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Get an overview of this hotelNice residence in Les Baumettes, near Nice Museum of Fine Arts
Popular property highlights
Located in Les Baumettes, this residence is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casino Ruhl and Nice Museum of Fine Arts. Orthodox Cathedral and Place Massena are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Property Features
An outdoor pool, self parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free residence. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Room Amenities
All 102 rooms have TVs with satellite channels and feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Free WiFi, coffee makers, and hair dryers are among the other amenities available to guests.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Proximity to public transit
- Beach
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
Aparthotel Adagio access Nice Magnan
Renovations & Closures
- Swimming pool
Residence Amenities
Residence Amenities
Aparthotel Adagio access Nice Magnan features an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2013.
Aparthotel Adagio access Nice Magnan is a smoke-free property.
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 102
- Number of floors - 7
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Luggage storage
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- Television
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Stovetop
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the residence include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
Residence Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Towels, bed linens, and optional housekeeping services are available for a surcharge. Weekly housekeeping is included for stays of 8 nights or longer. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.75 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 8.4 for adults and EUR 5.6 for children (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 9 per day
- Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
Residence Name
- Adagio Access Magnan Citéa
- Adagio Access Magnan Citéa House Nice ex
- Adagio Access Nice Magnan ex Citéa
- Aparthotel Adagio Access Nice Magnan House
- Aparthotel Adagio Access Magnan House
- Aparthotel Adagio Access Nice Magnan
- Aparthotel Adagio Access Magnan
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).


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Finished - SymAsym "AAK" with softstart
Well after taking many months off from DIY, here is the finally completed SymAsym "AAK" version. Thanks to AAK/ Al for the helpful tips that finally got the second channel operational. The build thread for this amp can be found here- Link. This is 4 output device per chanel version with about 100 WPC and more changes that can be seen on the original thread.
This is a great amp, it runs cool and is very dynamic. I've just had it working for a few days so not that familiar with the sound yet.
This amp went into the old case for my F5, which was parted out due to its 25 WPC and low gain being insufficient for my system. The case is an old Onkyo receiver, reinforced with steel tubing to make it rigid enough to hold the 600 VA transformer without collapsing. It uses the huge F5 CRC power supply as well as some on-board caps on the AAK boards. I also included a soft start circuit.
I debated about whether to keep the dual fans used for the F5, but since they were there already installed on the case I decided to keep them. They (and their power supply regulator) only turn on if one heatsink gets up to about 37C which shorts a bimetal switch mounted on the heatsink. Once "on" they run at about half speed. So far they have never kicked in. Typical temp for the heatsinks with about 14.6 mV across each emitter resistor is about 30C. This is the bias I used.
I did try to match the input transistors, one channel has 4-5 mV of DC offset and the other has about 45 mV. Both sets had high matching according to my critera so apparently my matching setup was not ideal ... but I'll take 45 mV anyday. My motto is if it works, it works.
Here is a link to My SymAsym Web page.
good job..how sound? speakers?
More info
Sounds great, playing right now on the Infinity Kappa 7s. Not stressing them out so far but they don't appear fazed by the relatively low impedence.
Here are some scope shots for you all. It did a good job of heating up my 200W 4 ohm power resistors. Relatively instantly.
20 KHZ square wave at 5v/ div into 4 ohms.
http://www.parttimeprojects.com/audi...0KHz 5vdiv.jpg
2 KHz sinewave at 20v/div into 4 ohms.
http://www.parttimeprojects.com/audi...Khz 20vdiv.jpg
(40vp *.707)^2/4 = 200 WPC RMS into 4 ohms. Pretty sweet.
nice looking amp. How does it rate along side your other amps?
BTW can you get 200W into 4 ohms continuous?
nice results LG.
Thanks guys.
I've got a few DIY amps over here and I'll have to post listening comparisons between them all. I should do a writeup in the next few months as I relisten to everything. May take me longer as I want to rebuild and rewire a few of them. I have only listened to this amp for about 1 hour so cannot comment yet.
Driving 4 ohms depends on your heatsink size, and mine are middelish sized but with dual fans so it should be very happy driving 4 ohms all day. Right AAK??? I cannot really test this with my 4 ohm ceramic power resistors since I don't know how hot they are allowed to get. And they get really hot after about 30 seconds.
Look at AAK's data for the DTV (dual transistor version = 4 output devices)- LINK.
Having seen that your test signal is passing switch to low power.
Now attach your multimeter.
Switch to high power. your measurement technique must surely stabilise in <<30s. switch to low power.
My test resistors do not even get warm.
30 sec
My "30 seconds" statement was in response to Luke's question-
Unless he means can you get 200 W RMS, which I think is roughly demonstrated above.
Yes, I can get a nice oscilloscope screen in less than a second and keep everything cool. Takes longer when you are taking photos and changing settings, focus, flashing etc., but way less than 30 seconds.
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Entertain friends and family with timeless style. The repeating trellis design adds a lovely detail to the Pavillion Media Console, along with its breakfront shape and light Orchid finish. A mix of open shelves and drawer storage provide room for your electronics and other accessories.
The Preserve Pavillion Media Console by Stanley Furniture from Belfort Furniture. We proudly serve the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland and Fairfax VA area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
This item features an attached electrical outlet for convenient and easy device set up. Cord holes cut into the back of the piece prevent you from needing to snake extension cords and extra wiring across your bedroom floor, and instead safely connect your media consoles or television directly to the furniture piece. Hide wires, organize your devices, and never worry about tripping over cords on the floor again with the included electrical outlet.
Introducing Preserve, a European-inspired home furnishings collection featuring timeless design motifs. Enveloped in a subdued palette of hand-crafted paint and stain finishes, this collection brings a sense of respite to any room of the home. Items available in Orchid Finish with select items available in accent finishes. Orchid Finish: A creamy vanilla shade reveals a subtle shimmer with the addition of silver and is accented with a hand-painted taupe stripe. Lamb's Ear Finish: A delicate gray-tinged green paint is further highlighted by white glazing and is accented with a hand-painted forest green stripe. Rose Finish: This elegant hue is grounded by white wear through and is accented with a hand-painted taupe stripe. Salted Silver Leaf Finish: For added luminosity, real sheets of silver are hand-applied and then antiqued with white spatter.
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Holy Maidenhood
"Holy Maidenhood" is a review by J.R.R. Tolkien of the E.E.T.S. edition of Hali Meidenhad: An Alliterative Prose Homily of the Thirteenth Century edited by F.J. Furnivall.
The review was published on 26 April 1923 in The Times Literary Supplement.[1][2]
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (2006), The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: I. Chronology, p. 121
- ↑ "Times Literary Supplement. 1923", TolkienBooks.net (accessed 28 March 2014)


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The 78-year-old also grabbed a drum as he tried to stop noisy celebrations outside his home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, last month.
Police confirmed today they received a complaint about his behaviour.
At the time, Lord Tebbit told the Daily Mirror that he heard a "dreadful noise" outside his home and was not aware that New Year celebrations were taking place.
He told the paper that he put his hands on a drum in an attempt to stop the noise.
"I got my knuckles rapped for my pains," he said.
"I then got jostled by a dragon. I have never been jostled by a dragon before.
"I gave it a shove, then got on my way."
