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Gumshoe~ I'm crying now with the image of your DP asleep with the dog's ashes. That's so sad~ it's such a hard thing to go through. Hugs to you both.
And THANK YOU for your reminder to keep this all in perspective. It's been a hard day, but I do have a lot of choices in my life, and so many people would be eager to have this be the worst thing that's happened to them all day.
On a totally unrelated topic, I asked my friend what she thought of your dilemma, and here's what she said:
Oh, that is a very interesting dilemma, and one we are also likely to face. Well, here are my thoughts on the matter:
1. Porn sites are highly likely to have viruses and spyware… and if he stumbles onto one in which the models/actresses are under 18, they could face legal issues, as well. I would forbid all internet porn, even for those reasons alone. Also, I have looked at internet porn (not frequently, mind you, and not for a long time) and know that you can easily get caught in a "webring" that makes lots more sites pop up, some more scary than others due to themes of racist/sexist violence.
2. While sexuality is innate, what we find sexy is learned. So I would be less concerned about naked women still images like in Playboy, but highly concerned about ongoing exposure to anything with violence or control as a theme or undertone. Since he is 13, his ideas of what sex is and might be like will be very influenced with what he sees and hears. Even milder porn often appears to be about women pleasing men and not vice versa, which can therefore lead to very unrealistic expectations. Same with images of women's bodies. A study was done that found that when men view Playboy type images, they rate their girlfriends/wives as less attractive. The same was not true of women because for us, sexuality tends to be more contextual and more about emotional closeness.
3. I think the role of parents in cases like this would be to disallow any porn whatsoever. It is much like disallowing alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. Even if you are pretty sure they will sneak it, anyway, permitting it will likely increase the behavior. It has been found that parents who take the approach of allowing their kids to drink alcohol but only in their homes actually negatively influence their kids and the kids drink more alcohol both at home and away from home. Yes, he will likely sneak it anyway, but I'd make it as hard as possible to do. One well-worn magazine that he hides for several years is plenty in my opinion. A former boss of mine kept a lingerie catalogue hidden under his mattress for years as a teen and that was sufficient. Yes, I know times have changed and I'm old, but still.
4. I do actually know of people who were truly addicted to porn. That can interfere a great deal with the development of healthy sexual relationships later. Books with words and no pictures that are written for teens and young adults and contain sexual themes might satisfy his curiosity some and allow him to develop his own images. I would be way less concerned about them.
5. I do love that they talked with him about objectification… and did not shame him or any of that. It is totally natural for kids to seek out sexual information and images. I found my dad's porn collection (VHS) when I was a senior in high school and watched them. I did not become warped because of them (and they were not violent), but I did get some distinct impressions of sex and sexiness that did influence my thinking and went unquestioned for quite a while.
Very interesting points, I thought. She's a very smart woman and I respect her opinions for sure. I'm sorry if you felt like I was telling your bizness to someone~ I guess I didn't think of that until just now!!
AHope~ Thanks for your contribution to the perspective. I wish I could have shared that cookie!!
It would be wonderful to be in a coffee shop all together right now. I love you guys...
Perfect timing for your shout out, Amandahope, because I just today returned to the boards after a long and inexplicable absence. I think I just suddenly had so much on my plate that even fun online chatting was feeling like an extra obligation? Anyway, I'm here now, and while catching up on personals is impossible, I do want to welcome Chloe, Charlie, and Reed!!!
Things here are good: 35 weeks pregnant, and this baby has been consistently head down for weeks, so I'm hoping s/he stays this way! I'm still working, and I think the academania is getting to me, too. I'm holding it together, but am counting down the four weeks until Spring Break (which is my official planned time to take a short leave, and is also week 40)! On top of teaching a grad class that's a whole new prep for me, and an undergrad survey, I'm also on an appointments committee that's doing 4 hires. I know we're lucky to be able to hire so many people, but that means, for me, 12 extra interviews, 12 job talks, and tons of dinners, etc. All when I just want to nap!
Physically, I'm huge, and I've developed pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel, so I have achy/numb hands. Does anyone have a miracle cure? I'm working on it in acupuncture, but no success so far. Emotionally, I'm pretty wiped out, and I spend the weekend gathering my resources to make it through another long work week. One of my closer pregnancy friends lost her baby this month, and not only was that scary in general and heartbreaking in particular, but it's also left me sad that I can't better support her (seeing a pregnant lady isn't what she needs right now) and a little guilty about reveling in these final weeks of pregnancy.
All things considered, everything is good. I can't wait for this baby to show up!
Much love to all of you...
Joyful, busy, often overwhelmed queer academic mama to an awesome toddler and:
library, i found your friends advice very interesting... i think they brought up some really good points!
gumshoe, sending my love in this difficult time... i can't even imagine loosing my pup so suddenly and unexpectedly. to you and DP (and kiddos)
as for the coffee shop meeting.... i wan't to go to there! even though we haven't been feeling the financial tension (yet)... youse guys have got me a bit worried... i am planning on quitting my job to become a SAHM and i'm already feeling nervous about it. i mean, we have a budget all figured out and everything, plus i have a summer job for 9 weekends where i make really easy cash but still! what if my washer breaks, tire goes flat, we hit a deer, have vet emergencies, have to help out family and friends, etc, etc, etc AND THEN our kid gets sick or something?! ugh... what a tough decision! i need a cup!!!
anyway, not to take away from all of your hardships... hopefully everything will be in order for when our babes arrrive!
afm, thanks for the props on my belly pic! i love the outfit i'm wearing because it not only looks cute but is sooo comfortable! now if i only had some shoes/boots to go with it! i can't even wear it out of the house because i have nothing to put on my swollen feet that even remotely goes with it! boo!!
DS - planned born via 4/4/2011
Hey ladies~ Monday morning, for sure. The car's going to the body shop for deer damage repair, looks like we're going to have to rent a car for the rest of the week, ugh! But I've missed my last two baby appointments due to the snow, I can't miss another! New washing machine won't be delivered until the 23rd, but we went to the laundromat yesterday so at least we have tea towels and socks. I'm hoping for a dull week with no traumas, please!! The fun baby news is that she's had hiccups every day, sometimes two or three times a day, which is kind of adorable.
Beastie~ Good to hear from you again! I think I have the carpal tunnel syndrome as well. No pain, but my hands go numb at random times and I have to clench fists and wiggle my fingers to get them to come to life again. I'm sorry about your friend's m/c. It must be tough having to keep away from her, but it sounds like it's the right thing to do at present. Maybe you can send her lots of notes and emails and that might help a bit. DO revel in these last few weeks. Take as many naps as you can!!!
Wehrli~ Meet you at the coffee shop! I hope the evil financial fairy stays away from your house for a while! It's certainly no fun. Grrr!!
Nothing much, just a Monday morning. I'm about to teach almanac skills to 3rd graders. Wish me luck!
Beastie: So good to hear from you! You sound painfully busy. I can't believe you are searching for FOUR positions! That's NUTS. Who put you on that committee? It seems to me that you could use a chair who is more cognizant of work/life balance and who doesn't let you get onto such an onerous committee in your third trimester of pregnancy. My chair would never have let me do that. Hang in there, and please try to give yourself a break whenever you can. Also, what kind of leave are you planning? I'm afraid it doesn't sound like much.
Library: Here's to an uneventful week for you!
AFM: We're having a girl! Just found out this morning at an amazing u/s where we saw the hemispheres of the brain, little feet, and a button nose. So sweet! I can't believe I'm going to be the mom of two girls! (I really thought it was a boy). But I'm also thrilled. It feels a bit strange to know at all. And now we are in a naming dilemma, because while DP and I agree easily on boy names, we hardly ever agree on girls' names. My Down's (and other chromosomal abnormalities) risk has now been downgraded to as low as it goes--about 1 in 5000. So relieved. And I'm definitely feeling movement now. LOVE IT. Finally, I found out that I actually have (barely) enough sick days not to teach at all in the fall! YAY!! I'll still technically be responsible for research and service, but those are nearly perfectly flexible. I can't believe it--baby due on Aug. 3 and not teaching until late Jan. It feels like a dream come true. Fingers crossed that all the paperwork goes through ok.
