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Indian students at Ohio State University are gearing up to set off firecrackers and light the sky with lamps this weekend to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.
Most Hindus celebrate with family, but the Indian Students Association at the university knows that many students can't head overseas at this time of year. So, for the second year in a row, they're planning their own gathering.
"In India, this is when all 1.3 billion of us get together, and we just light up the sky throughout the country, no matter where you are," said association President Rishab Bhardwaj, a New Delhi native. "It's the biggest festival that our country celebrates. Why not bring it here?"
In India, families illuminate their homes and light the sky with firecrackers for health, knowledge, peace and prosperity, said Nihar Vakil, who heads event planning for the association. Here, where most fireworks are illegal for private use, students plan to begin celebrations on Sunday evening with candles, clay lamps called diyas, firecrackers and Chinese sky lanterns — a small hot-air balloon usually made of paper with a burning candle providing the heat.
"Sky lanterns are a nice, peaceful way of doing it, and everyone enjoys it," said Vakil, 21, whose family is in Mumbai.
The five-day festival is celebrated in countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia and Singapore, as well as in the Caribbean. It coincides with the New Year in some areas.
Some Hindus might commemorate the marriage of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and beauty, to Vishnu, a main god and preserver of the universe. Others celebrate the return from exile of Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu, with wife Sita, an incarnation of Lakshmi, after the slaying of demon king Ravana. Some celebrate the elephant-headed god Ganesha, symbolizing the removal of obstacles.
Along with Hindus, many Sikhs and Jains also observe Diwali.
Sikhs commemorate the release from captivity of Guru Hargobind with other political prisoners in the 1600s.
Jains celebrate the anniversary of the attainment of eternal nirvana by Mahavira, a main figure in the faith's history, on the day before New Year. Jains fast for three days; light lamps to represent knowledge; chant hymns and mantras; and gather to pray, recite Mahavira's teachings and meditate.
Various groups and temples in the Columbus area also hold events. Among them are the Gujarati Mandal of Central Ohio, the Bharatiya Hindu Temple in Powell, the Yogi Divine Society-Hindu Swaminarayan Temple in Delaware and the Jain Temple of Central Ohio in Lewis Center.
While different traditions hold different commemorations, "What remains true and constant is that it is a celebration of life and goodness," Vakil said.
Bhardwaj, 21, said the association reaches out to the 2,000-some Indian students at Ohio State and holds events throughout the year. He said the fellowship that has developed is comparable to what students have with families back home.
Some students do go to India for Diwali, but the association is there for those who stay in Columbus, Vakil said. About 200 to 250 people attended last year's event.
"We can give them a sense of belonging," he said. "The ISA family is as important as our real family, and we cannot distinguish between them."
For more information, go to www.isaosu.com.


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fusion fx out of box reg air leak?
Started by H2ONIGHTHAWK, Jan 15 2012 10:40 AM
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Posted 15 January 2012 - 10:40 AM
I had just got my dangerous power fusion fx and got it ready to fire. now coming new out of the box I took out all of the dp lube and used tech t gun sav lube before shooting the marker... then i notice a small air leak coming from the regulator if anyone has any suggestions please let me know thankx.
Posted 26 January 2012 - 08:26 PM
Take apart the reg clean and lube it and check orings. Also make sure the poppet is completely dry
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My favorite ones: Ego 6, Ego 10, Dp FX
Posted 26 January 2012 - 08:29 PM
from the regulator or from the fitting? If it is actually from the reg, just do what mjblount said to do, re-lube the reg.
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Posted 27 January 2012 - 12:20 PM
yea i fixed the problem it was the macro line fitting on the reg.. i took the fitting off and used blue locktite and it works flawlessly now. thanks guys
Posted 27 January 2012 - 03:46 PM
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Apparently Melo cleared the Air with Garnett on the phone after the game. The convo probably went something like this:
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KG: yo, who there
Melo: it's me you little bitch
KG: yo what's up Black Mamba
Melo: no you fag, Melo
KG: ohhhhhhhhh hey dog what's up. Listen, I don't need no stalking bull***t on my bus, son. It's just a game didn't mean nothin by it
Melo: so you were just trash talking?
KG: yeahhhhhhh dog, it's all good
Melo: ok ok, just don't do that again
KG: yeah for sure for sure. Your wife doesn't taste like honey cherios at all, son. that hoe tastes like f***ing nasty cheese stank, I'll send u some f***ing massengil
Melo: WHAT!? - YOU f***ING COC...
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This card was released in 1983 and lists Ryne Sandberg as "3rd Base." That was true in 1982 when Ryne began his rookie season with the Cubs – he played 133 games at third base and 24 games at second base. True in 1983? Not really. In 1983 the Cubs acquired Ron Cey and moved Sandberg to second base. He started 157 games, committing 13 errors, and winning the Gold Glove at that position, becoming the first Cub to win a Gold Glove since Don Kessinger in 1970. Sometimes cards don't always tell the truth.
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text: ok another thing my ds who's just a little shy of 5 months old has been doing a lot of recently is make a quiet groaning noise. it used to be his tired cue, but now he does it almost all the time now... when he's sleepy, feeding, playing with a toy, biting down on something. is he just liking the sound of it?? he coos, squeals, and laughs too....but i'm just anxious to hear him make some new sounds. there was a time when he was 3 months old and was doing a lot more baby talk with varying sounds, but it stopped. anyone else exprience this?


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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Year from Bodega Bay!
It's been a beautiful holiday season here in Bodega Bay. For the most part, the weather has been warm and sunny with little wind. I recently took some photos of the Christmas lights around town but many turned out too blurry to post. The following are still pretty soft but I thought Bodega Bay fans might enjoy seeing some of the local shots.
The Tides went all out again with thousands of lights streaming through rows of trees on both sides of Hwy. 1. The shot above is looking towards the Inn and their Bay View Restaurant on the upper side of the highway. The image below is looking toward their large Tides restaurant complex on the lower side. The shots don't do it justice, their display is really spectacular.
Diekmann's Bay Store, 1275 Highway 1.
The Boat House restaurant, 1445 Hwy. 1. Some say they make the best fish & chips in town.
Second Wind kite and candy shop, 1805 Hwy. 1. My daughter loves the handmade chocolates they carry.
Blurry shot of the Bodega Bay RV Park, 2001 Hwy. 1. I'm sorry the photo is so soft. Their Christmas lights were a cheerful sight on the dark outskirts of town.
This one gets my vote for best-decorated home in Bodega Bay.
I was disappointed that I couldn't find a single boat with Christmas lights in either of the marinas. I know I've seen them lit up in previous years. Maybe they took them down early?
I noticed in today's Press Democrat, they recommended a trip to Bodega Bay as a New Year's Eve suggestion: A low-budget New Year's Eve could start with a drive to Spud Point Marina in Bodega Bay for clam chowder and fresh crab. Walk onto the dock among fishermen and boats to experience the salty air and saltier talk that is tradition for some.
Spud Point Crab Co. sells chowder and cooked crab that you may eat there on picnic tables or take home. Live crab can be had elsewhere, like on the fishing boat Robert Croll.
Carol Anello, co-owner of Spud Point Crab, said her doors open at 9 a.m. and close around 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Over the holidays, people have swarmed the place to take in food and atmosphere, she said. "It's a real experience in the morning when the fishermen are out drinking their coffee with their dogs and shooting the bull," said Anello, whose son and husband are often among them. "Sometimes it gets heated."
