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It's one of the nastiest (and most common) stomach bugs around, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable. Here's what to look out for, how to treat the symptoms and how to prevent it...
What is it?
The norovirus group of viruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis, or stomach flu, in the UK. It's also known as the winter vomiting bug, but you can get it any time of year. Pregnant women, young children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable.
How do you catch it?
Through contact with an infected person, by touching something which has the virus on it, or by coming into contact with infected food.
What are the symptoms?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and sometimes a fever, headache, stomach cramps and aching limbs. Diarrhoea may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which can be serious.
Can it affect my baby?
Noroviruses do not directly affect your unborn baby. However, if you suffer from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, this can put you at risk of developing urinary tract infections and, in the worst case scenario, going into premature labour.
What can I do?
First of all, you need to call your GP and tell them you are pregnant and experiencing symptoms of gastroenteritis/norovirus. They will advise you what action to take.
It's important to make sure you don't become dehydrated, so keep drinking water (as a rough guide, 200ml after every loose stool). Try to eat small, light meals if you can.
Your doctor may prescribe rehydration drinks (and remember, prescriptions are free while you're pregnant). Meanwhile, try to get lots of rest until your symptoms have passed.
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The virus is very contagious so if someone you know is experiencing symptoms it's probably best to avoid them for a few days if possible until they're feeling better. Wash your hands frequently (particularly after using the loo), and keep food preparation surfaces sterilized. Always eat properly cooked food and wash salad carefully, and avoid eating raw shellfish while you're pregnant.
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Time: July 27, 2013 from 11am to 3pm
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"Bringing Community Together." A day to honor the people of Manistee County...farmers, artisans, merchants, musicians and community.
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Ginger Lemon Cheesecake with Raspberries
OK, it's been forever! I am the biggest slacker ever when it comes to blogging, but life has been so busy and I have not been cooking much at home. I'm coming in to say hi because yesterday was my sons 18th birthday! The cheesecake above (infused with ginger and lemon) was topped with a ginger caramel sauce and fresh raspberries. I also made some raspberry coulis. The crust was gingerbread crust.. sooooo delicious! Andrew usually requests cheesecake for his bday instead of cake and I'm more than happy to oblige.
Raspberry infused Ginger Ale
Andrew's favorite soda is ginger ale.. you know the real stuff in the green bottle? I like it too, but at $5.99 a 4 pack, it is a bit pricey. Since I was making a ginger caramel sauce for the cheesecake, I figured I might as well make a ginger syrup and make our own sodas. They were super spicy and delicious, especially with the raspberries.
18 years old!
Tofu Rancheros
Andrew's bday breakfast consisted of these delicious tofu ranchers. Frozen tofu was scrambled and served over corn tortillas. I made a decadent cheese sauce to drizzle over the top.
I had an unfortunate fridge mishap a month or so ago and lost all the food in my fridge and freezer. What a total bummer, especially since I had just stocked my freezer with 2 cup portions of a lot of food. Oh well... stuff happens in life you can't control!
My sweet Jorda!
Finally, I'm very happy to report that I've lost 50 lbs since April! I attribute it to the stairs at my job. My prep area is downstairs and my service area is upstairs.
oh.. and to the 2 quarts of green smoothies I drink a day!
One last thing, I have some major reviews to publish soon! Cookbooks, products... I have two weeks off in November and I will be catching up on everything then!
.... but I was soooo excited to receive Urban Vegan's cookbook! It looks fabulous and you should all go buy it NOW!


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I have now been trying to find a full time job with in my current company and on the outskirts for four years with no luck. I work two days a week, 12hr shifts for 13 bucks an hour. After taxes I take home 420 dollars every 2 weeks. Although I'm blessed with a strong supportive husband and have many good friends; I see everyone around me failing, falling and drowning in debt.
I fear for the day me or my husband loose our jobs we've committed years to. We took our money out of Chase to help support bank transfer day, only to be mocked by those we worked with. We eat low grade food, have no cable, don't see the doctor or dentist regularly, quit smoking and share a cell phone plan. We have rotting teeth, with no dental coverage and each time we cave in to see a dentist it's over 200 dollars minimum.
My husband received a Christmas bonus from the multi-million dollar business he spends more then 12hrs a day at. Though we were grateful, the two thousand dollars didn't compare to the millions of dollars he made for his absent boss. We don't want a hand out. We don't want people to feel sorry for us… what's the point, everyone is in the same boat as us if not worse.
I see everyone around me having children on Medicare with low paying jobs. I fear for their children and as of right now, I'm grateful we don't have any children to worry about feeding. I doubt we'd be able to get Medicare or food stamps anyways as we make over 15 thousand annually. The funny thing is those people I see having so many kids on Medicare laugh at the Occupy Movement. I worry for the education they will give their children.
The only thing that keeps us going is the hope that everyone will wake up and see the benefits of a resource based economy. Those who suffer will stand up for what they believe in and what they deserve. No one deserves to go to bed hungry or live with the fear of what rotting teeth will eventually do to them. I crave an education, a chance to do something I love for a living, a chance to live equally.
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-- Robert Preidt
TUESDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Many American parents view
television and the Internet with the same concern and are using
similar methods to limit their children's use of both mediums,
suggests a new survey.
About 57 percent of households restrict Internet use as a way to
punish children, a rate similar to the 60 percent of households
that restrict TV as a form of punishment, according to the survey
of 1,926 Americans over age 12 conducted by the Center for the
Digital Future at the University of Southern California.
Many parents also say Internet access at home is reducing the
amount of time their children spend in person with friends, found
the survey, conducted online and by phone.
The survey also confirmed a sharp drop in family face-to-face
time, or "face time," in Internet-connected households. During the
first half of the decade, personal contact in families averaged 26
hours a week. That fell to just less than 18 hours a week by 2010.
This trend is likely because of increased involvement in online
communities, according to Michael Gilbert, a senior fellow at the
Previous center surveys suggest that about half of people
involved in an online community value it as highly as their real
world communities.
"With all the digital diversions out there, it's hard to pin this on any one thing," but it seems clear that online social networks are replacing family face time, Gilbert said in a USC news release.
"We need to make sure families are reinforced rather than weakened in the digital future," he added.
The survey findings confirm the center's predictions about
rising parental displeasure with the Internet, says center director
Jeffrey Cole.
While families have turned many technological advances, such as
the telephone, to their advantage, the interactive demands of
online social networks and digital technology can cause
extraordinary stress for families, Cole noted.
More information
The Nemours Foundation explains how parents can encourage
healthy television, Internet and video game
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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-- Robert Preidt
MONDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A chemical in smoke from
cigarettes, forest fires and cooking/heating fires may pose a
health risk, a new study indicates.
