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Pro Evolution Soccer has long been one of the leading games in not only the soccer world, but in the gaming world in general as well. Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D 3DS is no exception and is a re-release of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, but with some slight differences, and was received with generally good reviews, and has proved to be a very successful game.
The first thing to note when playing this particular game for the first time is the fact that it is played a lot differently from other Pro Evolution Soccer games. Instead of the camera being above the field, and showing all the players, the camera is more at a first person angle behind the player which you are controlling. The camera then moves from player to player, depending on where the ball is.
One of the new features of this game is called total control. This enhances the realism of the gameplay, which is shown through an enhanced pass ratio, and better controls over each on pitch move. Furthermore, there is now a Shot and Stamina Gauge which shows the stamina of a player and allowing this to fall has the effect of a reduction in all round performance leading to poor quality passes, inability to sprint as fast as before and other tell tale signs.
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A number of other cosmetic and movement features have been added to enhance the look and playing style of the team. Players on the pitch now look a lot more realistic during gameplay, and movements are more natural and fluid. The pace of the players is more realistic, the speeds of the game varies, and it is harder to make a run from the middle of the field as it is the real game. Furthermore, the facial features of the players look better.
Tactical and Strategy is a feature newly added to the game that gives users a much better management experience before the game starts. Users can select the formation that they want their team to use and they can make changes in tactics and substitutions.
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- Irene Buffa said...
- April 27, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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Joyce is my favorte AS model...so beautiful and stylish...I adore that jacket with the faux (??) fur collar. Really great.
- April 27, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- **Perler på snor** / Dorthe DK said...
This i how I would like to grow old. She is outstanding and so beautiful.
:-) Dorthe DK
- April 27, 2012 at 12:11 PM
- tini-tani said...
- April 27, 2012 at 12:16 PM
- That's Not My Age said...
Joyce looks very regal. Looking forward to the book!
- April 27, 2012 at 12:23 PM
- Mary Jane K. said...
She looks so elegant and beautiful!
- April 27, 2012 at 12:25 PM
She is so elegant! thank you.
- April 27, 2012 at 1:28 PM
- Miss K said...
Oh wow! I can feel through the photos that she has a strong presence. Fascinating.
- April 27, 2012 at 1:41 PM
- Stephilius said...
Good God, she's just so beautiful! So elegant. And these particular photographs are superb.
- April 27, 2012 at 1:50 PM
- Low Couture said...
I hope to be afforded the same privilege as Joyce! She looks amazing - and the waist length pearls are an inspiration.
- April 27, 2012 at 3:02 PM
- Sabine said...
So wonderful and elegant.
Many greetings Sabine
- April 27, 2012 at 3:11 PM
- Palomasea said...
Oh, she is stunning...regal indeed!
Can't wait for the book :)
Have a great weekend!
- Irina
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- Y además sombreros said...
Pero que belleza de mujer.
- April 28, 2012 at 3:55 AM
- SACRAMENTO said...
So much class and chic.
- April 28, 2012 at 3:58 AM
Just by chance I came across your blog and love it! I am 61 and I was looking thru my closet last week and a thought crossed my mind.....at my age why not just wear what makes me happy...I love hats and classic clothing ....who cares what is in style....we need to make our own signature style and elegance.Thank you so much for your love and encouragement to us other ladies. God Bless!
- April 28, 2012 at 7:38 AM
Such poise.Such elegance.Such sophistication. The fabulous fur, the pearls,the gloves.Uberchic.
- April 28, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Joyce could write the book on elegance and beauty. I love your features on her and wonder what she was like in earlier days and how she evolved into such an awesome woman.
- April 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM
- frenchy said...
Your photos are truly inspirational, as are the lovely women and men you're photographing. Beauty is beauty at any age. Thank you for reminding us of that! Makes me nostalgic for my hometown,
- April 28, 2012 at 11:44 AM
- frenchy said...
Do you photograph subjects in any other city beside NY?
- April 28, 2012 at 11:45 AM
- Eva said...
This is a beauty that must be coming from inside as well. She is so radiant! Magic.
- April 28, 2012 at 12:51 PM
- Ninja said...
She got style....
- April 28, 2012 at 2:18 PM
- Bärbel said...
Beautiful pictures! She combines flamboyance with elegance plus a very fresh and ladylike style... for me these styles would mean opposing aspects, and I admire her talent to make this unique and perfect mixture.
- April 28, 2012 at 3:34 PM
- STYLEFIG said...
You are so talented with a camera, love her elegance and style. I am capturing the style of all women on my blog...so it's lovely to get inspired :) www.stylefig.com/blog
Kristina :)
- April 28, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Forest City Fashionista said...
Hot Damn, Joyce is a stunner! Elegance personified in those pearls with the red coat draped over her shoulder.
- April 28, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Sharon said...
" To age is a privilege" I shall use this when I hear my g.friends complain about having a b.day and getting older. I know b.days are fabulous, the alternative isn't very appealing. I've ordered your book a while ago, can't wait to have it in my hands so I can gift it to my A.S. friend who turned 65 in Dec. Keep up the great photography and inspiration.
- April 28, 2012 at 10:16 PM
- K said...
I hate to overuse the word, but Joyce truly is very regal. Her confidence is so appealing, but she doesn't appear completely unapproachable, either. She reminds me of the Dowager Empress in Anastasia.
- April 29, 2012 at 12:44 AM
- Style Maniac said...
Just discovering your blog (via publisher you share with Habitually Chic) and love the concept. Looking forward to checking out your book.
- April 29, 2012 at 12:57 PM
- Carla Coulson said...
Oh i love her. So glam, so gorgeous and so chic. What an inspiration. Congrats on your new book. Carla
- April 30, 2012 at 4:18 AM
- boho lovin said...
So elegant, so beautiful
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- Style Mentor™ said...
Fantastic! I love this! So beautiful!
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- May 2, 2012 at 2:21 PM
- freny said...
She looks perfectly stunning in that black Ladies sweater! Love it!
- May 3, 2012 at 1:21 AM
- lovely said...
She's a real Lady !
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Love these ones so much !
- May 4, 2012 at 9:53 AM
- ARIO ACHDA said...
she's very beautiful...inspiring!
- May 4, 2012 at 12:08 PM
- Blog Founder said...
Joyce's style and bearing reminds me of Madame in the original British series "Ballet Shoes" (I used to watch that show in the 70s as a child and Madame was my favourite: old-school but elegant, fragile but strong).
