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Brain tumor - children
A primary brain tumor is a group (mass) of abnormal cells that start in the brain. This article focuses on primary brain tumors in children.
Alternative Names
Glioblastoma multiforme - children; Ependymoma - children; Glioma - children; Astrocytoma - children; Medulloblastoma - children; Neuroglioma - children; Oligodendroglioma - children; Meningioma - children; Cancer - brain tumor (children)
The cause of primary brain tumors is unknown. Primary brain tumors may be:
- Benign (not cancerous)
- Invasive (spread to nearby areas)
- Located in only a small area
- Malignant (cancerous)
Brain tumors are classified depending on the exact site of the tumor, the type of tissue involved, and whether or not it is cancerous. Brain tumors can directly destroy brain cells. They may also indirectly damage cells by pushing on other parts of the brain. This leads to swelling and increased pressure within the skull.
Tumors may occur at any age, but many specific tumors are more common at a certain age. However, most brain tumors are rare in the first year of life. Some of the most common childhood brain tumors include:
- Astrocytomas
- Brain stem gliomas
- Ependymomas
- Medulloblastomas
Astrocytomas are usually noncancerous, slow-growing cysts. They most commonly develop in children ages 5 - 8.
Brainstem gliomas occur almost only in children. The average age of development is about 6 years old. The tumor may grow very large before triggering symptoms.
Ependymomas make up about 8 - 10% of pediatric brain tumors. The tumors are located in tiny passageways (ventricles) in the brain, and block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Medulloblastomas are the most common type of childhood brain cancer. They occur more often in boys than girls, usually around age 5. Most medulloblastomas occur before the age of 10.
Symptoms may be subtle and only gradually become worse, or they may occur very quickly.
Headache is probably the most common symptom. Headache symptoms that may occur with brain tumors include:
- Double vision, weakness, or numbness
- Headache that gets worse when waking up in the morning, and then clears up within a few hours
- Headaches that may get worse with coughing or exercise, or with a change in body position
- Headaches that occur while sleeping and with at least one other symptom (such as vomiting or confusion)
Patients with brain tumors may have a seizure.
Sometimes the only symptoms of brain tumors are mental changes, which may include:
- Changes in personality and behavior
- Impaired concentration
- Increased sleep
- Memory loss
- Problems with reasoning
Other possible symptoms are:
- Gradual loss of movement or feeling in an arm or leg
- Hearing loss, with or without dizziness
- Speech difficulty
- Unexpected vision problem (especially if it occurs with a headache), including vision loss (usually of peripheral vision) in one or both eyes, or double vision
- Unsteadiness and problems with balance
Exams and Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Infants may have the following physical signs:
- Bulging fontanelles
- Enlarged eyes
- No red reflex in the eye
- Positive Babinski's reflex
- Separated sutures
The following tests may be used to detect a brain tumor and identify its location:
- CT-guided biopsy (may confirm the exact type of tumor)
- CT scan of the head
- Examination of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
- MRI of the head
Early treatment often improves the chance of a good outcome. Treatment, however, depends on the size and type of tumor and the general health of the child.
The following are treatments for specific types of tumors:
Astrocytoma -- The main treatment is surgery to remove the tumor.
Brainstem gliomas -- Surgery is usually not possible because of the tumor's location in the brain. Radiation and chemotherapy are used to shrink the tumor and prolong life.
Ependymomas -- Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Medulloblastomas -- Surgery alone does not cure this type of cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation are often used in combination with surgery.
The goals of treatment may be to cure the tumor, relieve symptoms, and improve brain function or the child's comfort.
Surgery is necessary for most primary brain tumors. Some tumors may be completely removed. Those that are deep inside the brain or that enter brain tissue may be debulked instead of entirely removed. Debulking is a procedure to reduce the tumor's size.
In cases where the tumor cannot be removed, surgery may help reduce pressure and relieve symptoms.
Radiation therapy and chemotherapy may be used for certain tumors.
Other medications used to treat primary brain tumors in children include:
- Corticosteroids such as dexamethasone to reduce brain swelling
- Diuretics such as urea or mannitol to reduce brain swelling and pressure
- Anticonvulsants such as phenytoin or levetiracetam to reduce seizures
- Pain medications
Comfort measures, safety measures, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other such steps may be required to improve quality of life. Counseling, support groups, and similar measures may be needed to help in coping with the disorder.
Support Groups
For additional information, see cancer resources.
Outlook (Prognosis)
About 3 out of 4 children survive at least 5 years after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Long-term brain and nervous system problems may result from the tumor itself, or from treatment.
- Children may have problems with attention and concentration, memory, processing information, planning, insight, initiative or desire to do things, and the ability to stay organized and on-task.
- Children younger than age 7 (and especially those younger than age 3) appear to have the greatest risk for these problems.
Parents need to make sure that children receive needed support services at home and school.
Possible Complications
- Brain herniation (often fatal)
- Loss of ability to interact or function
- Permanent, worsening, severe brain and nervous system (neurological) problems
- Side effects related to chemotherapy and radiation
- Tumor returns (relapse)
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call a health care provider if a child develops persistent headaches or other symptoms of a brain tumor.
Go to the emergency room if a child has a seizure that is unusual or suddenly develops stupor (reduced alertness), vision changes, or speech changes.
Buckner JC, Brown PD, O'Neill BP, Meyer FB, Wetmore CJ, Uhm JH. Central nervous system tumors. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007;82(10):1271-1286.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Central nervous system cancers. V.2.2009.
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Professor of Clinical & Experimental Psychopathology
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Department of Clinical Psychology
Rawnsley Building
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester M23 9LT
- Information processing and emotional disorders
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- Anxiety disorders and phobias: nature and treatment
- Social anxiety disorder
- Worry and intrusive thoughts
- Post-traumatic stress: predictors and treatment
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Depression
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Adrian Wells' research interests are in the areas of cognitive theory and therapy, emotional disorders and metacognitive therapy. He has contributed to an understanding of mechanisms underlying general vulnerability to disorder, and the development of new treatments for social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety, trauma reactions, and obsessions. His book: Attention and Emotion: A Clinical Perspective (co-authored with G. Matthews) was awarded the 1998 British Psychological Society Book Award for significant contributions to psychology. His book: "Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: A Practice Manual and Conceptual Guide" has become a benchmark therapists' text. More recently his work has focused on understanding the cognitive mechanisms in disorder maintenance and change, which has given rise to a new form of therapy based on principles of metacognition. This work is described in his book "Emotional Disorders & Metacognition: Innovative Cognitive Therapy. Chichester, UK: Wiley. Adrian Wells is the originator of Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) which is undergoing evaluation in controlled trials. MCT for Generalized Anxiety has recently been included in NHS NICE guidelines. Professor Wells is author of the treatment manual: Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression (2009); New York, Guilford Press.
