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Here are just a few of the books on the recommended reading list for "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten":
"Where's My Teddy?" by Jez Alborough
"Freight Train" by Donald Crews
"Go Away, Big Green Monster" by Ed Emberley
"Corduroy" by Don Freeman
"Amazing Grace" by Mary Hoffman
"Chicka, Chicka Boom, Boom" by Bill Martin
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff
"Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak
"The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss
"The Napping House" by Audrey Wood
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Updated: August 12, 2014 6:13AM
Brian Yaro is only 2, but he already knows how to read Dr. Seuss's "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish."
Well, he thinks he's reading it, and that's all that matters. Reading from memory is one of the many forms of early literacy.
"He loves coming here," his mom, Amy Yaro, said, during a recent visit to the Palos Heights Public Library, where both Brian and his 1-year-old sister Kylie attend story time. "Afterward, he likes to run through the stacks looking for the books we've read or for books he knows. He's proud when he knows the words."
Yaro and the other moms and dads who already read to their tiny tots know that when it comes to giving children the best possible start in life, time is of the essence. The sooner you introduce a child to language, the better prepared he will be for school. But many other parents do not know this.
That's why last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics decided to make reading to babies doctor's orders. The academy is asking its 62,000 member pediatricians across the country to give new parents a "prescription" for reading aloud to their infants.
Because most of a child's brain growth occurs before age 3, the academy is encouraging doctors to help parents tap into their baby's potential for learning by introducing them to books right away — even in utero.
In its policy statement, the academy stated, "Children who are read to during infancy and preschool years have better language skills when they start school and are more interested in reading." In addition, it said, "Parents who spend time reading to their children create nurturing relationships, which is important for a child's cognitive, language and social-emotional development."
Reading during early childhood can also close socioeconomic learning gaps, experts say.
The academy's endorsement is affirmation to many who are already onboard the early reading train. Local libraries, including those in Crestwood, Palos Heights, Oak Lawn and Tinley Park, have been offering baby story time programs for years.
"Most people think you don't have to start until age 3, but we know the earlier they start the better," said Debbie Fisher, youth librarian at the Crestwood Public Library.
For more than three years, Kelli Mason and Julie Anderson have been reaching out to parents of newborns with the very same message.
Mason, literacy coach for Community High School District 218 in Oak Lawn, and Anderson, family resource specialist for District 130 in Blue Island, are among a group of volunteers who run Cradle to Classroom, a literacy outreach program aimed at getting parents to boost brain function in their infants as well as engaging them in the academic process early, well before grade school begins. They recently passed the 5,000 mark in terms of number of moms and dads who've participated in the program.
"Our purpose is to bridge the gap between low-income households, the have-nots, and the haves," Mason said. "We're reaching out to all families, particularly low-income, to make sure they understand that knowledge is there for everybody."
Mason addresses parents-to-be through prenatal classes at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Anderson visits new parents at MetroSouth Hospital in Blue Island. Both women also reach out to new moms through local library programs and local WIC offices as well as to unwed moms in the Courage program at St. Germaine's Church in Oak Lawn.
They talk about the merits of reading to babies. They also hand out children's books, all of which have been acquired through grants and donations, some from local sources, such as the Blue Island Community Healthcare Foundation, as well as book publisher Scholastic.
"We're really trying to get parents to appreciate the power they have," Anderson said. "Eighty-five percent of a child's brain development occurs in the first three years of life — way before they enter the school system."
She said there tends to be less language used in poorer homes. Research, she said, shows that children from high-income families tend to be exposed to 30 million more words than children from low-income households.
The gap can follow a child through life. Anderson said, "We know that early language delay has the biggest influence on IQ and language development."
Reading is a way to combat that.
Debbie Larsen is head of youth services at the Palos Heights Public Library. She runs Terrific Twos story time, which includes singing, rhyming, reading and bubble popping.
"It's important for children to enjoy the experience," she said. "It's a bonding process. It gives kids a very positive feeling about reading."
The library also hosts a baby story time, for infants up to 23 months. That session is more about modeling how to read to a child, how to make it pleasant so that the child wants to do it, she said.
The library is also participating in the national "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" campaign, in which parents are encouraged to read 1,000 titles, in 100-book increments, to their children. They log the accomplishments and the youngsters receive prizes along the way to reaching their goal.
Jackie Kowalczyk, of Palos Heights, said her daughter Corryn, 2, not only loves reading and singing and dancing, playing with books make her curious. "She asks a lot of why questions," Kowalczyk said.
Cynthia Foulkes is a retired school librarian and teacher. She now brings her twin 2-year-old granddaughters, Camryn and Callie, to a variety of story time programs around the Southland.
"We've been to Chicago Ridge library and the Blue Island library," Foulkes said. "It's wonderful to read to children. It exposes them to language and rhythm. They learn ,to anticipate what's coming next.
"These girls were preemies and look at how well they're doing," she said.
How to read to a baby
Kelli Mason said parents don't have to wait until bedtime to read to their youngsters. "Read to them when they're awake, alert and ready to play," she said. "Teach them that reading is part of what we do all the time."
She recommends reading to kids while waiting at the doctor's office, in line at the grocery store or while eating breakfast.
"Let them play with the book, hold it, chew on it. Let them enjoy the kinesthetic part of reading," she said.
All of that, she said, is early literacy.
And don't forget to have fun with words, she said. Point out rhyming patterns and word families. Explain words and let the budding readers ask questions. For really young children, look for board books that have texture, such as fur or cloth.
