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What's the group consensus on Adam'S Pet Safari?
Adam's is my LFS, a mere ten minute drive away. A few weeks ago I bought some jungle val that was nearly three feet long, super healthy, and sold in thick bunches for seven bucks a piece. I was actually able to split the bunches up and have two different plants. More recently i bought two small crypt patva plants and a red rubin sword that were really nice looking for pretty cheap as well. What do you all think? I really have no other stores to compare it to except the chainstores, because I havent really been to any other LFS. He's usually got almost everything I need, I never seem to leave empty handed!
havent been in years, but id like to stop by soon.
adam just recently joined the NJAGC (new jersey aquatic gardeners club). you might consider doing so too...
a lot of members were welcoming him and saying they like store. and he mentioned a discount for njagc members (more incentive to join. :) )
though in term of selection, its hard to beat absolutely fish and fishtown USA. you should stop by them both sometime to see. really impressive stores, but their prices are high, so if you can find it elsewhere then buy it at that elsewhere.
only thing about adams is the staff is not super knowledgeable... well some aren't some are amazing.
adam himself needs to be a bit more interactive,
fish are healthy, plants have snails and alge(a lot of them) always a problem when i get stuff there. his betta are not the greatest,
What's the group consensus on Adam'S Pet Safari?
I've only been there once because it is an hour away, but I do work about 15 minutes away. I thought the selection of fish was good. He does have a lot there, and the prices are decent. Adam is a little rough around the edges, but I'm not going there to make any friends. You do have to be careful with the plants as I did notice algae and snails as already stated. But the selection and prices make it worth checking out. The plants can easily go through a quick dip before putting in your tank. All in all, I'd give the store a thumbs up for people who live within a reasonable drive.
I find Adam's one of my favorite LFS. I'm fairly new to aquarium hobby so I've been to almost every LFS within 50 miles of Summit, NJ (where I live). I made the half hour drive there yesterday to get a new heater as I know he has a large selection in items like that. They have really good prices on nano tanks and carry Deep Blue rimless which is a plus (purchased one last week). I think the best thing about Adams besides good prices are they carry hard to find inverts occasionally. I picked up a Malawi Blue Crab, Blue Atya Filter Shrimp, and a Mexican Mini Lobster (My avatar pic). As for fish they have a fairly good selection. Their medium sized discus are only $20-30 and are gorgeous. Overall good store, in top 5 out of the 15 or so I've been to in NJ.
just went there today, the guy who works sunday is great, knows his stuff.
i think adams depends on who is working if you want help.
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Chaos in Iran: I'm ready for martyrdom, says Mousavi; Videos: Woman murdered in cold blood; Update: Obama calls on regime to end violence; Update: Obama goes out for ice cream; Rumor: 150 dead? Report: Mousavi's office sends letter to Obama?
posted at 9:23 am on June 20, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
Today is widely considered the crucial day of the Iranian crisis, which erupted when the ruling mullahs of the Guardian Council made their vote-rigging too obvious for their subjects to ignore. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned Iranians yesterday that his patience was at an end with protests, but activists claimed that they would defy Khamenei and gather again in cities to protest the government and the election results. Today, sketchy reports have hundreds of police blocking access to key areas, including the use of teargas, to keep protestors out:
Heavily armed police prevented several thousand Iranian protesters Saturday from entering Revolution Square — one of the main protest sites in Tehran, a witness told CNN.
About a mile away, police kept the crowd back by throwing two canisters of tear gas at their feet, the witness said.
The Web site of the main opposition candidate, Mir Hossein Moussavi, quoted news reports as saying a flood of people were headed to the capital from surrounding towns.
Thus far, we've seen attempts by the government to spread misinformation about the rallies, and confusion and hesitation among the organizers. Protests today will almost certainly be an irrevocable act. If the government doesn't act with force to suppress the protests, the mullahs will lose all credibility and will have to run for their lives. If they give the order to attack and the police don't carry it out, they will have to run for their lives. They know the stakes and the risk, but the alternatives for them are all bad; their backs are against the wall — but they still have all the guns, at least for now.
We'll keep an eye on reports and update as the day goes along. So far, it looks as though the confrontation will come.
Update (AP): Multiple Iranian twitterers are claiming there's been some sort of explosion at Khomeini's shrine, which they're treating as the regime's version of the Reichstag fire. There's precedent for that in Iranian history, too.
Update (Ed): NBC's Today has a good, if basic, report this morning:
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Update (AP): The Khaleej Times says the explosion at Khomeini's shrine was caused by a suicide bomber. Hmmm.
Update (AP): Two mind-blowing videos for you. The second is familiar; it's clearly taken at the same assault on the Basij complex that I wrote about earlier this week. Watch all the way through and you'll see Iranian protesters actually fall after being shot. I don't know where the first clip is from — it was uploaded by BBC Persia today but could also be from the Basij complex incident a few days ago — but it's the closest thing I've seen yet to all-out war.
As I write this, Iranian twitterers are reporting use of water cannons, teargas, gunshots, and even some sort of burning agent being dropped on the crowds by helicopters. There's still no confirmation as far as I know that a bomb really did go off at Khomeini's shrine, but Reuters is now reporting that Mousavi supporters have set fire to a building being used by Ahmadinejad supporters. And now, suddenly, Mousavi is making some sort of statement where he says he's prepared for martyrdom. Sounds like the gloves are finally all the way off.
Update (AP): Anecdotally, after following them all week, I can tell you that the tone of Iranian twitterers is strikingly different from what it's been before. Some are openly asking people to pray for them. The fear is palpable.
Here's a poignant video in Farsi with English subtitles that's making the rounds today. The din you hear in the background is Tehranians screaming "Allahu Akbar" in defiance of Khamenei last night.
Update (AP): A comparatively calm but significant new clip: According to NIAC, protesters can be heard chanting "Marg bar Khamenei," i.e. "Death to Khamanei." It's not about Ahmadinejad anymore.
Update (AP): If you're unfamiliar with the cast of characters in Iran, Time's primer is useful. Meanwhile, new video of what the streets look like in Tehran today. Note the end, where a few protesters display nightsticks they've seized from the Basij — to cheers from the crowd.
Update (AP): To see just how bad things have gotten, brace yourself and click here. Strong content warning.
Update (AP): Mousavi knows the regime can't let him walk free forever and is calling for a strike if he's detained. Who steps in if he's jailed, I wonder. Karroubi? Rafsanjani, whom Khamenei would be loath to arrest lest it inflame the clerics?
Gosh, if only the U.S. had troops stationed in some neighboring country or countries so that we could start feeding weapons to the protesters.
Update (AP): Not sure if this is wise under the circumstances, but Israel's minister for strategic affairs is now openly predicting a revolution — with no resulting change in Iran's nuke program. Meanwhile, a provocative report from NIAC:
This morning a friend of NIAC who gets Iranian Satellite TV here said that state-run media showed President Obama speaking about Iran this morning. However, instead of translating what he actually said, the translator reportedly quoted Obama as saying he "supports the protesters against the government and they should keep protesting.
