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I have two biotins--one of which is binding my RNA with cleavable bonds, and the other with irreversible bonds. Does biotin have an effect if it keeps its bonds with RNA? If it does, why is this the case?
Having looked into this question, I came across this paper, where they mixed biotin labelled EGFR-mutant-specific oligonucleotide and isolated the target using streptavidin beads followed by real-time TaqMan PCR allowing a 40 fold increase in detection sensitivity of the mutant allele, suggesting that biotin does not effect nucleotides in PCR based experiments.
The life technologies webpage claims that Streptavidin-Coupled Dynabeads M-270 can be used in a PCR reaction as stated below although certain streptavidin-coupled beads can have an effect on the PCR reaction. Hence I do not think biotin itself would be a problem for an amplification reaction.
In fact you can buy kits such as this where you can generate/incorporate biotin into your RNA of interest for any purpose. The use of biotin and its incorporation into nucleotides seems prevalent in the literature and there are even kits for this purpose hence you should be on the safe side with your biotin labelled RNA experiments. I think the biggest challenge in RNA work is to keep it from degradation, which as far as I know is achieved through maintenance at -80 oC.


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The new Youth and Family Center opened in February of 2011, with new spaces for our programs. It features a dance studio, computer lab and a community performance space with a roll-up door to encourage neighborhood curiosity.
Programs at McClymonds
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Posted November 12, 2012 by Brendon Connelly
Nick Borelli takes the photo… It appears to be a message about the value of immigration….
The Super Awesome Comic Review Show returns to Bleeding Cool, recorded at the one and only Astro-Zombies Comic Shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They say: Hosts John Morgan & Foxi take us through four of their favorite new comics. Books featured for this week of Wednesday June 22, 2016: Marvel Comics : the Mighty Thor #8 Image Comics :… Read more »
Coming from Marvel Comics in September… three comics featuring Doctor Strange and nine paperbacks/hardcover collections. There must be a movie coming or something. As a novelty, the only comic getting a first issue of a continuing series is Max Ride., beginning the first issue of its Final Flight mini-series. While Howard The Duck and Web… Read more »
The third Dynamite Tuesday announcement is a step away from the print medium and over to your bar top. The publisher is offering up a Smiley the Psychotic Button bottle opener and a two-piece Red Sonja pint glass set. Smiley the Psychotic Button Bottle Opener Crafted by George Bewer's guys at the Brewing Factory, the… Read more »
It's sad to think that there's only two issues of Klaus left. I'm surprised that it hasn't been thrusted into an ongoing position with all of their lighter titles gaining that status. Though a movie may be on the horizon. This week brings us Klaus #6 (of 7), written by Grant Morrison, with art by Dan Mora. If you thought Klaus was an… Read more »
Definitely no spoilers here. HBO has decided to keep as much of what will happen in the final two episodes of Game of Thrones for this season a secret. Other than the titles, Battle of the Bastards and The Winds of Winter and that both episodes are being directed by series veteran Miguel Sapochnik, everything… Read more »


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- 28 October 2013 09:57
- Posted by @NieldyMCFC
At the dawn of the month of 'Movember,' Manchester City is pledging its continued support for the campaign to raise awareness of men's health, in particular prostate cancer.
As blokes across the globe begin to grow their 'Mos,' the club would like to take the opportunity to encourage all of our male supporters to attend regular health checks.
A staggering one in nine men in the UK will at some stage in their life be affected by prostate cancer and often there are no symptoms.
One former Blue, who all fans will be familiar with, is living proof that one check-up can save your life.
Here is Mike Summerbee's story…
If you're doing Movember this year, and would like to be part of the MCFC Team, you can sign up here.
For more information on Movember and the causes supported visit this website.
Need some Mo inspiration? Check-out this gallery of some cracking MCFC facial hair down the years...
Billy, seated in the centre, is one of the club's all-time greats and sported a particularly fine handlebar effort.
The combative midfielder played a crucial role in helping John Bond turn things around and getting City to the 1981 FA Cup final.
And Tommy had the dubious pleasure of scoring for both sides in the 1-1 draw with Spurs. 10 on 10 for this fearsome Viking-style effort.
Arguably one of the best uncapped players of his era, Paul gave yeoman service to City before winning the league title with Everton. Since retiring as a player he has returned to City to coach at the Platt Lane Academy.
It's 1989 and 'Madchester' is in full flower, but hard-working midfielder Neil went for a look that would not have been out of place in a mid-70s west coast rock band.
The Wolves boss is probably sick of the sight of us, but we like Mick, he's a good fella and once a Blue, always a Blue! This vintage shot had to be included.
Now we're in the early 1990s and goalkeeper Tony Coton makes a lone stand on the moustache front.
He was only here briefly, but David's famous 'tache was well to the fore.
Some might call this effort slight and wispy, but not me, Iron Nige can do what he likes!


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There is a small result I don't understand.
To preface, for an algebraic variety $V\subset\mathbb{A}^n$ over some field $F$, one defines $\dim V=\operatorname{trdeg}(F(x)/F)$ for a generic point $(x)$ of $V$. Also, I denote by $V(f_1,\dots,f_r)$ the set of zeroes in $\mathbb{A}^n$ of some homogeneous forms $f_i$ in $F[X]$.
As an algebraic set, we know $V(f_1,\dots,f_r)$ can be written as a finite union of irreducible components without inclusion relations. Now let $M(f_1,\dots,f_r)$ be the maximum of the dimensions of the irreducible components. Apparently for any nonnegative $d$, the set of points $(f_1,\dots,f_r):=(w)_f$ where $M(f_1,\dots,f_r)>d$ is also an algebraic set.
