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"Paranoia on the High Seas"
Op-Ed, The Boston Globe
November 28, 2011
Author: Juliette Kayyem, Belfer Lecturer in Inernational Security, Harvard Kennedy School
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: International Security
Cruise ships are very safe but facts can't stop an overboard imagination
TO MAKE car travel safer, wear a seat belt. To survive in a hurricane-prone area, store at least three days of emergency provisions. To live in a neighborhood prone to violence, walk only on lighted streets. To avoid shark attacks, dont swim in shark-infested waters.
Public safety is often the art of the obvious; the hard part is educating the public on how to protect themselves from catastrophe. So it should be an almost ideal situation to find yourself with your family at a place where there is little to protect from and almost nothing to do in any event. The only problem is that it requires a lot of letting go. To really enjoy it, you must leave your fate and your safety to the white puffy gloved hands, in the shape of those seen on Mickey Mouse, worn by staff greeting us at every corner.
This year, we decided to spend Thanksgiving break on a Disney family cruise. A Disney cruise is not just about imagining a world with princesses and magic and perfect kisses; it is also about ceding control over your own independence. Walt, and only Walt, has got our backs.
Cruise travel offers few opportunities to actually empower yourself with information to promote your own safety. I had tried to arm myself before the trip with any knowledge of how to survive in what is essentially a moving city, how to ensure my kids don't fall overboard, how to get to the lifeboat first. "The responsibility ultimately falls to you to protect yourself and your interests while on board," I read on one travel website. It's a total fallacy. It assumes that passengers have the ability to actually manage anything for themselves.
The trip begins with a short evacuation drill, led by a guy who I swear is Goofy in the ship's nightly theater show. After that short interruption, no bad is allowed in the Magic Kingdom. When my youngest son tripped and let out a cry, no fewer than four crew members were with him before I even noticed. (Scrapes and cuts are strongly discouraged in the enchanted garden.)
Having spent a career in public safety and homeland security, letting go has been no easy feat. I have always tried to be realistic about the threats we face and the likelihood of harm. But I also know that the best way to avoid risk is to have some control over your movement and senses.
Cruises provide no such options. And that leaves a lot of time to let the brain wander, especially for someone who has worked in counterterrorism. When I think of cruises, it isn't the Love Boat, it's the Achille Lauro when, in 1985, four gunmen hijacked the Italian ship, demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners and killing Leon Klinghoffer, a 69-year-old disabled American tourist. Right now as I write, I am wondering why the engines are turned off. I remember that scene in the Titanic movie when that woman asks a shocked captain the same question. We all know the ending.
Any rational person studying the numbers would know that ship travel is relatively safe. About 115 people die every day in vehicle crashes in the United States; that's one death every 13 minutes. Annually, 62 people around the world die from shark attacks; oddly, twice as many people die from falling coconuts.
Of the 12 million people worldwide who took cruises last year, there were only 22 deaths. Those are pretty good statistics, though not everything is perfect. People manage to fall off; crime occurs; viruses abound. Still, traveling by cruise is actually about the safest mode of transportation during the holidays. Certainly, we are urged to wash our hands regularly to protect from viruses. Passports and identification are a must when entering or leaving the ship.
Alcohol consumption is encouraged, but only so far. It is not obvious how a small child could fall off a ship; the sides are fortified and protected. Somali pirates seem pretty far away.
There is, in fact, almost nothing to do to be safer. And I just have to accept that Disney did not create an eighth dwarf named Paranoid.
The numbers are hard to contest; both the likelihood of harm and the capacity to prevent it are negligible. It's like a magical kingdom, a never-never land. It just takes a lot of work to believe it.
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A Day In The Life Of: An Interior Designer
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What does a day in your life look like?
9:00 am: Head into our boutique showroom office with a cup of tea and a morning snack. Spend the first forty five minutes surfing interior design sites for latest news and trends – I can spend hours doing this – I love the colours and shapes and textures of my job!!
9:45 am:Start sifting through e-mails and responding to client calls.
10:00 am: First client arrives for her consultation. I have already visited her villa several times and made a blueprint for a design layout for the main living rooms which she wants overhauled but today's meeting is to show her some of the items in the showroom which I included in the blueprint – some key pieces of furniture and a very charming modern gothic looking chandelier as well as several items in catalogues I have in my office. When I started out as an interior designer I didn't have a showroom but it has really boosted my business to have one and actually show my clients some special items I have sourced from around the world.
12:00 pm: Client leaves. We have gone through brochures, finalized colour choices and even a few fabrics; now I need to source a couple of other fabrics to fit in with the scheme. She didn't like the furniture items I recommended from the showroom but loved a couch in the catalogue and lot of accessories and we used one table-lamp and cushion as the main accents for the colour scheme. I am happy that we finally have some firm decisions and a very clear way forward. I start leafing through some other brochures and websites as I still need to source her some additional items of furniture to go with the pieces we have agreed on. I have a very good idea where to look given her tastes and our discussions and am confident the orders can be placed by end of week.
1:00 pm: Showroom is buzzing with clients. I have a very unique taste and clients love the items I source from Europe and the Far East and mix eclectically. I sell a couple of accessories, a footstool and a lounge-chair to a tourist couple who are awed by the ambiance of the store.
2:00 pm: Meeting at a new development we are doing the show villa for. I have already sourced all the furniture and a lot of it arrives today. Some has been there since beginning of week but I haven't seen it yet. The fun begins! Unfortunately the set of dining chairs arrives with navy blue chenille fabric rather than the beige I ordered and I am livid! Also the cushions of one of the chairs does not seem right. On the phone trying to sort both matters out. There have been a lot of glitches with this villa – a Venetian mirror I ordered cracked, a bedpost canopy arrived the wrong size for the 4 poster bed in the master bedroom, some cracks on the wall appeared when we hung a major oil pointing . . . but its all part of the job.
4:00 pm: Show villa looking fantabulous and I make a note of some additional items needed but I have to run to another client meeting in the Palm. A European couple are using their Palm villa as a summer vacation home and have requested me to submit a proposal for decorating it as such. I take with me my giant colour boards, fabric samples, sketches and catalogues and head to the Palm. What is it with the traffic, its only 4 o'clock!!!
5:00 pm: Meeting at Palm went very well – we agree tentatively on colour scheme, design and direction. The house will have a very airy feel and our colour scheme will be mostly whites and neutrals with furniture sourced from the far East - and they have a rich collection of oil paintings sourced overseas which I will assist them in framing appropriately around the house. We agree to meet the following week at a furniture outlet store that sells some Asian items they had expressed interest in.
5:15 pm: Back in office and on phone with vendors to enquire about some outstanding orders. Place orders on some fabrics and start looking to source one discontinued fabric that I need urgently to reupholster a couch in a penthouse we completed a while ago.
6:30 pm: Meeting at construction site for another project; take note of measurements of the rooms, the quality of the light – I am responsible for everything in this house from the marble floors to the kitchen, bathroom, walls and lighting as well as all the furnishings. I like to get involved in projects at this early stage as the end product is always more refined looking that way in my opinion! I have already placed all major orders for this project as the client would like to move in as soon as the house is ready. We have been working on this project for months on end and my favourite part I think has been the designs I completed for the children's bedrooms – delightfully original and colourful!
7:15 pm: Check emails again and head home to my own lovely rather messy flat. How I love the colours and textures and demands of my job!
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It is really busy..I ponder how students can arrange and handle it?? <br />office furniture boca raton
Tue 23-Jul-2013 13:15 PM - Report Inappropriate Comment
When the work you do is your passion its not work its a Play, but yes i agree sometimes you can get carried away and dont forget the long hours this profession requires. Loving it!!!
Sat 22-Oct-2011 01:49 AM - Report Inappropriate Comment
This wud be my dream coming true! I am a 1st yr ID student, & if I have a calling, this is IT. EVERYTHING from the rush of meeting deadlines, the pressure of sourcing discontinued items, even browsing the net for the latest in ID excites me UNIMAGINABLY. I have 3 yrs to go for my grad & two more for a post grad, but I JUST CAN'T WAIT!! My thanks for the article to the author and Bayt!!
Fri 12-Jun-2009 22:17 PM - Report Inappropriate Comment
Love the final bit in your article! Hate to say it but the recession has taken its toll and really missing my work too as a designer. Your article brings back fond memories of my typical day. Thanks for sharing this. Good luck and pray I get back to doing the same soon. :)
Fri 12-Jun-2009 14:46 PM - Report Inappropriate Comment
Good Job! You have portrayed the job of Interior Designing in the most delightful manner. I feel envious too.
