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Everyone has a white whale, something to obsess about. On the canal, that might be a bridge, famous enough for its low bridges since 1825 that songs have been spawned. One person's white whale might be the abandoned rail bridge known as E-93 . . about 16 feet. We made it although the radio antenna sprang twice. I wonder why it's not removed and recycled.
Many thanks to John Skelson for sharing these photos . . . and I'll leave you guessing for a day or so.
Notice the vessel westbound in the background. In the foreground, that's Caddell's with an Erie Lackawanna tug and a dilapidated ferry. The mystery vessel is what's in the background.
The bridge needs no identification although the Bayonne shore in the background looks opener than it currently is.
The number of tugs is just fabulous.
And to return some color to the blog, here are Gary (right) and I sharing a beer after the show last night. Thanks to all who attended and to the crews of five interesting documentaries. I hope to see more of the festival Saturday and Sunday.
Again, thanks much to John Skelson for sharing the mystery photos. Now . . please weigh in.
It's the summer station boat and a training platform for pilot apprentices. Recognize the location?
The station boat is on the East River just east of Hell Gate. From near to far, the bridges are the Hell Gate and then the RFK.
Here she passes the Astoria Generating Station on its way to the channel
between the Brothers.
Frequent contributor Ashley Hutto caught the No. 2 westbound later in the day, here passing the bridge I'd be happy to sell you.
Click here for a story of a visit to the No. 2 station boat by Kristina Fiore.
Thanks to Ashley for the bottom photo. All others by Will Van Dorp, who took photos of Peacock–an unusual pilot boat here not quite a year ago.
From midday . . til dusk. Here between Morris Canal and Battery Park City, Gabby heads south.
Mister T mightily pulls six scows here between
the Williamsburg and the Manhattan Bridges.
Near midtown on the East River, there's an eastbound unit and a westbound one.
Westbound, it's Cheyenne moving crushed cars, and
and–eastbound– Captain Zeke with petro product. By the way, Captain Zeke was moving faster than the uncrushed cars on the highway in the distance, probably because of some unintentional crushing that had happened.
From near Hell Gate now, looking back at Captain Zeke, what a moody city!!
All photos by Will Van Dorp.
Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, late October 2013.
Same bridge February 4 2014.
WYTL 65611 Line and Doris Moran passing under that same bridge February 4 2014.
Looking south toward Bannerman's Castle late October 2013.
From not as close . . . but that's Bannerman's slightly off to the left.
Northside of Bear Mountain Bridge in October 2013 and
yesterday with Stephen Reinauer with RTC 80 north bound and
and Stephen-Scott with light barge RTC 20.
Doris meets the train.
Here's looking south from Newburgh dock mid November a few years ago, and
here's the same view from earlier this week.
All fotos of two of the faces of the Hudson River by Will Van Dorp.
It's referred to now as Left Coast Lifter, I Lift NY, Ichabod Crane, and others. But I call it arrived and on a glorious if frigid morning.
And Lauren Foss is the clear MVP.
Bravo to all the crews and people behind the crews!
All fotos by Will Van Dorp. More soon.
Here and here she was at the southernmost arc of the voyage.
Here was 7. In the past week, the sixth boro has seen lows to about 5 . . . like last Monday morning, and highs in the low 50s. And then there's been serious fog, as bowsprite captures here. This morning was clear and mild, almost springlike. Here was the north end of the Arthur Kill today a little after 0700, Capt Log heading south for a load.
To the left, NYK Rigel prepares to shove off from Howland Hook. To the right, dredgers dig on. . . or diggers dredge on. James Turecamo heads north and east . . .
as Minerva Zenia makes her way under the Goethals.
I wonder how I'll get used to the alteration of the classic form of the Bayonne Bridge.
Here's the impressive assembling of equipment staging for work on that other bridge project. Glenn Edwards looks huge in the mix.
All fotos by Will Van Dorp, just before the sun came up.
David Hindin alerted me when this voyage started on November 8 . . . departing San Francisco, sixth boro bound. I'm very happy to share some folks fotos of Tradewinds Miss Lis' arrival at the Narrows this morning. Many thanks to Peter Michael Patrick Codd, who sent the first two.
Here . . . as seen from the Brooklyn side.
John Skelson caught these next ones. Click here for larger versions on his Flickr photostream.
Note a new-to-NY assist tug here . . . Pelham. I hope someone on Pelham got some good pics.
Many thanks to Peter and John for letting me share their fotos here.
And David . . . while I was driving my way back to NYC through central NJ, he got this record of the last mile of the voyage . . . image thanks to marinetraffic.com
This bargeload is support equipment for the herculean (oops . . . that's just a storm?) Left Coast Lifter now heading south from San Francisco to the Panama Canal to work on the Tappan Zee bridge project. Here's a link to Tappan Zee Constructors.
Notice a few cranes near the TZ Bridge, as seen from MetroNorth train. Click here for the project website including cameras.
A passenger in my car took the next two.
The one above and the next three were taken from a southbound boat.
Here's a link to info mostly on the existing TZ Bridge. Here's a link to the old borough of Tappan.
And here's the news in this post . . . December 22 Left Coast Lifter (LCL) finally departed San Francisco Bay bound for the Hudson River. Here's video of the towed LCL departing SFB.
Will it be renamed TZ Lifter? . Towing it were Lauren and Iver Foss. And before it reaches the Panama Canal, no doubt Miss Lis (scroll thru) will arrive in the sixth boro with its TZ barge.
Click here for an article in the Journal News about the crane. And from May 2013 San Jose Mercury News, more info . . . including a line that says New yorkers are free to rename the crane/barge.
Many thanks to my friend David Hindin for coordinating the SF views. Join me in wishing David a prosperous 2014.
Finally, a relatively close-up foto of Katherine.
Bruce A. McAllister pushes through the snowflakes, as do
Blue Fin . . . still gray,
Brooklyn and Patapsco,
and finally Pegasus.
And finally . .. escuse the poor quality, but these are cam-captures of Miss Lis at the Gatun Locks last Thursday, six days ago. Although it's not legible here, the container at the bow of the barge reads "FLUOR." Let's keep a watch for this tow at the Narrows in the next few days . . . from the Left Coast and headed here for the Tappan Zee project, I presume.
All fotos by Will Van Dorp.


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The habits we learn at an early age are usually the habits that stick. So why not teach your children at a young age that exercise can be fun? On this Fit at Five we head to a fitness studio that is dedicated to working with these tiny tikes.
The studio is called Tumble Tikes Fitness Center. A place where kids as young as 6 months old up to 13 years old can learn that fun and fitness do go together. Owner Kim DeMado teaches how to tumble the correct way. A perfect introduction to gymnastics, but the benefits of classes like this go far beyond that. Coach Kim says that a class like this helps a child's self esteem, and focuses on their agility.
Tumble Tikes will be offering Summer camps and classes June through August. Along with a sports camp for kids ages 11-18 that will work on strength and conditioning. We have provided a link for more information on Tumble Tikes and their special events.