Organiser Patrick Chung, a Tory councillor for the town, told the newspaper that Lord Tebbit kicked someone inside the dragon costume on the backside.
A spokeswoman for Suffolk Police said: "A 78-year-old man from Bury St Edmunds has been reported for consideration of prosecution for a public order offence, after a complaint was received about the conduct of a man in Hatter Street in Bury St Edmunds on the evening of Tuesday February 16.
"Inquiries are continuing into this incident."
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Garnet Valley School District
Quick Bio
Name: Paul Sanfrancesco
Title: Director of Technology
District: Garnet Valley School
District, PA
What are your big-picture
tech goals for your
We put two iPad carts in each of our three
elementary schools, one iPad cart in the middle
school, and one in the high school. One teacher
gets the cart for the entire year, and with that
comes a lot of training. All of the iPad teachers
meet every in-service day for professional
development. The middle and high school iPad
teachers are science teachers, and it's been great
for them to discuss curriculum around this
common tool. They are sharing resources and
discussing how they use Google Docs and other
tools. The teachers will help us in our summer
tech academy to deliver iPad instruction to
other teachers who are requesting iPads.
Our high school has a hybrid BYOD effort
in place. If a teacher wants to use a device, he
or she makes that call. The students respect the
technology and the teacher's methods, and it's
working well for us. This year we have a lot of
teacher- and parent-focus groups on expanding
that BYOD program. We are upgrading our
network again to handle it, since more teachers
are using BYOD and we have more iPads. We
already have wireless campuses all over and can
add access points where needed.
What changes are you
taking to achieve them?
We do a lot of peer sharing during the
year and, of course, there's our summer tech
academy. We're a big data-driven district
and show the data to everyone in the district
to get the support and make sure everyone
understands where we're going. We use Speak
Up data. It's been key for us for when we make
tech decisions.
What are the biggest
challenges in your day-to -
day life and how do you
manage them?
There's not enough time to do enough staff
development. It's a huge and ongoing concern.
Also, being fiscally responsible and tying
everything to student learning. We make sure we
spend the money in a very conscientious way.
How do you get buy-in on
ed tech from the school
We educate as much as we can by partnering
with the Board and the Home and School
Associations (i.e., PTAs). We go to them with
every tech initiative and explain how it ties into
curriculum, how it's going to work, etc. Every
time we do anything we meet with them and they
provide matching funds. They got us to where we
are. On the flip side, I give talks on anti-bullying,
technology, or whatever they need.
What currently has you
really excited?
Staff development and going to conferences
excites me. Too many times we stay in the bubble
of our districts. If you don't get out to listen,
collaborate, and appreciate—even if you don't
agree—you'll miss out. Getting into a national
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Cruz, others named to 'Western Way' wall
Tina Nelson, Rafael Cruz and Ann Reynolds are among the latest Western Washington University employees to be honored in the Western Way recognition program.
The program, begun in January, aims to recognize Western employees for their hard work on campus and to give their co-workers an opportunity to praise their efforts.
Any time throughout the year, folks in the WWU community can visit the Western Way website to recognize a Western employee who demonstrates excellence in serving students, visitors or colleagues, based on the characteristics that make them uniquely Western: inviting, engaging, distinctive, collaborative and adventurous.
Western Way Honorees are recognized online on the Western Way Wall of Acknowledgment, in the Western Today newsletter and in a slideshow at the Employee Recognition Ceremony in April.
A few additional comments about the latest group of nominees:
Rafael doesn't even know my name. However, every morning I see him, he beams a supportive, positive, welcoming smile, and I am uplifted. Aside from his warm and welcoming beaming smile, he is always working hard to clean the Rec Center, diligently putting his focus into his work. He is committed not only to keeping the place clean, which is his job, but has expanded his focus to lift the spirits of anyone who walks by him.
-Deena Rathkamp, Psychologist, Counseling Center
It is part of Tina's character to be helpful, positive, welcoming, and friendly. She not only gets the job done but makes it a pleasure to work with her. Tina is consistently prompt, responsive, and competent. Additionally, her kind and generous presence is such a strong addition to the community in the English Department and at Western.
-Laura Laffrado, professor, English
Ann really embodies all five of the characteristics of the Western Way, but if I have to pick two, it's "inviting" and "collaborative." Ann is fundamentally committed to the greater good in all that she does. As a faculty member, I can't imagine this department without her as she is such a positive, wonderful help to all of us. But the true value and beauty of her kind, generous spirit is most evident in her interactions with students. She is always student-focused, which is the spirit of Western. Students recognize this in the love and respect they give to her, as they value the positive impact she has on their lives. Ann deserves all the recognition we can give her!
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MMA Forum - UFC Forums - UFC Results - MMA Videos (http://www.mmaforum.com/forumindex.php)
- MMA Smacktalk (http://www.mmaforum.com/mma-smacktalk/)
- - Matt Hughes is not a nice man. (http://www.mmaforum.com/mma-smacktalk/84582-matt-hughes-not-nice-man.html)
Matt Hughes is not a nice man.
Taken from another forum, here is a synopsis of his book.
I'm gonna watch Penn-Hughes III again.
I never understood why Hughes got so much hate. Now it seems he's written a whole book full of reasons.
That's not a synopsis it's an opinionated attack by someone who obviously hates Hughes.
What did you think of the book?
Actually wanted to read it as I heard it's shockingly...wait for it...legendary red neck material. You saved me a trip to the book store.
The only element I can relate to is this. Til this day I still don't why some girls where shirts over their boobies. Unless it's like the girl from Total Recall I don't have any issues.
"He also says that this was the first time he saw her completely naked because she always wore her shirt when they had sex before."
Now I want to read the book myself. But still I believe every word of that post.
Every story I've heard of Hughes tells that he's the biggest douche in the universe.
This award belongs to Matt Hughes. Sorry John Edward.
just read a couple lines into it, massive post, im multitasking so ill finish it later.
everyone knows matt hughes is a huge immoral douche bag. i mean personally the guy would have to molest a retarded kid to make me think less of him as a person, still a good fighter :thumbsup:
You know what I was thinking. You know how there's the RAZZ award for worst actor/actress. Then there's the MOST DANGEROUS MAN AWARD.
There should be one called IAADB (I am a douche bag) award or a LEMMING award. Cuz they should just rid themselves and the world would be a better place. At least the piglets will feel safer.
1.) Matt Hughes
Runner up
Josh Koschek
James Toney (this f**cker tricked me and made me believe in him and lost $50.)
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This is a great crock pot mac and cheese recipe from Paula Dean that I started making several years ago. It's a good one for church socials and family gatherings or just anytime you want great mac and cheese.
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (an 8-ounce box isn't quite 2 cups)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stuck) butter, cut into pieces
2 1/2 cups (about 10 ounces) grated sharp Cheddar cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Boil the macaroni in a 2 quart saucepan in plenty of water until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain. In a medium saucepan, mix cheese and butter. Stir until the cheese melts. In a slow cooker or crock pot, combine cheese/buttermixture and add the eggs, sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper and stir well. Then add drained macaroni and stir again. Set the crock pot on low setting and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
This crock pot mac and cheese recipe is a real winner. Enjoy!


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Shouting Stones: Nicodemus in the Shadows
This is one in a series of Lenten reflections on the men and women who became the "shouting stones" for Jesus on his way to the Cross. How do the actions of these everyday folk invite us in our Lenten journeys? In this reflection, Peter Wallace, host of the Day1 radio program, imagines Nicodemus's ambivalence about following Jesus.
