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First the Ravens, then Bellicheck, and now the Steelers. If the Bengals go on to win a Super Bowl next year, it would not surprise me one bit.
The Browns have been back for 7 seasons.....in 5 of those Seven seasons we've watched three of this towns biggest a-holes win Super Bowls.......Modell in 2000, Bellichick in 2001, 2003, and 2004....and now the fing Steelers in 2005.
Gee, thanks God for Dick Vermeil winning a sausage in 1999 and Chucky in 2002.....you are too kind.....
Can it get any lower than it is right now to be a Browns fan? Everyone we hate on WINS. Maybe we should start hating on these Browns and cheering for the Steelers, Ravens, and others....maybe only then the Browns will win something.
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ATLANTA -An early spring snowstorm coupled with heavy rain recently has taken a toll on the Montmorency-Oscoda-Alpena Solid Waste Authority budget.
Because of the wet conditions the landfill in Atlanta has seen an increase in the amount of leachate being generated and as a result has had to have it hauled and treated more frequently. So far this year the authority has spent $99,000 to pay to have the polluted water transported from the landfill to the water treatment plant in Alpena, and an additional $58,700 to have it treated. Even though at this point the cost of dealing with the leachate has exceeded early estimates, Administrator Sandy Cunningham and the commissioners believe money will be saved in the coming months, as the weather warms and evaporation takes place in the lagoons and cells.
"We're going to get into our comfort zone soon, but next week we will again haul five loads a day with the four-day work week," Cunningham said. "We will be recirculating 10 loads a day back through the cell and that will help minimize hauling and treatment for the rest of the summer. I'm confident we will be back in our budgeted area as the summer moves on."
The struggle to contain the cost associated with leachate is nothing new at the landfill. The installation of the lagoons and a forcemain system have helped to reduce costs, as well as the recirculation procedure. Aerators and fountains also have been installed in the ponds to help with evaporation. Alpena County Commissioner Lyle VanWormer said even though the numbers so far this year aren't pretty, the work done in the past has saved the landfill a lot of money.
"We made significant upgrades about three years ago with the lagoons and forcemain and those two things and the decision to spend more than $1.2 million do them were huge and have worked out great for us," VanWormer said.
The landfill is about to embark on a new project that could help reduce the amount of leachate needed to be treated. As an experiment it is going to plant 100 poplar trees, which will consume the water. If the trees survive the mild pollutants in the leachate, it could lead to more trees being planted and potentially larger savings.
"We are aware of some technology out there where they plant the hybrid poplar trees for absorbtion. They are proven to absorb a tremendous amount of water," Cunningham said. "We are going to do it at a small scale with 100 trees and plant them inside the active landfill, so there is no special permitting needed. all that was required was I needed to amend our leachate circulation plan and that was approved. We also received verbal approval from the DEQ. We'll do the pilot study, see how the trees survive and if it works we can look into adding another 100 or however many more we want."
Steve Schulwitz can be reached via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 358-5689. Follow Steve on Twitter ss_alpenanews. Read his blog, Upon Further Review … at www.thealpenanews.com.

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About the Author: Jose W. Fernandez serves as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs.
Last Thursday, I participated in my first meeting of the Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP). ACIEP is an advisory body for the State Department on matters related to international economic policy, and it helps keep the Department in touch with current international economic issues and challenges of concern to the private sector. I was excited to host the meeting, because it was a great opportunity to interact with representatives from the business, labor and academic communities and have them serve as a sounding board as we plan and develop our economic priorities and initiatives.
We had a lively discussion about current international economic and commercial priorities including the National Export Initiative (NEI), the promotion of U.S. businesses and the intersection of the private sector and development. My bureau's primary mission is to promote U.S. business, trade, and create jobs. I pointed out that the scope of the NEI is ambitious -- President Obama has instructed all federal agencies, including the Departments of State and Commerce, to forge a government-wide export-promotion strategy. We will be applying all available resources to reach the goal of getting people into jobs that provide security and prospects for increased earnings. With government and businesses working together, I am confident that the NEI goals are achievable.
The participants raised a number of other issues related to their view of current priorities and challenges in international economic policy, including the need to address U.S.-China trade relations, encouraging a reduction in consumption spending in U.S. households and using this opportunity to address concerns in labor and environmental practices.
Finally, the highlight of the meeting came when Secretary Clinton stopped by to engage in discussion with ACIEP members. Secretary Clinton made it clear that international economic issues are central to the work of the State Department, and her presence at the ACIEP meeting underscored this commitment.
Secretary Clinton and I both envision the State Department as a leader in establishing and sustaining new patterns of international economic cooperation, and ACIEP is vital in providing an on-the-ground perspective for our work. Ultimately, we all agree that supporting open markets and generating economic opportunities is a vital way to support political and social freedom around the world.
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In the absence of money, America needs to get busy. Getting massive teams of people mobilised like worker bees could really help the economy. Security should be priority #1. Our borders need to be secure and people on drugs should be marginalised. Interdiction is wasted money that could go to education. If America turns its mindset to work and study and emotional health then a lot of the craziness would dissipate. Drug dealing does not make an economy because the price it takes in unhappy, unfullfilled lives is untenable and hurts American children,our hope for a better future.
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I think our country is moving foward. My marines and navay seals in the company k task force in marja do a fine job maintaing order in a town full of opium, suicide bombers, and i.e.d's. we lost 1,035 men this past year due to the afghan war its self. if we dethron the karzai brothers, execute dirty, lieing, murders that dress up in suites and pretend to be leaders. those crooked men destroy afghan, there is a afghan taliban and pakistan taliban, both have leaders and 600 million to back them up. this war is bigger then life
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I thought it was a good discussion, and they had a lot of good ideas . I thought their plan on helping small businesses find contacts in the world market, sounded like it would help a lot of new businesses get started. I think the advisory committee is a good start on helping the economy. :)
Nice work...:)
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I think in the 2012 upcoming Presidential Election, a front runner will be Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton. The biggest competition to President Barack Obama will come from their own party. Since this Adminstration is all about setting historical events, a Madam President most likely will happen in the USA one day!
It should be interesting to watch :)
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This spring, the Einstein chapter of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) organized the Let's Talk About…Fair, an event aimed at educating medical students about how to effectively communicate with patients concerning topics related to health and sexuality that may be considered taboo. More than 75 Einstein medical students attended the first-time event.
In addition, more than 40 students representing various Einstein interest groups and clubs–including the American Medical Student Association, Einstein Pride, Surgery Interest Group, Muslim Student Association, Homeless Outreach Program at Einstein, Medical Students for Choice, Einstein Community Health Outreach–hosted interactive booths that featured diverse topics such as human trafficking, women's health, sexual concerns of adolescents and of LGBT communities, and HIV and sexually-transmitted diseases.
"Our goal was to share information that would enable us, as future physicians, to better communicate with our patients about these topics in order to, ultimately, provide better care," said Kimberly Gergelis, secretary of Einstein's AMWA chapter.
"It's important for our students to be aware of and be prepared to address a multitude of patient issues in a caring and sensitive manner," added Dr. Nadine T. Katz, medical director, Einstein campus, at Montefiore Medical Center who serves as faculty advisor to the group. "The fair offered a safe, open environment through which they could learn about and discuss these topics."
Sex reassignment surgery was the topic of interest at the Surgery Interest Group's booth, where attendees were provided information about surgical techniques available for gender transition, risks associated with the procedure and postoperative complications. "A common question was whether the surgery was covered by health insurance," noted Helena Wu, one of the organizers at the booth.
The Einstein chapter of Medical Students for Choice (MSFC)—an international organization that strives to dispel the stigma associated with abortion and supports pro-choice activists and physicians—offered information on abortion care, while also demonstrating how to insert an intra-uterine contraceptive device and how to perform manual vacuum aspiration abortions. They also handed out a questionnaire to participants to see how much they knew about access to abortion care in the United States.
AMWA tackled the sensitive issue of domestic violence by informing participants on how to use RADAR, a domestic violence intervention tool that helps to identify victims and provide them with counseling and support services. They also hosted a "Myth or Fact" game aimed at shedding light on commonly held myths about domestic violence.
At the booth focused on human trafficking, attendees received guidelines on how to identify and treat victims, and how to coordinate with the National Human Trafficking Resource Center for further action. "Our objective was to help students realize that they can have a role in eradicating these crimes," asserted Donya Eizadkhah, vice president of Einstein's AMWA chapter, who was working at the booth.
The Muslim Students Association addressed issues of contraception, abortion and sexuality in the context of Islam. "One of the most common questions was about how to approach an observant Muslim patient," said Ul Weena, who headed the booth. "Our advice was to be respectful and accommodating of the patient's beliefs during the course of treatment, and to make them feel comfortable."