Partner of 17 yrs to DP, Mommy to 10-yr-old Z , and Lilah Nyx, born 7/24/11 .
on that note, AHope, CONGRATS on having another little girl!!! is Zoe thrilled or what?! also, yay for having a nice big chunk of time home with your new little bundle!!!!! sweet!
DS - planned born via 4/4/2011
AHope~ Thank Heaven for little girls!!! Little girls with brain hemispheres and all the other good stuff! That's so wonderful! It was tough for us too, since we'd narrowed it down to just a few boy names, then the girl name wormcan was opened up wide! That's so excellent, though, and I'll bet your daughter's thrilled to be having a sister (oh, just you wait, little one!!) And DOUBLE HOORAY for getting to take the semester off!!! That's maybe the best news of all
Wehrli~ You're still my psychic baby twin. We both had the 'it's a boy' feeling with all the girl dreams, mine's a girl, I'm very eager to see what yours turns out to be. Besides awesome, but we already knew that....
I've been having a lot of Braxtton Hicks today~ ouchie!
Hi gals:
I have to emote here. I'm having such difficulties with the first trimester thing. I opted not to continue with blood tests and so my fertility docs (part of Kaiser) said, "Okay, fine. Then just go over to regular OB/GYN care to make your first appointment." So I asked them why they were doing that when they had been working with me this whole time and my understanding was my first ultrasound would be with them? Then they come back and say, "Fine, come in for a 6.5 week ultrasound next week."
So in trying to de-stress by not continuing to monitor my BHCG levels, I'm back to being stressed again! What if they don't find a gestational sac or a heart flutter? There's so much different stuff on the Internet that says whether they can detect anything at 6 weeks that even resembles a heartbeat.
I didn't think I'd stress nearly this much if I actually got pregnant. I'm really hating it and it's kind of making me depressed.
me (40) DP (47) TTC since April 2010, 5 IUIs & 6 at home w/ fresh
Short luteal phase, septum resection in Sept 2011
Jan 2011 a BFP! Try #11 8w2d (blighted ovum)
April 2011 BFP! Try #12 9w2d (no heartbeat)
Nov 2011 BFP! Try #14 8w0d (twins, no heartbeat)
June 2012 -- Moving onto IVF with PGD
Krista: I had a 5 week u/s (where they saw a sack) and a 7 week u/s (where they saw the heartbeat). The RE told me that they usually did one at 6 weeks but that they may or may not be able to see the heartbeat; if not, they scheduled another one at 7 weeks. So I opted to skip the six week u/s and just do the seven week one to avoid stress. At 6.5 weeks, you have a good shot of seeing a heartbeat, but if they can't, you'll have to wait a week and try again. Could you push the u/s up just a few days to 7 weeks to give yourself some insurance against unnecessary anxiety?
The thing is, that as long as you aren't bleeding, you are in good shape! There is a chance of early m/c, of course, which is scary, but I'd urge you to try to assume the best. There is every reason to think that your little one is burrowed in nicely now and developing rapidly and normally. What can you do to help yourself feel more secure in early pregnancy? You could try a prenatal yoga video, some pregnancy guided meditations, a browse through Motherhood Maternity, a LLC meeting.... Try repeating to yourself, "I am pregnant, the baby is developing normally, and everything is ok" or something equally cheesy. Also, do you think that scheduling an appt with your OBGYN would help you feel that you are moving forward? It felt good to me to get away from my RE, as wonderful as the nurses were there. I associated that place with ttc, and I wanted to move on to pregnancy. It is true that pregnancy can be very stressful, but it doesn't have to be. You'll need to dig deep down to find some calmness and trust in your body and in the fetus' body to do what they know to do. Big hugs--I'm sorry this is so hard. It does get better!
Partner of 17 yrs to DP, Mommy to 10-yr-old Z , and Lilah Nyx, born 7/24/11 .
DS - planned born via 4/4/2011
Which is very similar to the numbers that my OB gave me last year...
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and 3 DS... H (8) and K (4) and Mr Impatient S (33 weeker born in July 15)!
Hi Everyone!!
Thank you all so much for your congrats and well wishes!
Burg - Big congrats! She's beautiful and I love the hair! Did you have a lot of heartburn? I heard that old wives' tale about heartburn and baby hair is true because high estrogen levels grow baby hair and cause the heartburn.
Coco - I don't know how you do it with twins! Hats off to all the twin mamas and twin-mamas-to-be!
Please forgive me for not doing more personals. I've been trying to follow along on my phone as I'm nursing, but these forums are popping and I've fallen behind! Just wanted to pop in and share a few pics and tell you all how WONDERFUL first-time motherhood is! DP and I could not love this baby any more! I'm thrilled to report that she's doing really well, is very healthy, and nurses like a champ! After a very rough pregnancy and an awful labor and delivery (c-section recovery SUCKS, by the way), I am so thrilled that breastfeeding has gone well. That was really important to me and I guess the rough 9 months is a fair trade off for the ease with breastfeeding. I'll take it! :)
I hope you're all doing well, and I hope to be able to pop into the forums a bit more now that things are settling down a bit.
P.S. I hope everything I wrote makes sense. I'm a little tired! LOL
Baby Girl T - January 30, 2011
6lbs, 9oz 19inches
Ps. Your post made perfect sense
DS - planned born via 4/4/2011
Korey~ She is SUCH a sweetie! I"m sure you're worn out, etc, but how worth it!!! Just gorgeous, and I"m so glad that BF is going well, after everything you've been through. Even if you're not here all the time, thanks for keeping in touch xo
Krista~ BIGGEST HUGS to you. I can't imagine the exhausting stress you must be feeling right now, and the unhelpful insurance people don't improve it any. I can't offer anything useful except for my support. Keep us posted and we'll be thinking of you every moment.
No news here. Sleepy, but that's about it.
Korey: she is so cute! I love the hair and the way it comes down in a little peak. So adorable. <sigh>
Thanks to everyone for your support. I fought it out (over email of all things) with the nurses office and basically, they will just see me for the 6.5 week check next week. And I think it's debatable as to what they will see. They keep wanting to "rule out ectopic" but I don't have any of the risk factors for it so I'm just trying to remain positive. I think I'm more at risk for a blighted ovum and that just requires more time and more patience (of which I feel I have none at this point).
Anyway, I know I'll never stop worrying but this is kicking my butt. I'll let you know how it goes after next week.
me (40) DP (47) TTC since April 2010, 5 IUIs & 6 at home w/ fresh
Short luteal phase, septum resection in Sept 2011
Jan 2011 a BFP! Try #11 8w2d (blighted ovum)
April 2011 BFP! Try #12 9w2d (no heartbeat)
Nov 2011 BFP! Try #14 8w0d (twins, no heartbeat)
June 2012 -- Moving onto IVF with PGD
Korey ! She is ADORABLE !!!!! Congrats !!!!!
Celebrating the arrival of our twins , Charlie & Chloe, born Jan 28th 2011 !
Korey: Congratulations again--what a sweety! I'm thrilled to hear that the nursing is going well. After all that trouble with the pregnancy and birth, you earned an easy time of it! Isn't it just the most amazing and comforting thing? Sigh. I can't wait.
Krista: Hang in there!
AFM: Still adjusting to the girl thing. I didn't realize how convinced I'd been that it was a boy. To my surprise, DD was disappointed. She'd apparently also gotten attached to the idea of a boy. She voiced the sense of finality that I've been feeling too: our family will ALWAYS be a family of all girls/women. Not that there is anything *wrong* with this...but it is just strange to know that this will be our family's final form. We had a fun brainstorming session with names last night. We won't pick for sure until the babe is born, but current contenders include Clio, Calliope/Callie, Daphne (too Scooby Do?), Miriam, Ariel, and Alexis/Alex. There are others we love but which are just too common. We ended up with a trendier name than we mean to with DD, so we're trying to stay away from the lovely but popular ones right now. As you can tell, we tend to like Greek names (no particular reason). Feel free to throw out ideas!