- May 9, 2012 at 10:41 PM
- Lavarie - der Seifenblog said...
This lady is a stunning beauty! I don't think I have ever met a person equally beautiful. Wow.
- May 11, 2012 at 1:02 PM
- fashion-top said...
Very unique! I like it!
- July 1, 2012 at 12:02 AM
She gives me hope and inspiration.
- July 20, 2012 at 11:56 AM
- Babette said...
Is there a way to have Joyce share the secret of her beautiful skin? So many would be appreciative! All the best, Babette's Feast
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(Rams Tailgate Show) -- In normal NFL weeks, there is a routine. Specific things are done in practice Wednesday through Friday with a walk-through Saturday. Things change drastically when there is a Thursday game on the schedule. As soon as Sunday's game against Seattle was over, St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher told his team, "Today is Wednesday," because it was four days before Thursday's game against Arizona.
Fisher went so far as to reflect that on the video boards in the locker room that give each day's schedule.
For Monday, it said, "Thursday, October 1" and for Tuesday, "Friday, October 2."
There was a note on the screen that indicated players had to have their ticket requests for the game in by "Friday," which, of course, was really Tuesday.
Asked what day it is today (Monday), center Robert Turner paused and said, "Thursday ... I had to think about that."
Is this whole schedule deal going a tad overboard?
"Nope," said Turner. "It's a mindset. This is a quick turnaround."
Fisher said, "What you do as a staff; we came in yesterday (Sunday) afternoon and watched the game and they had gotten a head start on Arizona, so we're actually in good shape right now. Players came in (today) and we gave them an opportunity to look at yesterday's game on their own while the coaches were working, and here we are.
"Everybody (in the league) is going to get a chance to do it. You deal with it. Fortunately for us, we got through the game actually in really good shape injury-wise. The guys, they worked the soreness out and they're ready to go. By Thursday night, they're excited to be able to play. It's prime time and we hope things work out well for us."
Safety Craig Dahl told the Post-Dispatch, "Guys were real conscious of getting rest and just moving on. Half an hour after the game guys were talking about Arizona, and how fun that's going to be to hear the stadium packed on Thursday night."
Defensive end Chris Long said he felt good Monday because, "I took care of myself after the game, spending 20 minutes in the cold tub. I feel so good, I might just do that now after every game."
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Finnegan, who said he's never played on a Thursday before, added, "I'd like to play on Thursday every week." When asked if he meant playing Sunday-Thursday and then having 10 days until the next game, he said, "No. Sunday-Thursday, Sunday-Thursday. Get all 16 out of the way."
Told of Finnegan's comment, Long said, "I like playing Thursday because it gives us exposure nationally, but I wouldn't want to do it a lot. He's nuts."
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Every child complains about a bellyache now and then. How can a parent tell what is wrong, and if it is dangerous? It is not always easy. Children less than 5 or 6 years of age often do not have the words to describe their sensations accurately. Toddlers do not separate emotional from physical distress. The young child's bellyache may represent hunger, fatigue, or a need to use the bathroom. School age children may wake with bellyaches on school days. Are they sick, or just anxious about an important test? Revised and updated 2009.Topics: Constipation, difficult to pass stools, Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain
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The military has released the names of the seven Marines who died in a mortar explosion during a training exercise in Nevada.
The victims range in age from 19 to 26. They were part of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force in Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The victims were identified as:
-- Pfc. Joshua M. Martino, 19, of Clearfield, Pa.
-- Lance Cpl. David P. Fenn II, 20, of Polk City, Fla.
-- Lance Cpl. Roger W. Muchnick Jr., 23, of Fairfield, Conn.
-- Lance Cpl. Joshua C. Taylor, 21, of Marietta, Ohio
-- Lance Cpl. Mason J. Vanderwork, 21, of Hickory, N.C.
-- Lance Cpl. William T. Wild IV, 21, of Anne Arundel, Md.
-- Cpl. Aaron J. Ripperda, 26, of Madison, Ill.
Eight more Marines were injured in the accident at the Hawthorne Army Depot.
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46 U.S. Code § 60303 - Light money
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(a) Imposition of Tax.— A tax of 50 cents per ton, to be called "light money", is imposed on a vessel not of the United States at each entry in a port of the United States. This tax shall be imposed and collected under the same regulations that apply to tonnage taxes.
(b) Exception for Vessels Owned by Citizens.—
(1) In general.— Subsection (a) does not apply to a vessel owned only by citizens of the United States if—
(A) the vessel is carrying a regular document issued by a customhouse of the United States proving the vessel to be owned only by citizens of the United States; and
(B) on entry of the vessel from a foreign port, the individual designated under paragraph (2) states under oath that—
Source(Pub. L. 109–304, § 9(b),Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1678.)
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|Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 171, § 1, 38 Stat. 1193.
In subsection (a), the word "tax" is substituted for "duty", and the word "imposed" is substituted for "levied and collected", for consistency in the chapter. The words "in the same manner" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(1), before subparagraph (A), the words "does not apply to" are substituted for "shall not be deemed to operate upon" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "unregistered" is omitted as unnecessary. The word "only" is added for clarity and for consistency in the revised title. In subparagraph (A), the words "owned only by citizens of the United States" are substituted for "American property" for consistency. In subparagraph (B)(ii), the words "sold or" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "owned only by citizens of the United States" are substituted for "no foreign subject or citizen has . . . any share, by way of trust, confidence, or otherwise" to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b)(2), subparagraph (A) is substituted for "if the same shall be at the port at which the owner or any of the part owners reside", and subparagraph (B) is substituted for "If the owner or any part owner does not reside at the port or place at which such vessel shall enter, then the master shall make oath to the like effect", to eliminate unnecessary words.
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2 Lionel Vision Challengers Oil And Coal 11210 + 11211
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2 Lionel Vision Challengers Oil And Coal 11210 + 11211 Shipping Info Description 2 Lionel Vision Challengers (Oil And Coal) 6-11210 and 6-11211
Both engines are included in this listing, both UP coal and oil versions. They are both new in the box and include shipping container.Also on our web site, individually. Lionel warrenty applies, just fill out the warrenty cards and send them to Lionel! CHEAPEST ON EBAY !!!!