Wed 01-Apr-2009 13:28 PM - Report Inappropriate Comment
Wow! You have quite a busy schedule. But i am green with envy, ur a true workaholic, i really admire your potential, i wonder where you get all the energy from. Who ever wrote this already inspires me i really would love to become an interior designer, thank you, and may the Lord Bless You Abuntantly, in your work, and let every you work on be a success.
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Apostpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is frequently defined as a blood loss of greater than 500 mL after giving birth vaginally or a blood loss of greater than 1000 mL after a cesarean section. Because many women lose at least 500 mL of blood during childbirth and do not experience any symptoms, a more accurate way to define PPH is losing 1% or more of the body weight after delivering a baby (1 mL of blood weighs 1 g). For example, a patient weighing 175 lb, or 80 kg, would need to lose 800 mL of blood to be classified as having a PPH. Greater than a 10% decrease in the prenatal hematocrit is another means used to suggest that PPH has occurred; this value needs to be used cautiously because hematocrit is affected by factors other than blood loss, such as dehydration. It is estimated that 2% to 4% of all deliveries end in PPH, and it is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality.
PPH is classified as either an early hemorrhage (occurring during the first 24 hours after delivery) or a late hemorrhage (occurring more than 24 hours after delivery). With the current trend in obstetric practice of sending postpartum patients home in 48 hours or less after delivery, the significance of PPH, particularly late hemorrhage, is profound. Often, the severity of the hemorrhage depends on the expediency with which it is diagnosed and treated; if the patient hemorrhages at home, her risk increases significantly.
There are several causes of PPH, particularly uterine atony, trauma, and retained placental fragments. Several predisposing factors related to these causes can be found in Box 2. The number one cause of early PPH is uterine atony, a condition in which the uterus does not adequately contract, allowing increased blood loss from the placental site of implantation. After the placenta is delivered, the uterus needs to contract to seal off the iliac arteries. If the uterus is contracted, the placental site is smaller, causing less bleeding.
Lacerations of the perineum, vagina, and cervix can occur during a vaginal birth. Lacerations of the cervix occur with rapid dilation or with pushing before complete dilation. During the second stage of labor, vaginal, perineal, and periurethral tears occur. Failure to repair these lacerations adequately can result in a slow, steady trickle of blood.
The most common cause of late PPH is retained placental fragments. If parts of the placenta remain in the uterus after delivery, small clots form around the retained parts, sealing off the bleeding. After a while the clots slough, and heavy bleeding occurs. Subinvolution (delayed involution) can also be a causative factor in a late PPH.
Nursing care plan assessment and physical examination
Because PPH can be repeated in subsequent pregnancies, always ask a multipara if she had a previous PPH. Inquire about a family history of coagulation disorders or excessive bleeding with surgical procedures or menses. Ask if the patient has perineal pain. Although some discomfort is expected after a vaginal delivery, severe pain or pressure is uncommon and often indicates a hematoma.
Observe the amount and characteristics of blood loss; sometimes there is a pooling of blood and the passage of large clots. Usually, complete saturation of one perineal pad within 15 minutes or saturation of two or more pads in 1 hour suggests hemorrhage. A bimanual exam may be done to determine tone, uterine enlargement, or presence of pelvic hematomas. Palpate the fundus, noting if it is firm or boggy, if it is midline or deviated laterally, and if it is above or below the umbilicus. Normally, after delivery, the fundus is firm, midline, and at the level of the umbilicus. A fundus above the umbilicus and deviated laterally may indicate a full bladder. A boggy uterus is indicative of uterine atony and, if it is not corrected, results in a PPH. If the fundus is firm, midline, and at or below the umbilicus and if there is steady, bright red bleeding, further assessment for trauma is necessary. Inspect the perineum carefully to discern any unrepaired lacerations or bleeding from a repaired episiotomy. If a hematoma is suspected, the patient is placed in lithotomy position, and the vagina and perineal area are carefully inspected. A bulging and discoloration of the skin is noted if a hematoma is present. Assess the patient's vital signs. A temperature above 100.4°F may indicate uterine infection, which decreases the myometrium's ability to contract and makes the patient more susceptible to PPH. Note any foul vaginal odor that may accompany the fever with infection. Elevated heart rate, delayed capillary refill, decreased blood pressure, and increased respiratory rate may be noted if PPH is occurring. Assess the patient's color and skin temperature; pallor and cool, clammy skin also indicate hypovolemic shock.
PPH is a traumatic experience because medical complications are unexpected during what is anticipated as a happy time. Assess the anxiety level of the patient; the patient going into hypovolemic shock is highly anxious and then may lose consciousness. The significant others experience a high level of anxiety as well and need a great deal of support.
Nursing care plan primary nursing diagnosis: Fluid volume deficit related to blood loss.
Nursing care plan intervention and treatment plan
The goal of treatment is to correct the cause and replace the fluid loss. Patients should have nothing by mouth until hemostasis is established. Expedient diagnosis and treatment of the cause reduce the likelihood of a blood transfusion. Treatment for uterine atony involves performing frequent fundal massage, sometimes bimanual massage (by the medical clinician only), and pharmacologic therapy. Fluid replacement with normal saline solution, lactated Ringer's injection, volume expanders, or whole blood may be necessary. Multiple venous access sites, 100% oxygen, and a Foley catheter are often needed. If uterine atony is not corrected quickly, a lifesaving hysterectomy is indicated.
Monitor the hematocrit and hemoglobin to determine the success of fluid replacement and the patient's intake and output. If an infection is the cause of the atony, the physician prescribes antibiotics. PPH caused by trauma requires surgical repair with aseptic technique. Hematomas may absorb on their own; however, if they are large, an incision, evacuation of clots, and ligation of the bleeding vessel are necessary. Administer analgesics for perineal pain. If retained fragments are suspected at the time of delivery, the uterine cavity should be explored. If manual removal or expression of clots/placental fragments is unsuccessful, cervical dilation and curettage is indicated to remove retained fragments.
Be alert for PPH in any postpartum patient, especially those who have any of the predisposing factors. It is often the nurse who discovers the hemorrhage. For the first 24 hours postpartum, perform frequent fundal checks. If the fundus is boggy, massage until it feels firm; it should feel like a large, hard grapefruit. When massaging the fundus, keep one hand above the symphysis pubis to support the lower uterine segment, while gently but firmly rubbing the fundus, which may lose its tone when the massage is stopped. Explain that cramping or feeling like "labor is starting again" is expected with liberal administration of the oxytocic drugs used to manage the bleeding. Monitor for hypertension if oxytocics and prostaglandins are used. Encourage the patient to void; a full bladder interferes with contractions and normal uterine involution. If the patient is unable to void on her own, a straight catheterization is necessary.
Monitor vaginal bleeding; the lochia is usually dark red and should not saturate more than one perineal pad every 2 to 3 hours. Notify the physician if the bleeding is steady and bright red in the presence of a normal firm fundus; this usually indicates a laceration. Ice packs and sitz baths may relieve perineal discomfort. The patient is usually on complete bedrest. Rooming in with the infant may be difficult; provide for safe care for the infant while it is in the mother's room. Assist the patient and significant others as much as possible with newborn care to facilitate quality time between the mother and her newborn. Assist the patient with ambulation the first few times out of bed; syncope is common after a large blood loss. Ensure adequate rest periods.
Nursing care plan discharge and home health care guidelines
Teach the patient how to check her own fundus and do a fundal massage; this is especially important for patients at risk who are discharged early from the hospital. Advise the patient to contact the physician for the following: a boggy uterus that does not become firm with massage, excessive bright red or dark red bleeding, many large clots, fever above 100.4°F, persistent or severe perineal pain or pressure.If iron supplements are provided, teach the patient to take the drug with orange juice and expect some constipation and dark-colored stools. If oxytocics are ordered, emphasize the importance of taking them around the clock as prescribed. If antibiotics are ordered, teach the patient to finish the prescription, even though the symptoms may have


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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Week 39: A Peek Into Bed Rest
OK. So technically, I'm resting in a chair. But I'm doing it casually.