B.Sc (Hons) Aston University
Ph.D Aston University
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology. Leeds University
Diploma in Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators and affiliated staff
- Prof. Chris Brewin (University College London)
- Prof. Hans Nordahl (Norwegian University Trondheim)
- Dr. Peter Fisher (University of Liverpool)
- Prof. Gerald Matthews (University of Cincinatti)
- Prof. Marcantonio Spada (LSBU)
Selected publications
- Hjemdal, O., Hagen, R., Nordahl, H.M. & Wells, A. (2013). Metacognitive therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: Nature, evidence and an individual case illustration. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 20, 301-313. eScholarID:198481
- Hutton, P., Morrison, A.P., Wardle, M. & Wells, A. (2013). Metacognitive therapy in treatment-resistant psychosis: A multiple-baseline study. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 1-20. eScholarID:198479
- Dragan, M., Dragan, W.L., Kononowicz, T., Wells, A. (2012). On the relationship between temperament, metacognition, and anxiety: independent and mediated effects. Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 25(6), 697-710. eScholarID:173075 | DOI:10.1080/10615806.2011.630071
- Spada, M.M., Caselli, G., Wells, A. (In-press). A triphasic metacognitive formulation of problem drinking. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, eScholarID:173135 | DOI:10.1002/cpp.1791
- Wells, A., Colbear, J.S. (2012). Treating posttruamtic stress disorder with metacognitive therapy: A preliminary controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 68(4), 373-381. eScholarID:159318 | DOI:10.1002/jclp.20871
- Wells, A., Fisher P., Myers, S., Wheatley, J., Patel, T., Brewin, C.R. (2012). Metacognitive therapy in treatment-resistant depression: A platform trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 50, 367-373. eScholarID:159311 | DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2012.02.004
- Fisher, P. & Wells, A. (2011). Metakognitive Terapi. Oslo, Norway: Gyldendal Akademisk. eScholarID:128144
- Wells, A. (2011). Kognitive Therapie der Angststorungen. dgvt- Verlag. eScholarID:179986
- Wells, A. (2011). Metakognitive Therapie bei Angoststorungen und Depression. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Verlag. eScholarID:128145
- Lorraine Maher-Edwards, Bruce A Fernie, Gabrielle Murphy, Adrian Wells, Marcantonio M. Spada. (2011). Metacognitions and negative emotions as predictors of symptom severity in chronic fatigue syndrome. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 70(4), 311-317. eScholarID:123443 | DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2010.09.016
- Maher-Edwards L.M., Fernie, B.A., Murphy, G., Wells, A., Spada, M. (In-press). Metacognitions and negative emotions as predictors of symptom severity in chronic fatigue syndrome. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, eScholarID:128146
- Yilmaz, A.E., Gencoz, T. & Wells, A. (2011). The temporal precedence of metacognition in the development of anxiety and depression symptoms in the context of life stress: A prospective study. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 25, 389-396. eScholarID:128143 | DOI:10.1016/j.janxdis.2010.11.001
- Adrian Wells, Peter Fisher. (2011). Meta-cognitive therapy without metacognition: A case of ADHD. American Journal of Psychiatry, 168(3), 327-327. eScholarID:123445
- Adrian Wells, Mary Welford, Paul King, Costas Papageorgiou, Julie Wisely, Elizabeth Mendel. (2010). A pilot randomized trial of metacognitive therapy vs applied relaxation in the treatment of adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 48(5), 429-434. eScholarID:80303 | DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2009.11.013
- Hazel Bennett, Adrian Wells. (2010). Metacognition, memory disorganization and rumination in posttraumatic stress symptoms. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 24, 318-325. eScholarID:80302 | DOI:10.1016/j.janxdis.2010.01.004
- Marcantonio M. Spada, George A. Georgiou, Adrian Wells. (2010). The Relationship among Metacognitions, Attentional Control, and State Anxiety. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 39(1), 64-71. eScholarID:80344 | DOI:10.1080/16506070902991791
- Nordahl, H.M., Wells, A. Olsson, S.A. & Bjerkeset, O. (2010). The association between abnormal psychosocial situatiions in childhood, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44, 852-858. eScholarID:95994
- Spada, M.M., Caselli, G. & Wells, A. (2010). Metacognitions as a predictor of drinking status and level of alcohol use following CBT in problem drinkers: A prospective study. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 47, 882-886. eScholarID:22935 | DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2009.06.010
- Stian Solem, Samuel G Myers, Peter L. Fisher, Patrick A. Vogel, Adrian Wells. (2010). An empirical test of the metacognitive model of obsessive-compulsive symptoms: Replication and extension. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 24(1), 79-86. eScholarID:80347 | DOI:10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.08.009
- Wells, A. (2010). Metacognitive Theory and Therapy for Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Review and Status. Journal of Experimental Psychopathology, 1, 133-145. eScholarID:95998 | DOI:10.5127/jep.007910


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Little Valley, NY – Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb announces the graduation of three Correction Officer Recruit Graduates from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Basic Academy for Correction Officers.
The Basic Corrections Academy was facilitated by Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Correction/Training Division. The Academy consisted of 160 hours of classroom training, defensive tactics and first aid/CPR.
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The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is seeking candidates for the position of Registered Professional Nurse to be filled on a part time basis with weekend availability. The incumbent provides nursing care to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates; leads prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures; dispenses prescribed medications and generally observes inmates to detect abnormal behavior patterns.
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Sheriff Whitcomb proudly announces 63 local fire department members completed a Fire Police Training School over the weekend. The training was hosted by the Sheriff's Office and instructed by Lt. David Schuman and Training Coordinator, Christa Heckathorn. During the 21 hour course, participants received instruction covering the Fire Service, Legal Issues for Fire Police, Vehicle and Traffic Laws, Personal Protective Equipment, Flagger Training, and Safety/Traffic Management.
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We loved this wonderful little house! It was so close to Sugarbush resort, which allowed us to go "home" to eat lunch and then head back without spending a ton of money on food. We were so pleasantly surprised to be welcomed with a nice package of wine, snacks, and extra surprises for my 7 year old niece. It was a great touch! We also loved that Alen bought a rice cooker for us when he found out that we wanted one. Our only suggestion was that the owner depends on the previous renters to clean the dishes. We found the dishes greasy and the dish towels were soiled. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend this place to others.
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- HESI test fee will be $35.00. The cost of the test is the responsibility of the applicant.
- Please refer to HESI Test Ticket for testing information. HESI testing will be available year round at the Assessment Centers on each campus. There are certain dates when the Assessment Centers will not be available for HESI testing. Please check these dates or check with the Assessment Centers at each campus.