The Let's Talk About…Fair ended on a fun note, with a raffle for tickets to the Museum of Sex and a selection of stylish Einstein gear. "Overall, the event was a great success," noted Ms. Gergelis. "We got great feedback about how unique and informative everything was."
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Tipping Points
Bizjet passengers often express confusion about when to give gratuities to pilots and crews. Here's help.
Bizjet passengers often express confusion about when to give gratuities to pilots and crews. Here's help.
Should you tip your pilots? We hear this question often at Business Jet Traveler, so we did some research to help you know when to pull out your wallet.
We began by including questions about tipping in our third annual Readers' Choice Survey, which drew responses from nearly 1,100 passengers. As we reported in our last issue, the greatest number (41 percent) said that they never tip, but 22 percent tip occasionally, 14 percent tip every time they fly, 13 percent tip frequently and 10 percent tip at the holidays in December. Of those who tip, 33 percent give more than $100, while 27 percent tip $25 or less.
One passenger we spoke with, who flies via a jet card, said, "It never dawned on me that you would tip pilots. I tip ground crew when they assist, but it seems strange to tip a pilot." Another business jet traveler, on the other hand, said he goes out of his way to tip pilots. He added that they always appreciate it and that he has never seen a pilot who "felt in the least bit uncomfortable" about the gesture.
When is tipping appropriate? Unfortunately, no simple guidelines exist, but in surveying almost 100 pilots, we found that the type of flight makes a difference. Pilots who work in-house for corporations or individual clients seem to not expect gratuities. Some employers forbid their flight crews from accepting them, and some pilots find tipping offensive. In most cases, these pilots are well compensated by their employers.
"I get a good paycheck, a performance incentive [bonus] and stock options, just like the rest of the company," remarked a pilot who asked to remain anonymous (as did most of those who spoke with us). "I have worked for three corporations and never expected a tip from passengers."
For fractional and particularly charter pilots, however, salaries can be relatively low. Many pilots, even those who work for corporate flight departments, made a point of telling us that their brethren who fly charter should be tipped.
Charter pilots themselves typically say that they don't expect tips but always appreciate them, especially for exceptional service. What constitutes "exceptional"? If your charter pilot schleps 17 bags on your behalf, cleans up after your twin five-year-olds or prepares the cabin with lots of extras, you may want to offer a tip. As one pilot told us, "If I accomplish the flawless, multi-time-zone, multi-country, bureaucratic, hectic and maintenance-plagued mission with aplomb, a tip is a nice way for the passenger to show appreciation." According to the pilots we surveyed, the average gratuity is $50 to $100 per flight per pilot.
Don't worry if the charter company has a no-tipping policy. In the unlikely event that a pilot cannot accept gratuities or is uncomfortable doing so, he will undoubtedly still appreciate the gesture. And keep in mind that if you can't say thank you by tipping directly, there may be another way. As one pilot commented, "Our company says 'no tipping,' but experienced passengers will say, 'Have dinner on me.'"
What about tipping flight attendants and other onboard crew members? Joanne Cassar, a corporate flight attendant for nine years, said she believes that tipping is never expected or necessary, "but it's always appreciated. It helps you to know that your service was good and the client is happy." Cassar added that she shares her tips evenly with the rest of the onboard crew because she believes that she is part of a team.
Then there is the crew on the ground. Passengers and pilots do regularly tip line crew and baggage handlers, but there are exceptions. Maddy Gilad, chief pilot for Projet Aviation, an aircraft management and services company in Leesburg, Virginia, said that Projet usually builds into the cost of the flight tips for line people, handlers and fuelers and informs the passenger that the service is included. "That way," she said, "the passenger can rest easy, knowing that all of those gratuities have been taken care of by us."
Your Letters
What our readers had to say
I hate the challenge of trying to figure out if tipping is appropriate and, if so, how much ["Tipping Points," December 2013/January 2014]. I pay a lot of money to fly privately, so I believe that there should always be a no-tipping policy for the inflight folks.
Tom Johnson
I worked in the Middle East for four long years and flying VIPs was the perfect job—not because of the salaries but because of the tips. At the end of most trips with wealthy Arab passengers, it was common for the crew to get an envelope with $2,000 to $5,000 to split. However, nothing pays off like flying at home. Wealthy Americans are very down to earth and courteous and for an employee that is more rewarding than a big tip.
I always tip crewmembers when I take a charter flight ["Tipping Points," December 2013/January 2014]. I've encountered only one crewmember who felt uncomfortable accepting a tip, so I told him to donate it to his favorite charity. The typical crewmember doesn't make as much as most professionals in other industries and they are away from home a lot. I give gratuities in an envelope with a card and a handwritten thank you. Everyone seems to greatly appreciate the thank-you card and it seems classy compared with handing someone a $100 bill.
David Marshall
I always tip service people
Why should Charter pilots not get tipped
What are these people thinking
Charter pilot
Dear Jennifer,
I enjoyed your article about tipping crews. I worked in the Middle East for four long years and flying VIP's was the perfect job not because of the salaries but because of the tips.
At the end of most trips with wealthy Arab passengers it was common for the crew to get an envelop with cash to split among the crew. Two, Three and Five Thousand dollars were not uncommon. However, nothing pays off like flying at home. Wealthy Americans are very much down to earth, polite and courteous and as an employee that is more rewarding than a big tip.
Thank you,
Romano Falco
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I always tip crew members when I fly a charter flight. I only encountered one crew member who felt uncomfortable accepting a tip so I told him to donate it to his favorite charity. The typical crew member doesn't make as much as most professionals in other industries and they are away from home a lot. I give gratuities in an envelope with a card and a handwritten thank you. Everyone seems to greatly appreciate the thank-you card and it seems classy compared to handing someone a $100 bill.
As a charter pilot, I often see our customers pulling nice tips out for the guys who roll their bags out on carts and drop them at the luggage compartment door, then walk away, and I load about 100-800 pounds of bags.
I then load the passengers, get them blankets & pillows, serve drinks, pick up diapers left in the aisle, vacuum up after them, look the other way when they bring bags to clean out the wine, food and liquor, clean the toilet, and then unload the bags again.
I almost forgot....I safely flew them into one of the most dangerous airports in the country during winter.
Flying passengers is the least amount of work we do. People pay a lot of money to fly privately but don't complain about it because most of you make more interest in a week than we do all year. It is very easy to look up what our salaries are.
Most, if not all of us are trying to get to the major airlines and the tips don't really make or break our day. It is actually pretty funny watching people dodge the tip. Doesn't matter to us but when they leave a big mess, it shows the lack of class.
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The Pearl Alto flute is a truly monumental instrument, as it is the only Alto flute on the market to have Pearl's world renowned Pinless mechanism and One-Piece Core-Bar construction. In addition, the hand position is extremely comfortable, and the headjoint is responsive with excellent projection. The exceptionally efficient and dependable mechanism is complimented by Pearl's devotion to exact intonation, wide dynamic spectrum and tonal flexibility.
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Macklemore won the hearts of millions last year with his intellectually poetic lyrics and also stole the hearts of the ladies with his trendy "hipster" look. What really stands out about Macklemore is that he is one of those artist that doesn't try to look trendy he just does. To top off the stars Thrift shop look, he rocks a cool and simple shaved on the sides subtle pompadour.


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Yorktown makes its first appearance Friday
The Alpena Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Alpena Downtown Development Authority are asking the local community to open their arms and welcome the Great Lakes cruise ship, Yorktown, as it makes its initial visit to Alpena on Friday morning between 10 and 10:30 a.m.
The ship is expected to port in the Thunder Bay River behind the armory and it is hoped residents will show their support for the ship, its crew and passengers by congregating for its arrival.
CVB Director Mary Beth Stutzman said she hopes there are a lot of people for the ship's arrival and its departure. She said the goal is to make the people on the cruise feel special, with hope that they will return for a longer period of time.
"This is huge for Alpena. We haven't had a cruise ship of this size visit Alpena in decades," Stutzman said. "People are encouraged to come down to welcome them to town or to give them a farewell wave when they leave at about 2 p.m."
Stutzman said the passengers have a pair of excursion options to highlight their time on land. She said the first is a trip to the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center or they can take a tour of the lighthouses in Presque Isle Township. She said when the tours are done the guests will have some time to explore on their own, or take a walking tour with a historian of Alpena.
"They can choose between the two options. Most of the people have selected the maritime museum and there are some that will see both the new and old lighthouses in Presque Isle. They will also be part of a discussion focusing on the unique birds Northeast Michigan is home to," Stutzman said. "When those are done they can then wander around town or take a walking tour with Bob Lyngos from the library."
