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Werewolves Today: Next to the vampire, today the werewolf is one of our favorite paranormal creatures, both in the horror genre and in the paranormal romance genre. Readers and movie goers are drawn to the werewolf. The poor man or woman who must succumb to the beast and or the sexy lover, with a secret.
Many of us who write werewolf stories do not worry about telling the same tale (tail), no pun intended. There is just as much uniqueness among werewolf books and movies as there are vampire books and movies. Here are a variety of werewolves we can use:
· The ones that are cursed and cant help doing what they do.
· The kind that want to be werewolves or wolfen. Wear a belt or go into a shamanic trance to achieve goal.
· The genetic variety. They come from a long line of lycans.
· The kind that can shift at anytime or those that can only shift on the full moon.
· The kind that turn into regular wolves.
· The kind that are wolf-like but more monstrous in size or features.
· The lycanthropes. They look more like a man but with a bestial head. Like The Wolfman.
· Other shifters. I love books with lion and dragon shifters just to name a few. Plenty of shifter lore from around the globe to be creative.
Werewolf Movies for every taste: Today you can go see the Twilight series, Rise of the Lycans (Underworld Series), and the new movie Wolfman (which I loved). All three are so different in their take on werewolves but each enjoyable in their own way. There are even Television series such as the old soap Dark Shadows and the new British series Being Human that include a great werewolf character. I could go and on about movies and TV series about werewolves but better to chat instead of write about it.
Your homework: Your favorite werewolf movie and why?
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Wolves in Europe Today: After a long dark history of eliminating the wolves of Europe there is a movement to support their dwindling populations. Wolves were once considered evil and a threat to livestock, however now there is a desire to bring them back to reclaim their place in the environment. There are at least eighteen organizations in Europe from Poland to Great Britain, which support already existing or future reintroduction of wolves. Only a few European countries still have a substantial number of wolves. European persecution of the wolf has driven the few survivors into remote areas far away from human settlement. Biologists have gained some information on their numbers from radio tracking but not enough to determine an exact number. European wolves have managed to survive in remote mountainous and or densely forested regions. Wolves that have the misfortune of living near people, such as the wolves of Italy must resort to scavenging for food since there is an increasing shortage of natural prey. Many rural villages have open dumps where wolves feed alongside feral or stray dogs. Wolves will occasionally mate with dogs, and their offspring end up looking more like dogs.
Wolves In America, the wolf population is helping the balance of nature by occupying the role of keystone predator. There is a growing movement in wolf education and in saving their habitat and packs from needless hunting. They remind us of our wild spirit.
The Wolf Maiden Chronicles is my series and Im proud to brag a bit. I have two out and one due out in print in March. More to come. Here is a bit about my universe.
Since ancient times, the Lupercal Council has kept their peoples werewolf identity a well-guarded secret from man. They refer to their kind as lycans. The lycan shifts into a bear-sized wolf, bearing unique markings reminiscent of Maori or Celtic tattoos. The pack shifts during the full moon and are under the control of their alpha male leader. The alpha male and alpha female are not bound by the full moon and can shift at will. Lycans can only breed with their kind. The exception is the alpha male, which can only mate with human women known as wolf maidens. These human women bear the five-toed lycan paw print or mark of the wolf on their left hip. Female alphas are sterile but are the leading lycans governing the Lupercal Council. They are aided by selected men known as Lupercii who help inform the Lupercal of all human activity. In their religion they worship the Goddess Feronia. The romance in my stories revolve around the alpha male and the wolf maiden destined to be his life mate not just in this life but throughout time at each rebirth. There is much more detail, but this is it in a nutshell. In each book I capture the realism of the historical period and the story unfolds as a werewolf historical paranormal fantasy.
To start your journey you can start with Werewolf Sanctuary, a contemporary that leads to the werewolf historicals, however each novel is a stand-alone. Beast Warrior: Viking Werewolf is the second and takes place during the Viking Era. The third White Wolf of Avalon : Werewolf Knight takes place during Arthurian Times. Here are the book covers.
Find out more about my books and buy links on my website http://www.ravenauthor.com and for more wolf and werewolf lore follow my blog http://evagordon.blogspot.com
Please continue the discussion until February 17th and thank you for letting me share the wolf/werewolf seminar on Coffee Time Romance.
Feel free to contact me anytime. Until the next moon,


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As someone who is entering the fashion industry, the article, "Starting at the Top: Edward Wilkerson" (March/April 2004) by Cheryl Ann Wadlington gave me a lot of insight into the struggle and time commitment that it takes to break into the field and realize your dreams. It also opened my eyes to the entire spectrum of employment opportunities in the field, beyond just designing the clothes. Too many articles are simply about the glitz and glamour of the business instead of the hard work behind closed doors. I look forward to more informative and in-depth articles in your magazine.
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I can see the points in some fiscal conservatism. But, all too often, that has to come with the govtg telling what to do in reagrds to marriage, sex, and reproduction, and religion. I'd rather be left alone in those departments and often end up giving in on fiscal issues to preserve social freedoms.


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Allan Jones Diving Invitational Results
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Sophomore Aleksa Akerfelds achieved the NCAA Championships B qualifying standard in the 500y free and the Tennessee women's swimming team jumped to first place on Thursday at the 2008 Tennessee Swimming Invitational hosted by the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center.
Tennessee enters day three of competition with a six-point lead over Virginia Tech in the three-team meet. The Lady Vols have 292.5 points, while the Hokies have 286.5 points. Kentucky sits third with 198 points.
The meet began with a preliminary session at 10 a.m., while finals started at 6 p.m.
"We had a lot of great swims today," Lady Vol head swimming coach Matt Kredich said. "Almost all of our girls swam faster in the night session than in the morning - and that's something we always strive for."
Akerfelds finished with a UT season-best time of 4:48.55 to win the distance freestyle event. Senior Carly Mathes finished third in 4:56.45. Classmate Sarah McCall placed sixth in a season-best time of 4:58.50. Akerfleds and McCall both swam a grueling double in the evening by coming back and competing in the 200y IM soon after the 500y free's completion.
"Sarah McCall had a great double in the 500 and the 200, and Aleksa Akerfelds also swam great, especially in the 500," Kredich said.
Freshman Samara Gelb placed second in the 200y IM with a UT season-best time of 2:02.83, while classmate Jenny Connolly was third in 2:04.02. Hokies' swimmer Sara Smith placed first in the 200y IM in 2:01.14.
Connolly captured another third in the 50y free with a Lady Vol season-best time of 23.32. Fellow freshman Abbie Alton finished just behind in a tie for fourth with a season-best time of 23.39. Smith also captured the 50y free in an NCAA B qualifying time of 22.44.
"Jenny Connolly and Abbie Alton both really showed some speed the 50 tonight," Kredich said. "They were both very impressive."
The 200y free relay of seniors Katie Gehring and Ashley Quinn and sophomores Atlantis Wilkins and Jenny Connolly set a season-best time (1:32.52) in the relay with a third-place performance. Virginia Tech won the relay with an NCAA B qualifying time of 1:30.87.