What if they find out? What if I'm exposed? I could lose my position, my wealth, even my life. These people, my fellow Pharisees, are serious—deadly serious.
The rabbi has had them in an uproar for some time now. He seemed to go out of his way to antagonize them. Imagine, breaking the Sabbath so audaciously, time and again. Calling my fellow Pharisees all manner of names. And he claimed to be from God! But then, I realize, he did have a point.
I reflect on those early days when word about this teacher started buzzing around. People were gossiping like mad. Was he for real, they wondered, or just another crackpot? Could it be that he was the Messiah? And what's this about miracles—even healings? Was he a magician, a trickster, a huckster, or something more? Something real?
It wasn't really so long ago. I can't believe how, in such a short time, he came to captivate so many—and to infuriate so many others.
There was the time early on when I had to find out for myself. I am a Pharisee, after all, one of the leaders responsible for the religious wellbeing of the people. And some of the things I'd heard about him were intriguing.
So I'd secretly made arrangements to meet with him. It had to be late at night so no one would see me, just in case. I just wanted to talk to him, to look him in the eye and hear what he had to say.
To say I was blown away by him would be an understatement. Oh, he was for real. But what a reality! What he said to me that night made no sense, and yet it did, more than anything I've ever known.
I had approached him that night with respect. After all, I did respect him, for few had gathered such a throng of followers as quickly as he had. And the signs he'd been performing were difficult if not impossible to refute. But I had so many questions, so many doubts.
And there I was—me, Nicodemus! A beloved leader of the Jews, well respected, knowledgeable, taught by many great elders in the ways of the faith for years. And this man tells me, "No one—not even you!—can see the kingdom of God without being born from above."
Be born again? How does one accomplish that? Born from above? It was ridiculous. But the more the rabbi spoke, the more sense it made to me. And yet it couldn't be true. Who was this man? What was his training? And he mocked me as a teacher of Israel who couldn't understand these simple things he said!
But then he spoke of God's love for the whole world, and I could feel it. And he spoke of the light that has come into the world, and I could see it. And I listened keenly to his every word. What he said that night still reverberates in my mind and heart.
Peter Wallace is an author and host of the Day1 radio program.


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About Amman
Formerly known as Philadelphia, Jordan's capital, Amman, lies in an area that has been continuously inhabited since 6,000 BC, though few ancient buildings remain. The relatively modern and bustling city of Amman was not much more than a village when it became the seat of government in the 1920s. Since then it has grown dramatically - its population swelled by the arrival of waves of displaced Palestinians, who today make up the majority of the city's residents.Read More
Nowadays, Amman has little of the atmosphere one might describe as typically Middle Eastern. Amman is essentially a very western-oriented city. However, the city does offer a number of historical attractions including a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatre, the Museum of Popular Traditions and the National Archaeological Museum. The Forum and Citadel Hill represent the few remaining Roman ruins of Amman. The hill affords a sweeping view of Amman and is a tranquil escape from the rest of the crowded city. Speaking of hills, Amman is built upon a series of hills with streets working their way along valley beds and the sides of steep cliffs. Dominating Amman's hilltop citadel is the 8th century governor's residence, the Umayyad Palace.
West Amman is worthy of exploration as well. Once a resting ground for Amman's elite, the quiet leafy streets around 1st Circle on Jebel Amman are still lined with many fine old villas. In this vicinity is Rainbow Street where you'll find shops, boutiques and other points of interest such as the Jordan National Gallery, which displays modern Jordanian and Middle Eastern art. Many of Amman's best restaurants can also be found here.
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Al-Qasr Metropole Amman
Recently refurbished, the Al Qasr Metropole is a modern and chic boutique hotel. Guest rooms are beautifully furnished and include free Wi-Fi connection and luxury en suite facilities. All guests at the Al Qasr gain free access to the on site Fitness First gym as well as a complimentary breakfast. The rooftop restaurant has fantastic panoramic views of Amman and is a great place to spend the evening. The hotel is well located in Shmeisani, one of Amman's most prestigious neighbourhoods.
Crowne Plaza Amman
The Crowne Plaza is a modern and state-of-the art hotel offering comfortable rooms, superb service and excellent facilities. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, a 24 hr business centre and a heated indoor and outdoor pool. Re-energise in the Crowne Plaza Spa with a choice of saunas, steam baths and massage centre or relax with a coffee in the street side Cafe Vienna. The contemporary rooms are beautifully furnished with premium bedding and warm colours with a small seating area.
Four Seasons Amman
Set atop the highest of Amman's seven hills, The Four Seasons Amman is a luxurious hotel with modern amenities and high standard of service. The generously sized rooms are contemporary in design with comfortable bedding, complimentary internet access, iPod docking station and seating area. After a long day guests can relax in the tranquil spa with natural sea salts and minerals from the Dead Sea, herbal botanicals and aromatherapy oils. The hotel provides a range of stylish restaurants offering dishes from Thai to Italian cuisine.
Intercontinental Amman
The Intercontinental is a stylish and contemporary hotel with plenty of world-class facilities. The bright and airy guestrooms are well-equipped with amenities including a work desk, armchair, tea/coffee making facilities and views of the city from the large windows. Spa Intercontinental offers an array of results-oriented treatments and services in a calming ambiance. Guests can enjoy homemade cakes and pastries at the Boulevard Cafe, fitted with large couches in an informal atmosphere.
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I recently purchased a 2010 Boxster, 6 speed with Sport Chrono Package. I am interested in adding the Porsche Exhaust System, and now seems to be a good time with the 20% discount for pca members. The price of the system with tips is variable, I have contacted several dealers and with the 20% discount ranges from a high of $2800 to a low of $2000.
I have downloaded the TSB from Porsche, 12/09 edition, and the installation is out of my league. Dealers state that installation takes between 7-8 hours and the cost is around $1100.
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DELAFIELD, Wis. ( Stockpickr) -- Professional traders running mutual funds and hedge funds don't just look at a stock's price moves; they also track big changes in volume activity. Often when above-average volume moves into an equity, it precedes a large spike in volatility.>>5 Stocks Insiders Love Right Now Major moves in volume can signal unusual activity, such as insider buying or selling -- or buying or selling by "superinvestors." Unusual volume can also be a major signal that hedge funds and momentum traders are piling into a stock ahead of a catalyst. These types of traders like to get in well before a large spike, so it's always a smart move to monitor unusual volume. That said, remember to combine trend and price action with unusual volume. Put them all together to help you decipher the next big trend for any stock. >>5 Trades to Take for October Gains With that in mind, let's take a look at several stocks rising on unusual volume today. ManpowerGroup ManpowerGroup ( MAN), and its subsidiaries, provides integrated voice, video and data communications services to end-user customers and other communications providers. This stock closed up 2.4% at $74.88 in Wednesday's trading session. Wednesday's Volume: 1.31 million
Three-Month Average Volume: 602,036
Volume % Change: 140% >>5 Short-Squeeze Stocks Ready to Pop in October From a technical perspective, MAN jumped higher here right above some near-term support at $71.74 with above-average volume. This stock has been uptrending strong for the last three months, with shares moving higher from its low of $53.60 to its recent high of $77.32. During that uptrend, shares of MAN have been making mostly higher lows and higher highs, which is bullish technical price action. That move has now pushed shares of MAN within range of triggering a big breakout trade. That trade will hit if MAN manages to take out some near-term overhead resistance levels at $76 to its 52-week high at $77.31 with high volume. Traders should now look for long-biased trades in MAN as long as it's trending above Wednesday's low of $73.55 or above support at $71.74 and then once it sustains a move or close above those breakout levels with volume that hits near or above 602,036 shares. If that breakout hits soon, then MAN will set up to enter new 52-week-high territory, which is bullish technical price action. Some possible upside targets off that breakout are $80 to $83.


