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[Numeracy 259] Re: Is an absolute value positive?
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Wow! I wish I could get my bank to agree that negative numbers have no
existence. I'd never be overdrawn again.
On 3/31/2010 1:38 AM, Michael Gyori wrote:
> Greetings Carol and all,
> I suppose the question is what is meant by "positive." If we view
> numbers to represent quantities (of whatever), then they are
> intrinsically positive. Negative quantities have no existence, and
> perhaps we can regard the notion of absolute value to reflect just that.
> As for teaching absolute values to "struggling" learners, my sense is
> we shouldn't underestimate their ability to make sense of things.
> Quite on the contrary, the challenge lies in our (educators') ability
> to facilitate meaning.
> Michael
> Michael A. Gyori
> Maui International Language School
> www.mauilanguage.com <http://www.mauilanguage.com/>
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> *From:* Carol King <cking at lyon.k12.nv.us>
> *To:* The Math and Numeracy Discussion List <numeracy at nifl.gov>
> *Sent:* Tue, March 30, 2010 9:12:47 AM
> *Subject:* [Numeracy 250] Re: what is the difference between....
> I would point out that technically an absolute value is not a positive
> number. It represents the distance from 0 either negatively or
> positively on the number line. It operates mathematically like a
> positive number, but it is not the same as the positive number. I
> don't know if I would share that with struggling students.
> Carol King
> cking at lyon.k12.nv.us <mailto:cking at lyon.k12.nv.us>
> Fernley Adult Education.
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> *From:* numeracy-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:numeracy-bounces at nifl.gov]
> *On Behalf Of *Michael Gyori
> *Sent:* Monday, March 29, 2010 4:55 PM
> *To:* The Math and Numeracy Discussion List
> *Subject:* [Numeracy 241] Re: what is the difference between....
> Hi again George and all,
> If /-6/ means the absolute value of negative 6, then I stand
> corrected. I didn't realize the forward slashes might have been bars.
> In that case, absolute values are positive. So, the negative of the
> absolute value of -6, which is +6, = -6. On the other hand, -(-6)
> [i.e, in parentheses] would be positive 6.
> Also, I always teach part numbers (fractions, decimals, and percents)
> before I teach integers. I find it interesting that you delve into
> integers first. Do you have a reason for doing so?
> Michael
> Michael A. Gyori
> Maui International Language School
> www.mauilanguage.com <http://www.mauilanguage.com/>
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> *From:* Michael Gyori <tesolmichael at yahoo.com>
> *To:* The Math and Numeracy Discussion List <numeracy at nifl.gov>
> *Sent:* Mon, March 29, 2010 1:30:03 PM
> *Subject:* [Numeracy 237] Re: what is the difference between....
> Hello George and all,
> See my attempt at making sense of your message. I will embed my
> thoughts in green into your post below:
> Michael
> Michael A. Gyori
> Maui International Language School
> www.mauilanguage.com <http://www.mauilanguage.com/>
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> *From:* George Demetrion < gdemetrion at msn.com >
> *To:* Numeracy List <numeracy at nifl.gov>
> *Sent:* Mon, March 29, 2010 10:18:55 AM
> *Subject:* [Numeracy 235] what is the difference between....
> Good afternoon colleagues.
> In my newly articulated and highly pleasant role as a Transition to
> College math teacher, I've come ac ross the following
> **-2^2 **^
> ^ ^When a number is positive, we don't sign it. For example, 2+2=4
> really means +2 (+) + 2 = + 4.
> ^ In that vein, we really have negative **times** _positive 2_
> squared (or the negative **of** positive 2 squared) equals -4.
> **(-2)^2 **
> ^In this case, the 2 is signed as a negative, or you can see it as the
> negative of positive 2 = negative two, times itself, = +4.
> ^I teach my students rather early on that unsigned numbers are
> actually signed by an invisible "+" before them, just like whole
> number have an invisible point (.) to their right, which is the border
> separating whole numbers from decimals (part numbers). 345 is the
> same as 345 **^. **^
> ^Something "of something" is always multiplication. In the case of -
> +, we are saying the negative** of** positive, which leads me to
> negative **times** positive. That leads me to teach (also quite early
> on) the **golden rules**, namely, positive x positive and negative x
> negative = positive, while negative times positive or positive times
> negative = negative.
> According to my book the answer to the first problem is -4 while the
> answer to the second is 4. The examples are easy enough to follow,
> but a little light on the explanation. In the first problem the
> notation in the book states that 2 is the base; thus (2.2)=4 and, I
> assume, we keep the negative sign, so that the answer becomes -4. The
> second problem is easy enough. I get (-2.-2)=4.
> What's missing as far as I'm concerned is a clear and simple
> explanation of the reasoning behind the first problem - 2^2 d
> I deduced that the second problem is based on an order of operations
> problem solving menthodology and I'm thinking the same thing for the
> first problem in which the negative sign indicated a -1. Thus, on
> this hypothesis, I am carrying out an order of operation (exponent
> first, including the implied paranthesis (2.2) multiplied by -1 in
> which this later stage is last on the order of operations process.
> Questions:
> 1. Is my hypothesis for problem #1 correct?
> 2. If not, what would be the correct explanation?
> 3. Whether or not the hypothesis is correct what woould be the
> simplist accurate explanation to provide my students with?
> One more question -/-6/= -6, which I translate to mean is that the
> opposite of the absolute number -6 has an absolute value of 6;
> therefore its opposite is -6.
> **-/-6/ = -6 strikes me as being incorrect. If I'm wrong, PLEASE
> CORRECT ME: In language, the equations reads to me, negative times
> negative 6 = POSITIVE 6, because a negative times a negative = a
> positive.**
> a) is this correct
> b) If so, is there an easier way to state it?
> c) If it is correct what is the best way to teach it to TCC students
> with limited mathematical experience
> d) If it is incorrect, what would be the correct answer?
> Okay, we're just about through with integers. Onto fractions.
