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During Christmas, most of the focus is on children. On Friday, Be a Santa to a Senior delivered more than 300 gifts to seniors in the Valdosta area.
This nation-wide program is run through Home Instead Senior Care. They receive the names of individuals in need from local agencies and nursing homes.
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"We had 315 names this year that qualified. We're not going to have to buy a single gift. So, the public has responded," said Jack Hartley. Jack is the franchise ownder of Home Instead Senior Care of Valdosta.
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'Today' Show Groupies Fawn Over 'Crooner-in-Chief' Obama: 'He Could Be on The Voice'
Having apparently run out of actual news to cover on Friday, the cast of NBC's Today gushed over President Obama singing a line from the song "Let's Stay Together" during a fundraiser at the Apollo Theater. After a clip played of the musical moment, weatherman Al Roker proclaimed: "He could be on The Voice." News anchor Natalie Morales excitedly added: "Sign him up." [Listen to the audio or watch the video after the jump]
Co-host Matt Lauer agreed, declaring Obama was "really very good." The sycophantic group went even further when fellow co-host Ann Curry touted: "...our editors actually did...a little mash-up between a little Obama, a little [singer] Al Green. Let's take a listen." After the ridiculous video, Curry admitted: "We obviously had too much time on our hands." Yeah, no kidding.
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Here is a portion of the January 20 exchange:
MATT LAUER: President Obama was in New York City on Thursday doing a little fundraising and during a stop at the Apollo Theater, with the legendary singer in the audience, the President broke into the Al Green hit, "Let's Stay Together." Check it out.
BARACK OBAMA [SINGING]: I...so in love with you.
ANN CURRY: The man has the voice.
NATALIE MORALES: Come on, keep going.
CURRY: I know. And to do it in front of Al Green, which is-
AL ROKER: Yeah, you've got to hit that note.
MORALES: That's a real high one.
ROKER: I mean, he could be on The Voice.
MORALES: Sign him up.
LAUER: Really very good. And that makes up for him blocking traffic all last night with his motorcade.
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Al, Ann, Matt, and Natalie
Submitted by CO2Maker on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:47am.
... giving the love to Kim Il Bama. We all know the president's a golfer. Did you know that in his first round of golf (9 holes), he made seven holes in 1 and two of non-endangered eagles?
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Kim Il Bama
Submitted by misterbee241 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:36pm.
I DO like that.
If you're not getting flak, you're not over the target.
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Perhaps he should give up his
Submitted by Dan The Man 2 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:49am.
Perhaps he should give up his President gig and go full time singer.
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I wish he would quit and
Submitted by kg on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:00pm.
I wish he would quit and transfer to MSNBC.
"DumbAssity of Dope"
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Co-host with
Submitted by misterbee241 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:39pm.
Al Charlatan.
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⇒ That's codespeak
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:04pm.
AL ROKER: Yeah, you've got to hit that note.
MORALES: That's a real high one.
Might they be referring to the President being a bit feminine? How dare they?
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I'm going to go
Submitted by misterbee241 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:35pm.
throw up now. Be back in a few minutes.
If you're not getting flak, you're not over the target.
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The expanded oldie but goodie
Submitted by Unsane on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:56pm.
The Holy Shahinshah's, President Wonderful's, the Lightworker's, The One's - mmmm, mmmm, mmmm - keen eye is the astrolabe of the substantive sun - His truth-discerning heart is the celestial observatory of Attributes - He is of noble lineage, of joyous countenance - of the model, most loving marriage - of right disposition - of open brow - of well-proportioned frame - the man with The Voice - of magnanimous nature - the honey-tongued teacher of the English language - of lofty genius - the inciter of thrills and tingles - of pure purpose - of enduring faith - of perfect wisdom - emitter of the most fragrant, sweetest flatulence - begirt with varied talents - wizard of all things to all people - of wide capacity -the master of warm healing - of high honor - of the most masterful, soaring oratory - of splendid courage - of his cute, boyish, wonderful smile - He who becomes Death, the destroyer of flies - with the unimpeachable reputation for integrity -of superhuman blood pressure - of the greatest political savvy - of the most wholesome family - of right judgment - of choice counsel - of networked genome - of generosity unfeigned - the emblem of the American people - of perfectly creased pants - astonishingly ambitious, brave - of boundless forgiveness, abundant in graciousness - the most careful thinker - at peace with all-compendium of dominion - lucid, impeccably centered - the world-historical soul - of elegance unmatched by mere mortals - true American royalty - our own personal Jesus - of plenteous sincerity - multiple of single-minded warriors - of chiseled pecs - abounding in wealth - accumulator of the world's rarities - sophisticated - of pure heart - unspotted by the world - leader of the spiritual realm - elegant, articulate, Zen-like - of enduring alertness! How has He been gathered together into one place? Or how doth a single body upbear Him on the shoulders of genius?
Thanks NBC! You just helped me make this longer. :)
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Smokey Robinson, eat your heart out!
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:03pm.
Gee, what cant this man do! I mean, this GOD, lol! Have you seen his jump shot? It was, in the fawning words of Katie Couric, "Impressive"! Esp when hes dribbing against players who wont DARE touch him! And dancing? Well, if he went on "Danicing With The Stars", they would probably have to end the show in the first week, cause he'd blow everyone else away!Maybe he should go to a deserted part of the world and colonize it, or actually, another galaxy-that way, he can put his powers to good use, and we'll never have to see or hear from him again!
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Ah, that reminds me
Submitted by CO2Maker on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:17pm.
Bill Clinton on "Dancing with the Babes." Man, he'd want the show to last the full season, and then he'd want to sign up for the second season.
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Clinton wouldnt make it out of the dressing rooms!
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:07am.
With the pro dancers on that show? Karina? Julianna? What if he got a hold of some of the "stars", like Rikki Lake, with her "Monica-esque" booty? The shutters would rattle!
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I assume they had already discussed
Submitted by PJRyan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:28pm.
Newt bitch-slapping John King all over SC?
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I assume part two........
Submitted by Tomorama on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:36pm.
They already discussed the DOJ official pleading the fifth in regards to the Fast and furious scandal?
Nah, just funnin'.
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Since I'm a fan of Al Green,
Submitted by killa37 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 2:06pm.
Since I'm a fan of Al Green, I can't bring myself to either listen to, or watch, this worthless pile of Kenyan Kow Krap attempt to emulate the great soul singer - I'd be more impressed with one of Green's farts, actually.
And I guess this is a lot more important - in the long run - than discussing the fact that Boy Barry nixed the Keystone pipeline from Canada - therefore giving the Canadians incentive to sell their oil to China........................OR the fact that the Chinese are getting the inside track on Brazilian oil - which 'we' invested heavily in and Boy Barry 'promised' to be the best customer. Of course, Dracula Soros and other Obama puppet-masters have allready made a zillion dollars on it, and it's in their best interests to make sure our country continues to go downhill.
And I think that great, patriotic American Warren Buffet will make a ton of money shipping the Canadian oil to the Canadian west coast ports on his trains, so this pipeline deal may not mean much to him.
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Submitted by miss911ninja on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 12:24am.