I identify the points $(f_1,\dots,f_r)$ as a subset of $\mathbb{A}^n$ in the following way. For a finite set of forms $(f)=(f_1,\dots,f_r)$, let $d_1,\dots,d_r$ be the degrees, with $d_i\geq 1$ for all $i$. Each $f_i$ can be written as $$ f_i=\sum w_{i,(v)}M_{(v)}(X) $$ where $M_{(v)}(X)$ is a monomial in some set of indeterminates $(X)$ of degree $d_i$, and $w_{i,(v)}$ is a coefficient. Let $(w)=(w)_f$ be the point obtained by arranging the coefficients $w_{i,(v)}$ in some definite order, and consider this point in some affine space $\mathbb{A}^n$, where $n$ is the number of coefficients, determined by the degrees $d_1,\dots,d_r$. So given such degrees, the set of all forms $(f)=(f_1,\dots,f_r)$ with these degrees is in bijection with the points of $\mathbb{A}^n$.
So if given a fixed $d\geq 0$, then why is the set of $(f_1,\dots,f_r):=(w)_f$ such that $M(f_1,\dots,f_r)>d$ an algebraic set? So given $d\geq 0$, I want to find all sets of forms $f_1,\dots,f_r$ such that the maximum dimension of the irreducible components of their set of zeroes in $\mathbb{A}^n$ has degree greater than that fixed $d$. Then for each possible set of forms meeting that condition, I identify with a point in $\mathbb{A}^n$ as described above. Why are those points in $\mathbb{A}^n$ an algebraic set?


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UMass Hall of Famer Mark Millon To Be Inducted Into National Lacrosse Hall of Fame
May 21, 2009
BALTIMORE, Md. - UMass Hall of Famer Mark Millon will be inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in Baltimore this November, U.S. Lacrosse announced on Thursday. Millon is part of a class of eight all-time legends. Millon was inducted into the UMass Hall of Fame in 2004 after a star-studded career with the Minutemen in the early 1990s. Millon is the second UMass player to go into the Hall of Fame, joining goalie Sal LoCascio, who went into the Hall in 2004.
Millon, considered one of the greatest players in the history of lacrosse, was a four-year letterwinner for the Minutemen from 1990-1993. He earned first team All-America honors in 1992 and 1993, becoming the first UMass player to be selected to the first team twice. He was also an honorable mention All-America selection in 1991, while earning All-New England honors three times.
During his four-year career, Millon totaled 213 points on 155 goals and 58 assists, making him the fourth leading scorer in UMass history. He also ranks second on the school's all-time goals scored list and is 15th on the assists chart. The team's leading scorer as a sophomore, junior and senior, Millon tallied 58 goals in 1993, the third-best one-season mark in school history. His 45 goals in 1992 rank as the 10th-best single-season performance in school history, while his 81 points in 1992 stand as the 11th-best one-year effort at Massachusetts.
The MVP of the 1993 North-South All-Star Game, Millon played on UMass teams which qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 1990, 1991 and 1993, and was a member of New England championship clubs in both 1990 and 1993. He captained the Minutemen as a junior and senior, with the team posting an overall record of 38-17 during Millon's career. UMass won at least nine games during each of Millon's four seasons, and finished the season ranked in the top 10 three times.
After he graduated from UMass, Millon went on to be named the MVP of the 1994 World Games, and was the United States' leading scorer in the 1998 World Games with 20 goals scored. He was named the event's Most Valuable Attack player in 1998 and earned All-Tournament honors. A two-time MVP of the U.S. Club Lacrosse Association, Millon was a three-time All-Pro selection in the National Lacrosse League and ranks as the all-time leading regular season goal scorer.
Millon has starred in Major League Lacrosse with the Baltimore Bayhawks and Boston Cannons. He named the Warrior MLL Offensive Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2003 and Co-MVP in 2005. He retired as the MLL's all-time leading scorer with 356 points. He also serves as a sales and marketing representative for Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.
Here is the complete release from the Lacrosse Hall of Fame
2009 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Class Announced BALTIMORE - The induction class for 2009 for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been selected and approved by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors. This year's class will be inducted in a ceremony on Nov. 7 at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md.
BALTIMORE - The induction class for 2009 for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been selected and approved by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors. This year's class will be inducted in a ceremony on Nov. 7 at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md.
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Top Adviser: Romney Would Work With Congress to Limit Tax Breaks
Lanhee Chen, GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's policy director, said Thursday that the candidate would work with Congress to identify which tax breaks should be limited or eliminated as part of a broader tax overhaul once sworn in.
"That is a process that will require the president to lead to work with Congress to find what will (work) in a political process," Mr. Chen said at a roundtable in Tampa, Fla., sponsored by Bloomberg and the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. The California native with undergraduate and graduate degrees from Harvard University, worked on Mr. Romney's 2008 campaign and has had close ties to the candidate ever since.
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- Harry Reid, His Romney Tax Allegations, and No Regrets
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- Most Memorable Moment: Obama Reminds GOP of His Election Wins
- Payback: Republicans Paint 'Millionaire' Democrats as Out of Touch
- Rick Perry Talks About Second Chances as He Ponders 2016 Bid
- U.S. Panel Urges More Early Voting
Mr. Romney has called for lowering income tax rates and corporate tax rates, and he has said he would balance these cuts by limiting or eliminating tax breaks for both companies and individuals. He has suggested these could include limits on the ability of wealthier Americans to deduct their mortgage interest or property taxes, but he hasn't offered more details.
The Romney campaign has been careful not to provide too many more details, cognizant of the political firestorm it could trigger if interest groups felt like their ox might get gored.
Mr. Chen said the broader theme of the tax overhaul would be a process "that is flatter, that is simpler, that will raise the amount of revenue that govt. needs to run properly and run well."
Mr. Chen is a California native with undergraduate and graduate degrees from Harvard University who worked on Mr. Romney's 2008 campaign. He has had close ties to the candidate ever since.
He also said Mr. Romney would continue to confront President Barack Obama on reductions in future Medicare spending that were part of the recent health care law. And he said the Romney campaign would also attack Mr. Obama for failing to do more to advance the proposals from the 2010 Simpson-Bowles fiscal commission to reduce the deficit.
Both of these issues have proven somewhat thorny for the Romney campaign. The Obama campaign has charged that Mr. Romney's plans to rework Medicare would lead to much higher costs for future beneficiaries than the changes to the program advanced in the Democrats' health care law. And they also note that Mr. Romney's running mate – Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin – voted against the Simpson-Bowles plan in 2010 when he was on the fiscal commission.


