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Gr. 6^-12. Although patenting a process to extract sugar from cane in 1846 made Norbert Rillieux very wealthy, he still could not walk New Orleans streets safely or visit whites in their homes. As was typical with other black inventors, he received little public recognition for his work. Train engineers were "reluctant to have a black man supervise the installation" of a greatly improved engine lubricating system--even when the supervisor was the inventor himself, Elijah McCoy. Madam C. J. Walker couldn't get her hair-care products displayed in stores, and Garrett Morgan resorted to impersonation to demonstrate his gas mask. With engaging flair, Aaseng tells of 10 black inventors, the problems they overcame, and the often slow, frustrating road to ingenious achievement. A bibliography, a chronology, and photographs supplement each chapter as do patent drawings where appropriate. This is a little longer and more detailed than Jim Haskins' similar Outward Dreams: Black Inventors and Their Inventions (1991), covering many of the same figures. See also Haskin's African American Entrepreneurs, reviewed below. ((Reviewed February 15, 1998)) Copyright 2000 Booklist Reviews
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Ten short, well-written biographies tell the stories of black inventors whose contributions have often been overlooked or unrecognized. An informative introduction discusses the history of African-American invention and describes some of the many other black inventors not included in the book. Illustrated with archival photographs, each chapter concludes with a chronology. Bib., ind. Copyright 1998 Horn Book Guide Reviews


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Bully Bloc Will Make Their Presence Known
Bully Bloc, or the Mississippi Coalition for Progress as it is formally known, has entered the political scene in a pretty significant way in 2011. The truth is, however, they have been around for five years now.
In 2010, they supported Alan Nunnelee- an MSU alum- in his bid to unseat Travis Childers- an Ole Miss alum- in what is generally considered the 'Ole Miss district.' Shortly after that, they supported Mike Tagert- also an MSU alum and Starkville resident- in the special election for transportation commissioner in the Northern district. Both would go on to win.
This year, they have thrown their backing, and money, behind the two 'safe bets' in the races to be the next governor and lieutenant governor. They have donated $35,000 to Phil Bryant and $25,000 to Tate Reeves, neither of which are State alums. They have and they will endorse candidates for other offices as well.
The idea behind Bully Bloc is a rare one, but not out of the ordinary from what I see. The goal is "to become the most politically powerful force in Mississippi," by mobilizing State's alumni base. They wanted an independent organization that would support MSU alums (or backers) as they run for office along with supporting candidates who share the interests of Mississippi State. Their is some sensitivity here because this is one of eight state universities, but I don't see their end goal being much different than that of the Home Builders, Realtors or Educators union (or any other PAC).
It's also worth pointing out that the next governor will appoint eight of the 12 members of the state College Board in the next four years.
They are the only such college-based group in Mississippi, and their aren't that many elsewhere either. The Daily Journal found 13 college PACs that reported spending on federal candidates last year. Texas A&M and North Carolina State, also land-grant universities, have similar PACs.
So far, the group has supported Republicans in these highlighted races, although you could also make the argument that they have also supported the winners (so far) which is often just as important to organizations. But, you would also imagine that the financial backers behind the group are generally Republican.

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We disgruntled telephone and airline users are victims of a theory that doesn't apply.
Of course, no markets are really perfect in this imperfect world, and you want to be careful not to let suppliers exaggerate the constraints to buttress an unwarranted case for de facto or legislated monopoly. But second-best situations abound, and here's the upsetting thing that economic theory tells us about them: In the world of the second best it is not guaranteed that a move toward eliminating the market imperfections will make the market more efficient. In such a situation, for example, cutting regulations and increasing competition might make consumers better off--or it might make them worse off. There are no guarantees.
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I have a 4 year-old and a 18 month-old girls. My question is very sensitive to me, I just discovered they are "masturbating", I'm very confuse on how to handle this, how do I stop it? or do I let it be? I'm very embarrassed to speak about this with people I know, even with their pediatrician. please help!
