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GOP Senator John McCain Disgracefully Politicizes American Deaths
Arizona Sen. John McCain has sunk to an all-time low while politicizing the death of 4 Americans as he screams cover-up before the hearings on the Benghazi tragedy have even begun. The disgraced Senator went after the UN Ambassador, Susan Rice, claiming that he would block her bid to become Sec. of State, if the President nominated her. President Obama chastised Senators McCain and Lindsey Graham for political bullying during an American Tragedy, by saying "if you want to go after somebody, go after me."
John McCain and his partners at Fox News have made false allegations from the very start of this American tragedy. They are more interested in attacking President Obama than they are of reporting the facts of what happened that night. They have falsely claimed that extra security was denied from the Obama administration and then they lied about the President's statements, claiming he didn't call it a terrorist attack.
John McCain's failed Presidential attempt in 2008 is still haunting his judgment and his ability to serve the people of this country. He is jumping the gun just like he did during his run for high office when he suspended his campaign during the financial crises and tried to back out of the Presidential debate. That kind of panic and overreaction is not a good quality for President of the United States.
When you are the leader of the free world, you cannot jump to conclusions. You must decipher the facts, while making a clear and firm decision. The Security of the United States should never be politicized or blamed on anyone until all the facts are in. Fox News, along with Senators McCain and Graham, has let done the country while they continue to disgrace the Republican brand.


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If you've heard anything about the new movie "Argo," directed by and starring Ben Affleck, along with several other A-list actors like Bryan Cranston, John Goodman and Alan Arkin, it is likely the early awards buzz and/or the fact that the film is based on and revolves around an incredible real event in history. And in the midst of all the highbrow commentary about the film, we can't ignore the fact that there's another related topic to address: All the glorious overgrown '70s hair, which, according to Affleck, had people telling him he was trying to be Justin Bieber.
"Kids do love the hair. That hair is kind of coming back," Affleck told MTV News recently. "When I first started growing out the hairdo, in all the magazines, it was like, 'Ben Affleck is trying to have Justin Bieber's hair.' I had to go and look it up, 'What does Justin Bieber's hair look like? That's not '70s. That would f— up the whole thing.' It was not Justin Bieber's hair, though I had to grow it out a bit to get past that and get into Kurt Russell 1980 "Escape From New York" vibe; also, the beard," he explained. "The beard is now back in big way. Everyone has a beard and the mustache, the plain old porn mustache, the irony or Williamsburg-style mustache [is back]. If you can grow a mustache or beard, you grow it."
Whether Affleck was going for sophisticated shag or the Kurt Russell 'do, his look definitely had an impact on his co-stars.
"It was very groovy," said John Goodman.
"Ben's hair looked like a mop to me," said Bryan Cranston. "Like after you've cleaned the kitchen floor you take it off and put it on his head, it was going everywhere. It was unruly."
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KISUMU county government is carrying out an audit of its debts.
Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga said they want to verify outstanding debts before spending the Sh1.7 billion allocated to clearing debts in the 2014-15 budget.
"We want to avoid giving shoddy contractors county tenders," she said. The county government inherited huge bills from the now defunct councils.
Speaking to the Star on the phone, Ruth said they are committed to ensuring the success of youth and women enterprise developments.
The county was allocated Sh11.3 billion in the budget.
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By How life can affect your riding confidence
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15 October 2010 12:36
Loss of confidence doesn't have to come from a crashing fall - the general ups and downs of life also take their toll on our self-esteem, energy levels and motivation, all of which affect our ability as riders.
Becky Chapman, a senior biomechanics coach and sports psychologist, runs Confident Rider Workshops at Ashen Equestrian Centre in Suffolk, with Peter Doherty, life coach, hypnotherapist and NLP Trainer www.the-confident-equestrian.co.uk
The way life is going is reflected in your riding, and vice-versa. There are real parallels between our riding and our present levels of self worth, energy, confidence and motivation. When things are going badly, it might not just be a question of 'not riding well' but many of the professionals we consult may not be aware of the underlying issues. After all, riding instructors are not trained counsellors. Although they should be aware of their clients' emotional issues to some degree, they are trained to look at things from the horse's point of view. As professionals, they also have a high degree of confidence and competence, which can make it hard for them to empathise.
I recommend the following tips for riders heading for a crisis of confidence:
- Acknowledge each ridden session as a success even if you don't achieve exactly what you hoped for. Look for the positive and see where progress has been made. Even if it's only in very small increments, it means you're getting there! Riding and training horses is a long-term process, so recognise you are in it for the long haul and be prepared to enjoy the journey, rather than focusing on the end result.
- Don't micromanage your riding life. Look at the broad overview of whether you and your horse are happy and healthy, for example, rather than the fact you didn't qualify for something. Take the pressure off yourself and you'll take it off your horse – you may be surprised at the positive results in every aspect of your life that come from this simple decision.
- Be prepared for your goals to age and evolve as you do. Like nightclubs and loud music, what you enjoyed as a teenager isn't necessarily going to attract you in middle age, so don't see it as a failure when you hang up your cross-country silks.
Simulating success
Becky is one of several top trainers who uses a riding simulator to help clients to a better understanding of where they could develop greater competence and confidence.
"The feedback that Strider the Simulator gives is invaluable," she says. "Using him, we can analyse the physical reasons why riders feel unsafe, insecure or out of control, and give scientific reasons for why this is happening as well as teaching them how to change. As well as giving feedback about where riders are going wrong, Strider shows them the many things they're doing right, and they recognise they're not actually as bad as they thought they were, and that all the issues they have can be addressed."
You don't automatically start life as a confident rider, but some personality types are more risk averse than others. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses in this area can help you in your riding.
"A rider doesn't have to have a horse-induced hospital experience to lose confidence," says Becky. "A crashing fall might make it easier for others to understand why you've lost confidence, but doesn't necessarily leave the rider with a bigger confidence problem than someone who's had a minor scare. We have techniques to help all riders address their issues, whatever they might be, and enjoy their riding again."
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RE: How life can affect your riding confidence
This article is just what I was needing to read! I had my first sit on a horse for two and a half years. I had had a pretty bad injury to my knee after falling off a bicycle, my physio had said at the time, well you have broken possibly the worst part of your knee and you've done it pretty badly. so my anxiety and confidence for most things after that really took a knock. I really had to go back to basics as to what i could achieve. but now, sitting on a horse for the first time, I didnt really have a fear of him as he really had a good steady energy, and luckily there was an instant bond, and he was a type that I understood. steady in his energy yet just enough cheek and personality to remind me underneath the fear, was a good set of twenty years worth of riding skills, perhaps not as polished as they were, but settled well and truly into my instincts enough for me to realise, yeah I can do things, and I can ride! I have arranged to help with this horse two days a week, and i am hoping as your article says, confidence and small moments of success with him will be mirrored elsewhere in my life.
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According to E! Online on March 4, Matthew McConaughey's words "Alright Alright Aright" in his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the Academy Awards have been imprinted on t-shirts for his charity.
All the hosts of ABC's "Good Morning America" were given a t-shirt on March 6, during their report about the t-shirts that come in two colors, black and white.
The three-word phrase might have been the last words in his speech last Sunday, but they were McConaughney's very first words that he ever spoke as an actor in the 1993 film, "Dazed and Confused."
To commemorate the 44-year-old actor's famous phrase, fans are wearing it to express themselves and all for a good cause.
The launching of McConaughey's t-shirts come at a good time since the phrase is still in people heads after hearing him say it after accepting his Oscar.
A portion of every sale will support the "Just Keep Livin' Foundation," a non-profit organization founded by McConaughey in 2008, which implements after-school fitness and wellness programs in inner city high schools.
The Best Actor winner says:
"This is my first adventure into the fashion world … I'm enjoying it so far. I like working on the details, the design, the marketing. And I think the JKL philosophy is what makes it unique."
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Natural Disaster Essays and the Search for Ideas
Natural disasters are occurrences that human beings cannot prevent or control. They include earthquakes, floods, avalanches, droughts, and forest fires among many others. They happen when we least expect them and cause destruction not only to human lives but also to animals, buildings, and plantations. The occurrence of natural disasters has been frequent in the recent past. This is the major reason why writing a natural disaster essay is common in schools. But just where can students get ideas for their natural disaster essays?