- Students may retake the HESI test once every 60 days based on the date of the first exam. If a student takes the HESI A2 a second time observing the 60 day window, the most recent score will be used for computing admission scores. Should any student take it twice within 60 days, only the first score will be used.
- The Critical Thinking test component is not available at this time.
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- Applicants must test on the following sections of the HESI A2/Entrance Exam.
- English Language, including: Reading comprehension; grammar; and vocabulary/general knowledge. The English Language Composite Score will be used for admission scoring.
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By Block Island Historical Society | Mar 13, 2014
The Historical Society wants all our friends and supporters to know we keep going all year. OnTuesday afternoons our Winter Intern, high school student Wade Ortel, is helping with our computer system upgrade which in turn has enabled us to better document accessions and digitally document our existing collections of documents and artifacts. The 21st century is alive and well at the Historical!


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Wander through the abyss and darkness of the Nether Realm, destroying the evil sticks with your raging powers!
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Laguna Niguel attorney Orly Taitz, known nationwide for efforts to prove President Barack Obama is not a natural-born citizen, is leading the Republican field in the reelection bid of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., according to a poll by another Republican in the race.
Taitz is the best known of the candidates, thanks to her numerous suits against Obama, and polls at 19 percent among Republican voters, according to the poll by Los Angeles businessman Al Ramirez. Ramirez places second at 15 percent. Danville autism advocate Elizabeth Emken received the state GOP's endorsement on Sunday but was tied for last place at 2 percent in the Ramirez poll.
The fact of the matter, though, is that few have heard of most of the candidates - 38 percent responded they didn't know who they'd vote for if the election were held today. And Ramirez' Latino surname, the only one on the list, may have helped him.
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Sunday, January 4, 2009
Gospel: John 1: 1-18
Highlighted Verses: John 1: 1-18
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4in him was life, and the life was the light of all people.
5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. 14And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.
15(John testified to him
and cried out,
"This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks ahead of me
he was before me.'") 16From his fullness we
have all received, grace
upon grace. 17The law indeed was
given through Moses; grace and
truth came through Jesus Christ. 18No
one has ever seen
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God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him
Tuesday is a special day. (Did you know?) We call it Epiphany.
When you've had an epiphany it means that you've come to understand something important –so what a perfect name for the day that we celebrate the visit of the magi or "wise men." They follow a star and have an epiphany of their own – much like Simeon did in last week's Gospel lesson – that Jesus is the Son of God.
Lots of times we think of the wise men as being part of the Christmas story – and visiting Jesus in the manger – but that's probably not true. We think they visited when he was a little older. We're also not quite sure how many of them there were. Usually we think of there having been three – but that's probably because the Bible tells us they brought three presents: Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.
But the important thing is what their visit marked. In the Gospel of Matthew, the visit from the magi is important because it is the first time that Jesus is recognized by others as God in human form. We call this the "incarnation."
God came to Earth in the form of Jesus – and throughout the Gospels we hear stories about the epiphanies of those around him as they come to realize just how special he is.
Will you remember Epiphany on Tuesday? Good.
Let's pray.
Dear God,
We thank you for coming to join us on Earth in the incarnate form of your son Jesus. Help us to arrive at epiphanies of our own as we study your word.
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Beckett Fritters Away Britain's Reputation
Beckett feels the heat after debate on climate-News-World-US & Americas-TimesOnline
A chorus of protests met Margaret Beckett, the Foreign Secretary, as she chaired the UN Security Council's first debate on climate change yesterday.
China, Russia and some leading developing nations (The Group of 77 and the Non-Aligned Movement,) said that Britain was overstepping the council's remit.
Britain pushed hard to get climate change on to the Security Council agenda in an effort inspired in part by the US initiative to hold an unprecedented council debate on Aids in 2000.
Officials succeeded, however, only by resorting to a procedural device that described the debate simply as a discussion of a British letter on "energy, security and climate".
Italy and Slovakia were the only other Security Council members apart from Britain to send a minister to take part in the debate.
Britain got firm backing from the EU, however,...
What a triumph! Marvel at Britain's influence on the world! How respected Ma Beckett is! Italy AND Slovakia turned up along side a few coral reef islanders. Still the press reports it as a triumph for global concern so it must be, I suppose.


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December 18, 2014
CKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — Police believe a woman hit the gas instead of the brake as she left a New Jersey car wash, sending her vehicle into a river.
An employee and a customer at Spotless Auto Laundry jumped into the Hackensack River to rescue the woman on Sunday.
Employee John Goez tells The Record newspaper they couldn't open the door because of the water pressure. They managed to get the woman out through the window.
A tow truck retrieved the vehicle and the woman was treated at a hospital for minor injuries.
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Hatice Güleryüz (Denizli, 1968) studied at the Dokuz Eylül University, Fine Arts Faculty, Izmir, Turkey, followed by the Willem de Kooning Academy, Piet Zwart Institute, Post Graduate Program, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. She got a Degree of Master of Arts from Plymouth University, England, after which she was a researcher at Fine Arts Jan van Eyck Academy, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Her work has been presented in museums, biennials, galleries, and contemporary art centers throughout the world, including "The Human Frames", Werkstatt der Kulturen, Berlin, (2012) and Kunst im Tunnel (KIT), Düsseldorf (2011); "Reframing Reality; Glimpses into the Lowave video archive", Museum of Contemporary Art, Roskilde (2010); "Macro Testaccio", The Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome (2010); "Dream and Reality", Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern, (2009); "Radical Closure", The Art Institute of Chicago (2008) and Berkeley Art Museum, San Francisco (2008); "Shared History / Decolonising the Image", W139, Amsterdam (2007); Mnam-Cci Centre Pompidou, Paris (2006), "Art without Borders", Armenian Centre for Contemporary Experimental Art, Yerevan (2006); "Paranoia", Freud Museum, London (2006); 9th International Istanbul Biennial (2005), "Telemar", Cultural Centre, Rio de Janeiro (2005); Badischer Kunstverein, Karlsruhe (2004); "Achterland en Achterdocht", Lokaal 01, Breda and Antwerpen (2004); "Hurt So Good", Contemporary Art Centre, Vilnius (2003) and Prague Biennale (2003).


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NEW YORK, April 9, 2013 — In recent months, we have seen the senseless violence of an evil few turning our attention towards curbing the harm madmen inflict. The alarming violence of tragedies like Sandy Hook, bring forth the issue core to the question of natural rights and personal security, the right to keep and bear arms.
The Second Amendment, stating that the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, sits at the base of the argument. That amendment was not designed so that a citizen can hunt deer or shoot targets at a range.