Your analysis of the more important issues was brilliant! A-plus.
Unfortunately I couldn't avoid hearing BHO's "performance" of the Al Green song, because the radio gave it to me. He performed only the first six words of the song with opening notes. Not a huge accomplishment. And apparently Boy Blunder has underperformed other songs as well, in other venues. So now we know how he's really spending his time in the WH. Practicing with his karaoke machine!
And/or being coached by Jay-Z.
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Well, Ninjie-Poo - I'm back
Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 12:52am.
Well, Ninjie-Poo - I'm back from working and surfing now,and I STILL can't force myself to listen to this poser......I want to have my first black cherry/vodka drink in peace,and not have to get irritated by seeing or hearing Boy Blunder try and emulate Al Green - who IS a 'real' black guy, and not some watered-down imitatoin trying to act 'black' when it's suitable for him!!!
You might be right about him practicing on a karaoke machine...........cause he sure as hell doesn't do any 'real' work!!!
And you're right - can the MSM be counted on to address any substanative issues, when they can talk about our big eared, purple-lipped Crooner in Chief butchering 6 words of a great soul tune??? And if anybody thinks that I'm being a little caustic or ludicrous here with my comments - I'd like them to consider the SOURCE of why I, and the rest of the posters here, are making them!! We ARE talking about the MSM slobbering about a ludicrous subject, right???
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Yes Killa
Submitted by miss911ninja on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 1:06am.
What you said!
XO Ninjie
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Not happening overnight, people
Submitted by Unsane on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 9:17pm.
Canada has their own environmentalists and other pipeline opponents to deal with before they can (economically) sell a drop of oil to the world's biggest scapegoat, China.
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There's only one solution - gong him!
Submitted by Mary Louise Turner on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 2:42pm.
I have had it up to here with "journalists" who refuse to criticize Ears for anything, including his lack of musical talent. In order to stop the drool buckets that make up the make believe media, we need to gong this President out of office come November...
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I should have said that,,
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:25pm.
or rather,,,GGGOOONNNGGG!!!!!! Wouldnt even make it TO The Gong Show!
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Submitted by mmilesll on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:10pm.
Let's see...he plays a lot of golf, he has a lot of parties, he is always on vacation and now the MSM thinks he can sing. Good grief, what more could you ask for in a President. Oh, and with all this, he has solved all of the countries problems...he hasn't.
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So, now he's today's Frankie Valli?
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:34pm.
Ok, let me get this straight. So far Obama has been the New Lincoln, the New Churchill, the New Wilt Chamberlain, a long lost Irishman, a Hawaiian, a Kenyan, a Chicagoan, and now he's the modern Frankie Valli?
Hay, sycophants, when will Obama be, well, Obama?
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He does Walk Like a Man...
Submitted by Henry Clay on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:39pm.
He does Walk Like a Man...
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He's got the phoniest
Submitted by killa37 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:41pm.
He's got the phoniest 'swagga' I've ever seen - a concerted effort to hide the fact that he actually walks like a fag.
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Good evening Killa
Submitted by cocodrie on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:20pm.
Ever seen him ride a bike or throw a ball? He has lace on his drawers.
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I read that Boy Macho had to
Submitted by killa37 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:15pm.
I read that Boy Macho had to work on that 'swagga' for some time to get it down.............so you know that the guy is as phony about that as a whole lot of other aspects of his pathetic life. And he still crosses his legs better than most women.
You can be sure that he's not wearing Moooooooooochelle's thongy-thing - because he'd have to fold it over 3 or 4 times to make it fit correctly!!!
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Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:02pm.
Hay, we're both showing our ages, don't you think?
"Walk like a man, talk like a man..." (but you sing like a girl!)
People used to wonder about what happened to the last Castrato, the famous eunuch singers? He put on a suit and called himself Frankie Valli!
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This is ONE case where you
Submitted by killa37 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:42pm.
This is ONE case where you WANT the guy to 'give up his day job'.
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what you didn't see
Submitted by jimtrees on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:14pm.
Was that Bill Ayers and Soros were sitting right below him.
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The key to this wasn't his singing . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:16pm.
. . . It was the message in the song he tried to sing: "Let's Stay Together."
In his 2012 re-election campaign, Obama is pushing the line that he's fighting for the 99% against the 1%, all the while taking in $ hundreds of millions from that 1% with a wink and a nod. He needs that coalition of Wall Street, minorities, labor unions, and independents to pull it off again, but many of them are disillusioned and have deserted him. He's calling for them the stay together.
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I thought Tiny Tim died
Submitted by cocodrie on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:33pm.
I liked him better before he got a haicut.
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LOL! Kyle...
Submitted by stage9 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:39pm.
"the cast of NBC's Today"
I need to use that going forward. lol.
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I think it's an apt comparison
Submitted by LinTaylor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 5:07pm.
After all, the news media fawns over Obama as if he were Justin Beiber and they were young teen girls in the audience, who scream like banshees at everything he says and believe that you have to be brain-damaged not to like him.
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Yo Dawg
Submitted by bobbys on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 5:46pm.
Yo Dawg, A bit pitchy but YOUR GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!.
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So, since nobody will
Submitted by WarEagle66 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 6:34pm.
So, since nobody will ask......Did Dumbo NEED the teleprompter to sing that?
Really....I am beginning to ask like the Black Columnist in Los Angeles asked...Is he the Magic Negro? I mean, he is the coolest Brother since Billy Dee Williams, right?
Remember how Dicky V said Obama could really play basketball...when we could see that he has NO game? Or when he threw out the first pitch and threw like a girl?
Now they all trip over themselves to say that Dumbo can really sing! Enough of the MediaFellatio on Obama. UGH! Real unemployment is around 13% people!
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Oh for the
Submitted by nanabanana on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:55pm.
love of pete - what next?!!
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I would say dancing but,,,
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:13am.
Have you ever seen him cut the rug? He dances like a-gasp-Republican-AND a white guy!
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"Darrel, I've watched every single third installment of every single movie trilogy I own—" I said."Yeah…" Darrel replied."—and I'm convinced now that we are going to fail miserably—""Well, yeah, I see your point…""—and campers are going to watch Adventure Now 3 and deny their faith and turn to scientology—""They did make that fantastic commercial…""—and my family will stop loving me—""Please leave and let me work…""—and my friends will stop loving me—"" I never loved you…""—and God won't let me into heaven—""Seth, look…"
"…it's like Major League Two."
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Darrel Girardier is one of my best friends. He also happens to be my boss. Over the years, I have frequently found joy in reminding Darrel that the written english language occasionally has rules that govern sentence structure and grammatical integrity. He's never told me to my face, but I'm sure he's enjoyed these conversations as much as I have.
He used to blog a lot, but eventually fell into the pattern of links and referrals. Others found abundant fulfillment and inspiration in this, but all the while I longed for the deep wisdom and saturated intellect that Darrel had locked away in a warehouse full of Old Testament artifacts and magnetic aliens.
But over the past year, Darrel has started sharing his mind again. And we all know what happens when we share our minds: our hearts leak out. And eventually our insides are all over the internet. On the vast majority of blogs, this can often become a disgusting display. But for the rare breed of man whose insides and guts are healthy and right and good, this can make the internet a less disgusting place.
