
Victor took a 1-0 lead in the second half when Noah Brown scored off a pass from Brady Dickens. Brockport got the equalizer with seven minutes left in regulation on a Niko Langelotti goal to the near post.
Alex Hunt recorded 20 saves for Victor. John White made 18 saves for Brockport.
Canandaigua 3,
Pal-Mac 0
The Braves kicked off the season with an impressive win over the Red Raiders in a non-league game in Canandaigua on Saturday night. Trevor Poisson, Jonathon Brown and Keegan Trainor scored goals for the Braves. Alex Pisarek and Brown recorded assists for CA.


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The dork fraternity at Baseball Prospectus has long fascinated us. We always assumed they either were four feet tall and were still breast-feeding, or they were the opposite of what most think, all ripped dudes with schlongs that scraped the ground. Turns out, we're completely wrong: They're actually transexuals.
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