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ISBN13:by Spock, Benjamin; Needlman, Robert
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The Classic Handbook -- Completely Up-To-Date For generations, parents across the world have relied on Dr. Spock's expert pediatric advice. Now, In this fully revised edition of his timeless bestseller, you'll find all the information you need to meet the changes and challenges of childrearing in the new millennium -- including entirely new chapters about international adoption, coping with terrorism and disasters, college planning, autism, and other such topics as: breast-feeding: the latest research, approaches, and techniques common medical-care Q&A talking to your child about sex, drugs, and disease immunizations, vitamins, and nutrition learning, behavioral, and physical disorders dental and vision care raising nonviolent children, teaching tolerance blended families gay and lesbian parenting first aid and injury prevention ...and more. With all-new glossaries of medical terms and common medications, and an updated list of resources, this invaluable guide is the next best thing to Dr. Spock's #1 rule of parenting: "Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do."
Table of Contents
Trust Yourself and Your Children
Trust Yourself
Raising Children in a Changing World
What Are Your Aims in Raising a Child?
Parents Are Human
Nature and Nurture
Love and Limits
The Diversity of Families
Section I:
Your Child, Age by Age
Before Your Child Is Born
Babies Develop; Parents, Too
Prenatal Care
Choosing Your Baby's Doctor
Planning the Homecoming
Helping Siblings Cope
Things You'll Need
Your Newborn, Birth to about Three Months
Enjoy Your Baby
Touch and Bonding
Early Feelings
Parents' Sexual Relations after Delivery
Caring for Your Baby
Feeding and Sleeping
Crying and Comforting
Bowel Movements
The Bath
Body Parts
Temperature, Fresh Air, and Sunshine
Common Newborn Concerns
The First Year, Four to Twelve Months
A Time of Firsts
Caring for Your Baby
Feeding and Growth
Crying and Colic
Physical Development
Learning about People
Clothes and Equipment
Common Physical Issues in the First Year
Your Toddler, Twelve to Twenty-Four Months
What Makes Them Tick?
Help Your Toddler Explore Safely
Fears around One Year
Challenging Behaviors
Sleep Issues
Eating and Nutrition
Toilet Training and Learning
Your Two-Year-Old
Being Two
Worries around Two
Challenging Behaviors
Diet and Nutrition
Toilet Training
Your Preschooler, Three to Five Years
Devotion to the Parents
Romantic and Competitive Feelings
Curiosity and Imagination
Sleep Issues
Fears around Three, Four, and Five
Worries About Injury and Body Differences
School Age: Six through Eleven Years
Fitting into the Outside World
Social Lives
At Home
Common Behavior Concerns
Adolescence: Twelve to Eighteen Years
A Two-Way Street
Other Health Issues
Psychological Tasks
Early Adolescence
Middle Adolescence
Late Adolescence
Advice for Parents
Section II:
Feeding and Nutrition
Feeding in the First Year
What Feeding Means to the Baby
Getting Enough and Gaining Weight
Changes and Challenges
Vitamins, Supplements, and Special Diets
Benefits of Breast-Feeding
Feelings about Breast-Feeding
How to Give Breast-Feeding a Fair Trial
The Nursing Mother's Physical Condition
Getting Started at Breast-Feeding
How the Nursing Pattern Gets Established
Is Your Baby Getting Enough?
The Working Mother
Problems during Breast-Feeding
Manual Expression and Breast Pumps
Breast and Bottle Combinations
Weaning from the Breast
Formula Feeding
Choosing and Preparing Formula
Washing and Sterilization
Mixing the Formula
Bottling the Formula
Formula Refrigeration
Giving the Bottle
Weaning from Bottle to Cup
Starting Solid Foods
Healthy Diets Start Young
When and How to Start
Meals at Six Months
Nutrition and Health
What Is Good Nutrition?
As a Society, We Need to Change
Building Blocks of Nutrition
A Healthier Diet
Sensible Food Choices
Simple Meals
Tips for Happy Eating
Feeding Problems and Eating Disorders
How Feeding Problems Start
What to Do
Special Problems
Eating Disorders
Section III:
Raising Mentally Healthy Children
What Children Need
Early Relationships
Emotional Needs
Parents as Companions
The Father as Parent
Beyond Parenting
Raising Children in a Troubled Society
Work and Child Care
Family and Career
Time with Your Child
Child Care Alternatives
Choosing Day Care
After-School Care
What Discipline Is
Tips for Limit-Setting
Parents' Feelings Matter
The Facts of Life
Talking with Teens about Sex
How Sexuality Develops
Gender Differences and Homosexuality
The Media
Living with the Media
Video Games
Rock and Roll and Rap
The Internet
Different Types of Families
Single-Parent Families
Gay and Lesbian Parents
Stresses and Traumas
The Meaning of Stress
Terrorism and Disasters
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Domestic Violence
Separation from a Parent
Section IV:
Common Developmental and Behavioral Challenges
Sibling Rivalry
Jealousy between Siblings
The Many Faces of Jealousy
Jealousy of the New Baby
Siblings with Special Needs
Acting Out
Temper Tantrums
Swearing and Back Talk
Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Messiness, Dawdling, and Whining
Other Infant Habits
Rhythmic Habits
Toilet Training, Soiling, and Bed-Wetting
Readiness for Toilet Training
A Gentle Training Approach
Bladder Control
Setbacks in Bowel and Bladder Control
Children with Disabilities
An Unexpected Journey
Coping within the Family
Taking Action
Early Intervention and Special Education
Mental Retardation
Down Syndrome
Other Special Needs
Getting Help
Why People Seek Help
First Steps
Types of Therapy
Working Together
Section V:
Learning and School
Learning and the Brain
The New Brain Science
How Children Think
Multiple Intelligences
Ready for School
Reading Aloud
School and School Problems
What School Is For
Learning to Read
Physical Education
Parents and Schools
Problems in School
Learning Disabilities
The Unpopular Child
School Avoidance
Planning for College
What College Is For
Choosing a College
College Entrance Exams
Saving for College
Section VI:
Health and Safety
General Medical Issues
Your Child's Doctor
Regular Checkups
Telephone Calls to Your Doctor
f0 Fevers
Diet during Illness
Giving Medicine
Isolation for Contagious Diseases
Caring for a Sick Child
Going to the Hospital
How Vaccines work
Risks of Immunization
The Immunization Schedule
Coping with Shots
A Practical Tip
Preventing Injuries
Keeping Children Safe
Riding in Cars
Streets and Driveways
Bicycle Injuries
Playground Injuries
Sports and Recreation Safety
Cold- and Hot-Weather Injuries
Sun Safety
Preventing Insect Bites
Preventing Dog Bites
Fireworks and Trick or Treat
Dangers at Home
Drowning and Water Safety
Fire, Smoke, and Burns
Lead and Mercury
Suffocation and Strangulation
Guns in the Home
Toy Safety
Home Safety Equipment
First Aid and Emergencies
Cuts and Scratches
Skin Infections
Objects in Nose and Ears
Objects in the Eye
Sprains and Strains
Neck and Back Injuries
Head Injuries
Swallowed Objects
Allergic Reactions
Convulsions and Seizures
Choking and Rescue Breathing
Home First-Aid Kit
Dental Development and Oral Health
Tooth Development
What Makes Good Teeth?
