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Gary Shelton of the Tampa Bay Times asked Joe Maddon if despite characterizing the season as a success if he (Joe Maddon) felt that winning 90 games without winning it all was getting kind of stale outside of his clubhouse.
Joe Maddon disagreed with the assertion and went as far as to say that he felt sorry for those who did.
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A distinctly home feel for the European Grand Prix conferences. On Thursday, local trio Nick Heidfeld and the Schumacher brothers are joined by British interloper Jenson Button, while on Friday the German might of Mercedes and BMW is represented.
Thursday May 26, 1500 local time (1300 GMT):
Jenson Button (BAR), Nick Heidfeld (Williams), Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) and Ralf Schumacher (Toyota).
Friday May 27, 1600 local time (1400 GMT):
Norbert Haug (Mercedes), Mario Thiessen (BMW) and Jean Todt (Ferrari).
The qualifying and post-race conferences with the top three drivers will take place immediately after the respective sessions.
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Endangered bird at risk from Adani project
PUBLISHED: 13 Dec 2012 15:25:35 | UPDATED: 13 Dec 2012 15:40:49PRINT EDITION: 13 Dec 2012
The black-throated finch.
An endangered Queensland bird is set to lose valuable habitat to a major Indian mining project.
The Queensland government has released an environmental impact statement (EIS) into the $6.1 billion Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail project near Clermont in central Queensland.
The project, proposed by India's Adani Group, would result in nearly 10,000 hectares of "unavoidable vegetation clearing" on land inhabited by the endangered black-throated finch, the EIS says.
Greenpeace climate change campaigner Georgina Woods says this would have a devastating impact on the bird.
"They're removing a large area of habitat that's critical to the survival of this species," Ms Woods told AAP.
"We're also concerned about the impact this mine will have on underground water."
She said it would also affect springs linked to the Great Artesian Basin.
The project showed Australia was not committed to lowering its carbon emissions, she said.
Adani Group Australia CEO Harsh Mishra said the Carmichael mine would set high environmental standards and the EIS was an important milestone for the project.
"Adani is committed to meeting and exceeding its obligations towards the environment," Mr Mishra said in a statement.
Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney said the project could create 5200 construction jobs and 3290 operational jobs.
The Carmichael mine is expected to begin operation in 2015.
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In this course we have two objectives: 1) learning the basic structures of the Quechua language (the Cusco-Collao "dialect" spoken from South Central Peru to Northern Argentina), and 2) learning, from historical and anthropological perspectives, about the rich and diverse culture of the Andean highlands. The vocabulary and phrases in the exercises and dialogues in the language instruction manual involve daily life in towns and Indian Communities where Quechua is spoken among all social clases (Indian, Mestizo and Hispanic). We will complement our language learning and discussion of Andean culture by reading two ethnographies of contemporary Indian-Mestizo communities in the Department of Cuzco, Peru. You could apply the Quechua learned in this course in several ways, among them, travel, preparation for field work or institutional employment (Non-Government Organizations) in the Andean Republics (and in this country), and in the reading of historical documents, lexical and literary works, most notably, the ancient account of Andean religion known as the "Huarochiri Manuscript." The class will be conducted in English and the instructional materials (Course Packet and handouts) are also printed in English. Since in some cities Quechua frequently borrows words from Spanish, a knowledge of Spanish is useful, but not necessary (in this course). In addition, instructional materials are available for students who wish to apply their knowledge of Quechua gained in the course to the Quichua "dialect" of Ecuador.
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25% Oral in-class participation in exercises and discussion on readings 30% 3 Written exercises on readings (Culture and Language in Bolin and in Gelles & Martínez) 30% 3 Written dialogues in Quechua using vocabulary and grammar in textbook/readings 10% End of course dialogue in Quechua (performed with script) 5% Homework checked for accuracy and completion for Reviews Units, 5, 10, 15.
1) Course Packet manual includes chapters from: Introduction to Spoken Bolivian Quechua by Garland D. Bills, Bernardo Vallejo C., and Rudolph C. Troike (Institute of Latin American Studies, University of Texas Press, Austin, 1971). The Course Packet is available for purchase at the University Co-op and the set of audio tapes at the Language Lab office in Batts 1. The dialogues for each of the Units is available, free of charge, in Real Audio at http://www.lamc.utexas.edu/itsaud If logging on from a non-UT computer, you will need a password from Batts Hall Language Lab, Room 232 2) Rituals of Respect: The Secret of Survival in the High Peruvian Andes by Inge Bolin, University of Texas Press, Austin, 1999. Available at the UT Co-op. 3) Andean Lives: Gregorio Condori Mamani & Asunta Quispe Huamán translated from the Quechua by Paul H. Gelles and Gabriela Martínez Escobar, UT Press, 1996. At UT Co-op.


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The only parallel in American history I can conjure for the sheer catharsis the nation witnessed last night--young people dancing in the streets in front of the White House, hundreds of thousands weeping in a Chicago park--is the famous story of Andrew Jackson's first inaugural, when an exultant mob thronged the Capitol steps after Jackson finished speaking, following him to the White House where they crashed the ball, dancing on couches, carrying off food, partying in the streets.
That night in 1829 remains a famous symbol of the Jacksonian transformation in American life. Whether that was a good thing or a bad thing depended on where one stood on the social and political ladder.
Wrote Washington socialite Margaret Smith to a friend:
But what a scene did we witness! The Majesty of the People had disappeared, and a rabble, a mob, of boys, negros, women, children, scrambling fighting, romping. What a pity what a pity! No arrangements had been made no police officers placed on duty and the whole house had been inundated by the rabble mob. We came too late.....
This concourse had not been anticipated and therefore not provided against. Ladies and gentlemen, only had been expected at this Levee, not the people en masse. But it was the People's day, and the People's President and the People would rule.
The events of the next few years will determine whether or not Barack Obama is the kind of transformational force he clearly has deliberate ambitions of being. The moment is his. He asked for it, but no doubt the burden is awesome; and he certainly looked dour and lonely in a crowd last night.
