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Glu's famous Gun Bros features a $500 IAP
Gun Bros
Developer: Glu Games Inc
IAPs, like all microtransactions, are a touchy subject. People will often complain if a game features microtransactions, and call it a "pay to win" game, or a "win with your wallet" game. There's always a group of people that support them however, mostly as it helps developers earn money.
Whether you stand on the side of the angels or the devils on this one isn't the focus of the discussion here, though. What we're going to talk about is the Kraken gun, the IAP that currently costs $500 (also known as 3499 War Bucks, the Gun Bros in-game currency).
Getting this kind of money in-game is unrealistic at best, especially since a certain glitch that allowed you to earn a lot of money has been fixed. So why Glu decided to up the price of their most powerful weapon from $200, its old price to $500 is beyond us.
Either way, here's a video of the weapon in action, as shown by a player that used the previously existing glitch to earn the in-game currency to purchase it (back when it cost "only" $200):
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NSF funding is vital to the health of mathematics research and mathematics education - at all levels . The NSF Authorization Act of 2002, recognizing the importance of NSF to virtually all fields of science and engineering, proposed a series of dramatic budget increases in order to double the agency in size within five years. However, the President's FY 2005 budget request for NSF is disappointing, proposing only a 3% increase for NSF. This increase would barely keep NSF ahead of inflation.
It is now up to Congress to provide NSF with a healthy increase. If you would like to support critically needed appropriations for NSF, you can contact your Congressional Representatives and urge them to sign on to the Ehlers-Holt letter . You must act quickly.
The site should return a page telling you what district you are in and the name of your Representative. Beneath that should be a form asking you for your name, address, e-mail, and phone number. Fill out this information and proceed to the next page. Note: Be sure to use the address relevant to the Representative you intend to write to—your home address if you are writing your personal Representative or your work address if you are writing the Representative for your institution. If the same Representative represents both your home and your institution, you may use either one.
The next page that comes up should have a simple text-entry field which will allow you to send a message to your Representative. Below is a sample message that you may edit.
Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. (last name):
[Open by telling the Representative your connection to his or her district-either that you live there or work at an institution there or both. Follow with a sentence or two about what you do.]
I am writing to urge you to sign on to the "Dear Colleague" letter currently being circulated by Mr. Ehlers of Michigan and Mr. Holt of New Jersey. This letter urges the highest possible funding level for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in fiscal year 2005.
NSF is vital to the health of mathematics research, applications, and education. The agency's programs support cutting edge research, the education and training of vitally important K-12 teachers of mathematics, and the education of K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students in these fields. [If you receive or have received any NSF funding, you may want to include a sentence or two about it here.]
[Check the far right column {"FY04 signers"} on the attached Excel spreadsheet below. If you see your Representative's name, that means that he or she signed last year's incarnation of the letter, and you should include the following:] I am aware that you signed a similar letter supporting NSF's budget last year, and I thank you for being such a strong supporter of this vital agency. I hope that this support will continue!
For more information and to sign onto this letter, please contact Ellen Burns in Mr. Ehlers' office at 202-225-3831 or Marty Sokoloski in Mr. Holt's office at 202-225-5801.
(Your name)
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6/9/04 -- UPDATE - All 157 signers are listed below:
Abercrombie, Neil (D-HI, 1st)
Ackerman, Gary L. (D-NY, 5th)
Allen, Thomas H., (D-ME, 1st)
Andrews, Robert E. (D-NJ, 1st)
Baird, Brian (D-WA, 3rd)
Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI, 2nd)
Ballance, Frank (D-NC, 01)
Beauprez, Bob (R-CO, 7th)
Bell, Chris (D-TX, 25)
Berman, Howard L. (D-CA, 28th)
Biggert, Judy (R-IL, 13th)
Bishop, Tim (D-NY, 1)
Boehlert, Sherwood L. (R-NY, 24)
Boswell, Leonard L. (D-IA, 3rd)
Brady, Robert A. (D-PA, 1st)
Brown, Sherrod (D-OH, 13th)
Burgess, Michael, (R-TX, 26)
Burr, Richard (R-NC,5th)
Calvert, Ken (R-CA, 43rd)
Camp, Dave (R-MI, 4th)
Capps, Lois (D-CA, 23)
Capuano, Michael E. (D-MA, 8th)
Cardin, Benjamin L., (D-MD, 3rd)
Cardoza, Dennis (D-CA, 18)
Carter, John R. (R-TX, 31st)
Chandler, Ben (D-KY, 6th)
Clay, William (D-MO, 1st)
Conyers, John (D-MI, 14th)
Cooper, Jim (D-TN, 5)
Costello, Jerry F. (D-IL, 12th)
Cummings, Elijah E. (D-MD, 7th)
Davis, Danny K. (D-IL, 7th)
Davis, Lincoln (D-TN, 4)
Davis, Susan A. (D-CA, 49th)
Davis, Thomas M. (R-VA, 11th)
DeFazio, Peter A. (D-OR, 4th)
DeGette, Diana (D-CO, 1st)
Delahunt, William D. (D-MA, 10th)
DeLauro, Rosa L. (D-CT, 3rd)
Dingell, John D. (D-MI, 16th)
Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX, 10th)
Doyle, Mike F. (D-PA, 14th)
Ehlers, Vernon J. (R-MI, 3rd)
Engel, Eliot L. (D-NY, 17th)
English, Phil (R-PA, 3)
Eshoo, Anna G. (D-CA, 14th)
Etheridge, Bob (D-NC, 2nd)
Evans, Lane (D-IL, 17th)
Filner, Bob (D-CA, 51)
Ford, Harold E. (D-TN, 9th)
Frank, Barney (D-MA, 4th)
Frost, Martin (D-TX,24)
Gerlach, Jim (R-PA, 6th)
Gingrey, John P. (R-GA, 11th)
Gonzales, Charles A. (D-TX, 20th)
Gordon, Bart (D-TN, 6th)
Green, Gene (D-TX, 29)
Green, Mark (R-WI, 8th)
Greenwood, Jim (R-PA, 8th)
Grijalva, Raul (D-AZ, 7)
Gutierrez, Luis V. (D-IL, 4th)
Gutknecht, Gil (R-MN, 1)
Hall, Ralph M. (R-TX, 4th)
Hayworth, J.D. (R-AZ, 5)
