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Buzzworthy: Ici Urban Bistro Re-opens at Sofitel Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.
It's back-- and better than ever. The Ici Urban Bistro re-opens today at the capital's Sofitel Lafayette Square. Housed in an updated historic building dating from 1880, the contemporary hotel boasts one of the most exclusive DC locations overlooking the White House. Chef Philippe Piel welcomes you to his casually-elegant restaurant, offering a contemporary twist on traditional French bistro cuisine. The menu's all about French comfort food using the best local ingredients. (Daily Candy drools over the "ever-awesome Cajun pommes frites.")
An Interview with the General Manager: Karl Friedrich of the River Inn of Harbor Town
February 1, 2008
By: Editorial AdvisoryBoard
In October 2007, River Inn of Harbor Town opened its doors, offering Memphis visitors an entirely new lodging experience. Situated close to the Mighty Mississippi River in Downtown's Harbor Town neighborhood, the River Inn is a small boutique hotel where the history of the Old South meets the charm of classic Europe.
Five Star Alliance: How did you come to be General Manager of the River Inn at Harbor Town?
Karl W. Friedrich: Having managed luxury hotels in Europe, Caribbean and Pawleys Island, South Carolina for the past 35 years, the owners and the President of the River Inn Management Company thought I was the perfect fit for this unique and beautiful Boutique Hotel.
Five Star Alliance: Tell us what you feel is the most distinctive or unique feature of your hotel? What best describes the personality of the hotel?
Karl W. Friedrich: The River Inn at Harbor Town's architecture is influenced by European small luxury hotel concept with a touch of New Orleans look, the coziness and warm feeling of the lobby, small libraries on each floor, bedrooms/suites which open and one can sit in front and admire the great view of the Mississippi River. The Currents Fine Dining Restaurant with an elegant but warm decor and superb epicurean food served by a most accommodating and attentive Staff. In addition one can choose to go to TUGS, a bistro style casual restaurant with great food and draft beer.
Five Star Alliance: Can you share the names of any famous guests who have stayed in the hotel, or perhaps regulars that return on a periodic basis?
Karl W. Friedrich: We are new, nor do we tell!
Five Star Alliance: Which do you consider to be the best rooms in the house? Not just the suites, but also any particular standard rooms that have great views or unusual advantages? If you were checking into a standard room at the hotel, which one would you request?
Karl W. Friedrich: Room 306 is one of our superior corner rooms with a typical New Orleans wrought iron balcony rail and double window, overlooking the Mississippi.
Five Star Alliance: What is the best thing about the hotel's location? What is your favorite thing to do in the surrounding area?
Karl W. Friedrich: The Hotel is located 5 minutes from down town Memphis with all its attraction; Beal Street, FedEx Forum, Auto Zone Ball Park, River Park Museum, St. Jude Hospital, The Trolley Area, and the famous Rendezvous BBQ Restaurant. The Inn is across the road from the River Park with 3 miles of trail to walk or jog along the Mississippi river.
Five Star Alliance: Can you mention any interesting miscellaneous trivia regarding the hotel? Perhaps a bit of history? Any special events that have taken place on property?
Karl W. Friedrich: The Hotel features hardwood floors brought in from a West Virginia Textile Mill dating back to 1850, also two of the fire place mantel pieces have been obtained in New Orleans and are antique from the 1850's.
Five Star Alliance: If you were considering staying at the hotel as a guest, what would you want to know about the hotel before checking in?
Karl W. Friedrich: That it is a true boutique hotel with the personalized service and atmosphere one expects at a small luxury Inn.
Five Star Alliance: What is your definition of luxury?
Karl W. Friedrich: Something inessential but conducive to pleasure and comfort. Something desirable but expensive, something very pleasant but not really needed in life.
Five Star Alliance: Who are your customers and where do they come from?
Karl W. Friedrich: Our patrons are either visitors for pleasure and sightseeing from around the world and the USA. We also cater to corporate guest and small executive retreats.
Five Star Alliance: What is the hardest part about being General Manager? If you could change one thing about the hotel, what would that be?
Karl W. Friedrich: I would add a spa (this is already in the planning stage) to enhance the service and pleasure of our patrons.
Five Star Alliance: Other than your own, can you share your choices of two or three of what you consider to be the greatest hotels in the world? And why you think they are special?
Karl W. Friedrich: The Fearrington House in Pittsboro, NC – Great atmosphere and well managed. The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Austin, TX – Great Hotel and also well managed. Twin Farms, VT – a wonderful place to get away and get spoiled.
Five Star Alliance: Anything else you would like our readers to know about your property?
Karl W. Friedrich: The River Inn is a place you will remember for making you feel welcome and the superb service, delicious food and well appointed rooms/suites with luxury amenities.
More Information About Karl Friedrich:
Karl brings to River Inn more than 30 years of experience in the management of full service hotels. Most recently, he was general manager of Litchfield Plantation, a small luxury hotel in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. During Karl's eight years at Litchfield, he established a European sales and marketing strategy, which created a diverse mix of international guests, accounting for 20 percent of the total yearly occupancy.
Karl is the former president of International Hospitality Management, Inc., a management and consulting firm specializing in luxury Jamaican resorts. Additionally, he has managed Four-Star and Five-Star hotels throughout the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Antigua, St. Martin, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
An Austrian, Karl holds a degree in business administration. He later attended hotel management school in Bad Hofgastein, Austria.
In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, sailing, and of course, travel. He and his wife, Belinda, a licensed professional counselor, have two grown sons.
Luxury for Less at Hotel Majestic, Barcelona
There's nothing like Europe in the off-season, when great deals at luxury hotels abound. But the best thing about this 3 X 2 Special Offer at Barcelona's landmark Hotel Majestic-- it's actually available for select dates throughout the year. Go ahead and splurge at this sumptuous hideaway that's played host to a number of presidents and globe-trotting celebs. When you pay for two nights, you can enjoy the third for free! Available February 1- 7; March 14- 20; July 13- 31, August 1- 29; December 1- 28, 2008. The Hotel Majestic has a killer location on Paseo de Gracia, within walking distance to Las Ramblas, the Plaza de Cataluña, Gaudi monuments, and the Gothic Quarter. Behind the neoclassical façade, you'll find 303 luxurious guest rooms and suites, the Michelin-starred restaurant, and magnificent rooftop swimming pool and bar.