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Is money tight but you still want to have a great New Year's Eve celebration? Don't despair, there are many ways to cut costs and have an inexpensive yet great night.
Look for free events, says money-saving expert Jon Lal, founder of coupons and cash-back website BeFrugal. "See if there are free or low-cost community events to celebrate New Year's. Some cities have complimentary (or very cheap, depending on the area) festivities to attend such as ice sculptures and fireworks."
You can even throw a New Year's bash on a budget.
First, decide how much you want to spend. "Set a budget. Establish a New Year's Eve spending budget that includes everything from decorations, outfits, booze, food, etc. Estimate how much each of these items will cost to get a realistic idea of how much you'll need to spend, and don't deviate from the plan," says consumer/retail expert and spokeswoman for Mint. com, personal finance management tool, Hitha Prabhakar.
Find out who's coming. "Get an accurate headcount. To save money and not push the bounds of your refrigerator or your budget, determine how many guests you expect in advance so you can create a more accurate menu and shopping list," Prabhakar points out. "Then, easily create, manage and stick to your budget using an online personal finance management tool like Mint. com (from your PC or mobile device)."
Another option is to go potluck. Ask guests coming over for a meal to bring a dish and/or beverage to cut costs. Pick a theme – like Italian – if you want cohesion," suggests Lal.
Prabhakar adds, "Most guests will automatically ask how they can help, so don't hesitate to take them up on their offer! It will be fun for them and less stressful/costly for you. Ask them to bring something for dessert or their favorite bottle of wine to share."
Don't buy--borrow. And if you do buy items for your party, check out second-hand stores. "Shop for serving items, platters and vases at thrift stores such as Goodwill, where you can often find glass cake stands, cupcake stands and ceramic serving platters for less than $5 each," notes Prabhakar. "Or, borrow what you don't have. If you have to buy something new, try to invest in items that can be used again to save money on future parties."
When shopping for food, use coupons or check out major warehouse clubs like Sam's Club and Costco. You can even get some deals online at sites such as Amazon and Restaurant Depot.
Prabhakar also suggests having a signature cocktail instead of offering an array of drinks. This will keep your liquor costs down while adding a unique touch.


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Greg and Kathy Jones, of Brush Valley, and Eric Nielsen and Mary Levin, of Vienna, W.Va., are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Amanda Jones and Abe Levin-Nielsen.
Jones is a 2007 graduate of United High School and a 2010 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College with a bachelor's degree in public relations and political science and a minor in business administration.
She is employed by The Lexington Herald-Leader (McClatchy Corporation) in Lexington, Ky., as media account specialist.
Levin-Nielsen is a 2006 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 2010 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science.
He received his master's degree from the University of Kentucky in 2012. He is employed by the University of Kentucky as a research scientist.
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"At any scale, whether you want to work on microchips, biological cells, or rocket ships; and whatever the industry, whether it's in electronics, pharmaceuticals or even finance; a chemical engineer is there. I like the opportunities that ChemE offers, and the diversity of applications within and outside the traditional boundaries of the field."
Kevin Solomon MSCEP '08/PhD candidate '11
I'm very much interested in the development of green chemistry. As we exhaust typical feedstocks used to generate the world we live in today, we'll have to turn to alternatives to maintain our current standard of living. One exciting alternative is microbes, tenacious little bugs with an ability to synthesize a wide variety of compounds, including biofuels, pharmaceuticals, food additives, and biopolymers.
My primary research areas are Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology. Metabolic engineering is the science of essentially "rewiring" and sometimes completely re-engineering metabolic pathways in microbes for more economical chemical production. Synthetic biology, in contrast, is the developing and more general discipline of the application of systematic engineering methodology to biology. My specific research project centers on developing metabolite "valves" to redirect metabolite flux and improve yield in production pathways. I hope to achieve this in a manner that conforms to and perhaps advances the field of synthetic biology.
Ultimately, I hope to return to my native Canada and work in academia. However, after my experience at Practice School, I am also increasingly considering consulting. As Professor Andrew Hrymak taught me, a career in academic can and frequently does go far beyond teaching and research, including consulting and policy work. Whatever I choose, I feel confident that my experience in ChemE will equip me for a successful and fulfilling career.


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Isn't fall wonderful?
Rummaging in the garage for suitable decorations, I came across a
wooden turkey.
If you squint and look at it sideways, it sort of looks like a turkey.
It is supposed to be primitive art; I'm not quite sure why I bought it.
It is an raw piece of wood, shaped like a bowling pin, with cartoon-like eyes, triangular beak, and painted cream-brown.
There are no feathers or arms, but the body is attached to 18-inch long twine legs with dangling, yellow wooden feet.
If you hold the feet flat, they could be tulip flowers.
Around this bird's neck is a handful of raffia strings that form a bow tie.
I thought this turkey would look cute hanging from my front door, but I was mistaken.
The wooden creature hung on a high hook. Legs dangled and yellow feet marked my door each time it opened, "Clang, Clang, Clang".
After surveying the object, I realized that it looked like I hung up one of those yellow rubber chickens by the neck.
It may not be suitable for my door, but I know a fire pit that waits patiently for its first fall victim.
Happy Fall, Ya'll. I'd love to hear about your decorations. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Now, go out and kick some leaves.
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Looks like I will get two archery hunting days in this weekend in SE Ohio with my son. This will be the last hunting for the season. I will hunt from a ground blind as I wouldn't want to try and climb sticks and use a hang on stand which is already down there. Having another CT scan Thursday to see where all the chest pain is coming from so getting away for a couple of days sounds good to me right now! What's better than hunting with family?:pickle:
sounds like a good plan. just be carefull. now go knock a bigun down
Becareful & Good Luck HM
If you go, I hope you plan on using a crossbow. :ranting: lol
BB, yup and son will load it. All I have to do is walk out to the blind and sit and wait... lets me get out of the house and see some deer, hopefully. Also I don't like the son heading down there by himself which he does a few times a year. The only issue is how will the cold affect muscles in the surgery area, guess I will find out. Temps are projected to be in the 20's and mid 30's for the highs. Gotta wash some hunting clothes now,:wallbash:
My guess is your blood is still a little on the thin side so you'll prob. get cold quicker than you normally would. Do you have a heater for the blind? if not, that might be a good item to add for this hunt, I think with the help from a heater you'll be good to go. :wink:
heater is packed and 4 bottles. You know one would think that blood flow would be 90% better to hands and feet after the plugged valve was replaced, not! Some post operation effects have been a puzzle to me like higher blood pressure?? Anyway, I've tried to make sure I can sit two days in a heated blind without any bad results happening. Other than some additional muscle pain from the cold I think I can handle it. No deer dragging...no heavy lifting period. Thanks for all the concerns and suggestions.