> Best,
> George Demetrion
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- Pink disease (infantile acrodynia) was especially prevalent in the first half of the 20th century. Primarily attributed to exposure to mercury (Hg) commonly found in teething powders, the condition was developed by approximately 1 in 500 exposed children. The differential risk factor was identified as an idiosyncratic sensitivity to Hg. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have also been postulated to be produced by Hg. Analogous to the pink disease experience, Hg exposure is widespread yet only a fraction of exposed children develop an ASD, suggesting sensitivity to Hg may also be present in children with an ASD. The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that individuals with a known hypersensitivity to Hg (pink disease survivors) may be more likely to have descendants with an ASD. Five hundred and twenty-two participants who had previously been diagnosed with pink disease completed a survey on the health outcomes of their descendants. The prevalence rates of ASD and a variety of other clinical conditions diagnosed in childhood (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy, Fragile X syndrome, and Down syndrome) were compared to well-established general population prevalence rates. The results showed the prevalence rate of ASD among the grandchildren of pink disease survivors (1 in 25) to be significantly higher than the comparable general population prevalence rate (1 in 160). The results support the hypothesis that Hg sensitivity may be a heritable/genetic risk factor for ASD.
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But the new administration moved last week to seek the waiver and make the selective-admissions process official. If approved, students who meet the minimum academic or talent requirements could begin applying in January.
Some school board members said they knew little about the district's selective-admissions plans and questioned whether they are fair when administrators presented the plan to them at a meeting last week.
Board member Hanifah Kambon opposed the proposal, saying it could block students without the acumen to navigate the application process. Member Mike Wiles opposed it for similar reasons. Kambon and Wiles were voted off the school board in November. Their terms end next month.
Last school year, about 25 percent of students who applied to a school through a lottery were accepted. But for those who sought selective admission at CAHS or Eastmoor, nearly 60 percent were admitted.
District spokesman Jeff Warner said officials have no data to show how well the selective-admissions plan has worked. That's something several board members have now requested.
Warner said the plan responds to parents of motivated students. The district believes that the plan is fair because it's so limited — the district has 114 schools total — that it won't restrict opportunities for others. Other large Ohio school districts also use selective admissions at some schools.
At CAHS and Eastmoor, selective admission sets aside 100 out of about 575 total spots each year for incoming freshmen who have at least a 3.0 grade-point average, are designated as gifted or have high standardized test scores. Last school year, 92 students were admitted through the selective process, or about 16 percent of their combined freshman classes.
This school year, a second program began at Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School, Arts Impact Middle School and Duxberry Park Elementary. In those schools, seats are set aside for students who are gifted in the arts, audition and demonstrate talent through private lessons. This year, 114 students were admitted to those schools using the talent-based requirements.
The school board's 4-2 vote didn't approve those specific requirements, only the application for a state waiver, board President Carol Perkins said.
"I have no problems with the process," Perkins said. "I believe it gives more students the opportunity to participate in the arts if they have a specific ability or skill."
Asked whether the policy unfairly excludes some students, she said, "I think that there's a possibility for that; but again, if a student is really interested and really focused, they try, try, try again until they are successful."
The schools that use selective admissions are among the district's alternative schools, which accept students through a lottery system. The selective-admissions plan met some resistance in 2008 from parents who said it shut out some average students who wanted to attend one of Columbus' best high schools.


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The buzz during opening week revolved around the Tigers' abysmal start, the Royals' surprising young talent, the late inning heroics of the Nationals and Pirates and Dodgers, clutch pitching performances in St. Louis and Cincinnati, key injuries in the NL East and business as usual in the AL East. With these early season surprises and subsequent hype, which MLB division is the strongest, most competitive, must-watch division overall this year?
Well, since I've been so busy watching American Idol and trying to save the world, I haven't had much of a chance to follow all these story lines. And honestly, who cares about the National League? Small ball and pitchers who bat? Sounds like gay porn to me. So, I guess I'll talk about the only thing I might know something about. No, not US foreign policy since the time of Jefferson. The AL Central.
I will say it now and I will continue to say it all year long. The AL Central is the division to watch this season. The Tigers, once they figure out how to win a game, are going to be unstoppable. The Tribe is ready to go once again. The White Sox are a much improved team since last year. The Twins always find a way to keep themselves in the race. And even KC is looking like they might have a better run in the spoiler role. So, once you take a look around the MLB universe and realize how many bad teams there are in the other divisions, you have to be excited about the AL Central. There isn't a true dud in the bunch and this thing could be a legitimate 4 team race right down to the wire.
I should put in a plug here for my dislike of the AL East and my hope that all of its teams fall off the face of the earth. Well, Toronto can stick around because I'd hate to disparage our Canadian friends. And I'd like to catch a game at Camden this season so I guess the O's are safe, too. However, the Rays, Red Stockings and Evil Empire can all just disappear and the world would be a better place. This is a division so narcissistic that a news frenzy has emerged from the hawk attack on Alexa Rodriguez at Fenway this past week. Really? The enmity between these two teams is so great that even the animal kingdom has picked sides? Perhaps this also explains why a ray attacked and killed Steve Irwin last year. It was just pissed because it thought he was a Yankees fan. Seriously, y'all need to get over yourselves. Real baseball happens in the fly-over states and that's where my attention will be all season long. When I'm not out saving the world, of course.
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First of all, you do know that no team has ever lost 4 straight and made the playoffs right? And the Tigers have now lost 6 straight.
Second of all, while I share your dislike for the Yankees and Red Sox, how can you hate the Rays? How is it possible to hate a team that always finishes dead last? Personally, I like the Blue Jays, Orioles and Rays all three. Why? Because if anyone's going to keep the Yankees and Red Sox out of the postseason, it's going to have to be those three teams.
Thirdly, your off-handed dismissal of the National League shows how little you know about the way baseball is supposed to be played. Pitchers are supposed to bat. The DH is abominable and should be outlawed.
Fourthly, the Cardinals are 5-1 and could easily be 6-0, and their starting pitching so far has been fantastic. Which doesn't really relate to anything you said, but I just had to throw that in there.
I heard Steinbrenner has contacted J. K. Rowling in order to find out how to hire Dementors to patrol Yankee Stadium during home games and search for Red Sox fans…….
I agree with you, Tim and I'm going to reiterate those points in my rebuttal. Again, Allen has managed to bite the hand that feeds him.
Kyle Loshe hasn't allowed a run this season.
Jason Grilli's ERA is 20.25.
Boo ya!
You're right. The National IS gay porn. Personally, I think it's marvelous and respect the league's decision.