Natural Disaster Essays: Ideas
There are many ideas for writing a natural disaster essay. All these ideas provide different angles for the essay on natural disaster.Present occurrences. One area that students can focus on when writing a natural disaster essay is to look into the current occurrences of natural disasters. Students can find abundant information by watching the National Geographic, watching and listening to news and searching from the Internet. These media channels have detailed information on what is going on around the globe as far as the occurrence of natural disasters is concerned.
Historical perspective. Students may choose to focus their natural disaster essays on the history of natural disasters. For instance, a student can choose to write about drought in an African country. Focusing on the historical perspective, the student can write about past occurrences of drought in that country so as to determine the existence (or lack) of a pattern. For instance, does the drought occur during particular seasons? Or does it occur after a certain number of years?
Emergency plan. Students can also write about disaster management and emergency plans that have been developed as a response to the natural disasters. The application, effectiveness or weaknesses of the plans also provide excellent sources of ideas for writing natural disaster essays.
There are numerous potential ideas that students can get for writing natural disaster essays. The best thing to do is to get outside the box and write about aspects of natural disasters that students are most likely to overlook.


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Aug. 1, 2014
Fall Camp Central is your official source for the Crimson Tide as they prepare for the 2013 football season.
With practice reports, photo galleries, exclusive videos, special features, one-on-one interviews with the players, and live broadcasts of Coach Saban's press conferences, you'll go inside Fall Camp with the Tide like no where else.
Friday marked the first of 28 practices for the Crimson Tide as it prepares for the season opener against West Virginia at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 30, in a nationally televised game on ABC/ESPN2 at 2:30 p.m. (CDT).
Alabama returns 13 starters in 2014 to a team that is ranked No. 2 in the Amway Preseason Coaches Poll. The Tide has compiled at least 10 wins in each of the past six season with three national championships (2009, 2011 and 2012) and two SEC titles (2009 and 2012).
The Tide opened camp with a 9:30 a.m. practice and then the freshmen and underclassmen will hit the practice fields for the first time at 7:30 p.m. The entire team will practice together for the first time on Saturday afternoon with Fan Day scheduled for Sunday.
The Tide's 2:30 p.m. practice Sunday at Bryant-Denny Stadium is open to the public with players and coaches available for autographs following practice at approximately 4:45 p.m. for 45 minutes.
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Cheeba Chews are marketed as chocolate taffy, but they actually contain an illegal substance. Read the Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) FAQ to find out more about these products and whether they are legal for members of the military community to consume. Be sure to check back often as we add answers to other questions and topics in the OPSS section of HPRC's website.
Since we first posted our list of DMAA-containing dietary supplement products in December 2011, and especially since FDA's announcement in April 2013, the number of products being manufactured with this ingredient has continued to decline. Our search does still occasionally turn up products with DMAA that were not on our previous lists: just six new products have been added since our last update in April 2013. Despite these additions, this update shows that about 80 dietary supplement products are apparently still being manufactured with DMAA, but note that many are by non-U.S. sources. Over the lifetime of this list 125 products have been discontinued or reformulated to exclude DMAA, including some of the most well-known ones. To the best of our knowledge and searching, 68 of these no longer appear for sale, even from distributor stock. You'll find our updated list of products containing DMAA here.
Dendrobium is being used as a dietary supplement ingredient in some pre-workout products marketed to enhance physical or athletic performance. What is it? And is it effective? Read this OPSS FAQ about dendrobium to find out. Be sure to check back often, as we add answers to other questions about ingredients in performance and weight-loss supplements and how to choose supplements safely.
If you have more questions about a particular dietary supplement ingredient or product, please use our "Ask the Expert" button located on the OPSS home page.
Synthetic drugs are laboratory-made substances marketed and sold as alternatives to illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and amphetamines. Although most are advertised as "all-natural," they may have serious health effects and violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). HPRC takes a look at two examples of synthetic drugs, their legal status, and how they can affect service members in "HPRC's Answer: Synthetic Drugs of Abuse."
Carnitine is a naturally occurring substance in the human body that helps cells use fat for energy. The liver and kidneys can produce carnitine from amino acids provided by the diet, but carnitine also comes from many foods, especially red meat, and is an ingredient in many dietary supplements and energy drinks.
Sometimes doctors use carnitine to treat certain heart conditions. Recent clinical trials suggest that carnitine supplements may help reduce many of the complications associated with heart attacks, such as chest pain and irregular heart rhythms.
But new research suggests that long-term consumption of dietary carnitine also may play a role in the development of atherosclerosis—"hardening of the arteries"—especially in people who eat red meat regularly. So what's the bottom line? More research is needed to determine the risks and benefits associated with carnitine.
You can learn more about carnitine in HPRC's Dietary Supplement Classification System.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Consumer Update warning of the potential dangers of DMAA, which was announced illegal in dietary supplements on 11 April 2013. DMAA is also referred to as dimethylamylamine and other names. This dietary supplement product ingredient has been used in many weight-loss, bodybuilding, and performance-enhancement products. FDA received numerous reports of illnesses and death from the use of products containing DMAA; commonly reported reactions include heart and nervous system problems as well as psychiatric disorders. DMAA has been the focus of conflicting information regarding whether or not it is a natural extract from geranium. FDA has now found "the information insufficient to defend the use of DMAA as an ingredient in dietary supplements." Online, FDA also stated, "Dietary supplements containing DMAA are illegal and FDA is doing everything within its authority to remove these products from the market."
For more information, read the FDA Q&A on DMAA here.
Energy drinks have been in the news lately, mostly due to media reporting on a group (doctors, researchers, scientists, and politicians) writing to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to express concern over the use of these drinks by adolescents. Much of the concern has to do with the amounts of caffeine in these drinks, among other issues. Energy drinks also may contain large amounts of other stimulants, including guarana, yohimbe, yerba mate, kola nut, methylsynephrine, Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange), and Ma Huang (ephedra). Although listing the total amount of caffeine on the label would help, consumers should be aware that there are often other stimulants in energy drinks.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has written several articles over the last year about the potential risks associated with the adolescent population using energy drinks. One very recent article outlines the harmful effects of energy drinks on adolescents, including increased heart rate, high blood pressure, anxiety, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, and dehydration. The withdrawal effects after habitually consuming energy drinks is also an issue, as it can lead to headaches and attention problems. Also, the ingestion of energy drinks by adolescents who take prescription drugs for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or who have eating disorders or diabetes is another topic of concern.
The amount of caffeine contained in energy drinks is not regulated, as the FDA does not regulate caffeine in foods or beverages, except that the maximum concentration for caffeine in cola beverages is 71 mg per 12 oz. The amount of caffeine in energy drinks ranges from 50 to more than 500 mg per can or bottle. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children and teens drink no more than 100 mg of caffeine per day. To put that in perspective, an eight-ounce cup of coffee typically contains about 100 mg of caffeine (or more), and the most popular caffeine-containing sodas contain around 30 to 55 mg in a 12 oz. can. Not knowing how much caffeine and other stimulants are contained in energy drinks is a potential health threat.
Furthermore, the caffeine and other stimulants contained in the energy drinks, when combined with alcohol, can mask the symptoms of alcohol intoxication, potentially leading to risky behavior. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents and doctors to talk to children about the dangers of mixing alcohol and energy drinks, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a fact sheet on the potential risks.
Parents, educators, and healthcare professionals need to focus on educating adolescents about potential problems associated with consuming these high-stimulant products. Companies are heavily marketing their products by featuring athletic superstars, which causes children and adolescents to confuse energy drinks with sports drinks. Generally speaking, adolescents don't need energy drinks, and they should be made aware of the potential dangers. It's definitely a case of "buyer beware."
Visit HPRC's Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) to access resources on the informed use of dietary supplements.
Raspberry ketone, touted to be an effective fat-loss and weight-loss supplement, occurs naturally in various red raspberries. The raspberry ketone in supplements is probably produced in the laboratory, as it would be too expensive to extract it from real raspberries. FDA recognizes that raspberry ketone as a food additive is "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) to consume in small amounts. However, the long-term effects in humans who consume it as a supplement are unknown. For more information, read HPRC's InfoReveal on "Raspberry ketone."
