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A: If it is your neighbor's precious Fluffy, you may want to suggest that they tie a bell around the cat's neck to alert the birds when the cat is near. more»
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A: The first suggestion is to slightly moisten the cups. If you have already tried moistening the suction cups, we have a few other tips. more»
A: No. Pine Siskins, Redpolls, Mourning Doves, Juncos, Towhees, and Cowbirds are all attracted to thistle seed.
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I was a bit concerned how this would work given that the grille makes some of the seed harder to reach. However, the feeder has two benefits:1. It provides ample perching room for birds small or big and it's used for that with or without seed. Doves even used it as rain shelter :)2. Because, as the level of seed drops below the grille, it is a bit more difficult to get to the seeds birds tend to hang around more just trying to get to the food making for a better "show"I typically put about a cup of seed and that's enough for a day or two of fast followed by slow foraging.
This is very stable. The birds can get up in here and stay out of the rain. Sometimes the larger birds have trouble with other feeder's perches not being large enough, but this one is. It is good construction.
This is one of those feeders that I would almost classify as a "specialty feeder;" by that I mead a feeder that needs to be placed and used in a specific sort of location with specific requirements. This dish feeder can be extremely effective if you hang it in a protected area as the wind does indeed interfere with its performance. We hung ours in an alcove under the eves of our house which can been view through a window but is very protected from the prevailing winds. We have had no problems with the hood flopping about or becoming displaced. Now this thing IS NOT squirrel proof but is squirrel resistant. If you hang this thing near a handy branch of a tree, near a post or anything else a squirrel can climb, then they will simply do a lateral jump and have free access until the seeds run dry. Hanging our where we have we have had no problems and the hood efficiently dumps the greedy little critters on the ground which is sort of funny to watch. This unit does not hold all that much food which should be considered before purchase. It is fine in our case as we use it with over 25 other feeding stations about the place. The grate is effective but should be cleaned once a week just like any other feeder even if you don't have moldy food in it. Clean feeders help keep strong birds around. It took several days for the birds to get use to this thing but once they did they use it as freely as any other feeder we have. All in all we are quite happy with this thing. It is quite attractive and pleasing to they eye. Don Blankenship The Ozarks
I have tried a few versions of flat feeders for my birds and I do have to say that I really like this one the best so far. With the squirrel cover on top that is adjustable it keeps the little buggers from wiping our my seed while letting in the smaller birds. It also helps protect the seed from the elements so that it's not full of water or snow. There is nothing worse that cleaning out a flat feeder after it snows and is starting to freeze up. Bottom is made of metal and top is plastic. Word to the wise though is don't put this near a fence or tree as the squirrels will still get past the sheild if you do. I like this and would recommend it.
We have more than one type of feeder and I really like this one. It easily hangs on the tree and it already endured a bad storm w/o damage. If any squirrels have tried to get at the food, then they have not been successful. The canopy over the tray has thus far given good protection to the food and the birds have been plentiful for so early in the season. I'd be surprised if we don't keep this feeder for many years.
Right now, the feeder is on my deck - I need to buy a pole to hang it from but am going to wait until we move to our new house. The feeder was easy to put together and obviously the birds love it because within about ten minutes, there was a party going on. The birds typically hang out on my deck because if my German Shepherd doesn't finish her meals, they attack her dish. They also love her water bucket. Maybe now they'll leave her food alone if I can keep this filled and keep their bellies filled. I hope they won't be too disappointed when we move next month. Oh, I can't tell you for sure if it's squirrel-proof because we don't have many trees and don't have the squirrels hanging around like some of our other country neighbors. We will definitely have the rodents at our new place, so once I hang this up on the pole, I'm watching out for the little buggers and am anxious to make sure they don't steal the bird food. This is a nice feeder; I think it will be easy to keep clean and filled for the birds.
This clever Perky Pet adjustable bird feeding platform is simple to assemble with clear directions. An adjustable clear cover can easily be raised or lowered to regulate the size of birds you wish to attract to the feeder. The cover amply protects the feed from the rain and freely tips to fend off the squirrels. The depth of the feed pan is deep enough to hold ½ pound of bird feed. However, short-beaked birds might have difficulty reaching the last ¼ pound of food through the ½ inch grid. Jays and other larger birds should be happy to finish the rest. A creative design for bird watchers.
I bought this feeder because I wanted to have something the mourning doves could feed from. We have Canada geese hang around a lot, so I can't put seed on the ground as they'll gobble it all up in no time! I like that you can vary the space between the base & the baffle. I do wish it was a bit larger in diameter, but it works well enough for at least two doves at a time to sit on it. I saw from other reviews that other people who purchased this didn't use the mesh cover; I don't either. It does make it more difficult for the birds to reach the seed, although it would help keep the seed inside. It's a nice feeder for the price!
This is a cute little bird feeder. I wanted a smaller one to put my leftover seeds from my bigger feeder and this seemed to be about right. It's easy to put together and the birds like it. This price seems a bit high for the quality though. The top is hard plastic and it had a few scratches on it that already all that attractive, but I guess the birds don't really care. It's short so I bought a chain to put it on. So far so good.
The squirrel shield seems to work well; I hung this feeder just a few feet from another one that the squirrels are always in and I haven't seen a single one on this unit. That same shield seems to keep birds from it, too, at least at first. It took about a week and a half before the birds started using this unit, but once they started, they seem to be using it just as much as the one we already had. I think it's because the shield sways and wobbles with every breeze and it was scaring the birds at first. It would be nice if the feeder held more seed; it has to be refilled every day. But at least what it holds is going to birds, not squirrels.
I ended up getting this bird feeder and putting it out for a test run right away. Turns out that at least around here in Central Texas where I am at the birds seem to be enjoying it more so than the squirrels. Now don't get me wrong a few have tried for it [at least that I have noticed] but I get more birds out back on this. The only problem I have had thus far is that it gets moved around easily by the wind, naturally no birdies come a feeding at that time.
This feeder is well constructed and will keep squirrels away if hung correctly. I hung it where the squirrel could access it from the side, so bypassing the springy dome, so that was my fault. However, the grid does not deter the squirrel. You can adjust the dome so that larger birds can gain access, and in fact, that's all I've seen in it is the larger birds. The smaller ones seem to prefer my platform feeder or the other standard feeder. Perhaps the smaller birds are scared by the moving dome. In any case, it is well made and will stand up to weather, it looks like, and holds a lot of food. I may try putting a smaller seed in and move it and see what happens. I did see a woodpecker at it that I have not seen for a while, but I also put new food out. Greater for the larger birds, I'd say.
