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Eczema, Dermatitis and Skin Care
Skin - Your Body's Largest Organ
The outer layer of skin, known as the epidermis, is constantly regenerating itself, growing from the bottom upwards. Dead skin cells are shed from the outer layer as this regeneration happens about every 52-75 days. I'm sure that dust mites are pleased with this amazing skin regeneration process since they feed on our shed, dead skin cells! Here are some other interesting skin facts:
- The average adult has 21 square feet of skin, weighing approximately 7 lbs.
- Skin is made up of about 300 million cells.
- Human skin is nearly as thin as a few sheets of paper.
- The thickest skin is found on the palms and soles and the thinnest on the lips and around the eyes.
- Skin serves to waterproof the body and protect it from invaders.
- Touch is one of the first senses to develop - even in the womb, a baby feels its way to bring hand to mouth.
Protect And Hydrate
As you can see, skin is an intricate organ that plays a vital role in our lives. So how can we protect it? Any dermatologist will tell you that limiting sun exposure is a major way to protect your skin's look and function. Even though you may not be frequenting the beach this winter, the sun is still shining (even behind the clouds), so before you reach for hydrating body lotion, protect your lips and skin from damage by applying sunscreen - at least SPF 15. Free from many common irritants, the Vanicream brand has both a Sunscreen and a Lip Protectant, both of which offer lasting protection from the sun's rays.
Doctors also recommend keeping our skin hydrated to prevent cracking and pre-mature aging. Before I began research for this article, I knew there were countless moisturizer choices available, but I never quite knew the difference between them all. Here is a summary of the four basic classes of body moisturizers, in order of effectiveness: ointments, oils, creams and lotions.
Ointment moisturizers do the best job at trapping moisture in the skin. However, they usually have a greasy feel. Common examples of ointment moisturizers include Vaseline Petroleum Jelly or even vegetable shortening. When applying these moisturizers, use only a small amount and rub it in well.
Oil moisturizers have less of a greasy feel. The most common oils applied directly to the skin are baby oil, mineral oil, vegetable oil and bath oil (like Robathol). Pure vitamin E oil is another moisturizing agent that I often use after a shower, especially during the winter. Vitamin E oil, available at many health food stores, is said to promote healing of cuts, burns, eczema, and other skin problems, and I'm hoping it fends off those squint lines I'm developing! Another way to get the benefits of vitamin E is to use a product that includes it as an ingredient like Vitec - a high potency lotion that leaves skin soft and nourished.
Cream Moisturizers are more popular than ointments because they don't leave as much of a greasy residue. Typically white in color and of a rather think consistency, creams are rubbed into the skin. Common examples of cream moisturizers include Vaseline Cream, Eucerin and Neutrogena Hand Cream. Many allergists recommend Vanicream, a non-greasy, non-scented moisturizer formulated especially for eczema and other dry skin conditions.
Lotion moisturizers are suspensions of oily chemicals in alcohol and water. Lotions are the most popular moisturizers, available in an endless variety of scents and colors, and usually not as thick as creams. However, those with skin or chemical sensitivities should be cautious since many lotions contain alcohol, lanolin and fragrances. Also, if a lotion does not feel at least a bit greasy when being applied, it may not be providing the hydrating protection you need. Some doctor-recommended lotions include Vaseline Intensive Care, U-Lactin, Lubriderm, and Nivea. We love the U-Lactin for its super-absorbency and soft, non-greasy feel.
What Causes Dry Skin?
The outer layer of skin is like a piece of plastic wrap you'd put on a cake to keep it moist. This prevents the moisture in the cake from escaping into the outside air. This outer layer of skin, called the stratum corneum, is made up of dead skin cells which are embedded in the natural oils produced by your underlying living skin cells. The natural oils act as a barrier to water escaping from the body and they keep irritating germs from entering your body. The skin cells and oils in the stratum corneum attract a certain amount of water, and this is what keeps our skin smooth and pliable. When our protective oils are lost, the coveted water that our stratum corneum holds can escape more readily, causing dryness and a reduced barrier to irritants.
What Is Eczema?
Eczema is a loose term often used to describe sensitive skin, easily irritated by soaps, wool or environmental factors. A common form of eczema, known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, recurring skin condition that is not easy to treat. Skin can become extremely itchy, red, dry, scaly, cracked or inflamed. Depending how old the eczema sufferer is, skin "flare-ups" can appear in many parts of the body including hands, feet, face, elbows, skin folds, etc.
Approximately 35 million people in the United States are affected by eczema, many of whom are infants and young children. In fact, it is estimated that between 10 to 20 percent of all infants suffer from eczema. It can start as early as 6 weeks of age and often disappears before age 3. However, for some, eczema can be a life long problem.
Atopic dermatitis is not contagious. Nor is contact dermatitis, another form of eczema. Contact dermatitis usually results in a red, itchy reaction where the skin has been in contact with a substance that the immune system reads as foreign, like an allergen. Most people that have eczema have a family history of eczema, hay fever, or asthma. Thus, eczema seems to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
The Cycle Of Eczema
Eczema can be a truly vicious cycle. Irritated skin longs to be scratched, thereby creating more inflammation and harming the outer protective layer of skin. Without this barrier, the skin is prone to more drying and exposure to offending allergens, which trigger more rashes. And the irritating itchy cycle begins again.
When eczema-affected areas become red and inflamed, this is often called a flare-up. There are many things that can cause flare-ups for eczema sufferers. Here is a list of some offenders:
- Rubbing the skin
- Excessive heat or dryness
- Dust mite allergen
- Pet dander
- Cigarette smoke
- Scratchy fabrics like wool or synthetic fibers
- Irritating chemicals in cleaners and detergents
- Moisture like saliva or milk
- Common allergic foods like milk, eggs or wheat
- Emotional reactions to stress or anxiety
How To Treat And Avoid Eczema Flare-Ups
Any physician will tell you that there is no "magic bullet" for treating eczema. Treatment depends on the patient's condition. The first step for effective treatment is to identify what is causing the flare-up. Many families have discovered that their first defense is to manage their environment. I was amazed to read about the number of physicians and professional organizations that strongly recommend allergen avoidance as a first defense against allergic skin conditions. Dr. Alan Greene, MD is the founder of a popular pediatric health website. Here he explains a recent study demonstrating the eczema-environment connection:
"Until recently most dermatologists have not thought that allergy to the house dust mite played a significant role in eczema. A team of dermatologists decided to see what would happen if the amount of house-dust mite antigen in the homes of people with eczema was reduced. They used several different methods to control the house dust, but the most important was encasing the mattress in a [dust mite proof] cover..The severity of eczema significantly decreased in those using the [dust mite proof] mattress covers. This relatively simple intervention could have a dramatic effect on children and adults with eczema."
I think people give environmental factors less credit than they deserve when it comes to skin conditions such as eczema. So be sure that even your small children's mattresses and pillows are encased, and that stuffed animals are kept to a minimum and washed frequently. Many doctors also recommend having a HEPA room air cleaner in a child's room.
Some other practical ways to avoid flare-ups include cutting fingernails and wearing cotton gloves at night to avoid scratching. For protecting young children from scratches, some doctors recommend placing knee socks on little arms because they fit more securely. Hydration is also an important factor to prevent flare-ups. Soaking affected areas or bathing can re-hydrate skin, but only if an effective moisturizer like Vanicream or U-Lactin is applied within about 3 minutes of drying off to seal in the moisture. When drying off, eczema sufferers should not rub the skin, but rather pat dry.
