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Whitney Houston's mother Cissy has blasted organisers of music mogul Clive Davis' Grammy Awards eve party for inviting her to the bash.
The singer's daughter drowned in the bathtub of her Los Angeles hotel suite while she was getting ready for the bash last year and Cissy insists it's "obscene" to think she'll celebrate the anniversary of the hitmaker's passing at the hotel where she died.
At the official unveiling of Whitney's waxwork figures in New York on Thursday, Cissy Houston said, "I got an invitation to the party, which is the most obscene thing... I don't know why they would want me to come to the party where she died."
Whitney's brother Gary and his wife Pat, who was the tragic superstar's manager, will attend the party at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Saturday night.
Singers Whitney Houston (L) and Dionne Warwick perform onstage during the 2011 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons, with Clive Davis Honoring David Geffen at the Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011. The event, on the eve of the 53rd Annual GRAMMY, honored Geffen Records founder and DreamWorks SKG co-founder David Geffen who was presented with the President's Merit Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the music industry and the impact his efforts have had on music and the business of music. AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Whitney Houston attends the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)
Singer Whitney Houston performs onstage during the 2011 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons, with Clive Davis Honoring David Geffen at the Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011. The event, on the eve of the 53rd Annual GRAMMY, honored Geffen Records founder and DreamWorks SKG co-founder David Geffen who was presented with the President's Merit Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the music industry and the impact his efforts have had on music and the business of music. AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Whitney Houston waves to the crowd at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards in New York 01 March 1994 after she was honored for Record of the Year, 'I'll Always Love You,' and Album of the Year, the soundtrack from the film 'The Bodyguard.' At rear is her producer David Foster, who shared the honors with her. (Photo credit should read POOL/AFP/Getty Images)
17 JUL 1994 : WHITNEY HOUSTON SINGS DURING THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE WORLD CUP BEFORE THE ITALY V BRAZIL 1994 WORLD CUP FINAL AT THE ROSE BOWL STADIUM IN PASADENA CALIFORNIA. Mandatory Credit: Billy Stickland/ALLSPORT
(FILES) US pop star and entertainer Michael Jackson (2R) gathers with Elizabeth Taylor (L), Liza Minnelli (2L) and Whitney Houston (R) at the United Nego College Fund dinner at a New York hotel March 10, 1988 in New York. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 after suffering a cardiac arrest, sending shockwaves sweeping across the world and tributes pouring in on June 26 for the tortured music icon revered as the 'King of Pop.' AFP PHOTO/Mark CARDWELL (Photo credit should read MARK CARDWELL/AFP/Getty Images)
2/27/98 Los Angeles, CA. Whitney Houston at the 12th Annual Soul Train Music Awards. She recieved the Quincy Jones Award for 'Outstanding Career Achievement' in the field of entertainment.
Whitney Houston performs during the VH1 DIVAS LIVE '99 at the Beacon Theatre in New York on Tuesday, April 13. Other performers include Brandy, Tina Turner, and Cher, with a special performance by Elton John. Photo by Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect.
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Singers Mariah Carey (L) and Whitney Houston perform 'When You Believe' during the 71st Academy Awards 21 March 1999 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO Timothy A. Clary (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Whitney Houston at the 2000 Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, CA on Febuary 23, 2000 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: (FILES): This 23 February 2000 file photo shows US pop diva Whitney Houston performing at the 42d Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Houston has checked into a drug rehabilitation clinic, her publicist said 16 March 2004, providing a new twist in her long battle with drug addiction. Houston, 40, has 'chosen to enter a facility for rehabilitation,' her publicist said in a terse statement that provided no further details of the type or location of the treatment, but which contained a message for her fans. 'She thanks everyone for their support and prayers,' the statement said. AFP PHOTO / FILES / Hector MATA (Photo credit should read HECTOR MATA/AFP/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Singer Whitney Houston attends the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)
BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live during a concert at the O2 World on May 12, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The concert is part of the 2010 Nothing But Love tour to promote the album I Look To You. (Photo by Jakubaszek/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 03: Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum Forum on May 3, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 16: Whitney Houston accepts the BET Honor for entertainment during the 2010 BET Honors at the Warner Theatre on January 16, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 28: Producer Clive Davis (L) and singer Whitney Houston arrive at the 17th Annual Mercedes-Benz Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 28, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoring Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV ? SEPTEMBER 15: Singer Whitney Houston is seen performing on stage during the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
US singer Whitney Houston attends in a welcoming ceremony as a guest of honor for the polygamous Black Hebrew sect 30 May 2003 in the southern Israeli town of Dimona. Houston is in Israel for a week to make a recording with the sect. AFP PHOTO/Tal COHEN ISRAEL OUT (Photo credit should read TAL COHEN/AFP/Getty Images)
DECATUR, GA - AUGUST 27: Singer Whitney Houston leaves the DeKalb County Courthouse after a probation violation hearing for her husband, singer Bobby Brown on August 27, 2003 in Decatur, Georgia. Brown was sentenced to 14 days in jail followed by 60 days of house arrest for violating conditions of his probation, stemming from 1996 DUI charges. (Photo by Frank Mullen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS - MAY 22: Actresses (L-R) Tia and Tamara Mowry with singer Whitney Houston attend the VH1 Divas Duets post concert party to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 22, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
JERUSALEM - MAY 27: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (R) welcomes singer Whitney Houston (L) and her husband/singer, Bobby Brown (C), at the prime minister's residence May 27, 2003 in Jerusalem, Israel. Houston is on a private tour of Israel. (Photo by Quique Kierszenbaum/Getty Images)
DECATUR, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Singer/actress Whitney Houston (L) smiles at her husband, singer Bobby Brown, during a court hearing November 25, 2002 in Dekalb County State Court in Decatur, Georgia. Brown was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant for a DUI arrest in 1996. Judge Wayne Purdom set a trial of January 21, 2003. (Photo by Erik S. Lesser-Pool/Getty Images)
Whitney Houston performing on the Michael Jackson '30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years' concert at New York's Madison Square Garden, Friday, Sept. 7, 2001. Photo by Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect.


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Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Resorts World Casino, and Aqueduct Racetrack. Green Acres Mall and King Manor Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, limo/town car service, and express check-in are onsite.