In the end, as corny and Capra-esque as it may sound, the difference maker for Obama was hope--a simple shot at a better tomorrow for a people beginning to despair of that chance--hope, but also inspiration. Forget the money, forget the ground game, forget Iraq, forget the economy, Obama's his ability to instill confidence with his unflappability and his ability to appeal to people's inner aspirations are extremely rare traits even among leaders, and it was those qualities--the man himself, not the ideas, not the issues--that won the day.
But it was only this morning, after sleeping on last night contrasting images of the spontaneous jubilation of the people and the, frankly, grim and dour countenance of the object of their adulation--that I was struck by a stark contrast between inauguration day 1829 and election day 2008--90 linear feet of 10-foot high bulletproof glass.
In 1829, after Jackson was done speaking, the people mobbed the Capitol steps.
The south side of the Capitol was literally alive with the multitude, who stood ready to receive the hero and the multitude who attended him. . . When the speech was over, and the President made his parting bow, the barrier that had separated the people from him was broken down and they rushed up the steps all eager to shake hands with him. It was with difficulty he made his way through the Capitol and down the hill to the gateway that opens on the avenue. Here for a moment he was stopped. The living mass was impenetrable.
By contrast, there stood Obama, at his moment of triumph, orphaned, alone, barricaded. Credible threat, abundance of caution, standard operation procedure? I don't know--the Secret Service isn't big on revealing its intelligence or methods (though I have seen them prepare a building for the arrival of a Vice President and it's quite a lock down even without a crowd of 200,000 in an open space surrounded by skyscrapers). But in this stunning moment when Americans poured into the streets to share something profound with one another--something about hope, something about race, something about unity--Obama's solitude seemed profound.


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Broncos Dumervil, Miller watch weight to better chase QBs By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Thursday, May 24, 2012 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Pass rushers Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller are carefully counting calories in their hunger to chase down quarterbacks. Dumervil has already shed at least 10 pounds this offseason, hoping a skinnier version of him will be that much faster on the field. In contrast, his sack partner for the Denver Broncos keeps trying to bulk up. Miller, the defensive rookie of the year last season, wouldnt mind packing on another 10 pounds or so to help him fend off bigger offensive linemen. Pound for pound, these bookend rushers may just be blossoming into one of the leagues top tandems. Theyre Batman and Robin, as Miller has taken to calling them, and combined for 21 sacks in 2011. With Peyton Manning now running the show and possibly putting plenty of points on the board, the dynamic duo figures to be even more potent this time around. 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Chief among them will be cutting down on mental errors. I want to start to play like a vet, Miller said. I just want to be in the spots that my teammates expect me to be in for crunch-time situations. Manning is helping in that regard. The four-time NFL MVP put Miller and the rest of the defense through quite a workout during three days of voluntary workouts earlier this week. His ability to exploit certain defensive packages was both valuable and vexing. If youre doing something wrong, hes going to find it, Miller said. Its not like you can come into the game and say, Oh, we havent seen this before, because youre playing with a quarterback like Peyton Manning. Hes going to pinpoint those mistakes in practice, so come game time, well be ready. Miller has already developed quite a rapport with Dumervil. Operating on opposite sides of the defensive line, they frequently met in the middle the quarterback on the ground before them. Me and Elvis relationship goes beyond just a third-and-long or a first-and-10, Miller said. It carries over after hours. We spend a lot of time together and with his competitive nature and my competitive nature, it really makes us both better. Its definitely a brotherhood and something that Ive never had before. Im looking forward to seeing where itd go. This could be just the start of a fruitful relationship for these two sack artists, especially with Manning around. The presence of No. 18 worked out well for Mathis and Freeney, who were frequently handed big leads to protect and could go full steam after the QB, knowing teams had to throw to get back into the game. To garner more explosiveness, Dumervil watched his weight over the offseason. Nothing fancy, he just drank more fruit-juice concoctions and ate more natural, non-processed food. Now, hes leaner and hungrier than ever. Just three years ago, Dumervil was the NFL sack king with a club-record 17. Since then, hes been battling one injury after another. Dumervil missed all of 2010 with a torn pectoral muscle and was hampered last season by a nagging shoulder injury, followed by an ankle ailment. He still finished with 9½ sacks, including a stretch where he had at least a half-sack in eight straight games, and made the Pro Bowl team. I feel that at 250 (pounds), my strength is there, my conditioning is there and so its all about having that endurance throughout the game, said Dumervil, who was listed at 260 pounds last season. Its a big year for us as an organization. Worried about being pushed around? I dont worry about that, he said. Im going to bring it. My strength is better than ever. Exciting times. Especially in new defensive coordinator Jack Del Rios system, where he and Miller are sure to shine. The former Jacksonville coach is Denvers seventh different defensive boss in seven seasons, but Dumervil doesnt think things will change all that much. 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wondered where we all stood on "tooling" up the silicone!!
do we use wet or soapy fingers??
or do we prefer wet or soapy fancy tooling kit??
soapy fingers for me!!! lol
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Re: fingers or tool??!!
Soapy fingers
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Silicone tool for me. Much better finish.
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I have a few fancy tools, i also have some small wooden dowels which are pre shaped and soaked in a soapy liquid in small jar. I also use my finger ....soapy of course.
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Re: fingers or tool??!!
tried all the fancy kits but soapy finger still works better for me...
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Re: fingers or tool??!!
soapy fingers and tools, depends how big the bodged up gap is ive got to fill
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Re: fingers or tool??!!
used the soapy finger for years (once was a window fitter)
now use the fugi, since you dont use any water with it you
can sort any mistakes straight away
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Birth canal The tunnel comprised of the vagina and cervix, through which the infant must pass during birth.YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN ...
This week your baby may drop into the birth canal, this is called 'lightening' or 'dropping'. If this is not your first baby, this 'lightening' may not occur until right before labor.
