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This page describes the format of binary files ".rawlog", which store robotic datasets (see repository) and are the input of many MRPT applications for off-line processing.
The purpose of a rawlog file is to reflect as accurately as possible all the data gathered by a robot as it moves through an environment, autonomously or manually guided.
Under the perspective of Bayesian SLAM methods, these data are divided in two clearly differentiated groups: actions and observations, denoted typically as uk and zk in the literature, respectively.
Hence, to ease the implementation of Bayesian methods in the MRPT, a rawlog file is divided in a sequence of actions, observations, actions, observations, ... "Actions" typically include robot motor actuations (odometry), but any kind of user-defined actions can be defined as well (e.g. robot arm actuations). "Observations" include readings from the rest of robotic sensors: laser scanners, images from cameras, sonar ranges, etc.
Note that the intention of grouping several observations between two consecutive actions is to assure they are gathered approximately at the same time, although each individual observation has its own timestamp. The GUI application RawLogViewer provides several tools for visualizing and manipulating rawlog files.
A rawlog file is a binary serialization of alternating objects of the classes:
While the previous format is really well-suited for Bayesian approaches with clearly separate steps of process action-process observation, in the case of complex datasets with many different sensors, working at different rates, and possibly without odometry (the typical 'action' in SLAM algorithms), it is more clear to just store datasets as an ordered list of observations.
In this case, the rawlog file is a binary serialization of objects derived from the class slam::CObservation. In this case, odometry is also stored as an observation.
The applications RawLogViewer, rawlog-grabber, the class slam::CRawlog, and many of the localization & SLAM applications, all support both formats.
All rawlog files are transparently compressed using the gzip algorithm.
The compression level is set by default to 'minimum' to reduce as much as possible the computational load, while still deflating file sizes by a ratio of ~3. If compatibility with old MRPT versions (<MRPT 0.6.0) is required, the files can be renamed to ".rawlog.gz", then decompressed using standard tools.
A standalone application that grabs rawlog from a set of robotic sensors is now also included with MRPT: rawlog-grabber.
This section describes the generic method to generate rawlog files from your own source code, which is useful to transform existing datasets (e.g. in custom plain text files) into the Rawlog format, or to capture online data from robotics sensors:
#include <mrpt/utils.h> #include <mrpt/obs.h> using namespace mrpt; using namespace mrpt::utils; using namespace mrpt::slam; using namespace mrpt::poses; int main() { CFileGZOutputStream f("my_dataset.rawlog"); while (there_is_more_data) { CActionCollection actions; CSensoryFrame SF; // Fill out the actions: // ---------------------------------- CActionRobotMovement2D myAction; // For example, 2D odometry myAction.computeFromOdometry( ... ); actions.insert( myAction ); // Fill out the observations: // ---------------------------------- CObservation2DRangeScanPtr myObs = CObservation2DRangeScan::Create(); // CObservation2DRangeScanPtr myObs = CObservation2DRangeScanPtr(new CObservation2DRangeScan()); // This is an alternative to the line above myObs->... // Fill out the data SF.insert( myObs ); // memory of "myObs" will be automatically freed. // Save to the rawlog file: // -------------------------------- f << actions << SF; }; return 0; }
This is the preferred mode of operation in general: actions and observations are read sequentially from the file, processed, then memory freed, and so on. In this way only the required objects are loaded in memory at any time, which is mandatory when managing large datasets, e.g. containing thousands of embedded images, millions of laser scans, etc.
A typical loop for loading a rawlog in this way is shown next:
CFileGZInputStream rawlogFile(filename); // "file.rawlog" CActionCollectionPtr action; CSensoryFramePtr observations; CObservationPtr observation; size_t rawlogEntry=0; bool end = false; // Read from the rawlog: while ( CRawlog::getActionObservationPairOrObservation( rawlogFile, // Input file action, // Possible out var: action of a pair action/obs observations, // Possible out var: obs's of a pair action/obs observation, // Possible out var: a single obs. rawlogEntry // Just an I/O counter ) ) { // Process action & observations if (observation) { // Read a single observation from the rawlog (Format #2 rawlog file) ... } else { // action, observations should contain a pair of valid data (Format #1 rawlog file) ... } }; // Smart pointers will be deleted automatically.
A rawlog file can be read as a whole using the class slam::CRawlog.
Notice that this may be impractical for very large datasets (e.g. several tens of millions of entries) due to memory requirements, but for mid-sized datasets it definitively is the easiest way of loading rawlogs.
CRawlog dataset; dataset.loadFromRawLogFile("file.rawlog"); cout << dataset.size() << " entries loaded." << endl;
Notice that the representation of odometry depends on the Rawlog format being in format "#1 (Sensory frames)" or "#2 (observations only)":


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Priestland slipped early in the second half at Parc y Scarlets and was taken from the field on a stretcher before sitting in the stand later wearing a protective boot.
He is expected to go for a scan on the injury.
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The Scarlets also lost flanker Aaron Shingler with a hip injury 16 minutes from time.
"Aaron Shingler suffered a groin injury and he's been carrying that for a couple of weeks. Hopefully he will come through but that didn't look great either," added Easterby.
Those two injuries compounded a bad day all round for the Welsh side, with Gareth Steenson kicking 17 points in Exeter's first-ever Heineken Cup win.
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Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson, age 89, of Deep Gap, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Doc was born March 3, 1923 in the Stony Fork Community of Watauga County, a son of the late General Dixon Watson and Annie Greene Watson. He was a member of Mount Paran Baptist Church, and a honorary member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Doc is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee Carlton Watson of the home; one daughter, Nancy Ellen Watson of the home; one granddaughter, Karen Watson Norris of Deep Gap; one grandson, Richard Eddie Watson and wife Annette of Deep Gap; three great-granddaughters, Candis Amber Watson and Chelsea Michelle Norris and her friend Josh Kilgore, and Sarah Elizabeth Norris, all of Deep Gap; one great-grandson, Michael Channing Norris, II of Deep Gap; two great great-grandchildren, Tanten Webb of Boone, and Brennon Kilgore of Blowing Rock; two brothers, Linney G. Watson of Wilberton, Oklahoma, and G. David Watson and his friend Angie Greene of Boone, and one sister, Jewel Watson of Boone. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Merle Watson; two sisters, Ruby Watson and Ethel Thomas; three brothers, Arnold R. Watson, Russeau Watson, and Ottis W. Watson; two sisters-in-law, Mae Watson and Ruby Watson, and one brother-in-law, Levi Watson.