Here is a brief summary of some other therapies used for eczema control. While hydration is the most important treatment, the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) also recommends topical steroids, which can be helpful to treat the inflammation and itching caused by eczema flare-ups. However, topical steroids should not be used more than twice a day. Long-term use can cause thinning of the skin, de-pigmentation and acne-like symptoms. The AOCD cautions that oral steroids should be avoided because they can have severe side effects and result in worse flare-ups once discontinued. Doctors also use portable tanning units in a controlled setting as a treatment for eczema.
In severe eczema cases, characterized by yellow crusts or pus developing in affected areas, staph infection may be present. In such a case, you should see a doctor who will likely treat you with antibiotics for 2-4 weeks in order to reduce the infection. The AOCD recommends that topical antibiotics like Neosporin should not be used as it may worsen the skin's condition.
General Tips For Dry Skin Care
Dry skin doesn't just affect eczema sufferers. Tips from various sources:
- Don't scratch!
- Moisturize at least once daily.
- Wear gloves when hand-washing dishes or using household chemicals.
- Keep baths or showers short.
- Use warm (not hot) water.
- Use as little soap as possible or non-abrasive soap and shampoo like the Vanicream Cleansing Bar or Free & Clear Products.
- Wear cotton and sleep on cotton.
- Find out what triggers your flare-ups.
- Test any new product for your face on your body first.
- Use a germ-free humidifier if the air is dry.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Be patient.
- Follow your doctor's treatment advice.


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College students have a tough life. Between fitting in ridiculous class assignments and schedules, you also need to hunt down deals on food and drink. We've put together our list of the best iPhone apps, but students need a different mobile toolkit to get things done. Here's what you should load up on your iPhone before you're handed that first syllabus.
In most cases you're probably going to want to take notes on paper or on your computer, but you're bound to forget them at some point. For those days, Simplenote is a great utility to have on your phone. Plus, it syncs directly with the cloud and desktop apps, so you'll always have your class notes with you no matter where you are.
Evernote is an excellent resource for students to capture everything they have going on in class. If you need a little inspiration for how to use Evernote, Shep McAllister's guest post on the Evernote blog outlines a lot of ways you can use Evernote in school, including taking snapshots of notes, blackboards, organizing research, and more. If you're not a fan of Evernote, be sure to check out Springpad for a similar, but more streamlined experience.
We mention Dropbox in our annual Lifehacker Packs, but it's worth noting again for students. Not only is Dropbox a handy place to store all your files, it can also be a lifesaver when you realize you forgot to bring in an assignment. Simply pop into Dropbox, and email the link directly to your professor from any computer.
iProcrastinate isn't a to-do manager specifically designed for college students, but it might as well be. It works with class filters, step-by-step tracking, and repeating schedules. The iPhone version syncs with the desktop version through iCloud or Dropbox, so all your to-dos are in one place. If iProcrastinate doesn't look like it'll fit your needs, be sure to check out Wunderlist.
Keeping track of your grades in a class is never easy, but Grades 2 is an app that not only shows you where you're at, it shows you what you need to get on your next assignments to pass a class. The initial setup is a bit of a chore and requires you to enter in all the info from your syllabus, but once you do it's an essential tool for keeping your GPA where you want it.
Let's face it, sometimes you're not going to pay attention in class. In fact, you'll probably fall asleep at least once. For those days an audio recorder can be a lifesaver. On iPhone we like Audio Memos - The Voice Recorder. It's simple, supports iCloud, tagging, Dropbox, and even has mid-recording bookmarks.
Chrome/Dolphin Browser
Chrome is a fantastic browser for students because it syncs all your settings, history, and bookmarks across platforms. That means if you forget your computer one day and need to do some research on your phone, you'll be able to start right where you left off. Dolphin's also a great browser that has a ton of extra features that make reading on your device a little nicer.
Whether you just miss your parents, or you want a cheap and free way to talk to friends at other schools, Skype is one of the easiest video chat clients to use. It's also a way to phone-ify your computer so you don't have to wory about an annoying cell phone bill.
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Unless you're actually getting your major in mathematics, you probably don't need an expensive graphing calculator. To fill in for Math 101, this free iPhone app should do everything you need.
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Love them or hate them, flashcards are a great way to memorize information. Flashcards* is an app that not only allows you to make your own, but you can also search through thousands that have already been created for classes, or collaboratively make a set of flashcards with your fellow students. If you're lucky enough to be in a class that already has cards made, Flashcards* will make your life a lot easier.
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The Feb. 19 meeting began with an update of the county's relationship with the Macon Water Authority in regard to flumes and contracts and the Masseyville well.
County Administrator Mike Underwood explained that Jones County entered into an agreement with the MWA years ago to treat sewage from the southern part of the county. Jones County collected the fees and forwarded the money to the MWA. The county was responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the lines and lift stations.
Underwood and water superintendent Freddie Wiggins, on behalf of the commissioners, are negotiating with the water authority to meter the waste water and pay for what is treated in the same manner as with River North, with the idea of at least making enough money to pay for expenses.
The negotiations have resulted in three possible scenarios, which the commissioners were asked to study and render a future decision. Commissioner Larry Childs asked the board to make the installations of flumes a priority to help the county save money by monitoring the intake of sewage going into the MWA system.
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(1) "Advanced coal technology" means a technology that is used in a new or existing energy generating facility to reduce airborne carbon emissions associated with the combustion or use of coal and includes, but is not limited to, carbon dioxide capture and sequestration technology, supercritical technology, advanced supercritical technology as that technology is determined by the Public Service Commission, ultrasupercritical technology and pressurized fluidized bed technology and any other resource, method, project or technology certified by the commission as advanced coal technology.
(2) "Alternative and renewable energy portfolio standard" or "portfolio standard" means a requirement in any given year that requires an electric utility to own credits in an amount equal to a certain percentage of electric energy sold in the preceding calendar year by the electric utility to retail customers in this state.
(3) "Alternative energy resources" means any of the following resources, methods or technologies for the production or generation of electricity:
(A) Advanced coal technology;
(B) Coal bed methane;
(C) Natural gas, including any component of raw natural gas;
(D) Fuel produced by a coal gasification or liquefaction facility;
(E) Synthetic gas;
(F) Integrated gasification combined cycle technologies;
(G) Waste coal;
(H) Tire derived fuel;
(I) Pumped storage hydroelectric projects; and
(J) Any other resource, method, project or technology certified as an alternative energy resource by the Public Service Commission.
(4) "Alternative and renewable energy resource credit" or "credit" means a tradable instrument that is used to establish, verify and monitor the generation of electricity from alternative and renewable energy resource facilities, energy efficiency or demand-side energy initiative projects or greenhouse gas emission reduction or offset projects.
(5) "Alternative energy resource facility" means a facility or equipment that generates electricity from alternative energy resources.
(6) "Commission" or "Public Service Commission" means the Public Service Commission of West Virginia as continued pursuant to section three, article one of this chapter.
(7) "Customer-generator" means an electric retail customer who owns and operates a customer-sited generation project utilizing an alternative or renewable energy resource or a net metering system in this state.
(8) "Electric utility" means any electric distribution company or electric generation supplier that sells electricity to retail customers in this state. Unless specifically provided for otherwise, for the purposes of this article, the term "electric utility" may not include rural electric cooperatives, municipally- owned electric facilities or utilities serving less than thirty thousand residential electric customers in West Virginia.