Birth Canal-This is the pathway through which a baby travels in order to be born. The birth canal is formed by the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
Birth CanalThis is more commonly referred to as the vagina and is the passage between the cervix and the outside world through which the baby travels on the way to being born.Birth centre ...
birth canal (burth kuh-NAL) - See vagina.birth control (burth kuhn-TROHL) - Also called contraception or family planning. Things you can do to keep from getting pregnant. Using a condom and taking a birth control pill are examples of birth control.
Vagina - The birth canal.Vaginal Birth - The delivery of a baby through the birth canal.Vaginal Birth After Cesarean - The birth of a baby through the birth canal when a cesarean has been done in the past.
Passage through the birth canal often makes a newborn's head appear pointy or elongated for a short time.
The baby enters the birth canal with their bottom or feet first as opposed to the normal head first presentation.Brow/face presentationWhen the baby's brow/face is leading the way down the birth canal.
Can transfer in the birth canal during deliveryM - Antibiotics approved by OB/GYNB - Antibiotics are given in the eyes to prevent infection ...
A tourist on the birth canal 7 May I have often heard from members of my parent's generation how refreshing it is to see men nowadays involved in all aspects of child raising.
If the baby is face-up, this is called posterior--as opposed to anterior, and having nothing to do with anyone's derriere--and this is a difficult way to deliver a baby, because they don't fit as well through the birth canal face-up.
Herpes infection could expose the baby to serious illness, and since this virus can be caught by exposure of the baby to the virus in your birth canal, C-section will theoretically (not guaranteed) avoid exposure.
She said the baby's head was swollen already from trying to get into my birth canal. (I am 5 feet tall). She said her mom was little like me and had to have 5 c-sections with all of her babies. I did not want my child to suffer.
The woman can remain active in pushing the baby through the birth canal. It is used for vaginal deliveries.
In the second stage of labour, the baby is expelled from the womb through the birth canal by both the uterine contractions and by powerful abdominal contractions ("bearing down"). The baby is most commonly born head-first.
If the baby is too large in relation to the passage size of the birth canal, spontaneous vaginal delivery may be difficult, labor may arrest, and a cesarean section could be required.
Your baby's bones will be becoming harder but his / her scalp will still be relatively soft for ease of passage through the birth canal.
If there is an absolute indication (as outlined previously), such as the placenta blocking the birth canal (placenta praevia) or the baby lying crossways.
Your other goal is to relax and let the birth canal and perineum open up for the baby. To achieve this, try to- Relax your abdominal muscles by putting one hand on your lower belly and pushing it out as you breathe in.
Vertex presentation is just medical speak for 'baby's head-down in the birth canal and raring to go!' About 97 percent of all deliveries are headfirst, or vertex -- and rare is the OB who will try to deliver any other way.
However, if after an hour or more, the baby's head is not moving down in the birth canal with contractions or pushing, your obstetrician will consider whether to assist the delivery.
Some fetuses present with their buttocks or feet pointed down toward the birth canal (a frank, complete or incomplete/footling breech presentation).
To position himself for the journey through the birth canal, your baby will move lower down so that his presenting part, usually the head, will settle into your bony pelvis.
Babies need a flexible skull, not only to fit through the birth canal, but also to allow room for growth. As your baby's brain grows, his skull needs to be able to expand.
For example, you may need a c-section if your baby is too big to pass through the birth canal, or if the baby is in a breech position (feet first) or a transverse position (shoulder first). The best position for your baby is head first.
breech birth - when the baby does not come into the birth canal in the typical position (head down)- the breech baby comes into the pelvis with the feet or buttocks presenting first.
Most babies are born with an abnormally shaped head from their travel during the birth canal. The skull is formidable at this point and can change to accommodate its' surroundings.
Climbing stairs slowly will be even better but slowly without risk to properly align the baby with the birth canal. Try avoiding swimming or getting into a bath so that you may become buoyant.
They may be too big to come down the birth canal or their shoulders may end up getting stuck (shoulder dystocia) and that may cause issues with nerve damage in the child.
Bleeding from the birth canal before 20 weeks is called a threatened abortion or miscarriage. The bleeding may or may not have abdominal pain associated with it. The blood loss may be brown spotting, blood stained discharge or bright red bleeding.
This is, in part, because an infant who arrives feet- or butt-first can get his head stuck in the birth canal.
If you imagine that this is the birth canal [points to the area between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the first finger] and here's the anal sphincter [draws a spot with a pen on hand at the point where the thumb and first finger joint meet].
The baby twists and turns through the birth canal.Did you know?Most baby's present head down. If a baby's feet or buttocks are in position to deliver first, the baby is said to be breech.
Slipping Through the Birth CanalIn the last weeks of pregnancy, the baby typically moves into a vertex or head-down position, where he remains until birth.
Vagina - the female organ of sexual intercourse; the birth canal Vaginitis - inflammation of the vagina Varicocele - varicose veins in the scrotum Vas deferens - the tubes that connect sperm and testicular fluid to the ejaculatory ...
Ready or not, at 39 weeks pregnant, there's a baby coming to a birth canal near you. And these last few days (or last couple of weeks, if your baby's tardy) may speed by (Wait, I'm not ready yet!) or drag out (When will I go into labor already?).
If you've had a vaginal birth, squeezing through the birth canal may leave your baby's head a little cone-shaped. It's nothing to worry about, and it should return to normal in about a week.
If your baby needs help traveling down the birth canal, your doctor may use either forceps or vacuum extraction. Forceps look like a large pair of salad tongs. they will be inserted into your vagina, and your doctor will help the baby out as you push.
Ventouse This is the medical name for using vacuum suction to ease your baby along the birth canal as you push. A suction cap is attached to the presenting part of the baby's head and this is held in place by a vacuum created by a pump.
The need for use of forceps or vacuum extraction to assist the baby through the birth canal appeared later in the after group than in the before group. Dr.