The Tennessee Lady Vol divers hosted the Allan Jones Diving Invitational concurrently with the Tennessee Swimming Invitational. Freshman Jodie McGroarty finished runner-up in the 3-meter, the day's only event, with a score of 299.85, while senior Staley McCartney and freshman Gabrielle Trudeau each hit NCAA Zone marks for the first time this season.
McCartney scored 290.70 in the preliminaries - just off her career-best mark of 290.90. Trudeau scored 284.95 to finish fifth in the finals.
Kentucky's Jessica Snowden won the 3-meter competition with a score of 330.85.
"I was extremely pleased with Staley McCartney's performance as she got her NCAA Zone qualifying score much earlier than she ever has before," head diving coach Dave Parrington said. "We used a new competitive strategy and I think that worked out well tonight. This evening I was very happy with Jodie's competitiveness diving against an outstanding competitor in Snowden from Kentucky and I think as the season progresses we will see more great things from her. I'm pleased that Gabbie also got her NCAA Zone cut in the 3-meter, as well."
The women's 1-meter competition will be held on Friday with prelims at 1:30 p.m. and finals at 5:15 p.m.
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Just commenting on the Farmington, Utah nomination...........if you move to Utah, you'll want to live in Salt Lake City itself, not anywhere outside of it. You'll find more diverse opinions and more cool stuff to do in Utah's capital city. (You'll deal with bad air in the winter in Utah, though, unfortunately.)
Yes, Salt Lake City does meet the diversity requirement, while Farmington does not. And the month of January is typically not good for air quality, but the other 11 months are usually great. However, I love the many community gardens, backyard chickens the small town feel, and the relatively large percentage of people who live a more "natural" lifestyle in Farmington, as compared to Salt Lake City. I guess there is always the trade off for what is more important to you.
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Peggy, I can't speak for Manhattan, but I can speak for Milwaukee. Our air here is smog-free. Is it pollutant free? I don't know, but I think with air currents, you can't even be assured of that in the suburbs either. We have lake breezes which come directly off of Lake Michigan and we have the north wind which is very unpolluted. Also, cities with long winters tend to have less air pollution because the pollutants are driven to the ground (most of which, like petrol, come from the ground to begin with and are fine on the ground...just not in your lungs).
We do have a long-standing commitment to clean air in Milwaukee also.
I have spent time in Manhattan, but not lived there. I agree that, for the number of people it services, it will never be pollution free.....but it does an incredible job working toward it. Beekeeping on rooftop gardens in Manhattan...and now I hear they're even contemplating rooftop chickens!
In the future, because of the ability to move many people with a single stroke, green mass transit will make its debut in cities first. Cities have always had the advantage of being the places where improvements begin...in the future I believe that green transit will be a city-wide improvement before it ever reaches the suburbs and countries. Our city already has a portion of our buses converted to clean diesel, for example...and we'll be putting in light-rail. All of those improvements will take a long time to reach the smaller counties in the surrounding areas, even as they populate more and more.
You're right, herbsmd, I shouldn't dismiss cities out of hand. Chicago is also a great example of a cool city. I went to college in Milwaukee, Marquette and UWM, so know the city well but not for a long time. So, I don't associate it with pollution air because back in the day there were more factories. Glad to know so much cool stuff is going on there as it is a beautiful city by the lake and you're right that the lake itself helps to clean the air. And, it's good, as you say, to keep an open mind to cities. They can be so vibrant.
I'm surprised that Denver, CO hasn't made the list yet, and therefore I nominate it. I think it's a lot more NFL-friendly than most people realize:
- Easy access to nature through large public parks, bike trails, state and national parks, and nearby bodies of water. - YES. So many parks, the mountains are an hour away, and a wonderful trail system.
- Composting and recycling programs. - Yes on recycling. I'd have to looking into composting programs. Most people I know do their own composting.
- Affordable housing - Yes
- Diverse population - Oh my, yes!
- Good elder services - Yes
- Good public transit - Wonderful bus and light rail system. Unfortunately it's not used by as many people as it should be.
- Child friendly - Yes
- Farmer markets, CSAs, community gardens. - Yes. Again, lots of options to choose from, especially Farmer's Markets.
- Backyard chickens legal - Not sure on this one.
- Homeschool friendly - Yes. I used to teach in public schools, but am surprised how much the homeschool community is growing in Denver and the surrounding areas. There are also some wonderful charter school that focus on experiential education and similar philosophies.
- Midwives and homebirth legal - Yes. I am planning a homebirth in March & considering pursuing midwifery myself.
- Healthy birth culture - Yes. And it's growing. There are several pregnancy centers that have popped up that are offering natural-birth centered classes and services, as well as endorsing breastfeeding.
- Philosophical exemptions for vaccines - Yes
- Alternative and integrative health practitioners - Yes on both
- Breastfeeding friendly - Yes. I haven't had anyone voice concerns about breastfeeding in public.
- Clean air - most of the time. We do have the "brown cloud" that rolls in occasionally.
- Quiet - depends on what part of the city you live in, but most of the neighborhoods that are not right down town are nice, quiet, and family-oriented.
- Great public library and affordable family activities - The library system in Denver is wonderful. There are also a lot of family activities organized by the city recreation district & local businesses, such as Yoga in the Park, free movies, art shows, etc.
- Support groups such as LLL, API, Holistic Moms, and Meetup - Yes to all
Just wanted to chime in to say that Backyard Chickens are definitely legal in Denver! (: And I second Denver as a really fabulous NFL city based on these criteria!
Alissa: married to dh since 05/2006 and mama to Solomon (08/2009) and Ezra (04/2012).
Perhaps not the cleanest, but NYC is much better off than LA, or many California cities: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2011/04/us-cities-dirtiest-cleanest-air/1#.UDwNY1HOTKY
It also includes a boost to Hanover, NH, which I suggested-- top 25 cleanest according to this list.
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Anyone mentioned Asheville, NC yet? It has good parks/bike trails and natural beauty, surrounded by farms and so access to local foods etc. Everything on the list, except not sure how great the public transit is and I know that midwives are NOT legal. Though using local midwives and doulas is a thriving practice. And not sure about the pesticide things.
Oh, and one good quality in my mind... SAFE. Lots of rainfall and not in a hurricane belt, or in an earthquake prone area. :)
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Here's our list. Have I missed anyone's nomination? Any other nominations before we close this?
1. Portland, OR 18/20
2. Berkeley, CA 19/20
3. Madison, WI 17/20
4. Bend, Oregon 19/20
5. Santa Cruz, Ca.
6. Bellingham, WA 19/20
7. Oakland, CA 19/20
8. Neenah Wisconsin 19/20
9. Eugene, OR 19/20
10. Ferndale, MI 18/20
11. Traverse City, MI
12. Austin, TX 19/20
13. Santa Fe, NM 18/20
14. Chapel Hill NC 20/20
15. Carrboro NC 20/20
16. San Francisco, CA 19/20
17. Toronto, Ontario Canada 18/20
18. Corvallis, Oregon 20/20
19. Nevada City, CA 20/20
20. Brattleboro, VT 20/20
21. Seattle, WA 19/20
22. Belfast, MA 19/20
23. Farmington, UT 18/20
24. Owen Sound, Ontario - may be excluded without confirmation of the qualities
25. Vancouver, BC 20/20
26. Milwaukee, WI 19/20
27. Denver, CO 19/20
28. 28. Victoria, BC 19/20
29. Chicago, IL 15/20
30. Hanover, NH 17/20
31. Des Moines. IA 16/20
The plan is to pick the top ten based on ranking of the nomination qualities and then ask the community to vote and/or confirm the city as a Best Natural Family Living City. We need community confirmation about the qualities of the city and that's the best way we can think of to get that. Any other suggestions or questions before we commence with the voting? If you have any additional info to offer for a particular city feel free to post that, too.
