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KINGSPORT, Tenn. - If you were in the Kingsport area Sunday and saw a bunch of people running around in their unmentionables, don't worry, it was for a good cause.
It was the second annual Skivvy Scoot 5k.
It's sponsored by the Wellmont Cancer Institute and Gastroenterology Associates.
People and dogs could walk or run, and it's an entertaining way to help raise awareness of colon cancer and the importance of regular colonoscopies.
"To spread the message that colon cancer is quite preventable if you take certain preventable measures early on. We encourage people to get colonoscopies regularly and take steps to learn early on whether they might have colon cancer," Jim Wozniak with Wellmont Health Systems tells us.
We're told the best age to start getting screened is 50-years-old.
All proceeds from Sunday's race helps low-income residents of the region get screenings.
For more information about colon cancer, its risk factors and preventive measures, you can call Wellmont Nurse Connection <http://www.wellmont.org/Nurse-Connection/> 1-877-230-NURSE (6877).


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Teen who walked 17 miles a day to help his sick mom receives emotional gift
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Teen who walked 17 miles a day to help his sick mom receives emotional gift
Derrick Taylor is a 19-year-old from Alabama who had to walk to work at his job at UPS every day, which he needed to take care of his sick mom. His co-workers noticed this, and they all pitched in and bought him a Jeep to show their appreciation for his strong work ethic.
After 17 years of trying to conceive, woman gives birth to sextuplets
Jibola Taiwo gave birth to sextuplets via C-section after 17 years of trying to conceive a child. It took a team of 40 to perform the operation at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. The largest of the newborns is just 2 pounds, 15 ounces, and the smallest weighs only a pound. Taiwo's baby story is extremely rare. In 2015, only 24 of the 4 million live births in the US were quintuplets, sextuplets or higher.
This overbred French bulldog has no eyes
Milly is a dog with no eyes but a lot of heart. Due to overbreeding, the French bulldog was born with bulging eyeballs that were prone to infection. A vet tech from Israel named Christin came to the rescue, paying for the surgery to have Milly's eyes removed. Now the 2-year-old pup is playful and pain-free, enjoying life with her brothers Thai, Shon, and Punch, who help the blind pooch get around.
Ape hurls huge rock at Florida zoo visitors
A bonobo at a Florida zoo shocked people visiting the exhibit when it hurled a large chunk of concrete at the crowd. Fortunately, nobody was injured, and zoo officials believe that the ape was just being playful and was likely unaware of the dangers of its actions.
This woman is one unlikely Mormon
Allegra Cole grew up in the Mormon faith, but now the 47-year-old beauty has a new passion: showing the world her gargantuan breasts. The glamour model earns up to $100,000 a year, and has undergone three boob jobs, a tummy tuck and a butt lift to get her desired physique. "I want to be the 21st-century poster woman for carrying big breasts," she said.
This woman married a train station
She choo-choo-chose a train station to be her life partner. Carol Santa Fe, a self-identified objectum sexual, says she's been in love with San Diego's historic Santa Fe train depot since the age of 9. "We first consummated our love a few years ago when I felt the wall behind me, and I felt this energy," she says, claiming she and "Daidra" have been romantic since 2011. "I came close to an orgasm and I was scared I'd get caught by the station staff." Carol joins the list of people attracted to famous structures, including Erika Eiffel and Eklöf Berliner-Mauer, who "married" the Berlin Wall in 1979.
Cocky skier survives 60-foot drop into a crevasse
A skier in Switzerland named Jamie Mullner tumbled 60 feet into a crevasse, despite being warned about the deep hole. Fortunately for him, his friends witnessed the fall, and the unscathed 26-year-old was able to radio for help from underground. "I was pretty sure I was going to die or get horrifically injured," Mullner said. "It only takes a few seconds to get a little carried away and often you don't get a second chance like I did."
'Robocop' searches for wanted criminals and pretty faces in Dubai mall
The first robotic police officer debuted at a mall in Dubai, and it's putting a friendly face on the future of robotics. The cop was shown communicating with shoppers, and even "flirted" with at least one woman.
Man brought to tears seeing colors for the first time
Enchroma glasses allow people with color blindness to experience a wider spectrum of colors. Craig Greco was diagnosed with deuteranomaly color blindness, leaving him unable to see greens and reds until his friends and family got him a pair of these glasses.
Wheelchair-bound bigot unleashes a tirade at the airport
Brooklyn native Hector Torres was speaking Spanish with his mother at the Reno airport when a stranger in a wheelchair told him to "shut up," calling him anti-Hispanic racial slurs. The entire 8-minute tirade was caught on camera by Torres, who encourages Americans to see "past the divisive rhetoric of the current POTUS" on his YouTube page.

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Summer brings the annual trio of productions by Brown/Trinity Playwrights Rep. Love is the common theme of this year's plays — love and its soulmate misery, it goes without saying.
In one play, two teenagers are speeding through Middle America in a stolen car, and the pictures of the country we glimpse include those of pharmaceutical industry consequences; a femur dug up in the backyard; and even a graphic slasher flick. In another, we see two young women who have arrived in new cities and, while their impressions aren't horrific, they are sometimes confusing to them.
In the third, two thirtysomethings are unexcitedly planning to be married, but with the arrival of a vivacious stranger, that future may no longer be inevitable.
Established in 2005 by artistic director Lowry Marshall, the Rep provides a summer training ground for young theater professionals and a showcase for developing playwrights, mostly Brown alum. Works developed here regularly go on to become mainstays of regional theater productions around the country.
Here are reviews of this year's productions:
THE KILLING OF MICHAEL X, A NEW FILM BY CELIA WALLACE, by Cory Hinkle, directed by Ryan Purcell | July 28 8 pm + July 30 4 pm
As the title suggests, this work is a chameleon, which keeps turning itself inside out as though never finally deciding what it really is, much like its title character. Celia Wallace (Phoebe Neidhardt) is treating her extended adolescence as an extended vacation — she keeps so busy seeing the sights. Actually, it's less of a vacation and more in the European tradition of a "cure," going somewhere for health reasons. The sights Celia sees are mainly in her head.
She is haunted by the death two years earlier of her brother Roger, who committed suicide after taking OxyContin, which she is concerned has been too eagerly and profitably pushed by Big Pharma. At least he may have committed suicide; his body never was found. Another possibility is that he wandered off, changing his mind and forgetting that he wrote such a note. He may have returned, though we never see him, or his sister may just be wishing he had.
In any event, Celia is displacing her anger at what happened to him by making a film about two Badlands-type characters on the run after shooting Michael X, the CEO of a major pharmaceutical corporation. We see projected a black-and-white scene of them on the run — or it may be in her imagination — as she plays the furious woman with a Southern accent and her homeless boyfriend Randy (Jonathan Gordon), whom she insists on calling Jake, aids and abets and drives.
Randy is well-named, since his main interest and recurring suggestion is for them to return to the creek where they had sex for the first and only time. Celia's parents, as presented to us, also flitter in and out of what's "really" happening and what she is only imagining. When we meet her father, Bob (Mark Cohen), he is talking about how fog has entered the house so he can't even see his feet, a problem that has pursued him to work at the office, where he tends to hide under the desk from his boss. He cautions his daughter about the "scorching hot flame" of her libido.
Celia's mother, Jackie (Zarina Shea), gets surreal when we see her try to seduce a police detective (William Austin), in hyper-coy film noir style, when he comes to their home to investigate the discovery of a human femur buried in their backyard.
You get the idea. Throw in outlandish incidents around a central focus and stir. It works. The dream world device even allows some outlandish fun at the expense of the sensation-mongering media.
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By Chris Harris
Arsène Wenger believes that Gervinho can make a "great contribution" to Arsenal's attacking play this season.
The Ivory Coast star has agreed a deal to join the Club, subject to a regulatory process, but he has stayed in London to work on his fitness while Wenger and his first-team squad continue their tour of Asia.
Gervinho was the inspiration behind Lille's French League and Cup Double last season and Wenger expects him to add pace, movement and goals to Arsenal's squad.
"He has qualities that are interesting," said Wenger. "He has good movement off the ball, he is very quick. He can play up front, on the left or on the right.