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Are you sure it's actual masturbation and not just exploring. I do know the small children tend to put their hands in their diapers to see what's down there, but if it is excessive, maybe you should pull your children aside, alone, and ask them why they do it. See what they say. I am NOT saying that this is what's going on, but it can be a signal of molestation by someone else. If it is harmless exploration it is normal, but if your children, mainly the 4 year old that has a broader vocabulary, says something like "because _____ touches me there, or _____ showed me" or anything like that it needs to be addressed. I truly hope its just a case of innocent exploring but please be vigilant and protect your daughters. I have known many women growing up that were molested and it affects them to this day into their 30s and 40s. And let your child be the one to tell you. If you ask them or put the idea into their head at this age they do get confused. Good luck and I hope all is okay.posted 05/02/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
Wow, it seems like no answer thus far is completely accepted. But no, it is not abnormal. It doesn't mean a child was sexually abused. There is a great article right here on Baby Center about this very subject. http://www.babycenter.com/0_masturbation-why-it-happens-and-what-to-do-about-it_63674.bcposted 07/15/2010 by lsboese
most children will touch them self when they are young. its not masturbation like you and me think of it. its more of a comfort thingposted 05/02/2010 by jessica206
Yes it is totally normal. Whether you want to call it masturbation or exploration, it involves a child "playing with" or stimulating their genitals. It is perfectly healthy. Just a few points: don't make him or her feel like it is bad. Try not to react with shock or disgust. Explain to him it her that it is perfectly normal but that there is a time and place, i.e in private in his room, not in public or during school etc. If you feel like he or she is doing it excessively, then your child may be anxious or stressed about something (new baby, divorce, new school, etc). Talk to your child and know what's going in in his head, make it so that he can ask you anything without fear if shame or judgement. Don't worry about the masturbation, just explain the ground rules.posted 10/26/2013 by mandythemakeupartist
but you are absoloutely wrong. Don't take everything as fun please dear mothers. At school i was always hot. icould'nt concentrate.. i didn't even know what sex is, what am i doing? but i just wanted to play with myself and that was very harmful for my educatin.. the teacher was teaching and i was rubbing myself with my legs. that was miseable..I should add that, i am grown in a family full of stess full of arguments and fights.. i think one main reason of this action of mine is because i was always sad and nervous. and the boddy wanted to be released and therefore i wanted to do it without intent.posted 08/30/2012 by soulastro89
i say it with emphasise that it is exactly the taste of orga.. ,..some mothers don't want to believe it and they say nooo it is just because they want to know what is down of the body..posted 08/30/2012 by soulastro89
It's so sad to say a child can masturbate. I am a 27 years old girl.. i started masturbatin at 5 or 6, i don't exactly know but i'm sure before i go to school.posted 08/30/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
i have a little girl that is almost 3 but she started with the stimulation or masturbation since she was 8 months old in the high chair, supermarket cart or my hip when i carried her, pushing forward. She still does it when ever she finds a chance or a chair that lets her, i try to be relax about it and just ignore it. But today her preschool teacher told me she is worried, because she is looking for the small chair corners, she sits in that corner and stimulates her self when she is working, painting, playing, or eating. She stops what she is doing, gets distracted and the teacher says even her face changes. NOW IM WORRIED!!! its almost and addiction, what should i do?posted 11/10/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
dear, you cant call it a masturbation exactly... that feeling will be there for them. and they enjoying it. they r too small , so its ur duty to speak to them directly, straight to face without hurting them. now at this time u r quietly watching, and after years, if u repend, then it never make any sense. now its ur dury, both f them came from ur womb so its ur most duty to just educate them. if u dont educate them now, then u will one day see them doing this in public.posted 04/30/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
Oh hun its not masturbating yet...they dont even have feelings like that down there at this time! I have four boys and they grow out of it...every little boy I know from the time they are infants tend to play with their "goobies." Its like a toy to them and nothing more...my sister said it was the same for her girls. If its a behavior that bothers you a lot then simply tell them to stop it when you catch them. Its like correcting any other bad behavior. Good Luck!posted 05/02/2010 by shawnacy1231
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