The Price is Right: Chicago Getaway at The Whitehall Hotel
Smack dab in the middle of bustling Chitown you'll find a splendid boutique hotel simply oozing Old World charm. The Whitehall Hotel offers a European sense of grace and lots of generous amenities: 24-hour room service, multi-line phones with voicemail, Internet, complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby, fully-equipped fitness center and valet service. The 221 guest rooms are appointed with fine antiques, and the Presidential Suite and The Whitehall Suite boast spacious private terraces overlooking the Chicago skyline from the 18th floor. Enjoy Italian cuisine at the hotel's Fornetto Mei restaurant, or step outside and find yourself in the middle of all the Gold Coast action with a bountiful choice of restaurants and bars. Book with Five Star Alliance and you'll find rates as low as $132 per night this winter.
Winter Warm-Up at Keswick Hall: Third Night Free in Charlottesville, Virginia
Hibernate in style at Keswick Hall, the magnificent estate managed by Orient Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises. Enjoy a winter sojourn in a destination that Thomas Jefferson called "Eden," just minutes from Jefferson's historic Monticello in the heart of the Virginia Piedmont. Explore the antique shops and delightful boutiques of Charlottesville, and go wine tasting in the surrounding vineyards. Return for an epic meal at the award-winning Fossett's Restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows showcase a magnificent vista. Curl up with a good book in front of one of the many fireplaces. When you book the "Winter Sojourn" package, you pay for two nights and get the third night for free. Rates starting from $295 per night in a Signature Room.
Big Break in Boston: Winter Savings at the Taj, Langham, Liberty, and Charles Hotels
Heading to Boston? Now's your chance to score unbelievable deals at the city's most fashionable hotels: The Taj (the Grande Dame of Boston has the best possible address-- at the corner of Arlington and Newbury Streets overlooking the Public Garden), The Langham (the elegant national landmark housed in the former Federal Reserve Bank), the much-hyped Liberty Hotel (the notorious, historic jail recently converted into a luxury hotel), and The Charles (situated just off Harvard Square in nearby Cambridge.) The February rates couldn't be better, starting at $169 per night at The Taj, $185 at The Langham, $239 at The Charles, and $275 at The Liberty when you book with Five Star Alliance.
Starwood's Luxury Collection - Pulitzer is a Prize
January 31, 2008
By: Editorial AdvisoryBoard
With 70 properties worldwide, Starwood's Luxury Collection is a group of unique hotels and resorts offering exceptional service to an ultra-elite clientèle. One of those classic luxury properties is the Hotel Pulitzer. Overlooking two of the city's most picturesque canals, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht, Hotel Pulitzer is ideally located in the middle of the old city center of Amsterdam. This unique property is comprised of 25 restored 17th and 18th century canal houses. Each of the 230 distinctive guest rooms represents a small piece of Dutch history and culture. And although the hotel does have the historical feel and look, it also offers all the upgraded facilities and services of today - like wifi Internet, air conditioning, and full fitness facilities.
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Ocean Front vs Ocean View Room Descriptions
January 30, 2008
By: Editorial AdvisoryBoard
People are frequently confused over the terms "ocean view" versus "ocean front" as found in hotel room descriptions. Most beach resorts will try to best describe the room views to make sure guests are fully informed. In the rate terms, oceanfront (Cambridge Beaches pictured at left) means that you will have the best possible ocean views from your windows and, if available, balcony. Your room will be directly facing the ocean - frontage views. Of course, ocean-front rooms are always the most expensive as well. But if your idea is to lay in bed and look out over the ocean, these are the rooms that will guarantee you that opportunity.
On the other hand oceanview rooms (Cambridge Beaches pictured) will have some possible view of the ocean - whether it is out certain window to the side, available at an angle, or seen from the side of your balcony. Ocean-view usually guarantees at least a sliver of ocean will be seen from somewhere inside, or even directly outside, your room. If seeing the ocean is really important to you - then you definitely need to reserve an ocean front room to be on the safe side and get the best possible views.
Smokin Hot Deal: La Perouse Hotel, Nice, French Riviera
Now's the time to jet to the Cote d'Azur for the biggest event of the season: The Carnival of Nice. Think crazy, colorful costumes, parades and pageantry, floats and fireworks on the Promenade des Anglais. The two-week extravaganza runs from February 16 – March 2, 2008. The place to stay is the elegant La Perouse Hotel, where rates can be found as low as EUR 130 per night in mid-February during the Carnival. Tucked into the hillside below the chateau and just a stroll from Old Nice, this charming hotel overlooks the Mediterranean. (These views of the Baie des Anges are what inspired artists like Matisse.) Note: If you book with Five Star Alliance, you get complimentary in-room continental breakfast.
Singles in the City with Hotel FortySeven, Rome
Roses and bubbly? Chocolates, pink hearts, hovering cupids? Who needs 'em! Valentine's Day looms but you can dodge that bullet with a perfectly-timed European escape to the Eternal City. The Hotel FortySeven in Rome has tailored a Made for Singles package perfect for you and your pals. Situated in Rome's historical center just across from the Temple of Vesta inside the Roman Forum, the Hotel FortySeven is a sleek boutique hotel where each of the five floors is dedicated to a 20th century Italian master: Mastroianni, Greco, Modigliani, Quagliata and Guccione. From each and every guest room, the city views are priceless. There's a beautifully landscaped Roof Garden, a downstairs Lounge for conversation and cocktails, and a gym with a Turkish bath. The offer includes two nights in a Deluxe Room or Suite, daily buffet breakfast, welcome drinks upon arrival, and your choice of a personal shopper for 2 hours or a personal trainer for 1 hour. Available from February 1- March 31, 2008, and July 15- August 31, 2008 (black-out dates: March 13-16, and March 22-24). Priced from EUR 650.


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Taking in the details of our environment gives us a greater awareness and gratefulness for the world around us. Sometimes the particulars in life bog us down, making it easy for us to ignore them. When we see the finer points of our surroundings, however, we enter into a new and undiscovered world. Instead of looking at the world as a place where everything is a mélange of facts, figures, and objects, we begin to realize that all aspects of our lives are interconnected and that the whole can't exist without its parts. By appreciating the smaller, interrelated aspects of your life today, you will see wholeness in each of its parts.
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A 12-legged, segmented robot based on the body morphology of a centipede. From the top, you can see the actuators that control each leg, while the reflection shows the flexible connections between the segments; the penny establishes the robot's size. Most robots of this size mimic the morphology of cockroaches, which have only six legs and much more rigid bodies. By using a centipede for a model, Wyss researchers hope to study the way flexibility and body undulations enhance locomotion.


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To establish the point prevalence of pathological laughing and crying (PLC) in multiple sclerosis (MS). To define associated neurological, emotional, and cognitive correlates of PLC.