Hill, Baron (D-IN, 9)
Hinchey, Maurice (D-NY, 22th)
Hinojosa, Ruben (D-TX, 15th)
Hoeffel, Joseph M. (D-PA, 13th)
Holt, Rush D. (D-NJ, 12th)
Honda, Michael M. (D-CA, 15th)
Hooley, Darlene (D-OR, 5)
Inslee, Jay (D-WA, 1st)
Israel, Steve (D-NY, 2nd)
Jackson-Lee, Sheila (D-TX, 18th)
Jefferson, William J. (D-LA, 2nd)
John, Chris (D-LA, 7th)
Johnson, Eddie Bernice (D-TX, 30th)
Johnson, Timothy V. (R-IL, 15th)
Jones, Stephanie Tubbs (D-OH, 11th)
Kildee, Dale E. (D-MI, 5)
Kind, Ron (D-WI, 3rd)
Kleczka, Jerry (D-WI, 4th)
Lampson, Nick, (D-TX, 9)
Langevin, James (D-RI, 2)
Lantos, Tom (D-CA, 12th)
Larsen, Rick (D-WA, 2nd)
Larson, John B. (D-CT, 1st)
Leach, James A. (R-IA, 2)
Lee, Barbara (D-CA, 9th)
Levin, Sander M. (D-MI, 12th)
Lewis, John (D-GA, 5th)
Lofgren, Zoe (D-CA, 16th)
Maloney, Carolyn (D-NY, 14)
Markey, Edward J. (D-MA, 7th)
Matheson, Jim (D-UT, 2)
Matsui, Robert (D-CA, 5)
McCarthy, Carolyn (D-NY, 4th)
McCarthy, Karen (D-MO, 5th)
McCollum, Betty (D-MN, 4th)
McCotter, Thad (R-MI, 11)
McDermott, Jim (D-WA, 7th)
McGovern, James P. (D-MA, 3rd)
McHugh, John M. (R-NY, 23rd)
McInnis, Scott (R-CO, 3rd)
McIntyre, Mike (D-NC, 7th)
McNulty, Michael R. (D-NY, 21st)
Meehan, Martin T. (D-MA, 5th)
Meeks, Gregory (D-NY, 6th)
Michaud, Michael (D-ME, 2)
Millender-McDonald, Juanita (D-CA, 37th)
Miller, Brad (D-NC, 13)
Miller, George (D-CA, 7)
Moore, Dennis (D-KS, 3rd)
Moran, James P. (D-VA, 8th)
Nadler, Jerrold (D-NY, 8th)
Napolitano, Grace F. (D-CA, 34rd)
Neal, Richard E. (D-MA, 2nd)
Nethercutt, George R., Jr. (R-WA, 5th)
Oberstar, James (D-MN, 8)
Owens, Major (D-NY, 11)
Pallone, Frank, Jr. (D-NJ, 6th)
Payne, Donald M. (D-NJ, 10th)
Platts, Tom (R-PA, 19th)
Price, David E. (D-NC, 4th)
Quinn, Jack (R-NY, 27)
Reyes, Silvestre (D-TX, 16th)
Rogers, Mike (R-MI, 8)
Ruppersberger, Dutch (D-MD, 2)
Rush, Bobby L. (D-IL, 1st)
Sanchez, Linda (D-CA, 39)
Sanders, Bernie (I-VT, at large)
Schakowsky, Janice (D-IL, 9)
Schiff, Adam (D-CA, 29)
Sherman, Brad (D-CA, 27)
Simmons, Rob (R-CT, 2nd)
Slaughter, Louise McIntosh (D-NY, 28th)
Smith, Adam (D-WA, 9th)
Smith, Lamar (R-TX, 21)
Smith, Nick (R-MI, 7th)
Strickland, Ted (D-OH, 6)
Stupak, Bart (D-MI, 01)
Sweeney, John E. (R-NY, 20th)
Tauscher, Ellen O. (D-CA, 10th)
Thompson, Bennie G. (D-MS, 2nd)
Thompson, Mike (D-CA, 1st)
Tierney, John F. (D-MA, 6th)
Udall, Mark (D-CO, 2nd)
Udall, Tom (D-NM, 3rd)
Upton, Fred (R-MI, 6)
Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD, 08)
Watson, Diane E. (D-CA, 33rd)
Watt, Melvin L. (D-NC, 12th)
Waxman, Henry (D-CA, 30)
Weiner, Anthony D. (D-NY, 9th)
Weldon, Curt (R-PA, 7th)
Woolsey, Lynn C. (D-CA, 6th)
Wu, David (D-OR, 1st)

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South-Central Pennsylvania's Ultra-Hip Pop Culture Mecca™! Since its founding in 1988 by local fans Ned Senft and Bill Wahl, Comix Connection™ has served the Pennsylvania comic-reading community for over 28 years. From its humble beginnings in the old York Book Emporium in downtown York to its current globe-straddling locations on White Street in York and on the Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, Comix Connection™ has always provided the very best in customer service, selection of neat stuff and attention to detail. Visit us today! Questions? Comments? Call or Email us! Of course, all images are © and ™ their respective copyright and trademark holders! No matter where you go, there you are.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
6 Comments:
- At 6/20/2008 10:01 AM, Nicky said...
I second the motion! Go and read. Would have been my "pick of the week" if someone hadn't beaten me to it...curse you, Tony! ;)
- At 6/20/2008 10:21 AM, amoorefan3 said...
MARK MILLAR IS THE GREATEST! I THIRD THE MOTION TO MILLAR WRITING ALL MY BOOKS! boo ya!
- At 6/21/2008 5:51 PM, GuyFawkes said...
I read it and it was awesome. This will probably be one of the best wolverine / xmen stories we have seen in years.
- At 6/21/2008 5:53 PM, Joe said...
I haven't read Wolverine since maybe issue #153 or so of the last series, but this was worth checking out! Highly recommended!
And McNiven's art deserves a serious mentioning here... his work is aces as always in my opinion.
Can't wait to see the connections with this and Marvel 1985(which was intriguing), Fantastic Four, and even Kick A$$! Good stuff!
- At 6/21/2008 6:31 PM, Shawn said...
This is possibly the first time I'm genuinely interested in reading Wolverine, outside of X-Men. It's really night and day to see him as a pacifist instead of the berzerker we're so used to after all these years. I'm looking forward to seeing where this story goes... Wish the next issue was out already so I could keep reading!
Also, just a mention, but I did really enjoy the beginning of 1985's story, too. A defenseless world against Marvel's supervillains... seriously worth a look as well!
- At 6/26/2008 7:50 PM, Bill at Comix Connection said...
I just liked seeing two Very Special Marvel Vehicles in this comic... what a hoot!


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Fred Henkstrom wrote:
> Trying to use rsync as follows:
> rsync -v --delete -e ssh -avz tiger:/home/smith smithcopy
> But as the directory tree is traversed, as soon as it hits a file or
> directory which has a space in the filename, things go bad... as in:
> rsync: recv_generator: mkdir "/home/smith/Fun Stuff/myfile.txt": No such
> file or directory (2)
> stat /home/smith/Fun Stuff/myfile.txt : No such file or directory
> I can't find any way to escape the filenames when they are included
> implicitly.
> (This happens whether or not I'm using ssh)
It was coincidence that this happened when there was whitespace. The
real problem was that the user on the target machine didn't have write
priveledges for the directory.


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SACRAMENTO -- When Castro Valley High's Nate Moore heard his mark after his second attempt of the boys invitational triple jump at the Sacramento Meet of Champions, the only emotion he showed was a slight raise of his eyebrows.
But don't be swayed by the lack of emotion. What Moore had achieved was monumental at this elite track and field invitational Saturday at American River College.