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Comfort Inn JFK Airport14436 153rd Lane Jamaica NY 11434
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours and a shopping center shuttle are complimentary for guests. This Jamaica hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Concierge services and limo/town car service can be provided. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Concierge services
- Free breakfast
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Total number of rooms - 59
- Free airport transportation
- Free shopping center shuttle
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Number of floors - 4
- Free self parking
- Free parking nearby
- Express check-in
- Free WiFi
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (limited spaces)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Parking (limited spaces), Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Premium TV channels
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Premium bedding
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Hotel Name
- Comfort Inn Hotel JFK Airport
- Comfort Inn JFK Airport
- JFK Airport Comfort Inn
- Comfort Inn Jamaica
- Comfort Inn Jfk Hotel Jamaica
- Comfort Jfk Airport Inn
- Jamaica Comfort Inn
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- Comfort Inn JFK Airport Hotel
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This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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Dustin Dwyer · Mysterious Noises Are Rattling Windows In Wisconsin. It's Happened Before In Other Places.
March 22nd, 2012
We've been as fascinated as anyone else about the strange news coming out of Clintonville, Wisc. this week. Residents in the small town have been hearing mysterious booming noises in the wee hours of the morning.
It may be a stretch to consider this an economic story, but Clintonville is being flooded by out of town reporters, who must have some kind of economic impact. And at least one engineering firm is getting business from it.
Plenty of people online also speculate that "fracking" could be behind the mysterious noises. Hydraulic fracturing, the natural gas drilling method usually just called "fracking," did play a role in a series of earthquakes near Youngstown, Ohio. The U.S. Geological Survey just confirmed that there is small seismic activity behind the Clintonville booms - tiny tremors that only measure 1.5 in magnitude. But town officials say they've ruled out most man-made causes for the tremors (the closest known fracking operation is about 20 miles from Clintonville).
That leaves natural causes as a possible explanation. Accuweather.com says the Midwest's abnormally warm spring could be playing a role, as ice in the ground quickly melted and the soil suddenly settled.
But one of the biggest questions, of course, is whether these noises are something to be worried about.
Some Clintonville residents are thinking they might not want to stick around and find out. A few have already fled just so they could get some uninterrupted sleep. But in the town of Moodus, Conn. strange booming noises have been rattling residents for hundreds, if not thousands of years. There, the noises have been attributed to very small earthquakes, though no one is quite sure why they're happening in Moodus.
There's also a more local precedent to the strange happenings in Clintonville. In October 2010, residents in a rural section of Michigan's Menominee County heard a series of strange booms. A few days later, Eileen Heider discovered that her 53-acre property suddenly had a new hill, and a crack in the earth that stretched for more than 350 feet. Geologists at Michigan Technical University later determined the crack came from an earthquake, though it was such a minor quake, it would have barely registered on any seismic measurement tools. Nonetheless, it's considered the first recorded earthquake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The Menominee Crack, as it's now called, sits just 80 miles northeast of Clintonville. Eighty miles in the opposite direction is the town of Montello, Wisc. Tuesday night, residents in Montello started hearing noises as well. The three towns form a line that runs almost parallel to the western shore of Green Bay.
Changing Gears has not yet consulted with any geologists on what this could mean. But if (if!) Wisconsin's Door Peninsula suddenly starts drifting away into Lake Michigan, we promise we will tell you what the implications are for the Midwest economy.


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Ranked in the top three hotels in St, Julian's, Malta, the
Hotel Valentina has been a consistent player in the boutique hotel industry in
Malta for a number of years now, and thanks to its recent modern facelift and
expansion the Hotel has experienced rave reviews from couples, families, individuals
and business travellers alike. Famous for its five-star service, welcoming
atmosphere and unique contemporary interior this hotel is setting the standards
for boutique hotels in Malta and provides all of the amenities and facilities
needed for a short and relaxing stay in Malta. For those who prefer to get out
and about to enjoy the sun, sea and sand, the Hotel Valentina is perfectly
located between the suburbs and Malta's nightlife heart, providing the best of
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What is it about the Valentina Hotel that appeals to so many? Is it the warm welcome and individual attention given to each guest, is it the ambience, or is it simply the value for money experience of staying in a clean, well-managed and well-organised hotel?
"The hotel is very clean with a nice decor and a small pool on the roof terrace. Very good price - performance ratio. At check-in, I was warmly welcomed and my reservation was processed promptly. I can recommend this hotel and I would not hesitate it again any time."
"My stay at the Valentina was brilliant. The hotel was very clean, the staff were very helpful, my room was very good once I'd sorted out the air conditioning, thanks to a helpful member of staff. The breakfast was fine - I think there was something for everyone. My only problem was the shower tray which became slippery once the shower gel was used. The weather played it's part and was brilliant."
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Valentina in St Julians and our meals in the Avenue restaurant which is affiliated with the hotel. At check-in, we were warmly welcomed and our reservation was processed promptly. The reception staff took time to show us where the different facilities were located and we were treated to a welcome drink. Later on, I heard the manager compliment a member of the bar staff on his work and it was clear then that one of the reasons for this hotel's success is its valued treatment of staff. The rooms are modern and spacious; a table and chairs are provided on the balcony for enjoying a tea or coffee so thoughtfully provided by the hotel. The breakfast area was spotlessly clean and there was a lovely selection of food on offer each day. I would definitely recommend this hotel and it would be my hotel of choice on a return visit to Malta."
"I contacted the hotel as I found a "too good to be true" price on a website, the hotel had never heard of this website but reduced their price by 10% from their advertised price, which was great!
Hotel very clean, nice decor, pool a bit small but staff etc all very good. no complaints. area is good too, close to the action but not in a noisy area."
Aside from its regular value for money experience the Valentina Hotel offers regular special deals online, including winter warmer packages, discounted stays and extra night bookings. If you are looking to relax in style in a hotel in Malta that will not break your bank balance, look no further than the Valentina Hotel.


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Sadly, Ben Groundwater, Fairfax's globetrotter on a shoestring, who writes The Backpacker column, has declared he is not a proud Aussie. He wonders what we should be proud of and asks what makes Australia so much better than everyone else's country. He does acknowledge that as he travels the world he finds people in other countries who are also proud of their patch.
For the Fairfax world traveller, the concept of nationality and nationhood has become irrelevant. One cannot be sure but the article reads as though he believes patriotism and nationalism are one and the same. Many, including myself, will disagree on that point.
