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The devastation following a disaster like Typhoon Haiyan often compels people around the world to want to help. Find out the most effective ways you can give so victims get the help they need, according to Charity Navigator, GuideStar and other sources.
Do your research. It's a sad fact that there are scam artists who are ready to take advantage of generosity after disasters by setting up sham nonprofits to collect donations. Make sure you're giving to a legitimate, reputable charity. Use resources like Network for Good, Just Give, Charity Navigator, Great Nonprofits or the Better Business Bureau to check out nonprofit groups before you donate.
Send money. It's easier to get money to disaster sites than a box of supplies (in some cases, mail service may not even be operational immediately after a disaster, meaning your box may be sitting in a mail facility for a while), and charities on the ground can put your cash donation to good use by buying the most-needed items right at the site and quickly getting them where they need to go. If you have clothes or other supplies around the house you want to donate, Charity Navigator suggests instead selling them at a garage sale to raise money for an aid group.
Don't send boxes of stuff. It's natural to want to send the things that will fulfill a need – clothes and blankets to people who have lost everything, boxes of food to the hungry, teddy bears to comfort victims of violence. But most of the time, gifts like these hinder more than help, according to HowStuffWorks.com. For starters, charities will often already have things like blankets or clothes on hand if they know a storm is coming, or they'll have established channels for quickly and efficiently getting clothes and food to victims. Sending money will let aid organizations buy exactly what victims need and fulfill needs that aren't already being met. If charities request specific items, follow the group's instructions for sending those particular things in.
Again – don't send boxes of stuff. When boxed donations get sent to a disaster site, aid workers and volunteers have to spend time sorting through boxes to figure out what can be used and what should be thrown out before donations can be correctly labeled, packaged up and ultimately given to the people who need them, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sending money will get the exact type of help where it's needed most quickly.
Decide what type of work to support. There are a lot of different types of needs that pop up during an emergency, everything from immediate food, water and medical needs to long-term rebuilding projects or therapy for medical and emotional wounds. Look into the specific type of work aid groups are committing to, then give to a group with a mission you want to support.
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Give now, give later. Disaster recovery is often a long-term process. Making a donation a few months or a year after a disaster strikes can be extremely helpful in fulfilling ongoing needs, according to GuideStar.
Volunteer through an established group. If you want to volunteer your time after a disaster strikes, working with an existing nonprofit will help you get the training you need to most effectively help out and will send you to the place you're most needed. FEMA recommends getting involved with a nonprofit before the next disaster hits so you'll already be ready to volunteer. You can find opportunities through the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, United We Serve, FEMA's Citizen Corps or you can find a group in your state.
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Description: Belly Dancer's Costume - Banjara Peoples of India A) Choli (top) - Sleeved, backless top. Deep V-neckline. Short sleeves. Patchwork, using various types, colors, and patterns of fabric. Panels at sides, bottom, and upper breasts/lower front shoulders of rows of various sized mirrors framed in different color stitching. Ties in back. Lined in various fabrics. B) Ghaghra (skirt) - Ankle-length skirt made of horizontal bands of various fabrics. From top: Green waistband; Yellow band with red stitched "X" forms; Wide band of three rows of small circular mirrors framed in various colors of cloth, the bands divided by a blue and an orange stripe of cloth with stitched "X" forms; Thin green band with red stitches; Very thin white strip; Pink stripe with center band of yellow/green running across it; Narrow band of various-colored fabric in slightly wavy profile; Black band with center band of various color stitching; White crenelated band; purple band; Wide green section with center wide red stripe with yellow borders; Wide hem with various embroidered bands and stitching. Lined in red fabric with light yellow printed paisley design. Slit at side, tie at waistband. C) Necklace. Yarn/cord necklace. Ball/loop closure at back. Back part of necklace ...
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Description: Bustier of a belly dancer's costume from the Banjara peoples of India. The bra-top of black cotton is embellished at front with silver coins and trimmed in multicolored cross stitch embroidery, mirror work, and Kangura patchwork appliqué. Plain black straps extend over shoulders and around back to tie.
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Fishes of the perch family / By the editor.
By: Jardine, William,
Publication info: Edinburgh :W.H. Lizars,1843.
Contributed by: University of California Libraries (archive.org)
Subjects: 1743-1820 Banks, Joseph, Perch Percidae Sir,
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A journal of a voyage up Great Britain's west coast and to Iceland.
By: Banks, Joseph,
Publication info: 1772.
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Subjects: 1743-1820 Banks, Joseph, Description and travel Diaries Early works Early works to 1800 England Iceland Naturalists Orkney Orkney (Scotland) Scotland Sir, Travel
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Journal of the Right Hon. Sir Joseph Banks during Captain Cook's first voyage in H.M.S. Endeavour in 1768-71 to Terra del Fuego, Otahite, New Zealand, Australia, the Dutch East Indies, etc. / edited by Sir Joseph D. Hooker.
By: Banks, Joseph, - Hooker, Joseph Dalton,
Publication info: London :Macmillan,1896.
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Subjects: 1743-1820 Banks, Joseph, Discovery and exploration Endeavour (Ship) Natural history Oceania Sir, Voyages around the world
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The life of Sir Joseph Banks, president of the Royal society, with some notices of his friends and contemporaries, by Edward Smith, with a photogravure frontispiece and sixteen other illustrations.
By: Smith, Edward,
Publication info: London :John Lane,1911.
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Subjects: 1743-1820 Banks, Joseph, Eighteenth century Sir,
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On the science of agriculture comprising a commentary on and comparative investigation of the agricultural chemistry of Mr. Kirwan and Sir Humphry Davy : the code of agriculture of Sir John Sinclair, Sir Joseph Banks, and other authors on the subject... /
By: Hayward, Joseph.
Publication info: London :Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green,1825
Contributed by: University of California Libraries (archive.org)
Subjects: 1733-1812 1743-1820 1754-1835 1778-1829 Agriculture Banks, Joseph, Davy, Humphry, Kirwan, Richard, Sinclair, John, Sir,
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Sir Joseph Banks and the Royal society. A popular biography, with an historical introduction and sequel.
Publication info: London,J.W. Parker,1844.
Contributed by: Wellesley College Library (archive.org)
Subjects: 1743-1820 Banks, Joseph, Royal Society (Great Britain) Sir,
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Sir Joseph Banks, the "Father of Australia",
By: Maiden, J. H.
Publication info: Sydney,William Applegate Gullick ;1909.
Contributed by: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Subjects: 1743-1820 Australia Banks, Joseph, Botany Discoveries in geography Discovery and exploration
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One Night in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Most of us can read about sex trafficking with a sense of detachment. It is only when we see its results up close that we are forced to confront the full extent of its horror.
Nana Plaza is one of several "red light" districts in Bangkok. It is less than two blocks from my upscale hotel, but worlds away from it, a distance, you could say, separating Heaven from Hell. Girls — and that's what many of them are — wear almost nothing. They are there to please. My guide points out a three-story structure. "The higher you go," he says, "the raunchier it gets." It looks raunchy enough on the ground floor.
In the song "One Night in Bangkok," a line describes my feeling: "I can feel the devil walking next to me."