His winning leap of 49 feet, 10 inches (wind-legal) not only set a meet record, it had national ramifications. Entering Saturday, Moore had the best wind-legal mark in the nation of 48-11 ½, and only one other high school athlete had a mark longer than 49-10 under any conditions, according to DyeStat.com.
"I'll take it any day," Moore said with a smile after the competition. "I never like to get too hyped (during a competition). I try to keep myself even-keeled through the whole event."
Still, the junior has bigger plans.
"I was excited, but I want to get that (50-footer)," he said. Moore also won the boys long jump with a wind-legal leap of 23-7 ¼.
The girls triple jump also certainly produced a national-caliber winning mark. Castro Valley's Sasha Wallace winning mark of 42-4 (wind-legal) betters the mark of Natasha Dicks of South Carolina (41-10), which led the nation entering Saturday, according to DyeStat.com.
"I'm really, really happy about that. I've been trying to get in that range, if not farther," said Wallace about her winning mark.
Wallace also won an unusual 100-meter hurdles race in which there were four starts. Head starter Joe Harper said that he called back the field the first time, determining that it was not a fair start. A false start followed, and then there was a malfunction of the starting gun on the next start before the race finally got underway on the fourth try.
"It is what it is. I got through it safe," said Wallace who won with a wind-legal time of 13.89. Her state-leading time this season is 13.43 (wind-legal).
Heritage's Frank Kurtz broke a 16-year-old meet record in the boys 400. Making up the stagger by approximately 200 meters, the junior sped to a time of 47.03. Entering Saturday, only three high school athletes in the nation had run the event faster, according to DyeStat.com.
"I definitely tried to go faster in the first 200," said Kurtz, adding that had been a weak spot of his race the past two years. San Leandro's Christian Carter, who was ranked second in the state in the event entering Saturday, did not run in Saturday's race.
East bay athletes dominated the 100 and 200.
In the boys 100 and 200, Kennedy-Richmond's Takkarist McKinley edged Jesuit-Carmichael's Austin Mitsch. McKinley won the 100 with a time of 10.77 (wind-legal). In the 200, McKinley trailed by approximately five meters with 100 to go before charging to a .01 victory with a time of 21.58 (wind-legal).
San Leandro's Gabriella Cantrell swept the girls 100 and 200 with wind-legal times of 11.76 and 24.17.
Castro Valley's boys 400 relay team of Cameron Edwards, Myles Speegle, Aaron Jones and Matt Speegle won that event with a time of 41.35. Acalanes' Michael Wang set a four-second personal record with his winning boys 1,600 time of 4:14.67.
De La Salle's Marquis Morris won the 110 high hurdles by .10 with a wind-legal time of 14.36.
Granada's Kirsten Mork was victorious in the girls high jump with a leap of 5-8. Deer Valley's 400-meter girls relay team won the event in 47.54. Monte Vista's Brooke Starn won the girls 3200 with a time of 10:46.77.
Campolindo 2, Acalanes 1: In the top of the ninth with two outs, Campolindo catcher Adam Remotto hit a chopper over reliever John York and beat out the throw to first for an infield single, as Ryan Hooper scored the go-ahead run from third base.
Pitcher Tyler Luckhurst held Acalanes scoreless in the bottom of the ninth as the Cougars remained in sole possession of first place in the Diablo Foothill Athletic League -- a game ahead of Alhambra and two up on Acalanes.
The game pitted powerhouse programs and reigning North Coast Section champions -- the Cougars (12-6-1, 6-1 DFAL) in Division II and Dons in Division III.
The Cougars had lost 2-1 to the Dons (14-6, 4-3) on March 19.
Campolindo left-hander Matt Ladrech went seven innings, allowing five hits, striking out six and walking two. Luckhurst worked the final two innings to get the win, striking out four.
Acalanes starter Andrew Merken scattered six hits over seven innings with six strikeouts.
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Carrefour Deal Leaves Klépierre Ripe for Consolidation
PARIS–It's back to the future for French retail landlord Klépierre.
The company is selling back to Carrefour almost all of the malls it acquired from the French retail giant about 10 years ago. Through the sale of what amounts to about half of its shopping centers, it intends to reduce its exposure to the struggling hypermarket model to focus on prestige shopping malls, which continue to attract consumers in a fragile European economy.
This U-turn constitutes the most significant initiative by the French landlord since U.S. mall giant Simon Property Group bought 29% of its capital from BNP Paribas in March 2012. (The French bank stills owns around 22% of Klépierre.)
Markets are upbeat on the proposed transaction, with Klépierre shares gaining 1.92% in Paris trading by this afternoon. Exane BNP Paribas analysts say a slimmer Klépierre will "make it more attractive and consolidation more likely."
The big question for many analysts now is whether Simon Property Group might want to use the transaction as an occasion to buy the rest of Klépierre. Since March 2012, Klépierre stock has gained more than 40%. But caution is warranted. If Simon decided to lift its stake above 30%, it would have to launch a full takeover offer.
Simon Property couldn't be reached for comment.
For Klépierre, the sale of its malls won't be without consequences. The proposed transaction should reduce the real estate company's net asset value – the key barometer of a real estate company's value - by €0.7 per share, the company said. Last summer, Klépierre published first half earnings that revealed a NAV of €29.3 per share.
But the deal also has its financial benefits. Klépierre should receive net proceeds of more than €1.5 billion, which should allow it to cut its loan-to-value debt ratio to less than 40%. The company would then be in a much better position to finance its €2.3 billion development pipeline. Klépierre might even consider some small acquisitions, the company said on Monday.
Klépierre still is a much smaller rival to Unibail-Rodamco. Generally considered the best in class of its kind in Europe, the French-Dutch company is about twice as big as Klépierre. But by selling the malls that are close to Carrefour's hypermarkets to focus on more prestigious ones with prestigious brands, the Simon Property operated company is looking a lot more like its bigger competitor.


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This two bedroom, two bath fully upgraded residence offers majestic views of Beaver Creek and the Western Rocky Mountains. This residence was recently renovated with custom hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and slate flooring in the entryway. Chaise lounge chairs and ample seating in the living room makes this the perfect room for relaxing around the fireplace after a long day on the mountain. Both the Master Suite and second bedroom feature a king bed; the second bedroom also includes a twin trundle that is perfect for that couple with a small child. Please note that due to the hardwood floors, we are unable to place a rollaway bed in this condominium.
When you book with Vail Spa Condominiums, 25% of the total vacation cost is due upon booking. Vail Spa shall hold all advance deposits in a non-segregated escrow account and shall not be required to pay interest on any returned funds.
Balance Due
Balance of total vacation cost is due 14 days prior to arrival for summer bookings, 30 days prior to arrival for ski season bookings, or by October15 for holiday bookings. At this time all monies are nonrefundable.
Cancellation Policy
5% of reservation cost will be charged on cancellations made more than 30 days prior to arrival during the winter, and 14 days during the summer. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to arrival in the winter and less than 14 days prior to arrival in the summer, will be charged the total vacation cost. For holiday bookings, 5% of the total reservation cost will be charged on cancellations made prior to October 15, and the total vacation cost charged on cancellations made after October 15.
