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With the K-1 WGP Final 16 being cancelled, making this the first year in K-1's existence without a World Grand Prix, many are throwing around the misconception that Kickboxing is dying. The statement couldn't be any more false. It's a reality of the Kickboxing world: For many, K-1 is kickboxing. With K-1 not hosting a World Grand Prix this year, many have also falsely declared that the organization is dead which is another notion that couldn't be any farther from the truth. The false thought of K-1 supposedly being dead in the minds of many fans is enough to claim that the entire sport of Kickboxing is dying. Dave Walsh gave some information on K-1's future here, to get rid of the thought that K-1 is dead.
The reality is that right now, there are a lot more viable options for kickboxing than in the past. Yes, the big monster K-1 isn't around for the time being but think for a minute: For all the years that K-1 ruled kickboxing, was there really any alternatives with potential? Sure, SuperLeague was around for a few years and had some real quality, but it didn't last that long. There were pretty much no sustainable alternatives in Kickboxing that were easy to follow. Fast forward to the present day and there's a healthy stable of Kickboxing promotions slowly rising to prominence. It's Showtime in 2010 and mostly in 2011 has really expanded their territory, both geographically and in the general picture of Kickboxing. Fight Code has really put together a nice 2011, slowly gaining some ground. SuperKombat is also gaining ground, and with some tweaks here and there could really expand their product, especially its internet presence.
More fighters that would normally be in the shadows of K-1 are getting a shot on bigger stages than they would have before. With K-1 only having two (only very recently three) weight classes, everyone in between and below 70kg-Heavyweight/Super Heavyweight was left in the dust. It's Showtime is providing a better platform for these weight classes to receive their due and with the direction of the promotion seeming to be straight ahead, I think we can expect even more progress. Who would know who Javier Hernandez and Karim Bennoui are if not for It's Showtime?
Although the current viable promotions that are present now have nowhere near the awareness and hype that K-1 had, it's still a building block. More fans have taken notice with K-1's absence and now are aware that there are alternatives. Even if the amount of these fans is little, every one counts.
If K-1 is finally, completely sold and running by next year, it's an additional plus for the sport. Not only would K-1 be back and running, it would be running alongside these other promotions like It's Showtime, Fight Code and SuperKombat that have picked up awareness from K-1's absence. Normally, the typical kickboxing fan would not have many events to look forward to due to K-1's schedule. The fans that have picked up on other promotions would now have other events to watch alongside K-1.
Despite the numerous ideas and opinions being thrown around, Kickboxing isn't going anywhere. One might not realize looking at it from a purely North American standpoint, but countries all over Europe and around the world like Australia and Japan have had established scenes for years that just won't die off. No matter how obscure that some parts of the Kickboxing world may appear, the fact is they're still there and will remain there. Promotions have popped up and are making advances. K-1's absence, Badr Hari's moves to boxing and the potential loss of Gokhan Saki and Tyrone Spong to other sports may seem like the dagger in kickboxing, but all these situations have been overblown for the most part. Kickboxing will live on to see another day.


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I wonder if the lady-in-blue trend will be broken for the next Olympics.
Blades, please, don't be so cruel to the skate gods... they're confused enough as it is XD Watch, the next OGM will win wearing neon green or something :P
But what do you mean by "respectable results"? If the Korean federation is waiting for another junior like Yuna back in the 2004-05 and 2005-06 season, they'll be waiting forever.
This must put a certain amount of pressure on her even now, with the Olympic and World golds that she has. So sometimes she bends a bit under the pressure. She seems to rebound, though, and I hope she'll continue to enjoy skating (either competitively or professionally, or both) so that we can continue to enjoy her.
If you're confused by what happened, then I don't think you should automatically assume like you know what she did. A lot of that already happened in the coaching fiasco ...
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If you've read newspapers, watched television or even attended a spirited family gathering during this campaign season, you don't need me to tell you about the spread of political rancor.
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First off, never take more than one in one go. Second, yes, it helped with my desire but not necessarily physical performance. Very importantly, it kicks in about 3 hours later and do not take it along with stimulants, eg. coffee, tyrosine, etc...because it can cause serious rapid heart beat to the point of real danger, especially if you already have hypertension. God bless.
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Began taking this for ED. I have read elsewhere that Natrol has reformulated this at some point in the last two or three years, and the reformulation made it much more powerful. I took 1 capsule and after about an hour it was very obviously working for me. In fact, it made a huge difference, if you catch my drift... However, the after-affects were significant. Very quickly I broke out into cold sweats. I was shivering and yet sweating quite a bit with a pounding irregular heartbeat. I also was not able to sleep that night at all. I am told that taken daily these side affects become less, but it's hard to imagine taking this daily. Next time I only took half a capsule. Still did the job for me, but side affects were still too severe and I was still up all night. I now divide each capsule into 5 even doses. It still works for me at that dose, although not as well, but still well enough. And the side affects are tolerated. One bottle will last me awhile. The benefit is worth the unpleasant after-affects.
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natrol yohime bark makes me feel bad and nauseous.
Bought it for weight training regimen - but it had other beneficial effects
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I always liked the pump I got when working out with Yohimbe - after all, it is an effective vasodilator. I stopped taking it for about ten years through most of my thirties, then decided to start up again when I went back to heavy weight training. I started noticing high school type erections at night. It has really helped in the bedroom. Moreover, when I checked out other herbal ED remedies, I noticed most have Yohimbe in them - for 10 times the price. You can't beat the price on this product, or its benefits.
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This product turned out to be of very high quality. Compared to the same substance that I've gotten in the past, this was of superior quality and it's effects were much longer lasting than I'd expected. It's stimulating properties may find you lying in bed wondering why you can't get to sleep.... use with appropriate timing.
Solid product.
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One capsule in the afternoon is enough to give me a helpful boost.
Yohimbe Bark, Natrol
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Very powerful and effective. Really sensitizes the nerves in your whole body.
Promising product
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Very good for Men's Health and Potency.
great product never felt this way can't take for long though.