Be extra cautious when taking dietary supplements before and after surgical procedures; some products can have serious negative effects on surgical procedures. For instance, certain supplements prevent certain blood cells (platelets) from clumping, resulting in excessive bleeding during surgery. Some of the ingredients commonly found in supplements that hinder platelet aggregation are ginko biloba, saw palmetto, glucosamine, black tea, fish oil, and garlic. If you are having a surgical operation, consider abstaining from these items or consume these items in moderation a few weeks before and after the procedure. For more a complete list of products and additional information, including other surgical risks associated with dietary supplements, read this web page from the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. And always read product labels carefully; many include warnings of potential medical risks, including the length of time prior to surgery that you should discontinue use.
Both deer velvet and IGF-1 have been in the news lately, and HPRC has received many questions about what these are and whether they improve athletic performance. Does deer velvet contain IGF-1? Read this OPSS FAQ about deer velvet to find out. To learn what IGF-1 is and whether it is banned in the military, read more in the OPSS FAQ about IGF-1. Be sure to check back often, as we add answers to other questions about ingredients in performance and weight-loss supplements and how to choose supplements safely.


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NeuroActive BrainBike
The NeuroActive BrainBike is a fully-functional exercise bike with a multi-media PC that combines exercise with learning. Gamercize Technology interacts with the BrainBike by simply activating the mouse when you are pedaling, then stopping the mouse when you are not. With 22 brain-stimulating exercises developed by medical specialists, the NeuroActive program is the only brain-fitness program that uses an advanced artificial intelligence and a series of word problems and visual exercises to train the entire brain and sharpen 16 cognitive functions.
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EUGENE, Ore. - After starting the 2013-14 season with three straight home games, the Oregon women's basketball team visits No. 1 ranked UConn on Wednesday.
The Ducks (2-1) and reigning national champion Huskies (4-0) tip at 4 p.m. PT at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn.
* Full set of PDF game notes available via the link below the photo.
Jillian Alleyne (ankle) and Amanda Delgado (knee) are questionable for Wednesday's game against UConn. Megan Carpenter is out with a foot injury. All three made the trip.
Wednesday night's game will broadcast on SNY (DirectTV 625 & Dish 438) and online at ESPN3.com. Radio is available in both Eugene (KUGN 590) and Portland (KUIK 1360).
Utah (at Utah State) and Washington (vs. Seattle U) start off this week's slate of Pac-12 games on Tuesday night. Oregon's battle at No. 1 ranked UConn is the only league game on Wednesday night. The weekend is highlighted by Stanford visiting Texas and UCLA hosting Oklahoma.
In a season full of record setting performances already, Oregon and Sacramento State combined to break the NCAA three-point attempts record on Sunday. The Ducks and Hornets combined for 86 three-point tries, bettering the NCAA record of 75, set by Ole Miss and Bowling Green in 1999. The previous school record of 66 was also obliterated, set with Portland State in 2011.
Oregon dropped its first game of the season on Sunday afternoon, 97-85, against visiting Sacramento State. The Ducks were forced into 15 first half turnovers, and after a cold shooting start to the second half, could not rally back against the Hornets. Oregon had a 67-49 edge on the glass, but Sacramento State had a 23-4 advantage on points off turnovers. Freshman Chrishae Rowe scored a game-high 28 points and posted her first career double-double with a game-high 14 rebounds. Senior Danielle Love also posted a double-double after scoring10 points and matching her career-high with 13 rebounds. Ariel Thomas scored a season-high 18 points, helped by a 9-of-10 performance at the free throw line. Sacramento State went 11-of-49 from three-point range, but knocked down three of its last five attempts to ice the game.
After three games, Oregon not only has the No. 1 scoring offense in the Pac-12, at 109.3 points per game, but the Ducks also boast three of the top-10 individual scorers in the Pac-12. Freshman Chrishae Rowe is ranked second in the league, averaging 25.7 points per game, while Katelyn Loper is seventh (20.0 ppg) and Jillian Alleyne, despite missing most of the Sacramento State game, is 10th (18.7 ppg).
Oregon has done quite well limiting the long ball through the first three games of the season. Opponents are shooting just 18.7 percent (20-of-107) from three-point range against the Ducks. Last week, Portland shot 16.2 percent (6-of-37) from downtown while Sacramento State shot 22.4 percent (11-of-49) from three. On the opposite, Oregon is shooting 33.9 percent from deep.
Chrishae Rowe was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for the second straight time, the league announced on Monday. Rowe, a freshman guard, averaged 25 points and 9.5 rebounds as the Ducks split a pair of games against Portland and Sacramento State. In a 113-86 victory over the Pilots, Rowe scored 22 points on 8-of-17 shooting with a pair of three-pointers, five rebounds and two assists. In Sunday's loss to the Hornets, Rowe stepped up after Jillian Alleyne went out with injury. The Corona, Calif., native tallied a game-high 28 points and posted her first career double-double as she added 14 rebounds (seven offensive, seven defensive). She also recorded four steals against Sacramento State. For the season, the Santiago HS grad is averaging a team-high 25.7 points with 8.3 rebounds. She is shooting 41.3 percent from the floor and 39.1 percent from three-point range.
Oregon lost starting guard Lexi Petersen to a season-ending knee injury in the season-opener last year against Saint Mary's. Her road back concluded on Sunday against Sacramento State, as the redshirt sophomore made her first appearance of the year. The Tukwila, Wash., native scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in 18 minutes on the floor. Petersen and fellow guard Laura Stanulis were slated to be the Ducks' starters last year before both went done with early season knee injuries.
The No. 1 ranked Huskies saw six players score in double figures as UConn won, 95-51, over the Ducks on Dec. 31, 2012 in Eugene, Ore. It was the first ever meeting between the two teams. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored a game-high 19 points while Stefanie Dolson added 16. Caroline Doty posted a double-double with 14 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Jillian Alleyne led the Ducks with 18 points and matched Ariel Thomas with a team-best six rebounds. UConn owned a 49-35 edge on the glass while forcing the Ducks into 27 turnovers. While the Ducks are known for their three-point proclivity, it was UConn that went 15-of-31 from long range as Oregon was 6-of-19 on three-pointers. Oregon attempted 55 field goals while UConn had 80 shots in the game.
Oregon broke both the Pac-12 and school scoring records on Nov. 9 in its season-opening win over CSU Bakersfield. The Ducks won 131-91, breaking Stanford's conference record of 122, set against Long Beach State in 1993 and Cal State Fullerton in 1994. The previous school scoring record was 121, set against Hawai'i on Jan. 16, 1979. The NCAA record is 149, set by LBSU in 1987.
Helping them break the conference scoring record were the Pac-12 and school record 20 three-pointers the Ducks dropped on Nov. 9 against CSU Bakersfield. The NCAA record is 22 made threes. Katelyn Loper matched the school record with nine threes.
Oregon shot better than 40 percent from the floor just five times last year, and won two of those games (Fresno State, Samford). The Ducks shot 42.6 percent in the season-opener against CSU Bakersfield, hitting 43 of their whopping 101 field goal attempts. They followed up that performance by shooting 46.1 percent against Portland (35-of-76). Oregon struggled from the field (33.7 percent)n agaisnt Sacramento State but are still shooting 40.6 percent as a team this season (108-of-266). Jillian Alleyne leads the team, shooting 66.7 percent.
Through three games this season, Oregon's starting lineup of Ariel Thomas, Chrishae Rowe, Katelyn Loper, Jillian Alleyne and Danielle Love is at +32 (59 points for, 27 points against) in just under 18 minutes together on the floor. Individually, Katelyn Loper leads the team with a +58 (240 points for, 182 points against) while Jillian Alleyne is a close second at +55 (188 points for, 133 points against). Ariel Thomas, Danielle Love and Chrishae Rowe are all better than +30.
Jillian Alleyne posted her 14th career double-double and second of the season against Portland on Nov. 12. Alleyne was tied for third in the Pac-12 last year with 12 double-doubles.
Oregon is 30-20 in non-conference action under head coach Paul Westhead. (Note: this mark does NOT include the Pac-12 Tournament or other postseason tournaments.) The Ducks were 9-3 against non-league foes in 2009-10, his first season, then 9-2 in 2010-11, 8-4 in 2011-12 and 2-10 last season. Oregon's two non-conference wins last year came in back-to-back games against Fresno State and Samford at home. The Ducks are 2-1 to start the 2013-14 season.
