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Just Another Manic Monday
Whew! Just finished a busy weekend in our household. Now it's time to catch up. First off, on Friday night, I was alerted by my good friend Jenn at Phillies Phollowers that I was the Featured blog. Holy guacamole! Or, as I replied to her, "OMG! I haven't even put anything about me in the "Read about me" section yet… " So tonight I will definitely get to work on that.
Of course, the big Phillies news over the weekend was Ryan Howard signing a three-year deal with the Phillies that will pay him $54 million over that time span. This averages out to $18 million per year, so he's essentially getting what he wanted, and the Phillies avoid arbitration for three years. After that, he's a free agent, so who knows what will happen then? At least for the next three years, it is one less headache to worry about.
Also over the weekend, two former Phillies found homes for the coming season.
Randy Wolf returns to the Dodgers with a one-year, $5 million deal. Though never a "lights-out" type of pitcher, Wolfie was a reliable lefty, and a fan favorite (wonder what the Wolf Pack is doing these days?). I was sorry to see him leave the Phillies, but I understand his desire to play closer to home. I wish him well in the coming season!
Tom Gordon signed a one-year, $500,000 deal with Arizona, with incentives and bonuses that could bring it up to $2.5 million. Gordon was unfortunately hampered by injury while a Phillie; good luck to you as a D-back!
Yesterday, I wrote about Billy Sunday. Turns out he is the only major-leaguer with that surname. So I decided to see how many Mondays there were in the big leagues. Guess what? Only one! Rick Monday, who played from 1966 to 1984, spending time with the A's, Cubs, and Dodgers. He's best known for an incident that occurred in April 1976, when he ran from his position in centerfield to save an American flag from being burned by a fan who had run onto the field.
Kudos to you, Rick Monday, for standing up for what you believe in! Until tomorrow, thus ends my "Monday mash-up". Only 4 days and 22 hours until pitchers and catchers report – woo hoo!
(Rick Monday photo found on mlb.com; all other photos are mine)
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I remembered reading about Mr. Monday's saving of the national flag from destruction. Bad enough someone was trying to do that during a ballgame, but iirc, someone was trying to do it in Dodgers Stadium. I just hope the two bums involved got what was coming to them when they faced a judge.
On Gordon, I wish him luck, but I hope the D-backs know what they're getting with him.
Good for Mr. Monday! We need more players like him! So – is there a Mr. Tuesday for tomorrow!
Ahhh…I do miss Randy :O( Hard to believe that a team actually signed Gordon after his injury plus the age. Glad for him though…he is a real sweet guy.
Loved the Rick Monday reference….to my knowledge there won't be another player until Friday. There's a minor league prospect in the Pirates farm system named Brian Friday. Haha Good up the good work on the site
Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by! Yeah, I think the D-backs are really rolling the dice with Gordon, but it would be nice to see hime do well.
Julia, no there is not a Tuesday (or Wednesday or Thursday, for that matter).
I'll have to check into Brian Friday. Stop back on, well, Friday (or before)!


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Social media marketers have a love-hate relationship with Facebook brand page "Likes". From recent member discussions at the BlogWell Chicago, it was clear that many social media practitioners vehemently oppose the use of "Like" as a success measure. So the question that begs to be asked and answered is whether a brand page "Like" even matters any more?
Let's look at the pros of using it as success metric. Unless your customer likes your page, your posts will not appear in their timeline so there is no connection to your customer unless they like your page. If you think of Facebook as a community then "Like" may be considered surrogate for "registered users" who have opted to get "alerts" any time you post something.
So are "Likes" just a means to an end or the end by themselves? That depends. While building up your community may be important initially, but once you hit a critical mass, say 1 or 10 million users (depending on your market size, customer base), the size may no longer matter and every incremental "Like" may not have the same value.
Here's the danger with being too focused on the "Likes" – it's not enough. What's really important is user engagement with your Facebook content, either by sharing, commenting or liking. So if your social media strategy is solely focused on growing "Likes" but has no effort devoted to developing interesting and engaging content to drive engagement, you'll soon find users "unliking" your page in droves.
So back to our original question – Do Facebook brand page "Likes" really matter? And the answer is yes, but only if backed up by a solid content and fan/user engagement strategy.