Researchers designed a custom mass spectrometer to look at
levels of the chemical, isocyanic acid, in the atmosphere. Until
now, it was difficult to detect the chemical with conventional
measurement techniques, explained the U.S. National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists and their
They tested and found isocyanic acid in the air in urban Los
Angeles; in the air in Boulder, Colo. downwind of a 2010 wildfire;
in laboratory burning experiments at high concentrations; and in
cigarette smoke.
They also found that isocyanic acid dissolves readily in water,
which means people can experience direct exposure to the chemical
if it gets in their eyes or lungs.
The study appears in this week's issue of the
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The health effects of isocyanic acid aren't fully known. In the
body, isocyanic acid is part of a chemical pathway associated with
cataracts and inflammation that can lead to cardiovascular disease
and rheumatoid arthritis, the researchers noted.
"There are literally billions of people in the world who burn biomass for cooking and heating," study author Jim Roberts, a chemist with NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory in Boulder, said in an administration news release.
"If these indoor fires release similar levels of isocyanic acid as the fires we studied in the laboratory, families could be exposed to high levels of the chemical," he added.
More information
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has more about
smoke from agricultural and forest fires.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Harry Potter Book Club : Chamber of Secrets
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New Publications- June/July, 2007
Studies in Lyricism
One of the most difficult aspects of playing a wind instrument is to incorporate the lyrical qualities of the human voice. Serious students on wind instruments spend a good portion of their time playing etudes that emphasize beauty of tone and elegance of phrasing to improve their total musicianship. These studies have been carefully chosen from the music of Concone, Marchesi and Panofka and are organized in a progressive order for advancing students. These etudes are a welcome addition to the repertoire as fine introductions to the standard lyrical etudes that are more geared toward the college/university/conservatory student. This is a must have set of studies for the student that is seriously preparing for the next level of playing.
Carl Fischer • WF68 • $9.95
Late Afternoon
This is a heartfelt cycle of songs by Ricky Ian Gordon set the poetry of three important American poets, Jane Kenyon, Jean Valentine and Marie Howe. After a major personal loss, Gordon turned to the poetry of these women who speak of loss and death in a way that he found particularly consoling. The songs are beautifully written for a medium voice with Gordon's usual care. A dissonant and colorful keyboard part is a great enhancement to the generally reflective tone of the music. Gordon's moving setting of the late Jane Kenyon's heartbreaking Let Evening Come is destined to be a recital classic. Late Afternoon was commissioned by Tisch Center of the Arts at the 92nd Street Y and was made possible with funds provided by the Mary Flagler Charitable Trust.
Carl Fischer • VF15 • $19.95
Studies in Lyricism
A difficult aspect of playing a string instrument is incorporating the lyrical qualities of the human voice. Many serious string students spend much of their time playing etudes that emphasize beauty of tone and elegance of phrasing to develop their total musicianship. These studies have been carefully chosen from the works of Concone, Marchesi and Panofka and are arranged in a progressive order for advancing students. All of the strings books in this series are compatible with one another and can be practiced together. Studies in Lyricism is a welcome addition to the repertoire of standard lyrical exercises that are geared toward the college/university/conservatory student. A must have set of studies for the student that is seriously preparing for the next level of playing.
Progressive Duets
The Carl Fischer Progressive Duets for Stringsseries is a comprehensive publication of two volumes of graded duets that have been arranged or composed by Larry Clark and Doris Gazda. This collection of duets will be useful in a variety of performance situations and is an excellent way for the student to build ensemble skills with a colleague or teacher. These pieces are published for viola, violin, cello, and bass and are arranged so that it can be performed by any combination of these string instruments, making this collection a valuable tool in the school classroom and with ensemble sessions.
In This Very Room
Over the course of the last twenty-eight years, many of the finest arrangers in the world of church music have arranged In This Very Room for piano solo. Now, for the first time, the composer of the song, Ron Harris, has arranged it for piano himself and made it available to the public. For those interested in hearing or playing it as the writer would, this new publication makes that possible. It is neither very difficult nor for beginners either. According to the composer, it is just right.
Ron Harris Publications are exclusively distributed by Carl Fischer.
Carl Fischer • RHS0218 • $4.95
Protocol: A Guide to the Collegiate Audition Process
The purpose of this book is to provide high school students with or without a private teacher with a comprehensive collection of materials that will satisfy the needs of most college/university music auditions. Many schools have specific requirements that can usually be obtained from their respective web sites. This text includes the most frequently requested audition requirements from online websites at many universities, and if it is the only guide that you purchase, you will be able to present a representative, well balanced audition. The editors of this collection have drawn from experiences as college/university music professors and from experiences supervising entrance auditions for large and small university music programs. This collection will aid students by exposing them to the expectations of the audition process, assisting their preparation for this process, and creating a comfort level that allows students to present themselves in the best light possible. This book is an indispensable guide for every student considering auditioning for any collegiate music program.


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preheat an oven to 180ºC.
roughly chop the nuts and coconut flakes into fairly large pieces.
toast the chopped nuts in a dry frying pan for a few minutes until just golden.
combine the almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
mash up the banana in a blender or using a potato masher or fork.
grab another bowl and whisk together the eggs, banana, honey, coconut oil, zest and juice of the lime and the vanilla extract.
pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir well until completely mixed.
stir in the toasted nuts and coconut flakes.
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Sociology at BHSU offers our majors many options and variety for use in their professional and personal lives.
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The Sociology program at Black Hills State University focuses on the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. With a sociology major, you will be provided with a solid academic preparation utilizing small class sizes, personal access to professors, interesting courses, and opportunities for travel to regional and national conferences where you can present your own research. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field with potential that is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs.
As part of the BHSU Sociology program, you will be expanding your social awareness, gaining skills that will benefit you in your professional and personal life, developing critical thinking skills and learning how all of these characteristics will help you create a successful life once you have graduated. While only college professors call themselves "sociologists," the preparation provided in a sociology undergraduate program at BHSU supplies a background that can lead to employment in many different fields.
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"Take Me Out" is GMA's Newest and Exciting Dating Game Show
Take Me Out, the country's first-ever studio-based dating show, is bound to make waves across the archipelago as it sets an arena where singles, who are in search of their perfect match, can find love.
The Platinum Prince of Soul Jay-R hosts the show as he plays matchmaker to a pool of 30 single ladies who hope to meet and date the man of their dreams. He is primed to inject his unique brand of character, charisma and style in hosting the first-of-its-kind reality dating game.
Each of the 30 single ladies, who come from different places with different personalities and backgrounds, are each assigned a specially designed lighted podium with their respective names. The mystery guy must impress the women through first impressions, surprise interviews and videos about himself.