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Britney Spears Secretly Engaged?
Britney Spears is not secretly engaged to Jason Trawick.
The Sun claims to have an "exclusive" about the supposed engagement, including alleged details about Trawick's proposal to Spears in the couple's Los Angeles mansion.
According to a so-called "source" for the paper, "She's on cloud nine."
"Britney's desperate to settle down again and have more children," explains The Sun source.
"But she is very traditional and didn't want to start a family with Jason until they'd tied the knot."
The Sun says Spears and Trawick plan a "low-key wedding in Hawaii" after she finishes her Femme Fatale tour.
Far be it from Gossip Cop to challenge The Sun's reporting, but, um, this is the same publication that said Spears and Trawick were getting married way back in October 2009.
It wasn't true then, and it's not true this time, either.
A rep for Spears assures Gossip Cop she and Trawick are not engaged.
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Picking Pound Over Euro Pays Off
Shorting the euro and buying the pound has been a trade that's paying off for those who bet on diverging monetary policies between the U.K. and the euro zone.
The euro has fallen 8.6% against the British currency from its peak of March 11, 2013, and is trading around £0.80, near lows it hasn't seen since November 2012.
Investors who predicted the Bank of England would be closer to raising interest rates this year than the European Central Bank have been proven right. During the June meeting, the ECB remained focused on its battle with deflation. One week later, BOE Governor Mark Carney said the first rate hike could come sooner than expected in the U.K., prompting investors to move forward their expectations and buy sterling.
Behind those predictions lie economic fundamentals that show growth and unemployment in the euro bloc stagnating while the picture in the U.K. improves steadily.
That has helped make sterling appear as an attractive bet against the common currency, investors say. It wasn't always. The U.K. struggled mightily to right its economy following the financial crisis, when the pound depreciated massively against the common currency, almost to parity.
Investment manager Neuberger Berman likes sterling against most major currencies and has had a long position versus the euro since early 2013, said Ugo Lancioni, currency fund manager at the firm.
Neuberger — which manages $247 billion overall, with $2.5 billion in active currency strategies and another $17 billion risk-management strategies — is wagering that the cross has a little more upside to it. There's more downside to the euro, Mr. Lancioni said, as the ECB is likely to expand its balance sheet in its effort to ward off extremely low inflation in the region.
"This is a good way to implement a negative euro view," Mr. Lancioni said. "The U.K. economy has the strongest momentum among the most developed countries. Things can change quickly, of course, but all the numbers have been positive for sterling. The rates curve, it shows interest-rate differentials in the future will support sterling."
The U.K.'s main interest rate is 0.5%, compared with the euro zone's 0.15%.
On June 5, the ECB announced a suite of monetary-easing measures, including lowering its main interest rates, dropping its deposit rate into negative territory and introducing a series of cheap loans to euro-zone banks to spur lending. One week later, Mr. Carney delivered his "Mansion House" speech, stating that interest rates in the U.K. could rise sooner than investors expect, a position from which he has since retreated.
Collectively, the two events precipitated a further 1.6% decline in the euro against the pound.
The position has also been a crowded one, particularly for investors with shorter-term time horizons, Mr. Lancioni said. Most recently, Neuberger reduced its bet for the pound and against the euro, hoping the price falls before increasing its long position again.
"A number of investors have been long but have been exiting the trade, while others are looking to buy sterling on dips," Mr Lancioni said. "At present, we're seeing short-term swings that allow you to get into trades."
BNP Paribas also likes the trade, as it offers one of the most attractive interest-rate outlooks in the developed markets, according to a recent research report.


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I don't know what all you put down as your disabling illnesses....but I would think the Internal Med Doc will be focusing on your physical illnesses...your back issues, and knee issues. You might get in a little about your Psych history, but I think they would send you to a Pdoc for that.
IDK about the med records....you can call and ask.
I have PTSD and I can't hold down a job right now...awaiting my hearing decision!
You might consider getting an attorney to help with your case.
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Have to go see an internal medicine doctorPosted on 05/25/09, 10:24 am
I applied for SSD/SSI disability in March 09. I have been denied twice,once in 2000 and once in December 08. 6 weeks ago I was notified by mail that I have to go to a Internal Medicine Doctor that SSD is paying for. I've applied for ssd/ssi because of my bi-polar illness and also lower back issues. Since signing up in March this year I have had knee issues arise,was going to physical therapy,then because of no insurance they had to be stopped. Should I take my new medical records to this appt. on May 27? Can anyone tell me how this Internal medicine doctor is gonna know much about mental disorders? I'm wondering what is all gonna go on at this appt. I have never seen this doctor in my life, how is he gonna know anything about me besides what he reads in my past files?
Anyone familiar with a situation like this..dealing with bi-polar,along with other health issues that make it very difficult to hold down a job?
Anyone familiar with a situation like this..dealing with bi-polar,along with other health issues that make it very difficult to hold down a job?
Reply #1 05/26/09 11:28pm
Reply #2 05/27/09 7:14am
Yep...I have one lined up already if I get denied again and have to appeal.
Reply #3 05/27/09 8:46am
The i.m. doc is not going to be focusing on your mental illness, only a psychologist can do that. Its possible though he may reccomend to S.S. that you be evaluated by one.
Reply #4 05/27/09 9:06am
I go to a phychologist now...but they'll prolly wanna send me to one of "theirs"...In about an hour I'll find out..maybe....who the heck knows..alls I know is this stuff can take years.
Reply #5 05/27/09 10:45am
well I went to my appt. Alls he did ask about my bi-polar is my medication I am on. He concentrated on my knee and back issues. I had back surgery in 2005,,ever since then I've had numbness in my right calf area. When he did the reflex test..I had no reflex on that side. Also my left knee is definetly bigger than my right. Anywayyyssss...does anyone have any idea if they'll send me to one of "their" phychiatrists or not,since they didnt ask me much about it? Its crazy how they can go by what you can do that day...the more i'm on my feet,the more my back and knee gives me problems. Guess I'll just have to get use to the waiting game.....