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Judge: Aggregator of AP news can't have free ride
NEW YORK A federal judge concluded that an Internet news clipping service essentially resold stories from The Associated Press, saying in a decision released Thursday that the ability of news organizations to perform "an essential function of democracy" is jeopardized when a company merely redistributes the news of others.
Media observers say the ruling against Meltwater U.S. Holdings Inc. and its Meltwater News Service, if upheld on appeal, could provide strong protection for the news industry as it struggles to survive in an Internet age.
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote rejected Meltwater's claims that its use of Web stories drawn from a scan of 162,000 news websites from more than 190 countries was a fair use of copyright-protected material.
"Through its use of AP content and refusal to pay a licensing fee, Meltwater has obtained an unfair commercial advantage in the marketplace and directly harmed the creator of expressive content protected by the Copyright Act," Cote said.
She said in a ruling released to lawyers in the case Wednesday and to the public on Thursday that investigating and writing about newsworthy events worldwide was expensive and enforcement of the copyright laws permits the AP to earn revenue to fund it.
"Permitting Meltwater to take the fruit of AP's labor for its own profit, without compensating AP, injures AP's ability to perform this essential function of democracy," Cote wrote.
In a statement, Meltwater said it was disappointed and will appeal. It called the ruling "at odds with a variety of prior decisions that have paved the way for today's Internet."
The judge noted that commercial Internet news clipping services like Meltwater perform an important function for their customers, but that "does not outweigh the strong public interest in the enforcement of the copyright laws or justify allowing Meltwater to free ride on the costly news gathering and coverage work performed by other organizations. Moreover, permitting Meltwater to avoid paying licensing fees gives it an unwarranted advantage over its competitors who do pay licensing fees."
Meltwater is a 12-year-old electronic news clipping service that helps its clients monitor how they are covered in the press. In its lawsuit, the AP alleged that Meltwater News had been pilfering current and past material from the AP and other news providers without paying licensing fees.
AP CEO Gary Pruitt said: "We are thrilled. This is first and foremost a victory for the public and for democracy."
George Freeman, a media law expert in private practice at Jenner & Bloch, called the ruling a "very significant and important opinion" and an "important precedent."
"This decision is one of the most solid and comprehensive that we've had in this very important field," he said. "I know the media is watching it very carefully."
The judge rejected Meltwater's claims that it operates like a search engine.
"Meltwater News is an expensive subscription service that markets itself as a news clipping service, not as a publicly available tool to improve access to content across the Internet," she said. "Instead of driving subscribers to third-party websites, Meltwater News acts as a substitute for news sites operated or licensed by AP."

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BIG STONE GAP, Va. — The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its First Saturday Community Coffee House on Saturday, from 7-9 p.m. Aaron and Lisa Davis will serve as the featured hosts for this month's Coffee House.
Born and raised in Big Stone Gap, Va., Aaron Davis earned an M.A. in Appalachian studies from Appalachian State University and currently serves as the assistant park manager at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park. He and his wife, Lisa Davis, who is a proud Appalachian transplant from Culpeper, Va. and an art and drama teacher extraordinaire in the Dickenson County Public School System, explore music from Appalachia as well as Americana music that strikes their fancy. Aaron and Lisa Davis also tour with their regular band, Ron Short & The Possum Playboys.
The First Saturday Community Coffee House is an open-mic event and is open to all family-friendly performers.
All interested musicians, storytellers, and poets should arrive by 6:30pm for sign-up and scheduling. Admission is free to this program. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
For more information, call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-1322.


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Central committee meets tonight to decide stance
The San Diego County Democratic Party is dividing into two camps over the lurid sexual harassment accusations dogging Mayor Bob Filner — those who want him to step down immediately and those who argue he's entitled to the due process he's demanding.
The interparty debate comes to a head tonight when five dozen members of the central committee meet behind closed doors to determine the party's formal stance.
Party Chairwoman Francine Busby said Wednesday she will detail that position at the conclusion of the meeting. Filner has been invited, but his office would not say whether he will attend.
Busby says she's among those deeply troubled by the accusations that Filner has groped numerous women.
She faces a daunting task in holding the party together amid the turmoil surrounding Filner and an ever-increasing number of calls for him to resign, according to Democratic consultant Chris Crotty.
"There are two factions — one that is substantially large which says what he has done is inexcusable and he has to go, and one that echoes Bob's own words and says he should be afforded due process and allow it all to play out," Crotty said. "But you also have the reality that the only way Bob is going to leave the mayor's office is if someone drags him out kicking and swinging. It's going to be a long, ugly process."
The party's quandary is how to balance resignation calls from Democratic members of Congress, the City Council and the state Legislature against those from Democrats in those same bodies who have stayed silent or said Filner deserves an impartial investigation.
The three Democratic women on the council — Myrtle Cole, Marti Emerald and Sherri Lightner — have not called on Filner to resign.
Yet to weigh in is the politically powerful San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, which was instrumental in getting Filner elected. The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce has also been silent.
The continuing absence of a specific claim filed against Filner, and apparent lack of any criminal allegation, bolsters those within the party reluctant to demand a resignation from the man who broke a decades-old Republican choke hold on the mayor's office.
The division was evident in a July 12 U-T San Diego/10News Poll that showed 52 percent of Democratic respondents thought Filner should resign and 41 percent saying he should remain in office, with 7 percent undecided.
San Diego Mesa College political science professor Carl Luna agreed the party is in a pickle: Those standing by Filner or remaining silent may regret that six months from now, while those calling for his head could be subject to retribution should he survive the storm.
"The question really is how long can you let the bleeding go on," Luna said. "The party would be better off to have this resolved and indecision is not going help."
Party officials shouldn't fear a recall given the large Democratic voter registration advantage in the city, Luna said.
"If I was a Democratic leader, I would have faith that the town, if not blue, is at least more purple these days, and if there is a recall, either Filner or (former Assemblyman and mayoral candidate) Nathan Fletcher or (council president) Todd Gloria can win and the party keeps the mayor's office."


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Feeling very lucky, as the lovely people at The Spanish Food Company sent me the most amazing hamper to try. And what a hamper of fabulousness it was!
If you haven't come across them before, they are specialist importers of great Spanish food, with great provenance from artisanal producers. They know all the producers, and have certainly selected some incredible ones.
We've been enjoying an Iberico, or Pata Negra, ham which is from the woodlands of Extremadura in the west of Spain. Made from truly free ranging animals that live happily on wild grasses, flowers and, of course, acorns. I have to say the words melt in the mouth were made for this, and it was definitely worth the money for a special treat.