She said the crab isn't as big as previous years but it's just as tasty. Plan on spending no more than about $10 per crab. "We cook them right here and serve clam chowder while you're waiting," she said.
To read the entire article, click here.
Posted by Kathlene at 1:27 PM
Labels: Bodega Bay, Christmas lights, New Year's
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Happy New Year, Kathlene! So happy you followed your heart out to Bodega Bay! It brings out the best in you and we all benefit! Love, Kathryn xoxoo
- December 31, 2009 at 5:03 PM
- Cherrie said...
Thanks for the pictures, I would love to be there in person to see the lights. But since I can't this is the next best thing!
Happy New Year!
- December 31, 2009 at 7:54 PM
I'm glad to see you're back. I love Bodega Bay and hxve missed your posts.
- December 31, 2009 at 11:21 PM
This looks great!! Thanks for the pictures.
- January 1, 2010 at 3:52 PM
Happy New Year, Kathlene! SO glad you're back!
- January 1, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Thank you for the beautiful holiday photos of a really special place. Just outstanding!
- January 4, 2010 at 8:26 AM
I agree, Bodega Bay is a magical place any time of the year. I too spent New Year's Day here... Wonderful photos!!!
- April 3, 2010 at 11:45 AM


text: My best friend is beginning the process of weaning her 14 month old. She has over the past several months gone from a size 12 to a size 6. She does not want to be this thin. She blames this on nursing - although most moms I know have trouble losing that extra baby weight until they stop nursing. She thinks she'll be ok once she stops nursing - but I think something else is going on. Has anyone else had troubles keeping weight on while nursing?


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2010 Baseball Roadtrip
I just bought the final set of tickets for The Third Annual Cook Grandfather-Father-Son Baseball Roadtrip of 2010 (click to see full-sized picture):
Hey, California — state of my birth, HERE WE COME!
- Oakland-Aladema County Colesium: check
- Dodger Stadium: you bet'cha
- Petco Park: you know it
- Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Orange County, CA: wouldn't miss it
- AT&T Park: indubitably
A couple Roadtrip notes and factoids:
- This will be my first time in over 30 years visiting the site of my MLB debut, which at the time was called Anaheim Stadium, but now hosts a team allegedly from "Los Angeles." Hey, Angels. I'm not buying it. And guess what? Neither is my credit card company. My credit card statement says I bought the tickets from the "California Angels."
- My uncle and his family live in Orange County and for the first time in the storied history of the Great Cook Grandfather-Father-Son Baseball Roadtrip, we are hoping to have a guest roadtripper for one game — my Dad's brother and my uncle, Carl. Looking forward to it!
- Also for the first time in C.G.-F.-S.B.R. history, we will be meeting up with our beloved Seattle Mariners for a couple games. Go Mariners!
- At 5, this will be the most stadiums we've ever visited during one roadtrip.
- At 6, this will be the most games we've ever attended during one roadtrip.
- This will be the first roadtrip where all games take place in the same state.
- This will be Tim's first time visiting California.
- For the third year in a row, Tim will get to run professional base paths on the roadtrip. We love "Kids Run The Bases" days!
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Grandfather-Father-Son Road Trip? Dude!! You're living the dream! My son is 19/43 I'm almost there! Can't wait!
I hope the road trip goes well. Good luck on your travels.
Glad to here everything is going good with the Road trip planning. Could you give me the dates for Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium (of Anaheim I might add :p). If I am not at the game, because it is my finals week, would you like our season tickets for the game (for free of course)? I know it sounds like there will be 4 of you, and we only have 2 tickets, but you can use them by bring one person in at a time to get into the section. It's section 213 if you want to check it out on the map. Just send me an email….firstname.lastname@example.com


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Flash Boys heroes to tour Europe
IEX Group, the six month-old US stock exchange led by the heroes of Michael Lewis's controversial new book Flash Boys, is to visit Europe for the first time in June as it seeks to build relationships with trading firms in the region.
Ronan Ryan and Jay Fraser, IEX's chief strategy officer and head of business development, will start a 10-day European roadshow from June 18, and will visit the UK, France, Holland, Germany, Norway and Sweden.
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan plan to help introduce the exchange to European institutions during the visit, one person said. The banks declined to comment.
Fraser declined to comment on the specific details of the roadshow, but said: "We are laser-focused on our business in the US, but we want to make sure we are close to the European market.
"It will be a speaking and listening tour, we'll primarily be meeting buyside heads of dealing but we're open to meeting any type of market participant, analyst or observer."
He added IEX had no immediate plans to launch in Europe.
Founded by a group of former Royal Bank of Canada traders, including Brad Katsuyama and Ryan, IEX aims to limit the impact of high-frequency trading by adding a microsecond delay on all orders. It also has only four order types, compared with hundreds on some other exchanges.
Lewis's Flash Boys book argues that US stock markets are rigged by HFT firms.
Several brokers and marketmakers, including Goldman Sachs, RBC and Virtu Financial, have signed up to IEX since its launch in October, but it currently only accounts for a fraction of trading in US equities.


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Ethnic Studies Students Discuss 'Genesis of Hip-Hop'
Albion College's Ethnic Studies Scholars discuss "The Genesis of Hip-Hop" with a panel and discussion Wednesday, April 4, at 6 p.m. in the Bobbitt Visual Arts Center.
The event will cover the origins of hip-hop, its social and political context, and original purposes. The presentation will focus on 1970-80s development, but presenters include current student researchers and performers.


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Packing list for Mauritania
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This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Mauritania and is based on their experience (The asterisked items in particular were recommended by Volunteers as "sanity savers" during training). Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that each experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You can always have things sent to you later. You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 80-pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Mauritania.
General Clothing
- Three to five cotton T-shirts with sleeves
- Two to three nice-looking dress shirts (for men, with a collar)
- One to two pairs of shorts (to sleep in or to wear during organized sporting events; note that shorts are not worn by men or women in public)
- One pair utility/work pants or jeans
- One to two sweaters or sweatshirts/polar fleece for the cold season
- Bathing suit
- One or two sets of dress clothes and nice shoes (e.g., good-looking dress or pair of pants, a collared shirt, and optional tie) for swearing-in ceremony, embassy, other official functions and holidays. Do not bring a sports coat or anything that needs dry cleaning. ** Also be aware that many female volunteers have a Mauritanian style outfit made for the swear-in ceremony, and end up not using the dress they brought.
- One or two hats/baseball caps (also a popular gift item for men!)