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Dodgers draw first blood in NLDS series, beat Cardinals 5-3 at Dodger Stadium!
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Dodgers draw first blood in the NLDS series and beat the Cardinals 5-3! How about that?!!!!!!
Between both teams they left an NLDS record of 30 men on base! Vin Scully said "They don't need infielders, they need ushers!".
Vin Scully: I love you! As an added treat during the postseason, we get Vinny during the last three innings in addition to the first three innings he does on the radio during regular season. It does not getter than watching a game at the stadium and hearing Vinny on the radio.
While I was walking in the parking lot, I was talking with these two young guys about the starting times of two games and how he could not make that 3:07 game on Thursday. He then looks at me and says "Hey, you have a blog." "I read it every once in a while, well, i mainly look at the pictures." LOL Too funny. Here is a picture of Alex and Danny.
On Friday I was going to meet poster Truebluewill who posts in the Insidethedodgers blog. He was making his dream a reality of watching the boys in Blue in the postseason.
After much going back and forth, I was able to find him at his seat. He said he was collecting autographs earlier. I then noticed Vic the Brick was signing autographs (you can't miss this guy with a Dodger poncho, long hair and a long stick that makes him look like Moses), Anyway, I was asking him if he wanted me to take a pic of Vic and him when I noticed Maury Wills was signing there too. We got there and I helped him get the autograph! woohoo! I only wished Maury a Happy belated birthday. He did not stay long as he and Tommy Davis were throwing the first ball.
Here is a pic of TBW waiting for the augraph.
Here is TBW
Another poster from ITD that I was meeting for the first time, Scott and his son. They are both cute.
It was a pleasure meeting you guys!!
Well, It is 11:12 AM and I got to still take a shower, pick up a friend and head to the stadium. I wanted to say more but Alex only looks a pictures. LOL.
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Nice one, Emma
I'm glad you're enjoying Dodger Stadium and the team. They are sure fun to watch. Although Randy Wolf wasn't that great last night I think Clay Kershaw will be better. This is a fun series.
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thank you so much. It was AWESOME being at Dodger STadium. The crowd was electrifying. Kershaw did great and Wainwright also. Great bullpen, key hits and a break with that ball hit to Holliday and we got the second game! Woohoo!
Thanks!! I am listening to your game. Must be hard to follow when they start so late.
OMG Emma, the game was so amazing last night!! : ) I cannot wait to see the celebration photos!! What a win.
Yes! Another amazing game. Once I take care of a few things at work, I'll get working on my nex post. My eyeballs are a little tired from lack of sleep. It was just incredible last night. I spent so much time at the stadium cause my friends and I also stayed for the extended Dodger Talk show after the game.
Dodgers drew second blood too! Congrats on going 2-0 over the Cardinals. Both games were fun to watch.
Glad one of us has something to celebrate… in your case, you have TWO somethings to my nothing.😦
Just his name lets you know he is a baseball guy. Vin Scully. Sounds like a Dodgers prospects name, not just a one-man band/announcer.
And that is the biggest thing that amazes me about the man………He can do it all himself. Bet it will take three people with at least one behind the scenes to replace him someday………..and I hope that day is long into the future.
Congrats on cooking the birds in the first game.
What stinks is that has to be the NLDS match-up and not the NLCS blockbuster.
But it is still one of the more exciting series going right now……..power pitching( LA) against power hitting (STL). Pin-point pitching (STL) versus Patient bats (LA) will be an instant classic.
Rays Renegade
Glad you're getting some fame for your blog! You deserve it! I'll admit though, I'm cheering for the Cardinals. But being down 0-2 in the series… I'm not sure I see it happening.
Great Pics, you Dodger fans always come up with good pics at the park… and now you take a 2-0 series lead to St Louis…:-)
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Wow, wow wow! is right! Let the WOW's cotinue for 9 more wins!
You know, in the second game, Loney drew blood out of Molina at one at bat. Nothing serious though, it was just one of those things of being a catcher.
I am glad you came out for air under that rock.
Our pitchers don't go deep into the games but that is where our AWESOME bullpen takes over. Vinny is such a treasure. You should hae heard him during the 9th classic inning. Make sure to read my next post. I quote Vin in there a few times.
And I know why you are rooting for the Cardinals. Seems like the Rockies got their number.
Thanks. You reminded me that I have another picture to post. Yep, we are up 2-0 in this series.


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Is the Panasonic LX7 the best pocket-sized compact for enthusiasts? We find out in the What Digital Camera Panasonic LX7 review
Panasonic Lumix LX7 Review
Panasonic's line of LX series has proved to be a popular choice for photographers looking for a pocket-sized compact to travel with when they couldn't take their DSLR. But with some rivals now offering larger sensors in similar sized bodies, does the new LX7 pack enough punch to beat thecompetition?
Panasonic Lumix LX7 review – Features
Whereas Sony opted for a large 1in sized sensor in its RX100, Panasonic has actually opted for a 1/1.7in sensor that's a touch smaller than the 1/1.63in CCD found in its LX5 model. The newly designed High Sensitivity MOS offers a resolution of 10.1MP and multiple aspect ratios, so as well as utilising the full area of the sensor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, there are also 16:9, 3:2 and 1:1 ratios on offer.
The ISO range is improved over the LX5, now with a standard ceiling of 6400, while an ISO equivalent of 12,800 is also possible, though resolution is reduced to 3.1MP just like it was with the LX5.
While the zoom coverage remains the same at 24-90mm compared to the LX5, there's been some big changes to the optics. The slight change in sensor size has helped Panasonic deliver a maximum aperture of f/1.4 at 24mm, improving on the LX5's f/2 offering and providing the fastest optic in its class along with the also recently announced Samsung EX2F. The optical zoom extends to 90mm like the LX5, with the maximum aperture now only dropping down to f/2.3 compared to f/3.3 on the LX5.
On top of that, there's an internal Neutral Density (ND) filter with a 3-stop filtration should you want to shoot at wide apertures in bright conditions and avoid over-exposing the shot, while the LX7 also offers the choice of Face Detection, AF Tracking, 23-Area and 1-Area focusing modes.
The rear screen has doubled in resolution to a now pretty standard 920k-dot TFT LCD display, while there's the option to attach Panasonic's LVF2 external electronic viewfinder should you want to compose your shots in the more traditional way. It's worth bearing in mind that if you already own the LVF1, the accessory port is different so it won't fit.
For video capture, the LX7 can record Full HD video in either AVCHD at 50fps or in MP4 at 25fps depending on your desired output preference. There's also a stereo microphone just in front of the hotshoe.
With Creative Control there are 16 artistic effects to choose from, including Radial Defocus and Smooth Defocus, as well as other filters like Retro, Dynamic Monochrome and High Dynamic.
Panasonic Lumix LX7 review – Design
Thanks to its predominantly metal exterior finish, the LX7 retains the same high-end quality feel as the LX5, with the revised hand grip providing a nice and comfortable hold.
Compared to the LX5, there have been some subtle tweaks to the LX7. It's a touch taller and a little fatter – this can be attributed to some extent to the faster lens and the presence of a aperture ring round the front of the lens. However, unlike some other compacts that offer a range of programmable settings for the aperture ring, the LX7's is used exclusively for aperture control.
Behind the aperture ring on the lens is the aspect ratio selector, while on the side of the lens is an additional selector for focus, with the choice of AF, Macro and MF. Along the top and the most obvious change from the LX5 is the inclusion of the stereo mics. Otherwise, it's virtually identical to its predecessor – you'll find a built-in flash tucked away in the body, while the hotshoe will allow a range of accessories to be attached, including the already mentioned LVF2 electronic viewfinder.
Turning to the back of the LX7 and, again, existing users of previous models will feel right at home as the layout is virtually identical to the LX5. There's a command dial just next to the thumb rest, while there's a four-way d-pad and Q menu to quickly change settings should you need to. The only change is the inclusion of the ND/Focus switch that sits between the accessory port and command dial. Press down and move it to the left to activate the ND filter, while moving the switch left or right carries out manual focus, with the area of interest enlarged on the rear screen to ensure the shot is sharp.
Panasonic Lumix LX7 review – Performance
The LX7 delivers fast and precise AF in either 1-Area, 23-Area or Face Detection AF modes, though it's unreasonable to expect too much from the AF Tracking mode – while it will lock onto a subject and move with it, it's suited to slow-moving subjects. That aside though, which is not unique to the LX7, there's little to quibble about with the AF performance.
It's also very easy to swap from auto to macro focusing thanks to the switch on the side of the lens, while swapping to manual focus is just as easy. The inclusion of a focus jog-switch is also welcome, making manual focus much easier than its predecessor.
This is also helped by the higher resolution 920k-dot screen, and though very good, doesn't quite deliver the same clarity as the WhiteMagic display on the Sony RX100 or the AMOLED display used by some Samsung models. When shooting, there's a handy dual-axis, electronic level which proves really handy when composing shots, while there's the choice of display/shooting options that can be selected.
The new aperture ring is welcome, with it providing positive clicks every third of a stop and the tolerance is just about right – stiff enough to ensure the aperture won't get easily knocked out of position, while easy enough to sweep through the aperture range if required. While you could argue that it would have been nice if the aperture ring was programmable for a range of settings, it isn't an issue in use. The rear command dial can be used to set exposure compensation or the shutter speed when in full manual mode, while the Quick menu provides access to the LX7's core settings. Not only that, but the four-way d-pad allows Drive, White Balance and ISO to be set.
Image Quality
Panasonic Lumix LX7 review – Image Quality
Tone and Exposure
In our tests, the LX7 coped well under a range of lighting conditions, delivering pleasing exposures. If we're being picky, images may be a little overexposed on some occasions, but this is negligible and is easily corrected in post-processing, especially if you're shooting Raw.
White Balance and Colour
The LX7's Auto White Balance delivers pleasing results under a range of conditions, with consistent results between shots of the same scene. Results could be seen as a little cool in some instances, while the colours are a little muted also. There are other Photo Styles available though should you want slightly punchier colours – as well as Standard, there's Vivid, Natural, Mono, Scenery, Portrait and Custom.
Sharpness and Detail
Considering the relatively smaller sensor size and 10.1MP resolution, the LX7 delivers some impressive results. Detail is good, though it won't resolve to quite the same extent as larger sensor rivals.
The lens is nice and sharp, with very minimal distortion at the wide end of the focal range that's pretty much unnoticeable in real-world shots. At wider apertures, there's a hint of purple fringing, but once the lens is stopped down, this is reduced.
ISO Quality
At low ISOs the LX7 delivers some really smooth results with no apparent image noise present. Above ISO 1600, image noise becomes more pronounced, compromising detail, though colour saturation doesn't tend to suffer. While it handles it well for a camera with this or similar sized sensor, it can't quite compete with one of its main rivals, the Sony RX100, which has the benefit of a larger sensor.
Raw vs JPEG
The LX7 is bundled with SilkyPix Raw converter and side-by-side with the JPEG file, the unedited Raw file displays a lot more detail in the image, which is most noticeable at higher ISOs. The payback though is the presence of more noticeable chroma noise, which is more predominant on the image compared to the JPEG file that's been subjected to image noise reduction.
Value & Verdict
Panasonic Lumix LX7 review – Value
At £449, the LX7 finds itself priced pretty competitively and positioned in the middle of the sector, with more affordable and pricier enthusiast compact models out there to pick from.
Panasonic Lumix LX7 review – Verdict
There's a lot to like about the LX7. The metal-finish body produces a classy, high-end feel that doesn't disappoint, while the ability to add an EVF is bound to appeal to the more discerning shooter. On top of that, the controls, interface and now the addition of the aperture ring make this a very fast and enjoyable camera to shoot with.
With rivals opting for larger sensors, the decision to actually use a smaller sensor in the LX7 than its predecessor is a brave one. While it can't quite deliver the same levels of detail and ISO performance as the RX100, it's still very good, while you also have to factor in the faster lens throughout the range that the LX7 offers.
While it may not quite have the same standout features as some rivals, the LX7's strength lies in the fact that it really doesn't have a weak one, delivering a solid performance in pretty much every area, producing a very polished and competent enthusiast compact camera.