I say all of this in an absolutely unnecessary number of words to encourage you to go read some of Darrel's blog. Despite my choice of metaphors, I promise it has nothing to do with medical surgery or the interior of the human body.
Here's a little piece of "behind the scenes" intel that many of you may not know: Adventure Now is a lot like Lost! Some might even use the terms "heavily inspired," or "derived exclusively," or "exactly the same show." But here in the Christian Media Industry, we have a different word for it, and that word is: "original idea."
We had this conversation today at the office, and I offered this quote to the discussion. It's a personal favorite of mine:
Then Jeff Venable offered this one, one of his favorites:
Thanks, Jeff, for the most brilliant thing I have read all year, and I hope you don't die in a car accident.


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Thought you all might like to know that the NBA Draft was replayed tonight on NBATV. I watched it from pick no.1-pick no.60. Obviously, i perked up a little more every time a Clipper pick neared(no.8,no.18,no.54) Little did I know, that I would watch Stuaart Scott present the Adam Silver, who announced the 53rd overall pick, and then watch Silver present the 55th overall pick. He would go on to present 56-60, then the rest of the hour would be filled with Top 10's. I know it's a late-night rerun on a small network and it's the 54th overall pick, but to show all of the other players, and skip the Clippers, only to need to fill out the hour with highlight reels, seems wrong.
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In any event, here's your Hamsterdam post for all your off-topic musings tonight (September 27, 2012) and tomorrow. There is football! Ravens-Browns on the NFL Network and Stanford-Washington on ESPN. Huzzah!
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Owens, who played for the Bengals last season, had surgery on his left knee in June following an offseason injury. That kept him out of the early part of the regular season, but he believes he can help a team in the second half of the year. At the end of the workout, after running, cutting and catching passes, Owens wore a shirt that said "I am" on the front and "ready" on the back.
The NFL Network aired much of the workout live, and Owens' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said that a tape of the event will be sent to all 32 teams. The receiver himself said he was not worried that there was no crowd for his return, saying he does not need several clubs bidding for his services.
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Before my son went away to college, three-day weekends were eagerly anticipated in our house.
Even when times were tough financially, we'd try to do something special, maybe going to New York City or on a day trip, traveling on the Cross Sound Ferry over to Mystic to visit the Seaport.
Other years, we'd head to Okemo in Vermont so my son could pursue his passion, snowboarding.
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3. Coat cake with buttercream frosting and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Roll fondant out to 1/4" thick. Get cake out of the fridge and cover cake with white fondant. Smooth fondant and cut off excess around edges.
4. Poke 8" cake with four sticks to support top tier. Place top tier and steak a large stick through the entire middle, so the cake doesn't slide.
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With Jon Jones quickly becoming one of the most dominating champions, what will happen to the other elite level fighters in the Light Heavyweight division? Rua, Jackson, and Machida probably won't be getting another LHW title shot any time soon, but what if they dropped to MW?
UFC Middleweight is a much weaker division when compared to recognition and star power of Light Heavyweight. For example, Mark Munoz is the #3 ranked UFC Middleweight. I'm not saying this to knock Munoz's skills (he's very talented) but in terms of fan recognition he can't even compare with names like Jackson, Rua, Henderson, Machida, Griffin, etc. A little name recognition can go a long ways. It is known that UFC title shots aren't given strictly because of skill and records alone. Any of the top 10 guys at LHW would probably be only one or two wins away from a MW title shot, if they were to drop down.
After the jump I'll break it down, by fighter, in terms of whether they are capable of cutting to 185 and if they might consider making the move if it was possible.
Could he cut the weight?
Rua is 6'1 and 30 years old. To my knowledge, he has never competed below 205. But I don't think he is cutting a ton of weight to make LHW. Most Brazilian fighters don't cut the large amount of weight we see from US fighters like Rumble Johnson and Forrest Griffin. I don't think he would be drawn out at 185 with the right diet and the proper cutting technique. I think he could safely cut to 185.
Would he do it?
Rua dropped his last two fights to Jones and Henderson. I don't think he anticipates getting another shot at the LHW title any time soon. The thought of Rua fighting at 185 would be as exciting for fans as much as it would be terrifying for the majority of fighters in the MW division. The only deterrent is if he's unwilling to eventually fight fellow Brazillian, Anderson Silva, for the title. I'm not sure what Rua's relationship with Anderson Silva is like, but if Rua did cut to 185 you can bet he'd be in the title "mix" pretty quickly.
Rampage Jackson
Could he cut the weight?
Jackson is 6'1 and 33 years old. From what I know about Jackson, he walks around fairly heavy between training camps. He entered his training camp at 240 when he began training for Matt Hamill. At this point in his career I don't think he could (or would be motivated to) compete at 185. I think Jackson knows that he won't be considered as a serious title contender during the Jones era. He will likely remain as one of the top 205ers for the rest of his career.
Could he cut the weight?
Machida is 6'1 and 33. He has fought at 214 and even 225 in the past. He looked good at the weigh-ins for the Jones fight. While he might have a slightly more challenging cut to 185 than Rua, I think he could do it with the proper nutrition and technique.
Would he do it?
You have to admit, seeing Machida fight anyone at 185 would be really interesting. He does keep in contact with Silva, but I'm not sure if this would prevent the two from fighting. After becoming Jones' most recent victim, Machida might want to get in contact with a good nutritionist and then complete a test cut to 185 and see how he feels.
Can he finally beat Jones if he defeats Davis and gets his title shot? Well, I wouldn't bet a dime against Jones at this point. For the sake of this discussion, let's say Rashad eventually loses to Jones.
Could he cut the weight?
At 5'11 and 32 years old, Rashad is one of the shorter LHWs. Although he used to fight at 225, I think Rashad has the best chance of making 185 out of the previous fighters I mentioned. As a former wrestler, Rashad has the right knowledge and techniques needed to help him smoothly transition to 185.
Would he do it?
Consider it a Psychic Octopus prediction that after Rashad loses his inevitable fight with Jones, he will cut to 185. He has the speed, technical striking and wrestling needed to beat any UFC Middleweight (with the possible exception of Silva). He would also be competing against fighters closer to his size, instead of the 6'4 Jones.
Next I'll quickly go through some of the other LHWs Jones hasn't beaten yet.
Could he cut the weight?
Dan is 40 now, and while he has fought more at 185 than anyone else I mentioned, it could be hazardous to Dan's health to continue cutting weight at his age.
Would he do it?
If I was forced to pick one of the current LHWs to beat Jones, I would have to go with Henderson. The possible scenario has been mentioned before; an overconfident Jones charges in and eats an H-bomb to the head. With that said, I think Bones is too smart to walk into that. Henderson will probably end up fighting at Franklinweight.
Forrest Griffin
Could he cut the weight?
No. Forrest is 6'3 and already cuts a ton of weight to make 205. I don't think he could comfortably fight at Middleweight.
Could he cut the weight?