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The Vail Spa is unable to guarantee specific condominiums. We do our best to meet your requests as noted on your confirmation. The Vail spa will not refund money due to requests not being met.
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The extra person charge is $25 per person per night.
Children's Policy
Children 12 and under stay free when accompanied by parents/adults and using existing bedding.
All rates are subject to state, local taxes and resort fee.
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Rates and dates are subject to change without notice.
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SIKESTON - Those who finished the senior lifesaving class on Aug. 17, taught by Edwin Webster, were Ed Dan Renner, John Boardman and Bill Sikes.
ORAN - Miss Mary Lee Campbell of Festus came last week to live with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Witt.
SIKESTON - This is "rodeo week" in Sikeston and the festivities will start next Thursday, although officially the three-day Western fiesta does not begin until Friday night.
SIKESTON - Cable World plans to expand its present services by adding, among other things, KBSI-TV Channel 23 from Cape Girardeau, which went on the air this week.
BENTON - The Scott County Democratic Committee recently announced the selection of Barbara Criss of Benton as their nominee for the position of Scott County Circuit Clerk. Criss was chosen to fill the term left vacant by the death of Pat Eftink of Oran. There are no plans by the Republican County Committee to make a nomination at this point in time.
SIKESTON - The 1993 Clean Pesticide Container Recycling Program, a voluntary recycling effort for Missouri's ag dealers and farmers, came to Sikeston Wednesday at Carson Chemical Company. Plastic pesticide containers were collected, ground into pellets and made available for use as recycled materials in new pesticide containers and other industrial products.
SIKESTON - After posting but one win on Tuesday against Jackson, the Sikeston tennis team came back with a strong effort to defeat New Madrid County Central 8-1 on Wednesday, ending a two-month losing streak for Sikeston.


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Batangas 05-07 April 2012
Since this was a spur-of-the-moment get together and we didn't have time to plan things much, we decided to spend Lent in Batangas once again - and really, if you've got a pal who seriously lives in front of the sea you can't not abuse that. The line-up was very similar too. Highlights include climbing to the top of the biggest stone church in Asia (all of us), ruining an entire batch of eggs for breakfast (me - I'm the one who burns soup), getting Franco's Juggernaut toy to pose in the landmarks, and enjoying a series of beautiful sunsets. And endless good-natured, half-frustrated bickering. Also - lambanog. Never again for me.
This trip was timely because henceforth I'm back to scripts and shoots and pegs well into June. And then it's school again. So yes, indulging myself in a little gratuity before I dive back into my deadlines on this hot, hot Easter Sunday.
Made a quick little video too. Please do let me know what you think of them! :)


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Family Services, B.A.
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School of Applied Human Sciences at the University of Northern Iowa offers four undergraduate programs to prepare professionals to work in a variety of organizations, businesses or agencies. Specializations within the school integrate aspects of science, social sciences, fine arts, business, education and economics in addressing a shared mission—that of equipping students with knowledge and skills that enable them to improve the lives of individuals and families, both at home and in the workplace. The school also offers two minors. Many non-majors take courses to meet requirements for the Liberal Arts Core, degrees in other fields or for general interest.
Complementary minors and certificate programs
Long-term care
Conflict resolution
Leadership studies
Youth and human services administration
Women's studies minor
Plan of Study
Discover the courses you'll take as a family services major in the Plan of Study.
Graduates of this program will find employment in:
Youth-serving agencies
Child abuse prevention programs
Family planning agencies
Senior activity programs
Long-term care facilities
Residential treatment programs
Family violence prevention/services
Family life/parent education programs
Housed in Latham Hall, renovated in 1990. Features multimedia classrooms and state-of-the-art computer, design and textile testing laboratories
Student-oriented faculty
Opportunities to apply learnings in internship work experiences
Opportunities for involvement in undergraduate research projects, field trips, international study and applied learning experiences
Opportunities for professional development through participation in departmental organizations:
Phi Upsilon Omicron national honor society
Northern Iowa Family Services Organization (NIFSO)
Student Interior Designers of Northern Iowa (SIDNI)
Textile and Apparel Association (TAPP)
Scholarships for current majors include the Nellie Dickey Award, the Marjorie Gibson Leighty Scholarship, the Martha Shedd Scholarship and Letitia Walsh Scholarship. An award in honor of Dr. Elisabeth Sutherland Howes, department head from 1940 to 1960, is presented to an outstanding graduating senior.
More information on department scholarships can found at Financial Aid.


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2011-2012 Pembroke Center Postdoctoral Fellowships "The Question of Consent"
Submitted by Amazzeo on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 12:00pm
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Callejon, 10, 11692 Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain
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When I was pregnant, I appreciated the things people did to make my life easier.
When someone on the bus offered me a seat, I always accepted. I let the neighbor carry my groceries into the house.
But would I have accepted a handicap placard to put on the windshield of my car?
A new law just passed in Oklahoma that allows women to request a temporary handicap placard for use during the final months of pregnancy.The idea for the law first came about when Oklahoma State Rep. Danny Morgan watched an expecting mother nearly slip as she was walking across an expansive icy parking lot.
"The consequences of a fall at that stage of the pregnancy could have been very serious and were avoidable if we would allow her the use of a handicap spot near the entrance," Morgan told the Associated Press.
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Over at The Stir Cynthia Dermody expressed disgust "In addition to fueling the stigma that pregnancy is a disability (isn't that so 1950s ago?), I'm concerned about what a law like this, if it ever spread nationally, would mean for truly handicapped people. Nothing irritates me more that going to the store and seeing someone nab a blue spot and stroll inside swifter than a toddler."
But not all of Dermody's readers agreed. One chimed in: "I just gave birth to twins and the last 2 months took a huge toll on my body…walking become almost impossible. I have a 4 year old with multiple disabilities so it became necessary not only for her safety but my physical needs as well. I had always intended to get a placard and plates because of 4's health and physical issues but it was such a heartache to admit we needed the help. Pregnancy is not a disability however it can CAUSE disabilities even though temporary. Time to be kind to each other instead of judging."
What do you think? Should pregnant women who have difficulty walking in the third trimester be allowed to park in handicap spots?
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Should pregnant women get handicap placards?
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I can agree with this maybe with a few conditions. In the last few months and in a colder climate for sure. I slipped on ice at the start of my last trimester and it did send me into pre-term labor. Thankfully, my doctor was able to stop it and I went on to have near full term baby.
Maybe when a women is in a "high risk" pregnancy like multiples or hypertension where a longer walk and especially a fall could be dangerous.
All that being said though, on a nice day with a normal pregnancy a bit longer of a walk can do you some good.
Danny's Momma
I agree with shortywpg.
I think if the doctor checks them out and determines they are high risk, or the pregnancy has really taken a toll on their body, then sure, they should get a temporary placard. But definitely not "just because they're pregnant". Or even like mentioned, in the colder months in icy conditions. But they shouldn't abuse the priveledge. The doctors tell us to keep active anyway. If it's a safety issue, then sure. But lets not get lazy.