Dental Office Visits
Tooth Decay
Toothbrushing and Flossing
Dental Injuries
Preventing Mouth Injuries
Common Childhood Illnesses
Ear Infections
Tonsils and Adenoids
Sore Throat and Swollen Glands
Croup and Epiglottitis
Influenza, Bronchitis, and Pneumonia
Stomach Aches and Intestinal Infections
Genital and Urinary Disturbances
Other Skin Conditions
Classic Childhood Infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
Reye's Syndrome
Joints and Bones
Heart Murmurs
Hernias and Testicle Problems
Eye Problems
Neurological Problems
Hormonal Disturbances
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
West Nile Virus
Glossary of Medical Terms
Common Medications for Children
Glossary of common medications
Resource Guide


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Charges were filed against a man who shot at his cat, after the bullets went through the walls of his house and hit a neighboring home, reported WKBN on Friday.
Mark L. Cook Sr., 57, of Struthers, Ohio appeared in Struthers Municipal Court on Friday. Although no animal cruelty charges have been filed, Cook was charged with improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation, which is a second degree felony. His bond was set at $15,000.
Detective Jeff Lewis of the Struthers Police Department said officers responded to a call shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday. The residents of the home, which is located on Park Avenue, reported their house had been shot at several times.
Police then questioned Cook, who lived next door. Cook originally told investigators a 9-millimeter gun he was carrying accidentally discharged when he fell. He later admitted to shooting at the cat which was on a bed downstairs in his home.
Cook allegedly became angry when the cat started clawing at items on the bed. According to police, the cat was not hit.
More than 30 guns as well as ammunition were found in the home and removed by police. Cook shares the home with his mother.
A preliminary hearing is set for August 1, 2014. In Ohio, a second degree felony carries a prison sentence ranging from two to eight years and/or fines of not more than $15,000. Had he been charged with animal cruelty, which is a second degree misdemeanor, he could have faced a sentence of imprisonment up to 90 days and/or a fine of not more than $750.
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College Hockey:Huskies Fight Back, Earn Point On Road
Minnesota State Loses Two-Goal First Period Lead, Hold on for Tie Against Michigan Tech
MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State Mavericks head coach Troy Jutting was talking all week about how critical it would be for his team to control the game with their up-tempo style of play against the more conservative, defensive style of Michigan Tech.
And for the first 14 minutes of Friday's 2-2 tie in front of 3,811 at Midwest Wireless Civic Center, it appeared the Mavericks (9-15-5 overall, 6-11-4 WCHA) would do just that.
But a game misconduct and the ensuing parade to the penalty box slowed the game down enough for the Huskies (12-13-4 overall, 7-10-4 WCHA) to climb back into the game and take a point on the road in Mankato.
The Mavericks took a 2-0 lead to the locker room after the first period, but considering the shots, it was somewhat surprising Michigan Tech had 12 shots on goal compared to MSU's six. Plus the Huskies had the better part of a five-minute power play to work with after the Mavericks' Trevor Bruess was booted from the contest for a checking from behind infraction at 16:08.
MSU's leading scorer put Minnesota State on the board first with a goal just over five minutes into the game.
Jon Kalinski hit Travis Morin with a pass near the right circle. Morin wheeled to the slot, dropped a pass to Mick Berge, who found Morin on the doorstep. His wrister beat MTU netminder Michael-Lee Teslak on the power play at 5:10. It was Morin's 14th goal of the season.
"[Berge] said he was passing to me but it went through some traffic," Morin said. "I was surprised it got to me. At that point, I looked at the net and saw their goalie was pretty committed to Berge, so I just wanted to put it on net."
It was another special teams goal that gave the Mavs a 2-0 lead.
As Tech set up its power play, Jon Kalinski poked the puck off defenseman's Lars Helminen's stick. The puck slid down the rink, and Kalinski won a race against Teslak who had left his net to clear the puck. Kalinski gained control, swiftly moved aside from a sliding Teslak, and slipped the puck into the empty net at 14:12.
"Tes made a bit of an error coming out," said Huskies head coach Jamie Russell. "He got caught half way between. He came back to the bench and said 'sorry' and I told him not to apologize, just shut the door. And he did."
Michigan Tech again dominated in shots during the second period, outchancing Minnesota State 11-5 not counting a pair of Helminen shots that hit the crossbar.
The Huskies finally broke through, however, just after the Bruess' penalty expired.
As MSU looked to clear the puck and get a much needed line change, defenseman Drew Dobson found Tyler Shelast, who controlled the puck alone in front of the Maverick net. He moved across the crease and slid the puck past a sprawling Mike Zacharias for his 11th goal of the season at 1:18. Peter Rouleau earned the second assist.
After two, Tech held a 23-11 edge in shots.
In the third, the Huskies finally capitalized on a power play, this one a 5-on-3 opportunity.
Roleau blasted a slap shot from the point that was stopped by Zacharias. Jimmy Kerr, however, was waiting on the doorstep to put home the rebound at 7:40 to tie the game. Helminen earned the assist.
The best opportunity for either team the rest of the way came on a slap shot by Dobson that rang off the post with five minutes to go in regulation.
Both teams lacked a quality chance in overtime, although the Huskies were credited with two shots on goal. For the game, Tech held a 39-16 edge in shots.
"In one way, it was a good tie for us tonight," said Mavericks head coach Troy Jutting. "I thought we got outplayed tonight."
"Anytime you are down 2-0 on the road and to get a point out of it is big," Russell said. "Any points are big right now with the way the standings are."
The game was a mental respite for Helminen, who arrived in Mankato just hours before game time. His grandfather passed away earlier in the week, and his funeral was Friday morning. Afterwards, Helminen hopped on a flight from Detroit, bound for Minneapolis, drove the hour-and-a-half south and arrived at the team hotel shortly after 4 p.m.
"When game time comes you have to put all that behind you," Helminen said. "You reflect on it all day and it's still running through your head, but you have to do everything you can to block it out."
"He's a senior who logs a lot of ice time for us," Russell said. "For what he has gone through, I thought as the game went on, he got stronger and stronger.
"He is a great leader."
The tie was bittersweet for a somber Maverick dressing room after the game. Trailing Tech by two points in the WCHA standings, a win would have pulled MSU even in the race for home ice. Instead, Minnesota State will look to Saturday's rematch to try and gain the two points that separate the teams.
"I thought we came out and played a very good first period, but after that five minute penalty, we never really recovered from that," Jutting said. "We need to play our style of game, not their style. That five minute penalty put us in their style and they did a good job of capitalizing on that."
"We have to play the way we did for the first ten minutes and continue to play that way," Morin said. "We can't have a let down for 40 or 50 minutes like we did tonight. We were lucky to get a point with that big of a let down.
Michigan Tech and Minnesota State will play game two of the series Saturday at Midwest Wireless Civic Center in Mankato. Face off is scheduled for 7:07 p.m.
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When HL Menken was editor of the New Yorker, he hit upon an excellent way of dealing with the huge number of letters he received every day. Whatever the correspondent said — praise, complaint, advice, insult — he or she would receive the same reply: "Dear Sir (or Madam), You may be right. Yours HL Menken".
It took me quite a long time to hit on my own way of replying. But now I think I've cracked it. Almost everybody, however rude or indignant, gets an extremely polite note. I thank them for the time they have spent composing their email and promise to reflect upon the point they have made and try and learn from it.
Only outright antisemitism, with guff about our worldwide conspiracy (I thought that was secret — one of you has clearly been talking), gets a different reply. "Dear Sir, Thank you for taking time to warn me about the Jews. I will certainly keep an eye out for them. They sound terrible."
As a social psychologist might have warned me, writing polite emails telling people that you are going to reflect on their points and learn from them has an interesting impact. You begin to do precisely that.
