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To cut hair with thinning shears, separate the hair into sections, point the scissors' tip towards the ceiling and cut the hair halfway up each section. Thinning shears are used to give thick hair more of a defined shape. This is done by removing some of the bulk without compromising the style.
Thinning shears look different from regular scissors in that one blade has notches and the other is smooth. This design allows for less hair to be removed than with a traditional pair of styling scissors.
Step 1: Separate hair into sections
Prior to cutting the hair, comb it smooth and separate it into sections. Small hair clips or bobby pins are useful for this step.
Step 2: Thin the hair with the thinning shears
Hold the first section of hair between two fingers of one hand. Point the tip of the thinning shears up towards the ceiling and cut the hair once about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way down from the scalp. Continue around the scalp, repeating this step with each section. If more bulk needs to be removed, repeat the process this time with the scissors pointing down and placed about 1/2 of the way up from the ends of the hair. Brush hair thoroughly to remove the cut hairs.


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All of our salads are prepared with the freshest greens & seasonal vegetables, served cold & crisp
Add chicken $3.75 • Add Gyro $5.00 • Add Shrimp $7.00 • Add Salmon $7.00 • Add Steak $7.00
Add Chicken Salad $4.00 • Add Egg Salad $4.00 • Add Tuna Salad $5.00
Large Garden Salad…$7.50
A bed on mixed baby greens with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and red onion tossed in your choice of dressing
Classic Caesar Salad…$8.50
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a traditional garlic and Parmigiano cheese Caesar salad dressing, topped with baked focaccia croutons
Greek Salad…$10.50
Mixed baby greens, feta cheese, ripe tomatoes,red onion, red peppers, kalamata olives, cucumbers and stuffed grape leaves drizzled with our Greek Dressing
Waldorf Salad…$10.50
Mixed baby greens, fresh sliced pears, walnuts, sweet dried cranberries, ripe tomatoes, grapes & gorgonzola cheese with raspberry walnut vinaigrette
Chopped Cobb Salad…$11.95
Fresh spinach, mixed baby greens, avocado, hard boiled egg, bacon, tomato, & grilled diced chicken breast all tossed in a creamy bleu cheese dressing
Apple Walnut Chicken Salad…$11.95
Walnuts, fresh apples, grilled chicken & mixed greens all tossed in a honey mustard dressing
Chef Salad…$11.95
Turkey, roast beef, ham & Swiss cheese over baby greens with ripe tomatoes, hard boiled egg, red onion, cucumber, red peppers, & kalamata olives with your choice of dressing
Salmon Salad…$16.75
Grilled salmon filet placed on a bed of mixed baby greens, tossed in a raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing with tomatoes, sliced pears, glazed pecans, mandarin oranges & fresh goat cheese
Spinach, Goat Cheese, & Pear Salad…$10.50
Made with fresh beets & candied pecans over baby leaf spinach with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Endive Pecan Salad…$10.50
Fresh Belgian endive & mixed baby greens tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette dressing with gorgonzola cheese, glazed pecans, apples, pears & dried cranberries
French Onion Soup Au Gratin…$5.95
served in a crock with bread and swiss cheese
Chicken Consomme with Motzo Ball …cup $2.95…bowl $4.25
Manhattan Clam Chowder…cup $2.95…bowl $4.25
Soup of the Day…cup $2.95…bowl $4.25
Served on your choice of white, rye, whole wheat or hardroll (pumpernickel or pita, $.95 extra) All cold sandwiches are served with lettuce, tomato, pickle & your choice of coleslaw, macaroni or potato salad
Baked Virginia Ham…$6.95
Roast Turkey…$7.25
Roast Beef…$7.25
Baked Meatloaf…$6.25
Corned Beef…$7.75
Pot Roast…$6.75
Chicken Salad…$5.95
Egg Salad…$5.95
Tunafish Salad…$6.75
Fried Filet Sole…$7.95
Grilled Chicken Breast…$6.95
Meatball Parm Hero…$8.50
Chicken Parm Hero…$8.50
Signature Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Our three cheese grilled cheese is a blend of American, cheddar and provolene served on thick white bread and grilled to perfection
with bacon or ham…$7.50
with tomato…$6.45
Mozzarella, pesto and tomato
The Bistro Melt…$7.95
Our three cheese grilled cheese with tomato, avocado and fresh spinach
The Texan…$7.95
Cheddar, BBQ pulled pork, fried onion strings and coleslaw
The Valley Cheese…$7.95
Cheddar, bacon, crisp apples, and fresh spinach
Specialty Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with french fries, coleslaw & pickle (substitute sweet potato fries or tossed salad for $ 1.50 extra)
Monte Cristo…$10.75
Two thick slices of brioche bread french toast with sliced turkey, grilled ham & melted Swiss cheese
Philly Cheese Steak…$10.50
Thinly sliced grilled steak topped with grilled onions, peppers & melted cheese on a club roll
Tuna Melt…$10.75
Tuna salad served on grilled white bread with American cheese & tomato
Pulled Pork …$10.95
Slow-roasted BBQ pulled pork served on a brioche bun with caramelized onions & melted Cheddar cheese
Pulled Pork…$10.95
Slow-roasted BBQ pulled pork served on a brioche bun with caramelized onions and melted Cheddar cheese
Turkey Avocado Melt…$10.95
Sliced turkey breast, avocado, melted cheddar-jack cheese and chipotle mayo on grilled rye bread served with french fries
Chipotle Chicken…$10.50
Grilled chicken breast topped with melted Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, grilled red onion & chipotle mayonnaise
French Dip…$10.75
Seasoned roast beef thinly-sliced, served on a club roll with au jus for dipping
Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich…$11.50
Made with jumbo lump crab meat served on a brioche bun with a side of tarter sauce
Chicken Breast Club…$11.95
Grilled chicken breast served with bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado & mayo on white toast
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich…$10.95
Breaded chicken cutlet tossed in our spicy buffalo sauce, then topped with mouth cooling creamy bleu cheese, lettuce and tomato and served on a warm brioche bun
Turkey Thanksgiving…$10.95
Hot turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese on grilled pumpernickel bread with turkey gravy on the side
Classic Reuben…$10.95
Pastrami or corn beef served on rye bread with sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, & a side of Russian dressing
BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich…$10.95
Grilled chicken breast brushed with our bbq sauce topped with crisp bacon, grilled ham & melted Swiss cheese served on a brioche bun
Traditional Greek specialty – seasoned gyro meat sliced thin & placed on toasted pita bread with diced tomatoes, lettuce & onions Wrapped tight & served with cucumber sauce
Served with Greek salad…$2.50 extra
Chicken Souvlaki…$10.75
Cubes of charbroiled chicken breast served on toasted pita bread, topped with diced tomatoes, lettuce & onions. Wrapped tight & served with cucumber sauce
Served with Greek Salad…$2.50 extra
Roast Beef Club…$11.95
Slow-roasted & seasoned roast beef served thinly sliced with bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on white toast
Turkey Club…$11.95
Sliced turkey breast served with bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on white toast
Char Broiled Burgers
Our burgers are made from 100% USDA-approved choice beef. We charbroil them & serve them on a freshly baked bun with lettuce, tomato, our home made coleslaw & pickle.
You can deluxe your burger (add French fries) for $2.95 extra.
(Deluxe your burger with sweet potato fries or onion rings, $4.50 extra) • Gluten Free Bun $2.00 extra
Classic Hamburger…$6.25
Bison Burger…$9.25
The newest trend in hamburgers – low in cholesterol, low in fat but high in taste, served on a fresh whole wheat bun
Cajun Burger…$7.75
Burger dredged in kickin' Cajun spices, black-ened in a cast iron skillet, topped with a house-made Cajun relish & Monterey Jack cheese
Kobe Beef Burger…$9.25
Kobe-style beef from U.S.-raised Wagyu cattle, fed on grass & grain, is considered a delicacy because of its flavor & tenderness
Aussie Burger…$8.95
Topped with ham, a fried egg & American cheese
Cobb Salad Burger…$8.95
With lettuce, tomato, avocado & bacon topped with crumbled bleu Cheese
BBQ Burger…$8.95
Topped with aged Cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, bacon strips & sautéed onions
Kale Veggie Burger…$7.95
Vegan, Gluten-free, GMO free all natural vegetable patty served on a whole wheat roll ***Gluten free bun available upon request
All wraps are served with toasted nacho chips, salsa, our house-made coleslaw & pickle.(Substitute sweet potato fries, tossed salad or french fries for nachos, $1.50 extra)
California Chicken Wrap…$9.95
Charbroiled chicken breast sliced & wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with avocado, Cheddar cheese, grilled red onion, bacon & greens
Chicken Caesar Wrap…$9.95
Charbroiled chicken breast sliced & wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with fresh romaine lettuce, tomato, shaved imported Parmigiano cheese & Caesar dressing
Turkey Wrap…$9.95
Freshly sliced turkey wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, bacon, provolone cheese & dijon mayonnaise
Apple Walnut Chicken Wrap….$9.95
Chicken breast, diced apples, walnuts, mixed greens, dried cranberries and honey mustard dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with nacho chips
Roadster Wrap…$9.95
Breaded chicken tenders & Cheddar cheese wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with chopped bacon, fresh lettuce & tomatoes with a ranch dressing
Veggie & Goat Cheese Wrap…$9.95
Grilled slices of fresh eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushroom & avocado wrapped in a soft whole wheat tortilla with roasted red peppers, goat cheese, mixed greens & sun-dried tomatoes. Served with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Buffalo Chicken Wrap…$9.95
Breaded chicken tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce and wrapped in a flour tortilla with creamy bleu cheese, lettuce and tomato
All of our panini are served with french fries, our house-made coleslaw & pickle.(Substitute tossed salad or sweet potato fries, $1.50 extra)
Chicken & Avocado Panini…$10.95
Grilled chicken with tomato, mozzarella cheese, avocado, & roasted red peppers with a chipotle mayonnaise
Steak Panini…$11.95
Thinly-sliced marinated skirt steak, grilled onions, red peppers & mozzarella cheese, grilled on ciabatta bread
Chicken & Pesto Panini …$10.95
Breaded chicken cutlet with basil pesto, cheddar jack cheese and roasted red peppers on pressed ciabatta bread
Portobello Panini…$10.95
Grilled portobello mushroom marinated in olive oil & fresh garlic with fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, grilled onions & fresh basil on ciabatta bread
Blue Plate Specials
Chicken Pot Pie…$13.75
Tender cubes of chicken baked into a flaky pastry shell with fresh peas, carrots, celery, onions & potatoes
Charbroiled hamburger patty served open-faced on white bread with brown gravy, house-made mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables
Hot Open Turkey Sandwich…$12.95
Sliced turkey served open-faced on white bread with turkey gravy, house-made mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables & cranberry sauce
Hot Open Pot Roast…$12.95
Sliced pot roast served open-faced on white bread with pot roast gravy, house made mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
Hot Open Roast Beef Sandwich…$12.95
Sliced seasoned roast beef served open-faced on white bread with brown gravy, house-made mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables
Patty Melt…$10.95
Charbroiled hamburger patty served on grilled rye bread topped with grilled onions, American Cheese, served with French fries
Southern-fried Chicken 'n Biscuits…$14.50
Batter-dipped & deep-fried chicken breast served with house-made mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, sausage gravy & fresh-baked biscuits
Macaroni & Cheese…$11.95
A delicious blend of cheddar, smoked gouda, parmigiana and american cheeses topped with panko crumbs and baked to a golden brown

