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Morgan Yoney has received another life-saving organ donation, and this time there was no waiting, because her mother, Tammy Yoney, was her donor.
A former Greensburg foster mother will stand trial for allegedly having sex with a Greene County teen in her care.
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A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 70 west at the Mon-Fayette Expressway interchange in Fallowfield Township at about 9 a.m. Wednesday, state police said. Traffic is backed up in the westbound lanes as emergency crews work to clear the wreckage, a dispatcher said. It was not immediately...
A section of Route 481 between the eastbound ramps from Interstate 70 to Grange Road in Fallowfield Township will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Monday through July 31, the state Department of Transportation announced.
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Powdr Corp Receives EPA Green Power Leadership Award
National Awards Honor Leading Green Power Purchasers
Park City, Utah (October 28, 2008) – Powdr Corp announced today that it has received a 2008 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The annual awards recognize the country's leading green power purchasers for their commitment and contribution to advancing the development of the nation's voluntary green power market. EPA presented Powdr Corp with the award at an event held in conjunction with the 2008 National Renewable Energy Marketing Conference in Denver, Colorado.
Powdr Corp was one of only nine organizations nationwide to receive a Leadership Award in the Green Power Purchasing category. This award recognizes EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves through purchases of green power from a utility green-pricing program, a competitive green marketer, or a renewable energy credit (REC) supplier. Powdr Corp currently purchases nearly 50 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough green power to meet 100 percent of the organization's purchased electricity. Powdr Corp buys renewable energy credits (RECs) from Renewable Choice Energy, located in Boulder, Colo.
"We are proud to receive this prestigious award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency," said Brent Giles, director of environmental affairs for Powdr Corp. "Purchasing green power helps our organization become more sustainable, while also sending a message to other companies and individuals across the U.S. that supporting clean sources of electricity is a sound business decision and an important choice in reducing climate risk."
Green power is electricity that is generated from environmentally preferable renewable resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact hydro. These resources generate electricity with a net zero increase in carbon dioxide emissions, while offering a superior environmental profile compared to traditional power generation sources. Green power purchases also support the development of new renewable energy generation sources nationwide.
"Our nation is shifting to a 'green culture,' with more and more Americans understanding that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "EPA commends Powdr Corp for making a long-term commitment to protecting the environment by purchasing green power."
According to the U.S. EPA, Powdr Corp's current green power purchase of nearly 50 million kWh is equivalent to avoiding the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of nearly 7,000 passenger vehicles per year, or is the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power just about 5,000 average American homes annually.
Powdr Corp is committed to being an industry leader in environmental stewardship. In addition to the purchase of 100 percent renewable energy, Powdr Corp resorts are actively involved in environmental initiatives including energy reduction, the use of alternative fuels and recycling. These initiatives have offset Powdr Corp's carbon footprint by 92 percent.
About Powdr Corp
Powdr Corp is one of the leading mountain resort owners and operators in the United States. Headquartered in Park City, Utah, Powdr Corp currently owns and operates seven ski and snowboard resorts including Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah, Killington Resort and Pico Resort in Killington, Vermont, Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, Boreal Resort and Soda Springs Resort, both in Donner Summit, California, and Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Powdr Corp also operates Gorgoza Park, a lift-served tubing park, in Park City, Utah. For additional information, please visit www.powdr.com (here).
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The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use. The Partnership currently has more than 1,000 Partner organizations voluntarily purchasing billions of kilowatt-hours of green power annually. Partners include a wide variety of leading organizations such as Fortune 500 companies, small and medium sized businesses, local, state, and federal governments, and colleges and universities. For additional information, please visit http://www.epa.gov/greenpower (here)
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In this case it looks like a promoter trying to guarantee himself a win. Disgusting
In this case it looks like a promoter trying to guarantee himself a win. Disgusting
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I would agree that anyone who booked Mr Persil after reading the various discussions on here over the past year (and especially anyone who had seen how obviously unwell he looks after every knockdown on Youtube) needs to seriously reflect on his/her actions
Any opinions I express on this forum are entirely personal opinions and it should not be assumed that they reflect the official view of any organisations I am connected with
If you don't enjoy watching Mike Persil fight and electrify the crowd with his awe inspiring performance then I don't think you should be calling yourself an MMA. Ain't no one stopping leeroy fight and he's got more losses than Mike Persil
After reading all threads and watching a few videos of his fights, it's clear Mike Persil should not be fighting anymore.
There are plenty of people genuinely worried about him and want him to stop before he is seriously injured, or even worse killed. In my opinion he is acting very selfishly: By ignoring every one asking him to stop and continually putting himself at great risk even though he has a family.
One course of action could be taken to put an end to his fighting career without leaving him dead/a vegetable. This may sound harsh but the man has ignored everyone trying to look out for him so I think this is a reasonable alternative.
Match him up with a heel hook expert, blow his knee out.
Brutal but better than been fed through a tube for the rest of his life.
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If you spend 5 years becoming a master programmer and can code any exploit to your heart's content, how are you going to get it onto the affected system?
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Your programming skills are useless if you have no way to dump your exploit onto the affected box. So personally, I would say understanding the networking technologies inside and out while touching up on your coding in the background is the way to go. Note that I do not say "understanding the networking technologies" in the sense that you know what routes and ping tests are for, but rather in the sense that you have actually used and configured the physical equipment (enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, etc), understand how IT interacts with the business, while also having a strong understanding of how one might go about (for example) changing their ISP, integrating an outside company into an existing mail domain, etc. That kind of stuff you will only learn as a network admin/engineer IMO and it is invaluable because it teaches you the inner workings of the IT world, as well as all the holes within them...


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With a starting price of around $30,000, the Dodge Durango is one of the best full-size SUV values available. With an 8-speed transmission available, standard remote keyless entry and 3-zone climate control as well as available 20-inch rims, the Durango is a hard package to beat at this price.
The Durango also remains one of the safest SUV picks for a large family, as it's been a repeat IIHS Top Safety Pick; and it's one of the best picks on the market for those who need to carry a large family while also towing a trailer. Tow ratings for the Durango range up to 7,400 pounds with the V8 or 6,200 pounds with the V6.
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The Dodge Durango returns in 2016 with few changes. The V6 engine gets a fuel-saving start/stop feature as standard equipment.
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Substantial and refined, the Dodge Durango is no carlike crossover. Nor is it a full-fledged SUV, clamoring for opportunities to scamper off-road. It's simply a three-row utility vehicle with excellent road manners and capability for rugged use. Durango is rear-wheel drive, so it can pull a trailer and go off road.
For growing families, a Durango makes sense. All the more so, if you haul a boat or trailer at times. Towing capacity can reach 7,400 pounds with the available Hemi V8 engine.
This third-generation Durango was introduced as a 2011 model and revised for 2014 and is closely related to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. For 2016 there are few changes. All 2016 Durango models get new wheel finishes, and V6 engines gain stop-start technology. Four new body colors are available, and new appearance packages mix gloss black and body-color detailing, including a new Brass Monkey Appearance Package. Monochromatic exterior appearance is standard on the 2016 Durango Citadel.
Rear-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available: V8 models get a low-range transfer case, while V6 models use a simpler single-speed unit.
Two strong engines are available. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 makes 290 or 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Dodge's 5.7-liter Hemi V8 generates 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet. Both engines mate with an excellent 8-speed automatic transmission. A stylish rotary selector controls the transmission, and all Durangos have paddle shifters.
The Hemi V8 uses cylinder deactivation to save fuel, while V6 models now include engine stop-start technology. All models have a selectable Eco Mode. Despite all that technology, don't expect frugal motoring, especially from the V8, though Durango's gas-mileage estimates aren't much lower than other large crossovers.