Okay, a vote for ASHEVILLE, NC. Sorry for the late response!
1. nature - tons of this, large public parks, bike trails, state and national parks, water holes etc.
2. composting and recycling programs - yes to recycling programs, no to composting programs
3. affordable housing - absolutely
4. diverse population - not really
5. good elder services - yes
6. good public transit - decent enough for a small town
7. child friendly - yes
8. pesticides banned - um, not to my knowledge
9. farmers markets, CSAs, community gardens - yes
10. backyard chickens legal - yes
11. homeschool friendly - absolutely, tons of homeschoolers
12. midwives and homebirth legal - no but flourishing anyway
13. healthy birth culture - yes
14. philosophical exemptions for vaccines - yes
15. alternative and integrative health practitioners - tons
16. breastfeeding friendly - yes
17. clean air - cleaner than most places
18. quiet - yes
19. great public library & affordable family activities - yes, yes, yes
20. support groups eg. LLL, Holistic Moms - yes
homeschooling mom to 2 pisces & 2 sag
I came across this new list of America's Dirtiest Cities. San Francisco, for example, is number 11 out of 20. This will be good to check out in preparation for voting.
Can anyone tell me which of the places on this list have a local Montessori school through elementary school? I'm having the hardest time finding ones that go through elementary school and not up to age 6!
Madison, WI has a school that goes through 14 yrs (or equivalent of 8th grade).
Jean, feminist mama raising three boys: W (7), E (5) and L (2.15.13)
One thing you could do is use the "Find A School" search at amshq.org. This is the website for the American Montessori Society.
Another good place to search is through the "School Directory" on the North American Montessori Teachers' Association website: montessori-namta.org.
A quality Montessori school is a priority on my list, too! I hope this info helps your search!
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Joan Rivers Jokes About Adele's Weight
By JACKIE WILLIS
February 28, 2013
Despite winning an Oscar and a Golden Globe this awards season, Adele still can't escape her critics. Joan Rivers took numerous cheap shots at the 24-year-old new mom's size while on Tuesday night's Late Show with David Letterman, but it seems now Rivers is the one under fire following her not-nice remarks.
Making a joke in reference to Adele's song Rolling in the Deep, she said the singer should change the lyrics to "rolling in the deep fried chicken." Rivers, 79, added of meeting the acclaimed artist, "We got along." Letterman quickly changed the subject after the E! personality took yet another jab at Adele, causing the audience to gasp.
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ET reached out to Adele's rep who had "no comment" about Rivers' jokes.
What do you think about Rivers' remarks? Is this all in good fun or did she take it too far this time?
UPDATE: The comedian also came under fire regarding some quips she made about the holocaust in association with Heidi Klum's Oscars event dress on Monday's E!'s Fashion Police. Joking of Klum's skin-baring gown, she said, "The last time a German looked this hot was when they were pushing Jews into the ovens."
Rivers released a statement to ET on Thursday in defense of that comment, saying, "My husband lost the majority of his family at Auschwitz and I can assure you that I have always made it a point to remind people of the holocaust through humor."
Wonder if she'll be displaying her controversial humor on tonight's Project Runway, in which she and her daughter Melissa are set to guest star. Project Runway airs at 9 p.m. on Lifetime.


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The experience that made me finally get off my ass and get the procedure done, was on a couple of occasions people actually thought I was pregnant. The people obviously had no common sense, but that didn't change how I felt about the situation. It happened twice in the last year when I gained a few extra pounds, it went straight to my belly:(. I have a very short waist, and got extremely stretched out with my two 10 pound babies. At the end of my first pregnancy the OB didn't measure me, I asked why. He said "Mia when your as big as you are it doesn't matter. You have the wheel barrow effect, since your so short waisted, your belly sticks straight out."
I also have a large belly button hernia as an added benefit... So, since my kids I've been on the weight roller coaster, bring as small as a size 6 to my current 10/12 size. Even when I was 120, I had the bag of extra skin.. So no bikinis for me in the last 10 years.. I'm really hopeful that this summer I can get a few new suits!! And no more people thinking I'm pregnant at 48!!
I just had my surgery & took a few before shots this morning.. I really like this blog as I've learned a lot of what to expect and seeing how great people looked after..so I hope I get the same great results. Though I'm not telling any one but my closest friends & my husband.. I really don't think it's their business. Plan on going back to work are wear my Loose fitting clothes for quite awhile.. I told them I had a hernia surgery.. Which is true, I just didn't mention the tummy tuck too!


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Tottenham out for revenge in difficult Europa League last-32 tie
Spurs will face Fiorentina a year after the Italian side knokced them out of the Europa League
Spurs will face Fiorentina a year after the Italian side knokced them out of the Europa League
The Brazilian arrived in Florence yesterday ahead of an expected loan switch
United travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday
Everton close to tying up a new contract for England defender Baines to ward off interest from United
The forward has been strongly linked with a move away from the Allianz Arena, with the Gunners reportedly first in line for his services
A look at some of the more eye opening recent rumours from around the web
Boruc is in outstanding form but rejects talk of being the new Jan Tomaszewski
The £22m Manchester City striker tells Ian Herbert how important Friday's game is to his small country
The Italian looks set for a return to management with the Turkish giants
The Italy international joins from Palermo for the season
Defoe helps Spurs to 8-0 aggregate triumph and Laudrup's side go through 6-3 in spite of second-leg loss
Bale sale will be sanctioned once deals are completed
Argentina international expected to complete £30m move to White Hart Lane and - unlike Willian - comes with the guarantee of goals
27-year-old joins from Sevilla and will join up immediately with the rest of the squad on their pre-season tour
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Big Moose Inn puts you in the heart of a true Adirondack vacation. With more than 100 years of providing quality hospitality, Big Moose Inn and Restaurant has the scenery and service for your next New York mountain adventure. No matter what season you travel in, Big Moose Inn proves to be packed full of fun. Take out a complimentary canoe or kayak onto the waters of Big Moose Lake, just steps away, play a game of checkers on the floating gazebo, or gather with your family and the other guests to mingle around the bonfire as the sunsets. You can explore the Adirondacks and spend quality time with the family here at Big Moose Inn!
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Relax on the dock of Big Moose Inn while the kids jump in, squeal and splash in Big Moose Lake. Take the whole family on a nature hike or teach them how to ice fish. Big Moose Inn can also join rooms like the Antler or Bear's Paw Room and Bear's Den for your family's convenience!