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A hunger busting, protein rich 10 packets of our finest Isle of Wight Original Biltong. These 30g packets of handmade biltong are mildly spiced and can be eaten on their own as a snack or used as a topping on salads. Ingredients: 100% British beef, Malt vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Coriander, Sea Salt, Black pepper.Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, consume within 24 hours.


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Plato Academy Mission Statement
The mission of Plato Academy Charter Schools is to assist students in achieving their full potential by requiring and nurturing high
academic and behavioral standards in a safe, supporting, challenging and enthusiastic environment fostered by a commitment and cooperative effort between the school, students, parents, and community.
"You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss


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When you're looking for help with a psychological difficulty, it can be overwhelming to sort through the many options available to you. There are psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and now hundreds of psychotherapists and life coaches. So how do you choose?
I would say that this choice is particularly hard because it's not really clear what differentiates the different types of therapists. So I thought I would take a moment in this post to delineate the reasons to choose a psychologist.
- Training: So, in my opinion, one of the strongest reasons to choose a psychologist is that we are very highly trained in psychotherapy. Registered psychologists (with few exceptions) have PhD's, which means we completed four years of undergraduate training in psychology, then two years in graduate school completing a Master's degree, then another 5-7 years of graduate school completing a PhD, and finally another year of supervised practice before we are fully registered as psychologists. During this training, we are supervised closely, and we learn a wide-range of therapeutic techniques as well as the ability make our clients feel comfortable and understood. To my knowledge, no other group of practitioners goes through this level of supervised training before they are licensed practitioners. Trust me, it's not always an easy process to be constantly under observation as one is honing his/her skills, but it leads to individuals that are highly and consistently competent at the end of the day.
- We're Effective and Efficient: We are trained to quickly assess and diagnose an individual's difficulties (in fact, psychologists and psychiatrists are the only groups providing psychotherapy who are able to offer diagnoses to their patients), which means we are equipped to help you both understand and treat your problem quickly. Our sessions may cost more on average than other psychotherapists, but anecdotally, I have had many clients finally come to see me after having seen unregulated psychotherapists for years without getting anywhere. They often say that it was nice talking to the person, but it felt more like talking to a friend and they just weren't being given the skills to actually change things. In my practice, I find that my patients experience significant improvement within the first two or three sessions, even those who have spent years with other therapists not improving. So it likely that, although we may cost more each session, you will probably spend less overall because your problem will be treated efficiently and effectively. As well, our services are often covered by extended health insurance plans so some patients receive full courses of treatment without paying anything out of pocket.
- Research Ability: As we hold PhD's, all clinical and neuropsychologists are academics in addition to being clinicians. We complete at least two massive independent research projects (a Master's thesis and a PhD Dissertation). As well, we are involved in other research studies throughout and often beyond our training. What does this mean for you? It means your therapist will be not just interested in keeping up-to-date with the current research being published on psychological issues and improvements in treatment options, but s/he will also be able to critically assess this research and synthesize it so that s/he can transmit the important findings to you, either directly (by explaining new findings) or indirectly (by using new techniques to help you improve faster). She will also be consistently evaluating your progress in therapy (whether formally with self-report measures or informally through observation) and tweaking things so that you improve as quickly as possible.
- How We're Regulated: Often to the frustration of some of us sometimes, our regulatory body (or the people who decide what we can and can't do if we want to continue to call ourselves psychologists), is extremely strict. In order to be able to practice in a specific area (for example, with children, or families, etc.), we have to demonstrate an intense amount of course work and supervised experience working in that area. So unlike other professions who can decide on their own if they want to start seeing couples, for example, we need to demonstrate to our college that we have the training AND the supervision (which often requires a year of supervision in addition to all the supervision we received during our graduate school careers). What does this mean for you? It means that if you see a psychologist or you send your child or adolescent to see one, you are guaranteed to know that that person has the skills and experience to be able to work efficiently and effectively.
I could go on further, but I don't want to make this list too long. I hope it has been helpful in terms of at least giving you an idea of who psychologists are and what we do. Please feel free to post or email any comments or questions.