Blouse: Express
Tank: H&M Mama
Pants: H&M Mama
Necklace: Forever 21
Working from home has its benefits when you are pregnant. You can sit down when you feel like the load is too heavy to carry any further. You can grunt and make ugly, contorted faces without fear of embarrassment when the dropping baby leans on your pelvic wall. Getting fully dressed is optional, as are shoes. It really isn't so bad.
But the waiting. Like Inigo Montoya, I hate waiting. 39 weeks and counting; I'm ready to get this show on the road since I am down to two pair of pants that fit and most shirts are struggling to contain my girth. Mid-drift shirts and pregnancy do not go hand in hand. Let's do this thing, already.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
The Things They Don't Tell You About Having a Baby
There is so much they don't tell you in all the baby books. They will give you advice that will stunt your every move - Don't color your hair! Don't have coffee! Don't eat anything delicious! - and they will have every angle or opinion around natural birth vs. epidurals, or breast vs. formula feeding. This is all great information to have to inform the choice that works best for you. But after the baby is born, there are little details they leave out. These are the little details that you may only hear from your best girlfriend who has been there and done that.
If you don't have a close friend that has had a baby yet, or perhaps you have a good friend who doesn't want to freak you out, then consider this article your surrogate. I was fortunate enough to have a great friend fill me in on some of the crucial "I just gave birth - now what?" details while we were getting mani/pedis during my first pregnancy. I'm sure my eyes grew wide as saucers while listening to her dish, but I considered her tips to be the most important that I received. I will now share those, and few I discovered on my own, with you.
- Take as many mesh panties as you can from the hospital before you check out. Forget Hanky Pankys; mesh panties are your new best friend if you have a vaginal delivery. We are talking granny panties to the extreme made out of breathable, hair net-style mesh. They are hideous, they look like a diaper and you will want to wear nothing else in place of underwear for the next 4-6 weeks. The hospital provides a couple pairs to you, but if you are able, grab a few more. The thin material rips and wears out quickly but these things provide the comfort that you need in those healing weeks.
- Water squirt bottles should be on hand at all times. While you are lifting things from your hospital room, be sure to grab an extra water bottle. No, this is not for hydration. This is to squirt water onto your lady bits while you urinate. If you have a vaginal delivery, you will have some level of tearing and the only thing that provides relief from your acidic pee is a continuous stream of water to dilute it all. Why two bottles? Let me share a story. I braved a trip to Target when my son was about three weeks old and found myself needing to use the ladies' room. I left my trusty water bottle at home and had to pee solo. I'm fairly sure that by the sounds of my screams, my fellow patrons thought I was being stabbed in the stall. Learn from me; one bottle stays in the bathroom, one lives in the diaper bag at all times.
- Your first poop will be like giving birth all over again. I don't mean that in the sense that you will look at what you created with pride, joy and awe while you cuddle and kiss it. I mean that after the struggle of pushing it out, you will be so relieved that it is finally out of you that you might cry. When the hospital offers you stool softener, gobble it like candy.
- Your body is not your own for a while and it is OK to struggle with this. Whether you breastfeed or not, you are bound to the feeding habits of your child. You are up and down at all hours, responding to every sound your little one makes with breathless fear, happiness, anxiety and exuberance. If you are breastfeeding, you are a walking, talking milk bag. If you aren't pulling your baby off the boob, you might be pulling your partner off of them. The ultimate flattery and curse after having a baby is beautiful, buoyant breasts that your partner wants to play with on loop. As much as I love my husband and as sexy as he is, I found myself just wanting to be left alone at times. It was too much for me and my boobs to handle at one time, but I had a hard time verbalizing this without coming off as insulting or rejecting to my husband. I learned that is OK, even IMPORTANT, to have ownership over my body and say that I just needed a little break. And because my husband respected that, I soon found myself in the space where I wanted to have a little fun with my husband and my enhanced chest.
- Exhaustion - it is only temporary. There were a couple nights when my son was two months old that I had tears streaming down my face while I was feeding him at around 2 a.m. They weren't tears of joy; I was beyond the point of sanity due to exhaustion. It makes perfect sense that sleep deprivation is a form of torture. While I was crying, I was looking down at this perfect being who was slowly slipping into a milk coma. One phrase got me through it all - "This is all temporary." I took comfort in this thought since it brought the notion that one day, I would sleep again. But it also made me appreciate what I had before me and all that I was experiencing in the wee hours of the morning. He would only be this little, this dependent and this fragile for a short period of time. There were only so many days where I could hold him on my chest and hear the low, sweet rasp of his steady, sleeping breath. As I now have to ask my son to come over to give me a hug and a kiss between his steady stream of activities, I realize more than ever how precious those tired late night hours are. So relax, mamas. You will be tired, but sadly, it is only temporary. Soak it all in. It is worth every second.
Labels: 3rd trimester, Parenting
Monday, September 23, 2013
Week 38: Getting Away Before Baby Arrives
My exact words to my husband: "If we don't go now, we won't go for months and months." So off we went.
Tunic: H&M (similar)
Pants: H&M Mama (similar)
Necklace: Forever 21
Bracelets: Forever 21
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Boots: Frye Melissa Button
Our favorite restaurant, Cook St. Helena, just launched a new brunch menu. If anything drives my motivation to get off the couch right now, it is food. When my husband debated on whether we should take the trip north into Napa, I pushed for us to go because once the baby arrives, the ability to sneak away for an hour or two dwindles. We left our son with his grandparents and drove up beautiful Hwy. 29 for a fantastic morning meal. On the way back, we stopped and snapped some pictures with the beauty of wine country as the backdrop for my giant belly. The crisp fall air gave me the perfect opportunity to bring back out my boots. Fall is arriving just in time for me to fit back into my non-maternity clothes. Bring on the sweaters and boots! And bring on this baby!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Week 37: Will You Hold My Ack-Pack?
I'm working from home and loving it.
Chambray button-up: Target
Tee: Gap Maternity
Pants: H&M Mama (similar)
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Loafers: Target (similar)
Backpack: Skip Hop
I realize that the grass is always greener on the other side. For every fantasy that I have about being a stay-at-home mom, I know there is an argument for why it is wonderful to have an outlet at work outside of the home. Since I've been forced to slow down and conserve my fluids, I feel like I've had the best of both worlds - working from home all day via the wonders of modern technology and the ability to take my son to and from school each day. We are both in love with his little backpack, or "ack-pack" as he likes to call it. He will wear it proudly for about 30 seconds, then drop it off with me and ask, "Will you hold my ack-pack, Mommy?" He gets so excited about school that an ack-pack just slows him down as he darts into school with a giant grin.
Being home has also slowed down the necessity to dress up. Or to get out of my pajamas. Or comb my hair. I realized yesterday that I was sliding down the scale into a complete slovenly state so I put on real clothes, statement shoes and a simple ponytail. With a little lip gloss, I felt downright fancy, ack-pack and all.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Week 36: Kicking My Feet Up, Figuratively and Literally
Peekaboo! Here I am, turning up from my missing status on the blog. I have excuses. Are you ready to hear them?
First, my low fluid issues from my last pregnancy are making a small appearance again this time around. I'm not in the danger zone like I was last time, but I'm on the low end of normal. Weekly scans came right around the same time as massive projects at work and I hit my limit on stress and worry. Luckily, I have a very supportive boss who nearly made me cry when he said the words, "Do you need to be here? Let's have some perspective," when discussing the option of working from home. I've been working from home for the past week, swollen feet up on the couch, yoga pants in full effect. It's nothing pretty for the blog but it has been beautiful for my soul. It has also allowed me to stabilize on the fluid front, for which I'm extremely grateful.
There was one milestone I needed to get through before I felt fully comfortable with having a baby at any moment. My friend got married last weekend and at 9 months pregnant, I was in the bridal party. There was no way I would let modified bed rest or a three hour drive interfere with a major life event of someone who has been a huge part of my life since I was five years old. This was the last, big, kick-your-heels-up-and-celebrate moment before my butt gets plunked back down on the sofa until early October. And it was a great weekend - from watching our little toddlers play and hug all weekend, to the little beautiful touches on a gorgeous shabby-chic themed backyard wedding, to watching two people deeply in love honor each other in such a special way - I am so glad I was able to be a part of it.
I was floating around happily in my petal pink dress with my belly on full display while guests asked when I was due. When I told them, "Three weeks," jaws dropped and downward glances were cast, as though they were waiting for the baby to fall out of me and dangle by the umbilical cord at any moment. What I wanted to say is that exhausted and uncomfortable as I was, delivering anytime after that night would be fine with me. Instead, I just smiled at the wide-eyes and looks of pity staring down at my nether regions.