At 6'2 and with a wrestling background I have a feeling Davis is already cutting a good amount of weight to make 205. At 27 years old, his career will be long enough to rebound from potential losses to Evans or Jones and continue to improve. I think he will remain at the top of 205 for the foreseeable future.
So, BE, what do you think, is there anyone else at 205 who might just say, "Fuck it, I don't ever want to fight Jones, I'm gonna stop eating poptarts and cut to 185."? Does anyone have more insight as to how much weight Rua and Machida are currently cutting?


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Top 10 Music Artists
On the treadmill yesterday I was looking for some junk tv to keep me entertained and boy did I find some. I'm such a sucker for a top pretty much anything list. And yesterday I was in for a treat; The VH1 Top 100 Artists of All Time. I think everyone should compile certain lists which they can name at a moments notice. ie: top 10 greatest movies of all time, top 10 best actors, top 10 tv series, top 10 reality stars, top 10 hot messes, etc. The top 10 greatest music artists of all time is essentially the coup de gras of all top ten lists. I believe these lists should be regularly updated and always debated with fervor. I will leave you with my top 9, and leave room for rounding out and suggestions in the 10th spot. Also, just to note, I do not hate woman. They just haven't made it on my list somehow. I really love Fiona Apple but she simply hasn't done anything in a long time.
9. Nirvana - tons of amazing albums, iconic for an entire generation
8. Jay-Z - started an empire and defines a lot about now (although in this genre I prefer some other artists like the Black Eyed Peas, I think Jay-Z is more fitting as a symbol)
7. The Doors - my first rock n roll crush and Morrison wasn't even alive anymore, he invented the rock n roll poet
6. Elvis Costello - from rock to ballads, Costello is such an artist, his songs can rip my heart out
5. Johnny Cash -
4. Eminem - he continually evolves and has been a real game changer in this era
3. Radiohead - always pushing themselves to CREATE
2. Elvis Presley - The OG.
1. Journey - This one is always a no brainer for me. They have SO many amazing songs. If you wanna make sweet love Faithfully.
If you wanna party Any Way You Want It. And I think the greatest American song of all time. Don't Stop Believing.
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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- Prosecutors are not investigating a fourth murder in the case of accused serial killer William Clyde Gibson.
Gibson did not appear for Wednesday's pre-trial conference. But prosecutor Keith Henderson said everything is on track for the first of Gibson's three possible murder trials. That is scheduled for February.
Gibson is charged with murdering three women -- Karen Hodella, Christine Whitis, and Stephanie Kirk. But investigators in Nebraska have been saying that a pickup truck found there that used to belong to Gibson may be linked to a fourth murder.
Prosecutor Keith Henderson says that is all speculation: "As far as a fourth alleged victim, I'm not aware of where those reports are coming from, either. And I'm not aware of what information a police officer or sheriff would have. To the extent that anything will come of that, it hasn't been reported to me yet."
Henderson confirms the truck either has been or is being processed for evidence. But he says the truck is only of interest in the murder of Karen Hodella in 2002: "And that's the one we believe, if it is related, it would be related to that. I've been surprised before. However at this point I have no reason to believe it's other than what we believe, possibly, was used in that murder."
Henderson also says Gibson's competency evaluation has been completed, though he has not yet seen the report. He says, "The defense will have to determine to what extent, as well as the court, that that would be a factor. And I would anticipate at some point, there will be a hearing on that issue."
And Henderson also expects the defense to file a change of venue motion. "I think that's a very good chance that the trial will be moved," he said. "I think a case that has this kind of pretrial publicity, especially in the case of the state asking for the death penalty times two."
There was no comment on any of this from Gibson's defense team.
Gibson is facing the death penalty in the murders of Christine Whitis and Stephanie Kirk, but not Hodella.
Whitis' trial will be first, scheduled to begin Feb. 18 of next year.
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Shoko Nakagawa, Gamer-Cosplayer Idol
I like games more than eating. Sometimes, I'll even dress up and head off to the convenience store. Gamer-cosplayer idol Shoko Nakagawa, formerly a mainstream pinup queen, has certainly found her niche with otaku since she dazzled the Tokyo Game Show crowd in costume last year. She also likes to put her cat's head in her mouth.
Good things happen when you unleash your inner geek. Gamer girls show great potential in a world where games overtake movies and people trust peers.
From Wiki.ThePPN, which spells her name Shouko:
Nickname: Shocotan (しょこたん)
Birthdate: May 5th, 1985
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Shouko's father (the late Nakagawa Katsuhiko, once called the Japanese David Bowie) was a big influence on her life. When she was five, she was given horror manga by her father to read, his reason being that she couldn't become an adult without reading them. As a result of her father's influences, Shouko loves 80s idol music, anime, and old video games. She is considered to be something of a nerd because of it. This started her love for sentai, and after watching Mirai Sentai Timeranger, Shouko wanted to become a gravure idol like Katsumura Mika. Mika played the pink ranger Yuri in the series, and was also a gravure idol with several photobooks and DVDs out. Shouko studied all of these to prepare for her own debut as a gravure idol.
Shouko was chosen as one of the winners of Miss Magazine 2002, which helped to boost her popularity some. In 2004 Shouko got to be in the show Men B with her idol Mika and the two became like sisters.
Shouko loves to draw. When she was younger, she had wanted to grow up and become a mangaka. Many of her illustrations are available at her talent agency's profile website. In 2006 she began Shocotan Quest, a series only found at that website. She also became part of the illustrating group Jump Damashii.
Shouko is a huge fan of Bruce Lee and kung fu movies in general. She even owns a pair of pink nunchucks. Shouko mastered Cantonese and visited Hong Kong with her mother frequently, and even got to meet Jackie Chan by chance during one of these visits. She drew an illustration of him; this drawing now hangs in Jackie Chan's Hong Kong office.
She also cosplays frequently, and has sold many of her costumes at an auction. These outfits included mainly Evangelion, Sailormoon, and Final Fantasy. Because of her love for cosplay, she has gained more fans who love to see her cosplay shoots. Shouko generally cosplays alone, but occasionally she cosplays with Ito Ayaka and Kyan Chiaki. When they cosplay together, they wear outfits according to their hair. For example, if Shouko is Tsukino Usagi from Sailormoon, Ayaka will be Mizuno Ami because of her shorter hair. For the anime Futari wa Pretty Cure, Shouko plays Honoka, and Ayaka is is Nagisa.
Shouko began keeping a public blog in 2004. It shows her perfectionist habits and only further proves her nerdiness through her distinct way of typing and frequent updating. April 2005 marked her 600th entry, and Shouko blogged 70 times in the month of January 2006 alone. This is a national record for an idol blog. Manabe Kaori was once called the "Blog Queen" because of her own constant writing, but with this new record Shouko stole the title. Even fellow idol and friend Kawabe Chieco (5-7 entries a day) has not come to beat her yet. Shouko's entries began to get published in September 2005 in the book Shocotan Blog. On April 21st, 2006, Shouko's blog broke 100 million hits.
On July 5th, 2006, Shouko released her first non-anime character single, Brilliant Dream.
