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How can I discourage strangers who want to touch my belly?
When I'm out in public, whether I'm grocery shopping or waiting in line at the post office, people ask personal questions about my pregnancy and sometimes even put their hand on my belly. How can I tell them to mind their business without being rude?
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I think it really depends on where you live what you can do about it. We live in El Paso where almost everyone is Hispanic and it is their culture to touch bellis and "bless" the baby. I used to be annoyed by it but now I just try to say thank you and usually they congratulate and are excited about the baby. I just try not to let it bother me anymore. It's hard when you come from a culture where that is NOT the norm! lolposted 08/14/2012 by chellev03
I'm a little over 6 months with a big belly and a very active baby, but frankly I don't like for anyone to touch my tummy other than my husband and kids. I will let my mom and mother in law touch too but no more. My stomach is my stomach and if people want to feel baby they can wait until he's born! No need to feel bad for telling people to back off or don't touch. It's your belly and it's your responsibility to protect it.posted 08/13/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
Touch their belly back!!!posted 08/09/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
no one has ever tried to touch my belly that I can think of, except my husband. sometimes i tell him no. i think it's just in how you carry yourself.posted 08/08/2012 by beccalouise1
I also try to place my purse in front of my stomach as a barrier and that sends the message as wellposted 08/01/2012 by Laelsmama1
I have had this happen before and I don't like my tummy being touched or rubbed or anything like that, so I just say something like " I'm sorry but I don't like my tummy being touched it makes me uncomfortable" if they don't understand than thats there problem. Its your body and you have every right to say please dont touch,posted 07/28/2012 by lingling_19
I agree that it is very exciting and many people want to enjoy the excitement with you...but i have encountered random strangers touching my belly and I should have the right to allow them or deny if I feel uncomfortable. It seems very inappropriate to say, "just let them touch you"...it is your body. You can choose. To some women it is private, no different than other private touching they are uninterested in (remember how that baby was made and where it will deliver). It is not an overreaction, it is a choice they are entitled to.posted 07/27/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
I didn't mind when people "touched" my tummy. But I COULD NOT STAND IT when someone did anything extra like rubbed or did tickle-ly fingers across me or big stroke circles!! What the Heck! Do you think I can't feel all of that?!? Whay are you having a grope-fest on me?!? UGH!posted 07/24/2012 by knj913
I've never once had a stranger attempt to touch my pregnant belly with either pregnancy. I think you have to project the attitude that you are not willing to be touched. If anyone ever tried I think I would say "excuse me what are you doing".posted 07/22/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
I've never once had a stranger attempt to touch my pregnant belly with either pregnancy. I think you have to project the attitude that you are not willing to be touched. If anyone ever tried I think I would say "excuse me what are you doing".posted 07/22/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
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• The inaugural ball from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at Hy-Vee Hall. The event is open to the public with the purchase of a $75 ticket. The Iowa State Patrol will provide security at the event.
Branstad and Reynolds have formed the Branstad-Reynolds Inaugural Scholarship Committee, and a portion of ticket sales for the inaugural ball will go toward the scholarship. The annual scholarships will be awarded in three areas: for agriculture, for medical and health-related fields, and for the children of service members who have died on active duty since September 11, 2001.
Culver Makes Plans for Life After Governor's Office
Governor Chet Culver says he hopes to continue to live in Iowa and work in the renewable-energy field after he leaves office January 14.
"I'm hopeful that I'll be able to find a full-time position in the renewable-energy sector," Culver said. "That's really my top preference. I also prefer being a CEO. I really have enjoyed running a large, $6-billion entity."
Culver said he's had a number of discussions with individuals in the renewable-energy sector, and he's excited about pursuing his other dreams outside of being an elected official. He also said he didn't know if he'll ever return to politics.
"We'll see what the future holds," he said. "Number one, I want to be the best father in America. I have two incredible kids. Family is first, and everything else beyond that will take care of itself."
Culver said he wants to be remembered for his work on renewable energy during his time in office, noting that over the past four years Iowa has gone from generating 5 percent to 20 percent of its energy from wind.


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This morning, I left late for work. As I was driving past an elementary school, I noticed a great many kids on the sidewalks riding their bikes to school. They seemed to be doing a good job, acting just as pedestrians, waiting at the cross walks for the guards to wave them through, etc.
