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The Rethink Your Drink Campaign has approved lessons for use with audiences of various age levels. For questions or more information on Rethink Your Drink curriculum and resources, please contact the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch at (916) 449-5400.
Audience: Grades K-5
From USDA's Team Nutrition, this nutrition lesson series covers a variety of nutrition information. Most relevant to the Rethink Your Drink Campaign is Lesson Three in each level. Each lesson includes handout activities and curriculum notes for teachers.
Serving Up My Plate: A Yummy Curriculum
Yummy Curriculum - Lesson 3 in Levels 1, 2, and 3 (ZIP, 13.3MB)
Audience: adults, older youth
This one-hour, interactive lesson focuses on defining healthy beverages, reading nutrition facts labels, and finding different types of sugar in the ingredients list on products.
Training Presentation for Rethink Your Drink Lesson (PPTX, 8MB) This training session was presented at the 2014 February Forum. After this training, participants should be able to: 1) Train others on the Rethink Your Drink Campaign; 2) Implement a Rethink Your Drink lesson; and 3) Answer participant questions on beverages. Training slides (slides without green top border) can be removed in order to use the PowerPoint presentation when leading the Rethink Your Drink lesson.
Choosing Healthy Beverages: Rethink Your Drink Lesson (PDF)Eng | SpaThis lesson includes a materials list, instructor notes, script, and FAQ on beverages.
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Beverages: Make Every Sip Count Eng/Spa (PDF, 1.59MB) | Eng/Vie (PDF, 1.75MB)
Calculating How Much Sugar (PDF)Eng | Spa
Show Me the Sugar (PDF)Eng | Spa
Nutrition Facts Scavenger Hunt (PDF)Eng | Spa
How Much Sugar? (PDF)Eng | Spa
Drink Label CardsEng (PDF, 2.91MB) | Spa (PDF, 3.2MB)
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they pick up a lot of bad habits that are hard to fix been there done that. think about what you can gain or lose. i'm not preaching but what's the hurry
they pick up a lot of bad habits that are hard to fix been there done that. think about what you can gain or lose. i'm not preaching but what's the hurry
My first dog was 5 months old when we ran started, way back when. I never got her past a HR cause I couldn't stop the breaking.My second we skipped started and went 4 for 4 for his HR and then got an HRCH. The next 2 skipped started one has her HR and the other needs one pass (he's a breaker) and my last girl skipped started has HRCH, QFTR, and a SH. The extra time training pays off in the long run.
At least do yourself a favor and wait until you have completed force fetch. I have judged a lot of started test and believe me it is not fun to have your handler begging the pup to bring the bird back. They might do great in training, but remember this is a whole new ball game for them and you would be surprised how much trouble a real young pup can get into.
My experience is with HRC Hunt Tests and I have seen a lot go wrong on started tests for what a lot of people consider the easiest level. Typical challenges include:
Running out of a boat or blind, gunfire, retrieving nasty slobber covered ducks, retrieving through decoys, duck calls, a gallery, judges and helpers. Once you get to seasoned, apply all the worst case scenarios for gun safety.
Not saying your started dog will do any of the above but I would prepare for the worst case scenario. Watching one dog not familiar with the distractions at the line, barking at decoys, rolling on the duck like its a sweet perfume instead of retrieving it and not completing the retrieve is enough for me to recommend training for and then testing prior to spending the time and money to find out what it does or does not know at a test.
Erik B.
Thanks for all the advise on running a started test on a young pup! I gotta admit, I was pretty excited about seeing how quickly I could get some passes in the SHR but I've decided I should wait awhile and keep working on the basics before some bad habits appear.
Ran two started test this weekend that were not easy. 60 yd water marks, first thing in the morning low floating birds used from the day before. Land was 70 yds between two hay bales, and the other mark was 50 yds through a ditch and over some dog fennels 4 ft high!


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I manage a small IT department, and part of the work involves helping users deal with SPAM. Since we have hosted e-mail service that uses OpenWebMail, I basically just enable Blocklist Filtering and SpamNabber, which gets most, but not all, SPAM out of the user's way. But also, those avenues sometimes mark legitimate e-mail as SPAM.
So, to check for legitimate e-mail being directed as SPAM, I periodically manually review SPAM flagged e-mail. It is easy enough to see the legitimates among the SPAM in a list showing From and Subject. Occasionally I have to actually read the e-mail.
And I have an idea of a service that would submit e-mail addresses to a database of existing Opt-out services.
What started me out on this was the influx of many SPAMs referring to similar "targeted dating services." Odd, I thought, until I noticed that they were all from a related UBE-er, http://www.revenueuplink.com/. These UBE SCUM SPAM on other's behalf. In this case, several dating services.
Interestingly, following the obvious Opt-out link in the SPAM led to being removed from the third party's services and not the SCUM UBE's services. I had to do a little extra work through a small maze of links at http://media-uplink.com/ and http://cool-uplink.com/ before finding http://www.revenueuplink.com/.
Also, these Revenue Uplink scum are scum because they harvested the e-mail address they spammed.
Anyway, I finally got to the Opt-out link, and did so, and was driven to ads in an IFRAME along the way too! Most of these UBE SCUM actually do supply a Website form to submit and address to Opt-out.
For grins, that day I followed several more Opt-out processes. About half of them provide a small maze of re-directing passages all different too.
The Proposal For a Global UBE Opt-Out Database
I would like to offer a service that would compile a list of UBE-ers that support Opting-out. It would just be a list of those UBE-ers to whom I can submit an e-mail address to. It would have a database of the UBE-er and how to submit an e-mail address for removal.
For example, a person would go to http://www.optmeout.com/ (not a real Website) and then submit their e-mail address. The website would then use it's database of UBE-ers' with an Opt-out mechanism, and then submit the e-mail address to each and every one of those UBE-ers.
Boom. That's it.
This Almost Exists
I am looking around for something like this, but found nothing yet, only references to "How to Opt-out" instructions.
There is the FTC's "How To" (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/optoutalrt.htm) and there is a website that sort of look like it may be of help but is poorly designed at Center for Democracy and Technology (http://opt-out.cdt.org/).
And Spamhaus has a reference to Opt-out (http://www.spamhaus.org/mailinglists.html).
And there is a paper mailing "How To" from Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs24a-OptOutAddresses.htm).
But I have not seen anything that would opt-out for me.
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About SPAM
SPAM generally comes in two flavours, outright fraud and UCE. Fraudulent SPAM tries real hard to hide its source, uses misspelled words, stupid subjects, absurd e-mail addresses, sometimes has no body except for embedded images, etc. Fraudulent SPAM never has "remove" or "unsubscribe" references. Most of these are scams and sellers of fraudulent services and/or products, or just promote some obscure stock.
UBE is unusually not about fraudulent services or products. About half of UBE are by companies that just think sending UBE is okay. The rest are UBE services hired by companies to advertise on their behalf. These latter are basically defrauding their clients by pretending to send to Opt-in databases. Almost all of these UBEs have "remove" or "unsubscribe" references.
About From: Fields
I have noticed a few things about the From header. E-mail with a From field that has a name that is not reflected in the address is always suspicious, such as:
"Andres Hardin" <email@example.com>
As long as newsletters and Opt-in advertisers use a properly formatted From address, I can spot 99% of SPAM vs. legitimate e-mail from the From fields alone.
Here are some examples of properly formatted From fields:
DSL from Yahoo! <email@example.com>
Staples Rewards <firstname.lastname@example.com>
"BizQuest Newsletter" <email@example.com>
But, then some fraudulent SPAM uses okay looking addresses, like:
"Daisy Haas" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
And then there are idiot e-mail hosting companies such as AOL, Comcast and Yahoo, that do not enforce proper address formats and allow simply email@example.com. They could at least enforce an addr-spec address enclosed in angle brackets!