"From the journey down the birth canal to afternoons at the park, a child will register every experience in the circuitry of his or her brain.
Your cervix stops dilating and the baby is unable to move through the birth canal The umbilical cord slips through your cervix Your placenta starts separating from the uterine wall, which may block the baby's oxygen supply ...
If your baby grows very large, there is an increased risk of him getting stuck in the birth canal, which can result in Shoulder Dystocia or Erb's palsy. This means the Caesarean section rate is about 67% in diabetic mothers.
Both these positions allow the baby to flow more easily out the birth canal with minimal pressure on the perineal muscle.
Breech presentation: Position of the fetus where the bottom or legs are directed toward the birth canal.
In the final stages of labor when the baby is far enough down the birth canal, the top of its head will become visible - called crowning. With each push, it will continue to come down a little farther.
Forceps and vacuum extraction devices are often used to "pull" a baby out of the birth canal. These devices and the procedures that accompany them are notorious for large episiotomies and massive tears with major repair work having to be performed.
This is the best position because the baby's head is the largest and firmest part of the body to pass through the birth canal. As the head exits the body, it stretches the cervix, making it easier for the rest of the body to follow.
The level of the presenting part in the birth canal in relation to the ischial spines of the pelvis. The spines represent 0 station. The presenting part is described as being from -1 to -5 cm above the spines or +1 to+ 5 cm below the spines.
"I could feel and see my baby moving down through my birth canal, and soon I felt his head crowning. What an amazing thing to feel! It was soft and hairy and squishy.
You may literally breathe easier these days if the baby's head has gradually dropped into position and shifted into the birth canal, giving your organs some room.
Your uterus beings involuntary muscle contractions that help your baby descent through the birth canal and out into the world. A few well-timed pushes will speed things up at the end.
Find out how far the baby has moved down the birth canal (station). Check for fluid leaking from your vagina using a sterile speculum Opens New Window.
Face presentation: Baby comes into the birth canal face first.Fallopian tube: Tube that leads from the cavity of the uterus to the area of the ovary. Also called uterine tube.False labour: Tightening of uterus without dilatation of the cervix.
Forceps - Special instrument placed around the baby's head, inside the birth canal, to help guide the baby out of the birth canal during delivery.Frank breech - Baby presenting buttocks first. Legs are flexed and knees extended.
This happens as the baby passes through the birth canal and is more common when a baby is born with the assistance of forceps or vacuum extractions. This also goes away on its own typically in a few days.
Being 10cms means that your cervix has opened to a point that will allow safe passage of your baby through your birth canal. With the help of your contractions and with you pushing.
Baby's growth slows down dramatically this week, which is great news for your birth canal. His bones are still soft and pliable and will solidify after he's born. More great news for your birth canal.
Cervical Canal -- the birth canal.Chorion -- One of the fetal membranes. It surrounds the fetus and is outside the amnion. By approximately 16 weeks, the amnion fuses to the chorion to form a unified double membrane, the "chorio-amniotic" membrane.
With four weeks to go, our baby is almost ready. S/he could drop into the birth canal at any time now. This week, the fat is dimpling on the elbows and knees as well as forming creases in the neck and wrists. The baby's gums are very rigid.
The part of the fetus that enters the birth canal first. Some presentations include variations of cephalic (head), breech (bottom, legs or feet) or shoulder.Preterm ...
Vagina: The female organ of sexual intercourse and also the birth canal.Zona Pellucida: The protective coating around the egg and early embryo.Zygote: The term for a fertilized egg prior to it being an embryo.
Umbilical cord prolapse refers to when the umbilical cord drops down into the birth canal. This page of the eMedTV website explains umbilical cord prolapse in detail, including how it can cause complications during delivery.Featured Medications ...
Now, while the odds in general are favorable, fibroids can cause some complications, such as preterm contractions, preterm labor, and blockage of the birth canal, requiring a Cesarean section.
Contractions are caused by your womb tightening and relaxing They help to push your baby down into the birth canal Time your contractions as soon as they startThe Bounty Pregnancy Diary App has a handy contraction timer to plot your labour ...
Vaginal birth - Birth of a baby through the birth canalVaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) - Birth of a baby through the vagina after a previous cesarean birth ...
In the second stage the mother pushes the baby out through the birth canal and in the final stage the placenta is removed.
If it is deeply engaged in the pelvis, it is basically impossible for a placenta previa to be present because there is not enough room in the birth canal for both the fetal head and a placenta previa.
If you have an infection when you go into labor, there's some chance that your newborn will contract it as he passes through the birth canal. Yeast may cause a common infection called thrush, which is recognizable by white patches in a baby's mouth.
Vagina. -The passageway between the outside of the body and the lower end of the uterus. Sometimes called the birth canal.Vaginal douche. -Irrigation of the vagina with water or a solution of medicine.
breech birth - an abnormal delivery presentation in which the baby's feet, knees, or buttocks come into the birth canal first, before the baby's head.C[return to top] ...
The cervix resembles a "neck" until the time of birth when it opens into the birth canal (or vagina) to allow passage of the baby. The cervical os (or opening) is the portion of the cervix which is measured during dilation.
Uterine contraction: A rhythmic tightening in labor of the upper uterine musculature that contracts the size of the uterus and pushes the fetus toward the birth canal.« PreviousNext »Navigation ...
The contractions thin (efface) and spread (dilate) the opening of the uterus (the cervix) that leads into the birth canal (vagina). The first stage is over when the cervix is completely ready Ñ 10 centimeters dilated and 100% effaced.
Your baby will move down with each contraction. The three separate soft bones of his head will temporarily overlap so he can pass through the snug birth canal.
Take heart, there are some excellent positions for labour you can try which not only help your cervix to dilate during contractions but will also encourage the baby to move down the birth canal when the time comes.
A plug blocks the cervix of the uterus or the mouth of the uterus in order to protect the baby from catching an infection. Once the plug is gone, your baby can move into the birth canal and labor can happen anytime.