Assuming this report is correct, it shows the Iranian government is eager to portray Obama as a partisan supporting the demonstrators.
Update (AP): A HuffPo reader reports that the news about a bombing at Khomeini's shrine appears to be yet another regime lie:
"I'm watching state TV here in Dubai and they just did a report on the bombing at the mausoleum. There was NO DAMAGE. All they showed was a broken window saying the "terrorists" luckily blew themselves up outside the building before doing any damage inside. The "bombing" was clearly a fraud as there was NO DAMAGE done to the mausoleum other than a broken window they showed at the entrance of the building. It clearly looked like there was NO BOMBING, no explosion fragments or blood shown just one shattered window. Also a correction to my previous e-mail. The program said the youths had been talking to "friends" in the U.K. and the U.S. on the phone about causing destruction in Iran rather than actually going to the U.S. and being trained. Important difference but the subtext is the same. They're clearly building a case for foreign interference i.e. the U.K and U.S."
Update (AP): Dear god. Here's another extremely graphic video of the murder of the young woman I linked up above. NIAC translates the Facebook description as follows: "A young woman who was standing aside with her father watching the protests was shot by a basij member hiding on the rooftop of a civilian house. He had clear shot at the girl and could not miss her. However, he aimed straight her heart. I am a doctor, so I rushed to try to save her. But the impact of the gunshot was so fierce that the bullet had blasted inside the victim's chest, and she died in less than 2 minutes."
Update (AP): Another one that's going viral shot at Shiraz University. Note at about 90 seconds in how the police trap women against the gate and break out the nightsticks. Click the image to watch.
Update (AP): Multiple reports on Twitter now that people are shouting from the rooftops — literally — at Khamenei and the regime.
Update (AP): Verrry interesting: Rooftop shouts now being heard in Mashad, the Shiites' second holiest city. Proof that the clerics are coming around to the people's side?
Update (AP): Another murder in Tehran. Skip ahead to 3:25 to see the latest victim of Iran's "robust debate," or watch from the beginning and you'll find protesters picking up rocks and chanting "Marg bar dictator."
Update (AP): A statement from the White House:
The Iranian government must understand that the world is watching. We mourn each and every innocent life that is lost. We call on the Iranian government to stop all violent and unjust actions against its own people. The universal rights to assembly and free speech must be respected, and the United States stands with all who seek to exercise those rights.
As I said in Cairo, suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. The Iranian people will ultimately judge the actions of their own government. If the Iranian government seeks the respect of the international community, it must respect the dignity of its own people and govern through consent, not coercion.
Martin Luther King once said – "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." I believe that. The international community believes that. And right now, we are bearing witness to the Iranian peoples' belief in that truth, and we will continue to bear witness.
Update (AP): An ominous rumor from Tehran Bureau: "good source: Hospital close to the scene in Tehran: 30-40 dead thus far as of 11pm and 200 injured. Police taking names of incoming injured."
Update (AP): I linked the Facebook video of the young woman being murdered by the Basij earlier but it deserves wide dissemination so I'm giving you the embeddable LiveLeak version too. Forward the link around.
Update (AP): More Twitter reports trickling in about acid or some other sort of corrosive agent being dropped on protesters. And there's a hot rumor that the Canadian embassy in Tehran has its gates closed to the injured, even as many other embassies have theirs opened. Can anyone confirm/deny?
Update (AP): It's raining rocks on the streets of Tehran.
Update (AP): Reuel Marc Gerecht tries to answer the million-dollar question: Why would Khamenei risk his supreme authority to fix the election for a disposable goon like Ahmadinejad?
Khamenei, who worked with and struggled against Mousavi for a decade, knows the former prime minister politically as well as anyone. The supreme leader knows that what Mousavi lacks in charisma he has always made up in doggedness…
Khamenei acted so crudely and rashly on June 12 because he'd already seen this movie. What's happening in Iran now is all about democracy, about the contradictory and chaotic bedfellows that it makes, about the questioning of authority and the personal curiosity that it unleashes. Khamenei knows what George H.W. Bush's "realist" national security adviser Brent Scowcroft surely knows, too: Democracy in Iran implies regime change. Where Iranians in the 1990s could try to play games with themselves–be in favor of greater democracy but refrain from saying publicly that the current government was illegitimate–this fiction is no longer possible. Khamenei has forced Mousavi and, more important, the people behind him into opposition to himself and the political system he leads. Unless Mousavi gives up, and thereby deflates the millions who've gathered around him, a permanent opposition to Khamenei and his constitutionally ordained supremacy has now formed. Like it or not, Mousavi has become the new Khatami–except this time the opposition is stronger and led by a man of considerable intestinal fortitude.
I don't get it. If Mousavi's famous for his perseverance, the last thing you'd want to do is antagonize him and his youth movement by defrauding him. It's practically begging for an uprising. The smart move would be to placate him by bringing him into the regime and then compromising with him on some basic reforms; that, at least, would keep the regime in place. It makes more sense to me to think that Khamenei feared opposing Ahmadinejad because he's been such a generous patron to the Revolutionary Guard. If Mousavi won and Khamenei endorsed it, the Guard might stage a coup to protect the gravy train they've been riding for the past four years. That's my theory and I'm sticking to it.
Update (AP): Have we already reached the point in the crackdown where negotiating with Iran is unthinkable? I know The One has his heart set on it, but the point's going to come — if it hasn't already — where the regime behaves so monstrously that he simply can't afford a photo op with them. As a thought experiment, imagine that the tanks roll tomorrow and then Khamenei turns around on Monday and offers to give up the nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of all sanctions and full diplomatic recognition. Can Obama make that deal now, knowing that it would legitimize these monsters?
Update (AP): Uh oh: The latest Twitter rumor claims there's a tank in Azadi Square.
Update (AP): CBS reporter Mark Knoller reports that the president decided today of all days would be a good time for a leisurely trip to the ice-cream parlor. Quoth Jim Treacher: "Imagine if Bush went on an ice cream run during something like this. He'd be 'Worst Person in the World' every day forever." Any lefties care to dispute that, especially in light of the longstanding faux outrage over this clip?
Update (AP): The latest unverified/rumored death toll is 150. In other news, Obama ordered a small cup of vanilla.
Update (AP): If Gutfeld's this pissed about the skateboarding photo op, wait until he hears about the ice cream trip.
Am I an old fart or am I right to be pissed that some jackass is skateboarding down the halls of the White House while all this Iranian shit is going down?…
Right now, people are risking their lives for the glimmer of freedom, and Tony Hawk is in the White House tweeting about Frosted Flakes.
Update (AP): I'm skeptical that Mousavi would send a letter to Obama without publicizing it, but for what it's worth, Michael Ledeen says he's got a copy. Excerpt:
In the name of the Iranian people, we want you to know that when you recently made the statement "Achmadinejad or Mousavi? Two of a kind," we consider this as a grave and deep insult, not just to Mr. Mousavi but especially against the judgment of the Iranian people, against our moral conviction and intelligence, especially those of the young generation that comprises a population of 31 million.