(9) "Energy efficiency or demand-side energy initiative project" means a project in this state that promotes customer energy efficiency or the management of customer consumption of electricity through the implementation of:
(A) Energy efficiency technologies, equipment, management practices or other strategies utilized by residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or government customers that reduce electricity consumption by those customers;
(B) Load management or demand response technologies, equipment, management practices, interruptible or curtailable tariffs, energy storage devices or other strategies in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and government customers that shift electric load from periods of higher demand to periods of lower demand;
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(10) "Greenhouse gas emission reduction or offset project" means a project to reduce or offset greenhouse gas emissions from sources in this state other than the electric utility's own generating and energy delivery operations. Greenhouse gas emission reduction or offset projects include, but are not limited to:
(A) Methane capture and destruction from landfills, coal mines or farms;
(B) Forestation, afforestation or reforestation; and
(C) Nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide sequestration through reduced fertilizer use or no-till farming.
(11) "Net metering" means measuring the difference between electricity supplied by an electric utility and electricity generated from an alternative or renewable energy resource facility owned or operated by an electric retail customer when any portion of the electricity generated from the alternative or renewable energy resource facility is used to offset part or all of the electric retail customer's requirements for electricity.
(12) "Reclaimed surface mine" means a surface mine, as that term is defined in section three, article three, chapter twenty-two of this code, that is reclaimed or is being reclaimed in accordance with state or federal law.
(13) "Renewable energy resource" means any of the following resources, methods, projects or technologies for the production or generation of electricity:
(A) Solar photovoltaic or other solar electric energy;
(B) Solar thermal energy;
(C) Wind power;
(D) Run of river hydropower;
(E) Geothermal energy, which means a technology by which electricity is produced by extracting hot water or steam from geothermal reserves in the earth's crust to power steam turbines that drive generators to produce electricity;
(F) Biomass energy, which means a technology by which electricity is produced from a nonhazardous organic material that is available on a renewable or recurring basis, including pulp mill sludge;
(G) Biologically derived fuel including methane gas, ethanol or biodiesel fuel;
(H) Fuel cell technology, which means any electrochemical device that converts chemical energy in a hydrogen-rich fuel directly into electricity, heat and water without combustion;
(I) Recycled energy, which means useful thermal, mechanical or electrical energy produced from: (i) Exhaust heat from any commercial or industrial process; (ii) waste gas, waste fuel or other forms of energy that would otherwise be flared, incinerated, disposed of or vented; and (iii) electricity or equivalent mechanical energy extracted from a pressure drop in any gas, excluding any pressure drop to a condenser that subsequently vents the resulting heat; and
(J) Any other resource, method, project or technology certified by the commission as a renewable energy resource.
(14) "Renewable energy resource facility" means a facility or equipment that generates electricity from renewable energy resources.
(15) "Waste coal" means a technology by which electricity is
produced by the combustion of the by-product, waste or residue
created from processing coal, such as gob.
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In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world's greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.
Isolated by the most savage terrain in North America, the reclusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons are custodians of a lost art. For centuries they have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner while enjoying every mile of it. Their superhuman talent is matched by uncanny health and serenity, leaving the Tarahumara immune to the diseases and strife that plague modern existence.
With the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe, the author was able not only to uncover the secrets of the Tarahumara but also to find his own inner ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a 50-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner, a beautiful young surfer, and a barefoot wonder.
With a sharp wit and wild exuberance, McDougall takes us from the high-tech science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultrarunners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to the climactic race in the Copper Canyons.
Born to Run is that rare book that will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that the secret to happiness is right at your feet, and that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.
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"Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history....[McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down....The climactic race reads like a sprint....It simply makes you want to run." (Outside Magazine)
"Hugely entertaining. . . . One of the most joyful and engaging books about running to appear for many years." (The Irish Times)
A terrific ride, recommended for any athlete." (Kirkus)
"Amazing read - even for non-runners"
First, let me say that I hate running. HATE IT.
But after listening to this wonderfully written and masterfully read story I have actually begun the first steps of barefoot running. After listening to Christopher McDougall's adventures/misadventures in the Copper Canyons of Mexico with Caballo Blanco I have both a new-found respect and interest in running. The book itself perfectly entwines great story telling, historic & scientific discoveries, and profound human truths all associated with the "art" of running. I've rarely been so satisfied by any book - I couldn't stop listening and I miss the characters so much I'm listening again. Awesome awesome awesome.
I hear voices. But maybe that's because there's always an Audible book in my ear.
"I'm not a runner ..."
And I'll never be one. But, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. Loved hearing the history. And chia seeds have become a routine part of my diet. Educational without being stuffy.
"made me become one"
it's an amazing book to listen to, first time listener and I hear it on the daily show so I thought I would look it up, too bad you can't get chia seeds to plan here in Japan, besides that is amazing book I can't wait to travel to Mexico and pick so me up ( don't tell anyone) I love the whole book so much I actually started running and signed up for the Tokyo Marathon next year, wish me luck!
"Superb doesn't even do this book justice"
What a great story. Not only great story, our author is major character and protagonist of and within the story. And herein lies the two major themes that make this one of the best books I have ever read.
1) Detailed and inside coverage of the Ultra Running Culture. Mexican (Tarahumara) legendary runners, strange (different/better) Americans. With a story how the two groups got together in the hidden mountains of Mexico for an EPIC race.
2) Detailed debunking of popular myths regarding running (especially useless and debilitating running shoes). As well as technical and deep mental insights of people who run and are addicted to running Ultra races.
Perhaps (I mean why not) I could run a 50 mile ultra. I mean with the help of this book I am now running 20 miles along side the Colorado River (Glenwood Canyon). When I used to groan and moan to run 6.
Finally and again the best story, documentary, training manual, inspiration extended quatrain ever anywhere.
"Buy it."
If, like me, you're not really a runner - don't let that fact steer you away from Christopher McDougall's new book. With an enthralling cast of true characters and a writing style that is laugh out loud funny... "Born to Run" would be a great summer road trip listen. At least that was my plan for next week's vacation, but once I started listening, I couldn't stop (the narration was excellent). The story: well, I even was inspired to take my creaky, over 50 knees outside for a run to hear the last couple of hours... and that's sayin' somethin'. I hope the author saved a few stories; I'd love a sequel.
"It's true- you don't need to run to love this book"
You see all the 5-star ratings because it's a great book. Just get it, and you will be happy. So many angles on so many things, I probably need to read it again. Some parts may be a little lengthy about some of the races for some people, but even as a non-runner, I found these parts rather enjoyable. The depth that the book goes into about evolution, shoes, feet, and endurance are what grabbed me. It made me think about what shoes I wear, and almost made me want to run (although I still don't). And it introduced me to a 'new' sport that makes me wonder- Ultras? And then I found out that a friend of mine runs these 100 mile + races, and I felt I could relate in some way to what he does because I read this book.
"Inspiring and encourages you to exercise"
Great book. My favourite type in that it tells a great story and gives lots of information. It makes you really question how helpful high priced running shoes and orthodics really are.
Reading the book inspires you to go outside and run barefoot on dew-covered grass.
"Born to Run may be revolutionary"
My favorite part of this audiobook is what one reviewer called the "wonky" part. I loved McDougall's argument for and explanation of how modern humans evolved from running humans. This is an excellent listen. I highly recommend it for any runner. I have downloaded something like 70 audiobooks and this is the first one for which I have written a review. This book may be attacked by shoe companies, but more likely, it might lead to companies offering more minimalist running shoes.