Funeral services for Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson will be conducted Sunday afternoon, June 3, 2012, at 3:00 o'clock, at Laurel Springs Baptist Church in Deep Gap. The body will lie in state, at the church, from 2:00 until 3:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Watson and Pastor Larry Young. Burial will follow in the Doc and Merle Watson Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, from 5:00 until 9:00 o'clock, at Laurel Springs Baptist Church. At other times, friends may call at the home of his granddaughter, Karen Watson Norris, 973 Trojan Horse Circle, Fleetwood, North Carolina, or at the home of a brother, G. David Watson, 2930 Deerfield Road, Boone.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to The Doc and Rosa Lee Watson Scholarship Fund, Appalachian State University Sustainable Development Program, in care of Cove Creek Preservation and Development, PO Box 344, Sugar Grove, North Carolina, 28679, or to the Doc and Rosa Lee Watson Grandchildren Education Fund, 369 Lakeview Drive, Deep Gap, North Carolina, 28618.
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The buzzword this year on the IRB Sevens Series is parity. Through five tournaments no team has won more than once and only New Zealand's consistency (they've won one tournament and played in the final of three others) has created any separation at the top of the standings. Right below New Zealand teams like South Africa, Samoa, and Fiji are bunched up on points. Only 20 points separates teams two through seven. South Africa, Samoa, and Fiji all have a legitimate chance of overtaking New Zealand if they get hot on the last four stops.
Even at the bottom of the table things are close. Spain, Portugal, and the United States currently occupy the relegation spaces as the bottom three on the table, but Australia, Scotland, and Canada are not out of danger and could easily slide with a few bad tournaments. Every single team on the Series this year has shown the ability to pick up huge wins. Every team but Spain has made the Cup quarterfinals at least once.
The parity that exists on the Series has also seen the resurgence of teams like Kenya and France, both of whom had so-so to poor years last year. Surprisingly, Kenya were second in the standings prior to Las Vegas and looked like a real threat to break through amongst the 7's elite, but a Shield semi-final in Las Vegas brought them crashing back to earth. France have traditionally been closer to the bottom of the table but a string of good results this year has them squarely near the front. On the flip side, both Australia and England have looked amazingly poor at times this season. Even though England won the Wellington 7's, that was the only tournament in which they made the Cup quarterfinals. The very next week they crashed out in the Bowl semi-finals.
Why has their been so much parity on the Series this year? Simply, it comes down to the Olympics. This is the first full year in which most teams have had their Olympic programs up and running at full capacity. It was only this last year that the U.S. placed sixteen players on contract; previously they had eight. Other programs, especially among smaller rugby nations, have done something similar.
The inclusion of rugby in the Olympics has seen an increase of money flow into national team sides. The All Blacks received funding to essentially double the salaries for current players. Australia has invested and is bringing in youth players. Still, the best examples of how the Olympics are fueling 7's is with the teams in North America. The U.S. and Canada are hungry for medals of any kind. The Olympics are a huge source of pride for both countries and both want to do well. This has led to increased funding. In Canada the Own The Podium campaign has become a major source of funding for the national team. It has allowed them to centralize players and pay them a salary. A similar situation has occurred in the United States where the United States Olympic Committee has provided not only money, but facilities for the athletes to use.
In developing rugby countries this influx of money has allowed teams to bring in more players with an eye to the future. What you are seeing on the current Series is simply a manifestation of some of that talent. Players want to earn gold medals. A player in a country like Portugal would rather play at the Olympics rather than the World Cup. There is no doubt that playing in the World Cup would be nice, but as a small country little attention would be paid to the team in comparison. The Olympics offers the chance for a player to take part in something that gets noticed both at home and abroad.
Signing a 7's contract also represents a livelihood that is already available to players in other countries. New Zealand have been amazing in 7's since the beginning but at the same time it's interesting to think that some of their players aren't quite up to the Super Rugby level. This is not to say that they aren't good (their number one position tells the story) it's just to say that as other countries bring in some of their better players, the parity amongst teams is going to improve.
The current level of parity could change in the next few years as more players begin to think about Rio. Some of the top names in rugby could find themselves paying more attention to 7's and the difference between teams would rise again, but in the mean time parity has created one of the most exciting Series yet. Almost every match is close and it's a dog fight every week to see who will make the Cup quarterfinals. As the season winds down to it conclusion, it's only going to get tighter.
Curtis Reed is the editor and founder of This Is American Rugby and can be found at www.thisisamericanrugby.com or on Twitter @ThisIsAmerRugby
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Central Islip, N.Y.-The University of Bridgeport women's soccer team has swept this week's East Coast Conference weekly awards with junior Asia Pulse (New Haven, Conn.) being named ECC Offensive Player of the Week, sophomore goalkeeper Julia Hansson (Tockfors, Sweden) being selected the conference's Defensive Player of the Week for the sixth straight time and seventh time this season and freshman Gillian Munro (Manchester, England) being named conference Rookie of the Week.
Pulse helped the Purple Knights go 2-0 last week by scoring four goals to tally eight points. In a 7-0 home win over Wilmington on Thursday, Asia netted a hat trick, and she followed that up with one goal in a 5-0 road win over St. Thomas Aquinas. On the season, she has scored six goals and added one assist for 13 points.
Hansson continued her top-notch play in net for the Purple Knights so far in 2011 as she notched her tenth and eleventh clean sheets of the season tying the school record for single-season shutouts. In a 7-0 win over Wilmington, she made five saves and in a 5-0 road win at STAC, she made three saves. So far this year, Hansson has a minuscule 0.21 goals against average having allowed only three goals in 14 matches, and her saves percentage is .962.