It seems that most elementary school childern where I live are "taught" by their parents to ride on the sidewalk (persumably as safer to the youngsters). A few weeks ago, I was driving in my car with my 14YO & one of his friends & came up behind a cyclist. As I was waiting for an opening to safely pass, my 14YO's friend commented "He should be on the sidewalk."
Since then, I've been paying a little more attention & have noticed that most of the drivers who honk at me or yell "Get on the sidewalk" appear to be teens through mid-20's.
I grew up in a rural area, and didn't have the option of riding on a sidewalk as a kid. I remember that in elemetary school, the police came & conducted a bicycle safety clinic. As the vast majority of America has shifted to suburbia & sidewalks, and helicopter parents scheme up new ways to keep our kids safe, I wonder how may young drivers are totally unaware that bikes are allowed on the road, & how many think they only belong on the sidewalks (where they were taught to ride)?


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I haven't made the official birth post yet, but our baby boy is here! He was born on Sunday with no complications at 7:05 am weighing 8lbs 4oz and 19 in long. I will post the birth story when a have more than 2 seconds.
Anyway, though our birth went very well, feeding is not going well now. He is 5 days old, a little bit of a lazy eater, and my milk has not come in all the way. People at the hospital/mother baby assessment center are freaking out, but our ped is not concerned. They have me on a crazy feed and pump schedule, which is killing my nipples! Anyone have any tips for getting milk to come in? I drank some ODouls Amber beer and have been drinking mothers milk tea. Some one also told me to take fenugreek. Did that work for anyone? Anything else? TIA!


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Roots and vines grow through her,
Withered. by static--deathWatch
©2012-2016 static--death
Winding into the woodwork, stuck in a world you shouldnt exist in.
Strangely reminds me of myself.
Haha, I'm glad someone can relate.
As I read this I pictured a girl slowly becoming a tree! Your writing makes my brain trip out!
Thanks man! I'm glad you said that, because that was my original intention of the poem. I wanted to title it this scientific word for when vines grow into objects or the disease when people get those bark-like growths on them. But I decided it sounded a lot like a girl who got murdered and buried and so I went with that.
Me gusta! Very powerful, you can sense the complacency, and or hurt within it.
Thanks man! I appreciate it, a lot went into this one. I dig writing third person, too. It comes easier to me.
It's definitely a cool feeling. I've got a string of poems I'm gonna be working on soon, about serial killers, real, and fictional.
Looking forward to seeing that. This poem was actually going to be about murder originally, in the end I wanted her to be disintegrating into the ground because she was buried in the forest by her killer, but it flowed like shit so I said no thanks. Ha.
Nice, I forgot about my idea until I just got back on here, I was feeling pretty melancholy, now I think I'll start these. XD


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Tigers fall to Cullman, to play East Limestone FridayPublished 10:26am Thursday, April 11, 2013
No. 6 Hartselle will play East Limestone in a tiebreaker game on Friday for a chance to advance to the Class 5A baseball playoffs, after the Tigers fell to No. 5 Cullman 8-1 in an area game Wednesday.
The Tigers beat Cullman 11-1 in five innings in the second game Wednesday, but the damage was already done.
Cullman ace pitcher Keegan Thompson struck out nine in six innings to get the win in the first game Wednesday. He also went 3-for-4 at the plate, including a three-run home run.
That homer proved to be all that the Bearcats would need, as Hartselle could muster only one run on five hits.
Easton Chenault hit a single in the sixth inning, bringing in Deacon Aldridge to score Hartselle's only run.
Colton Ord took the loss, despite striking out three in three innings of work. Jake Shelton also struck out two in three innings.
In Game 2, Brett Blackwood a pair of home runs, accounting for five RBIs to help the Tigers thrash Cullman 11-1.
Tanner Oakes and Ord each drove in two runs on their doubles.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series Preview – New York Auto Show: Strip a CLK63 AMG built to serve as an F1 safety car of its decals and light bar, and you've pretty much got the street-legal, 500-horsepower, track-ready Black Series. Pricing and volume were not announced at the car's debut in New York, but we'd guess this thing isn't gonna go head-to-head with a Chevy Cobalt SS Supercharged. Expect a six-figure sticker and a planned build of less than 1,000 examples.