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Coinciding with the demonstration outside Conservative HQ this afternoon, George Osborne has announced new plans to tackle homophobic bullying in faith schools.
In summary they are:
• Freeing heads to exclude homophobic bullies
• Giving teachers the power to stop violent homophobic incidents ("Teachers are often unable to break up violent homophobic bullying because of the lack of clarity over use of force")
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The BMW 4 Series Coupe concept will make its debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January. But BMW is already hard at work on the production 4 Series Coupe which will arrive in UK dealers late in 2013.
The BMW 3 Series Coupe becomes the 4 Series when it hits the road, and to mark the new naming policy, the firm will attempt to differentiate the cars further than before by making the 4 Series sportier.
The 4 Series is based on the 3 Series platform, but with a wider track and lower roofline than the saloon, giving the car sleeker proportions.
The production model reflects much of what is previewed by the 4 Series Coupe Concept for Detroit, although the high-tech front grille and Air Breather vent in the front wing don't appear to have made the cut.
Engines will back up the 4 Series' sporting intent, with the firm likely to offer the most powerful engines from the saloon's line-up. An M4 Coupe and Convertible, to sit alongside the soon-to-be-launched M3 saloon, will also be offered, powered by a 3.0-litre turbo six-cylinder petrol engine with around 450bhp.
Prices for the 4 Series are expected to start at around £28,000, as buyers will get more equipment than those who go for the 3 Series.
It looks a bit like a cross between a 70's Ford Capri, and US muscle car like a Mustang or something. Might grown on me... maybe.
Oh look, a new BMW, what a surprise, it looks just like any other BMW. BLAND MISERABLE WHEELS. No doubt the badge snobs will buy this over-priced over-rated under-whelming blob.
Judging by the concept this is going to look much nicer than the A5. The 4 series will be the class benchmark just like the 3 series. I'm glad its not a re badged golf for badge whores like the Audi A3/4.
Lol, You call yourself "vagfan" and you complain that BMW's are boring?! the Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) produce some of the most bland cars I have ever seen, oh the irony!
Strange how BMW are trying to copy Audi's concepts by taking the popular 3 series - flattening it and making it slightly wider (aka A4 to A5)....Does that make BMW uber boring in comparison then?
Or maybe BMW adding the 4 series range is like the BMW 6 series being a coupe version of the 5 series, which has had since the 80's.


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gingerbread crispy treats
Last week when I told Isabella I wondered what gingerbread rice crispy treats would taste like, she rolled her eyes and said "oh here we go…gingerbread this, and gingerbread that". It was a page right out of the Michael Perillo playbook. He would've teased me incessantly about the tear I've been on the last two weeks. I just.can't.stop.
I won't stop.
But, I think we covered that with my last post, you know the one where I made a NO-BAKE GINGERBREAD CREAM PIE. Sorry, but that one got me really excited—I had to get that out, and only all caps would do. Can you tell I'm feeling punchy tonight? I'm just feeling a groove I haven't felt in quite some time, and truth be told—it's nice to be my own muse, of sorts. I've nothing more witty to say about this recipe, just that it's so easy, and the perfect thing to make when you're short on time (and who isn't this week?). Provided you have the ingredients on hand, these treats are ready to eat in about 45 minutes, from start to finish. You can make a tray, wrap it in a cloth, and bring it as a hostess gift (the gingerbread twist ups the ante, making them worthy in my opinion). Last minute class party? It's great for those, too. Continue reading »