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#5 - lordmacflurri
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#16 to #5 - whycanticaps
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tobacco by itself isn't too bad, it's what else they load into cigarettes that is bad
#229 to #16 - missrainbowdash
Reply 0 123456789123345869(06/27/2013) [-]
why do they load it with so much poison anyway?
#222 to #16 - brenton
Reply 0 123456789123345869(06/27/2013) [-]
Burning anything oxidizes molecules, creating carcinogens. Studies have shown that even consistently eating burnt toast for breakfast (some people do, for some reason) is like letting cancer roundhouse kick you in the teeth every morning.
I may have paraphrased the results a little.
I may have paraphrased the results a little.
#88 to #16 - jakeattack
Reply +1 123456789123345869(06/27/2013) [-]
So I wonder, here's an idea, lets not put harsh chemicals into cigarettes
#152 to #88 - darakremen
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#32 to #16 - tjocksnorris
Reply +2 123456789123345869(06/27/2013) [-]
So what about smoking from a Pipe?
#89 to #32 - newforomador
Reply 0 123456789123345869(06/27/2013) [-]
Depending on how you smoke it. Some people just take the smoke into their mouth, others will actually inhale it. Like whycanticaps said though, if you inhale it, inhaling smoke isn't exactly healthy.
#202 to #89 - saladtongsofdeath
Reply 0 123456789123345869(06/27/2013) [-]
just puffing tobacco wont damage your lungs, and you will get a slight buzz because of how close the blood vessels are to your gums.... but then again, it damages your gums and throat... so its really a trade-off
#33 to #32 - whycanticaps
Reply +1 123456789123345869(06/27/2013) [-]
it's not too bad, but other than the fact you are inhaling smoke, it's not that bad when compared to smokes
#18 to #16 - anon id: 9fba60b1
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what kind of ******* retard are you? the tar and nicotine is all natural, which are the parts of the plant that gives you cancer
what kind of company would ADD **** THAT KILLS ITS CUSTOMERS?
"but anon, pesticide etc..." no shut the **** up they put pesticides on EVERYTHING
seriously, your stupidity is flabergasting
what kind of company would ADD **** THAT KILLS ITS CUSTOMERS?
"but anon, pesticide etc..." no shut the **** up they put pesticides on EVERYTHING
seriously, your stupidity is flabergasting
#31 to #18 - celestiasbeard
Reply 0 123456789123345869(06/27/2013) [-]
Tobacco plants act like a pesticide themselves since it contains more nicotine than most other plants which is known for it's wide use as a pesticide. Also tobacco plants have many other natural things in them which can be widely use in the medical fields and they have been used as so ever since the civil war era. This is because chewing some of the stronger varieties could cause numbness, which when you have massive wounds could definitely help to a great extent let alone what we could use it for with modern sciences. Lastly, while you are right it is dangerous the process is only enhanced when people decide to pt stronger elements which cause addictions at faster rates and chemicals to hold off some of the bigger pests since when processed it loses most of it's pesticide like agents. All in all you are right and wrong but leaning more towards the latter of the two.


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Holidays are over and for some that means the joyful spirit is gone. Experts say domestic violence peaks at this time of year.
Holidays are usually a time of bliss, but with the bliss can also come the stress. And many people bottle it up.
"People are really trying to hold it together for the holidays, trying to create a joyful environment for their children," said Nanci Kreidman with the Domestic Violence Action Center.
After the get-togethers wind down that is when the danger ramps up. Experts say there can be an explosion of domestic violence.
"The inability to control things which is a cause of violence really get exaggerated during the holidays. There's so many things you can't control," said Kreidman.
Recently, there's been an influx of domestic crimes. On Saturday in Waipahu, police say a boyfriend stabbed his girlfriend in the back and arm with a pair of scissors, then stabbed himself multiple times.
"What it is also is a reminder that household objects can be turned into weapons," said Kreidman.
And on the first day of the year in Waianae police say they believe a man shot his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend, Brian Demello.
"We do see a noticeable increase in January when children are back at school, when people are back at work, when the pretense the facade of the holiday fades away," said Kreidman.
Kreidman said it's lucky both victims have so far survived their injuries.
"Domestic violence is a potentially lethal crime we have experienced many fatalities here in Hawaii," reflected Kreidman.
She says it's important to notice patterns of your partner being jealous and possessive.
Experts encourage people who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence to call a hotline at 841-0822.
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Holidays are over and for some that means the joyful spirit is gone. Experts say domestic violence peaks at this time of year.
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Despite your preschooler's general enthusiasm for eating, she still may have very specific preferences in food, some of which may vary from day to day. Your child may gobble down a particular food one day, and then push away the plate with the same food the next day. She may ask for a certain food for several days in a row, and then insist that she doesn't like it anymore. As irritating as it may be to have her turn up her nose at a dish she devoured the day before, it's normal behavior for a preschooler, and best not to make an issue of it. Let her eat the other foods on her plate or select something else to eat. As long as she chooses foods that aren't overly sugary, fatty, or salty, don't object. However, encourage her to try new foods by offering her very small amounts to taste, not by insisting that she eat a full portion of an unfamiliar food.