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never felt this way before super energized. sometimes bytself maybe too much yohimbe the male response product is more subtle to take in conjuction but definately helps lose weight suppress appetite and thermogenic. it does other things not mentioned as well blood circulation in the brain better think more clearer.


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The idea is to throw the beanbag through the hole. We played with the rule that each time a thrower was successful they moved back a step.
B was able to get the target from about 7 metres away with concentration. I was so impressed.
Those triangles on top of the box are ears. Initially, I was going to paint the box so that the hole was a monster's mouth, as seen at MakeBabyStuff.com. But like often happens here, we had to play the game as soon as we could, and then the box got destroyed by the dog before we get to the painting stage.
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Boot Scootin' Good Time in Music City, U.S.A
Sheraton Music City Hotel • Nashville, TN
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- Bottle of Wine
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The Destination
From the honky-tonk bars of Lower Broadway to country music mecca the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville lives up to its label as "Music City, U.S.A." Lately, Tennessee's rhinestone-studded capital has been hitting a high note with stylish restaurants, unique boutiques, and alt-country clubs lining streets that not long ago were downright sleepy. Eschew the touristy downtown scene and spend some time in up-and-coming East Nashville, where the city's 20-somethings down artisan bites and local brews to the melodies of toe-tapping folk and punkabilly tunes.
The Digs
Just minutes from Nashville International Airport, the Sheraton Music City Hotel soothes the soul with some of the softest beds—and largest rooms—in the city. Sink into your king- or full-size Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed after a memorable night on the town; in the morning, fresh-brewed coffee awaits as you take in the sunrise from your private patio or balcony. Flaky biscuits are served with a side of Southern hospitality at the hotel's Old Hickory Grill, the perfect place to start the day after an a.m. swim or sweat session at the on-site fitness center.
The Diversions
• Country Music Hall of Fame
• Grand Ole Opry
• 2nd Avenue Entertainment District
• The Hermitage-Home of Andrew Jackson
"Staff, food, lounge, and meeting rooms are all top notch. I would highly recommend the Sheraton Music City for any occasion. Just a great place in a super city."-- TripAdvisor
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10-Course Tasting Dinner & Drink Pairings in Virginia
The Lafayette Inn • Stanardsville, VA
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two in the Monroe, Jefferson, or Tyler Rooms (Suite A), Sundays or Thursdays ($229) or Mondays through Wednesdays ($344)
- Chef's Ten-Course Tasting Dinner with Beverage Pairings
- Breakfast for Two
Enjoy a sumptuous ten-course feast with beverage pairings at this historic bed and breakfast about 20 miles from Charlottesville.
The Destination
Tucked away in the rolling hills of central Virginia, the tiny town of Stanardsville puts more on the table than you'd expect from the population of 500. For starters, it sits less than 10 miles from the border of Shenandoah National Park and 20 miles from the bustling college town of Charlottesville, with a number of wineries, antique shops, and local artisans in between—not to mention historic sites like Monticello and Montpelier. But you needn't stray far from Main Street to revel in the bounty of the region: Just look to The Lafayette Inn, a six-room bed and breakfast in the heart of downtown.
The Digs
Built in 1840, this three-story inn—with a charming brick façade, picture windows, and white wooden columns—is renowned as one of the best restaurants in the region, garnering awards like "Best of the Blue Ridge" and "Virginia's Restaurant of the Year." Before the feast begins, check in to your suite, where each Internet-equipped room features lovingly preserved antiques, a queen bed, hardwood floors, a sitting area with TV, and a private bathroom. Some even offer the roaring comfort of a gas fireplace.
The Diversions
After checking in and settling down, the feasting awaits: You'll be treated to a sumptuous ten-course tasting dinner, complete with beverage pairings. Chef Alan—who is also your accommodating innkeeper—crafts menus that include traditional Southern cuisine as well as international favorites prepared in a Southern style, making for a completely unique array of dishes. From appetizers and entrées to desserts, this special event remains the inn's most popular experience, a decade-long tradition that more than a thousand guests before you have enjoyed.
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Tracy Hough
Office Phone: (540) 432-4955
Main Campus, Harrisonburg
Office Location: CC 211
Assistant Professor
Education Dept and MA in Education, Harrisonburg
Adjunct Faculty
Tracy Hough, assistant professor in teacher education. Tracy earned a BA in liberal studies from University of California, Santa Barbara with teacher credentialing PreK-8 and a M.A. in Education from Eastern Mennonite University. She is currently working on her PhD. in Reading at the Curry School of Education, UVA. Her research interests focus on global literacy and supporting teachers in Lesotho, Africa improve their reading instruction. She teaches in our graduate and undergraduate programs focusing on literacy. She is also our PK-3 coordinator. Her previous teaching experiences include being a Title I Reading Specialist for grades K through 5 as well as a regular elementary teacher in grades K through 6. She has taught not only in Virginia, but California, Oregon, Nevada, and Rhode Island. Tracy holds professional membership in the International Reading Association and the Shenandoah Valley Reading Council where she is coordinator for the Young Author's Celebration.
B.A., University of California , Santa Barbara
M.A., Eastern Mennonite University
Hough, T. (2007). George Graham Lecture 2007: Revolutionizing vocabulary instruction, K-12: What does the developmental model tell us? TEMPO Weekly Reader, 10.2, 1-2.
Scholarly Presentations and Abstracts
"Learning by Doing: Preparing Undergraduate Candidates to Teach Reading through Practicum Experiences" Presenter at the VACTE/ATE-VA Spring Conference, 2015, Roanoke, VA.
"Voices from the Field: Preservice teachers reflect on their practicum experience and development as reading teachers" Co-presenter with Sandy Brownscombe at the VACTE?ATE-VA Spring Conference, 2015, Roanoke, VA.