Big Moose Inn is located on Big Moose Lake surrounded by the beautiful Adirondacks. Spend time wandering the nearby nature trails, spying on native bird species, or kayaking and canoeing the clear blue waters. Relax, and let the natural habitat help rejuvenate and melt away the daily stress of life!
Whether you are an experienced angler or a a beginner, Big Moose Lake is the place to start. Rivets Marina has everything you need for a head start, with a variety of boats to choose from and storage options if you bring your own. Let the sunrise guide your line as you spend a peaceful day on the the lake.
Big Moose Inn has the secluded, scenic trip for two you've been searching for. The Moonstruck Room sets the mood with a fireplace, Jacuzzi tub and a lake view. Ask for a packed lunch so that you can spend the whole day exploring uninterrupted, or take a chartered seaplane tour of the area!
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New Jacksonville Port Academy Quickly Prepares Ex-Offenders for WorkNonviolent ex-offenders now have a school designed to quickly train them for jobs at the JaxPort. The school, called the Jacksonville Port Academy, was created by the nonprofit Operation New Hope, Florida State College at Jacksonville and JaxPort. Read full article... read more
Project Open Door moves 50 Jacksonville Businesses To Leave Arrest Question Off Job ApplicationsOperation New Hope is very proud of our Jacksonville Chamber and Project Open Door. More than 50 local businesses have signed on to the JAX Chamber's Project Open Door. That's a voluntary pledge to "ban the box" asking about criminal history on job applications. The... read more
Building Resilience for Ex-Offenders, Their Families, and Their Communities... read more
Videos | Hope-Full Series
Videos | In The News
- Road To Redemption
- Operation New Hope Breaks Ground On New Springfield Apartment Complex
- Break The Cycle: Children Who Have Parents In Jail
- Operation New Hope: An Organization Giving Second Chances
- Operation New Hope brings home owning opportunities to the Eastside
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Oakland Commons
- U.S. Attorney Visits Operation New Hope
- Florida No. 1 in barring ex-prisoners from voting
- Kevin Gay Interview on First Coast Forum
- Governor visits Operation New Hope
- Gov. Rick Scott tours ex-offender assistance group in 3-stop Jacksonville visit
- Walking the walk with MLK's influence
- The story beyond and effort to redevelop two core city communities
- LISC Jacksonville Visioning Day
- CBRE staff volunteers in Springfield
- Press Release- CBRE is closes its doors
- Operation New Hope Pays Off for Employer
- Press Release – CBRE and Operation New Hope team up
- Operation New Hope Helps Ex-Offenders Find Jobs
- Press Release – AT&T donation helps upgrade Operation New Hope Computer Lab
- First Coast woman's future on brighter path [1/24/12] Jacksonville.com
- Operation New Hope gets $10,000 grant [1/10/12] Jacksonville.com
- Press Release- Wells Fargo Donates Hope
- Moments of Hope- Jan 2012
- Jacksonville Organizations Dedicate Refurbished Eastside PAL/Flossie Brunson Park
- Rev. Richard Turk, known for prison ministry, dies at 72 [12/27/11] Florida Times Union
- Rashean Mathis organizes clothing drive [12/23/11] Florida Times Union
- Business mixer to benefit Operation New Hope at BlackFinn American Grille [12/1/11] Jacksonville.com
- Moments of Hope- Oct 2011 Newsletter
- The angel behind local developments [10/5/2011] Florida Times-Union
- Jags Inagurate Community Football Fields [10/3/2011] News4Jax.com
- One Individual…One Home…One Neighborhood [3/19/11] Florida Times-Union
- Jacksonville's inadequate bus system impacts job seekers [3/01/11] Jacksonville.com
- Onetime firefighter embraces chance to clean up [1/30/2011] USA Today
- Onetime Jacksonville firefighter embraces chance to clean up [01/19/2011] Jacksonville.com
- Nonprofit CEO Showcase: Kevin T. Gay [12/28/2010] Daily Record
- The Diocesan Christmastide A.D. 2010
- Blessing of building [09/29/2010] Florida Times Union
- Homeless mother of three [09/03/2010] Jacksonville Business Journal
- Gulf oil spill: Hope is shining [06/30/2010] Florida Times Union
- Jacksonville nonprofit pledges to place hundreds in oil cleanup jobs [06/25/2010] Jacksonville.com
- Local Ex-Convicts Can Help Clean Up Oil [06/25/2010] News4Jax.com
- Ex-Felon Programs Excited About City's New Initiatives, FirstCoastNews.com
- Kevin Gay On attending 2009 inaguration of President Barack Obama
- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Green Partners Special Issue Volume 19, [Number 2, 2009]
- Operation Helps Ex-Offenders Find Work [11/17/2009] News4Jax.com
- A Look to the Future And How We Get There Justice Summit 2009, Tampa [11/17/2009]
- Time Magazine 21 WAYS TO FIX UP AMERICA [09/22/2009]
- Daily Record Nonprofit News [08/11/2009]
- Crenshaw Secures $790,000 for Jacksonville's Operation New Hope [07/17/2009] Press Releases – Press – United States Congressman Ander Crenshaw – Florida's 4th District
- Former inmates need help in getting a second chance [06/10/2009] Jacksonville.com
- Florida Trend Prison Reform: A Course Correction [05/01/2009]
- Health Source Magazine Green your space to improve your health [April 2009]
- Jacksonville.com Nonprofits get their chance to shine in Parade of Homes [04/15/2009]
- Urban Garden Renewal [04/12/2009] Jacksonville.com
- Reforms would slow recidivism rate [02/16/2009] Jacksonville.com
- Politics Daily Obama To Expand Bush's Faith Based Funding [02/05/2009]
- Florida Issues Obama singles out Duval man for faith based initiative [02/05/2009]
- firstcoastnews.com A Jacksonville Voice Goes to the White House [02/02/2009]
- Jacksonville.com Bill touts ex-offenders to cut crime rate [10/21/2008]
- On the move to Springfield [09/27/2008] Jacksonville.com
- news4jax.com Businesses Surveyed About Hiring Ex-Cons [07/17/2008]
- VIDEO Barack Speaks About Faith in Zanesville, OHIO [07/01/2008] Organizingforamerica.com
- PRINT Barack Speaks About Faith in Zanesville, OHIO [07/01/2008] Organizingforamerica.com
- Ex-Felon Programs Excited About City's New Initiatives [06/26/2008] FirstCoastNews.com
- Did this worker's past cause his firing? [06/09/2008] Jacksonville.com
- Help brings hope [06/02/2008] Jacksonville Business Journal
- Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Think Outside the Cage [05/31/2008]
- Jacksonville Business Journal Ex-Offenders Move From Prisons to Jobs [05/30/2008]
- Jacksonville Business Journal Former dealer finds brighter path [05/30/2008]
- Redevelopment efforts are taking hold on the Eastside [05/20/2008] Jacksonville.com
- Businesses can support community program [05/19/2008] Jacksonville Business Journal
- Home Green Home [04/26/2008] Jacksonville.com
- 2nd Chance Act signed into law to help former prisoners get jobs [04/09/2008] News4Jax.com
- Program Uses Job Training to Slow Prison's Revolving Door [03/13/2008] News4Jax.com
- Hope, not hammer [02/07/08 Jacksonville.com
- Jobs are the best way to stop murder [11/03/2007] Jacksonville.com
- firstcoastnews.com President Clinton Gives Local Program Props in New Book [10/11/2007]
- news4jax.com Local Programs Put Ex-Cons Back to Work [09/07/2007]
- Operation New Hope helps former felons be 'Ready4Work' [08/24/2007] Daily Record
- Forum reveals reality is tough for ex-convicts [08/04/2007] Jacksonville.com
- Jacksonville.com Getting back to work after jail time isn't easy [07/18/2007]
- Weavers dig into own pockets for nonprofit agencies Daily Record [06/25/2007]