Still under 1 year Lionel Warrenty, new in the boxes.During World War II, as the Pacific front intensified, rail traffic congestion threatened to cripple western railroads like the Union Pacific. Railroads placed urgent requests for more motive power to the War Production Board. The UP knew of no better candidate for a fast freight hauler than the 4-6-6-4 simple articulated Challenger-type that they had developed with the American Locomotive Company in the 1930s. These earliest Challengers, some 60 in total, proved their worth on the steep grades of the Wasatch Mountains, showing clearly that the big brute 4-6-6-4 engines had more power and speed than their predecessors. In 1943, twenty five additional ALCO Challengers arrived at the Union Pacific Railroad. These locomotives were initially designed as coal burners thanks to plentiful Wyoming coalfields. In 1944, however, some "Greyhound" Challengers of U.P. were converted to burn oil for Los Angeles passenger service, where they often exceeded 80 miles per hour speeds. The U.P. Challengers hauled passenger and freight consists through the late 1950s.
FEATURES:Authentic Detailing Swing-out scale front coupler with interchangeable, fixed O-Gauge coupler for double-heading Opening cab windows and roof vent Cab curtains and window glass Detailed and decorated cab interior Hinged cab deck Opening boiler front with authentic interior detail Authentic see-through boiler walkway Separately applied details including grab irons, piping, and valves Authentic smokestack interior detailing Prototypical dual smokestack Removable smoke deflectors – run your engine with or without "elephant ears" Opening roof hatches on tender Oil tender on U.P. Greyhounds Coal tender on black U.P. engines Lighting Features Enhanced realistic lighting in cab interior Directional lighting including operating locomotive headlight and tender back-up light Illuminated classification lights on the front of locomotive Illuminated rear marker lights on tender Illuminated number boards Flickering firebox in cab Variable ashpan glow Four illuminated work lights under boiler with On/Off switch TruRail Steam and Smoke Features CAB controlled, variable intensity steam and smoke effects Accurate WHISTLE STEAM effects New realistic DYNAMO STEAM effects Fan-driven smoke unit with adjustable smoke output delivers varying intensity of smoke to main stack, whistle, and dynamo. Most steam effects are synchronized to the RailSounds sound system and are user controllable. Upgraded Sound Features! LEGACY RailSounds system - Control realistic sounds synchronized to TruRail Steam features including blowdown, whistle steam, turbine steam, and injector steam. Independently adjustable volume control allows you to use the Remote Controller to lower the level of background effects (such as chuffing) while keeping operator controlled effects (such as the whistle) at full volume. DUAL SOUND – With a sound system equipped in your locomotive as well as the tender, Dual Sound enhances sound realism and localizes a wide variety of authentic sound effects. TruRail Dialog – Activate upgraded dialog features which boast the most realistic dialogue scenes and authentic railroad terminology possible. Also, dialog scenes can change with engine operation and user control. Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialogue TruRail Signals – Activate the "quilling" whistle and user playable bell featuring continuous or single strike ...


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Grow your neuron as long as possible by clicking on protein targets.
You can only click on protein targets within your circle of influence but you need to be quick as it decreases over time.
Oh one more thing...beware of the rival red neurons that compete with you for available protein targets. Click on the special pink, green, yellow and blue protein targets for a range of power ups.
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29 U.S. Code § 202 - Congressional finding and declaration of policy
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(a) The Congress finds that the existence, in industries engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, of labor conditions detrimental to the maintenance of the minimum standard of living necessary for health, efficiency, and general well-being of workers
(1) causes commerce and the channels and instrumentalities of commerce to be used to spread and perpetuate such labor conditions among the workers of the several States;
(4) leads to labor disputes burdening and obstructing commerce and the free flow of goods in commerce; and
(5) interferes with the orderly and fair marketing of goods in commerce. That Congress further finds that the employment of persons in domestic service in households affects commerce.
(b) It is declared to be the policy of this chapter, through the exercise by Congress of its power to regulate commerce among the several States and with foreign nations, to correct and as rapidly as practicable to eliminate the conditions above referred to in such industries without substantially curtailing employment or earning power.
Source(June 25, 1938, ch. 676, § 2,52 Stat. 1060; Oct. 26, 1949, ch. 736, § 2,63 Stat. 910; Pub. L. 93–259, § 7(a),Apr. 8, 1974, 88 Stat. 62.)
1974—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–259inserted finding of Congress that employment of persons in domestic service in households affects commerce.
1949—Subsec. (b). Act Oct. 26, 1949, inserted reference to regulation of commerce with foreign nations.
Effective Date of 1974 Amendment
Pub. L. 93–259, § 29(a),Apr. 8, 1974, 88 Stat. 76, provided that: "Except as otherwise specifically provided, the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 1974 Amendment note set out under section 201 of this title] shall take effect on May 1, 1974."
Effective Date of 1949 Amendment
Act Oct. 26, 1949, ch. 736, § 16(a),63 Stat. 919, provided that: "The amendments made by this Act [enacting section 216b of this title, amending this section and sections 203 to 208, 211 to 216, and 217 of this title, and repealing section 216a of this title] shall take effect upon the expiration of ninety days from the date of its enactment [Oct. 26, 1947]; except that the amendment made by section 4 [amending section 204 of this title] shall take effect on the date of its enactment [Oct. 26, 1949]."
Rules, Regulations, and Orders With Regard to Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1974
Pub. L. 93–259, § 29(b),Apr. 8, 1974, 88 Stat. 76, provided that: "Notwithstanding subsection (a) [set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note above], on and after the date of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 8, 1974] the Secretary of Labor is authorized to prescribe necessary rules, regulations, and orders with regard to the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 1974 Amendment note set out under section 201 of this title]."
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The Power of Independent Thinking
Senior Fellow Alvaro Vargas Llosa Interviewed at Pepperdine University
Recorded: Monday, November 29, 2010
Independent Institute Senior Fellow Alvaro Vargas Llosa was interviewed at Pepperdine University about Latin American issues and immigration.
Experts: Alvaro Vargas LlosaType: RadioIssues: Economic History and Development (International), Immigration, Latin America
Economic Religion vs. Environmental Religion in America
Recorded: Thursday, October 7, 2010
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Economics and environmentalism are types of modern religions. So says Robert H. Nelson in his analysis of the roots of economics and environmentalism and their mutually antagonistic relations in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The present debate raging over global warming exemplifies the clash of these two public theologies.
Experts: Steven F. Hayward, Robert H. Nelson, Max L. StackhouseType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Property Rights, Religion
David Theroux on the Arizona Immigration Law
Recorded: Thursday, July 15, 2010
David Theroux discusses the Arizona immigration law on The Neil Asbury Show.