Stutzman said a lot of work has been done by many in order to showcase Alpena to the guests from the Yorktown. She said with the help of the volunteers offering assistance Friday, things should go well.
"The community has really come together to help make sure the passengers have a great time while in town," she said. "There will be volunteers downtown to help answer questions or give directions. There will also be a pair of French teachers from the high school who will act as interpreters for the 16 French speaking passengers. There will be historians talking about Alpena and answering questions, so a lot of people are dedicating time from their summer to help make this a success."
Target Alpena Director Jim Klarich was a key player in getting Travel Dynamics to consider Alpena for a port of call for the Yorktown. He said when he was hired as director he approached the city of Alpena to see what companies or ventures were considering Alpena, but it never came to light. He said he contacted the cruise line and after some discussion it was decided Alpena would host the ship four times this summer.
"This is important for Alpena and what people need to realize is the international aspect of this," Klarich said. "The Yorktown originates in Toronto and a good portion of the people will be French Canadian, so these aren't people driving up here from Grand Rapids. These are people from Canada, western Europe, as well as the United States. It could help Alpena get noticed outside the confines of Michigan and the United States."
Friday will be the first stop for the Yorktown and there will be three more to follow. Stutzman said the times of the other arrivals and departures could be different than the ones Friday, and plans for the passengers are still being made.
Steve Schulwitz can be reached via email at email@example.com or by phone at 358-5689. Follow Steve on Twitter ss_alpenanews. Read his blog, Upon Further Review … at www.thealpenanews.com.


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Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will meet in Wesley Chapel, Fla., for its 11th Annual Conference, April 24-26. The organization has much to be proud of. And while recognizing its accomplishments, it also acknowledges there is much to do and challenges to address.
Established in 2002, CARE represents the carpet industry and is dedicated to finding market-based solutions for keeping used carpet out of landfills. In September, Dr. Bob Peoples returned as executive director of CARE.
CARE's agenda is full. In mid-March, CARE was preparing the 2012 Fourth Quarter review for Cal Recycle, the CARE Annual Survey, the 2012 CARE Annual Report, planning for the Annual Meeting in April and working on the final plan due to Cal Recycle by the end of May.
In order to continue to spearhead carpet recycling efforts effectively, CARE will need help. "We have benefited greatly by getting our board members involved, but it's a constant challenge to keep CARE moving forward with so many moving parts demanding attention," Peoples noted.
CARE now numbers 80 certified recyclers and another 20 processors of PCC, making up national network to facilitate carpet recycling. "We're looking at big shifts and trends in carpet recycling," Peoples said. "Some of the factors are influenced by the macro economic climate and how it affects small businesses everywhere."
Peoples pointed out that as the housing market rebounds, more new carpet is being sold which will eventually be available for recycling. But when plastic markets are down, prices soften, making it harder for recyclers to make money. "CARE is working with entrepreneurs to find and develop new market outlets for PCC derived materials," he added.
The challenge of finding viable markets for used polyester (PET) carpet is still unanswered, Peoples said. "We do have good leads and new technologies are being developed that have a lot of potential, but the shift to PET face fiber continues, which has escalated the urgency to find solutions," he noted.
Considering the investment necessary to process PCC, it is critical to establish a steady stream of PCC to keep the machines running. Recyclers have arrangements with big box retailers, but there is a need to reach out to small stores to collect their PCC as well, Peoples noted. A lot of residential used carpet is now sent to a landfill or left curbside. "The low hanging fruit of used carpet sources are all being taken. We need more creative ways to acquire materials," Peoples added.
And, Peoples said, CARE's single biggest wish is that people see the wonderful leadership that has emerged from the carpet industry and join the effort. "The mills have invested more than $100 million and the recyclers have put in 10s of millions of dollars to set up the recycling process. If the entire carpet chain can pull together, we will continue to divert more and more PCC from landfills and channel the materials into economically viable after markets."
Though CARE faces the challenges of market shifts and the economy, Peoples said that carpet recycling has indeed come a long way in a short time. "When CARE started, the notion of recycling carpet into other products was relatively new and only being pursued by a few manufacturers. Now, according to CARE's 2011 annual report, almost 30 percent of recycled carpet is going back into face fiber and carpet backings," Peoples reported.
Another major accomplishment is CARE's work as the stewardship organization for California's AB2398 carpet recycling law. CARE worked in formulating the 2011 law, which seeks to divert carpet from landfills by encouraging the creation of new products from PCC with payments to processors for innovations generated by a charge of 5 cents per square yard of carpet that is shipped into and/or sold in California. CARE is responsible for managing the program.
There are other states looking at the California program as a model. Peoples explained that Minnesota is considering similar legislation that could go into effect as early as January 2014. The carpet industry will be engaged with Minnesota going forward and, presumably, if proposal becomes law, CARE would have the same role (as a steward for the program) as it does in California.
"It is important to keep in mind that California is an unfinished experiment and we are learning more every quarter," Peoples noted. "For instance, there are variations in collections (volumes) from quarter to quarter tied to the selling season. And we are conducting a rural pilot program to see how best to collect used carpet outside cities," Peoples said.
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Glossary of Terms
ACOG - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology
Afterbirth - The placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled after a baby is born
Aging Placenta - Late in the pregnancy the placenta can become less effective in supplying oxygen and nutrition to the fetus
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Test - A test done on the mother's blood or the amniotic fluid which measures the amount of AFP protein made by the fetus to help determine if the baby is developing normally
Alpha thalassemias - Inherited anemias found predominantly among people of African and Southeast Asian descent
Amniocentesis (Amnio) - A test performed to detect various genetic characteristics or lung maturity by extracting a small amount of amniotic fluid through the pregnant women's abdomen
Amniotic Fluid - A liquid surrounding the unborn baby in the uterus, containing urine and skin cells shed by the unborn baby; the water that breaks when you are ready to give birth
Amniotomy - The intentional rupturing of the amniotic sac to induce labor
Analgesic - A medication that reduces pain
Anemia - A condition in which the blood has too few red blood cells
Anencephaly - A birth defect resulting in the abnormal development of the baby's brain and skull.
Anesthesia - A partial or complete loss of sensation or consciousness, with absence of pain sensation, produced by an anesthetic
Antepartum - Before labor or childbirth
Apgar Score - A rating or score given to a newborn at one and five minutes after birth to assess color, heart rate, muscle tone, respiration and reflexes. Zero to 2 points is given for each. Scores close to ten are desirable
Areola - The dark colored skin surrounding the nipple
BC method - Birth control method
Beta thalassemias - Inherited anemias found mainly in people from Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy or Middle East countries
Bilirubin - A substance made from the metabolism of broken-down red blood cells; in high levels this may cause jaundice in a newborn
Birth Defect - A congenital (present at birth) disorder varying from minor cosmetic irregularities to life-threatening disorders
Birthing Center - A place designed and equipped for women giving birth; some are in hospitals, others are separate facilities
Birthing room - A room for labor and birth instead of a delivery room, which is similar to a surgical facility
Blastocyst - The name for the rapidly dividing fertilized egg once it enters the uterus
Blood glucose - The amount of glucose (sugar) absorbed into the blood
Bonding - The process of parents and their newborns developing an attachment with each other through cuddling, nursing, playing, talking etc.
Breech position - At birth, the baby is positioned with feet or bottom toward the cervix
Caput succedaneum - The swelling of the baby's scalp during labor
CBC - Complete blood count measures your hemoglobin, red and white cell counts and appearance of your blood platelets
Cephalhematoma - A swollen and bruised area beneath the outer surface of the skull of a newborn; disappears after a few weeks
Cephalopelvic disproportion - Circumstance in which the baby's head won't fit through the mother's pelvis
Cervical cultures - A sample of cells and mucus taken from the cervix to check for evidence of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis, yeast, mycoplasma, etc.
Cervical incompetence - A condition in which the cervix begins to open before the pregnancy has come to term; a cause of miscarriage and preterm labor in the second and third trimesters
Cervix - The necklike lower part of the uterus, which dilates and effaces during labor to allow passage of the fetus
Cesarean birth - A birth in which an incision is made through the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver the baby
Chloasma - A mild darkening of the facial skin, also known as the "mask of pregnancy"
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) - A procedure that removes a small sample of chorionic villi cells from the placenta where it joins the uterus, to test for chromosome abnormalities such as Down syndrome
Circumcision - A procedure done on male infants that removes the foreskin from the penis
Colicky baby - A young infant with excessive evening crying spells, without other signs of illness
Colostrum - The yellowish fluid produced by your breasts until your milk "comes in"; usually noticed later in pregnancy
Congenital disorder - A condition present from birth
Contraction - The tightening of the uterine muscles
Contraction stress test - One of several tests designed to help evaluate the condition of the fetus; it measures the fetal heart rate in response to contractions of the mother's uterus
Cord blood - The blood that remains in your baby's umbilical cord after it has been cut is called cord blood which is rich in stem cells. These valuable cells which are genetically unique to your baby and family, can only be collected in the minutes after your baby's birth.