The test is for The Backpacker to identify for himself the country of which he would rather be a citizen.
I take a patriot to be someone who loves their country above all else in the sense that they would unflinchingly put the common good for their compatriots ahead of any personal gain. Patriotism, in this sense, is a good thing.
Like it or not (and The Backpacker doesn't) nation states are the prime mechanism for citizens to group together for each other's benefit. They are also the key vehicle through which large numbers of citizens (one nation state) communicate with others (in other nation states) to encourage fairer trade, protect our natural environment and encourage world peace, to name a few laudable objectives. In other words, by being good citizens of our nation state and by Australia taking helpful and constructive positions on the international stage, we are in fact being what The Backpacker professes to want, namely good citizens of the world.
I think it is also a good thing to take pride in your country. Pride in its achievements as a nation and pride in the achievements of fellow Australians can inspire others to follow suit and be the best they can be. That people in other countries do the same thing does not mean one must be better than another, simply that we take pride in what we do well. Since when has that been a bad thing?
Nationalism is another kettle of fish. The thin veneer of what I call Vegemite nationalism clearly offends The Backpacker. Yes it can get ugly and none of us see the charm in that, but it can also be both uplifting and harmless. The Backpacker seems revolted at the VB-drinking, footy-watching Australians who holiday in Kuta which is, I think, a little harsh.
Yes, when the Olympics are on we do tend to support our country ''like it's a football team''. Given the most transparent thing I saw in the International Olympic Committee during my visits there (when the World Anti-Doping Agency was being established ) was the glass elevator, one might have good reason to think carefully about the time and money we put into the Olympics.
Perhaps we should follow India and admit to higher priorities for government spending. Be that as it may, whenever and wherever we are competing I think it is good that we support our team. (Although if Eric Moussambani Malonga, ''The Eel'', has a crack at it in 2016 I will quietly give him a cheer or two as well).
There is a more acrid form of nationalism that seeks to garner genuine feelings of pride and brotherhood about ourselves and derail them into ugly sentiments about others. A positive is turned into a negative, often to carry the ego of those with narrow and ugly minds. This type of nationalism is especially unattractive - as are the people that support it. Here's a tip: keep away from them.
The Backpacker hates the standard conversation lubricant among new acquaintances overseas ''Where do you come from''. He says it should be irrelevant without saying why. Quite apart from being handy to even the most shy and inept conversationalist it also holds the possibility of opening up rich avenues of participation for the other person. At the very least it does them the courtesy of showing an interest in them.
The questioner discovers where the person comes from, which gives perhaps just a little insight into the respondent and highlights possible avenues for further conversation.
For example, if they come from Argentina it is a fair bet they will have something to say about Eva Peron, the Falkland Islands or great steaks.
The respondent on the other hand has the opportunity to give very little or quite a lot. It is not so much a banal and irrelevant question as an invitation to communicate, to share stories and knowledge in a gradual way. It is an invitation to interact with others as The Backpacker would have us do, as citizens of the world.
We are just acknowledging the reality that we come from different parts of the world and consequently have vastly different experiences to share.
The Backpacker points out that it is just dumb luck for Australians to have been born on this piece of land. Putting aside the complexities of citizenship being a tad more complicated than where you were born, dumb luck doesn't seem appropriate to me. Unbelievable, windfall, mega luck gets a little closer.
The test is for The Backpacker to identify for himself the country of which he would rather be a citizen. For myself, I can't nominate one. I can nominate traits of other nationalities I admire, places that are glorious to visit and achievements that are inspiring but not a country in which I would prefer to have been born and raised and in which I would now prefer to live.
On Australia Day, The Backpacker might reflect on this question: if we shouldn't be proud of Australia, who should be? If he calls at my house, hospitable Australian though I am, I think I'll send him packing.
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Diemberger was born in Villach, Austria in 1932. As a young mountaineer, he logged successful ascents of the Eiger, the Matterhorn, and the Grandes Jorasses between 1956 and 1958.
In 1957, he took part in an expedition that made a first ascent of Broad Peak (8,051m). One of his teammates was Herman Buhl, who had made a first ascent of Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in 1953. Buhl and Diemberger later attempted Chogolisa (7,665m) together. The two were not able to reach the summit, and Buhl disappeared when a cornice broke beneath him. His remains were never found.Diemberger went on to make a first ascent of Dhaulagiri (8,167m), his second first ascent of an 8,000-meter peak. In 1979, he climbed Gasherbrum II (8,035m) and K2 (8,611m). On the descent from K2, he and Julie Tullis, his partner, were pinned down in a storm. Tullis died from edema and Diemberger later required amputations for severe frostbite.
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The Commemorative Air Force B-29/B-24 Squadron is proud to announce that the world's only flying Boeing B-29 Superfortress "FIFI" is going to land at the Tallahassee Regional Airport April 3rd through the 5th.
"FIFI" will be available for guided tours (for a donation) and the public will be invited to purchase a ride on the only flying B-29. Rides can be booked in advance by visiting the squadron website (www.rideb29.com). Throughout our visit to Tallahassee veterans of the U.S. Army Air Forces and the U.S. Air Force who flew B-29s will be welcome to visit "FIFI" for no charge.
"FIFI" will fly throughout our visit, demonstrating that the "Commemorative Air Force is unique, we aren't like other museums," said CAF President/CEO Stephan Brown. "We start our engines, we fly our airplanes and we get loud, taking history to the public, not waiting for them to come to us. FIFI visiting Daytona Beach is an opportunity for the CAF to continue doing what we do best, educating and reminding Americans of the cost of our freedom."
"FIFI" will be joined by the distinctive red-tailed North American P-51C Mustang. This rare WWII fighter is a key part of an educational initiative to help people - particularly young people - understand and appreciate the history and legacy of the special group of black pilots who flew airplanes with bright red tails during WWII - the Tuskegee Airmen. The Mustang will be joined by the new RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit, a customized 53' trailer with expandable sides that houses a 40-foot long, curved panoramic movie screen and seating for 30 in climate-controlled comfort. A 14-minute original movie called "RISE ABOVE" focuses on what the Tuskegee Airmen - pilots and their support personnel - had to overcome to be allowed to fly and fight for their country during World War II. It also features some great flying footage - in the Mustang - that is enhanced by the long curved screen.