- Making a Difference [06/22/2007] Jacksonville Jaguars Press Release
- Things are looking up for Ready4Work [06/18/2007] Jacksonville.com
- Operation New Hope to finish homes, help resurrect Eastside [04/05/2007] News4Jax.com
- Jacksonville Business Journal Job-training program gives convicts, work force new hope [03/26/2007]
- COMPASSION IN ACTION, Improving Prisoner Re-Entry Services Through Faith and Community-Based Partnerships [03/22/2007] The White House
- Compassion in Action Roundtable on Prisoner Reentry, Keynote Address: Fred Davie [03/22/2007]
- Remarks Prepared for U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Compassion in Action: Prisoner Reentry The White House, Washington, D.C. [03/22/2007]
- Orlando Sentinel 2nd chance for ex-cons [02/20/2007]
- Slowing prisons revolving door [09/25/2006] Jacksonville.com
- Post-jail jobs program gets $375,000 in funding [07/19/2006] Jacksonville.com
- SOCIAL SERVICE: Reward Success [06/01/2006] Jacksonville.com
- City Sojourn: A second chance can fight crime [05/31/2006] Jacksonville.com
- CRIME REDUCTION: Help former inmates rebuild lives [02/27/2006] Jacksonville.com
- President Bush Discusses Faith-Based Initiative with Urban Leaders-Room 450-Dwight DC Eisenhower Executive Office Building [07/16/2003]
- George Bush, Labor Secretary Chao, Attorney General John Ashcroft for Discussion on Job Training Programs for Ex-Offenders Science Blog [06/18/2003]
- Jacksonville.com Program readies inmates for life [05/31/2003]
- Springfield's a hot spot to out-of-town investors [01/14/2003] Jacksonville.com
- Mayor plans broad panel for housing [12/08/2002] Jacksonville.com
- Springfield open house today [08/24/2002] Jacksonville.com
- Operation New Hope gave desperate man new chance [08/07/2002] Jacksonville.com
- First Coast hears about new Ready4Work program [07/27/2002] Jacksonville.com
- President taps Duval effort as national model [06/29/2002] Jacksonville.com
- Local ministries selected for president's program [06/28/2002] Jacksonville.com
- CITY SOJOURN: Homes renews hope [01/09/2002] Jacksonville.com
President Bill Clinton
"Since 2003, the project has worked with religious and nongovernmental groups and local government in seventeen cities to train newly released men and women, place them and help them keep jobs. The results of their efforts have been impressive. Out of more than 4,800 returnees, only 1.9 percent of Ready4Work participants were incarcerated for a new offense within 6 months of their release, and only 5 percent were in jail within a year. In many states, the average recidivism rate in the first year is 20 percent. Moreover the cost of the program is $4,500 per person a year, compared with $25,000 to $40,000 per year for incarceration."
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
"You are putting into action the President's vision to give those who have paid their debt to society a second chance… The results show tremendous promise… So much remains to be done. But these results give us hope that, with the proper help, those most at risk in our society can turn their lives around."
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
"Gainful employment is a turning point for all people. But this is particularly true for those who are seeking a fresh start in life. Ready4Work is good for families, communities and employers. And it offers us a real chance to break the cycle of crime and recidivism that plagues so many communities."
Time Magazine
"Mentor an Ex-Convict. Volunteer for an organization like Ready4Work and provide job advise and emotional support to one of the 650,000 adults released from incarceration each year."
Florida Times Union
"Ready4Work has received the support of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. In December a group of clergy signed a document joining in an "Army of Compassion," which is committed to assisting our sisters and brothers upon release from incarceration."
Florida Times Union
"Yet, all is not lost – if people like Holcomb can find someone with a respected voice and connections to vouch for them. One of the places they can find that voice is through Operation New Hope's Ready4Work program."
Former Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford
"Our recidivism rate is 5 percent. That's an amazing number when you consider that they're dealing with some of the worst of the worst offenders – people with drug habits and mental health issues."
President Clinton Gives Local Program Props In New Book
"Clinton isn't the first U.S. President to recognize Kevin Gay. In 2003, President George W. Bush invited him to the White House for his achievement of the Ready4Work program."
The Florida Times Union
"Each success saves taxpayers roughly $20,000 a year in jail time."
"You have a program in your city that is actually making a difference and is considered a model for the rest of the nation."
The Florida Times Union
"Jobs are the number one key to stopping the revolving door from city streets to jails and prisons, community leaders said this year during the anti-crime Jacksonville Journey… A bill introduced in the City Council last week would place an emphasis on hiring ex-offenders…"
The Daily Record
The Daily Record | Nonprofit News | October 7, 2010
"In 2002 Operation New Hope was chosen by President George W. Bush to implement Jacksonville's Ready4Work program funded through the White House Office of Faith-Based Initiatives. Today the Ready4Work program serves as a model for re-entry programs in Florida and across the United States. Ready4Work's success has produced a recidivism rate this is 50 percent better than Jacksonville's and the state of Florida's, saving taxpayers millions of dollars in criminal justice costs."
"…Mayor John Peyton said he wants to give special incentives to companies that do the clean up by hiring ex-felons for the jobs."
Mayor John Peyton
Jacksonville Business Journal | Businesses Can Support Community Program | May 16, 2008
"…the business community should pay close attention…There will be opportunities for both small businesses and large companies to take part in this effort…Businesses can be part of the solution… Your business can partner…"
Kevin Gay
The Daily Record | Operation New Hope helps former felons be 'Ready4Work' | September 9, 2010
"Studies have shown that the only promise of keeping people from going back to prison is keeping a job."
News4jax.com | Businesses Surveyed About Hiring Ex-Cons | July 17, 2009
"110 businesses in the city say yes to employing past offenders. That's because we match ex-cons with the jobs they're best suited for and teach them the skills they need to keep employees happy… Ready4Work is the best crime-prevention tool we have in Jacksonville and in America."
The Florida Times Union
Florida Times Union | Calling All Corporations | March 21, 2008
"…help break the stigma of companies being ostracized for hiring ex-offenders."
Florida Reform
Florida Reform | Prison Reform: A Course Correction | May 1, 2009
"What employers mainly want to know is whether the employee is reliable, on time, dressed properly and has the right attitude. That's just what we're bringing them – we're bringing them someone ready to work."
Ronnie Bertka, District Manager Jiffy Lube
"He's never late, always on time…He's grown into our company. I've never had any problems out of him. It's been a really good experience…You've got to take a chance on somebody…At least you know what you have upfront when the person comes on."