Munro, who has started every game this season at fullback for the number one ranked Purple Knights, helped her team clinch the ECC regular season crown last week and post two more victories to lift UB's unblemished season record to 14-0-0 with a 7-0 home win over Wilmington and a 5-0 win at STAC. In the two wins, Munro led a defense that limited the opposition to a total of only 17 shots on the week in the two matches. As a team, Bridgeport has allowed a total of only three goals in 14 matches so far in 2011.


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Frank Lampard could be heading out of Chelsea, with Demba Ba's arrival set to continue an eventful start to the month for the club. Joe Cole is leaving Liverpool it seems, and will head back to familiar turf as he is set to rejoin West Ham.
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23:00 GMT: That's all for tonight people, so make sure you land yourselves right back here tomorrow morning for more of the same.
22:45 GMT: Lampard's agent has told @bbc5live that he has not given any interview about his client, so we're back to square one. Read here
22:28 GMT: Rennes' bad-boy Yann M'Vila - a target of Arsenal - could move if a good offer is made. "I am at Rennes at the moment so let's see what happens," M'Vila told reporters. "If the club receives a good offer and I like the destination then I will go, there is no doubt about that. Until that happens, nothing can be said."
22:13 GMT: DONE DEAL: Swiss champions Basle have confirmed the signing of Argentinian striker Raul Bobadilla from Young Boys.
22:09 GMT: Our man in the North East has found quotes from the dad of Fabricio Coloccini. Looking like there may be something in this after few weeks of speculation linking him with a move away.
"Fabricio wants to play for San Lorenzo and he is trying his best to find an elegant way to leave Newcastle," Coloccini's father told Indirecto on TyC Sports. We don't know what Newcastle will come up with, but Fabricio is trying to rescind his contract because he wants to be back at San Lorenzo. His contract is very good and that could complicate things in an attempt for him to leave Newcastle."
21:55 GMT: DONE DEAL : Pato has decided to move to Corinthians for ¬15 million from AC Milan. Full story here.
21:42 GMT: West Ham owner David Gold's son Jack has seemed to confirm the deal for Joe Cole when he tweeted: "Joe cole is now a #whu player ones again #hammercominghome."
21:39 GMT: BREAKING: Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will leave the side at the end of the season, according to his agent Steve Kutner.
21:00 GMT: DONE DEAL Gremio have signed former Lyon defender Cris on a one-year deal.
20:50 GMT: Atletico Madrid are keeping Falcao. You should know this already, but here's another denial that the striker will move this window from president Enrique Cerezo. He said: "It's totally false that Falcao is linked to [Real] Madrid. Falcao has a contract with Atletico Madrid and there's nothing more to say. It seems there is an attempt to de-stabilize Atletico."
20:22 GMT: Mauro Zarate's representative Luis Ruzzi insists that his client will leave the club in January. "Now the war begins," he told Tuttomercatoweb. "We will not accept a loan because we have no intention of returning to Lazio."
19:42 GMT: Reports suggesting that West Ham have made a bid for Arsenal back-up striker Marouane Chamakh. One to watch... but it seems Joe Cole's move may not happen until Friday. No DONE DEAL yet.
19:17 GMT: Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed the loan of Bebe to Rio Ave. He told the club's official website: "We feel the boy has got to get good experience at a better level than our reserve team. He's gone to Rio Ave who are fifth in the Portuguese league at the moment – they have a young coach [Nuno] who has a very good reputation. Hopefully his spell in Portugal, where he is from anyway, could help him."
18:44 GMT: DONE DEAL:Juventus have announced the signing of defender Federico Peluso from Atalanta on a six-month loan deal.
18:14 GMT: AC Milan have ended their interest in Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo, according to club president Silvio Berlusconi. "Osvaldo exceeds the age limit we have set ourselves for a young team," the Rossoneri chief told La Gazzetta Dello Sport. "We could use [Mattia] Destro instead."
17:51 GMT: DONE DEAL: West Ham have signed Republic of Ireland Under-19 striker Sean Maguire from Waterford United.
17:45 GMT: BREAKING: Tottenham have revealed they have agreed to sign former Manchester United defender Zeki Fryers from Standard Liege.
17:30 GMT: Numerous reports suggesting Seattle Sounders striker Fredy Montero might be on his way to Millonarios of Colombia. It will be a 6-month loan deal, with the option to buy for £2,800,000.
17:20 GMT: Welshpremier.co.uk reporting that Airbus UK Broughton have signed goalkeeper Jamie Stephens on-loan from Liverpool. The club's chief operating officer, Stewart Roberts, said: "Airbus UK Broughton are delighted to welcome Jamie to the Hollingsworth Group Stadium for the remainder of the season."
17:15 GMT: All gone a little quiet on the gossip now. Still waiting for official word on Cole, Ba and Debuchy.
Here's what Stoke defender Robert Huth had to say on his teammate signing a new contract on Twitter: "Stoke have confirmed today that there will be 5 own-goals per season guaranteed over the next 6 years #Shawcross"
17:00 GMT: tutosport are reporting that Juventus want to sign Alexis Sanchez, or Liverpool forward Luis Suarez, during the summer transfer window.
16:50 GMT: Regarding Joe Cole transfer. Official statement and quotes will be out shortly. But the deal is certainly done.
16:44 GMT: Alexandre Pato will move to Corinthians very soon. "The decisive meeting with Adriano Galliani will be this afternoon or tomorrow morning," Corinthians director of sport Duilio Monteiro Alves has told Globoesporte.
16:32 GMT: DONE DEAL Joe Cole has completed his move to West Ham from Liverpool. The 31-year-old has signed a 2-and-a-half-year deal.
16:25 GMT: thisisstaffordshire.co.uk are reporting that Chris Birchall has signed a contract at Port Vale until the end of the season. The 28-year-old has signed up to Vale's promotion campiagn after leaving Columbus Crew in the MLS.
16:22 GMT: PA journalist Simon Peach has tweeted to say that Nigel Adkins has confirmed that Southampton will "not" be bringing in a new goalkeeper this month.
16:19 GMT: More Italian news from Football-Italia.net. Cagliari captain Daniele Conti has signed a new contract that ties him to the Rossoblu until 2014. Conti has played over 250 League games for the club since 1999.
16:14 GMT: Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway has played down reports linking him with a loan move for Norwich's Jacob Butterfield report clubcall.com.