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I am new to fly fishing and do not understand the difference between dry fly or wet fly. Any advice
Wet = subsurface, tied with materials that come alive underwater
Dry = on the surface, tied with materials that keep the fly from sinking
Each solicits a different response from the fish, match to the situation.
Good luck, get out there a lot this spring!
There are also some flies that can be fished both dry and wet. These are usually things that are meant to mimic a nymph (an immature bug).
Dry flies are considered the most pure form of the sport, and are generally used primarily for trout. They imitate bugs almost exclusively (they can imitate a mouse or frog, and some other things, but usually bugs), and are used for trout most of the time. Some notable exceptions are hoppers and beetles, which are used for bass and panfish as well. Wet flies are used for a wide variety of species and include flies that imitate bugs, baitfish, crabs, crayfish, and a bunch of other stuff. Streamers are a separate distinct type of wet fly that's intended to imitate baitfish. Poppers are large surface flies that generally are made of floam or deer hair and create a lot of commotion on the surface. They are technically a dry fly, but are really in their own category. They sometimes are designed to dive under the surface a little when they're stripped in hard. Streamers and poppers are used a lot for saltwater fishing, as well as a few other things like clousers, gotchas, crab, crayfish, and lots more.
I hope this isn't too much info! :)
What is it
Having come from a warm water, bass bugging environment, when I first got into this game, I was totally clueless about what all of these different flies were, what they were supposed to imitate, and how and when to use them. They had names like Quill Gordon, Adams, Royal Coachman. What the hell kind of fly is that? I had heard of house flies, horse flies, dragon flies, but a Royal Coachman????
Then, while taking a fly tying class, I got a brief education in entomology. The study of bugs and their life history. At least as far as a trout is concerned. Along the way I discovered that a lot of these flies were given the names of their creators, rather than the bug they were designed to imitate.
The easiest part to pickup on was when to use a particular fly. Just be observant. If there are little black gnats flying around your face, if there are these little things with gray wings floating down the river and flying away, well,,,start there. Shake the leaves of the bushes along the stream bank and see if anything flies out of there. Watch for rises. Learn to recognize the difference between the way a trout rises to a caddis vs. a mayfly, vs. an emerger.
Then there are the times when there are no rises.
im not to sure how smart the wonderful bluegill are. they seem to bite on anything that hits the water around here. i will fish the dry flies when i see fish hitting the surface. the bass are also not to perticular as long as it makes some wakes and moves around.. its funny how many lures at the local tackle shop has hundreds that i think are made to appeal to the fisherman more then the fish. most fish ive caught if u look deep in there gullets they could have some revealing answers to what they are eating. some of the largest bass eat the smallest of bugs go figure. :Eyecrazy:
Possumface I agree with you. The lure makers have to catch the fishermen (person) trying to be politically correct. As far as the bluegill most places they will take anything that moves & most things that don't. Try the tried & true Wollie Bugger in assorted colors #8 will do for most & it is big enough to handle a bass too.
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A message from Academic Senate President Khagendra Thapa
The Academic Senate of Ferris State University was established in 1986. It represents the voice of the faculty, serving as legislative body for deliberating the academic issues that affect the quality and standard of education we provide to our students. Moreover, it is also the official representative of Ferris faculty to the President and the Board of Trustees on issues which are related to academic policies and programs. Members of the Senate are elected for a period of two years. Any tenured or tenure-track faculty member may run for the election to the senate. The election to the senate is held in the month of March of every year. Separate election is held for the representative from Non-tenure Track Instructional Faculty.
The Academic Senate creates university academic policy that applies to the university. The policy created by the Academic Senate is restricted to and must be congruent with - the policies of institutions of which the university is a member institution, any accreditation bodies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations.
The Academic Senate meets first Tuesday of every month from September to April with a published agenda. Any employee of Ferris State University may attend the Senate meetings. If you have any concerns or issues of academic nature, you may address it during the open forum which is scheduled both at the beginning and end of the meetings. There is a special meeting of the Senate in November to review the recommendations of the Academic Program Review Council. The Academic Senate has 16 different committees. The membership of these committees is filled with volunteer faculty members and varies in size from 6 to 12 members. When all committees have full membership, there will be 161 volunteer faculty serving in these committees.
Motions, recommendations, or actions that are generated by the Academic Senate through discussion and which are passed by the body are never final and are referred to the President of the University for Final Approval.
The executive committee members who are elected annually are
Prof. Khagendra Thapa, President, College of Engineering Technology
Prof. Charles Bacon, Vice President, College of Arts and Sciences
Prof. Melinda Isler, Secretary, University Archivist, Special Collections Librarian
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Family: Bufonidae, Toads view all from this family
Description Green/yellowish with black spotting. Dark throat on males.
Dimensions 3.2-5.4cm. (1 1/4"-2 1/8")
Warning Toads have enlarged glands (called the paratoid glands) on the side of the neck, one behind each eye. These glands secrete a viscous white poison that gets smeared in the mouth of any would-be predator, inflaming the mouth and throat and causing nausea, irregular heart beat, and, in extreme cases, death. Toads pose a danger to pets, which may pounce on and bite them. Humans should take care to wash their hands after handling a toad, and to avoid touching the mouth or eyes until having done so.
Subspecies Eastern - discrete black spots. Kansas to c. Oklahoma, Texas & into Mexico.
Voice Cricketlike trill.
Breeding March-September. After rains have filled pools. Skipped if in dry season. Eggs attached underwater to vegetation.
Habitat Prairies, rocks of semi-arid regions.
Range Kansas through Texas, Gulf coast, Mexico, s. Arizona, Mexico &Colorado.
Discussion Active at sundown. Forages under forest debris after rainfall.


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Reality Check: McCain Blames Obama For Gas Prices In New Ad
Ad Claims Obama Against Oil Independence
MADISON, Wis. - A raging debate over offshore drilling has led to an ad by the John McCain camp blaming Barack Obama outright for problems at the pump.
VIDEO: Watch The Report
There's no doubt people are angry about high gas prices. John McCain's new ad is trying to exploit those feelings. But blaming one person for a nation's pinch at the pump is obviously going too far, according to a WISC-TV analysis.
"Gas prices - $4, $5, no end in sight, because some in Washington are still saying no to drilling in America," stated the ad.
This needs clarification. The moratorium has limited the amount of drilling in America presumably decreasing our nation's supply but it's impossible to know how much that's contributed to our prices, a WISC-TV analysis found.
As far as what's "in sight," many industry experts -- including McCain -- have agreed that lifting a moratorium on offshore drilling wouldn't produce oil for years. McCain has even called the immediate resulting effect just "psychological."
The ad continued, "No to independence from foreign oil. Who can you thank for rising prices at the pump? (Chant): Obama, Obama."
This is misleading, a WISC-TV analysis found. First, Obama is not opposed to oil independence. In fact, he has a $150 billion spending plan aiming to do just that. Secondly, Obama is singlehandedly as much to blame for gas prices as he is for the Brett Favre fiasco.
Why you ask? He's only been in the Senate since 2005 -- the moratorium was enacted in 1982 and most would admit the gas price problem has been growing for decades.
Then there's the other issues that contribute to the price of gas like world weather, consumer demand, unrest in oil-producing countries, vehicle efficiency, refinery capacity, transportation costs, or OPEC policy just to name a few, a WISC-TV analysis found.
"One man knows we must now drill more in America and rescue our family budgets," said the ad.
"Rescue" likely wouldn't come for a while even if drilling started tomorrow. The Federal Energy Information Administration has said the impacts on prices wouldn't be felt until the year 2030, a WISC-TV analysis found.
The Obama campaign is currently running their response to this ad. it details Obama's energy policy and calls McCain's ad "the same old politics."
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IQM Promotions presents its 1st Prop & Toys Collectibles to held at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, N.C. April 19th 9-5 & 20th 10-4. 12 Celebrities from the Star Wars Universe will be present both days signing autographs and taking pictures. Admission per day $15.00 or get a Weekend pass for $25.00. The 501st Legion of Stormtroopers and The Rebel Legion will be Their in costume. The Star Wars insider will be sending photographers to the show to capture what has not been seen in NC. Also thanks to Lucasfilm and Steve Sansweet, for the first time in over 20 years Jeremy Bulloch will be wearing a prop replica of the Boba Fett costume.
This is a silent auction that will run all day on Saturday 19th and are limited to only 10/2-pack Signature Photos of the winner and Jeremy with his helmet on and off. Winners will be announced at 4:00 and its a 30-minute session. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will go to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of N.C. There will also be a public auction that we feature other props that will be benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. So please join us and make a wish come true for a needy child. Visit us at www.ImperialQuarterMaster.com or call us at 919-303-3939