"FIFI" will also be joined by the Cavanaugh Flight Museum's P-51 Mustang Brat III. Brat III is the aircraft flown by Lt. Hjalmar Johnsen in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1945 while part of the 9th Air Force, 370th Fighter Group, 401st Fighter Squadron based in England. Brat III is equipped with a second seat allowing passengers to purchase a thirty minute ride aboard one of America's best know World War II fighters.


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The lyophilization process consists of three main stages—freezing (solidification), primary drying (ice sublimation), and secondary drying (moisture desorption)—and usually takes several days to complete. Multiple vials containing a liquid drug formulation are loaded on temperature-controlled shelves within a sterile chamber and cooled to low temperatures until completely solidified (2). After that, chamber pressure is reduced and shelf temperature is raised to remove the frozen solvent through sublimation. The remaining unfrozen solvent that is chemically bound to the solid product is removed by a desorption process (3). The drying process is concluded by stoppering the vials in the chamber, generally under a subambient pressure of inert gas. The final dry product, called a cake, usually occupies approx-imately the same volume as the initial liquid fill because of its high porosity (2). "To ensure that high quality products are consistently produced, it is crucial to be able to control and provide repeatability of the lyophilization cycles," says Joseph Brower, technology manager at IMA Life North America.
The freezing stepThe freezing step is one of the most important steps in lyophilization because it determines the texture of the frozen material and consequently, the final morphological characteristics of the freeze-dried material and its biological activity stability (4). "Proper freezing creates the foundation for efficient and consistent freeze-drying cycles," says T.N. Thompson, president of Millrock Technology, a company that develops freeze drying/lyophilization systems for laboratory applications and cGMP production.
The three steps in the freezing process are nucleation, crystallization of the freeze concentrate, and for the maximal freeze concentrate, either freeze separation in eutectic products or concentration in amorphous products. The parameters of the freezing protocol directly affect pore size distribution and pore connectivity of the porous network of the freeze-dried matrix. The ice-crystal morphology determines both mass and heat transfer rates through the dry layer and as a result, freezing parameters have a strong influence on the total duration of the primary and secondary drying steps (4).
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During the freezing phase of a typical freeze-drying cycle, the nucleation process of which the first solid domains are formed occurs randomly in the vials. "In an uncontrolled environment, due to the lack of nucleation sites in pure systems, the formulation solution must be cooled down to temperatures that are significantly lower than the equilibrium freezing point (i.e., supercooled) to initialize formation of ice crystals," Brower explains.
The contents of individual vials often nucleate or begin freezing over a broad range of temperatures, "usually spanning 10–15 °C below the formulation's thermo-dynamic freezing point in a laboratory freeze dryer and 20 °C or greater in a cGMP Class 100 production dryer," says Mark Shon, vice-president of sales and marketing at SP Scientific. This supercooling phenomenon creates significant vial-to-vial heterogeneity in the solid microstructure, which significantly affects the subsequent drying processes. "To accommodate this heterogeneity, today's best practice is to design lyophilization processes for the worst-case scenarios; however, this strategy can result in excessively long drying cycles, broad product specifications, longer process development times, and nonoptimal product preservation," comments Cheryl Thierfelder, Praxair's business development manager.
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Two retailers targeting young shoppers are on their way to the Paddock Mall lineup, according to mall officials.
Zumiez is set to open either late this month or early in November, while Justice is slated to set up shop "in the coming weeks," according to Brenda Cleary, Paddock Mall's director of marketing.
Zumiez markets clothing, shoes and skate/snowboard gear to teens and young men and women. Work on the new store is under way in the former mall location of Gause & Son Jewelers. Corporate headquarters are in Lynnwood, Wash. The company currently has six job openings at the Paddock Mall location on its website.
Justice, whose parent company, Tween Brands, is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, sells clothing and accessories aimed at "tween girls" ages 7 to 14.
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Cleary said more details about the two stores would be available in an upcoming press release.
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(Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets look to continue their solid play of
late when they head to the Air Canada Centre for a Sunday matinee against the
Toronto Raptors.
The Rockets are winners of two in a row, both at home. They bested the woeful
Washington Wizards on Wednesday, then followed with an emotional victory
Friday night over the Boston Celtics.
Houston defeated Boston, 101-89, but it was a big night for Rockets coach
Kevin McHale. He was a Celtics legend, but on Friday it was his role as former
general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves that provided a heartfelt
After the Rockets polished off the Celtics, Boston coach Doc Rivers came down
to speak with McHale. Then, it was Kevin Garnett who paid his respects to
McHale, who lost his daughter Sasha due to complications from Lupus just a few
weeks ago. It was McHale who selected Garnett with the fifth pick in the 1995
"K.G. and I, we go way back," said McHale. "He's a good guy. There will always
be a special place in my heart for Kevin. It was a long day for me today."
James Harden led the way for the Rockets against the Celtics with 21 points,
while Greg Smith chipped in 20 off the bench. Starting forward Patrick
Patterson injured his right foot and an MRI exam on Saturday revealed a bone
bruise. Patterson will not be available on Sunday and rookie forward Terrence
Jones is expected to be brought up from the D-League Rio Grande Valley Vipers
in time for the game.
The Raptors complete a three-game homestand against the Rockets. They are 1-1
so far with a loss on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets and a victory on
Friday versus the Dallas Mavericks.
Andrea Bargnani is sidelined with bruised right elbow, and is busy disputing
the validity of quotes attributed to him by Italian press saying the Raptors
were the "worst team in the NBA." Kyle Lowry is down with a strained right
triceps, but the Raptors not only ended a six-game losing streak Friday, they
crushed the Mavs, 95-74.
Linas Kleiza went 5-for-11 from the 3-point line en route to a team-high 20
points. Terrance Ross netted 18 off the bench and DeMar DeRozan and Jose
Calderon each had 14 points.
"We're here to win, to lose, it got old," Kleiza said. "We've got to put more
effort into it. To get back to fundamentals, our defense was great last year.
We've kind of got to go back to that. Our defense was one of the best in the
NBA and we've got to go back to it."
The Raptors have not surrendered 100 points in their last three, which is
definitely improvement. Toronto allowed 100-plus in the previous four.
The Raptors have only won twice since Nov. 20.
The Rockets, losers of six in a row on the road, beat the Raptors by 16 on
Nov. 27 in Houston. The Rockets haven't won in Toronto since March 16, 2007,
losing five straight north of the border since.