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Manfredi Luxury Apartments features tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This romantic inn also offers laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Complimentary valet parking is available on site.
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REI - Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS $219.95 & eTrex Legend Cx $184.93These are two very nice Garmin units. The new Vista HCx for $219 is a great price and these were just released. The Legend has the "older" chipset which is not as sensitive and does not have the altimeter or compass, but it is ~$35 less.Garmin eTrex Legend Cx# Reduced to: $184.93 (unit was replaced by the H version with high sensitivity receiver)Garmin eTrex Vista HCx$219.99 nov 16-25 for their Winter sale!
That is an nice GPS and a good price:Here is another good sleeping bag deal:http://www.rei.com/product/731787
I'm a deal fiend.Use coupon code WMPRT7 to take an addition $25 off any REI product right now. No exclusions. This thing is RARE and expires on Nov 25th. This works on all the sale stuff too.Crazy! :)
Jeremy, Great deal! Thanks, Brian
Jeremy,Where did you find this code for 25% off any item? Can't find any reference at REI.
Note that your shopping cart needs to contain $100 worth of stuff for this to work.
Thanks. That post made for two separate orders and a savings of $50. An Exped 9 pad and a Coleman EXP Fyrestorm Titanium Stove are now on the way. I was about to order them when I saw the coupon code in this thread.
yeah, I'm not sure where the guys dug this one up from, I haven't heard yet, but this type doesnt happen very often. Most coupons exclude GPS, bikes, etc where this one doesnt, and most are percentage based. Forgot to post about the $100 thing, thanks for catching that :)
Dang it I just save a $100, though it cost me $200. Thanks!
You used the coupon twice? From what I've heard coupons are one use per customer and while additional uses will go through the system they'll deduct it from your dividend in addition to the bad karma.
They have $2.99 shipping now. I called them on Friday and they are refunding the difference is shipping. Total for the Vista shipped was $198.
I just got some lightweight goretex Inov8 390s for about $77 plus shipping, about 1/2 of the full retail price. THANKS!
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Washed Out – Within or Without
Ernest Greene keeps on steering listeners away from convention, forgoing quiet-loud dynamics and melding together textures so rich you would swear the music coming out of your speakers is tangible.
Go Sub Pop, go! They already had a roster of artists that are putting out some of the best albums of 2011 and have now added Ernest Greene's much-lauded project, Washed Out. I can't remember an artist signing getting me that excited in quite a long time. And so finally the day came . . . Synconation's PO Box, stuffed with a manilla envelope from the label. Sub Pop + Washed Out = incredibly, possibly unfairly, high expectations.
Washed Out's 2009 EP, Life of Leisure was a turn-the-corner moment for me. I, like many scenester dinosaurs, could be regularly heard saying, "All I listen to is old stuff, I can't get into anything new." Then the moment came and indeed, I felt it all around. So fast forward to 2011. There is this whole chillwave genre now and other bands that kind of sound like Washed Out. I suppose that's the natural progression of things. You birth something novel, and I would argue that it's possible even when relying heavily on a manipulated sample, and people are moved enough to follow suit.
This is an album that begs listen after listen.
Within and Without is the new full-length album, available July 10th. The cover is a couple in the sack and is actually a good metaphor for Washed Out's sound at large. It's like spending the day in your dimly lit bedroom. Some may think that sounds like a commercial for anti-depressants, but for those of us that don't, it's an absolute luxury. It sounds glorious. And being joined by a significant other, well, whether that makes the scenario richer, depends on your situation. I digress…
This is an album that begs listen after listen. It is lushly layered in such a way that embedded nuances and tones reveal themselves with each new spin. It's not filled with dynamic or sonically rich moments, but still incites similar emotive responses that those characteristics tend to, by utilizing texture. There are moments that tend to drag, but never for long. The sound is expansive and transcends the chillwave niche, but contains the analogue synthesizer love, drowsy demeanor and even the roto-toms to keep the fan base not only happy, but thrilled. It does feel like there is less of a nod to the 80s sound that the genre is so strongly associated with and more of a move to modern ambient contemporaries.
It would be nearly impossible for Within and Without to contain a "Feel It All Around" moment. I mean, what do you expect? Mr. Greene has already forefathered one new genre. But the opening track, "Eyes Be Closed" is not far off. Waves of delayed-out synth sounds, a steady electronic high hat, seemingly lazy melody and echoed vocals. It feels odd to describe music as gorgeous, but it truly is. This track feels like a proclamation, like Ernest is saying, "Told you I wasn't a passing fad."
The next track, "Echoes" seemingly meanders, feels even audibly monochromatic, but does have a certain trance quality but feels flat placed after such a gigantic opener. "Amor Fati" is ruled by the multi-layered vocals and bouncy synth undertones that give it a pop feel. I could even hear this on the radio . . . crossover hit anybody? Infectious and beautiful converging; I'm just gushing at this point.
The following tracks are strong, nothing is a throwaway here, but the next moment in the album that really 'hits,' is in the seventh track, "You and I." It starts with a repeated, unintelligible soporific sounding vocal, giving it a meditative mantra quality. A more distinguishable vocal line comes in, with that patented languid characteristic that makes listening to Washed Out feel so disarming, so serene. The song is steady and breaks with a female vocal interjection and then a breathy spoken performance by Caroline Palachek . . . bringing the song – possibly the album – to climax. Songs like these and others on this album, along with tracks like "Oh, Something's Quiet" from J.Viewz, just may see the genre shifting to the new sound in romance. Libidowave? That's probably a little crude, but hell, it's catchy.
Ernest gives the album a proper closing, with "A Dedication" that strongly resembles Fugazi's "I'm So Tired." A lazy piano ballad that will make you feel like it's gray and raining outside, even in the sunniest setting. Synth stabs and a steady beat eventually enter, for posterity I suppose.
This is an entire album, not a one or two song effort bundled around analog synthesizer snoozefests. Ernest Greene keeps on steering listeners away from convention, forgoing quiet-loud dynamics and melding together textures so rich you would swear the music coming out of your speakers is tangible.
Visit Sub Pop for further release information or to pre-order your copy.
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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) involves screening single cells from embryos for genetic diseases and chromosomal disorders. This testing is performed with in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and occurs prior to embryo transfer, before a pregnancy is established. PGD offers at-risk couples the opportunity to select embryos for transfer based on their genetic and chromosomal status. The goal of PGD is to identify abnormal embryos so they will not be transferred, leaving unaffected embryos to be selected for transfer that are more likely to make healthy, disease-free babies.
PGD can identify the presence of chromosomal translocations (rearrangements of parts of chromosomes) and single-gene disorders (genetic diseases that are the result of a single mutated gene). There are over 4,000 single-gene disorders. The most common diseases tested for are Cystic Fibrosis, Tay Sachs, Fragile X, Myotonic Dystrophy and Thalassemia.
PGD technology can also be used to determine the sex of the embryo prior to the transfer into the uterus. Sex selection is offered to couples interested in family balancing who already have at least one child.
What is Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS)?
For those people with recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility, PGS applies the technology from PGD to improve their chances for a successful pregnancy. Embryos are screened for aneuploidy (missing or additional numbers of chromosomes), which is a leading cause of miscarriage and implantation failure (failure of the embryo to implant into the uterus). The goal of PGS is to identify chromosomally abnormal embryos, so they will not be transferred leaving the chromosomally normal embryos to be transferred in the attempt to achieve a successful pregnancy.
Who should have PGD and PGS?
PGD is an extremely useful tool for couples in which one or both of the partners are carriers of an inherited genetic disorder. Depending on the inheritance pattern of the disease, the risk of creating an affected child can be as high as 50%. PGD significantly reduces this risk.
PGS, on the other hand, may only be beneficial for a specific population of patients. This includes patients of advanced maternal age and women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss. Patients must have a large number of good quality embryos in order for PGS to improve their outcome.
What are the risks of PGD?
The largest risk of PGD is not having embryos available for transfer and/or a negative pregnancy test. The results of the PGD procedure may show that all of the embryos are abnormal. In these circumstances, no embryos are transferred and the cycle is cancelled.
There is a small (0.1%) risk that the embryo may be damaged during the biopsy procedure. The risk of not getting any diagnosis on a biopsied cell also exists, although, at the Fertility Centers of New England this risk is less than 1%. Misdiagnosis is also a possible risk of PGD. Although rare, it is possible that one cell in the embryo may have different chromosome numbers than the other cells. This is referred to as mosaicism and will result in a misdiagnosis due to the fact that the information from the biopsied cell is not reflective of the entire embryo. Because PGD is the diagnosis or screening of an embryo based on the results from a single cell, there are limitations involved in using this technology, and PGD is not considered a replacement for prenatal testing.
The PGD Process
Initial Evaluationexpand
If PGD is recommended and you decide to proceed with PGD, you will work closely with our Fertility Centers of New England PGD coordinator. You will need to have the same lab work and tests performed as required for an IVF cycle. You and your partner may also need to have your blood drawn in order to make DNA probes from which to test the cells. A genetic counselor from one of our referring centers will meet with you to answer all your questions and discuss your specific case, the PGD procedure, and your options. A representative from our insurance department will also work with you in order to determine if PGD is a covered benefit under your insurance policy.
PGD is performed in conjunction with IVF. Patients will undergo ovarian hyperstimulation, oocyte retrieval and IVF in order to produce the maximum number of embryos that can be evaluated. Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may also be required.
Embryo biopsy and cell preparationexpand
A single cell is removed from embryos at the blastocyst stage of development on day 5 of culture. Embryos that have not developed to the blastocyst stage of development can not be used for PGD. The biopsied cell is then either fixed to a slide or transferred to a small tube for PGD analysis. Once the biopsy is performed, the embryos are vitrified (frozen) for later transfer once the results of the biopsy are known.
PGD/PGS analysisexpand
The biopsied cells are sent to one of our referring cytogenetic laboratories to be analyzed. Florescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) is used for PGD for translocations, sex selection and some types of aneuploidy screening. FISH uses fluorescent markers that are able to locate and evaluate the chromosomes from the biopsied cell. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is used to identify single gene disorders. PCR is used to amplify the DNA from the single biopsied cell to identify the mutant gene sequence. PGS will be performed for some patients using new emerging techniques such as CGH or microarray analysis to screen for all 24 chromosomes. The results are reported back to us within 48 hours.
Embryo transferexpand
The physician and the embryologist review the PGD/PGS results with the patient. The embryo or embryos are then selected and prepared for transfer. Embryo transfers for PGD/PGS patients always occur on Day 5 of culture to allow time for the screening process. In cases where embryo biopsy occurred on Day 5 following fertilization, the embryos may be frozen for later transfer once results are known.
What are the chances of a successful pregnancy following PGD/PGS?expand
Many factors go into making a successful pregnancy. Your chance of a successful pregnancy will depend upon your age, the number and quality of your embryos, the results of the biopsies, and other fertility-related factors based on your individual situation. While pregnancy success cannot be guaranteed, in general, a 30% to 70% success rate may be expected (depending on your individual circumstances) related to having PGD/PGS.