With Audi, BMW, and Infiniti hogging the sport/luxury coupe headlines for 2008, proud Mercedes-Benz needed to do something to grab a headline or two. Whether it needed to create this fantastically expensive, low-volume racing machine for the road is another question entirely. But hey, we're not the only ones writing about the CLK after this stunt, are we?
The short story is that the Black Series gets a 500-horsepower version of AMG's 6.3-liter V8 connected to a 7-speed AMG Speedshift transmission with a shorter final drive ratio and Manual or Sport shift programs (obviously, Comfort is left off the software for this model). Acceleration to 60 mph takes 4.1 seconds and top speed is 186 mph. Other goodies include larger vented and perforated composite disc brakes, strut braces under the hood and in the trunk, and a stability control system calibrated for track driving. The suspension has shocks adjustable for toe-in and camber, jounce and rebound, and height. There's a bigger radiator, a second transmission oil cooler, a limited-slip differential, and an AMG sports exhaust system. Take that, M3.
The current generation of the CLK has always struck us as innocuous and forgettable, but the CLK63 AMG Black Series is a different machine. It's got revised front and rear aprons with carbon air intakes and diffuser fins, redesigned side skirts, and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. Those are the subtle changes. There's no mistaking the flared carbon fiber vented fenders, and the staggered-width wheels are also striking. These AMG forged rims measure 9 x 19 in front and 9.5 x 19 in back, and wear Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires sized 265/30R19 in front and 285/30R19 in back.
Normal CLK63 AMG models can carry four adults, but this bad boy is strictly a two seater. New AMG sport seats swathed in supple Nappa leather with silver AMG embroidered logos hold the driver and passenger in place. There's also a racing-style 14.1-inch diameter sport steering wheel covered in leather and equipped with aluminum shift paddles. Carbon fiber trim decorates the dashboard, and the contoured shift lever is milled from aluminum. Getting underway is easy with a dedicated start-stop ignition button.
Bet you didn't know this about AMG: "Mercedes-AMG follows a philosophy of 'one man, one engine.' A single technician – identified by the signature plate affixed to each engine – is responsible for the complete assembly of an AMG high performance engine from start to finish. Each engine is produced and tested at AMG's headquarters in Affalterbach, which produces 100 engines a day for the entire range of Mercedes-AMG vehicles."
This is exactly the treatment the rather innocuous CLK has needed for several years. The CLK63 AMG Black Edition is one of the hottest rides for 2008, clearly built and intended for the most enthusiastic Mercedes-Benz devotees, sure to land in private collections where each mile registered on the odometer represents significant decrease in value. Damn shame, if you ask us.


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With early returns indicating the possibility of a loss, Mayor Greg Nickels strode to the podium inside the UFCW's local monument to collective bargaining in Georgetown and did what any sensible two-term incumbent would do in his situation: he stayed on message.
"Tomorrow is when the real campaign begins" he said, and then proceeded directly into stump speech, playing up his experience, his opponents' alleged lack thereof, and his accomplishments., i.e. light rail, a tunnel to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct, and, again, light rail.With an estimated 60,000 votes left to come in, Nickels trails both McGinn, the anti-tunnel candidate whose comparatively lean campaign has secured him a slight lead, and Mallahan, a moneyed candidate whose only qualification for the job is, arguably, that his name is not Nickels.
Surrounded by throes of optimistic, if also slightly disappointed supporters, at last night's election party, Nickels offered that that the reason he's being punished by voters (at least at this very early stage in the tabulations) is general frustration with the economy, and by extension their elected leaders. To boil it down to a word: voters, he says, are "grumpy."
The last time Seattleites were grumpy during a mayoral primary election, the guy in the chair got ousted. Back in 2001, Nickels and then-City Attorney Mark Sidran combined to prevent Mayor Paul Schell from moving on to the general election. Like his boss, Nickels' campaign spokesman, Sandeep Kaushik, didn't make any sudden moves. Pausing between phone interviews, he deflected suggestions of a parallel between the two elections. A more appropriate analogy, he explained, is the general election of 2001, when eight days passed between the closing of the polls and when Nickels was announced the winner. "We're confident that the mayor will move forward," he added, and then disappeared back into the campaign war room.


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Each year, St. Lawrence College recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals or organizations whose accomplishments are of such excellence, inspiration and leadership that they serve as an example for the students and graduates of our college with our Honorary Diplomas.