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Shumlin calls AOT officials 'boneheads' over sign issueBy PATRICK McARDLE
Staff Writer | November 13,2013BENNINGTON — Gov. Peter Shumlin said Wednesday he would try to get "boneheads" in state government to retract a demand that the town remove roadside signs recognizing 25 straight state championships won by the Mount Anthony Union High School wrestling team.
Speaking at the ribbon-cutting for the Bennington welcome center, Shumlin talked about the 45-year-old law banning billboards in Vermont.
"Now I don't think, by the way, they had in mind not celebrating the best wrestlers for 25 years in the history of the state," Shumlin said. "We're gonna try getting those boneheads to back off," he said.
The state Agency of Transportation notified Bennington officials two weeks ago that the signs — which read, "National Record Setting MAUHS Patriots Wrestling Team 1988-2013, 25 Consecutive Years State Champions" — could not be displayed in the state's rights of way on Routes 7 and 9.
The signs did not comply with state law and needed to be taken down "as soon as possible," Joseph Kelly, AOT regional traffic investigator, told Town Manager Stuart Hurd in an email.
The issue was raised at the Bennington Select Board meeting Monday. Hurd said he and town staff would find a place to display the signs so they would no longer violate state law.
Joseph Krawczyk Jr., chairman of the Select Board, suggested supporters of the wrestling team come to the ribbon-cutting and bring the issue to the governor when he came to town Wednesday.
After the ribbon cutting, Paul Dicranian, one of the wrestling coaches, said he had spoken briefly with
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White Castle is adding three breakfast sandwiches to its menu, and they might be a little sticky.
A limited-time line of Belgian waffle sandwiches will debut Sunday, the fast-food chain said.
The sandwiches, made with waffles imported from a bakery in Belgium, will be available in three varieties: bacon, egg and cheese; sausage, egg and cheese; and chicken and waffle. The first two will be served during breakfast hours, midnight to 10:30 a.m., while the chicken-and-waffle sandwich will be available all day.
They're coming to all White Castle locations after testing "incredibly positive" in the restaurant's Indianapolis market.
"We ran out of waffles sooner than we thought we would," said spokesman Jamie Rich-ardson.
The bacon and sausage sandwiches will be $2.19, and the chicken will be $2.69, or two for $5. They'll be available for about three months.
"I can't think of anything like this at similar (fast-food chains)," Richardson said. "The secret ingredient is cracking fresh eggs — not processed or manufactured."
Breakfast is a growing segment of the quick-service food industry, he said, and White Castle wants to meet the demand of its morning customers.
Although most people still make breakfast at home, about 20 percent of consumers said they're eating breakfast away from home more often now than they were a year ago, according to food-industry consulting firm Technomic.
If the waffle items are popular, White Castle might add them permanently to the menu, Richardson said.
"After 93 years in business, one of the most important lessons we've learned is to always listen to our customers," he said.
"In the old days, it was a big deal when 41 years into our existence we made the radical decision to add cheeseburgers to the menu. We're always going to be looking for new and fun ways to tempt taste buds."
The family-owned restaurant opened in 1921 with a menu of four items: hamburgers, coffee, pie and Coca-Cola. It now has about two dozen sandwiches, including the new waffle items.