Experts: David J. TherouxType: RadioIssues: Crime, Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Immigration, Law Enforcement


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It's been insanely hot in L.A- reaching 100 degrees!! So all week i've been wearing
Sparklingg Gal.
It's been insanely hot in L.A- reaching 100 degrees!! So all week i've been wearing
seriously loving the sparkly vest and the chunky wedge.
and you hair is so gorgeous. xx
I agree, it has been really hot in LA! How weird because this whole summer has been cool. Its been no higher than 80 degrees, and now its HOT! But I love the sequin vest its great! By the way, the other day I was checking f21's blog and I believe I saw you in an image from an event they had. I totally forgot what it was, but it really looked like you. Hope you had an amazing weekend!
im totally obsessed with your shoes! and your hair is looking lovely!
cant wait to see the cards!
LOVE the wedges!
I really want that sequin vest. Perfect transitional piece into fall.
I'm obsessed with sequins lately, love this vest.
I'm not usually a fan of sequins during the day, but this outfit is definitely the exception! That vest is wonderful!
I love every piece in this look. It's simple yet fun with the awesome sequin vest. I love when you post outfits…i draw inspiration from your looks and drool over the stuff you own.
obsessed with those wedges
You totally look like Nicole Richie on the first pic!!! Rockin! 😉
Love the vest. Great look.
Love every single thing about this look and your hair
have a nice day!
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omg! your so pretty.
In love with your style and your blog!!!!
i love the sequin vest and the flat wedges !
take care and have a good weekend !
amazing outfit!
I can relate to the hot weather- I live in Bangkok where it is ALWAYS steaming. You look great, and I love your shoes!
I can't wait to see the business cards!
beautiful pictures!
wow, your look is amazing.. loving everything from your wedges to your hair and also your detailed vest paired with denim! perfection!
stop by our fashion blog, we hope you love it!
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LOVE your look:)))
gorgeous outfit!
I adore the vest, perfection for making a simple outfit amazing !
See U !
this is a really great outfit, it is simple yet you look so gorgeous!!!
OMG,this ensemble is AH-MAZING! i love that sparkly vest 😀 and fantastic pictures. cant wait to see the busiess cards too 😀
im loving your blog,definately gonna give it a follow 😀 and it would be super awesome if you could come over and check out my blog & follow it too,as i love getting new readers and followers all the time 😀 it would be much appreciated 😀
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You look amazing…I adore those wedges, and the vest…and your hair is SO amazing.
i love this outfit, so effortless and chic! that vest is amazing, i am pretty much a fan of anything that sparkles! those shoes are great too, i've been looking for the perfect pair of strappy wedges! can't wait to see your new business cards, i'm sure they'll look great!
i know right its been so hot. even thinking about pants make me uncomfortable (literally).
you look great even though its sooo hot outside. love the sparkles
Vi from Cali
Nice outfit!!!
Love your wedges and vest – they really jazz up a basic outfit. Intrigued to see your business cards…
xoxo, Ashley
love this!
ca is having some kind of crazy heat wave and i thought summer was over!!
pretty sure ive told you this before – im having crazy hair envy 😉
CUTE!! I sooo love your hair!!
love this look with the laid back denim shorts & sparkly vest!
I looooove the vest!!
love your necklace
Where do you usually shop for your vintage? You find some great stuff…ever hit up the Rose Bowl?
I love your blog and style. Since I saw your blog, I just want to cut my hair like yours =)
Kisses from Spain
You have the most gorgeous hair! Major hair envy over here! Lovvve the sequin vest, so daytime glam, just gorgeous!
looking forward to the business cards!
fun vest! i'm in orange county and i can't cool off!
cute vest!
love the look
You look gorgeous as always!!! Great outfit, the vest really pops! Love the shoes so much!
Great blog!
I wrote something about you on my blog. Hope you enjoy! Your work is amazing!
ahh this is why you're one of my faves. we have such similar style. almost every single thing you wear, i would wear!
those wedges are blowing my mind.
I love the shoes! Amazing!
found you blog juts yesterday and felt in love with! soooo great! follow you
check out my blog and be a follower if you like it!
Love the pics and the outfit…
First time visiting your blog!! I really love your style. These wedges are amazing!
You look absolutely beautiful. Follow your blog dear.
looooove these wedges, but I can't find them ANYWHERE!?!?! Has anyone found them, I must have them!!
nice outfit, its dressy yet casual at the same time. everything ties in nicely, I like it alot.
Captivating..your approach inspires me a lot…
Captivating..your approach inspires me a lot…
Captivating..your approach inspires me a lot…
Captivating..your approach inspires me a lot…
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The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme
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In the early 1980s research suggested that it was important that particular attention be paid to the lives of young children, as it had become clear that events during the early years (proper care, health, nutrition and education) provided the foundation for children's later success in school and life. The Aga Khan Foundation's madrasa early childhood development programme has since grown from a local pre-school involving a few families and teachers to a regional initiative involving hundreds of communities. The Programme has set in motion a rich cascade of activities and changes far beyond the impacts on individual children and families. These include the creation of locally registered training and resource centres, research and evaluation processes, policy and planning efforts and child advocacy work. An AKDN film with some footage courtesy of Red River College.
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Editor's Note: By giving donors complete creative control over gifts geared towards high-need K-12 students, The Generation Project hopes to facilitate personal connection between donors and the kids they are helping. As part of that effort, we let some of the students that we hope to affect to use this blog to write about their lives, their schools, and anything else they find interesting. Our hope is that by posting kids' own words, we can give you, the donor, some insight into the interests and passions of the students you would be affecting with your gifts. To highlight the kids' own words, their posts are uncensored and unedited and represent the views of the kids and adolescents that authored them, NOT The Generation Project.
This post was written by Ivan Guzman, a 16-year-old from the Bronx. Read more about Ivan here, and see his archives here.
Hello, folks. Sorry it's been so long since my last post but when schoolwork calls, boy does it call.
Today I'm jam-packing this post with so many topics, your head might explode. (So that was a warning. If you read the rest of this post your head might explode). In this blog post, I'm touching on politics, sports, gender-based double standards, and music. I'll also make a confession to anyone who has read one of my blog posts.
I'm going to kick it off with politics. This part was inspired by an episode of Real Time with Bill Maher I just watched, so if there are glaring similarities between my points and Maher's, it's because I was inspired by Bill himself. If you're a conservative, I could already see your eyes rolling at the thought of anything Maher's ever said, but hear me out (mostly because I, a liberal, still listen to your side no matter how ridiculous people look dressed up in Revolutionary War costumes).