It is a specially grave insult for those who are now fighting for democracy and freedom, and an unwarranted gift and even praise for Mr. Khamenei, whose security forces are now killing peaceful Iranians in the streets of every major city in the country.
Update (AP): If Iranian goons are willing to shoot women dead in the street, I guess it makes sense that they're willing to drag the wounded from hospitals where they're being treated. Note that communications from the notorious Evin prison have been cut off, too. I've got a nutty hunch that whatever's going on inside is a bit worse than waterboarding.
Update (AP): CNN is airing YouTube vids of today's brutality nonstop, which makes me think American public opinion of the regime will soon be so poisonous as to make diplomacy impossible. The One simply won't be able to justify shaking these cretins' bloody hands. If that's so, it means negotiations are dead and a desperate Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear sites is assured — unless the regime is overthrown. The stakes couldn't be higher.
Update (AP): I keep waiting for news to break that Hamas or Hezbollah has attacked Israel, as Iran could use a distraction right now to appeal to the protesters' sympathies. Maybe this week? Southern Iraq would be an even more attractive target, as it would embarrass the U.S. The fact that they haven't done that may be among the best evidence yet of how weak their influence has become in that part of the country.
Update (AP): Just posted at Mousavi's Facebook page, feast your eyes on Iranian police rushing a crowd of protesters, unsheathing the batons, and swinging for the fences. The chaos starts a little more than a minute in.
Update (AP): The sounds of terror: Screams in the night as the Basij break into people's homes.
Update (AP): I'm skeptical, but supposedly this clip shows the good guys getting a measure of revenge by lighting a gas line … that leads straight into a Basij complex in eastern Tehran. Watch for the boom five seconds in.
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The seeds were a dietary staple of the Mayans and Aztecs, surpassed in importance only by corn and beans. A very rich source of ALA (plant-based) omega-3 fatty acids (the type found in pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, canola oil, and some vegetables), they provide health benefits on par with fish and fish oil, yet are appropriate for a vegetarian or vegan diet. Chia seeds also contain fiber, protein, antioxidants, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. (There was a great comparison of chia seed nutrition with hemp, flax, and pumpkin seeds in yesterday's Los Angeles Times.)
Of particular interest to marathoners and other elite athletes are chia's hydrating and endurance properties. The hydrophilic seeds can absorb up to ten times their weight in water, and that gelling factor physically slows down the process by which our bodies convert soaked chia seeds' carbs into simple sugars. And you don't have to be training to run 26-plus miles to benefit; in a piece published last spring in Bloomberg News, my pal David Sax reports that chia seeds have become a popular stimulant on Wall Street in more ways than one. Red Bull is so over.
Chia is mostly cultivated in Mexico and Bolivia. The seeds are smaller than sesame seeds and range in color from grayish brown to white; the color of the seeds has no real bearing on the nutritional value, although white chia seeds make more visual sense in certain dishes. According to most sources, chia seeds, unlike flax seeds, don't have to be ground in order to release their full nutritional benefits. (They don't seem to turn rancid as quickly as flax seeds, either.) They are very neutral in flavor—I find them almost flavorless—so they can be easily added to just about anything. For those people out there who must avoid wheat, rest assured that chia seeds are gluten-free.
And although there are chia seed nutritional supplements, juice drinks, energy bars, and other packaged foods, I vote for simply working them into your home-cooking repertoire. The seeds themselves are available at many supermarkets (Bob's Red Mill is one nationally distributed brand) as well as health food stores and many online sources.
For starters, sprinkle them on oatmeal or yogurt, or stir them into juice, a smoothie, or a refreshing Mexican agua de chia. They also make a healthful, delicious pudding; Food 52 has a very helpful chia pudding overview.
I'm also thinking that chia sprouts or microgreens might be very nice in salads and sandwiches. There's a handy primer in the January issue of Martha Stewart Living, along with a couple of useful recipes (grilled cheese, an omelet) you could use chia greens in. I wouldn't rely on Chia Pets for edible purposes, but instead buy certified organic seeds specifically for sprouting from a company like Sproutpeople. Although a Chia Pet would look really, really cute next to a little sprout farm on a sunny windowsill…
Are chia seed nutrition benefits enough to get you on the craze? Let us know in the comments
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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Multiple Use Gear › 4 season mummy bag
Dec 9, 2012 at 3:54 pm #1296906
Eric BlumensaadtBPL Member
@danepackerLocale: Mojave Desert
I have a Western Mountaineering Megalite mummy.
> Last year I had WM overfill it with another 1 0z. (800 cu. in.) of down so I could use it down to at least 25 F. Works great if I wear a set of thin polyester long johns and a stocking cap.
> I have comfortably used it with synthetic insulated (Thermolite) pants and jacket to 15 F.
> I will soon be using an old down top (which formerly zipped on each side to a ripstop covered pad) to cover the Megalite's top, hopefully adding another 20 F. I used a few Velcro strips to hold it in place.
* Wearing insulated undergarments mainly in camp and while sleeping is certainly multiple use.
* using a 3 season bag year around also qualifies as multiple use.
BTW, I DO have 2 true winter bags but both are synthetic, heavy and bulky. The Mt'n. Hardware bag is a -20 F. bag, a true monster.
Anybody else stretch their 3 season bag into winter?Dec 9, 2012 at 4:27 pm #1934352
Mark VerberBPL Member
@verberLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
I have sometimes pushed my 30F down quilt to the moderate conditions in the sierra, e.g. lows typically not below 0F. The first was a surprise cold front in early fall when we weren't that high. Dropped to 12F when we were expecting a low of 30F. i wasn't comfortable at the coldest part of the night, but was warm enough to be safe and to eventually get back to sleep. Since then I have occasional taken my quilt on winter trip when I someone needed to borrow my winter bag (WM Versalite which I am toasty in at 0F with no clothing).
For me it make sure enough padding, use my bivy to keep side drafts out, use a a warm hat + a down baklava, wear heavy base layer, and high loft (down and/or synthetic jacket and pants).
That said, while I tend to take less insulation that many people I know on 3-season trips, I really do enjoy a warm bag on my winter trips.
–MarkJan 14, 2013 at 8:04 am #1943640
I have ran this system from 60F to -15F. I suspect it could go to about -30 F and perhaps lower.
20 degree down EE quilt
Lightly insulated Bivy
20 Degree down EE quilt
The bivy is 13 ounces. It has some insulation. In temp measurements the bivy seems to add from 10 F (sides) to close to 30 F (top). It is synthetic.
The 20 Degree quilt I use on it's own in milder temps. In cooler temps below 30 usually I add the bivy. In really cold I snap two quilts together giving a silly amount of loft and put them in the bivy. Total weight is a under 4 lbs 8 ounces. I have not tested it, but realistic sleeping rating is probably 5 " of down loft + 20 degrees of synthetic. The combination probably goes pretty low.Jan 14, 2013 at 8:20 am #1943644
Randy MartinBPL Member
@randalmartinLocale: Colorado
I like that system Kevin. I have been debating the merits of investing in a dedicated winter bag and it seems it would be just as effective both from cost and function to invest in a second quilt that I could lay on top of my summer quilt.