NICE! So cute and hot! Can't say I dig the song too bubblegummy but love the bod. Thanks Mike and that first shot is a keeper!
Thanks, darklighter1! I'm in a moé mood, so bubblegum works for me right now. :)
Cosplayers are even becoming popular here in the Netherlands. Can someone tell me what's behind it?
Cosplay is conversation. It's saying I love this character!
First pic -- nice shot! Love the costume!
What's really creepy for me is that she resembles my girlfriend's sister quite a bit! (minus the big ears) -- especially in that catgirl pic -- the whole expression and pose....it's weird! (like I said, weird for me, I'm sure the rest of you enjoy it just fine! ha!)
I'd still take her on a date...either one of them! ha! Bad boy!
I'm reminded of the Philippines' most popular gamer-cosplayer babe, Alodia. Wonder if every country has one.
All I can say is my hands would always be busy! Seriously this is the kind of woman I've dreamd about....
She's 21, ChineseLoverMan. ;)
She may actually be 21, but I can see what CLM means! Still, she is pretty cute regardless.
Mike Abundo
PEDORMOPHIC WOMEN dude!
I'm suprised pedophiles don't date Asian women and midgets (unless they beat me to it and they actually do).
CLM...man i am so envious of you..living in china...you must had a lot of fun...what city?
SHANGHAI for 2 years !
I had an apartment near FuDan University.
I also spent some time in HangZou.
after living in China I visited Japan which I found to be much more similar to living in Manhattan.
If you wanna see pictures or see the blogs I wrote, email me at email@example.com
thanks CLM...i am so envious...i only get to travel there a few times a year...nice website...i see your preference for asian women:)...will email ya
Ouch man that hurts, seriously. For the record I'm only 25 and thats just since June.
Actually, that picture above isn't so much a case of 'cat got your tongue', as 'tongue got your cat'! :-)
The joke I have in mind doesn't call it a cat.
i remember there was a Japanese tv program uploaded to YouTube awhile ago where Shocotan (her nickname) came in cosplaying as Haruhi Suzumiya. and then she engaged in a brief tutorial on the different types of otaku. i saw that and thought: 'only in Japan would this type of thing be considered humorous'. I wonder if anyone else has seen this particular program?
I have, Keitasama. Funny stuff.
Indeed. very ROFL-y show. though i didn't know until the other night that her late dad, Katsuhiko, was a popular singer in Japan. i saw one of his old videos the other night and the comparisons to David Bowie are quite startling. anyway, don't want to go off topic too much. i expect we will hear more and more from Shocotan in the near future. definitely a 'Rising Star' from the land of the 'Rising Sun'. thanks for the reply, Mike Abundo.
Hi, I'm japanese teenager.Can you see her blog in foriegn country?
Now she is becoming more and more popular.She is now so busy that she have no time to enjoy herself.But she enjoy herself after her work.That is always 0:00AM ~ 4:00AM .And go to work at 10AM.
She said I want to live DONYOKU that means live for greed.IT is marvelous.
I love her the way of life.
Sorry for my bad english.I'm a candidate.
Hello, okocha. and welcome.! yes, i have viewed Shokotan's blog in the past myself. funny thing, im in the same boat as she is. i haven't had time to view her blog recently because my job keeps me busy, plus i have an aged parent to look after. so i don't have quite as much freetime as before. but i like her outlook on life. she's refreshingly open and honest about her opinions, which is rare in this day and age. i live here in the USA, and i could access her website whenever i find the time.
Hi.Oh you can see her blog.Wonderful!Are you reading her comments or just watching photo?I reccomend to read.But i think it is to difficult.Becausesometimes even I can't understand.Do you know 2ch?She always use what is call "2ch language" and her original language we call "Shokotango"
Here is her previous blog I found.She was not popular then.Many idol make character to become popular in TV.But she is just her!
HI okocha! i just came from visiting her blog a minute ago. no, regrettably, i cannot read katakana, so i can only look at her pictures. still, she is so kawaii (!!). sorry.
anyway, i have visited both 2ch and Futaba Channel in the past. not recently. (again, the freetime thing there.)
on today's post, the pictures looks like she has her Haruhi Suzumiya sailor fuku on and what looks like a Kamen Rider helmet on her head! (or it could be a Sentai ranger helmet- unfortunately, i am not as up on my Sentai as some of my friends are.)
she seems to be quite an Ani-Ota fan. but then i say to myself: 'well, so am i!'
it's nice to hear from someone who actually lives in Japan about how popular she is.
Rairaio!Oh sorry.it means 'hi' in shokotango.
Yes, she had suzumiya haruhi sailor and kamen rider KABUTO helmet which she recieve from her fan.
February 14, she release 2nd single CD.
I'm so glad to exchange with someone who live abroad.
hi okocha! welcome back!
i worked today, and come home to check my e-mail and i got a reply to my latest post. Yay! i went to her blog today and looks like she has more cat pictures and what looks like another kamen Rider helmet on, too. probably from another admirer (lucky guys, haha)
Feb 14, another CD single. Cool! that's tomorrow! (or today where you're at. . .lucky you!) that would be worth the trip to Akihabara to pick it up! well, have a nice day! here's lots of snow. like a bliizzard!
Hi!Today was very beautiful day!
She break her record of how many time she renew her blog a day.
Today's her blog was incredible.She show many funny ways to use the CD,for example mirror,money,gold medal,armor,etc.And many idea was 2ch's note.It became festival!'She is watching!She is watching!' Many people insert in 2ch'Please do Kienzan(skill of Dragonball), do angel , do a doctor !' Many was adopted.We convinced.'She is watching.She is watching!'
I can't express how unbelievable thing this was!
Oh ,America had snow.Japan had no snow this winter.I'm concerned about global warming.
hi okocha. sorry i dont get back til late. my father was in pain. we went to Dr, i got back very late. no time even to visit Shokotan's blog and i need to sleep soon.
here, Dec. very warm, other than 12" of snow on the 7th. gone in 2 days. since New Years' very cold. Nobady talk here in the U.S. Midwest about global warming now, too cold!
Im glad Shokotan has beaten her old record for posts. must have had some free time, bless her. i will visit there briefly before i sleep.
i dont get it.....where are talks about boobs and asses...
Hi,sorry,I was busy because i have college entrance examination after seven days.
Her CD ranked in 11 place!And result from this succeed, she will release another CD at may 3!Next she song many old anime songs.
Do you know Leah Dizon?She came from America.She is now very very popular in Japan.She released a CD on February 14 too.And her CD ranked in 7 place.Shokotan lost.
I'm sorry i can't understand what LawBoy is saying.
hi glad you're back. i guess it's because websites like this one attract guys who are into nudity or other aspects of the female body.
hope you passed your exams. Glad Shokotan's CD is doing well. never heard of the other lady, sorry. gotta go to work. Later.
Update: The video above is now embeddable. Spread the Shocotan love. ;)
Thanx for the information on the video, Mike. Shokotan is teh Awesome! Yay!
hi,sorry for late.I pass the examination i want to go second!I became ease.
I asked because I have heard Leah Dizon was a racequeen and an idol in America.
Todays picture is many things she recieve from fan in CD event.