"He can score goals, can provide and had the best assists in the French league last year. I think he can be a great contribution to the offensive efficiency of the team."
It's tempting to compare any forward who can operate on the flank to Thierry Henry and Wenger admits that there are similarities between the two. But the Frenchman believes that Gervinho is more akin to a current member of the Arsenal squad.
"He has qualities like Theo Walcott, they have good movement," said Wenger. "I think Theo can play on the left, right and up front. He has a similar type of pace and finishing."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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The Scorpion Racing Products Modifieds put on a wonderful show with "The Killer" Kyle Bronson leading from outside pole. On lap 2, however, Dalton Lanich spun on the backstretch forcing a caution flag to be thrown. On lap 4, as he ran 5th. Rich Pratt blew the motor on the #78. Up front, however, it was Bronson, "4-Time" Jeff Mathews, and Scott Kurtzner. On lap 14 Dalton Lanich went off-roading and when he came back on track it forced Reed Withers into a spin and Barry Sheffield went with him. Bronson would lead Mathews and Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. with 11 to go. Lloyd rocketed past "4-Time" only to have the 33L break moments later. With 4 to go Lanich had the right rear go down leaving Bronson to hold off Mathews and Bubba Christian in a spectacular run for driver #04. Only "The Killer" could stop himself and he wanted the trophy so he took it. Mathews, Christian, Kent Corbin, and Gary Sexton completed the top 5.
1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stock competitors put it all on the line and early on Jason Gamble slapped the wall. On lap 9 Jonathan Appleby blew a right front putting him to the back. On lap 18 Alan Lane, while fighting for 5th, blew a tire and hit the wall. A 2 lap dash saw Robert Ray hold on with Bubba Durbin, Brian Mullins, Jeff Stalnaker, Jr., and Appleby in the top 5.
The Rent-N-Roll Gladiators ended a great night of racing as Brandon Haseleu jumped to an early lead. On lap 4 Bobby Graham nosed the 126 into the turn 4 wall ending his night early. Brandon Haseleu would end the drought and complete the toughest task as he took home the 25-lapper. "Rockin" Reid Christensen would take 2nd, ½ a lap behind, with Steve Johnson, Jordan McMillon, and Brian Thorpe the only other drivers on the lead lap.
Next week is the Florida State Thunder Stock Championship! They will race both Friday and Saturday night as will the RaceCar Engineering Late Models. Joining them Friday will be the Buddy's Home Furnishings Limited Late Models and the Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks. For more information check out www.bubbaracewaypark.com or call the Speedway at 352-622-9400
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2- 33 Jeff Mathews
3- 04 Bubba Christian
4- 77 Kent Corbin
5- 41X Gary Sexton
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8- 8 Rick Scott
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11- 33L Ivedent Lloyd, Jr.
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I have wanted to do a Star Wars cross over to Steampunk for a few years. Boba Fett was my first choice, but I know of several people that had done it and didn't want to rehash it. Jodo Kast was suggested akin to a dare. I had a little over a month to complete the project.
I thought that I could modify a ready-made helmet. The Ruby's and voice changer helmets were very disappointing, so I chose to scratch build my own.
This is where the fun began. Many thanks to Wizardoflight for the amazing templates
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I used a batting helmet for the dome. The sides were built utilizing a different technique than the standard bondo and fiberglass. They were constructed with plastic "For Sale" signs and craft foam sheets. I then coated the foam with several thin coats of craft glue and covered it with Smooth-On Smooth-Cast 65D. The glue provided adhesion of the "rotocast", without damaging the foam.
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I have been using GIMP (a free downloadable program) to make photos for TTM send outs for a few years. With the help of my son and friends I have progressed to a level where I believe that the quality is outstanding. Take a look at the progression.
(A) Simple design, not many extras but still works
(B) An oval eclipse make the photo pop out
(C) The 1959 Topps design now reigns as the choice.
Our photo collection is somewhere around 3,000 but with the new '59 style will predominately be the featured optioned.
It took my son and I about 2 hours (and some help from friends) to get it down but I think they are great. What I do is send three in the mail asking the players to keep one. What has happened in the past with option (B) the players tend to keep them all or send only one back…so offering to keep one of the three seems to work.
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Movie Review: Battleship
"Battleship" hit theatres this weekend, but did the movie sink or swim?
Director: Peter Berg MPAA Rating: PG-13 Studio: Universal
In an apparent attempt to salute its namesake Hasbro board game, the big-screen version of Battleship has been constructed of plastic and cardboard. "Recommended for ages 7-14," indeed. The movie is also red-blooded, supremely stupid, gargantuan and a laugh-out-loud noise machine that's a solid bet for early summer silliness at the movies. If you're into that sort of thing, that is.
The loose plotline (blamed upon RED screenwriters Jon and Erich Hoeber) has something to do with alien visitors wreaking death and destruction upon our planet while the fate of mankind hinges on the heroics of a short-fused, dimwitted, soulless rebel-without-a-clue naval officer, played with meant-to-be-serious macho frowning by Taylor Kitsch. Directed with sound, fury and, we hope, a sense of parody by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, Hancock) this interplanetary alien can of whoop-ass clearly aspires to be a kind of Independence Day or Transformers. Having mayhem and wreckage as the featured specials on the menu (Boom goes Hong Kong! Kaboom goes a whole navy fleet!) leaves little screen time for dialogue (mercifully) or characters (even more mercifully). Alexander Skarsgard wastes his mojo playing Kitsch's straight-arrow fellow navy man brother, Liam Neeson gets marooned as an admiral who can't seem to tame his Irish brogue, drop-dead gorgeous Brooklyn Decker looks sensational as Kitsch's sexy physical therapist and Rihanna, in her movie debut, does just fine as a navy weapons ace. Best of all, though, is Hamish Linklater who plays a nerdy, neurotic scientist with comic know-how.
The whole thing boils down to brave navy personnel lobbing torpedoes at aliens, although nobody on board appears to be taking any of it seriously. At least they give the audience belly laughs, explosions and cheesy aliens. What, you expected more from a movie based on a toy?


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Catherine Schumacher used to make hundreds of Christmas cookies for her family and friends. She even defrosted frozen leftovers for Fourth of July picnics at her Michigan farm. Her granddaughter, Leslie Malcoun, took over the baking when she got married more than 30 years ago, and to this day spends hours on old family favorites and experimenting with new recipes. Assistant Editor Carolyn Malcoun can't imagine Christmas without her mom's delightful mini pecan tarts.
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It consists of one room with sleeping and living/dining part and kitchenette, bathroom and small balcony. It accommodates up to two persons (one double bed 140x200). Kitchen is fully equipped. For the families with babies, we provide a cot (baby bed), baby bottle sterilizer, blender, etc. All linens and towels are included.
The building is situated near the downtown of Lisbon-Baixa, within walking distance of Castle of São Jorge, beautiful viewpoints of Portas do Sol, Graça and Senhora do Monte and legendary tram nº28. It is three minutes away from the Santa Apolónia (train/metro station), and only few meters away from the oldest part of town-Alfama.
There are several banks, pharmacies, local grocery stores, supermarkets, and restaurants/cafés in its surroundings. Few meters from the building is public swimming pool, and beautiful park with café overlooking river Tejo (Tagus). On Tuesdays and Saturdays, you can enjoy the atmosphere of famous Flea Market-Feira da Ladra, which is on the other side of Pantheon building.
House rulesThis apartment is situated in residential building, so it is important to respect the neighbours and not make noise after 10 PM.
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Property is well situated in the middle of the old part of Lisbon - however it was nice and quiet at night. Very neat and clean and close to some monuments of interest as well as tram lines and bus lines. Walking to the city centre is not far and interesting as you go through the old part of town. There are plenty of little restaurants in the area too. Our host was extremely helpful and hospitable. Thank you for making our stay such a pleasure. I highly recommend this accommodation if you are staying in Lisbon.
Very nice and super quiet room. Great time despite the rain two days. Just about everything is in the room. On Fri and Sat there is a flea market in Lisbon and this is exactly opposite the room. Nice location and would definitely recommend it.
Erg leuk en super rustige kamer.
Prima tijd gehad ondanks de 2 dagen regen.
Zowat alles is in de kamer aanwezig.