Nick Malie, Human Resources Director, Beaver Street Fisheries
The Daily Record | Operation New Hope helps former felons be 'Ready4Work' | September 9, 2010
"It seems that when they are given a second chance, they tend to turn out to be exceptional employees…I think other businesses should look at these employees if they can. For us, it was the right thing to do."
Rich Uhrie, Vice President of Operations | Allied Plastics Company, Inc.
"Among all the candidates, they rank among the best…If you didn't know their background, there's no way you could tell any difference."
Jacksonville Business Journal
"He finds program participants work ethic is stronger and they are more prepared for interviews than most candidates."
Ladi Stepps, CEO BrinMar Construction & Development Group
"We are willing and open to employing those individuals that other people would overlook, giving them another chance…If you show compassion, you'll be surprised how it turns into your benefit."
Bob Bailey, Granger Lumber
"If a young man made a mistake and paid for his mistake, he deserves a second chance…that's my business belief…the longer an inmate was incarcerated, the more motivated he is to rebuild his life."
Marvin Williams
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I carry various combinations, but think highly of my S&W SD 40 VE. Shoots easily, carries handily IWB.
Glock 27 is on my hip most of the time
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
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If u have a 45 GAP glock is there a 40 or a 357 sig barrel conversion available??
Yep carry a 40 now and in the past also. First was a Taurus 840. Taurus gets picked on a lot but that one was great. Fed anything lots of rounds thru it accurate. Now have the S W 40 VE and love it. 40 is a bit snappier than 45 but that doesnt bother me and can put follow ups in a 4 inch group from 20 yards as fast with the 40 as with a 9mm.
You dont have to believe a train is coming. Itll run over you anyway.
I settled on the 40 because I thought it was a good combination of capacity and power. I have a 9mm too and would like to add a 45 at some point. I really don't have issues with any of main auto calibers(9, 40, 45 - and I can see where the 357 Sig and 10mm have a place). I have a 9mm barrel for my G23, and may pick up a 357 Sig barrel at some point. Like any tool, it will come down to how well you use it which will come from practice. I've never felt it was snappy as others felt, but maybe that's just me. Define what your selection criteria is and then measure it against that.
The caliber debate can be line engine oil. Everyone's got an opinion on the best and will swear X has never let them down, but, in the end, you've go to be happy with you selection. You'll always be able to find a story somewhere where one caliber didn't fare well in a particular situation and had the person only had Z instead of Y things would have turned out differently. We're just lucky to have choices.
I have a Sig P229 in .40. It was my first pistol and I still love it, although it's bulky for EDC.
I bought a .40 for two reasons:
- My dad had one (glock 22)
- My boyfriend at the time had one (Sigma)
Hey I was 21! The two men in my life told me .40 was a great round! There was no internet then (well it was there but nobody had it) so I didn't do any reading, I just got the one that I liked. I tested a couple other pistols and liked the Sig.
I don't regret it. My next will be a .45 just because I want another 1911, but I don't disparage the .40 round.
And, right now it's easier to find. Wal Mart had a box of 100 Remington and a couple boxes of 50 Tulammo but that was all they would let me buy at one time >:(
Carry a Sr40c and love it. I find that it fits the hand well and I like the snap it has. That and it was $40 cheaper than the sr9c.
Used to own/carry 9s and 40s. Decided I liked the compromise of good stopping power of the 40 with a decent mag capacity. Also easier to have just one type of ammo for all my toys. And more 40 seems to be available.
I of my 3 EDC's I use (not at the same time) is a S&W 4003.
i have a glock 23 gen 3 got in november of 2012. already want another 40, going to get a g22 gen 4 next week cant wait.
I own two .40 S&W semi-automatics; a SIG-Sauer P229 and a S&W Performance Center Shorty Forty. I rotate carrying them (along with a S&W 5904 9mm, sometimes) them during the Autumn and Winter months here in PA. I feel comfortable and well-armed carrying either of them.
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My thinking is that a .40 S&W has a bit of an edge in penetration over that of a 9mm or a .45 ACP if an armed attacker is wearing heavy clothing. I'm not saying that a 9mm or .45 wouldn't stop an attacker under those conditions but, I just feel a tad better knowing that the .40 S&W has a slight edge in that regard and I like having an edge. Of course, it all comes down to projectile design and the placement of the shot.
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Oklahoma is the only state that Obama did not win even one county in the last election...
While everyone is focusing on Arizona s new law, look what Oklahoma's been doing!!!!
An update from Oklahoma :
Oklahoma law passed, 37 to 9 an amendment to place the Ten Commandments on the front entrance to the state capitol. The feds in D.C., along with the ACLU, said it would be a mistake. Hey this is a conservative state, based on Christian values...! HB 1330
Guess what.......... Oklahoma did it anyway.
Oklahoma recently passed a law in the state to incarcerate all illegal immigrants, and ship them back to where they came from unless they want to get a green card and become an American citizen. They all scattered. HB 1804. This was against the advice of the Federal Government, and the ACLU, they said it would be a mistake.
Guess what.......... Oklahoma did it anyway.
Recently we passed a law to include DNA samples from any and all illegal's to the Oklahoma database, for criminal investigative purposes. Pelosi said it was unconstitutional SB 1102
Guess what......... Oklahoma did it anyway.
Several weeks ago, we passed a law, declaring Oklahomaas a Sovereign state, not under the Federal Government directives. Joining Texas , Montana and Utah as the only states to do so.
More states are likely to follow: Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Carolina's, Tennessee,Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, West Virginia,Mississippi andFlorida. Save your confederate money, it appears the South is about to rise up once again. HJR 1003
The federal Government has made bold steps to take away our guns. Oklahoma, a week ago, passed a law confirming people in this state have the right to bear arms and transport them in their vehicles. I'm sure that was a setback for the criminals The Liberals didn't like it -- But....
Guess what........... Oklahoma did it anyway.
Just this month, the state has voted and passed a law that ALL drivers license exams will be printed in English, and only English, and no other language. They have been called racist for doing this, but the fact is that ALL of the road signs are in English only. If you want to drive in Oklahoma , you must read and write English. Really simple.
By the way, the Liberals don't like any of this either
Guess what...who cares... Oklahoma is doing it anyway.
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alright, I got to ask. Why do people actually want to put the 10 commandments on our courthouses? Seriously? Ive heard the argument that "Well they are our laws too you know". No, they aren't. Not all of them. Of the 10 commandments 3 are actual laws. So why are we putting this jewish doctrine on our courthouses?
Well I want to make Kansas stop handicapping science class by teaching creationism, but that's not going to happen either. Tossing up judeo-Christian symbols on public buildings is akin to adopting a state religion, something that is clearly stated as wrong by the first amendment.
Why is it you care more about the 2nd than the first? They are of equal importance.
Edit: btw, the 10 commandments did not make it on the courthouse as stated by your first post, nearby, but not on.
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Ok House Bill 1330 (the "Ten Commandments Monument Display Act") passed in April 2009, allowed for the Ten Commandments monument to be displayed on the Capitol grounds in accordance with existing U.S. Supreme Court rulings. The monument was installed in 2012.