Reply #6 05/29/09 10:51pm
They may send you to one. Its hard to tell. It really depends on if they have enough information to make a conclusion. I do know however that your treating Dr. is the one they consider to have the most weight. They sent me to one but I have been seeing my current one for well over two years and have had mental issues most of my life so that is the one they have to by law (with a couple exceptions) go by.
Reply #7 05/30/09 1:53am
IDK...I never was sent to any of 'their' Doc's. Just have to wait and see....Good Luck!
Reply #8 05/30/09 7:02pm
I have more own doctor that I seen monthly and have been for at least 2 yrs now, she knows more about me than any of "their" doctors would ever know. Ya just never know with SSD/SSI...only time will tell.
Reply #9 05/31/09 1:15pm
When Social Security asks you to see any doctors, always keep in mind that these doctors work for Social Security and not you, so they do not have your best interest in mind when examining you. They are paid a fee by Social Security for each person they see, so the more claimants they process, the more money they make. Often times they are caught saying they performed exams that they in fact never performed, or make mistakes, even false statements about you in their reports. Many times SS will send you to doctors that have very limited knowledge of your specific health conditions, who are not specialists, or even the proper type of doctor, to be examining you for the type of medical conditions that you have, even though SS is sending you to them for an examination. Try ahead of time to do some research on the doctor you are going to be seeing. Find out exactly what type of doctor it is and their credentials (whether or not they are board certified, if they have misconduct complaints against them etc). You can often find out these sorts of things on your state health department website. It will help you to know this information if you need to dispute their findings in the future. Make sure you keep the appointment and audio/video tape record the visit, if possible bring someone else with you to the exam and try to make sure they are in the room with you at all times. It is very important to get copies of all the doctors reports after the exam to make sure it was performed properly and accurately and notify Social Security immediately if it was not. These reports will become a part of your SS file, and will be referred to throughout the disability claims process, so it is crucial that they are totally accurate. Be very honest and specific about your condition. DO NOT wear make up or dress fancy � act, dress, look, function like you would on an average day. If possible have someone drive you to the appointment who knows about your medical conditions (family/close friend) and whom can also tell the doctor how these diseases affect your life. Make sure SSD doctors know that you have followed all medical recommendations you were given by your doctors and what affect they are having on your condition. If you have not been able to follow your doctors recommendations due to side affects that have been problematic to your condition, make sure you alert the SSD doctor to that as well. Bring the following with you to your appointment:
A list of ALL your medical conditions both mental and physical
A list of ALL your medications and supplements � including dosage, the amount you take each day and what you take them for
A pain listing/diary � explain the type of pain you have, where you have it, frequency and severity (scale of 1-10)
A list of ALL the doctors you have seen in the past year and reason for seeing them
VERY IMPORTANT: list all the things that you cannot do now that you used to be able do before your illness (work/daily activities) and the reasons you cannot do them any longer (how your illness prevents you from performing those activities)
Reply #10 06/23/09 12:52pm
I got denied for my ssd/ssi claim. But I am doing much better now,have had a medicine switch,which is turning out to the the best thing I ever did!!! And I am concentrating on losing weight so maybe my knee issues and back issues will get better. I believe God has a better plan for me instead of ssd/ssi. I am applying for work now with help from vocational rehab and hope to be working sooon!!!! I do enjoy working when I am "stable" on my meds..i like being with people..:) I am anxiously awaiting for what is ahead for me..:)
Just wanted to give a little update..:)
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Add a touch of whimsy to your Valentine 's Day with this lovely version of a classic pastry. Fluffy chocolate mousse and bright raspberries are sandwiched between flaky sheets of phyllo dough and then sprinkled with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
What You Need:
(Makes: 8 servings)
4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup of heavy whipping cream
8 sheets of phyllo dough (14 x 9 inches)
6 tablespoons of butter, melted
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 cups of fresh raspberries
Confectioners' sugar
What to Do:
STEP 1) Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
STEP 2) Meanwhile, place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface (keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out). Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar. Repeat layers seven times. Cut into eight rectangles. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
STEP 3) In a small bowl, beat the chocolate mixture until soft peaks form, about 15 seconds. Gently split each pastry in half horizontally. Spread 3 tablespoons chocolate mixture over the bottom halves; layer with raspberries and remaining chocolate mixture. Replace tops. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.
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Mexico's Le Porc-Shop Turns Drab Recycled Materials into Dynamic Furniture
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- Miss Sunshine by Le Porc-ShopLe Porc-Shop is an up-and-coming furniture workshop from Mexico that fuses recycling, functionality and experimentation into unique limited edition pieces. With an artisanal approach, Le Porc-Shop works together with designers and artists to produce handcrafted solid wood furniture with no constraints. Last month, Le Porc-Shop opened their first permanent showroom in their native Guadalajara, together with a series of new projects, including the popular Banca Familiar by Valentin Garal.1
- Layser Collection by Le Porc-ShopPieces made of solid willow wood are hand painted in a very delicate manner.2
- Hybrid Economy Bureau by Rubén Méndez for Le Porc-ShopArtist Rubén Méndez collaborated with Le Porc-Shop for the Hybrid Economy Bureau, a recycled piece that follows his artistic pursue of visual ambiguity.3
- Bancarrota by Le Porc-Shop for 20/20To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Galería Mexicana de Diseño launch the 20/20 collection, for which Le Porc-Shop designed Bancarrota; a clever multipurpose DIY object.4
- Bancarrota by Le Porc-Shop for 20/20Bancarrota is a stool, a paper bin, or a side table, made from scrap lumbers and plywood assembled with colorful plastic fasteners.5
- "UFO" Unknown Folk Object workshopThrough their Unknown Folk Object, UFO Workshops, Le Porc-Shop aims to produce small pieces using waste materials from their workshops.6
- "UFO" Unknown Folk Object workshopIn a very intuitive and empowering manner, participants work for one day at the factory to produce objects with their own hands, using only simple processes and their imagination to create functional objects.7
- "UFO" Unknown Folk Object workshopThe UFO workshop has occurred twice, with participants ranging from various backgrounds and nationalities, all working on an open brief to create their own everyday objects.8
- Capital Stools by Mónica LeyvaA collection of 9 puffs all of them made in solid wood and raw wool.9
- Country Bench by Le Porc-ShopMade of solid willow wood, this bench contrasts bright details with natural wood, a common practice in Le Porc-Shop's designs.10
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Second-year cornerback Logan Ryan is saying all the right things as he enters another season with the New England Patriots. The product out of Rutgers has been the center of talks involving a potential position switch to safety ever since the team signed cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner. Those talks have been put on hold, but according to a report by NESN on Thursday, Ryan is open to playing wherever the team needs him.