Sandy Singers
It would be wonderful if someday our communities didn't need the food bank, but with such a demand, it's great to know Kingston has a champion like Sandy Singers. With his legacy of caring, helping and nurturing, Sandy recently celebrated his 20th anniversary at Kingston's Partners in Mission Food Bank (PIMF). He is a critical community partner who helps both individuals and families in need through PIMF.
Sandy, an accomplished musician, grew up in Toronto and moved to Kingston in 1980. He and his wife Leslie are parents of two girls and it was the desire to spend more time with his family which led him to seek out a day job as Warehouse Manager at the Food Bank, a position he held for eight years.
"This job turned into my career, and a calling to help others," Sandy said. "I saw firsthand the incredible need in the community; this year alone we have helped more than 6500 people in the Kingston community." Sandy became the Executive Director twelve years ago; a position he still holds today. With innovation, talent, and creative mind, Sandy was able to foster partnerships and come up with new ways to increase awareness and assist with the growing needs of this important facility.
His music career runs parallel to his role with the PIMF and sometimes intersects, such as when his band Soul Survivor reunited after a ten-year hiatus to create a music CD with proceeds going to the Partners In Mission Food Bank. Sandy is the lead singer of the reunited band Soul Survivor, which continues to perform today.
Sandy works diligently with community partners and has been able to successfully secure and improve the facility to meet the increased need. "I try to ensure that PIMF maintains a positive and visionary profile in the community which in turn increases the sustainability of this much needed facility," he said.
In addition to his position as Executive Director, Sandy volunteered with the Kingston Social Planning Committee, co-chaired the Mayor's Task Force on Poverty Reduction, was a member of the Meal Providers Networking Group, a board member of the Food Sharing Project and involved in many additional projects.
Sandy exemplifies and instills the pay-it-forward principle and works closely with St. Lawrence College's Enactus SLC team members and Business, Energy Systems Engineering Technology, and Community Integration through Co-operative Education students. Sandy nurtures the experiences of these students by providing them with engagement opportunities. His passion to help people's lives continues to impact the Kingston community.
"I work with a dedicated army of volunteers who not only give of their time to build hampers and sort food, but also conduct food drives and collections," he said. "I wouldn't be able to do my work without the volunteers". With Sandy at the helm, they have a strong leader with a powerful voice, be it belting out tunes with his band, or speaking up for all of those in need.
Conlin McCabe
How many 20-somethings get their own municipal "day"?
Well, when you bring home an Olympic medal, that's what you can expect in the close-knit community of Brockville. Last summer when rower Conlin McCabe returned to his hometown after the Olympics with a silver medal win with the Men's 8 team, he was given a well-deserved hero's welcome by the community. August 23, 2012 was named 'Conlin McCabe Day', and every marquee in the community, including St. Lawrence College's, proudly displayed a message to him.
And while Conlin may live far away in Seattle now, his heart will always be at home. "Brockville has a special place in my heart, no matter where I go or live in the world, every time I come back to Brockville it immediately feels like home," he said. "The infrastructure might change but the consistent thing about Brockville is the people that live there. From my experiences travelling, it's the people within a city that make it unique and exciting."
Conlin grew up in a close family with his mother Sharon, father Michael, and two younger sisters, Mollie and Elizabeth, who are, not surprisingly, both rowers too. Sharon, also a former rower, is a graduate of
St. Lawrence College from the Personal Support Worker program, and his father works at Proctor and Gamble. "Both of my parents come from large families, so there were lots of aunts and uncles and cousins around while I was growing up."
He credits his close relationship with his family for helping him achieve his goals, as well as his phenomenal coaching at the Brockville Rowing Club. "My parents are very hard workers; my mom seems to always be working, but enjoying herself at the same time. Her attitude and kindness are tough to match. My father is extremely creative and always has unique solutions to help me clear any obstacle in the way of reaching my goals."
Conlin rowed in many regattas during his high school years, in different seat positions depending on the crew, and was almost always in medal contention. He graduated from Brockville Collegiate Institute with a full scholarship to the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. The head coach of the rowing team recognized his sheer strength, hard work, and determination.
Conlin is currently pursuing his degree in Geography from the University of Washington in Seattle. "Getting my degree will be the second greatest accomplishment of my life when I complete it. University hasn't been easy by any means, and is still something that I am striving to achieve every day. I know having this degree will help create opportunities for me in the future."