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Minor League Scores – 9/7/12
Kevin Gausman tossed 3.0 scoreless innings in his Baysox debut. However, they went on to lose 4-3 to the Akron Aeros.
Minor League Scores – 9/1/12
Sebastian Vader finished his season at Aberdeen strong with 6.0 innings allowing only one earned run and striking out eight.
Minor League Scores – 8/29/12
Jake Arrieta tossed a complete game shutout, and the Tides went on to win both games of their doubleheader against the Durham Bulls.
Minor League Scores – 8/24/12
Hector Veloz went 2-4 with a pair of Doubles for Aberdeen .
Minor League Scores – 8/20/12
Jerome Pena continued his hot August hitting, going 3-6 in the Keys Doubleheader.
Minor League Scores – 8/12/12
Kevin Gausman dominated in his Ripken Stadium debut, pitching three scoreless innings.
Minor Leagues Scores – 8/8/12
Sebastian Vader pitched six strong innings for the Ironbirds in the walk-off victory over Tri-City.
Minor Leagues Scores – 8/5/12
Roderick Bernadina had two hits tonight for the Shorebirds.
Minor League Scores – 8/1/12
Dylan Bundy struck out eight batters and went a career high 6.2 innings tonight in the Keys 7-1 Victory.
Minor League Scores – 7/28/12
Tim Berry struck out 7 batters in 5.2 innings Saturday night in the Keys 3-1 loss.


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"A grand adventure is about to begin."
Winnie the Pooh
"A grand adventure is about to begin."
Winnie the Pooh
"Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes."
Joyce Armor
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose."
Dolly Parton
I got this sweet note from a reader while I was pregnant with the Twins:
"Hi Taylor
I am amazed at how you have stayed the amazing Super-mom while being pregnant with your twins; it is possible for anyone right? Can you please write about this?"
First of all, I've always marveled at how EASY pregnancy is—when someone ELSE is pregnant.
LOL, but it's true.
A student of mine is now 22 weeks pregnant and I swear, she just told me she was pregnant yesterday.
It's flown by so fast!
For me.
But when it's you who's carrying that little baby(s), it can be a long road, especially if you have nausea, vomiting, exhaustion, varicose veins, insomnia and any of the other difficult side effects that can accompany the miracle of creating life.
I personally get this weird "itchy" thing at night. My upper arms itch so intensely that I scratch in my sleep till my arms bleed. I googled it and read that a lot of people get this in relation to the seasons and hormones. Literally the only thing that helps—the ONLY thing—is ice packs. So while pregnant, I sleep with ice packs on my upper arms. Or I don't sleep at all.
I also get this super-uncomfortable/awful "chill" thing. Only my mother-in-law and sister-in-law seem to understand this one (no midwife I've asked has ever heard of it), and maybe they're just trying to make me feel better (LOL), but it goes like this. When I get in bed to go to sleep, I get this subtle but painful "chill" going through my body about ever 15 seconds. EVERY FIFTEEEN SECONDS! Try sleeping with that happenin. It ain't gonna happen, Sister. And it's so incredibly uncomfortable to boot.
But you know what? It's all worth it. So worth it that I did it five times.
How to continue on while so many symptoms (and emotions—helllooooowwww hormones) are pervading your being?
It's all about the power of the focus of your mind.
This is your yoga.
Where are you focusing your mind?
Where are you looking?
What's your drishti? (A Sanskrit word that means "gaze or point of focus")
Because Girl, if you're walking down "I feel sorry for myself street," it's gonna be a loooonnnnng 10 months.
So what I learned, slowly but surely, through many months of many pregnancies, is to focus on the good. Moment to moment.
And to continue to "live."
To take the necessary precautions for safety (no skydiving my Sisters!), but to continue to be "you."
To remember who you are.
Throughout the pregnancy.
And to remember what it's all for.
I remember when I was pregnant with Madison (now 13), and feeling so sick, so nauseous, throwing up 20 times a day, and almost nightly lying down on the floor and just sobbing from the overall discomfort of it all.
Then my husband's assistant gave us a little white onesie set. This was super early on Supermoms, at like 7 weeks pregnant.
I stopped in my tracks, looked at that little white onesie set, and said to myself "Oh, yeah, THIS is why I feel this way. I'm going to have a little baby."
I gazed at that white onesie set as often as I could, remembering what it was all for.
So that was my yoga, during my 5 pregnancies, remembering who I am and remembering what I was doing—the most miraculous thing on the planet: creating life.
"By far the most common craving of pregnant women is not to be pregnant."
Phyllis Diller
"Soul-mates are people who bring out the best in you. They are not perfect but are always perfect for you."
"Thoughts fueled with love cannot miss their mark."
"In my life there is an infinite supply of love, it is in exhastable, I can never use all of it in this lifetime so I don't have to be sparing with it!"
Louise Hay
"The greatest gift that you could ever give to another is your own happiness, for when you are in a state of joy, happiness, or appreciation, you are fully connected to the Stream of pure, positive Source Energy that is truly who you are. And when you are in that state of connection, anything or anyone that you are holding as your object of attention benefits from your attention."
Ester Hicks
"Your mind is a powerful magnet that will attract to you the things you identify yourself with."
Alfredo Karras
Super-Mom Betsy Parsons:
I expected motherhood to change me. How could it not? Everything was new. But what I didn't expect was that motherhood would strip me bare – drop me to rock bottom – force me to face that I had lost myself – demand that I pick up the shattered bits of me and piece myself back together. It was all at once brutal and gratifying. I am grateful for all of it. I have learned who I am and how great my support system is. I learned how absolutely wonderful my husband is, what a fantastic dad he is, and what a loving and supportive family surround us. It's not just me who is a super mom. It's my husband, my mom and dad, and my mother and father-in-law who make up this super family. Each one of us plays an important role. Life is a tremendous gift, and we were all starkly reminded of that during the first six weeks of my daughter's life. We almost lost her. The first six weeks of her life were spent in the NICU. She was a full term baby but a very sick one. After she came home, every milestone was carefully watched. She thrived. And I almost missed it because I was worried about what could be wrong. It was 9 months later when I started to splinter apart. She was walking and I was cracking – emotions needed to be expressed. I needed to feel again. Not surprising, but I hadn't been taking care of myself. I was just trying to make it through a minute, then an hour, and a full day. I wasn't taking care of myself. I wasn't sleeping well. I was sleepwalking. I rationalized that all of this was well within a first-time mom response (ha!). Eventually, I was diagnosed with PTSD and got help. I began to piece myself back together. It took another full year for me to hear the stirrings of my voice. It's been over two years, and just recently I realized that I am whole again. I experienced such joy in finding myself. I had really missed me! But losing myself and finding an improved version had taken hold – makes me so grateful for the journey. It has allowed me freedom to be myself, to slow down and enjoy the moments of motherhood, to rely on my family to play significant roles raising my daughter, to trust, and to embrace the unexpected. It's often what I need most! I'm so thankful for my super family – including my husband who is embracing his role as stay-at-home dad! Collectively, we're a super team with a super daughter.