I have a Katabatic Gear Chisos (40 degree quilt) for summer use and could probably add a 30 degree quilt to that and extend down to zero when included with my uninsulated bivy.Jan 14, 2013 at 8:36 am #1943649
As long as you can seal up your quilt very well you should be fine. One of the merits of the insulated bivy is that it helps keep condensation out of your down when you are below freezing all the time.Jan 14, 2013 at 9:24 am #1943663
Hi Kevin,
Could you post some.info about the insulated bivy.
StephenJan 14, 2013 at 11:57 am #1943713
What kind of information are you looking for? We are planning on possibly producing it and are tweaking and testing. The basics though, is it is a pretty standard material UL bivy with a layer of apex on the top. There are a few things we are changing probably more from a function perspective than anything while trying to keep weight low.Jan 14, 2013 at 12:01 pm #1943714
Hi Kevin,
Would like to know the amount of insulation used as well as what material the bivy uses.
Thanks,Jan 14, 2013 at 1:58 pm #1943753
2 oz apex, material is basic silnylon and lightweight ripstop.
I don't worry much about the ground moisture as I have a pad there, however I could see using something with a higher hydrostatic rating for the bottom.Jan 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm #1943754
Thanks Kevin,Jan 14, 2013 at 6:25 pm #1943870
todd harperBPL Member
@funnymoLocale: Sunshine State
Bill Fornshell made & posted ( on this site) about the first insulated bivy that I ever saw:
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IVF Success: Abstaining From Alcohol May Dramatically Boost Odds Of Conceiving
Abstaining from alcohol may dramatically boost IVF success: study
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(Relaxnews) - A small study finds that for women undergoing IVF, drinking three or more glasses of wine a week could reduce odds of conceiving by two-thirds.
Research from the New York fertility clinic Reproductive Medicine Associates found that among 91 women undergoing IVF treatments, even modest amounts of alcohol could harm the development of unfertilized eggs. The women had undergone around three failed cycles of IVF, but findings showed that women who abstained from all alcohol had a 90 percent chance of a successful pregnancy over three years.
Head researcher Dr. Dara Godfrey shared her findings this week at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in Boston, The Telegraph reports.
A separate study from Harvard University in 2009 also found that both men and women who consume alcohol reduce their chances of having a baby through IVF by more than a quarter. The investigation looked at 2,572 couples.
OK, so technically you're not pregnant yet, but your due date is based on the first day of your last period, which is considered week one of your pregnancy. What's happening to baby: Nothing yet, but as soon as fertilization occurs, your baby will begin undergoing thousands of changes over the next 40 weeks. What's happening to Mom: As you prepare for this long journey, start cleaning up your diet, eliminating drugs, alcohol and caffeine, and ask your doctor about taking a prenatal vitamin.
Ovulation, which may occur this week, kick starts everything. Consider investing in an ovulation detector so you know exactly when ovulation occurs. For most women, it's between days 11 and 21 of your cycle. What's happening to baby: Nothing yet! What's happening to Mom: During ovulation (when your ovary releases an egg), your chances of conception increase. The uterine lining is developing to prepare for a fertilized egg.
You're pregnant! But a pregnancy test won't confirm it yet, so you have to wait it out. In the meantime, the guessing game can begin: Your baby's gender, eye color and hair color have already been determined. Who will he (or she) look like? Will she get your blond locks? What's happening to baby: The fertilized egg, now a ball of cells, is called a blastocyst when it arrives in your uterus, attaching to the lining, where it will spend the next nine months. Right now, it's the size of the head of a pin. What's happening to Mom: You probably won't feel anything, though some women do feel cramps and notice a heavier vaginal discharge.
At the end of this week, a pregnancy test may confirm your pregnancy. How will you share the news? What's happening to baby: Your baby is still teeny tiny, and consists of layers of cells that will become his organs and tissues. What's happening to Mom: You may notice some cramping and bleeding as your baby is implanting inside your uterus. And some women even feel pregnancy symptoms, many of which are similar to those you feel each month before your period begins (backache, headache, breast tenderness, etc.)
You've taken the test and gotten a positive result, but your doctor probably won't want to see you until you're eight or 12 weeks along. Until then, make sure you're eating right. Do ask for a prescription for a prenatal vitamin, and start taking it daily. What's happening to baby: Your baby is only 0.118 inches long, from head to rump, and his heart is beating steadily, while his skeleton begins to form. What's happening to Mom: Morning sickness usually begins around week six, but some women experience it earlier. To combat morning sickness, which can occur around the clock, eat several small meals during the day and avoid any foods with strong odors.
Are you itching to share your news? Many women wait until the end of the first trimester, when the risk of miscarriage is lower, but some can't resist telling family and at least a few close friends. Have you blabbed yet? What's happening to baby: The brain, lungs, arms, legs and nervous system are all beginning to form. What's happening to Mom: In addition to morning sickness, you may find yourself gaining or even losing weight, if that nausea means you're eating less. You may also have darkened areola and breast soreness.
Next week your doctor may want to see you for your first prenatal visit. Make a list of any questions you have, and ask your partner if he wants to join you. What's happening to baby: Baby's organs, hair, eyelids and umbilical cord are all forming. Your little one is now about an inch long and weighs less than a single aspirin! What's happening to Mom: You may have gained or even lost a few pounds, but no one can tell by looking at you that you're growing a baby in your belly. But you are, so take it easy if you're nauseous or tired.
Feeling sleepy? The first trimester is a time of exhaustion for many moms-to-be. Steal naps whenever -- and wherever -- you can. Your body is working overtime and you deserve the rest! What's happening to baby: Your baby is now the size of a bean. His ears, bones, fingers, toes, eyes, ears, lips and nose are all in the process of forming. What's happening to Mom: You've got up to 50 percent more blood circulating in your body and your uterus is now the size of a grapefruit (it will get much, much bigger).
Between exhaustion and morning sickness, exercise may be the last thing on your mind, but experts do recommend that pregnant women stay active. It can help prevent excess weight gain, boost energy and help you get your Zzzs. So take a daily walk, hit the gym or try prenatal yoga to stay in shape. What's happening to baby: Your baby is now the size of a grape, and the tail at the bottom of his spinal cord is now gone. The heart now has four chambers, just like yours. What's happening to Mom: You may feel more fatigued, thanks to hormonal changes, trouble sleeping and morning sickness. If you are having difficulty sleeping, you might want to change your sleeping position.
You're a quarter of the way there, and you may not even feel pregnant yet! Don't worry, that will soon change, as baby -- and you -- start gaining weight and you feel those first amazing kicks. What's happening to baby: Your baby is now the size of a lime, and his head is much bigger than the rest of his body. What's happening to Mom: You're gaining weight, and may have switched over to maternity wear, or maybe you're wearing pants and skirts with elastic waists. If you're at a healthy weight, experts recommend you gain 25 to 35 pounds. That doesn't mean you're eating for two: It means you should take in an extra 300 calories or so a day.