Durangos have a solid list of safety features. Without the available rearview camera and parking sensors, outward visibility is poor. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated Durango Good, its top rating, in all of its four tests. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it four stars out of five overall: four in frontal crash and five in side collision.
The 2016 Dodge Durango comes in four trim levels. (All prices are MSRP and do not include destination charge.) Durango SXT comes with the V6 engine, air conditioning, CD player, Bluetooth, 5-inch touchscreen, seven-passenger seating, 18-inch wheels. Second-row captain's chairs are optional.
Durango Limited gets leather seating, 8.4-inch Uconnect audio, heated steering wheel, heated first- and second-row seats, power front seats, rearview camera, and rear parking sensors. The Hemi V8 is an option.
Durango R/T features suede/synthetic leather upholstery, 20-inch wheels, special suspension tuning, HID headlights, and the Hemi V8.
Durango Citadel upgrades to Nappa leather seating, ventilated front seats, 20-inch wheels, a heated and power-telescoping steering wheel, Uconnect navigation, sunroof, and 10-speaker Dr. Dre audio. A new Blacktop Package includes a grille and 20-inch wheels in gloss black, plus monochrome ground effects.
Safety features include seven airbags and active front headrests. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross path detection are available. So are adaptive cruise control with stop, and forward-collision warning with crash mitigation.
Over the years, the Durango has undergone a major transformation. The original Durango was essentially a rugged truck with a wagon body. In its latest iteration, it ranks as one of the slicker-looking unibodied crossovers, with a shape that maximizes space and utility.
Led by a large crosshair grille, presenting a classic SUV stance, Durango has just the right amount of boxiness to avoid looking slab-sided. Monochrome paint and dual-exhaust detailing help inject a little sportiness. LED racetrack lighting, with 192 separate lamps across the tail, is big and bold. All but the SXT get LED running lamps.
Little evidence of Durango's truck-based heritage remains inside, and the cabin scores among the best in this class. On the soft, flowing dashboard, thin metallic rings surround major controls. A large touchscreen provides infotainment access.
Seating for seven is standard (six, with available second-row captain's chairs). The 50/50-split third-row seat is more usable than in some rivals, though getting back there may be a challenge. It folds almost flat into the floor. The standard second-row layout holds three adults comfortably and also folds forward, to greatly expand cargo space.
The driving position is very good, for a wide range of driver sizes. Seats are bolstered well enough, but leather can feel somewhat flat.
The interior looks rich in most Durango models, with nice shapes and textures, and everything feels substantial.
Underway, the cabin is quiet and refined, feeling tightly sealed.
More traditional in body proportions than most utility vehicles, Durango offers some of the sturdy towing ability of a truck, but behaves like a crossover. Even the V6 versions are impressive performers. With 290 horsepower (295 with Rallye Package), a V6 Durango is quick and strong enough to handle most any chore, estimated at 20 mpg in Combined driving.
Still, the Hemi V8 is worth considering if you need to haul heavy boats or trailers.
An all-wheel-drive Durango gets a true low range for its AWD system.
The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 shines not only in interstate cruising, but for energetic takeoffs. Even with the wide gear-ratio span of its 8-speed automatic, however, the V8 gets thirsty. The V8 model is EPA-rated at 14/23 mpg City/Highway, or 17 mpg Combined. All-wheel drive drops the estimate to 14/22 mpg City/Highway, or 16 mpg Combined.
In some versions, the automatic transmission includes shift paddles, but programming could use some attention. Unlike other setups, Durango sticks in manual mode until you hold the upshifting paddle for three seconds.
With its fully independent suspension, Durango delivers a firm, but supple, ride. Steering is on the hefty side, but precise in feel and impressively confident, providing true feedback. If you're towing two tons or more, however, you'll know it.
Excelling in maneuverability and low-speed handling, a Durango is stable and reassuring, whether on city streets or highways. Aside from some side-to-side head tossing in pothole-riddled territory, the ride is well-damped, if somewhat firm. For 2016, a new Sport mode affects steering weighting.
Durango fares well against larger crossovers like the Ford Explorer, and full-size SUVs from Chevrolet or Ford. Big and sturdy, this family-sized seven-seater is modern underneath. This third-generation Durango is long in the tooth, so look for deals.
Driving impressions by Bengt Halvorson, The Car Connection. James M. Flammang contributed to this report.
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COLLGE FOOTBALL • The Utah Utes added a cornerback to their 2013 recruiting class Sunday. Hipolito Corporan, a 6-foot-1, 172-pound corner from Westside High School in Houston, has committed to Utah.
Corporan originally committed to Virginia, but switched to Utah due to some coaching changes at Virginia. He said he is solid with the Utes.
"I'm done with the recruiting process," he said. "I'm going to Utah."
Corporan visited Utah this weekend and said he got along well with the coaching staff. The deciding factor for him was the possibility he could play right away at cornerback.
"I'm aggressive and I am a cover corner, but I like to come down and tackle too," he said.
Armstrong ready to face Oprah
cycling • Lance Armstrong said he was "ready to speak candidly" as he prepared to discuss doping allegations against him in his interview Monday with Oprah Winfrey. Armstrong was out for a morning run Sunday in Austin, Texas, when he spoke briefly with The Associated Press. The man who once ruled cycling would not divulge what he will tell say in Monday's interview from his home that is to be broadcast Thursday on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
"I'm calm, I'm at ease and ready to speak candidly," he said from the side of the road. "I hope we'll talk for a couple of hours."
The prospect of such a talk has brought international TV crews to Armstrong's hilly neighborhood. A person with knowledge of the situation has told the AP that Armstrong will give a limited confession and apologize. That would be his first public response to a U.S. Anti-Doping Agency report accusing him of using banned drugs to win the Tour de France.
Manchester teams notch victories
soccer • Manchester United's seven-point lead over Manchester City stayed intact Sunday after the title-chasing rivals defeated two former powers in the Premier League. United scraped its way to a 2-1 victory at home in London against Liverpool. City won 2-0 at Arsenal after playing against 10 men for most of the match. Robin van Persie sent United on the way to victory with his league-high 17th goal of the season. City enjoyed its first league win at Arsenal in 38 years.
Ethiopians sweep Houston Marathon
Running • Bazu Worku and Merima Mohammed gave Ethiopia a sweep of the men's and women's divisions of the Houston Marathon. Worku claimed his first marathon title, finishing in 2 hours, 10 minutes, 17 seconds more than 2 minutes ahead of countryman Teferi Balcha (2:12.50). On day of rain with temperatures in the 40s, Andrew Carlson of Minneapolis was the top American, finishing seventh in 2:17:16.
Mohammed was timed in 2:23:37. Buzunesh Deba was the women's runner-up in 2:24:36.
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19th June 2012 02:29 AM #46
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Hi everyone and to the on-duty midwife ,
I would like to know what are the differences between giving birth at a midwife clinic and at a hospital. My sister who is going to give birth for the first time with her baby girl and who is in her 30th week of pregnancy is still unsure where she wants to give birth in? I gave her advices and ideas how it feels giving birth to a hospital, yet she prefers in a midwife clinic.Please do enlighten us both.
Thanks in advance.
19th June 2012 10:38 PM #47
Hi MumO'Three,
Whilst you are waiting for Jane (our wonderful midwife) to reply I thought I would share my experiences/knowledge with you on this.