They will then check the cervix internally to discover whether or not a change has occurred. If the cervix has started to open, is thinned out and has moved into line with the birth canal, ...
Weeks 33 and 34Your baby weighs between 4 ½ and 5 pounds and is more than a foot long. Its crown to toe length is almost 19 ½ inches. The baby may drop soon, which means that the baby's head enters the birth canal.
Can cause conjunctivitis, blindness, and serious generalized infection in the baby delivered through an infected birth canal.
See also: Pregnancy, Delivery, Pregnant, Vagina, Uterus


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The modern skeptic needs to be well armed to deal with the array of woo being spewed these days. Biblical criticism is pretty much a solved game but the new-agers can toss out faux-facts faster than you can say, "Bullshit!"
One flavour making the rounds here recently has been the junk science of Terrence McKenna. An incredibly articulate ethnobotanist of the late 20th century, he was able to public several books that garnered the attention of aging hippies and which seem to have renewed their popularity with contemporary new agers. As a self-described psychonaut, his writing mostly revolved around his ever more desperate attempts to instill perceived empirical value to the observations he made of his own consciousness while higher than a kite.
His timewave zero and novelty theories tied into eschatological prognostications for 2012 – a prophecy failure that his devotees overlook as quickly as the adherents of Benny Hinn overlook his. Perhaps the most entertaining of his drug-addled ramblings was his 'Stoned Ape' conjecture.
In his Stoned Ape conjecture, McKenna tried to convince himself that use of magic mushrooms was the catalyst that sprung homo-sapiens into existence from homo-erectus. He starts by assuming that the magnificent shrooms appeared on the African savanna 100,000 years ago and made their way into the homo-erectus diet – both assumptions being supported by zero evidence. He then misrepresents a scientific study about visual perception to suggest that use of these mushrooms increased visual acuity in our early ancestors – thereby making them better hunters.
Based on his first two unfounded assumptions and an outright fabrication he then jumps to the conclusion that the results performed a miraculous one-time instance of Lamarckian inheritance, altering the offspring of psilocybin-gobbling hominids enough to speciate them from surrounding populations of homo-erectus. It just goes on and on, and he actually managed get published for it in 1992 - Food of the Gods.
I feel this load of malarkey is worth our attention, as skeptics, so we can be better prepared to counter the ridiculous claims of McKennites that we may encounter. I know there is one with us lately and felt he might like to put his thoughts on display here for all of us to observe the workings of such a mind.
"Good happy mood = good happy trip"
Well that's true of many drugs including LSD, but I think LSD is a little more complicated.
I mentioned that it impairs your ability to make judgments. It's like your brain has all these connections representing associations that you've made over your lifetime. Acid short-circuits them. You're not able to think correctly. It seems as if your senses are enhanced. I think mostly it's that your ability to make sound judgments on what you sense is impaired.
What this means is that, if you're required to make these judgments and find yourself unable to do so, you may be on your way to a bad trip. I would ensure that the subject's whole trip revolved around experience - without trying to evaluate what you experience. Complicated experience, like personal interaction with people you don't know, or worse don't trust, is to be avoided.
So I would attempt to fill 8 hours with grooving on watching walls and buildings bend and colours flash and stir and thence to a relaxing, totally stressless environment for the landing.
(Even walls bending and colours flashing are seeing it as it is. I believe this is caused by the motion of the fluid in your eyes and the dilation of the pupils (things all your life you've learned to filter out) .
On later trips you begin to be able to judge more complicated personal interactions - but again with most filters disabled. So you are able to take in these things "as they actually are" as well)
How come you're so mad at Heather and Strega? To me they're logical, kind, and a good writers.
"How come you're so mad at Heather and Strega? To me they're logical, kind, and a good writers."
@Mike - Past behaviours - Its a trust issue ...
I think its called Intellectual Dishonesty
I don't know. I don't have any real problems with junk science - as long as you recognise it as such. It can be fun. Is Terence McKenna interfering in any way with "real" science? Or is he just selling books?
I have nothing against opium dens, however I do know that when the kids in my hood were dropping acid, they were also ostracizing me for working my way through college and skippin the shroom juice at parties. Seems they opened theirs minds up enough to live in poverty, get themselves killed, or go to prison, and hey that's Okay, just not for me. They would describe their trips, but not very well and no "Alice In Wonderland" or "Opus No. 7" ever materialized. I am highly imaginative, so I knew I would end up in the hospital.
Hey, man, you don't talk to "the McKenna" You listen to him. The man's enlarged my mind. He's a poet-warrior in the classic sense. I mean, sometimes he'll, uh, well, you'll say "Hello" to him, right? And he'll just walk right by you, and he won't even notice you. And suddenly he'll grab you, and he'll throw you in a corner, and he'll say "Do you know that 'if' is the middle word in life? 'If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you, if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you'..." – I mean, I'm no, I can't – I'm a little man, I'm a little man, he's, he's a great man.
"Do you know that 'if' is the middle word in life?"
Typical druggie insight. Do you know that "hi" is the middle word in "shit"?
...that's a line from "apocalypse now"- Dennis Hopper talking about the crazy colonel. i just stuck McKenna in there for fun, seemed appropriate
Wow - of course this discussion has to take off when I'm in the middle of working 12 hour shifts. To that end, I'm just going to make a general reply to a trend I'm seeing in some answers.
Why wouldn't I believe someone who said LSD gave them the insight the needed to formulate some wonderful, creative idea? The same reason that I don't believe drunks who claim their drinking improves their driving. The same reason I don't believe cocaine users who claim cocaine increases their sex appeal. Not only are the 'observers' biased by being the subject of their own observations - they are intoxicated and every study I've ever seen on intoxication shows perceptions being distorted rather than improved.
Personally I think drug use can offer some great recreational experiences. I also think it can lead to life destroying addictions if one follows the wrong path. Experiments have been done on the effects of various recreational drugs and I have yet to see such an experiment that observed sharpened perceptions or increased skills of any kind.