Yup body does some weird things a lot of it is just your body going in defensive mode surgery no matter how minor is a shock to the system
Good luck again HM & Have Fun
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Hello industrial designers, how's 2015 treating you so far? Today, we want to announce a great opportunity for you to get an instant recognition for your works, it might be the start of your dream job. A' Design Awards 2015 International calls for entries, this could be the opportunity that you've been waiting for to start your journey as a professional designer. Interested? Jump right away to register: http://www.adesignaward.com/registration.php
A' Design Awards and Competition is a prestigious event and one of world's largest design competitions that highlight the best designs, concepts, products, and services. You definitely should enter this competition if you are serious about working in design fields. This competition connects you to professionals, not just that, it channels the attention of press, medias, critics, distributors, and buyers to award winners, so imagine the recognition you could gain by winning this award. Basically, this competition brings together designers, companies, buyers, and press, a network connection that only new designers can dream of. It's a great platform to showcase your projects, talents, ideas, and skills.


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A train that was being towed came uncoupled and hurtled towards a packed passenger service, a court heard today.
The 39-tonne rail grinding unit got within 700 yards of the London Tube but the driver ordered early morning commuters to move to the front and managed to accelerate to safety.
Prosecutor Jonathan Ashley-Norman said: "It could have been terrible. Passengers were exposed to a substantial risk of harm."
The unit broke loose near Highgate, North London, and rolled downhill at 30mph in August 2010.
The brakes failed because it had no power so two staff from maintenance contractor Schweerbau had to jump off.
The Tube driver was at the next station when control staff told him to close his doors and speed away.
Workers tried to derail the unit and it eventually came to a halt at Warren Street station in central London after 16 minutes.
Mr Ashley-Norman added: "Flaws in the design of the coupling were missed."
London Underground, maintenance firm Tube Lines and Schweerbau admitted safety breaches at the Old Bailey. Each was fined £100,000.
London Underground director Mike Strzelecki said: "This was clearly a serious incident and LU and Tube Lines acted quickly to investigate its causes and take action to ensure that the risk of such a rare incident recurring was minimised.
"Following the incident LU immediately put in place procedures to remove the engineering train and tow-bar from use on the railway.
"Since then LU and Tube Lines have put in place even tighter approvals and controls for the design and use of all such equipment."
Bob Crow, leader of the RMT transport union, added: "The reports of what happened on that day will still send a shiver down the spine of Tube users and no-one should underestimate the role played by a fast-acting Tube driver in saving lives as the grinder chased behind the train.
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Ken Livingstone's refreshing evidence-based proposals for solving our economic problems (Throw out these myths, 12 April) put Tony Blair's label-loaded left-, right-, middle-ground fixations firmly in the shade (Report, 16 April). The problem Blair has in his "lurching to the left" hang ups is that the historical evidence and virtually all informed current analysis (bar Cameron and Osborne's) point to the state having to intervene. There was no protest from Blair when Gordon Brown lurched extremely left to bail out the banks.
Blair correctly calls on us to seek "answers" with open minds. Why therefore does he prejudge left-leaning measures when the heart of the problem lies in extreme rightwing-induced deregulated globalised markets unleashed upon the world with the blessings of Reagan and Thatcher in the mid 80s? If we cannot follow the correct road because it points left, we may well end up with nothing left.
Nigel de Gruchy
Orpington, Kent
• What angered me in Tony Blair's recent swipe at Ed Miliband was his assertion that "Labour should be very robust in knocking down the notion that it 'created' the crisis", arguing that the cyclically adjusted current budget balance in 2007-2008 was under 1% of GDP and that over Labour's 13 years the debt-to-GDB ratio was better than the Conservatives' record from 1979-1997. Although conceding that "a tightening around 2005 would have been more prudent", this, he rightly asserts, would have paled into insignificance when set against "the financial tsunami that occurred globally".
But when has Blair's voice been heard in defence of his own record? Or Gordon Brown's? As the opinion polls persistently show, the Tories have successfully established in voters' minds that the "mess" is entirely the result of Labour's economic incompetence. "Not fit to be trusted with the economy" will be central to Tory electoral strategy in 2015. Rather than adding to the scare-mongering about "Red Ed", Blair should be at the forefront in defending Labour's record, by challenging the now embedded Tory lies and distortions.
Dr Brian Anderson
• What is shameful about Labour's joining the attack on benefits is not that they meekly follow the proto-Tory Liam Byrne. It is that the party goes along with an insulting and manufactured view of the British citizen being touted by the media and market researchers – finally exposed by the rigorous YouGov-Cambridge survey (Big-state Britain? UK voters' sympathy for the poor, 15 April).
Nothing in the history of British attitude surveys gives authenticity to the recent finding of NatCen that more than 60% of the electorate support such savage cuts on the poor. Even under Thatcher, survey after survey found continuing support for social protection and public sectors. NatCen asked biased questions with prejudicial vocabulary. In such a highly charged atmosphere of sustained misinformation from the DWP, this is almost designed to come up with the answer the media so lasciviously seeks.
At last a respectable survey outfit has returned us to a respectful and humane reality that British people are more than ready to reverse the savagery of benefit cuts. Will a Labour party, still obsessively triangulating , know what to do with these findings? Not if they leave it to briefings from Byrne.
Saville Kushner University of Auckland, Barry Kushner Liverpool Labour councillor
• Ed Miliband's focus is society, more equality, fairness, justice and accountability – things we should all want. Thatcher and Blair produced two decades of bland politics, representing themselves rather than their people. Miliband is right to want change, to forge real politics so people have an honest choice. Blair should stick to what he's good at: earning millions on the US lecture circuit and building his property portfolio.
Derek Marks
• Blair warns Labour not to return to its leftwing past. But I recall the Blair who admired leftwing John Smith, the trade unionist John Prescott, the Jack Straw who was a radical student leader. Once in power they abandoned their socialist principles and ended up pursuing money and status. Labour needs genuine leftwing leaders who'll pursue greater equality and oppose neoliberalism.
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Maine authorities are continuing their search for missing toddler Ayla Reynolds.
State Police, Game Wardens and Waterville Police are searching a wooded area in Oakland.
More than 30 personnel are searching an area off the Hussey Hill Road.
They started the search around 7 am on Wednesday.
The search area is a combination of woods and a small pond.
Police have four canine teams and divers on site.
There will be a press conference at 3pm with an update on the search.


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Balancing work and infant care...help!!
Hey! I am on my sixth week of my 12 weeks off for maternity leave. I am wondering...how am I going to balance all of this? I am fortunate that my mother is volunteering to do majority of the baby care while I'm at work. She has her moments that she is sick or just needs a break, so I'll have other family members that will step in occasionally. I'm also looking into a part-time daycare place that will accept infants.
That's not really the issue. The issue is my sanity, time management, and how am I going to get some sleep to function okay at work, how am I going to be able to get ready for work in the morning with an infant that might need me while I am trying to shower, put on makeup, eat breakfast, etc.? I know my husband will step in, but really he couldn't hear a train approaching him while he is sleeping, much less a crying baby. I'm such a light sleeper...I can hear a pin drop from three rooms down.