Op di en za is er een rommelmarkt in Lissabon en deze is precies tegenover de kamer.
Leuke locatie en zou het zeker aanbevelen.
After a warm welcome we have a lot of fun for a few days spent in the apartment of Ema. The location is perfect, but we advise you when a lot of luggage a taxi (€ 11 a 12) from the airport to take it from the metro station the style goes up!
we hebben na een hartelijk ontvangst met heel veel plezier een aantal dagen doorgebracht in het appartement van Ema.
De ligging is perfect, wel adviseren wij om bij veel bagage een taxi (€11 a 12) vanaf het vliegveld te nemen daar vanaf het metrostation het stijl omhoog gaat!
Everything worked out fine. Anytime again on Wimdu ....
Hat alles prima geklappt. Jederzeit wieder bei Wimdu....
Very good stay. hosting and organizing the stay was perfect. The apartment clean and functional. Conveniently located near the center of Lisbon and close to public transport. Thank you to Emanuela
Très bon séjour. l'accueil et l'organisation du séjour a été parfait. L'appartement et propre et fonctionnel. Bien situé à proximité du centre de lisbonne et proche des transports publics.
Merci à Emanuela
Hello Wimdu. It was a very nice experience to stay in Emanuelas studio. Velassortieret. Lovely location and the hosts were really nice and helpful. I'd love to stay there a second time. Vh Thomas
Hej Wimdu.
Det var en utrolig dejlig oplevelse at bo i Emanuelas studio. Velassortieret. Dejlig beliggenhed og værterne var rigtig søde og behjælpelige. Jeg vil meget gerne bo der en anden gang. Vh Thomas
It was the perfect place to stay.Very quiet place. But only 10 minutes of walking and you have the city life. The apartment has everything you need. It´s very clean and so nice! Also the arrival is no problem. The railstation is only 5 walking minutes away. And your hosts take a lot of care that it´s going to be a great yourey!
Hosts very warm, welcoming that tell you tips to visit both Lisbon and very discreet. Studio clean. No need to worry to bring hairdryer, iron, towels etc. .. Everything is planned to the smallest detail.
Des hôtes très chaleureux, accueillants qui vous indiquent les bons plans pour visiter Lisbonne et à la fois très discrets. Studio très propre. Pas besoin de se préoccuper d'emmener sèche-cheveux , fer à repasser, linge de toilette etc.. Tout est prévu dans les moindres détails.
Ema is the perfect host! After getting lost in Lisbon, she came to our rescue, picking us up and driving us to the apartment.
The apartment is lovely. Great location, very neat and tidy.
Everything was as promised in the listing, and we will definitely be returning in the future!
I cannot recommend this apartment enough! Enjoy Lisbon
We stayed here on our honeymoon and we had such an amazing time in this space. It is a nice little romantic room. The flat is literally in the shadow of the National Pantheon. The neighborhoods surrounding it are beautiful and filled with amazing shops and restaurants. The owners are so nice and took such good care of us. They made us feel very welcome and even made sure we had bus passes and maps of the local areas. You should stay here you wont regret it.
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Another charge filed against former hospital IT director
BLACKFOOT, Idaho - The Idaho Attorney General's office has formally filed a charge of felony grand theft against former Bingham Memorial Hospital IT Director Jack York.
He is accused of wrongfully taking computer equipment belonging to Bingham Memorial Hospital that was valued more than $1,000. A preliminary hearing will be held in December.
York already faces three felony charges of interception of wire or oral communications while employed by the hospital. Judge David Nye entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf in June. In that case, York is accused of setting up devices to record Dr. Robert Rosin's office at the hospital from June 2009 to August 2010. Also indicted on wiretapping charges was hospital CEO Louis Kraml, but those were reduced in a plea deal to stalking, to which Kraml entered an Alford plea.
York's next appearance on the wiretapping charges will be in January.


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I've got two hives started from packages last spring. One was strong all summer and even made 30lbs of fall honey, the other struggled all summer. I treated the weak on in the fall, but for various reasons didn't get around to treat the strong one.
Fast forward to last week. Both hives still living and true to their nature; one strong and active, the other with fewer bees and not very active. I did a 24hr mite drop test with the following results: strong =79, weak=7.
Alarmed, I decided to do another on the next warm day. Today I counted the following: strong=7 (yes seven), weak=3.
What would the account for the big difference? The first count was the first really warm day and the bees were super active. Yesterday/today was nearly as warm, but windy and not as much activity outside the hive.


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While the Toronto International Film Festival is a time for celebrating the best in film (and fashion!), it is also a time for artists and others within the industry to come together and show their support for causes that matter to them. For me, that cause is Artists for Peace and Justice -- a non-profit organization that encourages peace and social justice and addresses issues of poverty around the world.


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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Preds Rise To the Occasion; Defeat Ducks
The Nashville Predators held on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 5-4 at Bridgestone Arena in front of the 14th sellout crowd of the season on Thursday night. It was a game that Nashville had in hand, but almost gave up.
Nashville and Anaheim came into Thursday night's game staring each other in the face in the Western Conference standings. The Predators had taken 2 of 3 games against the Ducks this year coming into the game, and this game was more important than ever before. Anaheim entered the fray with 87 points, one point behind the Predators. Jonas Hiller made his return to the lineup for Anaheim after missing 16 games with Vertigo. His return wouldn't go well. "We knew it was Hiller's first game back here, so we wanted to pepper him with some pucks and get traffic," said Predators forward Jordin Tootoo. They certainly did that.
In the 1st period, Nashville came out flying, and Sergei Kostitsyn tallied at 2:04 of the period to give the Predators a 1-0 lead. Nick Spaling decided that he would get in on the scoring action at 11:18 of the 1st period to put the Preds up 2-0. Just 19 seconds later, Kostitsyn tipped in a wrist shot from Patric Hornqvist for his second goal of the night to put the Preds up 3-0. "We knew it was going to be a big game for us. We need those points so we came out hard and scored a couple of goals," Kostitsyn said. Former Predators goalie Dan Ellis was then called into action for the Ducks. Anaheim would then respond, however, when Corey Perry put a rebound past Pekka Rinne to put the Ducks on the board and pull Anaheim within two. Nashville would lead 3-1 after the 1st period.
Andreas Lilja took a slashing penalty at 4:23 of the 2nd period, but Nashville was unable to capitalize. As he was getting out of the box, Lilja found the puck and had a breakaway. Rinne made a huge stop, and the crowd a Bridgestone Arena responded with one of their famous T.V. timeout standing ovations. Nashville got the frosty goal at 18:40 of the 2nd period on a weird play. Spaling dropped it back to Tootoo, who gave it to O'Brien. O'Brien then gave it back to Tootoo who shot it through a cluster of people and into the net to give the Predators a 4-1 lead.
David Legwand resumed the scoring for Nashville in the 3rd period after a Shane O'Brien Delay of Game penalty. Legwand came in shorthanded and wristed one past Ellis. On the goal, Ward was given a roughing penalty for making contact with Ellis after the goal was scored, which gave Anaheim a 5 on 3 power-play. Teemu Selanne would tally 10 seconds later to make the game 5-2 in favor of Nashville. The Ducks wouldn't go away, however, as Selanne struck again on another 5 on 3 power-play after two Predators hooking penalties. Kostitsyn and Legwand missed an opportunity for SK74 to get his hat trick goal on the empty net on multiple occasions, which could have cost them given what was about to happen. "It's not the time of year or the team that you want to do that against. They tried to feed him twice for the hat trick and it didn't work; they came back and countered and almost scored both times," said Coach Trotz. Anaheim pulled within one goal with 26.5 seconds left in the 3rd period when Perry flipped a puck up in the air that was kicked in by Nashville's Ryan Suter. However, the Ducks wouldn't have enough time to tie the game and Nashville escaped with the regulation win.
With the win, Nashville reaches the 90 point mark on the season. More importantly, it puts them three points ahead of Anaheim and four points ahead of Dallas.
Leftover thoughts from tonight's game:
Barry Trotz was heated in his press conference. He ripped the Preds and it almost seemed as if the Preds lost the game. He was particularly disturbed about how the game ended, saying "Our defense was atrocious in the last 10 minutes of the 3rd period". It's clear that Trotz is hellbent on teaching Nashville how to play with, and maintain, the lead.