I had my son in a midwife-led unit (it was called a 'birth centre') rather than the hospital ward and the main idea of this is to provide an environment where you could have as natural a birth as possible with minimal interventions. There were not doctors available at the birth centre but there were very experienced and skilled midwives. There were plenty of birthing pools - having a water birth can help a lady to relax so that the contractions are more effective and the labour is quicker. You could not have a an epidural or the use of forceps or the ventouse at the birth centre I attended as these are medical interventions. If you wanted or needed these during the labour you had to be transferred to the hospital (this would obviously also be the case if an emergency caesarian was necessary- although these rates are a lot lower if you have had midwife-led care in the birth centre).
If a lady has not had any complications during the pregnancy and it is not considered to be a high risk birth, then the midwife-led birth centre is a good choice to have a low-intervention labour where you are supported by midwives. If any unexpected complications did arise the midwives would arrange for a hospital transfer (but this is not common).
I hope this has been helpful.
Best wishes to you and your sister,
Last edited by ljmarsden; 19th June 2012 at 10:42 PM.
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A pleasant hello to you Ms LJ,
The information you gave is very much appreciated. Actually, I did remember that one of the reasons why I preferred to give birth to a hospital was because I was a high-risk patient. That was way ten years ago so I almost forgot the reason why I was brought in. I preferred to give birth to a birthing home or centre yet was advised to better be admitted to the nearest hospital. Anyhow, my little sister did prefer natural birth in a midwife-led unit because she was sure enough that full attention to her and her baby would be given. She has no history of having medical problems and that is one of the many reasons why giving birth in a center is what she wishes.
Once again, thank you for the information Ms LJ.
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Hi MumO'Three,
LJ has given you some very good information on why a birthing centre attended by midwives is often a better choice for mums. I've had 5 homebirths, and I've attended 2 homebirths and a hospital birth so I have a good idea of the differences between midwife led care and doctor/nurse led care.
One of my midwives attended births in the hospital, and she also attended births in a birthing centre. One of the many benefits of a birthing center is that you can labour and deliver in whatever position your body needs to. Sometimes this may mean that you need to lunge during labour to bring baby into a good position or you may want to squat to give birth (a great position that allows gravity to bring baby down and out).
In a home or birthing clinic setting, often times you will be able to use comfort measures much more effectively. We know that when we are relaxed and not feeling stressed, the labour progresses faster and pain is less. In a hospital you can use some comfort measures, but all too often, the woman is placed on a "protocol" that they use for each and every labouring mum. The problem with this is that every woman is different, and every birth is different, so every mum should not be placed on the same "protocol".
One of the things that often happen to mums in the hospital is that they have fetal monitors strapped to their belly and/or inserted through their vagina and screwed into the top of the baby's scalp. Once this happens, many women are confined to bed and it makes it more difficult for labour to progress normally, without intervention.
In a birthing center, often times the midwife will monitor the baby's heart tones with a doppler. This is what the doctor or midwife uses at all of the prenatal visits to listen to baby's heart tones. The benefit of using the doppler is that it never interferes with the natural progression of labour. The drawback is only for the attending midwife or doctor in that that the she would need to be in attendance during many hours of labour. This means it takes a lot of her time and in a hospital setting, the staff finds that they can sleep longer or attend more patients if they just run in for the "catch" and nurses can monitor more patients if they strap a monitor on to each mom and then sit at their nurse's station and monitor more than one woman from there. My personal opinion is that in a hospital setting, everything is about convenience to the doctors and nurses, rather than comfort for mum. It's much more convenient for the doctor to sit on a stool and catch a baby at arm's level, but poor mum, has to lay on her back, pull her knees to her chest, hold her breath and push as long as she can before gasping for another breath. Most of the time this is not the most effective way to bring a baby down the birth canal. Squatting or giving birth on hands and knees can be more effective for mum, but it's not as convenient for the doctor or midwife.
Comfort measures are so important, and as LJ mentioned, you can labour in the water (or even give birth there, as I did with two of mine) and you can have an active birth with slow dancing.
Here's a wonderful little video that shows some of the comfort measures that can be used to manage pain and encourage a shorter labour and birth.
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Is it ok to use pacifier early age
Hi aussie,
Its me raish its been a while i have successfully born my 1st baby now i'm having a problem since my baby is almost 2months is it ok for her to use pacifier? Because most of the time even she is not hungry she wants me to stay by her side and suck my nipples for her to be able to sleep but i cant stay always beside her i have work need to be done so i just wondering if its ok for her to use a pacifier because someone told me that its not ok...so i will be happy if you can help me
Looking forward for your reply
11th July 2012 09:13 PM #51
Hi Raish,
I'm sure our midwife will reply to you shortly but I just wanted to give you some information on using pacifiers and breastfeeding. The main disadvantage of this is that using a pacifier can lead to decreased milk supply (which could then lead to you giving your baby formula and missing out on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding). This is because milk is produced on a supply and demand basis and if your baby is not sucking on your nipples for milk then your body will not produce enough. There is a useful forum post explaining the advantages and disadvantages of pacifier use here.
Another potential disadvantage of using a pacifier is that it can lead to 'nipple confusion' and affect how well a baby latches onto the breast. Some healthcare professionals advice waiting until you have been breastfeeding for 12 weeks in order to minimise this risk.
I would recommend baby wearing as a gentle parenting method of staying close to your young baby but still getting some jobs done (if you have the energy!). At this age, it is important for a baby's social and emotional development and well-being that they are close to you and baby wearing allows you to bond in this way. It is also possible (with a little practice) to breastfeed whilst the baby is in the carrier - I found the ring sling easiest for this although I sometimes breastfed with my baby in a soft wrap sling (Kari Me or Moby sling).
Finally, I would say be kind to yourself! Your baby is still very young and you are adapting to having a new baby. Rest when you can and try not to worry if the household jobs slip for a bit. Try and eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of water and fruit juices.
I hope this is helpful for you but please post back if you need any further suggestions.
Best wishes,
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Hi Raish,
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! I'd love to hear how your birth went.
When you fully breastfeed your baby there will be times when baby seems like she's always at the breast, and all you do is sit on the couch. Those times would be when she's going through a growth spurt and increasing your milk supply to keep up with her growth, or when she is sick and not feeling well, and if she has fever, she would need more fluids, so suckling at the breast would not only soothe her but would also increase milk supply so she has more fluids during her fever.
But other than that, if you truly feel like your baby is constantly at the breast, even while she sleeps, she may not be getting a good, full feed.
You can use breast compressions to help baby feed faster and become full without "nibbling" at the breast all day. By using compressions you can even give a baby a full feed on one breast at one feeding, and then offer the other breast at the next. This can give painful nipples a break so they can heal too (I had very painful nipples with my first baby).
Here's a video by Dr. Jack Newman that shows you how to keep a baby awake during a feed. It also shows how mum uses compressions to help move milk down into the baby's milk so the baby gets a good mouthful rather than just "nibbling".
If your baby's desire to nibble at the breast is not due to being hungry, but is more about wanting the breast to simply pacify, then you could offer a dummy (pacifier) only in a very limited capacity. You really need to keep in mind what LJ shared about. Using a dummy can cause nipple confusion and it can also cause you to have less milk for your baby. But if needed, you can use it a little, and the way I would do this would be to give your baby a really good, full feed (using breast compressions if needed). This shouldn't take more than 10-20 minutes.
Then, if baby has not fallen asleep yet you notice she is tired, you could offer the pacifier, swaddle her tightly, put her in a swing or in a front pack and start running the vacuum or a hair dryer.