"Write Like the Character" Presenter at the Virginia State Reading Conference 2011, Roanoke, VA."The ABC's of Meaningful Early Literacy Practices" Presenter at the
Mennonite Educators Conference 2010 (MEC 2010), February 4-6, 2010"Fine Tuning Reading Instruction: Coaching Teachers to Become Reflective Practioners," Presented at the Virginia State Reading Conference Spring 2007, Roanoke, Virginia. "Creating Cultures of Change Through Action Research," presented an action research project on the concurrent validity of PALS K-3 at the Virginia State Reading Conference, 2005 Crystal City, VA " Creating a Celebration for Young Authors", presented to the Virginia Young Writers Committee at the Virginia State Reading Conference, 2005. Crystal City, VA
" Renew, Rekindle, and Rejuvenate Your Love for Words" Presenter at the Shenandoah Valley Reading Council Fall Conference 2009
" Keeping Your Child Engaged during Read Alouds." demonstrated reading and questioning strategies that parents can use while they read to their child to enhance engagement and comprehension of the story. Staunton City Public Schools Title I Parent Night, 2009
" Connecting Reading and Writing: "I Don't Want to Write Blues." shared ideas about how to help students write nonfiction through developing prior knowledge at the Shenandoah Valley Reading Council's Winter Conference. 2006, Waynesboro, VA.
" Authentic Assessment: Developing Rubrics." shared research and guided teachers in writing rubrics to assess student outcomes and add to the current portfolio system. Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary In-Service, 2006. Woodstock, VA
" Documenting Student Learning: The How's and Why's of Portfolios." Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary In-Service, 2005. Woodstock, VA
Other Presentations
Renew, Rekindle, and Rejuvenate Your Love for Words K-3, Rockingham County School, 2014
Renew, Rekindle, and Rejuvenate Your Love for Words 4-8, Rockingham County School, 2014
Renew, Rekindle, and Rejuvenate Your Love for Words 9-12, Rockingham County School, 2014
International Projects Scholarship, Virginia State Reading Association 2014-2015
Reading First Academy, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, University of Virginia, VA, Second Grade Institute Summer 2008
Reading First Academy, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, University of Virginia, VA, Third Grade Institute Summer 2007
Reading First Academy, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, University of Virginia, VA First Grade Institute
Spring 2005
Church, Community and Professional Service
Professional Service:
Board Member and Recorder for Mennonite Early Childhood Network 2010-2015
Lacey Spring Elementary, 2013
- Workshop- Revisiting Word Study as a Tool to Develop Word Recognition and
Orthographic Knowledge.
Linville-Edom Elementary School, 2011-2012
- Workshop- Providing Small Group Reading Instruction to Meet the Instructional need
of All students.
Eastern Mennonite Elementary School, 2008-2009
- Consultant- helped develop writing curriculum for K-5
- Guest Storyteller for February Reading Month
Shenandoah Valley Reading Council, 1997 to present.
- Treasurer 2000-2002
- Chairperson for Young Author's Celebration Northern End- 2002 to present.
Certifications and Licenses
Virginia State Post Graduate Professional Teaching License endorsed to teach:
- early primary PK-3
- elementary 3-6
- middle school 6-8
- reading specialist
Professional Memberships
International Reading Association 1997 to present.
Shenandoah Valley Reading Council, 1997 to present.
Virginia State Reading Association 1997 to present.
New Courses Taught
EDIL 581 Early Literacy for Preschool Teachers
EDLA 592 Differentiated Reading Instruction in Grades 3-8
Developing Vocabulary and Word Knowledge in Grades K-8
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When we look up on a clear night we see a host of stars above us. They look like tiny points of light but stars are actually giant balls of glowing gas.
The Sagittarius Star Cloud: A Sky Full of Glittering JewelsThe Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI/NASA)
The star that we are most familiar with is the Sun. In all aspects the Sun is a fairly average star, except that it is the one star we can see close-up.
The Sun is a mere 8 light minutes away, while most stars are hundreds and thousands of light years away, which is why they look so faint and small.
The closest star to our Sun is Alpha Centauri, which lies about 4.3 light years away. Alpha Centauri is actually a group of three stars, including the faint star Proxima Centauri, that are linked together by gravity. Over half the stars in the sky are double or triple star systems.
Stars vary in size, mass, brightness, age and colour. The largest stars are hundreds of times bigger than the Sun. The smallest stars (neutron stars) are some 10km across. Massive stars, more than 50 times the mass of the Sun, shine more brightly and have shorter lives than less massive stars. The temperature of a star is revealed by its colour. Hot stars, which are generally young, are blue while cool stars, which are generally old, are red.
Stars shine because of nuclear fusion reactions. The centre of a star is so hot that elements can fuse together to form new elements. The majority of a star's life is spent converting hydrogen into helium. This process produces lots of energy which is released as light to make the star shine and heat to stop the star from collapsing under gravity. In the core of our Sun millions of tonnes of hydrogen are fused together every second to form helium. All the elements around us, including those that are part of us, were originally formed in stars.
The sun certainly is cooling down and experts say we only have about 4 billion years before it burns out completely! A NASA Astrophysicist recently answered a similar question and this website traces the lifecycle of a star like our sun. An extensive information sheet on the sun can be found on the NASA website.
Hi Cheyene,
A really good explanation of why we can't see the colour of stars can be found on the CSIRO website.
Hope this helps!
Hi Alex,
Tes the Sun is a star and it is the nearest to the Earth at only 8 light minutes away. That is, it only takes 8 minutes for the light of the Sun to reach the earth. Proxima Centauri is the next closest star at 4.2 light years away, although it cannot be seen with the naked eye. Proxima Centauri is thought to be part of a triple system of Alpha Centauri. Alpha Centauri is a binary system 4.3 light years away and can clearly be seen as the brightest of the two pointers which indicates the Southern Cross. This means that Alpha Centauri is the nearest star that can be seen in the night sky.
Trust this helps!
Hi Russell, our staff at the Planetarium have said that without more precise details of time, direction, elevation etc it is hard to say what you have seen. They can say that it is not Venus as that planet is visible only in the early morning in the east before sunrise. You may be seeing Jupiter in the west after sunset but that just looks like a bright "star". Its possible that you are seeing the moon as it approaches full moon but that won't be in the south either.