Link me up then - or is this another case of not being able to understand unless I'm a member of your cult?
Oops, double post. See a few posts down for the full reply.
Reporting personal experiences that only you can have but cannot share with others isn't science. This is different from, say a chemistry experiment where if you mix liquid A with liquid B it instantly turn into a solid.
People who don't understand science may think it's the same thing if two people take a drug and have similar reports of strange perceptions or feeling more capable in some way, but reporting a private sensation that only an individual can have isn't the same thing as two people performing the same experiment with anyone who cares to watch observing and sharing in the result. It's entertainment, not knowledge.
Even if I grant that someone might have done some of their best work "under the influence" of psilocybin, that doesn't recommend the drug any more than saying that Hemingway wrote a lot of his best stories with a glass of bourbon by his typewriter recommends using alcohol to facilitate writing fiction.
I'm opting out - I'll agree to disagree on the subject.
So once again I ask you for evidence and you have nothing. I'll just assume so from now on.
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Ground Broken on New Orleans Mega Hospital
New Orleans - With much fanfare ground was broken Monday for the $1.2 Billion LSU teaching and research hospital in Mid City. It is to be called the "University Medical Center," and is touted as the linchpin for the emerging "Bio Medical District," in New Orleans. But some people in the area believe the project is hurting their business.
After years of political wrangling, local and state dignitaries turned sound during a ceremonial media event attended by hundreds. "This particular project will dwarf the consequences of the Superdome and the Convention Center," heralded Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
The event marked a huge milestone for the long talked about medical facility to replace in part the old Charity Hospital put out of commission after Katrina. "Those who just want to build old charity again without the vision of a center of excellence will have a short-sighted view," said Bruce Greenstein, head of the state department of Health and Hospitals. Thousands of jobs are promised early on and in years to come.
"Our immediate goal is probably trying to hire 2,200 new people," said Jim McNamara of Bio District New Orleans.
LSU officials said the new state of the art medical complex dedicated to healthcare and ground breaking medical research cannot materialize soon enough because the state continues to bleed doctors and other medical professionals. So urgent is the need that they are using hospital renderings to recruit veteran scientists before the facilities are built.
"We're recruiting department chairs today that are coming with the understanding that they will be doing highly advanced programs in this facility," said Fred Cerise, M.D., of the LSU Health System. But right around the block from the celebration a shop owner on Tulane Avenue was lamenting what the project is doing to his business. The owner of Ellgee's Uniforms near the old Charity Hospital said he is being forced to move his business 10 blocks next week.
"It's quite traumatic as my family will tell you not only business-wise, but psychologically," said Marshall Gerson, owner of Ellgee's Uniform Shop. He grew up in the shop and took over ownership 45 years ago. "It's like shooting a business that doesn't need to be shot," said Gerson. He maintains his land is not needed for the hospital. "From all indications if I drive by here in five years I will be watching grass grow. I would be glad to give the property to the state of Louisiana when they need, but I don't believe in this point in time they need it," stated Gerson.
Gerson said his business and others, as well as some residents have not been compensated fairly for their losses brought on by the hospital project, so he is not ruling out going to court for a remedy. "Compensation has not been fair at any stretch of the imagination," said Gerson.
Meanwhile, supporters are pushing ahead.
"It's taken too long and it's been too hard and I'm calling on everybody now to redouble their efforts," said Landrieu. The state has committed $700 million to the project, so the rest of the financing is still not in hand, and plans are still being worked on for the number of beds for the hospital.
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According to Thielsen, if it weren't for Kirkland's sun-angle setback rule, building a whole new house would have made more sense than remodeling. This ordinance, aimed at preserving views from the street to the water, prohibits new buildings from sitting as close to the northern property line as the Zeiler house does. "The sun-angle setback drove us towards a remodel/addition," he says. "The existing building was built before the ordinance, so we could leave it in place." Plus, Gaerda liked the idea of saving pieces of the old house and reusing them in the new one, something she tries to do in most of the projects she builds. "I really enjoy the feel of a house with materials that tell a story," she says.
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Vermont Increases Funding for Efficiency Programs, Sets New Standards for Appliances
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signed into law on May 16 a bill that increases the energy efficiency of furnaces and electrical appliances sold in the state and filed for a mid-year budget increase for the state's energy efficiency program. Vermont becomes the seventh state in New England to establish its own efficiency standards for appliances.
The Vermont Legislature had debated the bill for more than six years while the governor pushed for standards that were similar to those in neighboring states. The governor wanted this provision so that Vermont residents did not pay an excessive premium for efficient appliances. Among others, the appliances included in this bill are:
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The governor said the new standards are expected to save more than 40 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and enough natural gas to heat 1,000 homes per year by 2012. Douglas said, "As we face challenges related to the cost and supply of energy, coupled with the global environmental impact of fossil fuels, we must remain committed to energy efficiency and environmental protection."
For details, see an article in the May 17 edition of the Rutland Herald.
The day after Governor Douglas signed the appliance bill, he sent a recommendation to the Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) for increasing the funding to Efficiency Vermont by $5.3 million. This represents a funding increase of 30% over the next 2.5 years to help Vermonters to save energy. PSB Commissioner O'Brien said the recommendations had undergone extensive analysis about the impact of this funding increase on rates and the achievable potential for energy efficiency in Vermont.
Efficiency Vermont is an independent statewide provider of energy efficiency services that is operated by a nonprofit organization under contract to the PSB. The program provides technical advice, financial assistance and design guidance to help make Vermont homes, farms, and businesses energy efficient. For more information, see the governor's May 17 press release.