When you do all of these things, you are replicating the environment in the womb, which she was used to for 9 months. The swing or front pack gives her movement, similar to the movement she experienced when you moved around and she was in the womb. The sound of the vacuum or hairdryer or running water is similar to the sounds she heard when she was in the womb "white noise", the tight swaddling is similar to the confines of the womb, and the dummy allows her to suck, which is similar to the sucking of her thumb that she may have done in the womb.
Take a look at this video to see a 21 week baby in the womb who was caught on tape (ultrasound) sucking her thumb. Amazing!
Please write back and let us know what you think. We're here to make mothering life much easier on you so let me know what it is you want to be able to accomplish, and if you need more ideas.
Warm regards,
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Hello. I'm hoping to ask for some advice.
I am 31 and pregnant for the first time. I had a scan mid my 7th week and the doctor couldn't see a heartbeat, just a sac. I know the date of my last period so I don't think my dates could be very out of whack.
He said to come back late this week to scan again but was quick to jump to the possibility of it not being an 'ongoing pregnancy'.
I went and got my HCG levels tested afterwards and they are in the right range for week 7 and doubling as they should every few days - plus I still have morning sickness and the other usual symptoms. But my GP said sometimes the hormones go up and symptoms continue because a placenta is growing but no baby.
I always assumed that if you miscarry it just happens, the idea of having to get a D&C really upsets me.
I just wanted to know whether I should start preparing myself for the worst?
8th September 2013 08:13 PM #54
Hi Jane - sometimes you ovulate at different times in your cycle - so it could be that the pregnancy is not as advanced as first thought. The only way to know is to repeat the ultrasound. I will cross my fingers that everything is okay at your ultrasound.
Sometimes a pregnancy will continue without the baby developing - this is sometimes called a blighted ovum. In these pregnancies when the women reaches approximately 12 to 13 weeks bleeding starts to occur. At this point the placenta is supposed to take over to maintain the pregnancy but because the baby and placenta are not developing the pregnancy miscarries.
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hello good day,
I just want to ask about Implanon,is this safe?or have side effects?
Thank you for the response
17th September 2013 05:49 AM #56
Implanon is registered as a safe means of contraceptive. It is inserted under the skin in the top of a woman's arm and contains the hormone progesterone.
However, this implant does have possible side effects, as does any medical treatment. The possible side effects include vaginal bleeding or a change in your period (there is a 1 in 10 chance of this happening). There are also more rare side effects (with a chance of 1 in 100 of occurring) including: flu like symptoms, nausea, pain at the site of the implant and ovarian cysts.
There is some further information about other contraceptive options here.
Best wishes,
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Hi there! have just joined the site looking some advice if thats ok? firstly lovely to meet you all! its so nice to see everyone helping each other out!
So about myself, Im 30 and ttc #4 our last little bundle of joy. I came off my pill cilest (im in uk hope this ok!) and waited the month as advised and did for my other princesses. wed 28th aug I had my first period (not withdrawal bleed) and as Im normally a 28 day cycle worked out ovulation around the week beginning 9th Sept.On the Sat, 7th I felt some cramping and my breasts became sore, an indicator ovulation was beginning so my husband and I dtd over a number of days that week to be sure lol! my next period was due wed 25th Sept. In or around the 16th I had a few wee symptoms like heightened smell, bouts of nausea, tiredness and not sore but uncomfortable breasts that came and went. I didnt want to get my hopes up as I knew this could be pms starting, I would suffer badly from pms even whilst on the pill, severe cramps and heavy periods. On Sunday 22nd I woke up with very bad cramps and back ache and thought here we go but nothing. Around 5 that evening it just all disappeared! That evening my husband and I were intimate and afterwards I had mild cramping for a few minutes and then nothing. Monday everything was good until early afternoon when I wiped and saw pinkish blood, then nothing. Tuesday morning I woke to a gush of blood, like a spurt, as the day went on I would get numerous 'spurts when active, no pain or cramps and no heavy feeling like Id normally get with my period. The blood always stayed watery pink. That evening after work I had a little lie down and a nap as so tired and when I got up to go to bed I had stopped bleeding. I woke up Wednesday and bleed the same as the day before, this continued until yesterday, Saturday, where it stopped as usual last night and didnt re start today. All through the week I had no pains cramps or heavy feeling except for a pinching feeling low in my uterus on thursday that last half an hour and a stabbing pain over my right ovary on friday that lasted a few seconds and i continued to have all the other pregnancy symptoms. some spurts where very heavy where after two or three I would bleed through my pad. there was no pattern in when they would come. Now today Sunday Im having mild cramp/heavy feeling almost like my period is about to start! no blood though! so totally confused! I tested at home yday and got a negative. When I had #1 I had a heavy bleed simlar in time but not appearance and later discovered I had been carrying twins. #2 got a postivie test 5 days after missed period and # 3 several neg until I was 11 days late. with #3 I was induced at 38 weeks as I wasnt well and suffered bleeding very similar to what Ive just detailed, came in bursts when I moved in bed (was on bed rest in hospital) then I passed a large clot the size of my fist and then continued to bleed in spurts during labour and even after. They had initally been concerned there was a tear but couldnt find one post delivery. then about day 4 after delivery it just stopped spurting and became the same as you would normally bleed post delivery. Sorry about all the info and long winded post but I felt I needed to give as much info to help as poss. One last thing in march this yr I fell pregnant on cilest and miscarried at 8 weeks. What I experienced then was very different. Thanks in advance for anyone who can offer any insight. At the I feel pregnant but dont believe that I am.
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forgot to say other pregnancy symptoms include a headache since the monday the bleeding started, sore legs, dizzy head and hot flushes from about 4 days post ovulation! thanks again
30th September 2013 06:43 AM #59
Dear gblair,
Welcome to our forum. It is good to have another new UK forum member on board.
As you probably know, bleeding in pregnancy occurs in around 1 in 4 pregnancies. In the majority of cases, the bleeding is 'normal'. However, bleeding can also sadly indicate a miscarriage. From what you describe, it sounds as though bleeding in pregnancy would not be unexpected for you based on your pregnancy history. However, this early on it is unfortunately difficult to say if you have successfully conceived or not.
Have you considered asking your doctor for a blood test to check for pregnancy? These can usually be performed from 8 days of the expected ovulation date. With coming off the pill quite recently it could take up to 3 months for your cycles to become fully regular again which again makes means a pregnancy test would be the best indicator as to what is going on. At the moment, it could still be too early to get a definitive pregnancy test result as you may have ovulated later than you predicted.
When you bled through your pad was the blood still a watery pink colour or had it become a brighter red?
I do wish you all the best in conceiving baby number four very soon.
Warm wishes,
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Hi LJ
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly and for the warm welcome.
I think I may try and get an appointment with my GP this week unfort they all males in my practice but sure they have seen it all before so they say lol!
To answer you question it stayed quite pinkish and watery throughout. Certainly did not appear to be like anything Ive experience before except that of when I was being induced. it was quite watery and pink and at first put down to a watery show but then after passing the clot and it becoming a lot heavier it was established as it not being that and I was scanned to check it wasnt placenta which is wasnt and they thought prehaps some kind of a clot but unfort my care at the time wasnt great and they didnt keep me up to date with terms etc or even test results! I had to do a 24 urine collection and to this day dont know why or what the results where but thats a different story lol! I was wondering if it could maybe have been connected to what had happened before maybe? I suppose the only way to get an answer is to visit the dread GP lol!
Thanks again for your response and help!
Warm wishes


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A small number of women have morning sickness that lasts into the second, and even third, trimester of pregnancy. It's uncommon, but it is normal for some expecting moms.