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First and second priority streets remained the concern Tuesday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Street crews in Columbia started hitting neighborhoods on Wednesday after working overnight to clear major roads.
According to a news release, road crews were still focusing on first and second priority routes Tuesday night with the help of employees from other departments like Parks and Recreation, Water and Light, Parking Utilities, Sewer Utilities and outside contractors.
Priority was given to residential streets that had trash delayed this week. Workers plan to finish Monday's and Tuesday's routes by Friday at the latest, which means service should only be delayed by one day. Recycling for both Columbia and Jefferson City is canceled until next week.
Crews in northeast Columbia expected to make quick gains because of help from Water and Light equipment already in that area.
"Plows worked hard to keep up with the accumulating snowfall today ... that was no easy task," Public Woks Director John Glascock wrote in a news release. "Customers really helped road crews by moving their cars off of priority routes and staying off roadways as much as possible during the snowfall."
Cars parked on the sides of first and second priority snow route streets are no longer being towed at the owner's expense so plows could clear the roads.
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7:30 PM EST TV: FS Detroit PLUS / NBA league Pass Radio: 97.1 The Ticket
Calderon is making plays over there, and some guy named Amir is the leading rebounder and leader in FG%. Toronto is resting, and we just played the night before. We got em at home, but they're looking more alive recently...........Toronto by 6.......
Barg might be back for this one and he's gonna be pissed.
We've got 27 games left. We'll go 12-15 during this final stretch. Unforutnately, this one will be one of those 15 losses.
Why did you pick the Pistons to win? ...playin both sides of the fence.
Aww shucks, I thought I was posting in the Hawks thread.
My favorite Hawk of all time:
"Just letting everyone know I'm healthy and ready to go" - Charlie Villanueva, via Twitter.
Its a one sided affair in our favor.
Pistons with a blowout win. I don't understand why Lawrence doesn't put Charlie in. EDIT: CV finally getting in with 3:20 left.
Yep you should beat the bottom feeders......defense held the last three opponents to 85.3 ppg. Keep that up they could possibly win 20 of their remaining 25 games finish 35-31 and get the 7th or 8th seed...........much to the chagrin of the tank squad..
Very good game to watch for us. Like players, fans need breaks and things to just come together for them. This was one of them. Sure it was a bottom feeder but they made us look like playoff contenders. Maxiell has been doing great. He's hitting that 15 footer. And that's what doing it for us. Monroe is going to get the defenses attention and Maxiell is consistently open. If he hits that we get 2 points and can set up the defense. The play of the night for me was Maxiell stealing the inbounds pass then grabbing an offensive rebound. I think Ben tapped another board out and then we hit a 3. That was great effort with great results. Whats good about this team, even in defeat, is that there is a guy under the basket for an offensive rebound. Sometimes there's three. Overall the team played good except for Ben Gordon who negated his sucktitude by hitting some shots.
Another Detroit Victory!!! http://www.nba.com/games/20120310/TORDET/gameinfo.html
Well, that was a laugher. It was pretty much over by the first half, but of course, the Pistons being the Pistons, you're always concerned about a letdown in the second half, but they were able to sustain their energy level and come away with an easy win. The Raptors' announcers were just shaking their heads and kept saying they didn't expect this. Well, me too, but I'll take it. If yesterday's game was won by the front court, this game was won mostly by the backcourt, the starting guards posting nearly identical stat lines and had half the team's points at halftime. Brandon finally broke out of his post all-star game slump, hitting 3 of 4 from long range early, and finished with 19 points, 7 assists, playing with a lot of energy at both ends of the floor. He was pushing the ball well also, his best play coming in the first quarter on a nice bounce pass to Tay in transition for the easy layup. Rodney played well, hitting on his jumpers early. DeRozan gave him a little bit of trouble in spurts, but he did a much better job than he did in Toronto and kept him in check. He finished with 20/8/4/2. His highlight was a nice pass to Max for a dunk in the third. Greg hit the first 1-2 buckets of the game, but didn't really get the ball as much with the guards getting things going. He only took 4 shots and finished with a very quiet 11 and 5, with 5 FTs, though he also played less than both his starting guards. He just continues to be efficient. BG shot much better, but strangely had zeroes across the rest of the stat sheet, except for contributing 1 foul. His defense was bad, not really fighting through screens very much. Didn't turn the ball over though he did nothing else of note. Max continues his hot shooting, hitting 6 of 10, half of which were jumpers. He's becoming quite reliable from 15 feet, and had a really nice sequence where he got the offensive board 3 straight times off of pure hustle. Tayshaun shot well, but he was forcing things a little bit, and got frustrated on defense after being called for fouls on two straight trips. JJ played pretty well, but I cringe every time he puts the ball on the floor. He's pretty much automatic when it's a set shot, whether from midrange or distance, but in the paint he throws up these ugly up and under moves, and that especially horrid stretched out hook shot. It's hard to describe, it's like Kareem's sky hook but hideously executed and always comes up short. Big Ben was solid as usual, and made both his FTs. Wilkins' defense was solid once again, but he never passes once he gets in the lane. No ugly air balled layups though. Good game, nice energy for 48 minutes, despite getting just a bit sloppy at times with rushed shots, dominating a team that previously beat them. Refreshing to get a nice blowout win in out favor once in a while, and all of the starting front court played no more than 25 minutes. Brandon and Rodney both played 33 minutes, Frank sticking to his 3 guard rotation when it counted. The next game should be a big challenge, as Utah has a big team with lots of big man depth that they can throw at Greg to keep him off balance and the Pistons haven't beaten them in a loooong time.