If the ladies like what they see, they leave their lights on; but if they are not amused by his antics, they turn their lights off, declare themselves out of the game and exclude themselves from the chance to date the bachelor. At the end of three rounds, the tables turn and power transfers to the guy as he decides who he wants to go on a date with from the women who leave their lights on.
Televiewers should watch out for the ladies who would be "taken out" and the date of the winning couples which will be recorded and aired in the succeeding episodes.
Take Me Out not only brags an innovative and original format but also showcases a grand, technologically advanced and state-of-the-art set which is at par with its international counterparts.
GMA 7 holds the airing rights of Take Me Out franchise which is owned by Fremantle Media and was first commissioned in Australia. It has successfully run in several countries including Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, Spain and the UK.
The format performed phenomenally in Indonesia when it was aired in June 2009 with over 2 million viewers, making it the country's second highest-rated program of the week. It received an overwhelming response from viewers which translated to high TV ratings.
Take Me Out promises to have lots of twists, laughs and surprises which will surely entertain and spice up the love lives of all singles who are looking for Mr Right. Getting a date is made easier and extra thrilling because the girls are gorgeous and the guys are worthy to be dated.
As the network marks its 60th anniversary, expect only the best from the newest offering "Take Me Out" beginning April 26 replacing Family Feud, Monday to Friday right before First Time on GMA Network.
American Police Officer Ryan Navarro is Pokwang's Newest Inspiration
"Sa show namin sa Dallas, dun kami nagkakilala nang bonggang-bongga after ng show. Nanood siya ng show nung time na naka-duty siya. Natuwa siya siguro sa pinag-aarte ko sa stage, although hindi naman niya naiintindihan. And then after that, may inutusan siya, yung isa sa mga producers namin, nakisuyo siya para manghingi ng autograph sa akin. Tapos binigay niya yung number niya," kuwento ni Pokwang.
After daw nilang magkakilala ay nakipag-date na si Pokwang kay Ryan kinabukasan.
"May free day kami kasi uuwi na kami the next day. Lumabas kami, may dalawang kasama ako from Star Magic. So yun, nag-bonding kami," aniya.
Sa ngayon, tanging sa text na lamang daw nagko-communicate ang dalawa. Pero may plano naman daw dumalaw sa kanya si Ryan dito sa 'Pinas, pero depende yun sa schedule ng komedyante, "Oo. Hinihintay niya lang yung schedule ko. Ayaw niyang sumabay sa trabaho ko. Gusto niya kung kelan ako maluwag, dun siya pupunta rito," sabi ni Pokwang.
Pero mukhang hinde daw agree ang teenager daughter ni Pokwang dito, "Ay, dumi-dedma siya nang bonggang-bongga. Siyempre, hindi siya natutuwa. Alam mo naman, teenager na, di ba, kaya umaarte nang bonggang-bongga? Sabi nya 'Sino na naman 'yan?'"
"Pero matatawa naman siya nang mapanood niya yung balita sa SNN. Sabi niya, 'Ayan ka na naman?' Kasi naalala niya yung Canadian dati, di ba? 'Tapos sabi niya, 'Hmp, tapos wala na naman 'yan,'" pagtatapos ni Pokwang.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - Full Final Movie Trailer
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" opens in theaters worldwide on June 30, 2010.
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Angelica Panganiban, John Lapus and Eugene Domingo Star in Star Cinema's "Here Comes the Bride" + Movie Trailer and Publicity Photos
Angelica Panganiban takes on the role of Stephanie, a shy bride who suddenly becomes outgoing and runs after boys. Her character is a Maria Clara type of girl who wants to save her virginity for her fiancé Harold (played by Tom Rodriguez).
Produced by Star Cinema, Octoarts and Quantum Films, Here Comes the Bride shows how one accident changes the lives of people who happen to meet at a crossroads. Several vehicles are en route to the wedding of Angelica's character when a solar eclipse suddenly occurs. As people look up to behold the rare event, the vehicles hit each other, triggering a supernatural event—the souls of the people involved transfer to other persons!
And so, the bride-to-be becomes aggressive since the character of John "Sweet" Lapus enters her body. Sweet portrays a gay makeup artist who ends up being in the body of Angelica. When he finds that he has become a sexy woman, he feels empowered and wants to flirt with as many boys as possible.
Meanwhile, the character of Jaime Fabregas finds himself in the body of Sweet. When he learns that he is in the body of much-younger man, he, too, becomes excited and finds a girlfriend in the person of Kai Cortez.
Eugene Domingo's character is a high-powered attorney who is transported to the body of a maid (portrayed by Tuesday Vargas).
All this time, Harold is clueless about the transfer of Stephanie's soul to someone else. Will he figure out what happened and find his true bride? How will they restore the characters to their respective bodies?
Cherry Pie Picache is cast as the mother of Angelica.
Directed by Chris Martinez, Here Comes the Bride will open in cinemas on May 12, 2010.
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Noynoy Aquino on Time Magazine
Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, Liberal Party's Presidential bet for May 2010 election was described by the highly respected magazine as "An unlikely man of the moment."
The article cited Aquino's journey to the presidency after her mother, Cory Aquino, died of colon cancer and raised the question whether he would be able to "save the Philippines?" It also includes his family life, his singlehood and his struggle to convince voters to choose him over his rival Senator Manny Villar who was described as a "suave, smiling businessman with a rags-to-riches story.".
TIME also sums up the events that led to Aquino's presidential bid:
"By his own admission, Aquino would not be running at all had it not been for the massive outpouring of public grief and affection that followed his mother's (former President Corazon Aquino) death from cancer last August," Time reports. "He says he now walks the same path first trod by his revered parents. 'They made automatic in me the preference to take up the cudgels for those who have less in life, for the powerless,' [Aquino] says. 'Why should I veer away from their footprints?'"
TIME had featured Noynoy's mom Mrs. Corazon Aquino thrice on its cover. The first was in 1986 when she was named Woman of the Year, the second in 2006 when she was named among 60 Asian Heroes, and last after she died in August 2009 when she was declared "The Saint of Democracy."
It's a Last In, First Out for PBB Teen Housemate Maichel Fideles
Kuya decided to punished Maichel with a forced eviction dahil sa iba't ibang violations nito sa loob lamang ng dalawang linggong pag-stay nito sa bahay ni Kuya. Maichel was automatically nominated at first pero dahil sa patuloy nitong paglabag sa mga rules ni Kuya gaya ng pagsasalita without his lapel on, whispering, paggamit ng sign language and sleeping and taking a shower not in the allowed time.
