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Highway 12 east of Ortonville closed due to flooding
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. —(2 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol urge motorists to drive with caution as flooding continues to affect area highways and interstates in west central Minnesota.
Road closures
The following state highways are closed until further notice:
- Highway 75 is closed to through traffic near Kent. Traffic is detoured to Wilkin County Road 3 and Wilkin County Road 26.
- Highway 12 is closed approximately 2 miles east of Ortonville. Detour is Highway 75, Highway 7 and Highway 119.
Open – use caution
The following state highways west central Minnesota are currently open but conditions can change rapidly. Motorists should use extreme caution approaching the following areas:
- Hwy 12 approximately 7 miles east of Ortonville at Horseshoe Lake - Open to traffic, watch for water on the roadway.
Every flood is dangerous to motorists. If you must travel in the west central Minnesota area, follow these safe driving practices (source: Federal Emergency Management Agency http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/fl_during.shtm):
- Expect the unexpected – flash floods can occur anytime, anywhere.
- Flooding can knock out bridges, undercut Hwys and clog roads with mudslides and debris.
- MnDOT will identify which roads are closed and warn motorists of potential pavement break up or soft shoulders that could give way.
- Drivers are warned not to drive around barricades and to check the state's traveler information Web site www.511mn.org or call 5-1-1 for road conditions, closures and alternate routes.
- Do not drive into flooded areas.
- If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.
- Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
A foot of water will float many vehicles.
- Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles and pick-ups.
For updated information, call 511 or click on www.511mn.org when traveling in any area of the state where potential flooding conditions exist. For weather and flood warnings, go to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Web site http://www.noaawatch.gov/floods.php or listen to NOAA weather radio or local radio stations.
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For me personally, my water broke on it's own and most doctors/hospitals want the baby to be delivered within 18-20 hours after the water breaks or else the baby runs the risk of infections. After my water broke, I was induced yet I still wouldn't dilate. I underwent an epidural (which I originally did not want) just to try to dilate more quickly b/c I was trying to AVOID having a c-section. But 20 hours after my water broke and 1 hour after pushing, the doctor determined that my son's head was too big to push past my pubic bone and that we were already risking infection, so I had the c-section after all that. This time around I did not even attempt to find a doctor that would agree to a VBAC b/c I like the doctors/practice I'm with now and they don't allow VBACs and also, I know that there is a 50/50 chance of my baby having a big head (like Daddy) again and running into the same dilema. My body was exhausted and recovery was more difficult after such a long labor and a big mix of drugs.....I do not want to risk going through all of that again only to end up with a c-section yet again. I would rather err on the side of caution and have the best recovery possible.
Honestly, I feel like I am missing out on a vaginal birth experience, and I wish nothing more than being able to experience that. But, at the same time, the end result of a healthy mom and baby means more to me, and I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never deliver a baby vaginally, and I am not willing to change doctors to try. My current OB is the person who saved my life when my tube ruptured, and I don't want to leave his practice.
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Carroll County's first annual Restaurant Week is just around the corner.
Beginning Aug. 21 and lasting through Aug. 28, the celebration will feature fixed price menus at several of the city's premier local eateries.
Sponsored by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and the Carroll County Department of Economic Development and Tourism Office, the county's restaurant week is the brainchild of local restaurant owners Dante Liberatore and Ken Lurie. Since its inception many Westminster restaurant chefs have been gearing up for the event by assembling their menus.
Read below find out which city restaurants are participating as well as some of what each eatery plans to serve. With steak, salmon, gelato and crab cakes on the menus, this is one food coma you won't want to avoid.
Birdie's Café, 233 East Main St.: For $10.11, the café will offer a variety of combination deals such as a hummus or guacamole plate that comes with a large tea or coffee (hot or cold).
Giulianova Groceria & Italian Deli, 11 East Main St.: Two separate menus are planned for lunch and dinner. For lunch, the eatery will offer up its "Choptank River" jumbo lump crab cakes with coleslaw and chips for $15.11. For dinner, the restaurant is offering a take home spaghetti dinner for four.
The Greene Turtle, 830 Market St.: The eatery will allow diners to choose between two deals. The first deal includes an appetizer and one sandwich, salad or entrée for $15.11. The other deal for $20.11 includes an appetizer, a sandwich, salad, or entrée along with a dessert.
Gypsy's Tea Room, 11 Stoner Avenue: Who says tea and scones are reserved for the rich? For $20.11, the eatery is offering a lengthy menu comprising three courses and bottomless royal tea.
65 W. Main St.: For lunch diners can choose from a variety of sandwiches, salads and stir fry menu items such as the cajun tilapia sandwich, which will be offered with a drink. Meanwhile for dinner diners get an appetizer and two entrees for $15.11. Such entrees include pesto penne and chicken Alexandra.
Johansson's Dining House, 4 W. Main St.: For lunch diners can choose from artisanal pizza, fish and chips, bangers and mash or curried chicken with rice, while for dinner the refined offerings include salmon, filet mignon, or crab cakes.
Liberatore's Ristorante & Catering, 140 Village Shopping Center: For $25.11, diners can choose an appetizer such as calamari or bruchsetta, and pair it with an entre such as shrimp scampi sautéed in white wine sauce with garlic and parmesan cheese, served over linguine while dessert includes chocolate Oreo cake.
Maggie's Restaurant, 310 E. Green St.: Besides a stacked lunch menu comprising appetizers such as crab dip and Maggie's mushrooms, dinner comprises a four course meal for $30.11 with a variety of offerings such as sirloin steak and turtle pie on the menu.
O'Lordans Irish Pub, 14 Liberty St.: It isn't an Irish pub without bangers & mash. Such an entrée is available for lunch while for dinner entrees include rockfish and duck marsala.
Paradiso Ristorante, 20 Distillery Rd.: For $20.11, diners can choose from a variety of combinations such as a first course of Italian wedding soup, a Caesar salad for the salad course, veal for an entrée and gelato for dessert.
Rafael's Restaurant, 32 W. Main St.: The eatery will offer its guest a three-course meal with various options. Such offerings include mussels for a starter, New York Strip for an entrée, along with a variety of desserts.
Participating restaurants in other parts of the county include Salerno's Restaurant, New York J&P Pizza, Liberatore's Ristorante & Catering (Eldersburg), Grilled Cheese & Company, and The County Cork Wine Pub.


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After setting off a small tempest by accusing Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl of trying to seduce her daughter, Courtney Love apologized to Frances Bean Cobain via Twitter early this morning.
"Bean, sorry I believed the gossip," she wrote. "Mommy loves you."
Love had taken to her private Twitter account earlier this week to accuse the former Nirvana drummer of hitting on 19-year-old Cobain and going home with her. Love said that she heard of the flirtation from her daughter's roommate and a driver, and went on to attribute Grohl's motivations to a sexual obsession with Cobain's father, Kurt Cobain.