Now, it's no secret that I'm not a big fan of the Tea Party protesters we've seen rise to fame lately, mostly because I think they have major holes in their arguments. Not tiny holes, I mean BIG holes. Those holes got bigger after I watched Maher's show earlier today. Tea Party members want fewer taxes and reduction of the national debt, right? Simply put Tea Partiers, you can not have your cake and eat it too. (Trust me, I've watched many sitcoms, it's not realistic). If you want to lower our debt, your taxes will go up. If you want to pay Uncle Sam a little less come tax time, the debt will stay where it's at, or get even bigger. That's just the way it is. Listen, I'd like to be able to take two girls to the next school dance, but much like your wishes, it's not very realistic.
This brings me to my next point. If we want to cut the budget, we should cut defense spending. America spends more than every country in Europe (including Russia), Asia, Australia, and Latin America COMBINED on defense. This leaves me wondering, in defense of what? A terrorist organization that promises attack after attack, yet after 9/11 we've either stopped them or they haven't done anything? I know the counterargument is going to be: well, they haven't done anything because we've spent so much money on defense. Hundreds of billions of dollars on defense still seems like overkill to me, though, especially because most of that money over the past few years hasn't gone to stop terrorism, it's gone to invade countries we have absolutely no business being in (other than oil of course).
Anyway, if we're spending this much on defense how come we haven't made light-sabres yet? Or jet-packs?
This will be my final point on the Tea Party members. These people might look like the Average Joes on television, but they are just the usual conservative foot soldiers who try to sell others on stuff that won't even benefit them. Meanwhile, the puppet masters reap the political benefits in the shadows (yeah, those same puppet masters who reaped the benefits during the Bush years).
Switching gears now, I want to talk about music. I'm a huge fan of Hip-Hop, I grew up with it here in New York City. Lately, there's been a bit of a renaissance in Hip-Hop. Many would call it just the natural flow of time, with older stars getting...well...older, while new stars are being made. I am partial to a guy from Cleveland by the name of Kid Cudi. You might know him from his hit "Day N Nite" off his first album "Man On The Moon: The End Of Day". I really like Cudi mostly because he's not afraid to be different from other hip-hop artists. For example, he's not afraid to bare his soul on a song like "Soundtrack 2 My Life". He shows himself to be human and just like you, while many other rappers would rather portray themselves as superhuman. Simply put, I'm a big Kid Cudi fan.
Also, as you all found out in my last post, I'm a massive Green Day fan. Green Day just helped open up their own Broadway play based on their 2004 album "American Idiot". The play is the same title as the album and from what I've heard and read, it's fast, loud, and action-packed. Sounds like Green Day to me. So congrats to Green Day for having your own Broadway play, you continue to give those Gilman folks a reason to hate your guts.
On to sports. Baseball season just got started and I have very high hopes for my defending World Champion New York Yankees. I'm going to keep this short and sweet: we will win the East again. The Rays and Sox aren't nearly as good as us, and as usual I don't even have to mention the rest of the division. We've got the offense. As far as pitching is concerned, the only starter who really scares me is Javier Vasquez. Yeah, I know he was 4th in the Cy Young Award voting last year, but New York isn't for everybody and Vazquez proved that it wasn't his cup of tea in 2004. Plus, he finished 4th in Cy Young voting in the National League, where the pitcher bats ninth and way more teams rely on small-ball than in the American League. The A.L. is just tougher, go ask Roy Halladay. On a final note, what's up with Andy Pettite's strong start? It's like he's trying to show everyone he's not washed up.
Finally, one long overdue political point that may be a bit blunt: if Scott Brown was a woman and had nude pictures in some magazine years ago, he wouldn't have won that Massachusetts Senate race. It's true that nothing was really showing in Brown's Cosmo photos, but if Brown was a woman the criticism would have been through the roof. It also drives me crazy that the right can use sex appeal way more effectively than the left.
Now my confession. If you've read my older posts you'd know that I'm a politics nut, a huge Yankees fan, and a massive Green Day fan. Today you find out something new about me. I am (and have always been) a huge wrestling fan. I've loved professional wrestling for as long as I can remember. I was a huge W.C.W. fan in the 90s, even though I was about 5 when the Monday Night Wars got going, and to this day I am still a massive wrestling fan. I love talking watching it, talking about it, and reading about it. Boy, does that feel good.
Finally, if you like what I write here, you should read about my wacky real-life antics on Twitter. Follow me at twitter.com/iMgDuDe25. Signing off folks, I look forward to the next one.
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Re. defense spending, I understand your view on it, and there's a big body of information that strongly supports your position. On the flip side, a lot of the defense budget goes into development of new technology, some of which becomes commercially important for US industry.
The crossover between military research and commercial innovation is significant, and I find it really interesting. For entertainment purposes alone, you should check out some of the projects listed here, http://www.darpa.mil/dso/programs.htm . Maybe lightsabers aren't that far off, ( www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/03/military-laser/ ).
Thought you might be interested. Great post, keep em coming.
April 26. 2010 16:09
I'd also just add that I particularly enjoy your political commentary, Ivan. Hope to see more of it in the near future.
April 28. 2010 03:37
All in one taxes, Debt, Defense Spending, Kid Cudi, and the AL East. mature commentary.
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I really like your style and the colours are very nice to look at.
I only have two details:
-Turning the map clock-wise would be a nice touch.
-While I'm no expert in hydrology, I believe the Salfarsee should somehow flow into the ocean; the geographical features surrounding it don't seem extreme enough to create a fully locked water body, and the rivers flowing into it should eventually cause an overflow (unless we're speaking of a sufficient deficit caused by evaporation, or some kind of endorheic river that drains through the underground).
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John D'Emic Sr. (1896-1972) was a South Brooklyn native. He was born the youngest of seven boys to poor Italian immigrants, and began working at the age of 12; first as a clam-opener, then as a plumber, a trolley motorman, a pharmacist, and a truckdriver. After serving with distinction in France during World War I, D'Emic returned to Brooklyn to settle down with his wife Irene and their five children. In 1937, D'Emic opened a used automobile business on the corner of 32nd Street and 4th Avenue that became a borough institution.
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This page describes CHDK Lua functions available on the camera to support control using the PTP Extension.
PTP client applications use the PTP_CHDK_ExecuteScript API to execute Lua code. In chdkptp and ptpcam, this is available through the lua and luar commands.