Cord compression - A condition that prevents proper blood flow through the umbilical cord restricting the passage of oxygen from the placenta to the fetus
Cord prolapse - When the umbilical cord slips through the cervix before the baby; it is a serious complication because blood flow to the baby can be cut off when the uterus contracts
Corona radiata - A layer of cells surrounding an egg at ovulation; a sperm must penetrate this layer to fertilize the egg
Corpuscles - Constituents of blood, divided into red and white varieties
Crowning - The appearance of the top of the baby's head at the vaginal opening
Cystic Fibrosis - A genetic disorder affecting the respiratory and digestive systems, most commonly found among whites of Northern European descent|Back to Top|
Dilation - Indicates the diameter of the cervical opening and is measured in centimeters; at 10 centimeters you are fully dilated
Dominant disorders - Genetic disorders transmitted from parent to child in which a single altered gene overrides the normally functioning gene
Doppler ultrasound - A listening device by which your doctor can examine blood flow through the major veins and arteries and hear a fetal heartbeat by about the 12th week
Down syndrome - The most common type of chromosome abnormality caused by an extra number of 21st chromosomes; this abnormality results in varying degrees of mental retardation and other birth defects
DTP vaccination - The immunization that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough)
Dystocia - Difficult labor due to an abnormal position or size of the fetus.|Back to Top|
Eclampsia - A serious complication of pregnancy manifested by convulsions and loss of consciousness, including coma; progresses from preeclampsia.
Ectopic pregnancy - A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus; also called tubal pregnancy
EDC - Estimated date of confinement; your due date
Edema - Swelling that occurs when the body tissue contains more fluid than normal
Effacement - Gradual thinning, shortening and drawing up of the cervix; measured in percentages, 100 percent indicating total effacement
Egg - A reproductive cell produced by the female; also called an ovum
Electronic fetal monitor - A machine that continuously records fetal heartbeat or maternal uterine contractions; it's attached externally to a woman's abdomen by two belts or internally attached through the vagina with an electrode to the baby's scalp
Embryo - The fertilized ovum from shortly after the time of fertilization until eight weeks of gestation
Epidural - A method used to decrease or eliminate discomfort during labor; a small needle and sometimes a catheter is placed in your lower back and pain medication is given through the catheter; this is sometimes called an epidural block
Episiotomy - Surgical incision in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening
Erythema toxicum - Redness of the newborn
External version - A doctor's attempt late in pregnancy to turn a malpositioned baby into a better birthing position|Back to Top|
Failure to progress - Refers to a delay or halt during labor because the cervix doesn't dilate or the baby doesn't fit through the pelvis
Fallopian tubes - Structures that connect the ovaries to the uterus; if an egg is fertilized, pregnancy begins here
Fetal distress - An evident change in fetal activity or heartbeat; a term used to predict fetal hypoxia (a deficiency in the amount of oxygen passing to the fetus) which may lead to meconium stained amniotic fluid, indicating the fetus's well-being may be jeopardized
Fetus - An unborn baby after the first eight weeks of gestation
Fontanelle - The soft spots on baby's head where the skull has not fused together; at birth a baby has a fontanelle on both the top and back of the head; the back one closes quickly, and the top one takes up to 18 months
Forceps - An obstetrical instrument that fits around the baby's head to guide the baby through the birth canal during birth
Formula - A prepared milk-like product, given by bottle to infants instead of, or to supplement, breast milk
Fraternal twins - Two fetuses develop from two separate, fertilized eggs; fraternal twins are not identical
Fundal height - The distance from the top of the uterus to the pubic bone; used to help determine the fetus's age
Fundus - The upper, rounded portion of the uterus|Back to Top|
General anesthesia - A method of delivering medication that puts you completely asleep for an operation
Genes - A segment of a DNA molecule, located on a chromosome that contains genetic information; genes carry traits from parents to children
Genetic - Determined by genes; often implies an inherited condition
Genetic counseling - Designed to help parents understand the consequences of particular diagnoses, options for treatments and possibilities of recurring problems in later pregnancies
Gestation - The period of time a baby is carried in the uterus, usually referred to in weeks; A full-term gestation is between 37 and 42 weeks
Gestational age - A reference to the age of the fetus, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period
Gestational diabetes - A form of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy, resulting in improper regulation of glucose levels in the blood
Glucose - A form of sugar; All carbohydrates and part of fat can be changed by the body into glucose; used by the body for energy
Glucose tolerance test - A screening done between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy to check for gestational diabetes|Back to Top|
Hemoglobin (HGB)/ Hematocrit (HCT) - A constituent of the red blood cells that contains iron and stores oxygen; it determines whether or not you are anemic
Hemogram - A complete detailed record of the findings in a thorough examination of blood, especially with reference to the numbers, proportions and morphologic features of the formed elements; indications for a hemogram include red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet disorders
Hemorrhoids - Swollen blood vessels around the anus which may bleed and cause pain
Hepatitis B - A viral infection that affects the liver
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) - A hormone produced by the placenta important for keeping the mother's body from rejecting the fetus as a foreign tissue
HIV - human immunodeficiency virus, either of two closely related retroviruses that attacks immune system cells (T-helper lymphocytes) and causes AIDS; there are two types HIV-1 and HIV-2; HIV-1 is the most common
Hydatidiform mole - An abnormal growth, instead of a normal embryo, that forms inside the uterus after fertilization
Hydraminos - An excess of amniotic fluid
Hydrocephalus - Increased size of the fluid-filled cavities of the brain; can be caused by open spina bifida
Hyperemesis gravidarum - Excessive vomiting in pregnancy|Back to Top|
Identical twins - Twins formed from the division of a single fertilized egg into two separate fetuses
Induction - A means of artificially starting labor, usually by administering oxytocin or by breaking the bag of waters
Intestinal motility - The speed with which food passes through the digestive tract; during pregnancy, increased levels of progesterone can slow that passage, resulting in morning sickness, heartburn and vomiting
Intraocular pressure - The pressure of fluid within your eyeball; the decrease in this pressure and the increase of the cornea's thickness can result in slightly blurred vision during pregnancy
Intra Uterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) - Fetal growth that is less than optimal because of unfavorable conditions in the uterus
In vitro fertilization - The process by which eggs and sperm are combined in an artificial environment outside the body, then transferred back into a woman's uterus to grow
Isolette - An enclosed bassinet for premature babies that helps keep the baby warm|Back to Top|
Jaundice - Yellow tinge to your baby's skin caused by too much bilirubin in your baby's bloodstream|Back to Top|
Kegel exercises - Exercises done to strengthen the muscles that control urination; can help to prevent urine leakage
Kick counts - A record of how often you feel your baby move; an indicator of the baby's health, taken around 28 weeks|Back to Top|
Labor - Periodic rhythmical contraction of the uterine muscles which opens the cervix and allows the baby, placenta and membranes to be
Lactation - The production of breast milk
Lactation consultant - A registered nurse that has completed a certification program on breastfeeding
La Leche League - An organization designed to provide information and be a support group for mothers and expectant mothers who want to breastfeed their babies
Lamaze - A birthing method which teaches the mother a form of physical and emotional preparation for childbirth to reduce pain and the use of medications during birth
Lanugo - Fine, downy hair growing on the skin of a fetus by about week 26
Lightening - The repositioning of the baby lower in the pelvis; this usually occurs several weeks before the onset of labor
Linea negra - The barely noticeable white line (linea alba) running from the navel to the pubic hair, which often darkens during pregnancy
Lochia - The discharge of blood, mucus and tissue from the uterus during the six weeks after childbirth (postpartum)|Back to Top|
Macrosomia - Larger than normal birth weight
Magnesium sulfate - A medication used to stop contractions of the uterus in preterm labor
Malpresentation of the head - When the baby enters the pelvis before birth in a position that does not allow the back of the head, the smallest part, to come out first
Maternal serum alpha fetoprotein (MSAFP) - A blood test done to indicate an increased risk for defects of the spine
Meconium - The baby's first bowel movements, which are black or green
Membranes, bag of waters, amniotic sac - A sac of thin membranes containing watery fluids (amniotic fluid) and the fetus; the membranes either rupture spontaneously during labor or may be ruptured to hasten labor
Milia - Pinpoint-sized white spots on a newborn's nose and cheeks; they eventually disappear and need no treatment
Miscarriage - Premature, spontaneous termination of a pregnancy
Molding - The temporary shaping of the bones of the baby's skull while passing through the birth canal
Mongolian spots - A form of birthmark with large, gray-blue spots resembling bruises; more common in dark-skinned babies, these marks usually disappear later in childhood; also called blue-gray macules
Motor development - The increasing ability of newborns to use their muscles
Mucus plug - A plug of mucus that blocks the cervical canal during pregnancy to prevent entrance of germs into the uterus; the plug is loosened and passed during labor, frequently when the cervix starts to thin out and open at the beginning of labor; this usually pink-tinged or bloody mucus discharge is called the "show"
Multiple gestation - More than one baby developing in the uterus|Back to Top|
Neonatal - Referring to the newborn, usually the first four weeks of life