A consecutive sample of 152 patients with clinically or laboratory definite MS were screened for PLC, defined as sudden, involuntary displays of laughing or crying or both, without associated subjective feelings of depression or euphoria. Thereafter, a case-control design was followed with patients with PLC matched to patients with MS without PLC on age, gender, physical disability (Expanded Disability Status Scale), duration of MS, and premorbid IQ.
An MS outpatient clinic, the population representative of a large urban catchment area.
Fifteen of 152 patients had PLC, 11 of whom (mean [SD] age, 43.7 [8.3] years, 7 women) agreed to further testing. Thirteen patients with MS without PLC acted as controls.
Main Outcome Measures:
Neurological examination, Pathological Laughter and Crying Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, 28-item General Health Questionnaire, and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised.
The point prevalence of PLC in MS was 10%. Patients had a mean Expanded Disability Status Scale score of 6.5, had had MS for a mean (SD) of 10 (5.8) years, and had entered a chronic-progressive phase of their illness. Pathological laughing and crying was not associated with disease exacerbations. Compared with controls, patients were not more depressed or anxious, but had a greater decline in IQ.
Pathological laughing and crying as distinct from emotional lability affects 1 in 10 patients with MS. It occurs in severely physically disabled patients, generally with long-standing disease. The presence of cognitive deficits relative to controls implies more extensive brain involvement.
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Have you considered building green?
Julia Anastasio, Esq.
Senior Manager of Government Affairs
American Public Works Association
Washington, D.C.
Over the last few years the green building movement has gained momentum as the nation begins to grapple with high energy costs, regulatory pressures, climate change and quality of life issues within local communities. Green buildings and sustainable design have the potential to transform the built environment. Local leaders across the country are embracing and institutionalizing innovative sustainability policies that include green buildings and sustainable site initiatives that may prove useful to public works managers as they struggle to meet the environmental or sustainability directives of community leaders.
Buildings in the U.S. consume 39% of our energy use; 69% of our electricity consumption; 38% of carbon dioxide emissions; 12% of water consumption; and 36% of non-industrial waste generation (www.usgbc.org/news/usgbsinthenewsdetails.aspx?ID=3558, Feb. 21, 2008). Green buildings minimize their impact on key resources like energy, water, materials and land, and create healthier work, living and learning environments that contribute to improved employee health, comfort and productivity. Green buildings are cost effective and, in many instances, save taxpayer dollars by reducing operation and maintenance costs. Green or sustainable building designs are sensitive to the environment, resources and energy consumption; the impact on human health and the environment; financial impact (cost effectiveness from a full financial cost-return perspective); and the world at large (including a broader set of issues, such as groundwater recharge, global warming, etc.) through buildings or facilities design, construction, and operation and maintenance practices. Katis, George, "The Costs and Financial Benefits of Green Buildings: A Report to California's Sustainable Building Task Force," October 2003.
Several green building initiatives and sustainable sites initiatives are gaining popularity as interest in sustainability gains momentum at the local level. For example, there is the Green Building Initiative, a green building standard from the National Association of Home Builders; the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environment Design; and the American Institute of Architects' Center for Communities by Design. See www.thegbi.org; www.nahbrc.org/technical/standards/greenbuilding.aspx; and www.usgbc.org. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGB) Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) is "becoming the de facto standard for sustainable building." Cortese, Amy, "'Green' Buildings Don't Have to be New," New York Times, Jan. 27, 2008. The LEED Green Building Rating System ranks new and existing commercial, institutional and residential buildings according to their environmental and sustainable impacts and features. The LEED system utilizes a list of 34 potential performance-based "credits" worth up to 60 points, as well as seven prerequisite criteria divided into six categories: (1) sustainable sites; (2) water efficiency; (3) energy and atmosphere; (4) materials and resources; (5) indoor environmental quality; and (6) innovation and design processes. See www.usgbc.org. Four levels of LEED certification are available, depending on the number of criteria met: (1) LEED Certified; (2) LEED Silver; (3) LEED Gold; and (4) LEED Platinum. Id.
LEED certification is available for all building types including new construction and renovations. Conventional wisdom perceives green building as overly expensive. However, according to the USGBC and the Green Building Finance Consortium, green buildings properly executed can actually reduce capital costs and expenditures. Champagne, Jacqueline, "Building Green is more than Efficient," Boston Herald, Feb. 1, 2008, available at http://www.usgbc.org/news/usgbcinthenewsdetails.aspx?ID=3579, Feb. 21, 2008. Green buildings' incorporation of efficient energy, water and waste systems reduce operation and maintenance costs. Id. Moreover, building green decreases energy consumption from 10-40% compared with conventional construction, increases property values and worker productivity. Id. See also, Wilson, Alex, "Making the Case for Green Building," Environmental Building News, 14:4, http://www.buildinggreen.com/autho/article.cfm/2005/4/1/Makingthecase. Feb. 22, 2008.
Across the nation, American cities are going green. Some counties, cities and other local governments are implementing innovative sustainability policies, including green building initiatives, to address local climate change and local sustainability goals. Many jurisdictions are currently developing LEED-based guidelines and ordinances, and often these local guidelines or ordinances are more stringent than existing LEED standards. According to the American Institute of Architects, 92 cities have green building programs and at least 42 million Americans live in cities with green building programs. Rainwater, Brookes, "Local Leaders in Sustainability: A Study of Green Building Programs in Our Nation's Communities," American Institute of Architects, 2007. Green buildings are rapidly becoming a fundamental component of local strategies to address many of the environmental and fiscal challenges facing local communities, and public works professionals managing a community's facilities and grounds are on the front lines of these innovations.
In addition to greening the built environment, the USGBC, in partnership with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and the U.S. Botanic Gardens, are working together to develop standards and guidelines for sustainable site development. The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SSI) seeks to "develop national, voluntary standards and guidelines for sustainable land development and management practices as well as metrics to assess site performance and a rating system to recognize achievement." See www.sustainablesites.org. The partnership is working to identify the highest standards in sustainable site development and line them up with practical, real-world approaches that can be incorporated into other existing rating systems, such as LEED, or to stand alone. The USGCB has agreed to include the sustainable sites guidelines in future versions of the LEED standards. See Sustainable Sites Initiative, "Standards and Guidelines: A Preliminary Report," November 2007, available at www.sustainablesites.org.
The SSI is taking an interdisciplinary approach to all aspects of developing a comprehensive rating system and guidelines for sustainable land development. Late in 2007 the Initiative released a preliminary report that provides a snapshot of the group's initial findings and is based on a comprehensive review of the science available on sustainability as well as best practices in the relevant industries involved, including landscape architects, horticulture, ecology, and civil and environmental engineering disciplines. The next iteration of the Standards and Guidelines is scheduled to be released in October 2008 with a final report completed by May 2009. The Initiative seeks to complete a comprehensive rating system by May 2011; identify and implement pilot projects between 2010 and 2012; and finally, publish a reference guide in May 2012.