Gawker published the tweets, prompting Grohl to respond with a statement, saying "Unfortunately Courtney is on another hateful Twitter rant. These new accusations are upsetting, offensive and absolutely untrue."
Cobain later responded by dismissing Love's claims and suggesting that Twitter ban her mother from the service.
Love sent out the apology through her public Twitter account.
Bean, sorry I believed the gossip.. Mommy loves you— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) April 14, 2012
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Cantor Urges GOP To Resist Tax Hike Pressure After S&P Downgrade
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Russell Berman
August 8, 2011
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) told Republican lawmakers to expect, and resist, increased pressure to raise taxes following the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating by Standard and Poor's.
"Over the next several months, there will be tremendous pressure on Congress to prove that S&P's analysis of the inability of the political parties to bridge our differences is wrong," Cantor wrote in a memo Monday to House Republicans. "In short, there will be pressure to compromise on tax increases. We will be told that there is no other way forward. I respectfully disagree."
Cantor's letter is another sign that both political parties are retrenching in the wake of S&P's decision to strip the U.S. of its AAA rating for the first time in history. Democrats have blamed Republicans and the Tea Party for manufacturing a debt crisis and walking away from the kind of bipartisan "grand bargain" that would have prevented the downgrade. The legislation Congress passed last week to avert a default contained just $900 billion in initial deficit reduction, much less than the $4 trillion President Obama had discussed with Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).
Stock markets plunged on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 634 points.
In a statement issued shortly after Cantor's memo, Boehner reiterated the GOP's opposition to tax increases.
"Providing economic certainty and creating an environment in which businesses can invest and jobs can flourish must remain our number-one focus. That's why raising taxes is simply the wrong approach," Boehner said.
Boehner had agreed to about $800 billion in additional revenues as part of a broader deficit reduction and tax reform package he discussed with President Obama, and it remains to be seen whether the joint congressional committee created by the debt deal will consider new revenues in addition to spending cuts.
In his memo, Cantor said that while the S&P's analysis of the U.S.'s exorbitant public debt cannot be discounted, it was "overly focused" about solutions that could worsen the jobs crisis. "S&P seems particularly focused on what it sees as the inability of the political parties to bridge our differences on the best way to eliminate the deficit. By this it means – in part – our unwillingness to raise taxes," Cantor wrote.
The majority leader said Congress can find additional savings from entitlement programs "without tax increases," and he repeated his long-standing criticism of Obama for being unwilling to make major structural changes to Medicare and Medicaid.
"The president remains opposed to any structural reforms, and would only nibble around the edges of these programs IF taxes are increased on job creators," he wrote. "Given that reality, I firmly believe that these are issues that will be central to the decision that voters will make in the 2012 election."
Cantor said the House would take "continual and steady action" on bills to reduce regulatory burdens on job creation when Congress returns in September.
"Our country currently faces two very serious crises - debt and jobs," Cantor wrote. "These two crises are not mutually exclusive, but they are equally dangerous. That is why it is absolutely critical that as policies are developed to overcome each, we consider their impact upon each other. Anything less would be negligent."


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Betty B. Spaulding, 90, passed away June 14, 2013. A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home, 2301 Sylvania Avenue, in Fort Worth.
Memorial donations made be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Betty was born March 26, 1923, in Fort Worth to A.B. and Mary Fletcher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O.E. "Art" Spaulding; brothers Montell, Patrick, Jack, Mack and Robert Fletcher; and sisters Mary Williamson, Louise Williams and Patsy Dobbs.
Survivors include a son, Bob Spaulding and wife Clydette of Greenville; grandson Todd Spaulding of Poteet; granddaughters Alicia Matthews of Little Elm and Dana Spaulding Hill of Lucas; a niece, Susan Williamson; and nephews David Williamson of Fort Worth and Clifford Fletcher of Alaska. Grandma Betty was the proud great-grandmother of four great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters.


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Make your own computer speaker system. This simple and inexpensive project will let you set up a small audio amplifier circuit and let more sound out your computer.
A simple audio amplifier circuit based on the LA4440 IC. This circuit will take your computer's headphone level output and amplify it to drive a pair of external speakers. If you are listening to music or movies on laptops and computers, this is a useful little project for you. Laptop speakers are never loud enough to give satisfying listening. They give users the ability to hear something, but for anything like music or movie soundtracks they are very poor performers. The output from a laptops built in speakers is just too low, and this circuit addresses that low power with some additional amplification.
This circuit uses an LA4440 and some supporting components to give you much more power, while retaining a small package that you can use. The LA4440 is a dual channel audio power amplifier, with low distortion, and a good frequency range. Using 2 channels, the LA4440 will output 6 watts per channel, that can drive much larger speakers than a laptop can hold. When you set up a small enclosure(s), a 12V power supply, and an audio jack connection to the laptop you'll have a nice enhancement to your laptop audio enjoyment.
Laptop Audio Amplifier - [Link]
Gio Militano writes:
Until recenty my desktop computer has always shared a room with a Hi-Fi setup so there has never been a need for using decent speakers with the computer. When the desktop computer was moved into it's own room (with no HiFi) I quickly realized that good speakers were now required for decent quality music playback. I had been using some low cost Radio Shack speakers with an inexpensive Tripath based amplifier and I was really itching for an upgrade.
Fostex FE103En Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speakers - [Link]
Researchers at Harvard University have demonstrated a new type of loudspeaker transducer which works on a different principle to the conventional moving coil design. It is made up of a thin sheet of transparent rubber sandwiched between two layers of salt water gel. A modulated high voltage signal passed across the two outer gel layers exerts pressure on the rubber membrane, causing it to vibrate and produce sound. The prototype speaker has a frequency response from 20 to 20 kHz.
The effect is produced by the electrical charges carried by ions and not the movement of electrons so strictly speaking this is not an electronic device. The new transducer could be used as an adaptive lens in an optical system or as a window-mounted noise cancellation device. The electrolyte gel is biocompatible so there could also be applications as artificial skin or muscle. [via]
Ionic Gel Speaker - [Link]
Kyocera has developed an ultra-thin, lightweight audio device, dubbed the Smart Sonic Sound, based on the company's fine ceramic technology.
The 1mm-thin speaker uses a piezoelectric actuator combined with a special film to create a piezo film speaker, enabling the manufacture of very thin TVs, PCs and tablets with improved audio quality. The device's low directivity characteristics broaden the sound projection range, providing 180-degree sound quality and bringing delicate and minute sounds to life, says the manufacturer.
This piezo actuator audio technology is already in use, LG Electronics integrated it into its 55" curved-screen OLED TV. Smart Sonic Sound comes in three different sizes, 70×110×1.5mm, 35×65×1.0mm and 19.6×27.5×0.7mm, with respective frequency ranges of 200Hz to 20kHz, 500Hz to 20kHz and 800Hz to 20kHz. They weigh 23g, 7g and 1g respectively.