I think we just saw Joe's dream with the double combo guard unit: Stuckey:20 points, 4 rebs, 8 assists, and 2 steals on 71% eFG. Knight: 19 points, 4 rebs, 7 assists, and a steal on 65% eFG. Also, Maxiell had his 3rd great game in a row that corresponded with a W. I'm really impressed with Maxiell's defense and really appreciated Wilkins' defensive effort. I'd try to keep him on the team going forward to use as a specialty stopper and a character guy (more valuable than a Macklin, Sharpe, etc). Nice little winning streak here, but we're about to go on the road permanently with our only home game coming against Miami. It will be next to impossible to remain at .500 or better during the next 10. One thing that I have enjoyed watching is the general toughness that has developed for our team. The rotation was shortened, Monroe and Maxiell are bad men, and we don't really have any players pouting or giving partial effort. I'm giving credit to the coach for this as well as the character of the team in general. No big egos.
Austin Daye checks in with the GT crew and looks like he'd rather be playing Mass Effect 3 at home then proceeds to stand in the corner. That's the way to do it man. Got a steal to stop a fast break. Charlie checks in a played with some energy for Gtime. Still rusty on his shot.
Who doesn't want to play Mass Effect 3? We need more first quarters like this one tbh. Kicked the Raps' teeth in from the tip and never looked back. Ah well.
i get my copy on monday
This, in a nutshell, is why I am a Pistons fan. I could deal with big shot Billups, because he cared about the team more than he cared about himself. A mercenary with a soul is how a close friend described him. To be honest, whilst I certainly don't consider this team a dark horse by any means, I am really happy with what has been going on. Mainly, that their heads are up, and negatives aren't forcing them down. My two favourites at the moment have to Wilkins and Maxiell. Wilkins is just playing defense with heart and contributing where he can on offense. He doesn't try to play beyond his means and I like that. Maxiell is showing us why he could be one of the great back up bigs in the league. A consistent 15ft jumper and huge hustle on rebound - including putbacks? Yes please. But he is still, like it has been said, no more than a 10/10 guy and should be an impact sub. What scares me - inconsistency at the guard positions. I like BK, and Stuckey has handed in some small proofs for his ability. But these two aren't consistent enough. Knight gets frustrated and Stuckey gets sloppy under pressure. If they can keep warm, we should see some more great playing - Lack of inside ball movement/control. This isn't just in reference to this game. But I feel like when the ball goes in, too often it ends up with a sloppy kickout or a forced shot. Maxiell has started popping up on the edges of the free throw line, one of the best places to be in a collapsed key situation, but as I don't really like the three ball, I'd like to see prince/JJ/stuckey moving either side of the basket for the 15-18 footers from the kickout.
With about 5 minutes left in the game, and JJ taking all of the shots, Daye kept staring down the bench at the coaching staff trying to get their eye to see if they remember he was still on the team. Got one stat...a steal and -3 for being in there when the last guy for the Raptors hit the three. Charlie had a nice feed to JJ, but he fumbled the shot, got the rebound and put it it....so no assist for CV...
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During a pelvic exam, a doctor visually and manually assesses a woman's reproductive organs. You might have a pelvic exam as part of your regular checkup, or your doctor may recommend a pelvic exam if you have symptoms such as unusual vaginal discharge or pelvic pain.
A pelvic exam is a relatively short procedure, during which your doctor checks your vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, rectum and pelvis, including your ovaries, for masses, growths or other abnormalities. A Pap test, which screens for cervical cancer, may be performed during a pelvic exam.
You may need a pelvic exam:
No special preparation is required for a pelvic exam, although your doctor may recommend that you schedule your pelvic exam on a day when you don't have your period. Also, you may be more comfortable if you empty your bladder before the exam.
If you have questions about the exam or its possible results, write them down and take them with you to the appointment so that you don't forget to ask about them during the visit with your doctor.
A pelvic exam is performed in your doctor's office and takes only a few minutes.
You'll be asked to change out of your clothes and into a gown. You may be given a sheet to wrap around your waist for added privacy. Before performing the pelvic exam, your doctor may listen to your heart and lungs and perform a breast exam.
During the pelvic exam, you lie on your back on an examining table with your knees bent and your feet placed on the corners of the table or in supports called stirrups. You'll be asked to slide your body toward the end of the table and let your knees fall open.
A pelvic exam generally includes:
Internal visual exam. Next, your doctor uses a speculum — a plastic or metal-hinged instrument shaped like a duck's bill — to spread open your vaginal walls and view your vagina and cervix. The speculum may be warmed before it's inserted.
Inserting and opening the speculum causes pressure that can be uncomfortable for some women. Relax as much as possible to ease discomfort, but tell your doctor if you're in pain.
Bimanual exam. Because your pelvic organs, including your uterus and ovaries, can't be seen from outside your body, your doctor needs to feel (palpate) your abdomen and pelvis for this part of the exam. To do this, your doctor inserts two lubricated, gloved fingers into your vagina with one hand, while the other hand presses gently on the outside of your lower abdomen.
During this part of the exam, your doctor checks the size and shape of your uterus and ovaries, noting points of tenderness or unusual growths. After the vaginal exam, your doctor inserts a gloved finger into your rectum to check for tenderness, growths or other irregularities.
Usually, at each step, your doctor tells you exactly what he or she is doing, so nothing comes as a surprise to you.
After the pelvic exam is over, you can get dressed and then discuss with your doctor the results of your exam.
When the exam is done, your doctor can usually tell you immediately if the pelvic exam revealed anything unusual. Pap test results may take a few days. Your doctor will discuss with you any next steps, additional tests, follow-up or treatment needed.
If you have questions about the pelvic exam or any other aspect of your health, bring them up while you're still in the office with your doctor.
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[quote user="Morehead State"]There is one team last night in all this drama that didn't. Thats your team. I can live with my team playing hard and losing. Your team is an embarrassment.[/quote]

well ****, Morehead....I guess you have a conspiracy on your hands!!!
The Yankees controlled your fate and threw a game intentionally preventing you from making hte playoffs despite the fact that your terrible team didn't even deserve to be there.

Right now youre the laughing stock of the sports world, and you call us an embarassment? Funniest thing I heard today so far...lol.
Keep reaching, buddy.