The SSI ultimately will provide the information and tools necessary to integrate the functions of healthy systems and natural processes into land development and management practices, relying on the best available science and credible professional practice. To counteract the acceleration of local development, the Initiative established six guiding principles to reflect the values of the Initiative and guide future site development. The principles include (1) do no harm; (2) employ the precautionary principle in making decisions that could create risk to human health and the environment; (3) design with nature and culture; (4) use a decision-making hierarchy of preservation, conservation and regeneration; (5) provide regenerative systems as intergenerational equity; and (6) support a living process by continually reevaluating assumptions and values and adapt to demographic and environmental changes. Id. The Preliminary Report concludes with three recommendations for professionals: (1) assemble a group of knowledgeable and diverse professionals to form integrated project teams; (2) prior to making decisions, conduct a complete and thorough assessment of the site; and (3) integrate land practices that replicate the functions of healthy ecological systems. See www.sustainablesites.org.
As the SSI moves forward, it is seeking input from all interested reviewers and stakeholders. Interested reviewers may visit www.sustainablesites.org where they will find an online feedback form to submit comments. Comments will also be accepted via e-mail, fax and regular mail. The Initiative is specifically seeking comments on cost-benefit analysis of all phases of land planning and bioregional best practices. According to the group, the scope of the Initiative is so broad that it needs input from the widest possible sources to ensure it adequately addresses all issues that must contain the latest science and must result in a set of guidelines and approaches that are economically feasible. If you are interested in serving on the review committee, visit the SSI website and register as a participant. Individuals will be notified of upcoming reports and other opportunities to participate. Many local and regional efforts now provide guidelines for improved land development and management practices. The Initiative recognizes the importance and relevance of these programs and is interested in information sharing and partnering. If you or your organization has information to share, contact SSI directly.
Sustainable building practices and land development practices can support local sustainability initiatives and help localities stretch community resources further. Public works professionals managing a community's facilities and grounds will be on the front lines of these innovations and several of the initiatives and programs discussed in this article can help you as you move forward.
Julia Anastasio can be reached at (202) 218-6750 or email@example.com.


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Victor® Quick-Kill® Mouse Trap - 12 Traps
When mice invade your space, you want them gone now. Which is why you need The Victor® Quick-Kill® Mouse Trap—one of the quickest, easiest and most accurate mouse traps on the market. Highly effective and made of durable plastic, the Quick-Kill® kills mice quickly and humanely, and can be used again and again or disposed of depending on your personal preference.
Victor® Quick-Kill® Mouse Trap - 12 Traps
When mice invade your space, you want them gone now. Which is why you need The Victor® Quick-Kill® Mouse Trap—one of the quickest, easiest and most accurate mouse traps on the market. Highly effective and made of durable plastic, the Quick-Kill® kills mice quickly and humanely, and can be used again and again or disposed of depending on your personal preference.
Bait Hatch with Large Bait Trough
How many times have you checked a trap to find no mouse…and no bait? With Quick-Kill®, this frustrating exercise is over for good. The Quick-Kill® trap is equipped with a covered bait trough that can hold a mouse's favorite foods or nesting materials while eliminating any chance of bait theft.
Easy to Set
Once the trap is baited, simply lift the kill bar until it clicks into position, and then place it against the wall where mice are known to travel. The Quick-Kill® trap is perfect for setting along favorite runways close to walls where mice love to travel, or wherever you've seen evidence of mouse activity.
Precision Strike Technology
When a mouse lifts the bait cover to access the bait, the kill bar is immediately released with Precision Strike Technology™ that ensures perfect placement for a quick, humane kill. After the mouse is caught, simply lift up on the red kill bar handle to dispose of the dead rodent. So when you need a mouse trap that effectively kills a mouse, look no further than the Victor® Quick-Kill® Mouse Trap.
Convenient for Indoor and Outdoor Use
The Victor® Quick-Kill® Mouse Trap can be used anywhere in the home, indoors or out. The trap contains no chemicals or poisons—making it ideal for households with children or pets, but please use with caution.
The Quick-Kill® is easy-to-set and poses no threat to fingers. Here's how:
- Lift the bait cover.
- Using a Q-tip, toothpick or other tool to mask your scent, bait the trap by placing peanut butter or anything high in protein like chocolate or hazelnut spread in the bait trough.
- Close the bait cover.
- Lift the red handle on the kill bar until it clicks and locks into place.
- Place the trap wherever you've seen signs of rodent activity, or along the wall where rodents primarily travel. The end of the trap with the bait cover/trough should be placed flush against the wall.
- After the mouse is caught, simply lift the red handle on the kill bar to dispose of the dead rodent.