I was told babies start to sleep longer through the night at three months...I hope that is the case with my little one.
Any words of encouragement/advice would be helpful.
Its still so surreal to me that I have a beautiful baby boy now. He's so adorable. Aggravating at times (esp at night)...
I recall one night I was so tired, felt irritable. When I put him over my shoulder to burp him...his cute little face next to mine...such a cute precious moment even though I was so tired and irritable...he let out this loud burp...it cracked me up. I just love him...everything he does is so cute. I'm baby crazy right now. :bounce:
It's tough but manageable.
I have no experience FF in the middle of the night, but there are probably ways to make it easier so it disturbs you less. Like if you know he takes 2 bottles during the night, prep 2 bottles with the formula pre-measured and pre-measure water in 2 bottles and keep them right by your bed so all you have to do is pour the water in and shake. Keep all diapering supplies laid out on hand too.
Don't know if you are sleeping in the same room or not, but I did with my kids when they were small, in a cosleeper right next to the bed, or just let them sleep in my bed part of the night. That way I did not have to get out of bed to take care of them. In my experience, at around 4-6 months they become much more aware and your presence can keep them up when they wake in the middle of the night, and that is the point at which I move them further away or into a different room.
As far as showering, at around 3 months my son started really digging his bouncer with the flashing lights. I would set that up in the bathroom right next to the shower and talk to him and peek out at him. You can try something like that if he is awake. If he is asleep, just go shower. Your husband will hear him if he really needs someone.
You will adjust to getting ready, eating breakfast, etc while holding a baby. A baby carrier like a moby or a mei tai is helpful but you will be amazed at how much you can do one-handed. Also prepare as much in advance as you can. Lay out your clothes the night before, make a big batch of oatmeal and portion out individual bowls in the fridge so all you have to do is nuke one.
Good luck, you will figure it all out, you will do great.
You'll figure it all out, I promise. It does seem like the 3 month mark is magic for most babies with sleeping. As to the rest, I agree with Geeky; try to prepare as much ahead of time and give yourself more time in the mornings than you think you'll need for those emergency diaper blowouts or baby meltdowns. I always try to give myself at least an extra 15 minutes more than I think I'll need, and I almost always use them...LOL
Yup. You will adjust. I lived on 5 hours of broken up sleep for 18 months because my son refused to sleep through the night (I tried everything). It's amazing what our bodies can adjust to.
Just give yourself more time those first few weeks back to get ready and go out the door. Anything you can pack up and lay out the night before do. This way your less likely to forget anything. Make a checklist for yourself. :)
Showering...yup...I stuck Chas in the bouncy seat at 3 months while I showered. I could see him if he fussed...if he was asleep...I left him in bed. You know he's safe and sound. Fussing won't hurt him.
If I think of anymore tricks...I'll post again.
It really is amazing how we can adjust and function. The key is to prepare instead of stress. Anything to cut corners. You've gotten some good advice so I don't need to repeat.
I didn't have to go back to work but I was on bedrest while I had a toddler. Night before prep was a key. My mom would prepare water and juice cups for DD so everything was ready for the next day. Again. Prep is key.
Always remember this too shall pass!
Wait till he gets mobile...lol
Def never be afraid to ask for help, even from hubby.
You can do it! :toothy7:
It's also perfectly normal to be wondering how on earth you are going to manage. I know I did and I know all my friends who had kids did too. It seemed impossible and somehow everyone figures it out, you will too.
I think THE most important thing you can do during your maternity leave is to teach your baby how to sleep. I cannot stress it enough. Throw out the books that say to feed on demand and follow baby's natural schedule. Babies should be sleeping through the night by 3 months old (and by through the night, I mean 6 hours, during the time of night you sleep, generally midnight til 6am). If you don't teach him now, as a newborn, it's incredibly difficult to do it later, and you will be terribly stressed and tired trying to work if your baby isn't sleeping at night. The baby won't be tired and stressed...because he WILL be sleeping, during the day.
Tweak his schedule, teach him how to go to sleep from an awake state, train him to sleep to a special music for all naps and bedtime...go buy a high-quality music box, something that is soothing and repetitive, so he can learn, like Pavlov's Dogs, that his music means sleep. Do whatever it takes, but get him sleeping well, otherwise you'll be miserable.
I am very glad to hear you are enjoying motherhood. You waited a long time for your guy, and it sounds like he's perfect...'cept for the sleeping part. ;)
I don't breastfeed anymore. I do express milk from the breast pump. I'm debating whether Iwant to continue when work starts. Ithink I might but just pump less often. Iknow that is a recipe for my breasts drying up faster, but I just can't wake up in the middle of the night and interrupt work in the middle of the day to do this...and keep my insanity. I might try, but I just don't see how this will all work out.
I know you didn't really ask about breastfeeding in this thread, but, just thought I'd throw it out there that it is possible to re-establish a breastfeeding relationship if it didn't work out right after delivery, and if you'd like to try again.
I did that with my second baby. I had to stop nursing after the first week, due to extreme sore and bleeding nipples (like hamburger). I pumped and fed formula for the next month or so while I healed, and I was able to go back to nursing after that.
It's just really nice to have that nursing connection when you're working, even if you only nurse part-time. When you come home at the end of the day, with a cranky baby, and all the evening's work ahead of you, it's really grounding to take 10 minutes to relax and reconnect with the baby through nursing, and to get that rush of calming hormones for yourself too. Nursing was an instant tension reliever for me.
If I only had a dollar for everytime I said this to myself...especially when Chas was a baby....I would be a rich woman.
I still remind myself of this...as Addison hits her terrible 3's.
If you can get your little one to sleep through the night...that is awesome but remember your not a bad mom if you can't. I tried even all the suggestions that RCW has...still didn't work for me. He didn't sleep through the night consistently under after Addison was born (He was 26 months). I remember one time getting first straight 6 hours of sleep...I felt like a new woman!!
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What type of work do you do? I love pumping at work. Love it! It forces me to slow down for a few minutes and I get to close my door and hide. I pretended to pump for a while after I weaned my second child.
I wake up at 5:30 in the mornings so that I can get most things done in the morning before my small people wake. I also wake my husband to help with some tasks as well. I have found that I have to tell him exactly what I need done. He won't help the way I need help otherwise.
If you are pumping, can you leave out pumped milk for your husband so that he can do some night work? What we did with #2 (my crappy sleeper to this day) was do two days of night duty and then two days off. I would leave pumped milk out on his nights and would use earplugs so I didn't wake. I put the monitor by his head as loud as it would go.
#3 is a magical baby who started suddenly sleeping through the night right before 3 months. She showed no indication of it and then started sleeping 10 hour stretches. Maybe your little guy will be just as cooperative.
You're right, organization is key, but you'll get through this.
Things that have helped me:
-pumping an extra session every day while on maternity leave and freezing it.
-Preparing a week's worth of breakfast on weekends so I have minimal preparation (microwave and assemble) on workday mornings
-showering at night
Pumping at work blows if you don't have an office or a dedicated spot to go (this is my situation--it would not even be an issue if I had my own office where I could lock the door for 20 minutes) but I hope you still consider it. It is a nice mental break and for a good cause. I also pumped in the mornings before work after my daughter started sleeping through the night.