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Geisha hunting in Kyoto: 7 things to know before going to Gion By Karla Cripps, CNNUpdated 1738 GMT (0038 HKT) July 2, 2014Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosMaiko spotting in Gion – Geisha are found throughout Japan, but Kyoto is considered the birthplace of geisha culture. The city's historic Gion district is probably the most popular place for seeing geisha.Hide Caption 1 of 9Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosGeisha or apprentice? – There are easy ways to distinguish between maiko (apprentices, pictured) and geisha. A maiko will have decorations such as flowers in her hair; geisha will not. The maiko's obi (kimono belt) will hang nearly to the floor; the geisha's is folded into a square shape on her back.Hide Caption 2 of 9Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosDon't get up in their faces – "Geisha are aware they are special ... and subject to interest, but people need to respect them," says Avi Lugasi, who runs a travel company in Kyoto. He helps clients get photos such as this one of an apprentice geisha leaving a tea house in Gion district. Hide Caption 3 of 9Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosKyoto's geishas – A full-fledged geisha serves tea during Kyoto's annual Plum Blossom Festival. Aside from their regular hosting engagements, trained geisha are often hired to perform at local festivals. Hide Caption 4 of 9Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosLook at the belt – The maiko's obi (kimono's belt) is long and drops almost to the floor (pictured), while the geisha's belt is folded into a square shape on her back.Hide Caption 5 of 9Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosWooden slippers – Sometimes, maiko will wear high platform wooden slippers as seen here. Geisha always wear flat ones.Hide Caption 6 of 9Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosShirakawa Canal, Gion – Though geisha and maiko can be spotted all over Kyoto, tourists flock to Gion for its traditional wooden buildings and near-guaranteed geisha and maiko sightings. Hide Caption 7 of 9Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosGeisha hour – Every day at 5:45 p.m., tourists congregate around Hanami-koji street in Kyoto's Gion district in the hopes of being able to spot an authentic geisha headed to a tea house or banquet. Hide Caption 8 of 9Geisha hunting in Kyoto 9 photosClose but no geisha – During a visit to Kyoto's Sagano bamboo forest, we spotted what appeared to be a maiko enjoying an evening ride. But according to Kyoto resident and travel guide Avi Lugasi, she's actually a tourist in costume. Hide Caption 9 of 9Story highlightsTourists hoping to photograph a real geisha head for Kyoto's Gion area "Geisha are aware they're special and subject to (tourist) interest so it is part of their lives," says local guideHair accessories and kimono belts offer clues when distinguishing geisha from apprenticesEntertainment from a high-end geisha typically costs between $3,000 and $10,000It's 5:55 p.m. on a warm summer evening on Hanami-Koji Street in Kyoto's historic Gion district. A dozen or so camera-clutching tourists line both sides of the cobblestone road, waiting for that magical moment. Then it happens. A single apprentice geisha emerges from a nearby taxi. Just WatchedCNNGo in Osaka and KyotoreplayMore Videos ...CNNGo in Osaka and Kyoto 08:08PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedJapan's left-field entertainmentreplayMore Videos ...Japan's left-field entertainment 05:27PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedWhy Osakans like it hotreplayMore Videos ...Why Osakans like it hot 08:34PLAY VIDEOThe crowd descends, timidly at first, like a pack of wildlife photographers on safari not wanting to frighten their prey, all angling for a perfect picture. Her bright red lips turn up into a small smile as tourists tap shutters and smart phones, but she doesn't stop, instead gracefully making her way into a nearby tea house. The crowd is pleased. They've ticked off an item on their Kyoto "must see" list. Such scenes are a nightly occurrence in Gion, with its traditional wooden machiya houses. Though geisha can be found throughout Japan, the former Imperial capital Kyoto (794-1869) is considered the birthplace of geisha culture. Contrary to unsavory myths, geisha -- or "geiko" as they're called in Kyoto dialect -- are actually professional entertainers hired to perform and interact with guests during dinners and other occasions. But before you join the Gion masses in the hopes of snapping a geiko or maiko (apprentice geisha) on her way to work, there are a few things worth knowing. 1. Unwritten rules for photographing geishaSelf-described geisha fanatic Avi Lugasi is the founder and managing director of Windows to Japan, a high-end travel company based in Kyoto. Fluent in Japanese and a Kyoto resident for nearly 20 years, he often assists clients who want to photograph geisha on the city streets or experience an evening with them."Generally speaking, paparazzi is the name of the game," says Lugasi, adding that tourists should keep in mind that the geisha they see are usually on their way to work and not being paid by the tourism board as some local mascot. "Geisha are aware that they are a special and unique aspect of the Japanese culture and subject to interest so it is a part of their lives, but people need to respect them too." This means you shouldn't block their way by standing in front of them when they're walking. "Take photos from the side or back, but leave their path open," says Lugasi. Kiku, which means "chrysanthemum" in Japanese, has been a geisha for 10 years. She tells CNN that she understands tourists' interest in geisha, just as she'd be interested in traditional or cultural elements typical to any country she visits."However all the attention can be bothersome at times, as geisha are only human and not objects," she says. "So we would appreciate our privacy being respected by not having our photo taken when we are walking with a guest or aren't on the way to work." She adds that it would be nice if people asked if they can take a photo and not just go crazy, shooting photos as they run after them, as has happened to her many times. "Here we go again." MORE: Koyasan, Japan: Overnight on one of the world's most sacred mountains2. Timing is everything Most geiko who live in Kyoto's hanamachi (geisha neighborhoods) head out at about 5:45 p.m. to their evening engagements, which makes this the best time to see them. "For good photo results, one should look at the background behind the geisha," says Lugasi, himself an avid geisha photographer. "People tend to concentrate on the geisha and forget about the background, which can affect any shot." Gion, with its many traditional machiya buildings, is probably the most popular place for photographing geisha in Japan.Its two hanamachi -- Gion Higashi and Gion Kobu -- are by far the biggest and most famous out of the five geiko areas of Kyoto, the others being Kamishichiken, Pontocho and Miyagawacho. "It also has beautiful preserved architecture, which gives the feeling of how Kyoto used to look in the past, so it's very photogenic," adds Lugasi. 