Morning sickness usually starts in weeks 4 to 6 and fades around week 14. A whopping 50 to 90 percent of moms-to-be in their first trimester experience this dreaded pregnancy symptom, says George Macones, head of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Still, talk to your healthcare provider if you're past the first trimester and suffering from nausea or vomiting. Lingering morning sickness can make you miserable, and a very severe case can prevent you from gaining enough weight and lead to dehydration. (Some women develop hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe type of morning sickness that can lead to issues such as vitamin deficiencies and problems with electrolyte levels.)
And though the queasiness is sometimes worst in the morning, morning sickness can strike at any time and last all day long. It's uncertain exactly what causes morning sickness, but some point to rapidly rising hormone levels in early pregnancy.
To get relief from mild to moderate morning sickness, try snacking frequently on bland foods, eating ginger, or wearing acupressure bands. If these don't help, your healthcare provider may recommend a safe and effective anti-nausea medication.
Some moms-to-be feel pangs of nausea later in pregnancy, as their growing babies begin to press on their stomachs. This is also normal, says Macones.
A sudden case of daily nausea or vomiting, uncontrolled vomiting in the second or third trimester, fever, or abdominal pain are not normal, and can indicate an illness like flu, food poisoning, or a rare health problem. Talk to your healthcare provider if this happens, or any time you've been vomiting off and on for more than 24 hours because this puts you at risk for dehydration.


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VCFtools is a set of tools written in Perl and C++ for working with VCF files, such as those generated by the 1000 Genomes Project
Versions and Availability
Softenv Keys for vcftools on supermike2
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▶ Softenv FAQ?
The information here is applicable to LSU HPC and LONI systems.
SoftEnv is a utility that is supposed to help users manage complex user environments with potentially conflicting application versions and libraries.
System Default Path
When a user logs in, the system /etc/profile or /etc/csh.cshrc (depending on login shell, and mirrored from csm:/cfmroot/etc/profile) calls /usr/local/packages/softenv-1.6.2/bin/use.softenv.sh to set up the default path via the SoftEnv database.
SoftEnv looks for a user's ~/.soft file and updates the variables and paths accordingly.
Viewing Available Packages
Using the softenv command, a user may view the list of available packages. Currently, it can not be ensured that the packages shown are actually available or working on the particular machine. Every attempt is made to present an identical environment on all of the LONI clusters, but sometimes this is not the case.
$ softenv These are the macros available: * @default These are the keywords explicitly available: +amber-8 Applications: 'Amber', version: 8 Amber is a +apache-ant-1.6.5 Ant, Java based XML make system version: 1.6. +charm-5.9 Applications: 'Charm++', version: 5.9 Charm++ +default this is the default environment...nukes /etc/ +essl-4.2 Libraries: 'ESSL', version: 4.2 ESSL is a sta +gaussian-03 Applications: 'Gaussian', version: 03 Gaussia ....
Listing of Available Packages
See Packages Available via SoftEnv on LSU HPC and LONI.
For a more accurate, up to date list, use the softenv command.
Currently there are some caveats to using this tool.
- packages might be out of sync between what is listed and what is actually available
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softenv is available on all LSU HPC and LONI clusters to all users in both interactive login sessions (i.e., just logging into the machine) and the batch environment created by the PBS job scheduler on Linux clusters and by loadleveler on AIX clusters..
Packages Availability
This information can be viewed using the softenv command:
% softenv
Managing Environment with SoftEnv
The file ~/.soft in the user's home directory is where the different packages are managed. Add the +keyword into your .soft file. For instance, ff one wants to add the Amber Molecular Dynamics package into their environment, the end of the .soft file should look like this:
To update the environment after modifying this file, one simply uses the resoft command:
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Woolman's climbing kiln to be fired for the 123rd time
October 18, 2013
In the summer of 1971, a group of young Northern California artists hosted a week-long workshop to build a six-chambered, wood-fired climbing kiln at the Woolman School, a Quaker high school just outside Nevada City.
The leaders of the project included Richard Hotchkiss, who currently teaches ceramics at Sierra College; Doug Tweed, who graduated from Woolman in 1969; Rimas VisGirda; and Ted Menmuir, former head of school at Woolman.
The original kiln-building workshop attracted more than 40 students of all ages and levels of experience. The kiln, built by those first-year workshop students, is still being used for community firings in the spring and fall of each year.
This year, students and friends of Hotchkiss will meet at Woolman Oct. 25-27 for the 123rd firing of the "dragon kiln." This is an intense process of building a fire in each chamber and waiting for it to reach the optimal temperature before building the fire in the next chamber.
Workshop participants work in two-hour shifts around the clock to stoke the fires for the three days of the workshop.
The inspiration to build the kiln came after three years of wood firings by the group at the Hotchkiss studio in Grass Valley and from Robert Sperry's 1962 film, "The Village Potters of Onta."
The goal of the ambitious project was to build a kiln in the style of the Noborigama wood-fired climbing kilns of Japan. These kilns have several chambers and are built on a slope, with each chamber higher than the one before it. Such climbing kilns have been used in Japan since the 17th century. The temperatures inside the chambers can reach 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit. The fires create ash that settles on the ceramic pieces during the firing. The interaction between flame, ash and the minerals in the clay form a natural ash glaze.
"Due to distance and other commitments, the major players from the original gathering cannot always attend the firing festivities. However, the original players are sometimes seen lurking at the fringes, smelling the smoke, feeling the spontaneity of the dry cedar exploding in the fireboxes, the white heat, the flat-cone twelve — the experience is truly mesmerizing," said Hotchkiss.
Ten years ago, the Woolman school was transformed into a semester program. High school students come from across the country to enroll in The Woolman Semester School's peace, justice and sustainability studies program.
On Oct. 25, the students and staff of the school will be hosting a communitywide celebration of the kiln's 123rd firing.
Hotchkiss, himself a master potter, will be giving a presentation on the history and significance of the kiln. He sees kiln-firing as a collective spiritual process.
"It involves the mind, the body and the spirit," he said. "It's a total giving to the fire."
Hotchkiss' lecture will be followed by a contra dance with live calling and music by Rudy Darling and Barry Angell, and a special performance by Beyond Fire Tribe, a unique group of fire performers and acrobats hailing from Nevada County.
Woolman students will be working hard, as they did years ago, on their kiln's construction. However, this time they will not be laying bricks and molding clay. They will be serving their community in a different way: by selling hot cider and pie to benefit the school's Diversity Scholarship Fund.
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Squamous cell carcinomaCancer - skin - squamous cell; Skin cancer - squamous cell; Nonmelanoma skin cancer - squamous cell; NMSC - squamous cell; Squamous cell skin cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer.
Skin cancer falls into two groups: nonmelanoma and melanoma. Squamous cell is a type of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
Squamous cell cancer may occur in normal skin or in skin that has been injured or inflamed. Most skin cancers occur on skin that is regularly exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation.
The earliest form of squamous cell skin cancer is called Bowen's disease (or squamous cell in situ). This type has not spread to nearby tissues.
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin lesion that rarely may become a squamous cell cancer.
Risks for squamous cell skin cancer include:
- Having light-colored skin, blue or green eyes, or blond or red hair
- Long-term, daily sun exposure (such as in people who work outside)
- Many severe sunburns early in life
- Older age
- Having had many x-rays
- Chemical exposure
Squamous cell skin cancer usually occurs on the face, ears, neck, hands, or arm. It may occur on other areas.
The main symptom is a growing bump that may have a rough, scaly surface and flat reddish patches.
The earliest form appears as a scaly, crusted, and large reddish patch (often larger than 1 inch).