"What a Run ~!"
I have no idea what possessed me to buy this book but I am grateful to whatever force guided that click. I cannot remember the last time I finished a book and wanted to start over. This is not just a fabulous read but a fabulous experience. Fred Sander's voice is magnificent, Christopher McDougell is a beautiful story-teller. Born to Run is an amazing (true) story- intertwined with a little history, a bit about nutrition, curious facts about physiology and peppered with generous doses of motivation, spirituality, great characters and the beauty of unexpected friendships. Taken all together-it made me want to run (& trust me, I am so not a runner). Worth every second of the journey.
"Entertaining and educational"
This was a great listen and I found it hard to turn off at the end of my commute to and from work. If you're already a runner, besides entertaining you and motivating your running, this book will tempt you to try at least two things. Try chia fresca and try running barefoot or in some other supportless "shoe." I'd caution runners not to overdo it the first time they run without shoes; no more than a couple/few miles at a time until you build up foot strength. I ran six miles in a pair of the Vibram Five Fingers the author mentions, and while it felt great at the time, my feet and ankles were terribly sore for a week or so after.
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Joined: 8/21/08
It should also be noted that Silius, aka Siliem Grant (or whatever), was largely responsible for the failure that is/was Vanguard. He completely borked gameplay and rather then simply fixing the game - he pursured the WoW model.
Silius was the lead developer, fyi.
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Joined: 8/16/09
"At this point, I feel it important to note that while Vanguard was a failure in terms of both management and development, this wasn't the desired end result."
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Joined: 11/08/08
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results.
Originally posted by Trueth
Silius still is the lead dev, and we are glad that they moved him out of eq2 because he was screwing up our itemization of weapons and armor so bad. The guy is totaly clueless how to do anything original, he is all about copying somebody the work somebody else did. Now that he is back in vangaurd he is their problem now, good luck with that.
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Joined: 3/05/06
Pretty sure that Vanguard sold 250k copies, not 100k. Regardless the fallout didn't have anything to do with the game setup, many people knew what it was going to be. Rather the game was a bug filled mess. My computer I had at the time of launch would constantly BSOD when launching VG. The game would freeze,hitch, and you would fall through the world all the time. Quests were broken and no one knew how to fix anything. Also, never underestimate the amount of people that never tried the game when SOE basically got their feet in the door. The beta forums were ABLAZE and I thought people were going to run a lynch mob in San Diego....
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Joined: 10/04/10
Vanguard used to have its place as a great mmo in terms of scope but I find that with the current crop of MMO's, vanguards model is antiquated. Not to mention still buggy. Nothing like meleeing with a mob in hand to hand combat 20 feet apart.
This article keeps bringing up 'The Vision'. That isn't anywhere to be seen in the current Vanguard. VG was Brad's Fight against WoW, and included XP loss, corpse runs and other 'old school' PITA gameplay. He thought WoW was too easy on players and Vanguard was to return to early EQ's punishment formula and forced grouping. NONE of that remains.
The XP loss was mitigated, the corpse runs eliminated, the forced grouping relaxed. Faction grinding eased. In short, it basically took all that noise that people keep making in the MMO forums about difficult games, put it to the test, and it FAILED.
Bugs, glitches, and broken mechanics aside, if there was a market for punishment based PITA gameplay like old EQ, then people would have stuck it out throught the bugs and supported it. As it is, it didn't get popular until after all that nonsense was removed or seriously curtailed.
'Sandbox MMO' is a PTSD trigger word for anyone who has the experience to know that anonymous players invariably use a 'sandbox' in the same manner a housecat does.
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Joined: 6/22/05
Originally posted by Velocinox
Yea in my opinion EQ succeded because there was very little competition at the time so people had to live with corpse runs and forced grouping
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Originally posted by Velocinox
Nonsense. It proved no such thing either for or against those things.
The majority of people quit the game in the first 10 levels before they'd even gotten to the point of even experiencing any of those things you cite. I was there in beta and I was there for launch, and I can tell you that the reasonsn people gave for quitting and not going back was the mountain of technical issues the game had, rendering it unplayable. Horrible performance, mobs falling through the ground, and on and on.
See, that's the problem you run into when you try to revise history and replace the actual events with your own version that better suits your narrative... There will always be people who were actually there and who actually remember what went down first-hand.
Vanguard's failing early on had nothing to do with its xp penalties or anything you cited. The reasons given, repeatedly, for why people didn't continue playing after that was because of the continued technical issues with the game, and becuase it was basically a ghost-town with so few playing in such a massive game world.
I'm not a huge fan of Vanguard myself, but I'm also not going to sit here and let someone make crap up just to push their personal agenda against a playstyle they don't like.
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Joined: 2/12/12
Originally posted by eddieg50
It's amazing how often this argument comes up. It's wrong, every single time, for the same reason.
People are not going to continue playing and paying for a game that they aren't enjoying enough to do so, regardless of how many "other options" there are. If the game isn't fun enough to them, and none of the other options seem interesting, then they have the choice of simply not playing any of them at all. "Not having many other options" means absolutely nothing.
Everquest 1 did not succeed as much as it did for as long as it did "because there weren't many other options". It succeeded as much as it did, for as long as it did because the people playing it genuinely enjoyed playing it and wanted to continue.
Saying "oh they only played it 'cause there weren't many options" is not a rational argument. It's an irrational attempt to dismiss and undermine the popularity the game actually had.
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Originally posted by Arclan
I disagree on the higlighted parts.
VG is totally group oriented and many mechanics work in that direction. Anything you do in a group has bonuses, and that even includes farming for crafting materials. So, when you come across somebody farming them where you are farming too, what you do is teaming up instead of fighting for the resources. You have an insane amount of group content and tons of quests that point you to that content. Content is not instanced, so you can come across other groups while running a dungeon. Crafting is meaningful and crafters need to interact. Building things like ships or houses require many different crafters to get all the parts done.
The problem is that in a world this big you need a critical mass of players to get the feeling of a lively world, and that level population was only achieved at launch. After that, all the bugs and performance issues drove people off, but the problem was never VG mechanics not encouraging grouping.
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I believe in life before death... So dont forget to enjoy it while you still can.
While i love many parts of the game, the character annimations are so bad it ruins my fun, they are irritating the hell out of me? And thats the only reason i will not play Vanguard anymore, unless they update the annimations.
Best MMO experiences : EQ(PvE), DAoC(PvP), WoW(total package) LOTRO (worldfeel) GW2 (Artstyle and animations and worlddesign) SWTOR (Story immersion) TSW (story) ESO (character advancement)
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Joined: 5/20/11
Played it for a year or two, raided a few times with a guild etc. The game was fun and immersive, however the game is to buggy, bad framrate,bad servers and bad graphics and bad character/armour/weapon models and combat was too slow and WoWish..but slower. GW2 is the best mmoprg, or even best game at the moment. I can't stand playing Vanguard again...it was fun while it lasted, now die.
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Originally posted by TangentPoint
Not that your reasons i cut out are wrong, but there is another reason why this is wrong.
The competition was arguably stronger.
At the time of EQ's peak there were options. DAoC was in its prime. AC and UO were good options early on in EQ's reign, and FFXI and SWG came along when it was still growing. So looking at EQ's peak period, from about 2001 up until EQ2/WoW launch, you always had at least 3 main competitiors in their prime. from 2002-2004, where EQ2 was still growing, you had 3 main competitors, 2 agng old games, and stuff like AO, Earth and Beyond, AC2, EvE online.