16:12 GMT: Bolton fans! burndenaces.co.uk are reporting that Bolton look set to make their first move of the January transfer window by opening talks with Barnsley over the transfer of Craig Davies. Dougie Freedman is hoping to open talks tomorrow.
16:06 GMT: More and more reports regarding Spurs' pursuit of Ezekiel Fryers. The youngster was almost snapped in the summer after leaving Manchester United. Looks like the defender will sign sometime this month.
15:55 GMT: Another Napoli player on the move? Christian Maggio's agent believes that his client could leave the club if the right offer is made, report Football-Italia.net. Maggio's agent is quoted: "He feels good at Napoli, but he has the ability to attract the attention of any top clubs in Europe." Sounds like Maggio and Eduardo Vargas (see below) are looking for new deals at the club, with their agents speaking out in this way.
15:46 GMT: More on Falcao: Atlético Madrid's managing director, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, is quoted as saying: "Falcao has earned the right to decide his future." It looks like they have reached some sort of agreement, but nothing will happen until the summer.
15:43 GMT: BREAKING Phil Jagielka has signed a new 4-year contract at Everton.
15:42 GMT: BREAKING Interesting story emerging from Spain. AS are reporting that "Falcao has some kind of deal with Real Madrid."
15:40 GMT: More news on youngsters. Stevenage boss Gary Smith has confirmed the capture of Southampton youngster Sam Hoskins on a loan deal until the end of the season.
15:38 GMT: The Daily Mail are reporting that Liverpool striker Adam Morgan has been allowed to join Rotherham United on loan following the arrival of Daniel Sturridge at Anfield.
15:30 GMT: Crewe Alexandra have confirmed that loan midfielder Brad Inman has extended his stay with the Railwaymen for a further month. The Newcastle United loanee has been in impressive form since arriving and will stay until February 11th.
15:25 GMT: News for Brentford fans. Shaleum Logan has signed a new 18-month contract that will keep him at the club until 2014.
15:10 GMT: A lot has been said of Marko Marin and his poor time at Chelsea so far. More reports are suggesting he'll be loaned to Bayer Leverkusen in order to strike a deal for Andre Schurrle.
15:07 GMT: Thisisbristol.com are reporting that Bristol Rovers have signed Tranmere defender Mark McChrystal.
14:55 GMT: Still waiting for official word on Joe Cole, Demba Ba and Mathieu Debuchy. Still expect all 3 to go through today. But will there be any last minute complications?
14:37 GMT: AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has admitted he would like to sign Roma starlet Mattia Destro. Whilst also giving more details on Alexandre Pato's situation: "Pato has promised to return to Milan in 2-3 years. I would like to sign Destro."
14:31 GMT: Update on Ryan Shawcross' contract. The 25-year-old defender signed a 5-and-a-half-year deal. It would take a huge offer to prize him away now, if the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool will still be interested in the summer, or perhaps next January.
14:30 GMT: football-italia.net are reporting that Napoli forward Eduardo Vargas is close to a move away. The player's agent is quoted saying: "It is very likely that he'll leave. That decision however, is entirely down to Napoli. The player just wants to play again in order to feel important."
14:24 GMT: Sky Sports are reporting that Spurs are after Al Ittihad midfielder Anas Sharbini. The player's agent is quoted saying: "His club and Tottenham are in talks about a transfer and I can only say that Spurs really want Anas. It is now up to clubs to agree transfer."
14:19 GMT: BREAKING Ryan Shawcross has agreed a new deal at Stoke City. Tony Pulis is quoted on the official Stoke Twitter page saying: "I'm delighted that Ryan sees his future here. It's fantastic news for us."
14:10 GMT: Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that Vegard Forren is on his way out of the club. "We are in the final stage of talks with a club. It is possible that Vegard will travel for a medical and to negotiate a contract." Everton, Manchester United, and Fulham are reportedly interested.
13:57 GMT: The Daily Mail has linked Wigan with a move for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Joel. The deal would be a loan move for the highly-rated Spaniard, in order to provide competition for Ali Al-Habsi.
13:55 GMT: Demba Ba is reportedly taking his Chelsea medical now. So the deal may be confirmed some time soon. Make sure you stay tuned!
13:50 GMT: Goal.com are reporting that Wayne Routledge has agreed to a new 4-year contract at Swansea. The 27-year-old has been excellent under Michael Laudrup, and has decided to commit to the Swans, with the signing to take place some time this week.
13:42 GMT: The Daily Express have reported that Arsenal have bid for "the new Michael Essien." Of course referring to Afriye Acquah, who is currently on loan at Parma from Palermo.
13:32 GMT: BREAKING The Mario Balotelli and Roberto Mancini training ground bust-up is sure to add to speculation linking the Italian international with a move away from the Etihad. Read the full story here: http://es.pn/XmkeoP
13:26 GMT: footballtransfertavern.com are reporting that Shakhtar Donestk's Fernandinho has played down links moving him away from Donetsk. But has said a future move is possible: "I'll always want that, I can't say I'll never leave Shakhtar."
13:20 GMT: Some words from Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido: "Sevilla have no obligation to sell any player." Del Nido continued: "We decided to sign (Stevanovic) now so as not to lose out on him. We will not sell Negredo unless we receive a huge offer, nor Rakitic, Medel or Reyes. I can say we have offers for seven players and all have been turned down. For Negredo we rejected an offer of £13million."
13:12 GMT: DONE DEAL Update from earlier. It is now confirmed that André Hoffmann has signed for Hannover from MSV Duisburg.
13:07 GMT: The Daily Mail are reporting that if Crystal Palace midfielder Wilfried Zaha leaves the club this month, they will look to loan back the winger for the remainder of the season.
12:59 GMT: According to ghanasoccernet.com a number of clubs including West Brom, Chelsea, and Liverpool are chasing Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom.
12:55 GMT: DONE DEAL Colchester United have signed England Under-19 striker Dominic Samuel from Reading on a one-month loan. Samuel made his Premier League debut against Sunderland in December.
12:50 GMT: A number of sources claiming Stade Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila may still make a move to England in this transfer window.