"And if the session only lasts 90 seconds, that's OK," she said.


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Hello ! I don't know about all of you, but I am crushing over Pinterest and all the lovely pics of DIY, Fashion, Food, Fitness and Crochet. A virtual plethora of inspiration!
While pinning about for some Fall Fashion ideas that I could incorporate into my wardrobe easily and cheaply, I saw a pic of knee-high boots with socks peeking out over the tops. I liked the look but wondered if I could wear this look. You see, after years of running my calves are well, they are...large. It's a real miracle from above when I find boots that zip over my calves. Would they, could they do it with these cute socks on? I doubted it. Darn because I really, really, really liked that look.
With more research and inspection, I found that these socks were Boot Cuffs and not full-length socks. Hmmm. Boot cuffs are essentially knitted or crocheted bands that start at just below the knee cap and extend to the top of the calf. Priced by some at $39.00/dollars a pair .... (YIKES!) I felt hopeful and confident in my crochet skills that I could make some Boot Cuffs for myself at a fraction of the cost.
After some trial and error with the yarn selection, I came up with a boot cuff pattern that I was happy with.....
They are pretty easy to make and stitch up in about an hour. After making one in Spruce, I made myself another pair in a rich Claret color. Perfect for Fall, I think.
They measure in length 5 inches and are 9 inches wide or so. The stitches I used were a Single Crochet (SC) and Half Double Crochet (HDC).
Key is purchasing a soft, stretchy, and smooth yarn. I started with a worsted wool yarn blend and a size H hook and the cuff came out way too bulky. So I switched to a size G hook and found a yummy colored Caron Yarn Naturally Caron Merino Wool Blend yarn. I really liked working with this yarn. It just glided through my fingers and hook. I especially like that this yarn had a fine finish and lied flat for this project.
Now, for the pattern, here it is: Boot Cuffs.
Hook Size: G
One Skein of a Semi-fine Merino Wool Yarn Blend.
Stitches Used:
Single Crochet (SC)
Half Double Crochet (HDC)
Start by making a loop on your hook. (You'll be making the ribbed cuff first)
Chain 12
SC across
*Ch 1., turn
Working in back loops only, SC across*
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(NOTE: This technique of working only in the back loops produces a ribbed band effect. Cool, huh?)
Repeat * - * for 25 rows until Rib Band is large enough to fit around the top half of your calf, join the cuff with a SC. I had to stop and measure around my calf, frequently. I was a bit paranoid about it not fitting my calves.
SC around edge of joined ribbed band for four rows.
SC, turn.
Skip one SC space and Half Double Crochet (HDC) in next SC space, Ch.1
Join to first stitch.
* Ch 1.
Half Double Crochet (HDC) in Ch. 1 space.** ( NOTE: You will be working in rounds.)
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THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently transferred and opened a consular office at SM City Baguio last Monday to provide convenience to their clients.
DFA regional consular officer Edgar Canta said their recent transfer inside the mall is part of the Public-Private Partnerships initiated by the government, particularly their agency, with malls nationwide.
Canta said SM City Baguio is just among several malls in the country such as Ayala, Robinsons, and other malls that have opened their doors to DFA consular offices.
Through a Memorandum of Agreement entered with the malls, Canta said they are able to save from rent in the next five years with the leased spaces provided for them and estimated these savings to some P10 billion in rentals as their consular offices will be transferring inside malls.
In the region, he said it is only SM City Baguio that has complied with the required needed space provided to the agency for free and they are only going to pay for their electric and water and other utility expenses.
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The agency is now on its soft opening until October 1 when they will be able to have formal inauguration with an assurance that they already have solved glitches and other office transfer problems.
He said they are now finding ways to speed-up their service as their needed lease line connection for the processing of passports in Manila has not yet arrived and is now being augmented only through local internet connection when sending applications for e-passports.
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DFA clients are now protected from the weather and can also gain access to other mall stalls to shop or dine while waiting for the release of their passports since they are now conveniently located inside the mall, he said.
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He said they are still working out with the mall management for a holding area for those lining up to their office to further improve their services.
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We have a problem with racoon's washing their food and defecating in our pool. I have tried the stuff you get at home depot and it works for about a day and then they still come anyway. It is becoming a nightmare and the population seems to be getting larger. I called a trapper and they cannot do anything since they claim its illegal to trap and release them. He also said that if you do not take them at least 5-7 miles away, they will find their way back. He recommends catching them, shooting them and burying them. He said that because they are social creatures, if you get one or two it will deter the others from coming.