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Re: May Infants and Toddlers
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poppy - she does use the sippy only now but the teacher holds it like a bottle (she started to reject the bottle so we had to find something else for him to use), and we got the soft tommie tippies - so she would alternate between chewing on it like a teether and drinking. Those, liquids flow very easily so it transitioned well from bottle. However, she does not hold or tilt it herself as far as I know (at home, she just nurses - she won't even eat much solids if I am in the same room, before she fusses for nursing - she is not going to wean easily especially as I have seen her give DS the stink eye with one eye while she nurses and he gets into what she sees as her space with me)
Dentist - DS saw the pediatric dentist starting at 1 year old. They did not put him into a chair, they just talked to him, and then he would sit in my lap and head in the dentist's lap so his mouth would naturally fall open, and she was able to examine his teeth - he did not fuss (they have a squeaky toy they use and one sang songs he knew). They showed us some tricks for home... lying down with his head towards us as we sit on the floor works best even now, and singing the ABC song. We did all kinds of things like "Open your mouth like a lion", and brushing his animal/trains' teeth before his...
Re: May Infants and Toddlers
posted at 5/8/2013 11:23 AM EDT
Just catching up... so many great updates, and many timely topics!! We are also thinking about a new car, moving, and so many of these other things.
I have been reading really conflicting reports on the fluoride toothpaste issue lately. Most of the "new" reports I've been seeing say that a thin smear of fluoride toothpaste is a good thing. But we have still been using the fluoride-free (Kiss My Face brand). But I think the next tube will be a kids fluoride one. But I'm with you that DD (2y9mo) doesn't really spit - she just leans over the sink and yells "PUH!" :)
DS arrived almost 2 weeks ago! He's a little snuggle bug. So far, he's making my life easy by being a great bf-er from the get go. Not having to worry about latching, supplementing with formula, how to hold him, et cetera - all the things that consumed the first couple of weeks with DD - these things being out of the picture makes these newborn days SO much smoother.
DD is another story... she is very sweet with her baby brother, but the second week has been hard for her/me. I am having a hard time dealing with her strong emotions - when she gets upset, my hormones and fears all kick in and I get upset, too. And some of the things she says are pretty heart breaking - the other day she was playing with DH (who is going back to work soon) and said to him, "You're really sad. I'm going to work now. I'm at work now and there's no one to take care of you." :( Even though that's sad, I like that she's talking about her feelings. The part I'm more worried about is that I see her almost starting to cry and then she grabs her mouth with her hand and holds it in -- when I ask her what's wrong, she says, "nothing!!!" in an annoyed teenager voice. I would much rather she let it out.
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posted at 5/8/2013 12:54 PM EDT
Med - Congratulations!! So glad to hear that everything is going well with DS so far. I wish I had advice regarding DD, but it sounds pretty normal from what I've heard of siblings' reactions to new babies. Sounds like you're doing all the right things by encouraging her to talk about her feelings. In terms of your own emotions, just remind yourself how early it still is. You are just beginning to adjust to the new reality, and it's okay for all of you to be struggling with your feelings about it.
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posted at 5/8/2013 1:00 PM EDT
Hey Med, Congrats on #2! So happy for you that he's being such a good boy. Amazing how the things that are so challenging with the first baby are so easy with the second...and new challenges emerge! Regarding your dd, i think it's amazing she is able to articulate her feeligns/fears like she is doing. She's just been through a huge life change and it would make sense that she be feeling unsure and not have the skills to know how to process her feelings. We had similar issues with DD1 when her baby sister was born. What we did that (I think) helped was to try to find a time each day for just me and the big sister to do something (even if it was something small like take a walk or her help me make dinner etc.). For a few weeks she decided she liked showering with me and that was our special time - thankfully for my privacy's sake she has decided she no longer likes showering with me - but the point is that it doesn't have to be anything fancy or out of the ordinary, just that you would be spending time together. I know it's hard when the baby is nursng and not on a schedule yet so just do your best.
As for dentist, I have been procrastinating DD's first appointment at age 3 because she still uses a pacifier at night and I know that I'm going to get in trouble! Bad mommy. Ok, I vow to make her an appointment later today...hold me to it!
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posted at 5/8/2013 1:57 PM EDT
Medford... your description is funny because that is EXACTLY what DS does... "PUH!" for him making a spitting sound... but not actually spitting. I am so thrilled that your new DS is easy and it must be hard to hear your DD's thoughts out loud like that. She is still so young, and I'm sure in no time at all will feel much better about the new situation. My son is so jealous of his mama, I am dreading what it will be like bringing home #2. I'm going to really make sure to take Rama's advice and do at least one thing a day with DS, even if just very small. The good thing is DS's also starting to really become obsessed with his Dada. Mainly because Dad has a tractor and tools, and (oddly enough) a shop vac vaccum that really impresses him. So I'm hopeful that DH can also play a big role in the transition later this year for us.
I hope this is not prying.. but may I ask how your DS is doing with his health? I remember reading about some irregular u/s results you had gotten earlier in your pregnancy and I've been thinking about him and you ever since reading your birth annoucement?
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posted at 5/8/2013 2:43 PM EDT
CT-DC: Thanks so much for your thoughts on my DS's bad behaviour. I know there has to be a reason for it, but I really can't figure it out. Maybe I should write down the times he tends to do it more and that might correlate to tired/hungry. It really does seem like we're just chilling out and all of a sudden I hear him say, "push" followed up by a physical push. His older sister does provoke him sometimes, but not always, and he's gotten so bad that she easily gives in to him and gives up what she's doing. At only 15 months ages difference, he's actually stronger than she is.
Kar: I'm sure your girlfriend knows this, but I just want to say that she's so lucky to have such a great friend in you! I wish I had a friend like you too!
Med: Absolutely heartwrenching to hear your DD say that! I even want to tear up and I don't have any baby blues. You all will get through it. Spending individual quality time with each child is a great suggestion.
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Couple of pacifier questions: DS (11 months) didn't care for his pacifier much until recently. When he was a newborn he actually hated it but now he seems to like it. I limit it to his crib and the car as much as possible. (1) When did you take the pacifier away? (2) Did you wish you did it earlier or later for any reason? and (3) In what method did you take it away?