General information about executing Lua code over PTP
- To execute a Lua script already loaded on your camera (e.g. testprgm.lua), send the following Lua code from your client
- This loads the file and executes it. This is generally preferable to using "require", because it avoids the problems with sleep etc mentioned below.
- Executing a script while another script is already running can cause crashes and memory leaks.
- To check whether your script has terminated, you can use the script status command (script-status in ptpcam.)
- by default, chdkptp checks script status and prevents executing a new script while a script is running.
- The function switch_mode_usb() should be used instead of set_record to switch between record and play mode when PTP is connected.
- Lua return values and errors messages are sent using the message interface.
- Simple tables are returned in a limited human readable string format by default, see [1] for a description. This can be changed by providing your own usb_msg_table_to_string. A replacement that properly serializes Lua tables can be found in chdkptp.
- Lua script execution currently leaves CHDK alt mode in a confused state. You may need to press the alt button a couple times to get the alt menu and buttons to respond as expected.
- While scripts in files already on the camera may be used, functions that yield (e.g. sleep(), wait_click() etc.) cannot be used inside require (or other pcall).
- Any key presses generated by script are released when the script ends. If you want to control key press and releases over PTP, you can use the message interface, or use Logical event functions to send the key presses.
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mode is 1 for record or 0 for play.
msg = read_usb_msg([timeout])
Read a message sent from the client program using the PTP_CHDK_WriteScriptMsg API from the CHDK PTP interface (putm command in ptpcam or chckdptp).
Returns the next available message as a string, or nil if no messages are available
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msg may be nil, boolean, number, string or table. Tables will be converted to a string by usb_msg_table_to_string
returns true if the message was queued successfully, otherwise false
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NOTE strings will not include a terminating NULL.
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A Wine and Cheese Match Made in SustainabilityWritten by Alterra Hetzel
When you combine California wine and European cheese you get a match made in heaven - and now - sustainability. In 2010, Benziger Family Wine and Forever Cheese Inc. both committed to reducing their carbon footprint by supporting Carbonfund.org's innovative carbon reduction projects. After taking aggressive measures to reduce their carbon footprint as much as they could, Benziger came to Carbonfund.org to offset the carbon emissions they were unable to reduce. Their donation supported truck stop electrification, which reduces tailpipe emissions from freight trucks that transport consumer goods all across the country. With this project, drivers can shut off their engines and utilize the advanced truck stop electrification technology for electricity and heat. This project is relevant to their business, to their region and environment. Forever Cheese Inc. has been a Carbonfund.org partner for many years with their generous donations to support renewable energy and reforestation projects. They are committed to doing their part in helping our planet, and their donation is supporting renewable energy projects. Now on to the delicious, fun and fuss-free part. Try Forever Cheese's Rustico® Black Pepper, semi-soft sheep's milk cheese from the countryside of Rome, with Benziger's 2008 Appellation Series Chardonnay with its luxurious, round mouthfeel and creamy texture . If you prefer red, match Forever Cheese's Mitica® Malvarosa , a buttery sheep's milk cheese from Valencia, Spain or Romao® Rosemary Cheese from La Mancha with Benziger's 2006 Stone Farm Cabernet Sauvignon with its flavors of toasted oak, spicy pepper and anise balanced against dark fruit like currant and ripe plum. Check out more brilliant wine and cheese pairing ideas from Forever Cheese's extremely useful wine and cheese pairing guide: http://forevercheese.com/pairing.asp.
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While in a town en route to Olivine City, Ash and co. encounter a man being chased by girls who leaves what appears to be a newborn baby with them. What it actually is is a Smoochum and she puts the hat the man had on Brock. The girls fawn over him until they realize he's not who they thought he is. They look at a poster and realize both the hat and the Smoochum belong to a man named Brad. Will Smoochum be reunited with Brad? And what is Team Rocket up to this time?
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22 U.S. Code § 2669a - Diplomatic Telecommunications Service
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(a) Diplomatic Telecommunications Service financial management
In fiscal year 1995 and each succeeding fiscal year—
(1) the Secretary of State shall provide funds for the operation of the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service (DTS) in a sufficient amount to sustain the current level of support services being provided by the DTS, and no portion of such amount may be reprogrammed or transferred for any other purpose;
(2) all funds for the operation and enhancement of the DTS shall be directly available for use by the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (DTS–PO); and
(b) DTS Policy Board
Within 60 days after August 26, 1994, the Secretary of State and the Director of the DTS–PO shall restructure the DTS Policy Board to provide for representation on the Board, during fiscal year 1995 and each succeeding fiscal year, by—
(3) a senior career information management official from each of the Department of Commerce and the Defense Intelligence Agency; and
(c) DTS consolidation pilot program
(1) In general
The Secretary of State and the Director of the DTS–PO shall carry out a program under which total DTS consolidation will be completed before October 1, 1995, at not less than five embassies of medium to large size.
(2) Pilot program requirements
Under the program required in paragraph (1)—
(A) each participating embassy shall be provided with a full range of integrated information services, including message, data, and voice, without additional charge;
(B) a combined transmission facility shall be established and jointly operated, with open access to all unclassified transmission equipment;
(C) an unclassified packet switch communication system shall be installed and shall serve all foreign affairs agencies associated with the embassy;
(3) Pilot program report
Not later than January 15, 1996, the Secretary of State and the Director of the DTS–PO shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate a report describing the actions taken under the program required by this subsection. The report shall include a cost-benefit analysis for each embassy participating in the program.
(d) DTS planning report
Not later than January 15, 1995, the Secretary of State and the Director of the DTS–PO shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations a DTS planning report. The report shall include—
(1) a detailed plan for carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (c) of this section, including an estimate of the funds required for such purpose; and
(2) a comprehensive DTS strategy plan that contains detailed plans and schedules for—
(B) transition of the existing dedicated circuits and classified transmission systems to the unclassified packet switch communications system;
Source(Pub. L. 103–317, title V, § 507,Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1766; Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, § 1335(m),Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–789.)
1998—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 105–277struck out ", the United States Information Agency," after "Department of Commerce".
Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277effective Oct. 1, 1999, see section 1301 ofPub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6531 of this title.
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July 4 isn't the only celebration of freedom this week. Today is the 50th anniversary of the 1953 Ralph M. Brown Act, which requires public bodies - such as city councils, county boards, city commissions, school boards and special districts - to post agendas at least 72 hours in advance before meeting.
The law basically shut the door on closed meetings and secret decisions by opening the door to the public for comment and participation.