I really don't even want to think about following his recommendation. My kids would never understand and I don't think I would solve anything by doing this since it will be a never ending battle. Does anyone know of a more humane way to keep them away? One thing that may have brought on the population increase was that they removed all of the small gators (under 6') from our lakes. So now they have no preditor unless otters eat racoons. |
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We've had a problem with raccoons coming in our kitty door and eating her food. The only thing that has helped (so far) is playing talk radio loudly and all night in kitty's room. Good luck. Deg |
We have a big raccoon problem. They pull up all my freshly planted flowers to eat the bugs underneath and they defecate everywhere. Our pool is not yet complete but I am now worried they will be using it as a potty like they do with kitchenshock's pool. I recently heard about using a predator's urine to keep them away. Have not tried it yet but I think I'm going to order some today. Apparently "CoyotePee" works to keep Raccoons away. www.predatorpee.com |
- Posted by zarbiya123 (My Page) on Tue, May 1, 07 at 12:13
Oh no! This is worrisome. We're building our pool this summer, and we already have a problem in our neighborhood with raccoons. I'll be interested to see if anyone else out there has had any solutions to this problem... |
I know people have used a fake, floating alligator in their pool to help keep ducks away. Maybe racoons are too smart for that? May be worth a try, though. |
- Posted by goodtimesnoodlesalad (My Page) on Tue, May 1, 07 at 13:11
Google "motion activated sprinkler". Worked in my yard to keep out the neighbor's dog. |
The sprinkler is also called a scarecrow sprinkler. They are very effective. I use them to keep heron's out of my pond. |
- Posted by proctorfarm (My Page) on Tue, May 1, 07 at 15:57
-we have racoons that visit our backyard...where our pool will be going in in 2 weeks. We have 2 big dogs who pretty much are in the house at night; they know when the racoons are out there at night (-even when we don't hear them). The dogs are a great deterent -the racoons stay away for quite a while if we let the dogs out when the dogs alert on them. IF you use dogs as a deterent, make sure they have had an up-to-date rabies shot, just in case. Make sure to keep garbage, pet food, etc. out of the area-they'll come for that. Motion lights may work too. Our "visitors" tend to leave when we turn the lights on. -we're in a rural area, so it's not a problem for us to battle "nature" w/the dogs. |
- Posted by kitchenshock (My Page) on Tue, May 1, 07 at 15:59
goodtimes/keith thanks for the tip. I just ordered one of the sprinklers from Amazon to see if they work. This might also help with my other animal problem which are Grackles that use my waterfall to drink water from and of course, crap on the rocks. I put an owl out and all they did was use it a a perch and occasional toilet. dogpaddle, my neighbors on both sides of me do not have the same problem as I do. They have traditional pools with traditional steps. My pool has a large sun step that they like to walk on. Its only got about 3" of water on it and it makes for a perfect spot for them to wash and eat their food. They also use the bowl of my waterfall as well. However, they never go on my sun-shelf which is 18" deep. If your pool is like mine, then stay tuned. I will report back on the sprinkler scare-crow. |
kitchenshock, Whew! That's a relief knowing you have a 3" sun step. The shallowest part of our pool is an 18" baja shelf. I've been sort of hoping the raccoons will fall in and drown but then again I don't want to deal with hauling them out infront of the kids. |
- Posted by colt357_2004 (My Page) on Wed, May 2, 07 at 7:10
I was told almost all pools in FL were enclosed. Maybe you should do that. Heard aligator trick works on ducks, never heard about coons. We have a problem with them in the garbage here, I have a creek nearby. It was mostly last summer during the 100+ deg heat and drought. I read on the net, that they don't like the sound of people. Get a satalite radio and play Howard Stern all night, maybe that will work. |
Why not trap and relocate them yourself? You can buy a trap for about 50 bucks (google havahart). It's pretty simple and can be done quite safely for all involved. |
If you are going to take the advice to live trap and relocate - be sure to check with your state fish and wildlife dept. before doing so. Some states have regulations regarding relocation of racoons and other mammals. Your state fish and wildlife staff are the best people to turn to when dealing with wildlife issues like this -- they deal with these issues all the time and can provide you some guidance. It is worth the time you spend on a phone call. |
We also had a problem with a family of racoons a year ago. They came, slept on our 2nd story deck, ate our figs, and pooped all over. Luckily, we did not have a pool at the time. After a month, we hired a professional trapper who came out to set up the trap and used our fresh figs as bait. It worked. The mama and the baby got caught the very first night. It was the saddest thing; neither my husband nor I slept that night because we could hear them trying to get out. It was even more sad because we knew they'd be put to sleep the next day. The trap company said since these animals have been domesticated living in the neighborhood, they will not survive if they were relocated out to the wilderness. Anyway, for the next four days the papa came back every night and waited and waited. He was very smart since we could not get him trapped. He was also very stubborn. We had our flood lights on and even shined a bright flashlight at him, the most he did was stared right back at us or turned his back toward us. If we throw things at him, he'd run away for a little while but then he'd come right back to the same spot. After four days, he must have realized that the rest of his family was not coming back so he left and we have not seen him since. Since then we have cut down our fig tree and had our pool built. We're hoping that we will not have to experience that again. By the way, it cost us $250 to have the trap set up for 5 days. |
- Posted by colt357_2004 (My Page) on Thu, May 3, 07 at 6:27
Ditto yellowfin and another thing, when your releasing those cute little fellas, the fastest runner should do it and the rest of you should stay in the car.....lol A mad racoon is nothing to trifle with. A friends dog in Springtown tangled with one. His face looks like a road map. |
- Posted by kitchenshock (My Page) on Thu, May 3, 07 at 10:04
kurtv: I called a trapper and they said that it is illegal to catch and release raccoons in our county. He said he can catch the animal and will euthanize it for $200 per animal. I just see that as a losing battle. He said I could also buy a trap and catch and kill them myself. That is something I am not prepared to do. Anyhow, I tried something that seems to be working. I took my brush and net poles and crisscrossed them across the sun step so that the raccoon will have to grab onto them to climb in the pool. They are placed in such a way that they will flex a lot and give a very insecure feeling to the raccoon. I have gone two days now with no traces of raccoons on my sun step. However, I know that its probably only a matter of time before they figure out they can climb over the poles. My motion sprinkler should arrive today, so I will test that this weekend. |