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- Original wooden base wire snap trap with metal trip pedal
- Made in the USA
- Uses wood from FSC® certified forests
- Original wooden base wire snap trap with metal trip pedal
- Made in the USA
- Uses wood from FSC® certified forests
- Pre-baited
- High-Impact Kill Bar
- Precision Strike Technology™
- No-See, No-Touch Tunnel Design
- Narrow Design for Ideal Placement
- Set and Release with just one click
- No touch release
- High Impact Kill Bar
- Set and Release with just one click
- Large trip pedal is easily activated by mouse
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Victor® Quick-Kill® Mouse Trap - 12 Traps
- Ideal for runway trapping
- Precision Strike Technology™: Perfect placement for a quick, humane kill
- Bait Hatch eliminates any chance of bait theft
- Large Bait Trough for easy baiting
- Set with just one click
- Use anywhere indoors or outdoors
- No chemicals or poisons, can be used in homes with children and pets
- Trap is reusable or disposable
- Packaged in 6 convenient 2-packs, 12 total traps
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Disclaimer: Victorpest.com does not endorse any information contained in product reviews. Please follow all label instructions for your specific use.Victor® Quick-Kill® Mouse Trap - 12 Traps is rated out of 5 by 48.Rated 4 out of 5 by LJDoofus from 20 mice Bit the Dust I purchased this trap and within a week. I had rid our home of 3 inside mice and 17 mice from the garage. It was almost blood sport. I started out with shredded cheese , but found that peanut butter worked best even for the smartest mouse. It took two days for it to succumb. Our local fox was happy with the residuals, too.Date published: 2016-06-03Rated 5 out of 5 by Mattman from Ez setting This trap is so ez and safe to set, the bait area is designed to beat the slickest rodents!Date published: 2016-05-27Rated 5 out of 5 by Dreamerbee from Better Than a Cat! First I snapped my own fingers in a wood trap. Then I bought Ortho traps the fed the mice. Then I tried the Victor - I call it the guillotine - Two down and death to their friends and families BwaahahahahaaDate published: 2016-03-14Rated 1 out of 5 by Sue4 from Do NOT work I live in the Pacific Northwest where mice routinely get into cars. I have to set traps near all the tires to prevent the mice from getting into the engine area. The wooden traps work great, but since it rains so much here, they rust out in no time. I tried the plastic traps. For several mornings running, most of the traps were tripped and the bait gone. I've tried all kinds of bait, peanut butter, nuts, etc. The most recent morning, two of the traps are TOTALLY missing. Something got trapped and was able to walk off with these traps.Date published: 2015-10-30Rated 5 out of 5 by huzzard from Simple, effective design The Quick-Kill mouse trap is very easy to bait and arm. The design is a bit more sophisticated than the basic wire-loom mousetrap, but very good at trapping critters. Packaging, service, delivery, and price were all top-notch. I like my new traps; so do the mice.Date published: 2015-10-04Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Worth the Price! After setting 8 wooden mouse traps and only catching 3 mice in a month, I was beginning to get the eerie feeling that the mouse population was about to run us out of our 100 year old home. The sounds of scurrying and chewing mice was disturbing my deep sleep, and I knew I needed a better approach. My son and I traveled to Walmart and found the Victor Quick-Kill mouse trap. I balked at the price. I wondered if it could really be that much more effective than the other wooden traps I had been fumbling with. We bought 6 traps and set the traps with a bit of graham cracker dipped in peanut butter. I placed the traps along the paths the mice were traveling in several rooms. Broad daylight, 30 minutes later, "snap!" The first mouse was gone. Easily disposed of the mouse and reset the trap. The trap was so quick, the bait was still there! In the next hour we had a total of 2 mice, and in 24 hours we had caught 27 mice with 6 Quick-Kill traps.!! We only had to re-bait about 1 in every 4 catches. The house was quiet again. Since that day, I keep several traps set, and we catch a few here and there. I would gladly give the $12 I spent again and again for the results!Date published: 2015-06-17Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great Mouse Trap!! This Victor Quick-Kill Mouse Trap is way better than the traditional wooden ones. Very easy and safe installation. Just put some peanut butter under the bait cover then pull the red latch back until it clicks! I caught a mouse the first night I put it out. For me I don't reuse mouse traps because I think its unsanitary. Quick and easy throw away. Will definitely purchase more!Date published: 2015-03-05Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great product But, has some drawbacks. I bought 4 of these in sets of two at Walmart. They work great as far as killing goes. Although, sometimes it seems mice take awhile to die. I have one of these sitting in my ceiling as the run up and down the dropped ceiling all the time. I'd say probably a good five times the trap has hit the floor after snapping shut. And, it still has the mouse after its hit the floor. It will make you jump when it snaps shut. Now, the cons. The jaw link is too high to place in some drawers where I've had great luck with other traps. The bait I prefer to use gets launched off to who knows where when the jaw slams shut. I use dog food as peanut butter has seemed to have lost its appeal. And I have one trap that I constantly find triggered and empty. No idea how this can happen with the design it has. So, not good for kick panel areas under cabinets or small spaces but, if you put the trap at an angle it will work. I've noticed they tend to frequent the same areas but, you seem to get better results just simply moving the trap a few feet and putting it at a different angle. so, although there are a few drawbacks for my specific needs, they work awesome. I think I'd like to see a mini version of this to put in smaller spaces. But, I would recommend this to anyone.Date published: 2015-02-20
How do you disarm the Victor quick kill mouse trap once it is set?To disarm the trap, we recommend holding onto the red kill bar with one hand while gently lifting up the bait hatch with your other hand. This will disengage the kill bar, allowing it to be slowly brought down to the unset position.Date published: 2015-11-21
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What materials did you use? Ocean Jasper stone with swarovski crystals. The pendant is wrapped in silver plated parawire and is hanging from a double viking weave necklace. The clasp is hand made.
What are you most proud of? I am really pleased with the bail. I have never done one with coiled wire and I had the idea and it just flowed!
Oh my Lord this is beautiful. I have done wrapped pendants before, but nothing like this one. Just beautiful
Hi TjeCan is it possible to see more photo's of this GORGEOUS necklace?? Like a side view and a back view? Also how long did you make the chain mail part of the necklace????
I'm sorry but I no longer have this piece. All the pictures I have of it are front views. The stone has a side drilled hole at the top of the stone. The bail was wrapped using that. The sides and back of the stone are bare with no wires. The viking knit chain is 22 inches long after being pulled through the draw plate. I think the usual rule of them is that your viking knit will be almost twice as long after you pull it through the draw plate. Mine has not doubled but is maybe 2/3 longer.


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After being named an All-Star and awarded player of the week honors, Tony Parker deserves some attention. In the first 4-Down Podcast in some time, we devote some time to talk about the season Parker is having. All eyes have been on TP with Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich missing the last few Spurs games, and Manu Ginobili still working his way back from a strained hamstring. What we've seen over that time is some of the best play of Parker's career.
In the new format for the 4-Down Podcast, we also look at some general NBA stuff, talking about the loaded Western Conference and discuss the four-headed beast that is the Spurs, Clippers, Thunder and Grizzlies. We also go into some historical stuff and talk about Andre Miller's 52-point game from 2010 for the Portland Trail Blazers, and break down one of the many trade ideas we get from Tim Varner.
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Music is in the air, and some of it is coming from our youngest performers. There are three children's concerts this week: one for kids and two where the kids are the stars. It's what we need to see for the next generation. These inspire a love of classical music at a young age, but as those of us who love it know, music speaks to the soul, no matter what your age.
Spring concert
For today, Charleston Music Fest at the College of Charleston School of the Arts is celebrating spring with a chamber concert fundraiser billed as "Heart Strings II." The performance will take place at 4 p.m. in St. Luke's Chapel, 181 Ashley Ave. in downtown Charleston.
The college's internationally acclaimed faculty and CMF co-directors violinist Lee-Chin Siow and cellist Natalia Khoma will be joined by their students in an exciting and eclectic program featuring works from Bach to Samuel Barber.
Tickets are $25 each ($5 with student I.D.) and can be purchased online at http://music.cofc.edu, by calling 953-0935 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Charleston Academy of Music will present concerts Thursday and Friday. CAM students will perform at MUSC at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the Hollings Cancer Center. Young musicians will be featured, including the Kidzymphony Orchestra, Caleb Borick (piano) and Benjamin Halford (violin). This is the second year that the academy has performed at the Hollings Cancer Center. All are welcome to attend this free performance.