When Rift launched in 2011 It had less current competition. WoW was 7 years old off a massively unpopular expansion and EQ2 had seen better days. the only game that was currently in its prime was EvE.
SWToR and GW2,along with Rift and a return to form WoW expansion, have finally given us an era where there is more competition than EQ1 had, but that wasnt the case for most of the last 5-6 years
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Joined: 6/22/05
Originally posted by TangentPoint
You could be right, but the fact is there were less options certainly compard to today. Eq was also unique for its time and certainly had appeal,it also appeared on the cover of Time Magazine so it got great pub. my guess is that corpse runs and other annoying parts of the game people learned to live with because perhaps they did not know any better until WOW and others showed them a different way, at that point EQ quickly faded from the scene to become a niche game
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Originally posted by eddieg50
Less crappy options but more 'current' and quality options.
I do think you are partially right in that a forced grouping game wouldnt go over so well in today's age, but i do think bringing back some that sting to death would go over well. As would a game that takes a long time to level. I think a game in the EQ model absolutely could sustain 400k subs again.
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The adult I am takes care of most things real life. However my inner-child is a GAMER!!
Originally posted by boojiboy
I also played it at launch Enjoyed it for a couple of month, didn't have allot of bother from the bugs/issue's, but eventually mainly me growing abit tirde of fantasy gave up on the game pure based on it's fantasy theme.
But have a similar feeling like you have with Vangaurd but in my case it's SWG, it has set the bar so high that no MMORPG has even come close to the amount of content/social feature's SWG gave me.
While I can enjoy certain themepark MMORPG, it will alway's be SWG that has given me the best MMORPG experiance I ever had despite it's bugs/issue's.
Originally posted by strangiato2112
Taking a long time to level is not included in the 'punishment' gameplay I listed above. I am actually for lengthier levelling time, though I think many would blanch at it, unless mid level rewards were offered, or simply the levels didn't take long but there were so many the entire trip took a long time.
Providing a huge world at launch like EQ and VG is good, allowing players to level the entire time they explore that huge world is also good. (Rather than levelling up on 50% of the world and 'endgaming' on the other half.)
'Sandbox MMO' is a PTSD trigger word for anyone who has the experience to know that anonymous players invariably use a 'sandbox' in the same manner a housecat does.
Originally posted by TangentPoint
I find it amusing you bring up revisionist argument when you get so much wrong about early VG. As in the penalties started at level 5, which means if they played to 10 (Which took a while back then) then they were fully exposed to the PITA/Punishment aspects of VG.
Horrible performance? DDO stutters unless you have an SSD due to their terrible file management, and it has only gotten worse with all the changes and additions over the years. People still play they because they enjoy the game and what they want out of a MMO can only be found in that unique game. So Performance forcing people out of their favorite game? Pure Bunk.
Mobs falling through the world? Won't happen in the VG engine. They can get stuck in the geometry, but the floor in the VG engine is always Z axis 0, the mobs have no code going below that. If there are stairs or a cliff, then the Z axis changes to 9 being the floor for that as well.
Honestly, you get so many things wrong when you talk about early VG, makes me wonder if you were actually there. Revisiont Argument? I beleieve that only occurred to you to bring up because you were making up your arguments as you typed them.
'Sandbox MMO' is a PTSD trigger word for anyone who has the experience to know that anonymous players invariably use a 'sandbox' in the same manner a housecat does.
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Joined: 9/25/12
It wasn't the harsh gameplay that drove people away from Vanguard. It was the lag, the glitches, the performance, the unfinished state of things, and the biggest one, lack of development.
Over time, SoE started cutting more and more of the interesting features from VG to make it simpler, a bit more themeparkish. Bind on pickup was added, corpse runs removed, xp penalty reduced, EE was removed, icons were added over NPC heads, sparkles for quest objectives were added.
Do you know what this resulted in? A large large percentage of the core audience of Vanguard getting upset and leaving.
SoE was barely giving any development money to Vanguard and what little it got they spent on making it like WoW. That was the final straw for most people.
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"Ideas are worthless. The only currency that holds any weight is the ability and drive to execute."
By social failure I mean that folks did not socialize...as in talk. Sure we grouped, but never had time to say more than 'incoming.'
Vanguard is a shadow of its potential for too many reasons to list here, and every one of them is gameplay related.
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The Berkeley Stags Hall of Fame nominating committee has announced the Class of 2013.
The nine-member class – the school's second – will be inducted on Sept. 30 before the Summerville football game.
"Given the tradition and rivalry between Berkeley and Summerville and everything that is Coach John McKissick, I can think of no better way to welcome the second Berkeley High School Athletics Hall of Fame class than against Summerville," said Berkeley Athletic Director Jeff Cruce.
The class spans six decades of Berkeley sports.
The BHS Athletics Hall of Fame Class for 2013 are: Albert "Snookey" Boyt Jr., Mike Brown, Ben Fleming Sr., Rodney Mack, Allen Watson, John Rivers, Marsha Williams, Rusty Williams and Rufus Wofford Sr.
"These are all deserving Berkeley Stags legends," Cruce said. "We have a very deserving class in this year's inductees. All of these inductees could have been with the first class."
Cruce added that a school rich in tradition and history like Berkeley has a long line of stellar athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers deserving of induction into the Hall of Fame.
"All the great ones will get in eventually," he said.
Cruce also announced that the date for the second annual Berkeley Athletics Hall of Fame Golf Tournament has been set for April 24 at Berkeley Country Club.
Snookey Boyt is a member of the Class of 1950, a three-sport star and 1949 MVP of the Stags football team in 1949. As quarterback, Boyt led Berkeley to a 10-1 record and a district championship in 1949. Boyt also starred in basketball and baseball for the Stags.
Mike Brown is a member of the Class of 1967 and amassed a total of 11 sports letters covering four varsity sports including football, basketball, track and baseball. Brown played on the Berkeley Lower State Championship football teams in 1965 and 1966 and was named to both the Shrine Bowl and North/South All-Star games.
Ben Fleming Sr. is a member of the Class of 1958 and lettered in four varsity sports including football, basketball, track and baseball. Fleming was MVP of the 1958 North/South All-Star game and was a member of the half-mile relay team that set the South Carolina state record in 1957.
Rodney Mack is a member of the Class of 1985 and played in the 1984 North/South All-Star Game. He was named the Post and Courier's Athlete of the Year in '84-'85, and played basketball collegiately at South Carolina State.
John Rivers is a member of the Class of 1988 and was a multi-sport star while attending Berkeley. Rivers played in the 1987 Shrine Bowl, and helped lead the Stags to the Lower State championship in football in 1986 and in 1987 led the Stags to the Lower State title game in basketball.
Rivers played both basketball and football at Virginia Tech.
Allen Watson is the first member of the Berkeley Training School to be inducted, coaching multiple sports, moving to Berkeley High School when the training school closed and continued to coach multiple sports until his retirement.
Marsha Williams is a member of the Class of 1989 and was a basketball star while at BHS. Williams went on to play basketball for University of South Carolina where she was a 1,000 point scorer for her collegiate career. Williams was named South Carolina's Female Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1991.
Rusty Williams is a member of the Class of 1995 and helped lead the Stags to an undefeated 1994 football State Championship. Williams was named the South Carolina Sports Report's Football Player of the Year in 1994 and played collegiately at Auburn.