Two weeks ago, I wrote an article in The Times about Israel. I rehearsed my mother's experience in Belsen and that of Anne Frank and I pointed out that this had happened in living memory. I then argued that Jews had been made wary by such experiences of being the wards of world opinion. And I finished by suggesting that the Palestinians had been offered repeated chances to make peace and have their own land, the latest offer being at Camp David.
As you might expect, quite a few people wrote to me who did not, erm, fully agree. And I learned a lot about those who don't much like Israel and about the arguments they favour.
A large number of people angrily suggested that I was "using" the Holocaust to excuse Israeli murder in Gaza. My point had been different. I believe the Holocaust is one of the events that justifies the existence of the state of Israel and explains its determination to defend itself. A surprising number of emailers felt sufficiently cross that they suggested that the Holocaust was all a long time ago and we should stop banging on about it.
This led me to conclude that they realise that Hitler makes the case for Israel's existence in a way that nothing else can.
This was not the only Holocaust point the critics made. The other one was the suggestion that the Holocaust hadn't been the fault of the Palestinians, so why didn't they put Israel in Bavaria?
This is a spectacular non sequitur. Israel was not, as I tried patiently to explain, established as a punishment. Jews didn't return to Palestine as an act of vengeance. In any case, while it's true that the Holocaust was the worst outrage against the Jews, it was hardly the only one. The need for a state was as much the result of oppression in Muslim countries as in Europe.
The other big inbox filler was email after email disputing my contention that the Palestinians had been offered a state at Camp David. Not true, the critics said. It was a whole series of cantons. They were not persuaded by the comment of Dennis Ross, Bill Clinton's envoy: "Those who say there were cantons, completely untrue. It was contiguous."
Again, I think the response indicates that Camp David is a big weak point for Israel's critics. They simply can't accept the truth of what happened without it undermining their entire argument.
But I think the most important feature of the correspondence is the point that most of the critics fell back upon. Although almost all of them began with the action in Gaza, within a paragraph or two they were back to 1948.
The critics of Israel's action over the past few weeks always wandered from the topic. They didn't agree that Israel had a right to stop the missiles. Why? Because they thought that Israel's very existence justified the missiles. Often quoting — usually out of context — Israel's own "new historians", the critics claimed that Palestine had been a nation and the Jews stole it.
The letters were indeed worth reflecting upon. And I did learn from them. In fact, they were an eye opener. I realise that while we spend all our time arguing about the latest action, this isn't where our strongest arguments lie. Or their weakest ones.
In reality, they aren't really arguing about Gaza or the occupation. They are arguing about Israel's very existence. And that's an argument I believe we can expose and defeat in the court of public opinion.


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Kendall Jones is a rising teen hunter getting some major backlash aimed her way from animal rights activists and everyday people this week after posting photos of herself next to dead African animals, many of whom are endangered species. Despite these harsh photos, the 19-year-old sees no qualm about her "study." This Texas school cheerleader turned fatal huntress has become a controversial sensation on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, and has quite literally stepped into the lion's den. The Independent reveals news this Wednesday, July 2, of an apparent reality TV show surrounding Jones that could come to fruition, while a viral petition has already been launched online, requesting that the photos be taken down.
Many animal lovers were shocked when Kendall Jones' photos showcasing the beaming teen next to a number of tranquilized or dead animals shot their way to the Web. From performing acrobatics as a cheerleader at Texas Tech to now hunting endangered beasts in the wild, 19-year-old Kendall is one very mobile young woman. Yet her time spent across the sea has prompted a whirlwind of anger and awe online recently after posting the graphic clips to her Facebook page. These troubling images are allegedly her "kills" from a trip to Africa (specifically the country of Zimbabwe) she took earlier this 2014, says the press release; the dead creatures range from lions and cheetahs to elephants and other African animals.
Despite a tremendous petition being signed by over 105,000 people and counting on Avaaz.org, Jones' disturbing photos — which show Kendall smiling and appearing quite proud to be next to the beasts, including one with an unmoving lion — are still online. What's more, alleges the source, is that the Sportsman Channel is reportedly interested in creating a reality show that features this teen hunter in it (tentative premiere dates are for January 2015).
The criticism against the teen hunter has caused quite a stir, to say the least. According to updated coverage on this shocking story and its subsequent backlash, the Daily Mail reports that 19-year-old Kendall Jones has since taken to Facebook to defend herself. She does admit to be posing next to the dead endangered animals in the viral photos; however, this described hunter says all the online anger against her is misplaced. Everything was misconstrued, she said, after a long trip to Zimbabwe just last month.
Kendall is saying that although she has hunted animals before, and some of the endangered species in the photos themselves are dead, a considerable number of them were tranquilized for alleged "educational purposes." Below is one of the status updates the cheerleader turned huntress shared via Facebook, as she explains how she tried to make her experience in Africa one that actually had noble goals:
"What a great experience! Not only am I hunting to conserve these animals and stop the harm they go through from the locals that poach them for no reason but giving back into this community is such an eye opener! Most people say "hunting is fine for food" well, look here are all the people that benefit from this animal! And for all that want to say stuff about hunting is for food all the other animals go to the local villagers that are just trying to get meat! These people only get meat when an animal is shot, they aren't privileged enough to go to the local grocery store and pay $20 for some steaks! And another thing is that this elephant's trunk had been caught in a snare put out by poachers! – Kendall Jones"
Regardless of these reasons, the backlash against this hunter's photos and her apparent happiness next to tranquilized or dead endangered animals is not sitting well with the national community or animal activists. A majority of messages and comments on Kendall Jones' posts are critical, while others directly plead with her to listen to the viral petition asking that she take the alarming photos down from the Web. As one social media user wrote:
"Sure . . . Makes plenty of sense to travel to another continent, and slaughter endangered apex predators for fun," one person commented. "Yup, that certainly won't disrupt the local ecosystem or further diminish the already weakening gene pool of these animals."
To say that there aren't fans of this former cheerleader would be untrue, however. It seems that a fan page of Kendall Jones has also made its way to Facebook. Although it hasn't received nearly as much support as the petition requesting that she remove the images of her next to the dead or tranquilized endangered animals — her "kills," as the source quotes — already over 50,000 people have liked the page. This high number shows support is definitely present.
Would you watch a reality TV show that features Kendall on it? It certainly seems that a series featuring this teen hunter would gain a massive viewership — though much of it might be decidedly negative — but the ultimate issue in this ongoing controversy involving Jones' photos is how endangered animals are portrayed and what we can do to help, not harm, them.
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Saudi Arabia to chair UNRWA Advisory Commission
June 1, 2010
Saudi Arabia will hold the rotating chairmanship of the Advisory Commission of the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), an organization that provides aid to 4.7 million Palestinian refugees spread out in 58 camps. When it assumes the chairmanship in July, the Kingdom will be the first Arab donor country to hold that position. The Advisory Commission is a body made up of representatives from 23 countries who advise the UNRWA Commissioner-General on policies and operations.
During a visit to the Kingdom, last week, UNRWA Commissioner-General Filippo Grandi called Saudi Arabia "a crucial partner" that provides the Palestinians "political, moral and financial" support. He noted, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a very important donor. Last year, for example, its one single donation of US $25 million was for the reconstruction of the Nahr Al-Barid – a refugee camp in north of Lebanon which was destroyed in a conflict three years ago. This was the largest single contribution to the construction of the kind. Additionally, the Kingdom has been not only supporting emergencies like those in Gaza or Lebanon, but also it has been carrying out regular programs in domains of health, education and social services."