Prostitution has been illegal in Thailand since 1960, but the Thailand Government Public Health Department estimates there are 75,000 prostitutes in the country. Some nongovernment organizations put the figure much higher. "Sexual tourists" come here, their visits set up by travel agents, as if they were booking people for a cruise or a trip to the beach. The newspapers constantly rail against corrupt officials who tolerate the sex trade and turn a blind eye to exploited women.
Into this den of iniquity have come Bonita and Roy Thompson, two Christian missionaries. Eight years ago they gave up careers as California educators to come to a place where they make less money and receive little notice. Their payment comes in the lives of those girls they are able to save from a life of prostitution. Their ministry is called Home of New Beginnings (http://www.
At a Christmas party they give annually for the "bar girls," more than 200 prostitutes show up to play games like musical chairs and to hear a message from a former prostitute who tells her story of redemption, offering them a new life if they will only trust God.
A few respond. One is called "Nim," not her real name. Nim says she was abandoned by her mother and later sold by an opportunistic "auntie" to a couple who needed her to care for their aging parents. Nim says her work proved unsatisfactory and she was sold again to a bar where she was forced into prostitution.
When the Thompsons rescued her they took her to a doctor who estimated her age at 11 or 12. She had no formal schooling, but they tutored her and she is now in a regular school. Nim recently received a "character pin" from the oldest daughter of Thailand's king in recognition of her changed life and academic success.
The rescued girls live in housing run by the Thompsons. They receive an allowance that partially compensates them for lost earnings. Many send portions of their allowances to family, which they used to do with their income from prostitution.
"One of our girls," says Bonita, "is in her senior year at a university, studying chemical engineering. She is currently interning with a company that expects to hire her upon graduation. Another is in her senior year in textile design and has been selected by one of the top designers in Thailand to work with him on a project."
At a recently concluded conference on women's rights in London, attendees were told that ever-younger girls are being forced into prostitution because of declining economic conditions in many parts of the world. The Straits Times reports that, according to The International Labour Organization, "About 21 million people … are in forced labour, meaning they have been coerced or deceived into jobs which they cannot leave. … about 4.5 million of these, mainly women and girls, were victims of sexual exploitation…" Overall, cites the ILO, "…the human trafficking trade was estimated to be worth US$32 billion (S$39 billion) a year."
The Thompsons are doing their small part, though the numbers seem overwhelming at times. Think of these girls as someone's daughter or granddaughter and even though some of those relatives may have sold them, the message of love and self-worth sometimes breaks through, even in the red light districts of Bangkok.
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if you could take a naruto character from the tv & spend the whole day with who would it be ? & what would you do
for me it would be hinata , dont really need to explain
Kabuto kabuto kabuto kabuto kabuto
i want to f*********cking meet kabuto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kabuto kabuto kabuto kabuto kabuto
i want to f*********cking meet kabuto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
would you ask him to teach yo edo tensai ?
Jiraiya :D or hinata / Ameyuri Ringo seems cool to
tough 1 ............ i say anko or rock lee he has work out routines that would be awesome maybe even itachi
no one really
maybe hiruzen so i can get a detailed explanation about all of his jutsus and whether they are really useful or not ~_~
Gai and will do speedy laps all day with him...:D
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would you ask him to teach yo edo tensai ?
I would adopt him so he can be my big brother~!! O.O
naruto... i like people who like to goof around.
Its difficult to answer....I have got a big list...because ur thread i have been breaking my head so that I can post it on ur thread...Still I havnt got the answer...Still i am in thinking mode...
Minato all the way ...
I would teleport anywhere essentially, i just have to mark a place then i can go there whenever. I would also put Usian Bolt to shame with just running half my normal base speed :D
I would also know all kind of seal's that i could use in a daily basses like summon things like food ect when i'm sitting down. Could teleport to the gym.
Would also have massive frogs that i could summon and just drift in the middle of the sea to get my mind of things and get my head around the fact that i'm Pro :D
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Anyone who is familiar with Star Trek knows about the Borg, a seemingly soulless race of cyborgs. The Borg's main task is to assimilate other species and bring them into the Collective. Science fiction geeks everywhere know the Borg's catchphrase: "Resistance is futile."
Resistance is futile. Jesus is sitting around talking to a crowd when some Pharisees come by. Looking agitated, they make their way to Jesus.
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What's in a name?
Root Beer Joe's triggers magical memories of a different time
By Dan O'Heron 05/05/2011
Way back when, I let a friend tag along with me to a pre-grand opening restaurant invitational. He had a lot going for him — job, boat, letterman's sweater. But in public he was too shy to let anyone in on it.
My friend's name was David Reed. But on this night, for fun, when a young lady of my acquaintance came up and gave me the obligatory hug, I said, "Jennifer, I'd like you to meet my pal, Coconut Harry Reed."
Darting a sharp glance at me, Reed then turned his head away. Had I set us up for something as innocent as a newborn babe or had I created a new-laid egg?
"Coconut Harry," Jennifer exclaimed. "How good of you to come."
Later, after more hugs and a handshake, Coconut Harry was surrounded by people and appeared to be having a jolly time, while I stood alone looking for a place to set a half-empty plate so I could grab another drink.
Nicked by the name, Coconut Harry was transforming the crowd and was in turn transformed by it. There was first a nagging curiosity and then happy trust on both sides. I got those feelings again about names the other day when a young lady said to me with a big smile, "I just got back from Root Beer Joe's."
Why this name? "I wanted to get away from accounting and open a place to eat," said owner and proprietor Joe Wong. "I've always loved root beer and drank it wherever I could find it."
Joe indicated that often meant driving out into rural areas where most people wouldn't stop unless they were hobbled to a halt by a flat tire — "Unless," said Joe, "they spotted an orange and brown A&W Root Beer stand and a frosty mug. Wanting my name on something I loved, it simply came out: Root Beer Joe's."
These days, Joe pours six root beers, most of them from vintage glass bottles he gets from Galco's soda pop mecca in Highland Park. A huge array of other natural-sugar, no-corn-syrup sodas include Nesbitt's Orange and Virgil's Black Cherry Cream Soda. For more fizz, and the amusement of nearby Caltech students, Joe's looking to bring in anti-social labels like "Brainwash" and "Willie's Hemp Power."
Proclaiming the name Root Beer Joe's, the colorful A-frame sign that's posted outside on the Lake Avenue sidewalk stands in sharp contrast to the English pallor of the arcade and its tut-tutting boutiques. Though its facade is in keeping with the others, Root Beer Joe's place seems a bit out of kilter in character — clean and neat, but no boutique.
"I know," said Joe. "But at my first glimpse of the arcade, I loved the look. It's a postcard of London. The red telephone booth reminds me of Harry Potter."
Born and raised in San Francisco and university-schooled, Joe packs Bay Area food lore into his sandwich recipes. Not at all like a red-sauce joint in West Covina, sandwiches at Root Beer Joe's jump with a special San Francisco garlic sauce. When heated, the aroma — an arousing ambrosia — is as perfect for lunch as Chanel No. 5 is for carousing after dinner.
Sandwich bread choices include wheat, rye, French and Dutch Crunch. I prefer the latter. A favorite of San Francisco, it's unforgivably ignored by most sandwich shops in the Southland.