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Bellucci obtém outro ranking histórico e vai ao 22º lugar05/07/2010 às 09h02 Bellucci só volta às quadras dentro de duas semanas Londres (Inglaterra) - Conforme antecipado porTenisBrasil, as duas vitórias na grama de Wimbledon garantiram mais um ranking histórico para o paulista Thomaz Bellucci. Ele subiu duas posições, surgiu como 22º nesta segunda-feira e passou a ser o jogador brasileiro com mais alto ranking depois de Gustavo Kuerten desde que o sistema matemático foi criado pela ATP em 1973.Bellucci não havia disputado Wimbledon no ano passado e, com as vitórias sobre Ricardo Mello e Martin Fischer, somou 90 pontos no ranking. Como teve de descartar 20 de seu 18º melhor resultado no período de 52 semanas, seu total subiu para 1.722 e o colocou à frente do chileno Fernando González (contundido) e do suíço Stanislas Wawrinka (eliminado na estreia).Bellucci só volta à quadra para o ATP 500 de Hamburgo, dentro de duas semanas, mas agora precisará marcar mais do que 45 pontos para ter nova evolução. Isso quer dizer que ele não somará nada caso não chegue pelo menos às quartas no saibro alemão. Na semana seguinte, ele terá de defender os 262 pontos pelo título de Gstaad no ano passado, quando saiu do qualificatório e obteve o primeiro troféu de ATP da carreira.
Bellucci obtém outro ranking histórico e vai ao 22º lugar05/07/2010 às 09h02
by Kate Flory
Thomaz Bellucci may not remember exactly where he was when Gustavo Kuerten won his first of three Roland Garros titles in 1997. But the event had a lasting impact on the fast-rising Brazilian.
Brazil has waited nine years for a Grand Slam champion to follow in the footsteps of former World No. 1 Gustavo Kuerten, and 22-year-oldThomaz Bellucci looks set to bear the brunt of the media pressure and expectation in the years to come.
Shy and quiet by nature, the family-orientated Bellucci is more at home cheering on his local football team, Palmeiras FC, than at a night club. While at home, he can be found spending time with his family, friends and his girlfriend. Tennis players do not attract the same attention as football stars in Brazil, he insists, and despite recent success, he has largely maintained his anonymity at home.
Whether or not he turns heads as he walks down the street just yet, though, Bellucci is his country's lone representative in the Top 50 of the South African Airways 2010 ATP Rankings. His recent rise up to a career-high No. 26 has given Brazilian tennis fans and media reason to believe more Grand Slam glory could be on the horizon.
"You feel you have to achieve the same as Guga, you have to replace Guga, so it's not easy"
"It's going to be difficult [to emulate Kuerten's success]," says Bellucci, who has known Kuerten for three years and played alongside him in the Brazilian Davis Cup team. "I think I can do some things, but to be able to do them all won't be easy, [for example] getting to No. 1 in the world. Guga was the best and most important Brazilian tennis player ever, and I think he is a little far away. So I don't know if I will be able to achieve what he has done in the coming years.
"It's not easy because whenever someone starts to play better the media puts more pressure on them and you feel you have to achieve the same as Guga, you have to replace Guga, so it's not easy," explains Bellucci. "For me and the juniors who start playing well, it's not easy needing to learn how to deal with it."
Bellucci's best friend on tour, Marcelo Melo, has every faith that his younger countryman can fulfill his potential, regardless of the pressures he faces. "I think he is doing a good job handling the pressure. In Brazil, when you are the number one at your sport, it is normal to have some more pressure.
"If he can keep doing good like he is right now, improving his game, maybe this year or next year he will do really well in a big tournament, like win an [ATP World Tour] Masters 1000 or go far in a Grand Slam. To make this happen he needs to keep doing what he does now, practising a lot and always believing he can do it."
As a child, Bellucci was introduced to tennis by his parents, who played socially. Growing up, he also played football and did not shy away from his studies, attending school in the morning before tennis practice in the afternoons. However, it never occurred to Bellucci he might pursue any other path than tennis.
Success has not come easily for Bellucci, though. By his own admission, he "played well, but was not the best junior" – a trait he believes was good for his development. "My parents always supported me, even when losing matches, which happens, helping to learn how to deal with the losses, so that was really important for my career," says the left-hander, who reached a career-high No. 15 in the world junior rankings in January 2005.
With Bellucci unable to penetrate the Top 80 in the South African Airways ATP Rankings by the closing stages of 2008, a change was needed for the 2009 season. Joao Zwetsch was invited on board and Bellucci's fortunes have since changed.
Success came swiftly. Within four months of working with Zwetsch, Bellucci had reached his first ATP World Tour final on home soil at theBrasil Open in Costa do Sauipe, narrowly missing out to the then-No.19 ranked Tommy Robredo. However, more tough times were ahead as, four months later, Bellucci found himself down at No. 143 in the rankings.
"Last year I was playing well but it was a period when I wasn't winning many matches so I was ranked outside the Top 140," remembers Bellucci. "It was a very difficult phase for me because I had been No. 60 and dropped so I had to play Challengers again, the smaller tournaments, so it was not easy."
"His greatest asset is his aggressiveness. He has many weapons that can hurt his opponents"
However, what has impressed Zwetsch most about Bellucci in their time together is his discipline and his willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed. Victory at an ATP Challenger Tour event in Rimini, Italy, was quickly followed by a dream week for Bellucci in Gstaad. Ranked at No. 119, he qualified into the main draw of the ATP World Tour 250 clay-court tournament and defeated two Top 30 players (No. 24 Stanislas Wawrinka, No. 27 Igor Andreev) en route to winning his first ATP World Tour title.
With his ranking firmly on the rise, Bellucci enjoyed more success at the close of the season, reaching the semi-finals in Stockholm and winning an ATP Challenger Tour title in his hometown of Sao Paulo, before improving yet further in 2010, capturing his second ATP World Tour title in Santiago.
While there have been clear improvements, both coach and pupil believe there is plenty more hard work to be done on Bellucci's game before he maximises his potential. "I think my serve is my strongest feature," says the young Brazilian. "There's a lot that I need to improve: my physical conditioning, mental conditioning, my fast-court game. I know that I have a lot to work on and I will endeavour to do so as quickly as possible."
"We have been able to improve his backhand that was good but inconsistent, his offensive game, his footwork and court coverage and the mental part," added Zwetsch. "We still have a lot to work on in his game, such as his volleys (net game), returns of serve and his fitness in general. We are doing this progressively and I am happy how far we have come since we started.
"His greatest asset is his aggressiveness. He has many weapons that can hurt his opponents, which is the key to beating today's players."
What next then for Bellucci? Zwetsch certainly has high hopes for his pupil, and while the immediate goal may be to maintain his Top 30 position, Zwetsch believes he is destined for much higher: "I believe Thomaz could reach the Top 20 and if he keeps his feet on the ground and keeps working hard, staying humble and paying the price to improve his game, he could break into the Top 10."
Bellucci's immediate focus is on making strides in the bigger tournaments, but thinking long-term, the Brazilian is already dreaming of Olympic glory when the 2016 Olympic Games are held in Rio de Janeiro, a bid that Kuerten was instrumental in presenting for Brazil during the selection campaign.
"I think the most important thing in my career at the moment is playing in the bigger tournaments and having good results in Grand Slams and [ATP World Tour] Masters 1000s," Bellucci said. "I think my objective is always to be amongst the best players and to reach the Top 10 would be a great achievement.
"Later on we will have the Olympic Games in Brazil as well. I hope I'll still be playing then. I think it's a dream for any player to play in the Olympic Games in their own country. In a few years I'm going to have that chance. I think it might be the most important tournament of my life."
A gold medal for Bellucci in 2016 would surely emulate Kuerten's success and live long in the memory of Brazilian tennis.