After a promising rookie season, Ryan finds himself suddenly part of a deep and talented defensive backfield. The team still has a hole to fill at safety but is hoping the signing of Patrick Chung and another year of experience for Duron Harmon can help stabilize the position. Converting Ryan to safety is now the team's backup plan, which the young cornerback is open to.
"We'll see how it goes," Ryan said at Gillette Stadium. "I haven't heard anything like that yet. I'm out here just focused on getting better, and I've always considered myself a defensive back. We're always going to have the best 11 players on the field, so position, whatever it may be, doesn't really affect me much as long as it helps the team and we have the best players on the field, then I don't have a problem with anything."
Ryan's versatility and attitude is what already makes him a valuable member of the Patriots' defense. During his rookie season he had five interceptions, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He was able to play outside cornerback and in the slot effectively which is why he is the player Bill Belichick is looking at to make the possible conversion. Ryan is also learning from Browner and Revis about the craft of playing cornerback while he teaches the Patriots' defense. Intelligence, physicality, confidence and versatility are the intangibles that make Logan Ryan a player to watch this year.


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The Marlins put Emilio Bonifacio back in center rather than second base to minimize the risk of him re-injuring his surgically repaired left thumb. Tuesday, Bonifacio exited the game after the first inning — with a knee injury.
Bonifacio experienced right knee pain after planting and throwing from center. Wednesday morning, Bonifacio underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a sprain. For the third time this season, Bonifacio is on the 15-day disabled list. At no point in his professional career before this season had Bonifacio required a stint on the disabled list.
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I just got diagnosed with PCOS. I don't have diabetes, but some of my harmon levels are high, and I had a small cyst on my left ovary, weight gain, and my period once in a while skips a month.
My doctor said my insulin level was high for non-diabetic person. I have been given Metformin but I was wondering is it normal to prescribe the medication for non-diabetics and do the symptoms sound familiar to anyone?
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metformin is a wonderful drug for women with insulin resistance (which explains your excessively high insulin levels) i am on it, and my life has completely changed.
the thing with PCOS is that you are more prone to develop diabetes if it remains UNTREATED....so the opposite of what you fear is true. you need to treat the syndrome before you do develop diabetes, and metformin is just the drug to do that. good luck, and if you have any other questions, feel free to message me :)
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I take met and i haven't had a problem at first my GI tract was upset but that subsided. You can't become dependant on met it is not a narc. I have insulin resistance my bl sugar was 70 but my titer was 22 with should be 14 and under. I think u will do good on met it has helped me ov et but we'll see. Also i like avandia I had no side effects and the GI thing is non existent with that drug and i ov with avandia. but it's expensive 200 bucks for 30 pills.
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Welcome to Sand and City, a new electronic resource produced by the Local History Center of the Port Washington (New York) Public Library, under the direction of Elly Shodell. Created from a series of exhibits, books and public programs originating at the library, this digital database offers a social history and archival memory bank of Port Washingtons sandmining legacy. Based on the narratives of retired sandminers and their families, Sand and City contains photographs, indexed transcripts, audiotaped excerpts from oral history interviews, narrative text, video clips and scrapbook materialsall illuminating the day-to-day experiences of the men, women and children who spent their lives working and living in and around Port Washingtons unique sandbanks, starting in the 1870s and ending in the 1980s. This digital presentation expands upon past research conducted for the librarys Sands of Port and Particles of the Past projects.
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Over the years, I've been doing a lot more life coaching (which I absolutely LOVE) helping people over panic, anxiety, worry, fear and self-confidence challenges, along with a host of other emotional and mental challenges that keep you stuck and feeling alone.
I used to think that getting things done was all "mind over matter", but not now. You see, you already have inside of you all of the resources you need to get what you want, change what you want and be who you want. (I know, it's sometimes hard to believe, but it's true).
I'm on my way to Dallas in a couple of weeks to do two 2-Day Turnarounds with a man and a woman who are both having mental and emotional challenges around what's next in their life and their career. Helping them to see things in a different way, using a different perspective is essential to be able to get out of the rut.
So what's keeping you in the rut? Is it a consistent, persistent negative thought pattern, negative emotion, physical or emotional pain? Is it doing the same things that don't work over and over instead of admitting it's not working and finding a new way? If you're saying to yourself "I know there's something stopping me but I don't know what it is", then there are a couple of things you need to do:
1. Know that you're in charge. Yep, only YOU can control how you feel, think and act.
2. Consider a different perspective. What would you problem seem like from a "fly on the wall" perspective?
3. Rewrite your life. At some point, you made a decision to have these problems, because you're in charge. Go back to the first time you can remember having it and ask yourself why you needed it then and how it was serving you. (because it does have a purpose, even if it feels negative).
4. Get help. It's difficult to see the problem when you're in the problem. Ask someone else for help.
So how have you been in charge of your emotional states and what have you done to break yourself free from negativity? Leave a comment below and let me know.
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I agree with you that sometimes we go through life just "accepting" everything that happens. We do need to get some backbone and perhaps wise people around us to remind us that we are the captain of our life not circumstances or other people.
Another great video! That was great footage from the tow-truck. Was the tow-truck dreivr curious about why you were shooting video? I ask because I was once told I could not shoot video in a similar situation. I heard on twitter that it was nothing major wrong with your car. I'm so glad! I love your driving videos!Jeff
I recently lost my business partner to another company and I am devastated and frozen in depression. She still calls and is trying to get me interested in her new company. I want to be focused and find a new partner that is loyal. How can I get over this and get back to work?