Rufus Wofford, Sr. coached varsity football at Berkeley from 1940 to 1953 and coached JV football from 1954 until 1958 after Coach Gerald Moody arrived. Wofford also coached boys and girls basketball while at Berkeley.
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I think I am a guy who comes on late, said Healy. Pretty excited about my performance, just the whole opportunity and the way the whole thing worked out.
When the fight went into the second round Healy turned up the pace, and started to out-work Miller on the ground. The Strikeforce transplant made it clear that he feels no one can beat him in that style of fight.
I dont think anyone can out-grind me, I feel like I do that style as good as anybody in the world, stated Healy. I showed it against Miller.
Being a fighter that came over when Strikeforce was shut down was a tough transition. As many fans considered the fighters in that organization being a lesser talent than those in the UFC. With his victory Strikeforce fighters are now 14-18 since the organizations last event. Not a great record, but Healy proved he is legit.
Feels great, said Healy. All of us over there in Strikeforce had a little bit of a chip on our shoulder[s].
Kind of felt like the media and the fans were treating us like second-rate athletes, stated Healy.
With his victory it could possibly setup a battle between another Strikeforce transplant in Gilbert Melendez. A fight that was scheduled to take place in Strikeforce for the title, but an injury forced Melendez to withdraw. Healy would welcome the fight as he believes Melendez is still a top 5 Lightweight even with the loss to Henderson at UFC on Fox 6.
I think its an interesting prospect of a fight, said Healy. I thought he beat Benson [Henderson] in the fight.
If they [UFC] want to set that fight up I certainly wouldnt be against it, continued Healy.
There is one fighter that Healy said he would not want to enter the octagon with, and that would be BJ Penn. In the past Healy went and trained with the former UFC champion and the experience changed the way Healy trained.
I learned a lot from going out and training with BJ [Penn] the first time, said Healy. A lot of the things I learned from him I brought back home with me as far as focusing a lot more on my technique.
Really trying to get better in these times where I dont have a fight right away, stated Healy.
In regards to the rumored possibility of Penns return to the Lightweight division Healy made it clear that Penn is still one of the top Lightweights in the world.
You know him dropping down he instantly would be a top guy, you know it would suck for me, continued Healy. BJ is the one person I would never fight.
Many fans want to see the Prodigy return and fight in the UFC, but only if he drops to 155 where he was a dominant champion. Healy believes that a return to the Lightweight division would be the best move for Penn.
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Like any farmer, he has been busy starting seeds in his greenhouse and plotting his strategy for the upcoming growing season.
He has been working with Appalachian Roots and Community Farm Alliance to conduct a local foods assessment that will identify strengths and weaknesses in Floyd County food production and consumption.
He is also preparing to conduct a workshop on organic gardening during "Growing Appalachia," Kentuckians for the Commonwealth's conference on small-scale sustainable agriculture, which will take place March 9 at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, in Prestonsburg.
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It's all quite a lot, especially for someone who never planned to be a farmer.
"The one thing I've hated to do my whole life is to cut grass," Howard said, with a laugh. "And then I replaced it with something even more strenuous, and that's gardening."
Howard grows a variety of vegetables across 10 acres of small plots, and has begun experimenting with some more exotic fare, such as shitake mushrooms, hops and ramps. He also also added livestock to the mix, including pigs and chickens, with plans to add dairy goats in the future.
With coal companies laying off miners and businesses suffering as a consequence, Howard believes small-scale farming can make a difference in the Eastern Kentucky economy. To promote that idea, his long-range plans include converting one of his fields into a demonstration farm, which he hopes will serve as both an educational and a tourist resource.
"You can generate a lot of produce and a lot of vegetables in the small area," Howard said.
The demonstration farm will include a half-acre garden, which he says is a typical size for an Eastern Kentucky garden. He hopes to use the farm to demonstrate how Eastern Kentuckians can utilize limited flat space to grow food for a profit.


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97 comments:
- Danielle said...
Oh lovely news! I also had two boys then a girl - a big surprise when we found out, were sure it would be another boy! Having a girl dramatically increased my collection of pink fabrics, of that I am sure! My little one is three now and is about to have a Ruby quilt on her new big girls bed! :)
- November 11, 2011 at 4:31 AM
- Sharon Pernes said...
Congrats, what wonderful news!
- November 11, 2011 at 4:37 AM
- Mommarock said...
But a few extra bibs in different pinks wouldn't hurt.. or ruffly baby bottoms.. :) They are too hard to resist. I saw a cute pattern somewhere the other day where the dress was open in the back smock like so that you could see the ruffly baby bottom.. OH SO CUTE.. You just wanna squeeeeee.
- November 11, 2011 at 4:41 AM
- terami.su said...
Боже мой! Доченька!!! Как же это здорово!!! Счастья и радости, удачи и здоровья!!!
O, dear! A little daughter!!! What great news!!! I wish you happiness, joy, luck and health!!!
- November 11, 2011 at 4:45 AM
- notes of sincerity said...
Congratulations Allison!! :o) Oh what fun you will have with all the pinks and girl things!! :o)
- November 11, 2011 at 4:50 AM
- randi said...
wonderful allison! little girls are just the best. how fun to be setting aside a pile o' pink for you new little one!
- November 11, 2011 at 5:10 AM
- Reene@Nellie's Niceties said...
Yay! Congratulations :)
- November 11, 2011 at 5:20 AM
- Natalie said...
Congratulations. It's a sweet blessing having *new colors* to mix things up!
- November 11, 2011 at 5:22 AM
- Jamie Lee said...
That is such wonderful news! I happen to have 3 kids...all girls! What a sweet blessing. My husband is actually thinking he'd like to go for a fourth!
- November 11, 2011 at 5:24 AM
- Jennifer @ Ellison Lane Quilts said...
Congratulations Allison!
- November 11, 2011 at 5:33 AM
- comfortstitching said...
Bring on the pink!
- November 11, 2011 at 5:37 AM
- ccorey said...
Yay! I've got two little girls and I'm here to tell you that there's no such thing as too much pink.
- November 11, 2011 at 5:40 AM
- Cranberry Morning said...
Congratulations on the baby girl! When she arrives, I'm sure she'll find lots of pretty pink and lavender baby things to wear. :-)
- November 11, 2011 at 5:44 AM
- Stephanie said...
Congratulations on a baby girl!! They are so much fun to decorate for and to dress up!! Love the pic of the pile of fabric! What line or where did you get the red/aqua pieces?? That is my new love and I am redoing my bedroom with it!!! I love it!!
- November 11, 2011 at 5:58 AM
- Pat said...
How wonderful! Enjoy exploring all the girly new projects!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- Staci said...
How exciting! Get ready, you'll spend twice as much money on clothes for this child as you did for boys. Little girl clothes are so darn cute! Have a happy pink dream!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- mindingmomma said...
Congrats! Have fun collecting all the pretty girl colors!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:03 AM
- mascanlon said...
Oh what fun! Pink goes with everything, even my granddaughter's bright red hair. Congratulations!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:09 AM
- Joelle said...
Wonderful! My daughter is having a girl and she want purple for her quillt, but so far she has made pink booties and wants a pink bib- go figure.
- November 11, 2011 at 6:13 AM
- Flo @ Butterfly Quilting said...
Congratulations !! and have fun with pink!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:17 AM
- Okay Stacey said...
Oh boy! I mean, GIRL! I have three boys and then came our little princess and it's been SO.DANG.FUN. mixing it up with the pinks all around! Congratulations!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM
- bethanndodd said...