I like chorizo, but I love the chorizo that came in this hamper. It puts all other ones I've ever tasted into the dark, and from the tasting notes this could be because it is cured over oak smoke. According to the tasting notes, this is made by Jesus.
Sorry, no, it says it's made by Jesús in a little village in northern León. Great from the fridge sliced onto your tapas selection, or chopped up and added to all kinds of cooking.
Heading further south, and a beautiful goat's cheese from Los Cameros. Naturally cured, crumbly and perfect for those not sure about goat's cheese. A hint of grassiness as you'd expect but then smooth and ever so slightly nutty. It was also the perfect partner to the piquillo peppers they also included, and a bit more unusual than Manchego.
If you think all that slicing might be too much like hard work, then make sure to order the almonds, as these will keep you going whilst you get chopping! Perfect with a cold beer, a cold glass of rose, a glass of red, coffee, tea…well, put it this way, they haven't lasted long around here!
The hampers start at £30, and I would say the presentation is as tasteful as the produce is tasty. If you don't think you could bear to give any of this away, then you can shop by individual product as well. Worth checking out the honey, the olive oil and the whole leg of ham. If you have £400 to spare! But what a way to spend it! I'd also be tempted to add a copy of "Everything But the Squeal: A Year of Pigging Out in Northern Spain" to understand the devotion of that area of Spain to fabulous pork products. It's also a cracking good read!


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Governments certain to seal Paris climate deal: U.N. climate chief
Date: 27-May-15
Country: SPAIN
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Governments are certain to sign a global climate deal in Paris in six months' time even though most countries have yet to outline how they plan to cut emissions, the United Nations' climate chief said on Tuesday.
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Some of the world's biggest investment funds urged the Group of Seven industrialized nations on Tuesday to commit to a long-term goal to cut world greenhouse gas emissions as part of a U.N. climate deal due to be agreed in December.
Japan nuclear regulator finishes review on Kyushu reactors, could be first to restart
Date: 27-May-15
Country: JAPAN
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Kyushu Electric Power Co's two-reactor Sendai nuclear plant on Wednesday cleared safety regulations introduced after the Fukushima crisis, paving the way for the resumption of nuclear power generation in Japan.
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Country: THAILAND
Author: Alisa Tang
Southeast Asian governments must help farmers find better ways to grow food in the face of worsening droughts, storms and sea level rise that are threatening the region's agricultural output and pushing people into poverty, Oxfam said on Tuesday.
Exclusive: Prosecutors probe possible criminal case in California oil spill
Date: 26-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Tim Reid
Government prosecutors are investigating the company at the center of the California oil spill for possible criminal sanctions, according to the district attorney of Santa Barbara - a city that helped spawn the modern environmental movement. Perhaps one of the worst places on Earth for a crude oil leak, Santa Barbara is a beautiful sun-kissed coastal city rich with wildlife, environmental lawyers and wealthy liberal activists.
U.S., Canada and Mexico create new climate change partnership
Date: 26-May-15
Country: CANADA
Author: Mike De Souza
North American energy ministers said on Monday they had set up a working group on climate change and energy, a partnership designed to help Canada, the United States and Mexico harmonize policies.
Malawi forests shrink as power deficit fuels charcoal business
Date: 26-May-15
Country: MALAWI
Author: Karen Sanje
Impoverished villagers are hacking down Malawi's forests to make charcoal, undeterred by government efforts to confiscate the dirty fuel as a power deficit stokes demand.
Volcano erupts in Galapagos Islands, home to unique pink iguanas
Date: 26-May-15
Country: ECUADOR
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A volcano perched atop one of Ecuador's Galapagos Islands erupted in the early hours of Monday, the local authorities said, potentially threatening a unique species of pink iguanas.
BMW, Nissan to expand green cars plug-in network in South Africa
Date: 26-May-15
Country: SOUTH AFRICA
Author: Wendell Roelf
The South African units of BMW and Nissan will build a national grid for electric and hybrid cars to expand sales of vehicles that could reduce pollution in Africa's top auto market.
Pope's climate change aide urges business to favor planet over profit
Date: 22-May-15
Country: ITALY
Author: Alessandra Galloni
Pope Francis' top aide on climate change urged businesses on Wednesday not to let the pursuit of profit get in the way of protecting the planet.
Famous gray wolf in Oregon may have more puppies PORTLAND, Ore. | By Shelby Sebens
Date: 22-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Shelby Sebens
A gray wolf who signaled the comeback of his species in Oregon and California might be welcoming some new pups to his pack, wildlife biologists said on Wednesday.
EU says Europe's bathing waters have become cleaner
Date: 22-May-15
Country: BELGIUM
Author: Barbara Lewis
Europe's inland and coastal waters have become cleaner and nations such as heavily-indebted Greece and Cyprus boast some of the most pristine bathing spots, according to this year's EU report on water quality, published on Wednesday.
Out of Africa? Texans offer sanctuary to endangered rhinos
Date: 22-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Jon Herskovitz
In the Texas grassland, home to white-tailed deer and rattlesnakes, outdoorsman Charly Seale sees a vast sanctuary of open spaces that could be used to protect the wild African rhino from its biggest enemy - poachers in search of the animals' valuable horns.
Britain to press ahead with onshore wind subsidy cuts next week
Date: 22-May-15
Country: UK
Author: Karolin Schaps
Britain's new government will next week outline implementing its pledge to reduce onshore wind farm subsidies, the new energy minister has said, which will likely scupper plans for new wind turbines.
IMF says energy subsidized by $5.3 trillion worldwide
Date: 22-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Anna Yukhananov
Governments around the world charge prices for energy that do not account for its harmful environmental, health and other side effects, amounting to a $5.3 trillion "post-tax" subsidy this year, the International Monetary Fund said in a report on Monday.
Monsoon rains to hit southern India on time, may help sowing
Date: 15-May-15
Country: INDIA
Author: Ratnajyoti Dutta
India's weather office said on Thursday it expects monsoon rains to hit the southern Kerala coast around May 30, a timely arrival for farmers worried about dry weather from an El Nino weather pattern this year.
Handling radioactive waste at Fukushima plant could be improved: IAEA
Date: 15-May-15
Country: AUSTRIA
Author: Shadia Nasralla
The U.N. nuclear watchdog said the management of radioactive waste and contaminated water at Japan's tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant could be improved despite good progress in cleaning up the site.