Now in its fourth year, Kidzymphony takes elements from the successful Venezuelan program El Sistema, a youth development program that promotes the values of access and excellence through intense, high-caliber music instruction. Under the direction of Madeline Hershenson, 41 second- and third-graders from Meeting Street Academy participate at no cost.
Then strings students from CAM will perform at 6 p.m. Friday at the Cato Center for the Arts Rehearsal Hall, 161 Calhoun St. The strings performers are students of instructors Kay Wheeler and Tomas Jakubek and vary in age and skill levels. Again, this is a free event.
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Chamber Music Charleston will conclude its Classical Kids Concert Series at 1 p.m. Saturday at Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St.
Guest pianist Andrew Armstrong will join cellist Timothy O'Malley and French hornist Debra Sherrill in a 45-minute program of sing-along songs and stories set to music. The highlight of the performance will be "The Scorpion," set to the music of Kerry Turner.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 4-16 and free for children 3 and under. Tickets are available by calling 763-4941, online at chambermusiccharleston.org or at the door.
Contemporary musical
Contemporary music giants Brian McKnight and Angie Stone lead the cast of Hinton Battle's "Love Lies" at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. The musical debuted last summer at the Midtown International Theatre Festival, picking up several awards.
McKnight, a 16-time Grammy Award nominee, and Stone, a multi-Grammy Award nominee, round out an impressive cast that also features film and television star Elise Neal and Kier Spates, funny man and "Steve Harvey Morning Show" regular.
The musical centers on three women who arrive at a funeral, only to discover they were all engaged to the same dead man. In this story of love, lies and betrayal, sparks don't just fly, they explode as the ghost of the deceased watches on.
Another of the production's big factors is the LED screen created by the European production company, Clonwerk, best known for the incorporation of the dynamic visual screens used for Beyonce's 2011 Billboard Award's performance.
The musical will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursday at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive. Tickets are $46.50. For more information and tickets, call 529-5050.
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A timeless American play, which inspired the beloved Academy Award-winning film, "Driving Miss Daisy" tells the story of the decades-long relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan, and her compassionate African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn.
Their iconic tale of pride, changing times and the power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions world-wide.
The opening performance is at 8 p.m. Thursday and the play runs through May 5.
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I used the "flat" piping technique to the border of this small wall hanging. I hope you like it.
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I love being a freelancer. I don't mind if you call me one. I don't mind working alone. I like working in my pajamas but I don't really have a problem getting dressed like a human being, either. I have a home office but I also have a go-to list of places I can work when I want to get out of the house. I hardly ever miss life before freelancing.
But, I have to admit that even freelancing part-time for many years didn't prepare me for everything this life would be. I mistakenly believed that some parts of my work-for-someone-else life wouldn't carry over to my freelance life. Don't get me wrong: my freelance life is still better than my work-for-someone-else life. But some things have just taken on other incarnations. Here are a few examples:
Go on Interviews or Fill Out Applications. I still do these things but I just call them client meetings and introduction emails now. People still ask me for my resume sometimes. If they don't, they ask for my client list, references, and portfolio–which might as well be a resume. Some send me a list of questions they need answered before we can begin working together. The point is that I still sell myself everyday. However, I don't have to answer questions about my greatest weakness or how I'd handle a difficult situation anymore, though..
Work with People I Don't Like. This is the biggest misconception my friends and family have about my work. If I'm having a bad day or dealing with a difficult person, my husband sometimes says "Just don't work with them." And I guess I could do that if I wanted to be the type of person who flew off the handle every time something rubbed the wrong way. But I'm running a business here. Sometimes I just smile and bear it because I'm looking at the big picture. I'm not saying that I don't decline to work with certain clients because their personality is detestable. I do. I just don't let small things like wackadoo political views, aggressive religious overtures, or a tendency to call me "baby" to get in the way of what I want…which is money. So if it's something that won't keep me up at night, I just ignore it.
Worry about Office Politics. I hated office politics when I worked in an actual office. I couldn't understand why we couldn't just do what we came to do and leave each other alone. From lunch cliques to holiday party confessions to office romances, it's stressful. Now while I don't have to worry about my dog and my rabbit carrying on a torrid home office affair, freelance life is not without its politics. Within the freelance community there is often scandal, back biting, and bullying. Blog wars are not uncommon. Twitter feuds are everywhere. Sometimes it's just as tiring to navigate these waters as it was back in my cubicle.
Work Myself to Death. I like to work. I thought I'd suddenly take more breaks and work better hours than when I didn't have a boss on my back pushing me. But now that I'm the one calling the shots, I find that I push myself even harder than a boss ever could. The difference is that every dime I bring in goes to benefit me and I take that far more seriously than when I was just getting a paycheck. It was only just recently that I stopped riding myself so hard and allowing myself to work a legal workday. (But that's for another post coming soon.)
Have a Boss. I still have a boss. Her name is Princess and she's is a wackjob that spends a lot of time talking about herself. Geez I can't wait until she goes back into her office and leaves me alone to get some work done.
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ST. LOUIS -- David Ross has no illusions about his hitting ability.
"There's a reason I'm hitting sixth, seventh or eighth in the order," the Boston Red Sox's backup catcher said. "It's because I'm not very good at hitting."
However, the guy who batted just .216 during the regular season saved arguably the biggest hit of his career for Game 5 of the World Series on Monday night.
Ross snapped a 1-1 tie in the top of the seventh inning with an RBI ground-rule double, lifting his team to a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals and a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Boston can clinch Wednesday night in Fenway Park, where John Lackey will pitch against Michael Wacha, who has four wins in as many postseason starts for the Cardinals. Game 7, if necessary, would be Thursday in Boston.
Jon Lester dominated St. Louis for the second time in five days, allowing just four hits and a run over 7 2/3 innings. He walked none and struck out seven while earning his second win of the series. Lester pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings during Boston's 8-1 victory in Game 1.
His batterymate supplied some unexpected help against Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright with Xander Bogaerts at second and Stephen Drew on first in the seventh. Behind 1-2 in the count, Ross lined a breaking ball just inside the left field foul line, and it bounced into the seats as Bogaerts trotted home with the go-ahead run.
"Wainwright is one of the top pitchers in baseball," said Ross, who went 2-for-4 on the night. "I think he threw me a backup curve, and it felt good coming off the bat."
Ross had just 102 at-bats during the regular season, missing two months after suffering a concussion when he absorbed two foul tips in a 10-pitch span. He is contributing in the postseason, though, batting .286 in 21 at-bats and working well with his team's pitchers.
"He's swung the bat better in postseason than at any other time," Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "And the rapport he and Lester have refined ... they are great together."