12:47 GMT: Update on Sunderland's reported pursuit of Guillaume Hoarau. The Times journalist Gary Jacobs has tweeted to say the PSG forward is now linked to a move to China.
12:45 GMT: Bluekipper.com is reporting that Everton want Belgian midfielder Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe on loan. This is said to be for replacing the injured Darron Gibson, and not the potentially outbound Marouane Fellaini.
12:39 GMT: Bad news for Millwall fans hoping for transfer movement anytime soon. Kenny Jackett is quoted in Newsshopper.co.uk saying: "There will not be anybody coming in this week. My estimate is if we bring any players in then it will be towards the end of January." The Lions are linked to Reading striker Simon Church.
12:28 GMT: Mark Lawrenson has told Liverpool Daily Post that he doesn't expect Everton to splash the cash in this transfer window. He went on to say: "I'm sure Arsenal and Tottenham fans find it a little sad they can't challenge for the title."
12:24 GMT: DONE DEAL Sheffield United have completed the transfer of winger Jamie Murphy from Motherwell. Blades manager Danny Wilson said of the deal: "Jamie has a real eye for goal and will give us that bit extra quality in the final third that we need to unlock some stubborn League One defences."
12:22 GMT: DONE DEAL Ipswich Town have signed Australian central defender Patrick Kisnorbo on loan from Leeds until January 29th.
12:20 GMT: Insidefutbol.com are reporting that Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan may join either Arsenal or Chelsea this month. Atletico manager Diego Simeone is quoted in Voetbal Primeur saying: "I have not heard anything... he has a contract with us."
12:17 GMT: More news on Spurs. It seems Danny Rose is looking to extend his stay at Sunderland. The 22-year-old joined on loan in the summer, and with an extended run in the team, is hoping to stay with the Black Cats beyond his loan agreement.
12:10 GMT: Numerous sources are now saying that Spurs are very close to securing a deal to sign Lewis Holtby. The Schalke midfielder will leave the club on a free in the summer, and Spurs are hoping to sign a pre-contract in the coming days.
11:59 GMT: According to TalkSPORT Real Madrid are looking to offload defender Fabio Coentrao. The Portugal international was wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City before joining Madrid for £27million in 2011.
11:50 GMT: Bild are reporting that Hannover are set to sign André Hoffmann, from second tier club MSV Duisburg. Hoffmann is a centre-back and can also play defensive midfield. He featured in 13 Bundesliga II matches this season and is a Germany Under-20 player. Transfer fee is reported to be £650,000.
11:48 GMT: According to Spanish website AS.com Chelsea, despite just agreeing terms with Demba Ba, are also looking to bid £24million on Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.
11:42 GMT: Harry Redknapp is quoted in The Metro saying that his team's win over Chelsea will attract some top players. "After that result people suddenly think 'maybe they do have a chance' and 'maybe it would be nice to go there and help get them out of the mess they're in'." QPR are linked to Jake Livermore, Michael Dawson, Tal Ben Haim, and Anthony Réveillère.
11:39 GMT: Further quotes from Willian suggest he would also like a move to Chelsea. The 24-year-old told FourFourTwo.com: "I think I could well be playing at Chelsea with Oscar, but I'm trying to concentrate on my game at Shakhtar and forget about the offers."
11:38 GMT: FourFourTwo.com are reporting that Willian is open to a move to Spurs this month. The Brazilian has said: "Tottenham are a big team with a great structure and great players too. I would rate them with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United." He continued: "Maybe next season, or even this month, but it's difficult to say anything because I'm totally focused on my work here, and I prefer not to lose my grip."
11:35 GMT: BREAKING NEWS Sky Sports are reporting that Demba Ba has agreed to join Chelsea on a 3-and-a-half-year deal.
11:30 GMT: BREAKING NEWS Athletic Bilbao have issued a statement on their club website stating that Juventus have contacted them about Fernando Llorente. The statement says that Juventus hope to "open negotiations" when Llorente's contract runs out on June 30th.
11:28 GMT: According to TalkSPORT Norwich are leading the chase for Celtic striker Gary Hooper. Sunderland and Stoke are both apparently in for the former Scunthorpe striker.
11:25 GMT: The Liverpool Echo are reporting that the Red's are looking to sign Ricardo Quaresma. The Portugal international paid out his contract at Besiktas in December, and is currently unattached.
11:18 GMT: Rumours are circulating on Vitalfootball.co.uk that Aston Villa are looking to sign Scott Parker on loan from Spurs.
11:14 GMT: Some news from Scotland now. Sky Sportsare reporting that Rangers are hoping to extend Neil Alexander's contract at the club. Assistant manager Kenny McDowall has said: "Will it be sorted soon? Hopefully. It's up to those upstairs. We've told them we're happy with him so it's a matter of getting the numbers right."
11:10 GMT: Gianluigi Buffon is set to extend his Juventus deal according to Soccerway.com, the veteran goalkepper has expressed his desire to end his career with The Old Lady.
11:07 GMT: Some words about new Reading signing Daniel Carrico from Brian McDermott: "He`s a really good person. He was captain of the side at Sporting Lisbon, there was a lot of interest in Europe for him and I know the two big clubs in Portgual were looking to sign him. He`ll come in on Thursday, I don't know about when he can play, we'll assess him in training and go from there."
11:05 GMT: Some news for Chelsea and West Ham fans. Yossi Benayoun has returned to Chelsea after his loan spell at Upton Park. The Isreal international will likely find it hard to break into the Chelsea team, so expect to see more movement from the midfielder in this window.
11:00 GMT: According to reports from Goal.com Swansea striker Danny Graham is set for showdown talks with Michael Laudrup. The 27-year-old is quoted as saying: "I'm 27, it's a short career and I want to be playing games. This could be my last big move...or it couldn't."
10:56 GMT: The Daily Mail are reporting that Chelsea may step up their pursuit of Manchester City defender Micah Richards. Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez would only say this however: "We don't discuss other teams' players."
10:50 GMT: Teamtalk.com are reporting that Fulham will attend a work permit hearing on Friday, to learn the fate of their proposed move for midfielder Derek Boateng. If successful, the 29-year-old will complete his move from Dnipro.