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This foreign born A list model has been accused of smuggling drugs between countries as a courier and it is causing her to be unable to get a work visa to the US
Naomi Campbell?ReplyCancel
Or Toni Garn? Is she A list yet?ReplyCancel
Kate Moss? It was the reason why she went in USA so rarely in 10 yearsReplyCancel
Once again, FrenchGirl being the voice of reason.ReplyCancel
Yup. Moss has ongoing visa issues. Sorry. Nice one frenchgirlReplyCancel
This is dumb, because she's an A list model she doesn't go through screenings like normal folks do? NOT! I have seen every celebrity go through a screening unless they are flying private jets, that I don't believe requires a screening.ReplyCancel
Cara would do the drugs. Kate does not need money—her baby daddy is very rich. I am guessing one of those Victoria Secret models….ReplyCancel
It doesn't say how the model traveled. She was likely using private jets if she WAS a courier, however, the blind only implies she was accused. Someone got popped and gave her name up, but it doesn't sound like anyone was formally charged. That's enough to fuck up your travel plans for life though…
I wonder if that's what happened to NigellaReplyCancel
@French—it is because of her cocaine scandal 10 yrs ago that almost ruined her career…ReplyCancel
While Cara is a likely suspect, that also makes her higher risk. If this isn't Moss, I COULD see Cara doing this, but I would expect it more from
someone like Klum. A lot of times, this isn't about money, and that's even more likely when the person is famous/rich: because financial incentives are not the motivation. It's usually either thrill, an excessive drug habit, and pressure from a lover etc
I also think it's weird that Klum paid off her bodyguard that much. He HAS dirt. Maybe not this, but something for sure. What is the background of this Schnabel kid she's dating, anyone know out of curiosity?ReplyCancel
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I just write Kate Moss because i knew she had/has visa issue since several years
http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/10/kate-moss-cocaine-us-visa-work-playboy/ Kate Moss had visa issue because her drug past last year
Moss's visa issue in 2007
Moss's visa issue in 2009
@French—good resources. and yes it may be her. who knows. They probably ALL have done it at ne point in their career….ReplyCancel
I get it's not Klum, I am still just curious on why she paid off her ex so much last week. Thanks Aeol, and to FearN for the scoopReplyCancel
One of Alex Vause's ex-girlfriends.ReplyCancel
The Hoff's stunning daughter. Up her clungeReplyCancel
Second thought, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Kewpie doll Miranda Kerr.ReplyCancel
I thought the drug video did thatReplyCancel
She lives in nyc full timeReplyCancel
It goes with the territory.ReplyCancel
Cara…she was pap'ed at the US embassy in London yesterday or the day before…ReplyCancel


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The meeting was called by newly elected mayor, Anna Lopez Machacek, who brought in Barney Knight of Knight & Partners of Austin to make a presentation to council on services the law firm can provide the city. Knight said his law firm could act as either city attorney or assistant city attorney for Goliad.
"I understand there is a little division in this city right now," Knight said. "I have a couple of cities where there was serious division when I got there."
Knight said his firm's rates would be $175 to $225 per hour, which would include travel time. He said his attorneys provide counsel for city council meetings from their Austin offices via teleconference or Skype video.
"You are lucky you have a local attorney whose office is next door and is willing to do it," Knight said. "But it's still not necessary. You have to pay for it. I bet he'll be here every time you ask for him to be here. I'm not trying to take his business. ... Every city is different."
Councilman Buddy Zavesky voiced concern about not having a city attorney on site.
"I can't remember having a meeting here when we didn't have a lawyer here just in case," Zavesky said.
Zavesky made the motion to take no action on hiring the law firm and the motion was seconded by Garcia.
Discussion and possible action to approve the services of Knight & Partners is on the agenda again for Tuesday night's meeting.
In another business item, Machacek questioned the $500 per day afforded Taylor for attending training sessions and conferences. The rate was negotiated with city council shortly after Taylor was hired in January.
"We did it in closed session when my job duties were clarified at that time," Taylor said. "I came up with a number and made an offer to council that was accepted."
Machacek said surrounding counties and cities do not compensate their attorneys for training costs.
"I called a few counties around us and most of them do not pay for any training," Machacek said.
"I don't know what counties you called, but the cities around here pay most of their people for it," Zavesky said.
"Most of the cities do not pay a compensation at all," Machacek said. "Very few pay for any kind of training. It's just part of an attorney's duties."
Zavesky made the motion to table the item and it was seconded by councilman Lionel Garcia.
"How many more of these trainings do you have to go to?" councilwoman Liz Holsey asked Taylor.
"That's really not something that has been determined," Taylor said. "There is one coming up this month."
Council unanimously voted to table the item.
Council heard an update from Taylor on action the city is taking concerning a Municipal Development District loan to Angels In Goliad RV Park.
City Administrator Larry Zermeno provided council information on the daily functions of the city for the benefit of the new mayor and council members.


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CANCELED: The Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority meeting ‹10 a.m. at the Logan Civic Center.
Scholastic Book Fair ‹ 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the San Jon School Library.
Potluck with Iron Pour artists ‹ 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the bronze foundry at Mesalands Community College. Information: 461-9679
Scholastic Book Fair ‹ 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the San Jon School Library.
Quay County Little League Logan Baseball Registration ‹ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Logan Schools. Registration fee is $25 and one box of candy or selling two boxes of candy. Boys and girls from 5 to 16 can register, but must bring a copy of original birth certificate. Information: Valerie Gallegos 487-2596
Chamber newsletter deadline ‹ deadline to submit information to mailed March chamber newsletter.
Quay County Little League Tucumcari Baseball Registration ‹ 5 p.m. at the Tucumcari Recreation Center. Registration fee is $25 and one box of candy or selling two boxes of candy. Boys and girls from 5 to 16 can register, but must bring a copy of original birth certificate. Information: Yvette Fazekas at 461-2874 or Kim Garcia at 461-1266.
Cloverbud Workshop ‹ 4 p.m. ‹ 6:30 p.m. at the Quay County Extension office. Information: 461-0562
Teen-Get-Away registration deadline ‹ 5 p.m. is the deadline for teens 12 to 13 to register to attend the statewide leadership training event from April 22-24. Information: 461-0562
Iron Pour ‹ all afternoon at the bronze foundry at Mesalands Community College.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner ‹ 6:30 p.m. – 12 p.m. at the Tucumcari Convention center. Information: 461-6096
Early Head Start¹s Families Mini Conference ‹ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EPCAA Early Head Start, 1608 S. Rock Island, Tucumcari. presentations for men and women and activities for children; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kite flying or make ³All about us² books. Continental breakfast will be served and door prizes will be given each hour.
Mandatory Quay County Little League meeting ‹ 6 p.m. at the Tucumcari Recreation Center. All interested coaches and volunteers must attend. Information: B.J. Molinas at 461-1876 or Yvette Fazekas at 461-2874.
The Tucumcari Planning Commission ‹ 5:15 p.m. at Tucumcari City Hall.
Quay Z Quilters ‹ 10 a.m to 8 p.m. A class on hand applique will be offered at 10 a.m. for free for members and $1 for non-members. The group meets the from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Fire Station No. 2 on RD 278 toward Norton. Information: Bonnie Weaver at 461-1334 or Linda Magaske at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Upcoming Events
€ March 23 ‹ Keep Tucumcari Beautiful meeting at 5 p.m. at teh Community Development building, 512 S. 8th St. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Information: 461-2143
€ March 23 ‹ U.S. Representative Tom Udall aide will hold office hours from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Tucumcari City Hall, 215 E. Center St. Information: 763-7616
€ March 24 – The Tucumcari Housing Authority will meet at City Hall, 5 p.m.