The future, of course, includes training for the 2016 Olympics. "It was very rewarding to visit schools in Brockville and the surrounding area and talk to the children, aside from being asked some hilarious questions, I was touched by how enthusiastic so many of the kids were. I knew immediately that I would be committed to training for another four years to see if I could bring a gold medal back to Brockville!"
Sean Adams
On Wednesday afternoons, as a small child, Cornwall lawyer Sean Adams would accompany his father Ron to his small satellite office in Maxville, Ontario, and there he saw firsthand the difference his father, a lawyer, made in the lives of people. "He had a small office in the King George Hotel," Sean recalls. "People would bring him gifts of fresh produce and food, and be so thankful to him." And, in what may sound a little like a John Grisham novel, Sean knew from a very young age that he would follow in his father's footsteps and go into law.
Sean grew up in Cornwall with his three sisters in a very close-knit family, along with a large extended family who lived nearby. There was no shortage of family get-togethers, outings, and general camaraderie in the Adams' clan.
Sean's mother Ann, a teacher who stayed home to raise her children, was of Slovak origin, and he grew up being very close to his maternal grandmother. So close, in fact, that Slovak was his first language. "I spent a lot of time with a grandmother who doted on me, and heard how difficult it was for immigrants when they came to Canada in the 1920s to make a better life for themselves and their families. My grandmother was very proud of her Slovak heritage which gave me a strong appreciation of my roots."
After graduating from General Vanier High School, Sean attended Queen's University for two years and was accepted into law school at the University of Ottawa without first completing an undergraduate degree. This was also in line with family tradition, as his father did the same. Ronald Adams was the first graduate of the University of Ottawa Law School in 1960. "It was great to be taught by some of the very same professors who taught my father." While in law school, Sean married his high school sweetheart, Linda, and they have a son, Nikolai, who recently graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Degree in History.
After law school, Sean articled for Seguin, Landriault and Lamoureux, a mid-sized law firm in downtown Ottawa, where he gained invaluable experience. He was hired by the firm after completing his bar admission course, and practiced there for four years before heeding the call to return home to join his father's firm in Cornwall. Tragically, his father passed away one year later, at the age of 53. "We only worked together for a short time. I am grateful for the time we did have," Sean says.
Over the years, Sean has been very focused on giving back to the community. He has been involved with organizations such as the United Way, Knights of Columbus, Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation, Rotary Club, The Children's Treatment Centre, The
SD & G Law Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation, The Weave Shed Arts Centre, The Patrons of St. Columban's Foundation, as well as coaching hockey, ball hockey and lacrosse. "I've always believed in giving back," Sean says. "My parents raised us to be appreciative of our good fortune. They were involved in many charitable organizations, but also did things behind the scenes that nobody saw."
Sean has seen the transition of Cornwall from an industrial town to a modern city and believes that St. Lawrence College is a key player in that change. "I had a tour of the campus recently and was impressed by the range of technologies, the teaching facilities, the theatre; it's a beautiful campus. A true gem for the City of Cornwall."
"It's such an honor to receive an honorary diploma. I am very humbled." Sean's advice to the graduating class: "Be passionate about what you do and put all of your energy into those endeavours. Don't be afraid to fall. Just pick yourself up and continue on your way to reaching your goals. You can make a difference, a real difference!"


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Teachers should have the option
Regarding Maryann Sonntag's "Ban on some weapons would be best option" (Point of View, Feb. 2): I agree with Sonntag except her statement that teachers don't need to be armed. Police presence is important, but what if the officer can't get to the classroom in time? Should the teacher be left without any form of defense not only for herself, but also for her students?
Teachers shouldn't be required to have a concealed weapon, but they should have that option, especially if they have a license. If teachers feel safer having police presence, wouldn't they feel that much more secure being able to defend themselves?
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You better be on time if you want to see a movie with Warren Moon. The former Husky star quarterback, who helped beat Michigan in the 1978 Rose Bowl, is a stickler about showtimes. It's one of the few concrete, character-illuminating nuggets in his new autobiography, Never Give Up on Your Dream (Da Capo, $25). The retired QB, who played the 1997-98 season with the Seahawks and now broadcasts their games, mostly fills the book with inspirational bromides and vague allusions to his DUIs on the Eastside. Born into a large, poor family L.A., he's done well for himself financially after a long career in the CFL and NFL (which ended in 2000), but confesses to carrying a chip on his shoulder about pro scouts considering him too black to play QB.