- Posted by corn_squeezer (My Page) on Sun, Jun 17, 07 at 10:04
I just bought a trap yesterday at TSC and caught the naughty little masked bandit who's been raiding my bird feeders every night. I don't get up early enough to refill for the birds so I got the trap. He'd eat all the sunflower seeds in a shallow tray, so I used that as bait inside the trap. He's so cute but has been peeing me off every time I thought I'd 'coon proofed the feeders, he'd outsmart me! I'll take him on a drive for a few miles today and release him. I hope he's not too T'd off, colt357 2004! |
- Posted by kitchenshock (My Page) on Sun, Jun 17, 07 at 23:30
corn, I was told by a trapper that you need to take them at least 7-10 miles away or they will find their way back. Just to update, I bought the ScareCrow sprinkler and it has worked great. I left it on for a week and just about all the wild life that was interested in using my pool is gone. I now just put it out once in a while. The only negative I have found with it is when you forget its on and walk in front of it. Happened to the wife when she was leaving for work and went out to retrieve a towel on a chair the kids had left out. She got it in the face and was not a happy camper. |
kitchenshock: Thanks for the feedback on the ScareCrow sprinkler. If our pesky racoons are still around after our pool build is complete we will have to get one of those. Maybe we will have to post a sign nearby to remind us it is on. Your poor wife. I can just imagine how upset she would have been ... first of all having to go out and pick up after the kids and then to get a shot of water in the face for her trouble! LOL! |
Last night after working late (3am) I looked out my kitchen window to see 4? adolescent age racoons leaping on & off my husband's car, running in & out of our storage shed, climbing & shaking our birdfeeders AND running around the edge of our grandchildren's 3'x 8' above ground pool! I couldn't see if they got all the way in, but they were in up to their arms for sure, batting away at the balls & innertubes floating in the pool. One of them bit into and shoot the daylights out of one of the plastic balls. I was grossed out! It was just the day before that my 5yr. old granddaughter was swimming her heart out and opening her eyes (& occasionally mouth!) under water for the first time. I cringed at the thought of what may have been entering the pool water! In the morning, I discovered that they had also put 3 sets of holes in the filter/pump tubing, so water was leaking out! I am going for the sprinkler, & if that doesn't work, I don't have a problem getting something done permanently! We have had racoons in our chimney & garbage cans, & have "havaheart" trapped & released them, but this won't do! My grandchildren's health is a priority and these critters are getting a bit too bold. The pool cover is going back on, & hopefully the unsteadiness will keep them from walking on it! Does anyone know of a not so expensive hard cover for pools this size & if so, where to get them! PLEASE HELP! We have a very bright light on the shed right next to the pool. THEY COULD CARE LESS. You would think they were on stage. God's blessings. |
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Hi, We built a gate and we hold it down with 2 pavers with PVC and wire. We NO longer have their droppings around.. If you want a picture just email me. SIMPLE... SIMPLE... SIMPLE.... solution and very easy to do. |
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Specifically, Dr. Richardson's Kendall work examined the economic impacts of projected future coal production on the state's economy and looked at the potential of other sectors for creating jobs. His research found strong support for economic diversification, culminating in a two-day forum held in Charleston, West Virginia, called A Bright Economic Future for the Mountain State, which brought together leaders to discuss visions for the state in 30 years.
Before joining UCS, he was a senior analyst at New West Technologies and, previous to that, a senior fellow for science policy at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. He was also a science and technology fellow at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, where he analyzed the potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy in the United States. He served as a postdoctoral fellow at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, studying the atmospheres of planets around other stars. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. in physics from the University of Colorado at Boulder and has a B.S. in physics from West Virginia University.


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Hours after a surprise snub in Academy Award nominations, Ben Affleck won best director and his film "Argo" was named best picture at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
Hours after a surprise snub in Academy Award nominations, Ben Affleck won best director and his film "Argo" was named best picture at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
Film critics love "Lincoln." The historical drama earned a record-breaking 13 nominations for the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
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Friday morning, the WIKY Morning Show will be on the road broadcasting from Wal-Mart to benefit the Salvation Army's annual "Toy Town" toy drive. DJB will be at the Newburgh location and I'll be at the Westside Wal-Mart starting at 6 a.m.
We've teamed up with 14WFIE as well, and the concept is simple: stop by Wal-Mart, do some shopping and pick up an extra toy in the process and donate it to the Salvation Army. They distribute them to needy families all across the area over Christmas. We always get a great turnout because people are so generous and I know this year will be no different!
Every year, I get asked for suggestions, since the Salvation Army is asking for toys for kids 6 months through high school age. Some suggestions for the older kids are Axe Body Wash and Cologne, MP3 players, winter hats and gloves, scarves and gift cards, just to name a few.
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It's not everyday that a once teenage graffiti artist grows into an up-and-coming, award-winning designer with a collection debuting at NeoCon®, but that is just what happened for young designer David Fox, born in 1979. Fox, who was inspired by his school teacher via an introduction to automotive design, took up an interest in design and pursued an industrial design concentration at Teesside University (graduated 1996). He soon took a job with a metal bedstead manufacturer. Just four years later, Fox launched his industrial and product design consultancy David Fox Design in 2011. His style for simplistic forms and well-balanced details has since won him several awards, including the 2009 International Interior Design Awards Product Designer of the Year.
1. With Camira, you are introducing two textile collections—Adrenaline and Nunataks. What was your inspiration?
A lot of my inspiration comes from objects, scenes, images scenarios in life. Adrenalin takes its cue from "liquid fluidity" forming a convergence of graceful, fluid lines in an adrenaline rush, which breathes life into the soul of the fabric; while "Nunataks" is taken from stunning mountain peaks, whose jagged ridges protrude from dramatic ice fields below where the repetitive echo of stepped inclines becomes more subtle in shade.