A sore that does not heal can be a sign of squamous cell cancer. Any change in an existing wart, mole, or other skin lesion could be a sign of skin cancer.
Exams and Tests
Your doctor will check your skin and look at the size, shape, color, and texture of any suspicious areas.
If your doctor thinks you might have skin cancer, a piece of skin will be removed and sent to a lab for examination under a microscope. This is called a skin biopsy. There are different types of skin biopsies.
A skin biopsy must be done to confirm squamous cell skin cancer or other skin cancers.
Treatment depends on the size and location of the skin cancer, how far it has spread, and your overall health. Some squamous cell skin cancers may be more difficult to treat.
Treatment may involve:
- Excision: Cutting out the skin cancer and stitching the skin together
- Curettage and electrodesiccation: Scraping away cancer cells and using electricity to kill any that remain; it is used to treat cancers that are not very large or deep
- Cryosurgery: Freezing the cancer cells, which kills them
- Medication: Skin creams containing imiquimod or 5-fluorouracil for superficial (not very deep) basal cell cancer
- Mohs surgery: Removing a layer of skin and looking at it immediately under a microscope, then removing many layers of skin until there are no signs of the cancer; usually used for skin cancers on the nose, ears, and other areas of the face.
- Photodynamic therapy: Treatment using light may be used to treat Bowen's disease (BD).
Radiation may be used if the squamous cell skin cancer has spread to organs or lymph nodes, or if the cancer cannot be treated with surgery.
For more treatment information, see: Actinic keratosis
Outlook (Prognosis)
How well a patient does depends on many things, including how quickly the cancer was diagnosed. Most of these cancers are cured when treated early.
Some squamous cell cancers may return.
If you have had skin cancer, you should have regular check-ups so that a doctor can examine your skin. You should also examine your skin once a month. Use a hand mirror to check hard-to-see places. Call your doctor if you notice anything unusual.
Possible Complications
Squamous cell cancer spreads faster than basal cell cancer, but still may grow slowly. It may spread to other parts of the body, including internal organs.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a sore or spot on your skin that changes in:
- Appearance
- Color
- Size
- Texture
You should also call if an existing spot becomes painful or swollen, or if it starts to bleed or itch.
The best way to prevent skin cancer is to reduce your exposure to sunlight. Ultraviolet light is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so try to avoid sun exposure during these hours. Protect the skin by wearing hats, long-sleeved shirts, long skirts, or pants.
Always use sunscreen:
- Apply high-quality sunscreens with sun protection factor (SPF) ratings of at least 15, even when you are only going outdoors for a short time.
- Apply a large amount of sunscreen on all exposed areas, including ears and feet.
- Look for sunscreens that block both UVA and UVB light.
- Use a waterproof formula.
- Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply it frequently, especially after swimming.
- Use sunscreen in winter, too. Protect yourself even on cloudy days.
Other important facts to help you avoid too much sun exposure:
- Avoid surfaces that reflect light more, such as water, sand, concrete, and white-painted areas.
- The dangers are greater closer to the start of summer.
- Skin burns faster at higher altitudes.
- Avoid sun lamps, tanning beds, and tanning salons.
Examine the skin regularly for unusual growths or skin changes.
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN Medical Practice Guidelines and Oncology: Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Cancers. V.1.2009. Accessed July 15, 2009.
Hexsel CL, Bangert SD, Hebert AA, et al. Current sunscreen issues: 2007 Food and Drug Administration sunscreen labeling recommendations and combination sunscreen/insect repellant products. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008;59:316-323.
Lautenschlager S, Wulf HC, Pittelkow MR. Photoprotection. Lancet. 2007;370:528-537.
Ridky TW. Nonmelanoma skin cancer. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;57:484-501.
Wood GS, Gunkel J, Stewart D, et al. Nonmelanoma skin cancers: basal and squamous cell carcinomas. In: Abeloff MD, Armitage JO, Nierderhuber JE, Kastan MB, McKenna WG, eds. Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 74.
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Hi all guys,
we are pleased to announce that we have succesfully done several
modifications to m0n0wall in order to let him accepting as interfaces UMTS,
GPRS cards and ADSL usb modems too.
Me and Gianfranco Risaliti have modified/added something to the kernel and
built some php pages where the user can easily insert his PPP parameters,
save the configuration and restart m0n0wall obtaining a fully functional
router UMTS, GPRS or ADSL.
Moreover Gianfranco is building up an 4 lines LCD screen with 4 buttons
(and me helping with some of the C software) that let the final user :
1) see several status informations on PPP connection
2) if there are more than one configuration, easily switch between each
other (and reboot m0n0wall)
Alessio Fabiani.


text: One of my nun-pals sent me this YouTube video about how teens are reacting to the book "The Fault in Our Stars" - and preview of the upcoming film based on the book - by John Green, the author and vlogger (video blogger), and video educator. I had not heard of it before but I have heard of John Green as a producer of YouTube educational videos.This YouTube video is, of course, a promotion for the film and the kids being interviewed are bright and articulate. They have definite … [Read more...]


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Adobe Air 220.127.116.1120
# New features for mobile applications iOS Support
* iOS support: 4.0 and above
* iOS Hardware Support:
- iPod Touch 3rd gen and iPod Touch 4th gen
- iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4
- iPad
* Changes from PFI to ADT for packaging iOS applications
* iOS applications built with the "Packager for iPhone" cannot be updated with AIR 2.6
* GPU rendering changes for iOS
* Multitasking support for iOS
* Microphone for iOS
* Read from camera roll for iOS
* CameraUI for iOS
* Camera for iOS
* Retina display support in the AIR for iOS
* StageWebView for iOS
* Capture bitmap of StageWebView
* Programmatic control of soft keyboard
* Disable automatic panning and resizing behavior on the display of a soft keyboard
* Android USB drivers for Windows are bundled with AIR SDK for Windows
* USB device debugging for Android
* Text field interaction mode on Android
* Alternate Android market URLs
# Other new features
* Owned NativeWindow for desktop
* Native Menu event refinement for desktop
* Image decoding policy
* LoaderContext parent and parameters
* NetConnection.httpIdleTimeout
* Linux vector printing
* New -version option added to ADT
* Native mouse cursors
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* existing autoOrients property is writable now.
* setOrientation method is restored, this method was marked as deprecated in AIR 2.5.
* orientation property is restored, this property was marked as deprecated in AIR 2.5.
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by Alexei LaushkinThe disciplines of Lent are meant to shake us up from our regular routine and open up some space for God to work. Lent is a season of self-account and renewed depth.Lent reminds us that man does not live on bread alone, things alone, conveniences alone, wants alone, but on every word that comes from above. Lent is supposed to re-orient us towards God's life giving ability, and away from the things that normally sustain us or give us comfort.When we rediscover the j … [Read more...]
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LONG BEACH - An audit that revealed hundreds of thousands of dollars in uncollected recreational fees will be discussed by the City Council on Tuesday.
City Auditor Laura Doud released the audit of the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department's revenue gathering practices last week.
The report, requested by Director George Chapjian, who was appointed early last year, urged management to develop and implement a plan to use technology to centralize fee collections and formally train employees to handle cash.
The Parks, Recreation and Marine Department processed $6.6 million in fees and charges in 2011 at 34 sites.
Transaction records were often kept manually, with the same employees empowered to receive, note and deposit cash with no supervision - a situation Doud warned is susceptible to fraud.
Auditors discovered uncollected fees totaling $392,432, with $233,535 of the figure associated with adult sports leagues that weren't pursued for outstanding balances.