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Break this: Renault 12 TS Break
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It's not just a 1981 Renault TS Break–it's a 1981 Renault TS Break with fileteado artwork by Alfredo Genovese. Could it be…break point? Oh yes. Game, set and match. For how did it get that fine, fine paint job? It's currently owned by Genovese himself (and can be yours for only $6,000, plus shipping from Argentina).
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Season to Date Broadcast Net Ratings, through Feb 17:
While CBS still constantly pitches itself on-air as the most-watched television network, that is no longer the case, at least not in prime-time where advertising dollars go for a premium. Neither Bill G. or I believe that CBS will be able to catch up to FOX, let alone pass them in either total viewers or 25-54 viewers when it returns with 6-8 weeks of new episodes of its crime dramas (CSI franchise, Without a Trace, Criminal Minds, etc.) and comedies (Two and a Half Men, Big Bang Theory, etc.).
I think it's unlikely that CBS catches Fox in either of those two categories, particularly 25-54.
Fox doesn't have 24 like previous seasons, but figure that Fox has about another 4 weeks of big wins before CBS starts putting on new episodes of most of their shows, the following 6-8 weeks of new CBS episodes will be hard pressed to make up all that ground. - Bill Gorman
I agree with Bill, and despite appearances, that's not as much of a rarity as it might seem. Also worth noting is a very unhealthy longer-term trend for all the big guys (ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC) where there are appreciably more 35-49 viewers than there are 18-34 viewers. The youth seems to be phasing out of TV, and while that can somewhat be masked in the overall 18-49 and 25-54 categories, it won't get masked forever. This trend does not currently extend to the CW or UNI.
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Brooklyn, NY
This place is a little hard to find, but if you keep going towards Life Cafe on Flushing, you'll find it to your right. It's where the old gallery Pocket Utopia used to be located (which an artist friend of mine had a residency). It looks like a small place, but has a REALLY CUTE outside area (with a BBQ) with tons of space. Off the bat, once you go inside, the place is dark and cute with regular patrons, although it just opened. The bartenders are courteous and signature cocktails are straight on. Otherwise, they have an all night all the time special of bud & jameson or sol & jalapeño infused tequila for $6, of which the latter is my go to.
Morgan Old Fashion – The main alcohol in this is rum, but it's beautifully made and a great new rendition on a classic drink. If the other drinks sound too girly for you, this is the tastiest way to go. (Other than the specials)
Lucky Lindy – Beautiful blend of St. Germain, Cava, and everything else to make your lady swoon.
Babushka – A great summer drink that's fizzy and citrus-y. My other go to drink other than their tequila special and Old Fashion.
Caulfield's Dream – Cute name, but the spearmint scares me off. Never ordered it, but it seems to get rave reviews…
I love that there's a place right near by the Morgan stop. As much as Wreck Room is fun, I like that there's a non-divey alternative in that part of Bushwick. Go there while you're on your way to Roberta's or Momo's.


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Reply+31#98 - lloydminster ONLINE (11/09/2012) [-]
I thought there was only two states that legalized weed and it had nothing to do with Obama.
Reply+6#117 to #98 - Childofindigo (11/09/2012) [-]
Somehow, the Democratic party convinced everyone that putting Romney in office would end gay marriage, set women's rights back 50 years, and block weed legalization.
Reply+1#168 to #117 - mcqwark (11/09/2012) [-]
I had no idea about the whole Romney taking away women's rights thing was about not too long ago and I thought they meant he was taking away their right to vote or get jobs or some **** but no... It was about abortion. And it was also false info. Romney wanted to give the states a choice if they wanted it or not like how America use to be but no... Liberals think that's unfair.
Reply+5#111 to #98 - thepenname (11/09/2012) [-]
YUUUUUP! Those same state initiatives still could have passed even if Romney won.
Reply+5#110 to #98 - augustusxxiv (11/09/2012) [-]
You would be correct in that assumption, sir.


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Not all wrinkle creams are created equal, and they are definitely not priced equally. Wrinkle creams can run from around $20 into the hundreds of dollars. The effectiveness of the wrinkle creams varies just as widely. Before you invest hundreds of dollars in a product it is very important to understand what it contains and how well it works. Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum is one of those products that runs in the hundreds of dollars, but it makes some pretty big claims which if true may justify the price. Let's take a look at exactly what this serum claims to do.
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The TNS Recovery Complex is a patented chemical that is designed to work along with peptides and other ingredients in Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as the overall tone and texture of the skin. Free radicals have been shown to do much damage to the skin, so Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum contains seven antioxidants to help fight this free radical damage. The product also contains an ingredient called alpha arbutin to help brighten the skin. This all sounds good, but do all those ingredients actually do anything?
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One consumer that tried this product stated:
"Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum is expensive, which forces one to approach it from the mindset of hoping that it works but not being too disappointed if it does not because this would be a really large investment to keep making every month on a beauty product. The directions indicate that the product should be used twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. While the product does work it just does not seem to be $160 a month worth of improvements. For that price it may be a better idea to learn how to age more gracefully." – Felicia, Washington
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The manufacturer prices Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum at $260, which is definitely way too much to pay for this product. Amazon has it priced a bit more reasonably at $160. Outside of online retailers the only other place to find Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum is likely your dermatologist's office. In fact, if you are seriously considering giving the product a try you should ask your dermatologist about obtaining a free sample. It is not really realistic to purchase a product this expensive unless you know that you will have really dramatic results.
With so many effective wrinkle creams around the median price point there is really no reason to spend hundreds of dollars trying to get results. Granted Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum contains some pretty impressive ingredients, but the actual results do not justify the price. Many people try to stretch the product by only using it once a day, but the best results come from using the product twice a day, Even if it is in your budget to spend $160 a month on a wrinkle cream, which makes you a very fortunate person, there are other products that are priced equally or are less expensive that do a much more impressive job reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and firming the skin. Properly moisturizing your skin is one of the biggest keys to reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and there are plenty of less expensive ways to do that.


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"Sand dunes are a unique feature of Michigan's shoreline, and we need to safeguard these natural wonders for future generations to enjoy without hindering economic development," said Meekhof, R-West Olive. "I sponsored this new law to help ensure that we conserve our state's natural beauty while allowing for progress."
The law amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act of 1994 to exempt certain types of activities in critical dune areas that currently need a permit from needing one in the future.
Among other things, the law requires that the DEQ approve a permit unless a local unit of government or the DEQ itself determines it is more likely than not that any harm to the environment resulting from the proposed use will significantly damage the public interest by degrading the diversity, quality or function of the dune.
It also requires local governments and the DEQ to provide written decisions regarding permits that are based on evidence that satisfy requirements under the Administrative Procedures Act.
"I don't think that it will be causing us any problems in Grand Haven," Grand Haven City Manager Pat McGinnis said of the new state law.
McGinnis said the city also has regulations in place, so that if the new law does happen to loosen requirements too much, there are measures in place to prevent environmental damage.
"We do have our own overlay district, which is another area of regulation," he said.
McGinnis noted that all of the city's designated critical dunes are within the sensitive area overlay zone.
"We are all for fluid development," McGinnis said. "We don't overburden them with senseless legislation."
Ferrysburg City Manager Craig Bessinger said the city takes steps when potential development is proposed for his city's dunes.
"Critical dunes encompass a considerable area on (Ferrysburg's) west side," Bessinger said. "The city doesn't issue building permits for this area until a DEQ permit is obtained."
Bessinger said the Ferrysburg zoning ordinance also requires the same setbacks for properties in the critical dune areas as it does for low-density residential dwellings.
Grand Haven Township officials said they aren't aware of any instances in which the newly enacted state legislation would change anything there.
To read more of this story, see today's print or e-edition of the Grand Haven Tribune.