Yesterday,there was a big news!Shokotan's blog achieved 500,000,000
access!Wow!I am doing blog too but mine is only 2.000 access so far.(ha ha ha)
Todays picture is many things she recieve from fan in CD event.
yeh, i just read her blog today. very funny. Shocotan just being Shocotan, bless her. going to have to Google for Leah Dizon. ill see what i can find on her.
sorry i have been sick for four days and i couldnt do computer.i have to go to far place to take examination. I will come back three days after.
aaaahhhh,i'm very unfortunate・・・
i still have a fever.
too bad, Okocha. hope you are feeling better soon. i read up some on Leah Dizon, and wow she is a pretty young lady. and from Las Vegas, too!. i wonder if there is a entry on her on AsianSirens right now. because, if not, there should be. . . (hint hint). she is a mix of Chinese, Filipina and French. and very pleasing on the eyes, if you know what i mean! she even has a blog now started up. she doesn't update as much as Shocotan does, but then again, there is only one Shocotan!
this is like a personal message board:))...what ever happened to talk about boobs and ass:))
I don't mind people talking about the girls attached those boobs and asses. ;)
Speaking of which, check out the Shocotan knights.
:) cool link mike...maybe we can get these guys to join our other conversation here at AS :))
i think that's a good idea. LawBoy. The more the merrier! especially when its in regards to boobs and butts, hehe.
hey, does anyone here happen to know the name of the TV program that has 4 different manga artists on (Shokotan is one of the contributors, btw) where they must complete a 4Koma panel. and there is oneupmanship a'plenty on here. they are showing clips from it on Youtube. it is quite funny. . i think one of the names is 'Hitokoma' or something. unfortunately, the titles are in hiragana. and since i cannot read it, i am at a loss to tell you how to find it. sorry. Any ideas?
Shoko-tan is multi-talented. She is an expert in OTAKU culture. Watch these vids
Check out her second single, Strawberry Melody.
I don't know what it is about her, but I think she's very sexy. She hasn't got big tits (not that that's aproblem) but overall, she has a nice body!
I hear she's gonna be a special guest at this summer's Anime Expo in LA.
Shocotan just held her first US concert at Anime Expo 2008.
Needless to say, the geeky crowd lionized her. :)
Shoko's philosophy: Life is short. Play more.
The face of a child, the body of a woman! Must drive the pedophiles wild. Re the pic with her knights: a kinky Joan of Arc.
Too bad Asian women seem to have fallen into the Western trap, and are getting too skinny; one of the things I used to like about them is that they had some meat on their bones. Now, they look more amd more like Barbie -- totally disproportionate.
Shoko believes being true to herself is the key to her success. She won't fall into the Western trap. :)
What's the Western trap?
The one Albainn just mentioned three comments up:
"Too bad Asian women seem to have fallen into the Western trap, and are getting too skinny; one of the things I used to like about them is that they had some meat on their bones."
Albainn: Nonsense. In the west, women are getting fatter & fatter!
And true pedophiles want a child's body, not a grown woman's such as Shoko.
Sounds as if Albainn has been filled with western feminist claptrap.
Filipina otaku queen Alodia recently did a calendar. Geeky is trendy. ;)


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Chantal - posted on 11/28/2009 ( 28 moms have responded )
Hi, anyone do smoke and breast feed??
and anyone heard of can drink Guinness or red wine while on confinement???
Chantal - posted on 11/28/2009 ( 28 moms have responded )
Hi, anyone do smoke and breast feed??
and anyone heard of can drink Guinness or red wine while on confinement???
Sarah - posted on 11/30/2009
did your mom's or grandmother's smoke? If the answer is yes, does that mean that you should have been taken away from them because they did? This is the most ridiculous chain I have read on Circle of Moms and the most unproductive and unsupportive, ever. You all need to get over yourselves and it seems that most of you actually need a smoke and a drink to calm down, or at least, a bath and maybe some sex.
Chantal: Yes, I smoked a bit when breastfeeding and drank a bit when breastfeeding. To sum everyone up, it seems like the tell tale modo "EVERYTHING IN MODERATION" is very important here. If you or a loved one can not quit while breastfeeding, let them know that they should try, but all the books I have read on breastfeeding (I have read at least ten) and the doctors and gynos I have met with since breastfeeding have all said say its better to breastfeed and smoke than to not breastfeed at all and give formula. Also, I only smoke 3-5 a day and every time I do, I go OUTSIDE, I put my hair up and a hat on, then brush my teeth and wash my face and hands afterward. I also make sure to always wear a jacket over my clothes or actually change my shirt afterward. Its my filthy habit, but I try to be the best I can about not getting it near my son. Sorry I'm addicted, I'm working on it, it doesnt make me a bad mother, just a nicotine addict.
Regarding drinking: Same thing, just be careful. Be aware, have lots of pumped milk if you are going to get really tipsy and then pump and dump. We are all human! If you need to go out and get your groove on, do it. Just really plan in advance. Also, just on a side note, I did this once when my baby was an infant. I was excited to go out, get drunk and pump and dump. I have not done it since because I was drunk and was too scared of not taking care of my baby properly. All I'm trying to say is to also prepare to have someone else there to help you with the baby if you are really tipsy. I hope this makes sense. A few glasses of wine or beer are fine a few times a month, all in moderation, just try to have them AFTER you breastfeed so that way you have longer time to metabolize it.
Kristina - posted on 11/28/2009
Don't smoke. Period. If you're pregnant, it can lead to low birth weight and placental insufficiency (baby not getting enough oxygen). After pregnancy, it greatly increases the risk of SIDS for your baby, whether you're breastfeeding or not. It also contributes to asthma, ear infections, and respiratory infections.
If you choose to continue smoking, some people will advise you not to breastfeed. I am not one of those people. Breastmilk is still the best for your baby. Here are some steps to take to lessen the risk to your child:
1. Always smoke outdoors, away from the baby.
2. Wear a jacket and hat when you smoke. When you come inside, take off the jacket and hat, and wash your hands before you pick up baby.
3. Pay especially close attention to the standard precautions against SIDS: Always put baby on his back to sleep. Never sleep with baby in your bed. Keep a firm crib mattress with no stuffed animals or fluffy blankets.
About drinking alcohol during pregnancy, the general rule is, don't do it. A single drink (1 oz hard liquor, 12 oz beer, or 4 oz wine) per 24-hour period during your third trimester is unlikely to cause harm, but there's just no reason to chance it. Also, it's setting an example for other moms that could significantly harm their babies if they follow it. Engaging in moderate drinking (again, 1 drink per 24-hour period) while breastfeeding should be fine, though.
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Ok, just to let me fully clarify here...
I don't smoke. I don't let people who smoke do so anywhere near my children. I agree that smoking is harmful for people, especially babies. I appreciate when I hear of smoking parents doing everything they can to minimize the risk. I agree that someone who does smoke should stop if at all possible, especially if pregnant or breastfeeding.
But for heaven's sake, lady, I stop short of accusing a smoking mother of attempted murder and saying that she shouldn't be allowed to have her baby.