[/quote]lmao yea mh. tex reeeeallly didnt want to hit that grandslam last night. i think i saw him mouth "damiitt!!!" as he was rounding first


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These bright colored durable nylon fabric buckets are great for storage and classroom organization. May be used as ball totes, block storage and more! Fold flat when not in use to maximize space. Orange measures 9" x 10", pink 11" x 13", green 13" x 15" and blue 15" x 17". Color may vary.


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Fully renovated apartment G10460
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The bright apartment features a double bedroom and an open plan living/kitchen area with a double sofa bed. The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, toaster and kettle, and the bathroom includes and hairdryer. Laundry facilities are available.
Gare du Nord Metro Station can be reached in just a 2 minute walk from the apartment, providing guests with access to Paris' world-renowned metro system. The Pompidou Centre can be reached within 20 minutes' the metro system.
The vibrant surrounding area hosts a range of cafés, bars and shops. Bed linen and towels are provided.
If you arrive early or leave late, you can store your luggage in an automatic locker located nearby: City Locker (Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, Le Marais, Hotel de Ville, Chatelet, Saint-Germain, Saint-Michel, Notre Dame, Opera, Madeleine, Saint-Lazare).
House rulesRegular check-in time is between 2pm and 8pm (after 8pm only self check-in is possible).
For arrival on Sunday/bank holidays, 50 euros will be charged.
An early check-in between 10am and 2pm is available for an extra charge of 50 euros (if the apartment is available).
Regular check out time: before 10 am
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Based on availability and at least with a 24 hours notice, a late check-out between 10am and noon is available for an additional cost of 50 euros.
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Very well situated apartment for 4 to 5. Would happily stay there again on my next trip!
Nice appartment in the city center! Everything is close, a supermarket, ... You can go everywhere on foot because it is right in the center. We had a good stay here.
The apartment is small but cozy and comfortable. The portal and the stairs are a little old, but inside were fine. A quiet and very good location site.
El apartamento es pequeño pero muy acogedor y cómodo. El portal y la escalera están algo viejos, pero en el interior estuvimos muy bien. Un sitio tranquilo y con muy buena localización.
We really liked the apartment. It was located very central so we went to Notre Dame, the Louvre and elsewhere walk. We next several restaurants and a well stocked supermarket where Nicola greeted us warmly.
Nos gusto mucho el apartamento. Estaba situado muy en el centro por lo que fuimos a Notre Dame, el Louvre y otros lugares andando. Teníamos al lado distintos restaurantes y un supermercado bien surtido donde Nicola nos atendió con cariño.
The apartment is well located, about 50 meters from Notre Dame, very clean and spacious. Anecdotally say that missing some cutlery and pans were not good for the hob. Otherwise great.
El apartamento está muy bien ubicado, a unos 50 metros del Notre Dame, muy limpio y espacioso. Como anécdota decir que faltaban algunos cubiertos y las sartenes no servían para la vitroceramica. Por lo demás estupendo.
Dear Sirs,
I am still waiting for a message from our hostess regarding the key conservation and relating to your satisfaction with the state of the apartment after the end of our stay.
Following I will tell you my opinion.
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
ich warte noch auf eine Mitteilung unserer Gastgeberin bezüglich des Schlüsselerhalts und bezüglich Ihrer Zufriedenheit bezüglich des Zustands der Ferienwohnung nach Abschluss unseres Aufenthaltes.
Im Anschluss werde ich Ihnen meine Beurteilung mitteilen.
Well it located. But we got only one set of sheets and small towels for 13 days. The coffee maker did not work with the capsules we buy. We write about all this but nobody answered us. And we did not see anyone on the property at any time
Bien situado. Pero nos dieron sólo un juego de sábanas y unas toallas pequeñas para 13 días. La cafetera no funcionaba con las cápsulas que compramos. Escribimos sobre todo ello pero nadie nos respondió. Y no vimos a nadie de la propiedad en ningún momento
Everything worked perfect.
It was easy to pick up the keys, and we were very satisfied with the appartement.
It was well ecuiped with all what we needed.
It was very closed to everything, the baker, shops with food and cafe's.
We can highly recommend this appartement.
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When it comes to navigating through life, so much of what we know is passed down from mother to child. In celebration of Mother's Day, we asked Donna Karan, Lubov Azria, Lela Rose, Rachel Roy, Pamella Roland, Rebecca Minkoff, Rachel Zoe and Kelly Wearstler to tell us, "What's the greatest advice mothers can share with their children?"
Check out the candid, poignant family photos that each of these designing women generously shared with us…
Donna Karan: Make time for love. "The best advice a mother can give to her child is that love is about time−the time you spend with others, and time you spend taking care of yourself. You need to find the balance and do both," says Donna Karan, pictured with her daughter Gabby on her wedding day in 2002. (For her special day, Gabby wore a short dress with an added long tulle skirt, made by her mother, of course!)
Lubov Azria: Live your dreams. "Each of my daughters has a unique journey they are embarking on, and I support them wholeheartedly. I always advise them with what I tell myself every day: Work hard, stay focused on your vision, and follow your dreams. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, 'Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm,'" says Azria, Chief Creative Officer of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, which includes BCBG and Herve Leger.
This busy business woman is mother to 6 children with husband Max Azria. Above, Lubov (pictured second from left) enjoys some girl time on Malibu Beach with her daughters Anaïs, 16, Agnès, 14, Marine, 21, and Chloé, 18.
Lela Rose: Conquer with kindness. Designer Lela Rose keeps her motherly advice simple and sweet: "Be nice, be nice, be nice."
The New York-based Texan transplant is pictured with her two children, Grey, 11, and Rosey, 6, and their two Yorkshire terriers, Stitch and Bobbin.
Rachel Roy: You can make a difference. "The best advice I give my girls, which my mother instilled in me, is the importance of giving back to those in need," shares Rachel Roy, pictured with her two daughters, Tallulah Ruth, 5, and Ava, 13.