Here is a glimpse into the weekend:
Dress: David's Bridal (not a bad selection for maternity options)
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Week 34: Concert Attire, Maternity Style
Last week was the week that Flickr failed me. Sorry for my absence from the picture-posting scene.
Dress: Asos Maternity (on sale now!)
Jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch
Necklace: Claire's
Sunglasses: H&M
Purse: gift
Flats: Target
I tried to post pictures using my Flickr account all last week and got booming failure messages each time. Since patience is not my virtue at almost 9 months pregnant, I threw my hands in the air and walked. What I'm really trying to say here is that technology is making me cranky. Also on the cranky list: putting on shoes, breathing while walking up stairs, sitting, standing, sleeping and working. Everything except eating. I'm still really good with eating.
This is what I wore a week ago to an outdoor amphitheater concert at a winery. The weather was hot yet the perfect soft breeze kicked in at night. I was so happy to be able to find another occasion to wear my favorite ASOS maternity maxi. Despite questioning whether I might give birth during one of Chris Isaak's high notes, I was comfortable and felt put together - a rare feeling in these last pregnancy days.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Week 33: Pops of Color, Drops of Water
I spent most of the time during these quick photo snaps fearing for my safety. Well, the safety of my clothes, that is.
Blouse: Nordstrom Rack
Pants: Gap Maternity
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
iPad case: roocase
Heels: UO
Last night, my son learned how to spray the hose. His tiny fingers mustered up enough strength to pull the trigger on the hose nozzle and he quickly took aim. As much as we tried to encourage him to focus on the flowers and the trees, he got too caught up in the excitement of it all and turned the hose on us. I took a shot straight to the knees, to which my son would shout, "Oh, sowwy (sorry)! Sowwy, Mommy!" while laughing a high pitched giggle. I think this may have been his first sorry-not-sorry apology.
After changing my pants, I returned to the backyard to see my husband, sitting in a lawn chair, sunglasses on his smirking face. Keagan was spraying him in the knee at close range and the ever-tolerant Daddy was simply taking it. That was when Keagan positioned himself in front of my husband and delivered a full blast right to his crotch. When Kevin just sat there, shaking his head, and he looked up at me with a look that said, "This is your son," I fell into a ball of laughter.
It was not so funny this morning when Keagan tried to interrupt my backyard shoot with the hose. After lots of "no no no's" between snaps, I figured if I couldn't beat him, he could just join me. It saved me a change of clothes - and I kinda liked the comfortable over-sized maternity blouse and maternity pants I was wearing.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Week 32: It's an Illusion
From the front, does this look like a pregnant lady (we are talking belly only - not unwashed bun hair and sunglasses covering tired, baggy eyes, which are the obvious giveaways)?:
Then swing to the side, and BOOM!
Belly for days.
Dress: H&M (similar)
Leggings: Forever 21 (similar)
Necklace: LOFT
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Boots: Steven by Steve Madden (similar)
From the front, the stripes on this dress-turned-maternity-tunic seem to mask my girth. You always hear that "horizontal stripes make you look wider", but I've never found that to be entirely accurate. In the case of maternity, I've found stripes to actually level things out quite a bit (as shown here and here). Sure, my silhouette may look like I'm smuggling a basketball, but at 32 weeks, there really is no avoiding the inevitable. It's my look and I'm gonna rock it...but if stripes can help camouflage me through the final weeks, then bring them on.
Can we bring on the sleep next? Because that would really help me in the motivation to get dressed department.
Then swing to the side, and BOOM!
Belly for days.
Dress: H&M (similar)
Leggings: Forever 21 (similar)
Necklace: LOFT
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Boots: Steven by Steve Madden (similar)
From the front, the stripes on this dress-turned-maternity-tunic seem to mask my girth. You always hear that "horizontal stripes make you look wider", but I've never found that to be entirely accurate. In the case of maternity, I've found stripes to actually level things out quite a bit (as shown here and here). Sure, my silhouette may look like I'm smuggling a basketball, but at 32 weeks, there really is no avoiding the inevitable. It's my look and I'm gonna rock it...but if stripes can help camouflage me through the final weeks, then bring them on.
Can we bring on the sleep next? Because that would really help me in the motivation to get dressed department.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Week 30: So Close, Yet So Far
It's official. I've hit that point in pregnancy where physically, I'm kinda ready to be done.
Jacket: H&M
Tank: Gap Maternity
Pants: H&M Mama (similar)
Bag: Banana Republic
Flats: Steve Madden
Don't get me wrong. I'm overjoyed about this baby. But I'd be lying if I said I was one of those people who basks in the glow of pregnancy. Physically, I'm slowing down to a crawl and I still have ten weeks left. A stomach bug hit our house and took down good ol' Mom first. I'm getting a big, wide pregnancy nose. This baby kicks and punches at my stomach like she is trying to burst through my abdominal walls. I would say that I'm happy that at the very least, I don't have swollen ankles yet, but that is almost asking for a jinx - like when you say you are happy you washed your car, then it rains the next day.
To lift my spirits, I bought a few maternity tees from Gap. They really are the best quality for the price. I love this peach tank top. The material is soft and flowing and I can layer it with nearly anything. So, even if I feel like I'm going to collapse, I can try to look cute while doing it.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Week 29: Maxi-mum Simplicity
The key to my life right now is keeping things as easy as possible. Enter the maternity maxi dress.
Dress: Old Navy (on sale now!)
Diaper Bag: Timi & Leslie - Charlie bag
Aviators: H&M (similar)
Necklace: Charlotte Russe
Sandals: Target (similar)
Between work, chasing a toddler and feeling the side-splitting stretch of my abdominal wall, I am waddling through the days with a tired grin on my face. In each obligation that I strive to fulfill, my wardrobe has reflected my need to keep things simple. This maternity maxi from Old Navy has been a staple since I started showing. Throw on a necklace, a scarf and a purse and you have a different outfit combination each time. In the summer heat, a maxi can still look comfortably dressed up when all you want to do is wind down.
On Sunday, I headed to the opening of my friend's new burger restaurant in downtown Campbell. The restaurant is called Brown Chicken Brown Cow, which is the most hilarious name of a restaurant I have ever heard. A ponytail and flat sandals, in combination with my beloved Timi & Leslie bag, was the perfect option for scarfing down a delicious crispy proscuitto burger while picking my son's discarded crayons and sweet potato fries off the floor. But hey, I did put on a necklace to be somewhat fancy, which I then proceeded to drag right through a pile of ketchup. Yep. Keeping it simple.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
28 Weeks: iPad Lovin' and Hullabalu Review
The trusty iPad has been a constant companion these days.
Jacket: Ben Sherman
Top: Gap Maternity (similar)
Pants: Forever 21 (similar)
Wedges: Payless
iPad2 cover: roocase
I'm a nesting fiend right now. All I want to do is get the baby's room done, clean the house of clutter and get organized in life. This becomes increasingly difficult to accomplish when all my toddler wants to do is play with the baby's toys, pull everything out of boxes and create chaos. Sometimes, I just need him to sit down for ten minutes so I can do my chores. Enter the iPad. I hate being the parent that turns on Netflix (though I try to put on Leapfrog learning cartoons) and plops down her kid, but sometimes, mama has to do the dishes uninterrupted.
To balance this mindless activity, I've been on the hunt for great interactive apps. I've been fortunate to partner with Hullabalu in the past. I'm happy to report that Mr. Bibs, who has now been renamed the apt "Monkey", still sleeps with Keagan and his beloved Lambie every night. When Hullabalu shared that they were creating a new educational and interactive story app, I jumped at the chance to give it a test run.
The app, Pandora The Fearless Beribolt, shares the story of Pandora, an adorable little bear that lives in the clouds. She loves to explore and the application allows you to navigate her through the story. The graphics are bright and vivid and really held my little 2 year old's attention. The story is humorous and entertaining. My son liked interacting with Pan and her little friends as the story progressed. The app is intended for kids 4+, so I had to do much of the navigation to keep things going for him, but I know that in a few months he will be able to handle it on his own. The app is $3.99 and is only for the iPad and iPad mini. It is a small price to pay for providing interaction and education for kids while giving yourself the time to perhaps pull your hair into a ponytail (that is about all I have time for these days...). I recommend Hullabalu!