Neonate - A newly born infant
Neonatologist - A physician with advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of problems of the newborn
Neural tube - A groove in a fetus that develops into the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves and backbone
Neural tube defect - A birth defect resulting in improper development of the brain or spinal cord
Newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit (NICU) - A medical section of a hospital designed especially to care for newborns with complications that usually result from preterm birth
Non-stress test - A test that helps a doctor examine the condition of a fetus by measuring the heart rate in response to his or her own movements|Back to Top|
Obstetrician (OB) - A physician who specializes in childbirth and the care of pregnant women
Oxytocin - A hormone in your body that contributes to the start of labor|Back to Top|
Pap smear - Cervical secretions collected and examined for precancerous cells of the cervix
Pediatrician - A physician who specializes in the care of children from birth through adolescence
Pelvic floor muscles - A group of muscles at the base of the pelvis that help support the bladder, urethra, rectum, and in women the vagina and uterus
Percutaneous umbilical cord sampling (PUBS) - A procedure in which a blood sample is withdrawn from the umbilical cord while the fetus is still in the uterus; used mainly for rapid chromosome analysis or to evaluate fetuses at risk for certain blood disorders
Perinatal - Referring to the time before, during and immediately after birth
Perinatologist - An obstetrician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of problems of pregnancy; these might be medical problems in the mother, complications of the pregnancy or problems the unborn baby has developed
Perineum - Area between the vaginal and anal opening in women
Phenylketonuria (PKU) - A condition present at birth in which the body lacks a specific enzyme; this causes abnormal metabolism and if not treated may result in brain damage
Pitocin - Synthetic oxytocin
Pituitary gland - Attached to the brain, it has many functions, including production of hormones that induce milk production in the mother
Placenta - The circular, flat organ that connects the unborn baby, by way of the umbilical cord, to the uterus for oxygen, nutrient exchange and elimination of wastes; it's also known as the afterbirth
Placental abruption - Separation of the placenta from the inner wall of the uterus before labor begins
Placenta previa - An abnormal location of the placenta in which it partially or completely covers the cervix
Postconception age - A reference to the age of the embryo since conception, used early in the pregnancy
Posterior position - A fetus' position in the uterus in which the back of the baby's head lies toward the back of the woman's pelvis and may cause back labor
Post-term pregnancy - A pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks
Preeclampsia - A disease occurring during pregnancy marked by pregnancy-induced hypertension, protein in the urine and swelling; formerly called toxemia
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) - A condition in pregnancy marked by high blood pressure; most common in the last three months of pregnancy
Premature baby - A baby born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation (preterm)
Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) - Breaking of the amniotic sac before the baby has reached 37 weeks gestational age
Prenatal - The time before birth; also called antenatal
Presentation - The part of the baby lying nearest to the cervix; the part that will be born first; the most common presentation is cephalic, or headfirst
Preterm labor - Contractions that start opening the cervix before week 37 of pregnancy; also called premature labor
Prolonged labor - A difficult labor that does not accomplish a vaginal birth within 18 to 24 hours
Prostaglandin - A hormone-like compound involved in the onset of labor
Pudendal block - A local anesthetic injected into the vaginal wall to ease the pain of second-stage labor, and for an episiotomy
Pyloric stenosis - Condition in infants caused when a muscle between the stomach and small intestine becomes enlarged, narrowing the stomach outlet; usually results in projectile vomiting|Back to Top|
Quickening - The mother's first perception of fetal movements; these are usually felt between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy|Back to Top|
RH - Rhesus factor, a distinguishing characteristic of the red blood corpuscles; all humans are either Rh negative or Rh positive; most are RH positive
Rhogam - An injection of a naturally occurring blood product that almost always prevents the mother from producing antibodies against Rh-positive cells
Ripening of the cervix - The softened, effaced and dilated condition of the cervix just prior to labor
ROM - Range of motion
Round ligament pain - An occasional sharp pain in your groin; the muscles that support your uterus sometimes overstretch, usually when you're changing position, such as getting out of bed or a chair, producing a jab; the pain can last a few minutes or longer, but disappears within a day
Rubella - A normally mild, highly contagious disease marked by a red, eruptive rash; known as German Measles
Ruptured bah of waters - Breaking of the amniotic sac, a normal process of going into labor|Back to Top|
Show - Blood-tinged mucus discharge from the vagina before and during labor
Sickle cell disease - A recessive, inherited genetic disorder common to people of African descent causing abnormal oxygen-carrying capacity in red blood cells, resulting in anemia, fatigue and delayed growth and development
Spina bifida - A defect in the spine that results in failure of the vertebrae to fuse; this can occur in any vertebra but is most commonly found at the base of the back or lower spine
Spinal block - Similar to an epidural block, but the anesthetic is injected into the space below the spinal cord then into the area around it
Spontaneous abortion - A miscarriage
Sonogram - Also known as ultrasound scan, a sonogram will clearly show your baby's size, its position and whether there is more than one fetus; it can also be used to rule out major abnormalities
Stages of labor - First: The onset of labor contractions to complete dilation and effacement of the cervix; Second: The complete dilation and effacement of the cervix to birth of the baby; Third: The birth of the baby to the delivery of the placenta (afterbirth)
Station - Indicates the position of the fetus by describing how far the fetal head has moved through the pelvis
Stem cells - Stem cells are the body's "master" cells because they give rise to all tissues, organs, and systems in the body. The stem cells' ability to differentiate, or change, into other types of cells in the body, is a new discovery that holds tremendous potential for treating and curing some of the most common diseases such as heart disease, cancers, stroke, and Alzheimer's. Stem cells are already being used to treat nearly 70 diseases, including leukemia, other cancers, and blood disorders.
Stillbirth - The fetus dies before birth
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Also known as "crib death"; the sudden, unexplained death of an infant while sleeping
Tay Sach's - A recessive, inherited genetic disorder more common among Ashkenazi Jews in which the enzyme needed to break down certain lipids is absent
Teratogens - Agents that cause physical defects in a developing fetus
Terbutaline - A medication used to stop contractions of the uterus in preterm labor
Transducer - A device that emits sound waves and transmits the signals to a computer that displays an ultrasound image
Transverse lie - Position in which a baby lies crossways in the uterus before birth, often causing a shoulder to present first
Trimester - One of the three periods of pregnancy, each period lasting about 3 months
Tubal ligation - The tying and cutting of a woman's fallopian tubes to prevent the egg from becoming fertilized during sexual intercourse; sterilization
Tubal pregnancy - Occurs when a fertilized egg stays in the fallopian tubes and develops there rather than migrating down to the uterus; also called ectopic pregnancy|Back to Top|
Ultrasound - A procedure using high-frequency sound waves to scan a woman's abdomen, producing a picture (sonogram) of the baby and the placenta
Umbilical cord - The structure that carries nutrients and oxygen from the placenta to the fetus and carries waste products away
Umbilical hernia - A bulge around an infant's belly button when he or she cries; it usually isn't serious and does not require medical treatment
Undescended testicles - Failure of an infant's testicles to enter the scrotum through the inguinal canal by the time of birth; it is more common in premature babies
Uterine atony - Lack of muscle tone in the uterus after birth, preventing contractions needed to control bleeding from the placental site
Uterine inversion - A turning inside out of the uterus after the baby and placenta have been born; usually caused by an improperly attached placenta
Uterine rupture - A tearing of the uterus during pregnancy or labor
Uterus - The female organ in which the unborn baby develops; also known as the womb|Back to Top|
Vacuum-assisted birth - Use of a vacuum extractor, a large rubber or plastic cup held gently to the baby's head with suction applied, to help deliver a baby
Vaginal birth - Birth of a baby through the birth canal
Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) - Birth of a baby through the vagina after a previous cesarean birth
Varicella - Also known as chickenpox, it is a viral infection characterized by a rash of red spots all over the body
Varicose veins - Protruding, enlarged, bluish veins, usually in the legs
Vernix caseosa - A slippery, white, fatty substance covering the skin of the fetus|Back to Top|
Womb - The uterus|Back to Top|
Zygote - Union of an ovum and sperm; a single fertilized egg before it begins to divide and grow


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I don't know what to do. I have a 29 month old and 8 week old. The 2yo is fighting naps. Mostly it's been just staying awake and playing-- no big deal to ms as she still gets rest, and I do too. But the past few days there is an all out tantrum. Yesterday I thought maybe she has just outgrown naps so I let her stay up. She was a total wreck. My husband was off of work and able to rock her and calm her until she actually wanted her crib. But I don't have the luxury of doing that as the 8 week old can't be left for that long. I hesitate to let her skip naps as I feel she may be incredibly exhausted. Right now she's upstairs yelling mommy, jumping and crying. It's breaking my heart. I wish I had the time to handle this better or in a different way. I guess I'm just wondering if we have come to the end of nap time era. If we have, I'm not sure she'll get enough rest. Any suggestions?