- Three or four cotton bandannas or other cotton scarves (very handy for all sorts of things)*
- Extra cotton underwear (boxer shorts and bras)
Note: There are a lot of talented tailors and a wide variety of fabric in Mauritania. You will be able to have clothes made here. Bring things that you can have copied. Do not worry about bringing enough clothes for two years. NOTE: Bring enough clothes to get through your first 3 months of training. You will be asked to divide your belongings when you arrive in country, and anything you don't need for your 1st 3 months will be stored in a locked room at the training center. If you are having trouble fitting that 5th cotton shirt in your bag, keep in mind that each regional capital usually has a pile of clothes left by other volunteers, and many trainees pick up new clothes during their site visits, after the first 6 weeks of training. And since the end of training usually coincides with the close of service for the 2nd year volunteers, there is another influx of clothing left behind to pick from. For Men:
- One extremely adjustable belt (Volunteers typically lose weight)
- Four to five pairs of neat lightweight cotton pants (khakis, Dockers, not jeans)
For Women:
- Five to six long (ankle-length), full skirts and one or two cotton slips (full-length skirts with pockets are the best). Do not bring skirts that are see-through if you hate wearing a slip. Also, test run the skirt: See if you can sit comfortably cross-legged on the floor while wearing it. **Note, female volunteers generally have more clothes made in-country than male volunteers. That being the case, many find that 6 skirts is excessive, not to mention a waste of luggage space and that 2-4 is sufficient.
- One to two full-length dresses with sleeves that at least reach mid-arm. Bring a style that you really like as tailors here can make duplicates. Again, test run the dress to make sure you can sit comfortably on the floor cross-legged. Note that Mauritanian women rarely wear pants
- "Vacation" clothes. On several occasions, like New Year's, St. Louis Jazz Fest, the West African Invitational Softball tournement in Dakar, and other individual vacations, volunteers spend time in larger cities outside their Islamic Republic. On these occasions it is completely acceptable for women to wear certain "RIM unfriendly" clothes, such as jeans and tank tops, when going out to night clubs. These clothes are not easy to find in-country, especially jeans that fit well, and would be worth bringing in place of that 6th skirt. Even though they may not get worn very often, or ever, in-country, you will be glad you have them when you travel.
- Three month-supply of sanitary pads/tampons. Many volunteers switch to a reusable device such as The Keeper or The Diva Cup, which eliminates the need to constantly have tampons mailed from home. Tampons are not easily purchased in Mauritania, and while sanitary pads can be found in the cities, it is important to note that village children sort through your trash frequently, unless you burn it, and a used sanitary pad is not something you want to see the next day being used as a toy. Given the fact that Mauritanians use water and soap instead of toilet paper, using the Diva cup or Keeper is very simple, clean alternative, and eliminates the waste issue.
- Beauty products that make you feel good such as moisturizer, makeup, hair conditioner, antiperspirant, jewelry (that you will not mind losing or giving away)
- Sports bras (for running and bumpy car rides), scarves (to keep your hair out of the dust) Shoes
- Sturdy sandals that offer support for your feet (e.g., Tevas or Birkenstocks).* Note: every time you enter a room, you must take off your shoes. This will probably happen several times a day, so we recommend that you bring sandals or slip-on/backless shoes (Rubber flip-flops can be bought here for about $1.) Chacos are also popular.
- One pair of quality work shoes or cross-trainer shoes, particularly for health and agriculture Volunteers. **Not really necessary for work in any sector, Mauritanians accomplish the same tasks in sandals.
- One pair of athletic shoes (for recreational purposes); avoid sneakers with air bubble support systems; they will be punctured easily on this terrain.
- Two to three pairs of cotton socks (most time is spent in sandals) Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
- Women are often glad they brought makeup, perfume, nail polish, and other beauty products for special occasions and time spent in Nouakchott.
- Nail clippers, tweezers, and/or nail file
- Good razor and a supply of blades (they are available but very expensive)
- Iron tablets/protein supplement/any special needs like textured vegetable protein. Note: multivitamins, calcium, and vitamin C are supplied by the Peace Corps.
- Instant drink mixes *(Kool-Aid, Crystal Lite, Gatorade; similar local variations are available in Mauritania)
- Spices (cinnamon, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, bouillon cubes, and curry are easy to find here; combination Indian, Mexican, or Chinese spices and things like lemon pepper, seasoned salts [e.g., garlic salt], cilantro, dill, and rosemary are not available)
- Powdered sauce packets for pasta, salad dressings, etc., instant flavored oatmeal packets, pancake mix, soup mixes, cake/Jell-O/pudding, hot cocoa mix (in short, anything that only requires added water/milk/oil)
- A good sharp cooking knife
- Small plastic containers to store food (hard to find here), measuring spoons, spatula, good vegetable peeler, coffee press or gold filter
- Big plastic bags, such as the ones that zip closed or press closed, are useful for keeping out dust and sand; they are not available here
- Clif, Luna or other protein bars*
- Internal frame backpack (for travel within country and after service)
- Day pack/small backpack/canvas bag/sack. Note: zippers can break quickly because of the sand.
- Summer sleeping bag (rated 20-25 degrees Farenheit; very compact—it does get cold at night during half the year, plus a sleeping bag is handy for travel)
- Free-standing mosquito net/tent with a floor and zipper entry (e.g., Epco Tropic Screen II* (This can be found at www.campmor.com; alternatives can be found at www.LongRoad.com.
- Lightweight stadium or camp chair
- 12 to 15 ID photos. You will need to have eight photos upon arrival in Mauritania. (requirement)
- One to two pairs dark sunglasses (sturdy and cheap), prescription if necessary
- Swiss Army knife or Leatherman tool*
- Money belt or other way of carrying valuables safely
- American stamps for mailing letters (they can be hand carried back to the United States by various travelers)
- Address book and backup copy (do not forget e-mail addresses)
- Two sturdy water bottles (e.g., Nalgene); a wide-mouth one liter and another big model. Note that you can expect to drink 4-8 liters of water each day
- Cross-stitch, knitting needles, or some other kind of craft for downtime (if this a hobby for you)
- Extra batteries (solar battery recharger and rechargeable batteries).* Note that "C" batteries are hard to find; "A," "AA," and "D" are available
- Games: chess, checkers, Othello, Frisbee, backgammon, hackeysack, jump rope, baseball and glove, Uno, LAX stick and ball (good sports equipment and hobby supplies are hard to come by)
- Photos of family, friends, baby pictures, and scenery of America and home (check for cultural appropriateness: avoid bathing suits, alcohol, etc.)
- Calendar, Christmas cards, thank-you notes, and nice stationery (airmail envelopes and graph paper are readily available, but airmail and lined paper are not)
- Journals and good writing pens, pencils, and permanent marker* (e.g., Sharpie)
- Padded envelopes for sending stuff home, like film
- Good pair of scissors (small pair included in medical kit); hair-cutting scissors are a plus!
- Pillow*(especially the small, camping-type pillow) and good-quality cotton bedsheets or towels; they are available here (and you get some from the Peace Corps) but are expensive and not good quality
- Combination lock* (key locks are available in-country), at least two for better security
- Duct tape or strong clear tape*
- Sewing kit
- Cheap toys for kids—balloons, crayons, coloring books, stickers, yo-yos, bubbles (but giving too many gifts may cause problems)
- Maps—United States, North/West Africa, world, star chart
- Posters for room décor
- Paperbacks—but do not overload; there is an extensive library here
- Musical instruments (highly encouraged, but will take a beating from sand and dust; if taking a guitar, be sure to bring it in a hard case and buy extra strings)
- Checkbook—can be helpful if you want to mail-order things from the United States
- Datebook/planner
- Small, inexpensive personal items that make you feel at home (photos, picture frames, etc.)