Nick Spaling, Jordin Tootoo, and Patric Hornqvist all finished with multi-point nights for the Preds.
Two Anaheim goals deflected off of Ryan Suter and into the net.
Pekka Rinne's spectacular performance in the first two periods saved the game for the Predators tonight. Anaheim could have easily scored 10 goals tonight if it weren't for Rinne's play.
Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf, Bobby Ryan, and Teemu Selanne had a big night for the Ducks. They kept the pressure on the Predators all night long and really pushed them every shift. Perry is making a late run at a possible Hart Trophy nomination.
This was a huge game for Nashville, but they don't have any time to get comfortable. They have an equally important game on Saturday night against Dallas. Nashville knows these games are important. "Obviously, playing against Anaheim and the next game against Dallas, these games are huge," said Pekka Rinne. As the season winds down, each game just keeps getting bigger and bigger.
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- Kyle WoodallMarch 24, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Sutes also didn't try to cover Selanne on his goal until it was too late.ReplyDelete
But overall, a good game and a good two points.
A game like last night will result in a major loss in the playoffs. It was a pitiful defensive effort, and the only reason we won was Pekka...but I think we should be used to that by now.ReplyDelete
I think I am more comfortable if we're losing by a goal with 5 minutes left than I am if we're up by a couple. These guys get out of their game and start watching the play. Let us do that against Vancouver and see what happens.
I'm glad we got the points, and I'm glad we kept the Ducks from getting points...but last night's game is the definition of a "bad win" if such a thing exists.
I guess I just expect more out of this team, since I think I know what they're capable of.
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Mornin Santiago...
Mornin Zoniacs...tough week to be a Cowboy fan.
Morning Pops and Zoners
Morning Pops.
Morning to all those who managed to avoid jumping of buildings after Sunday's game.
Morning, Cbz. Morning everyone.
Morning Pops - morning folks.
Hump day!
Mornin Pops. Good morning Sarge and all the other early risers. :starspin
Morning Pops and fellow Zoners
Mornin' Santiago...
Yo guys.
Morning, Cbz. Morning Zoneposters. It's humpday; the weekend is on it's way!
Good noon Pops. Happy hump day zoners!
It's morning somewhere, so I'll wish everyone here a belated good morning, and of course, good morning to Pops.
Morning Pops - good morning folks. Hope your week is going well.
Mornin Pops. Good morning Sarge. I am having a great week! Even after the loss on Sunday, this has been a very good week for me.
Good morning all. :starspin
Morning Cbz---Morning Sarge, Thumper ---everyone ---One more week in a motel and I can go back home --this work is sure not what its cut out to be
Have a good day folks -will check back when I can:starspin :starspin
Morning Santiago...
Morning Zoniacs...
Ya know, sometimes I think Derek Jeter is everything this Cowboy team isn't.
Morning Pops. Morning CBZ.
Morning, Cbz40. Morning everyone and I wish you a happy day.
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Oddly speculative article. I thought it would have more substance than "I wonder how this injury will affect Mao's chances and how seriously injured is Yuna?"
There's also a factual error. NRW Trophy is in the first week of December, not November.
I don't think Mao is counting on Yuna being injured for Sochi. Besides, she has another skater to worry about--Carolina Kostner. If any one can capitalize on Yuna's injury it would be Carolina, who beat Mao at Worlds despite falling in both the SP and the LP and missing the entire GP (like Yuna).
I also don't think Yuna needs to do the GP to establish herself as the favorite or top contender for the OGM. She already has done that six months ago in Canada. Now I do agree she needs to test her programs at a few competitions before Sochi, but she doesn't need the Grand Prix, anymore than she needed it last season.
I think yuna's just being cautious hoping that her injury won't worsen like be4. And definitely carolina is also the one who beat her in 2013 wc so we really have to wait till feb...
Dumb article. Given all the pressure she is under Kim is probably better off not having to skate a full season, something she hasnt done since 2010 anyway. Mao is still the clear underdog to both Kim and Kostner at this point, and Kim is still the clear favorite at this moment. Mao is the one who has to keep attempting her insanely hard program which is virtually impossible to ever skate cleanly, and do just that somehow skate it cleanly, to even have a chance to win over both a very good Kim and very good Kostner.
what a fanfare it would have created if Yuna and Mao were skating against one another at Fukuoka.
As much as fans want to see that, I think the skating gods won't allow it, and maybe for good reason.
Blah, stupid article.
Yuna's decision to pull out of the GP is a good one, because it gives her time to really heal her injury - but she's a clever and strong competitior, I'm sure she'll be back at full force at Oly time. And she clearly showed this year that she doesn't need the GP to deliver at the big competitions... additionally, I don't think Mao wants to win based on an injury from Yuna, but based on her own strength. It's true that both Mao and Caro have it easier to get some momentum now that they 'have the GP to themselves', but we saw at worlds how little that counts if they don't deliver.
Yuna didn't need GP last season to crush her competition in London. She doesn't need it to do the same in Sochi. Her #1 priority right now is to be healthy & get her programs ready for Sochi. She couldn't care less about GP. I don't think it'll bother her at all to see Mao win all her GP events, including GPF.


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Let's talk about the female orgasm.
Oh good, no one flipped the page?
Let's talk about the female orgasm, and how for some women, it can be difficult to come by. And how drug manufacturers, eager to make a quick buck, have invented a medical problem — Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) — to sell pills, patches, and nasal sprays that will help women catch those elusive moments of ecstasy. So says Liz Canner, a New England-based filmmaker whose Orgasm, Inc. is a documentary about desire, drugs, and vaginal plastic surgery. In her 78-minute doc, released last year, she suggests that medical companies are capitalizing on women's sexual dissatisfaction to develop and market "the female Viagra," the Orgasmatron (not the fictional Woody Allen Sleeper cylinder, but rather real electrodes inserted into the spine), and even vaginal rejuvenation surgery — products and procedures that promise erotic fulfillment, but don't always deliver (kind of like that guy from last weekend!).
No one, least of all Canner, is suggesting that women are universally pleased with their sex lives, or that the desire for good sex, with all its orgasmic trimmings, is frivolous. But Orgasm, Inc., along with many mental- and physical-health professionals, argues that women are being pushed in a sterile, medical direction to seek that holy grail, a direction that barely acknowledges — much less challenges — the potential emotional, relational, and societal reasons for sexual troubles.
A Brown University graduate who spent her first few movie-making years producing documentaries about human-rights issues, Canner was "depressed about the state of humanity," she says in her director's statement. "In order to change the script in my head, I decided my next project would be about pleasure, specifically, the science of female pleasure."
In the midst of this project, she was asked to edit erotic videos for Vivus, a pharmaceutical company that was developing an orgasm cream for women. This lucky coincidence afforded her unparalleled access (increasingly restricted as her inquiry goes deeper) to the industry experts behind such research and marketing — the people who popularized FSD (in 2002, Oprah Winfrey called FSD an "epidemic") only to sell its cure. She investigates other FSD treatments, such as vaginal rejuvenation surgery and G-spot amplification, and the women who are desperate enough to try them. Along the way, she meets sex-positive activists such as Leonore Tiefer, a New York University School of Medicine professor who refers to the promotion of FSD and its so-called treatments as "disease-mongering," a position that's echoed by local sexperts.
"I think big pharma has some big ethics problems," says Ronald Feintech, a Portland-based psychologist and sex therapist. "I think that the entire medical profession is in the pocket of big pharma. It seems to me that there are a number of brand-new diseases that have been created for the purpose of making mega bucks . . . I think FSD might be in that category."
And while it's one thing to prescribe medication for restless-leg syndrome (another diagnosis that often gets blasted as pharma-created bunk), it's quite another to mess with sex. For better or for worse, many people define themselves through their sexuality, love lives, and lust lives. And for companies to turn that into a business opportunity — especially without having really proved that any of this stuff even works — is troubling.
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My first two packages are coming from the milwaukee-wauwatosa beekeeping association. They are getting the carniolan packages from Ray Olivarez. Should I be worried about having Carniolans as a beginning beekeeper?