Biting into its gold-mottled exterior, there's just a slight "click" of crispiness; nothing of the tough-going in heavier crusted bread varieties. But the interior texture provides a sturdy fulcrum so as not to make a mess of all the fillings.
My pastrami on Dutch Crunch, with a vintage "Pennsylvania Dutch" birch beer — a forerunner of root beer — made for a combo so luscious that it's no wonder Amish don't need Carl's Jr. Studded with creamy white fat, it helped me recall the words of Dave Fogiel, retired manager of Billy's Deli in Glendale: "Pastrami and corned beef, to be good and juicy, must be fat. People who serve it lean wear lab coats."
"You should see my corned beef," winked Joe. His dry-aged gourmet capicola ham, salami and smoked provolone sandwich may be a rich Italian treat that you can't refuse. Turkey, roast beef and Black Forest ham cut the mustard with much leaner slices. All sandwiches range between $4.50 and $6.75, depending on the bread and size.
If you are looking for a disease-fighting sandwich — like a salad bowl on a bun — you'll have to go to a nutrition center. Joe does carry a selection of frozen yogurt assets like acai, the Brazilian berry antioxidant which is supposed to keep you from looking like your grandparents.
But if you are just hungry, thirsty and a feeling little bit low, be off to see Root Beer Joe.
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Apple Agitated, Dell Deal Done: Tech Weekly
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- As always seems to be the case, Apple (AAPL) had an enormously busy week, both in the stores and in its stock.
Apple rolled out its 128 GB iPad earlier this week, pushing the model toward enterprise users, artists and educators. "With twice the storage capacity and an unparalleled selection of over 300,000 native iPad apps, enterprises, educators and artists have even more reasons to use iPad for all their business and personal needs," Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, said in the press release.
With the success of the iPad, PC sales have slowed, and people are turning increasingly to tablets for their needs. Research firm Canalys has taken note of that trend, and is now incorporating tablets into PC sales, thus making Apple the world's largest seller of PCs . Canalys says that one-in-six PCs shipped in the fourth quarter of 2012 was an iPad, with Apple selling 22.9 million iPads (many of these were iPad minis, according to Canalys) during the period. Apple also sold 4.1 million Macs.
It's not all roses for Apple, though, as the stock has come under pressure in recent months, leading one activist shareholder to call the company out.
Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn has sued Apple , asking fellow shareholders to block Apple's proposal to get rid of preferred stock, which he says restricts "the Board's ability to unlock the value on Apple's balance sheet."
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"We believe Apple must examine all of its options to unlock the growing value of its balance sheet for all shareholders," said Einhorn, in a press release. "Over the past several months, we have had an ongoing dialogue with Apple regarding one option to do so, namely the creation of a new security, a perpetual preferred stock that would be distributed at no cost to Apple's existing shareholders, and would provide an attractive, sustainable dividend while preserving Apple's financial resources to pursue its business strategy."
Apple issued a statement responding to Einhorn's letter, saying it will "thoroughly evaluate Greenlight Capital's current proposal to issue some form of preferred stock. We welcome Greenlight's views and the views of all of our shareholders."
Shares of Apple closed out the week 4.71% higher, to finish at $474.98.
Dell (DELL) , whose CEO Michael Dell once famously said that Apple should shut down its business and return the cash to shareholders, has done almost that. After a period of intense rumor and speculation , the No.3 PC maker has decided to go private .
A team led by Dell himself, along with Silver Lake Partners , is acquiring the company in a $24.4 billion deal. Under the terms of the transaction, shareholders will be paid $13.65 per share in cash, a premium of 25% to the company's closing price on Jan. 11, when rumors of the deal emerged.


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Thanks to a vigilant resident, Town of Highland constables are hot on the heels of the person or persons responsible for a series of home break-ins. It was noted at the town board meeting on February 12 that there have been in the neighborhood of 20 to 30 break-ins reported in recent months. Because of that, the board unanimously voted to add $10,000 to the constabulary budget to beef up patrols.
"We have somebody in our sights," chief administrative constable Mike Walton told the board. He said that was thanks to a neighbor who saw a vehicle that seemed "out of place." That resident was able to get the plate number and the constabulary was able to run the plate and establish who the car is registered to, but so far "we have not been able to track down the car or the owner."
Walton said that the homes in question are, for the most part, weekend and summer residences, and the break-ins occur late at night. "The perpetrators know our hours," Walton continued, and said he asked for the money "to stop further break-ins by adding extended patrol hours."
He implored residents, "If you see something, without getting in harm's way, contact the police." Residents in a small, rural town such as Highland, said the chief, "know when something's not right." And, he said, if necessary, call the New York State Police or the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office.
Supervisor Andrew Boyar seconded those sentiments and said, "We need the extra money to beef up the patrols, but we are also asking our citizens to keep a 'neighborhood watch.'"
"If you see something that looks out of place, or that doesn't look right, be vigilant and call the police, by all means," Boyar said.
Walton said that the members of the constabulary in Highland all have full-time employment and work for the town part time.
It was not clear exactly what the criminals are after, whether it is jewelry, cash or big-ticket items. Walton did not indicate whether or not the suspect or suspects are local, but because of the fact that they are well aware of the constables' hours, he insinuated that they are, in fact, local residents. Further, because police are unable to track the car down, they may be "on the run."
In other news, Warren Wagner, assistant chief of the Highland Lake Fire Department, recounted a frustrating 12-year stint as a fire advisory board representative who has been attempting to update an antiquated communication system for the fire and police, which he defined as "obsolete."
The Sullivan County Legislature looked into three options to upgrade the system, including rebuilding the old system at a cost of $5.6 million, installing a high-band conventional analog system with Motorola at a cost of $9.7 million, or purchasing a state-of-the-art digital system that would cost up to $20 million. Because of the sheer magnitude of the cost of the last system, the legislature has decided the analog high-band or second system would be the most cost-effective and would provide 95% coverage in the Glen Spey, Callicoon, Shohola, Highland Lake areas.
"Because these are rural towns that border river property, 95% coverage is the best you can do," he informed the board. "It's not feasible to reach 100%." But that's a far cry better than the current system, which relies on lowband and is unable to be heard in steel structures such as schools. The high-band system, he said, can "bounce signals an unlimited distance" including within steel structures.


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Survivors include her mother, Maria Hernandez of Aransas Pass; husband, Joe David Perez of Woodsboro; one son, Joseph Edward Perez of Woodsboro; one sister, Dora Anzaldua of Victoria; and two brothers, Jose Gutierrez and Cruz Gutierrez, both of Corpus Christi.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at Moore Funeral Home Chapel.
The funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church in Woodsboro. Burial was in St. Bernard Cemetery in Woodsboro.
Pallbearers were Joseph E. Perez, Jose "Eickie" Garcia, Victor Alex Perez, Rosendo Anzaldua, Bryan M. Perez, Travis Ortiz, Dominick Perez and Adrian Ortiz.
Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Canchola and Gabriel Ortiz.


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Gage doesn't seem to want anything to do with self feeding. For that matter he doesn't want anything to do with anything not !@#$ Gerber. I tried potatoes last night plain, with a little water and nope, coked and gagged like I was trying to kill him :rolleyes: He only grabs things with his whole hand, maybe on occassion with fingers, but rare. I tried little cubes of banana over the weekend and again, 'mommy's trying to kill me' I don't get it. Is there hope of him eating homemade foods? Is this still w/in normal development? He is almost 9 mo. Started soilds (purees) a 6.5 mo.