- Catalog of American clothes to show tailors for clothing designs
- Lightweight, water-resistant windbreaker
- Seeds for your personal garden
- West Africa travel guide
- Scented candles/incense
- Two pairs of sunglasses you can afford to lose*
Electronic Gadgets
- Your favorite music on CD (CDs will get scratched from the sand, so make copies and leave the originals at home) or MP3 player/iPod (West African music is available, but is not of the same quality you get in the United States)
- MP3 player/iPod/Cassette recorder/CD player* (waterproof is good)
- Satellite or shortwave radio (for listening to BBC and Voice of America)*
- One to two headlamps or flashlights with replacement bulbs and extra batteries (see note above).
- One to two sturdy but inexpensive watches (waterproof; leather or nylon bands last longer than plastic)
- Camera—with a dustproof case and backup batteries
- Film (only 100 speed is available in-country, and it is expensive)
- Laptop computer—many Volunteers have found having a personal laptop beneficial to their work.
- USB flash drive/ memory stick for storing electronic documents (CDs and floppy disks are not a practical means of data storage in Mauritanian conditions) Agroforestry/environmental education Volunteers might consider bringing:
- A lot of vegetable seeds. Typical garden vegetable seeds are available in-country, but they are very expensive and often in short supply. Be creative and help diversify the local diet with foods such as sunflower, zucchini, etc.
- Good quality work gloves
- Durable, but lightweight cloth pants for working in dirt (duck cloth)
Community health/water and sanitation Volunteers might consider bringing:
- Sturdy boots for work (leather is advisable, not canvas)
- Leather gloves for working with mud
- Work trousers (jeans or duck cloth)
Small enterprise development, ICT, and education Volunteers should note:
As it is highly unlikely that you will be working in the fields or digging a well, you should be prepared to look professional. You will be working with Mauritanian educators and businesspeople in a small city or the capital. At some point, you will also be meeting with local officials, and since everything is unpredictable here, it is best to start the day looking professional. This means nice pants/khakis (for men), ankle-length dresses or skirts (for women), and shirts with collars and sleeves. Women need to make sure the outline of their legs cannot be seen through the skirt. This can be a disaster for classroom management. Bring a cotton slip. Remember that short sleeves (as long as your shoulders are covered) are acceptable, but tank tops are not. Also, you will be happy to have a few pairs of nice sandals (which are easy to take on and off). A cotton blazer or lightweight big shirt that you could wear over a nice shell or tank top will also get a lot of use.
A suit is almost never necessary for male Volunteers. Bring khaki-type pants that are lightweight but nice-looking. You should also have a tie and at least one belt and a few short-sleeved button-down cotton shirts with collars. Rubber or plastic shower-type shoes are not appropriate at work. Bring a nicer pair of sandals.


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Exploration of the Night Sky: From Madison to Alger
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: John C. Wells
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
This event is open to the public.
Our ancestors were adept at decoding the sky to learn their position on the surface of the planet, to tell the passage of time, and to learn when winter was approaching.
astrophysics is an academic enterprise in which we have learned our Universe is
filled with billions of galaxies, each of which can have more than billions of
stars. We are now learning that planets around these stars are common. Is the
discovery of life next?
Join us for a special presentation at the John C. Wells Planetarium to learn more about these discoveries, to learn more about how our night-time sky has changed since the time of Madison, and to learn how you can use the constellations to find your way around the night sky. We will also briefly discuss the current robotic exploration of the Solar System and what we are learning as a result.


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A Florida man is recovering after being attacked by an alligator while fleeing deputies during a traffic stop.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says Bryan Zuniga, 20, was pulled over for failing to maintain a single lane early Thursday morning.
MUGSHOTS: Who Got Arrested In South Florida?
Deputies say Zuniga stopped the vehicle and jumped out of the passenger door. He then broke through a vinyl fence and escaped.
Zuniga was found at a local hospital a few hours later. He was being treated for multiple puncture wounds to the face, arm and armpit area. He told deputies he had been attacked by an alligator near a water treatment plant.
He faces charges of fleeing police, driving with a suspended or revoked license and resisting an officer without violence.
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This guide helps older adults and their family members cope with age-related eye diseases. It includes information on healthy eating, being physically active, monitoring blood glucose, taking medications, coping, and other resources. En español
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
These handouts provide basic information about the seven different areas to focus on when you are trying to manage your diabetes. Each one includes facts, tips, advice, and activities that will get you started on your self-care and reinforce the lessons you learn in diabetes education sessions. This page contains links to handouts that are available in both English and Spanish.
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
This booklet addresses the special challenges for very large people who are physically active and provides tips and ideas to become more active and healthier—no matter what your size.
Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
Diabetes Forecast is a lifestyle magazine for people with diabetes. It provides people with diabetes and their families with comprehensive, accurate, and timely information and support on all aspects of diabetes, including diet, fitness, self-care, and research.
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
These web pages provide information and tools to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. Includes resources for health care professionals to assist in assessing and treating overweight and obese patients.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
This website provides information on how stress impacts health along with steps to take to stay emotionally balanced and lay the foundation for complete wellness.
American Psychological Association
This guide uses visual representations to show the benefits of regular exercise to those with diabetes. It gives suggestions to get more active and includes places for you to write your ideas and create your own physical activity plan.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
This guide will help you fit physical activity into your life—your way. Decide the number of days you'll exercise, the types of activities you'll do, and the times that fit your schedule.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The Behavioral Diabetes Institute is an organization dedicated to helping people with diabetes live long, healthy, and happy lives. This website provides an array of evidence-based clinical programs, all designed to help people overcome the emotional and behavioral obstacles to living well with diabetes.
Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI)
This free workshop helps older adults get the support they need and find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress. Older adults can also discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment options, and learn better ways to talk with their doctor and family about their health.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
This toolkit includes articles, videos, and other materials to help you attain greater emotional health and balance in your life.
This guide, designed for Alaskan Natives, shares success stories about how small changes, such as increased physical activity and healthier eating, are helping to prevent or manage diabetes.
Indian Health Service
This tip sheet offers strategies to help you improve your eating and physical activity habits. Whether you feel like change is a world away or just around the corner, the information here can help you get started.
Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
ChooseMyPlate.gov from the USDA illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet and provides tools for diet/calorie tracking and information on weight management, physical activity, and healthy eating. Some materials available in Spanish.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This resource helps girls with diabetes learn about the changes in their bodies as they mature. Girls will learn how diabetes can affect their reproductive health and how hormones and puberty can impact blood glucose levels.
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
This handout provides information about diabetes and steroids and how people with diabetes can cope with high blood sugar caused by steroid use.
Family Health Care Center
This resource provides tools for behavior change and information on how to create new healthy habits as well as a network to connect and share with other concerned families.
Diabetes Families
This guide teaches about how diabetes affects you, and what you can do to take care of yourself. There is space in the back for you to keep track of your diabetes care, set goals for yourself, and work toward living well with diabetes.
Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
A subsection of the Diabetes Self-Management website, this collection of articles provides tips on managing stress, dealing with depression, communicating with your loved ones, and finding support groups and other kinds of help.
Diabetes Self-Management
This weekly television series is dedicated to empowering the millions of Americans living with diabetes, featuring real people, real stories, celebrities, advice, and diabetes-friendly cooking.
dLife TV
Eat More, Weigh Less? provides information about cutting caloric intake to successfully lose weight. Details include a list of nutritious and filling foods, healthy ingredient substitutes for recipes, and ways to cut calories without eating less.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
This booklet and website, designed for Latino families, provides strategies for quitting smoking and factors to consider when making a plan to quit smoking.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
This quit smoking program helps you re-learn your life without cigarettes. The EX Plan helps you see quitting not as one big war, but as a number of little battles you can actually win. Includes tools to chart your progress and set your quit smoking date.