Oregon is 38-34 at home under head coach Paul Westhead. The Ducks averaged 11 home wins per season under Westhead before last year, when Oregon won three games at Matthew Knight Arena. His best record was in his first season, 2009-10, when the Ducks boasted a 14-6 home mark, which included six Pac-12 victories. Oregon is 2-1 at MKA this season.
Paul Westhead and the Ducks will have a chance to improve on their home record early this season. Oregon plays nine of its 11 non-conference games at home this season, only leaving Matthew Knight Arena to visit reigning national champion UConn on Nov. 20 and Seattle U on Dec. 4. The trip to Seattle will give the Ducks a chance to play a regular season game in Key Arena, which hosts the Pac-12 Tournament for the second straight season this year.
Due to the Pac-12's unbalanced scheduling, Oregon will only play the Bay Area schools and the Mountain schools once this season. The Ducks will visit Stanford and Cal to open conference play and will host Utah and Colorado in early February.
Oregon will be without the services of 2012-13 starting guard Jordan Loera (LOW-etta), who suffered a knee injury in preseason practices. The versatile 5-foot-9 junior averaged 6.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game as a sophomore while starting all 31 games. The Moses Lake, Wash., native led the team in steals with 37 during the 2012-13 campaign.


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City Information
Deadwood - 800.999.1876 - www.deadwood.org
Rapid City - 800.487.3223 or 605.718.8484 - www.visitrapidcity.com
Belle Fourche - 888.345.5859 or 605.892.2676 - www.bellefourchechamber.org
Hill City - 800.888.1798 or 605.574.2368 - www.hillcitysd.com
Lead - 877.428.5590 or 605.584.1100 - www.leadmethere.org
Spearfish - 800.344.6181 - www.visitspearfish.com
Area Attrractions
Adams Museum and House - Take a stroll through Deadwood's history at the Historic Adams Museum or visit the Victorian inspired Adams House. www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org
Broken Boot Gold Mine - Step into a century old mine shaft or pan for gold at this great family attraction in Deadwood. www.brokenbootgoldmine.com
Crazy Horse - www.crazyhorsememorial.org
Deadwood's Historic Main Street - Walk the same brick-paved Main Street as some of the Old West's most wild and wooly characters. www.deadwood.org
Golf - With five courses within 10 miles of Deadwood, good golf is never hard to come by. www.golflink.com
Gulches of Fun - You can do it all at Gulches of Fun, from go carts, to bumper boats to mini golf. Go experience the fun. www.gulchesoffun.com
Historic Homestake Opera House - www.leadoperahouse.org
Homestake Mine - While in operation, the Homestake Mine was the largest gold mine in the western hemisphere. Tours are still available. www.homestaketour.com
The Journey Museum - www.journeymuseum.org
The Mammoth Site - www.mammothsite.com
Mt. Moriah Cemetery - See where some of Deadwood's most infamous residents still reside, including Wild Bill and Calamity Jane. www.deadwood.org
Mt. Rushmore - www.nps.com
Old Style Saloon No. 10 - Go see the chair that Wild Bill Hickok was shot in. While you're there, catch a beer. www.saloon10.com
Tatanka: Story of the Bison - Tatanka tells the story of the American Bison through the exhibition of breathtaking bronze sculptures. www.storyofthebison.com


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August 30, 2013
The Amazon Warehouse Boom
Amazon has been making major investments into building more warehouses in order to bring more products, to more people, the fastest way possible. In fact, according to a recent article in Businessweek, Amazon has spent nearly $14 billion since 2010 to build 50 …More...
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Download image Ordoro logo AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Ordoro today announced their partnership with Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) to bring Amazon's warehousing and order fulfillment expertise to …
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Born: May 12, 1961 in Hamlet, NC
High School: Richmond
College: North Carolina St. (school history)
Drafted by the New York Giants in the 7th round (178th overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 48 (1602nd overall since 1950)
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Although today's combat doesn't require mass paratrooper jumps to enter the battle, learning how to get from the sky to the enemy by parachuting continues to be a valuable skill for the military, including Marines.
Many service members who attend the Army's basic airborne course seek the thrill and adventure of leaping out of an airplane.
Those who get the chance to attend airborne training learn the techniques of static line parachute insertion. In this type of jump, hopeful paratroopers hook a line connected from their chute to a strongpoint in the aircraft and jump from varying altitudes between 800 to 1000 feet. Their "static" line tugs against the aircraft, deploying their canopy and with some help from gravity, they glide down to a controlled landing on ground or water.
Simple or sexy? Based on feedback from a seasoned jumpmaster, the second part may be the deciding factor.
"There's a certain sexiness that goes along with parachuting," said Gunnery Sgt. Brad Colbert, special operations chief of the basic airborne course in Fort Benning, Ga. "It has a bit of a mystique to it."
Although there are plenty of Marines who may want to earn their jump wings by attending the Army's basic airborne course in Fort Benning, it's an opportunity afforded to only a few. In fact, Marines with the parachute rigger occupational specialty are the only Marine Corps personnel required to attend the course.
"Riggers are responsible for aerial delivery operations of both personnel and equipment into combat zones," said Sgt. Jose Cono, an air delivery specialist and instructor for the Marine Corps parachute riggers course in Ft. Lee, Va.
As an early part of their initial training prior to being assigned to a unit, riggers attend the basic course to get an understanding of the static line parachute system. They are required to understand the ins and outs of their parachutes, including packing, repairing and maintenance.
"To be proficient at your job, you should be able to pack and jump your own shoot," said Cono. "Becoming familiar with the equipment qualifies a Marine to do his job."
Upon completion of the basic airborne course, riggers continue their school training then are assigned to reconnaissance platoons, combat logistics regiments, or special operations commands. Marines from these same units, who are not parachute riggers, are also regularly afforded the opportunity to complete the basic airborne course. The knowledge they gain can provide a stepping-stone to even more specialized Marine Corps training.
"It's a basis for an insert platform in the recon community," said Staff Sgt. Jacob Leask, an airborne instructor and Marine liaison at the BAC. "The real advantage for going to a basic airborne course is that you can then go to a free-fall course."
Free-fall parachuting, also known as high altitude-high opening or high altitude-low opening parachute insertion, enables Marines to insert into an area of operation from altitudes between 15,000 to 35,000 feet — depending on the needs and danger that may or may not be present. Marines jump from an aircraft and fall to an altitude where they can safely deploy their parachutes and glide in for a safe landing.
Colbert says the capabilities of aerial deployment of troops in tactical combat zones are, and will continue to be, an invaluable asset to the Corps.
"The ability to insert into a particular target area, unbeknown to the enemy, is extremely important for the reconnaissance and Marine special operations community," Colbert said. "This enables a team to be inserted behind enemy lines without detection — providing the most stealth for the team on its infill."
The Basic Airborne Course
In order to successfully complete the basic course, Marines must complete three weeks of training aboard Fort Benning. "Ground week" starts off the training with a focus on the parachute
landing fall. PLF techniques teach jumpers how to properly transfer energy from the fall up the sides of their legs and knees to the upper body to prevent injuries. The repetition of body movement and keeping their knees and feet together at all times during training drills builds muscle memory. Students jump from platforms of varying heights, concentrating on proper body positions when they land.
During the second week of training, "tower week," students get used to being strapped into a parachute harness. They use the mock door trainer, which simulates mass exits from an aircraft in flight. They also learn about "opening shock," chute deployment, steering their chute, and refining their landing techniques.
The third and final week is jump week. During this most crucial evolution in their training, students complete five static-line jumps in order to graduate. The first jump of the week is arguably the most anticipated event of the course.
"When you're jumping out, you're taught to look out at the horizon," said Staff Sgt. Jeremy Froio, a team leader with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, and recent honor graduate from the basic airborne course. "As soon as you step out, the blast from the (aircraft propeller) blows you away from the plane. You get pretty disoriented the first couple of times and really have no idea which way is up. Then the chute opens and jars you pretty hard. As soon as you realize you're not falling anymore, it's a good thing."
Jumping with a variety of configurations from no load up to a 30-pound, full-combat load during the week gives the students the opportunity to become comfortable with the knowledge they have obtained during the course.