€ March 24 – The Tucumcari City Commission will meet at City Hall, 6 p.m.
€ March 25 ‹ United Methodist Church of Logan will hold their annual ³Early Christian Meal² and program at the Logan Civic Center. The event is free. Information and reservations: 487-9170
€ March 26 ‹ Bluegrass music program and potluck, 5:30 p.m. at the Curry County Fair Grounds, 100 Camino del Coronado. Information: 461-0457
€ March 28 – The Tucumcari Recreation Board will meet at the Recreation Center, 6 p.m.
€ April 1-2: Umpires clinic for those interested in being umpires for area little league games in Clovis. Information: B J Molinas 461-1876.
€ April 2-3 ‹ Tucumcari Craft Fair, at the Quay County Fair Barn. All items will be handmade by local crafters and others. Information: Alvin Crow: 461-3721
€ April 4-9 ‹ The third Tucumcari Art Festival, at the Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd. Information: 461-1694.
€ April 5 ‹ Public hearing, Region IV Housing Authority, at 5:30 p.m. at Tucumcari City Hall. The annual plan for the upcoming fiscal year will be discussed.
€ April 5 ‹ Chamber board of directors meeting. 5:45 p.m. in the Chamber office. Information: 461-4413


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#212418 - 09/05/13 11:52 PM Re: Multicultural Acronyms [Re: wofahulicodoc]
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KAMIKATE- a famous female WWII Japanese pilot who crashed her airplanes into American aircraft carriers.*
* Correction: our records now show that there was only one plane, one carrier, and one Kate
#212424 - 09/06/13 02:46 PM Re: Multicultural Acronyms [Re: jenny jenny]
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PRONUNCIATION: (ty-KOON)
MEANING: noun: A wealthy and powerful person, especially in business or politics.
ETYMOLOGY: From Japanese taikun (great lord or prince), from Chinese ta (great) + kiun (prince). Earliest documented use: 1857.
NOTES: The word was used as a title for the shogun of Japan. Abraham Lincoln's aides used the word as an affectionate nickname for him. Later the word came to be applied to powerful people in business.
USAGE: "Believe it or not, you can buy a $6,000 shower curtain for your home. But why would you? Former Tyco International tycoon Dennis Kozlowski did. He also spent $2,200 on a wastebasket, nearly $3,000 on coat hangers and nearly $6,000 on sheets. ... 'The prices are not out of line, but they're off the scale when it comes to priorities,' says Bilhuber, whose client list includes ex-AOL Time Warner honcho Robert Pittman, Michael Douglas, David Bowie and his model wife, Iman, and designer Hubert Givenchy."
-- Maria Puente;s Tchotchkes of the Rich and Infamous; USA Today; Sep 27, 2002.
TOYCOON -- an animated Davey Crockett hat from the 1950s
TRYCOON -- hopeful owner of a new startup company, with visions of being the next Steve Jobs
#212427 - 09/06/13 11:29 PM Re: Multicultural Acronyms [Re: wofahulicodoc]
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IIIdrop O III
TYCON - as in Bernard Madoff
#212428 - 09/07/13 01:08 AM Re: Multicultural Acronyms [Re: jenny jenny]
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TYFOON a rich, powerful, ridiculous blowhard
#212431 - 09/07/13 11:17 AM Re: Multicultural Acronyms [Re: Tromboniator]
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Let me guess...Oh my, there are so many and I know so few.
#212457 - 09/09/13 08:21 PM Re: Multicultural Acronyms [Re: jenny jenny]
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noun: A servant or a low-level employee tasked with many things.
From Latin factotum, from facere (to do) + totus (all). Earliest documented use: 1573.
1. a know-it-all
2. one who carries all the answers around
3. a Lorite (after Neal Stephenson)
#212459 - 09/09/13 09:33 PM Re: Multicultural Acronyms [Re: wofahulicodoc]
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A low-level executive tasked with delivering termination notices in a corporate downsizing.
#212463 - 09/10/13 07:36 AM Re: Multicultural [Re: Tromboniator]
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PRONUNCIATION: in-tuhr-LOK-yuh-tuhr, -yoo
MEANING: noun: One who takes part in a conversation or dialogue, especially as a representative of an organization.
ETYMOLOGY: From Latin inter- (between) + loqui (to speak). Earliest documented use: 1518.
INTERNLOCUTOR - representative to the Student AMA
INTERLOCUTORY - Speaker in Parliament of a British political party
ENTERLOCUTOR - Hamlet comes on stage (maybe that should be "Picard-of-Borg" comes on stage?)
And - for real - wasn't Mr. Interlocutor the man in the middle of the Minstrel Show line, the one who did all the talking?
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Rugby is getting too soft as it is.
The Manu decision was the right decision. Penalty, no report. Get on with it.
You're not Stevo so stop banging on about refs.
A troll? Manu lined him up and flattened him. Straight red card for an attack to the head. Incompetence from Bentham to not even have it reviewed. Some great legal hits throughout the game.


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by Anton Shilov
Graphics business unit of Advanced Micro Devices - ATI - this week decreased pricing of certain performance-mainstream graphics cards and also introduced a new offering in order to better compete against Nvidia Corp.'s GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics solution.
Starting from this week, select partners of AMD will sell the retail Radeon HD 6950 2GB graphics card for $289 and light-retail flavours of Radeon HD 6950 2GB for $269, or even lower with mail-in-rebate. The official recommended price of the Radeon HD 6950 2GB was $299 when launched in December, 2010. AMD's partners also begin to sell Radeon HD 6950 graphics boards with 1GB GDDR5 memory onboard for $259. In addition, the Radeon HD 6970 1GB for $219, down from $239.
AMD hopes that its Radeon HD 6950 1GB for $259 and Radeon HD 6870 1GB for $219 will be able to offer decent alternatives for Nvidia's GeForce GTX 560 Ti ($249) from price/performance points of view.