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Leading Arts-Based Nursery & Preschool Signs for Third Manhattan Location in Financial District as Part of Ongoing Expansion Plans
New York, NY - Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool® announced today their multi-year lease with Rockrose to secure its new Financial District location opening next month. The 14-year-old childcare and early childhood education provider occupies 8,200 square feet of ground retail space at Rockrose's 99 John Deco Loft condominium at the corner of John and Cliff Street. The space represents Smarter Toddler's third Manhattan location and demonstrates the school's initiative to further expand its presence and enrollment capacity in the New York metropolitan area.
Vik Lulla, Managing Director at The Heller Organization and long-time Financial District resident, represented Smarter Toddler in the transaction and worked closely with the school to identify optimal locations for Smarter Toddler's expansion. Formerly occupied by Duane Reade Pharmacy, the entire ground retail space has been demolished and transformed into state-of-the-art facilities and classrooms.
"We identified 99 John Street as a potential site for Smarter Toddler early on. The Financial District has seen exponential growth in recent years, and has quickly become Downtown's epicenter for fashion, culture, and commerce," said Mr. Lulla. " The area has always been a vibrant hub for businesses, and in recent years has been blooming with young families attracted to its rich history and abundant amenities. Smarter Toddler is a natural fit for the neighborhood, and will help serve the community's growing demand for childcare services."
"An open, flowing floor plan is critical to the layout of our classrooms and hallways. We were looking for a large, bright, airy space—and we found it at 99 John Street," said Smarter Toddler Co-Founder, Kettia Ming. "There are lofty ceilings throughout and extra large windows that fill the classrooms and interior with lots of natural light. Every inch of our facilities are meticulously designed and laid out, and we saw the opportunity to bring the Smarter Toddler's signature brand to life at 99 John Street."
Originally an office building constructed in 1932, Rockrose's 99 John Deco Loft condominium rises 25 stories and consists of 439 residential units. The property is in close proximity to all major subway lines at Fulton Center and Wall Street as well as the ferry at South Street Seaport. Other retail tenants in the building include Jubilee Marketplace and Icon Parking Systems.
About Smarter Toddler Nursery and Preschool®
Smarter Toddler Nursery and Preschool® was founded by discerning New York City artists and parents dedicated to providing children with a stimulating environment to grow and develop through creative expression and inquiry-based education. For 14 years, Smarter Toddler Nursery and Preschool® has provided high-quality child care and early childhood education for children 3 months to 5 years with a Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy and a progressive arts-based curriculum that inspires discovery, imagination, creativity and problem solving. Through hands-on artistic exploration including visual art, music, theatre, movement, and dance, children are given the tools to express themselves, and a natural method of achieving language, literacy, social, emotional, physical and cognitive milestones. Brand new music-filled classrooms opening Spring 2016 are located in the Financial District at 99 John Street, New York, NY 10038 and in Williamsburg at 17 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249.
For Smarter Toddler Nursery and Preschool® media materials, including images and contacts, please visit our online at www.smartertoddler.net.Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool Financial District Contact:
Reanne Agbayani
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: (212) 766-3222
Web: www.smartertoddler.net
Heller Organization Contact:
Name: Vik Lulla
Email: email@example.com
Phone: (212) 366-5034
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Why the going gets tougher when you're pregnant.
I think it's time we talk about anxiety again. Quite a few of you have asked me about it recently but there's one reader, in particular who's really going through a rough patch, poor dear.
She emailed from an island off of South Africa that she's having a hard time dealing with anxiety. She describes panic attacks, "palpitations" and real feelings of fear in social situations, especially around specific family members she can't avoid. It sounds like she's experienced anxiety throughout her life but now that she's pregnant its really causing problems.
I'm not going to name this reader because her story is probably your story too. It doesn't matter if you're in Mauritius, San Francisco or Ireland; anxiety is universal. It affects every woman (and man) at some time in her life and many women experience it more acutely during pregnancy. Honey, let's see if we can help you out a little, if only by helping you understand why your anxiety is flaring up right now. Why do so many of us feel anxious during pregnancy? We're vulnerable, that's why. No matter how strong, powerful and in charge you are in your normal, non-pregnant life; you're pregnant, now. Welcome to your new normal.
Let's define the terms and see if we can make sense out of them. The National Institute of Mental Health says, "Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress." It keeps you on your toes, helps you focus and alerts you to potentially dangerous situations. It's a coping mechanism. But when anxiety gets out of control, it's messing with your life and you dread of everyday situations (like annoying relatives), anxiety can become disabling. Not normal.
How about vulnerability? To be vulnerable means: capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or open to attack or damage. Well if that's not a nutshell explanation of why we're anxious during pregnancy, I don't know what is.
Your body, mind and spirit are going through total upheaval. You're growing a brand new human being who has her own body, mind and spirit and that's not so easy. Your job is to protect that little person with everything you've got. There's no guarantee your protection will be enough though because, ehem, stuff happens and you have to be at least a little bit prepared for worse-case scenarios.
What's more, even though most pregnancies are entirely healthy and safe, you're still putting yourself in harm's way. The discomforts of pregnancy and risks of childbirth mean sacrificing some of your own physical well-being. Emotionally, you have to make room in your heart to love and commit for the rest of your life to a completely dependent person you've never met. Oh, and they won't let you sleep, they'll scream at you even when you're doing your best and they'll worry you silly. When you look at it that way, it only makes sense you'd feel anxious. You're totally vulnerable.
Even in these modern times when many of the dangers of pregnancy are no longer as threatening as they once were (unless you live in a really poor country), pregnancy is a primal experience. Most women tap into the same ancient feelings women experienced thousands of years ago. You're also riding hormone waves that take PMS to a whole new level. Whether you're in a sleek apartment in New York City, a bungalow in Ohio or a lean-to in India, you're a pregnant woman and you're experiencing the exact same reactions as all women do and always have. You're vulnerable and you're life, body and heart are changing fast.
So, what to do about anxiety? It's all about support and stress reduction. If your anxiety has crossed the border into disorder-land, you also need medical help. I want you to read my previous blog post for stress-relieving tips. I also want you to:
- Find a close friend or family member (preferably a woman who's had a baby and who loves you) and tell her what you're going through.
- Talk to your husband/partner. Seriously, he doesn't know what you're feeling or how to help unless you tell him explicitly but there's nothing that makes him feel better than rescuing his damsel in distress. Is that old-fashioned? You bet – he's having a primal experience too. Tell him: I'm frightened. Hug me, talk to me; make tea for me. Make your family back off.
- Ask friends and family for help, protection and buffering from anxiety-producing situations.
- Take really good care of yourself.
Then, know that you're in good company. You have about 130 billion pregnant sisters in the world and they're all experiencing at least a little of what you're going through. Find your village of women and let them take care of you. Allow yourself to accept some good old-fashioned loving care. It's the best remedy for anxiety. And then, know this too: You are strong enough to be a mother but you don't have to do it alone. We'll help you, honey.
Jeanne Faulkner, R.N., lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and five children. Got a question for Jeanne? E-mail it to email@example.com.
This Fit Pregnancy blog is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice from your physician. Before initiating any exercise program, diet or treatment provided by Fit Pregnancy, you should seek medical advice from your primary caregiver.