You're almost at the end of your first trimester, which means your utter exhaustion and morning sickness should go away soon. What's happening to baby: Baby is moving all over the place, but you can't feel it yet. He now weighs half an ounce or so, and his bones are starting to harden. What's happening to Mom: If you're dealing with headaches, blame rising hormone levels, increased blood volume, stress and lack of caffeine.
You may get your first look at baby this week at your first trimester ultrasound. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends nuchal translucency ultrasound around this time to measure your baby's risk of Down syndrome. What's happening to baby: This week, your baby's facial features take on a more normal appearance as the eyes and ears move closer to their final positions. Your baby's kidneys may have begun to secrete urine and nerve cells are multiplying at a rapid rate. Your baby is developing more complex reflexes and may begin sucking. Stimulating certain points of your uterus may cause your baby to move, but you won't feel the movement for several more weeks. What's happening to Mom: You probably don't need maternity clothes at this point, but your uterus has expanded to the point where your doctor can feel it in your lower abdomen. You may begin to notice changes in your skin including a darkening of the areola and the appearance of dark patches on your face and neck.Your skin may look great, with that pregnancy glow, or you may be dealing with breakouts or mask of pregnancy (dark splotches on your face, thanks to increased pigmentation).
By now, if you're having twins (or more!), you should know it, as either a blood test or ultrasound can confirm a multiple pregnancy. What's happening to baby: Your baby, who now weighs 1 ¼ ounces, has fingerprints and a soft layer of hair covering his skin. This hair may still be visible at birth, but will eventually go away. What's happening to Mom: Your health care provider will want to see you every four weeks to check your weight, blood pressure and urine; measure your uterus; and listen to the baby's heartbeat. Don't miss a single appointment!
With the fatigue, morning sickness and weight gain of the first trimester, your boss may have already figured out that you'll soon be taking a leave of absence, but you still have to make the announcement. Plan what you'll say ahead of time, then go in and share your exciting news! What's happening to baby: This week, baby weighs a bit less than 2 ounces (a bar of soap weighs 3 ounces) and continues to grow at an astonishing rate. What's happening to Mom: Your risk of miscarriage is lower now that you're in the second trimester. You should have some of your energy back, and you may even be starting to show. Enjoy the second trimester: You'll feel more like yourself, without the struggles of the first and third trimesters.
Sleep is much easier in the second trimester; just try not to sleep on your back, as it can decrease circulation to your heart. What's happening to baby: Your little bundle of joy now measures nearly 5 inches long, and her eyes and ears continue to develop. If you could sneak another peek at baby, you might see her sucking her thumb! What's happening to Mom: Around this time, your doctor may offer you a triple screen or a quad screen to test for Down syndrome, trisomy 18 (a genetic disorder that infants usually don't survive) and neural tube defects (problems with the development of the brain or spinal cord).
You'll likely be seeing your doctor for another checkup soon, so be sure to share any questions or concerns you might have. What's happening to baby: Baby now weighs 2 ½ ounces. She looks more and more like a baby and her heart pumps some 25 quarts of blood every day. What's happening to Mom: Sometime in the next few weeks, you should feel baby's first movement, called "quickening." By the end of your pregnancy, baby's gymnastics will be hard to ignore!
You're pregnant during flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you get a flu shot to keep you and your baby healthy. Your ob/gyn might be able to vaccinate you. What's happening to baby: Baby now weighs 4 ounces and is developing fat under her skin. As your pregnancy progresses, she'll add to these fat stores, which will give her energy and keep her warm when she enters the world. What's happening to Mom: Your breasts are getting ready to provide milk to your baby, so you may notice that they're growing larger and that more veins are visible.
You're nearly halfway through your pregnancy. How's your partner holding up? Tell him specific ways he can help you as your pregnancy progresses, whether you want him to come to your doctor's appointments, help out more around the house or just rub your aching back. What's happening to baby: Grow baby, grow! She's now more than 6 inches long and her ears are working. She might even be able to hear loud noises, in addition to the sound of your beating heart and growling stomach. What's happening to Mom: You know the dangers of high blood pressure, but you may also experience low blood pressure during your pregnancy, as your circulatory system expands at this time. Ward off any dizziness by making sure you don't stand up too quickly.
How are you holding up? If you're dealing with back pain, headaches or other nagging pains, talk to your doctor before you take any medication to make sure they won't harm your baby. What's happening to baby: Baby weighs in at about 7 ounces this week, and he is starting to grow hair! What's happening to Mom: You may start experiencing round ligament pain, a sharp pain in your stomach or hip caused by stretching of the round ligament, which supports your uterus.
Right about now, you're likely going in for an ultrasound, and you might be able to find out baby's gender, if you're so inclined. If you do, you can really step up your nursery-planning and name-choosing! What's happening to baby: Baby now weighs 9 ounces and she might be putting pressure on your lungs and bladder. What's happening to Mom: Your 20-week ultrasound is a chance for your doctor to see how the baby's growing, check out the placenta, amniotic fluid, look for birth defects and, of course, determine the baby's gender.
How's the name game going? Check out the top 10 names from 2010, courtesy of the Social Security Administration. What's happening to baby: Baby is now big enough to be measured from his head to heel. He's now roughly 8 ½ inches long and is producing meconium, which will become his first poop when he's born. What's happening to Mom: Swollen ankles, hands and feet are common in pregnancy -- after all, you've got a lot of extra fluid in your body right now! But if you notice sudden swelling in your hands and face, call your doctor. These are symptoms of preeclampsia, or dangerously high blood pressure.
If you'd like to fit in a babymoon, or one last pre-baby getaway, better do it soon. It's best to travel before you reach 28 weeks. If you fly, be sure to drink plenty of fluids and get up and move around every hour or so. What's happening to baby: Baby weighs 14 ounces and is looking more and more like a newborn: Her eyes are fully formed, her lips are becoming more noticeable and she even has eyebrows! At 22 weeks pregnant, an expectant mother is in the middle of her second trimester and may start to feel some movement in the womb. The baby is approximately 10 inches and nearly a pound. Her organs are developing at a rapid rate and she may now be moving her limbs and exploring her face. Lips, eyelids and eyebrows are more defined and although her eyes have formed, the iris lacks pigment. What's happening to Mom: Thanks to a surge of hormones, there are lots of changes for mom too. Her hair is more lustrous and her nails are growing at a more rapid rate. Stretch marks usually appear around this time and skin may take on different textures or shades due to increased melanin. Nipples and areolas often get darker and larger. Some women's feet begin to swell at this point, often going up a half or whole shoe size. Your growing uterus is nearly an inch above your belly button, and you're probably feeling pretty good: not too uncomfortable, and with energy to spare!