The book sounds more like his co-writer (Don Yaeger) than Moon himself, but one details sticks with me: Moon, apparently a Yoda-quoting movie lover, is still pissed about people showing up late for the 1981 Michael Caine horror flick The Hand. He relates how he and his UW buddy Lorenzo Romar--a former NBA-er now coaching the UW hoops squad--kept whispering at late-comers to the theater, "The movie started at 7:30!" Twenty-eight years later, and he's still irate. So if Moon asks you to join him for a movie, get there early. (And get there early for his reading at the Duchess Tavern, 2827 NE 55th St., 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 29.)
Make the jump for more local authors and subjects including the peak year of grunge (1989), being down and out in Bremerton, and our city's Omsted parks...
Short-listed for a Washington State Book Award was Guernica (Bloomsbury, $15), an historical novel of the Spanish Civil War by Tacoma News Tribune writer Dave Boling. The book is new in paperback; no word yet on whether he'll do a second round of readings this fall.
Definitely making an appearance at Seattle Central Library is local artist Tony Angell, whose Puget Sound Through an Artist's Eye (UW Press, $35) is out this month. He previously illustrated In the Company of Crows and Ravens (authored by local crow expert John M. Marzluff). This new book includes his sculpture and drawings, with a particular emphasis on birds and waterfowl. (Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 386-4636, spl.org. 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18)
Joining arts and climate is the new photo and essay book Planet Ice (Braided River, $39.95), by local photographer James Martin. A former climbing guide in the North Cascades, he began that sport when glaciers were advancing and the ice was--as mountaineers say--"fat" enough to climb waterfalls in winter. Now, with global warming, almost every glacier in our state (and worldwide) is receding. Most of Martin's images are from the Alps, Patagonia, Antarctica, and other distant locales. (With, yes, penguins.) But there are also glimpses of Mt. Rainier, the Ptarmigan Traverse and Luna Cirque in the North Cascades. Short essays and diagrams are interspersed to help explain the complex dynamic of ice formation (and loss) and meteorology.
Closer to home (and sea level) is Joan Hockaday's Greenscapes: Olmsted's Pacific Northwest (WSU Press, $29.95), about John Charles Olmsted (1852-1920), who famously designed many of our city's great parks. Stepson to Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), who counts New York's Central Park among his jewels, the younger designer first visited Seattle in 1903. His master plan for the city was responsible, in whole or in part, for Lake Washington Boulevard, Seward Park, the Arboretum, Volunteer Park, Ravenna Boulevard, and Green Lake. He and his firm weren't responsible for every element and every park in the city (as they were built over several decades), but John Charles Olmsted essentially designed the map for today's precious green spaces. He also had a hand in the design for the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, which in turn underlies the modern University of Washington campus. Seattle author Hockaday has done several presentations on the book; and more may be scheduled this fall.
Also close to home, for at least a chapter, are the Seattle-grunge rock-Kurt Cobain pages of 1989: Bob Dylan Didn't Have This to Sing About (UC Press, $21.95) by University of California professor Joshua Clover. The book is basically an academic essay arguing for the importance of the last gasp of the Cold War era and against the primacy of boomer culture. Interesting notion, dreadfully expressed in the usual Ph.D-speak (indexed from Adorno to Zizek). Sample passage:
"Cobain's revisiting of that punk desideratum is, before anything else, a choice of one lineage over another, punk over metal. It stands as a kind of reformation--against the cyclical intensification of rock's professionalization and most immediately the slick trappings of glam metal..."
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From one point of view, we enter through his work via his paintings, drawings and accompanying poems, the landscape of the creation matrix itself erupting in ever fresh images revealing its own life from the depths as it informs contemporary daily reality."
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Franklin County students compete statewide thanks to RC&D grantPublished 5:25pm Monday, January 6, 2014
The annual Envirothon Competition, hosted by the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District, is held at Northwest-Shoals Community College's Phil Campbell campus and provides a venue where students from Franklin County Schools and Russellville City School can test their knowledge of current environmental issues.