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Platypus Circle Silver
Platypus Circle Silver donors have a deep connection with the impact that the Zoological Society of Milwaukee makes in the community. Members at this level share an affinity for environmental conservation and wildlife with other Platypus members. These special members are invited to experience unique benefits which strengthen their relationship with the ZSM.
- 2 transferrable membership cards each offering unlimited admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo for up to eight people and parking for one car for one full year
- 10 complimentary guest passes for admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo
- 6 complimentary attraction passes valid for the Train, Zoomobile, SeaLion show or Carousel
- 2 Behind the Scenes Tours for up to six people each; during this two-hour entertaining and educational tour, you will experience a special peek behind the scenes, see off-exhibit areas and learn how we take care of our animals. You and your guests will be chauffeured by motorized cart and led by an experienced docent. There are seven specialized topics from which to choose.
- Invitations to exhibit premiers, the annual family picnic, and annual Platypus Circle recognition dinner
- Onsite recognition on Milwaukee County Zoo Grounds
- Company listing in our annual report, ZSM publications, website and donor wall
- Subscriptions to Wild Things and Alive, the Zoological Society's membership publications
- Platy Passport e-newsletter with unique stories and information
- Platy Press newsletter with in depth look at members, benefits and opportunities
- 20% discount on Milwaukee County Zoo facility rentals
- 10% discount on Milwaukee County Zoo gift shops
- Reduced/free admission to 150 other Zoos and Aquariums across the country
Please note that the estimated fair market value of Platypus Silver benefits is $215.
Platypus Circle Levels:
Corporate Platypus Circle memberships begin at the $1,000 silver level.


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The 4th Annual Polar Plunge scheduled this weekend at Caeser's Creek this past Saturday afternoon was rescheduled to March 8, 2014 due to hazardous weather.
This unique fundraising event to support the Special Olympics is a time to help those with dreams and goals of being the best. The money raised help children and adults of the Special Olympics with training, support, encouragement and much more.
Caeser's Creek was to host the 4th annual Polar Plunge. The event currently has raised over $28,000, and is still taking donations. With the dangerous drop in temperatures, the blizzard-like blowing conditions and the frozen lake, the organization found the conditions too dangerous to proceed. With the outside temperatures at 25 degrees on Saturday afternoon, the water may have seemed like a sauna with the water temperature at 32 degrees.
Even with the stressed conditions, plungers were not swayed from attempting to participate in a wonderful cause. The organization did not post the canceling of the event until an hour before the custom contest, which was to be followed by the plunge. Anticipated participants circled in the parking lot after being told the event was rescheduled.
Other polar plunge events are scheduled on March 1 at Grand Lake St. Mary's and March 15 at Indian Lake.


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LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) -- A night of live music from Grammy Award winners will help raise money for one organization that helps many in our community.
The event is the 8th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser to help raise money for the South Texas Food Bank.
A press conference was held to announce this years entertainers, The Commodores.
The announcement was made at the lea by members of the South Texas Food Bank board.
The food bank serves an average of over 27,000 families a year and distributes food to the unemployed, under-employed and those living on fixed incomes.
The event will be held on August 22nd.


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Singing Mexico's past
By Beatriz Mancebo Original Print Publication: March, 2007
Mexicans have a long, richly textured, and sometimes turbulent, history. Along the way, some of that history was set to music. Mexican musica folklorica; stories of love lost and found, adventure, conflict, sacrifice and times gone by.
Los Folkloristas was founded in 1966 by people passionate about preserving and recording the traditional music of Mexico and Latin America. From the beginning, they have worked hard to be faithful to the original sound of the old songs; they play instruments authentic to the time period and place of the music's origin. In each concert you will hear as many as 70 instruments, collected from all over the region, some from very remote places.
Folkloric music has been handed down through the generations by oral tradition; there are few written scores. Los Folkloristas repertoire includes everything from a pre-Hispanic Mayan lullaby to Son Jarocho. During a single concert, you will be treated to as many as 20 different types of music.
El son is a danceable music played mainly in Jalisco, Veracruz and Nayarit. Locals take to the floor and dance in the zapateado way, striking hard with every step. The rhythm of the song is created in part by the sound of heels hitting wood.
La valona verses employ typically clever Mexican humor to give songs double meanings. For instance, the last word or sentence of a stanza might be repeated in the following stanza, but used in a different way, seeding the song throughout with funny double-entendres.
At one point the Catholic Church tried to suppress the Son Jarocho. Apparently the church took exception to the frequent use of sexual double-entendres and tendency to make fun of religion, death, and even the church itself.
And for the pre-Hispanic music, from the first moment I heard the song Raíz Viva, I fell in love with the unique sounds of the 20 or so drum and wind instruments.
Not all the instruments in this version are traditional; in the original piece musicians played the triple flute of Texexexpan, Veracruz, the triple flute of the Golf, and the Toltecas flutes. Even so, this haunting instrumental piece will transport you to an ancient past rich with myths, gods, and natural beauty.
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Charodd Richardson won the SEC title in the men's weight throw and six Crimson Tide athletes advanced to Saturday's finals, as Alabama concluded its first full day of action at the SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships Friday at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
"We had a strong day," said Tide head coach Dan Waters. "We had our ups and downs, but I am really pleased with how we competed today. Our people really went after it and we are about where I thought we would be in team points at this time of the meet. We need to come out tomorrow and build on the energy we had today. I like where we are and where we are headed."
Richardson, a junior, launched the winning throw of 21.51 meters (70 feet, 7 inches) on his third attempt and broke the school record set moments before by sophomore Elias Hakansson. Hakansson's mark of 21.48 (70-5.75) earned him a runner-up finish.
"I couldn't be happier with Charodd and Elias," said Doug Reynolds, Tide assistant coach (throws). "We were shooting for a 1-2 finish and we got it. I didn't know what order it would be, but getting 18 points in that event is a huge deal for our team and our throwers. To see those guys both PR and both break the school record in the same event at the SEC meet speaks to their competitiveness. Charodd had kind of an interesting series, but he pulled off a big throw at the best possible moment. Elias came out ready to compete today, too, and I was proud of how both of them stepped up."
Richardson, a junior, is the first Alabama weight thrower to win an SEC title since Derrick Jones won with a mark of 66-3 in 1998.
"Our throwers really came up big today," said Waters. "I am really proud of Charodd (Richardson) and Elias (Hakansson) in the men's weight, but Candicea (Bernard) also PR'd in the women's weight. That's what you want at the conference meet. Like I said, it was an interesting day and a good day where it's easy to see where we could easily have done even better but, also, just as clear to see how far we have come as a program. I'm excited about the possibilities we have in front of us tomorrow."
Alabama men scored 18 points in the weight throw, six in the long jump and four in the high jump for a total of 28 points, good for third in the team standings heading into Saturday. Arkansas leads the men's team standings with 56 points with Kentucky just ahead of the Tide in second place with 30.33 points.
Alabama women scored five points in the pole vault and two points in the shot put for a total of seven points. The women are 10th in the standings after Friday's action. Arkansas leads the women's team standings with 39 points with Georgia in second (33) and Florida third (24).
In total, 10 Crimson Tide athletes set personal records on Friday, and six Alabama athletes advanced to the finals of their respective events, which will be held Saturday. Tomorrow's events include the finals of the 60-meter dash, the 200 meters, the mile and the 800-meter run, as well as the triple jump, women's weight throw, men's shot put and more.
Here's an event-by-event breakdown of Alabama's performances Friday
60 Meters: Diondre Batson ran 6.66 to finish second in his qualifying heat to advance to Saturday's final. Batson's time was the fifth-fastest of the qualifiers and was the lone Crimson Tide sprinter to advance. Akeem Haynes was fourth in his heat in 6.76 and Alex Sanders was sixth in his heat (6.84).