2. Did you face any challenges in designing for Camira/textiles that you didn't expect, and what were they?
It's a different philosophy. Typically in the past, I designed furniture—technically crafting a piece, that is balanced, sits well, and performs an aesthetic and engineering function. With fabric, it's still about proportions but color theory plays a larger role to ensure the palette and textures are correct.
3. Which do you enjoy more: designing for a textile or a piece of furniture?
I gain satisfaction from both—as the saying goes, variety is the spice of life! There is a lot more creativity left in the pot to further the fabric portfolio.
4. What trends are most prevalent in textile design today?
I think that the textile industry evades trends: it's a blank canvas to do whatever inspires the designer at the time.
5. Why do you feel that design important and influential?
Being that furniture design sometimes follows catwalk fashion trends that then filter d into the interiors industry, color and texture are important. Interior spaces are backdrops for humans to interact, show their style.
6. Do you feel being a young designer today is a hindrance or an opportunity in the A&D market, and why?
I'm 36 years young; but like a good joint of meat, you could say I have had plenty of seasoning. At age 25, I was the design manager for a $22-million turnover, bedroom furniture business. My boss at the time gave me a lot of responsibility, and fortunately I produced the results [and learned a lot in the process]. I established David Fox design with having never designed a chair before, and I produced a range of products that are now among some of the best sellers in the United Kingdom. Being young and passionate and wanting to do better is the key to opportunity. I can't see any hindrances at this point but life's a journey.
7. What has been your greatest learning experience?
Looking and analyzing objects shapes forms. Stripping them down to the basic and asking, "Why is this not so good? How can we make things better?"
8. What advice do you have for other young designers looking to make a name?
Don't expect to become a celebrity designer over night. Work hard—and when you think you have worked hard enough, work a little harder. Always believe you can achieve something. It's your vision, if someone wont buy into or share your vision then find someone who will.
Camira is exhibiting at NeoCon® 2011 at Space No. 8-9058. David Fox will be available for meetings on June 14 from 1.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m.


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A man has a large,
and muscular body. A woman has a sculptured waist and firm contours. They did not get this way by accident. Instead they drank whey protein. But how much each day? I try to discover their secrets.
Tip:Proven effective, whey helps people gain muscle mass faster than other forms of protein.
Recommended dosage:3 to 6 scoops (20 g per scoop) per day. Scientific studies have used more with success. Scoops vary in size.
The best amount of whey protein depends on several factors. These include your activity level, body size and composition, and metabolism.
For every person,
the amount will need to be changed
and adjusted.
For weight lifters it is often advised to consume one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. This corresponds to 0.45 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight. Taking this into account, I developed this table.
Next:The table shows how much protein you should eat each day based on your bodyweight.
Pounds, kilograms and grams protein 100 pounds (45 kg) = 100 grams protein 110 pounds (50 kg) = 110 grams protein 120 pounds (54 kg) = 120 grams protein 130 pounds (59 kg) = 130 grams protein 140 pounds (64 kg) = 140 grams protein 150 pounds (68 kg) = 150 grams protein 160 pounds (73 kg) = 160 grams protein 170 pounds (77 kg) = 170 grams protein 180 pounds (82 kg) = 180 grams protein 190 pounds (86 kg) = 190 grams protein 200 pounds (91 kg) = 200 grams protein 210 pounds (95 kg) = 210 grams protein
Next, I figured out what percentage of the total grams of protein you need to consume to build muscle should be whey protein. I came up with a very rough estimate. About half of your daily protein could come from whey protein.
Tip:Whey protein is highly bioavailable. Therefore, it is actually a better protein than other incomplete proteins such as beans.
This following table estimates the grams of whey protein based on weight. It also converts that to servings. These estimates are useful for physically active men and women who lift weights. It assumes you have no major diseases.
The chart assumes one scoop of whey contains 20 grams of protein. Whey protein contains several grams of things other than protein. It is not pure protein. I round up on the scoops per day.
So:It is probably better to use a little more than necessary if you aim to gain muscle mass.
Chart of pounds and kilograms to whey protein scoops per day 100 pounds (45 kg) = 50 grams whey protein (3 scoops per day) 110 pounds (50 kg) = 55 grams whey protein (3 scoops per day) 120 pounds (54 kg) = 60 grams whey protein (3 scoops per day) 130 pounds (59 kg) = 65 grams whey protein (4 scoops per day) 140 pounds (64 kg) = 70 grams whey protein (4 scoops per day) 150 pounds (68 kg) = 75 grams whey protein (4 scoops per day) 160 pounds (73 kg) = 80 grams whey protein (4 scoops per day) 170 pounds (77 kg) = 85 grams whey protein (5 scoops per day) 180 pounds (82 kg) = 90 grams whey protein (5 scoops per day) 190 pounds (86 kg) = 95 grams whey protein (5 scoops per day) 200 pounds (91 kg) = 100 grams whey protein (5 scoops per day) 210 pounds (95 kg) = 105 grams whey protein (6 scoops per day)
Too much? I have received some comments about the plan requiring too much whey protein. I do not think this is unhealthy. In fact, studies that have used whey protein to demonstrate muscle mass gains have used even more.
And:In another study described on this site, about 0.70 grams of whey protein per pound of body weight per day were used.