* Disclosure: Hullabalu provided the opportunity for me to test the app in beta form, but the opinions stated are, as always, my own.
Labels: 3rd trimester, Reviews
Monday, July 8, 2013
Week 28: Still In The Swing Of Things
Yup. Still got it, even with lots to get in the way of my swing.
Dress: Motherhood Maternity
Sunglasses: H&M
Is this outfit blog-worthy? Absolutely not. This is what I was wearing after getting out of the pool in 100 degree heat. (Though I will say this dress is the most comfortable summer maternity dress that I own.)
But that swing - blog-worthy. Brag-worthy. I'm not even going to humble-brag. I'm going to flat out boast that at seven months pregnant, I can still swing a 7-iron straight at the pin and come up only a few yards short of the flag. Mama's still got it...even if that one swing did wipe me out and force me to sit down and drink lemonade for the rest of the day. If that one swing provides me with one moment of my body performing like the old me, I'll take it.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Week 27: A Fabulous 4th of July
It was a day full of food, bouncy houses, swimming and extreme heat.
Tank: H&M Mama (similar)
Necklace: Forever 21
Skirt: Old Navy maternity (similar on sale now)
Sunglasses: H&M
Sandals: Target
I love spending the 4th of July in Sonoma. There is a small town feel that vibes perfectly with the down home celebrations of Independence Day. The parade, complete with fire engines, clydesdale horses and food tents was the perfect fit for a day full of celebration. I pulled together the few maternity items I had that fit the red, white and blue theme of the day, keeping in mind that the heat was bearing down upon us at 9 AM.
Speaking of independence, most of the day was spent watching my 2 1/2 year old son exert his burgeoning independent streak. He can climb the ladder in the bouncy house himself. No! He can jump in the pool himself. But of course, when pregnant Mommy is overheated and on the verge of collapsing in 100 degree temperatures, it becomes, "Mommy! Hold you! I want to hold you!" Which translates to "Pick me up and carry me!" I couldn't complain because I'm sure that soon he will not want me to hold him at all because he can do it HIMSELF.
Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th!
Friday, January 14, 2011
The Best of the 3rd Trimester
OK, so I'm kind of cheating. This post starts at 24 weeks, which isn't technically the third trimester, but since I included part of my first trimester in my last post, I figured this would even things out a bit. I think what I'm most proud of for the third tri is that I didn't give up. I kept searching for ways to dress for my shape, regardless of the occasion, and I didn't spend hardly any money to do so. I worked my closet hard and ultimately, stayed true to who I am and how I want to represent myself. Sure, I slipped into Uggs and yoga pants just like the best of us, but I did so on the days where I wanted to represent myself as "I'm pregnant and I'm comfortable. Deal with it."
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In ENMU's United Way fall pledge drive, the university community broke records for their support of United Way. Just more than 25 percent of the ENMU community pledged or contributed to the $19,063 raised to assist community organizations.
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Black Catholics confront a moral dilemma in the upcoming presidential election: vote with their church or vote with the party that they have long preferred to keep the first African-American president in office four more years.
Three million black Catholics lived in the United States as of 2005, according to the Catholic African World Network, a fraction of the 44 million African Americans counted by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2011. (However, people of African descent constitute one-fourth of the world's one billion Catholics.)
While African-American Catholics are relatively few in number, they may represent enough of the black vote to make a difference in the outcome if they choose to bestow or withhold their support.
Obama took 96 percent of the black vote in 2008, according to exit polls. In 2012, the question for black Catholics is whether to vote black or Catholic? That is hard to say, but a recent survey suggests that black Catholics identify as Catholics even more than white Catholics do. The 2011 National Black Catholic Survey found that black Catholics were more religiously "engaged" by significant margins, than white Catholics were, and identify strongly with the church. As evidence of that, it found that 48.2 percent of African American Catholics attend church at least once a week, compared to 30.4 percent of white Catholics.
Catholics were once reliably Democratic as a bloc, when they were largely urban, ethnic, immigrant, working-class and shunned. As their offspring have become increasingly suburban, white-collar, and mainstream, they have become increasingly conservative and Republican. In 2008, Obama captured the Catholic vote, 54 percent to John McCain's 45 percent. Four years earlier, George W. Bush took 52 percent and John Kerry 47 percent, according to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
Many Catholics and the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy part company with Obama for his support of pro-choice positions, same-sex marriage and requirements that religious institutions provide employees insurance coverage for contraception. At the same time, many in the church have expressed concern over how well Romney's plans for budget cuts and tax cuts for the rich would square with the church's teachings on social justice and the common good.
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Catholic social doctrine basically derives from Jesus Christ's declaration that he was sent "to preach the gospel to the poor... to proclaim release to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed," (Luke 4:18- NASB), as well as from his instructions to care for the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick, homeless and imprisoned. "To the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me. (Matthew 25:40 NASB.) Thus, Catholic social teachings focus on issues of poverty and wealth, economics, social organization and the role of government.
In keeping with that, Catholic leaders have taken issue with Ryan's budget-cutting proposals.
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Auxiliary ball breaks fundraising record
HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's 73rd annual Gala Ball on January 18 raised more than $25,000. Co-chairwoman Martha Wilson said the record amount was the result of strong support from the medical and business communities, as well as countless individuals, including the 193 people who attended the dinner-dance at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort on Lake Wallenpaupack.
"On behalf of the auxiliary, I'd like to thank the community for its generosity in making our gala ball the most successful ever," Wilson said. "It is gratifying to live in a community that cares about the quality of healthcare and supports the auxiliary's efforts to contribute toward it," she added.


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Bought this car brand new in 2000.13 years and 220,000 miles later, I have no plans to let it go anytime soon.Replaced the catalytic converter at about 150,000 miles, but no other repairs ever needed - routine maintenance only.It does leak some oil now, but that's to be expected at this age.34-36 MPG avg. combined, city and hwy.Incredibly roomy interior and trunk, given the car's tiny exterior.Interior features are simple and "plastic-y" but are rugged.Engine has plenty of power and pep, but handling leaves a bit to be desired, especially when taking curves at high speed, or in stiff winds.Hard to beat for simple, reliable, and comfortable transportation
Reliable, reliable, reliable.
Surprisingly peppy engine with lots of power.
Spacious interior.
Large trunk.
Love the center console display.
Power windows and cruise control would have been nice options.
High-speed handling does not inspire confidence.
Strong winds can push it around a bit.
Just got this little car so I can park my big ol' Ford F-150 gas guzzler for a while. Was not expecting much- but it is surprisingly fun to drive. It feels much larger than it's subcompact size, and the trunk is rather roomy. The check engine light was on when I got it, and like everyone else, it's O2 sensors. It is by no means a sports car, but with 198,000 miles on it- there are NO rattles and it feels solid. The interior is in remarkable condition considering the age and miles. It was filthy when we got it- we gutted the interior and cleaned everything and it is very close to new looking now- proving the durability of the interior. I don't think I will regret this purchase.
Fun to drive, economical (!), quirky design, nothing to break (no power windows or locks)m sturdy, durable.
Can't really think of any.
I bought this car 10 years ago. On my first long drive to Northern California , on HWY 5, I looked down at the speedometer and I was driving 105 mph. Honest officer, It felt like I was only going 60. No quivering, no shaking, no instability. Just a very smooth and confident ride at pretty high speed for this little coupe. When we first drove it home the neighbors with the big trucks laughed at the car, but when the gas shortages happened I was the one laughing . It's extremely reliable. No major repairs at all. Even though I'm shopping for a new car I won't get rid of My Echo. I just gave it a major tune up, oil change, brakejob, and changed a belt. Probably good for another 100,000 miles
The pep, quickness, and acceleration in my stick shift Echo Coupe. The fuel economy. 41 MPG on the freeways. 33 mpg around town. For a car built in 2000. Interior cabin space is really good for a small car.
I would suggest they they make the Echo again. That would be an improvement.
I bought my "new" echo with 195k miles this year, it drives perfect. It's the second echo I own. I still regret that I sold my first one to my friend. I made 10k in about 5 months and have nothing to complain about. I'm a mechanic and I would recommend it to everybody. I drive mostly in city and get 36 mpg. Highway around 44 mpg. It's the most reliable car you can get for your money. I bet it can last more than 300k miles (I will try it). I still have original clutch with over 200k, no leaks at all. First it was ugly but now it's a pretty nice car, it takes time to get used to it. :)
Economy, reliability, interior space. I just love it.