Partner of 17 yrs to DP, Mommy to 10-yr-old Z , and Lilah Nyx, born 7/24/11 .
DS - planned born via 4/4/2011
AHope~ I love your name choices! I love Greek names (and Greek history) and I seriously like Daphne. Lyidia too. We also thought about Iris, and I would still go for any of those. I too was convinced my baby was a boy and was stunned when I heard otherwise. It must be a big shift, though, to think about this being all of your family, true.
Krista~ Ugh! I'm so sorry you have to go through all this stress. Everything crossed for you xoxo
Whoa, I'm out of the loop!!! Catch up time. I, too, would love a meet up at a coffee shop. And since we're fantasizing, there'd be really good coffee at this place and I'd want to drink it!
LibraryLady - Thank you for talking to your friend about our "porn issue." There's some good food for thought in her email, so please thank her on my behalf. It's such a challenge being a parent and balancing rules around such things like porn when it's really not a black and white issue (just like alcohol and drugs). Our kids don't have the capacity to think through the consequences of their actions and their critical thinking skills are just beginning to develop. It's really difficult to set boundaries that are clear within these parameters.
I'm also pleased to report that while Gus is still in our bed, his box has been moved to the foot of the bed (which was his nighttime sleeping spot, during the day, he'd sleep on my pillow), and DW is slowing working through where he will permanently reside. She's not ready yet, and that's okay. I also note that if someone else were to tell me this story I'd think that they were absolutely bonkers. This, as peculiar as it is, feels right.
Beastie - Here's to hoping the baby stays head down and you survive the final few weeks of work. I can totally relate with the exhaustion factor and still trying to put in effective time at work. Trying to keep up and be effective is exhausting in and of itself. With respect to carpel tunnel, have you tried Traumeel? It's a homeopathic cream for aches, pains and inflammation. I don't have carpel tunnel, but it's been wondrous on my back and abs.
AmandaHope - A girl! Congrats!! That's wonderful news. I also have my fingers crossed that it works out you'll have sick leave from August to January so that you don't have to teach.
Krista - Welcome to the wonderful world of parenting. The worry starts early, eh? Joking aside, the first trimester is scary because there is so much that can happen. It's important to reflect that most of what happens is good and that odds are on your side that things will work out in you and your baby's favour. Sending you positive thoughts.
Korey - She's absolutely beautiful and I'm so happy to hear from someone that breastfeeding is going well. I feel like I hear more breastfeeding horror stories than anything else. I hope that I'm as lucky as you.
Wehrli - I hope your feet stay as is (or get smaller). Water retention sucks!!!
AFU - Something is finally going our way!!! We had our un-shower tea party on the weekend and it was so lovely to see many of our friends. We were gifted some lovely and thoughtful items for the baby and we were so grateful for that. Now we need to sort through the registry and purchase the last of the outstanding items (and somehow balance our budget)!
On Monday, I got the test results from my hematologist and I don't have Von Willebrand's disease (one of the most common blood clotting disorders) which means I'm cleared for my homebirth! I meet with my midwife this afternoon and will get to move forward with the planning part of this.
DW applied for a new job a few weeks ago, and got the first screening interview on Monday. I think she may be too expensive and experienced for them so we don't know if it will go anywhere, but I'm so proud of her for applying (she hates applying for things) and this just gives her the boost of confidence in her abilities to move forward and make the next career move.
This infusion of good news is a much welcome reprieve from the challenges of the last few months. Being more of a "glass half empty" kind of girl, I'm going to hold on to this for as long as I possibly can.
DW and I are moms to two teens (DD 17 and DS 15) adopted through CAS in 2007 and a toddler (DD 2) born at home in March 2011.
Wehrli: Thanks for the name feedback. Alex was DD's idea, and I'm not surprised it is popular. I'm not that crazy about it, anyway, so we'll knock that one off the list.
Library: Glad you like the names! Iris is a nice option--DP (who teaches Greek Mythology every semester) says that Iris is the goddess of the rainbow. How perfect for a kid of two moms!
Gumshoe: Glad you are finally getting some good news around your parts. Good luck to your DP on the job! And it is incredibly exciting that you get to have a home birth. If my insurance covered it, I'd seriously consider it (planned a home birth with DD, but then she came early). I hope you have an incredible birth in the comfort of your own home.
Krista: Welcome to another day of pregnancy! Every day counts in that first difficult trimester. As for symptoms, all I had was tender breasts and frequent urination. That's it. For weeks. Eventually, fatigue set in and just lifted in the last two weeks or so. It can be worrisome not to have symptoms, but it doesn't necessarily portend anything bad. Every day is a success, and I'm hoping that your u/s next week will give you peace of mind.
Partner of 17 yrs to DP, Mommy to 10-yr-old Z , and Lilah Nyx, born 7/24/11 .
Wehrli – Nice belly pic! I'm so sorry about the SPD. Did they give you anything for the pain? If this means anything to you, I let the midwives and OBs in my practice convince me not to be a martyr and to take pain meds. I wanted a natural birth because I didn't want to pump the baby full of drugs. Ironically, I've taken more drugs in the last 10 months than I have in the last 10 years combined, and the baby is a-ok. ;-)
AHope – Congrats on your little girl! I really thought you were having a boy, too. And I can't believe how long this string of Q&P girls is! Also, since you asked for opinions, I love the name Calliope/Callie!
Krista – I understand your anxiety, and also your decision to stop the betas. Sometimes the tests cause even more anxiety! Try to stay positive until your ultrasound. As for symptoms, my midwife told me they tend to kick in between 6 and 8 weeks, and that certainly proved true for me!
Here's something that will hopefully make you laugh: you mentioned that you liked the widow's peak on the baby's hairline. Well, when my brother came to visit us in the birth center, he took one look at the baby and said, "She has my hairline!" His hair is receding. LOL
Library – How is pregnancy treating you? Are you having any problems? You seem to be very happy and enjoying the experience. Good for you!
Cejae – Thanks for sharing about your DS' birth. It was good to hear that I wasn't alone in my birth experience. And I've heard a lot of similar stories since! It was really disappointing, but you're right: happy and healthy is what really matters. Hope you're still feeling good!
Gumshoe – I am so, so sorry for the loss of your dog. I totally understand. I lost a dog about 2 years ago and it completely devastated me. She really was my first baby. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to lose your beloved dog while you're pregnant. Best to you and your DW.
As for breastfeeding, I have to tell you, I do understand how people give it up so easily. The beginning was hard. Luckily, the nurses at the birth center were fantastic. For the first 24 hours after the c-section, the nurses would just shove my breast into her mouth because I was so out of it. (I actually got a nipple infection from a bad latch that day, and it's only been healed for about 2 days!) The next day, Monday, the lactation consultant came in and spent so much time with us! She really helped me learn how to latch the baby. I have to say, it was not intuitive for me. I really did need to be taught. But I was determined to make it work because we have cow's milk allergies in my family so BF is really important to me.
Then, because of my c-section, my milk was delayed. The baby lost 10% of her body weight and became dehydrated, and the pediatrician in the hospital insisted we supplement her with formula. They worked with us to give her a formula that was not soy, but was hypoallergenic. Then I had to nurse, pump for 15 minutes, and finger feed her with a tube. Each feeding took 90 minutes!!! It was really difficult. Luckily, when we got out of the birth center and saw the pediatrician the next day, she told me to take her off the supplement, nurse her on demand, and my milk would come in in no time. She was right, and the baby has been gaining an ounce a day, right on target! I'm really thankful the pediatrician was so supportive of BF!
Anyway, the whole point of me sharing all this is to tell you to stick to your guns! BF may or may not be easy for you at first. But with the right support, you can make it work!
AFM – I guess I'm going to head on over to Queer and Newborn. I'll follow along here, though, and I can't wait for you all to join me!
Baby Girl T - January 30, 2011
6lbs, 9oz 19inches
Gumshoe~ Glad to see you again (and glad I didn't offend with sharing your dilemma with another. Glad she gave you some food for thought.