Do leg cramps wake you up at night? They're a common pregnancy complaint. Getting regular exercise and stretching your legs before you hit the sheets may help prevent them. What's happening to baby: Your baby has hit the 1-pound mark! If you're having a boy, his testes are making their descent; if you're having a girl, she's already developed her uterus and ovaries. What's happening to Mom: You're probably running to the bathroom more than ever, as your growing uterus continues to put pressure on your bladder.
Many moms- and dads-to-be give their baby a cute, weird or amusing nickname like Peanut, Lemon or Chaka Khan before she's born. Does your baby have an in utero nickname? What's happening to baby: Baby is slightly more than a foot long, and her lungs and brain are growing quickly. What's happening to Mom: In the next few weeks, you'll be screened for gestational diabetes. You'll have to fast overnight, then swallow a super-sweet drink to test your blood sugar. If it's high and you're diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you'll have to follow a special diet and may also need medication. Untreated, gestational diabetes can cause problems for your baby, such as trouble breathing and other health problems.
Many moms-to-be have cravings throughout their pregnancies, whether it's for something they can't have, like a glass of wine, something they'd never normally eat, like a burger for a vegetarian or something that's just plain weird: Pickles and ice cream, anyone? Some women even crave dirt, chalk or other non-edibles. If you're among this last group, contact your doctor. What's happening to baby: Your 13-inch-long baby is busy packing on weight, so when she arrives, she'll have that irresistible baby fat. She's also probably moving around quite a bit -- when she's not sleeping! What's happening to Mom: Your uterus is now the size of a soccer ball. And you may notice some seemingly unrelated to pregnancy symptoms, like a stuffy nose, snoring or frequent nosebleeds. These things actually are pregnancy-related, as the increased blood flow throughout your body can restrict airflow in your nose and airway.
You're almost there -- just 14 weeks to go! If your baby were born now, there's a very good chance he'd survive: 80 percent of babies born at this time do, according to the March of Dimes. What's happening to baby: By the 26th week of pregnancy the fetus has grown to about one or two pounds. The baby has also begun to inhale and exhale amniotic fluid, an important part of developing his or her lungs. During the 26th week, the baby's ears have developed enough to allow him or her to hear noises outside of the womb. If it is a boy, his testicles will begin to make their descent to the scrotum, a process which typically takes two or three days. What's happening to Mom: How much weight have you gained so far? If you were at a healthy weight pre-pregnancy and haven't been going overboard when it comes to food, you've likely gained 16 to 22 pounds, but every woman is different. Your health care provider will let you know if you're gaining too much -- or too little -- weight. The 26th week of pregnancy can also often bring with it an increase in blood pressure and a few hormonal changes that can cause lower back pain.
As your second trimester comes to an end, start looking into labor and child care classes, consider taking a tour of the hospital (if it's offered) and ask your mom friends for pediatrician recommendations. What's happening to baby: He or she may get hiccups more and more often as your pregnancy progresses, and you'll be able to feel her hiccupping. The fetus has grown to about two pounds and 14 inches in length. He or she is also able to open and close their eyes for the first time and the baby will begin to develop to more regular sleep cycle. What's happening to Mom: Along with all the changes your body is going through, you may also be developing stretch marks on your belly or breasts. Unfortunately, you can't prevent them, but they will become less noticeable after the baby is born. More changes will begin to take place in the body. She will often experience more leg cramps because of baby weight that has been tacked on to her body. The expecting mother may also notice that she has a little less energy than she did during her first trimester.
You're in the home stretch now! Welcome to the third trimester. Swollen fingers and hands may mean you can no longer wear your wedding and engagement rings. Don't want to go without? Slip them on a chain and wear them as a necklace. What's happening to baby: Baby weighs about 2 ½ pounds, and she will be adding weight quickly in the next several weeks. Her brain is hard at work, becoming more complex and growing more tissue. What's happening to Mom: In the next few weeks, you may be fighting off leg cramps, constipation, hemorrhoids, sleeplessness and other annoyances. Take it easy as much as you can, and remember, it will all be over soon!
Your doctor may suggest that you do kick counts -- taking time every day to see how often your baby is moving. Ideally, you should feel at least 10 movements (everything counts, from harsh kicks to barely-there flutters) in two hours. What's happening to baby: He weighs nearly 3 pounds, has eyelashes and has opened his eyes! What's happening to Mom: As your skin stretches to accommodate your growing belly, you may be dealing with itchy skin. Ease the itch by keeping your belly moisturized.
If you're planning on donating or storing your baby's cord blood, you should get the paperwork in order before you deliver your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages donating the blood rather than paying the hefty fees for for private storage. What's happening to baby: Baby's eyes are quickly maturing: She can tell the difference between light and dark and can focus on light. By the 30th week, the average fetus will weigh about three pounds. More than a pint of amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus, though the amount of liquid will decrease as the baby grows and takes up more room in the womb. The fetus will begin to mimic breathing by pushing up the diaphragm up and down. What's happening to Mom: At this point, Mom may have trouble sleeping and can feel clumsier than usual. Mood swings are also common during the 30th week of pregnancy, as are bouts of depression. Are you getting nervous about labor? Talk to your doctor about your options for pain relief and ask her any questions you might have.
By now, you should have a rough idea of who's going to take over your workload while you're out of the office. Brief your boss, employees and coworkers about what needs to be done while you're on your maternity leave, in case you deliver earlier than expected. What's happening to baby: Baby is 15 ½ inches long and may weigh about 4 pounds by now. What's happening to Mom: At this point in your pregnancy, your breasts are bigger and may have stretch marks. They may also be leaking a yellowish liquid. It's nothing to worry about: The colostrum, or pre-milk, that's coming from your breasts now will also come out in the first few days after your baby is born before changing over to the milk that will nourish your baby, if you decide to breastfeed.
You may be feeling Braxton Hicks contractions by now. These "practice" contractions can last for up to two minutes as your uterine muscles tighten. When you feel them, don't panic, just do some deep breathing. And if you're at all concerned that it's the real thing, call your doctor. What's happening to baby: Baby weighs roughly 4 ½ pounds and is practicing breathing in preparation for her birth. What's happening to Mom: As baby grows bigger, your uterus may begin putting pressure on your diaphragm, making it harder for you to breathe. This is another reason to take it easy in these final weeks of pregnancy.
Take a few minutes now, while you have the time, to call your insurance company and find out what -- if anything -- they need from you, your employer or your doctor before or after your baby arrives. What's happening to baby: Baby now measures about 16 ½ inches from head to foot, and is steadily gaining weight. What's happening to Mom: Got heartburn? Blame your ever-expanding belly. To prevent it, eat smaller meals more often throughout the day, and avoid heartburn triggers, such as citrus foods, soda and fried or spicy foods.