Pero sa kabila nito, voting for the 5 other nominees for eviction will still continue at may isa pa ring housemates na lalabas sa bahay ni Kuya on Saturday.
Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 - Trailer
Under the direction of Erick Salud, a new story of friendship blooms as the original characters carry on their lives as friends. The new batch will be shaped by fresh new faces gracing the small screens as they prove themselves worthy of stardom: Jessy Mendiola, Lance Christopher, Franco Daza, Kazuo Nawa, Jaco Benin, Kenji Shirakawa, Janeena Chan, Hanna Flores, Daniel Padilla, Albie Casino, Mara Montes and Marian Flores.
The concept of the "Gimik" reunion started with a real get together of the original cast and staff of the 1996 Saturday series which happened last year. Through a famous social networking site, the original "Gimik" group was able to keep in touch with each member. The event sparked the idea of "Gimik 2010".
"Gimik" the Saturday series which was directed by Laurenti Dyogi, aired for nearly 3 years on ABS-CBN. Star Cinema came up with "Gimik: The Reunion" movie after 2 months the show went off the air.
Prep up as the grandest teen-barkada reunion, "Gimik 2010", hits the boobtube starting Sunday, April 25 and will go on for 10 weeks.
For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or http://teamkapamilya.multiply.com and follow abscbndotcom on twitter.
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Kris Aquino, Josh Salvador, Baby James, Sharon Cuneta and Miel Pangilinan Cover Star Studio Magazine May 2010 Issue
Sa isang exclusive feature, ibabahagi nina Megastar Sharon Cuneta at Queen of all Media Kris Aquino ang kanilang secrets kung papaano nila nakakayang maging hand-on moms habang aktibo sa kani-kanilang showbiz careers. Pagdating sa bahay, 'pa-star' pa rin kaya sila o strict nanay na?
Isa pang super sikat na showbiz mom na tampok sa Star Studio Magazine ay si Nora Aunor. Kilalanin ang Superstar sa pamamagitan ng mga kwento ng kanyang mga anak na sina Lotlot, Matet at Ian de leon.
Bukod sa mga mommies, may kids at teens din sa Star Studio Magazine! Nariyan ang folio ng ilan sa mga pinaka-cute na bulilit TV stars na sina Zaijian 'Santino' Jaranilla, Xyriel Anne aka 'Agua Bendita', Buboy Villar, Bugoy Carino, at ChaCha Canete. Mayroon ding updates tungkol kina John Lloyd Cruz, Anne Curtis, Piolo Pascual, Jake Roxas, Bea Alonzo, Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby, Ruffa Gutierrez, at Gerald Anderson.
Bukod sa mga artikulo, may 50 letrato ding inihanda para sa mga fans kabilang na ang snapshots mula sa summer episode ng ASAP XV sa Boracay.
Glee Episode 15 Recap – "The Power of Madonna" Episode
Rachel is ready and eager to show the guys how it's done when they're not excited about performing these songs. The girls dress up and deliver a kick ass rendition of Express Yourself. I love their costumes but I can't help but notice how non existent Quinn's baby bump is. How far along is she supposed to be? And while I'm at it, wasn't she living with Finn? Anywho, Finn approaches Rachel to see where they are in their relationship and they sing Open Your Heart To Me throughout the hallways. I got majorly dizzy when they ran around the piano. He's distressed to learn she's still dating Jesse and Santana takes advantage of this and offers to rid Finn of his V-Card. Also in that same club, are Rachel and Emma. Emma is inspired by the melodies of Madonna blasting through the halls and can't wait to do the nasty with an overly excited Will. A creepy Jesse pops up in a dark library and tells Rachel he's willing to wait for the day she's ready. And when she is? He'll be properly groomed. Hahah I love this show.
The rivalry between Will and Sue is never ending and she delivers a handful of one liners about his luscious permed hair throughout the episode. Finally snapping somewhere after she declares a bunch of elves are baking cookies on his scalp, Will gets his own dig in and compares Sue to Florence Henderson. Snap! She doesn't find it half as funny as I do and tears through the halls like a monster. Kurt and Mercedes offer their sympathies and Sue opens up about why she is the way she is. Sort of. It's almost touching. Kurt and Mercedes offer to give Sue a makeover and together they make a video of the song Vogue. Seriously amazing. Who knew Sue was hiding those pipes?
What follows is one of the most awkward scenes I've watched in a long time. You knew it was coming. Like a Virgin. Finn, Rachel, and Emma both wait in the bathroom while their prospective lovers wait in the other room and they burst into song. There's lots of serenading each other on the bed, some awkward grinding and caressing, but great vocals which is all that matters. Santana and Finn are the meaningless kind of slutty couple, Will and Emma are the awkward and cute couple that i feel like i shouldn't be watching, while Rachel and Jesse are the sweet and sexy couple. Jesse merits them a sexy. Deal with it. It turns out to be a dream sequence with only one couple going through with it. Finn gave up his Vcard while Rachel and Emma cling to their's. Will's fine with it but tells Emma to get counseling. Hey Will, remember when you told the guys they weren't sensitive?…
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AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (April 16-19): "'Pary Pilipinas' Still Fails to Defeat 'ASAP XV'; 'MMK' Beats 'Claudine' Anew"
April 16, Friday
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17.4%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.3%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 15.9%
4. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 12.7%
5. Daisy Siete: Adam Or Eve (GMA-7) - 12.1%
6. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 11.4%
7. Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) / Knock Out (GMA-7) - 11.1%
8. Face To Face (TV5) / Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%
9. Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) - 10.5%
10. Love Me Again (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 34.2%
2. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 28.2%
3. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) / Diva (GMA-7) - 27.6%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.8%
5. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 24.4%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 24.1%
7. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 22.4%
8. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 22.3%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
10. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) / Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 16.7%
April 17, Saturday
1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 19.8%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17.9%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17%
4. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 13.2%
5. Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) - 10.7%
6. Startalk (GMA-7) - 10.5%
7. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 9.9%
8. Diz Iz It (GMA-7) / Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 9.1%
9. Maynila (GMA-7) - 8.9%
10. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%
1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 23.4%
2. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 23.2%
3. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 20.2%
5. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 18.6%
6. Tonyong Bayawak (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 (ABS-CBN) - 15.1%
8. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 14.8%
9. Claudine (GMA-7) - 14.6%
10. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (TV5) / Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 12.9%
April 18, Sunday
2. Dear Friend: Tisay (GMA-7) - 11.8%
3. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 11.2%
4. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 10.7%
5. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 10.3%
6. Your Song Presents Isla (ABS-CBN) - 9.6%
7. Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) - 9.4%
8. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%
9. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 8.7%
10. AHA! (GMA-7) / Zooperstars (GMA-7) - 8.2%
1. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 23.8%
2. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 19.5%
3. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 19.1%
4. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 16.9%
5. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 16.6%
6. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 16.4%
7. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 16%
8. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 (ABS-CBN) - 15.9%
9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 15.8%
10. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 13.6%
April 19, Monday
1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 16.8%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16.4%
4. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 13.8%
5. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 13%
6. Daisy Siete: Adam Or Eve (GMA-7) - 12%
7. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 10.8%
8. Love Me Again (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%
9. Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) - 10.5%
10. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 10.3%
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 33.2%
2. Diva (GMA-7) - 29.7%
3. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 29.3%
4. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 28.5%
5. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.6%
6. Panday Kids (GMA-7) / Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 25.3%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.3%
8. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 24%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 (ABS-CBN) - 22.2%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%
Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines
David Archuleta Rumored To Be Gay Because of Charice
Showbiz observers find it odd and gave them the impression that Archuleta is indeed gay. But the American Idol runner up is quick to correct the malicious report that is now circulating on the internet.