"The first jump was honestly slightly terrifying and a really big rush," said Lance Cpl. John-Michael Pauze, a communications systems operator with 1st Radio Reconnaissance Battalion. "I just continued to build confidence from the first jump to the fifth."
Marines who complete the course return to the fleet and use their knowledge to support the Marine Corps mission.
"I can now move on to do HAHO jumps and fulfill my billet as a team leader," said Froio. "I have to be able to jump my team. As a Marine, it's pretty special to complete the course. Not a lot of Marines get to go to jump school and as a reconnaissance Marine, it's essential."
Between 350 and 450 students graduate from each class. 15 to 20 of those students are Marines.
"Marine students tend to stand out among the other services, since we generally have a smaller population and come with an innate sense of initiative and leadership." Colbert said. "Marine students and instructors are very hard working and set a good example for all of the students."
This leadership quality carries over to the Marine Corps instructors
Currently, there are three Marines on staff as instructors at the BAC. The number of Marine instructors can fluctuate from two to six, depending on how many school seats are allotted for the year. All of the instructors are pulled from the reconnaissance career field, since they are the preponderance of jumpers in the Marine Corps.
Marines who complete the school are awarded basic parachutist wings – which are the Army standard bestowed upon graduation. Marines who serve in a parachuting billet for at least 90 days are issued the Navy-Marine Corps insignia, or gold jump wings, after they complete an additional 5 jumps. Marines are required to jump a minimum of once per quarter to maintain their proficiency (as per Marine Corps order 3120.11.)
"Most units train to a much higher standard than that," Colbert said. "It's based on the individual training requirements that a unit has, but the more times you jump, the better capabilities for the Corps there are going to be. Marines need to jump in adverse conditions, including night jumps and full combat equipment, to obtain as close to a realistic profile as possible and maintain proficiency."
Marines who are interested in attending a basic airborne course must complete an airborne physical exam, perform a physical fitness test meeting army standards within 30 days prior to reporting for the course, and must be recommended by their commanding officer.
On average, the Marine Corps is allotted 750 school seats per year at the airborne school, which is the minimum to satisfy the requirements for Marine Corps parachuting according to Colbert. Marine Corps training and education command determines the school assignments that will be divided between operational units and provides many of the remaining training opportunities as reenlistment incentives for other Marines throughout the fleet.
"For a lot of Marines who may not be able to participate in this kind of training, it is exciting and outside of their normal daily routine," Colbert said. "Marines tend to really enjoy it and those that wouldn't otherwise be exposed to this type of activity, really get a lot out of it as well."


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Victor Varnado Movies and Career Information
May 15, 1969
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Victor Varnado is an American standup comedian and actor. Born in Gary, Indiana, he is African American and albinistic. He was born legally blind due to his Albinism. He grew up in Huntsville, Alabama and later moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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College Hockey:Providence Uses Bang-Bang-Bang Goals To Top Quinnipiac
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence overcame an early deficit by scoring three straight goals in a span of 1:54 of the second period to defeat Quinnipiac 5-2 Friday at Schneider Arena.
In the first period, Quinnipiac's Matt Erhart scored on an early power play to take a 1-0 lead. Providence rebounded and outshot Quinnipiac, 16-4, in the period but could not solve freshman goaltender Jamie Holden.
In the second period, Providence overcame Holden with a barrage of shots. Senior Peter Fregoe pulled the Friars (7-9-1 overall) even at 1-1 at the 10:30 mark of the second period when he skated in alone on Holden and flipped a shot through the goaltender's pads for his eighth goal of the season.
PC sophomore defenseman Stephen Wood put the Friars ahead, 2-1, just one minute and 18 seconds later when he fired a blast from the point that rifled past Holden to give Providence a 2-1 lead. Wood scored his third goal of the season on the power play, finishing off assists from classmate Peter Zingoni and junior Jon DiSalvatore.
Just 38 seconds later, junior Michael Lucci finished off the third consecutive Providence goal in a 1:54 stretch when he converted from junior Doug Wright and freshman defenseman Eric Lundberg.
The third period began with Quinnipiac pulling within one goal, when Brian Herbert scored 57 seconds in. PC senior Drew Omicioli put Providence back up by two goals when he banged in a rebound from in front of the Quinnipiac goal.
Sophomore Jonathan Goodwin closed the scoring with an empty-net goal with 9.8 seconds left to play.
Providence junior Nolan Schaefer, who relieved freshman David Cacciola in goal to start the second period, earned the win by making nine saves in 40 minutes. Cacciola made just three saves and allowed one goal in the first 20 minutes of action. Holden made 42 saves for Quinnipiac.
The Friars return to action on Friday, December 28, when they face Western Michigan in the first round of play at the Mariucci Classic, held at the University of Minnesota.
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BOULDER - The first day of fall semester classes is a day away, the first tests further back than that. Final grades are somewhere south of the formative stage.
It's the same in Colorado football, where new receivers coach Bobby Kennedy rightfully insists his group is a "work in progress," with progress being the daily emphasis. As is the case on the academic side here, the posting of grades can wait. But if you need an insightful peek at how the receivers are progressing and even want an early grade, sophomore Paul Richardson will comply.
"Right now, if I had to give us a letter grade, this group is a 'B,'" Richardson said the other day. "It's a 'B' because, one, we're all pretty banged up right now . . . and, two, because we're more into the playbook and we're playing faster and more comfortable."
The grade offered by "P-Rich" probably requires a footnote. He's saying when total health is restored, when training camp's physical toll has diminished, his group's grade will climb. But he's also saying if he and his mates were less into their playbooks, that 'B' likely would be a 'C.'
Asked if an 'A' is close, Richardson answered, "Very close . . . when we get into school week (classes begin Monday) and begin game-planning for Hawaii, the playbook will be chopped down. There's not going to be 100,000 plays, but plays for a specific team. That's going to help everybody."
In Jon Embree's first preseason camp, you can count on a couple of words being used in every conversation regarding the Buffs' development: Physical and consistent. Kennedy, who joined Embree's staff last winter after a seven-year stint at Texas, says his group is learning to be the former and working hard to be the latter.
"Right now, we're not very consistent, but I see good things every day in terms of effort and guys trying to do it right," he said. "We're not a finished product; we've got a lot of work to do but the effort's there."
And this is always a good thing for a position coach to be able to say when preseason camp begins: There's been a personnel upgrade since the conclusion of spring practice, which means he apparently signed the right prospects.
In Kennedy's case, incoming freshmen Tyler McCulloch (Albuquerque, N.M.) and Nelson Spruce (Westlake Village, Calif.) and transfer Logan Gray (Georgia) joined a receiving corps composed of 2010 contributors Richardson, Toney Clemons, Kyle Cefalo and Jason Espinoza. And swift redshirt freshman Keenan Canty showed promise last spring.
Basically from those eight players, Kennedy will find his top six. But during a brutal 13-game schedule, he emphasizes that everyone who practices must be prepared on Saturdays: "I always say this to the guys: No matter where you are right now, before the season's done we're going to need you all to do something. You just never know . . . we're trying to create depth in the group, but also have competition every day.
"What I've told these guys is none of these spots are locked down yet. They're going to be graded on their performances every day, and then we'll make decisions. We're trying to find one guy first, then two, then three, four, five and six. Every day you have to compete, every day you have to bring it."
Richardson "brought it" (and then some) last year as a freshman, averaging a team-best 15.1 yards a catch (34 receptions, 514 yards, six touchdowns). He's spindly (6-1, 175), but speedy. He's a nightmare in single coverage. And he prides himself on catching almost anything within his zip code.
"He's a special talent," Kennedy said. "What he's trying to work on and what I'm harping on him about is working on the little things - getting in and out of his spots, his hand position catching the ball, ball security . . . all those little things. He's talented; the thing I always talk to these guys about is, you can be the best player at Colorado, then are you the best guy in the league, then are you the best guy in your part of the country, then the best guy in the nation? What he needs to do is keep concentrating on the little things and I think he'll develop into a very good receiver."
Richardson entered camp "really wanting to get better on my route running, so I just wouldn't be looked at as 'speed' guy but a really good route runner, too. I think I've definitely done that," he said.
With Kennedy's help, he believes he's learning to "finish my routes, staying in my break . . . so that I don't give the defender any declaration that I'm going to be stopping."