This guide shows you many types of exercise and physical activity. It also has lots of tips to help you be active in ways that suit your lifestyle, interests, health, and budget, whether you're just starting out, getting back to exercising after a break, or fit enough to run a 3-mile race. It's for everyone—people who are healthy and those who live with an ongoing health problem or disability. En español
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
This booklet provides tips and ideas to improve your eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after your pregnancy.
Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
These interactive online lessons are designed to educate you on topics such as diabetes management, healthy eating, physical activity, medication, glucose levels, monitoring, and more.
University of Georgia
This online program helps you begin the journey to quit smoking by taking you through a series of modules with activities designed to help you prepare to quit and stay committed.
American Lung Association (ALA)
This application for the iPhone and iPad provides users with instant access to diabetes nutrition facts for making healthy eating choices.
Go Meals
Go4Life is a campaign from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life.
Go4Life-National Institute on Aging (NIA)
This DVD, designed for older adults, features strength, balance, and flexibility exercises that can be done at home, at work, or at the gym.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Learning how to manage your diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you're not in it alone. With the help of your diabetes educator and the Diabetes Goal Tracker app, you're taking steps to move your health in the right direction. Diabetes Goal Tracker is a tool to help you set your goals based on the seven proven diabetes management approaches.
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
This guide from the American Cancer Society® offers information on how to quit smoking.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
This website is filled with information about living with diabetes and developing habits for healthy eating and physical activity through small, sensible steps. En español
This guide shows you how to incorporate regular physical activity into your daily life, with encouraging tips and suggested goals for getting started.
Diabetes Australia
This website for kids tells you cool stuff about how your body works, how eating right helps you play better and feel good, and how staying active is lots of fun! En español
This initiative, launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, aims to eliminate childhood obesity and create a healthy start for children by empowering parents and caregivers, increasing physical activity, providing healthy food in schools, and improving access to healthy, affordable food in every part of the country.
Let's Move
This flyer provides easy steps to take charge of stress to manage your health and live healthier.
Prescription Solutions
Lose It! is a smart phone app that helps you set goals and achieve them through tracking your daily calories, habits, and exercise.
FitNow, Inc.
This school- and community-based fitness program teaches kids to live an active and healthy lifestyle by running or walking 26.2 miles over six months, eating healthy food daily, and even learning to grow fruits and veggies. Available in select cities.
Marathon Kids
This meal planning curriculum is for people living with diabetes and their support persons. The curriculum incorporates participatory nutrition education, food preparation activities, and tasting of foods. En español
Oregon Diabetes Program
This curriculum for an after-school health promotion program is designed to teach young people ages 11 to 13 about the complex media world around them and how it can affect their health—especially in the areas of nutrition and physical activity.
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
This website provides mental health information related to conditions, treatment, therapies, and coping strategies.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
This national weight management program is designed to help veterans lose weight, keep it off, and improve their health. The materials available on this website can also be used to help non-VA patients manage their weight. En español
U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA)
This worksheet helps people with diabetes better understand and manage their physical and emotional health through problem solving.
Prescription Solutions
These three worksheets for young women can help you figure out which types of exercise you'll enjoy most and how to get started, stay motivated, and free up time for fitness.
Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
This handout serves as a guide for identifying motivations to lose weight and setting weight loss goals. It also prompts consideration of the steps to reach goals, approaches for tracking progress, and support systems.
Indian Health Service
This online tracking tool lets you track what you eat to manage your diabetes and prevent the onset of complications. Explore nearly 5,000 foods and find recipes and healthy alternatives to improve your meals. En español
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
These resources help teachers get their students active, excited, and engaged in the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge. The resources include a teacher guide, lesson plan worksheets, game planner, classroom scoreboard, and certificate.
American Heart Association (AHA)
This tip sheet helps Hispanics/Latinos at risk for type 2 diabetes move more and eat less to reduce their risk. En español
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
This booklet and website, designed for Latino families, provides information on how to stay healthy and prevent diabetes problems, especially heart disease.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
This comprehensive kit includes reproducible patient education handouts on 29 topics related to cardiometabolic risk reduction, prediabetes, diabetes, and CVD. En español
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
On this website you'll find suggestions for reducing the number of calories in what you drink and help deciphering nutrition facts labels. En español
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This televised chair exercise program was developed by a team of medical and fitness professionals to improve the health and wellness of older adults, physically limited individuals, and those managing chronic conditions and chronic pain.
Sit and Be Fit
For Smokers: Stop Smoking Today provides smokers with resources to quit smoking, including information about cessation medications, social support, online tools, phone numbers, and facts about successful quitting.
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC)
These programs are designed to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and how their health problems affect their lives. Program meetings are highly interactive, focusing on building skills, sharing experiences, and support. En español
Stanford School of Medicine
This online resource provides individuals with personalized nutrition and physical activity plans, a method for tracking foods and physical activities, and support to make healthier choices and stay on track.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This comprehensive guide will help you control your diabetes by keeping a balance between what you eat, your physical activity, and your medication. It will also help you take important steps to prevent diabetes-related health problems. En español
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This tip sheet and web site talks about the emotional consequences of diabetes and how to cope. It includes information about how psychologists can help with diabetes management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
This inspirational booklet, written by Dr. Steven Covey, features seven habits that can help you with diabetes management. Learn to become more effective in managing your diabetes on your own, with your medical team, and with your family and friends.
Bayer Diabetes Care
This video and facilitator's guide demonstrates patient-centered self-management education and encourages health care professionals to follow up with their patients, showing that it does not take much time to get patients to self-manage effectively.
Improving Chronic Illness Care
This colorful, easy-to-read tip sheet encourages teens with type 2 diabetes to feel OK about themselves and their diabetes. It provides tips to help them deal with the ups and downs of diabetes--to reach out and get support from others, to involve their family and the health care team, and to take action to manage the disease for a long and healthy life.
This easy-to-read, bilingual Spanish and English tip sheet encourages teens to be more physically active to better manage their diabetes. En español
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
This website provides information on seven self-care management areas for people with diabetes: healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medicine, problem solving, reducing risk, and healthy coping.
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
This program can help you lose weight by forming helpful habits, eating smarter, getting more exercise, and providing support through in-person meetings and online resources. En español
Weight Watchers
This bilingual Spanish and English presentation flipchart makes it easy to educate Hispanic and Latino Americans about the link between diabetes and heart disease. It includes easy-to-understand illustrations, a scripted presentation, and two copier-ready handouts. En español
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
This easy-to-read booklet is designed to help you make the lifestyle changes that will lower your blood cholesterol and reduce your risk for heart disease.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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Dear Friends of Istituto Acton,
It didn't take long for commentators to jump all over Pope Francis's remarks on the "idolatry of money" and the "dictatorship of the economy" and portray him as an anti-capitalist. The more stridently anti-market pundits seem to be positively giddy that the Pope is critical of the global economic system and wonder what those of us at the Acton Institute now have to say for ourselves.