Pamella Roland: Easy does it. "As my children have grown, my best advice to mothers of young children would be to not sweat the small stuff−you let go and let your children learn by making their mistakes, and you have to pick your battles," says Pamella Roland.
During New York Fashion Week, you can always spot her three children, Cole, Sydney and Cassandra, cheering from the front row.
We offer Pamella Roland in selected stores. For locations, please contact a Designer Specialist at 1.877.543.7463.
Rebecca Minkoff: Search for excellence. "Find your PASSION and give 100%. It may or may not be easy to find; maybe the search will be painful and long, but you will find it at some point. And the feeling of satisfaction knowing you have given 100% brings tremendous contentment," says Rebecca Minkoff, photographed with son Luca Shai, who will turn 2 in September.
Rachel Zoe: Do the right thing. "Always be kind, always have manners and always be grateful. Never be greedy, never be jealous and never be cruel," says Rachel Zoe on the words of wisdom she instills in her son Skyler, 2.
Kelly Wearstler: Be a go-getter. "The best advice I can give my boys is the same advice my mother instilled in me: the only person who can make something happen for you is YOU. Be compassionate, be self-reliant, and love what you do," shares Kelly Wearstler with her boys Elliott, 9, and Oliver, 10.
On Mother's Day, remember the women who gave—and lived out—the best life advice for you.
(Uh-oh: Still need last-minute Mother's Day gifts? Don't fret, we've got you covered!)
−Qianna Smith
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I guess I was banned for that thread I made about that fool bashing jerry reese. Anyway, how long do bans usually last? Or is it a depends on the circumstance type of deal? Technically the guy was already banned when I made the post [:P] I would PM a mod if I knew which one was online but I didn't see anyone.
p.s. is it "frowned upon" to post on an alternate account? lol
I did not make this account to get around the ban, I've had this account for a few weeks when my primary account wasn't working so I could PM one of the mods.


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School bus driver admits to driving drunk
WESTMINSTER, Colo. - A school bus driver from Adams County has admitted he was drunk when he drove a busload of football players home from a game.
Burton Carpenter pleaded guilty Monday to one count of DUI and one count of knowing or reckless child abuse.
Carpenter was transporting members of the Mountain Range High School freshman football team from a game at Prairie View High School in Brighton on Sept. 21 when his bus hit a parked vehicle as he was entering the parking lot at Mountain Range. No injuries were reported.
KMGH-TV reported Tuesday that police said a breath-test showed Carpenter's blood-alcohol at three times the legal limit.
Sentencing is set for Friday in Adams County Court.


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SAN DIEGO -- The Giants have been burned before by Tim Lincecum's starts and stops. They have declared that "Timmy is back," only to watch him go through yet another rough stretch.
But after Sunday's gem, the third straight by the right-hander, manager Bruce Bochy insisted this latest run might not be a mirage. Lincecum gave up just three hits and one run over 61/3 innings of a 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres, lowering his ERA to 3.91. He had a streak of 23 consecutive scoreless innings going before Brooks Conrad hit a solo homer in the seventh.
Lincecum has been careful not to get too elated during a stellar three-start stretch that started with a no-hitter, but he admitted Sunday that his "confidence is kind of up right now."
"I can go to any pitch in any situation -- at least I feel like that," Lincecum continued. "I look for consistency, and this is about as consistent as I've been in the last few years."
Bochy thinks Lincecum is as comfortable on the mound as he's been at any point since his struggles started in early 2012.
"Timmy has just been on a good roll, and it's fun to watch with how poised he's been and how easy his delivery is right now," Bochy said. "He's pitching out there -- that's really been neat to watch. He's not overthrowing, he's not trying to power his way through.
"As they say, he has reinvented himself. He's really in the zone consistently, and that's why he's having so much success."
Less than two weeks after no-hitting the Padres, Lincecum flirted with history for the first three innings. A Jake Goebbert single in the fourth dissipated any thoughts of a third career no-hitter against the Padres, but Lincecum got out of that inning and then got a double play to erase a leadoff single in the sixth. Conrad, a goat for the Atlanta Braves in the 2010 NLDS against the Giants, provided the lone blemish with his solo shot.
"I have a better idea of what I want to do out there," Lincecum said. "I'm not overpowering teams with stuff. I'm just mixing up pitches and location. I feel I'm doing a better job of that."
Lincecum had the lone wins during a brutal 10-game homestand that preceded this series, pitching 17 scoreless innings to pick up those victories. On Sunday, the lineup aided his cause with five runs on eight hits.
The top of the lineup did nearly all the damage. Leadoff hitter Hunter Pence had three hits and scored three runs; Joe Panik had two hits, an RBI and scored twice as the No. 2 hitter; Brandon Belt drove in two runs; and Michael Morse added an RBI.
The output helped Lincecum lead the Giants to just their second series victory since June 9.
Bochy said Santiago Casilla will be the lone closer for the time being, with Jeremy Affeldt putting out fires in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings. Casilla pitched a perfect ninth to record his third save.
"He's day to day," Bochy said. "He's got a pretty good bone bruise in there when it hit his left elbow."
Bochy hopes to have Sandoval in the lineup Monday against the A's.
is timmy BACK FOR good?
Starting with his June 25 no-hitter, Tim Lincecum seems to be back in top form for the Giants over his last three starts. Here's a look at those starts:
Date Opp. Result IP H ER BB SO
June 25 S.D. W, 4-0 9.0 0 0 1 6
Tuesday STL W, 5-0 8.0 4 0 2 6
Sunday @S.D. W, 5-3 6.1 3 1 4 6


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Re: January 2013 Suggestions
I would like to see a Bollywood type of dance similar to the one in this Rhianna Video. The dance starts at 54 seconds.
Re: January 2013 Suggestions
PLEASE create a "Junk Drawer" or "Donation Box" section in our wardrobe and furniture navigators where we can put all the clothes and furniture items that we do not want at all anymore and NEVER EVER use. This way, we won't have to spend hours digging through our current wardrobe and storage sections just to find the items that we actually DO use sometimes. Some of us have purchased (and continue to purchase) SO much content that it's just too much to dig through anymore!!! So, it would be great if we could somehow remove those items that we wish we'd never purchased or prizes that we've gotten for free and didn't want, etc.