A deepwater fish joins mammals, birds in the warm-blooded club
Date: 15-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Will Dunham
Move over, mammals and birds, and make room for a fish called the opah in the warm-blooded club.
Duke Energy pleads guilty to environmental crimes in North Carolina
Date: 15-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Marti Maguire
Duke Energy Corp pleaded guilty on Thursday to environmental crimes over a North Carolina power plant's coal ash spill into a river and management of coal ash basins in the state, U.S. prosecutors said.
U.S. green groups sue in challenge to oil train safety rules
Date: 15-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Ayesha Rascoe
Seven environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging safety rules issued earlier this month for trains carrying oil, arguing the regulations are too weak to protect the public.
El Niño near-certain to last through summer: U.S. climate center
Date: 15-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Marcy Nicholson, Chris Prentice and Luc Cohen in New York and David Adams in Miam
The El Niño climate phenomenon is almost certain to last through the Northern Hemisphere summer, the U.S. weather forecaster said, raising the chance of heavy rain in the southern United States as well as South America, and scorching heat in Asia that could devastate crops of thirsty food staples like rice.
Mozambique police seize 1.4 tons of poached rhino horn and ivory
Date: 15-May-15
Country: MOZAMBIQUE
Author: Manuel Mucari
Mozambican police have seized nearly 1.3 metric tons (1.4 tons) of ivory and rhino horns, obtained from the illegal slaughter of 65 rhinos and 170 elephants, in a house belonging to a Chinese national.
Peru on alert for moderate El Nino this year
Date: 14-May-15
Country: PERU
Author: Mitra Taj
Peru is bracing for a moderate El Nino weather event in coming months, with warming sea temperatures threatening to set the stage for another disastrous year for anchovy fishing and fishmeal exports.
New climate deal seen aiding GDP, lacking sanctions: U.N. chief
Date: 14-May-15
Country: NORWAY
Author: Alister Doyle
A U.N. deal to combat global warming due in December will seek to lift world economic growth and be based more on encouragement than threats of punishment for non-compliance, the U.N.'s climate chief said on Wednesday.
Enbridge to pay $75 million to settle 2010 oil spill: Michigan officials
Date: 14-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Susan Heavey and Ayesha Rascoe
Enbridge Energy and its affiliates will pay $75 million to settle a 2010 oil spill into Michigan's Talmadge Creek and Kalamazoo River that dumped 800,000 gallons of oil, state officials said on Wednesday.
Cash-strapped Ivorian farmers struggle to ready next cocoa crop
Date: 14-May-15
Country: IVORY COAST
Author: Loucoumane Coulibaly
Poor weather has resulted in a small, low-quality cocoa crop in several of Ivory Coast's top growing regions, cutting farmers' earnings and leaving them struggling to prepare for next season, they said on Wednesday.
Rare white rhino undergoes veterinary treatment in California
Date: 14-May-15
Country: USA
Author: Steve Gorman
A rare northern white rhinoceros, one of just five left on Earth, is undergoing treatment at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for what veterinarians believe is an abscess under its skin, a park spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
EU diplomats approve proposal to start CO2 market reform in 2019
Date: 14-May-15
Country: BELGIUM/UK
Author: Barbara Lewis and Susanna Twidale
European Union diplomats have approved a proposal to begin reform of the world's biggest carbon market in 2019, Latvia, the holder of the EU Presidency, said on Wednesday.
After Nepal quakes, monsoon poses risk of more landslides, floods
Date: 14-May-15
Country: NEPAL
Author: Krista Mahr and Gopal Sharma
Areas of Nepal remain perilously unstable following last month's devastating earthquake, and, as Tuesday's tremor showed, landslides pose an ongoing menace that will only increase when seasonal monsoon rains begin to fall in the coming weeks.
U.S. honeybee losses soar over last year, USDA finds
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Country: USA
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Honey bees, critical agents in the pollination of key U.S. crops, disappeared at a staggering rate over the last year, according to a new government report that comes as regulators, environmentalists and agribusinesses try to reverse the decline.


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TOKYO (AFP) - The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant said on Wednesday that it lost US$3.68 billion (S$4.57 billion) in the latest quarter amid massive costs stemming from last year's atomic crisis.
Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), which was effectively nationalised on Tuesday after receiving 1.0 trillion yen (S$15.9 billion) of taxpayer money to stay afloat, posted a net loss of 288.4 billion yen in the three months to June. That compares with a net loss of 571.76 billion yen a year earlier.
The embattled firm, one of the world's biggest utilities, said sales in the latest quarter rose 15.6 per cent from a year ago to 1.31 trillion yen. For the current fiscal year to March 2013, the company said it expected a net loss of 160 billion yen on sales of 5.97 trillion yen, up 11.7 per cent.
The latest results come after Tepco posted a massive 781 billion yen shortfall in the year to March, after it had to increase imports of fossil fuels to make up for a nuclear power shortfall when Japan switched off its nuclear reactors. Only two reactors have since been restarted.
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Let's Hear it for Mary Claire Kelly!
The Wren's Nest's very own Mary Claire Kelly did something great. Not that we're surprised or anything. Anyone who's apart of the Wren's Nest Team, the young scribes, their mentors, Brer Rabbit, Uncle Remus, Mr. Harris, they never fail to impress us around here.
One of our Brown Middle School mentors had an article featured on WABE 90.1FM, Atlanta's NPR News Station. Can someone say complete awesomeness?
Kelly's article was featured as a part of WABE's Beautiful City series, where journalists are showcasing special places to go in Atlanta for those of us who love Atlanta too much and just don't want to leave, or simply for those who have been in Atlanta for a while and have yet to get "culturally acquainted" (Side note: If you're looking to get culturally acquainted, right here at the Wren's Nest is a perfect place to start!)
Anyway Let's clap it up for Mary Claire Kelley. She highlighted the Lake Claire Community Land Trust. Pretty interesting if I do say so myself!
Go ahead and check it out. Here's the link to view the pictures, read the article, and listen to the podcast. Great Job Mary Claire Kelly! http://bit.ly/1FD9EfF
Our Words for Goodwin
George Goodwin died last week. Born and raised right around the corner from us, George left the entire nation with a wonderful example of what it means to make a difference. Well known for being the first Atlanta journalist to win a Pulitzer Prize for distinguished local reporting in his 1947 series exposing voter fraud in Telfair County, Georgia, George played a major role in shaping Atlanta's transformation from a rural town to the cultural metropolitan area that it is today. "Be it planning for growth and development; sustaining libraries and the arts; promoting philanthropy; improving education; advancing race relations or encouraging civic responsibility, George Goodwin was a force for progress and understanding."