I had figured as long as I did some amateurish checkerboarding in early spring the next year it wouldn't be too big a deal- but I've read stories of multiple swarms in a year. I suppose I could always really enjoy the splits and then requeen them with italians...but it sounds kind of dissapointing to me. Is this race really that hard the manage with swarming?
What I don't understand about honey bee genetics is why the big breeders haven't been able to remove the genetic likelyhood of traits like swarming. Why don't we have gentle african honey bees, non-swarmy carniolans, honey making caucasians and morally upstanding italians?


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I'm at a crossroads trying to find a pack for my 8 year old. My 11 year old has an Osprey Ace 48 and loves the pack.
However, my 8 year old son is already 5' tall and weighs 90lbs and is the same size as my 11 year old. He's already has a 16.5" torso height and a 25" waist.
The majority of hiking will be short trips and various Scout outings and I'm not overly worried about UL for these packs.
I need a 40-50L pack that we can get at least 3-4 years out of. My 8 year old is very active in athletics and when we were at Mount Evans National Forest last week, he hiked circles around all of us in the group on the ascents with this Deuter Fox 30 that was way too small for him. I'll have that for sale shortly in the classifieds.
Besides the Osprey Ace 48 and the Deuter Fox 40, what are your thoughts on the Deuter ACT Lite 40 + 10 for youth?
What other youth packs with adjustable torsos can you recommend in the 40-50L size? He's going into 3rd grade and by 6th grade, he'll most likely be close to 6' tall. I don't want to purchase 2-3 packs during this time frame and want an adjustable torso pack.
Osprey Ace 48 14-19 inch torso, 25-29 inch waist
Deuter ACT Light 14-19.5 inch torso, 22 – 46 inch waist
Deuter Fox 40 – 11-18 inch torso, 24-36" waist
Would the ACT light have shoulder straps that are wider? Or what about this women's pack:
I want to get at least 3 years out of this, but if he stays the course, he's going to be 9" to 12" taller in the next 3 years. It's ridiculous keeping up with his growth.
I could go with the ACE 48 and call it a day, but I want him to get more than 2 years out of this thing, but have it fit him correctly so he can carry 15+ lbs on hikes since he's a horse.
Thanks for your responses.
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when my 11 year was 8 he used a Kelty Jr. Tioga. i carried the tent, food, and stove, he carried his sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, clothes, and a headlamp. he still uses it for Scouts, but those days are numbered since he'll be doing longer backpacking trips this fall and will need to carry patrol gear and his gear.Jul 11, 2012 at 4:11 pm #1894088
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I also am hiking with my 12 year old son who comes in around 70 lbs. We have settled on the frameless day packs at REI. Soft back padding, great shoulder straps, lots of pockets, but just a simple waist belt, similar to GG. The problem with the big packs shrunk down for kids is they still come in at 3 lbs and my son will only be carrying about 10 lbs. So I like the 10-14 oz highly adjustable day packs. And oh yeah, he can use it for years as a day pack once he graduates into a true backpack.Jul 11, 2012 at 4:35 pm #1894094
Jeffrey WindsorMember
For my 10 year old son, I just purchased an Outdoor Products Arrowhead 8.0 from WalMart for $30. It weighs in at 34 oz, which should be very reducible (cut 2 oz by removing the dopey handle off the front for starters…). It won't last very long, I expect, but it will last $30 long and it was easy to acquire. It has two removable, internal, aluminum stays that are probably best removed, but I might make sure that my son knows how to pack his pack correctly before they are entirely eliminated.
It's not a terrible pack, actually. I inspected the stitching pretty thoroughly and it seems sound enough, though I expect the foam in the shoulder straps and hip belt to compress pretty quickly. For a growing boy who will need another pack in a couple of seasons, I'd rather buy a workable cheap pack now that try to find an adjustable pack that works well enough.
Of course, my two other sons still use beautiful old Kelty external frame packs which are marvelously adjustable. The eldest still uses the pack I myself used as a scout some 30 years ago, and it still does the job beautifully. It is heavier than my current pack, but less than the 7 lb. monstrosity I bought in the 1990s: them were bad years.
In short, my recommendation is to either find a nice old external frame pack (I saw three of them at the thrift store a couple of months ago for $5 each, and I'm still kicking myself that I didn't pick them up), or buy something essentially disposable after a couple of seasons.Jul 12, 2012 at 9:31 am #1894255
Dan SmithMember
Let me rephrase my original question. My 8 year old can carry 15-20 pounds and not complain. He was carrying 10 in his too-small fox 30 and was running circles around our entire group. He's the size of a 12 year old kid and just as strong.
5', 90lbs, 16-17" torso, 25" waist. Shop measured him at 17" torso, but my measurements show 16".
We go on some long trips and he doesn't mind carrying a bigger load and wants to haul his own gear. However, I need the pack to fit and want to get at least 3 years out of it and can resell (at a loss) and upgrade when he grows out of it.
My concern is the current batch of kids packs will fit him for another year or 2 at the most, so I want to find something that his current size is at the lowest adjustment on the pack.
The Osprey Ace 48 fits him now, but won't in 2 years. Deuter Fox 40 runs smaller. Have any of you bought your 12 year old boys women's packs that give them more room to grow?
I'm looking for legitimate backpack options, not daypack or Walmart options.
DanJul 12, 2012 at 5:13 pm #1894396
Seth BrewerBPL Member
@whistlerLocale: www.peaksandvalleys.weebly.com
You could try the much loved ULA Circuit pack in the "kids" size (12-18" torso). Probably get a good resale if and when he outgrows it.Jul 13, 2012 at 8:12 am #1894497
Gordon ForrestMember
As the father of twin almost 16-year old boys, who now stand 6'4" and 6'2" and are still growing, I'll just say that it is not realistic to try and get that long a span of use out of packs for your kids; they just grow too much.
Buy and sell quality gear from ebay, craigslist, this site, your friends, other Scouts, etc. and continue to cycle your kids thru the gear. This is what I have done for the past decade with bikes, skis, ice skates, camping equipment, etc. for my boys. Some times I buy new, some times I buy used, but I know that it is a continuum until they are at a point where they can start buying their own gear or they finally stop growing.Jul 16, 2012 at 7:34 am #1895139
Erik BasilBPL Member
@ebasilLocale: Atzlan
The Kelty Yukon and Trekker series both include packs with adjustable frames in more than one size and the new Sanitas is also adjustable. Our son uses a Yukon and several of our Scouts also use Keltys. They adjust, they're reasonably comfortable and they provide a stable platform.
Of course, being a Kelty, they also carry some resale value/can be found used on Craigslist or eBay very easily.
Get one that fits him and, when he outgrows it, sell it to a younger Scout or donate it for use as a loaner.Aug 8, 2012 at 12:37 pm #1901212
Bob ShaverBPL Member
@rshaverLocale: West
My son started with an external frame, and then got a small internal frame, and then a women's internal frame pack, and now has a pack the same size as mine. But I just saw a Deuter pack which is highly adjustable. I think it could replace the last three packs we used for him.Aug 16, 2012 at 7:51 pm #1903396
Brian ReymanBPL Member
@breymanLocale: Rocky Mountains
The Osprey Ace really is a solid choice. While heavy, the comfort is top notch, at least for my tall-for-her-age daughter.
I'd also second the ULA Circuit in kids' size, as well as looking at the REI Flash. They come in a variety of Women and Men's sizes, are adjustable, relatively light and not too bad on the wallet.Aug 28, 2012 at 6:29 am #1906778
Ernie DelcherMember
@efd57Locale: Northern New Jersey
I went with Deuter and now have several for my 2 boys and me to use. My youngest was/still is very slim and the ACT LITE 50+10 was able to adjust perfectly for his height. The bigger problem is the waist belt but even here the Deuter was okay (when he was 11/12 the belt was almost as tight as it could be but it worked).
For next years Philmont trip we will be using ACT 70+10's. Not ultralight but in the 3# range and pretty much bomb (and scout) proof.
ErnieSep 9, 2012 at 7:24 pm #1910714
Nick GMember
There's no particular reason to expect him to outgrow a pack that will fit up to 19" any time soon, even in three years. I'm over 6'2", but my torso is 18.5". This is admittedly unusual, but looking at me you'd say I'm a fairly normal build for a gangly youth. I wasn't your son's size at age 8, but I think it's a safe bet to say he won't be more than a 20" torso before high school. Might not ever be.