10.44 GMT: Some more from our friends at PA: "Cole will have a medical at West Ham today and the London club hope to have him
registered before midday tomorrow so that he can play in Saturday's FA Cup clash
against Manchester United."
10:36 GMT: BREAKING - According to the Press Association, Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole is having a medical with West Ham.
10:25 GMT: Oh, we do certainly have a French flavour this morning. Oui: The agent of Mathieu Valbuena has said only "one of the two Manchester clubs" could tempt the creative Marseille midfielder to leave his beloved Stade Velodrome.
10:01 GMT: A little more from Wenger: "If Squillaci finds a Club, he might go. Djourou might go as well."
09:45 GMT: Arsene Wenger has been speaking to the press this morning. On Walcott, he has said: "I'm convinced it will have a positive effect on the rest of the team if we sign him".
09:11 GMT: In Germany, Marco Russ has passed his medical at Frankfurt and is set to sign a loan deal today. The deal will include a buy-out option for Frankfurt.
08:50 GMT: More from France now, as reports claim Guillaume Hoarau has left PSG's winter training camp and returned to Paris to discuss a transfer to an undisclosed club. Everton, Sunderland and a 'Chinese side' have been linked.
08:23 GMT: How's this for a rumour - we cannot stress the latter word enough. Le Parisien quotes an unnamed Qatari source saying the owners want Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho at PSG next season.
08:02 GMT: More from yer man Pards. The Newcastle United manager has said the club are on the verge of clinching a deal for Mathieu Debuchy, who is already being lamented by his soon-to-be former Lille team-mates. Full story.
07:44 GMT: And the transfer wheel keeps on a-spinning, despite these tender hours of the morning. Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed the club's intent to hand Tal Ben Haim a contract until the end of the season. The defender is currently a free agent after leaving Portsmouth. Read.
07:16 GMT: Full story alert! Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is confident he can cope with the departure of Demba Ba after confirming he expects the striker to join Chelsea. Here are all the details.
07:00 GMT: Here's this morning's paper round-up
Inter Milan have joined the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, according to the Sun. With Wesley Sneijder likely to depart the San Siro, Lampard would be the ideal replacement for the Serie A club, offering the 34-year-old a chance to continue playing in Europe. The sale of Lampard would also free up some cash for the Blues, who are ready to snap up Demba Ba on Thursday. Alan Pardew confirmed Ba is close to completing a move to Stamford Bridge, insisting Newcastle can get their season on track despite the Senegal international's departure.
Tottenham have joined the race to sign Barcelona striker David Villa, the Daily Mail reports. Liverpool's request to acquire Villa on a loan deal was rejected earlier this week and it now seems Spurs and Arsenal are in a two-horse race for the Spaniard. Barca are only willing to sell Villa for an estimated fee of around £16 million. Chelsea are no longer in the hunt for the 31-year-old after signing Ba and the Catalan giants will only accept major offers for Villa to depart Camp Nou in January.
Mathieu Debuchy is set to complete his move to Newcastle today, according to the Daily Mirror. The Toon have reportedly struck a deal with Lille worth £5 million - much less than the Magpies were willing to spend on the Frenchman. Debuchy is expected to undergo a medical this morning and could be fit for Newcastle's FA Cup trip to Brighton on Saturday. "A player of his quality and stature will boost everybody - our senior players, our staff, everybody," Pardew said. "Defensively, we are so short. We need some defenders and that is what I have given as my message to the board."


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NFA's Role in the U.S. Futures Industry
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April 6, 2009 Public Input Meeting
The Elkins Family Law Task Force held a one-day meeting to provide a special opportunity for family law litigants and advocates to address the task force April 6, 2009 at the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in San Francisco. The task force heard directly from litigants and advocates about how to improve the processes for everyone involved in family law proceedings. Throughout its work, the task force has sought input from individuals and organizations with experience and interest in California's family courts, through focus groups, a survey of attorneys, and extensive opportunities for public input via the task force's website, letters, and phone calls. Public comment is also a regular part of in-person task force meetings.
Public Hearings on Draft Recommendations
We have received extensive written comments and in-person comments on the draft recommendations at the two task force public hearings in San Francisco (10/22/09) and in Los Angeles (10/27/09). These public hearings were well attended by the public. The task force will review and consider all of the input received in the public comment period.


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Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
Come run the City of Bridges with the RUN FOR AUTISM team! The Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon offers plenty of events to participate in including a full marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay. Runners will race on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, cross each of the three rivers in Pittsburgh and travel through the South Side before continuing back through the streets of downtown Pittsburgh to the finish line.
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First order of business this week will be to strip the pain't off the frame and closely inspect it (fix any cracks or damage) and research to see if I have to "gusset" any weak points in the frame.
The race is set up for loose ball bearings, but I'm gonna convert that to needle or precision bearings. Gonna get all the rust off the tins/bars, and see about sending the oil tank to get a nickel/chrome plate. I'm gonna work on designing a detachable "Ole Lady" seat. I don't like the looks of the step/seat, and the wife won't ride with me often, but I want her to have a nice comfy seat when she does. It'll have to be a detachable frame with a suspension seat, and maybe a sissy bar for her. Gonna go with a high gloss black frame, and dark blue tins. Might even ain the handle bars dark blue too. I don't want a lot of chrome/nickel. The Springer Fork is gonna be painted high-gloss black as well. Don't know if I'm gonna go with white side wall tires, or just straight black wall. Gonna have to see how she develops..... PraiseCasters G1 using TDPRI App |
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NICE!! Good luck with it, PC. Keep plenty of pix coming along the way.
Not that you asked........... but IMHO the 650 would be a cooler looking motor. Actually, if you could get a 650 Triumph or BSA motor......................... |
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Great! I may have missed it, where did you find the frame? Can you get it sandblasted? If you finds parts in my part of the country I can help with mailing, buyout should be in chopper central
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Old school Japanese chopper.
Nice one, Praisecaster. The Amen frame reminds me of reading custom bike magazines back when I was a spotty teenager...
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Cool thread! I have an old XS 650 in storage, I haven't rode since '93. It's a project I hope to get to later this summer.