text: Digital3 Ways to Set Up a Media Room in a 24-Hour News CycleThis is a guest post by Ron Nicynski, senior director of events strategy and development, XMP, at Hargrove.By Adweek Staff|March 3, 2016ShareBy Adweek Staff|March 3, 2016ShareThis is a guest post by Ron Nicynski, senior director of events strategy and development, XMP, at Hargrove.Last month, we were tasked with creating the Microsoft Media Center for the Iowa Caucus at Capital Square in Des Moines. This national political and media-driven event serves as the official start to the 2016 presidential race.In order to create the press filing room, we had to juggle two requirements: We knew the space not only had to serve the needs of up to 2,000 press people on the ground (with functional needs such as Wi-Fi, power, individual workspaces, etc.) but also had to look great on television for viewers at home.Here are 3 tips to execute a media-heavy event flawlessly:1. Set Up Around the ClockThere's never enough time in the day, and we had only five days to transform Des Moines' Capital Square into the Microsoft Media Center. To make that happen, we brought in miles of cable, along with a sophisticated telephone and power infrastructure to facilitate the connectivity requirements for media use in the center. Everyone worked around the clock to make sure everything was ready for media load-in day. The Des Moines Register even featured a time-lapse video capturing the building of the Microsoft Media room.2. Keep Calm and Power OnOne of the most essential items in a pressroom is electricity. But nowadays, reporters have more than just one electronic device that needs power – they have an iPhone, computer, camera and tablet, at the minimum. Instead of loading up the room with traditional power strips that took away precious desk space, we bought powramids that allowed reporters to charge their devices in a compact area. Each powramid had 6 outlets, and no reporter needed to dig under a desk to try to find juice for their devices – it was right on the table waiting for them. We also made sure to have trained staff on site 24 hours a day to handle any IT, power or Wi-Fi connectivity issues.3. Don't Sacrifice FunctionalityIn addition to IT and power, the Microsoft Media Center needed to house four network anchor positions, 54 stand-up locations, and more than 350 media workspaces in a way that was organized and hazard-free.To achieve this, we used a half-mile of carpet, five miles of cable, 800 linear feet of drape and 1,000 linear feet of HMS wall that clearly segregated one space from the next. By the time we were done, 500 media organizations had enough room carved out for them in a tight space to do their jobs.Ron Nicynski is Hargrove's senior director of events strategy and development, XMP. Hargrove is a nationally renowned general contractor for trade shows, events and exhibits. Hargrove helps corporations, associations and organizations bring their vision to life with face-to-face experiences. For more information visit: hargroveinc. Sharehttp://adweek.it/1njxKI0 copy Adweek Adweek


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Introducing the work of…Walt Simonson! He's not yet the mature and brilliant artist of his run in the 1980s, which introduced machine-gun Executioner, frog Thor, and Beta Ray Bill, but there's elements of his future here. In particular, his love of big sound effects, and big layouts.
Thor and The Warriors Three fly through space on a viking looking for Odin. When they finally find him, they save him. They get help from a Rigellan Recorder.
It's a big epic with oversized villains and lots of Kirbyish art. Very interesting, but I can't help comparing it to Simonson's later work-which would play with similar themes, only would do it much better. When they finally get big daddy Odin back to Asgard, Loki is waiting for them. He's taken over Asgard.
Creators: Len Wein and Walt Simonson
Grade: B-
For the complete history of the MU, year by year, go here.


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ONS is pleased to announce that all our doctors and ONS Physical Therapy are now in-network with ConnectiCare & Affiliates and Emblem Health HMO and open-access plans.
These include:
- ConnectiCare Insurance Company
- ConnectiCare Benefits, Inc.
- ConnectiCare Managed Medicare
- Emblem
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- HIP Insurance Company of New York (HIP)
- Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York
ONS continues to look for opportunities to expand our accessibility to patients throughout our community. Look for additional insurance announcements in the coming months. If you have questions about our insurances, please call 203-869-1145, ext. 279.
For a full list of insurances with which we participate, click ONS Insurances.