As for doing what receivers do when the ball arrives, "I'm really confident in my catching ability," he said.
Kennedy's expectations are high for Gray, who enrolled at CU to enter a graduate program (curriculum instruction in education) not offered at UGA and has one season of eligibility remaining. A former quarterback (No. 7 high school prospect nationally), Gray lettered three years at the Southeastern Conference school playing that position, then switching to receiver as a junior. He played receiver and on special teams last season when UGA visited Boulder.
"I'm enjoying it," Gray said of his new environment. "Obviously right now it's still camp and we're kind of in that grind-time period. Everybody feels like they're running in mud . . . your legs are so tired. But it's the same way for everybody in the country. You just keep on pushing through to make sure we're getting better every day because Hawaii is going to be here soon (Sept. 3).
"This is my last year so I'm just trying to make the most of it, and so far I wouldn't say I'm satisfied because I want to keep on getting better and pushing this thing to the max. But I feel like the transition has been good."
He's been used primarily as a slot receiver, but Embree also likes Gray's versatility because of his experience at quarterback as well as on special teams. Gray (6-2, 190) called the Buffs' and Bulldogs' offenses "similar . . . everyone has their own concepts and terminology, that's the biggest thing to learn. But a lot of the actual schemes and plays are the same - just different ways to get into it."
Embree has said the rangy (6-5, 205) McCulloch reminds him of Ed McCaffery - so much so that McCulloch wears the former Broncos receiver's number (87). That's high praise for a freshman, but McCulloch is looking (and practicing) the part.
McCulloch says he's unsure if he's exceeded any expectations he might have had entering his first college camp, but adds, "I think I'm meeting them. I came into camp not knowing really what to expect. I've always had the confidence I could play at the D-I level. This is going real smooth.
"I think I have a good work ethic, and my mindset is to go get the ball no matter where it is. I've been able to get through camp healthy so far. I'm starting to get more reps every day, and that comes from knowing the plays. It's exciting."
Initially a three-sport (football, basketball, baseball) athlete at Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, McCulloch finally settled on football - but not at his current position. He began as a Wing-T quarterback and also played safety, switching to receiver as a high school freshman. He wanted football to take him to a D-I school on scholarship. But in the fourth game of his senior season, he suffered a lacerated liver and spleen and missed the rest of the year.
Contact with D-I recruiters began to dwindle. "I just wasn't there stats-wise; I lost contact with a lot of coaches," he said.
New Mexico and New Mexico State invited him to walk on, but he was aiming higher. "I had sent out some tape, so I think the interest might have been starting to grow a little," he said. "Being the hometown hero (in Albuquerque at UNM) would have been pretty cool, but it was kind of my dream to go play at a big-time D-I school. Colorado was one of my favorites, so when that offer came it was just incredible."
Kennedy calls McCulloch "a pleasant surprise because for a young guy he's come in and picked up the offense really well. But the great thing about him is he's an effort guy."
The 6-2, 200-pound Spruce, says Kennedy, "has made good progress; we're asking him to learn two (receiver) spots. But the thing is, he's really bright and he wants to do well. When he puts it all together I expect him to be a good receiver for us."
Clemons (6-2, 210) has had an up-and-down camp and is at the forefront of Kennedy's call for consistency at his position. "Not only Toney, but all of us have to be more consistent," he said. "Pass routes are such a precise thing and obviously you got to run them right to get open, then there's catching the ball and finishing runs and doing all those things. But we're expecting a lot out of Toney. What we need to see in his last year is a guy who steps up."
Cefalo (5-10, 170) is having a solid camp, and the coaching staff has noticed. That work, plus his off-season efforts, earned him a scholarship for his final year. Kennedy says Espinoza (5-8, 180) and Canty (5-9, 155) have had their moments, but he's still hoping for more productivity from Jerrod Darden, who is 6-5, 210 and offers his position's biggest target.
Espinoza knows all three receiver positions, and Canty, said Kennedy, "is doing some things really well. He's still a young player and is going to make some mistakes. The thing I like about Keenan so far is when he comes off the ball he's going fast. He can stretch the field. He's a guy I'm hoping is in that mix."
CU's offense is putting a heavy emphasis on the running game, and Kennedy's players must block well enough to enhance that. Richardson believes the Buffs' ground game "is going to be dangerous . . . Coach 'BK' and Coach (Eric) Bieniemy have been teaching us how to block. It's just not running out and trying to kill a guy, it's occupying him, giving a running back enough time to get past."
Adds Kennedy: "They're trying to give good effort and get on their guys. Like I said, we're not a finished product. We've got to develop some toughness in our group. But I see little things every day starting to come, and I see the effort."
Blocking among the "good hands guys" is vital, but Embree also is emphasizing how the passing game must become polished enough to play off of his running game.
"You don't want (the passing attack) to be off in a certain game and us not be able to pass," Richardson said. "It has to go hand-in-hand with the running game. That's what we're working hard to do."
Wide receivers
Coach: Bobby Kennedy, first season on CU staff.
Returning starters: Toney Clemons, Sr.; Paul Richardson, Soph.
Returnees: Kyle Cefalo, Sr.; Keenan Canty, Fr.-RS; Jason Espinoza, Sr.; Dustin Ebner, Jr.; Jarrod Darden, Soph; Alex Turbow, Soph.
Newcomers: Tyler McCulloch, Fr.; Nelson Spruce, Fr.; Logan Gray, Sr.; Drew Ebner, Fr.; Parker Norton, Fr.; Austin Vincent, Fr.; Makiri Pugh, Jr. (moved this week from defensive back).
Key losses: Scotty McKnight, Travon Patterson, Kendrick Celestine (left program), Andre Simmons (left program).
Stat line: Of the Buffs' 237 completions last season, receivers made 127 of them (McKnight 50, Clemons 43, Richardson 34).
Bottom line: CU must compensate for McKnight's productivity and dependability, but there appear to be players prepared to step in. Clemons' consistency and that of the position overall have been camp concerns, but Richardson seems on target for a breakout year. Gray should prove to be a smart and versatile addition, and McCulloch, who appears to be a real find, and Spruce will add depth. Canty's speed can stretch a defense. Newcomers to watch: Gray, McCulloch and Spruce.
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Teenagers just keep getting younger...
You've probably already heard a lot about how kids nowadays are acting way more mature, but this is a bit topic. I go to the mall sometimes and see little girls, who look about ten, in micromini's and very tight t-shirts. I mean, somthing must be wrong here. They look like prostitutes, and they haven even began their periods.
Also, kids are growing up much more in the responsibilities and the way their treated. I see little children with cell phones, and labtops, and iPods. I don't have a cell phone, I got my ipod on my 13th birthday(When I became a teenager), and labtops no kid needs until they go off to collage.
Kids are also getting WAY into relationships too quick. One of my cousins had dated over 10 girls before 4th grade. And that rate's not gonna slow down for kids anytime soon. With teen pregnancy growing to an alarmingly high rate, what will our future hold? Will these current tweens be our future teenage moms and dads?
What do you think about all of this? Do you think today's tweens are becoming more mature too quick? Why do you think all this is happning and who is to blame?
Links to articals reguarding the subject.
Hey, they're getting both taller and shorter too. I remember that it seemed like the shorter incoming freshman in HS got shorter and shorter as time went on. As to who's to blame, popular culture mostly. Though negligent parents run a very close second.
As a father, I am greatly concerned about this issue. My kids are 9 and 6 now, but I fear they will be pushed into adolescence too early. So I enjoy every minute of their childhood I can.
I read an article a year or two back that talked about how the average age of menarche in the US was 14 in 1900. Now it's 12. That's what scares me most. Girls are physically able to get pregnant long before they have the maturity to deal with it. Combine that with a culture that virtually screams out, "Have all the sex you can!!!" and you have a recipe for disaster.
I'm not sure, but I know for certain that I am not what most people term mature. :p
Interestingly, my 13 year old sister looks at least 5 years older than she is. Apparently that's natural - she doesn't have a bunch of gimmicks, makeup or particularly suggestive clothes. Go figure. *fights off stupid older mens*
But yes, children grow up faster today than earlier. It's evolution at work more than society, I think.
What is a problem with society, I think, is that kids don't play anymore. When my older little brother, who's now 18, turned 14, he wanted LEGOs for his birthday. Recently my youngest brother turned 14, and his wish-list was made up of things like video games and DVDs.