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Naughty Bear ReviewBy Gus Mastrapa - Posted Jun 29, 2010
Well-tuned, imaginative challenges keep Naughty Bear fresher than you'd expect in parts, but it's still undermined by recycled levels and a very dopey premise.
The Pros
- Chainable kill sprees are fun
- Antihero eventually rises above revenge
- Imaginative challenges can extend play
The Cons
- Very corny premise
- Too many recycled levels
- Frustrating camera issues
A2M's Naughty Bear relies on the kind of remedial revisionism that only 12-year-old boys and the perpetually stoned find clever. What if the saccharine innocence of a children's show was shattered by over-the-top violence and depravity? The answer remains the same. Cuddly teddy bears choke, scream and die just like we do.
Once the novelty of beating a purple mascot to death with a baseball bat wears off, Naughty Bear has a saving grace or two, and while it never totally rises above its hokey premise (and the levels wear out their welcome over a few hours) it's designed with a surprising amount of replay value in mind. The player is continually asked to tackle challenges from different angles, gunning for higher scores while adhering to different rules. Chasing these goals is genuinely fun. And the satisfaction of a high-scoring kill, strung together in a single bonus bumping chain of mayhem, is supreme.
Unfortunately, these challenges can't hide the fact that Naughty Bear is a wafer-thin slice of revenge -- a tiny sandbox crammed with tons of deadly toys, if you will.
Naughty By Nature
Let's get this out of the way. Titular character Naughty is a product of his environment. He's not inherently evil. The world (especially all the nattering, two-faced teddy bears in it) made him this way. His ultra-violent reaction to snubs, mistreatment and straight-up jerkitude is over-the-top. But as Naughty Bear's plot progresses we learn that his psychotic behavior makes him the perfect toy to save his fellow bears and the world as we know it.
At first this means infiltrating a birthday party he wasn't invited to and killing, maiming and driving the revelers insane with as much variety as possible. But soon Naughty finds himself button eye-to-button eye with ninjas, zombies, robots and evil invading aliens. The game's plot, just like any Metal Gear Solid sequel, quickly goes off the rails. It's a good thing too. Because revenge, as sweet as it is, gets old quick.
Close Quarters Cuddling
Naughty Bear plays a bit like your average stealthy actioner. Players can crouch in the bushes, unseen, then sneak up and murder their prey with a single-brutal contextual kill.
Every evil deed you commit poisons the world around you. Teddies will freak out and eventually go insane if they witness enough violence. Quarries that get a little too wigged out will run for a telephone and call in the authorities. Let that happen and squads of teddy bear cops and commandos will sweep the area, hunting the player down and making life that much more difficult. Silencing the snitch is always the best idea. And, like all the contextual kills in Naughty Bear, it's just a matter of sneaking up behind the target, squeezing the trigger and watching as Naughty crams the phone receiver down the loudmouth's throat.
Unlike most third-person stealth games, time is not on Naughty's side. Players earn more points for stringing their dirty deeds together. Take a time out in the safety of the shrubs and your bonus multiplier will bleed away. Naughty Bear rewards players for tackling assignments with speed, precision, creativity and ruthlessness. Once you've nailed that goal to the wall, the game ups the ante, asking you to torture your enemies without resorting to physical violence, without being seen or with out taking damage.
Naughty Bear's achievements and trophies add another diabolical layer of challenge to the game, tasking the player with punishing particular bears in very precise ways or to pull off specific kills while wearing special, statistic boosting costumes.
There's a surprising amount of depth to Naughty Bear, especially for those who rise to difficult challenges. But as I've mentioned before, the game isn't without its flaws.
Losing Stuffing
Most of Naughty Bear's action goes off without a hitch. But the camera goes a little crazy when you're chasing your victims in and out of doorways. The issue is minor, but maddening especially when you're going after one of the game's less forgiving challenges.
But ultimately, Naughty Bear's biggest problem is that its island setting gets old very quickly. Through the game's seven episodes, players find themselves prowling the same locales over and over again. Most changes to scenery are superficial -- maps gain new enemies, weapons and decorations on the building. But the fact remains that you're murdering in the same place over and over again. A game that relies so heavily on replay value needs much more variety.
And while the numerous contextual kills are gleefully gory, the game lacks when it comes to driving teddies crazy. Naughty Bear makes his fragile enemies go mad by screaming "Boo!" in their faces. The game really could use just as much variety in the way that Naughty scares the bejeezus out of fools than there is to end their lives.
Naughty Bear would have been much better served if it ditched its online multiplayer (sure to be sparsely played by the end of the summer) and put a little more effort into changing up the scenery now and then. But the game sticks, stubbornly, to its frugal guns. In the game's final battle against invading aliens, it recycles the same well-worn setting even though the game suggests that you're finally taking the fight to the mother ship.
Despite a rather cliché premise, Naughty Bear has some surprisingly fun moments that encourage you to invest lots of time in it. The clever challenge modes, at their best, can be quite satisfying, and eventually, the premise rises above its hackneyed beginnings. But ultimately, while the challenges encourage replay, the environments don't. They're recycled far too often, and the lack of diverse places to slay becomes glaring after a few hours. Naughty Bear's greatest irony isn't that it goes too far with its anti-social violence, but that it doesn't go far enough when it comes to giving you places to cheerfully pick off enemies. Stingy bears deserve punishment too.


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Maui County officials say H.A. Baldwin Park remains closed to the public on Monday due to flooding from last week's storm.
The park had been closed since Friday. Heavy rain began on Thursday and continued over the weekend, leaving the gravel parking lot, restrooms and pavilion areas a muddy mess.
Work crews were able to begin removing mud and cleaning the park on Monday because of the clear weather. A date to reopen the park will depend on weather conditions later this week.


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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on August 30 renewed her call for Amtrak to include bicycle racks in its plans to modernize the rolling stock used in train services between New York City and Buffalo.
Gillibrand said the inclusion of bicycle racks would provide ease of access for those wishing to bike to tourist destinations throughout New York State, providing more streamlined travel for active tourism along New York's Erie Canalway Trail and creating the opportunity to generate revenue from these tourists.
Gillibrand first urged Amtrak to make this change last year. In her letter to Amtrak President and CEO Joseph H. Boardman, Senator Gillibrand urged that train service include bicycle racks for customers throughout New York State.
"New York State is blessed with vast natural beauty. This is just a common sense step to remove barriers so more New Yorkers can get out and enjoy it," Gillibrand said. "When we allow more cyclists to take advantage of the hundreds of miles of Amtrak rail lines right along so much of the Erie Canalway Trail, we can unlock access to recreation, and jumpstart a new economic engine by boosting tourism revenue."


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I'm just about ready to head out for the holidays! But first – a quick round up with some last minute DIY holiday gift wrap ideas for those of you who feel like getting crafty this holiday season!