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is it me or does the car look like it was 10K pounds ??
I'm so excited to hear that jaguar is extending their lineup because for a second i was losing hope. a q5 fighter and cls fighter is right on point for now but keep the xj a full sedan and offer a big coupe like the sl
The X-type replacement is the key. New platform that could spawn a number of body styles and support smaller engines. Jaguar needs volume and this car could do that. An SUV is also a must. Look at the wonders it did for Porsche.
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I was going to say the same thing.
Bad move producing a crossover under the Jaguar name. Tata has to realize that Jaguar and Land Rover need to be treated as one company under two names, with similar personalities that won't trample the history of either. Wherever Jaguar;s are sold, Land Rovers should be also. Both companies will share power-trains and technology, but Land Rover will stick to SUV's and Crossovers, and Jaguar will stick to luxury and sport cars.


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Posted: May 13, 2013|
A Leicestershire team-mate of Olympic gold medallist sailor Andrew Simpson, who died in a training accident last week, has spoken of the loss of his friend.
America's Cup yachtsman Chris Brittle, 32, from Rearsby, was with the Artemis team in San Francisco when the catamaran Mr Simpson was aboard capsized during a training exercise.
Mr Simpson, 36, known as Bart, won gold in the star class with Iain Percy at the 2008 Olympics and silver at last year's games.
He was one of an 11-man crew on board the catamaran in San Francisco Bay, but became trapped underneath when it capsized and did not respond to efforts to revive him.
The Surrey-born sailor was preparing for this year's America's Cup with Swedish team Artemis Racing.
Chris, who also been the training partner to some of Britain's most successful sailors including triple Olympic gold medal-winner Ben Ainslie, said: "It is hard to get across with words what an amazing person Bart was.
"He coached me as a youngster before we became training partners in the Olympic classes and teammates in three America's Cup campaigns. He was the best friend anyone could ask for, the proudest father of two boys I have ever seen and loved his wife and family like nothing else.
"He inspired so many sailors throughout his amazing career and will go on to inspire many more."
Chris' mum, Linda, said: "It's awful. Chris was supposed to go out on the boat the day it happened.
"His wife Christina rang me to let me know Chris was okay. At that time it was an accident and they didn't know what had happened.
"Chris went out on one of the boats to try to see if they could help.
"It hasn't really hit him yet. He is flying back to the UK with Iain Percy, who won the medal in the Olympics with Bart.
"Chris and Bart shared a flat when they were in Valencia before going out to San Francisco.
"Chris is due to be out there until September. Obviously we're all devastated, they were very close and spent a lot of time together. Bart sometimes stayed at our house, he was a lovely guy."
Chris represented the British youth squad from 1997 to 1999 before graduating into the British senior team for the following six years.
He became the world and then European junior champion in 2001 and 2002 respectively.
In 2008 he was named the Olympic star coach for the British team before lending his experience to Team Korea's inaugural America's Cup season, having represented Team Origin for the previous three years.
Known for his strength and endurance, Chris proved his mettle during the 32nd America's Cup.
He joined Artemis Racing in 2012.