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A giant rectangular rainbow rug.
Seriously GW. This item shoulda been out long ago.
Make it happen by next update. Thx.
Very simple item. Sure it'll be a hit!
Sony originals been lacking in any items long long time already.
Lets get stuff in there..
Whens the weapon furniture bundle 2 coming out..?
Also my giant neon martini cocktail sign olive and all. We need more party items! Flashing lites!
Re: January 2013 Suggestions
Please can you make it possible for us to use our wardrobe function while in another friend's personal space?
It's not fun watching a friend change outfits to show you what they've come up with or newly purchased, and then having to go back to your own personal space and invite them, so you can show them your ideas.
We can use locomotion items in a friends personal space, so why can't we use our wardrobe as well?
If we took just five minutes, to recognize each others beauty, instead of attacking each other for our differences .............
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Re: January 2013 Suggestions
How about some Assassins Creed outfits for women?
If we took just five minutes, to recognize each others beauty, instead of attacking each other for our differences .............
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A bunch of us want to have it already, it would even be nice to have the original model & the new one as ornaments to set by a TV, at least. I'd also like to see a trophy showcase for the trophies we get from all our disc games, so we can show these in our apartments.
I would also like to see more free actions like; drinking, winking, eating, handstanding, & laying positions, maybe its not as hard as making that newer free camera, but those would certainly be as appreciated.
Club x7 does need updating, maybe get some synchronized dances for the dance floor that are in sync with the NPC's, & maybe develop some unique couples dances that are also synced. As far as synchronization is concerned here, I would also like to see; 'rock-paper-scissors' playable as a duo under the actions menu, maybe with a 5 second timer to make the decision.
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Burned-out, bummed-out, blacked-out.
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When developing personal spaces and clubhouses, I hope that Developers consider our limited item situation. By doing this, when creating a very big space, maybe have some places already partially furnished so that when we add our 100 items, we can make the spaces look filled and lived in, rather than almost empty and ready to go on the market (or look as if we had just moved in).
Kitchens in these spaces can have tables with food already placed on them. Shelves already decorated. Have more furniture that are interactive baked into the space...
And sell accesories such as tables (kitchen, dining, living room) with appropriate items already on them. And sell these items separately. We can always buy these extra items at our option.
Examples: The Cathedral should have had the pews already built in, with the option to add them and more by the owner. The Mansion First Floor's kitchen should have had kitchen items (food) baked in with the option to add more items (food, pots and pans, knife racks, etc.) up to the owner.
Some people have large spaces that still look empty even after placing 100 items in those spaces...


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Victorian Hospitality in the City of Dreams
Huber's Inn Port Townsend • Port Townsend, WA
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- A Two-Night Stay for Two in the Best Available Room, Mondays through Saturdays between May 15 and June 16, 2013 ($189)
- Or, a Two-Night Stay for Two in the Best Available Room, Mondays through Fridays between June 16 and August 31, 2013 ($189)
- Daily Breakfast for Two
- Bottle of Local Wine and Chocolates Upon Arrival
- $10 Dining Credit to The Brickhouse Bistro
The Destination
Historic Port Townsend, Washington, is located right on the water, with a downtown that faces the scenic Port Townsend Bay. Known as the "City of Dreams," the town was a thriving seaport throughout the 19th century and its early affluence is visible today in the Historic District. The area was named a National Historic Landmark in 1977, and boasts numerous examples of well-preserved Victorian architecture dating back to the 1800s.
The Digs
An intimate bed and breakfast that charms guests with Victorian décor and warm West Coast hospitality, Huber's INN lends a bit of laid-back sophistication to this funky town on the Olympic Peninsula. Guest rooms feature soft beds fitted with 300+ thread-count linens, tastefully appointed furnishings, and beautiful views of the town. Blue and Gold rooms share a bathroom, while all others feature private baths. Each morning, you'll wake to a hearty and fresh breakfast before venturing out to see the sights of Port Townsend.
"The location was convenient, the inn was beautiful and clean, the owners were very warm and friendly, and the breakfast was just right. The view was unparalleled."-- Booking.com
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The Kids Doctor 1-15-13 Treating a Cough
Winter is here and with it comes plenty of flu, colds and coughing.
Doctor Sue the Kid's Doctor has more on how to treat a cough when cough medicine isn't an option.
Everywhere you go, I bet you hear someone coughing.
Coughing is irritating but it's your body's way to get rid of material that builds up in your lungs and upper airway passages.
I know the first thing you want to do to stop your child's cough is head to your local pharmacy and buy an over the counter cough medicine. Remember, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend using cough medicines in children under the age of 6.
I know people swear by over the counter medicines, but research shows they are not very effective in treating cough & cold symptoms in adults. So why would they work in children?
One of the best treatments for a cough is honey. A child over the age of one year may have a teaspoon of honey to help with a nighttime cough. There are several products on the market and it seems that any type of honey will help your child feel better.
You can also place a cool mist humidifier in your child's room at night to add some moisture to the air. Dry heat can only irritate your child's airways.
I know, I sound like a broken record, but many of the viral illnesses going around right now are best treated with plenty of fluids, rest and time. And, a little patience goes a long way too.
I'm Dr. Sue with the Kids Doctor helping parents take charge.
You can find Doctor Sue's tips on our website, yourerie.com.


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I'm pleased to announce a new series here at GeekMom called Bit by Bit! As a programmer, I've approached the subject of programming on GeekMom a few times. When I do, I often get feedback from parents asking for advice about how to foster their child's interest in programming. In the quest of providing this information, we're starting this series to explore the various tools available to teach programming to kids. And don't be fooled, these tools are often very useful for adults too! In this first installment of Bit by Bit, I'll be exploring Microsoft's Kodu.
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