In his Twitter page, Archuleta said: "Hey guys just wanted to clear something up real quick lol. Last night in New York I got invited to go and see my friend Charice perform..
Mental note to self: always ask where before you go! Wasn't my kind of place lol, and I had no clue! I guess you live and learn.
The upside was that Charice was awesome, and she has an incredible voice. Hope that clears things up! Been seeing some of the tweets.. sheesh! Can get crazy quick. NO worries all, I wouldn't get into things like that intentionally haha. Hope you guys have a good Sunday!"
Archuleta also tweeted that Charice has apologized to him after the rumors surfaced.
"Charice is great and she didn't mean to cause any harm haha. She apologized a lot after. She's way nice lol," he wrote.
Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen Clash 2010 - First Nomination Night Results
3 teen housemates from Team Villa and 3 teen housemates from Team Apartment are facing a possible eviction next Saturday when the other teen housemates chose them to leave Kuya's house.
Here are the nominees for eviction in last night's Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen Clash 2010 1st nomination night:
Tricia Santos
Romeo "Potz" Jalosjos III
Patrick Sugui
Eslove Briones
Angelo Pasco
Maichel Fideles (automatic nomination)
Angelo Pasco got the most number of nominations this week from the Team Villa with 7 points. Reason? Aside from being negative, masyado rin daw syang nagmamarunong. And because of his offensive jokes, his teen housemates also nominated Eslove Briones for eviction. While Maichel Fideles, the last housemate to enter the PBB house, was given by Kuya an automatic nomination dahil sa kanyang mga violations such as not following instructions, talking without lapel, using sign language.
To vote for your favorite housemates, just type BB
Rachel Ann Go - Party Pilipinas Debut Performance
She had a concert like debut performance where she performed a 3-straight song numbers. First, a solo performance of Kelly Clarkson's " Walk Away", then a duet with Ogie Alcasid of Jacko's "Black or White", and Beyonce' "Sweet Dreams" with Kyla and Franchesca Farr.
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AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (April 12-15): "Wowowee and Showtime Dominate the Daytime Race"
April 12, Monday (Incomplete data)
1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 17.4%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17%
4. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 15.5%
5. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 13.7%
6. Daisy Siete: Adam Or EveGMA-7) - 13.6%
7. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 10.8%
8. Love Me Again (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%
9. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 10%
10. Diz Iz It (GMA-7) - 9%
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 34.8%
2. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 30.5%
3. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 27%
4. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 26.8%
5. Diva (GMA-7) - 26.6%
6. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 26.1%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 25.2%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 (ABS-CBN) - 24.9%
10. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 24.7%
April 13, Tuesday
1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 17.4%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16.2%
4. Spongebob Squarepants Morning (TV5) - 14.2%
5. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 13%
6. Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) / Ina Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 12.9%
7. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 12.8%
8. Daisy Siete: Adam Or Eve (GMA-7) - 12.6%
9. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 11.2%
10. Spongebob Squarepants Afternoon (TV5) - 11.1%
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 33.1%
2. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 28.1%
3. Diva (GMA-7) - 27.7%
4. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 27.1%
5. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 25.9%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 25.8%
7. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 24.9%
8. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 23.8%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 (ABS-CBN) - 20.9%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 16.6%
April 14, Wednesday (Incomplete data)
1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 16.3%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15%
4. Daisy Siete: Adam Or Eve (GMA-7) - 13.3%
5. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 12.6%
6. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 12.2%
7. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 10.9%
8. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 9.4%
9. Love Me Again (ABS-CBN) - 9.2%
10. Diz Iz It (GMA-7) - 9.1%
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 31.8%
2. Diva (GMA-7) - 29.4%
3. The Last Prince (GMA-7) / Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 28.8%
4. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 27.6%
5. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 24.8%
6. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.4%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23.5%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 (ABS-CBN) - 22.5%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
April 15, Thursday
1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 18%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.5%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16%
4. Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) - 14.2%
5. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 13.8%
6. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 13.4%
7. Ina Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 13.3%
8. Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) - 12%
9. Diz Iz It (GMA-7) - 10.6%
10. Daisy Siete: Adam Or Eve (GMA-7) - 10.2%
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 31.6%
2. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 30.3%
3. Diva (GMA-7) - 29.7%
4. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 27%
5. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 26.8%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.8%
7. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 24.2%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23.6%
9. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 (ABS-CBN) - 23.1%
Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines
YES! Magazine - 20 Stars Who Ruled the Decade List
The 20 celebrities that have been ranked by Yes! Magazine as the 20 Stars Who Ruled The Decade (2000-2009) were based from who made TV networks rich, who rang the tills, who earned the respect of the industry and who defined pop culture in the last 10 years.
Considered in ranking these celebrities are the TV ratings of their programs, the box office results of their films, their record sales and the number of their tri-media endorsements.
And the 20 Stars Who Ruled the Decade in the Philippines are:
1. Kris Aquino
2. Judy Ann Santos
3. Vic Sotto
4. Aga Muhlach
5. Robin Padilla
6. Claudine Barretto
7. Sharon Cuneta
8. Regine Velasquez
9. Ai-Ai delas Alas
10. Piolo Pascual
11. Willie Revillame
12. John Lloyd Cruz
13. Richard Gutierrez
14. Bea Alonzo
15. Marian Rivera
16. Dingdong Dantes
17. Angel Locsin
18. Sarah Geronimo
19. Michael V.
20. Ogie Alcasid


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Late Friday evening, President Barack Obama signed an order triggering mandatory government-wide spending cuts. The Magnolia State won't be immune to them. One federally funded program that could take a hard hit is Head Start.