I love this car and have had it for 8 yrs with no problems. I only had to change the tires and oil. Make a great product and then discontinue it! Makes sense. Why in the world did Toyota do this! I am going out to buy a newer Toyota Echo with less mileage and run it to death like this one.
Big knobs and readings. Panoramic view. Can see everything. Great interior quality. Built to last forever!
Plastic bumpers around wheels keeps coming apart. Noise in rear passenger side. Would have loved it if it was a hatchback instead.
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(Eden Prairie, MN) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an injury replacement for Chicago's Lance Briggs. Greenway will appear in his first Pro Bowl after recording a personal-best 154 tackles this past season. He has been the Vikings' leader in tackles for each of the past four years. Greenway, who will join teammate Jared Allen in Hawaii, added 13 tackles for loss with two sacks and one fumble recovery this season.
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(Toronto, Ontario) — Andrea Bargnani [[ barn-YON-ee ]] had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Raptors knocked off the Timberwolves, 97-87. J.J. Barea scored a team-high 16 points off the bench for the Wolves, who have dropped three-of-four. Kevin Love collected 13 points and 14 rebounds in the loss. The T'wolves are right back on the court this evening as they return to the Target Center to host the Chicago Bulls.
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Gophers Off Until Thursday
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Bridget Sloan is an American gymnast. She is the 2009 All-Around World Champion and the 2009 All-Around U.S. National Champion. Sloan was a member of the silver medal U.S. women's gymnastics team at the 2008 Olympics. She has been on the elite U.S. National Team since 2003.
At the 2008 Olympics, Sloan competed in both the qualifying and team final rounds of competition. Her contributions to the team became critical in the qualifying round, where the Americans were forced to put up only four athletes on three events, and count all four scores, due to injuries to Chellsie Memmel and Samantha Peszek. Sloan made small errors on floor and uneven bars but performed well under pressure. Her all-around scores placed her 11th overall among all competitors. In the team finals, Sloan competed on vault, contributing a 15.200 score to the American team's silver medal win.
In October at the 2009 London World Championships, after a shaky preliminary round, Sloan qualified 5th for the all-around and 7th for the uneven bars final. She competed like a champion in the all-around final and won the gold medal over teammate Rebecca Bross by only 0.050. Sloan earned her place in gymnastics history as the fifth American woman to win the World all-around title. In the bars final, she performed a solid routine and placed 6th.
Sloan has committed to attend the University of Florida, signing her national letter-of-intent with the Gator Gymnastics team.
Bridget Elizabeth Sloan's Timeline
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Pompey To Release Statement
By Jim Bonner
Updated Tuesday, 5th January 2010
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Statement to "explain everything".The Guardian has reported that Portsmouth Football Club are due to release a statement shortly that will explain everything happening at the club.
The newspaper spoke to Daniel Azougy who claims that Ali Al-Faraj is on the verge of paying creditors £40 million by the 10th of January and that the players will be paid today, despite having missed the earlier deadline of 1pm.
Azougy then goes on to state how big the "mess" was that was left by our previous owners in Sacha Gaydamak and Sulaiman Al-Fahim. The full piece can be read by clicking here - it's well worth a read.
So if what Azougy says is true, Mark Jacob will release a statement later with all the figures and facts so that Pompey fans can finally digest everything going on behind the scenes.
I await this statement with great interest....
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Long-time beer drinker Ross Lewis talks to the people behind our great brews and beer news.
Catch up with beer reviews on The Sip Archive
Beer makers often come up with great ideas that are worth bottling.
For Australian Brewery's Neal Cameron his best plans don't end up in glassware. Cans are his choice of weaponry as his enterprise fights for a place in the crowded drinks market.
While Australians have for decades consumed mass produced lagers from metal vessels the suggestion that craft brewers put their beers in anything other than bottles had been taboo.
Not any more.
Cameron's team has changed the belief that boutique producers have to can the can.
Australian Brewery has had considerable success with its Pacific Pale Ale, Pilsner, Extra Hoppy Ale, Mexican Lager, Rebel Rouser Amber Lager and Fresh Press Cider to the point where industry contemporaries are now quizzing Cameron about how they can can.
The stigma about cans has been dispelled in recent years as Mornington Peninsula and Mountain Goat have also adopted aluminium.
"I think the question is now why would you ever go in bottles rather than cans," said Cameron as he prepared to ship a container of his brews to Japan. "There is no compelling argument we can find to go into bottles.
"From a quality perspective cans are obviously a lot better, they exclude light, you can pay about a quarter of the cost for the equipment to do the same quality job. Environmentally it is better because it uses 14 grams of aluminium as opposed to 220 grams of glass.
"We have a 40 per cent weight saving, a 40 per cent volume saving and a 40 per cent packaging saving.
"You have a similar rate of production with a kit that cost around $120,000 as opposed to $300-400-500,000 for a similar bottling line, which still wouldn't give us the low oxygens that we want, especially for export."
Americans have embraced canned beer. Sixpoint is one example. And as Australian Brewery has found with its Asian customers, Japanese drinkers prefer the tinnies.
Cameron knows because he and his crew have been feverishly working over the past few weeks to fulfill an order with Konishi Brewing Company in Hyogo.
"I think everyone is into their cans except the Aussies and Poms," Cameron said.
"I'm sure the "tin taste" effect is a bit of an urban myth. I mean you don't hear people complaining about the tinny taste in their Coke."
The Sip has put the Australian Brewery's Pale Ale to the test and there is no effect on the brew from being in a can. Indeed, if the examination team didn't see the aluminium container in front of them they would have been none the wiser that the brew didn't come from glass.
Craft brewers can struggle to get their products to new markets, especially because of the tyranny of distance in Australia making distribution an expensive process.
But cans have helped the Australian Brewery grow their brand, even against the big boys of CUB and Lionco.
"When you're dealing with a low margin arena as we are in craft beer, it is tough gig our there, we do have to compete and every dollar saving makes a big difference," Cameron said.
"We're able to put a container load to Japan at 20 to 30 per cent less than what we would have had to do with bottles.
"It gives us the ability to be relatively competitive."
Cameron revealed his team would be working with Murrays Craft Brewing and Feral Brewing on collaborative beers in cans over the next few months
"We're going to do a Vintage Ale with Murrays just to prove the longevity of cans as well," he said.
"Brendan (Varis from Feral) and I are going to put an Imperial Pilsner into cans. So even people like Brendan, who is one of the best brewers in the country, are all for it.
"They're keen to try it out. Test the water so to speak.
"In two or three years time there will be 20 to 30 breweries canning."


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[670] Central with Terrace - Solarium
Size45 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Air conditioning
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
- Elevator in building
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Suitable for events
Accommodation summary
|Calle Marco Sancho, 41003 Sevilla, Spain
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Completely refurbished and equipped to the smallest detail .
The apartment has one bedroom and sleeps up to 4 people.
In the same building, there are more apartments , it can be an excellent option to accommodate large groups .
On the top floor, there is a wondeful terrace-solarium with outdoor furniture and showers, from which the guests will be able to enjoy the splendid views and our nice weather. In order to endure summer heat, using these showers will make you feel fresher.
On the ground floor there is a bar where you can have some snacks , with very attractive rates for our guests.
It is possible to have breakfast , half board or full board but you need to tell us upon arrival.
La Macarena is a traditional neighborhood full of local activity, it´s located up north of the historic centre of Seville .
In this famous street Calle Feria, you´ll see iis famous food market and flea market "El Jueves" , selling a variety of antiques and second hand things.
A few meters away, you can find :
The Alameda de Hercules, a newly remodeled large square surrounded by tapas bars , restaurants , cafes and pubs.
El Arco de la Macarena , the Wall of the City
The Basilica of the Macarena , very famous in Holy Week in Seville.
Street Food Market in Calle Feria .
Around 15 min away:
Cathedral and Giralda
Archive of the Indies
Santa Cruz District
House rules
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
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Great location nearby amazing restaurants and bars. We loved our stay there, especially relaxing on the rooftop terrance. Really great experience!
The stay was fully to our satisfaction. Really good.
No surprises.
Easy transport from the airport to Benalmadena by train and then to the apartment by taxi. Cheap, easy and fast...
Good view from the balcony and the pool area is really good for kids aging from 7 and up..