The categories that students compete in include forestry, soils, aquatics, and wildlife, with the winner being invited to compete at the state Envirothon competition.
The Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation & Development Council (RC&D) has been a long-time supporter of Envirothon, and this year was no different.
The Northwest AL RC&D Council provided a $1,000 grant to Franklin County SWCD to help offset costs associated with hosting the event.
The grant funds were used to purchase Envirothon t-shirts for all participating students and their teachers, as well as to pay the registration fee for the Franklin County winner, Belgreen High School, to go compete at the state level.
Beth Rhea, district administrative coordinator for Envirothon host Franklin County SWCD, spoke very highly of all the teams who competed in the county competition this year.
"We had a great group of students this year who were excited about the competition," Rhea said.
"Belgreen High School continued on to the state competition where they placed second overall statewide, missing out on winning by only 12 out of 700 total points.
"Russellville High School also chose to go and they placed first in the Current Issue category. We could not offer such an outstanding event to our local students without the continued support from RC&D."
"Schools from Franklin County have done really well at the state Envirothon competition over the last few years, so we at RC&D were happy to provide some funding assistance to make it possible for local teams to compete at the state level," Roger Hayes, chairman of the Northwest Alabama RC&D Council said.
Hayes also expressed his appreciation to Senator Roger Bedford and Representative Johnny Mack Morrow who represent Franklin County's District and provide support for the RC&D program in the State Legislature.


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Another talented Marlow Junior off today to represent GB
Today Erica Holmes flies out to Hungary to represent GB as part of the team for the Coupe de la Jeunesse, taking place in Szeged from 31 July until 2 August.
Flying down to Rio
Today our very own Molly Harding and Ros Wilson along with coach Bret King are flying down to Rio to play their part as members of the GB squad for the World Junior Championships.
GB Success for Juniors
Winners in the GB v France match:
- Matt Lucas, Chris Daniell, John Cooper and Sam Long, rowing as the GB J16 quad; and
- Siobhan Mottram, Charlotte Fenell, Lauren Weatherall and Georgia Dean as part of the GB WJ16 eight (with team-mates from Henley RC); and
- Ben Simon won the spares race.
Henley Vets Regatta
Congratulations to the MasB 8o and WMasB 4+ for their wins at Henley Vets Regatta.
MBE for Sarah Winckless
Sarah Winckless has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's birthday honours 2015 for "services to sport and young people". Congratulations to her Sarah is a former world champion, won bronze at the Athens Olympics, and is a MRC life member who frequently helps out at our events and Marlow Regatta. Birthday honours list.
Henley Women's Regatta
Congratulations to Amber Simon and Erica Holmes who won the J2x at Henley Women's Regatta 2015
Well done too to the J16.4+ who made it to their final.
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MRC results for the 2014-15 season - 82 wins with success at Henley Vets Regatta and GB v France.
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New aquarist looking for advice
Just bought a 55 gallon aquarium, and had it set up for about 3 weeks now. Got it fully cycled already using material from my old 10 gallon aquarium. I'm looking for advice on stocking it. Currently, I have: 6 cory cats 2 angelfish 1 red tail shark 1 Rhino pleco Looking to get 2 more angelfish. I have 2 emperor 400s for filtration, and a aerator.
I got the impression that red-tail sharks can harass cories. I personally don't have experience with red-tail sharks, but this is something I have read more than once.
Just called the pet store, and they do not take back live fish. . . If i was to take out 2 or 3 cory cats, you think I could add the angelfish? The tank looks so empty at the moment. :cry:
This might be a useful tool for you to check out too. It is at least a nice guideline. :)
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I would not break up the cories. They are very social and shouldn't be kept in groups that are fewer than 6.
I hope this helps!
first of all, alot of people on here get WAY too technical about stocking parameters. in my 55 Gal i have 5 angels, 7 marble hatchets, a male beta, 3 corys, 2 SAE,and a gold nugget pleco, and about 50 ghost shrimp. the tank is moderately planted and has lots of driftwood. the main concern on stocking lots of fish is how much maintenance your willing to do. i do 20% WC once a week and a 45% every month. its time consuming but with the amount of fish i have in my tank, in order to keep good water quality thats what it takes. and dont ask me my water parameters because i havent checked them in 3 years. LOL take it slow on stocking, dont shock your tank or the other fish, get lots of maintenance fish!!! corys, SAE, Nitrate Snails, shrimp. im going to add a group of 10 jumbo Cardinals to this tank next week. take your time and experiment.