AHope~ Not only do I like the name Iris, but we love the rainbow association too. Several people have unwittingly suggested names like Willow and Ellen, but I don't think it's a good idea for lesbians to name their kids names like that. I guess that also rules out Melissa, Martina and k.d. Ah well...
Korey~ I'm glad you've been having breastfeeding success. I've heard it's easy to give up, but I'm glad you stuck it out. The hairline comment was hilarious!! I'm glad you're still visiting us sometimes. Keep posting the pix! Pregnancy's going great with me~ it's not been as hard as I thought at any point. The worst symptom I've been having is heartburn and the carpal tunnel that makes my hands go numb. So I'm luckier than most!!
AFM~ Finally got to my midwife checkup yesterday, it had been about 6 weeks, since it kept getting postponed due to the SNOWPOCALYPSE! I weigh over 200 lbs now, which is disheartening (I'm 4' 11") but I swear it's all baby. I've not put on fat anywhere, and my giant belly is hard as a rock! But yeah, it was a bit of a trauma looking at the scale. Aspidistra's doing well, head down, they even got her to 'startle' so her heart rate went up and then went back down, which was apparently a really good sign. And then to ease my concern about her not being active enough, she's kicked me solidly since 5:30 this morning.
Long day at work today. The regular school day, then parent conferences, so I'm keeping the book fair open until about 8 tonight. zzzzzzzzz
Korey - So much for thinking that I'd finally heard of someone who had an easy breast feeding experience! That sounds like pure hell and kudos to you for persevering. I'm psyching up and prepping myself for all of the challenges I hear/have read about. If nothing else, us queers are tenacious. I'm planning for it to be hard, but I'm secretly hoping that the universe might throw me a bone on this one and make it easy. Hoping...
LibraryLady - Me offended? It'll take a lot more than that. I'm glad to hear that you finally were able to see your MW, and I relate on the 200lbs thing. The scale hit 194lbs at my MW appt yesterday (gaining 35lbs during this pregnancy will bring me right to the 200lbs mark). Although, I've got 9 inches on you at 5"8! I have a feeling that if we were to hold a "difficulty rolling over in bed competition" that you might clean my clock! (This isn't offensive is it? I know many people get sensitive when people talk about the size of their bumps. I think the amazing diversity is beautiful!)
AFU - I went to my MW appt yesterday and aside from gaining slightly more weight than I wanted to at this point in time, our little babe has decided to be on the move and is transverse again...grrrr.... She had her butt near my ribs on the right and her head close-ish to my pelvis on the right. At my 32w appt, she had been head down! My birthing ball is my new BFF. I will see my chiro next week, and then I'm supposed to get some acupuncture, too. Spinning babies also recommends inversions, so I'll figure out how all that works tonight. My MW scheduled me for an u/s next Friday at 35w to make sure she's re-assumed the head down position. Today, however, her butt not in my ribs. There's been lots of action down low and against my cervix (ouch!). I'm hoping that it's hands dancing and not feet...but I'm not quite sure.
DW and I are moms to two teens (DD 17 and DS 15) adopted through CAS in 2007 and a toddler (DD 2) born at home in March 2011.
Gumshoe~ No offense, certainly. It was a shock to see the scale register so high, but I am full of baby. I mean, it's not like 'Gee, I can't stay away from Taco Bell and now I weigh 200lbs'. Rolling over in bed is a pretty miserable experience. Just getting in bed, getting myself arranged and moving all the pillows to their proper place leaves me actually winded. Getting my shoes on is a joke! I'm sorry your baby's transverse, but there's still time to get them moved around. Have you done that rebozo thing? DP was very keen to try it, but it was just so silly I couldn't stop laughing.
So hungry. It's time for my mid-afternoon snack. This comes shortly after my early afternoon snack, and before my late-afternoon snack.
LibraryLady - Oh I'm so glad that you weren't offended! I, too, was a bit shocked at the scale. The only difference is that I know I haven't been eating as well as I should. Pregnancy has led to fast food cravings. Normally I'd eat fast food once a month, if at all. Now, I eat it once a week or more??? I just can't get full. No amount of apples and almonds, granola bars, carrots and hummus, or yogurt will fill me up. I'm hungry ALL of the time. I don't really like green foods anymore. I really like chocolate everyday. Hence that's why I've been gaining more like 2+ pounds a week in the third trimester. I know that whatever I put on, I have to take off, and I'm so not looking forward to that part.
I hear you about being all baby. The only part of me that's bigger is my belly. And my face apparently. DW says that my cheeks are chubby. In the last few days, I'm feeling water retention for the first time. My fingers are sore and my feet, too.
But, rolling over in bed is just pathetic! And, frankly (TMI), so is sex. I'm now the most lazy lover my wife has ever had! Whatever position we start in is where we end.
DW and I are moms to two teens (DD 17 and DS 15) adopted through CAS in 2007 and a toddler (DD 2) born at home in March 2011.
HI all,
Sorry I've been MIA. It's the last week of the block (I teach one class at a time for 3.5 weeks - intense) and very hectic around these parts!
Krista, stick to your guns! You are with Kaiser, no? When DP carried kidlet #1 she was with Kaiser. And though she was 33 and totally low risk, because she had gone through their assisted repro program for IUIs (12 bucks per IUI, can't beat that!) she was treated as high risk the second she became pregnant. As soon as she got a positive test they wanted her on progesterone etc etc (having no history of luteal phase defect or anything else that would necessitate progesterone). We decided to heck with all this and found a different practice to watch her through her pregnancy. Kaiser has a standard treatment protocol that doesn't leave much room for individual difference.
Gumshoe, I hope you get the little one to turn around!!
Library, I hear you on the weight. Little 5'2'' me is up around 183 at this point. There's no way I'm finishing out this pregnancy under 200 pounds! And I have sexy-licious cankles. Did I mention I'm just hitting 21 weeks? And that before this whole IVF process I weighed 135? So I get the turning over thing - it's brutal! Not to mention the bending down thing!
AFM, the twins are moving up a storm, which is really fun. Crazy heartburn which is not so fun. Three weeks of no puking which is very fun! I even look forward to eating most of the time now. And I'm back to loving my veggies. Our former nanny is back in town to take care of DS for the weekend so DP and I can go away (best Christmas present ever!). So I'm looking forward to a weekend of reading, playing games and relaxing. And this past week I found out that I got an article accepted and my first book is being reissued in a second edition! It's been a good week :).
Gumshoe~ I'm amazed you're still having sex! I've been so much not in the mood DP asked me if I still found her attractive. Oops! Totally didn't intend that (and did my best to correct the notion...) but mostly I'm just in bed and so sleepy and incapable of rolling over. My fingers are really fat too, intermittently throughout the day. They swell up and my hands go numb, and then I wiggle my fingers and they get better for a while. I've avoided the cankles SO FAR. Let's hope my luck holds!
Cejae~ Yay for you and your studly publishing accomplishments!! And double yay for a weekend away while you can eat a lot and still move around! I've been loving my veggies too, and then I get heartburn, so it's a tradeoff. As for bending over, forget it! I grunt and groan so much it's a comedy.
Late night at work running the book fair. The PTA just fed us dinner, now I have to try not to fall asleep...
DS - planned born via 4/4/2011
Gumshoe, Sex? Seriously? Wow. You go girl. That's so not where my brain is that I just glossed right over that part! DP and I are trying to figure out how we could even make that work this weekend given my ginormity and inability to move!
Library, you can make it through this day.
Wherli, I promise, a "bump" picture as soon as I have one myself.
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At the City Commission meeting held Monday June 6th the items were addressed.
County Manager, Jim Freeman briefed the commission on the state of the counties budgeting process.
Beautification Awards were presented to:
David and Susan Amann, for, landscaping, their residence at 1065 Clearview Ave. The Commercial award was given to the Andrew M. Reed Law Firm at 1828 S. Florida Ave.
Employee 10 year service awards were presented to:
Steven Moore, Mark Gautney, and Raymond Overmiller
Twenty year service awards went to:
Mike Breen, Walter Dennis Jr. and Gary Bence.
Dorinda Bowen was recognized for 25 years of service.