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It may sound odd, but I think I just would have appreciated the wider parking spot. There were a lot of times when someone would park really close to my driver side door and make it almost impossible to get my 8 month belly into the car! The same can be said for having to get a baby into the back seat, though.
I'm pretty sure a Dr can already give you a note for a temporary handicap tag if he deems it medically necessary for any reason, high risk pregnancy included. Would this just allow pregnant women to go directly to DMV without a dr's note?
I would have appreciated it. When pregnant with twins I used a wheel chair when I was out shopping and such because I would get dizzy if I walked. I usually just had someone drop me by the door because couldn't drive either. But with my singleton pregnancy, I didn't need that. I could easily get around. Though some stores around here have parking for parents with small children and expectant moms, but these spots aren't monitored so anyone could park there.
Being in my last trimester in the heat of summer really took it out of me. I was also one of those who had no energy through the entire pregnancy, although 1st trimester and last 2 months were the worst. Sometimes I would sit in my car for a few minutes, just to get the energy to walk through the heat into the store. I was a little perturbed when I had to drive past all the empty handicaped spots and park much further back in the parking lot. Having a tiny baby to manage while still recovering from the birth was difficult, too.
Do all pregnant woment 'need' to use the handicaped spots just because they are pregnant? No. Can we trust women not to abuse the privelledge if it is granted? I hate to say it, but in our culture of take whatever you can whenever you can, probably not. Does it need to be an option in moderate to extreme cases? Definately. What counts as 'moderate to extreme' and how to regulate this without putting additional burden on already stressed out doctors? Beats me!
Dina Freeman
I think it should be on a case by case basis. I had two great pregnancies and didn't really need it. But i've seen plenty of women who did…..so it just depends.
The last two weeks of my pregnancy were physically very demanding. I work in an enormous complex and was always huffing and puffing by the time I got to my desk. I finally caved and went through all of the paper work to get a close parking spot at work.
It was such a blessing. Now I was only huffing a bit! And I was able to work up until the day before I went into labor.
I think this should be an option for DR's to approve. A case-by-case basis only! For me, with my first pregnancy, I was able to be very active during my 8th and 9th month, went on daily/nightly walks, and even went camping 7.5 months pregnant.
I agree with Katie (5) above, it is a good idea, but how would we regulate it?
I believe some pregnant women deserve this service because it's hard walking to the store when you're parked on the other side of the lot. I remember being upset seeing people who didn't deserve to have them just stroll up to the store while I trudged across the lot always afraid of being hit by idiots who don't watch where they're driving or their speed they're driving. I think they should allow pregnant women to get them, it's only for a short period of time, what harm can it bring? They're are plenty of spaces that are unused and can be utilized by women who need them.
Hannah Goslar
In certain circumstances, why not? At long as it is temporary and people do not abuse the system. However it would be hard to control who uses it appropriately and who is just lazy. In my area, (Melbourne, Australia) there are always pram parking spots right next to the handicapped, and a pregnant woman can use them also. However there is no placard available so we can assume the spaces are not always used as they should be. Overall, its a good idea
During my last pregnancy, I was having some complications and worked on a college campus that was made mostly of incredibly steep hills. Physically fit college students get winded walking around campus, so a huge preggo like me, having issues, was worse. My doctor wrote me a script for a temporary one and it was the most blessed thing!
Also, just a sidenote: The quote "Nothing irritates me more that going to the store and seeing someone nab a blue spot and stroll inside swifter than a toddler." bothered me. You don't know that person's disability. Maybe they ran into the store b/c they are light sensitive. Maybe they ran to get to the air conditioning before they passed out of heat stroke. There are tons of reasons a person with a disability can swiftly get to the store…that doesn't take away their right to use that space, or the fact that they have a disability.
I struggled with very painful 'symphasis pubis dysfunction' that made every movement painful during the last half of my most recent pregnancy. Walking from my front door to the car was painful, never mind across a parking lot. It was so bad some days I couldn't walk at all without my hubby helping me (although nobody except me and him know that). Most places we go have stork parking which I did use when I managed to get out, but I can now see why *some* pregnant women would have a genuine need for a temporary pass to use those spaces – I wouldn't have for my other two pregnancies but this one I would have.
Although I understand and agree that pregnancy is not a disability and one should NOT be locked away until the baby is born. I agree with the law that allows pregnant women to get a handicap placard. I suffered with Sciatica for the last 4 months of my pregnancy and even though I wasn't in cold or wet weather, walking WAS a struggle. There were days when I couldn't even MOVE my left leg without physically lifting it up with my arm. My pregnancy did handicap me in a way for a period of time and I would have loved and appreciated the extra help that the placard would have given me.
(BTW, I worked until 3pm the afternoon that I went into labor so by no means am I trying to set women back to the 1950's approach to pregnancy)
I think it should be up to the doctors discretion and IF one is issued, the tag should have a CLEAR expiry date – say a month after the EDD
I live in GA, and there are many grocery stores and some department stores with "Expectant Mother" parking right past the handicap parking spaces. I think that's a better solution than getting a handicap sign. You aren't handicapped by pregnancy, and I don't think that truly handicapped folks should lose the spots that they need. But it was difficult in the final months of my second pregnancy (in the dead heat of summer) to have to park far from the store and carry my 18 month old in. I really appreciated the stores that provided parking for Moms to be.
Can't there be another way to let pregnant women get priority parking spots (and women with young children, as well) without saying okay, then here's your "handicap" designation? I just don't like the connotation–much like, while I appreciate the fact that my last job provided paid maternity leave, it was given under the "short-term disability" coverage. Can we not call it maternity leave? Women with newborns are hardly disabled simply by virtue of having just given birth.
I think Dermody needs to shut up and stop trying to milk a controversy to get herself more attention. I think the expectant mother sign is a much better deal than the handicapped sign, myself – BUT – at least they are trying to address the problem without requiring businesses to fork out additional bucks for signage and restriping.
I'm completely sick of women throwing down judgment calls. Not long ago, someone was throwing a fit because of the 'expectant mother' spaces, too.
Here's the deal. As mentioned by the rep who suggested the bill, slipping and falling IS a problem for pregnant women. I have great balance and I was very athletic, but my balance was shot when I was pregnant.
What people also don't think about is the SAFETY issue. It's more than slippery streets; it's that pregnant women are seen as easy targets by muggers and the like. My husband, the cop, didn't worry nearly so much about whether I'd fall as whether I'd be attacked.
If you're close to that nice, well-lit door, you're much less of a target for criminals. Seems like common sense to me, and I, for one, appreciated the courtesy and felt much safer.
Can we also stop making noise about designations? I didn't care whether I was getting short term disability, maternity leave, or squeeze out a puppy stipend. I was getting paid leave, and was grateful for it. It saves money and is much less confusing to have just one designation for short term leave rather than having exceptions for every single thing that comes down the pike.