Back in the day The Wren's Nest was a Carnegie Library – at least one room was. George told me he spent hours and hours as a boy reading at The Wren's Nest. He claimed that those hours were a big part of his love of the written word and development as a writer. I only met him the last couple years of his life but it was clear that in addition to his wit and heart, his charm was a big part of the legacy he leaves and the example he set for us all of a life of service. He was 97.
The Start of the Wren's Nests' Holidays are going Great!!
Tis the season… We are Celebrating Ladies and Gentleman, a lot!
This week we have taken time to acknowledge not only the holiday season but also the birthday of Joel Chandler Harris. Last Sunday we held our annual Victorian Holiday Party. The home was decorated in holiday grandeur. "Children of all ages were captivated by our storytellers throughout the day." And certainly what's a party without music? Our featured harpist, Kimberly Walker of the Atlanta Urban Youth Harp Ensemble, and esteemed carolers from the Gate City School of Excellence set the tone by filling the house with songs of the season.
Certainly, we cannot celebrate in the month of December without saying Happy Birthday to Joel Chandler Harris! December 9th marked Harris'169th birthday, and yes indeed there was birthday cake! Guests and friends gathered around the cake as Harris' great-great-granddaughter, Annette Shakespeare gave words of cheer and good tidings for the occasion. Happy Birthday rang loud amongst the crowd as we approached one of the most favored portions of our annual party.
The 6th Annual Scribes Program Book Launch!
The reincarnation of Joel Chandler Harris's stories has arrived, but in a way we least expected!
Labor Day weekend, students of KIPP STRIVE Academy released Next Door to the World, a series of re-creations and re-fabrications of the legendary folktales compiled by Joel Chandler Harris.
For the 6th year, we celebrated the Wren's Nest Scribe's Program participants and all of their hard work with a launch party for their new book. At the Decatur Book Festival, family, friends and loved ones filled a room in the Decatur Recreation Studio awaiting the launch of this anticipated work of art. Students worked throughout the Spring of 2014 with a writing mentor to do research, perform historical investigations, and ultimately create some of the best stories centered around Joel Chandler Harris' history that you will ever read.
This year The Scribes Program provided twenty 5th-8th graders at KIPP STRIVE the opportunity to improve writing skills, learn more about the Joel Chandler Harris legacy, and become published authors. How amazing!
The book launch featured readings from the Scribes and gave community members the opportunity to purchase a copy of Next Door to the World as well as have their books officially autographed by these talented artists.
Also, check out the rest of our pictures here on our Facebook page!
The Wren's Nest and a Disney Legend
The Wren's Nest and a Disney Legend
The Wren's Nest had the honor of bringing Mr. Floyd Norman and his wife Adrienne to Atlanta in October. Mr. Norman was the first African American animator at Disney and worked alongside Walt Disney himself. During his time in Atlanta this week, Mr. Norman gave talks at Auburn Avenue Research Library and Emory University, and was interviewed on CNN Morning Express with Natasha Curry. Many thoughtful and engaging conversations were shared between Mr. and Mrs. Norman and the Wren's Nest staff and Board members. He and his wife also spent a great deal of time exploring the Wren's Nest and listening to our storytellers.
Mayor Kasim Reed and the City of Atlanta presented Mr. Norman with official greetings during his visit.
Since his return to his home in California, Floyd Norman has written a couple of blog posts inspired by his experience in Atlanta with the Wren's Nest, which he called "enlightening". Read Mr. Normans' entries on "Song of the South" here and here, and about the Fox Theatre here.
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The Wren's Nest had the honor of bringing Mr. Floyd Norman and his wife Adrienne to Atlanta this past week. Mr. Norman was the first African American animator at Disney and worked alongside Walt Disney himself. During his time in Atlanta this week, Mr. Norman gave talks at Auburn Avenue Research Library and Emory University, and was interviewed on CNN Morning Express with Natasha Curry. He and his wife also spent a great deal of time exploring the Wren's Nest and listening to our storytellers. Many thoughtful and engaging conversations were shared between Mr. and Mrs. Norman and the Wren's Nest staff and Board members. The film "Song of the South" was among the hot topics discussed. Since his return to his home in California, Floyd Norman has written a couple of blog posts inspired by his experience in Atlanta with the Wren's Nest, which he called "enlightening".
"I've just returned from a wonderful trip to Atlanta Georgia. It has easily been fifty years since last visiting the city and boy, how things have changed. Yet, Atlanta remains a beautiful city with a marvelous blending of the old and the new. The historic and the contemporary. It's a city I never really knew, and yet it feels so much like home.
Adrienne and I were the guests of the good folks at The Wren's Nest. The Wren's Nest is the historic home of author, Joel Chandler Harris. And, Harris is a name I know well after having seen "Song of the South" and written a few Uncle Remus, Brer Rabbit stories myself. Of course, in recent years the stories of Joel Chandler Harris and the Walt Disney film, "Song of the South" in particular have become the stuff of controversy. I wanted to do my part in hopefully shedding some much needed light on a subject that has sadly become a racially motivated hot button topic. I'll be writing more about this in future posts, but for now I can only say my visit to Atlanta and the home of Joel Chandler Harris was most enlightening.
Walt Disney's Song of the South has been sitting on the shelf since the early seventies when the wonderful movie was given it's last limited release. Since that time, it's been a hand's off property because the Walt Disney Company, like most corporations, being risk averse, wanted little to do with it. Why take the chance of stirring up controversy when you can simply avoid it. Sadly, "avoiding controversy" has denied generations of Disney fans access to this famous Disney classic. It's actually encouraged "bootleg" editions or the seeking of foreign language copies where apparently the rest of the world can deal with the South and the subject of slavery.
Having no corporate agenda, I'm able to speak freely on the subject. I've written Uncle Remus stories myself and worked side by side with Walt Disney in years past. Back in the forties as the Disney studio struggled to survive, The Old Maestro had no intention of doing anything other than creating great entertainment. Some may call it corny or simple minded as Walt reflected on his childhood in other films as well. "So Dear to my Heart" was another motion picture that tells the story of an America long forgotten. Walt may have been somewhat naive when dealing with the post Civil War American South. However, Disney was a storyteller, not a historian.
I'll be dealing with this "controversial issue" in future posts. In the meantime, I'm still reeling from my Atlanta visit last week. I'm still smiling from the generous hospitality along with the energy and vitality of a South I really didn't know until this visit.