Elliot Wayne was presented with a 30 year service award.
Proclamations were presented honoring National Garden Club Week and Platform Art Community in Motion Day.
John Burton, President of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In Inc. was on hand to thank the city and all involved in making this year's Fly in a success under the worst of circumstances due to the tornado that struck this year.
Several amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as regards Level of Service, Land Use Policies, the Transportation and Infrastructure Elements were approved.
Land use and Zoning were approved on land at Kathleen Rd. and Sleepy Hill Rd. to allow for the relocation of the Salvation Army Church facility and the building of retirement housing and housing for homeless families.
Over $10,000 of special assessments were levied for city maintenance of overgrowth at 25 locations throughout the city.
A $42,000 project to upgrade fencing and security gates under a 100% grant from FDOT was approved.
A project to upgrade several runway and taxiway areas at the airport for $447,000 which is also 95% funded by the state was approved.
Public Hearings were announced for the June 20th Commission Meeting regarding the following:
Land use and zoning at Drane Field Rd. and Hamilton Rd. for the Lakeland Electric Solar Panel farm.
Zoning at Mall Hill Rd. and Griffin Rd. for auto dealerships and office use.
Land use and zoning at N. Combee Rd. and Saddle Creek Rd. to allow for chemical products manufacturing.
And airport ground transportation regulations.
A resolution to authorize the police chief to enter into police related contracts.
An interlocal agreement, for the distribution of natural gas, with Florida Gas Utility was approved.
It was decided that the at large and resident members of the Lakeland Housing Authority need only be county not city residents.
Construction Bids on the Edgewood Drive Extension Project were approved
Engineering Design and Construction Phase Services Relating to the Completion for the Southwest Wastewater Capacity Project were approved.
A construction agreement for the replacement of the Wastewater Artificial Wetlands Maintenance Building and a task authorization for an Emergency Action Plan for the City's Artificial Wetland Treatment Facilities were approved.
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If you're after a bit of Spanish sunshine, Goya will certainly provide it. A colourful paint scheme of oranges and yellows, coupled with a warm welcome from staff, produce an immediately positive experience and no doubt contribute to the restaurant's popularity. The food is pretty good too: flavoursome and hearty in the manner of solid rustic cooking rather than sophisticated fare. We ordered a selection of tapas, but the dishes arrived in surprisingly generous portions. Five proved a little ambitious for two people, but every dish – including meatballs in rich tomato sauce, and tender chicken pieces atop saffron rice – was flavoursome and satisfying. Calamares, the true test of a Spanish kitchen, were crisp and well-seasoned with garlicky aïoli. Goya's tapas offer good value, whereas its main courses seem a little pricey. Furthermore, the carte comprises a few interlopers like chicken stroganoff and apple strudel, which we can only imagine are there to keep large groups happy. Such parties can easily be accommodated in the restaurant basement, which is furnished in a more traditional Spanish style and has plenty of space for a meal with colleagues or friends.
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They're at it again! Originally created by Congress in 2007, the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program provided low-cost government loans that were subsidized, and then in part eaten as we now know, by hapless and strung-out American taxpayers. In 2011, it was left behind as dead, but now the government wants to bring that zombie back.


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There are reports a former candidate for president in Mexico has been kidnapped, and may even be dead. Scarcely a day goes by without stories about drug lords killing and raping innocent people in Mexico. Naturally, the American media points fingers at Mexico and its drug environment as a symbol of a nation that has lost control of its own security. Rarely, does the media examine the cause of drug lords. It is not Mexico, but the United States of America which has created this drug culture of violence and death. If America ceased making drugs illegal, the entire structure of drug gangs would be faced with collapse or seeking another venue in order to make money. The American appetite for drugs is among the most painful for nations in the world which have witnessed the emergence in their society of gangsters who make money from the American illness.
For a nation that daily consumes countless drugs to create feelings of euphoria, it is ironic that only a few drugs are illegal–the ones which allow drug gangsters to emerge. We forget there were no laws against drugs until the early twentieth century, and Americans survived without need to create thugs.


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First post here and looking for a new antenna. Cut the cord five years ago and never going back. Started with a Roku and now using an Android mini PC for streaming. Just looking for stronger over-air TV signal and a few more channels.
Have an AntennaCraft HDX-1000 amplified antenna on a five foot tall pole attached to the chimney. Overall height is 30 feet. It's currently pointed at 110 deg getting 15 or so channels. Originally purchased from Radio Shack local.
We're thinking about replacing it with a higher gain antenna. Either a muli directional or directional with a rotor. Cost is not a factor considering what we've saved every month using the current antenna. Want to do it right this time.
Here's our TV fool data:
Would like to pull in the band of channels between 41-43 degrees in additional to what we're already getting from the 110 deg direction.
This is our line of sight at the rooftop.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
There are only UHF Channels in the 41-deg (Mag) direction. To RELIABLY receive all the way down to "THE CW" (esp. if adding RF Combiner), I would recommend the big guns: either 91XG, DB-8e or CM4228HD rather than a 4-Bay or another HDX1000. If you want to try a DIY project, the mclapp M4 Super-4-Bay with Double-Angle-Reflector outperforms the CM4228HD. BTW: mclapp sells DIY 4-Bay Kits, you just have to buy, cut and double fold the Screen Grid Reflector (fencing material).
You didn't indicate whether the HDX1000 is adequate to receive from the 110-deg (Mag) direction. I would recommend testing the effect of inserting an RF Splitter/Combiner on that antenna to see if you lose any channels. If you decide to replace it, bear in mind that the 91XG and DB-8e use PCB Baluns that severely attenuate VHF signals. The CM4228HD has mediocre Ch7-13 reception performance.....and DIY mclapp M4 Super-4-Bay with Double-Angle-Reflector has about 9 dBi of Hi-VHF Gain, but poor SWR that is only a problem in some weak signal situations. So "best" system would use TWO M4's.
The current antenna does work well in the 110 deg direction, just much better in the winter. Lots of trees. We drop 3-4 channels in the summer and when it's windy. Would like to overcome that issue with a larger antenna.
Looking hard at installing a rotor, and planning to install one. Any recommendations?
With that said, is there an 8-bay antenna that would work best on a rotor based on our position?
Was looking at the CM 4228HD or the DB8. Both have great reviews.
I do not have electricity up there, so a pole pre-amp is out. Should I get a signal amp at these distances? Willing to spend the $$$ to get this done right.
A chainsaw or a taller tower will fix that problem, but a larger antenna may not.
Antenna-mounted pre-amps don't require household power at the antenna. Low voltage power is "inserted" into the coax indoors to run the amp and the same coax delivers the 'boosted" signal indoors. See the pre-amp installation instructions.
A chainsaw or a taller tower will fix that problem, but a larger antenna may not.
OK. That's great news and thanks for the clarification. So, should I go with a pole mount, or inside the house, or will it even be necessary?
The trees in front (across the street) are not on my property. My Stihl Farm Boss has been running great, just not looking to start a war with the neighbors!
I presume your question re "pole mount or in the house refers to the Preamp). A Preamp "typically" improves sensitivity by roughly 10 dB. Mast mount minimizes loss of this sensitivity improvement due to TWO effects: the amount of Coax Loss between the Antenna and the Preamp (readily calculated) PLUS the difficult to explain "EVM or Error Vector Magnitude" loss of sensitivity due to SWR mismatch causing signals to bounce between the Antenna and the Preamp, creating short delay multipath on the Coax. EVM loss is MINIMIZED by using a very short Antenna-Preamp Cable...and EVM Loss is usually the LARGER of the two effects. These are convincing reasons to mount the Preamp on the top of the mast....the only question might be whether you want to mount the Power Insertion Module near a (presumably convenient) AC outlet in the attic or close to an HDTV.