1mm-thin, lightweight piezo film speaker targets thin TVs, tablets - [Link]
Reliable loudspeakers needn´t be expensive. K50/8 from company Visaton is a good example of a universal louspeaker suitable even to less favor conditions for a very affordable price.
K50/8 belongs to 5 cm (2") industrial loudspeakers with an increased resistance. IP65 (from the side of membrane after building into an appropriate housing) says it all. Plastic membrane from mylar is UV-resistant and a metal basket ensure a long-term stable properties in a wide range of temperatures. K50 easily handles what it is intended for – reproduction of voice and various sound in a wide frequency range (naturally except low and highest frequencies). K50 also meets another requirement important for the most of applications – small profile – 17mm only. Similarly like the most of small loudspeakers, also K50 is virtually omnidirectional even at higher frequencies (-5db/90°/8000 Hz)..
Thanks to its small dimensions, low profile, resistance and last but not least also an affordable price is the K50 a suitable component for a sound output of various devices like audio door-keeper, lifts, machines and control panels. K50 and many other Visaton components are our standard stock items. In case of interest in non-stock types, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Add a sound to your devices – for an outstanding price - [Link]
Irdroid v2.0 is advanced version of the Irdroid remote control hardware. The unit is standalone, powered by 12V DC adapter and it has a bluetooth communication module. The unit features a infra-red remote control for android and a Bluetooth Music receiver in one. The module can be used simultaneously to control home TV/AV equipment and to turn any speaker into a wireless bluetooth speakers.
Irdroid v2.0 – universal remote for Android - [Link]
A new chip from NXP can boost the output power of micro speakers by more than five times, vastly improving the sound quality of mobile devices. By driving over 2.6 watts RMS into micro speakers that have previously been limited to 0.5 W, the TFA9887 IC will give mobile phones, portable music players and tablets much louder sound, deeper bass, and higher sound quality without risking speaker damage.
Adaptive excursion control measures the actual excursion of the speaker membrane to ensure that it never exceeds its rated limit. Real-time temperature protection measures the voice-coil temperature directly to prevent thermal damage. An advanced clip avoidance algorithm monitors audio performance and prevents clipping, even when the power supply begins to sag. Bandwidth extension increases the low frequency response well below speaker resonance. And an intelligent DC-to-DC boost converter maximizes audio headroom from any supply level despite battery undervoltage. The chip automatically adapts to any changes in the speaker – including ageing, damage to the enclosure, and blocked speaker ports – helping to optimize performance and maintain the desired sound quality. [via]
Novel Speaker Driver Delivers Hyperaudio from Mobile Devices - [Link]
Knowles Sound Solutions has launched a specially developed material called N'Bass Virtual Back Volume, designed to improve the acoustic performance of speakers in devices with small form factors. N'Bass stands for 'enhanced bass' and it increases the apparent back volume seen by the loudspeaker driver by up to 100%. It can provide better acoustic performance – specifically more bass – or enable smaller loudspeaker box designs while maintaining the same performance. It also facilitates the use of bigger drivers to provide better sound performance in the same total volume. [via]
Miracle Material Doubles Speaker Volume For Better Bass Response - [Link]
juho-eric.blogspot.com writes:
I made this portable speaker in the summer. It mixes the stereo input into a mono signal, which is then amplified. It's powered by a six pack of AA batteries. The batteries are held in an external battery pack, so they are easy to change on the fly, without the need of a screwdriver.
Portable speaker for MP3 player - [Link]
embedded-lab.com writes:
Due to its simplicity (requires minimum external components) and high availability, LM386 is very popular among hobbyists for use in low-voltage audio amplification applications. Most of the time a potentiometer is used at the input side of LM386 to provide a volume control in the output soundbar speaker. The potentiometer does not control the gain of the amplifier itself, but it creates a voltage divider network at the input, which in fact controls the fraction of the audio signal that is fed to the amplifier. This project is about a stereo audio amplifier using two LM386 ICs with digital volume control for both left and right speakers. So, how would you control the volume digitally? You are right, by replacing the traditional electro-mechanical form of potentiometers with digital potentiometer chips. This project uses MAXIM's DS1868 dual digital potentiometer chip and a PIC microcontroller to control the volume of a stereo output from two LM386 ICs.
LM386 based stereo audio amplifier with digital volume control - [Link]


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All things St. George
For Mexican you got "Marcellos" at 104 Victory Blvd. That's the name of the owner, not the place. Try to go when little Ana from Oaxaca is cooking. Great salsa frescas, moles and chile rellenos... basically a lunch counter so be prepared to rough it. They bake Mexican breads and pastries as well. The Polish Place on Corson has a very good deli with smoked mackarel, several kinds of kielbasa and wonderful pastries. The attached restaurant is very good for the price... try the chicken meatballs. Up the hill on Victory you got New Asha Sri Lankan and over by St George Theater there's Enoteca that seems to have a buzz, there's a pastry shop next door. Cargo Cafe is decent bar food. Lots more, but I'm weary this Monday.
re: Flaco
Flaco's right about the Polish Place. I've had soups & pierogis from there (as take-out) and they were very good. Didn't know about Marcellos. Went to Enoteca Maria once -- great wine, food just OK, but the chef changes daily, so you may do better! I like Vida on Van Duzer & Beach for casual/Mediterranean/sortaMex dishes, great bistro atmosphere.
Do you get the SI Advance? There's an entertainment section each Thursday called "Awe," and usually a restaurant gets reviewed. Their main critic, Pam Silvestri, seems good and honest...not afraid to pan places or dishes that she doesn't like. Earlier critics were too eager to be nice.


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Meet your child's teacher and visit the classroom.
Back-to-School News:
(1) Students in the Kettering City Schools (grades K-12) will begin the 2014-15 School Year on Wednesday, August 13th.
Preschoolers in the Integrated and Pathfinders programs will start school on Monday, August 18th.
(2) Freshman 101 (orientation for 9th graders/info. meeting for parents) will be held on Tuesday, August 5th, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. A letter will be sent to incoming freshmen the week of July 21st with more details.
Registration of new elementary students (Grades K-5) will begin on Wednesday, July 23rd, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and from 1-2:30 p.m. All new students should be registered at their "home" school.
With just a little over a month left until the 2014-15 School Year starts, the district wants to remind students and their parents of behavior expectations when riding the school bus to and from school. These rules are designed to insure safety of all students and school bus personnel during transport to and from school.
Riding the bus to school is a privilege and as such, there are expectations that students will respect themselves, each other, the bus driver and district and student property during transport to and from school.
Click here to get a list of Student Rules for Riding the School Bus.
Please note that there is a form at the bottom of the rules that parents are asked to read, sign and return to the students' bus drivers within five days of the start of school.