Oh how fun! Having 3 boys, pink is not an option in our house! Hope you are feeling well! SMiles~Beth
- November 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- Linz said...
Oh, YEA!!! Congratulations!!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM
- Michelle in NH said...
Best wishes for a healthy, happy baby GIRL!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:28 AM
- {april two eighty} said...
yay! congrats! :)
- November 11, 2011 at 6:37 AM
- Melissa @ Happy Quilting said...
I love sewing with pink!!! Especially pink and green or pink and brown!!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:51 AM
- Tiara said...
- November 11, 2011 at 7:07 AM
- Netterville said...
Congrats!!!! She is lucky to have a mom that can create such beautiful things for her!! Can't wait to see what fun ideas you come up with!
- November 11, 2011 at 7:14 AM
- natalie christensen said...
I have 2 boys and now have a one year old girl. It is so much fun the boys love her. Congrats to you Allison!
- November 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM
- Elsa said...
Congratulations! I always wanted a girl but had one boy (crazy about him). Then I got a daughter-in-law and it made everything just right (though she's not crazy about pink and won't let me dress her up in fluffy clothes ~ teehee).
- November 11, 2011 at 7:18 AM
- SewSara said...
yay!!! we're having a girl, too, and i'm so excited :)
- November 11, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- Jessica said...
That is so exciting! I dream of someday having a baby girl... the lightsabers and guns are starting to get to me! LOL!
- November 11, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- jac. said...
I'm expecting my first girl too! Once you start buying those pink and girlie fabrics you wont look back :)...and there's no stopping:).
- November 11, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- Stacy said...
Congratulations! Girls are so much fun.
- November 11, 2011 at 8:03 AM
- Melinda said...
I just had my girl two weeks ago. For someone so tiny, there is a giant pile of pink laundry at all times. I kind of love it though, very different from the truck, car, dinosaur and Lego clothes I've been immersed in for four years.
- November 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM
- Rebecca said...
A little lady! Congrats!! The sewing will be so much fun :)
- November 11, 2011 at 8:38 AM
- Natalia from Piece N Quilt said...
Congratulations!!!! Girls are so much fun to sew and shop for!! :) and just dress and have! :)
- November 11, 2011 at 8:44 AM
- Amy in VA said...
Let the twirly dresses begin! Fairly soon you will hear the phrase "I'm not wearing that because it doesn't twirl." Congrats
- November 11, 2011 at 8:49 AM
- toots2u said...
Woo hoo! Fun to have a mix of boys and girls. Have fun adding in pink!
- November 11, 2011 at 8:51 AM
- Melanie@Crafty Cupboard said...
Yay! No switcheroos for you, then? Hee hee, congrats, I'm excited!
- November 11, 2011 at 9:22 AM
- Mrsblocko said...
Congrats! Just don't get too too attached to pink, if you do, then you'll wind up with a tomboy for sure! ;)
- November 11, 2011 at 9:54 AM
- Jeanie said...
A GIRL!!! Very exciting:) Congratulations!!!!!
- November 11, 2011 at 9:56 AM
- Claire Jain said...
Congratulations! I know all the girly fabrics will be a fun, rosy addition to your stash ;-)
- November 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM
- Camille said...
Aaaahhh!! Congratulations! As a mom of boys, I understand. Love that stack! ;-)
- November 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM
- Kristine said...
Congratulations. I know how excited you must be. I think having a girl is so much fun for us crafty girls. I look forward to seeing your pink creations.
- November 11, 2011 at 12:19 PM
- Purple Quilter Queen said...
Congrats Allison! Those boys needed a baby sister! And you deserve some pink in your house! Congrats. Can't wait to see what you sew up for her. Jenn
- November 11, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- Krista Hansen said...
Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see what pink things you sew for her.
P.S. Are your patterns going to go on sale on Black Friday like they did last year? Just hoping to stock up :)
- November 11, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Mona @ la la by mona said...
Congratulations! I had three precious baby girls myself and one sweet boy, too. Best wishes to you and baby girl!
- November 11, 2011 at 12:34 PM
- KellyS said...
Congratulations! My DR assured me a few times that he was 95% sure it was a girl, and I went nuts buying pink fabric. I was so worried that when the baby arrived it would be another boy, but no, thankfully she was a girl! My favorite colors were blue and green, but now I find myself loving lots of warm colors too.
- November 11, 2011 at 12:43 PM
- Carol said...
Wonderful, how lovely, congratulations.
Carol xx
- November 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM
- Gail's Card Cafe' said...
- November 11, 2011 at 1:35 PM
- lifeinredshoes said...
WOOO HOOO congratulations!
- November 11, 2011 at 2:56 PM
- Becky said...
Congratulations! We have two daughters and six grand-daughters, so we use A LOT of pink in projects around here. Have fun sewing for a sweet new baby girl!
- November 11, 2011 at 3:18 PM
- Aimee said...
Yahoo!!! Congratulations! I'm glad for any healthy baby, but as the mom of 3 girls, I am super duper happy for you! I foresee very fun sewing in your future!
- November 11, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- sandra said...
congratulations, on having a little girl. I had a little girl and sewed a lot for her but now I have two grandsons and the fabrics and patterns are so much sweeter for little girls but I love them to death.
- November 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM
- Lexi said...
We too had two boys and a girl. She sure does change the family dynamics and they are a wonderful balance to a boy dominated family. I feel your excitement and remember how happy I was when I found out too. Congratulations. May she bring you and your family so much joy.
- November 11, 2011 at 5:02 PM
- Gayle said...
Congratulations on a baby girl. Pink is a beautiful colour, you will have lots of fun.
- November 11, 2011 at 5:32 PM
- Kate @SwimBikeQuilt said...
Congratulations Allison! My daughter loves to wear frilly skirts and her brother's jerseys. A good combo, I guess :) Just not together.
- November 11, 2011 at 5:45 PM
- Goddess in Progress said...
Exciting, congrats! Fun to add something new to the mix. :-)
- November 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM
- Tsoniki said...
Congratulations!!!! Our oldest is a girl, then we have boys. They are cute and fun of course, but I really want to buy pink again! DD is 10 and I do have a fairy quilt to make for her...LOL
- November 11, 2011 at 6:17 PM
- Jenn at The Little Shop of Stitches said...
I buy pink fabric just so I can look at it whenever I want. I'm the only estrogen in the house. Besides the cat, that is.
- November 11, 2011 at 6:27 PM
- Habibti at Home said...
How terrific!!! Congratulations!!!! Little girls are oh so fun to quilt for!!! Blessings to you!
- November 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM
- Lindsay said...
Congratulations! It's so fun sewing for a little girl.
- November 11, 2011 at 6:47 PM
- Caity said...
Oh congratulations!!! i live in boy land and would love a little girl to make more pink things!!!
- November 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM
- Brandie said...
- November 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM
- Rhadonda said...
Congrats!! You will LOVE sewing for girls. Endless patterns. http://www.flickr.com/photos/iveyc95/sets/72157603244082495/ Here is a great beginning for inspiration. Love her talent!
- November 11, 2011 at 8:30 PM
- seaschell said...
Congratulations! I gave birth to a sweet baby girl in August, and I can't even tell you how much FUN I had sewing pink stuff for her!
- November 11, 2011 at 8:51 PM
- Judy said...
Congratulations Allison! Girls are a blessing. I'm so happy we can share your joy these next few months. I look forward to your quilts after Christmas.