And it appears that you need as high a mast as is feasible/practical/affordable....personally I like the convenience of a 8-10 foot triangular or square tower mounted in concrete in the ground, with a hinge at the top that allows the HEAVY-DUTY mast (perhaps 2 to 2-1/2 inch O.D., joint-free PIPE with a counterweight) to be tilted over for raising and lowering without ANY need for a climbing harness. Guy wires are always advisable for tall masts to survive high winds....preferably with SECURE, easy to disconnect connections, rather than simply wrapped around itself, because you will need to disconnect one or more each time you tilt the mast over for maintenance/upgrade. You should check out this thread for recommendations.....most good ones were build for even bigger & heavier Ham Radio Antennas:
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Why the Emancipation Proclamation Is Worth Only 2% of 'The Scream'By
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed an executive order that freed slaves in the non-Union states—and he signed 48 copies. The original version of the Emancipation Proclamation is in the National Archives, but several copies are privately owned. One of those will be put up for sale at the Robert Siegel Auction Galleries on June 26 and is expected to fetch between $1.8 million and $2.5 million. Bloomberg Businessweek spoke with Seth Kaller, the historian who authenticated and appraised the document and has agreed to sell it for the owner. Kaller explained the origins of the document, which U.S. presidents bring in the most money at auction, and why historical papers are so much cheaper than works of art.
Wait, so Lincoln signed 48 copies of the Emancipation Proclamation? Why'd he bother to do that?
One of the ways that the Northern public supported the troops during the Civil War was through an organization called the Sanitary Commission. They helped makes soldiers' conditions in the camps better by improving administering medicine, providing items for personal comfort, and supplying pens and paper so they could write home. Think of it as something similar to the Red Cross and USO put together.
To raise money for all of this, the Sanitary Commission held what were called Sanitary Fairs. They sold artwork, autographs—anything of value that people donated to them. Lincoln was very popular (in the North, at least), so some abolitionists asked him to sign a number of copies of the Emancipation Proclamation, which they sold for $10 a piece. There were 48 originally but only 26 remain now.
Who has them?
Eighteen are in museums or libraries. One of those is on loan right now to the White House. Eight are in private hands. But several of those are slated to go to museums in the coming years. I sold three of them in the $1 million-plus range a few years ago. The most interesting one has been the one that went for $3.77 million at Sotheby's in 2010. It was the same as the others but it had the added bonus that in 1964 or '65, when Bobby Kennedy was involved in the civil rights movement, he bought the copy.
Are these so expensive because Lincoln actually signed them?
No, the signature is only a small part of the value. There are military documents that Lincoln signed that go for much less money. I have a particularly nice one of him approving the promotion of an officer that's worth about $11,000. This isn't just a Lincoln signature, it's an 1863 copy of the Emancipation Proclamation—a copy, yes, but it's a historical document—and part of the value is related to its importance. It changed the world. There's a spiritual value to it. It's the closest we can get to touching the real thing, and it's one that met with Lincoln's hand.
What U.S. president brings in the most money when his documents go up for auction?
Lincoln historically has the highest prices. Washington will once in a while come up to that. I think this month there's a Washington document that might break the record. It's Washington's personal signed copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights and is estimated to be worth between $2 million and $3 million, but it will probably go for more.
For more modern presidents, Kennedy's signature is of course highly desirable. So is FDR's. On things related to the atom bomb, Harry Truman's signature is a big deal. And then there's William Henry Harrison. Signed documents from before he was president run only $500, but we just paid $85,000 for a standard shipping document he signed while president. The price is so high 'cause he was only in office for a month [before he died]. The scarcity is what makes it valuable.
These documents are pricey, but their price tags are much lower than what some pieces of art go for. One of Edvard Munch's The Scream just went for $120 million. Is there a reason why artwork is more valuable than historical artifacts?
Not one that makes sense to me! You need more of an intellectual connection to historical documents, and art is easier in that sense. But also part of it is just the market. When the price for something is $10 million or more, the size of the number attracts some people. Some documents are below the radar of many big-time art collectors who really put importance on a piece based on its price. Yes, Lincoln did sign 48 of these proclamations, but they're limited editions of a document that saved America. What should that be worth? We can't price them above what the market says, even though right now there have been baseballs that have sold for more.
Do you think historical documents will ever reach the level of art and memorabilia? Has the asking price been rising?
The average market price hasn't been rising much but the top end is. And actually, the lower-tier items priced below $1,000 have fallen. It's an EBay effect; things aren't nearly as scarce as people thought. There are really nice things that people can collect that are even in the $100 range. Yes, this Emancipation Proclamation is probably going to go for around $2.5 million—that's my guess. But for $250 you can buy a copy of the document that was printed in a newspaper back in 1863. That's just as historical. It's just not signed by Lincoln.


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No, I have not lost my mind (assuming I had one in the first place). No, I have neither had a change of heart nor have I turned my coat traitorously in doing what I'm about to tell you.
But yes, I applied on the Canonical web site to replace Jono Bacon as Ubuntu's Community Leader. Now while I wait for the laughter to die down, and while quite possibly Mark Shuttleworth is laughing himself into a new pair of underwear somewhere on the Isle of Man, I should say that I am serious about my qualifications for this position, as outlined in my resume and cover letter.
No one realizes more than I do that I would need a massive cold front to move into hell rather quickly, freezing it over and providing ideal ski conditions, before I have anything resembling a remote chance for the distant possibility of being mildly considered for this stellar position. I get that, and despite the fact there are others who are qualified who might have an advantage in loyalty to Ubuntu and Canonical, I don't think my qualifications pale in the least.
But as someone who has praised Ubuntu/Canonical when it was warranted, and pointed out the multiplicity of flaws when they've raised their ugly heads, I can say that — agree or not — I have always been honest in my commentary and observations about the distro and its community. Frankly, I don't care that some consider me a pariah — that for years I've been considered by some like the evil wrestler playing havoc on the heroic fan favorite in the ring — because I live to a higher standard that Polonius eloquently nailed in "Hamlet" when he said the following:
"This, above all: to thine own self be true."
So I don't find it ironic or hypocritical that I'm applying. Nor do I find it hyperbolic when I say that my qualifications clearly meet and exceed the position being vacated by Jono Bacon. My sincere hope is that the next Ubuntu Community Leader adequately fills Bacon's humongous shoes — who I think could do that, other than me, follows — and Canonical would be well advised to look outside its ivory tower (and, by the way, it could do worse in not hiring me). I am not a yes-man, and my guess is that Bacon and Mark Shuttleworth are surrounded by them already.
But enough about me.
Jono Bacon's departure leaves a fairly significant vacuum and there are a few people who, off the top of my head, would excel at this.
If I were Mark Shuttleworth — and he and the Ubuntu Community no doubt regularly breathe a huge sigh of relief that I'm not (as do I, believe me) — I would pay a king's ransom to Elizabeth Krumbach Joseph, who would absolutely nail it if her community work over the last several years is any indication. She is seemingly tireless in her advocacy and her ubiquity when it comes to being a mainstay at just about every Linux/FOSS event — large or small, whether as a keynoter or a speaker, a booth staffer, or even a speaker to smaller groups — is unparalleled. However, in talking with her this morning, she said she's happy on the software side of things and wants to stay put.
Pity. Elizabeth has a uniting presence which would serve Ubuntu well during transitional, and arguably difficult, times.
My next draft choice would be Nathan Haines, whom I have known for years and who has been an eloquent advocate and steady leader in the California LoCo for quite some time. Nathan and I have sparred, locked horns, and debated many FOSS/Ubuntu issues over the years, and while we may not ultimately sway each other in the end, he has always been civil and smart in his arguments, and he understands a concept — lost on many — that people can disagree without being disagreeable. There are few in FOSS for which I have as much respect as I do for Nathan, and his leadership skills are top-notch.
Another name that keeps coming up is Mark Terranova. Many might consider Mark as FOSS's "court jester," and not being above putting on the Linux penguin suit or the "Beefy Miracle" hot dog suit in the cause of promoting FOSS clearly shows there is no one more passionate than Mark in promoting the open source ideal, both inside and outside the digital realm. What many don't know about Mark is that he also possesses a wealth of organizational talent to go along with an above-average eloquence behind the podium. Mark's advocacy has stretched across a matrix of different distros, and that would be a plus in this case.