TenMarks, an Amazon company, is making available to parents and teachers a FREE Summer Math Program designed to help students strengthen their math skills during the summer months when they are on break from school. Parents can sign up for the free program that provides individualized, on-demand instruction with video lessons, hints and prompts. To sign up for the Summer Math Program, click on this link to access the sign-in page. http://www.tenmarks.com/
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and several agencies have partnered together to serve free lunches at several locations in our area. There are no income requirements, and any child under the age of 18 may come for lunch.
"USDA and the State of Ohio are equal opportunity providers and employers".


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Police in Daly City are looking for an 11-year-old boy who has been missing since Friday.
The boy, identified as Hontzuo Ren, was last seen near Pollicita Middle School at 550 E. Market St.
Police said he goes by Ren and is five feet tall, weighs 80 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt, blue sweatpants, black shoes and a blue backpack.
Anyone with information about the case has been asked to call Daly City police at (650) 991-8119.
— Bay City News


text: ERP stands for event-related potential. As your brain works, it generates electrical potentials. By placing tiny electrodes near the scalp, we can record changes in this potential in response to events in the world. In our studies, we show infants pictures or play sounds for them. They wear a small cap with electrodes sewn into it so that we can observe how their brain responds to the stimuli. In this way, we are able to learn about what parts of the infant brain are involved in processing number.


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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — A kitchen fire in a Town of Newfane home early Sunday sent the homeowner to the hospital with smoke inhalation, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
The fire at 6536 Drake Settlement Road was reported at 2:48 a.m. Monday, deputies said. Fire companies from Miller Hose and Olcott responded.
Everyone got out of the house safely, emergency responders said. A deputy reported seeing heavy smoke inside the kitchen and a fire burning above the microwave area.
The unidentified homeowner was transported by Olcott Fire ambulance to Eastern Niagara-Newfane Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, the Sheriff's Office said. Niagara County Cause and Origin are investigating the cause of the fire.
No other injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $25,000.


text: EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene man who was the victim of a hit-and-run says the crash was actually a blessing in disguise. If William Grimwood hadn't been hit by a car, doctors may have not have found out he had leukemia. On Aug. 5, Grimwood was walking to meet some of his friends when the … Continue reading »


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To accurately diagnose ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be difficult, as the disorder affects children in many different ways. Therefore there is no single test to diagnose ADHD, also referred to as attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADHD is only diagnosed by a doctor after a child has shown several or close to all of the symptoms of the behavior disorder on a regular basis for more than six months.
Pediatricians and child psychologists can accurately diagnose your child with ADHD by utilizing the standard guidelines set in place by the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, the diagnosis involves the gathering of information across several different settings. Therefore, the doctor will have to seek information from your child's teachers, caregivers and you. When diagnosing ADHD or ADD, a doctor will look at your child's symptoms and compare them to several factors.
In order to properly diagnose ADHD a doctor will perform a physical exam and discuss your child's past medical history with you. This examination allows for the screening of other conditions that could be causing the change in your child's behavior. When diagnosing ADD or ADHD, your doctor will also test for certain conditions that are likely to cause similar symptoms, including:
If you know what to expect when your child is being tested for ADHD or ADD, it will make the process that much easier for all parties involved. Remember to remain calm and to comfort your child; overreacting in the situation is likely to increase the symptoms your child is experiencing. Also, be patient, as the process of diagnosing ADHD can take a while. Your child's doctor will want to explore all possible avenues in order to give the correct diagnosis.


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Goedkope Accommodatie Europa Nederland Amsterdam Goedkope Hotels Qbic Amsterdam WTC
This low cost and trendy design hotel in Amsterdam with its self catering accommodation, offers great value hotel rooms and great rates.
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This low cost and trendy design hotel in Amsterdam with its self catering accommodation, offers great value hotel rooms and great rates. Qbic Amsterdam WTC is ideal for weekend deals, city breaks, business travel, group trips, last minute vacations, weekend breaks to Amsterdam, short Amsterdam holidays, Amsterdam breaks, trips to Amsterdam, cheap holidays to Amsterdam, weekend in Amsterdam, or last minute accommodation in Amsterdam.
Due to the efficiency of Qbic Hotels, we can offer our high quality accommodation at discount rates. Central to this is the Cubi, a cube-shaped state-of-the-art living space. Each Cubi features a practical configuration, with an extra long Hastens bed, Philippe Starck design bathroom elements, LCD TV, high-speed Internet, safe and an ingenious work-and-dine set. A real pod hotel for a weekend in Amsterdam!
Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC is located at the World Trade Center. The World Trade Center is a city on its own, offering a full range of facilities you would not find in many ordinary hotels.
Before making a booking, please note that Qbic Amsterdam WTC has a Non Refundable policy, all rooms at Qbic Amsterdam WTC are Non Refundable, your credit card will be pre-charged for the full amount of your stay at the moment of the booking.
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Monday, June 25, 2007
Another Librarian Music Video
The road to...
Maybe this will help stop me from e-mailing people and forgetting they're probably at ALA -- it's just so far off my radar at the moment that I was feeling ignored and unloved until figuring that one out.
(And, this is the last gross thing I'll blog about for a while!)
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Friday, June 22, 2007
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
alli™ works by preventing the absorption of some of the fat you eat. The fat passes out of your body, so you may have bowel changes, known as treatment effects. You may get:
- gas with oily spotting
- loose stools
- more frequent stools that may be hard to control
What to expect
The excess fat that passes out of your body is not harmful. In fact, you may recognize it as something that looks like the oil on top of a pizza. Eating a low-fat diet lowers the chance of these bowel changes. Limit fat intake in your meals to an average of 15 grams.
- You may feel an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Until you have a sense of any treatment effects, it's probably a smart idea to wear dark pants, and bring a change of clothes with you to work
- You may not usually get gassy, but it's a possibility when you take alli. The bathroom is really the best place to go when that happens
Leaving aside the fact that delving too deeply into these effects might put you off eating to the point where you don't need drugs, people are excited about taking this stuff. What can we learn from this, aside from the importance of wearing dark pants?
1) The power of positive spin. Alli suggests users might appreciate these "treatment effects" because they act like a "security guard," making you think twice before eating something you shouldn't -- kind of the Antabuse approach to diet.
2) If people want what you have to offer badly enough, they'll put up with a heck of a lot to get it. Alli's work is mostly done in advance, given our cultural obsession with weight. How do we get to the point where our services are seen as being this essential?
3) The power of community. When users buy alli, they're not just buying pills, they're buying into a customized weight loss plan, an online community where dieters receive personalized feedback and support, and the idea that they are "partnering" with alli in their weight loss efforts. Even the name -- pronounced "ally" -- implies partnership.