AMD Radeon HD 6850 graphics card is based on Cayman graphics chip with 1408 stream processing units with VLIW4 architecture, 88 texture units, 32 render back ends, 800MHz clock-speed and 256-bit memory bus. The chip has maximum compute performance of 2.25TFLOP/s SP and 0.563TFLOP/s DP. The card can connect up to five displays at once (using 2x DVI, 2x mDP + HDMI connectors). The Radeon HD 6870 sports 1120 compute elements with VLIW 5 architect, 56 texture units, 32 render back ends, 900MHz frequency and 256-bit memory bus.
It is interesting to note that the Cayman chip which powers ATI Radeon HD 6900-series graphics cards has die size of 389mm2 and is more expensive to manufacture than Nvidia's GF114, which powers GeForce GTX 560 Ti, that is around 370mm2 large. As a result, AMD's graphics product group does not have a lot of opportunities to further reduce the pricing of the Radeon HD 6950.


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The thing is I am recording student information, student previous education and student courses using one form. I am storing/inserting the information into 3 tables at back end in mysql. The problem is in Student Previous Education and student courses. I am using 2 text boxes to store the information of previousDegree results in StudentPrevEducation table and 3 drop down lists for the student courses so that It can be stored in StudentCourses table as 3 rows with the last insert id i.e.
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So please help me in this regard the table structure is as below
Using one Text box and one drop down list to save the above data i.e. Student Info
Using two text boxes to save the above data as StudentPrevEdu of each student
Using 3 drop down list to save the StudentCourses data of each student
I need the final out put as *StudentCourses Table mentioned above
***The Information of StudentInfo, PreviousEducation and StudentCourses are inserted using one form.***
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Natural Bridges State Beach, located in Santa Cruz California, is world-renowned for its yearly migration of monarch butterflies. During the winter months these butterflies arrive by the thousands and this, combined with great coastal weather, makes a perfect combination for a photography workshop...and that's just what we did!
Our group of 15 (including our record setting member whose birthday was on this day...she had just turned 77! Congrats!) arrived right on time. With a short orientation to get to know one another, we were off into the grove in pursuit of the beautiful Monarch butterfly.
Even before we got to the bottom of the trail we saw signs of them everywhere. Their bright orange colors really drew the eye and students immediately began shooting. Instructors Stephen Oachs and Scott Davis worked with everyone to find just the right settings to capture the true color, as well as compensate for the extreme contrasted light in the eucalyptus trees.
Giant clusters of butterflies hung from the branches and we worked to find those perfect patches of sunlight that illuminated these butterflies, making for great colorful compositions. Once in awhile, a single butterfly would fly down low and land within just a few feet, allowing for some quick captures of macro-style shots.
Before long, the afternoon sun was on the move, so we packed up and headed out to the beach. An unusually warm coastal November day was at hand and everyone was really enjoying this rare nice late fall weather. We setup in a line in front of the famous Natural Bridges arch and spent the next hour working on advanced composition and high aperture settings in combination with creative shutter speeds to help capture the motion of the ocean (that rhymes!) while the tide lapped at the beach in front of us.
As the sun set, the high clouds above the arch lit up beautifully, creating one of the best sunsets we'd seen at this location. Students were all setup and were capturing it beautifully. We heard many "ooohhhs" and "ahhhhs" all around.
As the light faded, we packed up and headed back to the parking lot. With new friends made and many great images captured, we said our good-byes.
Thank you everyone for attending and we hope to see you again on a future adventure!
Until next time,
Stephen, Scott, and the entire Aperture Academy team
P.S. If you'd like to join us at one of our workshops, you can find the schedule/sign up here!
Hema - November 15th, 2010 (9:12am)
I had a great time yesterday. Stephen & Scott were so helpful & so much fun to work with. I was quite disappointed that the Monarch didn't land on me, but got some decent shots with a not so great zoom lens ;-). The sunset was grand and glorious & I was so glad to be there. Thanks guys !! Hope to try out few more workshops.
Jacqueline Deely - November 15th, 2010 (12:22pm)
Darn! I should have done this one. You guys had amazing weather and an amazing sunset!
Lisa - November 15th, 2010 (5:20pm)
What an amazing Workshop! Couldn't have asked for better conditions or a nicer bunch of people for my first time. S & S made it even more fun and taught me new things within the first few minutes. Can't wait to spend time with and share my photos! I never imagined I could take such professional-looking pictures. I'm already planning my calendar around another workshop soon!
Mary Johnson - November 15th, 2010 (9:32pm)
Am I one happy camper???? YUP! Thanking the Good Lord for the opportunity to take part!
I have some all time great images of the sunset here and such good vibes from the entire experience!
Scott and Stephen were over the top as instructors as well as assuring that everyone felt valued,
encouraged and exceeded their own personal bottom lines! I only hope to be able to participate
in another one of their workshops. Thank you, thank you!
Mary J.
Ilene - November 17th, 2010 (4:29pm)
What a great workshop. I ended up with terrific images of the Monarch butterflies and the spectacular beach sunset. (thanks for arranging the perfect weather!) Stephen and Scott were so helpful and FUN to be with, and everyone in the group was so nice and enjoyable to spend the afternoon with. Thank you!
Judy - December 3rd, 2010 (7:50am)
Love the photos of the class but where are shots of the butterflies and sunset?
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Nowhere in North America can women enjoy greater range and depth of Torah study than at Yeshiva University's Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies, which offers the country's largest and most diverse undergraduate Jewish studies program for women. Our program is designed to expose students to the beauty of Torah study and the richness of Jewish tradition. We offer valuable training in rigorous thought, exposure to research methods and opportunities for independent work. Students learn across a curriculum that includes courses in Bible, Hebrew language, Jewish history, Jewish philosophy and Judaic law.
Regardless of focus, all students engage with the textual analysis of Jewish works in the Hebrew and Aramaic originals, through hakhanah, chavruta [study partners] and shiurim [lectures]. The structure of the learning and committed faculty result in genuine relationships that personalize, deepen and distinguish each student's education. The Jewish studies faculty are not only accomplished scholars and moral exemplars; they provide guidance on how to live an ethical life.
The Jewish Studies requirement on campus consists of six semesters of Core studies and fourteen additional credits in a medley of Bible, Hebrew, Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy and Judaic Studies courses. For more information about courses in each department, please visit their individual pages at right. You can find information about major requirements and the general Jewish Studies requirement on the "Requirements" page of each department.