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O_0 You have a point Pandachu. That disappears soon enough though...
Pandachu, August 9th, 2008, 4:38 pm
steve. . . he sounds so familiar! D: Please tell me where he's from! D:
SuperBiasedMan, August 9th, 2008, 5:02 pm
I dunno... we'll say Steve Carell why not?
PerfectSephiroth, December 27th, 2008, 5:52 am
I thought you meant Steve the Pirate from Dodgeball. That was a great film.
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In a 5/21/13 letter to the House and Senate Republicans, The Marketplace Fairness Coalition wanted to "set the record straight" on the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA). They claim to be "committed to correcting the public record regarding the many misstatements from opponents of the Marketplace Fairness Act." Meanwhile, MFC continues to mislead and downplay inconvenient facts.
"We remain open to any ideas for strengthening or otherwise improving this legislation so long as the ultimate goal of restoring states rights and leveling the playing field for all businesses is achieved" There has never been any indication that any of the Pro-MFA points are valid or could be addressed by their organization and they don't allow any comments on the website. This would not appear to be open.
And if this legislation exempts 99% of online sellers (their number, which we don't believe) – how does this level the playing field if 99% of sellers still aren't collecting sales taxes?
Let's go through the "Heritage Foundation Myths" they're fact checking.
HERITAGE MYTH #1: MFA is Taxation Without Representation
"Our nation was born from the idea of "no taxation without representation"—
that citizens should not be taxed by governments in which they have no political
voice. Yet now lawmakers in Washington want to overturn that bedrock
principle in order to extract more revenues from American consumers."
"MFA would allow states to collect taxes currently owed from consumers at
the point of purchase. Opponents often try to confuse the issue by making it
seem like the business is paying the tax, when it is the consumer who actually
owes and pays the sales tax."
The complaint against representation is related to retailers with no physical presence being saddled with unreasonable burdens, which was confirmed by the 1992 Quill Supreme Court decision. MFC also confuses the issue by mixing up sales tax and use tax. The states have the rights to create and enforce a use tax on purchases made by their residents. Most states do. This example is a use tax and no one is stopping the state from enforcing existing laws on the books in their own states.
HERITAGE MYTH #2: MFA Will Harm "Small Businesses"
"But not all businesses are signing on to this new scheme. Etsy, an e-commerce
hub where individuals can sell handmade items such as arts and crafts, warned
yesterday that the legislation would 'unnecessarily burden small businesses.'
Most Etsy sellers work from home and don't have the administrative resources
to comply with the law."
"The MFA specifically protects truly small businesses by including a $1 million
exemption on remote sales. To put this in perspective, over 99 percent of all
online sellers will not be affected by this legislation in any way. Not surprisingly, Heritage, eBay, Etsy and others who posit this red herring
argument have not been able to dispute this fact. In contrast, every brick and-mortar retailer must collect on the first dollars of sales as a basic part of
doing business."
Again, would love to see any source for the 99% figure. Lots of smaller and larger businesses will be affected and damaged by the compliance and audit costs of this bill. And there is NO contrast between brick and mortar here regarding collecting sales tax, it's a falsehood. Online retailers are based somewhere, and collect sales tax for shipments to the state they have a physical presence (nexus) from the first dollar also. They are Main Street as well.
"Additionally, for the less-than-one-percent of online sellers who fall under
MFA, the legislation requires each state to provide free tax software that will
allow them to quickly and efficiently calculate, collect and remit sales tax. The
MFA also includes liability protections for sellers and limits against audits. "
Any free software would be standalone and could and would vary from state to state. Frankly, there's no way to integrate each state's unrelated software into an e-commerce system. The only realistic way is to use paid software. The time and effort to integrate it as much as possible is significant and Avalara (for example) only supports a small subset of all the carts and order processing systems right now. And they don't support Amazon sellers. There would be initial work, cost, and then ongoing yearly costs every year.
Audit Risk?! PLENTY. Nothing in the MFA meaningfully reduces audit risk. The only language reducing the risk is if the software provided by the state miscalculates the tax due. That's the only safe harbor the MFA offers in section 2g "Relieve remote sellers and certified software providers from liability to the State or locality for incorrect collection, remittance, or noncollection of sales and use taxes, including any penalties or interest, if the liability is the result of incorrect information or software provided by the State."
MFA actually CONFIRMS one of the worst parts of the MFA's audit risk. Perhaps the MFC should read it sometime. Section 2a requires that audits be limited to a single entity PER STATE "a single audit of a remote seller for all State and local taxing jurisdictions within that State" So now remote sellers face up to 45 audits per year, not 1. No fairness about that at all.
HERITAGE MYTH #3: Collecting Sales Taxes Is Too Complex
"According to the Tax Foundation, there are 9,646 tax jurisdictions in the United
States, creating the kind of complexity that would frighten any small
business. "How can we possibly know the tax rates in [those] jurisdictions?"
said Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. "In one jurisdiction, cotton candy is food;
in another it's entertainment or candy"
"You don't need to take our word on this one – as eBay CEO John Donahoe
even admitted to the Wall Street Journal recently, ""levying and collecting the
taxes would be a matter of software upgrades."
• Mr. Donahoe is correct – software is available in the marketplace today that
makes it easy for sellers to calculate any state's sales tax with a simple clickof-the-button. And again, the Marketplace Fairness Act requires states to
provide such software to businesses free-of-charge. "
As covered above, free tax software isn't free and won't handle the actual needs of a business processing orders by phone, catalog, Amazon, etc.. Frankly, Mr. Donahoe has one of the largest IT staffs in the world, so he probably wasn't thinking that through in that converstation. And of course, they didn't quote the rest of Mr. Donahoe's sentence:
"the real risk is that "this bill allows the state taxing authorities to audit anybody, to question anybody, to go after anybody."
If a small online seller — perhaps a home business with just a few staff — faced simultaneous tax audits from a number of different states, the costs in complying with the audits could be ruinous. The result, Mr. Donahoe said, is that "the same stuff will sell, just by bigger sellers. The small guys will bear the burden.""
HERITAGE MYTH #4: MFA Will Threaten The Economy
"Executive Director Steve DelBianco said NetChoice opposes the bill because of
its incredibly complex sales tax regimes that threaten a fragile economic
"Again, you don't need to take our word for it. In a recent op-ed for the
Wall Street Journal, noted conservative economist Arthur Laffer
predicted the exact opposite, writing that failure to level the playing
field will hurt economic growth"
Laffer's predictions were presented again Thursday and were in the USA Today. We don't believe the layers of assumptions upon assumptions that the numbers require, and they also depend on a University of Tennessee study that so far has dramatically overestimated the amount of taxes due when compared to real world rates. But if you believe them or not, doesn't matter.
What matters is even if believe Laffer's report 100%, the gains reported in the report require states to follow his advice and make MFA revenue neutral by reducing income taxes by the same amount. This caveat makes the positive aspects report meaningless. Only a couple of states have pledged a tax reduction of any kind. And Laffer's report leaves out the negative impact of new taxes being implemented by all the other states. Even Laffer would agree that collecting on an effectively new tax will hurt economic performance by his models and beliefs. And again, if 99% of sellers aren't affected by this, there's no "leveling of the playing field".
HERITAGE MYTH #5: Small Businesses Will Be Audited
Frankly, we're amazed this is considered a myth by the Marketplace Fairness Coalition. They either don't understand the law or they're intentionally deceiving. I'm guessing the latter since they're paid to help pass the MFA, not to be an honest broker regarding the flaws in the law.
"Small online retailers like the business that just wants to sell Virginia ham and
peanuts to hungry customers around the country would be smothered by the
cost of complying with so many sales taxes. Not to mention that they would be
subject to time-consuming and expensive audits from 46 sales tax states, the
District of Columbia, U.S. territories and possessions, Puerto Rico, and Native
American tribes. "
"Again, over 99 percent of all online sellers will not be affected by this
legislation in any way. Beyond that, this false claim ignores the language of
the bill. As we noted above, this legislation requires states to provide sellers
with free software that calculates the sales tax due at the time of filing and
files sales tax returns. And, the bill also specifically limits the liability of
sellers using the state-provided software. "
We've covered this above, so no need to say it again. However, MFC completely parses their language here about limiting liability of sellers. We've covered the narrow safe harbor if the software makes mistakes, but that has nothing to do with audits or being audited. From another post, direct quotes from Avalara white papers cover the audit issues:
"Some businesses mistakenly believe that if they don't make major mistakes they will not
be audited. That is incorrect. Audits are often prompted by external causes, such as revenue shortfalls or changing tax rules. States are becoming increasingly aggressive in
auditing businesses" [i]
"To make up this lost revenue, many states are increasing audit activity to recoup lost use tax." [ii]
"If a notice is received and that person is on vacation, no one is available to handle the
concern and respond quickly to the request for information or clarification from
the state. Delayed responses can place you at risk of being selected for an audit
and can expose you to possible penalties and fees for not resolving the notice.
The state can restrict your business activities and even halt business until
the notice is resolved. One company didn't realize they had received a notice
at their Texas location. The notice languished on someone's desk unheeded. The
company found out when the state notified them that their ability to do business
had been shut down in that state. It was a scramble of extra time and cost in
penalties to bring the business back into active status in the state." [iii]
[i] Ibid. Page 7
[ii] The Challenges of Use Tax Compliance, Avalara. Page 4.
[iii] The Hidden Costs of Your Manual Sales and Use Tax System, Avalara 2011, page 3.
HERITAGE MYTH #6: Conservatives Do Not Support MFA
"The Internet sales tax passed the Senate, but a growing chorus is pointing out
that it would hurt many to help the tax man."
Actually, you're putting words in their mouth. Of course some conservatives support laws that not all conservatives are behind. Yes, some do support the MFA. Arthur Laffer among them, but contingent on tax cuts that aren't in the MFA bill at all. No real myth here.
HERITAGE MYTH #7: MFA Has Been "Rushed Through" Congress
Honestly, a minor point. It went through the Senate in an unconventional manner, but it's late and this post is long enough. Not worth debating this one.


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This morning, godpa came across a vagabond female dog and he was surprised to see it had red dots on its forehead. Some nasty human thought it was cool to decorate her with the markings of a Buddhist monk! Godpa says she looks well fed and not afraid of humans. If anyone wants to adopt her, do contact me and I'll inform godpa to provide the location. Right now she's loitering around the Yishun area.


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The Orthodox Union (OU) and the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) today called upon all congregations to dedicate a specific moment during their services on the upcoming holy day of Yom Kippur to daven for an end to the threat of a nuclear armed Iran. The OU and RCA leadership issued the following statement:I already mentioned the existence of Rav Ovadia's prayer for the New Year which is anti-enemy-heavy and Rav Metzger's Iran-specific New Year prayer.
"On Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Jews worldwide spend the day in fasting, prayer and repentance. Yom Kippur is not a day for politics.
But Yom Kippur 5773 is different.
On this Yom Kippur - the world faces an evil regime whose leaders have publicly committed themselves to destroying the State of Israel and to harming Jews worldwide; in addition, the Iranians are a threat to the global community.
On this Yom Kippur - the leader of that evil regime will address the United Nations General Assembly and again preach his hatred;
On this Yom Kippur - the words found in the High Holiday prayer book, "God determines which nations shall face war and which shall enjoy peace," prompt us to contemplate with anxiety the fate of the State of Israel and her people, of Jews throughout the world and, indeed, of civilization as a whole.
The threat is dire and demands our attention on our holiest day. Therefore, we call upon all congregations to dedicate a specific moment during their services on the upcoming holy day of Yom Kippur to pray for an end to the threat of a nuclear armed Iran.
On Yom Kippur, may Israel and its people be sealed in the Book of Life for a year of life and peace."
Let's make it a Yom HaKePurim - a day like Purim, as the Zohar says - and defeat the Haman of our time with our prayers.