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AUSTIN, Texas - The Supreme Court of Texas and the State Bar of Texas have appointed three new commissioners to the Texas Access to Justice Commission. The Court created the Commission in 2001 to expand civil legal aid services for low-income Texans.
The appointments, each for a three-year term, are as follows:
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C. Kay Caballero, Lubbock
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Ike Vanden Eykel, Dallas
"We are delighted to have these outstanding new Commissioners join us, representing the wide geographic diversity of those we serve. They will make a great contribution to the Commission's mission to provide access to justice to the millions of Texans who cannot afford to hire lawyers," Harry M. Reasoner, chair of the Texas Access to Justice Commission and partner in Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, said.
The Supreme Court of Texas created the Texas Access to Justice Commission to increase services for people who need legal help but may not be able to afford it or find it. Legal aid organizations in Texas serve more 100,000 Texas families each year with their basic civil legal needs; however, only approximately 20-25 percent of those who qualify for legal aid are able to receive it due to lack of resources. The Commission's goals include reducing barriers to the justice system and increasing resources and funding for legal aid. The Commission consists of 21 commissioners, including attorney and non-attorney members.
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It's called bouldering. No equipment. Just pop on and velcro up your Italian stallions—La Sportivas get our mindful thumbz up—and you'll thank God for the day She invented climbing on rocks (or plastic, at gyms).
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Reclaiming the True Power of Femininity.
Femininity and feminism are not mutually exclusive.
Let me first allay any fears that you have upon reading the title of my post. This is not about becoming an anachronism or letting go of equality. This is not about a return to Jane Austen and Downton Abbey-style gender roles, but maybe it's time to talk about why so many of us find them attractive.
Recently, I have noticed the following:
1. I have noticed an absence of a discussion of the definition of femininity among educated American women.
While there is a never-ending stream of articles about how women think men should behave or what we enjoy about masculinity, any man that tries to celebrate or discuss what he enjoys about women is nearly drawn and quartered. There is a cultural reluctance to define what it means to be feminine, offset by an ever-growing list of demands for men.
Why the dichotomy, friends? Are we still seeking equality, or something else? If we take time to appreciate or discuss masculinity, why does it ruffle feathers when the reverse happens? I would agree that it helps no one if we cling to gender stereotypes or restrictive, outdated roles. But if we throw all of it out, we throw out some valuable truths about being women.
2. Our vibrant third-wave of feminism has continued to challenge the notion that nudity on screen and across our pages is something that should be glossy and flawless.
In the past, the feminist reaction to the female nude in popular culture was to cry "exploitation!" There are those who still take that stance, but many more are simply challenging the Photoshopped ideal and applauding women who represent the full spectrum of female beauty.
Recently, Lena Dunham has taken a lot of flak in the press for her nude scenes in Girls, with the press calling her "frumpy," or worse. Several writers have responded, most notably, Kate Spencer:
"Something very obvious hit me, and I haven't been able to shake it: Lena Dunham is really the first woman I've ever seen on-screen who looks like me. But not only that—she's comfortable in her skin, in her nakedness, in her sexuality and as herself."
We have stopped accepting the "women should only come in one variety" message of the media. "Real women" are soft and small or tall and muscular. Some are curvy, others muscular. There are many ways for women to be beautiful. As we have this discussion, maybe we grow closer to embracing the French ideal of bien dans sa peau, or finally, truly being content in our own skin. And yet, while the discourse on the female body is full of celebration, many are less accepting of other feminine attributes.
The yin parts of us are the parts that are yielding—vulnerable—and this is part of what it means to be feminine. Why reject it?
3. While in our business and social worlds, many women strive to be seen as the same as their male counterparts, our popular culture is reflecting different desires.
Look at the popularity of Downton Abbey and the resurgence of all things Jane Austen. These influences are carrying over into the fashion world as well. It isn't that we want an equality throw-back to another era. Certainly, we all want to see equal pay for equal work and the same choices available to men and women. But the allure of these strong, feminine characters didn't come about in a vacuum. There is a longing to reconnect with a part of femininity that has been neglected.
Yet, this idea raises eyebrows. We were taught that women can, and should, be everything men can be. We were taught that in order to be successful in life, it meant we had to put those things aside. We were told that femininity was the realm of the past—or of ultra-conservatives who would keep women barefoot and pregnant.
We seem to have accepted the idea that if women are feminine, they are somehow less powerful, less intelligent or less equal to men.
There is not one way to be feminine, any more that there is one way to be masculine. In fact, I'd go as far to say as this craving to re-embrace the feminine goes beyond gender. What we are talking about here is something that resurfaces over and over in these pages. As a civilization, we were fed the line for several generations that "only the strong survive" and that we need to be bigger, better, faster and more in order to get ahead. We have been fed the idea that all of us—male and female—need to tough it out, rather than admit where we are tender.
What if it wasn't true?
What if the only thing that could really save us, truly improve our lives was reconnecting with our vulnerability?
In Shambhala: the Path of the Warrior, Chogyam Trungpa talks about where we find our fearlessness:
"Real fearlessness is the product of tenderness.
You are willing to open up, without resistance or shyness, and face the world."
Everywhere we turn, people are crying out for authenticity, for genuine connections, for renewed empathy. As we move forward, we need to take this step away from lives propelled by aggression and step into true fearlessness, which is a product of our raw, tender hearts.
If in this new era we are truly going to move forward as human beings, it will not be through strength or force. Strength of force is no match for the boundless strength of surrender. If, as has been implied by the Dalai Lama and other leaders, that women will save Western Civilization, it will not be through intellect, nor ambition, nor any overt power.
It won't be because we are perfect. It will be because we are vulnerable.
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18 Responses to "Reclaiming the True Power of Femininity."
well said, I agree. I think I have made a lot of mistakes in my embracing of feminism and have ended up with a fear of vulnerability, and overdeveloped masculine qualities.. I am now on the path of correcting that … of course its all about balance in the end x
I think that embracing our femininity/masculinity is accepting ourselves as we are. No more back and forth about what is and what is not feminine or masculine. At the core of our beings we are human above all else. Some women cherish and really embrace their strength as being feminine, some men do the same with vulnerability. Gender identity and classification is a trap. I don't care what the fashion world or the television is embracing. What dictates my acceptance of myself is not the abundance or absence of such trivial classifications. Listen to the voice deep down that says "I am human, all else is a distraction from being the best human I can be"
We don't have to look far to discover the culprit here. The xtian church removed and demonized the divine feminine aspect of spirituality. They invented a devil that held feminine characteristics and then sealed the coffin with the idea that evil is born in temptation. This forced everyone to cling to convention and to ultimately turn to "fathers" for protection. The perfect storm of social control ensued in the perpetuating of the patriarchy.
Boys are taught to fear and loathe their innate effete traits and to shame it out of others. Because it makes them less of a man and subject to the fate worse than death….homosexuality. They are trained to dominate through the common practice of competition. They are constantly bombarded with violence. While squelching all emotional reaction. They are forced into emotional attachment to their mothers and then their wives. They are taught to fear everyone and everything outside of themselves. Thus keeping them shut down and completely disempowered.
It's sad, really.
"If in this new era we are truly going to move forward as human beings, it will not be through strength or force. Strength of force is no match for the boundless strength of surrender. If, as has been implied by the Dalai Lama and other leaders, that women will save Western Civilization, it will not be through intellect, nor ambition, nor any overt power."
This is so good and I agree. IT isn't about physical gender and those definitely aren't a boundary at least to me in my experience.
I actually find that balancing the feminine aspect with the masculine inside can be quite a feat. I find it very courages one who can balance their emotional side well. For me over flowing of compassion has been my life of late because of switching up a meditation method so that feminine heart balance and what society tells me as a male is an adventure in its own.
I definitely don't really mind the feminine and think that it is just as useful as a tool as our more masculine energies. I have been privileged to connect with people in my life more deeply and relate to them much more easily through my feminine qualities of compassion and love. Sharing and learning and being naked in this instance is definitely bringing about great growth (and wonderful obstacles) as I map out how it should look for me. To flow with the dynamic of the two is something I feel we all have to find and help each other grow in.
Thank you for the read, it was definitely worth it!
Brilliantly written, Kate.
I completely agree. A refreshing piece of honest writing!
Thank you Kate! Love the way you express your thoghts!
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A great article! On the personal level, as a man I whole-heartedly agree with your first point. As for the rest of it, I'm going to put together an article on what I think is partially underlying it . . .
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Coming late to the party, but I love this. Well said.


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Anglo American's second-quarter production of iron ore, copper, diamonds and nickel increased, as platinum and thermal coal declined, the UK-based mining firm said yesterday.
Iron ore volumes rose to 11.5 million tons from 11.3 million tons a year earlier, it said. Copper rose 6 percent to 194 400 tons, while platinum equivalent refined production slumped by 40 percent to 358 000 ounces.
A five-month strike crippled output at South African mines of the three biggest producers, including industry leader Anglo American Platinum. The Anglo-controlled unit said last week that first-half profit fell as much as 96 percent because of the strike, which ended on June 24.
Anglo is reviewing its operations around the world to increase earnings after Mark Cutifani took over as chief executive last year amid cost overruns and delays in developing projects.
Cutifani set a goal of improving the return on capital employed to at least 15 percent by 2016 from 8 percent last year and plans to sell assets that fail to achieve the target.
Anglo forfeited 239 000 ounces of platinum production in the second quarter, which brought the total to 424 000 ounces for the first half. The strike did not affect the Unki mine and the Mogalakwena open-pit operations, where output rose 23 percent to 96 000 ounces, it said.
Production of export metallurgical coal, used in steelmaking, jumped 10 percent in the second quarter to 4.8 million tons. Output of export thermal coal declined 5 percent to 8.1 million tons because of lower production from Drayton in Australia.
Nickel production surged 25 percent to 10 600 tons, mainly because of "operational stability" at the Barro Alto mine in Brazil, Anglo said. Production at Barro Alto climbed 41 percent to 8 600 tons.
Anglo shares fell 1.75 percent to close at R280.12 yesterday.
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The opening ceremony featured an array of speakers, including Mr El Ghassim Wane, AU Director for Peace and Security, Mr Lesie Gumbi, Director of the OPCW International Cooperation & Assistance Division, Mr Mark Albon, Head of the OPCW Implementation Support Branch and Brigadier General Dr Charles Norbert Muzanila, Director at the Ministry of Defence and National Service of Tanzania & Chairperson of the Tanzanian National Authority. The meeting was officially opened by Honourable Tadesse Haile, State Minister for Industry and Chairman of the National Authority of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, who also delivered the keynote speech.
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