Top Row: Washi tape gift wrap via The Sweetest Occasion; Second Row: Present and Correct via Design Sponge; Printable gift tags from Lovely Design; Pipe cleaner tutorial by The House that Lars Built and eLove Photography via Oh Happy Day; Third Row: Printable gift tags from The Black Apple; Eat Drink Chic; Bottom Row: Washi tape via Sarah Hearts; Wine bottle wrap via Grey Likes Weddings
Top Row: Printable gift tags from Brooklyn Limestone; Typographic gift wrap via Man Made; Middle Row: Printable gift tags by Julia Rothman via Design Sponge; Grey Likes Weddings; Glitter clothespins via Creature Comforts; Bottom Row: Ellinee; DIY bow via How About Orange
Clockwise from top left: Creature Comforts (1 + 2); Shopping bag gift wrap via A Creative Mint; Upcycled gift wrap via Craftzine; Natascha Rosenberg gift tags; Rubber stamp gift wrap by Ink + Wit via Design Sponge
A few more resources:
- Tons of ideas over at Studio DIY!
- Odessa May Society: DIY Metallic Gift Wrap; Handmade Woodland Gift Wrap
- Knit printable gift tags from Eat Drink Chic
- Ez has a couple of awesome round ups over at Creature Comforts: Gift tag printables; Gift wrap ideas
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- Christmas printables on How About Orange
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I know that the Sox weren't going to go 162-0, but last night's 5-3 loss to the Tribe was a disappointment. With Jake Peavy on the mound and the momentum from Opening Day I had already chalked up a victory in my head. Lesson learned for the millionth time–nothing in baseball is set in stone.


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Tour de Suisse 2013
The Tour de Suisse is passion for sports at its best: an absolute "classic" in the world of bicycle racing, which has come to mean an inspiration for spending leisure time in the distinctive Swiss landscape. This is not less true for the mountain resort Engadin St. Moritz. The crossing of the unspoiled Albula Pass with its altitude of 2,312 m.a.s.l. and the race in the stunning landscape of the UNESCO world heritage Albula-Bernina has become legendary. The challenging layout of this stage has repeatedly mixed up the race's temporary rankings. Not for nothing may the mountain-stage to La Punt be called the "royal stage" of the Tour. The final descent to the Engadin will disclose who may be crowned king in La Punt. About 160 cyclists will find overnight-relaxation in the Engadin because the start to the next stage will take place in the heart of the Swiss national park in Zernez. The confessing cycling place is also long-standing venue of the "Engadin Radmarathon". Just professionals!
14.6.2013: La Punt, Via Chamuera, from 3 pm
15.6.2013: Zernez, Via Suot, from 12 am
Free entry
Veranstaltungsprogramm La Punt / Zernez
OK Tour de Suisse Engadin
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Keep in mind that Character Bashing is now prohibited. Making fun of certain characters/character pairings leads to a pointless thread filled with insults and general rule breaking.
Also, remember that Versus threads are allowed only in the Versus section.
Thank you, NarutoBase Staff
He lost to Killer B
Im bored so Ill join in.
Sasuke vs New Team Kakashi: Slaughter. Sasuke win.
Sasuke vs Orochimaru: Strategic. Not legit but technically Sasuke win.
Sasuke vs Deidara: Sasuke won. Deidara used his last resort due to insanity and Sasuke escaped. Sucks for Deidara.
Sasuke vs Itachi: Complete Itachi win. Itachi planned to die.
Sasuke vs Killer Bee: Killer Bee destroyed them. Not gonna lie.
Sasuke vs Raikage: Interrupted but Raikage lost an arm and Sasuke's Susanoo cracked.
Sasuke vs Gaara: ...I forgot. Ill watch it later and come back.
Sasuke vs Mei: Mei won. Zetsu saved his ass.
Sasuke vs Onohki: Onohki won, Obito saved him but come on, Sasuke just fought 3 Kage.
Sasuke vs Danzo: Pretty sure that Sasuke killed Danzo single handed. Ill watch it again and come back.
So yes. A couple unfortunately. And don't complain about him getting help mid-fight because that is an anime thing. The only ones that can fight without help are the villains.
And don't say I am a fanboy because Minato is still my favorite. I do like Sasuke though. This has been my username on SOOOOOo many websites its not even funny. Just habit.
I have 2 posts now lol.
Originally Posted by razinzell
beat Oro while he was weakened
beat Danzo while he didn't have his best move
Itachi let him win
No he hasn't, and you know the answer to your own question. Pointless thread.
This ^
Originally Posted by FreakensteinAG
Draw against Naruto, lost against Kakashi
and this ^
Also without the help of Taka, Bee would have killed Sasuke easily.
Funny because he needed 4 people to beat Killer Bee. It's easy to never lose 1v1 if you barely fight 1v1.
Originally Posted by unorthodox
flawless like my boy Dantee
You didn't mention the part where he was healed by Karin and Jugo.
Originally Posted by unorthodox
bee escaped thru a measly owl tentical you call that a win more like runnin away from LORD SASUKE
BUT I DONT BLAME hIm WOULD RUN FROM THAT 2
Uchiha wanker.
Originally Posted by unorthodox
he stomped deidara
Indeed, this is a legit kill.
he murderd itachi literally
While This is true, Itachi planned the whole fight as test for Sasuke's sake.
He pushed his limits so he could seal Oro permanently with Totsuka;
and he died by Sasuke's hands so he could have MS and his eyes.
He also installed an auto defense system against Obito in case he plans
to recruit him.
killed danzo easy
Well, this is a legit kill at least.
whooped oro
Well, I have to say there was no fight. Sasuke assassinated him in his bed.
He was very sick and had no place to run.
But don't get me wrong because Oro is VERY ALIVE and little Sasuke
needs him... So to just to keep it clear, he was never dead.
who next
Well Bee should be the next on the list, but...
He played him. He defeated him. Then he defeated him again. After that
he fooled him, so he could go for a little vacation.
2-0 for Bee and he was alone, Sasu had a whole team, that's why he lives now.
Garda saved his ass
His trifle with Deidara has perhaps been the only one on one fight where both have been at their full potentials if not quite there.
The matter of beating Itachi has been settled by the plot of the manga itself, whether it is to be argued as the ramblings of a character or not, in seeing its factual basis by that it was placed as a minor value by Kishimoto as is many minor sentences and explanations to clear the mystery of a smaller plot so that the fans are no longer frustrating themselves with the same irritating questions that have remained unanswered:
In the fight against Danzo, I would wager if a fair fight had been the true matter, Sasuke would have in high probability lost to Danzo in managing to lay a severe injury upon him. Although, it is be in popular agreement that if Obito/Tobi had not been a factor, nor Karin, Danzo would have instantly been the greater sword in such a fight and possibly not even required the use of his KA trump card.
His slaying of Orochimaru at the time is far less than an achievement that can be boasted, as many others would have likely to have been able to defeat him[, some without being caught within the transference ritual's reality inside the Serpent Sanin]. Nevertheless in seeing how sick Orochimaru had been, the battle was a mere cunning feat of using a situation of temporary disability to one's utmost advantage, relying more on plot events if anything.
I would stray further upon other characters he has lost to in fair fights, including Rock Lee and Gaara in the original series, and especially Killer Bee despite all the advantages he had gained in reinforcement of his team. However I believe I have rambled on quite enough and leave with a single memorandum:
"I find it an embarrassment that he and Taka had become part of the Akatsuki. Damn you Tobi..."