Well, I don't know Fr. Sirico's emotional state, but I can say that I've tried to do more than simply react to the Pope's remarks based on whether they conform to my opinions, and tried to understand what he wants to teach us, especially with his general emphasis on pastoral rather than political activity. (See my comments in a recent article for the National Catholic Register.) The role of Catholic social teaching is not to propose new economic or political systems but to "serve as leaven" for the ones we currently live in, to improve them from the inside. So when Pope Francis speaks about "savage capitalism," we should realize that he is describing a social reality, even if it may not be the full picture of why people are suffering or directly lead to obvious reforms. I, for one, readily and willingly admit that money can and has become an idol for many people, rich and poor alike, and that the promotion of commerce may make the problem worse. That's what happens when something that's meant to be an instrument becomes an end in itself. The question is: What are we going to do about it?
What does it, in fact, mean to place "people before profits"? As a slogan, it sounds great; no one but an Ebenezer Scrooge or a Gordon Gekko would disagree. But does it mean a company should never lay off workers or close down operations? Those of us who live in Italy know that this is a recipe for stagnation because no one is going to start a new business if he knows that he can't easily close it when it fails. Regardless of the motives of the businessman, it's impossible to guarantee that everyone succeeds in whatever they do and does so in perpetuity; all we can do is give people a fighting chance to escape poverty and provide some kind of basic assistance if they can't care for themselves. But beyond that, shouldn't we realize that failure has a positive function in a free society, so long as people can learn from it and try to do better in their next venture? Isn't this similar to how Catholics think of sin and redemption, i.e., we are not so depraved we need God to do everything for us; instead He calls free but wounded men and women to get up and try again? (For a good example of how Catholic teaching and economics can complement each other, see this Forbes piece "Everything I Know About Good Economic Policy I Learned From Mother Teresa".)
Asking these kinds of questions makes me realize that Pope Francis's comments on economics are better understood as a kind of examination of conscience rather than a papal policy paper. As with everything he has done so far in his brief pontificate, the emphasis is on the pastoral rather than the political. It's also worth remembering that his own experience in Argentina and the type of economic mismanagement he saw there are far from what free-market advocates would like to see. The rule of the rich and powerful is not a necessary feature of capitalism; in fact, it's what capitalism fights against by promoting competition in order to raise the overall prosperity of society. Ever since Adam Smith, we've come to realize how society gains when individuals are allowed to follow their self-interest without intending to achieve the common good. But this was never meant to be a complete description of a good society, which is why Smith also developed his own Theory of Moral Sentiments as well as promoted universal public education and other measures designed to counteract the dehumanizing aspects brought on by the division of labor.
It seems to me that those who are gloating about what Pope Francis has said about markets think they've found an advocate for their preferred policies of higher taxes, more regulations, and an expanded role for government in the economy. And for all I know, the Pope may agree with them; like other Popes before him, he sees the State as the primary guarantor of the common good, even if we have now come to regard the public sector (e.g. the United States Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service) as just as corruptible as the private one. But that does not make support for these policies obligatory for all Catholics. The problem for those on the Catholic left is that their political allies are moving in an increasingly hostile direction against the Church on matters such as abortion, same-sex marriage and other issues that the Church has held to be non-negotiable. That doesn't mean that all political parties of the right are automatically and perfectly aligned with Catholic social teaching, but it does present a more difficult problem for modern-day liberals more than for modern-day conservatives. While they're not mutually exclusive, issues affecting unborn life and the sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman tend to take precedence over those concerning taxes and spending. If faithful Catholics think they can come up with an alternative to capitalism that better protects the unborn and the family while still providing the same kind of living standards, I'm all ears.
In the meantime, if the highly improbable happens and the Pope asks me, a former economist and ex-official of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, for advice on what to say about the economy, I'd encourage him to consult the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace's The Vocation of the Business Leader, which presents the opportunities and challenges of the market economy in a more balanced and helpful way than blanket criticisms of the way things are. That's because we live in a commercial society that makes all of us merchants in some sense. None of us is able to provide all that one needs to live individually and the interdependence we have on one another is a sign of the solidarity the Catholic tradition has always promoted. It may be for better or worse, but don't you think this is preferable to the direct dependence we would have on a single master or lord in a more feudal or hierarchical (and thus even more unequal) society?
Our modern economic system was intended to raise the material living standards of all (though not equally) in such ways that would have been inconceivable to earlier societies, and for many if not most of those who've lived in such a system, the promise has been largely fulfilled. This general success does not and should not be an excuse to justify the injustices that still occur, such as the shoddy construction and utter lack of oversight at the collapsed garment factory in Bangladesh, or the corporatist, "crony capitalist" ways to limit competition and keep the poor poor. Nor should material prosperity be confused with spiritual fulfillment. But it's a pious wish to think these problems will go away just because we want them to; the key is to find ways to limit the moral and spiritual damage that comes with a societal emphasis on commerce while still allowing us to work and trade freely. That's why I read the Pope's calls as a form of spiritual direction. Those of us who were not born into privilege and have to work for our daily bread need to find ways of expanding, not limiting, economic opportunities and we would appreciate hearing positive as well as negative appraisals from our Holy Father of what we are called to do.
Kishore Jayabalan


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"The work of priestly formation these days must involve a strong catechetical component since so many of our people have been deficiently formed. The resources you provide are allowing the Church to do a better job in preparing Catholics to know and defend their faith more effectively."
"I am come here to die, being a Catholic, a priest, and a religious man, belonging to the Order of St. Benedict; it was by this same order that England was converted."


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azk8ster wrote:One thing that i've not seen ANYwhere (and admittedly, i haven't searched too hard) is where his wife, a chiropractor, stands with all this. If he was having such problems with sleeping/pressure/anxiety, i would assume she could help him get prescription meds so he wouldn't have to rely on something from a friend of a friend. Again admittedly, i really don't know if chiros can prescribe, so i may be, and probabaly am, way off base.
but really? "i took a pill from a friend of a friend because he told me it was a workout supplement?" i've heard more logical excuses from my 4 year-old great-nephew! which is why i have no qualms judging him and casting stones, he's insulting my intelligence, everyone's inteligence.
I was wondering where she's been also. I thought I heard something about them being separated but that wasn't from a reliable source. I thought he might say something in his interview since her absence is noticeable, but he didn't. That could be a part of his poor decision making lately. I was a little surprised that Dillner didn't ask about her but I was kind of glad he didn't. Shows respect, something a lot of reporters don't seem to show a much of. I just googled him but it says he's married, so I don't know. I would have thought she'd be by his side through all this.
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:gvibesCongratulation!!! .... just want to add that I re-lacted succesfully about a month ago now there is no formula in my house and I even builted a freezer stach of may be 96oz I know its not a lot but from having nothing this is great... keep it up I also re-lacted with domperidone which has been so helpful for me... I know you will achive your goals as I did, just dont give up even :clap
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Best states for children's education
Published On: Jun 25 2013 03:15:37 PM CDT Updated On: Jun 27 2013 01:00:00 AM CDT
Education is one of the specific measures the annual Kids Count report examines when determining children's well-being across the country. Take a look at the top states in the report's education rankings.
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Welcome to the County of Hawai'i website!
This website offers a directory of County offices and services available to the public, as well as a guide to a variety of government programs, recreational facilities, senior activities, permits and budget information, and County government job opportunities.