The oft ignored role of the Second Amendment is that if our government were to ever become so tyrannical that the people would no longer be able to enact reform peacefully, they can take up their arms and defend their freedoms.
And what cannot be answered is that if the public were to voluntarily disarm when they do not need their weapons, when would they get those weapons back? A government despotic enough for a people to arm themselves againt is far past the point where they would give their defense arms back.
The counter argument is that needing, as a people, to take up arms to defend ourselves from the US government is unthinkable and violent crime is the issue in the crosshairs of this debate.
Violent crime is a problem. More than 10,000 people were killed in America this past year, and a gun was used in nearly 70 percent of those killings. This tells us that when violent criminals wish to inflict evil they often grab a gun.
At first glance, the issue seems clear: rid the world of guns and you rid the world of gun crime. Yet, the problem is that criminals, by the very nature of being criminals, act outside the law.
In ridding the world of guns, we still leave the violent criminals roaming the streets. That regardless of how numerous or how severe the gun laws may be, the criminals will still be there to break them.
One thing we can all agree upon, a well-armed public standing against violence is not enough. We must not only empower the Good, but we must work tirelessly to stop Evil.
To curb this violence we must start at the home, not at the Second Amendment. It is accepted that there exists no better deterrence against crime than a strong family and good parenting.
An educated populace deters crime. We must correct the unacceptable education standards in this country, and give all parents the opportunity to choose a higher performing school for their child.
We must redesign our budgetary priorities giving teachers and police officers wages worthy of their tasks. We must strengthen jail sentences for violent criminals, repeat offenders and parole violators, as these are the people most likely to inflict harm upon innocent civilians.
We must work together as citizens to create a society that respects the sovereignty of the individual and the sanctity of life, regardless of what stage that life may be in.
A gun is an inanimate object, and the danger it poses is not in the caliber of the bullet or the size of the magazine, but in the man standing behind it. Instead of focusing on getting guns off the streets, let's go after the source of the problem, the person who picks the gun up to create mayhem.
If moral and legal restrictions against murder do not dissuade these people, what makes you think gun control will?
To think that a mass murderer will remain undeterred by the legal and moral limitations against murder, but will be stopped by gun legislation is like saying Evel Knievel would be stopped from a life threateing jump across the Grand Canyon because of a speed bump in the street.
If a killer wants to get a gun, he will, regardless of the law. The gun is being acquired to break another law, be it theft, drugs, or killing. Laws will not stop that person from picking up a gun, legal or illegal. Laws will not stop the acquisition of guns sold on black markets and out of the trucks of cars.
Leading us to the oft overlooked fact that only law-abiding citizens, will comply with gun legislation. And they are not the ones we fear.
With this in mind, when that evil breaks into your theater, or your home, do you want him to be the only one with a gun? Do you want to be unarmed and helpless in the face of his evil?
As great as the police are, they will not be there. Just as they cannot predict a crime, they will not be there to stand between you and that evil when it strikes.
Personal defense is a natural right and an individual responsibility.
Opponents cry "You don't need an assault weapon," but this is not about need, and even if it were, in a free society "I" decide what "I" need for my safety, and my security.
And even though I shouldn't have to justify the existence of Rights inalienable, I will: I need that scary looking weapon because when I'm face to face with evil, and my life is on the line, I don't want it to be a fair fight.
There is no Marquess of Queensberry Rules with a a person intent on killing.
Asking the good, honorable citizens of this country to disarm, which is the first step of gun legislation, is no different than asking England to disband their army while Hitler was on the march through Europe.
As long as we grant a select few the power over military and police, over courts and school, to write and enforce laws, that threat of tyranny will always be present. This is why above all else the insurance policy of personal security must not be infringed. The right to keep and bear arms must remain to give pause to all those who wish to infringe upon the rights of the free citizens of a just society.
We must work to create a world that promotes virtue, punishes evil, and respects the individual's natural rights to life, liberty and property.
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Take Two for October 1, 2012
What low voter turnout in primaries means for November election
If June's primary numbers is a sign, voter turnout this November may be low.
Two out of three registered voters didn't cast a ballot, making it the lowest turnout ever in a Californian presidential primary.
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text: Sirotkin: Maybe I'm not 100% ready, but I still have half a year to prepare 23 July, 2013 Sergey Sirotkin set to be youngest ever grand prix driver Teenager Sergey Sirotkin, who appears set to smash the record next year as the youngest ever Formula 1 racer, has hit back at claims that he is merely a "pay driver". The 17-year-old's father is a key figure among the Russian entities that have bailed out the ailing Sauber. Currently just ninth in the Formula Renault 3.5 series, behind highly rated drivers like the McLaren-backed Kevin Magnussen, and the likely next Toro Rosso driver Antonio Felix da Costa, Sirotkin's fast-track to the grid has earned him the 'pay driver' label. "That is completely wrong," Sirotkin told Basler Zeitung newspaper. "There is much more to it. We are talking about a big project, where another driver could have been selected." "It's not an investment in me, it's about the big picture," he insisted. "It's not that I'm going to drive in F1 for fun, I have been selected because of my performance. I want people to respect what I do." Segey Sirotkin too young for F1? "It's about the promotion of F1 in Russia. And it's also quite normal that the driver also brings a sponsor, just as Fernando Alonso brings Santander bank to Ferrari," added Sirotkin. But some of the criticism of Sirotkin's 2014 move to Sauber is also because of his age – currently, he is still just 17, too young to apply for a road car license in Russia. Asked if he is arguably too young for F1, he admitted: "Yes, that's right. It may be that I'm not 100 per cent ready, but I still have half a year to prepare. That should be enough." "Maybe our results in the World Series are insufficient, but you can still see that we have the speed. We just need a little bit more luck in the races." Sergey Sirotkin at Monaco in the Formula Renault 3.5 race One of those questioning Sirotkin's preparedness for F1 is Jenson Button, who in the past has admitted that, at 20, he himself made his debut too early. "I began racing at 8," the Briton is quoted by Russia's Championat, "but even at twenty, realistically speaking, it was too early [to enter F1]. I had to learn about the sport from the inside." "On the one hand, it's good, but on the other hand, you can't hide. I think another year in the junior categories would have helped me come to F1 much more prepared," added Button. "I was not ready at 17. Maybe he is, I don't know, but he needs to be careful. F1 is a tough business." Subbed by AJN. Tweet Related NewsSauber sale to billionaire Stroll in doubtSauber: Ferrari delivered slow power unit lateJordan advises friend Sauber to sell F1 teamWealthy industrialist backing de Silvestro – Sauber testSauber appoints Simona De Silvestro to Affiliate Driver roleSauber never considered quitting F1 or selling teamSirotkin's current boss says he is not ready for F1Marussia not upset that they lost out on Russian deal to SauberKaltenborn may face axe as Russian era arrives at SauberEcclestone troubles not good for F1 says Kaltenborn Bmendon This kid is the ultimate "pay driver" in that he's getting a seat over other more qualified drivers because his daddy bought the team! Sickening! 6-months Half a year isn't even enough to prepare you for a school exam! Go back to the classroom and start driving when you actually have a driver's licence. Your daddy can donate his money to more needy children in less fortunate countries. farizY Is he even qualified for a super license based on his performance in other series? I certainly hope he put his money where his mouth is.