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My son is pretty close to the same age (31 mos) and hasn't napped since about 29 mos.
When he first started not napping it took a few days of a very cranky little man, but then he started sleeping longer at night. i had to keep reminding myself that he was very tired and to be patient, and it broke my heart when he had meltdowns.
What works for us when he's obviously super-tired is I put a pillow and blanket on the couch and he'll snuggle up and usually fall asleep.
I really hope this works out for you quickly.
Thx Katrina... There seems to a similar approach among moms on other forums. I tried it the past two daysxamd it's going well. I like your idea about the pillow.. She does lay down and rest in the living room from time to time. She laughs like it's a game but I also think it's a needed quiet break....she seems happier overall...yay!


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Pentathlon Youth Nationals set to Begin at Olympic Training Center
Olympians Joey Cheek, Rob Stull, John Moreau, Janusz Peciak, Carmelo Felix and Genadijus Sokolovas join 2012 Olympic nominees Suzanne Stettinius, Margaux Isaksen, and Dennis Bowsher and nearly 40 competitors of the Youth Nationals and Junior Select at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to celebrate Olympic Day. The competitors will begin Pentathlon action on complex at the OTC on Saturday July 7th.
-Women's Results
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Study: Healthcare reform raises costs
The past several weeks we have been busy getting bills through committee and ready for floor debate as we approach the final "funnel week." In the background there has been quite a bit of discussion about whether Iowa should expand our Medicaid system as a part of healthcare reform. Most of the discussion has focused on what the costs to Iowa's state government would or would not be. The following study highlights another factor we should consider, and that is the potential cost to consumers.
Research conducted by the Society of Actuaries has shown that as many as 43 states could see double-digit percentage claims cost increases as the full effect of the new healthcare law is put into effect. The study finds that the claims cost of insurance in the individual market will increase by an average of 32 percent nationally.
The increase that Iowans who purchase insurance through non-group plans should expect depends on one important factor: whether or not Medicaid is expanded. The study conducted two analyses of per-member-per-month costs for non-group insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The one analysis assumes states will opt to expand Medicaid, while the other assumes the states will decline to expand Medicaid. The study shows that Iowans should expect an increase under both models, but that the increase would be less severe if the state does not expand Medicaid.
The study shows that, if Medicaid is expanded, Iowans could expect an increase of 9.7 percent for non-group per-member-per month costs once the provisions of the Affordable Care Act have been implemented. However, if Medicaid is not expanded, Iowans should still expect an increase, but it would be 5.5 percent for non-group per-member-per-month costs once the provisions of the Affordable Care Act have been implemented. While these amounts are lower than the projected national average, they are still increased costs on Iowans.
The five states that stand to see the largest increases include Ohio (80.9 percent increase with Medicaid expansion, 82.1 percent increase without), Wisconsin (80 percent increase with Medicaid expansion, 79.6 percent increase without), Indiana (67.7 percent increase with Medicaid expansion, 66.4 percent increase without), Maryland (66.6 percent increase with Medicaid expansion, 61.4 percent increase without), and Idaho (62.2 percent increase with Medicaid expansion, 61.8 percent increase without). Only four states stand to have these costs decrease under both models: Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Medicaid expansion is not a foregone conclusion either way. Governor Branstad said he is opposed to expanding Medicaid, while the Democrat-controlled Senate passed a bill this week that would expand that coverage to 133 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
The largest reasons for the increase in costs exist as the study predicts the shifts of currently insured people from high-risk pools, the employer market, and previously uninsured persons who must pay most or all the cost of coverage to the individual market, which will likely overwhelm the expected lower costs anticipated by the influx of newly-insured persons in the insurance exchanges receiving federal benefit and premium subsidies. The study notes that, "[a]s a result, the underlying claims cost of insurance in the individual market will increase by an average of 32 percent nationally, when compared to what it would have been without the reform law."
A full copy of the report can be found at cdn-files.soa.org/web/research-cost-aca-report.pdf
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Joseph William Singer
Joseph William Singer
Bussey Professor of Law
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Assistant: Patricia Fazzone / 617-496-2075
Professor Joseph William Singer has been teaching at Harvard Law School since 1992. He was appointed Bussey Professor of Law in 2006. He began teaching at Boston University School of Law in 1984. Singer received a B.A. from Williams College in 1976, an A.M. in political science from Harvard in 1978, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1981. He clerked for Justice Morris Pashman on the Supreme Court of New Jersey from 1981 to 1982 and was an associate at the law firm of Palmer & Dodge in Boston, focusing on municipal law, from 1982 to 1984. He teaches and writes about property law, conflict of laws, federal Indian law. He also writes about legal theory with an emphasis on moral and political philosophy.
He has published more than 70 law review articles. He is one of the executive editors of the 2012 edition of Cohen's Handbook of Federal Indian Law (with 2015 Supplement). He has written a casebook and a treatise on property law, as well as No Freedom Without Regulation: The Hidden Lesson of the Subprime Crisis (2015), Entitlement: The Paradoxes of Property (2000), and The Edges of the Field: Lessons on the Obligations of Ownership (2000).
Areas of Interest
- Property
- American Indian Law
- Conflict of Laws
- Legal Theory: Moral and Political Philosophy
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 12, 2009) – USA Volleyball will host the Eighth Annual Women's Pan American Cup June 26-July 4 in conjunction with the USA Junior Olympic Girls' Volleyball Championships in the Miami area.
The nine-day Pan American Cup, which will tentatively have three of the four 2008 Olympic Games semifinalists (Brazil, USA and Cuba), will be played on the campuses of the University of Miami and Florida International University. A total of 12 teams are scheduled to compete in the event, which serves as a qualifying event into the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix. The top three teams from NORCECA in the Women's Pan American Cup and the highest placing South American country will earn berths to next year's premier annual event.
"USA Volleyball is extremely excited about the opportunity to host one of the largest international volleyball events in Miami and to pair it with the 2009 USA Junior Olympic Girls' Volleyball Championships," USA Volleyball Chief Executive Officer Doug Beal said. "It will provide a unique opportunity for our developing young volleyball players to be exposed to elite international volleyball teams from North America, South America and the Caribbean. The two events will also generate terrific excitement in the community and lead to greater popularity for the sport."
The tournament schedule and competing teams should be available soon once teams have confirmed participation. Ticket prices and online purchasing will be available at http://usavolleyball.org/event/event/572 once determined.
Miami will be a busy location for volleyball the last week of June and first week of July. The 2009 USA Junior Olympic Girls' Volleyball Championships will be played June 26-July 5 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Typically, the tournament attracts 788 teams and approximately 9,500 athletes in addition to parents and relatives. A total of 19 championships are contested in age groups ranging from 12 to 18.
USA Volleyball has never hosted the Women's Pan American Cup in the seven previous years of the event's history. The 2009 Women's Pan American Cup is the largest international volleyball event hosted by USA Volleyball in terms of country participation.
Further, Team USA has not hosted a women's senior-level international tournament since the 1998 FIVB World Championship Qualifier tournament in 1998. Due to international scheduling and professional league commitments, matches on domestic soil have become a rarity with only seven contests against foreign teams in the most recent Olympic quadrennial (2005-2008).
The U.S. Women's National Team placed fifth at the 2008 Women's Pan American Cup with a young roster, yet still qualified for the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix. Dominican Republic captured the gold medal with a five-set victory over Brazil, which was using a junior-level team at the competition.