Oh and one other thing.............get rid of the red tailed shark.......cool fish, but a serious tank bully. every time i set up a new tank i put one in and i always end up trading it in at the LFS!
GOOD NEWS... found a store to take my Rhino Pleco back. Picked up an Inspector Pleco, and 2 other Angelfish. I'm guessing the Inspector pleco is the same thing as a Snowball Pleco?? About the Red Tailed Shark. . He is a HUGE bully, only if there are other fish in the aquarium that look just like him. I had a black Molly in there, and he chased it 24/7, and ended up having to separate them. Ended up setting up my old 10 gallon tank, and putting my molly in there. He gets a long great with the other fish in my tank. Too cool looking to get rid of! IMO
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What tire gauge does everyone carry around with them that works?
What tire gauge does everyone carry around with them that works?
I don't carry it unless I'm touring, but I found a nice presta valve metal one at my local bike shop. It was that or the Zefal, which is lighter and takes both presta/schraeder.
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I have two of the black plastic Zefal gauges that agree with each other and seem to work fine after a couple of years.......they also agree witht he gauge on my tire pump...that may not mean much....Lime bekologist, I only carry it on tour....my roadies use CO2 and I take what the cylinder shoots.
My thumb. After I pump my tires up at home, I press on the center of the thread firmly with my thumb. I'm pumping one bike or another four or five times per week. After using your thumb at home four or five times a week, you develop a VERY accurate feel for the correct PSI. You will easily be able to get within 10 PSI of your "home" PSI setting by just using your thumb.
The ideal PSI for any given tire is directly related to the weight of each rider. When you put your full weight onto the bike, you should see the rear rim move downwards very slightly...about 1/8th of an inch. If placing your full weight on the bike results in ZERO sag of the rear rim, your PSI is too high. But, if your weight causes a substantial sag...the rim moves half an inch toward the pavement, then the PSI is much too low.
Same here......my thumb is my pressure gauge.
..my thumb has a hard time remembering what 65 in a 26x2.125 or the 45 in the balloon tires is versus 120 in a 700x23 and the 75 in the 700x37s so I use the gauge to make sure my thumb is still calibrated for roadside checks!
Black plastic Zefal and G H Meiser & Co. Accu-gage. They agree pretty well with each other. I've noticed that the Zefal will hold the pressure reading for weeks after it is used if I don't zero it, but the pressure in the Meiser will gradually leak away within a few minutes of taking the reading.
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With slick tires, your thumb will be surprisely accurate with ANY size tire. With knobby tires, it is more difficult to get a feel of tire deflection.Originally Posted by Bekologist
The reason thumb pressure can work well is that the ideal pressure for any tire is the pressure that will very slightly deflect under the rider's weight. When a 200 pound rider gets onto the saddle, that puts about 110 pounds of weight onto the rear tires. The "perfect" PSI is the PSI level that just allows his rim to "sag" about 1/16th of an inch, or 1/8th inch toward the pavement under load.
When you place your finders around the rim, place the widest part of your thumb on the tire, and press with ALL of your strength, you are placing around 90 to 120 pounds of pressure on the tire (depending on your hand size and hand strength). So, when there is a barely detectable amount of deflection, the PSI is in the "ideal" range.
I have a bike where the "measured" ideal pressure is just 30 PSI. A mountain bike were the "ideal" is 60 PSI. Road bikes where the "ideal" is around 100 PSI. The thumb test works on all three types of tires. When the super fat beach cruiser tire just SLIGHTLY deflects under thumb pressure, it is at 30 PSI. When the 25mm road tire just slightly deflects, it is at 100 PSI.
The ultimate test is when you put your weight on the saddle. If the rims deflect about 1/16th of an inch down toward the pavement, your PSI is perfect. No gauge needed.
Even if my thumb is off by a few PSI's, it is no worse than my three pressure gauges which constantly give different readings.Originally Posted by Bekologist
I have a black plastic Zefal, I never use it now because it gives the same reading as the guages on my son's Joe Blow and my floor pump.
Ditto. I've had one for ~10 years or more. Still works, dead accurate. Cheap too. Bought two more this year so I can keep 'em where I'll use 'em.Originally Posted by konageezer