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Being Coachable: How to Recognize Good Advice and Actually Take It
by Guest Author on January 14, 2013
An important question for all budding entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to answer is a simple one: "would you rather be good, or would you rather be right?"
While there is a tendency for entrepreneurs to be a bit…egomaniacal (hey it happens to the best of us), it is important for even the most experienced among us to maintain a certain level of humility and ability to take advice – even if it is painful to admit you were wrong.
Staying humble and listening to those who've done it before (successfully) is one of the toughest things about starting your own business. After all – how can they understand your company more thoroughly than you can? However, sometimes someone who is on the outside looking in can provide the clarity of perspective that you simply don't have when you're mired in the day-to-day operations of keeping your company going.
How to be coachable? Start by admitting you don't know everything – no matter how long you have been in your field, you should always be receptive to advice. Whether or not you should take that advice is another story, but being open to new ideas is always important. Also, the ability to understand that people giving you advice (generally) have your best interests at heart and that at the very least, you owe to them to at least listen (its for your own good, after all) and absorb whatever wisdom they have to share.
Staying humble despite how well (or not) your business is doing is also essential. You're never beyond getting advice from a mentor or an experienced professional.
If you don't have a real-life mentor(s), there are a number of places online you can find inspiration and resources. For instance, Fred Wilson, Chris Devore, and the inimitable Seth Godin all regularly post content that will get you going. And if you simply need to reset your brain and spark new ideas, Chris Guillebeau, Gaping Void, Tim Ferriss, and Gala Darling will all consistently challenge the status quo and provide framework for reshaping your thinking.
What does being coached mean to you?
About the Author:
Jacqueline Zenn could call herself a strategist, a blogger, a copywriter, a social media expert, an organic SEO and PPC specialist, trend forecastor, or an interactive marketing manager, but what it comes down is that she helps people and brands connect, communicate, and interact. On any given day, she has more good ideas than time to implement them. Contact Jacqueline at http://linkedin.com/in/jacquelinezenn.


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Badminton Extends Win Streak To 9 Matches
On April Fool's Day, Pasadena City College women's badminton coach Bill Sanchez promised he wasn't playing a joke when he sent out a skeleton crew minus his top two singles players against El Camino College Compton Center. The host Lancers didn't miss a beat as Amber Turner, Thoa Huynh, Anne Mosching and Nancy Ta went 8-0 in singles matches and 4-0 in doubles play to post a 16-5 victory.
Sanchez knew his team was playing on consecutive days at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium and had to jockey his roster to work around the student-athletes class loads nearing the Easter weekend. On Friday, Sanchez sent out the usual suspects, including No. 1 player Iris Xu, as PCC posted a 21-0 whitewash over El Camino College (Torrance campus).
Xu dominated in singles wins over Siu Siu, 21-7, 21-3, and Mai Tran, 21-7, 21-3. Turner continued her impressive play, moving into the No. 3 slot a day after playing the top spot v. ECC Compton. Turner beat Angie Hoang, 21-15, 21-15, and Tanille Barnes, 21-9, 21-9. In doubles Xu-Turner blew past Siu and Maryam Ilkhani, 21-4, 21-4, and Hoang-Tran, 21-9, 21-3.
The Lancers (9-1 overall) are on their way to their second consecutive South Coast Conference title while stretching their winning streak to nine matches.
Both Xu and Mosching are undefeated this season in singles play. Mosching recorded a 21-6, 21-4 win over Ilkhani. In No. 2 singles, Jessica Nguyen-Le beat Siu, 21-4, 21-16, and posted a 21-5, 21-0 triumph over Tran. PCC's No. 4 Huynh had to go extra points to beat Hoang, 23-21, 21-11, and downed Barnes, 21-8, 21-14. Melody Gunardi rounded out the wins with 21-16, 21-9 win over Ilkahni in No. 6 singles. In doubles, Mosching-Nguyen-Le won both their matches.
In the Compton win, Sanchez singled out the play of sophomore Ta (pictured), who played No. 5 singles, as she won 21-9, 21-9 over Regina Slaughter and 21-10, 21-15 over Alexis Pacheco. She then teamed with Turner to register 21-7, 21-14 and 21-7, 21-7 victories in No. 2 doubles.
"Every match, we seem to have a different player step up and play some of their best badminton ever," Sanchez said. "That's how you develop a great team. Ta was outstanding in the Compton match. We have a deep squad and we've proven that our lower ladder players completely complement the upper side. We're preparing our team for the playoffs, which means we're going to have competitive practices to see who will crack our top 6 ladder. The best part of our team is we're having tremendous fun and the players are enjoying our success."
PCC next hosts ECC Compton again on Friday, April 9 in a 2 p.m. match. The Lancers have two matches left in conference play, but have added a few non-conference opponents to prepare for postseason play.
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In one of my application, I am using "mqueue.h". I was able to compile and execute it. But one of our customer to whom I released the code, is complaining something like
* mqueue.h is not found *
He has not attached the exact error message though. In my linux PC, it is available in /usr/include. Can anyone guess any reason why the customer is not able to find the file?
Apologies for asking such trivial question.


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A young boy trembles with fear. Someone's daughter is so ashamed she has tears rolling down her cheek. These are horrible images, but this is what innocent children experience every time they are abducted or exploited. And this happens every day in neighborhoods like yours and mine. These children need our help. They need you.
Please consider taking part in a wonderful opportunity to protect children throughout the region and right here at home by attending our annual auction event. This dinner auction will raise funds for The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children/NY Region which provides our community with critical services such as: abduction, sexual exploitation and abuse prevention education to students, teachers and parents; case assistance to law enforcement when a child has gone missing; and law enforcement training. We are only able to provide these vitally important services because of your attendance and generous donations.
This year's DISH IT OUT will be held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on October 29th!
Once again NCMEC/NY will be bringing together Rochester's finest chefs, and exciting local celebrities, to DISH IT OUT in a unique gourmet celebrity chef competition. Enjoy dishes expertly prepared by local professional and celebrity chefs, who will be vying for top chef honors! This is a one-of-a-kind dining adventure with fine wine pairings, delicious local microbrews, music and our legendary silent and live auctions.