My mom took ours away on our first birthday and said it wasn't a problem. I'm considering doing the same because I've seen the battles our friends have with their 2-4 year olds trying to get rid of it and wonder if it's easier to do now rather than when they are more aware. My main concern is it really does soothe him in the car which can be pretty handy with our 20-30 minute ride to daycare in the morning. As for night time he could pretty much care less about it when he goes to bed at night but he likes it in the morning when he's playing in his crib while I get ready. Would love to hear what worked for your family.
And one general PSA for those that buy baby food, BRU is doing a 10 for $10 sale today and tomorrow. Just thought I would throw it out there.
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posted at 5/8/2013 4:46 PM EDT
My son is so jealous of his mama, I am dreading what it will be like bringing home #2.
If he's not used to it already, teach him how to entertain himself for a few minutes without you while you do something else. You don't want his first experience of waiting for Mom to be because of #2 because then he will resent #2 for taking Mommy away. Better to have him fuss about waiting for you to finish the dishes than about feeding the baby, and he's unlikely to act jealous of the dishes.
Besides, even without #2 they need to get used to not having hot and cold running Mommy sooner or later.
As for pacifiers, at some point what the pacifier is soothing is the upset over the lack of pacifier. I've watched a four and a half year old go absolutely berzerk over not having hers and it's not a pretty sight. Two ways to go: Pick a date and have HIM throw them out. Or as his stash of pacifiers gets grungy, throw them out until there aren't any more left.
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In response to clc51510's comment:
Couple of pacifier questions: DS (11 months) didn't care for his pacifier much until recently. When he was a newborn he actually hated it but now he seems to like it. I limit it to his crib and the car as much as possible. (1) When did you take the pacifier away? (2) Did you wish you did it earlier or later for any reason? and (3) In what method did you take it away?
My mom took ours away on our first birthday and said it wasn't a problem. I'm considering doing the same because I've seen the battles our friends have with their 2-4 year olds trying to get rid of it and wonder if it's easier to do now rather than when they are more aware. My main concern is it really does soothe him in the car which can be pretty handy with our 20-30 minute ride to daycare in the morning. As for night time he could pretty much care less about it when he goes to bed at night but he likes it in the morning when he's playing in his crib while I get ready. Would love to hear what worked for your family.
And one general PSA for those that buy baby food, BRU is doing a 10 for $10 sale today and tomorrow. Just thought I would throw it out there.
We actually chose to get rid of it when DD was 5 months. It's young I know, but there was a couple weeks of horrid, horrid nights of constant wake ups hour after hour when it fell out, and no one in our house was getting enough sleep, not even the dog. I was never a huge fan of them to begin with, and was glad for it to go but dreaded the process.
We went pretty much cold turkey at nighttime...put her to bed like normal but once she realized she didn't have it, she cried for about 40 minutes. Next night was far less and that was pretty much it. She only ever had it when napping or sleeping though (never when awake & playing).
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In response to rama8677's comment:
Lissa, can you explain a little more about your DD's schedule for drinking bmilk/bottle? My DD is 9 months and I am in the process of weaning her (mainly because my DH and I are going on a kid-free trip at the beginning of June, (HOORAY!) and I don't really want to be pumping 5x/day) I've gotten her down to nursing upon wakeup, nursing 1x during the day (around 2:00 and that ispumping if I am at work) and before bed. I offer her bottles two other times a day, and she drinks 2-4 oz from each. I am worried she's not getting enough but it sounds like maybe it's about the same as your dd?
ETA: My DD eats a ton of solid foods during the day, of course!
I haven't supplemented with formula at all, so anything she has gotten has been pumped breastmilk. DD REALLY loves solid food and has kind of led me towards not sending as much milk at daycare. At around 9 months I had been sending two 6 ounce bottles and she wasn't really drinking all of it by the time I picked her up. I switched at that point to one 8 ounce bottle and now I"m sending one 5 ounce bottle (sometimes there's only 4 ounces or so in it). She drinks from a sippy cup very well and they give her water with every meal. She gets her one bottle right before her morning nap at daycare.
At home on the weekends, I don't usually nurse her before her nap, I just stick her in the crib and she goes to sleep. This actually is leading to my supply decreasing for pumping at work. She's almost a year, so once the pumping at work stops being productive I'm going to stop sending milk to daycare. With my older daughter, I nursed a lot more when I was home because she knew it was an option and would ask for milk. Younger daughter seems to prefer solid food. She really likes to nurse in the morning but other than that she doesn't much. Even her bedtime nursing session is kind of lackadaisacal. It seems like she's humoring me.
Anyway, she nurses for at least an hour, sometimes an hour and a half, in the morning. She usually wakes around 4:30 but sometimes she wakes around 4 (usually if her teeth are bothering her). I have to start getting ready for work at 5:30 so whether she wants to stop or not, when the alarm goes off we're done. If she's still fussy I give her a cup and some cheerios and she settles down. I think when it's time to wean off the morning feeding I'll just go straight to the cup and cereal. At school she gets her one bottle around 9AM. Then when I pick her up aroun 3:30 or 4 she nurses when we get home, mostly for comfort and snuggles. Then she nurses again at around 6ish, sometimes 6:30ish, but not for long, then goes to sleep.
If she's home on the weekend she nurses upon waking, same as the days I work, but doesn't get more milk from me until 2 or 3 ish (when she usually asks for it, upon waking from her second nap) and she usually doesn't nurse for very long.
I will say that this schedule only works because it's what she wants. My older daughter got a LOT more of her calories from nursing at this age. I was pumping more and my supply was greater because she was nursing more. She also was still shaky about sleeping through the night so she was still nursing at least 6 times over the course of 24 hours. I was sending a lot more milk to daycare too. So whether or not you succeed in totally weaning will depend on the cooperation of the baby.
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PurpleCow, thanks for that advice. Its good to hear someone else say that as that is actually how I parent DS now. I'm an only child raised by two very full time working parents, and I had to play a lot on my own. And I really appreciate that today. I love being in groups, but I also really like some alone time. And I'd really love for DS to feel the same. So there are many times he has to wait for something he asks for, or play by himself (not for hours of course, but 15-20 minutes, and its great to see his creativity bloom). The jealousy I refer to is my inability to hold anyone else's baby or child. He panics. Comes running over saying "my mama" and wants to be held too. I'm guessing because that will be a daily occurance for him once the new one arrives, he'll get used to it and he and I will still have lots of snuggle time too.