4) People are willing to pay for what they value. A 60-pill alli starter pack costs about $49.99, and you're supposed to take about 3 a day. Its manufacturer expects to sell about $1.5 billion worth this year.
5) There are companion books out -- if you work in a public library, you might anticipate demand, or might anticipate a little run on weight-loss and nutrition books in general. Make a display!
6) People love a quick fix. Again, where here can we show that we add value and quickly meet people's needs?
7) People, apparently, appreciate candor. The manufacturer is pretty upfront about alli's effects, positive spin or no, and puts the information right out there. How about that for embracing transparency?
Some of these may be more of a stretch than others -- but there really are marketing lessons to be learned here. Check out alli's slick little web site; look at the language and images they use; think about the implications.
Labels: alli, community, marketing, orlistat, transparency, weightloss, xenical
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Florida Librarians Rock
My first night in Florida was remarkable in two ways: I got whisked off to dinner at a Polynesian restaurant that involved dinner and a show, and the hotel wireless failed to play nicely with my laptop, leading to an unintentional 29 hours of being unplugged, which led to over 100 new messages in my main inbox alone. I think if I did this intentionally for more than a day or so, the anticipated stress of returning to an unmanageable flood would do more harm than any good I'd gain from being unplugged. But I'm OK with this -- in the same way I don't travel without reading material, I also try to avoid traveling without net access, and I'm not so sure that's a negative.
My second day in Florida was again all about the food, involving lunch at Rattlesnake Jake's Tex-Mex -- which, of course, this being Florida, was oddly decorated with various sea creatures. I did get to meet and eat with J. Dale Prince, which partially made up for having to miss his "Geeks Bearing Gifts" workshop that was scheduled directly opposite mine.
On Friday, I got to ride in the classy Flamingovan to the main Broward County Library, which is very large and looks like something a toddler stacked out of blocks, but is quite nice on the inside. And, since again it's about the food, it does have a cafe, which serves a so-so Greek salad, and where I ate with several librarians who kindly gave me a ride back to the airport after lunch.
Now that I'm back, I should have more time to get back to work on the book, the blog, and the long-postponed LISjobs.com web site redesign.
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Monday, June 11, 2007
Life, The Universe, and Google
This weekend, comcastic in this area had some kind of weird network outage where we could get to some web sites, but not others. Among the disappeared? Yes, Google. And Amazon. And eBay. And Yahoo. This caused a fascinating little lesson in dependence; I didn't realize how conditioned I was to just Google any old thing all day long until about the 5th unsuccessful attempt. Oh, and this being a Googleoutage, I couldn't get to Reader, Blogger, Gmail, Google Docs... maybe there's some message in there about getting too dependent on one ubercompany, too!
When I read bloggers who go off somewhere for a week to unplug, I'm semi-jealous, yet baffled. For one thing, I can't fathom how many pressing e-mail messages I'd come back to. Then there's the issue of dealing with the nagging sensation of not being able to find things out. One of the reasons I went into librarianship in the first place was that I liked to find things out and look stuff up. Google (yes, I know, there are alternatives...) just feeds that little addiction, but the ability to answer any stray question or expand on any stray thought that comes to mind is incredibly energizing -- and I think all these little stray bits of information come together to make me a better writer.
(Darn, they're still gone. I figured if I typed long enough maybe my feeds would reappear. Stay tuned for the next exciting episode of Rachel vs. technology...)
Labels: backups, google, googlereader, unplug
Saturday, June 09, 2007
1. Go to the Billboard #1 Hits listings (scroll down and you'll see them separated by decades on the left in the sidebar)
2. Pick the year you turned 18
3. Get yourself nostalgic over the songs of the year
4. Pick 5 songs and write something about how these songs affected you
5. Pass it on to 5 more people
Slight problem. I turned 18 in 1988, and the hits of that year trend toward 80s luminaries like George Michael ("Faith" and "Father Figure"), Guns 'n Roses ("Sweet Child 'o Mine"), Billy Ocean ("Get Out of My Dreams... and Into My Car') and Poison ("Every Rose Has Its Thorn").
What I'm feeling right now isn't exactly nostalgia.... It's hard to pick the five worst, so the ones above will do. How did these songs affect me? Hmm. Let's say this: they gave me a greater appreciation for leaving the 80s far, far behind. I can't bring myself to do this to anyone else, so, if you want to be tagged, just consider it done!
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Thursday, June 07, 2007
Alternative Careers Survey: Reminder
And, thank you to everyone who's already shared their experiences -- it's been fascinating to see people's varied paths.
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Call for Contributors and Reviewers: Info Career Trends
Writers are needed for the following two issue themes:
September 2007 - Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros. Possible topics include: alternative or nontraditional careers, building a career path, ways to explore various options through internships, volunteer work, or other avenues -- or come up with your own!
November 2007 - Job Hunting. Possible topics include: interview tips, broadening a search, tips for resumes and cover letters, remaining positive, factors for success -- or come up with your own!
Articles in ICT are short (around 1000 words), nonacademic, and practical. Please send a query e-mail to email@example.com saying which issue you're interested in writing for and briefly outlining your proposed topic.
Book reviewers are also needed for the following two titles:
Evans & Ward, Leadership Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals - TAKEN
Wood, Miller & Knapp, Beyond Survival: Managing Academic Libraries in Transition - TAKEN
Please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com saying which title you're interested in reviewing and briefly outlining why you're a good person to do so.
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Tuesday, June 05, 2007
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Unanswered: how work CRUD or how can i use CRUD ?
Unanswered: how work CRUD or how can i use CRUD ?
do you know how can i do CRUD as simple way with ajax ?
my code is in following post :
but with some changes (will mention below):
read : 'prepare.php',
delete : 'delete.php'
but i don't know how can i do for delete or update operations !!!
what method or property have to be setted to it work ???
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Let's say you have a grid! And you perform some changes (inserts/update/delete).
The grid has a store, the store has a proxy.
So.. the changes that you've made in the grid, you want to send them to the server.
For that you use the "sync" method :
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23 Jan 2012 3:55 PM #5
Perhaps you should spend a little time in the LEARN section of this site...
It would also help greatly if you were to pick up the book "ExtJS in Action" by Jessie Garcia. Even though it's for ExtJS 3.x, the techniques for applying CRUD/REST-based stores and grids still work well for ExtJS 4. I heard that Jessie is working on updating his book to cover version 4. I find myself referencing it from time to time.Perfection as a goal is a nice idea that can point one in a specific direction. However, since "perfection" is an ever changing (evolving?) and moving target, one must admit that perfection can never be obtained...