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We can now use collective intelligence from around the globe to create "the wisdom of crowds" (Surowiecki, 2004). Surowiecki's opinion is that the collective is more intelligent than the smartest person in the group, and "when our imperfect judgments are aggregated in the right way, our collective intelligence is often excellent". (Olynick, 2015, Para. 7)
Within the learning environment, participants would contribute towards and/or direct their own learning experiences with both virtual and non-virtual interactions. I believe this would develop the skills necessary to become leaders and self-directed learners, and it would develop a bank of necessary skills for the 21st century, such as those identified in the chart below.
As Horn & Staker (2014) state, an online learning component is important to integrate into learning environments to allow for the "any time, any place, any path, any pace" approach to learning (a fundamental component of any blended model, thus shifting control of learning from the teacher to the student). Furthermore, I believe online and connected, networked learning allows students to use what they've learned, so they can take their learning to a broader audience for more in-depth analysis and a deeper level of thinking, questioning, and refining of ideas and understandings. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) we can't go back in time. Instead, we are preparing students for a future difficult to imagine, so we need to ask: are we providing our students with the right tools and skills?
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Does anyone else have the extreme issue of attempting to make pasta for just yourself and ending up with enough pasta to feed a family of five? It happens. Thank god for tupperware. Or hungry roommates.
I'm not a big pasta eater, mostly because when I eat a lot of it, I start to feel bloat-y and overly full. But every now and then, a nice big plate of pasta is the only thing I can imagine eating. An occasional carbo-load never hurt anyone.
I especially like this pasta dish because there's no cheese and it mostly just consists of vegetables. I like to imagine the pasta as a grain replacement (like quinoa or rice) and it makes me feel better about it. That, and when it's whole wheat, organic, nongmo, etc….
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1 cup cooked whole wheat spaghetti
1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
1/8 teaspoon dried chili flakes
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
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1. Put a pan over medium heat and add 1/2 teaspoon. add in the cauliflower and saute for about 5 minutes. After five minutes, add in the zucchini and tomatoes. Sprinkle the salt on top of all of the veggies and saute for 5 minutes.
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Brest police attempt to disrupt election campaigning rally
Representatives of the coalition "Talaka", which includes members of the Belarusian Left Party "Fair World", the United Civil Party, the organization "Young Belarus" and other organizations, staged today their first joint event during an election campaigning picket in Brest.
The participants were approached by policemen who accused the campaigners of violating the law, because the action allegedly occupied a prohibited place.
In response, representatives of the democratic parties stated that they knew the decision of the city authorities on places prohibited for holding election pickets to collect signatures in support of candidates. However, according to the opposition activists, the picket was staged in a location not mentioned by the executive committee.
As a result, the police copied passport data of some participants (including UCP leader Anatol Liabedzka, local UCP leader Uladzimir Vuyek, and activist Yury Zhydovich) and left the venue of the rally without charging the campaigners.
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Waterbirth Revisited
Let's just say, I've seen some awesome water births. Peaceful, lovely… the baby sliding out of mama and being caught in her hands just before total ejection… then being lifted to –and out of- the surface, pulled into his or her mother's breasts for safekeeping. Heartwarming at the very least.
But, as I've been re-evaluating all the different aspects of home and hospital birth, I couldn't let water births go without examination.
There is no doubt that being in the water is calming for a mom, allowing the uterus to "float" off the nerves, diminishing pain considerably. "The midwife's epidural" it's been called and I would attest to that many times over. But what of the ick that is a common and pervasive part of birth? "Ick" being bodily secretions like urine, feces, and mucous. We might include blood, sweat, tears and possibly even saliva, even though most people don't think of those as being too icky.
Mind you, I've never had a problem with bodily secretions during birth. (Well, except for that one time when I co-barfed in a metal bowl during one woman's transition.) Poop, pee, vomit, sweat, saliva, tears, blood, mucous… none of them remotely bothers me… so while I use the word "ick" it isn't so much that I think of them as icky, but know that, as we delve into the topic, many reading will find some of the normal bodily functions icky, especially when discussed in conjunction with birth.
During birth, it behooves a woman to abandon any societal restrictions she has about bodily functions. That requires a trust in her care providers and a belief that everything she might emit is normal, unless told otherwise (too much bleeding, for example). In fact, midwives are a hilarious bunch that find bodily functions applause-worthy. "You threw up? Fantastic!" or "You're having lots of loose stools? Great!" And that isn't to help a woman feel comfortable in her emissions, but because the various actions are positive signs regarding the progression of her labor. Loose stools can herald impending labor and throwing up can be a sign of transition. Women like to be told they are progressing in their labors; bodily secretions can give everyone wonderful clues about those progressions.
But what if the poop and vomit were in the birth pool? Oh, women don't vomit in the pool, you say? True enough, but they do vomit in the toilet (or whatever is barfed into a bowl goes into the toilet). Poop and pee go into the toilet usually, too. But, in birth, both of those can –and often do- happen in the pool.
This is where I started re-thinking waterbirth.
If mom pees and poops into the pool… and a baby is born into the pool with poop and pee… is that gross or is that not gross? For ages, our birth kits included a fishnet to scoop poop out of the pool, but hasn't the poop already contaminated the water? And there isn't a fishnet small enough to get liquid poop or urine out of the water… what of that?
When women have asked these questions, we've appeased them with, "it's diluted to almost nothing" or "it's only yours," but are these adequate? Or even true? What if dad gets in and can't get out to pee? And does dilution make it any better? All kinds of stuff can be in poop and pee, including e coli and group b strep. Do we want to dredge our newborn child through those possibilities?
We poop and pee in the toilet every single day. Would we dunk our child in that water… even after flushing? The thought is nauseating. Why then is it okay to have our newborn come out into the ick of a birth pool?
Suddenly, I understand the requirements of so many birth centers and hospitals to only allow labor in the tubs, but birthing out of the water. I always thought that was a dumb rule and even heard the arguments about why without really thinking the whole thing through; the baby is born in a toilet bowl. Isn't that kind of gross?
I remember one dad who was in the pool with his wife and as soon as she let him get out, he ran to take a shower even though he had a newborn to cuddle with. We all thought it was kind of silly, but on second thought, did he have the right idea and the rest of us were somewhat deluded?
I used to think I'd love to have a waterbirth. Now, not so much. How have you been able to wrap your head around birthing in a tub with poop, pee, mucous and blood? I look forward to what folks have to say.
There's been a little bit of discussion about shoulder dystocia and hemorrhaging while being in the water and I wanted to address those here instead of in the comments section since they are really important topics. Also, shallow water and poopy perineums is talked about below.
If a baby isn't coming after the head is born, midwives usually get a mom out of the tub. If the shoulders were merely sticky, the action of lifting the leg over the pool side can be enough... open the pelvis enough... to free the shoulder and allow the baby to be born. Therefore, it is crucial to keep hands under the baby, not only to catch him/her if they are dislodged, but also to protect the head from being bonked on the side of the pool. Shorter women are at more risk of that happening than taller ones.
The mechanism for why the baby might be born when mom is getting out of the pool is, what I believe, the Gaskin Maneuver is all about: opening the pelvis wider. When mom swings her leg up and out, the pelvis opens and can allow the stuck shoulder to slide out from behind the public bone. The Gaskin Maneuver is turning a mother from her back to all fours, another way the mom swings her leg up and around. I've come to believe that if the baby is born after that change in position, the baby was merely "sticky" and not a shoulder dystocia. However, if the baby does not come out after that motion, s/he is definitly a shoulder dystocia.
So, when I've had moms get out of the pool, baby's head out/body in, I've immediately had them on their backs so we could do McRobert's and with other hand maneuvers, have always dislodged the baby. (I love McRobert's, have I said that enough before?)
Only once have I helped manage a shoulder dystocia in the water; we had her stand up. (I have managed shoulder dystocia with a mom standing outside the water before, too.) Awkward! Doing supra-pubic pressure is quite the challenge with a mom lunging against the side of the pool (something a woman could not do with a fishy pool!).
Regarding a hemorrhage, I haven't ever had to manage one with a mom in the pool. Lucky me. It would have been extremely difficult, especially if it was a huge one that required bimanual compression to quell. I'd love to hear from other midwives who have so we can all learn what the experience is like and how they manage it.
Another topic that's come up is the shallowness and lack of warmth of the fishy pools vs. the heated, harder-sided tubs. I haven't had the experience some apparently have seen on YouTube (I don't typically watch births online)... pushing a mom's butt down to keep the baby in the water as it's being born... but would really hope if the mom had that issue, she would either be directed to push on her back or get out of the pool. The risk of aspiration just seems too great to me.
I don't know who you all are that think the perineum has poop on it when the baby's born, but I haven't EVER seen any of mom's fecal matter on the part of her perineum that is in direct contact with the baby's face. There is a good distance between the anus and the introitus of the vagina... especially when the baby is being born... the entire area widens, the gap much further from each other the closer to delivery. In all these 29+ years, in all the babies I've seen born and all the birth photos and videos I've seen, I have never seen bowel movement on a baby. I would be horrified if some novice wiped the mother up instead of down as BM was coming out. Talk about counterintuitive.
So, I vehemently disagree that the perineum is as contaminated with fecal matter as birth pool water.