USA won its only Women's Pan American Cup in 2003, its first year competing in the event after missing the first two competitions in 2001 and 2002. The U.S. earned the silver at the 2004 Women's Pan American Cup. During the 2005-2008 Olympic quadrennial, Team USA primarily used young rosters at the event and finished with back-to-back fourth-place spots in 2005 and 2006, followed by a bronze medal in 2007.
U.S. Women's National Team Finishes at the Pan American Cup
2008: 5th
2007: 3rd
2006: 4th
2005: 4th
2004: 2nd
2003: 1st
2002: did not compete
2001: did not compete


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Catch and hope for a release
Recently, I was asked to describe the most dangerous situation I had faced in my long career as a guide. Fortunately, it is a fairly short list. I've always been proactive in my efforts to avoid such matters.
I've run into a number of wild animals, including a few bears, but fortunately they were never in the mood to bother with me. I've probably lost more blood to black flies and mosquitoes, than any other single source.
In regard to animal encounters, I've been in close proximity to a moose and within nostril range of several skunks, but again I always walked away unharmed.
Once while scrambling over a field of boulders, I got stuck while attempting to jump from one rock to another and ended up straddled between a pair of them. It took awhile to gain my balance at first, but as soon as I realized there was a porcupine guarding her young in the crevasse directly below my crotch, I moved very quickly. While I've been advised that porcupines can't throw their quills, I was in no mood to find out if it was really the truth.
I experienced another animal encounter while hunting during the early muzzleloader season a few years back. It occurred as I was in the middle of a drive, attempting to push deer to the watchers ahead. It was getting late in the day and I decided to work my way through a thick patch of beech whips that had retained their leaves.
The beech stand, which was only about 40 yards long and about half as wide, often provided safe haven for deer as they could easily disappear in the cover.
I was standing still, listening for them walking on the crunchy forest floor when I noticed two bear cubs clawing up a big beech tree that was less than 10 yards from where I stood.
I also knew they were going there for protection, and were probably sent by their mother who was very likely to be nearby and still on the ground.
Stuck in the middle of thick cover with only a single shot in my muzzleloader, I decided to whistle as I walked my way out of the fix. Fortunately, the bear did the same, and in the opposite direction.
Many of the activities I enjoy offer a reasonable risk of life and limb, ranging from climbing to backcountry skiing, cliff diving to mountain biking, whitewater paddling and more.
The key is to be prepared and to have the ability to gauge the risk. If the weather looks bad or the ice is questionable, there will always be another day.
I learned "to look before you leap," as my mother always admonished me. The lesson proved useful one day as I prepared to dive into the first pool at Split Rock Falls, a popular swimming hole.
Instead of diving in as I usually had, I decided to check the pool first. I don't know why, it was just a feeling. So, I strapped on a mask and slipped into the water. I immediately realized there was a metal street sign standing upright, stuck in the bottom of the river.
I hauled it out and realized it could have easily been a sharp sapling or some other obstacle as well. I discovered that caution doesn't come naturally with old age, but old age rarely comes without caution.
Eventually, I discovered that a flyrod is one of the most dangerous implements to be found in the hands of a beginning angler. I often provide lessons as well as angling tours, and I'm often required to offer advice on technique, tackle and talent.
It is far safer and easier to comment on tackle and technique than it is on talent. There are some people who simply can't manage to hold onto a fishing pole, even when it is duct-taped to their hands.
Often a rod is lost on the cast when the angler releases the button on a spinning reel and tosses the whole outfit overboard.
With youngsters, I often clip the rod handle to their belt with a short length of cord. Even though they may not toss it on the cast, I've often had them drop it in the drink when a bass leaps out of the water near the boat.
I've also lost a hat or two when I was standing behind a young angler as they wound up over their shoulder to make a cast without looking.
Whenever I fish, I always wear glasses and a hat for protection, but sometimes it is of no use. I've only had three instances of being hooked by accident in more than 50 years of angling, and two of them were self inflicted.
One day, it was a kid who hooked me in a very tender area when I had my back to him. Fortunately, he had a barbless hook attached to the business end of his fly line, and I was able to safely remove it from my leisurely end with just a pair of hemostats.
I was not so lucky the next time, which occurred as I was hauling hard on a flyrod while I was casting for salmon. As the line, with fly attached, came zinging by my head, a stiff wind blew it toward me. The fly lodged in my ear, and I quickly discovered a bloody ear is an awful thing.
I tried repeatedly to remove the hook with a pair of needle-nose pliers, while eyeing it in mirror of my truck. However, it was set in deep, beyond the barb, and there was blood spurting all over.
Soon, I looked as if an ax murderer had just paid me a visit.
I couldn't manage to push the hook through the flesh far enough to snip off the barb, and I knew the nearest hospital was at least an hour's drive away. So, I was forced to yank and holler, which was the easy part.
The toughest component of the situation was shedding the boots, waders, vest and collecting all of the assorted gear into the back of my vehicle while blood sprouted out my ear like a wildcatter's oil well.
I used all of the gauze and athletic tape available to try and stem the surge, but it was of no use. By the time I got home, I looked like a zombie. However, my wife soon had me all patched and I slept like a baby.
"Never again," I swore to myself. "I'll never again cast in a side-wind."
Twenty two years later, I grabbed a lure off the seat of the boat while I was cleaning up after a long day on the water. It was still attached to the leader, which was connected to the rod, and the hook sunk into the knuckle of my finger. Grudgingly, I was forced to go to the hospital.
Although I had been there with a few guests over the years, I was always the one to joke about the Adirondack Medical Center's emergency room "Wall of Shame," where all the wayward anglers donate their tackle after having it removed.
I knew I too would be asked to donate the appliance from my hand. However, I declined while explaining, "That's a $12 lure, with a additional $150 handling fee. If it was attached to me so well, just think what it will do when it connects with a fish!"
However, the lure has never been back in the water. It still sits where I can see it, right in the top of my tackle box. I left it there as my gentle reminder to just slow down and enjoy the fishing, since there's no reason to rush when you're enjoying some time on the water.


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by Jaime Tam
Are you the type of eater that reads the labels of the packaged products you consume?
Have you ever checked out the ingredients list and wondered what all those hard to pronounce, big words that seem to go on and on down the side of the container, box or packaging are?
What in the world are we eating and why aren't we Americans more informed about the chemicals we are consuming, like aspartame, among many other fat and sugar substitutes? Believe it or not, aspartame is the leading ingredient that contributes to America's weight issues! This illusive chemical is added to many of our food products, despite the fact that it is fully capable of deteriorating the natural integrity and function of our digestive system, and further, is known to increase levels of depression in teenagers and adults.
There are logical reasons to explain the fattening and bloating effects of aspartame. When you ingest the toxic chemical aspartame, it is absorbed through the intestines and passes immediately to the LIVER where it is taken inside via the liver filter. The liver then breaks down, or metabolizes aspartame to its toxic components – phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol. This process requires a lot of energy from the liver which means there will be less energy remaining in the liver cells. As a result, the liver cells will have less energy for fat burning and metabolizing, and the excess fat is stored. Excess fat may build up inside the liver cells causing a "fatty liver," making it extremely difficult to lose weight. Any time that you overload the liver you will increase the tendency to gain weight easily. Aspartame also causes weight gain by other mechanisms – Causes unstable blood sugar levels, which increases the appetite and causes cravings for sweets/sugar. Thus it is particularly toxic for those with diabetes or epilepsy. It can also cause fluid retention giving the body a puffy and bloated appearance and can increase cellulite.
Intuitively, I always knew that the introduction to low calorie substitutes, which make up a large percentage of our food products today, has been a big mistake and a major misconception to the American mind and American diet. Something didn't seem right when ice creams, sodas, cookies, and chewing gums turned sugar and fat free. Aren't these delectable treats supposed to be made of sugar and fat? Isn't the human body naturally designed to break these down? These sugar free, fat free products do more harm than good.
In my research I found that aspartame has made its way into the marketplace in such a big way that even products like Wrigley's regular chewing gums now include aspartame (NutraSweet®). Not just the sugar- free brands of of gum, but Doublemint and Juicyfruit, are also now laced with these artificial chemical sweeteners.
Looking into this catastrophe more I then uncovered the following information:
- Dr. Richard Wurtman, of M.I.T. testified that (isolated) phenylalanine lowers the serotonin level in the brain. Wurtman demonstrated aspartame can significantly increase brain phenylalanine levels, linking these neurochemical changes to seizures and mood disorders.
- Aspartame is 50 percent phenylalanine, an amino acid. In nature, such as in meat and milk, phenylalanine is linked to a chain of other amino acids, necessary for normal human growth and development. In aspartame, phenylalanine is "isolated" and genetically engineered, artificially separated from the rest of the protein chain. ("Brain Cell Damage From Amino Acid Isolates" by James Bowen, M.D and Arthur M. Evangelista, former FDA Investigator)
- According to The College of Physicians in the United Kingdom, the phenylalanine in aspartame depletes serotonin, a brain chemical that regulates emotion.