60-Meter Hurdles: Freshman Tony Brown II was fifth in his heat and failed to advance to the final after finishing in 8.09.
200 Meters: Diondre Batson will represent Alabama in the 200 final on Saturday after running 20.91 to win his qualifying heat and post the fifth-fastest time of the eight finalists. Dedric Dukes of Florida led all qualifiers in 20.55. The Tide's Nick Efkamp (21.45) did not advance to Saturday's final.
400 Meters: Two Crimson Tide sprinters competed in the 400 but failed to advance to the final. Dwight Davis was second in his heat in a PR of 47.21 while Bryan Arthur ran 48.33 to place second in his qualifying heat.
800 Meters: Alex Amankwah was third in his heat, but advanced to Saturday's final in 1:49.93., the seventh-fastest qualifying time of the eight finalists. Jacopo Lahbi (1:50.87), Ken Taylor (1:51.28) and Andrew Harris (1:52.04) did not advance.
Mile: Matt Airola advanced to Saturday's final by running 4:08.39 to place fourth in his qualifying heat. Airola will compete in a field of 10 runners in the final on Saturday afternoon. Parker Deuel was seventh in his heat in 4:12.22.
60 Meters: Remona Burchell won her qualifying heat in a persona-best of 7.25, posting the fourth-fastest time of the qualifiers while advancing to Saturday's final. Burchell's PR was an improvement of .02 ahead of her prior best of 7.27. Quanesha Burks was sixth in her heat in a personal best of 7.53 while Sarah Thomas was fifth in her heat in 7.61.
400 Meters: Three Crimson Tide sprinters competed but failed to advance to Saturday's final in the 400. Freshman Alex Gholston led the way in 56.33 to finish third in her qualifying heat. Shani Chandler (57.19) and Brianna Sims (57.45) also competed but did not advance.
800 Meters: Yanique Malcolm was the third-fastest qualifier to Saturday's 800 final with a time of 2:06.19 while placing second in her heat. Kimberley Ficenec did not advance after running 2:12.54 in her qualifying heat. Aubrielle Wright (2:13.50) also did not advance.
Mile: Alabama failed to advance anyone to Saturday's final. Meropi Panagiotou was the Crimson Tide's leading runner in Friday's heats, finishing third in her heat in 4:50.89. Hannah Waggoner ran 5:05.68 to finish ninth in her qualifying heat.
Weight Throw: Charodd Richardson won the SEC title in the men's weight throw with a mark of 70 21.51 meters (70 feet, 7 inches), a new personal and school record. Elias Hakansson placed second with a mark of 21.48 meters (70 feet, 5.75 inches), a new personal record.
High Jump: Sophomore Justin Fondren tied for third in the high jump with a mark of 2.06 meters (6 feet, 9 inches).
Long Jump: Senior Kamal Fuller placed third in the long jump with a mark of 7.53 meters (24 feet, 8.5 inches). Sophomore Josh McCullan (7.02m/23-0.5) and Nathan Vardaman (6.95m/22-9.75) finished 10th and 11th, respectively.
Pole Vault: Defending SEC indoor pole vault champion Alexis Paine finished fourth with a clearance of 4.22 meters (13 feet, 10 inches). Georgia's Morgan Leleux won the event by clearing 4.38m (14-4.50) ahead of Arkansas' Ariel Voskamp (2nd, 4.30/14-1.25) and Danielle Nowell (3rd,, 4.30/14-1.25). Paine entered the competition with a clearance on her first attempt at 4.12 (13-6.25), then cleared 4.22 (13-10) on her first try before three misses at 4.30 (14-1.25). Anna Rawles set a new PR while finishing in a three-way tie for 10th, clearing 3.97 (13-0.25). The Tide's Lakan Taylor also tied for 10th at 3.97 (13-0.25). Autumn Conn was 18th with a clearance of 3.82 (12-6.25).
Long Jump: One day after a disappointing outing in the pentathlon, Lacey Dent produced a PR in the long jump of 6.03 meters (19 feet, 9.50 inches) while placing 10th among a field of 31 competitors. The Tide's Quanesha Burks was 16th with a leap of 5.80 (19-0.50). Mississippi State's Rochell Ferquharson won the title with a leap of 6.42 (21-0.75).
Shot Put: Tide newcomer Candicea Bernard scored two team points for Alabama with a seventh-place finish in the women's shot put. Bernard produced a PR with a throw of 15.47 meters (50 feet, 9.25 inches), eclipsing her old PR by two inches.
SEC Indoor Championships
Friday, February 28, 2014
Alabama Results
60 meters (Preliminaries) - 7. Diondre Batson, 6.66; 13. Akeem Haynes, 6.76; 20. Alex Sanders, 6.84.
60M Hurdles (Preliminaries) - 14. Tony Brown, 8.09.
200 meters (Preliminaries) - 5. Diondre Batson, 20.91; 14. Nick Efkamp, 21.45.
400 meters (Preliminaries) - 14. Dwight Davis, 47.21; 20. Bryan Arthur, 48.33.
800 meters (Preliminaries) - 8. Alex Amankwah, 1:49.93; 11. Jacopo Lahbi, 1:50.87; 14. Ken Taylor, 1:51.28; 19. Andrew Harris, 1:52.04.
Mile (Preliminaries) - 8. Matt Airola, 4:08.39; 14. Parker Deuel, 4:12.22.
High Jump - t3. Justin Fondren, 2.06m (6-9).
Long Jump - 3. Kamal Fuller, 7.53m (24-8.50), 10. Josh McCullan, 7.02m (23-0.50), 11. Nathan Vardaman, 6.95m (22-9.75).
Weight Throw - 1. Charodd Richardson, 21.51m (70-7); 2. Elias Hakansson, 21.48m (70-5.75).
60 meters (Preliminaries) - 3. Remona Burchell, 7.25; t21. Quanesha Burks, 7.53; 27. Sarah Thomas, 7.61.
400 meters (Preliminaries) - 25. Alex Gholston, 56.33; 30. Shani Chandler, 57.19; 31. Brianna Sims, 57.45.
800 meters (Preliminaries) - 3. Yanique Malcolm, 2:06.19; 20. Kimberley Ficenec, 2:12.54; 22. Aubrielle Wright, 2:13.50.
Mile (Preliminaries) - 13. Meropi Panagiotou, 4:50.89; 23. Hannah Waggoner, 5:05.68.
3,000 meters - 15. Hilary Stafford, 9:52.39.
Long Jump - 10. Lacey Dent, 6.03m (19-9.50); 16. Quanesha Burks, 5.80m (19-0.50).
Pole Vault - 4. Alexis Paine, 4.22m (13-10); t10. Lakan Taylor, 3.97m (13-00.25); t10. Anna Rawles, 3.97m (13-00.25); t18. Autumn Conn, 3.82m (12-6.25).
Shot Put - 7. Candicea Bernard, 15.47m (50-9.25).


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The sub-supersolution method for the following semilinear equation $$ \left\{ \begin{alignedat}{2}\tag{1} - \Delta u & = f(x,u) \quad && \text{in }\Omega\\ u & = 0 \quad && \text{on }\partial \Omega \end{alignedat} \right. $$ states that:
Let $\underline{U}$ (resp., $\overline{U}$) be a subsolution (resp., a supersolution) to problem (1) such that $\underline{U} \leq \overline{U}$ in $\Omega$ . Then the following properties hold true:
(I) there exists a solution $u$ of (1) satisfying $\underline{U} \leq u \leq \overline{U}$;
(II) there exist minimal and maximal solutions $\underline{u}$ and $\overline{u}$ of problem (1) with respect to the interval $[ \underline{U}, \overline{U} ]$.