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Chapter 8: Organizing and Displaying Data for Comparison
Throughout this book, you have learned about variables. You have learned about random variables, discrete variables, continuous variables, numerical (or quantitative) variables, and categorical (or qualitative) variables. The various forms of graphical representations you have learned about in the previous chapters can be added to your learning of variables. The graphic below may help to summarize what you have learned.
Broken-line graphs, histograms, pie charts, stem-and-leaf plots, and box-and-whisker plots all represent useful (often very useful) tools in determining trends. Broken-line graphs, for example, allow you to show situations such as the distance traveled in specific time spans. Histograms use continuous grouped data to show the frequency trend in the data. Bar graphs are a little different from histograms in that they use grouped discrete data, as do stem-and-leaf plots. Bar graphs, as you know, have gaps between the columns, while histograms do not. Stem-and-leaf plots are excellent for giving you a quick visual representation of data. Used for only smaller sets of data, stem-and-leaf plots are a good example of representations of grouped discrete data. Box-and-whisker plots are a final visual way of representing grouped data that you have learned about in the previous chapters. In a box-and-whisker plot, you are able to find the five-number summary to describe the spread of the data.
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RIC Prof. Robert Foreman Wins Pushcart Prize
Robert Foreman, RIC assistant professor of English
A short story by RIC English professor Robert Foreman has been selected for the Pushcart Prize, which honors the best American poetry, short fiction and essays published in small presses over the previous year. Foreman's piece "Cadiz, Missouri," which first appeared in "AGNI 75," will be reprinted in "The Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses XXXVIII 2014 Edition." This series of anthologies have won honors from the National Book Critics Circle, Publishers Weekly, Poets & Writers, Barnes & Noble and others, and has been acclaimed by readers and reviewers internationally.
Written in the tone of a memoir, "Cadiz, Missouri" is about a woman who moves with her husband to Midwest Missouri, a place she considers to be of relative obscurity. She said, "There is something about this part of the country that seems to cultivate pointless, dull oddities." She herself has an odd preoccupation with killing the crickets and spiders she finds in her home.
"I threw a French-English dictionary at the creature. It leapt aside to safety, just a split second before the book landed. I threw another, it leapt again. I then spent ten minutes trying to kill it in this fashion. Every time – or almost every time – it saw my literature coming, it jumped out of the way. I threw Native Son, Regarding the Pain of Others, one of Charlie's old industry reports, and a Kafka anthology, before I finally crushed it with an old copy of Dune."
One day she hears on the news that a tornado wiped out the neighboring town of Cadiz. The disaster both validates her feelings about Missouri as a "doomed" place and fascinates her.
Foreman said the main character illustrates how desensitized people can become to the tragedy of others. Though she obsessively Googles information about the tornado's wreckage, she never visits the nearby town and even turns down a request to temporarily house one of its homeless victims.
Near as Cadiz was, and even after much of the wreckage had supposedly been cleared, I was not about to drive there and see the ex-town for myself, despite the curiosity that kept me coming back to pictures of it in ruins. I had spent so much time thinking about Cadiz, and watching it, without venturing in, that to go there now would have been embarrassing, like breaking a deeply uncomfortable silence with an ex-friend who has become a virtual stranger.
"She has all these ways of accessing the tragedy, and yet she is completely closed off from it," said Foreman. "It illustrates how we can be these very informed observers, and yet be totally removed."
A native of Wheeling, W.Va., Foreman is a first-year assistant professor at RIC who teaches an advanced workshop in nonfiction and an introduction to creative writing. His fiction and nonfiction work has appeared in the "Michigan Quarterly Review," "The Massachusetts Review," "Pleiades" and elsewhere. He recently completed a book of nonfiction on inheritance, titled "We Are All Dealers in Used Furniture." This manuscript is now in the hands of publishers.


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BARBARA HASKELL: In 1929, O'Keeffe took her first trip to New Mexico—the first of what would be yearly trips thereafter. This is one of the first paintings that describe an experience in New Mexico. This is a rodeo that she saw, and you can tell from this picture that she's totally engaged with the riotous color and the forms of—of this art form that she'd never seen before.
NARRATOR: O'Keeffe responds here to the vibrant colors of the costumes and the swirling energies of human and animal life. She was also taken with the rodeo as the great mythic activity of the American Southwest, a landscape she loved.
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE: When I got to New Mexico, that was mine. That was my country. I'd never seen anything like it before, but it fitted to me exactly.
It's something that's in the air. It's just different. The sky is different. The stars are different. The wind is different.
NARRATOR: O'Keeffe continued to spend a good deal of time on the East Coast—in New York and a Lake George summer home. But she began going to New Mexico with increasing frequency through the 1930s and bought a house there in 1940.


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I wrapped gifts all day while it rained outside. I will be busy in this last week before Christmas getting ready for our son and family to return. I may even do some baking.
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Chrome lined NR barrel and gas system plus a side mount rail and I'm in. Do they have any model in 5.45? Just wondering
Chrome lined NR barrel and gas system plus a side mount rail and I'm in. Do they have any model in 5.45? Just wondering
^^Its nice to see such enthusiasm for this caliber (I like the caliber myself), but where are ya'all gonna get this ammo in Canada? Nobody that I'm aware of carries it in any quantity (if it can be found at all)
I guess they assume china is willing to share
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IIRC the 5.45X39 caliber is prohibited in Canada, primarily being the one designed to be shot out of well balanced but inherently evil AK-74. I've read somewhere that being the case.
Anybody here with possibly better knowledge Of the matter.
I've been known to be wrong before
I guess can't believe everything you see on the internets...
So is this NR chrome lined barrel planned for 223 and 7.62x39? Only interested in 7.62x39.
7.62x39, Chrome barrel & chamber, side scope rail and under $1100
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The healthMonitor example is a JMX client application that connects
to the GemFire JMX Agent via an RMIConnector to monitor the health of a
GemFire Enterprise Distributed system. The example is located in the GemFire
installation under
Before running this application, you need to configure your environment according to the instructions provided under the GemFire installation in examples/EnvSetup.html.
Next, start the GemFire JMX Agent. Change to the
bin directory
and execute the
agent script, typing in "agent start".
Once your environment is set and the agent is running, change to the
examples/dist/healthMonitor directory to run the
application. The
healthMonitor usage is:
java healthMonitor.HealthMonitor <host> <port> [<gemfire.properties>]
The host is the name of the system that you started the agent on. The port is the agent's
RMIConnectorServer port (default 1099). This sample startup line starts the application for an agent launched on a host named "lucy" on the default RMIConnectorServer port:
java healthMonitor.HealthMonitor lucy 1099
You may optionally specify a
gemfire.properties file as an argument to
HealthMonitor. It will also automatically pick up any
file that you place in the
examples/dist/healthMonitor directory. The
application will then use the values in the properties file to determine
details on the system it will connect to:
java healthMonitor.HealthMonitor lucy 1099 c:\gemfire.properties
Once started, the application will attach to the GemFire JMX Agent using the RMIConnector as defined by JSR 160. By configuring the Agent and manipulating the MBeans that it exposes, the application will monitor the health of a GemFire distributed system and its members.