Chances are Canonical will be hiring from within to fill Jono's position. My fondest hope is that they pick someone from the wider community, rather than pick someone from the "Inner Party," to invoke Orwell. I am hoping Nathan and Mark have both applied, and I hope Nathan and Mark are being considered.
And I hope they even pause from laughter momentarily to consider the guy who browbeats them into living up to the lofty FOSS ideal. I would certainly appreciate that.
Oh, before I forget: Here are the hashtags — #TeamMark for discussion about Mark Terranova being Ubuntu's Community Leader; #NathanTheNewJono for Nathan Haines getting the post; and #TeamLarry for yours truly.
This blog, and all other blogs by Larry the Free Software Guy, Larry the CrunchBang Guy, Fosstafarian, Larry the Korora Guy, and Larry Cafiero, are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs CC BY-NC-ND license. In short, this license allows others to download this work and share it with others as long as they credit me as the author, but others can't change it in any way or use it commercially.
(Larry Cafiero is one of the founders of the Lindependence Project and develops business software at Redwood Digital Research, a consultancy that provides FOSS solutions in the small business and home office environment.)
May 20, 2014 at 6:08 pm
This is another kind of something else.
Jono was good in that gig, tough boots to fill.
Liz or MarkDude would be good choices or Steve Buscemi.
I don't think the independence of The Free Software Guy would be a good fit.
Wait… I mean it would be good for Canonabuntu but not so good for the FSG
Who ever slips me $10 will get my vote.
May 20, 2014 at 9:45 pm
That job listing is actually not for Jonos old job notice it says "Reports to Community Manager".
Jono mentioned someone from his team will be promoted. That role would probably fill the spot of the person who gets promoted.
May 22, 2014 at 2:27 am
Umm? You didn't apply on-line to replace Jono.
A. The UCM role has not been advertised yet.
B. The only relevant role is the Ubuntu Community Liaison role and that reports to the Ubuntu Community Manager.
May 23, 2014 at 3:02 pm
Larry, we've all probably screwed the pooch on this one …
May 23, 2014 at 9:45 pm
Although Jono would be almost impossible to replace I can think of few people who would do a better job than Nathan Haines. He is motivated, cares, works well with others, believes in what Ubuntu is about, can travel, is articulate and community oriented. I think Liz Krumbah would do an excellant job also, but I get the impression that Nathan would be able to travel more often? It is hard, and I am glad I don't have to make such a decision because they are both such great people. I do have to lean more toward Nathan though, only because I know him best. He would give it 110% and Ubuntu would never be the same because of the deep and quiet comittment he has.
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With the All-Star break on the horizon, it is time to step back and really look at your team. I mean c'mon people, the season is almost half done. Right now, you need to look through all of your stats and determine what areas need improvement and what trades you have to make. You shouldn't be reluctant to trade just because you don't want a rival team in your league to get better. Trading is not about trying to screw another team, it is about filling your gaps. If your league is competitive enough, then odds are the free agent pool is looking pretty slim, so if a better option is not easily available, I suggest you start smooth-talking other teams.
Jermaine Dye (RF), Chicago White Sox: I had the unfortunate pleasure of facing a team with Dye last week. Dye was 10-24 (.417) with 5 HR, 13 RBI, and 7 R. Remember, it was just two years ago that Dye had 44 HR and 120 RBI.
Prince Fielder (1B), Milwaukee Brewers: Fielder had eight hits last week which included 5 HR and 8 RBI. So far in the month of June, Fielder is hitting .343 with eight home runs. Watch out next month though. Fielder only has six career home runs in the month of July.
Jeff Baker (1B,2B,RF), Colorado Rockies: The National League Player of the Week had 10 hits and homered in four consecutive games while driving in seven and crossing the plate eight times. The only concern is if he will lose playing time with both Clint Barmes and Troy Tulowitzki coming off the DL.
Vladimir Guerrero (RF), Los Angeles Angels: Vlad has been having a not so Vlad season. Things looked better last week when he had 11 hits and three home runs. His three homer week included his second multi-home run game of the season. This looks like a sign of good things since he is hitting over .400 in June (.433) which is light years ahead of his month of May (.219).
Aubrey Huff (1B,3B), Baltimore Orioles: Huff has picked things up lately with 4 HR and 6 RBI last week. For those in need of an offensive boost, look to Huff this week in the upcoming series against the Cubs. In 9 games against Chicago, Huff has a .448 AVG with 4 doubles and he is also a career .429 hitter at Wrigley Field.
Andy Pettitte (SP), New York Yankees: In two starts last week, Pettitte didn't surrender a run in 13 innings while striking out 13 batters. Pettitte has won three straight decisions. Since his worst start of the season against the Royals on June 7th (6.2 IP, 10 ER), Pettitte has given up only one run.
Justin Duchscherer (SP,RP), Oakland A's: Duchscherer had 15.2 IP in two starts last week and struck out 9 batters on his way to his 7th and 8th wins. In the process, Duchscherer lowered his AL-leading ERA to a minuscule 1.99.
Joakim Soria (RP), Kansas City Royals: Soria was a busy beaver last week. Soria saved all five of Kansas City's victories without giving up a run. Soria has saved 20 of Kansas City's 34 victories this season and those 20 are good enough for 5th best in the American League.
Mariano Rivera (RP), New York Yankees: After a rare off-year for Rivera last season (3.15 ERA), the veteran closer is back to his old form. Last week he continued his dominance with three saves and eight K's in 4.1 IP. To this day, I still think that his music that plays when he exits the bullpen should be "Panama" by Van Halen. It just seems like a no-brainer.
Vicente Padilla (SP), Texas Rangers: Padilla won both of his starts last week while tossing 13 innings and fanning nine batters. For those that don't realize it yet, Padilla is one of only seven pitchers in baseball with double digit wins with 10 on the season.
Why Should I Give A Crap About These Guys?
Brian Buscher (3B), Minnesota Twins: After a brief stint with the Twins in April, Buscher was called back up on June 14 and has hit .385 (10-26) since that time. He has no home runs but, he has driven in 11 runs.
Eric Stults (SP,RP), Los Angeles Dodgers: With Brad Penny going to the DL, there was an open spot in the rotation. Enter Eric Stults. In Triple-A, Stults had an ERA of 3.59 in 82.2 IP. He has made one start since his call up where he went six innings and gave up only one run while striking out five.
Jeremy Hermida (RF), Florida Marlins: Hermida is currently in the middle of a 10 game hitting streak where he has five doubles, 2 HR, 7 RBI, and 9 R. He is worth mentioning because after last season's All-Star break, Hermida hit .340 with a .401 OBP.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pajama styles, track pants and bomber jackets are the trends that top U.S. department store buyers expect to see on the runways at New York's Fashion Week that started on Thursday - a relaxed chic they say was inspired by the London Olympics.
More than 80 designers will show collections for the spring/summer 2013 season as part of the semi-annual event. Many of the shows take place at Manhattan's Lincoln Center as part of the official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, while dozens more labels will parade their collections elsewhere in the city.
Dresses are likely to feature strongly on the runway, but buyers say this season will be all about sporty separates.
"The Olympics were probably on many designers' minds when they were designing these collections ... so we will see sporty jackets and track pants and some athletic inspirations," said Colleen Sherin, senior fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Houses on Sale: What to Look For
In an economic environment of falling home values, eroding real estate equity, and millions of foreclosures, houses on sale does seem to describe the situation.
However, to find the houses you want for sale, it is best to search using terms other than houses on sale.
Here are several tactics that might enable you to better describe your parameters so you can more quickly narrow the fields to houses, on sale or not, that are the ones that best fit your needs.
Parameters for finding Houses on Sale
Size The number of bedrooms is a very common descriptor and a typical proxy for the size of a house. For example, 3 bd house for sale means, three bedroom house for sale.
A three bedroom house probably has at least two full bathrooms, and at least three, probably four, additional living spaces.
People usually describe their houses, on sale or for sale, in terms of the number of bedrooms rather than in terms of square feet.
Price range Do houses go on sale? They do when sellers price them too high and then have to drop their asking prices. Thats why its ok to search for prices just a little bit higher say, 5% to 7% -- than what you want to pay. That house might not be on sale at the moment, but if it lingers on the market, it might be a house on sale soon.