This appartment is really nice and clean. We came in july so it was very hot outside. Thanks to the airconditioning it was agreable in the appartment. Everything was clean and comfortable. It was about 15 minutes walk to the centre. Restaurants and shops nearby. Very nice appartment!
A very beautiful apartment, with a large bathroom and a very nice terrace. Check-in was very easy and check out as well. Perfect apartment for a trip to Seville.
Great Location, friendly staff! Very Clean and nicely equiped
Great location, with lots o restaurants, cafes and bars around, but not in the middle of the tourist "traps", there is a market right downstairs to buy something and eat it on the terrace or simply to have breakfast in there, 10 minute walk to main attractions
Host was very nice and explained us well all we needed to know about the city.
There is a really nice alley that goes to the river. It has aircon, cutlery, and everything you need.
Overall it was a great experience and it has a great value for money for groups of i would say up to 6 people.
The only downside = one shower only
The flat was in the heart of the city, clean, beautiful and quite.
I would recommend it to everyone!
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We had a lovely weekend in beautiful Sevilla. The apartment was complete and cosy and very centrally located, near Giralda in a quiet street. Perfect communication with Carmen, Rocio and Paco. We will be back!
Positive was the quiet location of the apartment and it was clean. Generally speaking utilities were ok. Further the neighbourhood with the fresh market around the corner and the beautiful square with a lots of restaurants and bars.
Minus points the apartment was quit dark with a bit poorly atmoshere.
Basic needs like soap and toiletpaper were missing.
The welcome was disappointing like they did not know that we came there for a week. And the wifi does not function well.
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The Black Label Berzerkus Tour -- Montreal, Quebec -- October 14th, 2010
[B][U]2Cents[/U][/B] (incomplete)
Dressed to Kill
Get What?
Strength Beyond Strength (Pantera cover)
[B][U]Clutch[/U][/B] (missing 2 songs)
Pure Rock Fury
50,000 Unstoppable Watts
The Mob Goes Wild
Struck Down
[B][U]Children of Bodom[/U][/B]
Silent Night, Bodom Night
Hate Me!
Bodom Beach Terror
Living Dead Beat
Angels Don't Kill
In Your Face
Hate Crew Deathroll
[B][U]Black Label Society[/U][/B]
The Beginning...At Last
Crazy Horse
What's In You
The Rose Petalled Garden
Funeral Bell
Parade of the Dead
-Piano Solo-
In This River
Fire It Up
-Guitar Solo-
Godspeed Hellbound
The Blessed Hellride
Suicide Messiah
Concrete Jungle
Pure Rock Fury and Spacegrass in the same set is awesome.
for a short Bodom setlist that's not bad. but i'm not gonna pay $50 to see them on a support slot. not a fan of Clutch of BLS.
[QUOTE=Derelict;310135]Pure Rock Fury and Spacegrass in the same set is awesome.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, Clutch were fucking awesome! Too bad the crowd didn't seem to like them...
I'm tired of seeing the same damn Bodom setlsit, only song i haven't seen them play thats on this set is bodom beach terror
2 Cents
What time did they start? I got there at 7:30 and missed them. Were they any good? A Pantera cover, nice!
They started at 7:10 and they were better than what I expected.
[QUOTE=sarsip;310192]What time did they start? I got there at 7:30 and missed them. Were they any good? A Pantera cover, nice![/QUOTE]
It seems like people don't really like them,i saw them last year and i thought they were fucking great, especially for an opener
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Around the Region for October 23
Nursing home to host open house
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Canterbury Nursing Home, 80 Maddex Drive, will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday to celebrate the 100th birth of Elizabeth (Feltner) Small.
Faith Christian to host benefit auction
MARTINSBURG – Faith Christian Academy invites the public to attend its 24th annual "Benefit Auction" Friday in the gymnasium of the Independent Bible Church, 2306 Hedgesville Road. The silent auction will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the live auction from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Highlights of the auction will be a king size Wedding Ring Star Amish Quilt, furniture, five Mort Kunstler and John Paul Strain pictures, numerous autographed sports items from baseball and football, Longaberger baskets, Waterford, Lenox and Depression glass, hunting and fishing items, tools, country decor and more. There will be more than 400 items auctioned including donations from families and businesses; and more than 50 door prizes will be given out.
For more information, call 304-263-0011.
Fire company plans community dinner
MIDDLEWAY – The Middleway Volunteer Fire Company will host a dinner and bonanza Oct. 26. Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, dessert and drink. Cost is $8. Bonanza drawings begin at 5 p.m. with drawings every 15 minutes until 7:30 p.m. Those who wear a mask or Halloween outfit will receive free bonanza tickets with the purchase of tickets. Events are held the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Americana music set at Martinsburg cafe
MARTINSBURG – Live music will be performed at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Good Natured Cafe, 209 S. Raleigh St. Local musicians Matt Lewis, Shannon Roberts, Jacob Smith and Danny Tait will perform their own brand of Appalachian Americana music. Pita pizzas, burgers and local brews will be served all evening.
For more information, call 304-262-9978 or visit www.goodnaturedllc.com.
Knights of Pythians to hold dinner
RANSON – The Knights of Pythians, 105 E. Sixth Ave., will host a spaghetti dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Cost is $8 per adult, $4 for children 6 to 12; and those 5 and under eat for free. Carryout will be available.
Delta Sigma Phi to host yard sale
MARTINSBURG – Shepherd University's Delta Sigma Phi will sponsor a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at 165 Kilbourne Ave., Martinsburg. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.
For more information, call Emma Snyder at 304-268-6189.
Women's Democratic club set to meet
MARTINSBURG – The Women's Democratic Club of Berkeley County will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ryan's Restaurant, 925 Foxcroft Ave.
Guest speaker will be Meshea Poore, Democratic candidate for nomination for West Virginia Congressional District 2 in May's primary election. All are welcome to attend.
All Democratic women residing in Berkeley County and interested in participating in governmental affairs and promoting the fundamental principles for which the Democratic Party stands are welcome to join the WDCBC.


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A franchise-record 56 wins and two straight playoff appearances weren't enough for Vinny Del Negro, who will not be retained by the Los Angeles Clippers.
The news comes from Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski:
I should clarify: Del Negro wasn't fired as coach. He was informed that he won't be offered a new contract to return. His deal has expired.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) May 21, 2013
It's been a truly polarizing run for the 46-year-old head coach.
On one hand, he took over a franchise that had been to the playoffs just once in the last 13 years and immediately guided it to two postseason appearances in three seasons.
During his time in L.A., he compiled a record of 128-102.
On the other hand, however, his in-game decisions and coaching strategy often left much to be desired (via CBS Sports' Ken Berger):
Every game I watch Vinny Del Negro coach is strategically unrecognizable to me.— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) May 1, 2013
And that's putting it very lightly.
In fact, Del Negro's coaching ability has become somewhat of a running joke within both media and fan circles—and it's not exactly difficult to see why (via The Basketball Jones' J.E. Skeets):
Vinny Del Negro whiteboard pics are the best — bit.ly/Z4bJAt— J.E. Skeets (@jeskeets) April 2, 2013
Most recently, Del Negro not only received a boatload of criticism for the lineup decisions he made against the Memphis Grizzlies, but his team was also noticeably flat en route to a disappointing first-round exit.
He wasn't just drawing crestfallen reviews from the fans and media, either, as the players also chimed in (via Hoopsworld's Alex Kennedy):
A number of players were upset with Vinny Del Negro after tonight's loss. They didn't agree with some of his decisions and let him know.— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) May 4, 2013
Was firing Del Negro the right decision?
It's difficult to put yourself on the hot seat after following up a Western Conference semifinals appearance with a 56-win season, but Del Negro is special in that way.
The Clips have yet to announce a replacement for the maligned head coach, but time is of the essence. All-world point guard Chris Paul is set to hit free agency this summer—and finding a coach who increases the chances of bringing CP3 back to Los Angeles is of the utmost importance.
In early May, CSN Bay Area's Ric Bucher suggested a potentially fascinating idea that was being tossed around:
A tantalizing candidate to be the Clippers' next head coach posited by one NBA executive if the team would like to maximize its chances of Chris Paul re-signing with the franchise: Chauncey Billups. I can't tell you if Billups is interested in retiring as a player at this point, or even if being a head coach is what he wants to do next, but he certainly knows the game well enough, has long held unusual authority among his peers on the court and in the locker room.