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Markets spent the entire day in positive territory, closing off their highs, as hopes for new plans to resolve the European debt crisis buoyed the markets both abroad and in the U.S. President Obama said that the European debt crisis is a "huge issue" and the U.S. is willing to provide help. During comments today, President Obama urged the European officials to solve their financial problems, contending that they have the tools to do so and only need the political pressure to implement a successful plan. He is concerned that the problems threaten the U.S. as well, and he needs to ensure that does not happen – particularly as he heads into a re-election year.
Germany and France continue to push for powers to control euro zone budgets that do not conform with the region's rules.
Markets were also supported by positive Black Friday and optimistic Cyber-Monday results after U.S. retailers reported a record $52.4 billion in sales over the Thanksgiving weekend, a 16.4% increase from a year ago, as early hours, attractive promotions and generally mild weather brought out more shoppers.
Santa Clause rally?....there is still some concern over the conviction in this rally despite a positive earnings season, strong cash on the books and hopeful retail results.
After-hours, Fitch reaffirmed the AAA rating for the U.S. but the outlook changes to negative.
Today was the best day in two weeks for Dow and the best day in a month for the S&P and the Nasdaq
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Companies in the News:
Fluor Corporation rose $2.84/5.7% to $52.35 on a RW Baird upgrade, raising the company to "outperform" from "neutral" and maintaining its $70 price target. RW Baird cites positive future earnings potential and a valuation disconnect as reasons for the upgrade.
Commercial Metals closed up $2.72/23.8% at $14.17 after Carl Icahn announced that he is offering to purchase the shares he does not already own (~90%) for $15.00 per share, valuing the company at $1.73 bil.
Amazon soared on strong, early Cyber Monday traffic thanks to increased bargains as well as positive Kindle sales. AMZN closed up $11.77/+6.5% to $194.15
Some of the retailers in focus today were WalMart (+$0.36/+0.63% to $57.25), Target (+$0.42/+0.82% to $51.63), Macy's (+$1.39/+4.7% to $30.84), BestBuy (+$0.86/+3.36% to $26.49), Tiffany (+$4.12/+5.9% to $73.62) and Coach (+$3.88/+6.7% to $62.13).
Despite a Jeffries price target decrease, Anadarko Petroleum ended the day up $3.93/+5.5% at $75.77 after reporting that its major gas finds offshore Mozambique were actually twice as large as it earlier thought.
Coming Tuesday:
Economic Reports: S&P Case-Shiller home price index at 9:00 a.m.; consumer confidence and FHFA home price index at 10:00 a.m. Earnings from Tiffany


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The Blagojevich jury
With selection starting today, Rod Blagojevich's fate will soon rest in the hands of 12 men and women carefully selected by lawyers for the prosecution and defense. Roll over the jurors to see what experts say is who both sides might like to see in that box.
The defense wants
The prosecution wants
Juror #1: The Underdog Lover
Laid-back and loose, this juror sides with the "little guy." He is anti-authoritarian and may have had his own brushes with the law.
Juror #2: Old-Style Chicagoan
When it comes to politics, this juror thinks corruption is just par for the course. "They have a world view that says ... this is the way the world works," said trial consultant Philip K. Anthony.
Juror #3: The Diverse Juror
With African-Americans and Indian-Americans historically supporting Blago, defense attorneys will likely want those groups on the . "It's pretty plain to me that Blagojevich has been trying to curry favor with the minority population," said Northwestern University law professor Ron Allen.
Juror #4: The Couch Potato
"Celebrity Apprentice," "The View," "Fox News" ... Blagojevich has worked the media, and this juror has seen it all. More importantly, he's absorbed the ex-governor's message that he's innocent.
Juror #5: The Little Old Lady
With his free transit rides for seniors, Blagojevich has curried favor among the senior population. But having them on the could backfire if they get offended at his potty-mouth on the recordings.
Juror #6: The Good Brother
This juror has close ties to a sibling and believes that, sometimes, you have to go out on a limb for family. Blagojevich's brother, Rod, will be particularly anxious to see this person in the box.
Juror #7: The Stickler
A buttoned-up law-abider, this juror stands by the letter of the law--and she's not afraid to make an example of Blagojevich.
Juror #8: The Overachiever
Unlike Blagojevich, this juror might have been valedictorian of his class. "The general rule for prosecutors is to pick people who were successful in life by playing by the rules," said former federal prosecutor Dean Polales.
Juror #9: The Softie
This juror is the opposite of jaded; emotional and shocked by the allegations, she feels betrayed that the politician she perhaps voted for could have broken the law.
Juror #10: The Basket Case
Money trouble, family drama; something is going on at home with this juror. Experts say this emotional edge could help prosecutors: "(He's thinking), 'I'm ready to blow a gasket here ... and here's this fat cat. I'm going to throw the book at him,'" said trial consultant Philip K. Anthony.
Juror #11: The Smart Guy
With a weaving storyline and long list of characters, the prosecution needs jurors with brainpower--people who "will be able to follow complex series of evidence," said attorney Larry Beaumont.
Juror #12: The Righteous Leader
Leaders can be trouble on a --unless they're on your side. Persuasive and not afraid to speak up, this juror could convince a swing voter once deliberations are under way, said Seattle-based trial consultant Matthew McCusker.


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Cheers to the New Mom!/Cheers to the New Dad!
Not since His and Hers towels has there been such an ideal gift for both new parents. Half the book is for Mom, then turn it over for Dad's half. A friendly, wise, and hip collection of best tips on how to keep baby happy and healthy; how Dad can help Mom through the first months; how Mom can keep Dad involved; how to handle meddling mothers-in-law; how parents can be lovers too. With a stylish design, this is a fun, browseable book that's easy to give and welcoming to share between new Mom and new Dad.
The Baby Owner's Manual
At Last! A Beginner's Guide to Newborn Baby Technology. You've programmed your VCR, you've reinstalled Microsoft Windows, you can even check your e-mail on your Palm Pilot. But none of this experience will prepare you for the world's biggest technological marvel: a newborn baby. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Baby Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: What's the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here - courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare.