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Burglar messes with the wrong Marine
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - A burglary suspect had the opportunity to visit a local hospital after meeting a Marine whose parents' home he attempted to burglarize Friday.
Friday morning, deputies were dispatched to the 12400 block of East Desmet Road where a homeowner had called 911 to report she had come home with her husband, son and daughter-in-law to find their animals outside and a screen door open.
The homeowner's son, Marine Corporal Alex Pohle, a 22-year-old infantryman home on leave from Afghanistan, went inside the home to investigate.Burglar v Marine
"I told my wife to stay in the car, as I was walking through the house, I think he heard me saying that to my wife and he was trying to hide in the bathroom," Cpl. Pohle said.
A few minutes later, when deputies arrived, they heard yelling coming from inside the home and went in to find Pohle and his father had detained Christopher Schwanke.
Pohle later told deputies that he had gone inside his parents' home and found Schwanke, 43, in his mom and dad's bedroom.
"You broke into my house, I'm not letting you go," Pohle recalled telling the burglar about to have a bad day.
Pohle said that he found Schwanke red-handed with a bag full of his family's jewelry and hunting gear. Schwanke tried to shut the door on him, which wasn't an intelligent choice, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
"And then he shut the door and I ran back and opened up the door, I wrestled with him a little bit and he got out and as he was running, I tackled him, and I threw him to the ground and, uhh, we wrestled there for a little bit and I subdued him," Pohle said.
In the official report from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, Pohle was said to have "escorted Schwanke to the ground."
Pohle then waited with Schwanke for deputies to arrive, about five minutes Pohle recalled, which was enough time for Schwanke to plead his case.
"Let me go, stop, just the typical, I'm not doing anything, but he broke into the house," Pohle said.
Having just finished a seven-month combat tour in Afghanistan, Pohle said that his training just kicked in the second he saw the threat in his family's home.
"When I took him to the ground, it kinda kicked in … to put him in a headlock and blood choke and I put my knee on his head, everything kicked in," he said.
Schwanke, a prolific criminal with nearly three decades of criminal history in Spokane County, according to authorities, was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. He was then booked into the Spokane County Jail for residential burglary.
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By Parrish Alford/NEMS Daily Journal
OXFORD – Ole Miss and men's basketball coach Andy Kennedy have agreed to an extension and raise that gives Kennedy a salary increase of roughly $500,000.
Kennedy just completed his seventh season at Ole Miss, leading the Rebels to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2002 and to their first NCAA win since 2001.
Ole Miss also won three straight games and the SEC tournament championship in Nashville this season.
AD Ross Bjork called the move a "continued investment" in men's basketball.
Kennedy had two years remaining on his previous deal. The contract now extends four years, the maximum allowed by state law.
"Great fan support, coupled with our state-of-the-art practice facility and the development of a new arena, means the future is bright for our program," Bjork said.
Kennedy is 152-87 at Ole Miss. He was hired in April of 2006 after serving that season as interim coach at Cincinnati.
Ole Miss had participated in five NIT's Kennedy before reaching the NCAA tournament this season.
Kennedy is the winningest coach in program history.
Led by flamboyant guard Marshall Henderson the Rebels went 27-9 this season, tying a school record for wins.
Henderson has said he'll return for his senior season. The Rebels will miss senior forward Reggie Buckner and Murphy Holloway and guard Nick Williams.
"I can't tell you how excited I am to have the opportunity to continue leading the men's basketball program at Ole Miss," Kennedy said. "The commitment shown by Ross and Dr. (Dan) Jones (chancellor) exemplifies their vision for our program moving forward. I am very proud of the foundation that we have laid .


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Martha R. Snyder
Madison- Martha R. Snyder, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Attic Angel Place, Madison. She was born on December 22, 1931 in Mankato, MN the daughter of Paul & Halcyon (Page) Rockey. Martha grew up in Mankato, MN. She was a graduate of Carleton College, Northfield, MN graduating in 1953 with a degree in music. Martha taught music in Ely, MN after graduating from college. She moved to LaGrange, IL where she raised her two children and then in 1974 moved to Shorewood Hills, WI. While in LaGrange she played flute with the community band. In her spare time she enjoyed playing the flute, her involvement with the Madison Opera Guild, following the stock market and travelling.
She is survived by her beloved family which include her daughter, Julie (Kevin LeRoy) Snyder, Fitchburg; her son, Michael (Edward Chang) Snyder, Los Angeles, CA; her grandsons, Josh McDonald, Valdez, AK and Zac (Nicole) McDonald, Brookfield, WI; great grandchildren, Samuel & Olivia McDonald; her brother, Thomas (Helen) Rockey, Northfield, MN. Martha was preceded in death by her parents.
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The Binghamton University Crew Club will host the second annual John McKenna Memorial 5K run on Saturday, March 28, at
All proceeds will benefit the John McKenna Memorial Fund, which supports the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund and the NYS Trooper Scholarship Fund. Proceeds from the event will also assist the Crew Club in paying for a boat purchased in John Mckenna's name, which will be christened at the race this year.
The deadline to pre-register is March 21. The cost is $10 for
This event is sponsored by the Triples Cities Running Club, Panera Bread, Knuckle Head Embroidery, Off Campus Council , Campus Recreational Services and Club Sports, Davis Tax and Advisory, Christie's Grill, Grande's Bella Cuccina, and Broome Country Trophies and Awards.
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November 8, 2010
30 Covers / 30 Days – Day 7
It's difficult to overstate the amount of design talent involved in the 30 Days / 30 Covers component of National Novel Writing Month this year, (the full list of participating designers is here), so there was no small bit of honor and slackening of the jaw when I was invited to take part. Despite having navigated any number of rush assignments in the past, this felt to me like an intimidating project—largely on account of having to show my own results alongside the results of the outsized talent featured on that list.
Therefore, after a 24 hour scramble, including an impromptu visit to the florist, my submission for Chasia Eidson's The Impersonal Business of Death was posted along with her manuscript's essential plot points over the weekend. Mucho thanks to Chasia for providing me with such a juicy premise to pick apart and to John Gall for putting me in the game.


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Approved artwork for Linux Journal and Linux Magazine ads through 2002. Will get I/O's in tommorrow when "Electric" Bill returns to the office.
Spoke briefly with Kit Cosper. It's amazing how the absence of one person can leave such a hole. Kit started Linux Hardware Solutions before Linux was such a hot commodity and then sold it to VA in '99 I think. He stayed on with VA until a big round of layoffs caught him. It's a terrible time to be unemployed, but he seems to be faring reasonably well.
Wrote a blurb for the Comdex website on IT Business issues.
Got an invitation to do a presentation at some high-dollar marketing conference in Chicago, so I put some thought into what I might say to them. Created an abstract and sent it about the importance of community building.
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Juan Salgado, M.U.P., has been the President and CEO of Instituto del Progreso Latino since 2001. Over the past ten years, he has led Instituto through a period of national award winning recognition and historic organizational growth's spurred by a focus on creating partnerships, enhancing core competencies, leading innovation, providing quality services, and participating in targeted advocacy.
Under his direction, Instituto has established national best-practice educational and workforce models and in 2009, Instituto was selected as the National Council of La Raza's Affiliate of the Year. Most recently, Instituto has founded the Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, a new charter high school aimed at inspiring and preparing Chicago's youth for success in the growing healthcare fields.
His qualities have earned him a 2005 fellowship in the distinguished Leadership Greater Chicago program for emerging leaders of business, government and nonprofit corporations; a 2007 Aspen Institute Ideas Festival fellowship; a three-year term as an advisor to the President of Mexico through the Institute for Mexicans Abroad; and a 2010 Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund's Excellence in Community Service Award. Currently, he serves as a member of the Chicago Manufacturing Renaissance Council Executive Board, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and Leadership Greater Chicago Board of Directors, and the Adler School of Professional Psychology Board of Trustees.
He holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Illinois Wesleyan University.


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Ned Vena: Paintings Without Borders 2
January 15, 2016, 10:00 am TO 8:00 pm
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Paintings without Borders 2 is New York-based artist Ned Vena's first solo museum exhibition, featuring new work made expressly for the artist's presentation at CAM. Vena's austere monochrome paintings and abstract compositions evoke a myriad of 20th-century influences from Kazimir Malevich to Frank Stella. Yet, despite his affinity with historical precedents, Vena is primarily known for his unconventional use of industrial materials and techniques, including Rust-Oleum paint and rotary cut vinyl stenciling.


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In Part Two of our "Staff's Favorite Things" roundup, thick, rich stock and simple luxury are the names of the gift giving game.
Peter, Crane & Co. Guru: "A social card letter pressed on extra heavyweight Crane's Lettra. It starts a conversation every time, and they'll never lose your number."
Aaron, Online Shopping Yoda: "The hand-bordered cards showcase our craftsmanship, while the design remains classic and professional."
Judy, Duchess of Design: "It's hands down the best 100% cotton paper, luxurious with the substance to back it up. Doing a watercolor postcard project with this paper is on my list of to-do's."
Jessica, Empress of Wordlandia: "I don't ride horses, but I'm obsessed with equestrian style, and I love the minimalist design of this hat and crop. Understated elegance with a hint of aristocratic kitsch."
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Manti's troubles continue. Smaller than advertised, slower than expected....How far do you think he will slide?
"Te'o ran a 4.82 40 and could have possibly dropped out of the first round. Teams need fast linebackers who can drop into coverage and chase down tight ends or fast running backs. Unless Te'o improves that 4.82, he might get some second-round grades. This doesn't mean he can't be an every-down player."