"As of today, we still have not gotten any directives from the regional Head Start office and so like everyone else, we're waiting to hear," said Angelique Rawls of the Hinds County Human Resource Agency.A representative from the White House released numbers of potential impacts of the sequester earlier this week, and that report estimated 1,600 Mississippi children could lose access to early education. "It sets the foundation really for life. In Head Start, children are learning the basics of math, language, communication. All the things that they'll need to go and succeed in school and not only in school but throughout life," said Rawls.
Although, the idea of learning from an early age is critical, the effects of these budget cuts could extend far past just Head Start years.
"This potentially rocks their foundation for what they could become in life," argued Rawls.
Many of the children that Hinds County Head Start serves are from low-income families. "With the costs of quality child care and preschool, it's essential for some people. Without it, their children would otherwise not be enrolled in school," explained Rawls.The uncertainty of the program's future has many directors on edge. "So, we're gravely concerned and while we don't know the impact, we realize that if it's just one child, that's one too many," Rawls said.
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Higher prices in an independent Scotland are among executives' worries.
— Sep 17, 2014
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A series of studies has warned brands about the dangers of one of the Chinese e-tailer's core business streams: daigou agents.
— Sep 17, 2014
Luxury in China: An Analyst's View
HSBC equity analyst Erwan Rambourg elaborates on his confidence in China in a new book, "The Bling Dynasty."
— Sep 10, 2014
Wal-Mart, Nordstrom Highlight Growth at Goldman Sachs Conference
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. might be very different retailers, but they're both courting investors with multipronged growth stories.
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Wells Fargo Sees 'Sellers' Market' as Retailers Struggle
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Gap Inc.'s Athleta Steps Up Expansion
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With just over 24 hours until the NHL's Trade Deadline, teams were very busy attempting to clear space under the salary cap.
A scan of the NHL's waiver wire on Tuesday revealed that several high profile players have been placed on waivers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed two-time All-Star Miroslav Satan on waivers. The 34-year old has been a disappointment in his first year in Pittsburgh after signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Pens this past offseason. The veteran sniper has 17 goals and 19 assists in 64 games this season. The Pens hoped he would be a good fit on the wing with Sidney Crosby, but the two never really clicked as linemates.
Also, the Ducks placed Brendan Morrison on waivers. The 33-year-old has 10 goals and 12 assists in 61 games with the Ducks.
Morrison's situation differs from Satan's, in the sense that the Ducks need the space under the salary cap for players returning from injury following the deadline.
If the Ducks are able to make trades to clear up the necessary space before Wednesday's deadline, they will be able to keep the veteran pivot. If they are unable to make a deal, they will be forced to assign Morrison to the AHL where he would be subjected to re-entry waivers if the Ducks would like to get him back.
Veteran forward Gary Roberts was also placed on waivers after only 30 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Several teams are reportedly interested in the 42-year-old, including Calgary where Roberts first played and captured the Stanley Cup in 1989.
The Ottawa Senators once again placed goaltender Martin Gerber on waivers to see if there are any takers for the Swiss netminder. Gerber has been playing with the Binghamton Senators of the AHL for the past few weeks.
The Sens also placed defenceman Brenden Bell on waivers.
Other names of interest include the New York Rangers' Aaron Voros and Erik Reitz, Eric Perrin of the Thrashers, the Blackhawks' Craig Adams and Jon Sim of the Islanders.
In addition the Calgary Flames claimed defenceman Lawrence Nycholat off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks. This will be the well-travelled Nycholat's fourth team in three seasons.


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The Bump Thread! :)
Post as frequently as you want and make sure you put how many weeks and days you were when you took the pic.
I am so excited to see everyone's pictures! :)
Post as frequently as you want and make sure you put how many weeks and days you were when you took the pic.
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I'm 11 weeks today and forgot to take a picture...
I'm going to have to start taking pictures! @onetxjewel, I wish my stomach looked that good normally let alone 4 weeks pregnant!
Thanks auntTate...I promise it never looked that good in person...lol.
6 Weeks! haha It's bloat.
Awww, you girls look so cute. :)
I have pictures from every week except a couple but my shirt is down.:( I totally should have done them the way you guys did. I will try to remember to do that for the rest.
Looking good, girls... ;)
I should start taking pictures. Great pics ladies
@NYC.bride.......in winter you'd better be lifting your shirt too!! haha Just put earmuffs on your belly.
Oh, I love the ideas of seeing the seasons change!
Ok, here is mine with shirt up. DH has taken them each week but with shirt down.
Don't make fun. I'm definitely not the skinny one on here! I look the same here as week 4 :(
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OMG you are all so skinny!!! Yes I am jealous!!! H x
Everybody IS skinny. What's that about? lol I know I've heard more than one of you complain about having a belly before baby. Where is it?!
I'll have to have DH take a pic for me. If I do the bare belly, y'all will probably get scared to see what can happen when you carry around an 8.5 lb baby. I have stretch marks beyond imagination.
Julie, I definitely have a pooch. I think because i was holding my shirt up and had my arms crossed it kind of stretched me out a bit. Also, I am tall(5'9.5") and most of my weight is from the hips down. Ba-dunk-adunk and then some! I have had some stretch marks since I was a kid because I had a few pretty big growth spurts so I am no stranger to those, unfortunately. :)
I'm 5'9, but I carry most of my weight in the upper regions. lol It also means that I have to really fight off the tummy fat though. I have zero booty, so I'd gladly trade you some booty for some boobies! LOL
I got stretch marks on my back pretty bad when I was about 12. I grew 7 inches in under a year, so it couldn't be helped. They're totally different than the preggo ones though. They stayed stretched, but the belly ones just kind of deflate which makes them super obvious.
LOVE the pics, girls!
Jady & Julie: At least you girls have some height! I'm 5'4 and I've got some MAJOR booty! Seriously. My upper body is pretty thin and then....there's my ass. It's like, how can I get so much of it? And having short legs does not help at all! I'll post some pics and you can see for yourselves!
OMG, you guys are tiny! My mom is really tiny, too (5'3") and every time I meet a friend of hers they always say to her "How did you give birth to such a big kid??" and I'm always, like "People, I was not born this size!! I used to be a baby" lol :)
Julie, I have boobs and booty but my upper body is definitely narrower. size Medium(34D) on top and 14 in jeans/slacks. Fitted dresses are impossible to find for me.
I had no idea the stretch marks were different. ugh, something to look forward to I guess!