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+1 : Life & Bants1:48 AMKene Kingsley
Hey Guys, how are you all doing..?
To be honest, i never had any intentions of making this post, as my birthday was two days ago (29th of March), and i just had a pretty small celebration because of my time and work schedule (but that's not the purpose of this post).
Earlier in the month, i was somewhat bothered about how things weren't going as i had figured it would be , and i was striving to make it all work. But, a week to my birthday, i was terribly ill, and it was quite a shocker for me, because i rarely fall sick (that's one thing i can sure brag of any day) .
While i was trying to recuperate, something just came to my mind: What would be of all the dreams and aspirations if you were not alive...?
One too many times, we get carried away by the need to strive and make one achievement or the other, thereby losing touch with just living our lives.
Today's post is going to be short; as i just want to share how i learned in the most awkward way to JUST LIVE LIFE.
The truth is, this live your life phenomenon seems theoretical to many of us (I'm also guilty of that sometimes) , so i want us to sit back and ask, 'Are you actually living your life...?'.
I'd like to believe that at the time of our deaths (which i pray we live a well-fulfilled lives), life would still go on, so why don't you just relax and take things easy. Everything would eventually fall into place at the right time, that i know.
These days I've learned to be thankful for wherever I am, and whatever I've got going for me at that moment in time. Of course this doesn't mean that I shouldn't aspire for better things and look out for more out of life, but I've learned to be content with the present. Embrace everyday and everything in life as it comes, with a grateful heart and arms open wide. Worry less about what ought to be, live as it is , and be hopeful for more of the amazing with a stress-free aura to life.
I wrote one time about learning how to live life without the need to compare yourself to others., and I believe that everything would eventually work out if we can just learn to live happy, and appreciate every moment of life.
I'm not necessarily amped about birthdays, because it just reminds you that you are not getting any younger, and adulthood is a big scam. Nevertheless, I'm thankful for life, great friends, amazing moments, and everything. I look forward to many more of this kind of amazing.
Thank you all for your birthday wishes. I never experreddit...!. The love was just super overwhelming, and I'm so thankful for it all..
Kene' Kingsley
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Tuesday was such a day. My day started with teaching one of my favorite classes at work and I had approximately 1.5 hours to rush home, pump and then head downtown to help lead a teambuilding event. I flew into the house, threw my coat on the counter, grabbed a banana and headed for the living room to grab the pump so I could pump in the bedroom while delicately balancing my laptop on my lap to catch up on emails from the morning.
As I crossed through the dining room on my way into the living room, something stopped me right in my tracks. The midday light was streaming through the dining room windows and it illuminated a handprint on a chair. And from out of nowhere a voice, a kind, gentle voice came into my head and she said (yes, it was definitely a she although the voice was not my own), "Deep breaths mama, it doesn't last forever." I stared at that little hand and wondered when it had appeared. How long had it been there without me noticing it? How long will it stay there before time or a wet towel remove all evidence of the little boy who rested his hand on that chair for a brief moment before moving on. Why is it all going so fast? Why is life like a watercolor and not a work of pointillism where every moment is clearly identified and distinct? In 20 years when I step back to look at these days, will I see a canvas of blurry images that, with the benefit of perspective will appear sharp and clear or will it still look like a blur?
"It Doesn't Last Forever"
The next day was Wednesday and the great dance of my life commenced again before the sun even came up. With the haunting image of that handprint in my head I whisked the boys off to daycare, lingering perhaps a bit longer to see them off. On my way back to my car I had my second stop-dead-in-my-tracks moment of the week and captured another image that to the casual observer might appear commonplace or ordinary, but to me, the message was clear. In the midst of piles and piles of dead leaves, one, single, solitary brilliantly green leaf rested serenely on top. How in the world did this little green leaf hold on for so long? How has it still managed to retain this youthful perfection in the face of battering winds, rain, snow and sleet that have come and gone over the past few weeks?
Nowhere else on the entire curb did I see another one like it. All manner of dirty brown, orange and gold leaves were scattered about, but only one tiny green leaf. And the message was clear. It doesn't last forever and the hands of time are forever ticking ahead whether we are aware of it or not. But to let the passing of time cause some sort of paralysis is to forget that every single day is a chance to hold on to the moments we have been given. For today, my boys are that little green leaf who sit perfectly in the present, in the moment, against a sea of what could have beens and missed opportunities. It would be so easy as a parent to focus on the endless opportunities when we weren't present, weren't engaged, weren't connected. I think it's worth much more of our time focusing on what we get today. What we get today is that little green leaf. What we had yesterday is that handprint. Live in today.
"Deep breaths, mama"
After stopping to stare at my little leaf I sat in my car to reflect on all that I had learned over the past two days. As I took my deep breath I was overcome by the horrendous realization that at some point in my walk from the little green leaf to my car I had stepped in what should be described as the freshest possible droppings of someone else's dog to keep this blog beautiful. I can think of other words, but that might take you and I out of this magical place we're in right now.
Luckily our house is halfway between daycare and my work. I tore into the garage and examined my left foot. Clean. Then the right. Unclean. Of course. The foot I use to tap both the gas and the brakes. The shoes were chucked onto the deck to deal with at a later time and after putting on new shoes I grabbbed Lysol spray and paper towels and went about cleaning my floor mats and pedals. Satisfied that I had killed the germs and the smell I drove to work.
After one meeting first thing in the morning I had a few minutes until the next one and I used that opportunity to call the Disney Store to inquire about an order that I made for Christmas.
"Thank you for calling the Disney Store, this is Charlene, how can I make your day more magical?"
Silence. Then, absolute laughter.
Oh universe, how do you know just what to say?
"Charlene, I have to tell you, it wouldn't take much to make this day more magical."
But in reality, this has been a magical week, it's a magical life. I see these little signs all over that lead me to believe that there is a gigantic conspiracy going on to tell us that it's all going to be ok. If that was God who whispered in my ear, "Deep breaths mama, it doesn't last forever," then we have the kindest, most benevolent God. And whoever is whispering in your ear telling you that life is working out exactly as it's supposed to, I hope you take a moment to listen. And if, for today, it's me, then I'll say the same thing to you...
Deep breaths my friend, it doesn't last forever, so enjoy it while it lasts.
|Touch the Sun piece was a school project developed by Hungarian artist Sakura Chrno in just three days.
A single image, brought together by clusters of thousands of dots.