Under the act, all regular meetings must be posted and open to the public. Mandating public notice for meetings came after one California city council voted themselves a pay raise without the public's knowledge.
Gov. Gray Davis considered changing the law during this year's budget crisis in order to save $9 million in payments to local governments for processing public meetings.
The change could could have meant more than a loss of notification.
The law holds public officials accountable and enables residents to participate in the decision-making process. Davis' proposal would essentially strip away the public's right to be informed and to speak up about public decisions.
Consider what might happen in Los Altos without the law: A movie theater at First and Main streets could have been decided over a latte at Starbucks; neighbors might not have known about the planned swimming pool complex at Rosita Park until the first hole was dug; and Bullis-Purissima School might have been bulldozed without the public's prior knowledge.
Given these scenarios, it's no surprise the reaction that some downtown merchants displayed at last week's Los Altos Council meeting regarding a parking permit plan that the council allegedly approved without their knowledge.
Merchants stormed city hall and demanded the council withhold a new permit plan until they had their say. Apparently, the city had used the county tax roll, that excluded most merchants, to notify building owners of a meeting about parking changes.
The council has added the parking issue to next week's agenda and will reconsider its decision pending merchant comments.
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At least that's how it feels to me. Everywhere I turn, I'm hearing my colleagues talk about the momentum of Mitt Romney, up until today, that is, when Haley Barbour said that Hurricane Sandy put a stop to it.
My colleagues can't get enough of it. The polls are getting closer. Romney's on a roll. The race is a toss-up. Obama's losing ground.
There's just one problem.
I don't see it. Not anywhere.
There's this one crazy poll that has Romney up six points in Florida, and maybe that one's right — but it's the only one.
It's like the whole "Obama hasn't created any jobs" thing. Well, presidents don't actually create jobs, any more than governors do. But the facts get in the way of what they mean when they say that. Somewhere around 750,000 jobs have been added to the rolls so far under Obama, compared to a loss of more than a million in the same time under George W. Bush, whose policies, by the way, Romney wants to bring back, only worse.
I can't tell you how many conservatives I've seen utterly convinced Mitt Romney is gonna win this thing in a landslide, presumably because all the polls are conducted by liberals and biased toward Obama. That the polls may be biased toward Obama could be true, but not because they're conducted by liberals. It's all in the samples. It's just as possible the polls are all biased toward Romney, and it's Obama who's gonna win in a landslide.
Frankly, that he isn't likely to win in a landslide says nothing good about our electorate and probably is as strong an indictment of the criminal neglect given to our education system as is possible, not to mention the perfectly lousy job my colleagues do covering elections of any kind.
And that brings me to Nate Silver. Unless you're a political junkie, you may not have heard of him. But Nate is a numbers junkie who has concocted a mathematical way of prognosticating the presidential election using all the polls and a few other things. He is a liberal, but that's the thing about numbers — they're not particularly political. And unless it really is true that all the polls are hopelessly biased against Romney, Obama is highly likely to win re-election.
Romney has a chance to win. About a 15 percent chance — but that is a chance. It could happen.
Right now, Nate Silver forecasts Obama will win 307 electoral college votes (270 are needed to win), and that number has gone up 11 votes in the past week. Romneymentum? Where?
The popular vote, overall, is still looking pretty close, but it's not the national popular vote that counts, now is it? No, it's not. It's the vote in the states, and which states. And that, my friends, doesn't look like a toss-up. Here's what Nate said yesterday, when Obama was leading in 19 of 20 swing state polls and Romney still had a 16 percent chance of winning the electoral college:
My argument, rather, is this: we've about reached the point where if Mr. Romney wins, it can only be because the polls have been biased against him. Almost all of the chance that Mr. Romney has in the FiveThirtyEight forecast, about 16 percent to win the Electoral College, reflects this possibility.
Yes, of course: most of the arguments that the polls are necessarily biased against Mr. Romney reflect little more than wishful thinking.
Nevertheless, these arguments are potentially more intellectually coherent than the ones that propose that the leader in the race is "too close to call." It isn't. If the state polls are right, then Mr. Obama will win the Electoral College. If you can't acknowledge that after a day when Mr. Obama leads 19 out of 20 swing-state polls, then you should abandon the pretense that your goal is to inform rather than entertain the public.
But the state polls may not be right. They could be biased. Based on the historical reliability of polls, we put the chance that they will be biased enough to elect Mr. Romney at 16 percent.
That's 16 percent (now less than 15 percent) likely that the polls being biased toward Obama is little more than "wishful thinking."
But go ahead and listen to my colleagues, all of whom are pundits at election time. It's just too close to call.


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WASHINGTON – Lacrosse is Maryland's signature sport so any legislation to change it was bound to generate controversy but this time the debate was cut short by the very lawmakers who proposed it.
The bill that would have required girls to wear protective headgear for lacrosse has been withdrawn.
Maryland Delegates Dana Stein and Jon Cardin proposed the bill citing concerns from parents over the fact that when boys play lacrosse, they wear protective headgear but girls do not. However, the lacrosse community voiced strong opposition.
The change came days after Steve Stenersen, the president and CEO of U.S. Lacrosse, called the legislation short-sighted and confusing. One argument suggested that equipping girls with headgear would promote more aggressive play.
There will continue to be concern in the lacrosse community over the best way to prevent injuries. USLacrosse.org reported in 2011 that there were seven concussions on the girls lacrosse team at Bullis, a private school in Potomac, Md. The head injuries led the coach to require girls to wear rugby helmets for play in 2012.
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It's the second fire at the home in 24 hours, though investigators are not saying whether or not the two fires are related.
The fire was reported just after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Seneca and Kachina in the area of Galley and North Powers.
One resident tells 11 News a bush in his front yard was set on fire, and he might have seen the suspect that started the fire next door.
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What is sickle cell disease?Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that's passed down through families. Both parents need to carry the sickle cell gene for their baby to have sickle cell disease (NHS Choices 2012a,b). It's most common in people of Black African or Black African-Caribbean origin (NHS Screening 2012).
There is a national testing programme for newborns, and it finds about 300 babies with sickle cell disease each year in the UK. Between 12,000 and 15,000 people living in the UK have the condition (RCOG 2011).
Sickle cell disease causes the body to sometimes make abnormal haemoglobin. This is an iron-rich protein in red blood cells, which carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
The haemoglobin in normal red blood cells makes them soft, round and flexible, and able to move easily around the body.