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Challenging Changes
I had the good fortune of attending a gathering of academic heads from some of the best independent schools in the country in Chicago this past April. This is a yearly gathering where we can share challenges and kick around solutions. Here is the short list of "challenging changes" that independent schools are grappling with in 2014:
I was most intrigued by the "tension between what we have to be and want to be." This line summed up almost every issue discussed. For example, if a school wants to pursue interdisciplinary work in the Upper School, it will have to meet the constraints of the NCAA Clearinghouse and the Carnegie Unit. We (indy schools) have to provide excellent college preparation (often meaning great AP programs), but we want to be mission driven instead of test driven. In the Information Age, numerous voices (like Tony Wagner and Yong Zhao) keep telling us college prep is not enough!
So, here is the challenge for (public and private) administrators: How do we stay true to our mission, encourage innovation, AND provide excellent college-prep programs? Some schools have adopted new mission statements that focus on innovation so the institution does not rest on tradition. This I would call revolution. Others cling to tradition, but "chip away at the edges" with new courses, programs, or in-house institutes allow for thoughtful exploration. This I would call evolution.
What do we owe our current students as we prepare them for the third and fourth decades (time flies!) of the 21st Century? Will your school go for revolution or evolution?
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AUBURN — A Connecticut man faces a manslaughter charge stemming from the August shooting of a Lewiston man at a Turner egg farm.
An Androscoggin County grand jury handed up the indictment Wednesday for Michael Warbin, 44, of Franklin, Conn., on the charge punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
Warbin fatally shot Manuel Adame, 57, on Aug. 19 using a Smith and Wesson rifle equipped with a scope, according to the indictment.
A summons was issued with a court date.
The shooting occurred at Moark egg farm, formerly owned by Jack DeCoster and now owned by Land O'Lakes. Adame had been a worker at the farm for several years, police said.
At the time of the shooting a Moark spokeswoman said, according to police, the shot was fired by a pest control professional working at the facility under contract.
According to McCausland, that worker — Warbin — was shooting a .22-caliber rifle to kill rodents and stray chickens inside one of the farm's chicken barns that was being cleaned out.
Adame died from a gunshot wound to the chest and neck, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Maine.
Warbin is not an employee of Moark, but was working at the farm under contract, according to a Moark spokeswoman.
Following the shooting, Maine State Police interviewed Warbin, who was described as cooperative.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration also investigated the shooting.
Adame's relatives in Texas were notified of his death.
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to clarify information attributed to a Moark spokeswoman that should have been attributed to McCausland.


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4:00pm Tuesday 11th September 2012 in News By Nick Wakefield, Reporter
GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S police dogs unit is appealing to business owners in the Five Valleys to offer new premises for officers to train dogs.
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The Haverhill Gazette
---- — Locals learned their way around the kitchen and secrets to whipping up an easy wintertime meal.
A cooking class titled "Cooking from the Winter Pantry" was held at Whittier Regional High School.
Participants learned to cook with everyday staples found in cupboards, refrigerators and freezers to create delicious weeknight meals perfect for chilly evenings. The class included instruction, a recipe booklet and a meal at the end of the program.


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If you read here frequently you know that we love Ceton's products. The company only has one software product however and it's gotten a new name and a new home.
Since launching their Media Center Companion App for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, apparently some people have been confused about the use of the app. There was this idea that you had to have a Ceton InfiniTV4 in order to use the app. This simply isn't true. Ever since the beta program for the app, you could use the Companion App with any Media Center or tuner. InfiniTV4s were not required.
Ceton has cleared up any doubt at this point however by changing the name to My Media Center and releasing a new app for Windows 8! Much like the mobile apps, My Media Center for Windows 8 allows you to view and manage all of the content on your home theater PC (HTPC). You have to have the companion services program installed on the HTPC in question but it works much like the others.
Providing a full view of your media collection, the Windows 8 version of My Media Center breaks your content down by TV and movies. You get full guide access, a remote control and other services that allow you to get more information about the content you're watching.
Ceton has continued to push the limits of their app with every update. While they haven't added a ton of features, being available on every platform as well as being able to provide remote control of your HTPC and send content to the HTPC and extenders makes this a must have app for whichever platform you choose to use it on.
The new Windows 8 version of My Media Center is simply gorgeous. Using the Metro style interface, the app is full screen and will run on both Windows 8 Pro and RT desktops, laptops and tablets. Not only is the app beautiful but it connected to my HTPC effortlessly. I currently only have Windows 8 on my laptop but this is the kind of app that makes me want a Surface tablet badly. Excellent layout, gorgeous graphics and overlays and all around fun to use. Expect a full review soon.
Don't misunderstand: My Media Center won't turn your Windows 8 machine into an HTPC. This shouldn't be confusing but many may misunderstand the use of the app. To be honest though, this is what I want Media Center in Windows 8 should be. Microsoft is obviously walking away from the platform but they could have given us this interface and made every Media Center user happy.
Sadly, Microsoft is moving on and while that's sad for Media Center users in general, it's a tragedy that companies like Ceton, who are just hitting their stride, won't have what is really an excellent platform to develop for. Media Center isn't dead as your Windows 7 install will continue to work for many years but I have a feeling that eventually we'll all need to move on. Hopefully to something better. Until then though, enjoy My Media Center. This is the kind of development that can hopefully keep our favorite HTPC software alive that much longer.


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Isabella -- The town that took away government Isabella's status in the early 1900s may absorb what remains.
The Sylvester city council wants to grow the Peanut Capital by annexing Isabella. If the council approves the plan, voters in Isabella and Sylvester must still pass a referendum. The plan would give residents in the unincorporated area the updated water system of the city.
Critics say that it would mean higher taxes for both Sylvester and Isabella residents, but others say it would help Isabella. "We'll have police protection, better fire protection. I think overall, it's a real good thing. I'm just proud the city of Sylvester is gonna ask us to come into the city, and as far as I'm concerned, we could do it tomorrow," said Isabella property owner Billy Gilman.
Isabella used to be the important spot in Worth County, but when the railroad came through in the late 1800s, Isabella Station, now know as Sylvester, grew and prospered. It became the county seat shortly thereafter.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Beni_H.: [QB] I've been into BDSM since maybe the 4th grade - thats when i learned of it.....i started connecting myself to it by 6th or 7th. I'm a submissive/slave, and i'm scared and confused, not of myself - i fully accept who i am and what i like PROUDLY :D - but of society and the people around me. My vanilla family found out and it didn't end well. the "talk" was extremely damaging. Now i'm really trying to find people also in 'the bdsm society/scene' who are willing to talk to me....I don't know who to turn to or where to start. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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I'm really going on faith here because I'm not sure where this belongs. However, in my defense, a lot of people consider BDSM to be a sexual preference and therefore part of sexual orientation and identity.
But I get the feeling that you guys mean it more as GLBT topics. So if this needs to be moved, just do what you need to. And sorry for the extra work.
To those who either engage in or have fantasies that include BDSM situations (by which I mean bondage, dominance/submission, sadomasochism and everything in between), when did you first know that this was something you enjoyed?