I started working when my second was 2 months old (9 weeks I think.) It's worked out well for me, but I also work for an exceptional office. They let me work at home 2 days a week, which helps greatly for nursing/pumping purposes, I can come in at 10 am or 10.30 am if I want as long as I put in the hours and do the work, I can take work home, I have privacy to pump. So #1 is - how much flexibility can you get out of your workplace? Can you do it at least on a trial basis and see how it goes? The more flexibility you have, the better. If that's not an option, it might be tougher, but can still be do-able - my advice just might not apply.
Secondly, I'm blessed with a good sleeper, but I agree with RCW that you have to try to solve the sleep issue before you start. That being said, some babies are just not good sleepers. My oldest wasn't and still isn't. I gather you have the baby in a separate bedroom and formula feed? Especially if hubby isn't getting up anyway, then I would suggest moving baby back in with you (in a separate crib/bassinet if you want) and maybe consider going back to nursing as well.
I have to say that a big part of how I save my sanity is nursing. I pump at work, which can be a pain, but again, I am lucky to have good milk supply, and as Dark Angel said, it's a nice break in the work day. I nurse baby right before and after work and it's how we say goodbye and then re-connect. He gets breastmilk at daycare and I think it's helped to limit the colds and things that he gets - he's really only had 1 cold since birth for 1 day and I see runny-nosed sick kids at his daycare all the time and the rest of us have all been sick, including big brother who touches him with germy hands all the time.
I know I have several really good conditions in my favour and this is also #2, but I find being back at work is great - no problems and I really love it. I have a friend who graduated with me and had a baby 3 weeks before me (we had the same due date) and she is going out of her mind with boredom at home. So while I do have the occassional moment of guilt or pining for being home with the kids, they're fleeting. If you actually love your job, the people etc. and it's not just for money, that makes it much easier. The dread of starting was much worse than actually starting and finding out it's not that bad.
You're also going to need to a) make sure hubby helps out as much as possible and b) accept that not everything around the house or in your general life will get done, or get done perfectly. Focus on the few things that are most important - baby, work, marriage, self-care - and if it's not on the list (clean floors, keeping up with friends' dramas, volunteer work) don't worry about it unless you have time.
It gets easier, Boomy. My daughter was always a good sleeper, but by 7 weeks, she only woke up once or twice a night to eat. I went back to work when she was 12 weeks old, and by then we had a good routine down. I even tried a case to a jury while I was nursing/pumping. I let the judge know I would need a morning and afternoon break, and let the jury know that if I was yawning, it was because I had a six-month-old and that I wasn't bored.
Hopefully, when you go back to work, your son will be sleeping well enough that you will get good blocks of sleep time. It is amazing how much you can accomplish on little sleep when you have to do it. I really started to enjoy my maternity leave when DD was the age your baby is now. By that time, I felt like I knew what I was doing and DD was interacting more. Try to enjoy your remaining time at home and don't stress about work.
Lots of good advice already.
my addition, make sure you make time for yourself. Even if you can only get 15 minutes, it can save your sanity.
I don't have a baby but I have a 9 month old niece and they have lived with is since b4 she was born. Having us here in the house really helps. But ya about 3 months she really got into her bouncer toy and still loves it!!!! They also have a swing that she cld lay in while my sil showered or ate or whatever. And if ur husband isn't able to wake up I wld put the baby in the room for a while with him to make him learn he needa to get up when the baby cries! My brother works atleast 65 hours a week and still gets up with the baby every night
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Definitely Condition 1.
This is a discussion on 1911 condition 1 within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/you...john-browning/...
Definitely Condition 1.
Work for a cause, Not for applause. Live life to express, Not to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed, Just make your absence felt"
is this still debatable? Take your vehicle out of overdrive in the hills, too. RTFM!
I don't always have nothing to say, but when I do, I post it on Facebook.
Always, only condition 1!
Always one in the tube. If you look there is a poll running on that.
Yeppers. What other way would I carry mine?
Socialism Kills! Time proven, with a very large body count! We are a Constitutional Republic....... not a Democracy, get it correct!
Don't be mistaken for a Gecko45: http://lonelymachines.org/mall-ninjas/
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Cocked and lock for me, but Kevin Michalowski definitely isn't smarter than John Browning, apparently has never read the patents and has little knowledge of the M1911's history.That's what most people think until they read the actual history of the M1911 (Patent 984,519, application filed Feb. 14, 1910, patent granted Feb. 17, 1911). The M1911 was designed for the US Military, not the civilian market, the rights to produce the pistol for the civilian market was later granted to Colt by the US Government (who was given the patent rights by John Browning), the Military specified hammer down on an empty chamber, with loaded magazine. Browning's design did not have a thumb safety, so he did not specifically intend for his pistol to be carried cock and locked in his original design (see Patent US984519).John Browning designed the pistol to be carried "cocked & lock."
The US Calvary requested a safety of some sort be incorporated into the weapon system so that our mounted troopers would not have to let go of the reins to place the M1910 (later to be renamed the M1911 w/the safety) into a safe condition, Colt designers and Browning came up with the thumb safety. The Cocked & Locked option was intended to be used only until the trooper was dismounted and could safely place the weapon in Condition 3 carry (or it could be temporarily carried cocked and locked to be ready for imminent use by regulation) as called for by the military. So technically, the idea of the cock & locked condition as we call it, originated with the US Calvary and was implemented by Colt and the War Department.
John Brownings personal weapon (no thumb safety, cannot by design be carried cocked and locked).
Model M1910 (no thumb safety, cannot be carried cocked and locked);
(Photo courtesy of Scott Gahimer and Sam Lisker (Colt Autos.com)
Woolaroc Museum Collection, Tulsa, Oklahoma)
M1910 (with thumb safety implemented);
(Photo courtesy of Scott Gahimer and Sam Lisker (Colt Auto.com)
Woolaroc Museum Collection, Tulsa, Oklahoma)
(Photo courtesy of Scott Gahimer and Sam Lisker (Colt Autos.com)
Woolaroc Museum Collection, Tulsa, Oklahoma)
1911 owners and carriers who are familiar with the platform carry it cocked and locked because we carry to be ready for imminent use.
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." ~ Jeff Cooper
"Terrorists: They hated you yesterday, they hate you today, and they will hate you tomorrow.
End the cycle of hatred, dont give them a tomorrow."
What's the point in carrying an empty weapon?
Cocked, Locked and ready to Rock!
ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!
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judgement to keep himself out of situations that would require a display of his
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Authorities said Bartholomew Williams exhibited 'superhuman' strength
Campus police at California State University killed a 38-year-old graduate student on Saturday night
A student has been shot and killed at California State University by campus police was exhibiting 'superhuman strength' as he fought with officers, authorities said.
Bartholomew Williams, 38, died at the San Bernardino campus on Saturday night around 6.30pm, hours after a graduation ceremony took place.
'This is a tragic day for the Cal State San Bernardino community,' CSUSB President Tomas Morales said at a new conference Sunday. 'Words cannot express how truly saddened we are at this time. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and our thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew him.'
It is unclear whether the 38-year-old student was armed during the incident
The 38-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and police were not looking for anyone else
Officers - two men and one woman - reportedly went to a dormitory in the University Village following reports of a disturbance.
They wanted to bring Williams, a 6-foot, 200-pound grad student, in for a psychological evaluation.
When they attempted to handcuff him, a fight broke out, according to San Bernardino police Lt. Paul Williams.