Go down to your local sporting store and try on a small Talon 44, adjusted down as small as it can go. If it fits, this is a quality pack that will be attractive not only to your son as a 'kids pack', but could easily be worn by an adult (perhaps you, your wife, or a relative) and be a lifelong acquisition rather than a temporary one. I've used this pack, and while it's not ultralight, its very easy to use and only 2.5 lbs. Easy to pack, and more room than your son will know what to do with. If nobody in the family has a use for it, it'll have a high resale value, plus Osprey has that great guarantee.
I'm recommending what I know–I haven't experienced the packs you're suggesting, but they look like quality packs and possibly adjustable down to a smaller size than the Talon. Still, that is a full extra pound to take into consideration–while this isn't a huge factor, its got long term effects in the full lifetime's usability of the pack.Oct 1, 2012 at 3:41 pm #1917267
Dan LeeBPL Member
@scoutbuffLocale: Colorado
My younger son is using a TNF Terra 60L which has an adjustable torso length. I don't think this pack is made any longer but have expanded the line to 45L, 55L and 65L. They aren't particularly light or heavy but are very comfortable. My son is tall and very thin but the adjustable torso and belt have accommodated his bean pole frame. Hope this helps!Oct 1, 2012 at 4:18 pm #1917285
Luke SchmidtSpectator
@cameronLocale: Idaho Falls
Couple things too keep in mind.
First be a bit cautious about letting him haul too much. Even if he's big and strong for his age he still has 8 year old joints.
Second – I helped a 10 year old boy scout trying on youth packs at REI. They seem solid if somewhat heavy. One thing I noticed though was that there are limits to how far such a pack can be adjusted. For example when the torso was set really low for the boy the load lifters didn't really do their job. I'm not saying they are bad packs just that at the margins they may not be ideal.
I have not done it but I have heard of having kids us women's packs. The problem is most women's packs don't have adjustable torso but some do. I believe a few Granite Gear packs have adjustable torsos for example.Oct 2, 2012 at 7:30 am #1917476
Erik BasilBPL Member
@ebasilLocale: Atzlan
All the Kelty adjustable frame packs come in a version that will fit even really little dudes, and the volume capacity of the packs are limited to reduce packbag weight and overloading issues. They can be adjusted for torso length and shoulder width, easily.
It can be a mental hurdle, difficult for some to leap over in order to utilize old-school backpack technology that may involve another 2 pounds of weight over the frameless, soft pack options but that provides a proper fit, safe loading of the hips rather than spine and airflow around the back w/o loss of ability to rain-cover. However, the payoff can be kids without sore backs, who learn to hike erect rather than hunched over like Dr. Frankenstein's assistant and with a backpack that easily "grows with them".
71 lb. Boy Scout, 17 lb carry weight with 2 liters water, camp stool, camp shoes, camera, playing cards, full-length pad and fishing gear, in a Kelty Yukon 2900, frame adjusted to fit.Nov 21, 2012 at 11:06 am #1930170
M BMember
This is an old thread.
But I just thought Id throw in:
This time last yr my son was 14" torso at 12.5 yo
Now, 1 yr later he is 18.5" torso with size 13 feet, and still growing fast, on his way to 6'2" according to the growth chart at the Dr office.
He completely used up the adjustable range of his Circuit in 1 yr (~13-18").
Dont plan on a single pack lasting too long.
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Asking for some career help/advice
To start out, I am a IT Systems Spec. in the Army, nearing my 4 year mark. Currently studying up for Network+ and Security+ so I can take them once I get back from Iraq (<50 days left out here). Besides that, I plan on getting my CCNA and CCDA within the next year. And hopefully progress to my CCNP/CCDP within a very short time after that, and getting both CCIE's prior to me getting out. My first question for advice is where should i fit in CEH or any other classes/cert's in for pen testing. I'm trying not to make me getting CEH a big fuss with the Army (they don't like the fact of hackers in the Army.....). And also wondering if it would be worth taking CISSP, although I'm not trying t mainly focus my career on security.
Second thing I am wondering about, is a good reputable on-line college/university for networking degrees (associates/bachelors/masters, i haven't had time to look due to work load out here..... long story with that). And unfortunately, yes it has to be on-line. My next duty station, White House Communications Agency, will have me traveling 180 days/year.
I would very appreciate any help or advice with anything regarding careers in pen testing or networking (engineer/design) that is out of the Army.


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Car Seat Guide
Buying a car seat can be a complicated endeavor. But it doesn't have to be! Our easy-to-read car seat guide will assist you with purchasing the one piece of baby gear all families have to buy.
According to U.S. federal government regulations, all children must be secured in a car seat while riding in a vehicle. Each state has its own laws governing how long children need to sit in a car seat. The Governors Highway Safety Association publishes up-to-date material regarding your local state laws.
All child restraints have an expiration date. On average, most seats expire six years from the date of manufacture, although this can vary by manufacturer. Always follow the manufacturer instructions.
It is important to know there is not a single car seat that is the best car seat on the market. The best car seat is the one that appropriately fits your child while being correctly and safely installed in your vehicle.
Did You Know?
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Choose Your Car Seat
Infant Car Seats
Infant car seats are typically the first car seat that parents purchase for their newborn.learn more
Convertible Car Seats
By accommodating both infants and toddlers, parents usually purchase this as their first car seat or after their child has grown out of the infant car seat.learn more
Combination Car Seats
Combination car seats combine convertible car seats and booster car seats into one convenient package and are for toddlers and young children.learn more
Booster Car Seats
Even though older children may not need a "baby" car seat, some states require kids to sit in a car seat until 12 years of age.learn more
Infant Car Seats
Many parents prefer an infant car seat as their first car seat because of its portability. Simply snap the infant car seat out of its base and you and baby are on your way. Plus, purchasing an additional infant car seat base for your second car offers extra convenience.
- For newborns and babies.†
- Baby weighs less than 22 to 35 pounds.†
- Standing height is 32 inches or less.†
- Rear-facing only.
- Harness rests below shoulders.
- Seat rests at 30 to 45 degree angle while vehicle is in motion.
Right Start Tip
Make sure the handle of your infant car seat is comfortable; you'll be carrying your infant car seat everywhere you go.
Height matters most at this stage of car seat shopping. Most babies will outgrow car seats due to height rather than weight. As your child grows, weight becomes a bigger factor.
Pros +
- Portability is a blessing when baby is sleeping.
- By using an adapter, infant car seats can be combined with a stroller to create a travel system, which allows for even more portability.
Cons -
- With portability comes the weight of carrying around a car seat in addition to the weight of your growing baby.
Right Start Stars
Graco SnugRide 35Graco SnugRide 35
Our top-selling infant car seat provides exceptional value with side impact protection, energy-absorbing EPS foam and a removable infant head support.
- Safe and easy installation with a one-handed dial adjustment
- Compatible with Graco strollers
Chicco Keyfit 30Chicco Keyfit 30
The thick cushioning of this infant car seat offers superior comfort with exceptionally easy-to-use installation features including two precision bubble indicators and more.
- Spring-assisted level foot
- Compatible with Chicco Cortina and Chicco Together strollers
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIPPeg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30
This fashionable infant car seat exceeds the most-stringent safety standards in the world and includes comfort-dry microfiber fabrics and an adjustable carry handle.
- Ultra-safe side protection wings
- Compatible with all Peg Perego strollers
Britax B-SAFEBritax B-SAFE
Extremely lightweight, this infant car seat incorporates the utmost in side impact protection technology and a rebound control for supreme safety.
- Ergonomically designed carry handle
- Compatible with all Britax strollers
Maxi-Cosi Mico APMaxi-Cosi Mico AP
Offers exceptional protection around baby's head, is extremely lightweight for easy transporting and has a contoured handle for easy carrying.
- Advanced Air Protect Side Impact Technology
- Compatible with Quinny strollers
Convertible Car Seats
Convertible car seats' claim to fame is convenience. A convertible car seat is a two-in-one infant and toddler car seat. Toddler car seats are not portable but are full-sized, offering more padding and more amenities to keep your little one safe and secure.