Children need to get off the PlayStation and TV and play with LEGOs, model planes, water rifles, and what the Heck not more. It's more social, it's better for their eyes, bodies and minds, and their creativity greatly exceeds that of the producers of the Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, and other downright mediocre series designed to cash in on the fact that children swallow whatever's handed to them. Oh, and LEGOs don't tell kids to get pregnant:p.
It might not neccessarily be a bad thing for children to grow up faster. It does have its advantages. But it has its disadvantages, too, of course, and I'm not sure of what to do with it.
How about the clothing industry selling clothes for tweens that actually are tasteful? They look like little prostitutes because that's the only clothes that are available in the stores.
@DE--if the body matures faster than what the brain is capable of dealing with socially/psychologically/mentally, or if society forces maturity before a kid is cognitively ready, it'll be a disadvantage.
On the issue of tweens acting like teens themselves, there've been quite a few articles about this lately. Unfortunately, the moral fiber of this country is unraveling, and it's taking the kids with it. In these instances, parents become all the more important. If they really put their feet down on it, their children won't be able to dress and act like sluts. Popular culture, peers, and all sorts of other actors have contributed to this strange trend, but ultimately, parents have the authority to stop their kids from following it. The fact that this generation of moms and dads is much softer than previous one, though, does not help at all.
In short, as that article said, 12-year olds aren't hot. Parents can and should stop them from acting like they are.
Yeah, that's about right, I was planning on cloistering my daughter once she hits puberty to keep her away from you horny guys. :D
I do like Prime's idea of a shotgun and rocking chair on the front porch, however....
In terms of the biological onset of puberty coming for younger and younger children, this might IMHO be due to the advances in medical care and nutrition that have taken place over the last 100 years. Our society is healthier (aside from the obesity issue) and better fed than it ever has been before.
In the sexualization of younger and younger children, I think that this phenomenon is mostly due to the media and industry targeting the tweenie set as consumers more and more heavily. They've got money to spend, and there's no shortage of unscrupulous businesses selling sex as maturity that want it. What kid doesn't want to appear more "mature" than their schoolmates?
And for the record, my 13 year-old daughter shops for her own clothes, but nowhere in her entire wardrobe is anything that comes close to the slutty gear. She doesn't want to dress like that, and even if she did, there's absolutely no bloody way I'd ever let her leave the house looking like some Australian street pimp's nightmare.
Not to say there's not a difference between nudity and "challenging" nudity. If it's a hot day and you want your six-year old girl to be topless in the sun, fine by me. If you dress her in a challenging type of clothing, that's a different thing.
As for physically maturing before they're mentally ready, yup, that's a point. Think it's been like that for the last, oh, 200 000 years or so.
We're not in the age of innosence anymore. Everything is mini and tight, everything is sex obsessed, everything is for mature audiances only. There are no more G rated movies, no more innocent cartoons, no more toys that don't pose a threat to killing kids. Even Barbie's gone OC, and took the sunkist mini skirt look to heart. I may not even be concerned with having children at the moment considering I can't even drive for another 3 years but no. Children should not be dressed like whores, children should not be using profanity, children should not be watching gory movies, and children should not be emulating their older brothers or sisters. They should take the time and be kids, and not be concerned with learning all the lyrics to 50 Cent's new song.
I voted for not caring, because I have no plans on having kids.
With that said, I think the issue should be less about young girls wearing questionable clothing and acting older than they are, and more about fat chicks wearing tight clothing and thinking that they're the hottest thing around. *Barf*
I personally don't think there is a problem, but being a teen, I think kids are in entitled to do whatever they want, to just be kids while we (they?) have time...
TK, I want to thank you for steering this discussion back to the REALLY important issues.
Teenagers. Maturity. Hmm.
I think it's important to remember that ninety per-cent of adults aren't "mature" in the classical sense. Our current society is rife with self-interest and pettiness. People refuse to make informed decisions, they refuse to take responsibility for their actions and they refuse to discharge their responsibilities to their family and friends.
We live in a society where people don't bother to educate themselves despite the fact that information is more available than ever, where people eat junk food and then try to sue the fast food chains, and where people decide to have a kid despite the fact that they're on welfare and in an overcrowded district. Nobody takes responsibility for anything they do anymore. And surely that's the mark of true maturity.
So if adults are willing to wear the clothes of grown-ups without actually being grown-ups, why shouldn't kids do the same?
But seriously, like TK said... fat chicks + tight clothing = :barf:
I don't generally see a lot of people below 13 years old nowadays, me living the cloistered life that I do. The closest I see is my girlfriend's little brother. And he dresses a lot like I did when I was his age - normal blue-jeans, and a t-shirt featuring my favourite TV show character that week.
Now, I don't see a lot of girls under the age of 14 (or whatever the hell age they are in grade 9). But I don't see the problem you people seem to see. They wear pretty much the same thing they did when I was that age - which is also pretty similar to what the guys wear: jeans, t-shirts, etc. Sure, their fashion sense would make a blind gay man cringe, but then so would mine. I don't see the problem everyone else seems to see. Must be my region. Southern Ontario isn't exactly the wildest part of the continent.
@Jae: My sisters complain about the kid's clothing thing all the time, and rightly so. They do almost all of their clothes shopping by catalog or online.
I agree with the others here that the whole premature maturity situation contributes to teenage pregnancy and may even encourage pedophilia in adults, neither of which benefits society, but what can be done about it?
And, yeah, TK: Fat chicks in tight and revealing clothing is really, really gross (unless you're a chubby chaser:xp: ), and I don't hesitate to tell them so (yes, I'm a bastard:devsmoke:) as politely as I can, of course.:halo2:
It's the parents task to make sure their kids know how to dress. And as long as the parents actually buy the clothes themselves then it's even more a pity that those very young girls walk around like "bitches". I never understood why 3-4-5-6+ year old girls need belly free clothes, heels (even if it's "only" like 3 cm), or ear rings and the like.
*goes to check the prices of mp3 players and cell phones with cameras*
In my "circle of friends" or however you wanna say it, it seems like I'm the only one who doesn't have parents that buy for them whatever they want. Not so much the clothes, but all the latest fancy gadgets. I'm 15 and the only thing like that that I have is a cell phone which I just got last week (it's also my first cell phone I've ever had), and the only reason I was allowed to get it is because the store had a buy one get one free sale. Pretty much everybody around my age and even younger all have a cell phone and iPod, and they've had them for years. One 13 year old girl that I know has broken four Ipods and her parents recently bought her a fifth. I just don't get that.
Agreed, that's why I have a good cell phone, a teenager is not complete without a cell phone anymore :D
Here's when I got that stuff.
Laptop = 15 (only played EQ on it)
Ipod = 17
Irresponsible parenting, and teenage pregnancy causes these things to happen.
Parents = Don't care what-so-ever about there children or their future until its too late.
So, teenage pregnancy caused you to get your Laptop with 15? I don't get it.
Teenage pregnancy --> young parents --> little time for their children --> little time to raise them correctly
Bah, this is a wide subject.
In general young parents need time to settle down and need more money to be able to feed their kids and themselves and all that crap and will have less time for their children.
Ray is correct when he says that younger parents have as much time and in fact have more energy than older parents do.
And I might add that young parents also often have the backup of their own mothers and fathers. Grandparents can be a big help when it comes to bringing up a child. When one is older, one's own parents are unlikely to be able to function as child-rearers. Hell, they may not even be alive.
But there is a significant problem with teenagers having babies. The problem has nothing to do with how much time they can spend with their child, or how much energy they have... It has to do with their lack of experience, and their lack of patience.
To be a parent of optimal quality, one must be
a: patient as a god, and
b: experienced enough at the game of life that one can actually teach one's kids something worthwhile.
Teenagers routinely think they know it all. And to be fair, I've met some damned intelligent teenagers in my time. But the fact is that they know nothing about life, because they simply haven't had time to become good at the game yet. Only those who are excellent at the game have a right to teach the game. And that's what a parent must be, a full-time teacher. Nothing less will do, frankly.
Bear in mind however, that as I said before, most adults don't know anything about life either, because they're lazy good-for-nothing fools who have no interest in learning how the world really works. They pile year upon year onto their tally, but though their body may grow ancient and decrepit, their mind never really grows along with it.