- Neurosurgeon, Dr. Russell Blaylock, "Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills", tells us both glutamate (MSG) and aspartame (NutraSweet®) can stimulate neurons (in the brain) to become extremely excited, causing these cells to deteriorate and die, resulting in brain damage of varying degrees.
- Dr. Janet Hull, author of "Sweet Poison" also reports the chemicals in aspartame block normal serotonin production in the brain and that serotonin levels are generally lower in depressed individuals. Studies have said that over 90 different health side effects are related to consuming aspartame, even in small quantities. Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener used in foods and beverages all around the world. We generally link aspartame to diet sodas. It is about 200 times sweeter than sugar. Aspartame breaks up into solution and can travel throughout the body and deposit in any tissue. The body digests aspartame unlike saccharin, which does not break down in human bodies. There are many effects that aspartame has that relate to everyday bodily functions.
- Aspartame can affect your eyes, ears, brain, state-of-mind, chest, skin, stomach, and more. It can also trigger many different illnesses such as, epilepsy and ADD. Aspartame can change the ratio of amino acids in the blood, lowering the levels of serotonin, dopamine, and adrenaline. This means that aspartame symptoms usually cannot be detected in lab tests. Now, there are many people who dispute these claims, but certified doctors have made a lot of progress in this field, exposing more and more people to the side effects. The most common effects associated with this artificial sweetener are headaches and tiredness, among many others.
Although artificial sweeteners save you calories, there's growing evidence that they can increase your appetite for sweets and other carbohydrates, causing you to eat more as the day goes on. Therefore, you don't really save any calories at all. Also, studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can stimulate high insulin levels in your body too, which again can promote fat storage.
With all that being said, it's fair to say that the increased levels of obesity and the deterioration of our health as a whole, has much to do with the introduction of these falsified slimming products. We need to educate ourselves with what we are putting into our bodies and feeding to our children. It's time to pay attention. Making smart, conscious choices on what we are eating must be done each day!
If this is the only body we get… let's treat it like a temple. Nourish your health with REAL food and don't fall for the gimmicks that are leading our country into an unnecessary health crisis. And don't forget to exercise, sleep well, and get regular massages for a balanced body and mind.
Heal & Inspire!
Jaime Tam (Jada Fire)
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Franklin Target Indoor Pitch Baseball Game
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The Franklin® Target Indoor Pitch Baseball Game is a great way for kids to have fun and practice their accuracy by aiming at the different baseball targets. They can start a game with friends or play alone by tossing the self-stick baseballs at the large graphic designed sheet that hangs down from the door hook. You can round the bases or even get a homerun, but hit the "X" three times and you're out. Play ball
- Large drop sheet fits most doors
- Can play alone or with friends
- Includes 3 self-stick baseballs
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Financial Awareness Week — Come File Your FAFSA!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Because students are required to complete an updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year, Regent University is thrilled to offer you time and computers in order to do so. Students are encouraged to submit FAFSA renewals in early to late March each year. If you are ready to complete the FAFSA and want to do so in an environment with access to a Financial Aid professional, then this is the workshop for you!
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I've always been attracted to hearts. I doodle them, I wear them on tee-shirts, I wear them on jewelry and they catch my eye everywhere I go.
On one of the walks I took with my grandson in Washington he pointed out a heart on the swingset at the park.
I snapped that heart as it seemed like a gift from him. He didn't know I collect hearts but something made him point that one out to me.
The other two hearts I found in Leavenworth. Why hearts there? Maybe they were reminding me to enjoy a special day with my daughter.
Hearts always remind me to sit back and take a breath. To notice the little things. To cherish all the beauties of the world and my family's love. I've become a better person since I became more aware of all the hearts in the world.
Take a moment this week to notice some small thing. Then come back and share it with me. Please.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Collecting Hearts
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I love the heart on the swingset!! Nice post Rita!ReplyDelete
This reminds me of one valentines day when I walked my niece to the school bus stop. We noticed a spot of missing concrete in the sidewalk that looked like a heart .. then once we started looking, we noticed them all over the place on that short little walk. From leaves to little bits of things laying in the street. It was a magical little walk! I definitely share your affinity for them!ReplyDelete
Maybe your grandson we be drawn to hearts during his lifetime, like you. Love it!ReplyDelete
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Still need to play around the settings (what a pain!), but here is an HD video that shows one of the pies baking. You should only try to view this if you have a high-speed connection - it's 27MB. Expand to full-screen for full effect.Bill/SFNM
Water goes in first, then salt goes in...mixed with a whisk to dissolve, then fresh yeast gets crumbled in...mixed with a whisk to dissolve, then half the flour and mix til it looks like pancake batter...then autolyse...then the rest of the flour. windowpaning is incredible too.No lag team between salt and yeast...just one after the other. That's the way they showed me how to make it at Antica...Here is a picture from the summer of me stretching a 9 oz dougball just to see how thin I could get it...Jay
Isn't autolyse suppose to be just flour and water?
I had an awesome conversation this week with a master neapolitan pizza maker about leopard spots. He brought up a great point which is that here in the states most people are making pizzas with as much leoparding as possible. Apparently in naples they tend to use a dough that is much less fermented than they do here in the states, and therefore the massive leoparding is seen much less frequently. In his opinion when you get the dough to the point of being so fermented that there is extreme leoparding it is over ripe.
In his opinion when you get the dough to the point of being so fermented that there is extreme leoparding it is over ripe.
Not sure how meaningful they are, but I got some interesting results on the leoparding front. Today I baked pies with dough from this week and last week.A. 2-day 60F ferment/proofB. 1-day 75F ferment/proof then stored in refrigerator for a whole week.Would you predeict that "B" would have more leoparding? No. Best I could observe, all pizzas from both batches exhibited about the same amount of leoparding. So it seems probable that refrigeration arrests the process.Here is a video of a pie from "B":
In fooodelI have gone up to 68% hydration but really like the 60-62% range I have Learned here absorbation rate of Caputo is 58%


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Globalfoundries, a leading contract maker of semiconductors, and IMEC, an independent research center, have signed a strategic long-term partnership on sub-22nm CMOS scaling and GaN-on-Si technology. The IMEC partnership is supplemental to the company's current R&D activities and will not diminish its commitment to any of other partners in technology development, namely IBM.
"We have a deep heritage of collaborative innovation, and joining IMEC will add another dimension to our R&D pipeline. IMEC is one of the largest semiconductor consortia in the world and a research site where many of the key technology issues on our roadmap are addressed. One key criterion for the decision is IMEC's capabilities and resources in EUV lithography. We are committed to being a leader in high-volume EUV implementation, and we believe the collaboration with IMEC will fortify our already-strong EUV roadmap," said Jason Gorss, a spokesman for Globalfoundries.
Globalfoundries becomes a full IMEC core CMOS partner. Imec's sub-22nm core CMOS program aims at developing processes that can be used in high-volume manufacturing of future logic and memory ICs. The program encompasses material and device studies, tool and process step exploration, integration options and advanced characterization towards process technology platforms for the next generation of ICs, as well as exploring and developing the options for further generations.
The company will also closely collaborate on EUV lithography, device technology for logic and memory, nano-interconnects and 3D integration together with other leading integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), foundries, fabless and fablite companies, equipment and material suppliers who are part of the IMEC research ecosystem.
Globalfoundries also joins the imec GaN research program, which aims at high-performance, cost-effective GaN devices on silicon. This program brings together leading IDMs, foundries, compound semiconductor companies, equipment suppliers and substrate suppliers to develop 8 inch GaN technology on silicon.
"Globalfoundries has long embraced a collaborative approach to R&D innovation based on a model of shared objectives and shared investments with partners around the world. The mission and capabilities of imec are highly complementary to our current collaborative R&D approach and will add another important dimension to our technology pipeline," said David Bennett, vice president of alliances at Globalfoundries.
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Paul Gallagher
GALLAGHER, Paul Douglas, 63, of Spencer, Tenn., died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
He is survived by his daughters, Cindy Wargo, Anne (Billy) Jones, and Cheryl (Daniel) Bagby; grandchildren, Tim, Brittany, Bradley, Julia, Steven and Matt; brothers, Michael and Tom; and sisters, Pat Barnard, Mary Cain, Teresa Moulds and Kathy Rensberry.
A celebration of his life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, from the Chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Spring Hill Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to the Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5100 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN. 37216, (615) 865-1101.