'This became a prolonged, violent struggle between the suspect and the officers,' Williams told The Sun.
The battle went on up to seven minutes though investigators are still establishing the exact sequence of events.
Officers tried verbal commands with Williams, progressing to pepper spray and finally baton strikes that 'seemed to have no effect on the suspect.'
Williams attempted to get a baton at several points, and finally managed to steal the pepper spray from one officer then spraying him with it.
When that officer fell to the ground he began to kick him 'violently' in the head.
Fearing for the life of the officer on the ground, the remaining campus police opened fire.
A statement from CSU said that Williams, who had been studying educational instructional technology since last year, became aggressive.
Officers fired at the 38-year-old in the hallway of the dorm because they 'feared for their lives', campus police told CNN.
Williams was pronounced dead at the scene while one police officer was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
It is unclear whether the student was armed during the incident. Police are not looking for any other suspects.
Students were told about the shooting via text message and phone calls. The campus was relatively quiet as many have already left for the Christmas holidays.
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This is the second essay of two from Writing in the Humanities, a college-one course taught by Sister Hilda Kleiman, O.S.B., that are published on the MAS Journalism Blog this semester. Both essays are on the mosaic of the Annunciation; the first essay was written by Huong Dinh.
Angelus Domini Nuntiavit Mariae:
An Essay in Response to the Mosaic of the Annunciation
by Luis Trujillo
The story of the Annunciation of Christ's incarnation is the turn of the tide for humankind; it is the beginning of the story of salvation. The desire to make iconography a part of my future ministry is planted in my heart, and I will bring it with me into my future parish, so that the effect of the icon may also speak to others as it does for me. It causes great joy in my heart to set eyes on art that honors the great mercy of God, in this case the specific event of the Annunciation portrayed in the mosaic which rests on the walls of the building with the same name at Mount Angel Seminary.
Religious art has been my favorite; it is amazing that people share that talent with others. Sister Hilda told us once that "iconography [making it] is a form of prayer itself." Thoughts that run through my mind when looking at the icon of the Annunciation include a desire to know more about the spirituality of Mary. How is it that God chose her out of all the women in the world of all ages? This may be a question Catholics and non-believers might ponder if an icon were to hang in the walls of my parish one day. It could spark that curiosity, without a doubt the work of the Holy Spirit.
The factor that surprised me the most is the attractive composition, which is leading me to the meditation of Holy Scripture. In the mosaic the Archangel Gabriel and the Mother of God are in conversing postures, and the Gospel of Luke (Lk 1:29) tells us of his salute to her and honors her with the prayer of the Hail Mary; this gives us an opportunity to reflect on the beautiful salutation and even recite it. The genius in the composition is that the Archangel Gabriel (starting from the left) is pointing upwards to the heavens while looking at Mary as he is delivering his message which comes from above. Mary then is open armed, looking up to the heavens, reminding us of her full and confident fiat to God in heaven.
Heaven is portrayed as an opening with parting clouds and the Holy Spirit descending in dove form holding the book of Gospels. This image is also described in the Gospel according to Matthew where Jesus is baptized by St. John (Matt 3:16). If we follow the pattern from the Archangel on the left to Mary on the right and up to the center where the Holy Spirit is portrayed we see that it forms an invisible triangle among the three major figures; this is amazing because triangles are often signs of the Holy Trinity. The Trinity could be interpreted in this icon as God the Father in the word (the book of Gospels) God the Holy Spirit (in the Dove) and God the Son (incarnate in Mary's womb).
One other surprise I found was that Mary has her vision towards the heavens. This leads me to meditate in my own personal life on where I have my eyes set. Do I like Mary have my trust set in God like she did before and after the Annunciation? Her posture directs the attention from her back to God in the heavens, which is what we should do if God favors us with any gifts, whether it's having a wonderful piece of art like the Annunciation or creating one. I would encourage my parishioners to explore iconography because of its catechetical and meditative elements.
Explaining the colors worn by Mary could be a homily on its own. An example is she wears purple only worn by royalty and highly favored priests. This information is treasure for a believer because why would you not want to have Mary represented in the colors that do her venerability justice? Is an icon in a parish not the perfect way to represent that? I cannot help but to wonder what magnificent effect it would have on people having the knowledge that there is a reason behind the colors portrayed in the garments of Our Lady. That awe helps drive my desire to bring iconography into my priesthood. The richness of the colors worn by Mary are full of meaningful doctrine. One of my favorite colors is red. Mary in the mosaic wears a red garment which signifies earthliness and life. The colors give an evangelizing testimony; in a church the effect would be that of bringing people to communion with Him.
Thoughts that ran through my mind were of God giving the author and the many artists great talent, making their work serve the purpose previously explained to each individual who rests eyes on the masterpiece. I attribute this thought in great part to the devotion I have to Angels, in this case the Archangel Gabriel. The importance of the colors on his garment and of course his important role in the plan God has for humankind are interrelated. Gabriel is wearing a green garment that symbolizes the Holy Spirit. How appropriate that he would wear the color of the one who sent him. Also very appealing of Gabriel is that God chose him to send the plan of salvation to Mary. I feel reverence towards his obedience and willingness to be the messenger of God.
The study of this mosaic has awakened the thought of wanting to explore more with iconography; it is wonderful to think that such a creation might inspire others as the icon of the Annunciation has inspired me. This is surely a hope and a prayer that I want to take with me and make it a part of my future ministry. If a picture can say a million words I would want an icon that speaks a million words of God.


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Maude Yacapsin
Associate Professor of Special Education
EDD, Teacher Leadership, University of Nebraska, 2006
MS, Special Education, Bloomsburg University, 1992
BA, Organizational Psychology, Bloomsburg University, 1988
Yacapsin Academia Information
Recent Research:
- Compassion fatigue and student teachers
- Self care for student teachers
Current Projects:
In the works:
- Online discourse and evidence of Christian values
- Facebook and collaborative, international teaching endeavors
- School and community partnerships
- Portable teaching and tutoring
- Technology platforms for students with disabilities
Recent Publications:
- "Student-Led Inquiry in Pre-Service Field Placements: iPad Technologies Empower Future Teachers," Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, Fall 2014
- "Graduate Student Preferences for Practicing Faith in Online Coursework," Journal of Research on Christian Education, Summer 2014
- "Faith: A New Component within Differentiated Instruction," Christian Perspectives in Education, 6(1). Available at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cpe/vol6/iss1/2, 2013
- "Self care for student teachers: a promising new practice for teacher education programs," PA Teacher Educator, Fall 2011
Courses Taught:
At Messiah:
- Intro to special education
- Effective practices for every learner
- Curriculum and learning
- Student teacher supervision
- Assessment
- Technology for teachers
- Educational Psychology
Advice for First-Year Students:
Look at learning as a process and a lifelong journey, not an ending; engage in reflective practice; be thankful, forgiving, and gracious always.
Vocational Story :
Interest in the psychology of learning processes of students and students with disabilities, and the wonderful and "not-so wonderful" role models that helped me realize I wanted to pursue teaching as a vocation.
Running and running with my family; adopt a boxer animal rescue; service projects for school, church and animal rescue organizations; reading the classics and historical fiction.
Favorite Quote:
-(1 Corinthians, 15:3)
I handed on to you…what I also received.