My question is: is there a sub-supersolution method for fractional Laplacian $(-\Delta)^s, 0<s<1$? Or for what operators there are sub-supersolution methods? For the $(-\Delta)^s$ case,if yes, how to prove it?
If we follow the standard "monotone iterations method", it seems that we need a maximum principle for $(-\Delta)^s+c(x)$, a $W^{2,p}$ estimate and a Schauder estimate for $(-\Delta)^s$. But I don't know those results.
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I need to do this integral:
$\int{\left( -\frac{\partial f}{\partial \varepsilon } \right)}\,{{\varepsilon }^{3/2}}d\varepsilon$,
$f\left( \varepsilon \right)={{e}^{-\varepsilon /{{k}_{B}}T}}$
As you can see, this is not a totally easy integral since the second term is ^$(3/2)$. So, my idea was to substitute $\varepsilon$ with ${{u}^{2}}$.
That would make it a gaussian function times an integer power of u, which has a common solution, and is very doable. But my question is, when I do the substitution, do I also change $d\varepsilon$, and in that case to what ? $duu$, or...?
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But does it?
Japan's forays into QE over the past two decades, and the U.S.'s since the financial crisis in 2008, suggest that QE has only a temporary impact on share prices at least, according to Sushil Wadhwani, a former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee and a hedge fund manager, in a commentary for the Financial Times.
In other words, the Bank of England shouldn't hold out too many hopes for the £75 billion in government bond purchases the MPC launched this month, adding to the £200 billion in asset purchases it has already done.
At best, it seems, QE offers only a temporary boost that fades once the actual purchasing program ends.
But that's only half the story.
QE is bound not to work. Unless, of course, it ends up working too well.
That needs explaining.
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The BOE's recent efforts at estimating the first round of QE's effectiveness on the U.K. economy probably overstate the case, but it's hard to know by how much.
QE is meant to work by driving down yields on government bonds.
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Which is another way of saying that other asset prices should go up. One direct mechanism for this is that by buying gilts from market participants, those same market participants need to buy other assets with the money they raise. And so they buy equities or property or invest the money abroad, which pushes down sterling and acts as a further stimulus to growth.
But, with the benefit of experience of the past decade, it only makes sense for investors to buy assets if they think the assets are fairly priced. In other words that those prices won't fall in future as they have done in the past.
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But they also know that the BOE has an inflation remit. So far they're willing to believe the BOE's policymakers when they say they are committed to their 2% inflation target; the overshoots of recent years notwithstanding.
Faith in that intention to maintain price stability means they're willing to stick to cash rather than buy expensive assets.
But as the BOE's QE program gets ever larger, that faith will start to crumble. At some point the BOE will have pumped so much money into the system that it won't be able to control inflation without triggering a very deep and very nasty downturn.
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College Hockey:Friars Take Revenge With Upset Of Eagles
Wright Scores Twice In PC Victory
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The Providence Friars began the 2002-03 campaign 7-0-0, the best start in the history of the program. When then-No. 1 Boston College came to town on November 12, the Friars had moved to 8-1-0, setting up a much-anticipated matchup.
That night, though, the Eagles routed the Friars at Schneider Arena, beginning a five-game winless skid for the Friars and providing a tailspin back to reality.
So when the two clubs rematched on Friday night, more than two months after that fateful night, the Friars had one mission: revenge.
Consider the mission accomplished.
Thanks to a balanced scoring that saw each of the Friars' top three lines net goals, including a two-tally effort by senior Doug Wright, Providence ended BC's four-game winning streak with a 4-1 win in front of a sold-out and disgruntled Conte Forum crowd of 7,884.
"We got embarrassed in our building, so we're going to try to do the same to them," said Wright, who entered the night with only one goal on the season but matched his output two-fold in one game. "The first time we played them, we were kind of in awe of [the Eagles].
"But we've come a long way since then and we're playing more like a team. We're almost unstoppable when we play like that."
Maybe that's why despite entering the game in seventh place and facing the first-place Eagles, the Friars never skipped a beat. From the drop of the puck Providence controlled the flow of the game, one in which both coaches agreed the score could have easily been much more lopsided.
"We could've been up three or four [goals] easy," said Pooley about his team's early jump that created numerous odd-man rushes. "We were getting frustrated because their goaltender kept making the saves."
Boston College head coach Jerry York agreed.
"If it wasn't for [goaltender] Matti [Kaltiainen's] play, it would have been a much more lopsided score," said York. "As it was, he kept us in it at 3-1 and we tried to get that goal to make it a one-goal game."
Providence itself got a decent goaltending performance from rookie Bobby Goepfert (24 saves). For him, it was redemption for a mediocre performance last week.
"I wasn't as sharp last Saturday against St. Cloud as I like to be," said Goepfert, who led the United States to the semifinals of this year's World Junior Championships earlier in the month. "I got another chance tonight and knew I had to be sharp against Boston College.
"I've been preparing for the last two days and feel fortunate to come out with a victory."
The Friars, losers of three straight entering the night, came out with the obvious intent on ending their losing skid. Early odd-man rushes gave the Friars control of the play. And at 3:35, they made the most of their chances.
After Jon DiSalvatore broke past the BC defense and mustered a one-handed shot on Kaltiainen (17 saves), Wright was in the right place to clean up the rebound and give the Friars a 1-0 lead.
At 10:44, they extended that lead. Devin Rask's shot deflected multiple times in front and beat a well-screened Kaltiainen far side inside the post for the quick 2-0 lead.
The Friars had ample chance to extend the lead, mustering a total of six odd-man rushes in the opening period. But, as so often is the case, the Friars' lack of capitalization turned in BC's favor.
The Friars made one of their few defensive mistakes late in the period, turning the puck over to J.D. Forrest inside the PC blue line. Forrest made the Friars pay for the mistake, firing a quick pass to Tony Voce that found the PC defenseman flat-footed, allowing Voce to fire the puck over the Goepfert's left shoulder to pull the Eagles within a goal.
In the closing seconds, PC's Jason Platt was whistled for hooking, allowing for an in-zone faceoff with 4.2 seconds remaining. After the draw was won to Forrest, he fired a pass to Ryan Shannon at the left post. Facing an open net, he pulled the shot wide of the net, ending the period with a 2-1 Providence lead.
In the second, the Friars looked to extend the lead when Nate Meyers found a loose puck at center ice after coming out of the penalty box. He broke in alone and tried to stuff the puck five-hole on Kaltiainen, but the sophomore goaltender quickly closed his pads to hold the deficit to one.
At 11:39, though, Kaltiainen wasn't as lucky. He got caught moving the wrong way when Mike Lucci cut to the middle and simultaneously uncorked a low, hard wrist shot that beat the BC tender to his right for a 3-1 Friar lead.
The third period saw the Eagles unable to muster much offense, thanks in large part to four consecutive penalties that left BC killing man-advantages much of the time. A lone BC power play late in the game gave the Eagles a final opportunity, but DiSalvatore blocked a BC shot, Wright went in alone to score his second of the night into the empty net with 48 ticks left.
The win improves Providence's record to 12-10-1 (6-7-1 Hockey East) and propels the club into sixth place over Merrimack, which played a nonleague game against Holy Cross on Friday.
The BC loss keeps the Eagles (14-6-3, 10-4-1 Hockey East) from moving into sole possession of first place with New Hampshire idle on the night — and in fact, combined with Maine's 3-2 win over Massachusetts-Lowell, allows the Black Bears to catapult into first place for the first time all season.