OK, it wasn't over the entrance, but it is there.....
The Ten Commandments monument is near the north entrance of the Oklahoma state Capitol. Private money paid for the cost of the monument and developing its base.
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The Wildcats rushed for more than 300 yards in a 40-28 win over O-K White rival Greenville on Friday night. The win gave the Wildcats (5-4, 2-3) a slim chance at being one of the few teams with five wins to make the postseason.
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"Defensively, we had to make some adjustments. That is a hard offense to defend," Zeitman said. "It's hard to replicate in practice and they do a nice job with it. That Chris Mickey is the real deal. He is a great football player."
The Wildcats scored twice following the Greenville stops. Roberts scored both on runs of two and 52 yards to give Northview a 26-14 advantage.
"We had difficulty stopping them. They have some nice kids and their quarterback is so quick and made some nice decisions," Greenville coach Dave Moore said.
The Yellow Jackets fumbled on their next possession – third turnover of the game – giving the Wildcats great field position at the Greenville 32-yard line.
Just over a minute later, Killinger punched in a five-yard score to put the game out of reach 33-14.
"They are an option team and you have to cover every option they have," Moore said. "That includes the quarterback, the pitch and their receivers. If they read it correctly its tough to defend."
Northview's Kevin Rich caught an 18-yard touchdown in between two Mickey scores to set the final at 40-28.
Robby Meadows rushed for 101 yards and a score while going 11-for-13 with 155 yards and two touchdowns passing. Max Carpenter had 95 yards and one touchdown receiving.
Greenville's Curtis Heppe went 15-for-23 with 237 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. Jordan Powell rushed for 101 yards and Greg Krusniak caught five passes for 49 yards and a score.
The Yellow Jackets finished the year 4-5 overall and 1-4 in the league.
"Despite our record I'm real proud of the kids and how they played," Moore said. "They are a great group of guys. They played with a lot of heart and determination all year long."


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It's been brought to our attention that we may have been mistaken in our reporting of Martin Tomczyk landing over at BMW. The news was brought to our attention outside of Audi and when the Audi press release confirming Tomczyk's departure was announced we assumed it was confirmed. As of this writing, Martin's move to BMW has NOT been confirmed.
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Back to Tomczyk, Martin also raced at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this season in a TT RS racecar and it is possible that this may have caused him to be bitten by the endurance bug. Maybe a move to an endurance team is in order though the seats at Team Joest are already filled.
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Is there a born in February 2013 group yet? I didn't manage to keep up with the antenatal threads so thought I'd get a head start on the postnatal threads before I've even had baby!
Alan that's a lot of feeding- is he using you for comfort, like dummy do you think?
My DD does this if I let her, she finishes feeding and stays latched whilst asleep but not swallowing so I usually pop my little finger into the corner of her mouth to release myself and then wind her and put her back in her crib
DD doing well she is 25 days old today nearly 4 weeks! I really can't comprehend how quickly it has flown.
She was weighed this morning by the health visitor and now weight 9.5lbs and has a lovely little double chin
NAR yes DH does majority of cleaning, cooking and also changes lots of nappies and has taken charge of bath time.
I asked the question as he said he doesn't feel that he has fallen head over heels with her like he was expecting to and like other dads have said he would do and I think it's worrying him.
He loves her obviously but I think he was expecting some kind of switch to be flicked and feel overwhelmed with love for her, I have read up about it now and it seems that sometimes it takes some men a little while longer to properly bond with their baby rather than it being straight from birth.
He gives her lots of cuddles, talks to her and is very natural with her.
I was just wondering if anyone else's DH has taken a little longer to bond with their baby?
Yes I think I am being used as a dummy he's crying as soon as put back in his cot though. Is anyone co-sleeping? Midwives said how dangerous it is and scared me but I fell asleep with DS1 loads???
Sorry counttothree I misunderstood your question. My DH bonded with all of my DC straight away, but he is very broody for a man. Like you I have heard that it often takes men a little longer to form a bond and tends to be more of a gradual thing.
Well I have been driving since Tuesday lunchtime and it has been great to be getting out and about. I have been walking a fair bit. My godmother is visiting and is awesome. Totally great to have her here. DD has been home from daycare yesterday and today so we did a nature tour yesterday. I am going to miss her when she leaves on Sunday morning.
aldan We cosleep with DS when he doesn't settle. He falls asleep on my stomach and we put him in the middle of us on his back. We have a king so neither of us are anywhere near him. We have a tempurpedic topper which is 4" thick so our movements don't affect him at all. If you are worried you can get little sleepers for the baby to sleep in.
counttothree I think it helped to have DH feed DD and DS do one feed a day. For me feeding my DC strengthens the bond. FWIW it took me a little while to fully bond with DD. It was much quicker this time with DS.
How is everyone doing. Are you all managing with the tiredness caused by night feeds? Any of you with toddlers, how is the jealousy.
My new DS has just turned 3 weeks and has decided he likes to be held all the time. My DD is good with him but does keep trying to pick him up if he has finally gone down and has become very demanding of my time (a bit jealous). DS is a very pooey and sicky baby and can easily go through 6 changes of clothes a day, not to mention all the bedding. Completely underestimated how much he would add to the washing, so early on. I should know better by now.
DH has already admitted that his heart would like another DC (so would I, but not yet,) but is worried that his head says that would be crazy.
Lots of people keep asking when we will be having the next one. I think the assumption is that looking after a baby will put you off wanting more. Does anyone else get asked this?
Night feeds are starting to hurt! Left DS with DH last night (we have separate rooms because of his snoring!) so I managed to sleep better than I have in days. DH brought DS in when he needed feeding but I still slept so much better. DS grunts a lot. I'm thinking he has reflux. He's fine during the day but starting from 10 pm he's feeding every hour and grunting and crying, this goes on until about 5am. He's also sick a lot both posseting and projectile vomiting, washing machine is on all the time . DH is back at work tomorrow so he won't be doing the nights again until the weekend. Let's hope DS grows out of his nocturnal habits soon!
Still in bed watching superman with DS1 who's 5 cuddling DS2. No jealousy here DS1 loves his little brother so much
Hi All, struggling with night feeds here too. Have had terrible couple of nights where DD has been up sucking pretty much constantly from 1.30am - 5.30am n with a toddler to deal with during the day I'm exhausted! Tried her with dummy after a full feed but she won't take it.
No jealousy as such here but DS playing up so much more, he will kill her with kindness! constantly have to watch him for cuddling her & kissing her! His tantrums have increased & intensified!
Slightly anxious as next week will be my first full week on my own with them both. How do others deal with an early rising toddler?
Also, just curious - do you ladies bf during the night in bed or do you get up into another room? just wondering as I've noticed other MNtters get up n watch TV etc, wondering if this would make it easier or harder...
Sounds very similar to our nighttimes cackle it's not fun is it . I feed DS in bed either lying down or if I feel awake enough I'll sit up with a few pillows. Got a tv in my room and an iPad so I can always find something to watch if I need it. Wouldnt want to go to another room it's too cold!