The council will also consider two budget-related items seeking to bring more transparency to the fiscal process in Long Beach and define so-called "one-time expenditures" that city leaders make with surplus revenue.
The first item, introduced by Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske, asks City Manager Pat West to solicit bids for an interactive budget software program to engage the public when the fiscal year 2013 spending plan is revealed in late summer. Long Beach faces an estimated $33.8 million three-year deficit.
Schipske's motion also requests a partnership with Long Beach news media to host an online interactive budget tool.
The second budget measure is sponsored by Schipske and Councilman Steve Neal and would direct West to help the City Council develop a policy to handle money, such as oil revenue or sales tax, that exceeds projected expectations.
The hot-button political issue was in play last year when the council developed two competing plans to allocate $18.4 million in surplus money from the city's oil pumping. Financial forecasters underestimate the proceeds from the oil fund, citing market volatility.
Schipske, Neal and Councilwoman Rae Gabelich proposed a plan that was rejected by a majority of the council.
Both proposals distributed the money to public safety, parks, libraries and infrastructure.
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Employment in education is expected to grow 15 percent through 2020Bureau of Labor Statistics
The technology of tomorrow is in today's classrooms
Technology is rapidly becoming more and more important in schools today. The prevalence of computers and the array of tools they offer teachers can make them a powerful part of the curriculum. The key is using the technology in the right ways.
WMU offers a primarily-online MA in educational and instructional technology that aims to sharpen the skills of people who deal with technology in schools or for school districts. The program is also geared toward individuals with intermediate technology competencies who want to move into school or district technology roles. The courses are focused on the teaching, learning and organizational issues that promote the effective use of information technology in schools.
Why educational and instructional technology at Western Michigan University
This master's degree from WMU is offered primarily online. Students can take between 15 and 33 credits online. Students in the program will learn the skills to be a flexible professional in an ever-changing job market. Through the program, students will:
- Provide leadership regarding educational policy.
- Practice for the use of various forms of educational and instructional technology.
- Integrate technology into the teaching, learning and organizational aspects of schools.
Who should apply
Anyone with a bachelor's degree and a teaching certificate who wishes to pursue a career in both education and technology. The MA program is designed for educators in the field who seek to integrate educational and instructional technology into K-12, higher education, and organizational settings.
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This degree prepares teachers for educational and instructional technology leadership roles in school systems at the regional, district, building and classroom level.
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If your employer has a tuition reimbursement program, find out about WMU's deferment program for employer paid tuition.
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Another local K-Mart set to close
Another local K-Mart location is now slated to close.
The store on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush will go through liquidation of remaining merchandise ahead of June's planned closure.
This follows a recent announcement by the company that it will also be closing its Clifton Park and Latham locations this year.
The K-Mart at Routes 5 and 155 in Colonie shut its doors this fall.


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HPU Basketball Classic: HPU vs. Menlo College
December 16, 2012 02:00 PM - December 16, 2012 05:00 PM
Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Bloch Arena
Event Type: Sea Warriors
Visiting teams Menlo College and Upper Iowa join host Hawaii Pacific in the first HPU Basketball Classic from December 16th to 19th at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Bloch Arena. The round robin style tournament is free and base access is available for the public.
These games are free to the public
December 16 • HPU vs. Menlo College @ 2 PM
December 17 • Menlo College vs. Upper Iowa @ 7 PM
December 19 • HPU vs. Upper Iowa @ 2 PM
There is free access on base to the arena and parking lots. Please let the gate know you are going to watch the basketball games
Entrance on the day of the event for personnel who do not have base access credentials will be through the Nimitz Gate only (far right hand lane). The right hand lane will be cordoned off from the entrance to the Block Arena parking lot and the entrance to the parking area will be one-way only. Any overflow parking will be provided in the Pass and ID parking area just outside the Nimitz gate.
For more information, please contact the Sky Wilson, Assistant Basketball Coach at: 808.544.9370


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My Princeternship was a one-day experience during Intercession with Mr. Tom Magnus '77 at Wunderman, the world's largest global marketing services network, in New York City. Having no background experience with ad agency functions at all; I walked into the building at 8:45 am as a clueless, excited little kid entering a big new world. The moment that I stepped off the elevator, Mr. Magnus was there to greet me with a huge smile and a warm welcome. He showed me his office and gave me a quick tour of Wunderman, which spans over about 5 floors, while introducing me to a number of his colleagues on the way.
At 9 am, Mr. Magnus had a short meeting, which he allowed me to sit in on, and from this, I got a strong sense of the communication and coordination that is vital between marketing professionals. Afterwards, at 10 am, Mr. Magnus gave Rachel (my fellow Princetern) and me an assignment to complete while he was away at a meeting with a client. He gave us a list of the names, titles, and floor locations of several of his colleagues in various departments at Wunderman and encouraged us to speak with them to learn about the different functions at an ad agency. This was the most exciting and educational part of the day for me. We were basically given complete freedom to explore any part of Wunderman, and I poked my head into almost every person's office or cubicle. At first I felt a bit shy and intrusive, but I quickly learned that the people at Wunderman are very friendly and willing to share their experiences or offer advice. I spoke with account managers, strategic planners, project managers, creative admins, art directors, flash animators, and even a director at the Madison Group Graphics Center, which is essentially Wunderman's studio or production hub. Each person gave a different perspective on their role within the ad agency and how their various career paths led them to where they are now, but overall, I got the feeling that work at an ad agency is very fast-paced and demanding. Many of the workers that I talked to expressed that what excites them the most about their job is the fact that no day is the same for them – there is always something new, and clients are constantly coming to them with new projects or problems to be solved, so it never gets boring.
Besides understanding the actual work at an ad agency, as a visual artist, I was also especially interested in getting a feel for how a creative environment is fostered within a professional setting. I was very excited to observe that almost every wall and corner around the Wunderman office was a testament to the creative energies of the people who work there. The products they designed are displayed on every floor, vibrantly-colored walls greet you at every turn, giant chalkboards and markerboards literally present a blank slate for the generation of new ideas, cubicles are fully adorned with bright images and other inspirational works of art, and there are even bean bag chairs and a ping-pong table. Being able to explore Wunderman in person gave me a sense of what a creative office environment is like – it's a great balance between formal and fun.
At noon, Rachel and I reconvened with Mr. Magnus in his office, and he generously bought lunch for all of us. As we ate, we listened in on a conference call, and afterwards, we shared with him our morning findings. He also explained to us in more detail how the technological advances in the digital age are changing the ways in which marketing researchers and strategists are targeting their audiences today as well as how Wunderman works with its clients, particularly one of their oldest and largest ones – Citi. We had the opportunity to ask him any questions that we had about the network or the advertising field in general, and he allowed us to take a look at several publications on Wunderman's global marketing strategies as well as tips on how to land an advertising job.
At 3 pm, Mr. Magnus set up a meeting for us with Toni Iacono, a Director in the Human Resources Department, who spoke to us about summer internship opportunities that Wunderman offers to college students. She answered any questions we had and even gave us copies of textbooks that are part of the internship curriculum. The rest of the day consisted of more internal meetings with Mr. Magnus, from which I consistently observed the importance of communication and cooperation in the profession – between individuals within the same department, between different departments at Wunderman, between Wunderman and its clients. Everyone articulated their ideas and opinions very clearly, and it was obvious that they worked on every project as a team.