The two teams will face off in the second game of the home-and-home in Providence on Saturday.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (June 25, 2010) - Competing in his first-ever USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, freshman Jason Johnson (Springfield, Pa.) posted a personal best performance Friday afternoon at Drake Stadium, located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Johnson, who was competing in the junior championship division, placed ninth overall with a mark of 47-09.75 (14.57m). The Buccaneer rookie topped his previous best by over eight inches, which was a leap of 47-01.25, set at last month's Atlantic Sun Championships.
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April has been called the "cruelest month" (what else might one expect from a T.S. Eliot poem entitled "The Waste Land"?) but it is filled with wonderful surprises.
Not only is it month to celebrate poetry (even Eliot would be pleased). Poet Marilyn Singer has a lot to say about poetry and her new form called the "reverso."
I get to meet lots of people, travel to distant places, and often learn things I never even thought could be in the least bit interesting. I've just met another intriguing man in a place I've only heard of, and found out about an idea that's working to improve the lives of people who live in arid climates.
Winter doesn't seem to want to end. March came in with a roar and seems to be leaving with one, too.
Unlike the month that we're having, Marion Dane Bauer's In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb (Holiday) with Emily Arnold McCully's effervescent wash and line illustrations provides a lively and quite literal look at March's changing weather. You can see the book here.
The images from Japan's earthquake and tsunami continue to pour in and over us and there's the specter of further disaster. What can we offer our children to help them cope?
Hope. Hope that the actions of an individual can have a positive impact. Hope that better things will come.
Lots of schools are trying to get children ready for standardized tests. Science and math are usually a focus though the skill and drill approach doesn't do much to cultivate lifelong learners.
This 1984 Pulitzer Prize winner authored more than 40 books. Three of these books were Caldecott Honors. His work has been made into award-winning movies and videos, inspired memorable music, and has become synonymous with childhood.
And because of his lasting contribution — creating books that engage and delight readers of all ages (and especially for what he did for emerging and newly independent readers) — this author/illustrator now has an award named in his honor.
I spent this morning with an astute group of art critics who judiciously examined several picture books, noting specific tools and techniques used by various illustrators. The evaluators were able to gain nuanced meaning from the use of line, color, and even the placement on the page.
Not one of the critics was older than 4 years. You see, I had been invited to a preschool classroom to talk about the Caldecott Medal.
A while back, a child mailed a Flat Stanley to me. I took pictures of the intrepid traveler at local landmarks and with college students before mailing the paper thin guy back home.
Even more recently, Flat Stanley made the Sports section of The Washington Post.
It's right around the corner — that lovely touch of color in an otherwise drab winter month: Valentine's Day.
And it's a good excuse for a class party or an extra special reason for a celebration at home.
Making valentines for classmates and family is a fine activity; it can be easy but creative and memorable. (I still have some of the homemade cards that my son gave me over the years and memories of making them with doilies and red construction paper.)
A friend of mine (the assistant director of a premier early childhood program) and I were talking about the key role of books in the schools and the way literature stimulates not only a child's interest in reading but also the family's interest. Books are used to connect children, parents, and the school.
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As many people have discovered, there is a certain beauty to handmade desk accessories. From pencil holders to iPhone stands, you can find quite a few different accessories that are completely unique. This uniqueness allows your desk to set itself apart. Here are the ones that tickle my fancy:Anna's Fabulous Things allows you to indulge in a blue theme. It looks sturdy enough, and high enough, to work well with quite a writing implements.
This crocheted pencil and pen holder from Green At Heart is certainly unique. On top of that, it's upcycled from t-shirts. It doesn't get much greener than that! This triangular stained glass pencil cup holder will also look good.Kitty Cat Desk Clock will certainly please cat lovers. The overall clock is mostly made out wood. Lastly, this business card holder with its aqua colors also looks smashing.
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Natural Childhood
In National Trust's Natural Childhood report, British naturalist, author and TV producer Stephen Moss charts years of academic research and a steady stream of surveys on the subject, highlighting how a generation of children is losing touch with the natural world. Here he talks about the importance of reconnecting children with nature.
For more videos on this subject from the National Trust, check out:
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Definitely a top priority! I think that a child who grows up connected to nature will also learn to have respect for the resources around them and more apt to conserve.
Lets get this to be a worldwide campaign seeing as this is a national issue! Way to get the ball rolling!


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A-Z Review of 2013
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This is a cute idea for a post! I bet all of your friends you included feel so special!ReplyDelete
Thank you, I hope they do hahaDelete
This is such a good post! Love the roundup, sounds like you've had an amazing year.ReplyDelete
I love the tequila part... Tequila always wins against me too, haha x
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Yea it's nice to look back on everything like this :)Delete
This is such an awesome way to remember the year!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, it was a lot of fun to do :)Delete
This is such a great idea for a post. Love it! Might try it myself ;)ReplyDelete
Glad you had such a great year :D
No worries, I had a lot of fun making it, I hope you do too :)Delete
I love this idea to end off the year! I hope you don't mind me doing the same and giving you credit ;DReplyDelete
Yes of course, feel free :) Can't wait to read it!Delete
This was a really fun idea! I'd really struggle to do this!ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas!
Some letters were harder than others haha but it's a good way to look back. Merry Christmas to you too :)Delete
This is such a creative way to look back at 2013. Also, I am very jealous that you got to see Bastille live, I really really reaaaally wanna go to one of their concerts soon! :DReplyDelete
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I had the pleasure of reviewing Jesse Jane's Funky Cuffs. These fur-lined handcuffs come in 3 colors, each with a different "naughty" saying. Black – Hard Core, Pink – Lick Me, Red – Hot Sex. I guess you can put them on and not have to give your partner any instruction!? Just show him or her your wrists!
I thought the cuffs were comfortable and 2 sets of keys made me feel safe. They are reasonably priced. My favorite feature on these cuffs was the fur lining, no tell tale marks for the office the next day!
The only problem I had with the cuffs is that they barely fit on my partners big wrists and not on either of our ankles. I'm sure we will have fun with them anyway, just don't expect to use them as a hogtie.
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Dale Collins, Leader in Health-Care Transparency and Shared Decision-Making, Named to Head Center for Informed Choice at TheDartmouth Institutef
October 9, 2008
Dr. E. Dale Collins, a national leader in implementing a shared decision making process and comprehensive coordinated care into patient treatment, has been named the Director of the Center for Informed Choice at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice (TDI).
For the past nine years, Collins has headed the Comprehensive Breast Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) and the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Under her direction, the care of patients with breast cancer moved from a fragmented system to an interdisciplinary clinic with a single point of contact for patients. Use of computerized screening tools and patient decision-making aids within the program have resulted in greater patient satisfaction and a marked improvement in patients' ability to make an informed choice about treatment options.
The Comprehensive Breast Program also provided the model for DHMC's quality reporting website, recognized as one of the most comprehensive in the nation. Since 2004, the website has allowed patients to view clinical outcomes at DHMC, as well as patient satisfaction scores.
Dr. Collins received her introduction to the concepts of shared decision-making and outcomes reporting while a student in the MS program at TDI (formerly the Center for the Evaluative Clinical Sciences.) She went on to collaborate with DHMC's first-in-the-nation Center for Shared Decision-Making to bring the principles of informed choice to patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
Said Collins: "The ground breaking work of Dr. Jack Wennberg in describing unexplained variations in medical care brought me to Dartmouth in 1995. The master's program he created in Outcomes Research at TDI was my introduction to the world of health services research. I am now honored and excited to be joining the Dartmouth Institute (TDI) team as the Director of the Center for Informed Choice. It is particularly gratifying to be joining the Institute that Jack Wennberg started and that Jim Weinstein now leads. Both are visionary leaders who have helped shape health care as we know it today. I look forward to bringing a clinical perspective and developing new strategies to help patients make informed choices about their options."