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"so ur saying a woman that IS KNOWINGLY puttin there own child in harms way deserves one.. A mom is KNOWINGLY poisoning a baby .. or maybe they should get charged with attempted murder hmmmm"
Ok, charge me.
I developed such severe eczema earlier this year, while breastfeeding, that my nipples were bleeding and the entire surface of both breasts were badly cracked. My doctor prescribed a steroidal cream, and my lactation expert told me to use it. Less than 1% gets into breastmilk.
Charge me.
I'm on Cephalexin right now for mastitis. My fever was rising dangerously rapidly, and my doctor feared that I would develop an abscess. About .5% or less is passed into breastmilk. My lactation expert told me to take it.
Charge me.
I put my baby in a proper infant carseat, facing properly in the car, in a five-point harness, but cars put out tailpipe emissions. I take her with me to the grocery store, in the city, where we have air pollution. I clean my kitchen with Lysol. I use disposable diapers. My baby's nursery has fire-resistant curtains.
So charge me with murder.
Or back off a little.
I agree that smoking is not good for a baby. But the "let's steal their children away because they smoke" response is too harsh. What else should we choose to remove parental custody for?
Anna - posted on 11/29/2009
Your baby is going to be getting all those poisons from you in the womb and through the milk. It is so much better if you can avoid alcohol and cigarettes. If you can't quit outright, at least try to cut down. Smoking during pregnancy increases your baby's chances of dying of SIDS and many other health problems. Even if you do smoke and breastfeed, never, ever smoke in the house or smoke near your baby. It is just so terrible for a baby to be breathing it.
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Traci - posted on 11/30/2009
dont do either...anything that goes into you also goes into baby...I have worked with clients with fetal alcohol syndrome...it could all have been avoided if the mother had not drank alcohol. its only 9-10 months to not drink...if you can't go that long, seek help.
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Some people are just going to smoke, no matter what you say. I chose to quit but I have to admit it's almost as hard as labour...
If you look at the difference between a smoker's and non-smoker's child, often the smoker's child has reccuring ear infections, colds, slight coughs and a bix of a lax immune system. Some lucky people however have perfectly healthy children that they smoke around. It's a gamble with a child's health, but a lot of people choose to do so (which doesn't make it right) but telling them to quit doesn't gain you anything but enemies.
Kelsey - posted on 11/30/2009
i quit smoking while i was prego and i started when i had her but i dont even go through a pack in 3 weeks. as for drinking try not to drink to much while bfeeding..u dont wanna get your little one drunk
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also with all the help to quit i dont understand while people do it my husband and i both quit when we had kids ??? if u really love them you have no excuse ! being a parent might suck but no one said you had to do it !
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YOU shouldnt smoke if you are a parent at all let alone nurse and do it ! and if you wanna drink pump before and give him/her a bottle! i had one beer and didnt even finish and nursed like 2 hours later she threw it all up !!!! and not spit up real barf !
Dale - posted on 11/30/2009
hi, when i was first pregnant, i found i extremely difficult to quit smoking at first, so i cut down significantly, by the end of the second trimester i had quit completely, i was ashamed of myself that it took so long for me to quit during my pregnancy and now am embarrassed to admit it, i also have no intentions of ever taking it up again..... I'm breastfeeding and have had the occasional drink, and when i say occasional i mean, no more than 2 in one week, no more than one in a 24 hour period and always after my baby was asleep for the night so that i knew all the alcohol was out of my system before her next feed
Lisa - posted on 11/30/2009
I have to somewhat agree with amber... We all KNOW smoking is harmful and not good for babies in anyway... So why do it, or even be around it? Its just a no brainer for me...Just try and give your baby the best start in life....
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Geepers, guys. I don't smoke and I don't agree with smoking, but I don't agree with claiming that a woman doesn't deserve to have children because she smokes.
As for alcoholic beverage... we now know that alcohol content leaves the breastmilk as it leaves the bloodstream, so just take a glassful after you feed and it should be metabolized by the time you feed again. No biggie. Pregnant is different, because your baby is getting what you get on a constant basis.
What you can get away with for breastmilk is much greater than what you can get away with when you're pregnant.
Amber - posted on 11/30/2009
wow some women seriously dont give a lick of a crap about they're kids health .. its so rediculous .. there are people out there that would give anything to be able to have kids then u have moms that get pregnant and arent even responsible and dont take care of themselves . THOSE dont deserve to have children .. just because ur baby seems fine now after smoking while preggo or breast feeding doesnt mean long term they will be fine .. even if they are fine why gamble with the odds? If the doc says if u dont smoke ur baby wont die one day .. wouldnt u choose not to smoke? hmm I dont get it .. or if ur doc says smoking will cause ur babys heart rate to go up from drinking the milk .. hmmm why would u smoke .. anyways its hard listening to such irresponsible moms .that just dont care about they're kids.. god bless those children!
Lisa - posted on 11/29/2009
why risk your babys helth?
Eileen - posted on 11/29/2009
I know i will get alot of negative feedback bcuz of this but i smoke. I know its not tha best while breastfeeding but it is so hard for me because of other stressors. I also smoked but not as much while i was prego. I have seen no adverse effects from this. I am going to get on that chantex but cant do it while breastfeeding. Occassionally i will have a glass or two of wine but just use your judgement and always in moderation.
Amber - posted on 11/29/2009
sorry was refering to amber above far above
Jackie - posted on 11/29/2009
I smoked while bfing and I did have the "nursing mom beer" in the fridge. Drove my husbands friends nuts that one beer would be sitting there and no one could drink it but me.
Jocelyn - posted on 11/29/2009
I smoked while breastfeeding my son (but I would plan it so it was right after a feed and not right before) and I was told to drink a beer to help with milk production (i think it is because of the yeast in it, i'm not sure tho)
Sam - posted on 11/29/2009
hi i do smoke n my hv told my to drink guinness or a murphys cause of its vit b content which is good for ur milk but i dont know about red wine xxx
Shannon - posted on 11/29/2009
Quoting Kristina:
I will modify my above comment to state that if you absolutely can't quit, cutting back is better than nothing at all. I know a very good mother whose ulcerative colitis is simply out of control if she doesn't smoke 1-2 cigarettes a day. I just advise that you weigh the risks and benefits of your behavior and do what you believe is best for your baby. There's no room for blatant selfishness in motherhood, but you can't be completely perfect, either.
She's not pregnant! She's asking about smoking while breastfeeding.
Shannon - posted on 11/29/2009
Quoting amber:
People who smoke when pregnant are selfish and inconsiderate of they're babys .I do not approve of moms that do it nor do I agree with it .If having a small human being that is YOUR blood growing in your body isnt enough of a reason to stop smoking then u need help.There are stop smoking groups out there . A doc will tell u if u smoke .ur baby might be born underweight, premature, have long tern health problems .Also when born ur baby might have a higher chance of having sids and dying in they're sleep .Im sorry if they say that if u smoke THAT stuff will happen .Why in the WORLD would u smoke!!.It baffles me!!!!Some people just dont deserve to have babys .There are woman that just dont care about anyone but themselves.