Cackle there is no way I would get up and watch the tv whilst doing a night feed. That would leave me a lot more tired in the morning. I just put DS in bed next to me and feed him lying down. Sometimes I put him back into his moses basket (next to the bed) when he has finished, but most of the time I fall back to sleep while he is feeding and simply swap him onto the other side when he wakes up for his next feed.
Thanks Aldan & Nar that's what i've been doing with a bit of the nodding dog syndrome when propped with pillows! Frightened I squash her if I fall asleep with her lying feeding or OH elbowing her in face!
Health visitor came out today and DS does have Tongue tie. He has been having trouble latching on so I'm not surprised at all. She said he can have it snipped to make BF easier but I'm not sure has anyone had any experience with Tongue tie?
Sorry to hear that Aldan, sorry don't have experience of it but I'm sure someone will be along soon!
Aldan my DD didn't need hers snipped as only really mild, but I know the midwifes at my hospital are trained to do it and it only takes seconds.
Hello everyone
Yes finding night feeds hard too, DD has a cold at the moment so she is a lot more unsettled...although saying that she didn't sleep all evening until 11pm and then slept until 3.40 I think it was random good-ish night because after that she was grumbling until 6am.
I don't think I could get up and watch TV in the night either, or go into another room. I think that would possibly disturb us both too much and I would be more tired the next day.
I just prop myself up on cushion with a very low watt light on and try not to snooze.
I have no experience of tongue tie sorry. Sorry to hear your LO is struggling with it.
How are everyone's emotion at the moment? I had a emotional day yesterday but feeling a bit brighter today, I'm presume its just the accumulation of lack of sleep.
CountToThree I would say the emotions are due to tiredness.
Got put back on AB again today as temperature has gone back up and I had retained membranes. Hope this sorts it as DS gets really bad upset tummy when I am taking AB. Feeling pretty crap but know I will feel much better in a day or two, once the AB have had time to start working. Other than that I have been feeling rather good since the birth and seem to have made a super speedy recovery. Hard to believe I had a baby only three weeks ago. How is everyone else recovering?
Poor you nar4, hope the ab's don't affect your DS too much. I'm feeling great now even did some walking the last couple of days. I feel I've recovered from this CS much faster than last time.
DS2 has been referred to the hospital for his tongue tie, apparently it's about a 6 week wait so theres enough time to see if the BF gets better without the op. He feeds fine but latching on is terrible and is starting to hurt a lot now, not enough to stop though.
Aldan My DD gave me a badly cracked nipple from poor latching on, due to mild tongue tie. I got an infection bevause of it. 6 weeks seems a ridiculously long time to wait. Our hospital just let you go to the maternity ward and the midwife will do it there and then. Hope breastfeeding goes alright for you in the mean time.
My hospital doesn't deal with tongue tie I think that's why there's more of a wait (and a long drive to the childrens hospital). I won't give up BF though I'm sure it will work out .
Are you feeling any better nar4?
Aldan sorry to hear you have a six week wait for tongue tie. DD had a mild case of it and we bottle fed as my milk didn't come in so it wasn't an issue. If my milk had come in I would have had that snipped right away! My nipples were badly cracked.
DS is off the charts weight and height wise. He will be 4 weeks (where did the last month go!) on Monday and we are opening up the 6 months box of clothes. He is still Up Chuck Phil and we call him King Toot. The paediatrician offered us the option of giving him medication but said the only true cure is time. She also said a thicker formula helped her children and she said we should try the ready mixed formula before trying the spitup one as she wasn't keen on DS having rice starch so young.
Doing 3 loads of laundry a day and I have called a plumber about getting a 2nd washing machine installed. I go back to work in a couple of weeks and I am up for promotion. Can't wait for the 2nd week of June when DH will be finished his last set of MBA exams. After that the only thing left will be his group project.
Can I join You lot, please. I was going on to the other thread(sleepless nights and stitches) every other day and was wondering where is everyone. Glad I found this today!
Me too had sore and bleeding nipples and it is better now, and then had very bad case of Urinary infection and high fever for a week. was on AB and it just finished today. other than that, I think the recovery was perfect.
DS 25 days old today is good sleeper compared to my DD. but he vomits, both possetting and curddled a lot after every feed. went to GP, on Colief now. was ok for 3-4 days, now back to square 1 think
Read all the posts today, while LO was sleeping, though I was nodding thro out. Love to have u all to go thro this wonderful yet strainful journey.
Glad others have vomiting babies too it reassures me! We also have the washing machine on 3 times a day had the foresight to replace our old leaky machine just after Christmas I'm so glad
Welcome irismom. With the vomiting the dr we saw sounded like she knew what she was doing. She advised us to burp every oz, have him sit upright for 20mins after a feed and to use gripe water after his last burp. She then suggested we try the thicker feed. I think in the UK it is the 'hungry baby' formula but here in the US she suggested we try the ready mixed similac formula as it is a little thicker than formula made from powder and if that doesn't work to try the spit up one (which has the rice starch in it). She did say that the medication rarely works. The other helpful thing she said was that we should get the waterproof underlay for a bed and put it under DS when feeding him. She said it helped to cut down on her laundry.
Aldan We were without power for 8 days after hurricane sandy. It took me two days to do 8 days of laundry. I don't think we would last 8 days now!
thank you supermum. I was paranoid for first two weeks, every time he vomits. Now getting used to it. I am BFing, so dr asked me to stop taking diary. which is of no use, other than making me hungry. med is nt helping much, as u said. heard abt gripe water. will try that, if i can get it over the counter. I am using every other big cloth/towel/flannels as bedding for him. it prevents things going down to actual bedding..
regarding burping. I am keeping him upright, burping him for sometime, but he doesnt always burp tried shoulders, thighs.
keeping hime on his leftside now
We are the same irismom, I was laying DS on a muslin whilst feeding him but I kept needing to change me bedding when he vomited I've started lying him on a towel now much easier . It's not fun watching them be sick so often is it
Feeling much better now thanks Aldan, although still on the course of ABs. If I get a raised temp again after this course my DH has said I need to get a scan done privately, if GP still refuses, as he doesn't want to risk me becoming ill. (Had some membranes left after the birth).
irismom my eldest DS used to vomit A LOT. To be honest the only cure I found was to give them time to grow out of it. This tends to happen when their muscles get stronger, about the time they start sitting and crawling. Its a lot of washing but time really goes fast and it all seem a distant memory the moment they finally grow out of it.
Feel human again now and look fairly human (back in most of my old clothes, if with an overhang of belly), but my brain is mush, due to lack of sleep. I told my oldest DS how I nearly forgot to collect him from school (half day) and then before we got home, told him again. He said to me "whats even funnier is that you have told me that already". I should start a thread; silly things you have done or said, due to extreme tiredness.
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New anti-DWI smartphone app hits market, with kinks
ENDWI aims to educate New Mexicans about responsible drinking and keeping the roadways safe
By Brian Fraga
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A drink in one hand, a smartphone in the other. State officials hope that can be a life-saving combination.
"More and more people are utilizing smartphones, more than anything else, in their day to day lives. We see (smartphones) as another tool in our toolbox to help fight DWI's," said Alvin C. Dominguez, the cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
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