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AJ's Live: Singer-songwriter Jon Davidson, 7 p.m. May 17, N88-W16521 Main St., Menomonee Falls. »Read Full Article
Local musicians showcase their talents on MilwaukeeHome Stage at SXSW
Austin, Texas — It was an idea that bordered on insanity: orchestrate a 15-hour showcase during the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference spotlighting 30 artists from Milwaukee — and make it happen in two month's time.
Not so surprisingly, the MilwaukeeHome Stage showcase, held Wednesday at a downtown Austin club, Cielo, hit some big bumps along the way. Melissa Thornton, a chief showcase organizer and founder of the local apparel company, MilwaukeeHome, that gave the stage its name, admitted to dropping the ball on a sponsorship offer from K-Nation Entertainment. Austin-based Milwaukee native and marketer Jeremy Rogers, said by organizers to be orchestrating a street team promoting the event, said no one ever asked him about it. »Read Full Article(3)
Documentary takes on Racine's actions against taverns
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Hank the Brewers dog, too busy, doesn't have time to join road trip
Hank the Brewers dog couldn't make the road trip with the team Wednesday when the Brewers took on the Angels in a split-squad game. He had a packed schedule.
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Miro Quartet brings flawless sound to Frankly Music series
String quartets, at least the ones that play, teach and tour together for many years, are unique organisms — hybrids of a marriage, a small, democratic government with a constant possibility of deadlock, and a performer expected to play at the very highest artistic level.
The Frankly Music series presented the Miró Quartet, one of the world's glowing examples of such a string quartet, Tuesday evening at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. »Read Full Article
Jennifer Nettles, Brandy Clark push limits of country music, 'bro-country'
Be leery, radio programmers, of the allure of "bro-country," cautions country singer Jennifer Nettles.
"If you don't have mutation on any radio format, but I'm speaking specifically about country, we're all going to have three legs and lots of really weird inbreeding," Nettles joked in a recent interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Artistically, everybody needs to diversify if we're going to survive." »Read Full Article
Tom Shanahan dies; had one of longest-running radio shows in Wisconsin
Milwaukee radio pioneer Tom Shanahan died Monday at the age of 89 at Luther Manor Senior Living Community in Wauwatosa. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Shanahan was inducted in the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2008. »Read Full Blog Post
Those Hip-Hop Guys: SXSW update from Unifi Records with Dana Coppa and Speakeasy
SXSW is now in full swing and Dana Coppa & Speakeasy have already hit the stage. After a 20 hour drive, they performed at Peckerheads (worst bar name ever) to a solid crowd. They always bring the energy so it's cool to see just a small piece of Milwaukee representing down in Austin. More updates from Unifi and other artists to follow so stay tuned to the blog for more. Check it.
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Reading the John Updike stories: 'Wife-wooing'
I'm reading and commenting on a story from The Library of America's 'John Updike: The Collected Stories' each Wednesday until I finish the collection or give up.
No characters are named in Updike's "Wife-wooing," published in The New Yorker in 1960. But Updike included this story in "Too Far to Go," his 1979 collection of stories about Richard and Joan Maple. So presumably the horny, lyrical husband who narrates is Richard, and the object of his affection (meaning lust) is Joan. »Read Full Blog Post
Countdown to Spring: 9 days
We have two words for you: single digits. And no, we're not talking about temperatures and the weather reports. We're talking days to spring. Count 'em -- nine!
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As of Monday, day 4,578 of the war in Afghanistan …
By André Coleman 05/09/2014
American military service members (0 more than last week) have been reported killed in Afghanistan since the war began in 2001, according to The Associated Press.
policemen were killed on Tuesday in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded destroying the vehicle they were traveling in. According to Reuters, the bomb was detonated by remote control and a suspect was later apprehended.
people were killed last Wednesday in Iraq as they headed to the polls. The women stepped on a roadside bomb. According to the Washington Post, the United Nations reported that 750 people were killed by political violence in April. About 12 million people went to the polls to vote in the first elections held without the presence of US troops.
people were killed in Syria on Tuesday by a roadside bomb. According to Reuters, the victims were a local al-Qaida leader and his wife. Activists fear, the attack that may ignite a new round of infighting between rebel groups in the war-torn country.
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Women's and Gender Studies
Mary L. Collar, program chair (2003-06) and professor of English.
B.A., 1969, University of Wisconsin; M.A., 1972, Ph.D., 1977, Pennsylvania State University. Appointed to Department of English, 1977.
Trisha Franzen, associate professor of women's and gender studies.
B.A., 1978, State University of New York, Buffalo; M.A., 1984, Ph.D., 1990, University of New Mexico. Appointed 2003.
Women's and gender studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines the role of gender in the construction of lives, cultures, community norms, meaning systems, and systems of representation. All of the areas of study within the program use cross-cultural or multicultural investigations to understand the dynamics and differences in the operation of gender. Within specific contexts but also across differences, the program also focuses on the lives of women--on women's past and present active involvement in the making of the world. Each of the areas of study also emphasizes the ongoing interplay of theory and practice.
The program also includes a concentration in women's studies and minors in both gender studies and women's studies (see below).
106 Introduction to Women's Studies (1) Fall, Spring
Introduces some of the basic issues, debates and language surrounding the feminist "revisioning" of the traditional academic curriculum. Issues--education, images of women in various media, work, sexuality, male violence and race--approached from various disciplines, with emphasis on literature and the social sciences. Franzen.
116 Introduction to Gender Studies (1) Spring
An introduction to gender studies including works that place gender at the center of scholarly inquiry as well as related material drawn from women's studies, men's studies and lgbt/queer studies. Focuses on gender and difference, considering how issues of race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, age and abilities interact with gender. Though most of the studies are based in the United States, global issues are introduced. Franzen, Staff.
360 Feminist Theory (1) Spring
Prerequisite: WGS 106 or equivalent. Explores twentieth-century feminist thought from the United States and Great Britain with some attention to other influences. Grounds feminist theory within the grassroots women's movement, a social, cultural and political movement for change. Tracing the influence of feminism in the academy, the course surveys not only the critical and analytical foundations of the field of women's studies but also the impact of women and gender-centered scholarship on the traditional disciplines. The challenges to feminist theory raised by U.S. women of color, working-class women, lesbians and other women who have experienced multiple oppressions are explored along with the women's examinations of the intersections of sexism and racism, classism, homophobia and other systems of power. Franzen, Collar.
Requirements for Minor in Gender Studies
- Five units, including: WGS 116, Introduction to Gender Studies; one from Anthropology and Sociology 332, 333 and WGS 360, Feminist Theory; three additional courses from the electives listed below, at least two of which must be at the 300 level or higher: Anthropology and Sociology 230, 332, 333, 360, Biology 368, Education 225, English 211, 285, 289 (The Making of Modern Masculinities), 337, 341, 344, 347, 351, 363, 370, History 308, 377, Physical Education 279, Religious Studies 320.
- Elective courses should be selected in consultation with a women's and gender studies faculty member and reported to the Women's and Gender Studies Program chair.
Requirements for Minor in Women's Studies
- Five units, including WGS 106, Introduction to Women's Studies, and WGS 360, Feminist Theory; one historical overview course; and two others from the electives listed below, at least one of which must be at the 300 level or higher: Art History 219, 310, 316, Economics 271, English 243, 338, 345, French 320, German 402, Spanish 350, History 240, 370, Religious Studies 210, SCI 205, Theatre 210, 371.
- Elective courses should be selected in consultation with a women's and gender studies faculty member and reported to the Women's and Gender Studies Program chair.