Here's a great website for some ideas I have been looking at. www.650motorcycles.com |
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"The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference."
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"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
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"We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be."
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"It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!"
― Friedrich Nietzsche
― Friedrich Nietzsche
"If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?"
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"A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
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"Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!"
― Dr. Seuss
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"There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest."
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These three are your greatest treasures.
Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
Patient with both friends and enemies,
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Compassionate toward yourself,
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― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
These three are your greatest treasures.
Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
Patient with both friends and enemies,
you accord with the way things are.
Compassionate toward yourself,
you reconcile all beings in the world."
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
"The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science."
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― Albert Einstein, Albert Einstein
"Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric."
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― Bertrand Russell
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Neural Tube Defect – Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a type of birth defect. It is a problem with how the spine and spinal cord develops. Spina bifida can begin to develop in a fetus before the mother even knows she is pregnant. In some cases, structures that should be inside the spinal canal can slip out. The structures affected may include:
- Membranes that surround the spinal cord
- Nerve roots that connect nerves to the spinal cord
- Spinal cord
- Vertebra (back bones)—may be deformed
Spina Bifida
There are three kinds of spina bifida:
- Occulta—small defect in one or more backbones, least severe form, usually no complications
- Meningocele—membranes poke through an open part of the spine and can form a cysts
Myelomeningocele—most severe form of spina bifida, membranes poke through and contain nerve roots or spinal cord and can lead to
- Paralysis and incontinence of bowel and bladder may occur—frequently not cured by surgery
- Hydrocephalus—a build up of fluids in the brain that increase pressure on the brain
The cause of spina bifida is not known. There is a strong genetic factor for some with spina bifida. This means there is a problem with the body's blueprint.
Many studies have also shown a link between a low folate diet in the mother and birth defects. In particular, low folate diets are associated with an increased risk of spina bifida.
Risk Factors
Factors that increase the risk of spina bifida include:
- Low maternal blood level of folic acid at the time of conception
- Family history of spina bifida
- A mother who had a previous pregnancy with a neural tube defect
- Mother's race: Hispanic or Caucasian of European origin
- Certain medications given during pregnancy
- Gender: Girls are more likely to have spina bifida.
Occulta may not have any symptoms. Some with this type may never know they have spina bifida. There may be a small tuft of hair or skin discoloration over the low back.
The immediate symptoms of meningocele and myelomeningocele include:
- Sac filled with fluid leading out from the baby's spine
- Spinal cord and tissue may also protrude through the back
Infants and children with meningocele or myelomeningocele spina bifida may also experience long-term symptoms such as:
- Bowel and bladder problems
- Frequent urinary tract and other infections
- Learning disabilities
- Accumulation of fluid in the brain
- Scoliosis —abnormal curve to spine
Inability to walk
- Muscle weakness and paralysis of the lower extremities
- Hip dislocation
- Foot and ankle deformities
- Many children with myelomeningocele are wheelchair bound
Prenatal Testing
A blood test of the mother before birth can predict the risk of spina bifida. If the test predicts a high risk of neural tube defects, two more tests may be done:
- Amniocentesis —a sample of the fluid surrounding the baby is taken to measure for factors indicating problems of the spine
- Ultrasound —a test that uses sound waves to look at the fetal spine
A diagnosis before birth can help you and your doctor make plans. Surgery may be needed soon after birth.
After Birth Testing
After birth, meningocele and myelomeningocele are usually apparent on physical exam. Many tests will be needed to find out which bones and nerves are involved. The kidneys may also be damaged. They will need to be watched closely.
Most children with occulta spina bifida will never be diagnosed. This condition rarely causes any symptoms. It also has few complications. It may be discovered during a routine medical exam. It may also be found following x-rays of the lower back.
Occulta spina bifida requires no treatment.
Meningocele spina bifida is treated with surgery. It is done to remove the cyst. This form of spina bifida can be treated.
Treatment for myelomeningocele spina bifida is very complicated. It may include surgery to place nerves and spinal cord back in place, physical therapy for any physical problems, and supportive care for any other complications. Treatments for myelomeningocele may include:
During surgery, the nerves, membrane, and spinal cord are put back into place. It will be done within 24-48 hours after birth. In some cases, the surgery may be done before birth.
Surgery is done as early as possible to prevent further nerve damage. It cannot reverse damage that has already occurred.
More serious forms of spina bifida may require more surgeries throughout childhood.
Physical Therapy
Therapists will teach parents how to exercise the infant's legs and feet. Walkers, braces, and crutches will often be needed to let the baby move around.
Ongoing Treatment
Complications of spina bifida can be ongoing and extensive. It will be important for you to work with a team of doctors. They should be able to provide the best care and support for you and your child. It is important for you to get help for your child's physical needs and emotional support for you and your family
To help reduce the chance that your baby will be born with spina bifida:
If you plan to have a baby, take a
folic acid
supplement with at least 400 micrograms every. The supplements must begin before the baby is conceived. They should also be continued throughout the pregnancy. A vitamin supplement containing folate may be the most reliable method of getting folate but you can get it from food as well.
Foods with significant quantities of folate
- Leafy green vegetables
- Orange juice
- Beans
- White flour products and cereals fortified with folate
- Plan your pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you have any of the risk factors listed above. Ask your doctor if any medicines that you take increase the risk of having a baby with spina bifida.
March of Dimes
Spina Bifida Association of America
Sick Kids
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
Aherens K, Yazdy MM, Mitchell AA, Werler MM. Folic acid intake and spina bifida in the era of dietary folic acid fortification. Epidemiology. 2011;22(5):731-737.
Spina bifida. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php. Updated February 2011. Accessed August 9, 2012.
Spina bifida. American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children website. Available at: http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/developmental-disabilities/Pages/Spina-Bifida.aspx. Accessed August 9, 2012.
Spina bifida. March of Dimes website. Available at: http://www.modimes.org. Updated August 2009. Accessed August 9, 2012.
12/3/2010 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php: Shin M, Besser LM, Siffel C, et al. Prevalence of spina bifida among children and adolescents in 10 regions in the United States. Pediatrics. 2010;126(2):274-279.