Once you get baby's car seat, call your local police or fire department. In many states, they'll install the seat for you, or will check to make sure you've done it correctly to ensure that your baby is safe when riding in the car. What's happening to baby: He weighs about 5 pounds and is roughly 17 ½ inches long. Baby's bones are starting to harden, except for the bones in his skull, which stay soft until after birth, to make delivery possible. What's happening to Mom: As you wait for baby to arrive, you're probably feeling more uncomfortable than ever and not sleeping well. Many moms-to-be worry that their water will break at work or in public. But it's not that dramatic for most women, and, luckily, it usually happens at night when you're sleeping. If you start leaking an odorless fluid, call your doctor.
This week, your doctor may test you for group B streptococcus, a bacteria you may carry that can cause health problems in your baby. If you test positive, you'll get antibiotics during delivery to reduce the risk of passing it to baby. What's happening to baby: Her lungs are nearly fully developed, and she may weigh up to 6 pounds by now! She's likely in position for delivery, too. What's happening to Mom: As baby's arrival gets closer, you'll get some relief from your breathing problems as baby drops into your pelvis. This stage, called lightening, makes it easier to breathe, but now baby is putting more pressure on your bladder, which may mean more trips to the restroom than ever before. Lightening can also increase pressure on your bladder.
It's hard to imagine it now, but many women actually miss being pregnant: The constant attention from strangers, feeling those comforting kicks throughout the day and night and the built-in excuse to indulge in chocolate. What's happening to baby: Baby weighs anywhere from 5 ¾ to 6 ¾ pounds and may be as long as 19 inches. The little hairs that were covering her entire body are starting to go away as she prepares for her arrival. What's happening to Mom: Talk to your doctor about what to expect during delivery. You may not be planning for a Cesarean section, but you should be prepared in case it happens. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a full 31 percent of all deliveries are C-sections.
This week, your baby is officially full-term. You made it! Of course, it's best for him to stay where he is until he's ready, and in some cases, that may mean another four weeks. What's happening to baby: He's now weighing in at around 7 pounds. If he's in breech position, your doctor may be able to turn him around so he's in the head down position. What's happening to Mom: You probably won't gain much more weight after this week. In the next few weeks, you may lose your mucus plug, which blocks the cervix throughout your pregnancy, keeping your baby safe from bacteria. You may not even notice when you pass the mucus plug, but it means your cervix is beginning to dilate, a process that can take hours, days or weeks.
It's time for final preparations: If you haven't packed your hospital bag yet, do it now. Make sure you have a car seat ready to bring baby home from the hospital and give your partner a list of people to call and e-mail once baby arrives. What's happening to baby: These last few weeks, baby is mainly just gaining weight and her brain and lungs are still maturing. By now, she may weigh up to 7 ½ pounds. The baby has also developed a firmer grasp and his or her organs have developed enough to sustain life outside the womb. Fingernails have also begun to develop. What's happening to Mom: In these last few weeks, you're likely still experiencing back pain, sleeping fewer hours than ever and dealing with swelling, mainly in your feet. Excessive swelling should be reported to the doctor if it does not subside. Any odd symptoms such as severe headaches or excessive weight gain should also be reported to a doctor immediately.
Once your baby arrives, you'll have little time for cooking, so consider freezing a few make-ahead meals, like lasagna and casseroles. Later, you'll be glad you did. What's happening to baby: Baby weighs anywhere from 6 ½ to 8 pounds and is 18 to 20 1/2 inches long. The fat her body is developing will help her regulate her body temperature outside the womb. What's happening to Mom: You're likely seeing your doctor weekly now, and pelvic exams will help him or her determine baby's position and whether (or how much) your cervix is dilated.
Welcome, baby! Your little one should make his appearance any day now, and you're likely desperate to meet him! Enjoy every minute. What's happening to baby: At birth, he'll weigh between 6 ¾ and 10 pounds and will be between 19 and 21 inches long, though, of course, every baby is different. Several months after birth, the soft spots on his skull will begin to harden. What's happening to Mom: You're probably anxious, excited and ready to meet the little person growing inside of you. Try to be patient if you go past your due date -- you'll have the rest of your life to spend time with your baby.


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C - Capeta - Season 1 Episode 32 Final lap!
Summary : Taira Kappeita, or Capeta, was a 4th grader boy. He had lost his mother when he had been very little. Although he pretended to be tough in front of his father, actually he felt lonely. One day, his father brought junk parts home from his wo .
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"Chrysler announced today that it'll officially reopen the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, MI in late 2012 to build the 2013 SRT Viper. The real news, however, is that when it slithers out of its old skin it'll also shed the Dodge moniker with it."LINKOkay, Dodge...you need to hold on to your product. Why do you let out iconic vehicles that define your brand and send them off to their own thing? They have the Dodge grille on them; why do you let them off on their own?I don't know about anyone else, but this really bothers me. The Viper is a Dodge product. It's what Dodge stands for in the performance area. Why make it its own brand? Dodge is making this too complicated and it's totally unnecessary.
Does that mean that in addition to the Viper we all have in our minds that there will be other Vipers too? Smaller V8? V6? Bigger "Rapide" version?I'm skeptical.
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If that actually happens, I will also be disappointed. Cheers that a new Viper is coming though!
I don't see the point of changing it.
If you were planning to kill the parent brand it would make sense to get the important assets out on their own.Maybe Fiat would like to replace Dodge with themselves?
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So SRT is going down in the books as an official brand? I'm not understanding the logic behind this one.
It's been confirmed the Viper is a SRT model. Not sure why or what this means but um...ok.
While they're at it, they should make the Caravan a separate brand too...
Oooo....SRT as a brand. Still confused SRT should remain as is...I think that SRT needs the rest of Dodge to even out in terms of CAFE, no? Or at least make it easier to do so?
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Same happened with the Corvette in Europe until quite recently. I find it understandable, Dodge have a very, very poor image over here.Bit of a shame though. I've always known it as the Dodge Viper. It's got a nice ring to it.
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pretty stupid. makes absolutly no sense. ill believe it when i see it.
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Redchocobo1:If you were planning to kill the parent brand it would make sense to get the important assets out on their own.Maybe Fiat would like to replace Dodge with themselves?i highly doubt theyd kill the dodge brand as that would be essentially the dumbest thing. currently the best selling nameplate under fiat-chrysler (could be wrong), just revamped the entire lineup, launching a new small car, 80+ years of history. yea no dodge isnt going anywhere. but personally i think this move is dumb as hell.
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Prolly because it adds distinction? Also, Im sure it saves the Dodge brand money so they can focus on getting rid of the Avenger and upstarting the Dart.
I'm guessing its for a sales and servicing reason. Only certain dealers will get the privilege of selling SRT products removing some less reputable dealers from the ability to sell/maintain the vehicles, kind of like what ford did with SVT years ago. I could be way wrong.
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What are your thoughts on having to replace Theo Epstein and Terry Francona?

As long as we get another solid starter and a right handed hitting outfielder.

Is this you trying to be funny?

I don't get it. We really do need a starter and a right hand hitting outfielder. Oh and if we can somehow get back Handley Ramirez, I'm good with that too.

My initial question was about losing Theo and Terry Francona.