Our website is provided as a means of making Hawai'i County government more understandable and accessible to the public. I sincerely hope you will find the website an informative source of news and information about our County government.
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Recently, a friend of mine completely revamped her study… into a sublimely stylish nursery. Grey walls splashed with yellow accents. Teeny little elephants posed next to chevron pillows. It was Pinterest-perfect, in the most lovely of ways, and it finally hit me: gone are the days when babydom meant generic décor. The modern world of baby is delightfully playful – and, best of all, personal.
No one knows this better than children's design guru, Bridget Kelly. A former Pottery Barn Kids designer, Bridget now helms her own adorably whimsical, feel-good children's brand, The Little Acorn. True to its motto "Grow Up Happy," the brand encourages little ones to learn acceptance and dream big. Think happy messaging and lots and lots of color (as Bridget says, "The child in me has to be surrounded by it – color just simply makes us all happier!").
Here, Bridget shares a few words about decorating the nursery.
Always follow your heart when it comes to design. Creating the nursery is such a personal and defining moment in a new family's life – it must mean something to you, as you are the ones who will remember it most… even more than baby!
Be inspired by tradition. Much like a wedding, the idea of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" is a great starting point when it comes to the nursery-to-be.
Don't be afraid of colors in this age of grey – color pops beautifully off of grey walls and grey furniture.
Get personal. It warms my heart to see art from mommy's or daddy's own childhood on the nursery wall mixed with current, meaningful art or family photos in black and white. Also, add a blanket that Grandmama made for you – or try our handmade quilts and bedding, which are made to be passed down from generation to generation.
Put safety first. It is important to keep the safest items in the nursery – a safe crib, a safe infant sleeping bag, art with no glass, and natural rugs. Our warm rugs are in natural fibers, with the quality and material that are safe for a baby's room – don't opt for synthetic rugs, which can emit dangerous off-gassing.
Our Dream Big: Kid's Décor Featuring The Little Acorn Boutique opens Thursday, April 11, at 11AM ET.
By Joanna Berliner, Editor
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MELBOURNE, Australia (March 3, 2016) – The Nissan JUKE provided a challenging glowing canvas for two emerging street graffiti artists who battled it out head-to-head on the streets of Melbourne, Australia.
Since it was first introduced five years ago, the Nissan JUKE has been all about attitude – unique styling, dynamic performance and a unique combination of crossover utility and sports car sensibility. Take those attributes and mix in a healthy ...
Since its launch for the 2011 model year, the Nissan JUKE has stood out from the crowd with its fiercely sculpted headlights and hood, muscular lines, hidden rear door handles and fluid rear hatchback design.
Celebrating the model's 5th anniversary - and its market-leading sales of over 700,000 - Nissan and a British paper artist have collaborated on a unique project to create a full-scale Origami Juke.
Stuntman Terry Grant has broken his own world record for the fastest mile travelled on two wheels in a four-wheeled vehicle - the sporty incarnation of Nissan's Juke, the NISMO RS.


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This Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) was one of four built by NASA for astronauts returning from the Moon. Its purpose was to prevent the unlikely spread of lunar contagions by isolating the astronauts from contact with other people. A converted Airstream trailer, the MQF contained living and sleeping quarters, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Quarantine was assured by keeping the air pressure inside lower than the pressure outside and by filtering the air vented from the facility.
This MQF was used by Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins immediately after their return to Earth. They remained in it for 88 hours, while the MQF was flown from the aircraft carrier Hornet to the Johnson Space Center in Houston. They were allowed to emerge once scientists were sure they were not infected with "moon germs."
NASA transferred the MQF to the Smithsonian Institution in 1974.
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Game 3 Preview / Bad Parenting 101
UPDATE 12pm: Game 3 has been postponed due to the bad weather in Colorado. It will now be played Sunday night at 10:07pm EST, 8:07pm MT. Game 4 then is moved to Monday, but no time has been announced yet.
AM blog: The most important game in the series, beginning with the Phillies and Rockies tied at 1 game each, will be played under the worst of conditions. Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures will likely be the most talked about part of this game which is scheduled for 9:37pm EST, 7:37pm Mountain time. The late start is likely to add to the chill.
Pedro Martinez will start the game and it is a huge opportunity for him to officially make a comeback at 37 years of age. Pedro pitched in Boston, so he is used to the cold, but snow may be another thing altogether. Plus, he has not pitched a full game in almost a month; his last start beyond 4 innings was on 9/13/09. Then again, Pedro has experience and a good post-season record on his side. Which Pedro will show up? The former Cy Young winner or the aging, injury-prone pitcher of the last several years?
As for the offense, anyone who has seen this team play in April knows, they do not like hitting in cold weather. But the playoffs are a different animal and the Phillies tend to step it up in October. But will they be swinging at snowflakes or at strikes?
If nothing else, this should be a very interesting game, should Mother Nature allow it to unfold without interruption. Best of luck to the Phillies!
It's A Boy!
Cole Hamels and his wife, Heidi, welcomed their first child into the world yesterday morning. Caleb Michael Hamels arrived at 9am on Friday morning. Caleb is a cute name, but most are just happy the poor kid did not get stuck with "Colbert" like his dad ;O) And no, I am not making that up…his full name is Colbert Michael Hamels. So congratulations to the Hamels family and best wishes for a healthy, happy baby!
Bad Parenting 101
Speaking of parenting, this kids parents get the Bad Parenting of the Year Award: 12-year old Jennifer Valdivia ended up with Ryan Howard's 200th home run ball at a game in Miami. As is the baseball tradition, she was ushered to the clubhouse and exchanged the ball for an autographed one. ALL players do this and ALL teams do this for milestone balls, it is not an unusual practice.
However, when the girl returned home, her parents decided their child was taken advantage of and sued Ryan Howard to get the ball back. They were upset that she was given what they termed a $100 ball" in exchange for one worth "thousands."
That's right folks, way to teach your kid how to extort money! Not to mention, why were a 12-year old girl and her 15-year old brother at a ball game without an adult? I am sure the opinions here vary, but I can assure you, if my kids were that age, there is NO way they would be on their own. A ballpark is NOT a safe place to let your kids run free as far as I am concerned.
And then they have the nerve to complain. Here's a question for those parents: what if you child was kidnapped or attacked in the bathroom, or anything of that nature? Were you going to sue the ballpark for YOUR neglect? Just sayin'…
Ms. Valdivia was probably thrilled to get an autographed ball, until her parents convinced her otherwise. At that age, I know I would have been…and still to this day. The only reason it mattered to them was because of the money. So, if this kid really is going to keep the ball, like they profess, then why does the money make a difference? Unless you are going to sell it, the personally autographed ball is a great souvenir. Maybe they should have thrown in a bat as well or something, but again, the parents sent their kids in there alone, so they obviously felt their kids were old enough to handle any situation that may arise. If they do not feel that way, then they never should have sent them without an adult.
That ball meant a lot more to Howard than it would to anyone else, unless money was the only objective. With that 200th home run, Howard became the fastest player in Major League history to reach that milestone. If the girl's parents felt she should have been given more in exchange, then ASK. They would have been happy to send the girl a signed bat, photo or whatever she wanted. But, no. These jerks decided to sue. And rather than argue, the Phillies gave the kid the ball and moved on.