Later in the seventh, Jacoby Ellsbury added insurance with a two-out RBI single, ending Wainwright's night after seven innings. The big right-hander allowed eight hits and three runs, walking one and fanning 10, but he couldn't match Lester's shutdown pitching.
"Waino threw a good game for us," St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said. "They got the big hit when they needed it, and we couldn't put much together."
Koji Uehara retired all four batters he faced for his seventh postseason save. He fanned Matt Adams on three pitches to end the eighth with David Freese at second after a one-out double, and he mowed through the top of the order in the ninth.
Early on, Boston's David Ortiz made another big impact, ripping an RBI double in the first inning to score Dustin Pedroia. The Boston designated hitter-turned-first baseman went 3-for-4, increasing his World Series average to an otherworldly .733 (11-for-15).
"He's in a really good place, obviously," Farrell said of Ortiz.
Ortiz's hit was the last time the Red Sox made contact with Wainwright until the third. Wainwright struck out the side in the first two innings and had eight whiffs through five innings.
St. Louis put Allen Craig, who hadn't played in the field since Sept. 4 because of a foot sprain, at first base to provide an extra right-handed bat against Lester. However, Craig limped into a 6-4-3 double play to end the second inning and grounded out in his other two at-bats.
The Cardinals found some offense in the fourth when Matt Holliday lined his and the team's second homer of the Series over the center field wall to tie the score at 1. That was it for a St. Louis attack that has produced 13 runs in five games.
Matheny said his team's task Wednesday night is simple.
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NOTES: Bogaerts and St. Louis 3B David Freese each had two hits. ... Boston's first strikeout Monday night was its 143rd of the postseason, setting an all-time major league postseason mark. The 2010 San Francisco Giants, who beat the Texas Rangers in five games to win the World Series, whiffed 142 times. At the end of Monday's game, the Red Sox's total this postseason was 156. ... St. Louis' 4-2 loss in Game 4 represented its first defeat in nine games this postseason when scoring first. ... Cardinals C Yadier Molina played his 20th career World Series game Monday night, second only to New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (38) among active players.


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Jersey Films will disband when its deal with Universal Pictures expires at the end of 2003.
Partners Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher will no longer work with each other on an exclusive basis when the pact is up, and it is unclear whether any of them will carry on the Jersey banner beyond preexisting projects.
Formed 12 years ago, Jersey has a reputation for making indie-minded eclectic films, including "Erin Brockovich," "Get Shorty," "Pulp Fiction," "Out of Sight," "Reality Bites," "Man on the Moon," "Gattaca," "Man on the Moon," "Living Out Loud" and the DeVito-directed "Matilda" and "Hoffa."
DeVito formed the company with Shamberg in 1991, when the latter was the producer of such films as "A Fish Called Wanda" and "The Big Chill." Sher joined shortly thereafter from Lynda Obst Prods., where she was associate producer on "The Fisher King." She was made full partner several years later.
Jersey began with a deal at TriStar, which didn't embrace the kind of films the Jersey partners wanted to make. That studio passed on "Pulp Fiction," for example, which was made at Miramax for $7.5 million, and "Get Shorty," which was a hit at MGM.
The trio moved to Universal and later formed specialty division Jersey Shore, whose releases include "Ghost World," "Super Troopers," "Caveman's Valentine" and "Drowning Mona."
A spokesman for Jersey confirmed the partners will go their separate ways but said that they will continue to work together on all Jersey projects in development at U. They are currently in production on a still-untitled comedy directed by John Hamburg and starring Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Debra Messing. The split does not impact Jersey Television, which Jersey partner John Landgraf will contine to run. Currently in a deal at Sony, Jersey has two pilot commitments for the upcoming season.
The split is a surprise, since there was no hint of feuding, restlessness or acrimony among the partners. Sources said they get along fine, but after 12 years, the principals found their interests going in different directions.
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Can medical practices increase revenue with ICD-10 codes?
It's obvious that the ICD-10 transition will require money to be spent on system upgrades and training. But the effect on healthcare provider revenue is less obvious.
There is a post that attempts to detail how ICD-10 coding will affect revenue. Here are six ways that the ICD-10 transition is supposed to improve cash flow:
- The greater specificity of ICD-10 codes will prevent miscoding. "As a result, the possibility of claim rejection will come down drastically, and physicians will be able to negotiate for improved claims reimbursement rates on health plans. " I assume the specificity won't increase the chances of making mistakes.
- ICD-10-CM/PCS coding will improve "efficiency in the exchange of patient profile information, treatments across the care process and hospital resource management."
- Physicians will have more granular medicine data that will help them monitor effectiveness and side effects. Hopefully that will enhance physician reputations which can lead to higher revenue.
- "ICD-10's clinical documentation and coding accuracy enhances the assessment and monitoring of patient safety and quality indicators, as well as compliance with third-party payer coding and billing rules and regulations." This is supposed to reduce expenses.
- The necessary upgrades to technology should increase efficiency and productivity. Also meaningful use incentives will help.
- Maybe the training will help healthcare providers improve revenue cycle.
I'm taking these points with a grain of salt. Mostly because of what Albert Oriol, chief information officer at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, wrote about how ICD-10 coding will affect reimbursements. First he explains that the United States needs to curtail healthcare costs. Next comes ICD-10 coding's role: "Health care reform relies heavily on data and on ICD-10 to incentivize providers to lower their costs."
According to Oriol, the healthcare payers will be using the ICD-10 data to justify paying less money. If we don't convert to ICD-10 coding, then they will find some other criteria to cut reimbursements. The trick is for healthcare providers to find efficiencies to offset reduced reimbursements.
Oriol also makes the case that the government and healthcare payers cannot afford to delay ICD-10 implementation any further. They need to find ways to cut costs. So anyone counting on another delay is going to be in trouble.
Are you Ready for an ICD-10 'Non-Enforcement Period?'
Steve Sisko dares to ask if healthcare payers are prepared for a "non-enforcement period" that would require them to process medical claims with ICD-9 codes after Oct. 1, 2014. (ICD-10 Impact to Health Care Payers & Providers)
Staff scarcities have healthcare CIOs strapped
This focuses on a shortage of healthcare IT (HIT) workers needed to implement meaningful use and electronic health records. But the same shortage will affect ICD-10 transition projects. (Healthcare IT News)
6 Observations on Hospitals and ICD-10 Going Into 2013
Amanda Brenegan offers some observations on how hospitals are managing their ICD-10 transitions. She makes an interesting point about training hospital staff on ICD-10 concepts. That will help them more than trying to memorizing codes. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Have you done your ICD-10 coder assessments?