Right now I am not currently working, however I am in Graduate School. Therefore finding a close parking space to my classes where nearly impossible. Furthermore, during this whole pregnancy (this is my first child), I have been ill and hurting all over. Therefore to walk for 15 to 20 minutes to class then back to the car after class was a challenging task for me. Moreover, it was even hard to fit my big belly in the old designed seats. To say that a temporary placard is setting women back to the 50's is, to me, very one sided and judgemental. Not every woman experiences the perfect pregnancy everytime. I never thought, after hearing the amazing stories of others, that my pregnancy would be this hard. Therefore, I cannot look at people and wonder why they have a placard, that is not my business. Even so, where is the common decency for people's privacy along with understanding and caring of others. I believe society is more concerned about the bigger picture rather than looking at people as individuals.
We have expecting and new mother's parking right beside the handicap parking. The spaces are wider much the same as the handicap spaces except they are painted pink and usually have a sign that has a pregnany woman, a baby carriage or a stork. We use them quite frequently since I am having a high risk pregnancy and have 2 other children, one still in a car seat and the other in a booster.
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I had a temporary one during my first pregnancy because it was during my last semester of college and I was having to walk over a mile for parking and my hormones made my pelvic bones separate too much and just stepping off a curb was excruciating. My doctor wanted me to drop out, but I didn't and I graduated with a BA in Fine Arts. As soon as the semester was over I was on bed rest
Definitely take all of the help you can get.
It certainly would have been nice to have on the 115 degree days in my 9th month. I would say its not necessary unless you have a high risk pregnancy, but its not necessary for everyone with disabilities either. I saw several disabled people walking faster and better than I was at that point.
And while i wouldnt have used it most of my pregnancy, like i said, it would have made that last month alot easier.
I think it is more of a consideration thing. Stores should have 'expecting mothers' parking past the actual handicapped spots. Its a win win. We dont take up needed spaces for disabled people, but we are still close enough that in inclimate weather or other severe cases, we are still safe.
Unless there is something about your pregnancy that qualifies you as disabled, I oppose it. There's a difference between something being convenient and appreciated and something being absolutely necessary.
The reason handicapped parking spaces are generally always available is because there is a relatively small pool of people vying for them. You add every pregnant woman who gets tired walking from one end of the parking lot to the next and someone who genuinely physically CANNOT make it that far won't have a parking space available.
Bottom line, with few exceptions, there are a heck of a lot more people who need those parking spaces more than pregnant women and we shouldn't be increasing the competition.
It's kinda hard to answer this question. Walking is good for pregnant women but a slip and fall can be very serious. So instead of taking up handicapped parking why not make a few places at all the stores and malls just for expecting and new moms. you can even give the ob/gyns and midwives cards that the pregnant women can put in their cars for the parking space, but not give out the handicapped parking. We have a few malls here in utah that have spots just for the expecting and new moms. its nice to use but I don't always have to use them.
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I'm in my last trimester, but I wouldn't take one because I know for 'me' I don't need it. Do I get tired and sore from walking – heck ya. Sometimes is it nice to be able to park closer to the front – yup. Could I take those spots from someone who really needed it – absolutely not.
I agree with the women who posted before that it should be a case by case scenario. Are you having more than one? Or are you in a high risk category? I think these are good judgment calls for doctors who know each of their patients and not to be left to the DMV who doesn't have time and will just hand them out. I also agree what someone said about it being tempting to be abused so they shouldn't just be a free-for-all offer to all pregnant women. I certainly don't need one, but wouldn't be upset to see another pregnant woman who did get one.
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I agree it should be case by case and not just limited to the last trimester though. I have a friend who has been high risk each time she and her husband had a child. Out of her four children born alive only one was full term and one only lived for three months never leaving the NICU. Those were the live births. Several others were miscarried too soon. In a perfect world she wouldn't have needed to go to the store for anything while she was pregnant. But in reality when everyone is at work and you're home alone with a small child sometimes you can't wait until after 5 or 6 for someone to get home or stop by. Our closet market is a super walmart and you can imagine the parking lot. It would have served her well to be able to park in a front space take the short walk to one of the scooter-baskets get teh shopping done and wheel back to the car.
I think it should be based on the need.
My first two pregnancies were a breeze. This one is torture. I could definitely use that priviledge especialy when walking causes me shortness of breath.
While of course pregnancy isn't a disability, it's physically taxing, and sometimes especially so. I think it's a great idea and one that can be fruitful and beneficial. And I gotta be frank here – try being pregnant and living in a large city. Walking is beneficial and important during pregnancy, sure – but I have to walk or take public transportation. I have to walk 3-5 blocks to the supermarket, to do my laundry – and public transportation is a hoot. Up and down stairs, and you're LUCKY if someone displays common courtesy and compassion if you're offered a seat on the train or platform. I envy those of you that get to sit in your cars and drive to where you need to go, and on top of that you have people in legislation trying to get you prime parking spots. I'd love to even be able to walk to the end of the parking lot – it beats having to walk the length of two or three parking lots carrying the groceries or pushing them in a shopping cart. (And don't you get to use the stores' carts to push your shopping to your car??)
I say good for Oklahoma State Rep. Danny Morgan who, as a man, has NEVER experienced what it's like to be pregnant, but has enough sympathy for us as women that he'd like to keep us and our unborn children safe. Bravo!
I live in Oklahoma, and I'm pregnant with an EDD of December 3, 2010. Right smack dab in the middle of winter.
I slipped and fell and broke my wrist in January 2009 and I wasn't pregnant at the time, but it was still traumatic. In between that broken limb and this current pregnancy, I had a miscarriage in the middle of winter.
I WISH that more stores here actually had the expectant mom/mom with small children spots, but that fact is, there aren't any! I agree with the law, if there aren't specific spots or there are health issues, or extreme climates (we get ice storms here…inches of ice on the ground UNDER the snow…very dangerous!).
Not to mention the summers are HORRIBLE. My first pregnancy had a last trimester during the whole summer. I was working full time and was lucky enough to get to work early enough to where I could get a very close parking spot, but even then, by 4, it was soooo hot that I would be exhausted and so extremely gross and sweaty just by walking ten feet from the door to my car. I would go home, shower and got to bed because it was SO exhausting.
Pregnancy is a TEMPORARY debilitating condition. No matte how athletic and fit we are. So as long as TEMPORARY/CONDTIONAL placards are issued, I see no problem with it.
ABSOLUTELY NOT! I know it's uncomfortable – having been through it twice during the summer, but pregnant women need exercise! It may not be a big problem elsewhere, but where I live all you see is women who use the excuse of being pregnant to be down-right lazy. It's not good for their health or the health of the baby. I won't pretend that I did my daily prenatal yoga, but I get my exercise by working around our farm, in the garden, and I would purposefully not park closest to the store so that I got a good walk in as well.
Now, post-pregnancy I can see – it's exhausting trying to get to the car and get two kids and the groceries in before they're soaked by rain.