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When Rachel Lee was 9 years old, her mother would tell her to go out and play, but, instead, she hid in the basement reading and writing stories. Now, four decades later, Rachel would like to go out and play in the Florida sunshine, but her editors force her to hide in her office and write.
That may be the only straight line in Rachel Lees life. From anthropology to computer science, from UFOs to Atlantis theories, from egrets and herons on graceful wing to Siberian Huskies pouncing around the living room, theres little that has not or might not attract her inquisitive attention.
Despite varied interests, Rachel is, above all, a student and observer of people. How they stand, whether in couples or casual groups. Facial expressions. Strides. Gestures. And, when talking with people, the question she most commonly asks is, "Why?"
Rachels wide range of interests, particularly that in people, infuse her books with variety, detail, and a depth of human emotion that draws readers into her imagination and brings her characters to life.


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Information Technology Services (ITS) is responsible for management of administrative computing environment and network infrastructure for the law school. The major responsibilities are network systems management, administration and security; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system maintenance, implementation and integration; data base management and administration; PC and peripherals tech support. The department provides support to the administrative offices and faculty.


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Binghamton University's Liberty Partnership Program receives recognition
BINGHAMTON, NY – The 9th Annual Empire Promise Summit will honor one student and one professional associated with Binghamton University's Liberty Partnership Program (LPP). According to Binghamton University LPP Director Amy Humphrey, Autumn Loke, a coordinator for the LPP program at Binghamton High School and Junior Time, a student at Binghamton High School, will receive awards this year. Loke is being recognized for her exemplary service and Time will receive the All-Star Student award.
"Autumn does an outstanding job connecting with her students and is passionate and determined to help her students succeed," said Humphrey. She adds, "Junior has shown tremendous growth and is always looking beyond himself to improve himself and his community."
Binghamton University's Liberty Partnership Program is a collaborative effort involving the college, area schools and community agencies that provide support services for 280 students each year. The program was originally established to address the significant drop out rate being experienced in our state's schools.
In our region, the University's LPP works directly with Binghamton, Windsor, Susquehanna Valley and Owego-Apalachin School Districts. Binghamton University LPP places full-time staff members directly in the schools to work with at-risk youth. In addition to the full-time staff members, Binghamton University graduate and undergraduate students serve as tutors and mentors for the students.
The summit, which will take place April 19-21, in Latham, NY, will bring together students who have benefited from this the program. The LPP students from all 40 funded programs will be able to network with other LPP students, showcase their talents, and participate in workshops and other activities that cover topics that are important to today's youth.
At the summit, the 25th anniversary of the Liberty Partnership Program will also be celebrated.
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School of Rock's Underage HottieThursday, June 24th, 2010
Nubile young actress Miranda Cosgrove then made her film debut with the movie School of Rock. In the movie, she played Summer Hathaway, a young girl with great ambition and discipline who finds herself adjusting to the free-spirited nature of the new teacher by becomingthe band manager of classroom's rock band. School of Rock was both a commercial and a critical success. David Ansen of Newsweek praised Cosgrove's performance on the film, describing it as "spot on". This underage lolita liked the experience of working with Jack Black, she said: "The first week it was like, 'Oh, my God, that's Jack Black,' but two weeks later it was fine. He's really funny. Sometimes the director would say, 'Jack you can't make them laugh so much.'"
The teen nymphette cited the scene wherein she's trying to sing wrong as very difficult. Miranda stated that "I got a 45-minute lesson from Jim O'Rourke of Sonic Youth on how to sing badly. "I've been taking singing lessons for about five years, so getting to sing badly was new. The director kept saying, 'Try to sing even worse, Miranda,' so it was weird."
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News Releases, Media Advisories
|For Immediate Release
October 3, 2001
|Ron Harris
Ian Stirton
Kelly Huff
WASHINGTON The Federal Election Commission has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the use of the Internet in federal elections and is seeking public comment for the next 60 days.
The NPRM stems from a previous Notice of Inquiry (November 5, 1999) in which the Commission sought comments on a variety of issues related to campaign activity conducted on the Internet. That Notice garnered some 1,300 comments from the public and resulted in the present proposed rulemaking, which focuses on three areas:
1. To clarify the application of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) to campaign-related Internet activity by individuals, the Commission is proposing to add a new section (117.1) to the regulations, stipulating that no contribution or expenditure results where an individual, without receiving compensation, uses computer equipment, software, Internet services or Internet domain name(s) that he or she personally owns to engage in Internet activity for the purpose of influencing any election to federal office.
2. Sec. 441b of the FECA prohibits corporations and labor organizations from making contributions or expenditures in connection with federal elections, thus the FECA generally prohibits these entities from using web sites that are available to the general public to assist or advocate on behalf of any federal candidate. The NPRM proposes to add provisions (117.2) to the Act that would address the placement of hyperlinks on corporate and labor organization web sites, stipulating conditions and explaining limitations on expressly advocating the election or defeat of a candidate for federal office.
3. Proposed section 117.3 of the regulations addresses the issue of endorsement press releases on corporate and labor organization web sites, stipulating four conditions, but in general enabling a corporation or labor organization to post a press release announcing a candidate endorsement on its web site without limiting access to the press release to its restricted class. The provision would not allow the corporation or labor organization to post express advocacy materials, such as banner advertisements, for a candidate.
All comments on the NPRM should be addressed to Rosemary C. Smith, Assistant General Counsel, and must be submitted in either written or electronic form. Written comments should be sent to the Federal Election Commission, 999 E. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20463. Faxed comments should be sent to (202)-219-3923, with printed copy follow-up to ensure legibility. Electronic mail comments should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com. Those sending comments by electronic mail must include full name, electronic mail address, and postal service address within the text of their comments.
Full text of the NPRM is in the October 3 Federal Register (66 FR 50358). Close of the comment period is December 3, 2001.
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Can we use anxiolytics during pregnancy without anxiety?: In moderation
Antonio Addis, PHARMD; Lisa R. Dolovich, PHARMD; Thomas R. Einarson, PHD; Gideon Koren, MD, FRCPC
March, 2000
One of my patients suffers from anxiety and was using lorazepam to treat it. When she became pregnant, she stopped the medication immediately, but now she is worried about the potential effect on the baby because she was using the drug just after conception. Is this class of drugs safe during pregnancy? What should she do if she needs antianxiety treatment during the rest of her pregnancy?
Evidence to date from cohort studies did not identify a notable association between use of benzodiazepines and increased risk of major malformations, including oral cleft. In contrast, data from case-control studies show a slightly increased risk of oral cleft. Hence, level 2 ultrasonography is recommended to rule out visible forms of cleft lip. Using benzodiazepines late in pregnancy could cause withdrawal syndrome in newborns.
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are commonly used for anxiety and insomnia, even by pregnant women. A recent study found that 2% of pregnant women in the United States who were receiving Medicaid benefits filled one or more prescriptions for BZDs during pregnancy.1 An international drug use study has shown that BZDs account for the greatest number (85%) of psychotropic agents used during pregnancy.2 Because about half of pregnancies are unplanned,3 many women could inadvertently expose fetuses to BZDs during the first trimester.