Thank you, one and all. And, thank you for the best biscuits and grits I've ever eaten."
Thank you, Mr. Norman, for gracing the Wren's Nest with your presence and for sharing your thoughts. We are also very pleased that you liked our biscuits and grits, which are, in fact, the best.
Read more by Mr. Floyd Norman on his blog: http://floydnormancom.squarespace.com/
The Second Annual Vouched Birthday Party was a smashing success!
VouchedATL celebrated its second birthday with the return of the Very Vouched Birthday on Thursday, July 18th at The Goat Farm Arts Center.
Once again, the evening served as a fundraiser for the Wren's Nest KIPP Scribes writing program. A great number of Atlanta's literary champions gathered for an evening to read the work of the students who have benefitted from the program. In addition to these readings, attendees heard original works from authors Blake Butler and Matt Bell.
Several of our middle school authors were there with their families. As it turned out, all of the young authors who attended also happened to have their stories read out loud. Seeing the students watch their stories come alive on stage was an incredible experience.
The proceeds from the evening all go towards supporting the Scribes Program. We are so grateful to Laura Relyea of Vouched Books, the event's supporters, and everyone who attended the party. Here's a picture of our fancy merch table and a sampling of the books we've published through our Scribes Program and high school publishing company.
Our first big trivia question of the year is a real doozie. Which historical house museum, dedicated to preserving the legacy of Joel Chandler Harris and the heritage of African American folklore through storytelling, tours and student publishing, and serving as an educational resource for the community, the greater Atlanta area and visitors from around the globe on top of having great trivia questions in its newsletter, is turning 100 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR?
Think you know the answer? Post your guess in the comment selection below! What, you think it might be too easy? Ok, then. Bonus question: in honor of Valentine's Day, if you could go on one date with a literary character who would it be and why? [There's no wrong answer here. We'll even take Ahab's Whale.] Again, post your answers below. We'll randomly select one lovelorn literary lad or lass to receive one permanent hug.*
*permanent hug comes in the small, medium, large, or x-large embrace of a wren's nest t-shirt.
National Day of Listening
In 2008, our friends at StoryCorps created a new national holiday, the National Day of Listening. On the day after Thanksgiving, StoryCorps asks everyone to take a few minutes to record an interview with a loved one. You can use recording equipment that is readily available to you, such as computers, iPhones, and tape recorders, along with StoryCorps' free Do-It-Yourself Instruction Guide.
Isn't this pure dead genius? Apart from the appeal of a noncommercial alternative to "Black Friday" shopping sprees, you'll probably also learn a thing or two about your loved ones. I encourage you to set aside time to listen to a loved one's story while recovering from your turkey coma.
The preservationists are coming! The preservationists are coming!
With the museum's 100th anniversary coming up in 2013, now is a great time to start talking about how to revitalize and restore Joel Chandler Harris' home so we can kick it for the next 100 years. 2013 is going to be full of celebrations, fundraising, and amazing growth. There is already an exciting opportunity on the horizon that will kick off our centennial year.
The Georgia Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-GA) is committed to improving built environments to make high-performance, healthy buildings available to everyone in Georgia. On October 16th through October 18th, USGBC-GA will host an inaugural conference on southern historic preservation, sustainability, and energy efficiency here in Atlanta. The conference will bring together brilliant minds from across the nation to discuss how to restore and revitalize our city, community, economy, and quality of life.
One of the highlights of the conference is a case study of the Wren's Nest. On the final day of the conference, there will be a charrette at the Wren's Nest. Basically, a bunch of really smart historic preservationists and people interested in energy efficiency will gather for a tour and discussion on how to preserve and restore the house for generations to come in the most green way possible. We are very excited about the chance to be showcased in this way. It's about time more people fell in love with this beautiful old museum and did something about it.
In preparation for the conference, the folks over at SouthFace came over and did an inspection last week. Boy, did they get a kick out of the spaces in the floor where you can see straight through to the basement. They may or may not have also discovered one ton of bricks (yes, that's correct) that's been looming in the attic over poor Sue's desk for who knows how long. Thanks to SouthFace, the USGBC-GA has some great information for the conference, and we know that we need to move the bricks, or just move Sue.


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TerraX resumes soil sampling and line cutting at Stewart Property, Newfoundland along 6 km alteration trend, following up on 725 meter gold in soil anomaly across strike that averaged 160 ppb gold.
property to follow up on a 725 meter wide Au, Cu, Mo anomaly previously
reported by TerraX from a test line of soil surveying across the strike
of the alteration zone. Anomalous gold results within the 725 meter
interval of 30 samples taken 25 meters apart ranged as high as f 640 ppb Au and averaged 160 ppb Au. These results are considered to be extremely encouraging, and
validated the use of soils as an exploration tool at Stewart. The
objective of the current soil sampling is to delineate the full extent
of the gold anomalism within this large hydrothermal alteration system,
and to follow up the newly discovered Forty Creek showing (grab sample
of 59 g/t Au and 2290 g/t Ag – see news release of
In addition to the soil survey work, TerraX has contracted Quantec
Geosciences to carry out Titan 24 ground geophysics across 3.5
kilometers of strike length on the alteration zone. This program is
designed to pick up epithermal or more likely porphyry-style
mineralization up to a depth of 600 meters below surface. Line cutting
for the survey will commence the second week of February, and Titan
surveying will follow shortly thereafter. In addition, Geo Data
Solutions Inc. has been contracted to fly an airborne magnetic survey
over the entire property. This survey will be completed in March or
April, allowing sufficient time for interpretation prior to drilling in
The Stewart property is comprised of 242 claims totaling 60.5 sq. km
located 30 km north-northeast of the town of
Peninsula. The original property was 173 claims (~43 sq. km), but has
been expanded in order to cover prospective strike extensions to the
alteration zones. The property features an east-northeast striking 6
km long by up to 700 m wide epithermal to porphyry style alteration
zone with extensive low-grade gold-copper mineralization.
For more information on TerraX's properties, please visit our website at
www.terraxminerals.com. The technical information contained in this news release has been
verified by Dr.
defined in "National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for
Mineral Properties."