Therefore teenagers should wait until they've gained some experience and patience before becoming parents. And if they NEVER gain experience nor patience... they should NEVER become parents, regardless of how old they get. ;)
So it's not really an issue of age so much as it is an issue of worth. Only the worthy, the moral, the studious and the wise should be allowed to spawn offspring.
You want kids... bam! Rooms need redecorating, clothes need to be bought, food, medical bills, time needs to spent to get everything in order.. all in all a very expensive and stressfull matter.
It's going to be hell trying to figure out a flexible solution for having enough time to be a proper parent to your child and still maintain the same rythm of work to pay off all the financial episodes that come with a child.
Older parents will have settled into the house, will have a more complete home with less byproducts of society to worry about.
I really don't feel like starting an argument right now, it's clear that you have something personal you want to defend, but I'd like to return to my safe lurk haven.
I think I totally second that, AL. :)
I also want to add, that a certain lack of experience can be expected, especially when it comes to the fact that "first-time-parents", regardless how old they are, lack the experience of having and raising a child on their own. And usually they can rely on the experience of their parents here (like they did when they still were "kids only"). But still, a certain level of maturity is necessary to take the task of having a child, but this does not totally depend to one's age.
finally a poll that i can answer honestly.....
i dont plan on having kids, so i don't really care!!!! though, it bothers me that most parents (aged 18-25 for example) don't care what their kids do...which in turn leads to having to put up with pathetic ****s in the workplace....
Proof that God exists: SpiderAL and I actually agree on something completely, which requires something on the order of a minor miracle. :D
Now what we consider to be the criteria for worthy and wise may be different, but that's another issue altogether. I've wondered occasionally why you have to have a license to drive a car but not to have kids (besides the obvious).
Actually, that's not so miraculous as just plain common sense. Kids aren't mature enough to raise kids--they're not done growing physically, and parts of the brain don't fully develop til about early 20's, so their ability to handle things in a mature fashion is greatly reduced.
We waited quite a while before having kids, mostly because I had to finish school, and it would not be fair to the child to have a parent with such divided priorities. Once we had a home and a car and we were both settled into decent jobs, then we felt like we were prepared to share our lives with children and for the responsibilities of taking care of them.
What we lost from waiting as long as we did:
a. some energy--I can't do certain things because of a blown knee, like running behind my kid's bike to teach him how to ride. However, we've just had to learn how to work smart to work around the physical limitation. We don't try to do a whole bunch of energy intensive acts in one day--we spread it out, and that works better for the kids, too.
b. the ability for our kids to know all their grandparents--Jimbo's dad died when Jimbo was a teen, and his mom was quite a bit older than my parents, so we lost her a few years back, and my daughter really is too young to remember her. Neither child was able to benefit much from her love and wisdom.
c. Starting later means also that we may not be as available health-wise for any future grandchildren.
d. we're probably going to have less money for retirement because we're going to have child expenses into our 50's.
What we gained:
1. patience--absolutely essential when you have an over-tired 2 year old who decides to lay down in the middle of the floor at a store and scream at the top of her lungs. You can either lose it yourself out of impatience, or you can recognize that you need calmly to leave the store, get the child a nap, and come back later. You have to be patient enough to deal with a child's natural immaturity, and you need to be patient enough to let them do things for themselves even if you can do it 10 times faster, because they won't learn how to do something if you do it for them all the time. Those 7 years that we waited after getting married was a huge help for both of us to learn more patience.
2. Life experience--always a help. We did a lot prior to marriage and prior to child-rearing--spending time with friends, getting college out of the way, learning new things like wild-bird watching or history re-enactment, reading, being involved in some volunteer activities, traveling to different places, and many other things that are more difficult to do when you have children. Things we learned in those activities we're able to teach to our kids--my son has learned more about wild birds than most people will ever know (though having a 3 year old who can identify about 50 different species of birds in a book or at the backyard feeder is kind of scary), and we can talk about things like conservation, habitat protection and learning how to care for animals and such. We have a much broader practical knowledge base (from cooking to basic home maintenance and so on) than those in their teens/early 20's simply because we've done that much more stuff before having kids.
3. More knowledge about child growth and development. I highly recommend a college course on it, btw, or at least reading a book on it, or best yet spending some time in a day care center or church nursery or something like that to learn how children grow and process things. Even if you don't agree with everything in the class or a book, knowing what children learn and when has been incredibly helpful for raising ours. We know what to expect by a certain time, and we know what they're not able to do at a certain time. That way, we don't have unrealistic expectations or treat them like mini-adults, which they are not.
4. We were more mature in our marriage. A friend's grandmother said one time half-jokingly that it should be a law that people be married 5 years before having kids, that way if someone's going to get divorced/split up, they usually do it before then, and kids aren't affected. In our case we had 7 years married to get to know each other and work the good and bad out before adding children into the mix. Learning about each other is essential, and it's harder to spend that time with each other when you have very young kids.
5. We were a little more stable financially--many people whose marriages that break up cite fighting over money or having money-related problems as one of the chief, if not number one, cause. Fewer fights and less stressed over money parents=better for kids.
6. We understand perfection is impossible. We're relaxed enough to go from 'going for perfect' to 'going for doing our best'.
7. We had time to watch our friends as parents and learn from their mistakes and successes.
8. While my parents can help out now with our kids, they are not going to be able to help much in a few years due to age, so we've developed a community of friends who can step in and help in emergencies (and who we likewise would help in an emergency)--as long as you have those kinds of community connections, the effect of aging parents is mitigated somewhat. It's best if you can have grandparent involvement--there were things that I learned from my grandmother that my mother would never have been able to teach me due to the nature of our relationship and my grandma's knowledge base on medical things. However, there are good substitutes of grandparents aren't around.
9. By the time we felt we were ready, we were willing to put aside other fun activities to devote the necessary time to our children. We recognize that the time spent in their lives is crucial, and we also recognize they're not going to be with us forever. So, while some things are really hard right now while they're little, we're also enjoying every stage of life that they're at. It's amazing to see them develop from the time I first felt them move in the womb and saw them on an ultrasound to the people they are now. They certainly have their moments as we all do, but they're unique and very special. We're mature enough to see them not as a burden in our lives and something that infringes on our fun, but as people we can share love with. Yes, we have to work hard, yes, there are things we can't do right now because they're in our lives, but we're enjoying having them in our lives and being part of their lives. I don't know if we would have had quite the same appreciation for all that they are if we had had our children at an earlier age.
For us, it was worth waiting before having kids. We were in a better spot emotionally and financially, and the physical issues aren't that much of a problem.
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What should I do if my child has a small fever
Frank Benes, MD, is the Emergency Department medical director at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Question: My child has a low fever, what should I watch for?
Answer: Fever is a common reason for parents to bring a child to the emergency department. Below are some important facts to keep in mind when your child has a fever:
- Take a minute to see how your child is acting - If your child is over 6 months, has a fever under 101F and is acting mostly normal despite the fever, don't give medicine. A low fever helps the body fight infection. If your child is miserable, however, treat the fever.
- Give acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) or ibuprofen (brand names Motrin, Advil) - Generic is okay. Follow the dosing guidelines on the bottle. NEVER give aspirin to a child with a fever!
- Give a warm bath - As warm water runs over your child's body and evaporates, it helps bring down a fever.
- Encourage lots of fluids - It is okay if a sick child doesn't want to eat – they'll eat again when they feel better. However, it is very important they don't get dehydrated.
- Don't give over-the-counter cough or cold medicines unless specifically approved by your doctor - Many of these medicines don't work in kids and have side effects.
- The fever often comes back when the medicine wears off - Fever medicines don't treat infections, so this is normal.
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Lionsgate has released the first official poster for the upcoming movie Mockingjay pt. 1.
The poster fits the theme that the first official posters from Hunger Games and Catching Fire.
In the poster, the Mockingjay bird in on fire with it's wings spread wide. This is similar to how Katniss was after her wedding dress was burnt up during her interview in Catching Fire. Symbolic, yes?
In this movie, Katniss is adjusting to life in District 13 while the rebellion is brewing and getting ready to fight against the Capital.
The movie has already started shooting and is set to come out November 21st with Part set to come out November 20, 2015.
What did you think of the poster?
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