Mechina Pathways—a track within the Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies—is a two-year program designed for women students at Stern College for Women and Sy Syms School of Business who are new to Hebrew language and textual study. Over four semesters, students receive a comprehensive introduction to Jewish studies through stimulating and intellectually challenging classes, teachers and extracurricular program. Our goal is to enhance our students' level of skills, knowledge and commitment.
A weekly chavruta program pairs women in the program with more advanced students. Learning takes place in a beautiful and new beit midrash [study hall], where students benefit from a true Jewish learning environment. Yemei iyun [festive days of learning] are among the many special offerings that keep the focus on Torah, fellowship and growth. We encourage students to ask questions, think for themselves and develop their own paths to Jewish knowledge and observance.
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When classes resume in August, the discussion and assessment of summer reading will be among the first of the PreAP and AP class assignments. The intent of the assessments is to affirm the student's abilities to read, comprehend and complete responsibilities independently.The assessments are both encouraging and motivating to students who have completed the reading assignments.
Students are encouraged to purchase their own books so that they may make notes and highlight as they read. This year, the books may be pre-ordered through the school. Students have been given order information through their English classes and may check with any English teacher if for some reason the order information was missed.
There is an April 22 deadline to order books through the school. Students may purchase books on their own from area bookstores, add them to an e-reader or buy or borrow one from a student who read the book last year. Books may also be checked out from a library; it is very helpful, though, to have a copy of the book during the first week or two of school.
Summer titles for students entering these grades in the 2013-2014 school year are
9th - Ender's Game (Card)
The Bean Trees (Kingsolver)
10th - Maisie Dobbs (Winspear)
The Hound of the Baskervilles (Doyle)
11th - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Douglass)
The Help (Stockett)
12th - The Awakening (Chopin) [if this book is not ordered through the school, students should be sure to get a copy that has footnotes]
The Shipping News (Proulx)


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The GTS Financial Aid Application is completed each year. Copies of the application are available at the Financial Aid Office or online at Financial Aid Application. For the 2016-2017 year, the Financial Aid Application deadline for fall is April 22 (new students) and May 16 (returning students). For spring admission the deadline in November 1. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) must be completed annually to determine your EFC (Expected Family Contribution). Complete the form online at www.studentloans.gov or www.fafsa.gov.
The FAFSA school code for GTS is G02726. By entering this code, you are authorizing the US Department of Education to forward your financial information to GTS.
We recommend that you file your taxes electronically so that the information can be transmitted electronically via the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) into the FAFSA. If you are unable to file your taxes before the spring deadline for applying for aid, you may use estimates in your FAFSA. Once you have completed your taxes, go online and update your FAFSA. This is required before a final award can be made.
Applications for Financial Aid must be accompanied by notification of any other outside aid and scholarship received or applied for. Ordination-track students are required to seek support from their parish and diocese. Please use these forms to supply the parish and diocesan support.
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iHerb Customer Reviews
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I am taking this along with Raw Adrenal to boost my adrenal gland due to fatigue. There should be a lot more per bottle to really help.
Gaia Herbs, Stress Response
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I only take these when I need them (ie, when I get overwhelmed by stress or if a panic attack seems imminent!) and they work wonderfully! They help me calm down so I'm not dealing with whatever the situation is as well as the physical effects of stress.
It helps!
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I started to take Stress Response for 1 week and it helps from the 1st day. I became more calm. Thanks!
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Standardized potency, veggie caps. You can save a dollar or two every month buying these herbs separately, but this is the best combo i've tried for the price.
Good product.
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Bought it to replace a product that we used for work related stress. It seems to work but not as good as Adapt 232, which is not sold in the US anymore.
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my lo is 10 months old. he eats 3 meals a day and nurses like a pro when we are together about 7 times a day. i work three days a week and i have been getting less and less at the pump and frankly i am extremely tired of worrying about it b/c i cannot seem to change the amount i pump. (i've changed pump parts, taken vits...)
when we are apart i have my dcp give him a 3.5 oz bottle for lunch and a 3.5 oz bottle for dinner and a 3.5 oz bottle at bed time. yesterday i pumped twice and was only able to get about 5 oz total (normally i would have pumped 3 times and just been a bit short but he was awake when i got home so i fed him). this is not enough to feed him today and i have used all of my freezer stash. in this situation should i supplement with formula so that he continues to get the fluid ounces he is used to or should i supplement with food/water instead?
thanks for your advice!


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567 sturgeon harvested as spearing season ends
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says a total of 567 sturgeon were harvested during the 2013 spear season -- and 39 of them weighed over 100 pounds.
The sturgeon season ended Sunday.
WLUK-TV reports that this year's total is just one more fish than harvested in 2012, when 566 sturgeon were registered.
A total of 306 sturgeon were taken on Lake Winnebago, and 9.5 percent of those speared on Winnebago weighed more than 100 pounds. The DNR says that's a record.
Final totals on Lake Winnebago for the 2013 season were: 30 juvenile females, 131 adult females, and 145 males. The numbers speared were well below the cap.
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Typical: Obama Uses Turkey Pardon To Take Shots At Romney
This is one of the reasons I say Obama is Not My President (NMP): his ability to be uncharitable and snarky to his political opponents. A president is supposed to at least pay lip service to being the POTUS, rather than always acting as leader of one Party
(The Blaze) During the annual presidential tradition of pardoning a Turkey just before Thanksgiving, President Obama couldn't seem to resist referencing the recent election against Gov. Mitt Romney.
"They say life is all about second chances, and this November, I couldn't agree more," he said with a smile in the Rose Garden Wednesday.
Perhaps referring to Mitt Romney's allegation that he won through "gifts," Obama continued: "So in the spirit of the season, I have one more gift to give, and it goes to a pair of turkeys named Cobbler and Gobbler."
Obama then proceeded to reference his campaign slogan, as the crowd gave a laugh: "The American people have spoken, and these birds are moving forward!"
While the previous references could be seen as coincidences, Obama's next line was impossible to misinterpret.
"Now, I joke but, for the first time in our history, the winners of the White House turkey pardon were chosen through a highly competitive online vote. And once again, Nate Silver completely nailed it! The guy's amazing…"
So, the president is wishing Democrats a Happy Thanksgiving, and to hell with the rest of you folks. Not My President.