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Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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I'm pretty sure that guilt is slamming your kid's finger in a car door and then hearing HER apologize to YOU while planting kisses all over your face and repeating, "Make it all better, Mommy."
Such was last Wednesday.
It was picture day at camp. Lexi wore her camp shirt (which doubled as a nightgown) and when I picked her up, she was happy as could be. "I had fun, Mommy." "Camp is fun always." "I smile in picture." Great!
I carry her to the car, nuzzling her. It's three hours that she's away from me and I miss my buddy. I open the back door on her side and realize the guy to the left of me is parked way too close and is starting his engine. He puts the car in gear and starts rolling out. I noticed he didn't see us, so I jumped back quickly because I didn't want the car to hit us. My backward motion caused the back door of the car to close. I hear Lexi crying and it takes three seconds to realize it is because half of her finger is missing… on the other side of the door.
I open it and yell for the nearest staff member, who runs us to the nurse. After what seems like forever, she gets the bleeding to stop. We have blood all over both of us and all I want to know is if her finger is in one piece, but I can't see the tip of it. They take a cursory look at the gash and announce that she will probably need stitches and an X-ray to see if it's broken. I am eerily calm and nod my head, holding Lexi and telling her it's okay.
The second I get her in the car on the way to urgent care, the tears start coming. I pull over, temporarily blinded. It is the worst feeling I've felt as a parent – my child is hurt, and I caused it. Sure, I was trying to keep us safe, but knowing the pain she was feeling hurt my heart so deeply, I was surprised by my own choking sobs. I called Cory and he begged me to hold it together and be strong for Lexi. Five minutes later, we arrived and sat in the waiting room – me crying softly, Lexi sitting facing me on my lap, nuzzling my cheek.
"I sorry, Mommy." "Finger hurt."
More sobs coming from me. In five years as a parent, I never had more than a scraped knee to deal with and this was just awful.
We were a sweaty, teary mess when we got into the examination room. Lexi waited patiently and stared at her bandaged finger with a small Dora sticker on it. The TV went on and the nurse brought her three lollipops.
"I want red."
Two minutes later, "I done, Mommy. Now orange."
And then, "I done. Purple now."
We went for x-rays and my little angel sat on the table draped in a vest and held her little hand still while the technician took pictures. I couldn't believe how calm and sweet she was being while her finger undoubtedly throbbed with pain.
Nothing fractured, but the gaping hole would need stitches.
Before the doctor could stitch her finger, Lexi had to sit for 15 minutes with her hand in some cleaning solution. She watched Nick Jr. patiently, not moving at all. Every few seconds, she would pucker up for a kiss and I swelled with love at this little being. When the doctor injected her finger with anesthesia, she let out a cry but nothing compared to how I would react in the same situation. Kids are amazing.
By now it was nearing 2 o'clock and the events of the day were beginning to wear on us both. During one of her hugs, I felt Lexi's head get heavy and her eyes began to close. The doctor was coming in momentarily, so I gently lifted Lexi's hand out of the solution and laid her down on the examination chair. She fell asleep instantly.
It freaked me out to see her sleeping like that, like she was unconscious at a hospital or something, and I kept my head on her chest just to feel her breathe. When the doctor came in, I explained that she may sleep through the entire procedure, which she did. Every time the little hook went into her finger, she flinched but remained asleep.
The doctor advised us to come back in 7 days to look at the stitches and said she could attend camp but no swimming while the wound healed. Armed with 5 more lollipops, we were on our way home.
I took her back yesterday for a check-up and when I parked the car in the lot, she said, "You sad, Mommy?" She remembered how emotional I was when we arrived a week ago. Again, I was amazed by her compassion for me in what was surely an emotional and no doubt painful experience for her.
The wound healed nicely but the doctor wanted the stitches in until Friday, just to be safe. Best to make sure none of Lexi's camp activities cause the stitches to open.
My little girl taught me a lot about being strong and got me thinking about how whiny I get at the littlest ache or pain. Sometimes I forget that we not only teach our kids, but that they teach us, too.


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The Old Dominion State returns as America's Top State for Business in 2011, and we're starting to detect a pattern here.
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if anyone thinks that just because only my sisters, my mom, and my grandma read my blog that i will stop writing posts then whatever. i won't because i am just having a great time. lizzy writes her favorite thing every week, so i am going to write three celebrity crushez every 2 weeks. or whenever i feel so inclined. i can't help it that i have infinite celebrity crushez!?!?!?!?! right ladies, right!
ok. right about now i am loving adam brody. i know he hasn't done anything cool for the past couple years…but i don't care. i still just love love love him! i even saw that movie "In the land of women", twice. just because it is all adam brody for an hour and half of my heart. i have been re-watching season 1 of the OC lately, and by lately i mean two months ago. i can't help it, he is just the skinniest, most perfect dreamer. fact. and he is jewish, yes please!!!!
ryan gosling. omg. used to be mormon, i can bring him back and we can get married in the temple, NBD!!!!! i totally love him in half nelson, and lars and the real girl, and remember the titans, and the mickey mouse club, jkdc (about mickey mouse club). i still like him, even though he is from canada. that is saying a lot.
last but not least. jason lee. this is probz just because i watched all the episodes of my name is earl. fyi, seasons 1,2, and 4 are good, but season 3 is the worst. also in almost famous he is so great. i love him, and his stache.
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Five people suffered minor injuries and at least six dozen others were displaced after a four-alarm fire damaged several units late Sunday night at the Del Coronado Apartments at 5255 Camden Avenue.
San Jose Fire Capt. Reggie Williams said all five victims told rescuers they had problems breathing; two were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment of chest pains.
Williams said a 911 caller reported the fire at 9:07 p.m., and fire units were dispatched by 9:08 p.m. He said the apartment complex burned so quickly it ultimately escalated to four alarms and required 76 firefighters, including two additional crews from the city of Santa Clara and one from Santa Clara County.
Williams said the fire was finally brought under control by 10:34 p.m.
Firefighters are still trying to determine how and where the blaze began in the two-story building, which Williams estimated includes more than 20 units. He said he did not yet know the estimated cost of damage.
About 60 residents were displaced in the aftermath, Williams said, and the fire department is in touch with the local the Red Cross chapter for assistance.
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