I live in Oklahoma and am 8 months pregnant. This law does not pertain to healthy pregnant women. You have to get a note from your doctor for reasons that you need the permit. They are for women who are carrying multiples, at high risk or having complications! So this shouldn't even be a debate!
I also have to agree with Michelle. The weather here in Oklahoma is horrible and I've been pregnant twice here. In the summer, it gets up to 110 to 120 degrees and during the winter we have many ice storms. The last one was declared a national disaster and we were out of electricity and water for a couple of weeks. The wind can get up to 100 mph and knock you on your tush! Not to mention the tornadoes and "windstorms". This place isn't for wussies or pregnant women!
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I am from Argentina, living in the US for the last 5 years.
In Argentina we have special parking spaces for pregnant women everywhere, just as we have for HC. These are located next to the handicap spaces, or they are for both reasons.
I was surprised when I got pregnant here in the US and realized that this is not available! I think pregnant women need a special treatment. In the supermarket you spend an hour doing groceries and having the car close by is very convenient. I think pregnant women should have this benefit, we need to be treated specially, our bodies are not the same as everybody else's, let's admit it. I am on my second pregnancy now, both being really good, but I would appreciate having that special benefit, I miss it.
Regarding other women using these spots when not pregnant, it does not happen. In Argentina you do not need a card/identification to put in your car to park in those spots. It is left at the honesty of people, and everybody respects it. It is hard to see these spots full, you always find availability. People understand that these are for "special" people and do not abuse of it.
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In my area, all parking lots have parking for pregnant women and parents with infants, specially marked with a stork or baby buggy. When I was pregnant, I enjoyed having special spots because it was hard walking across a huge parking lot. I thought that everywhere had those pregnancy spots.
I am not decided on what I think about using handicap spots for pregnant women. The major mall chain on the West Coast regularly puts a few "pregnant moms" parking spaces in its large parking lots which I greatly appreciated but temporary "disabled" parking stickers? I just don't know. Seems like it could get bureaucratic really quick. That, and I'm not sure I would qualify for one though I really appreciated parking closer. I have a connective tissue condition that doesn't put me in danger but it made it very painful to walk very far while pregnant. Just put more "pregnant moms" spots in large lots and I'll be happy.
I would have appreciated one at times. I had issues with my hips several times while pregnant. It was painful to walk, and at times I could not walk.
I do appreciate if the pregnant women r given preffered parking. not only parking, bt some more preferances like emergency stopping at anytime on freeways at some preffered spots also. and not only to pregnant drivers, bt also to pregnant assisted drivers ie if there is a pregnant women is in the car, even they must be given preferance. am pregnant with 28weeks.
i have trouble sitting in the car for longer time. i get back and hip pain. that pain kills me.
i would appreciate if the above points are considered.
It's funny I came across this post this morning, I just had a conversation w/hubby the other day about this very issue…
Brianne – "there are many grocery stores and some department stores with "Expectant Mother" parking right past the handicap parking spaces. I think that's a better solution than getting a handicap sign." You're lucky… Where I live, the only place that has expectant mom parking is Babies R'Us and maybe one grocery store. I really think that all major shopping places (such as grocery, Walmart, Target & chain type stores) and malls should have these spots. Our Target used to have ONE of these, and since I've been pregnant they have done away with it. I never thought much of it other than "oh that's a nice idea" until I got pregnant. Whenever going to Babies R Us I never used the pregnant spots b/c I didn't need them, however, now that I'm in the last few weeks, I definitely am finding myself grateful for those spots. I know excercise is good for us, but walking is really difficult these days. Both our Walmart and Target lots are all uphill to get to the store so that I'm completely winded and getting braxton hicks just from walking into the store. All of my weight is in the front, so between the backache and swelling, I've nearly been in tears coming out of the store a few times and felt like I could barely make it to the car. I've had a great and easy pregnancy w/out complications, but these last couple weeks have really taken a toll and it's all I can do to walk down teh hall at work some days.
I don't think using the handicap spots is necessarily the right answer for all, but I do think that they should designate a few "Expectant MOther" parking spaces toward the front for all the reasons everyone above has listed. Just cause it's there doesn't mean you have to use it if you're fortunate to still be getting around w/out trouble, but some of us could really use it…
I agree with shortywpg, I think in some instances it would be ok. But if there are no problems, the pregnancy is normal, most women are ready to be done with the pregnancy in month 9 so walking won't hurt at all! In fact, it may get some things started. BUT I think some women would take this for granted and I don't like that idea at all. It ticks me off to see people park in handicap spaces when it's not needed. I can't count the number of times I've seen someone get out of their car and be fine – apparently someone needs the card/plates in that family but if they're not with you DON'T PARK THERE!
although this is my first pregnancy and I truely dont know what it will be like in my final months. It does scare me that if I were living in a colder city where ice and snow where could be hazardous what I would do. I agree entirely with everyone else that gets upset when perfectly healthy people park in the spots designated for handicaped individuals and it breaks my heart to see someone having to walk from the back of the lot when they clearly NEEDED that space.
Ive began noticing more and more places around san antonio that have family parking spots specifically for familys with small children and even more recently ive spotted designated spots appropriately placed right behind the handicap area for pregnant women.
I am APPALLED at Ashley's comment (#29)! I think that temporary handicapped placards are an excellent idea for pregnant women with multiples, or who are having complications. Where I live, only one store has the expecting moms/moms with young children parking, and that is Super WalMart. And you know what, there are only 2 of those spaces in the whole parking lot! I have seen too many people abuse those spots (no children at all, no carseats, no pregnancy period) just so they wouldn't have to walk. I actually yelled at one couple because I was 6.5 months pregnant with my son, having complications, my husband was at work, and I (supposed to be on bedrest) needed to make a trip to the store and I had to walk from the back of the parking lot to get in the store! Needless to say, I went into labor only 5.5 weeks later. Should EVERY pregnant woman get a handicap placard? Absolutely not. But in some cases, yes they should! Or an expecting mom sticker to use in designated parking spots, and if those parking spots are used by someone w/o the sticker, then the same laws and penalties should apply that are in effect for parking in a handicapped spot w/o a placard!
Yes, I totally agree that there needs to be handicap/pregnant mother parking signs. I had severe problems getting in/out of my car, walking short distances, etc. For a long time I let it go because I thought I was just being lazy. I then informed my Dr. and was informed I had a common problem with my ligaments in my pelvic area, painful! I would have so appreciated this sticker, and I am totally for it, even though I will not be having anymore babies!
I think this should be left up to the discretion of the woman's doctor. There are some conditions that arise in pregnancy that make walking very difficult like sciatica or symphasis pubic dysfunction. But certainly it shouldn't be an automatic thing. Many women are just fine to walk across the parking lot at the end of their pregnancies. I'm currently 2 weeks from my EDD and I go for a daily 20 minute walk.
I have had waaaay more trouble carrying my DS across the parking lot when he couldn't yet walk than I ever did while pregnant. If I slipped and fell while carrying a 30lb 1 year old we'd both be in big trouble. So when the stores have the parking for pregnant moms and moms with small children I'm very happy to park there so I don't have to carry my son too far. But I don't think it should be a requirement like handicap parking.