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January 8, 1998: Peering halfway across the universe to analyze light from exploded stars that died long before our Sun even existed, the Hubble telescope has allowed astronomers to determine that the expansion of the cosmos has not slowed since the initial impetus of the Big Bang. Thus, the universe's expansion should continue to balloon outward indefinitely.
These results are based on unprecedented distance measurements to supernovae that are so far away they allow astronomers to determine if the universe was expanding at a faster rate long ago. These images showcase three of the supernovae used in the survey. The arrows in the bottom row of pictures pinpoint these exploding stars; the top row of images shows the regions where the supernovae reside.See the rest:
Credit: P. Garnavich (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics) and the High-z Supernova Search Team and NASA


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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles not only did some research on this question, but actually demonstrated through images how cats see the world around them. Per their "results" they have determined that "Cats are not color blind – they have the ability to distinguish between blues and greens, but lack the ability to pick out shades of red."
Cats, like humans, have two primary structures in the retina of the eye for perceiving light: rods which help us see light and dark areas, and cones which have pigments to detect particular wavelengths of light. At low light intensities, rods function to distinguish light from dark. You may notice that you see little color in dim light. At high intensities of light the rods do not function, however, the cones do. Humans have three kinds of cone pigments, ones that can detect red, green and blue light. It's no coincidence that we find these same colors in the screen of an average color-TV set. The ability of an organism to see in "color" thus depends upon the color receptors present in the retina. People (or animals) lacking a specific color receptor are unable to "see" that color. Most often, it appears greyish, or as one of the other colors that can be detected (i.e. purples appearing greyish-blue). Green color-blindness is the most common genetic form of color-blindness in humans, followed by red, then blue."


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I love the ice cream scooper because it has a suction cup on the scooper so you can actually "scoop" the ice cream. Then if you hit the release button on the scooper, then it will release the ice cream right into your bowl or cone! My son thought that was pretty cool. The pretend chocolate syrup bottle has a piece of brown string hanging down so you can pretend that you are putting chocolate sauce on your ice cream. My son loves the Pretend & Play Ice Cream Shop and we play almost daily. I have almost as much fun as Tobin does! It's a lot of fun and not only does it help Tobin with his colors, but it also teaches him hand-eye coordination and cooperation.
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We don't have a television, so when I need a break, unless I want a mess, I need to provide my kids with some really great entertainment. I was previously sent the Pro Chef set by Learning Resources, and it came in quite handy right after I had my baby in June (my kids are still loving and playing with it), so when I was offered another product to review I was thrilled! While looking through their incredible site of ingenious toys, my kids outright begged me for the Pretend and Play Ice Cream Shop. This set could not be cuter!! My kids adore it! The quality is superb, and quite realistic. The set comes complete with an apron, a recipe book, and lots of toy ingredients one may need to run an ice cream shop. The apron is so stinkin' cute. The ice cream scoops pile into an icecream carton the one drawback I found was that it is a bit difficult to get the cover on and off, but not a big deal. There's a dry erase menu, and even chocolate syrup! The banana is velcroed together, and can be split to make a banana split! There are lots of pieces, so my son and daughter were able to play together. This toy is great for parallel play as well as group play.My kids loved following the recipes they were provided with. The recipes are actually picture displays so kids can easily recreate them and feel the satisfaction of their accomplishment! Following directions and copying in itself is a wonderful skill that kids learn in preschool, why not enhance their learning experience with real life toys they enjoy working with? This sets a great foundation for more difficult tasks later on like reading and writing.We love Learning Resources, they keep toys safe, fun, affordable and educational! This brand has become a favorite in our home.