His responsibilities and meetings were many, but throughout the entire day, Mr. Magnus was very keen on allowing Rachel and I to gain as comprehensive of an understanding as possible of a day in the life of an ad agency worker and made sure that we got everything that we wanted to learn out of the experience. Thanks to him and all of his incredibly open and friendly colleagues in every department, I walked out of Wunderman at 5 pm with a much better understanding of how an ad agency works, what it feels like to work in one, and even some new insight into marketing strategies. If anyone is interested in learning more about a career in the marketing/advertising field, I highly recommend this Princeternship.


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Warriors Bus Party Time Explosion #2
Four Sheets Sports
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 6:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Need to make sure the Warriors keep making this playoff push, and having a bus full of boozed up party-goers show up at Oracle on a Saturday night can only help the cause.
There is room for 47 people on the bus. It will pick everyone up at Bar None at 6:00 and then head to the game. We'll stock the bus full of booze (beers and mixed drinks) with the plan being that it will be more than enough for both the ride to the game and the ride home afterward. It's a 7:30 tip which means the game will probably end around 10, at which point everyone will just get a ride back to Bar None.
Quick summary of what your ticket includes:
- Ticket to the Warriors-Blazers game
- A ride on the party bus from Bar None to the game and a ride on the bus back to Bar None after the game
- Booze on the Bus
Send any questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Hopefully we'll get to see the Black Falcon take flight...
When & Where
Bar None
1980 Union Street
San Francisco,
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 6:00 PM (PDT)
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Mets' Boyd garnering attention
Outfielder goes 4-for-4, brings average to league-best .346
By Jonathan Raymond / Special to MLB.com | June 13, 2013 7:05 PM ET
Sixth-rounders don't traditionally get a ton of publicity coming out of the Draft.
They're at the precipice where teams pick players they think have promise, but aren't sure whether they'll show anything once exposed to pro ball.
Jayce Boyd is one such pick from last year's Draft who, so far, is quickly and quite visibly leaving his mark on the Mets system.
The Florida State University product had his first four-hit game as a pro Thursday. Boyd went a perfect 4-for-4 with a homer, a triple, three RBIs and two runs to push Class A Savannah past Greenville, 9-4.
"I guess you can say that's one [of my better games] numbers-wise," he said. "I feel like I've swung the bat pretty good all year, and today I got in good positions to hit, found the holes when I needed to."
In more than a year since he signed with the Mets after they took him in the sixth round of the 2012 Draft, Boyd has seen both sides of the coin as far as success in the Minor Leagues is concerned.
In his debut last year with Class A Short-Season Brooklyn, the 22-year-old hit a modest .239/.320/.368 with five homers and 19 RBIs in 54 games.
This year, though, after getting a crack at his first full Spring Training as a pro and moving onto his first full-season club, he's been a force at the plate.
Through 62 games, Boyd is batting .346/.420/.471 with four homers and 43 RBIs for the Sand Gnats. In addition to posting the South Atlantic League's best batting average, he has the league's second-best OBP thanks to plate discipline that has seen him walk almost as many times (30) as he's struck out (32).
"I feel pretty comfortable at the plate, but you always go through ups and downs, no matter what. It's about minimizing the downs and maximizing the ups, and I've been trying to do that all season. Tonight I had a good night, and hopefully I'll keep it going from there," he said. "I just want to keep as even-keeled as possible. You try not to get too low when things are going bad and not get too high when things are going great. Stay there in the middle with what you can control, and good things usually happen when you have that plan and that process."
He did admit, though, to being pleased with where he must stand in the New York organization after his hot start.
"I played in Brooklyn last year obviously, but coming in, starting fresh, it's really exciting to get out here and play as well as I have," he said. "I'm hoping to just keep putting on the pressure, let our organization know I'm here to play."
Eudy Pina went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and four runs scored for Savannah out of the leadoff spot Thursday. Maikis De La Cruz added three RBIs.
Jake Kuebler (2-2) scattered two hits, did not issue any walks and struck out two over five scoreless innings to pick up the win.
Jonathan Raymond is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Samurai is a base class in the Oriental Adventures and Complete Warrior.
Oriental Adventures 3.0 Edit
The Samurai Base Class as presented in the Oriental Adventures is a modified version of a fighter, with higher skill points, the Ancestral Daisho class ability, and a smaller list and smaller number (the samurai gets one every three levels rather than every other level as a fighter does) of bonus feats from which to draw upon, as determined by which Clan the Samurai originates.
All Samurai start off with a masterwork set of daisho and the ability to enhance it upon reaching level 4. The enhancement ability however requires the samurai to spend exactly as much gold on the enhancement as he would have to purchase such an enhancement. And rather than relaxing while his weapon is in the shop, the samurai must spend every waking moment (the exact amount of time required to enhance a weapon the old fashioned way) preforming the ritual required by this "class feature."
Complete Warrior 3.5 Edit
The Samurai Base Class as presented in the Complete series is a heavy armored two-weapon fighter specializing wielding both swords of the daisho simultaneously. The Samurai's class abilities are mostly derived of feats geared towards him wielding the daisho effectively (Quick Draw, Two-Weapon Fighting tree), as well as Kiai Smite and Staredown.
Those abilities aside, the Samurai has the same HD and Skill Points as a Fighter, but none of the versatility. It is also stated to be left up to the DM's decision as to whether the player begins with a masterwork set at all.
Assessing the Differences Edit
The Samurai in the Oriental Adventures is balanced and works fine, as is (other than the sub-fighter feat progression), in the 3.5 rules. Author James Wyatt produced errata for the majority of the Oriental Adventures book in Dragon Magazine #318, only changing the Samurai in making the daisho honorable weapons. Furthermore, the Oriental Adventures is set specifically for adventures set in a Japanese campaign or setting allowing for the ease of integration.
The Samurai in the Complete series is an attempt at a culturally neutral version that could be used in any campaign without making them specifically Oriental or Human in feel or design. With the lack of options and the railroading of Samurai into heavy armor, many players believe the Complete Warrior Samurai to be inferior and suboptimal to even the 3.5 Fighter, which is also viewed in a suboptimal light. Compared to the Ranger, the Samurai gains TWF too slow, Quickdraw too late, and not even the Kiai Smite ability is seen as redeeming.
Like all other classes, the Samurai was created to fill a niche role. Like the Ranger, the Samurai is to be able to dual-wield; like the Fighter, he is to be able to run the gamut from light to heavy armor; but unlike both, his weapon are pre-chosen and his Kiai Smite ability and Staredown alone make him unique.
Conclusion Edit
Ultimately, the classes as presented are up to the individual players choosing and the DM's approval for their campaign. But a good player will maximize on what they feel makes the class more suited to their playing styles.
Playing a Samurai Edit
Using either class, players should remember that the Samurai is both a Caste system and a Class. A Samurai-classed character could be a completely devoted warrior or knight errant without mystical powers (as noted by the 3.5 Complete Warrior Samurai). A samurai-classed character could even go so far as to be a 1920's homage to gangs.
Picking a Prestige Class Edit
Because of the inherent differences in the classes, both have different choices for Prestige Classes.
Oriental Adventures Samurai:
Dragon Swordmaster:Oriental Adventures
Hida Berserker: Way of the Samurai
Iaijutsu Master : Oriental Adventures
Master Sensei : Way of the Daiymo
Master Swordsmith : Magic of Rokugan
Complete Warrior Samurai:
Kensai: Complete Warrior Allows the Complete Warrior Samurai to gain the Ancestral Daisho ability for one masterwork weapon.
Ronin: Complete Warrior Like the Blackguard, a Ronin is the antithesis of the Samurai, but gives the samurai greater leeway in gaining abilities.
Prestige Classes for Both
Master Samurai: Sword and Fist Gives both classes unique abilities with the katana and the wakizashi.