So, way to go Valdivia family; you have not only taught your kids that it is all about the money but now they know, in a sue-happy country, they can get whatever they want in life if they just yell loud enough. Forget about doing the right thing, it is all about getting your way. Forget about who you hurt, as long as you claim the cash. Nicely done. It is no wonder this country is quickly descending into the dark pit of hell where morals are thrown out the window. This youth is our future, America. Start praying.
UPDATE: The above facts were as presented by The Miami Herald and ESPN. A new report from CNN says the girl's grandfather was with her, but decided NOT to accompany her to the clubhouse. So, he chose to let her go alone. Add bad grandparenting to the story then as well. The family was also offered VIP ticktes to the next Florida series and they turned it down. And the law suit was for the amount of $15,000. Yes, that is 15 thousand dollars. And this was NOT about the money? Enough said.
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From what I hear from another paper account, it was that a "friend of the family" aka lawyer that began discussing it with the parent, then the bells and whistles went off in their head about a financial future for the child.
Now having not gone to Law School, I think this premise of even considering to sue over a object that no one has said was not the child's inherent property for financial gain is just another slap in our faces of the times we are in right now.
I understand if the Home Run had come at CBP, an entirely different scenario might have happened.
At fan-vacant Landshark Stadium, you can let your kid patrol the outfield and keep an eye on him with binoculars because of the empty orange seats. Not forgiving the sin of leaving the kids roam,but it did add to the equation in the end.
I hate to say it, but this situation will ring in our ears for a while before the baseball community can agree within itself to follow certain rules or codes. And the first one on my personal list is "Respect the game, and it will reward you with memories". Unfortunately, no matter what we do now, this parent has maybe soured the game for that little girl.
And that is a real crime to me.
Rays Renegade
Renegade – could not agree more! Lack of respect, perfect description.
If Pedro can go 7 innings on a 120 pitch count or less, giving up 3 or less runs, you got a win. I believe that this Phillies offense can have his back.
I do live in Clearwater, Florida. Spring Training home of those Fightin' Phils.
Maybe some of that Philly wisdom rubs off on some of us locals sometimes.
See you in the Spring!
Rays Renegade
I bet Scott Boras was the little girl's agent.
Oh.. .they cancelled it? Bummer. I read that ball episode in the paper as well. What the heck?
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HAHA on Jeff's comment! What a disgrace that the girl (and her parents or friends of parents or whoever) sued over that ball. Most of us remember a time when it was a thrill just to BE at a ball game, much less catch a ball. Anyhow, I'm glad Game 3 was postponed and the teams don't have to play in foul weather. Brrrrr.
I read about the little girl and the ball. I am so amazed the role that "greed" can play into the equation when it comes to baseballs. Hope it is warmer in Colorado tomorrow.
From the newspaper account of the Howard ball incident, part of the issue involved the kid not getting to meet Howard after the game. The paper stated simply that the "game went into extra innings" which indicated to me that the kid left before the game was over. That relieves the Phillies from any responsibility in my opinion.
As for the rest, welcome to the real world where parents are free to do what they want in front of their kids, but if any of us do anything we're bad influences. Parents will rael on athletes who hold out for big contracts while they teach contradictory lessons to their kids.
It only gets worse.
I agree with you Jenn. The parents are certainly teaching their daughter the evil aspects of money. The child should have been happy with an autographed ball if she were a true fan. I would have been.
I'm sorry but that ball was worth a lot. You're acting like the Phil and Ryan Howard are some kind of charity. They're not, they are a business that sells autographed "game-used" third bases for $495.
Ryan Howard has a multimillion dollar contract, an almost guaranteed spot in the Hall of Fame, and the Phillies have more money than God. The rules, created by MLB, clearly state that balls that go into the stands are up for grabs–finders keepers. Therefore the Phils should have offered the girl much more than an autographed baseball. AND an adult should have been present. If you believe it's kind of 'tacky' to monetize the value of the ball (even though all MLB teams do it in the "game-used" store) the Phils should offered the girl something like a free luxury box for her birthday. This is not out of line. The chairman of Papa Johns paid $100,000 to repurchase his first car. The car was a complete clunker, worth about $300 in parts, but it was to him it meant a lot more, and he sure made the current owner of the car was just as happy as he was when he gave him the $100,000 check.
Phasorp – Actually, they did offer her VIP tickets and they turned it down. And yes, they have tons of money and Howard would have been willing to pay, had they given him the chance. But they decided to sue instead. As I said, this is a usual practice in baseball…exchanging milestone balls for other items. They were offered more and had opportunity to ask for more but went for the $15k instead. A TRUE fan would respect the achievment and been happy with the VIP suite and signed ball. (http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/09/florida.baseball.lawsuit/index.html) And, she did have an adult with her who decided NOT to go with the 12-year old. THAT adult made the mistake, not the Phillies. Would you let your 12-year old grandchild be escored away by strangers? So, who made the mistake here? Think about it.
Oh and by the way, those $495 game-used bases are sold by "Phillies Charities". The money does in fact go to charity. When you buy one, you get a certificate that says so…I know…I have bought many such items and have the certificates to prove it. They make plenty of money for themselves of course, buy are not beyond giving back to their community.


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My six-month old DS has been biting at the end of nursing sessions off and on for a few weeks now. I try to say "NO" firmly and remove him from the breast and suspend the nursing session for 5 minutes. Sometimes, if he catches me totally by surprise, I scream. But it seems he hasn't quite learned yet not to do this.
The hardest part is that I used to get extra sleep by side-lying nursing and co-sleeping part of the night (we start out with him in a co-sleeper basinette), and sometimes I put him back in there whenever I wake up. But a few 3 am CHOMPS have made me afraid to fall asleep with him, and I miss that time together and also don't want to lose any more sleep than I am already since he is usually waking up from 2-4 times per night.
I've started being more vigilant and sitting up while nursing him at night and disengaging him after 10-15 minutes of nursing when it looks like he is going/gone back to sleep and seems quiet enough to settle.
Any advice from you experienced ladies on how to handle this? Am I on the right track? Other techniques? Do you think I will someday be able to fall asleep nursing him again without worrying about the baby barracuda attack?
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180 room resort. Each room has an ocean or pool view and its own terrace with hooks for hanging dive gear, 1 king size bed or two double beds, A/C, direct dialing telephone, tub/shower and cable TV.
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After 6.5 years I officially have a Bachelor's Degree in graphic design from Indiana Wesleyan University! I don't think I'll believe it's true until next month when I don't have to go back to class :) Last Saturday friends and family celebrated the end of this journey in my life and the beginning of the next. God has sustained me through this long and interesting journey, and kept me in school while my heart was often not. Thank you to all who encouraged me to keep at it, especially towards the end.
During the years I went to school part-time, I was able to start a business and the Lord has been faithful through my diligence. I'm very blessed to have had work the literal day I graduated…and in the field I studied. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!
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The Warriors actually gave him more years and money than the Knicks, never thought the Knicks would be outbid after plunking down 60M for PJ. Can't blame Kerr, his daughter goes to school in Berkley and his family can fly up to Oakland in an hour during the season.
A coach is overrated anyway and an unproven one like Kerr is even more so. There are a lot of good coaches out there and I hope PJ picks one with experience that he can work with rather than DFish or another rookie head coach.