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Nikki Ferrell from "The Bachelor" is being a lot more vocal when it comes to the critics of her relationship with Juan Pablo Galavis. In fact, she has sent out another message on social media. On April 7, Nikki sent out an image on her Instagram that shared a message that could have two uses. It could be seen as an attack against her critics, and it could also be seen as a positive message of love to Juan Pablo. The image said the following:
"We were together. I forget the rest."
The text is a quote from Walt Whitman's work. Juan Pablo Galavis and Nikki Ferrell have received a lot of criticism since the end of his season of "The Bachelor." Many feel that this pair will not last. Juan Pablo and Nikki are focusing on each other though.
They spent the weekend together in Las Vegas, and Juan Pablo even shared another photo of the pair taken during their trip. This time, the photo shows them standing in front of a wedding chapel. This doesn't mean the couple rushed off to marry during their trip, but Juan Pablo obviously likes to tease people.
What do you think? Will Nikki and Juan Pablo eventually get married?
Regina Avalos covers the latest in news. Whether it is the latest in television spoilers, celebrities, or news from around the world, she keeps her readers up to date on what is happening. To follow her news updates, check out her Facebook and Twitter. For more, visit Sirlinksalot: The Bachelor.


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Social Media for Business
Required Courses | Program Requirements | Social Media Workshops | Instructor Biographies | Register | Contact Us
Social Media for Business Extension Certificate
Social media tools have created a two-way conversation between customers and marketers that organizations of all sizes can use to reach their target audiences. In only a few hours per week and little or no financial investment, become an active, collaborative social media contributor, and drive results in line with your business objectives.
By exploring real world situations and current case studies, students will learn the principles of social media, the fundamentals of branding and building online communities, as well as how to execute and measure the success of a social media strategy. In addition, students will have the opportunity to work interactively to create a hands-on social media plan for a local organization.
- Prepare for a career in social media or marketing
- Gain skills and knowledge for your social media responsibilities
- Earn a recognized credential
Program Format
- Complete the 5 required courses (72 hours)
- Can be completed within 1 semester up to a maximum of 5 years
- You must have strong computer and file management skills.
- You must be comfortable working in a Windows environment.
- Previous work with or a strong interest in social media is highly recommended.
- Although you do not need special software, you must have access to an up-to-date computer for occasional out-of-class work including access to the Internet, use of CD-ROMs, practice files, assignments, etc.
Required Courses
Foundations of Social Media for Business
Learn to leverage the power of digital word-of-mouth networks. In this foundational course, analyze the role that common social media platforms play in business transactions and explore the power of social media tools to build meaningful relationships with your customers.
|Subject code: XCSP 10017
|12 Hours. Fee: $379
|Choose 1 of the CRNs below
|4 classes
|Sept. 13-22
|6-9 p.m.
|Tue., Thu.
|Sept. 26-Oct. 24
|4 classes
|Nov. 21-30
|6-9 p.m.
|Mon., Wed.
Social Media Strategy
Learn to create a practical and effective social media strategy. As part of a group project, develop social media objectives, advanced target market profiles, engagement maps and several content development frameworks. This approach is effective regardless of the channels used.
|Subject code: XCSP 10018
|15 Hours. Fee: $409
|5 classes
|Sept. 29-Oct. 13
|6-9 p.m.
|Tue., Thu.
|Nov. 7-Dec. 5
Branding and Online Communities
Explore how online communities deepen customer trust and loyalty, increase employee engagement, manage brand reputation and stimulate word of mouth marketing. Acquire a set of advanced digital marketing skills to build an authentic and powerful online community.
|Subject code: XCSP 10019
|12 Hours. Fee: $379
|4 classes
|Oct. 18-27
|6-9 p.m.
|Tue., Thu.
Social Media Analytics and Optimization
Gain functional knowledge and practical experience with a variety of digital measurement tools. Learn to measure the awareness, attention, reach and influence of your brand using social media. Discuss effective goal-setting and learn to build sustainable marketing campaigns on the web.
|Subject code: XCSP 10020
|12 Hours. Fee: $379
|4 classes
|Nov. 7-16
|6-9 p.m.
|Mon., Wed.
Social Media Final Project
Apply the knowledge you gained in all previous courses to address a marketing challenge in a real-world organization. Working in groups, partner with local non-profit organizations to develop a comprehensive social media plan to address their specific situations.
Prerequisite: Previous 4 Social Media for Business courses
|Subject code: XCSP 10021
|21 Hours. Fee: $459
|7 classes
|Nov. 24-Dec. 15
|6-9 p.m.
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Note: These workshops are not part of the certificate program (above).
Search Engine Marketing
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) has become an important part of the marketing landscape. It allows organizations to target customers based on topics they are searching for, as well as their location, age, education and other demographics. Using both primary search (using the latest SEO techniques) and paid search (using Google AdWords), learn proven best practices for search engine campaigns.
|Subject code: XCIW 10062
|15 Hours. Fee: $319
|2 classes
|Nov. 19-26
|8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Social Media Advertising
Explore social media advertising platforms on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Social media advertising allows you to precisely target your audience, and can be an affordable and cost effective way to reach them. Learn the basics of how to utilize social advertising as part of your social media strategy and broader marketing campaign.
|Subject code: XCSP 10043
|3 Hours. Fee: $115
|1 class
|Nov. 23
|6-9 p.m.
Twitter for Business
Twitter is changing the way consumers and businesses communicate. Explore how powerful 140 characters can be in the growth and branding of your business. Examine Twitter's place in customer service, lead generation and relationship building, and learn the basics to get started.
|Subject code: XCSP 10016
|3 Hours. Fee: $115
|1 class
|Dec. 7
|6-9 p.m.
Facebook for Business
The reigning champion of social media networks, Facebook attracts over one billion users and millions of businesses. Competition for "likes" and engagement has also increased. Learn current best practices, Facebook advertising and study some of the leading brands on Facebook.
|Subject code: XCSP 10013-001
|3 Hours. Fee: $115
|1 class
|Sept. 28
|6-9 p.m.