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Location: Fernbank Science Center/156 Heaton Park Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
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July 18, 2013
9:00 pm
Event Description: A planetarium show for audiences of all ages who dream of space and wonder about human spaceflight after Shuttle. It's a show filled with real adventures for the near frontier. Positive, possible, and exciting -- this is a promise we can make to our children, our future astronauts.
Price: Adults $7, ages 3 - 18 $5
Website: fsc.fernbank.edu
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PITTSBURGH, PA – The Allegheny County Airport Authority observed its 10th anniversary at the July 10, 2009 Board Meeting. Board Chariman Glenn Mahone stated, "In the ten years of the Authority, we have faced many challenges including 9-11 and many changes in the airline industry. Through all of it, the Authority has been able to advance Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport in customer service, safety, quality of air service and economic development."
Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato congratulated the Authority on this occasion, "I commend the Allegheny County Airport Authority for its success in controlling costs, increasing revenue, providing more airlines with lower fares and bolstering economic development in the region."
The ACAA was formed on July 14, 1999 when the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the state, pursuant to the resolution of the board of county commissioners adopted on June 17, 1999. The organizational meeting of the board was on July 29, 1999.
Under a lease with an initial term of 25 years and two additional 25 year option terms, the Allegheny County Airport Authority, governed by a board appointed by the Allegheny County Chief Executive, operates the two premier airports that serve the Pittsburgh region.
Mission and Vision
The Allegheny County Airport Authority's Mission: To provide exceptional customer service in a safe, secure, and cost competitive airport environment through the commitment, innovation and expertise of our employees.
The vision of the Authority is to provide access to the world and to hold the safety and security of the travelers and employees in the highest regard. We have a high regard for the skills of the outstanding staff in providing high quality services.
As a fiscally responsible organization, the Airport Authority works closely with the community and industry to make certain to provide the region with a sound and professionally-operated airport system.
Authority governance increases funding
Other Success Indicators:
• Refinancing airport debt has resulted in reducing debt service and savings in the millions for airlines operating here as well as improving our outlook with Rating Agencies.
• Cost controls in the form of bidding energy contracts, managing staffing levels and negotiating competitive service contracts has resulted in operating costs rising only 2% in the last several years.
• By ensuring that the Authority always has projects prepared and ready to be funded, the Airport Authority has successfully increased total grant revenue from federal and state funding sources, averaging nearly $24 million per year. The introduction of the Passenger Facility Charge in 2001 generates additional revenue averaging $21 million per year. Parking, Rental Car, the world class AIRMALL and other non-aviation operations have produced millions of dollars in revenues. These funds go directly toward lowering the cost of operation for airlines, keeping Pittsburgh International Airport competitive and attractive for airline expansion.
• In 2000, the average one-way fare to all destinations was nearly $192, one of the highest in the nation. TODAY, Pittsburgh International Airport is among the top US airports with the LOWEST fares. Our average fare is $140, well below the national average.
• New service from Low Cost Carriers such as AirTran, JetBlue and Southwest has attracted more than 360,000 additional passengers per year and has contributed more than $180 million in total economic impact.
• Pittsburgh International Airport Property Development has been advancing at a rate that was unheard of prior to the formation of the Authority. Coordinated funding efforts with state, county and private investments have resulted in shovel-ready land on airport property. Major development projects include: Airside Business Park, Industry Drive, Clinton Commerce Park Phase One, Cherrington Commerce, Northfield Phase One and Two, US Airways Operations Control Center and Route 30.


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Holiday boutique features fair trade items
Posted on November 14, 2013
Items purchased at the Women's Center's Fair Trade Holiday Boutique will benefit Global Gifts, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit organization that works with fair trade groups.
The boutique will take place from November 18-21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the lobby of the Kirkhof Center.
Ten percent of all proceeds from the sale will be donated to Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW), a local non-profit organization that helps women and men start new businesses.
Fair trade guarantees the human rights of those involved at all levels of global trade, from the producer to the consumer.


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History of the Peace Corps in Romania
|History of the Peace Corps
|Since 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries, more than 182,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 138 countries all over the globe.
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After the 1989 revolution in Romania (cynically referred to as "the events of December 1989" by some Romanians), U.S. economic assistance to the country focused on aiding Romanian street children and children who had been institutionalized during the Nicolae Ceausescu regime. Peace Corps programming began in 1991, when 18 trainees arrived to initiate an orphanage project. Peace Corps/Romania now has four program sectors: community economic development; environmental management and education; institutional development; and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).
History and Future of Peace Corps Programming in Romania
In the community economic development sector, Volunteers work with their Romanian partners to help communities participate successfully in the global economy and upgrade their standard of living. Romania's accession into the European Union in January 2007 requires attention to improving infrastructure and raising the standard of living in industrial towns and rural villages. Projects work with city halls, municipal and county councils, local development agencies, business support organizations, high schools, and universities. This sector includes farm management and agribusiness, and urban (town) planning, as well as small and medium enterprise development. In the environmental management and education sector, Volunteers work with community and regional environmental organizations, schools, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in a long-term effort to introduce new or expand current environmental education programs for students and adults. They also assist in increasing the public's awareness of and involvement in addressing local environmental problems and in facilitating cooperation among local and national NGOs, local government officials, and communities.
In the institutional development sector, Volunteers work to improve the quality and impact of services for at-risk youth and other marginalized populations by strengthening local government agencies and NGOs that provide social services. Volunteers work in the areas of ethnic integration and youth development, and with a variety of organizations focused on HIV-positive children, the mentally ill, people with physical disabilities, orphaned or abandoned children, and the elderly. Some Volunteers, who are certified special education providers, work directly with the beneficiaries of these organizations. Because of the increasing demand for qualified English teachers, the Peace Corps, along with Romania's Ministry of Education and Research, developed an English program for secondary schools. In the TEFL sector, Volunteers focus on improving students' communication skills and on developing better English language teaching materials. Some TEFL Volunteers also teach advanced subjects, such as critical thinking skills. Many Volunteers are also active in a variety of secondary projects that they initiate in their communities.


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by Anton Shilov
The Chinese government wants manufacturers of personal computers to tap the rural areas of the country amid global financial crisis by providing incentives to the largest PC vendors. But, apparently, not all the vendors can get those incentives.
Four out of the top-five branded PC vendors – Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo and Acer – have been named as branded PC products qualified for subsidies under the China government's rural stimulus initiative, and thus are expected to enjoy increased sales in the China market in 2009, according to a news-story by DigiTimes web-site.
However, Asustek Computer, did not gain the government's approval since, according to Asus itself, the company was selling its PC products under several trade names. Besides, the bid from BenQ has also been rejected.