Did Naruto lost? He fought against Nagato and Nagato killed himself,Naruto killed Kakuzo,Killed Many Edos,6 tailed beasts.
did Sasuke lost? He fought Danzo and Won,Fought Diedara and diedara detonated himself,Fought Itachi and Itachi Gived up,Killed some zetsus,And He fought Bee with Taka and Was outsmarted.so no both didint lost in shippuden.
Originally Posted by razinzell
beat Oro while he was weakened
beat Danzo while he didn't have his best move
Itachi let him win
No he hasn't, and you know the answer to your own question. Pointless thread.
this should end the whole thread but of course it will continue
deidera is one of the few that he actually beet
Bee out skated Sasuke and team Taka all by Himself or did you forget?
Originally Posted by immortal sage
this should end the whole thread but of course it will continue
deidera is one of the few that he actually beet
that should not even be IN this thread it doesn't matter how u win but HE won .... winning is winning nothing more
Originally Posted by Honord Sage
Bee out skated Sasuke and team Taka all by Himself or did you forget?
but he won at the end..Umad?
Originally Posted by -Logic-
Clear. CLose this thread..
-Logic- just give is a facepalm
Originally Posted by PainTotheEarth
but he won at the end..Umad?
No Sasuke took back a lim not Bee,did He not.
Originally Posted by unorthodox
***** thankz ow flawless one
the momment obito sent 4 people after killerbee it wasit never a 1v1 also when suigetsu and juugo steped in it wasit either
Wow, you're obviously a troll Sasuke fanboy
Originally Posted by silmarill
did THEY is what im reading...
Sasuke stepped up to killerbee : saying i'll handle him , the moment he got crushed and had a bunch of swords sticking in him and rest of Taka saved his ass the 1vs1 ended thus he lost.
^ It was a one v one till Sasuke got his butt kicked just like the guy above said
Originally Posted by PainTotheEarth
but he won at the end..Umad?
Let's use unorthodox's logic now shall we?
Originally Posted by unorthodox
the momment obito sent 4 people after killerbee it wasit never a 1v1 also when suigetsu and juugo steped in it wasit either
If you're talking about a One v One, then no he didn't win
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3rd Annual Charity Spring Sprint 5K Run/Walk Kids Obstacle Course
TEQUESTA, FL - Good Shepherd Episcopal School is hosting its third annual Spring Sprint 5K Run/Walk (http://www.springsprint5k.org) on Saturday, March 9 at Constitution Park,
399 Seabrook Road in Tequesta, Florida. The event will include prizes, entertainment, and more to raise funds to support the efforts of the school and its involvement with the Tequesta community. To register, visit http://www.springsprint5k.org.
The race will begin at Constitution Park and will continue throughout the beautiful neighborhoods of Tequesta. Start time is 7:30 a.m. and will be followed by a kid's obstacle course around 8:15 a.m. Tropical Smoothie Cafe will be present, providing smoothies and fruit to participants.
Additionally, there will be activities, a DJ, live music, and more. The event directors are working on bringing in local live entertainment.
"This has been a great family event in the past. Last year, we had well over 300 participants and more than 400 people in attendance at Constitution Park. We have gained exceptional support over the years and are very excited for this upcoming race," says Jodi Gaines Pereira, Co-Director.
This year, Tri Running Sports and Inside Out Studios have graciously donated gift cards that will be awarded to top male and female athletes along with other prizes, including our popular Race Winner water bottles.
Medals will be awarded to children 12 and under and ribbons will be handed out to all children who participate in the obstacle course.
Race tech shirts are guaranteed to runners registered by February 27, 2013 and children's t-shirts are available to all obstacle course participants. Package pick-up will be on March 8th from 4:00 p.m. until
6:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Episcopal School, 402 Seabrook Road, and on race day at 6:30 a.m.
Discounted registration prices are offered to Students, Seniors and Tequesta residents. Registration prices are as follows: Seniors (65 &
older) and Tequesta residents $20.00; Students (Under 18) $20.00; Adults $25.00; Kids Obstacle Course (8 & under) $10.00. NOTE: Registration fees on the day of the race increase to $35.00.
To register for the race, visit http://springsprint5k.org.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsorships include tax-deductible cash donations or the equivalent in merchandise or food to benefit the event and it's participants. Visit http://www.springsprint5k.org to download the sponsor package. For more information, contact Cyndi McDonald at firstname.lastname@example.com or call
(561) 371-2819.
About Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Good Shepherd Episcopal School was founded in 1993 as an outreach of the Church of the Good Shepherd. It is located in the heart of Tequesta, tucked behind the church on Seabrook Road behind the Gallery Square and the Fire Department. Since its founding, the school has grown to include grades from early learning to 6th grade. The curriculum includes specialized instruction in Spanish, French, Technology, Physical Education, Library, and Art. On-site extracurricular activities range from Robotics, Science Club, Ballet, Tai Kwon Do and more. The Spring Sprint is one of many events the school plans. For further information on Good Shepherd, visit http://www.goodshepschool.com or contact Heather Vaughn at (561) 746-5507.


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Dr. Karthick.J
Hi, mera 15 days ka ek beta hua hain oh hamesha rota hain aur thoda thoda karke stole ho raha hain kya ho raha hain main kya karun?
My son is around 8 months old and since last one month is suffering from running nose and indigestion (severe smell of stool and frequent passing of gas. He had severe pain in ear recently, treated with ibugesic injection and ear drops. Moreover he is always crying mostly in night. We tried enterogermina and Zifi for few days. And then clamp suspension. But cold is not reducing and still smell is high and frequent gases. He is on Farex 2 and cerelac (no mother feed since beginning). Please advise. Rgds for few days. And then clamp suspension. But cold is not reducing and still smell is high and frequent gases. He is on Farex 2 and cerelac (no mother feed since beginning). Please advise.
My niece is 8 years old but she is still doing pee during sleeping n playing although in school. Problem is that after doing it she not inform anyone and continue to doing her work. Please advise us. Thanks
Good morning sir, my daughter was 11 years old ,she was toilet on the bed in sleeping position. What is the reason.
My son nowadays he eat more food. His weight increased and little lazy also. I am very fear his stomach is come front. He is 11 year old. Pls help me give some advice.
Hi doctor. My baby is 4 months old. Last week we did vaccination for her. She was normal that time. From yesterday her body is slightly hot. When we checked the temperature it was normal. But her head is hot. What to do.
My daughter is 4 months old. Last week gave vaccination to her. I checked the temperature today it's normal 98.4. But her head is hot why. Kindly advise. Pls.
Using tooth picks
The worst habit you could possibly have when you have food lodgement in the mouth is using a tooth pick to get rid of it. We often try and use this as an acceptable habit even socially but few things are grosser than watching people pick out food bits after meals. If you have a cavity get it fixed. We have numerous cases where the toothpicks have either injured the gums and caused a larger infection or even worse broken in the cavity and triggered of even more pain. So stay safe from dental emergencies do not use tooth picks! while it's important to prevent food lodgement in the mouth and keep your mouth clean use things like brushes interdental brushes and floss sticks or dentists to help you do the same without harming you!