Pennie- I sympathize! We're a one car family so I take the bus mostly everywhere during the day. Walking across a parking lot is small beans compared to trying not to fall while standing on the bus with my stroller. Every time I take that bus I hate my life a little more :p. I often take my umbrella stroller so I can fold it and sit down but still no one offers me a seat and the bus driver takes off before DS and I are seated. I've fallen more than once. Sheesh. Walking a few blocks fortunately isn't a problem for me unless I'm getting a lot of groceries.
Woman have babies every day and I think we need to remember that in the old days women worked a lot harder and longer hours than we do and still gave birth to normal healthy babies. Slow down when walking on ice, get good shoes or have patience and wait for a closer parking spot.
I think now days people take the whole safety thing too seriously. If we laid off our kids they would be happier. I'd rather see my kid happy than in bubble wrap wouldn't you?
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I am elderly and handicap. I resent seeing more parking spaces for expectanct mothers and family groups thanfor the handicap. Being pregnant is not a handicap, and if someone is having a difficult preganacy they can get a temporary handicap tag. Having a family is not a handicap.
Anyone can get a temporary handicap card if needed.
I raised five and did not need to relay on special parking to get my children into and out of stores. In the attempt to provide everyone a "special" parking place, the handicap spots are now very limited many times I cannot find one.
I would like to see the return to true handicap conditions for special parking
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I think some pregnant women do need temporary handicap license plates my daughter has a 16 month old son, and is pregnant for twin boys and she is a very petite and has a small frame, she is having a high risk pregnancy and can hardly move, she cannot walk far, and we have to have someone with her, because she can barely take care of herself much less her son. We will have to start riding her in a handicap buggy or wheelchair. I agree that some pregant women or just lazy but some really do need temporary handicap parking. My daughter was working 13 hours shifts in the hospital before this, and she work with her son till one week before delivery.
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My current pregnancy is causing disability that will progress and cause permanent damage if not properly handled, but Mass law seems to only recognize a very narrow definition of disability (lung disease, arthritis, inability to walk 200 feet at all times). It would be nice if it could be recognized, so I don't have to be so limited. my OBGYN warned me, but there's not much that can be done.
I know that as the pregnancy progresses, it will get worse, and I really hope I won't be forced to choose between my long term health and going out!
Long and short of it, I've had a herniated disk and resultant severe sciatic pain since for 6 months, am 4 months pregnant and the pregnancy is making the herniation worse. I can walk a bit, but too much or walking even carrying a grocery bag puts me in horrible pain after, I have dropped my son from the pain after one outing where I needed to walk a long distance to the car and carry a bag.
I could not carry a stack of eggs for Easter egg coloring back to the car, fortunately my girlfriend was there to help. I might look fine on the outside, could walk that distance without a bag, but it would have caused severe weeklong pain had I had to carry the Easter Eggs a long distance.
I should be healing now, to get the herniation to regress, but daily activities with this pregnancy is making this hard. I don't want to have to beg someone else to do my errands because I can't carry bags back to my car without damaging my health further.
I will look fine on the surface, but I know that night I will literally be screaming in pain and taking 10 minutes o get from the bed to door, because of the secere pain caused by overextending.
Sure, I can walk the 200 feet, but that is not a a limit encompassing my real life disabling problems.
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For the record, my first pregnancy wasn't complicated, although in the 8th month I would have to sit down 5 times when walking 10 blocks, lest contractions would be severe, and it did take 10x as long to walk home. People offering seats was a necessity, and I think it would have been cruel had they not!
I worked until a week before my son was born, and never would have desired a handicap parking spot during that pregnancy, but did need people to offer me their bus seats lest contractions and dizziness started (I remember offering an elderly woman my spot, only to feel super sick from the long standing, and finally accepting a seat from an older man (while a teenager was sitting the whole time onto offering to anyone!)
I also appreciated people offering to let me go ahead in line, and once when no one offered despite seeing I was having difficulty and in pain, I just cut in line. This lady aggressively pointed to the back of the line, and I just said I'm sorry, I literally can't make this grocery trip unless I cut the line. The cashier saw how bad off I was and actually offered me water. I know pregnant women with healthy pregnancies aren't handicapped, but people should still have common courtesy to enable us to fully participate in society as long as possible.
With my current pregnancy though, at 15 weeks I am already experiencing serious handicapping effects that will only be further aggravated as the pregnancy goes on, they are not obvious to someone looking at me and aren't I dont feel the, all the time, but am and need to be limited. I am embarrassed to ask, and really pray they don't refuse me, but soon I will need a handicap sticker to be able to go out and even do my own errands. I am incredibly embarrassed to go ask for it, and am afraid they will say no because they can't see the problem.
I find some of these comments quite disturbing. There are comments on here saying that ABSOLUTELY NOT should a pregnant woman have a placard. I am 14.5 weeks pregnant with twins, and quite small framed. I am already winded and most people who don't know me ask me if I am 5-6 months along. I know I need the exercise and that's why I go out. Shopping is exercise in itself and having to go from one end of the parking lot to another is hard. I also am in shape because my husband works at a well known theme park and we have the privilege to go every week. I walked those parks every weekend. I also still struggle from morning sickness and the more I walk, the more likely I will lose my dinner that night and the last time I went to one of those parks, I suffered the most horrible thigh pain. I won't need the placard now, but I can that I will NEED it later in pregnancy. Some of these comments are outright cruel and unsympathetic. BTW, I have a mother who suffers polio and one leg is shorter than the other, making it that she can only walk far enough to grab a shopping cart and she's good. She can only walk a few paces other than that though and she said that she thought I would need one.


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But actually, the World Series will be an economic boon to St. Louis and will help to put the team, the town and perhaps the state in the national spotlight - if for only a week or so.
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The Paris Air Show kicks off next week, and Bombardier will be talking up its CSeries jetliner, as it has in years past.
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It'll be a key milestone for the company and an historic moment in the aviation industry–the first time in 26 years a newly designed single-aisle jet takes to the skies. But it comes about six months later than Bombardier planned, and is now being overshadowed by a bigger bird: On Friday, Airbus, a unit of European Aeronautic Defence & Space, celebrated the maiden flight of its new A350 wide-bodied aircraft. That was roughly two weeks ahead of schedule, and in France, just ahead of the annual aviation bazaar, which alternates between Le Bourget, near Paris, and Farnborough, outside of London.
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Montreal-based Bombardier last month finished the safety tests needed for first-flight certification from Transport Canada and earlier this month the test plane, called the FTV1, was handed over to the flight test team.
While all of this is progress, investors want to see Bombardier score some CSeries orders while at Paris. So far, it has 388 orders and commitments, including 145 firm orders.
"If they are able to book some orders through the show, that is a telling sign that the aircraft will fly over the next short little while and that they can keep to their one-year time horizon, because they've done so much testing on the ground already," said Scott Rattee, an analyst at Stonecap Securities Inc.