About TerraX Minerals
TerraX Minerals Inc. is one of the major landholders of prospective
ground in the burgeoning Marmion Batholith gold district near
gold deposit which contains a National Instrument 43-101-compliant
inferred resource of 259.4 million tonnes at 0.8 grams per tonne Au
(approximately 6.7 million ounces of gold). The Brett Resources
Technical Report on this deposit is available on SEDAR. TerraX is
actively exploring three wholly-owned gold exploration projects, the
Sunbeam-Pettigrew, Blackfly and
are located within 20 km of the town of
TerraX also recently optioned the ~50.5 sq km Stewart gold-copper
property in the
Avalon terrane, a geologic structure which can be traced from eastern
the Carolinas and northern
epithermal/porphyry gold-copper deposits, including the past-producing
On behalf of the Board of Directors
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Earlier today, the Broncos' 2013 opponents were announced by the team's official website. Among Denver's home opponents are the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is significant considering that Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow is expected to land in Florida this offseason. Tebow was traded out of Denver when the team brought in veteran Peyton Manning during the 2012 offseason. The move was great for Denver, as Manning has the team at 12-3 and competing for a first round bye in the playoffs. For Tebow, things haven't gone so well. The 6′-3″, 236-pound third year quarterback has only attempted eight passes and has averaged just 3.2 yards-per-carry during infrequent Wildcat snaps this season. Returning to Denver in 2013 with a new team and possibly as a starter again, Tebow's Return™ would be a network's dream come true for ratings. Among other notable match-ups the Broncos will have in 2013 are: Peyton vs. Eli (road), Manning vs. Brady (road), and Shanahan's return (home).
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ATA Tells Congress Cap-and-Trade Will Harm Trucking Industry
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"Fleets are extremely sensitive to rapidly shifting operating costs given thin operating margins," said Hodges. "These margins continue to be chipped away, given the numerous and unprecedented costs being imposed upon the industry to reduce emissions from trucks."
Hodges explained that provisions in H.R. 2454′s cap-and-trade program grant oil refiners 2 percent of the carbon allowances between 2014 and 2016 to help mitigate refinery Greenhouse Gas emissions.
"This amount is inadequate and will result in significant price increases for refined products," said Hodges. "The 2 percent allotment to refineries over a 2-year period covers the refineries' facility emissions, but totally ignores carbon emissions from the combustion of petroleum products, leaving downstream users, such as trucking companies, exposed to dramatic and sudden fuel price spikes."
The trucking industry believes that mobile sources, such as commercial trucks, should be addressed differently than traditional stationary sources under any proposed carbon reduction regulatory program.
In addition to serving as ATA First Vice Chairman, Hodges also serves as Chairman of ATA's Sustainability Task Force, which developed a progressive sustainability agenda that will reduce fuel consumption by 86 billion gallons and CO2 emissions by 900 million tons for all vehicles over the next 10 years by: setting governors on new trucks to limit speeds to no more than 65 mph; reducing the national speed limit to 65 mph for all vehicles; reducing engine idling; reducing congestion by improving highways; using more productive truck combinations; supporting national fuel economy standards for trucks; and increasing fuel efficiency by encouraging participation in the U.S. EPA SmartWay(SM) Transport Partnership Program.
These reasonable measures will bring real results for reducing the trucking industry's carbon footprint, while at the same time further reducing other regulated emissions, enhancing safety, helping to achieve energy independence, and keeping the nations economic engine churning.
For ATA's entire sustainability report with detailed explanations, visit www.trucksdeliver.org.
The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the
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ALAPPUZHA: The 400-year-old Champakulam Moolam Boat Race, which marks the beginning of the boat race season in the State, was mired in chaos, as the event ended without the winner being announced here on Saturday.
A hasty declaration by the commentators and the alleged crossing of tracks by one of the contesting boats marred the finale of the event, which otherwise encapsulated the spirit of boat races with photo finish preliminaries, roaring crowds on both banks of the Pampa River, colourful processions, banners and electrifying music.
The action-packed final moments of the race had three prominent boats — Cheruthana, Sri Ganesh and Jawahar Thayankari — crossing the finishing point with the lead barely visible to the naked eye. With no facilities for the judges to take a decision through video replays arranged at the venue, chaos prevailed as one of the commentators announced Sri Ganesh as the winner before the official declaration.
Contestants and the public rushed to the judges' pavilion, and as the situation threatened to snowball into mayhem, the organisers announced that the winner would be declared after a meeting between the District Collector and captains of the three boats at the District Collectorate on Monday.
Later, Coir and Devaswom Minister G. Sudhakaran distributed prizes to the winners in other categories. Earlier, Kuttanad MLA Thomas Chandy inaugurated the ceremonies while Kuttanad Tahsildar A.M. Najeeb flagged off the boats. Prominent boats such as Champakulam, St. George, Nadubhagam and Ayaparambu Valiya Diwanji could not qualify for the finals. Travancore Devaswom Board president C.K. Gupthan, K.C. Venugopal and K.K. Shaju, MLAs, were also present.


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MANILA, Philippines – Interior Secretary Manuel "Mar" Roxas II on Friday said the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has been surrounded by government forces in a "very, very small portion of Zamboanga City."
"These terrorists, these rogue (MNLF) who are attempting to enter and attack Zamboanga City…They have been surrounded," Roxas said in an interview with Radyo Inquirer 990AM.)
The standoff between the MNLF and government forces in Zamboanga City that started Monday morning left several people dead while dozens have been held hostage by the group.
But Roxas said the problem was limited to only five out of about 95 villages in the city and that they would not allow the conflict to spread in other parts.
The Interior Secretary said they hoped to solve the conflict through peaceful means, saying the only reason why a gunfight erupted again Thursday was because MNLF snipers allegedly targeted firefighters.
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Although many had volunteered to negotiate with the MNLF, Roxas said they decided to use official channels and trained hostage rescue negotiators.
Asked if they would heed MNLF spokesperson Atty. Emmanuel Fontanilla's request to have third-party negotiators such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, Roxas said they were open to the idea but would first focus on their established communication with Habier Malik, the MNLF commander in Zamboanga City.
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The worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
I am having a weird symptom lately that I don't know whether to attribute to depression, anxiety, or aging. Namely, I can't stop thinking about death and dying. I'm 26 and I am constantly thinking about how I could die at any moment and time is running out for me (and my loved ones). [more inside]
What's my best option for birth control?
My doctor wants to put me on hormonal birth control to help with some health issues I've been having, but I have concerns about the side effects. I'm scared and in pain. Please help me figure out my options (special snowflakes aplenty below)... [more inside]
What could happen if an expired Mirena IUD is not removed?
I currently have a Mirena IUD inserted which is about 3 or so years out of date. What are the health implications if I don't have it removed soon? I am 47.
Paragard, please let me love you.