Do you have any memories of when you saw something or read something or heard about something along those lines that excited you for reasons that you weren't even sure of?
I'm sorry if this is a little personal. I'm just curious and would like to hear stories about people who might understand where I'm coming from.
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Sorry to sound ignorant, but what is GLBT?
I have fantasies about it all the time, pretty bizarre ones, going on about four years now. I tried it real time with one partner but that ended up a disaster in the BDSM or D/s area lol. I'm not sure what sparked my curiosity at first, other than knowing I was always on the extra kinky side, even when I was younger and had the bizarrest images in my head.
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what does BDSM and GLBT mean?
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BDSM refers to "bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism."
GLBT refers to "gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender."
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ooooooh I didnt know that lol:D
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I fully agree that BDSM is a type of sexual orientation. As far as I know I've been interested all my life. As an avid bookworm, my favorite parts of stories were always the parts where the hero would get captured or be in dire peril or what have you. Looking back, I think a lot of that developed into the more sexual BDSM fantasies that I experience as an adult.
I know I was practicing self-bondage before I even knew what BDSM was, as far back as elementary school. (Side note: this was not a good thing, because I didn't know the first thing about safety and could easily have done myself a lot of permanent physical damage.) I was deathly ashamed and frightened of what I was doing all through high school, because I thought there was something wrong with me. It wasn't until I went to college and got a laptop, with the accompanying private internet access, that I learned I wasn't alone in my interests. Even then it took meeting a very supportive and caring boyfriend for me to become fully comfortable with my kink.
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(FYI, this is a fine topic here, strawberrywine. While I personally still prefer to keep the definition of sexual orientation within the parameters of sexology's definition as about gender, for a number of reasons -- including not making definitions of things so broad as to become useless when it comes to how they were designed to be used and are most commonly used: defining BDSM as an orientation is tricky, too, because so many people with that interest have just as much interest in other dynamics and activities, and because defining what those boundaries and lines are is even more murky than gender/sex lines tend to be -- BDSM is certainly an issue of sexual identity, which is the other half of this forum. But thanks for double-checking!)
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I've been into BDSM since maybe the 4th grade - thats when i learned of it.....i started connecting myself to it by 6th or 7th. I'm a submissive/slave, and i'm scared and confused, not of myself - i fully accept who i am and what i like PROUDLY
- but of society and the people around me. My vanilla family found out and it didn't end well. the "talk" was extremely damaging. Now i'm really trying to find people also in 'the bdsm society/scene' who are willing to talk to me....I don't know who to turn to or where to start.
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I had had some fantasies in the past about wanting to be calling certain names during sex, but I didn't fully realize that I was into BDSM until I was several months into my relationship. It's nothing too hardcore, and it was actually a really fun adventure (although scary at times). My partner would sometimes ask me to do something or say something or wear something and I was usually up for it...and I dunno, I eventually just started adding suggestions myself. I'm a sub and he's a dom, although sometimes we switch, and I have got to say discovering this "side" of myself has been really great and made for some really awesome sex.
It's also helped us build communication, and not get hung up on "mistakes". One time, he said something I was uncomfortable with, but rather than stop everything, I was able to communicate that that wasn't ok and he instantly switched his language. Afterwards, we talked about it. We've also gotten really good at reading body language.
(Of course, if you ever need/want to stop in order to talk something out in order to make yourself feel more comfortable, definitely do that! It was just a interesting turn for me personally.)
This is a fun thread
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Well...I was a...somewhat early to mature teenager, who was reading her mother's "grown-up books" and later, looking up stories online, when I was maybe 14 or 15. From an older viewpoint, I'm lucky I didn't get a computer virus-somehow I managed to find an online story site that didn't have anything to mess up the computer. I decided to look around the BDSM section...not actually knowing what BDSM stood for...and stumbled upon one story that suddenly just felt right. I don't even know how to explain it, but from a young age when I was having "me time", my mental scenarios generally consisted of being tied up, or helpless in some way, around someone I trusted (considering how many of those scenarios featured my best friend, I wonder, looking back, why it took me so long to realize I was interested in ladies). The stories on there just gave me an actual word for the fantasies.
Most of my fantasies, lately, have been a lot more vanilla, because I'm still trying to work out the logistics of how to manage bondage without slipping hypermobile joints around too much. The last thing I want is to be having "me time" in my room and start screaming in pain when I orgasm because I managed to wrench a knee out of socket.
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For as long as I've been able to remember, I was weirdly fascinated with scenes in TV/Movies and books where characters were tied up, controlled, or hurt. It kinda crossed over into my real life when I was a pre-teen and I would try to get my best friend to engage in what I now know was a D/s situation with me. At the time, I wasn't aware it was sexual; just that it made me feel all tingly and badgood. Ironically enough, I felt very little shame, because nobody had ever talked to me about it, and because it wasn't mainstream(or at least in my stream) I wasn't aware it was stigmatized. Then I discovered the internet at ten or eleven, and I realized I wasn't alone! In fandom, we were called "whumpers". And THEN I got into fanfic and realized that, hey, it had a name! And that name was BDSM.
So, long story short, yes, it's my kink, and it has been for many years. To be honest I really can't wait to have a partner I trust enough to try some stuff out for ourselves.
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I had a lot of fantasies that involved elaborate punishment rituals when I was little - they weren't intensely sexual, as I didn't really know much about sex at the time. but looking back I definitely see their connection to my kinky interests today. They mainly involved Victorian or medieval scenarios of master/servant interactions, I think probably because I read so much historical fiction. =P
I first tried actually playing with BDSM in high school with my boyfriend of the time, who had lymphoma (now in full remission) and wasn't supposed to let me get in contact with his bodily fluids too often because he was pumped full of so much chemotherapy medication. We decided to get inventive about ways to be intimate in spite of that, so I did some research. I made a pair of handcuffs with fabric and industrial strength velcro using a guide I found online, so that they'd be comfy and adjustable and removable at a moment's notice if necessary - I was really paranoid about safety - and we also did a lot of biting and spanking. I never really stopped being interested in it after that.
Now I'm in college and am part of a polyamorous triad with two other wonderful, kinky people, and there is even a little club for kinky people on our campus. Rest assured, you are not at all alone in your BDSM interests.
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Sunset West adds Northeastern sales rep
Covers New Jersey, Philadelphia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia
Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, February 2, 2009
Sunset West has added Keith Horn as a sales representative for the New Jersey, eastern Philadelphia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia areas. For the past 15 years, Horn has been a manufacturers' rep covering the Northeast territory and selling to high-end retail stores.
Horn also has maintained his status as a volunteer firefighter. In his time off, he enjoys coaching his two sons in Little League.
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Lipsy Floral and Animal Bodycon Dress
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Lipsy Embellished Bandeau Maxi Dress
Concealed zip fastening to the back. Approx length 33 inch.Colour: Multi. 95% polyester, 5% elastane. Machine washable.