The question you need to ask is "Do you know what you don't know?" That's where the coder assessment comes in. It's gives you a sense of what your medical coders know and how much training they will need for ICD-10 education. Of course they all will need ICD-10 code training. But how much do they need to improve their anatomy and physiology knowledge? (ICD-10 Trainer)
ICD-10 – Are Healthcare Professionals Prepared?
Survey finds 75 percent of medical practices were just aware or just starting the ICD-10 implementation process. (Hive Health Media)
CMS Urges Physicians to Move Forward with ICD-10
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Cleaning Up Toddler Vomit… Perfect Time for a New Self Portrait!Danielle
What does cheeseburgers and onion rings at Hooters, a sip of my sprite, and an ice cream sandwich all have in common?
It will make your three-year-old paint half your house in vomit in the middle of the night.
I should have known better right? He is the pukey kid, but it had been so long since we had an episode that I didn't think it was an issue anymore. Although now that I think about it… I was an idiot for letting him eat what he did. Yup, I own it!
Saturday night, my husband wanted to go to Hooters, and I really didn't care… we went with a couple of our friends because Hooters with them is always a blast. Literally.
It also is a chance for me to actually eat in peace, because everyone loves our kids, so they pass them all around the table, when one in my flock starts to have an issue. Totally besides the point though.
It was an early night, and everyone was in bed around 9:30pm. For a short period of time at least. Just as I was finally drifting off to dream land I heard a crying toddler in my doorway so I got up to get him back into bed. He wanted hugs and kisses, so I met his request and laid back down in my bed.
No less than a minute later he started crying again, and as I walked into his room he was vomiting all over his bed, teddy bear, blankets, the floor in his room… as I thought to myself… DAMNIT!!!!!
On his short run to the bathroom he then painted the hallway, bathroom floor, and apparently lost any aim he had to get it actually inside the toilet. Needless to say, it was a giant mess.
So what did I do in the middle of it all?
Opened instagram and took a new self portrait of my less than enthused expression as I dealt with a sick toddler. Isn't that what you would have done in my shoes? Of course not!
Looking back though, I am glad I snapped the picture because it came out pretty good! Ha!
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The Broadway YMCA will offer family swim, blood pressure screenings, healthy snacks, a hip hop class for kids 6-14, open gym basketball, family obstacle course, family scavenger hunt, face painting and more during its open house.
In addition to showcasing its programs, the Staten Island YMCA is currently waiving its joiner's fee for new members.
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The Dickinson State University Staff Senate Scholarship was founded in 2007 and is intended to help a student who is a spouse or dependent of a DSU staff member pay for books, mandatory fees, or any self-supporting programs while pursuing an education at DSU. This scholarship will be in addition to the DSU Employee Spouse and Dependent Tuition Waiver Request which covers only tuition.
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My boyfriend of 4 months does not excludes me on his weekends with his 18 year old son. I've met his son, of course. But haven't spent much time with him and am made to feel unwelcome in his home as soon as his son comes in the door. In contrast, I have 2 teenage daughters that we have taken to dinner together and spent a lot of time with. I otherwords, I am integrated him into my life and he is not doing the same.
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He maybe feeling uncomfortable around his son when you are also there. He might want to keep that part of his life separate. He wants to spend that time with his son to talk and create that bond between father and son. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable or like they are excluding you because I feel he thinks he just needs that time with his son. Your also in a new relationship he might be taking things slow when it comes to his son. I think this will change as your relationship progresses. Right now this relationship is new and you are both getting to know each other. Just focus on each other and develop thins relationship. If you have anymore questions I am here to answer.
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I acknowledge that his time with his son is important. But I feel ditched every time his son shows up unexpectedly or his weekend has been switched for some reason and I wasn't aware of it until I'm suddenly made to feel like i need to leave. His communication stops almost entirely - like yesterday....we've gone out together every Friday and Saturday night (plus Wednesday and most Thursdays) for the past almost four months. , Friday night we were at his place, nice bottle of wine, dinner....just drifting off to sleep when he jumps up and says "C's home, get dressed" and runs out of the room. I dress, come out and sit and chat with them for a bit, but it's obvious he now wants to be with his son so I leave. Then Saturday he barely commnucates, goes off to a 1 hour afternoon graduation function, sends me a text at 5:30 saying "inpromptu dinner with C & friends", then I don't hear from him again until an 11:30 text.
Had i known he had C all weekend and grad events, etc., i would have made other plans. But instead, i ended up feeling caught off guard and ditched. How do i get him to communicate better about his plans. We're a bit beyond the formality of making a date and make assumptions that we'll be together certain evenings.
Also, I too have a daughter graduating and she has a similar function tonight I had wanted him to go with me - but it doesn't seem to have occurred to him to invite me to his son's grad function. I've expressed my concern to him that his son will be leaving for college and I won't have had an opportunity to get to know him very well. My fear is that one of two things will happen whenever C comes home: 1) I'll be the stranger that somehow showed up suddenly while he was gone, or 2) I'll be ditched again everytime he's home from college. (I think it'll be #2). He didn't have much of a response to my concern. I don't want to push him, so have taken and just wait and see attitude.
Just a little background, we've been dating more casually since December- once a week dinners - and have known each other almost 5 years. Both of us were previously completely wrapped up in our kid's and not open for pursuing a serious relationship in the past. I, too, was very protective of my kids and kept them away from my relationships. But now that they are 18 and 19, they and I are more comfortable integrating. They know my boyfriend well and like him a lot. I'd like that same opportunity with his son.
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Your children were your main focus always when it came to this relationship and I feel that you both understanding each other because you both have children. Your children are your extremely important and you have even put relationships on hold. Now that your children are older you both decided to have relationship. You both have know each other a long time now and I feel that he is just trying to spend as much time with his son before he leaves for college. College will be quite a change and he will be very busy with school. He will be making new friends and constantly studying and I think your boyfriend knows he has to enjoy the time he has right now with his son before he is too busy. I understand you feel when you are in the room they don't want you to be there and it might have to do with they have trouble talking around you. They might want to have that guy time where they might want to talk about you and how much he cares about you. There could be personal things the son is going through that he does not feel comfortable talking about in front of others. He might be nervous about college, graduation. I do feel that these things need to be pointed out how you feel. Because I think some times your boyfriend doesn't understand that you should be included. I feel it is because it was always him a and his son and he never had to think of anyone else, so he needs to know how you feel. That you think his son is great and you also enjoy spending time with him. The reason why you know to invite him places and involve him is because you know how you feel and want to include him in your life. But he needs to be shown how you feel, but explain it in a way that he understands. You wouldn't want to say you are hurt, you want to say that you understand he loves spending time with his son, but that you do to. That he is a great dad and has an excellent relationship with his son.
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