Paci - we got rid of paci daytime around 1 year. I don't recall it being a battle, and DS (now 2.5) did really like it in the car. One day we just didn't have it, and never looked back. He used it for naps and nighttime until about 2 months ago (home only... daycare we removed at 1 year also because it was just getting gross in his cubby). I can imagine some kids can really have tantrums about it, but because DS is older, we were able to explain why it had to go away. And he's super verbal so he understood (we used the explanation that the babies need them and we "shipped" them away in our mailbox).
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Nov-sorry to hear about DD-hope she feels better soon! DD had pneumonia at 6 mo-no fun! thankfully a few days on the antibiotics and she was back to herself. Now you know the difference between fever panting to cool and trouble breathing panting-similar but different at the same time.
Paci-with DS he had a horrible sleep spell at 19 mo and the paci was not soothing him at all so I just cold turkey took it away from him. Never saw any difference. with DD she still has one for the car and night time and naps. Once she's done with teething (she's a horrible teether) and goes forward facing in the car, we'll get rid of the paci's all together. She does not use a paci at school for naps, so I know it will be okay-prob a rough day or two then she'll be fine. In the car when she's tryign to talk to me, I do have to tell her to take the paci out and then tell me, so she does then pops it right back in. That's the worst-watching a child talking through their paci. I'm really looking forward to getting rid of them! infact I may get rid of them sooner if her 2nd year molars don't come through soon-they're starting to fall a part slowly...and I'm not buying any more!
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IPW - if your DS has a hard time with you holding another baby - then you definitely want to be sure that he meets your new baby while you are in the hospital and not for the first time when it is in "his" house. We made sure that DS came and visit both days and meet the baby (and get used to his mama nursing the baby while in the hospital - and saying "our baby" so to include him in the "our"). So when DD came home, he already knew who she was and seen her with his mama and dada. It does not stop the rivalry between them, as mild as it is right now, but it does allow him to adjust to the idea while you are in the hospital and since we kept his daily schedule (so to his daycare during the week as usual) and for a long while, in the mornings, after DD nursed, and DS was waking up, I would take him to the glider and just rock with him for 15-20 minutes while DH held the baby - for him, it was a way to reassure himself that even with the baby in the house, he can still get his long cuddles from me.
Now with DD at 8 months, it is a very different story.
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posted at 5/9/2013 11:46 AM EDT
Thanks for the advice on siblings, all! It's definitely a little heart wrenching, but also so normal. It's actually getting a little easier for me to do one on one time with her now that her interest in the baby is waning a little. Last week she wanted to always check on him. And I agree with you, IPW, it's good to be able to play by yourself. She already has lots of practice in waiting because Mommy is doing something. :)
Also, thanks for asking about DS and the prenatal health concerns. He seems to be fine, which is amazing. From the finding we had at 12 weeks pg (cystic hygroma), they gave us a 10-15% chance of a successful pregnancy with a healthy baby. We had already ruled out a bunch of stuff through genetic testing and things like a fetal echocardiogram, so we knew we were more likely to be in the successful/healthy camp (closer to 80% chance with the other things ruled out), but it was still nerve wracking. After he was born they tested a bunch of stuff like the echo, which was fine, and we have one more "special" appointment with a geneticist to review a few of the less well understood syndromes, but so far neither the pediatrician nor the special care doctor (neonatologist?) at the hospital think there is cause for alarm based on physical signs. Everything seems to have happened so quickly that sometimes I forget all this and then it takes my breath away that we are so fortunate.
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Phew Med.. SUCH great news! Thanks for the update :-)
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Med - Congrats on a healthy baby!
Regarding the dentist/toothpaste questions, we used the fluoride free kids toothpaste for a long time, until DD started getting the hang of really spitting, which was around 3 YO. At 4.5, we still have to remind her from time to time if she starts sucking on the toothbrush, but she has usually already spit at least once by that point. She had her first dental "checkup" around two, but it was with the same hygenist DH and I see. I had asked when DD was about 1 what they recommended, and our hygenist said that they usually don't see kids much before 2, but to bring DD with me at my next checkup, so she could see what the dentists office is all about (for that one, when she was ~18 months, I had DH come and sit with her, but our appointment was really early, so it didn't disrupt our day too much). DD also went once or twice with DH just to watch, as well. At her first official visit, she got to ride in the chair, had her teeth counted twice, once by the hygenist and once by the dentist, and the hygenist used the "tooth tickler" (polisher) to tickle her teeth. She did use a bit of the dental polish/paste, but I don't know if she was able to get all of DD teeth or not, she did it really fast. But our hygenist was great about explaining what everything was, and letting DD do what she was comfortable with. They played with the suction thing, but DD wasn't keen on the idea of putting it in her mouth (she loved sucking up water from a cup, though) so the hygenist didn't push it, although now, after a few visits DD is OK with it in her mouth. We still haven't had any X-rays for DD, I'm not sure when they will start with that, but I'm not in any rush if they haven't spotted any problems.
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Toothbrushing - my almost 4 year olds are horrible brushers - it is a fight every night. And we didn't do flouride toothpaste until they were 3 because they are bad at spitting. Despite all these set backs we've had no cavities at our dental appointments. I do give them tap water to drink, which, in our town, has flouride. I also limit sticky candy like gummies and lolipops. I'm always super afraid because having read two articles about kids having MAJOR dental work at age 3 or 4, I worry. But we seem to be doing fine even with the battles
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Med - congrats!! How exciting for you and your family. I wish you all the best.
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Med - Congrats on DS! Its an exciting time for your family even thought DD doesnt quite understand! Good Luck!
I am also concerned about DS and the binky. He LOVES that thing! He is ok with out it but if he sees it he'll go and get it. He would have it in his mouth all day if possible. Last night, for instance, he threw his binky out of his crib (new thing he does) and wined for a while. I went in and gave it to him and he went right to sleep. So I can see getting rid of the binky being a real problem for us :(
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Congratulations Med - so happy for you and your family!