Antepartum exposure to BZDs has been associated with teratogenic effects (facial cleft, skeletal anomalies) in some animal studies4,5 but not others.6-7 Risk for cleft palate in the general population is approximately 0.06%.8 Early human case-control studies suggested that maternal exposure to BZDs increases risk of fetal cleft lip and cleft palate.9,10 Subsequent reports have implicated BZDs in other major malformations,11-13 abnormal neurodevelopment,11,14,15 and an irreproducible congenital benzodiazepine syndrome similar to fetal alcohol syndrome.11,16-17
Unfortunately, these studies were not designed to control for confounding factors that could influence results. Several prospective cohort studies involving hundreds of women using BZDs during pregnancy and an equal number of controls failed to show increased risk of malformations after BZD use during the first trimester.
The contradictory results mentioned above have led to considerable controversy surrounding use of BZDs during pregnancy. Nevertheless, it seemed clear that, even if it existed, the risk of malformations in newborns exposed to BZDs during the first trimester was marginal. To investigate this issue, Motherisk conducted a meta-analysis of all data on exposure to BZDs during the first trimester.18
Motherisk's meta-analysis
Motherisk considered 13 studies that examined major malformations, 11 that examined oral cleft alone, and three that examined other specific malformations. Exposure was ascertained mainly through interviewing the mothers (61%), and outcome was confirmed mainly through examination by a physician, records (44%), or malformation registries (30%). Various BZDs were used or prescribed, although 48% of the studies examined use of chlorodiazepoxide or diazepam only.
Data pooled from seven cohort studies did not show an association between fetal exposure to BZDs during pregnancy and major malformations (Table1). A combination of four case-control studies, however, showed that major malformations were associated with use of BZDs during pregnancy (Table1). Data pooled from three cohort studies showed no association between fetal exposure to BZDs during pregnancy and oral cleft (Table2), but analysis of six case-control studies produced a significant odds ratio for oral cleft.
Data from cohort studies showed no significant association between BZDs during the first trimester and either major malformations or oral cleft alone. Data from case-control studies, however, showed a small but significant increased risk for these outcomes. This finding might reflect the substantially higher sensitivity of case-control studies for examining risk of specific malformations.
Tests of heterogeneity also showed that the cohort studies
were homogeneous for both major malformations and oral cleft, whereas
the case-control studies for oral cleft were heterogeneous, which
decreases the reliability of the marginally significant results. Even
when a "worst case scenario" is assumed, BZDs do not seem to be major
human teratogens but, because some cases of cleft lip can be visualized
by fetal ultrasound, level 2 ultrasonography should be used to rule out
this malformation.
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- Marchetti F, Romero M, Bonati M, Tognoni G, CGDUP. Use of psychotropic drugs during pregnancy. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1993;45:495-501.
- Skrabanek P. Smoking and statistical overkill. Lancet 1992;340:1208-9.
- Miller RP, Becker BA. Teratogenicity of oral diazepam and diphenylhy-dantoin in mice. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1975;32:53-61.
- Walker BE, Patterson A. Induction of cleft palate in mice by tranquillizers and barbiturates. Teratology 1974;10:159-63.
- Beall JR. Study of the teratogenic potential of oral diazepam and SCH 12041. Can Med Assoc J 1972;106:1061.
- Chesley S, Lumpkin M, Schatzki A, Galpern WR, Greenblatt DJ, Shader RI, et al. Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepine. I. Prenatal exposure to lorazepam in mice alters open-field activity and GABA receptor function. Neuropharmacology 1991;30:53-8.
- Heinonen OP, Sloane D, Shapiro S. Birth defects and drugs in pregnancy: maternal drug exposure and congenital malformations. Littleton, Mass: Publishing Sciences Group; 1977.
- Saxen I, Saxen L. Association between maternal intake of diazepam and oral clefts. Lancet 1975;2:498.
- Saxen I, Lahti A. Cleft lip and palate in Finland: incidence, secular, seasonal, and geographical variations. Teratology 1974;9:217-24.
- Laegreid L, Olegard R, Walstrom J, Conradi N. Teratogenic effects of benzodiazepine use during pregnancy. J Pediatr 1989;114:126-31.
- Safra MJ, Oakley GP. Association between cleft lip with or without cleft palate and prenatal exposure to diazepam. Lancet 1975;2:478 80.
- Milkovich L, van den Berg BJ. Effects of prenatal meprobamate and chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride on human embryonic and fetal development. N Engl J Med 1974;291:1268-71.
- Laegreid L, Hagberg G, Lundberg A. Neurodevelopment in late infancy after prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines a prospective study. Neuropediatrics 1992;23:60-7.
- Viggedal G, Hagberg BS, Laegreid L, Aronsson M. Mental development in late infancy after prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines a prospective study. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 1993;34:295-305.
- Laegreid L, Olegard R, Wahlstrom J, Conradi N. Abnormalities in children exposed to benzodiazepines in utero. Lancet 1987;1:108-9.
- Laegreid L, Olegard R, Conradi N, Hagberg G, Wahlstrom J, Abrahamsson L. Congenital malformations and maternal consumption of benzodiazepines: a case-control study. Dev Med Child Neurol 1990;32:432-41.
- Dolovich L, Addis A, Vaillancourt JMR, Power JDB, Koren G, Einarson TR. Benzodiazepine use in pregnancy and major malformations or oral cleft: meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies BMJ 1998:317:839-43.
- Winship KA, Cahal DA, Weber JP, Griffin JP. Maternal drug histories and central nervous system anomalies.Arch Dis Child 1984;59:1052-60.
- Crombie DL, Pinsent RJ, Fleming DM, Rumeau-Rouquette C, Goujard J, Huel G. Fetal effects of tranquilizers in pregnancy. N Engl J Med 1975;293:198-9.
- Hartz SC, Heinonen OP, Shapiro S, Siskind V, Slone D. Antenatal exposure to meprobamate and chlordiazepoxide in relation to malformations, mental development, and childhood mortality. N Engl J Med 1975;292:726-8.
- Kullander S, Kallen B. A prospective study of drugs and pregnancy. I. Psychopharmaca. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1976;55:25-33.
- Pastuszak A, Milich V, Chan S, Chu J, Koren G. Prospective assessment of pregnancy outcome following first trimester exposure to benzodiazepines. Can J Clin Pharmacol 1996;3:167-71.
- Ornoy A, Moerman L, Lukashova I, Arnon J. The outcome of children exposed in utero to benzodiazepines. Teratology 1997;55:102A.
- Greenberg G, Inman WH, Weatherall JA, Adelstein AM, Haskey JC. Maternal drug histories and congenital abnormalities. BMJ 1977;2:853-6.
- Bracken MB, Holford TR. Exposure to prescribed drugs in pregnancy and association with congenital malformations. Obstet Gynecol 1981;58:336-44.
- Noya CA. Epidemiological study on congenital malformations. Rev Cubana Hig Epidemiol 1981;19:200-10.
- Shiono PH, Mills JL. Oral clefts and diazepam use during pregnancy. N Engl J Med 1984;311:919-20.
- Rosenberg L, Mitchell AA, Parsells JL, Pashayan H, Louik C, Shapiro S. Lack of relation of oral clefts to diazepam use during pregnancy. N Engl J Med 1983;309:1282-5.
- Czeizel A. Lack of evidence of teratogenicity of benzodiazepine drugs in Hungary. Reprod Toxicol 1987-88;1:183-8.
- Rodriguez PE, Salvador PJ, Garcia AF, Martinez FM. Relationship between benzodiazepine ingestion during pregnancy and oral clefts in the newborn: a case-control study. Med Clin 1986;87:741-3.
Table 1. Association between prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines and major malformations
|Malformed Exposed
|Malformed Not Exposed
|Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval)
|Milkovich and van den Berg13
|1.35 (0.45-4.07)
|Crombie et al20
|382/19 143
|0.75 (0.24-2.35)
|Hartz et al21
|2129/46 233
|0.90 (0.49-1.66)
|Kullander and Kallen22
|0.63 (0.16-2.60)
|Laegreid et al14
|1.75 (0.10-29.92)
|Pastuszak et al23
|0.36 (0.04-3.47)
|Ornoy et al24
|0.97 (0.39-2.43)
|Combined effect
|0.90 (0.61-1.35)
|Greenberg et al25
|1.52 (0.9-2.58)
|Bracken and Holford26
|2.61 (1.63-4.16)
|3.13 (0.12-80.68)
|Laegreid et al17
|23.20 (4.29-125.55)
|Combined effect
|3.01 (1.32-6.84)
Table 2. Association between prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines and oral cleft
|Malformed Exposed
|Malformed Not Exposed
|Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval)
|Shiono and Mills28
|31/32 395
|1.22 (0.17-8.89)
|62/102 985
|1.21 (0.17-8.71)
|Ornoy et al24
|1.08 (0.07-17.39)
|Combined effect
|1.19 (0.34-4.15)
|Safra and Oakley12
|4.07 (1.44- 11.54)
|Saxen and Saxen9
|2.17 (1.11-4.24)
|Rosenberg et al29
|0.99 (0.54-1.82)
|Rodriguez et al31
|2.58 (1.22-5.45)
|1.12 (0.74-1.71)
|Laegreid et al17
|4.00 (0.63-25.43)
|Combined effect
|1.79 (1.13-2.82)