- For babies and children up to about 4 years old.†
- Child weighs 5 to 70 pounds.†
- Rear-facing up to 2 years old or as long as possible.
- Forward-facing for older children.
- Harness rests below shoulders when rear-facing and at or above the shoulders when forward-facing.
Right Start Tip
When purchasing a convertible car seat, check to see if a removable infant insert is included to ensure a snug fit for your newborn.
Pros +
- Convertible car seats do not need to be reinstalled for each use, and they also save you time and money when shopping for a car seat because of their longer life span.
Cons -
- Since most convertible car seats are not portable, you'll have to take your child out of the car seat each and every time you get out of the car, even if he or she is sleeping.
Right Start Stars
Britax Marathon 70-G3Britax Marathon 70-G3
One of our best selling convertible car seats provides side impact protection and a rebound control for superior safety.
- EZ-Buckle System for safe harnessing
- Premium lower LATCH connectors with push-button release
Recaro Performance RideRecaro Performance RIDE
The revolutionary RECARO Performance RIDE Convertible Car Seat offers the latest innovations in car seat safety
- Exclusive, twist-resistant HERO system
- Energy-absorbing EPS memory foam
Diono RadianRXTDiono RadianRXT
The steel frame of this convertible car seat is very sturdy, plus it has memory foam padding, folds for easy carrying and it conveniently fits three across the back seat.
- Expandable sides and long seat bottom
- LATCH for children up to 80 lbs.
Britax Advocate 70-G3Britax Advocate 70-G3
True side impact protection technology features an extra layer of energy-absorbing EPP foam, which helps to keep baby's head, neck and spine aligned during an accident.
- HUGS Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology
- EZ-Buckle System for safe harnessing
Maxi Cosi Pria 70Maxi Cosi Pria 70
With revolutionary, side impact Air Protect Technology, the Pria immediately reduces the contact of forces through the precise release of air in the event of an accident.
- Easy-to-use, one-click LATCH system
- TinyFit and PerfectFit systems provide a snug and cozy fit
Chicco NextFitChicco NextFit
This exceptionally easy-to-install car seat includes a five-point safety harness, a removable infant insert, a removable cup holder and more
- Exceptionally easy-to-install
- One-handed ReclineSure technology with nine recline positions
Combination Car Seats
Combination car seats are different from convertible car seats. A convertible car seat is both rear-facing and forward-facing; however a combination seat can only be placed in a forward-facing position. Convertible car seats are for newborns, babies and toddlers while combination car seats are for toddlers and young children. Combination car seats can be used with the included safety harness until your child reaches a certain weight, and then the harness straps can be removed so that the seat can be used as a booster for your growing child.
- For toddlers and children up to 8 years old.†
- Child weighs up to 120 pounds.†
- Forward-facing only.
- Harness mode for toddlers and young children.
- Booster mode for children over 40 pounds.†
- Booster mode: Lap belt rests across thighs and shoulder belt rests across shoulders.
Right Start Tip
Having a tall car seat shell and high harness slots will lengthen the life and use of your combination car seat.
Pros +
- Combination car seats transition into a belt-positioning booster to save you time as your child continues to grow. Most combination car seats convert by removing the safety harness and using your vehicle's seat belts while the car seat is in booster mode.
Cons -
- Using the safety harness past the maximum weight limit is unsafe and may cause harm to your child and the car seat in the event of an accident. Make sure to consult the specifications of your combination car seat.
Right Start Stars
Britax Frontier 90Britax Frontier 90
Keep your growing child seated safely and comfortably.
- EZ-Buckle System with two buckle positions
- Premium lower LATCH connectors
Recaro Performance SPORTRecaro Performance SPORT
The revolutionary and extremely safe RECARO Performance SPORT Combination Harness Booster Car Seat is a two-in-one toddler car seat and booster car seat.
- Exclusive, twist-resistant HERO system
- Two-in-one car seat: Toddler car seat and booster car seat
Diono RadianGTXGraco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat
The three-in-one Diono RadianGTX Convertible Car Seat is a safe and versatile combination car seat with a 10-year manufacturer's warranty.
- Three-in-one car seat accommodates from birth through childhood
- Easy to place child in or take out of the car seat
Booster Car Seats
Belt-positioning booster car seats elevate your child while utilizing your vehicle's three-point seat belt instead of a safety harness. Booster car seats are either backless or have a back for extra support, and some feature a removable back allowing it to be used in both modes. Make sure the booster seat you choose is as comfortable as can be for your child.
- For children about 4 years old and up.†
- Child weighs over 40 pounds.†
- Forward-facing only.
- Two types: High-back booster and backless booster
- Lap belt rests across thighs.
- Shoulder belt rests across shoulders.
Right Start Tip
Make sure to keep the booster car seat latched onto your vehicle even when your child is not riding in the car. Otherwise, it may become a flying projectile in the event of an accident.
Pros +
Booster car seats are fun to personalize and offer cool features, such as cup holders, that engage bigger kids.
Cons -
Your child may think he or she is old enough to ride without a car seat. Consult your local state laws for guidance.
Right Start Stars
Britax Parkway SGL 2013Britax Parkway SGL
Lowers your child's center of gravity in the event of an accident to reduce the forward movements of the car seat for exceptional safety.
- ISOFLEX Flexible Lower LATCH Connection System quickly secures booster with two clicks and a pull.
- SafeCell Technology reduces forward movement in event of an accident
Clek Olli BoosterClek Olli Booster
The comfort cube construction of this booster seat includes an additional layer of padding to prevent "numb-bum."
- Energy-absorbing base
- Easy to install with any LATCH anchorage system
Peg Perego Viaggio HBB 120Peg Perego Viaggio HBB 120
The Peg Perego Viaggio HBB 120 provides comfort, style and safety in one booster seat.
- Adjustable total side impact protection (SIP)
- Breathable microfiber fabric absorbs moisture
RECARO Performance BOOSTERRECARO Performance BOOSTER
LATCH connectors prevent car seat from becoming a projectile when child is not in the car.
- High-back, belt-positioning booster car seat
- Convenient LATCH connectors secure seat in place
Clek Oobr BoosterClek Oobr Booster
With a removable back and fun colors and designs, this booster car seat encourages children to ride in style while staying safe with its magnesium back frame.
- Exclusive Elemental Safety System with front, rear and side impact protection
- Belt guides for shoulder and hips, plus a rigid LATCH system
Graco AFFIX Backless BoosterGraco AFFIX Backless Booster Seat
The Graco AFFIX Backless Booster Seat with LATCH System safely gives your growing child more independence.
- One-handed, front-adjusted LATCH attachment
- Secure connection keeps seat in place
Buying a Car Seat: Top 10 Guide
- Regardless of what car seat you purchase, having a professional install your car seat is the safest step you can take in order to keep your child protected at all times. Experts agree your car seat should not move more than an inch in any direction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides free car seat safety checks across the country. Right Start also offers car seat installation events at some of our store locations.
- Aftermarket accessories, such as car seat liners and neck pillows, may compromise the safety of your car seat. NHTSA warns against adding aftermarket products to car seats due to the lack of federal safety standards for these products.
- Always install your car seat in the back seat or in the middle row of seats if your vehicle has three seat rows.
- Take into consideration where your car's airbags are located. The middle seat of the back seat of your car is the safest place for your child to sit in a car seat.
- Car seats with side impact protection offer a higher amount of protection than without. However, using any car seat is safer than not having one at all.
- For the comfort and safety of your child, make sure to check if and how the car seat reclines. Refer to the car seat owner's manual for the exact specifications for your car seat.
- Thicker straps won't twist; making it easier for you to get your child in and out of the car seat.
- Sunlight can make exposed metal hot to the touch. Look for a car seat with buckle covers so your child does not get burned by the exposed metal.
- Lightweight, light-colored fabrics ensure your child won't get too hot while sitting in the car seat.
- A machine washable car seat pad will keep both the car seat and your child clean and germ-free.
Car Seat Use & Guidance: Top 10 Guide
- After giving birth, the hospital will not allow you and baby to leave without a car seat. Most mothers-to-be purchase a car seat between the sixth and eighth months of pregnancy.
- Because of the extreme height and weight differences between an infant and an older child, there is not a "one-size-fits-all" car seat.