The plan uses only 0.5 grams of whey protein per pound of body weight per day. This is fairly conservative. The bodybuilders who used about this much whey protein in the study gained 11 pounds (5 kilograms) of lean mass over ten weeks.
I review the scientific evidence for whey protein. Has whey protein (as in protein shakes) been shown to increase muscle mass in a medical study? In one study, whey protein resulted in strength gains.
13 recreational bodybuilders in Australia were tested. One group of bodybuilders used whey protein supplements. Another group used casein protein supplements. Strength, lean body mass and blood levels were measured after ten weeks.
The effect of whey isolate and resistance trainingWhey protein:Men gained 5 kg of lean mass (11 pounds). Men lost 1.5 of fat (3.3 pounds). Men became significantly stronger.
Casein protein:Men gained 0.8 kg of lean mass (1.7 pounds). Men gained 0.2 kg of fat (0.4 pounds).
The bodybuilders who used whey protein supplements gained almost ten more pounds of muscle weight. They also lost, rather than gained, fat. I bet the bodybuilders who were assigned the casein group were unhappy about this.
Over 80 percent of the muscle gains in the weightlifters were attributed to the whey. In the lifters who gained 11 pounds of muscle because of whey, about 9.3 pounds of that were because of whey.
So:Whey protein supplements are part of a weight training, muscle-mass building diet. They are also important in a fat-loss diet.
Whey has a high level of bioavailability. Your body can easily absorb it. Whey is derived from milk. It is processed to be even easier to absorb. We look at the textbook Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to Food—page 180.
If a food is a complete protein source and its protein is bioavailable, it is a high-quality protein source. In general, animal-derived foods are sources of high-quality protein, and foods containing incomplete proteins... are low-quality protein sources.
Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to FoodWhey protein is so effective because it is an animal-derived food. It has high bioavailability. Whey, like eggs and milk, is good for jump-starting protein synthesis in your body. This leads to increased muscle mass.
And:Protein from plants is less effective unless you take steps to make it more bioavailable, as with amino acid supplements.
I always want to know whether foods I eat are good for me. I have been drinking protein shakes to build muscle mass and gain strength. Is whey protein healthy? Or will it cause me to turn green?
Many foods are good for you in moderation. Whey protein is one of these foods. It is something you should not use in great excess. But that advice stands for everything. Excess protein can cause problems if you have kidney disease.
And:Excess protein—as opposed to a normal high protein diet—is not recommended.
Whey protein helps people gain muscle mass. To the extent that muscle mass is healthy, whey protein is healthy. In research, trainees using whey protein isolate gained more muscle mass than those using casein.
The [whey isolate] group achieved a significantly greater gain (P < 0.01) in lean mass than the [casein] group.... The effect of whey isolate and resistance training
Next, I point out some medical research regarding certain medical patients. These patients are unable to build muscle on normal diets. With a special diet including whey protein, these patients could build muscle.
In cancer patients, conventional nutritional supplementation is ineffective in stimulating muscle protein synthesis. This anabolic resistance can be overcome with a specially formulated nutritional supplement.
Muscle protein synthesisWhey protein is used to treat the effects of disease. It is also used to increase muscle mass in healthy people. It is well-known by doctors. Caution should be used before initiating whey protein supplements.
Usually:A moderate amount of whey protein is a safe choice. It is good for your body and health.
Is whey protein superior to soy protein for people lifting weights? It is known that soy protein can reduce your testosterone levels. But one study found that this does not impact the results of a 3-month weight training program.
Evidence suggests an inverse relationship between soy protein intake and serum concentrations of male sex hormones.
Effect of protein source and resistance trainingIn the study, 20 men were assigned to groups that supplemented with soy, whey protein or a combination of the two. After 12 weeks of bodybuilding workouts, no differences in the amount of muscle gained were found for the groups.
This investigation shows that 12 week supplementation with soy protein does not decrease serum testosterone or inhibit lean body mass changes in subjects engaged in a resistance exercise program. Effect of protein source and resistance training
This evidence suggests that whey protein may not be much more effective than other protein sources in the short-term. As a bodybuilder, using soy protein instead of whey protein in the short term will not diminish your success.
Testosterone, LiftingProtein powder contains come with scoops included. Different brands contain different shapes of scoops. The easiest way to get a protein scoop is to buy a new container of protein powder.
Next:This section offers information about protein scoops, which are often about one third cup.
Digging out the scoop. This is my favorite part of buying new protein powder. The scoop can be hard to dig out. I feel like I ought to wear gloves because otherwise I would contaminate the protein powder.
"Where is that thing?"
It must be somewhere down at the bottom.
"Great—there's now protein powder everywhere."
Scoop size. I thought I would list some information about protein scoop sizes. The current brand of whey protein is CytoSport Complete. This is the information it lists about its protein scoop on the Nutrition Facts.
Serving Size 27g (approx 1 scoop)
...So a protein scoop is approximately 27 grams of protein powder.
To make things simpler on myself, I did a little experiment. I filled the protein scoop with water and poured it into a measuring cup. I found that the scoop is equal to exactly 1/3 cup.
Rounded scoops? There is an additional issue regarding protein scoops.
Some brands,
including Optimum Nutrition,
specify rounded scoops. The scoop is an inaccurate measurement. It cannot be converted to cups for that brand.
So:A scoop, in these brands of protein powder, depends on the roundness of your serving. This is not scientifically rigorous.