Mommy Money: 60 We O.U. Checks from Your Family
What does Mom really want? Relief! This stylish checkbook contains 30 UOMEs for the Hubby (good for favors like a foot rub) and 30 UOMEs for the kids (a day without whining).
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Publishing behemoth Random House is the largest English language publisher in the world, with books of all kinds including the best in fiction, nonfiction and children's literature. Random House first made international news by successfully defending in court the U.S. publication of James Joyce's masterpiece, Ulysses, setting a major legal precedent for freedom of speech. Beginning in the 1930s, the company moved into publishing for children, and over the years has become a leader in the field. Random House entered reference publishing in 1947 with the highly successful American College Dictionary, which was followed in 1966 by the equally successful unabridged Random House Dictionary of the English Language. It continues to publish numerous reference works, including the Random House Webster's College Dictionary.


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Special Election
Quinn Calling For Special Session To Set Up Special Election For Topinka's Seat
Gov. Pat Quinn was moving to call a special session of the Illinois General Assembly next month to vote on legislation to set up a special election in 2016 for the Illinois State Comptroller's office.
Kelly Wins Dem. Primary For Ex-Rep. Jackson Jr.'s Seat
Former Illinois legislator Robin Kelly captured the Democratic nomination Tuesday in the race to replace disgraced ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., after a truncated campaign season where she got a boost from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's super PAC.
Fire Closes Chicago Heights Polling Station
A polling place in Lincoln Heights was forced to close because of a nearby fire, according to a release from the Cook County Clerk's office.
Early Voting Begins For 2nd District, Suburban Races
Early voting has begun for the February 26 special election to fill the seat of resigned Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, but WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore reports it's not the only seat up for grabs in the Chicago area.
22 Candidates Enter Race For Jackson's Empty Seat In Congress
As expected, there is a very crowded field of candidates vying to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. Seventeen Democrats and five Republicans met Monday evening's deadline to file nominating petitions to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat in the upcoming special election.
Candidates Begin Filing Petitions To Run For Jackson Jr.'s Seat
More than half a dozen Democrats turned in candidacy petitions Thursday to the Illinois Board of Elections.
Trotter Drops Bid For Jackson Jr.'s Seat In Congress
State Sen. Donne Trotter has decided to end his bid to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.
Jonathan Jackson Not Running For Jesse Jr.'s Vacant Seat In Congress
"It's not for me, and certainly elected office is not for me at this time," Jonathan Jackson said on Tuesday.
Election For Congressman Jackson's Seat Scheduled For April 9
The special election to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. will be held April 9.
Lawmakers Give Early OK To Change In Vote Date For Jackson Seat
Illinois lawmakers have given preliminary approval to a plan to hold the special election for former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s House seat on April 9.
Quinn To Set Date For Jackson Jr. Special Election
Monday is the deadline for Governor Quinn to set dates for the special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.
Race To Replace Jackson Could Be 'Wild, Wild West'
A crowded field could line up to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress, once a special election is set up to fill his seat following his resignation on Wednesday.
Orr To Ask Judge To Adjust Schedule For Special Election To Replace Jackson
Now that Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned his seat in Congress, Gov. Pat Quinn must set the date for an election to fill the seat. Cook County Clerk David Orr has a plan — and hopes the courts will go along.


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Based on the 1930s radio show and '40s TV series, Lone Ranger follows the titular hero and his sidekick Tonto, who combat injustice in the Old West.
Johnny Depp has long been attached as Tonto, the Ranger's Native American companion. A role like the Ranger will do wonders to boost Hammer's movie profile - especially if he proves he can hold his own against Depp.
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Sara Ann Rogle, 17, who graduated from Bowie High School today , said she has long wanted to be a teacher.
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Thingiverse is an awful name, but the community behind it shows far more creativity. Just a quick visit to the website reveals pages upon pages of nifty things people have spawned using 3D printers, complete with guidelines for replicating the objects yourself. Now MakerBot has condensed this community down into something that can fit in your pocket. With the new Thingiverse Android app, previously released for iOS back in October, users can browse, like, and comment on the expansive selection of plastic objects from anywhere they wish.
We don't get to talk much about 3D printing here at Android Police because it's not a technology that's terribly mobile-focused (nor is it even that commonplace yet), but suffice to say, it's amazing. While this may not be about making prosthetic body parts, vehicles, or bikinis, MakerBot and OUYA are partnering to allow users to print their own enclosures for the hackable console. This may be the coolest way to customize a game system yet.


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No intention of "going political" here on my chatty diabetes blog, but in the name of Diabetes Advocacy, I can't let this one pass! President Bush has threatened to veto a bill expanding public funding for embryonic stem cell research. Existing stem cells lines are simply not sufficient to take this revolutionary research to the next level — which is very likely a place where CURES to many degenerative diseases like diabetes will be created.
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There are many ways to present a post or article on a web page. This tutorial will cover the basic formatting, styles, and structure.
Every WordPress Theme handles the basic elements in a post different, making the headings stand out in a variety of ways, adding borders around images or not, adding design elements to a blockquote…the list is long. I recommend that you test your own WordPress Theme by writing a test post following the examples in this article, or you may use the Sandbox Post for Testing WordPress Themes. It is a text file with HTML code representative of all the HTML tags found in a blog post.
Formatting the Post in WordPress
Before we begin, I will be making references to the formatting toolbar found on the post and Page Edit Screens. It is blow the post title area and directly above the content textarea where you will write your post.
By default, you see only one line of buttons in the Visual Editor. The last button on the row is called the Kitchen Sink. If you click it, a second row will drop down.
This row holds many of the formatting options mentioned in the article.
In addition to the WordPress Visual Editor, there is an optional Text or HTML Editor. To access it, click the button "Text" above the toolbar on the right. This will switch the editor to the Text Editor.
The Text Editor features only a few of the options found on the Visual Editor toolbar, just the most important and frequently used formatting functions.
This tutorial covers the basic structure of a post and serves as an example of what a traditional blog post format should look like. For more helpful tips and information, see What You Must Know About Writing on the Web.
The Post Title
A post begins with a title. The post title is usually the second largest font size on the page. The first is usually found in the header at the top of the web page.
Traditionally, the post title is in a link, though not always on modern sites. Clicking the link will reload the page. It was used originally for two purposes. First, as a quick way for people to reload the page if it had problems loading. "Back in the day" this was more common than you might believe. Second, it provided a link to the permalink of the web page.
The title is traditionally featured in the

 HTML heading tag.
The post title announces the topic.
Some people add a subtitle or heading before the first paragraph. This is not necessary and is usually redundant, but if you wish to do so, select the text for the heading and use the formatting toolbar to click the formatting button on the toolbar that says Paragraph by default, and choose h2.