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Sunday, June 3, 2012
The Midwife's Legacy Giveaway and June Releases!
My contemporary romance novella, Labor of Love, is featured in The Midwife's Legacy (Barbour, June 2012), along with historical romances by Jane Kirkpatrick, Rhonda Gibson, and Pamela Griffin. Labor of Love's story is the final in the collection and is connected generationally with the previous three stories.
The collection includes these stories:
1858- A Mother's Cry, by Jane Kirkpatrick – Midwife and widow Adele Marley always wanted a child but not the way that Polly came into her life. When Polly's mother died at childbirth—a delivery Adele presided over—she saved the child, and Polly's father left her in Adele's care. Adele writes into a journal procedures and wisdom and how her faith is formed by being a midwife, to pass along to Polly one day.
When Adele catches the eye of widower Jerome Jensen, the brother of one of Adele's pregnant mothers, things change. Jerome's a good man, a banker, used to getting what he likes and he's fallen hard for Adele. She's not sure she wants to give up the freedom she has of running her small Wisconsin farm and taking care of her patients with fifteen-year-old Polly by her side. But Jerome is persistent.
Will she commit to a husband the way she commits to her midwife patients? Or will the draw of her calling to bring new life into the world bring her all the love that she needs?
1860- The Midwife's Apprentice, by Rhonda Gibson – The hardest thing seventeen-year-old Polly Schultz has ever had to do was join the wagon train that will take her out west away from the only mother she's ever known. Thankfully she has her mother's journal and is grateful that she can write her own notes and thoughts about midwifery and the trip to Oregon within its pages. She knows she's been trained to be a midwife but still thinks of herself as the midwife's apprentice.
As they journey along the Oregon Trail, Gordon Baker takes an interest in Polly and the work she does for one of the mothers soon to give birth. With her quick temper and her fear of him leaving her, like her father did, Gordon isn't sure Polly will be a good minister's wife, but he thinks he'd like to give her a chance. Polly finds confidence in her calling and love with Gordon along the Oregon Trail.
But will her temper and fears keep her from the man she loves when they get to the end of their journey?
1905- Birth of a Dream, by Pamela Griffin – Christiana often assists her midwife mother (Polly's daughter), but when her mother leaves to deliver papers her absentminded papa left behind and needs for The Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland, Christiana must deliver a baby alone. When his stepmother goes into labor, Noah Cafferty seeks her midwife but finds only Christiana, a girl of seventeen. He's leery of her aid but intrigued by her determination. She proves she has pluck and successfully delivers the baby.
Noah's interest in her grows, and he takes her to the Exposition. Christiana comes to love Noah, a witty journalist, but is distressed that he shares the views of his editor, who decries women working outside the home. She's no active suffragist but doesn't consider midwifery work. It's her godly calling and she's now confident in the role, in part thanks to the wise words in the journal of her ancestors, which she also adds to.
She issues a challenge—if the mothers consent, he'll go with Christiana on check-up rounds, only to talk with them and see how necessary midwives still are. Sensing a story, he agrees. What results are eye-openers for both: he sees how perfect Christiana is in the role. She finds another side to Noah, when he's plunged into the unexpected task of caring for twins while she delivers a baby.
Despite the birth of their city into a progressive era, can Noah shed his old-world views and make Christiana's dream happen, to take her as both his wife and a midwife?
And Labor of Love, a contemporary romance: Kendra Silverstone has been certain of her calling to be a midwife as long as she can remember. Whether aiding in childbirth at the Williamette Valley Hospital Center or in the privacy of a family home, she feels God's loving hand in her work.
But when a local doctor campaigns aggressively against midwifery at the same time one of Kendra's mothers experiences the loss of her newborn, she finds her confidence shaken. She starts to reconsider her life's work and question her reading of God's guidance.
Kendra's blossoming romance with carpenter Steven Nichols provides a bright light in her circumstances, not only because of his supportive, nurturing love, but because of the journal he finds while repairing and refinishing an antique desk passed down to Kendra through the years.
Will the guidance and blessings provided through Adele Marley's words be enough to convince Kendra of God's will for her life?
I plan to give away three signed copies of The Midwife's Legacy on Monday, June 11. Only readers who comment here will be entered. But "please enter me" won't get you entered. Please share with us, in the comment section below, what you think about midwifery. Would you ever use a midwife? Have you had any experience with midwifery? Also, if you mention The Midwife's Legacy or this post anywhere else online (Facebook, Twitter, your own blog, etc.), mention the site address, and I'll show my appreciation by entering your name in the drawing a second time. Leave your email address, in case you win, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.
And check out the other exciting Inspirational fiction releasing this month:
Lily (Song of the River) by Diane Ashley and Aaron McCarver -- Desperate for financial independence, Lily Anderson has embarked upon a riverboat venture. Will she learn to trust God's leading or head into disaster? Lily's partner, Blake Matthews, is initially stymied, then smitten by the Mississippi miss. Can he anchor her heart, or will Lily fall for another man's wiles? (Historical from Barbour).
A Promise for Miriam by Vannetta Chapman -- Miriam King loves the children of Pebble Creek and is content teaching in the one room schoolhouse, then Gabe Miller steps into her life and everything changes. (Contemporary Romance from Harvest House).
Sophie's Daughters Trilogy by Mary Connealy -- The little girls from Petticoat Ranch are all grown up with love stories of their own...you didn't think Sophie's Daughters would grow up to be quiet little things, did you? (Historical Romance from Barbour).
Love in Disguise by Carol Cox -- When Ellie Moore wins a job as an undercover Pinkerton operative, she finds that playing a part in real life is far different than acting out a role onstage. Will the man who captures her heart still care for her when he learns the woman he's fallen in love with doesn't exist? (Historical Romance from Bethany House).
A Dream of His Own by Gail Gaymer Martin -- Quinn O'Neill feels to blame for his family's death and longs to release the guilt he feels, and when he meets Ava Darnell life takes a positive turn as he helps Ava earn his trust...but suspicion nearly undermines their relationship while he perseveres to encourage Ava to have faith that dreams of healing and family just might become reality. (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired).
End of the Trail by Vickie McDonough -- Brooks Morgan won Raven Creek Ranch in a poker game, but when he goes to claim what's his, he finds a woman with a shotgun living in his house-and she claims she isn't leaving. (Historical Romance from River North (Moody Publishers).
Proof by Jordyn Redwood -- What does a victim do when DNA testing sets a guilty criminal free? (Medical Suspense from Kregel).
Walks Alone by Sandi G. Rog -- A Cheyenne warrior bent on vengeance. A pioneer woman bent on fulfilling a dream. Until their paths collide. (Romance from White-Fire Publishing).
The Hidden Life by Adina Senft -- An Amish spinster finds love where she had given up hope in the second book of the Amish Quilt trilogy. (Contemporary from Faith Words (Hachette).
Winning the Widow's Heart by Sherri Shackelford -- When Texas Ranger Jack Elder stormed the isolated Kansas homestead, he expected to find a band of outlaws. Instead, the only occupant is a heavily pregnant woman-and she's just gone into labor. A loner uneasy with emotion, Jack helps deliver widow Elizabeth Cole's baby girl and can't get back on the trail fast enough. The robber and murderer he's after killed one of Jack's own, and he vows to catch the man. But when he returns to check on Elizabeth and her little one, he discovers that she may hold the key to his unsettled past-and his hoped-for future. (Historical Romance from Love Inspired).
Double Exposure by Susan Sleeman --When photographer Jennie Buchanan unknowingly captures a drug-cartel meeting on film and the cartel tries to kill her, her ex-boyfriend risks everything to expose the truth-about the drug smugglers, the past and the future together he still wants. (Romantic Suspense from Love Inspired).
The Director's Cut by Janice Thompson-- Full of the humor and crazy family dynamics Janice Thompson fans have come to love, this colorful story gives you an inside look at Hollywood and a healthy dose of romance. (Contemporary Romance from Revell).
Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer -- All he ever cared about were his brothers and his land, but when a good deed goes awry, Travis Archer is stuck with a bride who endangers both. (Historical Romance from Bethany House).
Happy reading!
27 comments:
- Cheryl Barker said...