Using a hard or medium brush.
The oldest myth we have seen is brushing your teeth with a hard or medium brush. Please terminate this habit right away ensure you switch to a soft brush at the earliest.
We do not need more teeth ruined or worn off due to overzealous brushing. We see cases with the entire left side worn down and sensitive and I can tell the person is a right handed vigorous brusher. The softer the brush the better it bends and cleans between teeth as well. The gums also recede due to repeated trauma from the hard bristles so save your mouth from these constant attacks in the name of cleaning.
Scrubbing your teeth
The same principle applies when you switch from a hard to soft or extra soft brush don't apply so much pressure that the teeth and gums are still braving the injury.
You need to brush gently as though cleaning glass the force being minimum the reach and coverage being maximum!
So scrubbing is a habit we need to stop.
Not brushing at night
One of the best things we can do to avoid the dentist or any dental troubles is brushing at night. When it comes to cleaning your teeth frequency matters more than force. Ensuring you clean every 12 hours makes bacterial attacks that cause decay inactive so whenever we skip brushing at night we may not realise but it's definitely costing us.
Popping painkillers
The first sign of dental pain and we instinctively choose to ignore it hoping it will go away and if it doesn't we want to go ahead and pop a painkiller till it does. Masking the problem will actually make it bigger -while we all know this we prefer to accept the instant relief the medication provides over the tedious dental visit that may end with bad news. But imagine if we had gone at the very first sign of trouble most likely we would get away with a dental cleaning -the later we go the more often we need to go for extensive treatments.
Let's try and muster the courage to nip these problems in the bud -a habit to develop show up at the very first sign of trouble.
Do it yourself dentistry (diy) at home
We have all been our own dentists at some point!
From self medication to oral applications and home remedies when all else fails we make an appointment.
A few things are harmful and should be used with care when attempting our own dental care.
We recommend mild things like oral rinses or applications which relieve pain but do not use aspirin or any other pain killer to crush and put in the site, that can cause burns.
Also clove oil is a safe remedy but not cloves which can be sharp and hurt your cheek.
Do not try to remove shaking teeth or attempt any procedures the bleeding can be profuse and the damage severe.
In case of trauma ice to freeze the blows and water to clean the wound will work best.
In the age of technology and information let's not fall prey to easily avoidable dental habits that harm you more than they help you.
Write to us or call us at 9209200024 if you have any queries.
My son is 9 months old past 6 months his head is becoming heat then and then what may be the reason?
Hello Doctor, My 3 years old play school going daughter has started complaining that she is tired. Its been 3-4 weeks and she keeps on complaining every other day of being tired. Sometimes she also complains of pain in stomach. She doesn't sleeps or sleeps less during the daytime. Even on a general health from the last 3-5 months, she is not keeping well. She has been administered Antibiotics 4-5 times during the last 5 months. Zifi 100, Augmentin DDS were given to her. For 2 times, she showed symptoms of UTI but the results remains negative. Both routine and culture comes normal. For the other times she remained gripped with cough and cold or stomach infection. I mean one or other thing keep on happening 100, Augmentin DDS were given to her. For 2 times, she showed symptoms of UTI but the results remains negative. Both routine and culture comes normal. For the other times she remained gripped with cough and cold or stomach infection. I mean one or other thing keep on happenning. Last night she has developed fever of 100, today morning she was fine and now during the afternoon she is running a fever of 101. Giving her Domstal SOS for vomiting and paracetamol 250 mg/5 ml syrup, 3 ml for fever. Its cold over here but there is no visible symptoms of cough/cold. Any suggestions looking at the history of the last 6 months. Any particular medicine to improve the immunity or any general suggestion for good health of the kid. Thanks.
My baby is 9 months old .some times getting sweating back of the head. Is getting any problem and getting any fever. Please suggest.
Hello doctor, here I am consulting for my daughter. She just 1.5 Years. She automatically goes Unconscious with out any specified reason. Here locally I discussed with doctor. They suggest me. It is noting. It is her zid only. Please suggest.
My baby is 2 month old. She does sleep. She controls her sleep. She falls off to sleep when I am breastfeeding her. The minute I take nipple out of her mouth she wakes up. Is it ok to give her a pacifier to put her to sleep and let the pacifier be in her mouth till she wakes up?
My baby is 2nd half mnth old. Her sleeping pattern is difficult. 2 days she can sleep well nd another 2 days she ntmonth old. Her sleeping pattern is difficult. 2 days she can sleep well nd another 2 days she nt sleep well like whole day she take slip only 1 or 2 hr. Only after taking breastfeed .Nd 10 min sleep like that. What was the reason behind that? How can I support my baby for deep sleep.
Sir my baby is vomiting after 15 0r 20 days. After feeding or not he vomiting. Vocational is not greenish. I hope he is suffer some gas or acidity problem. His urine is clear bt his stool is not clear. 2 or 3 day after. He is conceptions problem. I give him cows milk. He is not growing properly. He is very much tin. His weight is 4 kg in 3 month. .he is bottle feed because he could not take sufficient breast milk. After delivery I have suffered some major problem. I need to your advice. Please advising me soon please sir.
My son age is 2.5 months. And I observe that his lower body part height is very less. I am Afraid that if it can be a serious problem in future. Please suggest whether this is normal condition or anything else.
Here are habits to implement today to maintain that perfect smile for you and your family tomorrow
As women at work or at home, we are responsible for the health of those around us. If you are a compassionate and caring mother, daughter, sister or wife looking after the dental health of your family becomes imperative to their well being.
Here are some useful habits that can go a long way in keeping you and your family smiling for years.
#1 go soft automatic
Rev up your brushing-use an automated tooth brush. This maybe true for not only you as a woman but for your family. Make sure you switch them to an automatic or motorized brush with soft or extra soft bristles. This works best since it takes the guesswork out of brushing and improves your and your children's technique even if they're sleepy in the morning.
#2 dental emergency kit
Keeping a dental emergency kit loaded with some essentials like a basic dental painkiller (as prescribed), clove oil, some dental floss and a toothpick (not a habit recommended by us but when things get lodged and cause pain it maybe the last resort)
#3 vitamin check
Best way of ensuring good tooth and bone health is to ensure good levels of vitamins vitamin d3, calcium especially if you're beating menopause and even iron, b complex to prevent anaemias which can be detected orally. Deficiencies of vitamins and essential minerals can make your family more susceptible to oral health problems.
#4 gift a smile
Gift your dependents a great smile be it preventive treatments for your young ones like our decay protection programme which ensures they never have to feel dental pain like we have, or the braces intervention campaign which helps guide teeth to proper positions at an early age. More questions about your young ones dental health
For the elderly who missed out on a lot of preventive dental work can now enjoy the benefits of latest technology giving them fixed teeth instead of removable dentures.
#5 start a trend-family oral health checkup
Mark a day in your calendar a public holiday or the beginning of the year a time that you can easily remember and as a family get an annual checkup to not only ensure that you do not suffer from any dental problems but also early detection of any upcoming medical issues can be done.
How to effectively handle work related stress
The statistics on stress at workplace are staggering with half of respondents in studies reporting that they face higher than normal stress levels at work. Stress is a silent killer and can lead to serious health issues like stroke and heart attack. Stress at the workplace could be due to excessive workloads, unclear responsibilities, lack of control, unrealistic deadlines and noisy work environment.