No matter who replaces Del Negro, most see this as a major step forward for the Clippers organization.


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One young man hails from Bulgaria, is 22 years old, and delights the galleries everywhere he goes with his shotmaking sparkle, remarkable speed and extraordinary athleticism. The other player is a 65 Canadian, one of the games greatest servers, an overwhelming physical force who can take matches almost entirely into his own hands with immense power, considerable poise, and a growing arsenal of shots. He is 23. The former is the appealing Grigor Dimitrov; the latter is the admirable Milos Raonic. They just met in the third round of the Australian Open in a highly anticipated clash, and put on a terrific show. In the end, the No. 22 seed Dimitrov was marginally better than No. 11 seed Raonic, upending the big man 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10) in a first rate contest.
That either fellow had to depart in the third round was in many ways a shame. To be sure, these two men will meet with frequency in the months and years ahead, and it would not surprise me in the least if they took each other on in at least one major final not too far down the road. I firmly believe both players will establish themselves as major champions, and they could well meet in title round matches at Grand Slam events by 2016. These are two highly motivated individuals who have the right mindset to reside in the land of the elite; it is just a matter of time until they realize their full potential and make the most of their ability.
Their absorbing Saturday appointment in Melbourne gave us a nice glimpse into the future, and I liked what I saw from both competitors. Dimitrov and Raonic pushed each other to the hilt with contrasting styles and deep determination. It was a duel of fluctuating fortunes, a crackling battle of wills, a showcase for both men to demonstrate how gifted they are and how much they have to offer. In the opening set, Dimitrov struck a golden patch to capture the last two games, breaking Raonic for 5-3, serving it out commandingly, giving himself a cushion by moving out in front.
Raonic, however, retaliated boldly in the second set, achieving the one break he needed, serving his way authoritatively back to one set all. Both Dimitrov and Raonic had settled into the encounter, the level of play was impressive, and they seemed poised to determine the outcome of the third set in a tie-break. And yet, Raonic never quite knew what hit him. Serving at 4-5, he hurt himself considerably by double faulting into the net on the first point. Dimitrov made a commendable return on the next point off a big first serve from Raonic, who was perhaps caught off guard. The Canadian netted a high forehand to make it 0-30. Raonic ventured forward and punched a backhand volley crosscourt on the following point, but the Bulgarian read that play brilliantly, curling a backhand passing shot down the line for a winner.
It was 0-40. Raonic unleashed another devastatingly potent first serve at 212 kilometers, but the quicksilver reactions of Dimitrov were evident once more. He produced an excellent return with good depth. Raonic was rocked back on his heels and could barely get that ball back into play. Dimitrov then coaxed Raonic into a forehand down the line error. Dimitrov had broken at love to seal the set, counter-attacking magnificently, taking full advantage of the one big lapse from Raonic on the first point.
On they went into the fourth set, and both players sedulously held their serves all the way through to bring about a tie-break that became the centerpiece of the skirmish. The momentum shifts in this sequence were fascinating. At 2-2, Raonic connected beautifully with one of his few effective inside-out backhand returns, sending that shot deep to the Dimitrov forehand. Dimitrov could not summon much in response, and Raonic attacked behind a scorching crosscourt forehand, drawing an error from his off balance opponent. Raonic had the mini-break for 3-2, and he released a thunderbolt that Dimitrov could not return. The Canadian had advanced to 4-2.
But, inexplicably, Raonic went for a safe first serve to the forehand on the next point. He did not send it wide enough, and the serve went right into the wheelhouse of Dimitrov. Raonic had served-and-volleyed, but the return came back at his feet and he netted a forehand half-volley. They were back on serve, with Dimitrov serving at 3-4. He played two superb points on his delivery to reach 5-4, connecting with a first serve down the T to set up a forehand winner, releasing a service winner out wide in the ad court. Serving at 4-5, Raonic missed a forehand approach, and he suddenly found himself down double match point.
The Canadian was unflustered. He swung a slice serve wide in the deuce court to stifle Dimitrov. The Bulgarian still was up match point at 6-5, but Raonic made a fine return off a first serve and eventually took that point with an inside-out forehand that lured Dimitrov into a netted backhand down the line. It was 6-6. Dimitrov had seen two match points slip away, but he swiftly garnered a third with a dazzling moment of pure inspiration. Raonic approached down the line off the forehand, keeping that shot low and deep. Raonic wisely covered the line, but to no avail. On the run, Dimitrov drove a spectacular backhand pass down the line with absolutely no margin for error. He clipped the sideline to establish a 7-6 lead, leaving the fans gasping after that virtuoso display. Raonic refused to be alarmed, reaching 7-7 with a service winner to the backhand, then acing Dimitrov for 8-7.
And so, after saving three match points, a resolute Raonic had his first set point. His return of serve was deep and penetrating, forcing Dimitrov to hit a short ball. Raonic came forward for the approach, but the bounce was very low and the shot arduous. Raonic found the net with his forehand. When Dimitrov missed his first serve at 8-8, Raonic chip-charged down the middle, but Dimitrov was ready for that move. He calmly drove an inside-out forehand passing shot for a clean winner. That shot took Dimitrov to 9-8. He had advanced to match point for the fourth time. Raonic met the moment with aplomb, releasing a service winner to make it 9-9. Dimitrov missed a backhand pass long down the line, and Raonic thus earned a second set point.
The burly Canadian made good contact with a backhand second serve return, but narrowly missed it long, allowing Dimitrov back to 10-10. The Bulgarian then put away a bounce smash emphatically, and that gave him a fifth match point. Raonic was looking to get in off the forehand, but he made an unforced error. Dimitrov had triumphed deservedly, coming through in four hard fought sets. There were only three service breaks, with Dimitrov managing to break his daunting adversary twice. Most significantly, Dimitrovs supreme control from the back of the court was exemplary. He made only 13 unforced errors, averaging essentially only three a set. Raonic produced 50 winners but Dimitrov had 49. Meanwhile, the serving statistics were revealing. Dimitrov won 83% of his first serve points and 75% of his second serve points while Raonic took only 74% of his first serve points and 59% on second serve points.
Dimitrov has great match playing instincts and his shot selection in this match was unassailable. Raonic was too often untidy off the ground, pressing off the forehand, looking lazy with his footwork from time to time. Dimitrov returned exceedingly well but Raonic did not. No opponent should be allowed to win 75% of their second serve points against someone as imposing as Raonic, but the Canadian needs to improve his return of serve technique and court positioning and must get more consistent bite when he approaches the net.
Be that as it may, Raonic has not come this far without reason. He reached No. 10 in the world last August and should be back in that exclusive company soon. But he needs to make some strides in his performance at the majors. Last year, his best showings were reaching the round of 16 at the Australian Open (losing to Roger Federer), and the U.S. Open, where he was beaten by Richard Gasquet in five sets despite having a match point. He has never been beyond the fourth round at any of the majors in his young career, but that will inevitably change. He ought to make at least the quarters at Wimbledon or the U.S. Open this year; it is high time for him to do that.
As for Dimitrov, this is the first time he has ever gone as far as the round of 16 at the Grand Slam championships. He now meets the Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut, who followed up on his startling upset of No. 5 seed Juan Martin Del Potro by erasing No. 27 seed Benoit Paire in straight sets. In Beijing a few months ago, Bautista Agut defeated Dimitrov. The Bulgarian is surely well aware that he must maintain a high level if he wants to get into the quarterfinals. That will be a compelling showdown.
Of this much I am convinced: Grigor Dimitrov and Milos Raonic are here to stay. They dont call Dimitrov Little Fed for nothing; he is capable of becoming a great player with the propensity to enlarge his stature considerably over the next 18 to 24 months. Raonic, too, has the right stuff. He realizes that having one of the best serves in the modern game will not alone take him to the top, and that is why he is working so hard to diversify his game. I am optimistic he will keep working hard and adding elements to his arsenal because he will settle for nothing less than eventually being among the three or four best players in the world; his primary goal, of course, is to become the very best player in tennis. But that goal is shared by Dimitrov, who is fully capable of attaining it.
Grigor Dimitrov and Milos Raonic are going places. I look forward to watching them compete in the games upper echelons for many years to come. Tennis is fortunate to have them ready to move to the forefront of the sport.
<Steve Flink has been reporting on tennis since 1974. He has been a columnist for tennischannel.com since 2007. You can purchase Steve's latest book "The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time" here.
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