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Conclusion of successful first large-scale RPA flights in Japan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) today announced that the Guardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) has concluded the first large-scale demonstration flights in Japan. The demonstration flights, which took place from 10 - 23 May were intended to promote the civil and scientific applications of the RPA.
"We thank the Mayor of Iki and the many other public and private stakeholders who made this demonstration possible," said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI. "We believe that the flights of long-endurance RPAs in Japan's maritime environment yielded valuable information, and we now begin the process of reviewing the important data gathered from these flights."
During the demonstration which operated from the Island of Iki in Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture, GA-ASI's Guardian:
The Guardian configuration RPA has an endurance of in excess of 20 hours, and has been operated successfully by the United States Department of Customs and Border Protection since 2008.
This was the first demonstration of a long-endurance RPA by a private company in Japan. The aircraft's sensors included a long-range maritime surface-search radar, stabilized optical and infrared video cameras, and an active collision-avoidance system, including a short range air-to-air radar.
GA-ASI led the demonstrations in cooperation with Iki Airport personnel and Japanese national authorities. The sensor data collected by Guardian will be provided to scientific research institutions, and flight data will be given to airspace management organizations to help establish procedures for using RPA systems in national and international civil airspace.
GA-ASI sent its own team of experienced RPA pilots, sensor operators, and maintenance personnel to Japan to ensure safe operation during all phases of the demonstration. The demonstration was funded by GA-ASI and the equipment used belongs to the company.


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I dislike Christmas and New Year's holidays and try to escape them whenever possible. When I was looking for a suitable "refuge" I was surprised to find very cheap flights from Berlin to Tel Aviv - and as the Israel National Trail has always been on my bucket list quickly decided to go there together with a friend for the last two weeks in December. The Israel National Trail (INT) traverses the whole length of Israel in around 1000 km. Two weeks is not enough time to do that so I had to choose a suitable section. I was immediately intrigued by the desert part of the INT but was afraid of water issues in the desert. But coincidence helped me out: My old hiking and paddling friend Buck 30 announced that he was going to hike the INT just a couple of weeks before me and he let me profit tremendously from his experiences. He assured me that water was not as much of an issue on the INT than on the American trails and therefore I decided to tackle the Negev part of the INT which turned out a good decision!
|First view from the INT with Jordan and the Red Sea in the background
It was a steep climb up the first mountain with a breathtaking view onto the Red Sea. But of course everything took way too long and we ended up with a hair raising descent into the first wadi or canyon just when the sun set. I pitched my tent on the first flat after the descent only to wake up at 2 am with my tent being blown down by the fierce wind ... The first wadi took my breath away again - I felt like in Utah with all the beautifully colored sand stone.
Day two was even more beautiful than the first day - and even more complicated. The wadis are dry but still have "water falls", dry water falls which are basically a pain to climb. I had always thought that the AT is technically difficult but it is nothing compared with the INT. I was very happy to not hike alone this time as it was a great help to have a partner for lifting backups up and down. Especially the climb down the Ein Netafim ("Ein" means "spring"), one of the few reliable natural water sources along the trail was so narrow that I wonder how anyone could master it with a backpack on! We still made it to an official "night camp" where we were greeted by another INT specific: several school classes had settled down there for the night and the noise was unbearable even from half a kilometer away. We decided to camp in a nearby canyon ...
Next day we reached Timna Park just as the sun set - and four buses with about 100 screaming school kids appeared. And so it was wild camping for us again ... After crossing Timna Park, a National Park where already the ancient Egyptians had mined for copper we were up for another steep climb up the Eilat mountains - and some more breath taking views before we camped in a side canyon full of ammonites.
On Friday we had the "Shabbat" problem: Basically all Israel shuts down for Shabbat - no shops are open, no buses are running. Shabbat is Saturday but it already starts on Friday shortly before sunset. And we were out of food... After some internet research we found a huge gas station close to the trail which was open every day: Yotvata! We detoured from the INT on a very windy and rainy day and still had the most wonderful views - and one of the most expensive resupplies ever ... We ended up buying pita bread and hummus from the cafeteria because most of the stuff in the convenience store of the gas station was totally unsuitable for hikers!
But we were very lucky in another respect: From Yotvata we wanted to skip a long boring section of the INT that follows the highway. We had given up all hope to catch a bus on a Friday afternoon and were not looking forward to hitchhike in the rain when a shop assistant told us that there would be one last bus! We stuffed our backpacks with food, ran outside and really caught the bus that deposited us safe and dry in Sapir.


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Bollywood Diaries First 1st Opening Day Box Office Collection Earning :- Well, in this Friday there's lots of movie released on Bollywood and one of those is Bollywood Diaries this movie is doing good business because this movie is based on Bollywood and people are waiting for this movie from a long time that's why this movie has good buzz among the audience also this movie has a good direction and true facts and that make this movie a awesome.
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The movie is based on three aspiring actors from 3 cities who are ambitious to be a Bollywood star. Out of three one is a middle aged government employee, a guy who works in a call center and a prostitute. All three wants to become actor and their success story become the fairy tale of the film.
This movie is based on 3 dreams and there's lots of dream around us who wanted to be something in there life and stuck because of the competition around us also This Movie is directed and written by K.D. Satyam. Salim Diwan doing his debut by this movie and that's surely a good movie for him.
The film is starring Raima Sen, Salim Diwan and Ashish Vidyarthi. Music of the film is sung by Vipin Patwa. The movie is of 125 minutes running time. The film is a salute to all the Bollywood actors and actresses.
First day box office collection of this movie is superb for the makers. Movie did exactly what the makers want from the movie and makers are so happy and they are also excited to watch the upcoming result of the movie also this movie has a good story and direction that's why makers are so confident about it.
If we talk about the first day collection then we can say that this movie collected 2.2 Crore from the first day of release and that's cool earning for the makers also this movie received good rating from the critics and they all gave it 3.5 stars and that's the reason why people attracting more towards to it.
I think in upcoming weekend this movie is going to make more money for the makers and that's all they want also this movie is going to entertain you a lot with the good script, story and acting I think this movie is going to be threat for the other Bollywood release this week and we can only hope for better.


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I made these fun heart shaped treat baskets using the pattern found here: http://www.ruthannzaroff.com
These are super easy, but they are pretty small so I suggest enlarging the template to 200% (or any size you desire) before printing it if you want them larger. Dashing designer paper from SU! and soft, bright red fibers were used for a nice flair. Make some today for the sweethearts in your life!


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Mostly Biz: Lockheed Martin Corp. Receives Massive Contract Of F-35's For The US And UK Forces
Lockheed Martin Corp. has now received a massive contract to produce the F-35 fighter plane for the US and UK forces. The contract is worth $3.48 billion and the company is asked to build 31 aircrafts for UK and the US. The announcement of this deal was made in the Pentagon on the 19th November.
As per the deal, 16 F-35B STOVL aircrafts would be manufactured for the marine corps, four F-35C's for the Navy and 10 F-35A's conventional landing aircrafts for the Air Force. One STOVL F-35C would be made for the British Royal Navy. These aircrafts are said to be delivered by the year 2013.
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