Many bodybuilders are young. They do not have a lot of money to spend on supplements. I calculated how much the whey protein guidelines in this document would cost on a daily and monthly basis.
10 pounds of whey protein. At Amazon you can buy 10 pounds of high-quality whey protein for about $100. This contains 4535 grams of protein powder. Each serving contains 24 grams of protein and there are about 170 servings in a container.
So:At five scoops a day, this will last you for 34 days—around one month. This will cost about $3 per day (as of 2014).
There are many brands of protein available in the United States. If you are starting out, I recommend a smaller container (such as a 2-pound container). If one brand makes you sick, try a different one. Don't assume they are all bad.
Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard:This is a popular whey protein available in the United States. It mixes well and is smooth.
Optimum Nutrition FlavorsON 100% Whey Gold Standard Natural Way:This is the same as Gold Standard but has no artificial flavors or sweeteners.
ON 100% Any Whey Instantized Whey Protein:This whey product has no flavoring. It is a good supplement if you like to cook.
ON Platinum Hydro Whey:This whey product is further processed. Some users with lactose intolerance report it causes less discomfort.
Another manufacturer of whey protein is CytoSport. I particularly like the Muscle Milk product. The powdered form is available online and it actually tastes good—better than most other kinds.
CytoSport Muscle Milk:I enjoy drinking CytoSport Muscle Milk. It is closer to a meal-replacement shake than whey protein.
Muscle MilkCytoSport Complete Whey Protein:This is another whey protein. It is whey protein concentrate, which means it is harder to mix.
Whey protein is a profitable business. For this reason you have lots of selection. In general the more you spend, the better the quality. There are some exceptions—I like the MRM brand whey protein. It mixes well and is easy to drink.
Twinlab 100% Whey Protein Fuel:This is another high-quality brand. The product is very similar to Optimum Nutrition whey.
Jillian Michaels Natural Whey Protein:This is a quality protein supplement. But you are paying for the Jillian Michaels name and brand.
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Whey Protein Powder:This protein has no aspartame. It is an isolate, not a concentrate, which makes it mix well.
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein:I have seen this product sold at Walmart stores. It is an average whey protein.
MRM All Natural Whey:One advantage to this product is that it has no artificial sweeteners. I have enjoyed MRM products in the past.
Jarrow Formulas Whey Protein:This is a whey concentrate. I found it is harder to mix. Its price is a benefit.
GNC Pro Performance AMP 100% Whey Protein:I like GNC whey protein. It is similar to Optimum Nutrition whey in its quality.
A whey protein shake can sometimes cause heartburn. This can be caused by the milk or a sweetener in the whey protein. This problem can be eliminated by figuring out the offending ingredient.
Protein and HeartburnAlso:Sometimes bodybuilders consume too much food, and this causes abdominal pressure. This in turn causes heartburn.
So:Despite your desire for a larger body with more muscle mass, eating less food at a time is advisable.
When you start using protein shakes, you may encounter some problems. When I started, I found a nasty smell is common. It sometimes helps to refrigerate protein shakes. This makes the shake last longer.
Clean Protein CupsStore Protein Cups in FridgeNever attempt to microwave or heat a protein shake. This never ends well. Whey protein will not mix in warm or hot water or milk. It will clump together. You will probably have to throw the mixture out.
So:Don't imagine that a whey protein shake is like hot chocolate. It is not. It is meant to improve your health, not taste good.
A whey protein shake has no fiber in it. So if you are having a problem with diarrhea, do not expect whey protein to help matters. Try using some Metamucil or eating more bran or beans.
Metamucil:This is a good supplement to use along with whey protein. It will help you form solid stools.
Beans:These contain lots of fiber. They are a good bodybuilding food and can be consumed along with whey.
BeansOats:These are a great standby bodybuilding food. They help with bowel issues and also have some less bioavailable protein.
One benefit to whey protein powders is that they contain branched-chain amino acids—BCAA. These are essential to building muscle. If you consume enough whey protein, you will not need to take separate BCAA supplements.
But:If you reduce your whey protein amount, it is worthwhile to supplement your diet with BCAA powder or capsules.
BCAASupplements help build muscle. For most lifters a multivitamin is sufficient. Creatine is perhaps the most effective supplement other than protein. Medications too have an effect on muscle growth. This is usually a negative one.
Apple Cider VinegarArginineChocolateChromiumCLACreatineFenugreekFish OilGarlicGinsengGlutamineMultivitaminZincCasein:Another popular kind of protein for bodybuilders is casein. This is found in milk and cheese.
CaseinWhey protein has been heavily researched. And it is heavily beneficial, not just to bodybuilders and muscle men, but to people who have serious diseases. An ideal amount depends on body weight, activity level and genetic factors.


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Cadmium Toxicity
(Cadmium Poisoning)
Cadmium toxicity occurs when a person breathes in high levels of cadmium from the air, or eats food or drinks water containing high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is a naturally occurring metal. It is usually present in the environment as a mineral combined with other elements like oxygen, chlorine, or sulfur. Either short-term or long-term exposure to cadmium can cause serious health problems. If you suspect you have been exposed to cadmium, contact your doctor right away.
Most cadmium used in the United States is a byproduct of the productions of metals such as zinc, lead, and copper. It is also found in the following products:
- Cigarettes
- Batteries
- Pigments
- Metal coatings
- Plastics
- Some metal alloys
- Fertilizers
When cadmium enters the air, it binds to small particles. It falls to the ground or water as rain or snow, and may contaminate fish, plants, and animals. Improper waste disposal and spills at hazardous waste sites may cause cadmium to leak into nearby water and soil.