While it is a good thing to be competitive and excel in whatever you are doing, it is also very important to learn to tackle stress and take life easy. Remember, we live only once! here are some simple and effective ways to handle workplace stress:
1. Seek support at work
Research has shown that having one good friend at work reduces the chances of quitting. Sharing your thoughts with another person not only reduces the stress levels but also might lead to discovering new ways to handle tough situations. Take proactive steps to be more friendly and sociable at work.
2. Manage work better
Try prioritizing better and not expecting perfection in every task. In case your role is over-loaded, try talking to your manager to reduce the load or if possible, delegate some work. Accept that you have certain limits to your productivity and do not try to prove yourself by over-working.
3. Get moving
It is a proven fact that exercises in any form reduces stress levels. Try to exercise for half an hour daily in the form walking, swimming, playing a sport or running. You can take short walking breaks at work that can add up to half an hour in a day.
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4. Try breathing exercises
Breathing deeply for four counts on inhale and exhale can reduce stress levels immediately. You can try alternating breathing exercise i. E. Long inhale with one nostril and exhaling with the other nostril, which brings focus and energy in the morning before starting work.
5. Take a power nap
10 minutes of shut eye goes a long way in recharging your tired brain. Any longer than 15 minutes will end up making you groggy. Just put your head down on the desk, and clear your mind of all thoughts for 10 minutes.
6. Eat right
Food has a big role to play in determining our stress levels. Avoid processed food, sugar and high amount of refined carbs like flour, white rice etc. Maintaining your blood glucose levels by eating more complex carbohydrates that are slowly digested like ragi, jowar, bajra gives you steady energy levels throughout the day.
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7. Get enough sleep
Over-worked employees often cut back on sleep and try to squeeze in work at night. Over the long term, this practice can severely impact your health and leads to more stress. A restful night's sleep of at least 6 hours is mandatory for all adults. Lack of sleep causes irritability and diminished ability to deal with stress. Avoid looking at laptop, tv or phone screens when you are trying to fall asleep.
You have to take charge of your own work-life balance and draw the line where you feel uncomfortable since no one will do it for you. Over-working might give benefits in the short term in terms of recognition and promotion, but it causes emotional, mental and physical burnout in the long term. Stay healthy, stay happy.
Are you the one who lives on burgers or packaged foods? well, then it's time for you to check your diet. These delicious food items that you die for contain excess carbohydrates and unhealthy fats that are extremely dangerous for your health. Most of these food items contain excess of carbs, fats, added sugars and salt. These items do not have sufficient nutritional values. They only offer you high calories that are harmful for the body and its various organs. Researchers have found that when most of these food items were given to lab animals, they yielded dangerous results, offering negative nutritional value to them. Prolonged exposure to these food items can affect the health of the heart, gastrointestinal organs and lead to obesity.
According to the robert wood johnson foundation, it has been found that most people underestimate the number of calories intake at a fast-food selling outlet. A 2013 study published in jama pediatrics reveals that individuals consume more calories in restaurants than at their respective home. This trend is quite dangerous. It is responsible for the occurrence of a number of diseases.
Here's why you should avoid fast foods:
Save your digestive and cardiovascular systems: fast foods are packed with unhealthy amounts of carbohydrates and fats. When these are consumed, our digestive system breaks down these carbs into sugar or glucose. The glucose is then released into the blood. As the blood is loaded with sugar, pancreas releases insulin hormone into the body. Insulin regulates the transportation of the sugar to cells. As the sugar reaches various cells, pancreas releases another hormone-glucagon. It commands the liver to make use of the sugar. Now, when excess sugar is produced in the body due to intake of fast foods, the balance between insulin and glucagon is hampered and the level of sugar in bloodstream changes. Consequently, you develop type 2 diabetes.
Check your weight and heart: the added sugars and unsaturated fats in the fast foods lead to obesity. You consume more calories and as a result of which your body weight increases. This is quite dangerous for your health. Under such circumstances, you tend to develop chronic heart diseases due to the increasing levels of cholesterol in your body.
Your kidney is at risk: fast foods often contain excess salt. The intake of fast foods changes the level of sodium in the body. Sodium is responsible for maintaining the fluid content in the body. Increasing fluid levels due to intake of excess sodium in the form of salt exerts pressure on the heart muscle and causes high blood pressure. Besides, excess sodium also damages the kidney.
Protect your respiratory system:
According to a study in journal thorax, children who eat excess fast food are at increased risk of developing asthma and rhinitis. In fact, increased body weight puts extra pressure on your respiratory organs and causes difficulty in breathing.
Affects central nervous system: intake of junk food affects the brain synapses and the molecules that are related to the process of memory and learning in both children and adults.
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By Tony Parra: Freedom Newspapers
Gov. Bill Richardson wants to expand the lottery scholarship program so that more people will be able to use it. The bill is asking for the expansion to include students from tribal colleges and children of New Mexico military personnel stationed out of state, according to Beverlee McClure, secretary of higher education.
Currently high school students must enter college within six months of graduation, but the new program would also allow students to use the money up to two years after they've graduated.
"We'll be able to provide more lottery scholarships and make them more accessible," McClure said. "The more kids we can get into our colleges and become successful, the more successful we all are."
According to a Santa Fe New Mexican report, 24 percent of lottery revenues go toward scholarships and last year that provided $32 million to fund the program.
"Personally, I'm against it," said Amanda Bassett, floor leader of the Eastern New Mexico University student senate. Bassett traveled to Santa Fe with other ENMU senate students to learn more about the issues facing New Mexico colleges and universities. "I'm not in favor of it because a budget revenue increase is not in place."
Representatives of the think tank, "Think New Mexico," said they would support spending at least 30 percent of the lottery's revenue on scholarship, according to that same Jan. 18 report. Officials said the scholarship would go into a deficit in 2011 if the program continues, even without the expansion.
Bassett said she heard about this deficit while she was in Santa Fe and that bothered her.
"I like the idea of the lottery scholarship helping out military personnel," Bassett said. "But there needs to be more revenue before the thought of even expanding it."
McClure did say that legislators are working on ways to increase scholarship revenue. She said the expansion to include children of New Mexico military personnel stationed out of state would only be a minimal eligibility impact of about 77 students. She said there is no estimate for the number of students wanting to use the lottery scholarship, two years after high school graduation.
Sarah Steinhoff, an ENMU sophomore, said she likes the idea of expanding the scholarship program to include those who want to go to college beyond six months after their high school graduation.
"Not everyone is ready for college after they graduate from high school," Steinhoff said. "It takes a level of maturity and not everybody has that right after high school."
Steinhoff said she receives the lottery scholarship which covers the cost of tuition at ENMU each semester, about $1,000. Students on the lottery scholarship must be full-time students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher along with other requirements.
She said others struggle financially and want to save up money for a year after high school to go to college.
"I have friends with good GPAs that are not in college because they don't have the money," Steinhoff said.
Rep. Thomas Taylor, R-San Juan, is sponsoring House Bill 81 (the Increase in Scholarship Eligibility bill), which is currently in the House Education Committee, according to the New Mexico Legislature Web site.