At times when people with sickle cell disease produce abnormal haemoglobin, the red blood cells become hard, sticky and sickle-shaped (like a crescent). These sickle cells get stuck in the blood vessels, blocking the flow of blood, which can be really painful (NHS 2012a,c, RCOG 2011).
When this blockage happens, it's known as a sickle cell crisis.
Sickle cells can get stuck in the spleen, too. The spleen is an organ that filters the blood for infections. This means people with sickle cell disease are more prone to illnesses. Sickle cells die off more quickly than normal red blood cells, which can cause anaemia. This results in a low number of red blood cells, meaning less oxygen can get around the body. Anaemia causes tiredness and breathlessness (NHS 2012a,c).
Sickle cell disease is a lifelong condition that can have serious complications. Sadly, there is not a cure yet, but specialist sickle cell teams in the NHS know how to manage the condition well. You can also get lots of encouragement from the specialist team and sickle cell support groups. And it may help to know that most people with sickle cell disease do not have symptoms all the time, and can get on with life when they feel well.
How do people get sickle cell disease?Sickle cell disease is hereditary, which means it's passed down through families. For your baby to have it, both you and your partner must carry the abnormal haemoglobin gene responsible for sickle cell (NHS Choices 2012 a,b). This can happen if you have sickle cell disease yourself, or if you are a carrier of the gene, without symptoms.
The diagram above shows that for each pregnancy, there is a one in four chance of the baby having sickle cell disease, if both parents are carriers (NHS 2012a,b). This does not mean that one in four babies born to this couple will have sickle cell disease. The risk is reset with each pregnancy.
Here is an example that helps to explain. The chance of having either a boy or girl is about one in two. But we all know families that have all boys or all girls. The same thing happens with inherited conditions, so one family may have more than one baby with sickle cell, or none with the disease.
How do I find out if I'm a carrier of sickle cell?You will need to have a blood test to find out if you carry the sickle cell gene, ideally before you are pregnant or early in your pregnancy (NHS Screening 2011, RCOG 2011).
Depending on where you live, you will be offered a blood test for sickle cell as part of your antenatal care. You may be asked some questions first to see if you are at risk because of your family origins (NHS Screening 2011, NHS 2012a,b, NICE 2010). If you carry the sickle cell gene, a blood test will be offered to your baby's father, too (NHS Screening 2011, NICE 2010).
What should I do if I'm pregnant and I have sickle cell?If you have sickle cell disease and you're trying to conceive or you're pregnant, see your doctor as soon as you can. Your doctor will refer you to a specialist sickle cell care team at the hospital. It's important to have expert care, as you may have more episodes of pain during pregnancy and your anaemia may become worse (Guy's & St Thomas' 2012).
Taking extra folic acid, eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids can help. You also need to get plenty of rest, keep warm, and avoid infections by taking your regular antibiotics and having vaccinations as advised (Guy's & St Thomas' 2012, RCOG 2011).
Your doctor may also adjust your treatment. Some of the drugs you may have been taking before to control your symptoms may not be safe to take during pregnancy (RCOG 2011).
The team will monitor you and your baby throughout your pregnancy, to keep you both as well as possible. Sickle cell disease can mean a higher risk of complications, such as miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, premature labour or your baby being small for your stage of pregnancy. But good care can make all the difference in reducing these risks (Guy's & St Thomas' 2012, RCOG 2011).
Your doctor may advise having your baby early, either by having your labour induced or by having a caesarean section (RCOG 2011).
How do I find out if my baby has sickle cell?If there's a chance your baby could inherit sickle cell your doctor will refer you to a genetic counsellor (RCOG 2011). The counsellor will give you all the information you need about sickle cell disease. This will help you to make informed decisions about how you want your pregnancy to progress.
There are three ways of finding out if your unborn baby has sickle cell:
- Chorionic villus sampling (CVS): Your doctor can take a small sample of the placenta for DNA testing from 11 weeks of pregnancy.
- Amniocentesis: This tests a sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding your baby, between weeks 16 and 20 of pregnancy.
- Fetal blood sampling: Later in pregnancy, your doctor can take some blood from the umbilical cord for testing. (NHS Screening, no date)
All newborn babies are screened for sickle cell, so if your baby isn't tested during pregnancy it can be picked up after she's born (NHS Screening 2011, 2012). Your midwife will prick your baby's heel and take a tiny amount of blood to be tested for sickle cell and other conditions.
Finding out your baby has sickle cell disease can come as a shock. You may feel frightened and that you don't know what to expect. You may feel responsible for your baby's condition, too, but neither you nor your baby's dad is to blame.
Where can I get help and support?There are support groups available for people with sickle cell disease, and it can really help to talk to someone who understands what you're experiencing. For more information visit:
- Sickle Cell Society
- Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Research (Bristol)
- Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassameia Support (OSCAR Birmingham)
You can read our article on sickle cell in babies, and share your experiences and find support in the BabyCentre community.
To read more about sickle cell disease testing, visit NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme.
Last reviewed: July 2013
ReferencesGuy's & St Thomas's. 2012. Pregnancy and sickle cell disease. www.guysandstthomasnhs.uk [pdf file,accessed May 2013]
NHS Choices. 2012a. Sickle cell anaemia: Introduction. NHS Choices, Health A-Z. www.nhs.uk [Accessed May 2013]
NHS Choices. 2012b. Sickle cell anaemia: Causes. NHS Choices, Health A-Z. www.nhs.uk [Accessed May 2013]
NHS Choices. 2012c. Sickle cell anaemia: Symptoms. NHS Choices, Health A-Z. www.nhs.uk [Accessed May 2013]
NHS Screening. 2011. NHS Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Screening Programme: Standards for the linked antenatal and newborn screening programme. sct.screening.nhs.uk [pdf file, accessed May 2013]
NHS Screening. 2012. Information for healthcare professionals. NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme. sct.screening.nhs.uk [pdf file, accessed May 2013]
NHS Screening. No date. Further testing during pregnancy. NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme. sct.screening.nhs.uk [Accessed May 2013]
NICE. 2010. Antenatal care. London: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Clinical guideline 62. [pdf file, accessed May 2013]
RCOG. 2011. Sickle cell disease in pregnancy. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Green-top guideline 61. London: RCOG press. [pdf file, accessed May 2013]


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Apparently, Green Bay Packers' receiver Greg Jennings can do more than catch footballs and run fast. Or, at least, we'll see… Jennings will make his acting debut Wednesday on the CBS drama Criminal Minds, where he plays a lab technician. Jennings' appearance is brief – only one scene – but he does have a few […]
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