Karen, you are too funny. lol :)
V, A foot difference?? Wow, that is pretty dramatic. Hopefully, they take after you in the womb and grow into their height later in life! I am 5'9.5" and DH is 6'2" and we were both in the 8lb range so we would be shocked to have a small baby. One can hope, though! :)
I'm 5'2...but i'm really squatty...small waist but big booty and thighs and sort of broad shoulders. I'm also really short waisted so i'm not quite sure where the baby is going to go either.
I have a couple friends that are very tiny and both have 4 kids. I promise there will be room. lol One of them actually left the hospital wearing her pre-preggo jeans. That just isn't fair. She also had NO stretch marks. I think it's mostly genetic.
Jady, I'm the only tall one in my family. Mom is 5'5, Dad and bro 5'11, and sis 5'6, so all average. I'm not sure where I came from. The milkman? lol
I'm a 34D as well, but I only wear a 6 in pants. I have the reverse problem. Wedding dresses were a joy to shop for. Either my body is really weird, or the size charts are. lol I ended up with a fitted dress, and I had to have it taken in 3-4 inches in the hip.
Almost half way there!! :)


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Kino Kabaret is back! And in our 5th year we have organized the biggest Kino Kabaret yet!
Kino Kabaret is a filmmaking marathon that gives participants all the equipment and facilities they need to test their filmmaking skills. The marathon enables people to develop their skillset and team up with like-minded, enthusiastic individuals!
Kino Kabaret happens all over the world, with the first marathon happening in Montreal many years ago! Sydney hold the only Kino Kabaret in Australia at present so let's make it a good one!
We throw participants in a room of actors, filmmakers and script writers, eliminate all the annoying pre-production parts of filmmaking and support you as you create premiere short films!
Participants work away frantically over a 32 hours period to create as many films as they can within the time limit.
Everyone walks away from this festival with one or more films to add to their show reel, to kick start their acting career, to hand out to agencies, to enter into festivals or to launch their Vimeo Channel.
Kabaret is fantastic for those people new to the world of film who have always wanted to pick up a camera but never had the guts to do so. It is also brilliant for the more established filmmaker and actors who are looking to broaden their contact network and have a really amazing weekend shooting and watching cinema.
The filmmaking marathon is open to anyone! You don't need to have any prior experience or film knowledge.
On the first day, we will hold a pre-production meeting where teams will be created and everyone will have the opportunity to pitch an idea.
You are welcome to sign up for one or all of three sessions. Each session is on a weekend with the pre-production meeting at 10am on the Saturday and the screening at 6:30 on the Sunday.
You can come with a team but most people find they get more out of it if they come without a pre-prepared team.
It doesn't mean you can't sign up with friends, family or your boss but people generally enjoy taking part in the pitching and pre-production part which involves teaming up with new people and making new connections.
A lot of more professional filmmakers come along to Kabaret to test their skills, create a new network of film contacts and spend a weekend remembering why they fell in love with the craft.
If you are ready to meet a new bunch of film enthusiasts and test your improvisation skills, then you will definitely love this event!
Most of the pre-production has already been done for you which means more time for the good stuff! A selection of locations have been mapped out, there is an array of acting talent for you to choose from, all your technical needs have been met and your time table has been cleared. Now you just have to get creative!
Films that have been made through Kino Kabaret have gone onto tour the festival circuit or have been made into features. You still retain all the rights to your films and are welcome to do with them as you would like.
The best thing about Kino Kabaret is that for only $50 you get everything you need to make one or more films. The trick is that you only have 32hrs to make them!
Your $50 also includes access to the screening party. Every film will be screened in front of a live audience on the Sunday evening of your session. We prepare a killer screening party to celebrate your achievement! Screening parties are fully stocked with booze, food and live entertainment!
The application form must be submitted a week prior to the festival kick off date.
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All applications in after the main round application cut off will incur a late fee.
EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS - $45 – Must be received by July 31st 2012
MAIN ROUND APPLICATIONS - $50 – Must be received by November 10th 2012
Any applications received after this date will be charged at $60
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- Access to all cameras and shooting equipment courtesy of Metro Screen
- Green Screen access
- Access to editing facilities at Kino Kabaret Lab
- Metro Screen technical tutors
- Meet & Greet evening
- Actors and filmakers
- Access to copyright free music from Sydney artists
- Free entry into the screening party within your session
- Pizza, entertainment and 2 x free drinks at your screening session
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text: Health Information Technology: Overview Program Brief To date, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has awarded more than $166 million in grants and contracts to support and to stimulate investment in health Information Technology (IT). AHRQ has a central role in the movement to adopt health IT.IntroductionOver the past 35 years, AHRQ and its predecessor agencies have made development of informatics an agency priority. In addition, AHRQ-supported research has played a central role in identifying the need for improvements where health IT was applicable. As the Nation's lead research agency on the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care in America, AHRQ has a central role in the movement to adopt health IT.AHRQ's Health IT PortfolioAHRQ's health IT initiative targets communities and regions as they plan and implement health IT projects. The initiative awarded its first grants and contracts in October 2004, and to date, includes more than $166 million in grants and contracts in 41 States to support and stimulate investment in health IT.An important feature of our approach is that we use knowledge transfer from early adopters to new adopters, technical assistance to those we fund, and a research and evaluation component that identifies technologies and strategies that work, so that each iteration does not repeat mistakes but builds on learning. Through these and other projects, AHRQ and its partners will identify challenges to health IT adoption and use, solutions and best practices for making health IT work, and tools that will help hospitals and clinicians incorporate new IT successfully.The following comprise AHRQ's current HIT portfolio:State and Regional Demonstrations (2004-2010). Six States (CO, DE, IN, RI, TN, and UT) have been awarded 5-year contracts of $1 million a year each over 5 years to identify and support State and regional data sharing and interoperability activities and to demonstrate measurable improvements in care resulting from clinical data exchange.The demonstrations allow access to patient information at the point of care, connect systems of various local health care providers for better care coordination, and allow public and private health care providers to share patient data. The six States are developing a variety of approaches with different technical, business, and governance models.HIT Grants (2004-2007). AHRQ has awarded over 100, 3-year grants for planning, implementation, and testing the value of health IT investment set in the context of quality improvement or patient safety. Also included are smaller investments that test the clinical impact of specific instances of health IT implementation.National Resource Center for Health IT (2004-2009). This 5-year contract:Provides technical assistance and resource support to AHRQ and HRSA grantees and contractors.Develops models and tools.Maintains knowledge library and produces case studies and other materials to capture lessons learned.Hosts national teleconferences on current issues in HIT adoption.Privacy and Security Solutions for Interoperable Health Information Exchange (HIE) (2005-2007). In 2005, AHRQ awarded a contract to RTI International in a national effort to address privacy and security policy questions with HIEs. Under the contract, RTI has subcontracted with 33 States and Puerto Rico to assist them with doing the