This woman is asking if anyone smokes while they BREASTFEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK read the question first of all and 2nd, She never said she did or didn't smoke. You are assuming. this place is for advice not criticism.
Shannon - posted on 11/29/2009
I smoke cigarettes and breastfeed, I quit when I found out I was pregnant then started smoking again when my son was a month old. The doctor told me that smoking while breastfeeding is not harmful, the only thing is that the nicotine gets in the baby's stomach and may raise their heart rate a little bit but thats only if you're a HEAVY smoker.
I drink a glass of wine or a beer occasionally. I used to pump and dump when I would drink but I found out that if you have one drink right after you nurse your body metabolizes the alcohol out of the milk within 2 hours. So its safe to feed the baby the next time.
Don't breastfeed your baby if you are drunk or have a buzz. Try pumping and saving the milk so you can go out or have a few drinks and the baby can eat the saved milk, just remember to pump as often as baby eats so your milk supply doesn't decrease. (and dump it out)
hope this helps
Jennifer - posted on 11/29/2009
I did not smoke much while I was pregnant. Started again after she was born. I do smoke and breastfead, doctor said a small amount of nicotine MAY get into your milk but studies have not been able tp prove anything. Go with your gut and your by what your doctor says - your baby will let you know if something does not jive. I would still breastfeed because it is so good for the baby. I was told never to smoke around baby which I dont and when I smoke outside I wrap myself up with something so I dont have smoke left on me when I come inside.
Kristina - posted on 11/28/2009
I will modify my above comment to state that if you absolutely can't quit, cutting back is better than nothing at all. I know a very good mother whose ulcerative colitis is simply out of control if she doesn't smoke 1-2 cigarettes a day. I just advise that you weigh the risks and benefits of your behavior and do what you believe is best for your baby. There's no room for blatant selfishness in motherhood, but you can't be completely perfect, either.
Amber - posted on 11/28/2009
alot of girls in my family have smoked and drinked.. but i didnt when i was pregnant. I have a couple of cigarettes here and there now that iv ahd bubs and she is ok. Alot of mums smoke.
I dnt consider smoking as a good thing, but if u have to smoke to feel calm.. then go ahead. Your baby wont suffer if u r just having a couple a day.
Stina - posted on 11/28/2009
What do you mean "While on confinement"?
Anna - posted on 11/28/2009
I do not smoke while i breastfeed and i know that it isn't safe to drink. I was told that one glass of wine a day even while you're pregnant is safe. But i didn't do it.
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Recently, Kyuss and I were extended an offer to test out the Safe Glow LED Collar from DogTrainingCollars.com.
I must say I was pretty excited at the thought of trying out a new collar on Kyuss; especially one that glows!
When the collar arrived in early September, I could barely contain my excitement as this was our first "official" review of a product! When I opened the package, which was nicely packed I might add, I discovered Kyuss had received a black collar with a pink stripe. Yep, pink!
I had never even thought of mentioning a colour when I was offered the chance to test the collar out, so it's not their fault in the slightest! I just think it's rather funny to see Kyuss, a large red Doberman, walking down the road wearing a flashing pink collar.
The collar itself is made of a lightweight black nylon with a heavy-duty plastic buckle. There is a thin strip of pink nylon running along the top of the collar, which holds the polymer 'ribbon' through which the LED light is transmitted. A 'D' ring sits along the top of the collar for you to hook your leash/tags up to.
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The first time Kyuss wore the collar was simply out in the yard. I popped it on him to see how the fit was and let him out. It was still daylight,so I couldn't use the flash function, but I wanted to see how he looked in it as well as how much he noticed it.
Well, he didn't notice it at all. He ran around the yard like he normally does and gave himself a good back scratch. After bringing him inside however, I noticed the collar was now on. It turns out, Kyuss had managed to turn the collar on himself while rolling around in the grass; and not just once. The collar was on steady glow, so this means he pushed the button three times while rolling around. It's obviously not a huge fault, as the collar isn't meant to be used full time, but maybe the button placement might have been better suited to the side of the box, vs. the top to help prevent occurrences such as this.
That evening was the first time I took him for a walk with the collar. It worked beautifully and I had a few people actually stop and comment on it. Some pointed out the fact it was pink, but most thought it was a great idea regardless of the colour. Over the last month I've been using the collar on Kyuss each time I've walked him while it's been dark. When I walk Kyuss, I normally use two collars. Each is attached to each other which is then attached to the leash; this is for a 'just in case' scenario. If something is to happen to one collar, the other is there as a backup. And wouldn't you know it, just something occurred a few nights ago after our walk.
When we finished our walk and we were safely in the back yard, I detached Kyuss from his one collar, but forgot to detach his leash from the Safety Glow LED Collar, I gave him his release command and off he ran. As the Safe-Glow collar was still attached to his leash, which was attached to my waist, I felt a large jerk as Kyuss ran off. Kyuss wasn't hurt in the slightest, as it turns out the D-ring ripped right off the collar.
I was quite disappointed to say the least. If I had been walking Kyuss only on the Safe-Glow collar and he decided to bolt, for whatever reason, the collar would not have held up and he could easily have been lost.
Another downside to the collar happens to be that it is only water resistant. I found this out when I took him for an off-leash walk one day after it had been raining. The ground had dried up quite a bit, but there still remained a few puddles on the ground in the low areas. Kyuss decided to splash about in one before I could stop him, and although he did not roll or lay down in the puddle, he did get the collar slightly damp. When I arrived home, the collar was eternally on in 'Steady Glow.' I ended up dismantling the LED strip and opened it to dry off. Leaving it overnight did the trick and it is now working normally again.
So, onto the rating:
Appearance: 7/10
Comments: Quite an attractive collar which got a few compliments during our walks.
Design: 5/10
Comments: Overall, I like the design of the collar utilizing the LED strip which lights up the majority of the length of the collar. The only fault I find is with the button placement.
Quality: 2/10
Comments: I cannot dismiss the collar's failure of the D-ring. Had we not been home when this occurred, I hate to think what might have happened.
Ease of Use: 9/10
Comments: It was very simple to use. Simply snap on your dog, and push the button for your desired light setting.
Value: 4/10
Comments: Having used the collar, I do not feel it is worth the price currently being charged.
Overall: 5.4/10
*Please note: This is my own opinion based on my own experiences. I did not receive any form of payment for this review, however, I did receive a Safe Glow LED collar to test free of charge.


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Schools Earn Blue Ribbon
Four elementary schools in South Dakota are part of 286 public and private schools to receive the 2013 Blue Ribbon School award from the U.S. Department of Education.
Harvey Dunn Elementary in Sioux Falls, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary in Mitchell, St. Joseph School in Pierre and Faulkton Elementary in Faulkton all received the honor of being a 2013 Blue Ribbon School earlier this week.
The program recognizes schools in one of two performance categories. The first category is 'Exemplary High Performing,' in which schools are recognized as one of the highest performing schools. The second category is 'Exemplary Improving.' This is for the schools that have students demonstrate progress in improving student achievement levels through state or national testing.
The Department of Education will honor all the schools in a ceremony on November 18 and 19 in Washington D.C.