- Always read the car seat manual that is included with your car seat.
- Register your car seat with the manufacturer to ensure you receive notices and updates regarding the car seat, especially if there's been a safety recall for your car seat.
- Car seat recalls can and do happen. The most important thing to pay attention to is whether any injuries are associated with the car seat. If you think there is a defect with your car seat, file a safety complaint with The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) , a division of the NHTSA .
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and other experts recommend keeping your child in a rear-facing position until at least 2 years old and longer if possible.
- Safety harnesses adjust either by tightening or loosening, and also the height may need to be adjusted for the harness to be snug and secure.
- It is not recommended to put a child in a car seat when wearing oversized winter coats.
- If you fly at least once or twice a year, you will want to make sure your car seat is certified to be used on an airplane .
- Consult with a health professional before purchasing a car seat for a special needs child to determine what type of seat will be most accommodating.
Important Terms & Resources
Important Terms
5-Point Harness
A 5-point harness offers protection by keeping your baby secure in the car seat. Two shoulder straps, two pelvis straps and one strap between the legs are buckled together at one point.
An infant car seat is made up of two major components: a base and a shell. The shell is essentially the seat itself; or rather it's a plastic or metal frame, padding, harness slots and straps, and sometimes a retainer clip or tie. Many infant car seats offer a detachable shell, so parents can leave the base secured in the vehicle while the shell is used as an infant carrier.
Most commonly used for infant car seats, an insert is extra padding that allows for baby to sit comfortably and securely in the car seat. Many infant car seat models include removable inserts to accommodate a growing baby.
Side Impact Protection
The verdict has yet to be established for side impact protection. Currently there are no set standards regarding side impact protection in the U.S., though experts agree having side impact protection will reduce the risk of injury in an accident. NHTSA recommends to always place the car seat in the middle seat of the back seat of your vehicle in order to keep your baby as safe as possible in an accident (make sure to use the appropriate tethers and LATCH in your vehicle). Most manufacturers currently use EPS foam (expanded polystyrene). Some car seat makers use EPP foam (expanded polypropylene), which is a higher-grade foam. Having side impact protection in your child's car seat helps to evenly distribute the force of a crash and assists in keeping the head, neck and spine in alignment to limit injury.
Rebound Control
The rebound control, sometimes referred to as a rebound bar or as an anti-rebound bar, minimizes the rotational forces that may lead to the movement of the car seat during an accident, providing more safety for your child.
Level Indicator
Found in infant car seats, the level indicator helps parents and caregivers to identify that the car seat is installed at the correct angle, which is typically between 30 and 45 degrees. Check with your car seat's owner's manual for the appropriate angle for your car seat.
Travel System
A travel system is comprised of an infant car seat or bassinet, a base, an adapter and a stroller frame. This allows for parents to use compatible products and allows for easier traveling around town or during vacations.
LATCH stands for Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children. It features two anchor bars in the lower part of the seatback that a car seat can strap into. Rather than using a seat belt to strap in a car seat, LATCH attempts to universalize the way car seats are secured in vehicles. In 2002, the federal government mandated a safety standard requiring all vehicles and car seats to be LATCH-compatible.
Make sure the LATCH connector is in the same seat as the car seat. It is unsafe to use side LATCH connectors for a car seat positioned in the middle of the back seat. Consult with the owner's manual of your vehicle to better understand where you are able to place the car seat according to your car's specifications.
Right Start Tip:
When purchasing a car seat, look for LATCH connectors that feature a push-button release for added convenience.
Car seats are anchored to a bolt on the floor or behind the seat using tether straps. This averts any forward movement from the car seat in case there is an accident or if you stomp on the brakes.
Tether straps are most commonly used for convertible car seats and when your child is sitting in a forward-facing position. Only a handful of car seats offer a tether that can be used for both rear-facing and forward-facing positions.
Right Start Tip:
Many tether straps are not labeled. Consult your vehicle's manual to make sure appropriately locate the tether straps and to avoid confusing the tether straps with luggage rings, which is a common mistake many parents make.
Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA)
GHSA is a nonprofit organization representing the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement programs to address behavioral highway safety issues.
JPMA is a national trade organization representing 95% of the prenatal to preschool industry.
Safe Kids USA
Safe Kids USA is a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1 to 14.
The Car Seat Lady
The Car Seat Lady is a national advocate of car seat safety and provides accurate, up-to-date information from NHTSA-Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians and instructors about how to keep your most precious cargo safe.
Healthy Children
Developed by AAP, Healthy Children is a web resource specifically for parents and families.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
NHTSA is a federal government regulatory agency that provides a wealth of information about laws regarding car seat safety. NHTSA also sponsors Child Passenger Safety Week every September to raise awareness for child car seat safety.
NHTSA's Child Seat Ease of Use Ratings display how car seat features differ amongst various models.
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to child passenger safety, with a focus on reducing the number of child injuries through the promotion of correct, consistent use of safety seats and safety belts.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
The IIHS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage that result from crashes on the nation's roads.
IIHS' Booster Seat Evaluations awards Best Bets for various booster seat models.
Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
ODI conducts defect investigations and administers safety recalls to support the NHTSA's mission to improve safety on the nation's roadways.
SeatCheck.org is a national campaign to help parents properly secure their children in motor vehicles.
†Each car seat will fit each child differently. Factors such as height, weight, age, torso length and more all affect how a car seat will fit your child. Please check with your car seat's specifications for exact age, weight and/or height requirements.


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outside of this organization I hope we bring in a young but veteran starting Olineman or MLB...not some scrub who is on and off due to injury.
inside we need to keep Beatty, Cruz and Bennett on tap...I think if we get a nice compliment at RT or guard our Oline will be inline to get our run and pass attack going again which means Cruz and Martellus will have fantastic seasons!
I could stand it if we re-signed Osi but not at the risk of bringing in great talent at MLB in FA...Osi is capable but I think Kiwi and Adrian tracy shift to fill that void and have great seasons as long as our defensive coordinator can make the pieces fit properly this time around! I still believe T'eo would suffice as a rookie!
Phillips seems to make this defense work the way it needs to but that is scary **** because he is often injured and not on the field...dammed if you do and dammed if you don't in this case...maybe Webster could be shifted to Safety AND take a pay cut.


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Rebecca Miller, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Peer Support & Family Initiatives, CMHC
Research Interests
Community Mental Health Services; Community Psychiatry; Mental Health; Psychotherapy, Brief; Mood Disorders; Schizophrenia and Disorders with Psychotic Features
Research Organizations
Psychiatry: Connecticut Mental Health Center: Outpatient Division | Psychology Section | Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health
Selected Publications
- Miller, R., Carr, E.R., Utter, L., Styron, T., & Steiner, J. (2016). A foot in the door: Development of a summer student internship in community mental health. Academic Psychiatry.
- Styron, T., J. Tondora, R. Miller, M. Hunt, L. Harkness, J. Kaufman, M. Bell, & A. N. Ponce. Community supports and inclusion. In J. Steiner & S. Jacobs (Eds.), The Yale Textbook of Public Psychiatry, Oxford University Press, London, 2016, .pp. 49-62.
- Tondora, J., Miller, R., Slade, M., & Davidson, L. (2014). Planning for recovery in mental health. Wiley: New York.
- Davidson, L, Bellamy, C, Guy, K, & Miller, R. (2012). Peer support among persons with severe mental illnesses: a review of evidence and experience. World Psychiatry, 11: 123-128.
- Rowe M, Clayton A, Benedict P, Bellamy C, Antunes K, Miller R, Pelletier J-F, Stern E, O'Connell, M. (2012). Going to the source: Citizenship Outcome Measure Development. Psychiatric Services, 63; 445-450.
- Miller, R., Ponce, A., & Thompson, K. (2011). Deinstitutionalization and the Community Mental Health Movement, 1954-1976. In eds. Michael Rowe, Martha Lawless, Ken Thompson. Classics of Community Psychiatry. Oxford University Press.
- Tondora, J., O'Connell, M., Miller, R., Dinzeo, T., Bellamy, C., Andres-Hyman, R., & Davidson, L. (2010). A clinical trial of peer-based culturally responsive person-centered care for psychosis for African Americans and Latinos. Clinical Trials, 7(4), 368-379.


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