Having skin contact with cadmium is not known to cause health problems, but the following exposures to cadmium can cause serious health problems:
- Breathing air that contains high levels of cadmium
- Eating food containing high levels of cadmium, such as shellfish, liver, kidney, potatoes, and leafy vegetables
- Drinking water contaminated with cadmium
- Breathing in cigarette smoke, which doubles the average daily intake of cadmium
Risk Factors
Anyone can develop cadmium toxicity as a result of cadmium exposure. Factors that increase your chances of being exposed to cadmium include:
- Smoking
- Living near hazardous waste sites or industrial factories that release cadmium into the air
- Working in a metal smelting and/or refining plant
- Working in a plant that produces cadmium products, such as batteries, coatings, plastics, and pigments
- Having a nutritional deficiency in calcium, iron, protein, and/or zinc
Eating food or drinking water contaminated with high levels of cadmium can result in:
- Vomiting/nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Kidney damage
- Fragile bones
- Death
Breathing in cadmium can result in:
- Flu-like symptoms, such as body aches, chills, weakness
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling of the nose, pharynx, and larynx—with chronic inhalation
Lung Damage from Toxic Inhalation
There is no conclusive evidence that cadmium can cause lung cancer but, as a precaution, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified cadmium as a probable carcinogen in humans.
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.
Tests may include the following:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Hair or nail analysis
- Neutron activation analysis
There is no effective treatment for cadmium toxicity. Your treatment will be designed to help manage and relieve your symptoms.
To help reduce your chances of getting cadmium toxicity, take the following steps:
- Do not smoke. Smoking is the highest source of cadmium intake for most people.
- Identify potential sources of cadmium in and around your home, at work, and where your children play.
- If you maintain a vegetable garden, consider having fertilizers tested for cadmium. Some fertilizers have been found to be high in cadmium, which may then concentrate in your vegetables. Avoid any use of cadmium-containing fungicides near your vegetable gardens.
- Eat a balanced diet that provides enough calcium, iron, protein, and zinc.
- Take inventory of and properly store cadmium-containing products in your home. Keep them out of the reach of children. When in doubt, check the label for cadmium or call the manufacturer to find out if the product contains cadmium.
- Keep nickel-cadmium batteries out of the reach of small children. Find out how to properly dispose of these batteries from your local waste disposal office.
- If you have a water well, have your water tested for cadmium.
- If cadmium is present in your well water, consider using bottled water for drinking or install a water filter that removes cadmium and other metals from drinking water.
- If you work around cadmium, talk to your occupational health and safety officer to find out if you could be bringing cadmium home on your clothing, skin, hair, tools, or other objects.
- Do not allow young children to play in or around hazardous waste sites.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Health Canada
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Safety and health topics: cadmium. US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration website. Available at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/cadmium/. Accessed April 3, 2013.
ToxFAQs for cadmium. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry website. Available at: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=47&tid=15. Updated April 2, 2013. Accessed April 3, 2013.
Last reviewed February 2014 by Michael Woods, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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Mafia II
Version and / or Patch Used: Latest Steam Update
Timedemo or Level Used: Built in Benchmark
Developer Homepage: http://www.2kczech.com/
Product Homepage: http://www.mafia2game.com/
Mafia II is a third-person action-adventure video game, the sequel to Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven. It is developed by 2K Czech, previously known as Illusion Softworks, and is published by 2K Games. The game is set from 1943 to 1951 in Empire Bay (the name is a reference to New York's state nickname "The Empire State"), a fictional city based on San Francisco and New York City, with influences from Chicago and Detroit. The game features a completely open-ended game map of 10 square miles. No restrictions are included from the start of the game. There are around 50 vehicles in the game, as well as licensed music from the era.
While under Mafia II we see the A8-3850 platform performs better than the i7 2600k and its HD 3000 graphics, unfortunately across the board we're not able to break that 60 FPS mark we aim for with these detail settings. We can also see in CrossFire performance drops a little. It's not a huge surprise considering we do see Mafia II act a little silly sometimes when cards are in Crossfire or overclocked.


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If I were to credit Wesleyan and its School of Business with one thing, it helped me prepare and learn for the path I wanted to take in life, giving me the inspiration and dreams to pursue the business and finance fields through the concepts learned, the inspirational people, and the real world class discussions. It has given me the hope and dreams of becoming a major voice in business. It is my belief that my education from my Wesleyan experience will allow me to achieve my goals and change the world: to become a great financial planner/advisor or investment/financial analyst, solving the problems of today and tomorrow.


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First off, I'm terrible at math and embarrassed to ask. On a Utube video some guy was preparing an area to build a shed floor. He used stakes and twine to outline the space. To make sure it was square he started at an outside corner, measured and made a mark 3' down one side and 4' down the other, then across the inside from mark to mark and said it should be 5'. That tells you it's square, or not and to adjust and measure the other three corners the same way. There was no info on what size area he was squaring up. I want to prepare a 6'X10' area. Do I use the same 3', 4' = 5' forumula too? |
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- Posted by fnmroberts (My Page) on Tue, Oct 22, 13 at 10:21
Yes, a 3, 4, 5 triangle is a traditional way to create a right angle. If your patio is to be a rectangle, measurement going corner-to-corner need to be identical as another verification. |
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Thanks! I've got the stakes, I've got the twine and tape measure, and I'm going to try it today. |
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I used the formula at each corner and it worked. Thanks again. |
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