Headings are section titles in an article. They are usually bold and slightly smaller than the post title font. They may feature some graphic design element depending upon your WordPress Theme's design.
Headings break the content up into digestible chunks, keeping related content together. They also serve to pull the reader's eye through the content as they search for the information they need. Headings also add whitespace, blank space that adds space and room for your content to breath and rest in.
Headings are set with the formatting button on the second row of the toolbar in the Visual Editor. They are hand-coded in the HTML/Text Editor.
Select the text you wish to be the heading and click the button that says Paragraph by default.
Choose from h1 through h6. The HTML heading tag goes from largest at h1 to smallest at h6, though your WordPress Theme designer may have made other design decisions.
Web standards recommend that the use of heading tags go from largest to smallest in order such as h1, h2, h3, h2, h3, h4, going up and down but in order. WordPress Themes are not always designed in a way that makes an author comfortable with the font sizes and styles on their articles, so use your best judgement and attempt to not jump around too much with the order of the heading tags.
Do not use bold to create a heading. Use the heading tags to be in compliance with web standards. Content within heading HTML tags score slightly better than content outside of them for search engine page ranking (SEO or SERP).
Writing Content
In "The 10 HTML Tags You Must Know to Blog," I listed the 10 HTML tags that are most commonly found in a blog post. Boil those down to the ones you will use on a daily basis and the number is five. That is about the same number of words you will learn on vacation to a foreign land for hello, good-bye, how much is this, where is X, and bathroom. You can handle learning the basic five HTML tags.
You've already learned one, the HTML heading tags.
The first one, and the most popular, is the link.
The Link
The web is named for the World Wide Web and the links between documents that connect them all together. Ten years ago, a server and web hosting expert told me that every document on the web is connected to every other document by 12 degrees of separation. It is said that humans are connected to each other by 6 degrees of separation, the number of people who know each other in order to connect two very different people together, such as you are likely six people from knowing the President of the United States. I believe that by today, every thing on the web has less than six degrees of separation, all through the use of hypertext links.
In HTML, links are called anchors and represented with an A in their HTML tag.
anchor text
href is the hyperlink reference known as the URL or address.
title is the descriptive text that describes or titles the link, required by web standards for accessibility.
anchor text is the visible part of the link. The anchor text can be a single word or phrase, or an image.

In general, a link consists of a single word to at most six words, not entire sentences or paragraphs.
A link dump is a link that has been literally dumped onto the page such as http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2006/04/10/what-do-you-do-when-someone-steals-your-content/ which is long and ugly and hard to read.
While it is easy today to turn this link into a short link with a link shortner, such as http://tinyurl.com/283dd5 or http://wp.me/p1a-aH, are ugly, too.
WordPress used to covert these into links, but recently changed that policy, so http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2006/04/10/what-do-you-do-when-someone-steals-your-content/ would be linkless.
"What Do You Do When Someone Steals Your Content" is much easier on the eyes, tells the reader what they are clicking, and points the way to information they may need.
Here are some guidelines when it comes to publishing links in your content.
- Links are insideof punctuation.
- I recommend you read "What Do You Do When Someone Steals Your Content" to help you with your copyright violation issue.
- It helps to know where to go for copyright information. [Note the period is outside of the link.]
- Links work best when they are around one to five words.
- Long, run-on sentences and paragraphs are not the proper way to link. The link colors and design make it hard to read. Your content looks broken, so avoid using links to feature whole blocks of text and keep them down to a word or a short phrase or title.
- Do not bold links for emphasis as the link design should be enough and the bold is a little too much.
Bold and Italic
Next to links, bold and italic are the most commonly used HTML tags to add emphasis to your content.
In general, bold is used as a semantic bullet point, adding emphasis like shouting to a word or phrase. It is used in lists and text as the descriptive starting phrase, followed by a colon to introduce a concept such as definitions.
Blog: A website with content displayed in reverse chronological order.
Italic is used for lessor emphasis, reserved for air quotes, titles, and foreign words.
In general, never use the two together as they are considered going beyond the shouting found with All Caps.
Here is the order of emphasis when writing on the web.
- Italics are emphasis and used to represent air quotes.
- Bold is very loud and used for loud emphasis and subtitles. Use bold rarely and only for a word or two.
- Words in italic and bold are considered lunatic screaming.
Until recently, search engines put more emphasis on words in bold and italic than non-emphasized words. Bold abuse was rampant, making articles hard to read as your eye jumped from bold to bold. Search engines no longer score bolds higher, so please refrain from bold abuse.
- Lists are great ways of breaking complex topics into bullet points.
- Lists are helpful for instructions.
- Lists help us to keep track of the order of things.
Lists come in two forms.
- One is a bulleted list (see above).
- One is a numbered list.
- Both can be nested lists
- Featuring information indented and in order
- Making it easy to group information.
Lists can feature links.
- Lorelle on WordPress
- Lorelle Teaches
- WordPress
- WordPress.com
- WordPress.com Forums
- WordPress Support Forums
Lists may feature definitions.
- Blog: A website featuring content in reverse chronological order.
- Website: A website or site is a collection of web pages under a single domain name.
- Web Pages: A web page is a single page found on a website.
The formatting toolbars offer buttons to help you create your list automatically.
Quotes and Citations
In "Copyright and Plagiarism," I go into great detail explaining how to properly quote and cite sources in a post. I'll summarize here.
There are two basic ways to quote from another website or resource. The first is in a sentence.
According to Matt Mullenweg discussing the recent Forbes Magazine article about the success of WordPress, he says, "I'd like to counter the last sentence, which implies this is something we do as a cost saving scheme: being distributed is not a legacy, it's a conscious choice."
The second method uses the HTML blockquote, a design element that indents the quoted text and styles it distinctly from the rest of the content. The blockquote may be used in various ways. The most popular is to cite the author and source and put the quote in the blockquote.
According to Matt Mullenweg discussing the recent Forbes Magazine article about the success of WordPress:
I'd like to counter the last sentence, which implies this is something we do as a cost saving scheme: being distributed is not a legacy, it's a conscious choice. The people at Automattic are truly world-class — I invest in and advise a number of startups, and spending time in New York and the San Francisco Bay area I would put the caliber of people inside of Automattic on par or higher than anyone I've met from Google, Facebook, Apple, or any of the traditional tech giants.
To use the blockquote, on the Visual Editor, select the button with the large " quotemark. On the Text Editor, select b-quote.
Images are added to WordPress through the Media Uploader and stored in the Media Library. Rarely will you need HTML to add an image to a post. However, you do need know know how to use images within your posts.