following:Identifying variations in organization-level business privacy and security policies and practices that affect electronic HIE.For those practices that States consider desirable, documenting and incorporating them into proposed solutions; and for those with a negative impact, identifying the source(s) of the policy or practice and proposing alternatives to meet the same need.Incorporating State and community interests, and promoting stakeholder identification of practical solutions and implementation strategies through an open and transparent consensus-building process.Leaving behind in States and communities a knowledge base about privacy and security issues in electronic HIE that endures to inform future HIE activities.RTI will provide several interim reports on progress and a final report in the summer. A national meeting of all participants will be held on March 5-6, 2007, in Bethesda, MD.Ambulatory Safety and Quality Initiative (pending 2007). This open grant solicitation is to explore the use of health IT and related policies and practices to establish and enhance patient-centered care in ambulatory settings. The components are:Improving Quality through Clinician Use of Health IT.Enabling Patient-Centered Care through Health IT.Enabling Patient Safety and Quality Measurement through Health IT.E-Prescribing Grants (2006-2007). These 1-year grants and contract are to fulfill the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 requirement that the Secretary test, review, and approve standards for electronic prescribing for Part D beneficiaries. Significant additional work has been done on how eprescribing improves the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare. These grants are excellent examples of public and private partnerships that advance the use of health IT to improve quality and safety of care.Testing in the Real WorldThese projects constitute a real-world laboratory for examining health IT at work. They cover a variety of applications. They also look at the impact of HIT in specific clinical settings and as applied to particular health conditions. Some of the areas being studied are as follows:Examining health IT effectiveness in various types of information exchange, including medical referrals, transferring radiology and other test results, and information sharing among care "teams."Assessing the impact of e-prescribing for different age groups and medical conditions.Using health IT for patient safety improvement, providing for "blame free" reporting of adverse events and close calls.Exploring health IT applications for chronic diseases, especially diabetes and asthma.Demonstrating a patient-centered wellness application.Determining the effectiveness of health IT in the emergency unit setting.Using health IT in creating an evidence base for treatment of particular conditions.Full Collaboration and Technical Assistance to Communities and the Industry. AHRQ shares findings, tools, and technical support through the National Resource Center for Health IT (NRC). The NRC provides direct technical assistance and consulting services to AHRQ projects involved in developing, testing, and using health IT applications, with a particular focus on addressing challenges to health IT implementation in rural and small community settings. In addition, the NRC serves as the link between the health care community at large and the researchers and experts who are on the front lines of health IT. As the central repository for lessons learned from AHRQ's health IT initiative, the NRC encourages adoption of health IT by disseminating the latest tools, best practices, and research results from this unique real-world laboratory.Emerging Lessons. As the AHRQ portfolio of health IT projects conclude their implementation and research, they are demonstrating the potential of health IT to improve health and health care. Their collective experience offers an important learning opportunity for other health IT implementations across the country. Topics for which AHRQ shares the lessons learned include:Knowing where to begin.Electronic health records.Computerized provider order entry.Clinical decision support.Health information exchange.Executive management.Leadership and project management.Cost and sustainability.Telehealth.Electronic prescribing.Data, issues, and proposed best practices gathered from a broad cross-section of the country are now being compiled and analyzed and can be used by HIE developers, policymakers, and the health care industry nationwide as they work to build trust in electronic health data exchange.More InformationFor additional information on AHRQ projects on health information technology, go to http://www.healthit.ahrq.gov or contact: Jon White, M.D., at email@example.com. Current as of February 2007 Internet Citation: Health Information Technology: Overview: Program Brief. February 2007. 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Some personal slogans of an Entrepreneur
by Bruce Wade on 20/09/09 at 5:53 pm
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- Write it down before you think of another thought.
- Action it within 24hrs to make sure you never lose the original idea.
- Your attitude determines your altitude.
- Think BIG start small.
- Change is constant.
- It is up to me if it is going to be.
- You get what you think about most of the time.
- Whether you believe you can or you believe you can't, you're right.
- A man with no plan is likely to get there.
- Whatever can be conceived and believed in the mind of man can be achieved.
- A mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimension.
- You will consistently over-estimate what you can achieve in 1 year. You will consistently underestimate what you can achieve in 5 years.
- A man with a dream cannot be denied.
- What you'll become in the next 5 years will be a result of the books you read and the company you keep today.
- Your paradigm determines your future reality.
- It is better to receive 1% of 100 peoples efforts than to receieve 100% of 1 persons effort.
- Success is a journey, not a destination.
- There is always a price. There is no free lunch.
- Wherever you are, be there.
- Banks do not owe us anything.
Thanks to the Forum SA for some of the input.
Bruce Wade is a survivor of the corporate and NGO world, author, speaker, business owner and entrepreneur, Bruce now runs the Entrepreneur Incubator; a member based organisation dedicated to serving those in the trenches of business through coaching, mentoring and leadership education. View more articles by Bruce Wade.


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A.Frank Woeste, P.E., professor emeritus in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, responds: While most I-joist companies publish fastener schedules and details for attaching deck ledgers to code-approved engineered rim boards, these details assume that the I-joists and rim boards are continuously supported and bear directly on a sill plate. But to my knowledge, no I-joist manufacturer has a detail for connecting a deck to an I-joist cantilever, for two main reasons. First, design loads from both the entire structure and the deck that loads the cantilever have to be accounted for when specifying I-joists and calculating their load-bearing capacity at the foundation wall. But since it's impossible to publish design tables and other design rules without knowing actual deck loads, I-joist industry literature is based on the assumption that decks (and other structures) are not connected to cantilevers. Second, nail and screw connections into the end grain of I-joist flanges don't provide adequate strength in this critical application.
The 2-by blocking used to reinforce this cantilevered I-joist has been split by the lag screw connecting a PT deck ledger to an engineered rim joist. Under substantial load, the split blocking will tear off the bottom flange of the I-joist and cause the remaining I-joist section to fail.
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Whenever floor framing projects beyond the sill, deck loads that would otherwise be carried by the supported rim joist and sill plate are carried instead by the fasteners that connect the rim joist to the ends of the cantilevered I-joists. Hence the loads are strictly limited by those fasteners' capacity. As the photo at left shows, even when blocking has been used to beef up that connection, end-grain fastening is a woefully inadequate method for transferring deck design loads.
Of course, the problem occurs with dimensional lumber as well, which is why the Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (awc.org) prohibits attachment of decks to house overhangs and other dimensional lumber cantilevers. As with code-approved rim board and I-joists, an engineered solution would be required for a safe deck connection.
Another option in both cases would be to design the deck so that it is freestanding.
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