So I had my first IUD inserted on Thursday. I'm wondering, about, um . . . discharge. [more inside]
Mysterious Mirena migration
After a year and a half of trusty service, my Mirena IUD seems to have been sucked into unknown parts of my uterus, taking its strings with it and leaving me with dull cramps 24/7. Has this happened to you or anyone you know? [more inside]
Why has my period come back?
This is a question about the Mirena IUD and my period. Don't click if you don't want to talk about bleeding and IUDs. [more inside]
How to start an (awkward) conversation about my IUD
I had an IUD (Mirena) inserted about a month ago. I recently met someone new (yay!), he's great (yay!), and it seems that sexytimes are soon to be had (yay!). I think I need to talk with him about my IUD, though, and I don't know how. [more inside]
Cherry angioma and IUD...any connection?
I assume that's what all these bright pink/red flecks are, though they aren't exactly round and are not raised at all; completely flush with the skin. Anyway, they came on all of a sudden within a week or two of getting the Mirena. Historically I used combination pill then NuvaRing and never had these appear. Should I be concerned? Is it possible they have anything to do with the IUD?
Depression vs. IUD
I've been dealing with depression for years. I can't tell if it's worse because of my birth control. Help? [more inside]
Cervical barriers and rough sex
After years of experimenting with different types of birth control, I have an appointment to get fitted for a cervical cap. I'm curious to hear from other women who use this method how effective it is during rough sex and deep penetration. I know it's supposed to create a suction around the cervix, but how easy is it to be dislodged? Also curious about diaphragm and the Lea contraceptive. [more inside]
Trampoline + uterus.
What did I just do? [more inside]
Reluctantly giving up my HBC pills -- have questions about the Mirena
I'm a 29-year-old female who's been on birth control pills for 13 years, with one six-month break in the middle. Due to a recent medical diagnosis, my PCP is concerned about my continued use of this medication and has suggested I consider a Mirena IUD. I have questions. [more inside]
Contraception conundrum
Long story short, I had a very bad experience with the Mirena iud and now considering the Nuvaring. Wondering if this is a bad idea.... [more inside]
Mirena IUD: Will the spotting ever cease?
IUD Filter: How long should I wait for my Mirena IUD to 'settle down'? TMI inside. [more inside]
Mirena and acne... is it forever?
IUDs and acne. How long should I wait before seeking serious acne treatment? Will the hormone acne subside? [more inside]
I also HATE using tampons, pads leak, and menstrual cups freak me out with an IUD
Oh wise Metafilter IUD users, please tell me your experiences switching from a Paragard to a Mirena. [more inside]
Managing IUD insertion and post-insertion pain
IUD insertion pain: please help me plan for handling it. I'm extremely sensitive to pain (especially right now, given recent medical history), but my doctors and I agree I need a Mirena IUD. [more inside]
[BC filter] Will an IUD (Mirena) be a good option when I didn't like the Nuvaring? Particularly, it lowered my libido and gave me mood swings. [more inside]
Mirena and Fertility Awareness
This may be naive: is there any way to have my fertility tested while I have a Mirena inserted? [more inside]
What is causing my pelvic pain?
I'm having pelvic pain. You are not my doctor. I have an appointment next week, but would like to go prepared. Can you help? [more inside]
Non-disposable menstruating with an IUD/IUS
Is it possible to use a menstrual cup with an IUD/IUS? alternatively, what are my options for re-usable pads and how does one handle dirty pads at work, etc? [more inside]
Headaches, depression, moodiness, PMS: Microgynon or Mirena
My hormones were a mess and 6 months ago my doctor suggested birth control pills to regulate them. I was put on Yasmin, and that worked great, I felt much better overall, except for the debilitating headaches once a month. I tried skipping the stop/placebo week, but that didn't work at all (severe headache and long breakthrough bleeding), and so much headache every month is not an option. [more inside]
the question is, how *much* will the IUD hurt my cervix this time?
Tell me how IUD replacement compares with first-time insertion of an IUD. [more inside]
Ditch the doc?
Am I wrong to want to ditch my doctor for this? [more inside]
Get this thing out of me?
I am experiencing serious mood-swings and insecurities. Just got Mirena IUD put in a few weeks ago. Could it be the hormones, and how do I manage without destroying my relationship? [more inside]
What time is it? It's BABY TIME! ...we hope!
Has anyone here had experience with conception post-IUD? Is there anything I should know ahead of time, or start doing a few months in advance to smooth the transition? How long after removal will fertility return? [more inside]
Want an IUD...but which one?
Have you used either of the IUD forms of birth control? Great! Help me out! [more inside]
Prince Albert + IUD = trouble?
Prince Albert + IUD = trouble? [more inside]
Experiences with the Mirena IUD?
Firsthand experience with the Mirena IUD, especially after being on the pill? [more inside]
The condition of my condition
Oh, my god. I've had a nearly month-long period after a Mirena insertion. I've been to the doctor and everything is seemingly fine - but I would like recommendations on how to deal. [more inside]
Gynecologists in NYC who will order a Mirena IUD
Gynecologists in NYC who will order a Mirena IUD for me? [more inside]
Too small for Mirena IUD
Why don't they make a special IUD that's a better size for nulliparous women? Is there anything I can do about the fact that I'm too small? [more inside]
If Mirena IUD strings are "tucked back", what keeps them from poking ME?
If Mirena IUD strings are "tucked back", what keeps them from poking ME? [more inside]
Is initial weight loss usually difficult?
Is it common for the first month or more of a diet and exercise program to yield little weight loss? [more inside]
Period-free for life?
I'd like to suppress my menstrual period for the next twenty years. Is this a good idea? [more inside]
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I'm not sure if anyone else is or has gone through this, but I haven't and would like some advice.
My daughter, by three months, was sleeping 12 hours. It was around this age (9weeks) that she slowly started doing longer stretches and ultimately slept through the night after we learned to put her down sleepy but awake so she would learn how to self soothe if she woke up in the middle of the night.
My son is very different. He's 9 weeks old now and although he's going for decent stretches of sleep (3-4.5 hours) he will stay up for 1-2.5 hours. Our paediatrician said yesterday to not keep him up longer than 30 minutes, but I do keep the lights low or off and only feed him, but if I put him down while he's still awake he'll fuss. This is a catch-22 because I want him to learn how to self soothe but if he's not totally knocked out he'll cry continuously until we return. Lastnight he cried for 30 minutes before I had to go back in becasue he was getting so worked up.
Any advice on how to not have him awake for so long at night?? It's not every night but is definitely becoming more of a pattern. Lastnight he slept from 9pm-12:45 and then was up until 3:15 and again at 6:15.
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