Traditionally, images are positioned so the text will wrap around the image, making it easier to read. WordPress offers four styles (CSS) for positioning images within the post content. The alignment is set in the Media Library when adding images to the post. It may be changed at any time by clicking the image.
alignright positions the image to the right and allows the text to wrap around to the left of the image. The
alignright is the CSS style designation found in the WordPress Theme which controls the placement of the image.
alignleft positions the image to the left with the text flowing around to the right of the image.
aligncenter position places the image in the center with no text wrapping around the image. When using the center alignment, place the image on its own line. I also recommend making center positioned images the full width or large enough to fill in the space.
alignnone CSS style adds no alignment to the image. The image sits where you put it. If used in the middle of a paragraph, it will force the line that is it on to the height of the image, making it difficult to read easily.
If an image's width exceeds the column width of the content area, modern WordPress Themes feature a style that reduces the width of the image to fit within the column so it doesn't break the design.
When choosing an alignment position for an image, note that in English, wrapped images at the top of an article are usually to the right or left. Within an article, the images are centered or right aligned traditionally. Right alignment of the images allows for the words to be read on the left in keeping with the left to right reading pattern, and the images do not interrupt the flow of the eye down the page. If you wish to interrupt the flow, float the image to the left using the left alignment.
When adding an image to a post, these are the things you must know.
- Title and Alternative Description: Most countries, including the United States, require all images on a website have an alternative description, which WordPress calls the Description. The description describes the image so visually impaired people will know what they are looking at. The title is required in WordPress for the database information, but it is optional to meet the web standards for accessibility. The title is usually the "title" of the image such as "Guernica, 1937 by Picasso."
- Captions: Captions may be used to add more descriptions and information about the photograph. They are optional.
- Image Sizes: WordPress automatically makes your image available at different sizes, typically thumbnail, medium, large, and full. Select the image size most appropriate to the article's needs.
- Image Links: WordPress offers three options for linking to an image. When clicked, a linked image will be shown full size on a web page. The first option is to not link to the image. The image will be featured on the page without a link wrapped around it. The File URL will link directly to the image. When viewed, the image will be on a white blank page. The Attachment Post URL creates a link around the image that will take the reader to a full view of the image within your WordPress Theme. The attachment post features comments so people can comment directly upon the images. Note: Not every image needs a link. Use this for images you wish people to comment on or resized images to allow readers to see the large view.
- Image Borders: Many WordPress Themes apply borders around images to frame them and separate them from the content. If you do not wish to have a border around a specific image, use the HTML/Text editor and change the classes of the image HTML for the width of the image, typically
size-mediumor something similar, to
wp-smiley. WordPress uses this to style smilies/emoticons :D images which have no borders. This will remove the border from the image.
- Tutorials: When publishing a tutorial, especially one with instructions, use the visual images centered and full width as guides to accomplish the task.
- Welcoming Image: For many years, bloggers would greet readers with a welcoming image at the start of their posts. The belief was that people would be more inclined to read it if the post greeted them with visuals. If the visual was appropriate to the content, this could work, but many used gratuitous images just to attract attention, with no connection with the content. The web is a very visual place, but not all articles require images to lure readers. Use images appropriately and judiciously, and when necessary to match your blogging style and content.
Paragraphs and Line Breaks
The last element you need to know about and use the most in your posts are paragraphs and line breaks.
In WordPress, the space between paragraphs is set by the WordPress Theme. On the Visual Editor, use one press of the [RETURN] or Enter key to create a space between paragraphs. On the HTML/Text Editor, use two hits of the Enter key.
Line breaks are HTML tags take away the whitespace created between paragraphs to place the lines on top of each other. These are most commonly used in poetry and recipes.
The river is famous to the fish.
The loud voice is famous to silence,
which knew it would inherit the earth
before anybody said so.
The cat sleeping on the fence is famous to the birds
watching him from the birdhouse.
Poetry Out Loud – Naomi Shihab Nye (Porland, Oregon)
To create a line break in the Visual Editor, use the keyboard combination SHIFT+ENTER to make a line break. In the HTML/Text Editor, use a single Enter or use the

 HTML tag.
Tribute to the The Deceased Underline
The underline is dead. Long live the underline…not.
The underline on the web was introduced in the early days to define a link. While not required, it is a standard to design an underline to appear under a link or when you hover over a link. It tells the reader that this is a link. Click it.
Adding an underline to your content now indicates the words are in a link. So what happens when someone clicks it? Ah, some frustration?
The underline is now gone from the web except for links. Such usage is a violation of web standards for accessibility.
Other Tips for Writing Blog Posts
Use only one space after a period, not two. The use of two spaces after a period goes back to typewriters. The space signaled the reader it was the end of the sentence and added whitespace to the content.
In today's web world, most web fonts automatically add space after a period. By adding an additional space, you widen that gap, which is not a regularly spaced gap, and the sentences become harder to read and inconsistently spaced.
Paragraph Size
While traditional print media may feature paragraphs that run across pages, on the web paragraphs are short and concise.
The general rule of thumb is no more than three points in a post, no more than one point in a paragraph.
Keep your paragraphs small and the information specific to the topic.
This tutorial covered the basic structure of a post and serves as an example of what a traditional blog post format should look like.
From here, it's up to you to make your site match your own style.
For more helpful tips and information, see What You Must Know About Writing on the Web.
For even more information on how to write and publish on the web, check out:
- Adding an image gallery (WordPress.com support document)
- Who The Hell Are You?
- The Power of the Link
- How People Search the Web and How They Can Find Your Blog
- The 12 Biggest Problems With Your Blogs
- Hook, Line and Sinker: Luring Blog Traffic to Stay
- Mean Spirited Comments and Blogging
- What Do You Do When Someone Steals Your Content
- Web Browser Power Blogging Tips
- When is the Best Time and Day to Post on Your Blog?
- Technical Tips for Publishing a Series of Articles on Your Blog
- Do You Need Permission to Link to Someone's Content?
- Writing With Post Excerpts and Feed Excerpts in Mind
- How Not to Blog in a Blogathon Blog
- How NOT to Comment on Comments
- The Best Bloggers Edit
- Editing Your Blog Comments
- Writing Effective, Attention-Getting Headlines and Titles on Your Blog
- Link Etiquette: You Do Not Need Permission to Link
- Don't Guest Blog Until You Have Content
- Blog Struggles: The Blog Focus
- Plagiarism, Copyright, and Fair Use
- The 10 HTML Tags You Must Know to Blog
- Example of a Sandbox Post for Testing WordPress Themes
- Creating a Blogging, Social Media, and Editorial Calendar and Schedule
- Copyright: How to Quote and Cite Sources
- Links and the Anchor HTML Tag
- Public Domain, Free Photography and Images for Your Blog