The question now is, what does he do? The only thing he does well is campaign. He's been a complete SCOAMF on everything else. Even though he cannot run again, does the Neverending Campaign continue?
Oh, and as Buzzfeed points out, Obama once again voted "present", this time on the violence in Gaza (started by Hamas).
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What is Herpes?
Herpes is one of the most common and contagious STDs in the United States and is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 6 Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with HSV-2.
HSV-1 usually causes cold sores and blisters on the mouth … in fact, many people are infected during childhood in a social situation, like receiving a kiss from an infected relative. Most HSV-2 infections occur in adulthood and cause sores on the vagina, penis and surrounding skin. Herpes is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, or unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex … the virus can enter the body through breaks in the skin or mucous membranes.
While herpes is not curable, it is not life-threatening in adults … it can be treated and managed with antiviral medications that can prevent or shorten the duration of outbreaks, and decrease the risk of spreading the infection to others. Depending on the severity of outbreaks, no treatment may be necessary … but there's a chance that herpes can evolve into serious health problems, from meningitis to encephalitis. It's also possible for an infected mother to transmit herpes to her baby, potentially causing blindness, brain damage … even death.
Additionally, herpes can increase the risk of getting other STDs, like HIV … so the earlier herpes is diagnosed, the more successfully it can be treated.


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South Royalton family welcomes first baby of new yearStaff Report | January 03,2013
RANDOLPH - Sara Bowen and fiancé Shawn Sedor of South Royalton were the first to welcome a baby in the new year at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
Bowen gave birth to daughter, Kaydence Sedor, on Jan. 2 at 10:29 p.m. A gorgeous and healthy Kaydence weighed in at 7 pounds 12 ounces and is 20 ½ inches long.
She is the couple's second child. Two-year-old Cassidy Sedor was also born at Gifford.
The family was excited to have the first baby of the new year. "It's really cool, actually," said Bowen.
But they were more excited with the newest member of their family, regardless of her birth date.
"I'm lost for words. I love my kids. They're amazing. (There's) nothing better than to have kids," said Bowen, who was originally due to give birth on Dec. 28.
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My goal at the beginning was to bf at least until 12 months. Well, we made it. The problem now is weaning. And I don't mean total weaning-- I'm happy to continue nursing as long as DS wants, but I don't want nursing to be his main source of nutrition after 18 months.
I have a night class until late on Tuesday nights and Thursday nights this semester. I will be gone until 10 those nights, and I don't want my lo to have to wait up for me. So, I've been trying to introduce whole milk to replace his nighttime feeding. The problem is, he doesn't want anything to do with whole milk. He's tried it a couple of times, but after a few sips, he pushes the cup away. I offer him a sippy cup with water, though, and he takes that quite willingly.
My question is, what to have DH give DS if he won't take whole milk? I don't really want to go back to pumping after 6 months of not pumping. Is formula the next-best thing? What if he doesn't take that, either?
Right now, he typically is ready to go to sleep around 9 pm. I could try to push his bedtime forward a bit, but I've tried that in the past and it hasn't really worked out so well. Sometimes he doesn't go to sleep until 9:30 or later, but I don't really want to encourage that.
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I guess i wasn't the first one that started the trend of stabbing female teammates in the chest with Chidori...now i don't feel so bad about myself ;3
Nobody does it better then Kakashi-Senpai!
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Hahahaha+rep.......can't wait to see Kakashi's fanboys.
kakashi stabs boys aswell
Rin was a whore anyway so who cares.
oh yeah
obito he's clearly butthurt.
agrees +rep, I think the side effect of using Chidori or Raikiri is they'll lead you to stab girls
Originally Posted by Simple Math
kakashi stabs boys aswell
HAHA he was a tranny but still works for me!
Aha, it's what Kashi does.
Chidori: The ultimate kunoichi stabber.
Originally Posted by Uxellius
agrees +rep, I think the side effect of using Chidori or Raikiri is they'll lead you to stab girls
Haha, it was just bs that they said you could use it 2x-3x a day doing it excessivly leads to stabbin girls.
yah now that leaves... sakura... who do u think will kill her first sasuke or kakashi....
rin is like sakura the most thing that i hate in naruto universe is their girls i dont why but each generation in naruto universe has a triangle love except minato and kushina i dont like a story that have a triangle love
Originally Posted by ~Madara Uchiha~
yah now that leaves... sakura... who do u think will kill her first sasuke or kakashi....
Sasuke was about to stab her, but Naruto got in the way...so haha i guess someone needs to finish the job!
Im still thinking that kakashi wouldn't conscience do that to rin, he is probably under genjutsu
sasuke why didnt u kill her right away before kakashi showed up wouldve saved us so much trouble
omg... in her breast.
Originally Posted by Simple Math
kakashi stabs boys aswell
Haku was a tranny so that doesn't count ( *contemplates* did he and Zabuza have relations?! *barfs in mouth* )
All jokes aside though this is a clue to how Rin died as was the almost accidental death of Sakura as she ran in between Naruto and Sasuke; Kakashi moves so fast that his momentum forces him to stay the course no matter who is in front of him, this is the greatest draw-back of the Raikir/Chidori, that's why Minato suggested he not use it hastily.
Well its a piercing technique, so I'd imagine thats what its meant for.
So, Kakashi is somehting like a murderer according to you all...huh...nice
Honestly I don't care who it happens to its always funny and awesome Rin being #1 definetly
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Xcel could raise rates by $114M
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The typical bill of a residential customer would increase more than 5 percent over three years under its proposed settlement agreement, according to Xcel. Residential customers would see increases of $1.68 per month this year, $1.29 next year and 73 cents in 2014.
However, the company expects overall electricity rates to remain below or very near charges to customers last year and in 2010 because of lower natural-gas costs.
In January, Xcel enacted rate reductions that will reduce purchased capacity costs this year by about $26 million. The company is also projecting fuel cost reductions from 2011 to 2012 of about $83 million.
These two reductions more than offset the increase in base rates from May through December 2012, according to Xcel.
"The rate increases called for under the settlement are moderate and provide for additional certainty on electric bills,´ said David Eves, president and CEO of Public Service Co. of Colorado, an Xcel company. "When combined with forecasted lower natural-gas prices, we expect to be able to more than offset base rate increases with savings."
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