Jack Fowler is the President of the Foundation for Informed Decision Making, a partner with TDI and DHMC in advancing the concept of informed choice. Fowler was enthusiastic on learning Dr. Collins had been named to head the center at TDI: "I think this is a great choice. Whenever we are asked whether or not shared decision making can actually be a reality, I cite Dale's comprehensive breast program as the best example in the world of how patients can be routinely informed and involved in decisions about their medical care. She truly is a trail blazer."
The appointment was announced by Dr. James N. Weinstein, Director of TDI, who said: "I am so pleased that Dale has accepted this position. She brings not only a commitment to the ideals of informed choice, but the experience and certainty that comes from having seen its impact on clinical practice. Her body of research , respect among her peers, and administrative and clinical expertise make her an ideal person to lead the Center for Informed Choice."
Dr. Collins began her new position October 1st. In coming months, working with co-director Hilary Llewellyn-Thomas and colleagues, she plans to implement a number of strategies that provide models for "knitting together" research and clinical practice in informed choice. One such initiative may be the integration of informed choice into the "medical home" concept now being developed around the country. She will also focus on building strategic alliances with other health systems to further implement the principles and practice of informed choice across the country.
Dr. E. Dale Collins received her MD from Emory University School of Medicine in 1989 and her MS from Dartmouth Medical School in 1998. She is a plastic surgeon, specializing in breast reconstruction. She is also a Professor of Surgery and of Community and Family Medicine at Dartmouth Medical School. She lives in Hanover, NH.
The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice is a dynamic force within Dartmouth College, dedicated to improving health care through education, research, policy reform, leadership improvement, and communication with patients and the public.


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Freshman Megan Rosa led all Wildcat runners, taking third place overall in the women's division with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes, 4 seconds. Assistant coach Brent Bailey led the men's side, posting a 1:14.44 time to place second overall. Junior Chris Schideman came in one spot behind Bailey, posting a time of 1:16:22.
Running a half-marathon was only half of the story.
Twenty-two Baker student-athletes sorted more than 1,000 pounds of food and other items at Feeding South Florida food bank. The food came through local food drives and private donations to help the hungry, needy and homeless in Palm Beach County. Other members of the team spent time making Christmas cards, which will be sent overseas to troops and to local nursing homes and shelters.
"I'm real proud of the way our kids performed," Wildcat head coach Zach Kindler said. "We had some great times during the race, and obviously being able to lend a helping hand in any way possible to the Feeding South Florida was an added plus."
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It finally happened. Verizon iPhone 4 is here!
When the outside temperature rises
And the meaning is oh so clear
One thousand and one Big Red Apples
Begin to dance in front of you – oh dear
Are they trying to tell you something?
You're missing that one final screw
You're simply not in the Red my dear
To be honest you haven't got a clue
I'm going slightly mad
I'm going slightly mad
It finally happened – happened
It finally happened – ooh oh
It finally happened – I'm getting iPhone 4
On Verizon!
For some reason, that slightly paraphrased Queen "I'm going slightly mad" song was going through my head all through today's Verizon press event, where they have announced iPhone 4.
Well, I guess, it did finally happen. And there must be quite a few Verizon customers and current iPhone owners frustrated with AT&T service, going slightly mad, waiting for February 10, when they finally will be able to get their hands on Verizon iPohne 4.
Overall, not much of a surprise here. During the last few months the rumors about upcoming Verizon iPhone were everywhere. And, as most have expected, we don't get a new Apple product today – just the same old iPhone 4 with CDMA antenna inside. Other specs remain unchanged – 5 megapixel camera, "Retina" display, etc;
The one new feature that you don't get on AT&T, is a "Personal Hotspot" on your Verizon iPhone 4, which allows you to connect up to 5 Wi-Fi devices to your Apple phone. Though it's not clear yet whether you'll have to pay extra or not for it.
On the minus side – Verzon iPhone 4 will have a standard CDMA feature set, that does not allow for simultaneous voice and data connection. Which means that your data connection will be dropped when a voice call comes in.
The prices for Verizon iPhone 4 are pretty much inline with what AT&T offers – $199 for a 16GB version and $299 for 32GB, with a 2 year contract. No info on the plan prices yet.
Verizon iPhone 4 will become available for pre-order on Feb. 03, and will start shipping on Feb. 10th. They say that VZW have built-out their 3G network to be ready for an influx of new iPhone 4 customers.
And the last bit of news – the deal between Verizon and Apple is multi-year, but non-exclusive. Which means that you may get iPhone on Sprint and T-Mobile (since AT&T exclusivity has obviously ended), this year too.
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Annual GNOME Bugzilla statistics for 2009
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Ladies and Gentlemen, once again it's time to take a look at GNOME Bugzilla activity in 2009 though no scripts were run yet to provide more information because they probably have not been ported to Bugzilla 3.4. Anyway, the basic info exists. Please keep in mind to not draw too many conclusions from these values, especially because some of them might be wrong. :-P Overall statistics: 2009 2008 2007 Open reports at the end(*): 40527 37180 33967 Opened in that year: 39403 59309 114043 Closed in that year: 40280 56546 108807 (*): Excludes reports marked as enhancements [A valuable number of reports had also been blocked by GNOME Bugzilla's auto-reject feature until 08/2009 or went to crash.gnome.org which is down.] The following people closed more than 700 bugs in 2009: 2434 Akhil Laddha 1784 Fabio Durán Verdugo 1471 André Klapper 939 Bastien Nocera 782 Milan Crha 762 Matthew Barnes 746 Tobias Mueller The following people reported more than 300 bugs in 2009:(Continue reading)


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Stéphane Bertier is a French gypsy wagon maker. His workshop is situated close to Lyon.
All his roulottes, horse carts, circus wagons and timber wagons are individually handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces.
He constructs and decorates them according to the individual wishes and requests of his customers.
Bertier only uses natural first-quality materials and everything in the construction process – down to the smallest detail - is crafted by hand. This guarantees optimal results.
Whether as a horse cart, circus wagon, alternative caravan, mobile home, vacation rental, guest house, camping facility or for your children to play exciting games – a roulotte can be used diversely.
Immerse yourself in the world of the mobile home and discover the roulottes by RouléRêve!
« I love the fire as my own heart.
Winds fierce and small
Rocked the Gypsy girl
And drove her far into the world.
The rains washed away my tears,
The sun-the golden Gypsy father-
Warmed my body
And wonderfully singed my heart...
the Gypsy horse neighs,
Wakes strangers
But gladdens a Gypsy heart ...
Oh how fine to live, in the night go to the river,
Catch cool fish like cold water
In your hand ... In heaven the hen and chickens
And the Gypsy wagon.… »
Gipsy Song; [Qtd. in Ficowski 114-15]
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I was wondering if there is a convenient way in linux/unix to read multiple log files as one.
More specifically, I would like to view a sequence of log files (app.log, app.log.1 app.log.2, etc) as one big file using normal unix tools (vi, less, etc). When the EOF is read the tool will automatically move to the beginning of the next file.
During my work I have to analyze uat/prod logs to investigate and solve problems. The fact that I need to traverse many log files disturbs my work and causes delays.
Any ideas?