Lipsy London Love Ladies Perfume 30ml EDT
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Lipsy London Love EDT
For girls whose hearts will always be in London. Alluring, seductive and so sassy, Lipsy's new London Love fragrance is a sensual scent inspired by romance and glamour.
With top notes of orange blossom and rose, fuelled by spicy mid notes of jasmine, yang and patchouli. The mix is intoxicating. It's not just the fragrance that has us gripped, we love the cute heart shaped gold bottle too.
'Lipsy is a young British fashion brand founded in the heart of London – dedicated to ensuring the hottest looks move from the catwalk to the high street in the blink of an eye. Lipsy girls are fun, out to party and love life.'
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- Lipsy London Love EDT
- Great gift idea
- Stunning gold heart-shaped bottle
- Lipsy Ladies 30ml EDT
Lipsy 2-in-1 Dress
This cute 2-in-1 dress by Lipsy adds a fruity colour pop to your party wardrobe this season.
Covered in self coloured studs the coral top sparkles and shimmers as it catches the light, while the bodycon skirt shows off your killer curves. With a slight stretch this dress hugs your curves, but makes sure you're comfy as you dance the night away on the dance floor.
Wear this dress with a pair of skyscraper sandals, cute clutch and paint your nails a punchy coral hue for a coordinated party style.
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- 2-in-1 dress by Lipsy
- All-over self coloured studs to top
- Contrast colour bodycon skirt
- Length: 33 inches
Lipsy Mesh Insert Bodycon Dress
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Lipsy Mesh Insert Bodycon Dress
Concealed zip fastening to the back. Approx length 38 inch.Colour: Black/Nude. 97% viscose, 3% elastane. Machine washable.
Lipsy Crystal Set Rose Gold Tone Black Strap Ladies Watch
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This Lipsy Crystal Set Rose Gold Tone Black Strap Ladies Watch is infused with an urban edge for a stylish contrast.
The gleaming gold tone bezel is a classic addition, while the glistening stone detail across the frame create instant glam. This shimmering look is echoed in the twinkling markers, while ornate digits and a silver face enhance the stylish stance.
A silicone strap is a striking contrast that has an instantly modern fashion, with a linked textured effect to add depth. It also ensures this timepiece is extra comfortable, so you can rock the Lipsy look day and night.
Useful info:
- Metal case
- Silver face
- Round bezel
- Black silicone strap
- Textured effect
- Sparkling stone detail
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
- Lipsy Crystal Set Rose Gold Tone Black Strap Ladies Watch
Lipsy Maxy Open Toe Court Shoes
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Lipsy 'Maxy' Open Toe Court Shoes - Black
These court shoes by Lipsy transform your evening wardrobe with their oh-so-sultry charm.
With a high-impact silhouette these heels ensure you're always party ready. The peep-toe design creates a flirty feel, while the diagonal strap adds a twist of contemporary chic. While the heel elevates your evening style, let their sleek shape add sass to your looks.
Wear these court shoes with a bodycon black dress and a slick of red lipstick for a perfect party outfit.
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- Court shoes by Lipsy
- Open-toe feature
- Diagonal strap fastening
Lipsy Croc Crossbody Bag
This crossbody bag by Lipsy is the perfect addition to your sultry day-to-night wardrobe.
Compact and classy, this crossbody bag adds a touch of chic to your day-to-day wardrobe. The mock croc creates a luxurious feel, while the branded metallic plate and charm lock feature are glam details. Two inner compartments and a zip close pocket mean you can keep your daily essentials organised.
Pair this bag with skinny jeans and a Breton stripe top for a classic meets contemporary daytime outfit.
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- Crossbody bag by Lipsy
- All-over croc effect PU
- Flap with buckle fastening
- Charm lock detail to buckle
- Two internal compartments
- Inner zip pocket
- Branded metallic tab to front
Lipsy Monochrome PU Shoulder Bag
This roomy shoulder bag by Lipsy is the perfect pick to perk up your everyday wardrobe this season.
Working in a monochrome colourway, this bag channels the hottest trend of last season reinventing it with gold metallic accents for a chic update. The textured detail adds a luxe, high end feel, while multiple zips give this high fashion piece an industrial edge.
Team this shoulder bag with your Lipsy purse, phone, keys and make up essentials and wear with your fave skinny jeans, printed blouse and heels.
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- PU shoulder bag by Lipsy
- Monochrome colourway
- Double grab handles
- Two front zip details
- Lipsy branding to top
- Textured panel detail
- Zip top fastening
Lipsy Croc PU Tote Bag
This PU tote bag by Lipsy is a stylish clash of classic and contemporary and the perfect pick to flatter your city girl style.
A spacious interior with easy to grab handles means this is perfect for complementing your day-to-day looks. All-over mock croc adds a touch of sophisticated chic to your style while branded hardware is a glam finishing touch.
Pack all you need for the day ahead and style your bag with ankle grazers, a semi sheer blouse and patent brogues for a chic daytime outfit.
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- PU tote bag by Lipsy
- All-over croc effect
- Double grab handles
- Zip top fastening
- Inner zip pocket
- Branded metallic place
- Charm detail buckle
Lipsy 2-in-1 Bandage Bodycon Dress
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Lipsy Bandage Bodycon Dress
Showcase your killer curves this season in this dark and decadent bodycon dress by Lipsy.
In a bandage style this frock can't get enough of your slim silhouette, hugging it till every curve has been enhanced!The gorgeous contrast lace detail to the top adds a little romance to your look, while the deep V-neck is a flirty finish.
Wear this bodycon dress with skyscraper sandals, sparkling accessories and a cute clutch for an enviable party look this season.
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- Bodycon dress by Lipsy
- Bandage style
- Deep V-neck
- Contrast lace to top
- Zip fastening to back
- Length: 33 inches
Lipsy Bustier Jumpsuit
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Lipsy Strapless Jumpsuit with Floral Print
Nothing says summertime like florals and this season Lipsy have you covered (literally) in this cute daytime jumpsuit!
This season belongs to the jumpsuit, so forget about your skater dresses and shorts and slip into this strapless number to show off sun-smooched shoulders and catch the eye of an admirer or two (or three or four)! Covering you head-to-toe in a ditsy floral print, this piece will quickly become part of your staple collection of summer wear and the side pockets just add to the laid back appeal.
Wear this jumpsuit with a pair of block heeled sandals and a statement ring. Pick out your fave colour in the print and paint your nails the same for a cute and cool weekend outfit.
Please note: This jumpsuit must be hand washed only.
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- Jumpsuit by Lipsy
- Strapless style
- Floral print
- Concealed side zip
Lipsy Original 50ml Envelope Boxed Gift Set
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Contains 50ml EDP and body lotion in a Lipsy Box.