And you give me you guys need a pitcher and a right handed outfielder?

The Red Sox need more then a pitcher and a hitter. They need a pulse, cause that team flatlined in September.

Tito was a great manager. Will probably go down as the greatest in Sox history. But he didn't want to stay. Managers in baseball are not near as important as HC's in football or even basketball. There is no scheme to implement. Its more about managing personalities, lineups and pitching staffs.

Most of that is baseball 101 stuff. Any new manager will probably be fine. And I'm not a huge believer in the "genius" of Theo. Give him half the payroll and see if he can win. He's had some questionable signings recently.

In other words, the Sox will be fine because its the player who lost it. Especially Lester and Beckett.
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Crain's week in news, March 1-7: Another fire burns Heidelberg Project house; Wayne State VP headed for Ohio
Another fire burns Heidelberg Project house
A house covered in stuffed animals and dolls that was a key part of the Heidelberg Project in Detroit became the latest casualty in a 10-month string of suspicious fires that has devastated much of the long-running interactive outdoor art installation, AP reported.
On the move
• David Ripple, vice president for development and alumni affairs at Wayne State University and president of the Wayne State University Foundation, is leaving to become vice president of development at Ohio State University, effective May 2. Chacona Johnson, associate vice president for principal gifts and executive vice president of the WSU Foundation, will be the interim vice president for development and alumni affairs.
• Southfield-based Plante Moran PLLC named Paul Blowers as chief information officer to replace Doug Brady, who plans to retire after working for the accounting and business advisory firm since 1987. Blowers had been chief architect and senior director of enterprise architecture and business solutions at Troy-based Kelly Services.
• Dearborn-based nonprofit Friends of the Rouge, which promotes restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River ecosystem, named Aimee LaLonde-Norman as executive director, filling a seat that has been vacant since 2008. LaLonde-Norman, 34, recently was development officer at Bloomfield Hills-based The Roeper School.
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• Detroit-based Lutheran Social Services of Michigan acquired Clinton Township-based physical, occupational and speech therapy provider Total Rehab Services. Terms of the deal were not released; the deal gives LSSM a presence in Florida.
• Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reopened a Warren store in the same location it pulled out of in 2003. The newly expanded, 24-hour Walmart Supercenter, at 12 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue, features a full-line grocery department with fresh produce, a bakery and a deli.
• UST Global's workforce training program, Step IT Up America, is coming to Detroit with an official launch Tuesday at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. The program is part of the Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based information technology solutions and services company's goal to train 1,000 African-American women students in 10 U.S. cities over a 10-month period.
• The nonprofit Play-Place for Autistic Children is offering naming rights to donations to help finance $1.3 million in renovations to its new 25,000-square-foot facility in Sterling Heights.
• Through a random drawing, Detroit-based DTE Energy Co. chose 122 solar energy projects in the third of four offerings of its customer-owned SolarCurrents pilot, which offers customers financial incentives to install solar panels on their homes and businesses.
• Detroit-based Quicken Loans Inc. added Yahoo Sports as a co-sponsor and technology provider of an online contest that splits $1 billion between participants who accurately predict the winners of all 63 games in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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• Syncora Guarantee Inc. threatened to put another obstacle in the way of Detroit's efforts to cut debt through bankruptcy by saying it may oppose the city's plan to pay $85 million to end interest-rate swaps, Bloomberg reported. New York City-based Syncora, which insures some Detroit bonds, derailed a previous attempt by the city to get out of the swaps contracts with UBS AG and Bank of America Corp.'s Merrill Lynch unit.
• The National Hockey League, the Detroit Red Wings and Olympia Entertainment are splitting the cost of the new grass field to be installed at Comerica Park before the Detroit Tigers' season opener March 31. The NHL agreed to pick up costs as part of its deal with Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch to host its Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium instead of Comerica. New natural grass fields at Major League Baseball parks range in price from $100,000 to $250,000, turf industry insiders say.
• The government could spend as much as $130 million to upgrade the 80-year-old federal courthouse in downtown Detroit, AP reported. Congress has approved $31 million for the first phase, and President Barack Obama is seeking about $41 million for the second leg, said Chief U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen.
• Detroit City Council voted unanimously to put a proposed downtown district to a vote of area property owners. The Downtown Detroit Partnership started lobbying late last year to create a Downtown Business Improvement Zone through which businesses would be taxed to pay for beautification and security efforts in their area.
• The former Tushiyah United Hebrew School at Kirby and St. Antoine streets in Midtown will be turned into 25 market-rate apartment units as part of a $6.9 million redevelopment, now that Detroit-based Hosey Development LLC has closed on project financing.
• Detroit Central City Community Mental Health Inc. opened a health center in Midtown that is expected to provide primary medical, mental health and preventive care to nearly 3,500 people annually. A planned 5,000-square-foot expansion to the 1,000-square-foot center is slated for later this year.
• The Michigan Senate approved a bipartisan, 10-bill package designed to eliminate organized opposition to the repeal of the state's industrial personal property tax. Senate Bills 821-830 guarantee full reimbursement of revenue to local governments as the tax is being phased out between 2016 and 2023.
• The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index for February dipped to 47.3, down from 52.3 in January.
• PNC Financial Services Group Inc. chief economist Stuart Hoffman said 2014 will be the best year for the U.S. and regional economies since the recession began in 2007. At PNC Bank's annual economic luncheon at the Detroit Athletic Club, he said the housing market will continue its recovery, domestic supplies of oil and natural gas will continue to be plentiful, and many state governments are starting to accrue budget surpluses.
• President Barack Obama included no money in his federal budget proposal for a $250 million customs plaza planned for the U.S. side of a planned $3.5 billion bridge between Detroit and Canada, but he proposed spending $90 million to keep a $730 million physics research project on track at Michigan State University.
• Organizers of the MetroPCS Motor City Hoops Classic are encouraging Detroit businesses to get in the game in a new 3-on-3 basketball tournament June 7-8 on the city's riverfront. Presented by Opportunity Detroit, the tournament will benefit the Detroit Goodfellows and Detroit RiverFront Conservancy.
• Detroit will see $300,000 from the U.S. Forest Service to help deal with dangerous trees on Belle Isle and streets across the city, AP reported. The grant also will support a tree management, maintenance and restoration plan that will include replanting trees.
• Three University of Michigan researchers became the first to directly measure the spin of a distant, supermassive black hole, according to an article published in the online journal nature.com. Rubens Reis, Mark Reynolds and Jon Miller precisely measured the spin at the center of a particular quasar. Research for their paper was supported by a grant from NASA.
• State Sen. Rebekah Warren announced she would not run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by the retirement of John Dingell, the longest-serving congressman in history, AP reported. The Ann Arbor Democrat announced her decision to supporters on Facebook and on her exploratory committee's website.
• Bernard Winograd, a retired Prudential Financial Inc. executive who helped devise the initial public offering for Bloomfield Hills-based luxury-mall developer Taubman Centers Inc. in 1992, died March 1. He was 63.