- November 11, 2011 at 9:18 PM
- Auntie Pami said...
Congratulations! I can't wait to see what you make!
- November 11, 2011 at 9:54 PM
- Stacey said...
Congratulations! I had 2 boys and now have a baby girl. So much fun buying pink everything. Luckily we were given some pink hand-me-downs to last the first few months, but now we're running low. Am just about to try and make some denim overalls (with pink dino and pink trim of course!)
- November 12, 2011 at 12:30 AM
- yenni said...
Congratulation...^^ what lovely new...it'd be a lovely things to think about everything is pink...^^
- November 12, 2011 at 2:06 AM
- Jill said...
Be careful - my sister had 6 ultrasounds that said Nicolas was a girl - he had drawers full of pink waiting for him!!!!
- November 12, 2011 at 4:08 AM
- Melanie said...
Congratulations! I'm the mother of 3 (now grown) daughters and they have been a delight at every age. Buy a ruffler attachment for your machine now. You're going to need it.
- November 12, 2011 at 4:12 AM
- Ru said...
Congratulations on your wonderful news!!!!! Nothing like a little girl to brighten up your day..:)
- November 12, 2011 at 4:20 AM
- Sandy said...
What great news...congrats to you and your family! Bring on the pink and ruffles too.
- November 12, 2011 at 7:14 AM
- Carla said...
Congratulations on your girl. We had 5 boys, then a girl. She has them all wrapped around her finger still and she's 17 ! Enjoy your blessing.
- November 12, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Carrie P. said...
- November 12, 2011 at 8:32 AM
- mujus said...
:) It must be a wonderful and a very warm feeling... Congratulations! ...and enjoy! :)
- November 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM
- BJ is Quilting! said...
Congratulations! Great news...let the pinky fun begin!
- November 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM
- Julie Phillips, aka Julieloveslucy SCS said...
Congratulations! I can hardly wait to see all of the wonderful baby creations you'll be making!
- November 12, 2011 at 11:11 AM
- Kellie said...
I am so excited for you Allison!!!! Not sure how you do it all... I have an 8 week old son and have yet to start quilting again. I'm sad about it, I have fabric waiting to be cut but I'm too damn tired to get started. Tell me I'll get back into the swing of things? Lie to me!!!
- November 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- Bree said...
Allison! I just made the connection that this is you! :) You are amazing!!! Congrats on baby girl!!!
- November 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM
- Salley said...
Congratulations! My "little" girl turned 17 yesterday and her request: PINK balloons for the party....what is it about this joyful happy colour? It makes everyone smile. Enjoy this new colour in your life.
- November 12, 2011 at 5:55 PM
- Dara said...
I just had my ultra sound on Thursday and it's a boy- which will bring the total to 4 boys and I girl. So there isn't a lot of pink happening over here (much to my daughter's chagrin!).
- November 12, 2011 at 6:53 PM
- rilojane said...
Yay! Snips and snails and puppy dog tails are so overrated. HAHA!!
Good choice on waiting until after Christmas- those spring lines are a KILLER!
Many pink congrats!
- November 12, 2011 at 7:43 PM
- Theophanie said...
Congrats! I think girls are the best. :)
- November 12, 2011 at 7:46 PM
- April said...
Yay for you! so excited to see what fun girly quilts you come up with.
- November 12, 2011 at 8:33 PM
- The Cozy Pumpkin said...
So exciting! Can't wait to see all of the girly creations. :) Congrats!
- November 13, 2011 at 7:08 AM
- Sonia Barton said...
Congratulations!!! My daughter didn't like pink, but my niece loves everything she owns in pink. I hope yours grows to love pink as much as you do.
- November 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM
- Ariel said...
oh.my.stinkin'.goodness!!!! I just had to say, YAY!!!! So excited for you, both for a baby #3, and that you're having a girl! Wahoo!!!
- November 13, 2011 at 10:09 AM
- Worknprogress said...
Hooray!! Battle of the Sexes in your home just got a bit more interesting! If nothing else, more "ties" are in the future! :)
Congratulations to you and your family and best wishes for an uneventful pregnancy and labour from here on out.
- November 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM
- miamihoney said...
Yay! Bring on the pink :) Enjoy every step of this amazing process!
- November 13, 2011 at 8:40 PM
- Melissa said...
Congratulations! Enjoy every moment of your little girl! They are so much fun!! I love having a daughter and i honestly wouldn't mind if all I had were girls, yeah, even with all the emotions that come with them. They are just so fun! Enjoy all those great pinks!
- November 14, 2011 at 7:06 AM
- Angie said...
Congratulations and enjoy using all of those pinks. I have three grown sons and wouldn't trade them for anything, but my master plan has always been to have granddaughters. lol
- November 14, 2011 at 4:26 PM
- daisy said...
congratulations - you'll love having a girl and sewing sweet little things for her :)
- November 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM
- Three Sisterz said...
Congrats! You will love having a girl! Can't wait to see what you make for her!
- November 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM
- Solidia said...
Congratulations! I have three sweet girls and plenty of pink fabric to share. ;o)
- November 15, 2011 at 12:55 AM


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At the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, three scholarships were given away and Shawnee State University (SSU) President Dr. Rita Rice Morris addressed the group about the need and importance of scholarships.
Scholarship recipients are Jordan Dever of Lucasville, Patrick Bias of Portsmouth and Audriana Lindamood of New Boston.
In her address Morris told the Kiwanians present, "I want to make sure you know what a great thing you (Kiwanis) are doing by giving scholarships away. Scholarships make all the difference in the world."
Reflecting on her own college experience, Morris said, "when I went to college a small scholarship was just enough to make it possible," Morris said. "That made the difference, so giving scholarships is giving people a set of tools to move forward."
Morris said one of the highest priorities of SSU is to keep college affordable in southern Ohio.
"This is also one of our toughest jobs. You may have heard there was a recession, you may have heard that costs are going up. But, we continue to keep that (affordability) as a top priority as a university," Morris said.
Morris commented that SSU has one of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Ohio.
"Our charge as a university is to make higher education available to the citizens of southern Ohio. We take that very seriously and try to address that through our tuition rates. The other way we try to do that is through providing programming that meets the needs of the region," Morris said.
She said some of the things SSU is doing to focus on student success include a new curriculum that will be rolled out in the fall and offered to incoming students.
"We're calling it a Success Curriculum. It's focused upon students that have pressures against them, mitigating against their success in college," Morris said. "We are going to give students the opportunity to enroll in the success curriculum. It will be designed addressing all aspects of their needs and helping focus on succeeding in college. We will give students extra support, we will make sure they get the tutoring they need and we are going to spend some time with them doing some career development."
She said SSU is going to be very focused on this program in helping students stay in college.
"This program starts in the fall and students who are eligible are given the opportunity to sign up. We will take 120 students into the program. If they have academic factors pushing against their success, we will match them with an associate degree program. We will let them get an associate degree before they move onto a bachelor's degree. The evidence is strong they are more likely to succeed in both getting one along the way," Morris said.
She said if the program works they will look at the possibility of expanding it make it available to all incoming students.
For more information about the Kiwanis club of Portsmouth visit them on Facbook or www.kiwanisofportsmouth.org.
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It will be the first appearance together by the community and university leaders since discussions on the Kyle project began, discussions that included how it will be paid for over time.
As first reported by News 3, last year during early talks on the topic, A&M floated a $38 million figure to Bryan, College Station and Brazos County that the trio might pay as part of a $425 million project.
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