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"Study of a Head" sketch found in the Sforzesco Castle in Milan has been attributed to the young Caravaggio by art historians Maurizio Bernardelli Curuz and Adriana Conconi Fedrigoli.
ROME -- You wait ages hoping to discover a new Caravaggio, then 100 come along at once. Or do they?
Two Italian art historians on Friday announced the discovery of dozens of works by Michelangelo Merisi, the real name of Caravaggio, who was famed for his chiaroscuro effect of dark space contrasting with light, vivid still life and then-scandalous use of models from the lower walks of life for religious scenes.
The historians claimed the works by a young Caravaggio were among thousands of sketches and paintings by apprentices of Simone Peterzano, the 16th century painter for whom Caravaggio worked at the beginning of his career.
Maurizio Bernardelli Curuz, the artistic director of the Brescia Museum Foundation, and his co-researcher, Adriana Conconi Fedrigolli, said they had scrutinized the collection in earnest and they found remarkable similarities with some of Caravaggio's known masterpieces.
The Peterzano collection, which is kept in Sforzesco Castle, a Milan landmark, contains nearly 1,400 works. Until now experts had thought the collection contained only works by Peterzano, Bernardelli told The Associated Press.
Painting at center of Caravaggio mystery unveiled
"Evidently no one entertained the hypothesis that there were works" by his pupils, including future star artist Caravaggio, among the drawings, he said.
Bernardelli and Conconi did not respond to requests for comment from NBC News.
Only some 90 paintings by Caravaggio, who died in 1610 in his late 30s after a turbulent life, were thought to exist. So if proved authentic, the body of work would be worth a enormous amount -- as much as $900 million, some experts estimate.
But did Bernardelli and Conconi really unlock the secret to the early Caravaggio?
Luca Bruno / AP
Tourists visit a yard of the Sforzesco Castle, in Milan, on Friday. The castle hosts an art museum where sketches by mannerist painter Simone Peterzano are preserved. Two Italian art historians claim to have discovered as many as 100 works, most of them drawings, by a very young Caravaggio in the collection long attributed to Peterzano.
Some said that this is no great artistic find, and was instead a summer hoax.
"We have known about these paintings for 50 years," Francesca Rossi, Art Curator at the Sforzesco Castle, told NBC News. "Those two historians have never even been at the castle, nor did they see the paintings up close."
All they did, Rossi said, was to request pictures of the paintings to be sent to them for research purposes.
Nevertheless, on Friday the historians published their findings on a two-volume, 600-pages e-book in four languages. (Authors' website)
Not enough, experts said, to give credit to an extraordinary claim that has the power to rewrite Italian art history.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Q&A Interview and Giveaway with Karin Tabke/Harlow
38 comments:
- Book Savvy Babe said...
Great interview! I love cliffhanger endings, they make stories even more interesting (given, I have been tempted to toss a book or 2 w/ a cliffhanger ending) Anyhow, thanks so much for the contest! Book Savvy Babe
booksavvybabe at gmail dot com
- September 12, 2011 at 10:24 PM
- Christine said...
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- September 12, 2011 at 10:25 PM
- Christine said...
Hello Karen, I've only recently started reading your books and have absolutely become addicted! Continued success and happiness
- September 12, 2011 at 10:27 PM
- deanna said...
Great Interview...It looks like the release date moved a couple months for the next book :(
I am so addicted...
- September 12, 2011 at 10:29 PM
- Melissa said...
I love reading this blog so that I can find more info about these very talented authors!! This was a great interview and I will but a lot of the novels that were mentioned in my TBR list!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
- September 12, 2011 at 10:30 PM
- Karin* said...
Hi, ladies!
So, nice to hear you enjoyed the interview.
Deanna, the release date for BLOODRIGHT was just recently pushed back. I wasn't kidding when I said BLOODRIGHT nearly sent me to a therapist. I needed more time to write it, since it was so complicated. I'm glad I have that time. I think you'll be very happy with the story!
- September 12, 2011 at 10:57 PM
- Linda said...
Those are some seriously hot covers!
- September 12, 2011 at 10:57 PM
- alainala said...
whooohooo those books look HOT! wonderful interview, thanks for introducing me to a new author..
alainala@ hotmail. ca
- September 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM
- Scorpio1974 said...
Great interview! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity too! =)
Valerie Long (Scorpio1974 on GFC)
- September 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM
- Harshex said...
I cant wait to begin this series, just bought the first one yesterday coincidentally. Interview just made me want to read it even sooner then planned!
- September 12, 2011 at 11:53 PM
- Danielle West said...
I loved Enemy Mine!! Thank you for the giveaway!
- September 12, 2011 at 11:55 PM
- Literal Addiction said...
Since I was out here peeking...I thought I'd drop a note and tell my Mastermind of Monster Madness that the blog looks fantabulous! :)
Luv and hugs,
Your Pack Alpha
- September 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM
- Ren said...
Hi Karin, thanks for the interview and sharing with us! You have so many great books comes, with great cover. I almost swoon when see "Enemy Mine" cover ;)
I'm blog follower : Ren
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- September 13, 2011 at 12:17 AM
- Amber Hughes said...
Great interview! Love your L.O.S.T. series! I really hope you write more of them! Also really looking forward to "Bloodright".
Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway:-)
- September 13, 2011 at 12:48 AM
- Emily Tardy said...
Great interview! I know what book I'd really love to win... Because I've wanted it for what seems like forever! "THE HARD STUFF" =D
- September 13, 2011 at 1:38 AM
- Mary said...
I'd love to win Enemy Mine. Just the cover alone is enough to make me want to put the pretty book on my shelf. lol
Loved the interview.
- September 13, 2011 at 8:06 AM
- Bonnie said...
Wow, all the books look and sound fabulous. How have I missed these?
- September 13, 2011 at 8:30 AM
- Proserpine said...
Karin Tabke is a new author to me and I would enjoy the reading of one of her book! They're all seems pretty good! :)
Thanks for the giveaway and the opportunity to know all these authors and these books!
- September 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM
- elaing8 said...
Great interview.Karin has some wicked hot covers :)
I am a follower
- September 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM
LOST books so awesome! I'd love to have Enemy Mine.
- September 13, 2011 at 2:57 PM
- Na said...
Wow, this is so cool. I noticed from this post a couple of books that were on my reading radar, although I didnt noticed it was written by the same person "Karin Tabke" and "Karin Harlow". This was a great interview. Linda Howard is an author whose book I also really enjoy.
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- September 13, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- elizabeth said...
It is blogs like these that introduce me to new authors. I recently bought Enemy Mine, but need to buy Enemy Lover. Also can't wait to get into the Blood Moon Rising series.
Loved the interview as well.
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- September 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM
- LIESA said...
Thank you for the interview.
- September 13, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Thanks for the interview!
- September 13, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Karin ,
Great Interview !!
I am a Big Fan of your Books .They are all Awesome especially "BLOOD LAW ". I so cannot wait until 2012 when "BLOOD RIGHT " is released.
- September 13, 2011 at 10:22 PM
- *yadkny* said...
WOW does she have some really great covers! I've got Blood Law and now I just need to read it!
*follower of the BMR Blog
- September 13, 2011 at 10:41 PM
- Karin* said...
Ladies thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm!
I have been beyond lucky in the cover department. I love all of them!
If any of you have a question or two, I'll be happy to answer!
- September 13, 2011 at 11:04 PM
- donnas said...
Great interview. All the books sound great. Almost dont know where to start.
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- September 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM
- Victoria said...
Nice interview. What an array of books you have. The Blood series looks really good.
- September 14, 2011 at 3:42 AM
- Ferishia said...
I was awesome to meet you at AADPhilly! I realized when I got home that I have a few books in my tbr pile from your Blood Sword series that I need to get to asap! :)
- September 14, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Lori in Philly said...
Don't know how I missed these but Thanks for the interview so I could find them. Great giveaway.
- September 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM
- Amy@Amy's Book World said...
Great interview. I haven't had a chance to read her books yet but I will have to add them to my wishlist.
- September 14, 2011 at 7:15 PM
- Sheree said...
Cliffhanger endings? Hm, I don't know... it's one of the things I gripe about (unless forewarned). I have waited for a series to end BEFORE reading the books due to cliffhanger endings. Actually, one too many cliffhangers have changed my reading habits - I now read the last few pages of a book first just to make sure there aren't any cliffhangers (or to wait until the next book is out before reading the first one).
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- yes, I have two of Karin's books in my TBR pile: the ones with Paul Marron on them ;)
- September 14, 2011 at 7:51 PM
- Amy said...
Thanks for the interview and giveaway! All of Karin's books have really sexy man chest on the covers. Would love to read any of them!
- September 15, 2011 at 12:12 AM
- Cath said...
The Blood Law cover is TODIEFOR....how hot is that cover model!!!!!
- September 15, 2011 at 10:24 PM
- SdyLion said...
Your series seems sexy and interesting. I will have to check the books out. thanks for the interview. sdylion(at)gmail(dot)com
- September 16, 2011 at 12:26 AM
- winnie said...
Thanks for the interview and giveaway!
GFC follower
- September 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM
- Spav said...
Great interview. I've had this author's books on my wishlist for quite a while. They sound very interesting.
- September 27, 2011 at 8:50 PM