Blogging for Business
Content is the cornerstone of a modern marketing strategy, and your blog is one of the most important marketing assets available. Learn best practices, strategies and tactics for business blogging. This course covers advanced post structure, content idea generation, SEO for bloggers and simple analytics, and touches on monetization.
|Subject code: XCSP 10014
|5 Hours. Fee: $149
|1 class
|Nov. 27
|9 a.m.-3 p.m.
LinkedIn for Business
LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing and most powerful of all social media platforms for business purposes. Walk through a complete profile, examine additional applications and features for your profile, explore personal branding and cross-platform connectivity, participate in a relevant group and learn to manage your inbox.
|Subject code: XCSP 10015
|3 Hours. Fee: $115
|1 class
|Oct. 19
|6-9 p.m.
Managing Content for Social Media
Learn how to find interesting and relevant content to share on social media channels, which content works best on which platforms and how to write engaging links that compel audiences to click through to read shared content (or share, comment etc.).
|Subject code: XCSP 10037
|3 Hours. Fee: $115
|1 class
|Oct. 5
|6-9 pm
Using Video with Social Media
Build on your knowledge of social media for business and learn the basics of web video. Learn how online video and social media can work together to help build and bring awareness to your business or brand.
|Subject code: XCSP 10039
|3 Hours. Fee: $115
|1 class
|Dec. 14
|6-9 p.m.
Brand Reputation Management
Most businesses live and die on their reputation—and just one bad review can have a serious impact. Learn how to deal with negative comments and reviews, build positive brand sentiment, and take control of your brand reputation.
|Subject code: XCSP 10038
|3 Hours. Fee: $115
|1 class
|Sept. 21
|6-9 p.m.
Contact us
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403.440.6636 or 1.888.392.3655
Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary AB T3E 6K6
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Last day of a suicide bomber
We are given an insight into Khalid Patel's youthful, disturbed mind as we follow his stream of consciousness on his final day. Khalid is ready to do his duty, He has been trained in Waziristan and he believes in the cause. It is definitely not part of the plan when falls in love with Smokey, an independent, feisty young woman who is going to be Britain's first female suicide bomber. Love, Life, Death and Duty intertwine in the most unusual of possible ways.
This novella pays tribute to Victor Hugo's influential 'The Last Day of A Condemned Man' and forms the first part of the novel 'An Untimely Love' which is available on www.fictionwise.com
This is a great book. But I didn't like it. It is well written, fascinating to read, well structured, with deliberate character development. But I didn't like it.
This book offers insight into the mind of a young terrorist. It gives an all too realistic depiction of training and planning for a terrorist attack. In what I hope is not a spoiler, the last day of a suicide bomber is in many respects an ordinary day. With ordinary worries, mingled in with extraordinary decisions. Small emotions and large emotions, beliefs and viewpoints explained. It's not a book I will read again, though the imagery is seared into my consciousness.
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Horrifically sad, but true
The insights, the mundane and the lack of logic combine to paint a picture of doom. How is it possible that these young people can choose this "end of all ends" as a means to glorify their spirituality? The question always begs an answer the author does not supply that answer, but the story, and the dialogue takes you through a thought process and a training system that begs for a logical intervention that never comes. Pity for those whose belief system over-rides a seemingly intelligent, educated back ground. The last minute memories and actions create a curious macabre result. Well written, by one who has seen first hand, or a least felt this cruel reality.
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this book is good.Read it
this book is good.Read it
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Why does my son ALWAYS want my attention?
Either by acting like a brat, ashing his head into the floor or walls and then saying 'oww", he'll even take his power wheels escallade and flip it over to make it look like he was in an accident and say "oww, momma", he has this tendancy to hurt himself to get my attention...WHY?Answers:
not your fault, mothers of young children always have too much to do but you need to set aside some time when you give him your undivided attention (very hard to do)
It sounds a little as if he is a very active child who needs a lot of stimulation, is he in a play group or something that would take the focus off you a little?
(you don't say how old he is)
becase u always give him your attention. if your aware of your childs actions then you know when he is hurt or in need. if you dont sweat the small stuff and let him do aht he does and dont baby him then he will learn that every time he has an action you will not have a reaction.
Well because you are his mommy, the light of his life, usually the one person that can make the boo-boos go away, the person that they seek comfort from when feeling sad or hurt.
take a break, if you can, when you feel that you are loosing it with him. I know it can be hard, but just try to.
Just try to be consistant with him, and stick with it. Even when he is "acting like a brat".
ok...youre not gonna like this. ask yourself this question and admit it to yourself honestly...do you pay as much attention to him as you ought to? i know its hard, i am a stay at home mom and believe me these days get long and i only have one kid (4 year old boy) and i have to tell ya, he is only doing this to get your attention. he needs your love and approval but if you arent there for that then he will take ANY attention from you he can get.
if you can reschedule anything within your day to ensure that every day you can have mommy and son time and do something that he wants to do and enjoy i bet these fits will diminish. i also think that if you give a different respsonse to him when he tries to hurt himself that he might likely stop doing that too, but that coincides with the addition of having your mommy and son time. so what i mean by a different reaction is that when he is actually pretending to get a boo-boo and you know he's ok, you could just brush him off, let him know he is ok and destract him with another activity. one that will involve you or one that he can get into on his own.
Parents today = FAIL.
Because that is your job!
active or on the go?
maybe you should have grown up a little BEFORE you had a kid.
ider yourself BLESSED to have him.
sounds to me like the kid has no structure in his life. how about mom? doesn't sound like she has much structure either, being out all the time, how could she?
I think it's his way of asking you to show him more love or something. Where is his dad? Maybe he wants a man's attention and love also. My parents struggle to show us love. Although we never do things to get attention we try to do very good in EVERYTHING so that we can get a little praise. Maybe you do not even realize that you are not showing the love you feel for him. I mean, I know they love me, but they do not know that they do not SHOW it.. Just be attentive about that. Try lighting up when he enters the room and just let him feel special. Tell him that you are so proud of him and love him and he is special. and so.
duh he loves you...
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