My BF/weaning experience was that since I gradually dropped pumping, weaning was no problem whatsoever in terms of pain or leaking. (It also wasn't a problem for DD for that matter.) I started off pumping 3x during the day and before bed, but then switched to only 2x, and by probably 10 months was only pumping 1x at work. DD would get 3 6-oz bottles at daycare and BF in the morning and before bed, but at 6 months we started supplementing. I started her at daycare w/ 3.5 oz bottles, but within a matter of weeks daycare had asked to push it all the way up to 6-oz. Looking back, I don't think she needed that much... and I definitely couldn't keep up! At 6 months, she started getting 1 bottle of formula and at 9 months she often got 2 bottles of formula. At 12 months, I stopped pumping and at 14 stopped the bed time feeding. Relatively speaking, I don't think we did a lot of solids. I tend to move slowly, which isn't to say there is anything wrong whatsoever with feeding more solids.
I've been procrastinating setting up a dentist appointment for DD. I'm not concerned, but meant to do it by the time she was 2. Our medical insurance covers cleanings up until a certain age, but apparently the trick is to find a dentist who will accept medical insurance. Wish me luck!
DD has been a BEAR at bedtime since Sunday night. Tuesday night I let her CIO, which felt really weird to do to a 26 month old. She cried for 40 minutes and then fell asleep. Last night, she cried for about 5 minutes, so I'm hoping we're at the end of this phase. I don't think she's teething. Could it be some kind of growth spurt? Either that or it's some kind of separation anxiety because she loves mama sooooo much :o)
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Med-my DD is just now adjusting to being a big sister, and DS is almost 4 weeks. I would say that weeks 1-3 were the hardest with a lot of crying, tantrums, and her being mad at me. It is getting better now though, as I think she is adjusting to the baby.
I still get overwhelmed with managing the two kids even though DD is going to daycare 2x per week and we have a lot of help from family. I also get anxiety as nighttime approaches because I never know what kind of night I will have with the baby. I find it really hard to deal with two kids when I am exhausted. Anyone have any tips? My biggest sleep issue with DS is that he sometimes can't be put down to sleep and will just cry when I put him down. So I often have to hold him at some point during the night to get him to sleep (or during the day).
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Medford – so happy to hear your update and that DS is giving you such an easy time with nursing! And awesome that he is healthy!! Thrilled for you. Like you, DD and I went through a couple of weeks of adjustment to our relationship when DS came home. It balances out, everyone finds their groove, but it might take a little time. DD would get so mad at me that I was not immediately available to her all the time. The one great thing that came out of it was she became much closer to DH. Prior to DS, DD was definitely a mommy's girl. She still is to a certain extent, but she learned that she can go to daddy for attention and fun when mommy's busy. About your DD holding in her feelings, it amazes me how even at this age they figure out how to try to control their emotions. You'd think they'd be little enough that the feelings would just come flooding out. Maybe if she doesn't want to talk about them right then she'd talk with you later, alone, about how she might have been feeling. Or to DH, or someone. Alone time ABSOLUTELY helped DD and I get back to normal. Oh, and it's so cute that DD wants to check on the baby. That also happens in our house. If he's waking from a nap, DD will put her hand out. "Mama. You stay here. I go check on Gavin. I be right. back."
Sounds like many of you have had positive dentist experiences, great to know. I actually think DD would enjoy the attention if they weren't trying to force her to do anything the first visit(s).
Lissa – I'm not sure if you've mentioned before about your 4-5:30 morning feed, but I commend you for nursing for 1.5 hours! Do you fall asleep?? I think I would!
Cwag – thanks for the sippy info. Too funny about your DD. I guess you are her territory!
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Memes – You sound like me when we brought DS home. We had family help, put DD in daycare twice per week, but I was still completely overwhelmed. I can tell you it definitely gets easier!! Re: the sleep, I know folks on these boards have used various methods to get babies to sleep if they won't sleep in their crib/bassinet. For us, DS slept in his bouncy chair and/or carseat a lot those first few months, because of some reflux/spitting up. I was terrified of holding him at night for fear I'd fall asleep and drop him.
The best advice I can give you for easing the anxiety about nighttime (I actually still have it sometimes and DS is 9 months today!) aside from saying "sleep when the baby sleeps" (which is not often helpful advice) is to try to set something up to look forward to if DS is fussy during the night. That probably sounds weird, but it REALLY helped me to have something on the DVR to put on if I had to pace with DS or hold him, or feed him multiple times. Either I'd go down to the family room, or I'd ask DH to sleep in the spare room so I could have DS in our bedroom and not worry about keeping DH awake either with a crying baby or with the TV on. For me, being alone in the dark with a fussy baby was a clear route to madness. I needed a light or TV on so that I wasn't obsessing over the fact that it was 2am and the rest of the world was sleeping. I would also tend to post on facebook because it helped me feel less alone! It's interesting how many people are also up at odd hours of the night. Again, probably sounds weird but I really feel like that helped keep me sane. I would have a cheering section at 2am from my friends on the west coast, or whomever was awake. Also, I very heavily relied on DH to take care of DD during those first couple of months. He did almost all of her bedtimes, etc. I tried to carve out alone time with her every day, but like you, I could not easily care for both kids at first. This is turning into a novel and I'll stop writing soon, but the other thing that helped me learn to take care of both kids at the same time was to get out of the house. Not sure if this is true for everyone, but I found it so much easier to keep both kids happy when we were out somewhere. For some reason being in the house brought out DD's whiny side. If I could throw DS in a sling or the stroller and take DD to the playground, she was happy, I was happy, and usually I could get DS happy. I would often nurse him in the car with DD eating a snack, strapped into her carseat, listening to her music. Anyway, it does get easier!
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My first went through a phase of being wide awake at around 2 or 3 am, for an hour to an hour and a half. She didn't want anything, she was perfectly happy sitting in the swing watching me, she just could not fall asleep and didn't want the light off.
I would sit with a cup of tea and a book or crossword puzzle, maybe fold some laundry if I felt ambitious...it actually was a nice break once I got used to it!


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Sean Diddy Combs
Genres: Rap/Hip Hop
Born on Nov. 4, 1969 in a Harlem housing project in New York City, Combs was raised by his cab driver father, Melvin, and his mother, Janice. But when Combs was three years old, Melvin was shot and killed in Central Park in a drug deal gone bad; he was allegedly an associate of former drug kingpin, Frank Lucas - portrayed by Denzel Washington in "American Gangster" (2007) - who claimed Combs' father was at his house a couple of times a week. Relocating with his mother and sister, Keisha, to Mount Vernon at 12 years old, the young Combs had a relatively privileged lifestyle thanks to his mother's long hours and numerous jobs - an effort she made to ensure her son would not suffer the same fat... Continue Bio >>
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