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I am a mother of two. My first son, William was born Feb 2008 and I breastfed him exclusively for 14 months with no major problems. My new son, Jackson was born at the end of November and was born with a receding chin and a high palate - so breastfeeding did not go well. Despite many many days spent with Lactation consultants and LLL leaders I was forced to supplement with a syringe of formula while I breastfed because of his weight loss. After his one month check up he was diagnosed with failure to thrive and I was advised to give him formula from bottles and face the facts that breastfeeding would not work for me. I was also having supply problems despite pumping (I had an ameda purely yours) and taking herbs - the doctor decided this must be due to all the stress I was under trying to breastfeed and listening to my hungry baby cry all day (and I was crying almost everyday myself)and I had terrible PPD and an infection in my incision that was not healing well. I was also having awful migraines everyday and the doc wanted me on medication. So I took the doctors advice and stopped breastfeeding. Less than a month later I was miserable and guilty about quitting and decided to try again. For the last 2 weeks I have been pumping with a medela symphony I rented every two hours and twice during the night, taking 3 610mg fenugreeks 3 times a day, drinking mother's milk tea, taking prenatal vitamins, eating tons of oatmeal and drinking tons of water. I have also been babywearing without a shirt on, rocking the baby and bottle feeding without a shirt on (basically living like a topless waitress : ))I have been comfort nursing as much as possible but the baby balks horribly at my breast and often screams if I even start to put him in a breastfeeding position. I have tried lots of baby massage and baths as well, to try to relax him before breastfeeding. Anyway, I still only make at most 2 tablespoons of milk at a time. Now, this is an improvement but, I got my period today and I can't help but worry that things are not going in the right direction. With Will I did not get my period - well, never because I got pregnant right after I weaned. LOL I also have still small breasts and never feel the strong letdown sensation I remember. I am worried its not working well, maybe I should be doing more? I am going to the health food store today, should I try some other herbs?? I am determined to make this work - but I am surrounded by naysayers and am kind of on my own. I am visiting with a new consultant next Friday. She was recommended by many women I know, so I hope she can help me get his latch working. I have noticed that over the past few days his latch has been perfect everytime he nurses! I am not sure if this is because he is growing or because of my hard work to perfect his latch. Still, I don't make enough milk to keep him on the breast more than a minute unless its night and he falls asleep and keeps comfort nursing in his sleep. I am working on a schedule that includes all the things I need to do every day to up my supply and get Jack interested in breastfeeding. Are there any suggestions out there of things I should be doing? I am working on co-sleeping but Jackson doesn't like it and wont sleep long with me. Its most likely because I still co-sleep with William and so for his first 2 months I was afraid to sleep with him because I didn't want Will to roll over on him or anything. Now, I think it will be fine as long as I sleep between them (really, Will hardly moves in his sleep anyway) but I am having trouble getting Jackson used to sleeping with me - any advice on how to do that? The only thing I have been trying is rocking him while comfort nursing in the rocking chair until he is almost asleep then moving to the bed - but if he wakes up he cries. Its like he is more comfortable on his own. I would love to hear that this is possible and that all my work is not for nothing, everyone except my husband seems to think I am beating a dead horse and I don't want to believe them - I really will do anything I can to get him breastfeeding!


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My nipples have been super sensitive for a while. Sometimes only when G nurses for a long time other times throughout the whole session.
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Today I noticed a dark area on my left side that looks a bit like a blood blister! Nothing on the right abd that aide hurts too (but maybe not as much).
I can't figure out the cause and I don't know what to so about it. It's making me want to wean though. Or at least dread every nursing session. Even the thought of a shirt rubbing on them makes me want to cry.
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