I haven't had any experience with midwifery so not sure what I think. In this day and age, I would think it might be wisest to go with a doctor -- to have the most knowledge and expertise available.
- June 3, 2012 at 5:50 PM
I wish I would have had a midwive at all 6 of my birth givings. I think it would have been more personal than hospital. Thank You. Terri C. email@example.com
- June 3, 2012 at 6:37 PM
- Vickie McDonough said...
A midwife delivered my fourth son in the living our house. It was a neat experience and great to be able to sit in my recliner and hold my newest son afterwards.
This sounds like a very interesting series.
- June 3, 2012 at 6:45 PM
- Jackie Tessnair said...
I think midwifery is a great option to have.I wish I could have done it with my children.I would have loved to have my children at home.I know there circumstances due to health reasons why this would not be good...but for those that can do it,that is awesome.Thanks...firstname.lastname@example.com
- June 3, 2012 at 6:55 PM
- by Pegg Thomas said...
I love the idea of giving birth at home attended by a midwife, but if we'd gone that route, the only pregnancy I was able to carry to full term probably would have ended in tragedy. An emergency c-section was required and 24 years later we're still thanking God for His timely intervention in that situation. Truly, His hand was on our family! So while it may be a great option for some, it may not be for everyone.
twinwillowsfarm at gmail dot com
- June 3, 2012 at 7:09 PM
- Angela Holland said...
I would not have been able to be a midwife due to blood and stuff but I think they were very valuable in the olden days.
I would love the chance to win this book as I enjoy reading books about midwives and it is my birthday on June 11th. Thank you for the chance.
I will also mention this contest on facebook.
griperang at embarqmail dot com
- June 3, 2012 at 7:38 PM
I have no children so I have not given much thought to the concept of midwifery.
However, in reading historical Christian romances, I have seen the need for midwifes before modern medicine.
One advantage of midwifery is for people who cannot afford the high hospital bills.
However, there is always the risk that something can go wrong with the pregnancy and precious time can be lost going to the hospital. So I'm on the fence on this one.
authorboyles at swbell.net
- June 3, 2012 at 11:39 PM
- squiresj said...
I had a friend who used a midwife in Arizona and ran into complications. So I am not a big fan of it. I would not wanted to have my two that way.
jrs362 at hotmail dot com
- June 4, 2012 at 12:50 AM
When my first and second children were born 50+ years ago the area we lived in, the idea of midwifery was not on the radar. That was a procedure that was practiced in my great grandmother's day. At least that was what I thought. Later of course, I knew different. If of child bearing years would need to do research on this procedure. Barb J. email@example.com
- June 4, 2012 at 11:40 AM
- Cara Putman said...
My mom, sister, and sister in law have all had babies with the aid of midwives. It's been a great solution for them. I still prefer modern medicine.
- June 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Our dear friend has a daughter who is studying for this, so we have heard a lot about it lately. It is getting very popular in our area again here in the Boise area. I would love some more of your books. I am the one who helped you get your Kindle books edited. Keep up the good writing.
Claudette Kleckner
- June 4, 2012 at 1:47 PM
- karenk said...
i work w/ midwives...thanks for the chance to read this collection of novels ;)
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
- June 5, 2012 at 3:19 PM
One of my granddaughters used a midwife for her first child. While living in CA. Her mom and husband got to be right there. She loved it. Now she is giving birth to a baby girl here in TX. and is going to a midwife. I will get to be there with her too and am excited to be a part of it. Back in my Mother's day she had all of her 8 babies at home. Lots of the women used midwives, because the doctor couldn't always be there. I would love so much to win this book "The Midwife's Legacy" I just know it will be so good. Maxie (firstname.lastname@example.com)
- June 5, 2012 at 11:16 PM
- sue345678 said...
I can't wait to read The Midwife's Legacy. I've had too many difficulties to use a midwife. I've had 9 children and only 4 lived with all the medical technology available. Only through God's help did I make it though having my still born babies, their funerals, and all the unkind remarks. If I knew for sure my baby and I would be okay I think a midwife would be nice.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Sue345678 (at) g mail {dot} com
I've also posted the giveaway on facebook:
twitter: https://twitter.com/sue345678/status/210234542638903296
- June 6, 2012 at 1:10 AM
- Merry said...
I had two wonderful Christian midwives for the birth of my 6th(last)child. I wish we had done it sooner! My daughter has also used a midwife with great results. Please include me for The Midwife's Legacy.
worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com
- June 6, 2012 at 12:18 PM
- LoRee Peery said...
Blogger gave me fits when I tried to comment earlier...
My oldest daughter gave birth to her oldest daughter, who was breech and turned by a physician with midwifery training. Watching that doctor turn my granddaughter was one of my most poignant memories. My daughter also had her youngest son at home under the direction of a midwife. They've been around for centuries.
- June 6, 2012 at 7:28 PM
- Nancee said...
I think thereis a place for midwifery as long as there are no imminent problems for the mother or baby. I also feel that if there are any complications, no matter how minor they may appear, the mother should be transported immediately to an emergency room.
Thank you so much for offering this book giveaway!
- June 6, 2012 at 8:25 PM
- apple blossom said...
I know people that have used midwife and got along well and others that haven't. I have a friend that their daughter took schooling for midwifery and future plans of being a missionary midwife. I guess myself I'd want the assurance of a hospital but each person must make their own decision.
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
- June 7, 2012 at 1:26 PM
- apple blossom said...
tweeted about the giveaway
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
- June 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM
- Ladette Kerr said...
I tweeted about the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/ladettek/status/210908845025923072
I would definitely have been open to midwifery... Unfortunately, I never really had the chance. My first child came 5 wks early and needed to be in NICU for a bit when she was born. After that, each of my children came early and I was just accustomed to the hospital delivery. AND, while I would be open to it... I'm not sure that my husband would be.
Ladette in GA
- June 7, 2012 at 9:42 PM
- Valerie Comer said...
Where I live in BC, Canada, our midwives are considered medical professionals and have hospital privileges. My daughter had both her daughters with a midwife in attendance. She said she'd rather have someone with 4 years of specific obstetrics training than a GP who also sometimes delivered babies!
Now my daughter-in-law is preparing to give birth in the next couple of weeks--not only with a midwife, but at home. We're 10 minutes from the hospital should intervention be required.
I'm thrilled that my girls are so happy with their midwives. It wasn't an option when they were born.
Don't enter me--Canadian address!--but wanted to chime in the discussion.
- June 7, 2012 at 11:03 PM
- Randi Lindquist said...
I have several friends who had used midwives and had excellent experiences. I also know a few families who had MAJOR unexpected complications. In a couple of those cases, every second was critical. I understand and respect those who choose to use midwives, but I don't think I could ever make that choice.
The book sounds great! Thanks for the chance to win!
- June 8, 2012 at 12:02 AM
- Rhonda's Doings said...
I think midwives are a wonderful resource. MY own granny (who passed away at age 95 in 2000) acted as a midwife in her community. My mom tells how she helped the country dr deliver her friend's twins. I wish I could have used one at home but had very difficult deliveries and fear I'd have died in childbirth if not at a hospital. I will share on facebook. Thanks! would love to win and review your book on my blog! http://colormeactive.blogspot.com
- June 8, 2012 at 4:04 AM
- MsRubyKat said...
I think having a midwife is a good idea if you want to have a baby at home. But having a hospital nearby is also good in case things should go wrong.
- June 8, 2012 at 12:42 PM
- Abigail Richmond said...
My whole family (brothers & Sisters and I) was delivered by Midwives. There are 9 of us 7 g. & 2 b.
I will probably use them when I start a family of my own too. That is, if my future husband wants the same thing.
- June 8, 2012 at 1:57 PM
- MsRubyKat said...
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/MsRubyKat/status/211167135299416064
- June 8, 2012 at 2:47 PM
- Trish said...
Wonderful comments, readers! I'm running a tad behind while I await my next interview guest's information, so I'll run the random choice program late tonight. I especially thank those of you who tweeted and posted about The Midwife's Legacy elsewhere, and I'll enter your names additional times.
- June 11, 2012 at 7:40 PM


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