3. Difference is in the details All geisha attend a special school throughout their careers, where they go through rigorous training in traditional Japanese arts, such as tea ceremony, flower arrangement and various musical instruments. But a maiko apprentice needs to study for at least five years before she's considered skilled and mature enough to become a full-fledged geiko. A geisha serves tea during Kyoto's annual Plum Blossom Festival. So how do you tell the difference between the two? "There are two easy ways to distinguish between maiko and geisha," says Lugasi. "Maiko will have decorations like flowers in her hair, which geiko will not. "From behind, the maiko's obi (kimono belt) is long and stretches down almost to the floor while the geiko's obi is folded into a square shape on her back."Also, Lugasi says maiko will sometimes wear high platform wooden okobo (slippers) while geiko will always wear flat ones, called zori.MORE: Fountain of youth? Historic Japanese inn famous for beautifying baths4. It's OK to dress like a geisha, even the Japanese do it After seeing the beautiful, graceful geisha in action, many tourists want to get in on the action. And plenty do. On a visit to Kyoto prefecture's Sagano bamboo forest, several women could be spotted walking around in kimonos, some in full makeup. Given the city's history and status as one of Japan's top centers of traditional culture, some Japanese women we spoke with said it's fun to come to Kyoto to get dressed up in the traditional Japanese style.A few studios in Kyoto will even give tourists full geisha and maiko makeovers, also setting them up with a photographer to follow them through the streets of Gion to snap a few glamor shots. For example, Aya Studio in Gion offers a variety of packages ranging in price from 12,340- 28,790 yen ($121-283), depending on how many photographs you want taken. The full experience at Maiko Henshin costs 40,000 yen ($394) and includes photos in a garden, studio, tea room and rickshaw. This one lasts about four hours. MORE: Look, but don't stare! Hanging out with Kyoto's macaques5. You won't fool the locals Multiple Kyoto tour guides and hotel staff share stories of tourists being delighted to meet a friendly geisha in the street, only to learn she was actually a costumed tourist from Hong Kong, Tokyo or Taiwan. According to Kyoto travel guide Avi Lugasi, this maiko is actually a tourist in costume. Lugasi says if the geisha or maiko is overly friendly and posing on the road, chances are she's not the real deal. "First, consider the area where you see her," he says. "If it is in the Kiyomizu area and the streets around it, then she's probably a 'studio' geisha. Also, the 'geisha for a day' will usually walk around, take lots of photos and agree to stop for you to take her picture. "Real geisha do not usually do that. Real geisha, when dressed up, are on the way to work or on the way back so do not have time in spare." He says the quality of the white makeup is another good indicator of authenticity -- a real geisha's face will be refined and smooth.But will your legions of Instagram followers know the difference? Probably not. MORE: 11 extremely practical Japan travel tips6. Forget those "memoirs"As Gion was the scene of much of the drama in "Memoirs of a Geisha" -- the popular novel and film that reignited global interest in geisha culture -- it's not surprising that many tourists want to visit the area. But Kyoto geisha Kiku says the real lives of geisha are nothing like the ones depicted on screen. "It's complete fiction and Hollywood entertainment that does not at all represent the world of geisha," she says. "In that sense the film made our lives more difficult as people come with many misconceptions so we need to explain how our world is not what people saw in the movie." 7. If all else fails, cough up the cash The old school way to meet a geisha is to simply book yourself an evening at an ochaya (tea house). Not cheap, but certainly the most authentic geiko experience. Traditionally, access to high-end geisha experiences in tea houses (also referred to as banquet halls) is gained through connections only. But those willing to cough up the cash -- usually starting from 100,000 yen (about $1,000) -- will find it's possible to buy their way through the doors. Historic Ichiriki Ochaya has been around for more than 300 years. Famous for bringing in the top geisha in Kyoto, it's among the most challenging to get into.Concierges in Kyoto's five-star hotels and luxury ryokan (inns) are usually able to set up evenings for those who want to experience geisha entertainment at a Kyoto restaurant. Lugasi says he offers different geisha experiences for clients who book a complete tour with Windows on Asia. "The most common experience is a private meeting and dinner where the guests will spend 90 minutes to two hours with a geisha, see her dance and ask her directly (usually with translation) about her life, her choices and her art, while also taking photos with her and playing typical geisha games," he says. For a budget experience, there's always Gion Corner, a contrived one-stop shop for geisha entertainment open nightly from 6 p.m. that panders to tourists with tea ceremonies, puppets, flower arrangement, music and dancing. The price of this one is ¥3,150 (about $30) per adult. On the upside, you won't have to hang out in the streets like a celeb-stalking paparazzi. MORE: Kyoto without the crowds: Escape like a localDiscover JapanGeisha hunting in Kyoto7 things to know before you go to Gion.Fountain of youth? Visit a historic Japanese inn famous for its beautifying baths. Japan's most sacred siteSpending the night on Koyasan, where Japanese Buddhism took hold. A weekend in ShirahamaA seaside resort with naked men, pandas and one of the whitest beaches in Japan. Hiroshima tops among touristsAlmost 70 years after the U.S. military dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the site remains one of the country's most popular tourist attractions.World's best bike route?Hiroshima's Shimanami Kaido is an expressway designed with the cyclist in mind.11 practical Japan travel tips Which apps to download, what cards to buy and what to pre-book before your trip. Japan's puffer fish capitalVisit the only market in the country that specializes in the fish that could kill five men with its liver alone. The 8 fiery 'hells' of BeppuHome to more than 2,500 hot springs, Beppu is the world's second largest source of thermal water after Yellowstone National Park.World's coolest factory tour? Gawk at car guts, marvel at giant robots and ... buy curry in the gift shop? 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Hiroshima tops among touristsAlmost 70 years after the U.S. military dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the site remains one of the country's most popular tourist attractions.
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The 8 fiery 'hells' of BeppuHome to more than 2,500 hot springs, Beppu is the world's second largest source of thermal water after Yellowstone National Park.
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