Market trends Not just houses, but entire markets, can go on sale. Track popular indices like the Case-Shiller index to see if house values are, in general, rising or falling in the neighborhoods you like. Get even more specific pricing tactics at the ForSaleByOwner.com Pricing Guide. http://www.forsalebyowner.com/pricingGuide If its a house for sale, a little negotiating could make it a house on sale.
Using these parameters and the Search tab, found above, you should be able to find the right house for you.
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Newbie to the forum! Im from Surrey and i currently own a BMW 320td SE compact which im part ex'ing for a 123d coupe, I also have an Audi S3. Anyone info on the 123d coupe would most appreciative? Only had my current 320td for 7 months before the turbo went pop (apparently a fairly common problem with those garrett turbos?!) anyway £1300 later and not deterred i going to part ex it for a new 123d coupe as they seem a rather impressive oil burner.


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Obama, What About "Mubarak Out" Do You Not Understand?
Obama's reiteration, pointed out best in Robert Naiman's Just Foreign Policy blog, that Mubarak lead an "orderly transition" is precisely what opposition leader El Baradei has been complaining bitterly about. The Egyptian people do not want Mubarak to lead shit. They want him to leave the country, now.
Our astute Naiman writes:
On Sunday, Secretary of State Clinton appeared to take a step towards Egyptian protesters calling for democracy: she urged Egyptians to take up a "national dialogue" that would lead to "free and fair elections this fall." But the U.S. is still insisting that a transition to democracy should be led by the Mubarak government, while the opposition in Egypt sees the departure of the present government as necessary for a democratic transition.
The big mistake Obama is making is that, in this context, the words "orderly" and "Mubarak" are oxymorons. There can be no real stability or order as long as Mubarak clings to power like a barnacle. The Egyptian people, who have resisted the government's campaign of provoking the crowds to violence by releasing criminals from prisons and paying them to loot and cause mayhem, are Egypt's best guarantor of stability, not Mubarak.
By saying nothing publicly at all regarding Mubarak or a transition, Obama would be doing less damage than he is doing now. Even public silence regarding Mubarak's role or future would remove the dictator's last crutch. It's bad enough there has been no further mention of Mubarak's $1.4 billion in US military assistance being cut off if he doesn't listen to the people and get out.
Whether Obama is exhibiting foreign policy incompetence or carrying out a calculated ploy to buy Mubarak time, for chaos to foment, is unknown. We can only hope it is the former.
Michael Scheuer, former head of the Bin Laden unit at the CIA and outspoken critic of US Middle Eastern policy, wrote of the contradiction between our purported values and our support of Middle Eastern regimes like Mubarak's, in "Imperial Hubris":
We have nothing in common with the regimes; the tie is based overwhelmingly on the West's obsession with cheap oil. Break the link and we are free of associations that earn us only hatred and violence in the Muslim world.
I would not word it this way except Egyptians are dying in the streets every day Mubarak stays on, so I don't really care what anyone thinks about it: Obama, shut up. You are doing more harm than good. The Egyptian people have spoken. What about "out" do you not understand?
Right now Mubarak should appreciate he's only being asked to leave, not stand trial in Hague as a torturer. The people of Tunisia are calling for the arrest of their former dictator. This could be a guy who doesn't know to get out while the gettin's good.
Just Foreign Policy has put together an excellent online tool to get the message to the White House and your congress members easily and quickly, by entering your zip code. Please send both the emails and make the few calls recommended. Stop the bleeding.
"Urge the Obama Administration to drop its insistence that a transition to democracy in Egypt should be led by the Mubarak government by emailing President Obama and your members of Congress."
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155 WKU Student-Athletes Earn C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll Recognition
A total of 2,700 student-athletes across the league earned recognition to the Commissioner's Honor Roll.
Hilltopper Football Hosts Record Pro Day for NFL Scouts
Thirty of 32 NFL teams were on-hand inside Smith Stadium on Tuesday.
WKU Football vs. South Florida Postgame Notes
WKU Football vs. Marshall Postgame Notes
Football Press Conference - The Marshall Game
Head coach Jeff Brohm, kicker Garrett Schwettman and defensive lineman Gavin Rocker were available to the media on Monday to preview Friday's regular season finale vs. Marshall, the BLACKOUT game, which kicks off at 11 a.m. CT from Houchens-Smith Stadium.
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Career Game Highs:
- Total Tackles - 7 (twice)
- Tackles for Loss - 2.0 (twice)
- Sacks- 2 vs. UTSA (11/22/14)
2014 (r-Jr.): Rocker started all 13 games for the Hilltoppers during his junior campaign and was the only defensive lineman to start every game. He tied for the team lead with tackle Bryan Shorter with 5.5 sacks and was second on the team in tackles for loss with 7.5, also tied with Shorter. He finished the year with 45 tackles, while his 27 solo tackles were the most among defensive linemen. Rocker broke up one pass at FAU and forced a fumble on Senior Day against UTSA. Rocker closed the season on a hot-streak, tallying five tackles for loss and four sacks in the final three games while tacking on a season-high six tackles in the bowl game, a mark he hit two other times on the season (UAB, FAU).
2013 (r-So.): Rocker saw action in all 12 games, earning 10 starts, and recorded 37 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and two sacks on the season. Rocker had a season-high seven tackles at South Alabama while he racked up five solo tackles against Arkansas State in the season finale. He recorded at least one tackle in the final 11 games of the season and had multiple tackle performances in eight of the season's 12 games. Rocker notched sacks in the ULL and Georgia State games and had tackles for loss against South Alabama, ULL, Troy, Georgia State and a pair against Arkansas State.
2012 (r-Fr.): Rocker saw action in 13 games, earning the starting nod in three contests. He tallied three sacks on the season, a mark that ranked third among WKU defenders. His four tackles for loss ranked seventh on the team. Rocker was one of seven Hilltopper defensive linemen to record double-digit tackles on the season, finishing with 14. He totaled five multi-tackle performances. Rocker debuted in impressive fashion against Austin Peay on Sept. 1, notching his first-career sack in his first-career start. He finished the game with career-high three solo tackles, two for loss, and a recovered fumble. He recorded the second sack of his career at top-ranked Alabama on Sept. 8. Rocker posted two solo tackles in a win at Kentucky on Sept. 15 and picked up his third sack of the year against ULM on Oct. 20. The sack went for a seven-yard loss.
2011 (Fr.): Rocker redshirted in his first season on The Hill.
HS/Misc: Rocker accumulated over 120 tackles for his career at Sandy Creek High School while leading the Patriots to 29-consecutive victories and a pair of state championships. He compiled 68 tackles and 10 sacks from his defensive line position during his senior season. Rocker was an Honorable Mention All-State performer in 2010 and was named First-Team All-County and All-Region. Rocker was rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com.


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Re-assembling tub faucet: mysterious O-Ring
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I am putting my tub faucet back together after tiling and there's an o-ring that I can't remember where it came from. I believe it was in the location I have it now but I don't know what it would be for. See the photo, it's the o-ring that I currently have past the bonnet ring.
Anyone know? Thanks!
While I'm at it, what kind of caulk should I use for this plate? Do I only caulk in the small hole, or around the outer edge as well?
that oring belongs right there. put it just behine that nut the slip the trim on.. as for caulk you can use kitchen and bath caulk and just caulk arounf the outside of the trim plate.
thanks Jim! i'm curious what it's purpose is, it still doesn't seem like it actually does anything?
It centers and holds the trim cylinder
By looking at the photo, it appears the o-ring does no good resting on the valve body. Without being physically present or having manufacturer specs it's tough to speculate where the o-ring goes!
What's the name of the shower valve manufacturer?
As far as caulking we usually use a grout caulking that matches the existing grout color around the finish trim.
I think the o-ring is correct but i have another question for you. It might just be the picture but did you leave enough room for the screws that mount the plate.
Yes, there is enough room for the screws :)
It's a Delta 1400 Series.
Thanks, all!
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