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Someone told me when I was pregnant with DD that parenting one baby is like parenting one baby. Parenting two is like parenting four. I had no idea how true that is. Bear with me while I rant a bit - I really am trying to keep an even keel and willing to try anything, but the truth is that I feel like a failure.
DS (3 yrs 2 mo) taught me everything I know about Attachment Parenting. His incessant screaming and need to be held constantly drove me straight to every book by Dr. Sears. We baby wore, sat in the backseat of the car, nursed perpetually, held through the night and through naps.... and I learned to love it. Now that DD is 2 mo. I have stopped waiting for the other shoe to drop. She's a much more relaxed baby than DS was. Still, I'm finding AP to be beneficial for her, too. But if I'm constantly tending to her, what do I do with him?
The reality is this: he watches (approved) kid shows on Netflix for far more time per day than I ever imagined I'd agree to. I've stopped even trying to potty teach because diapers are easier and faster, he's stopped napping because I can't lie down with him without DD distracting him, and he eats meals while wandering around the house. And no wonder he's defiant - the time I spend playing or cuddling with him has plummeted 80%. He's such a loving and bright boy. I credit AP for that. I just can't figure out how to honor him and his sister equally. As calm as she is, she doesn't nap on her own for much more than 20 minutes at a stretch yet , which throws us into this cycle of nibble nursing and cat napping, and makes it all the more difficult to get out of that damn chair and do something with him. We do use the sling, but I was never very comfortable doing much more than walking around with it on. Certainly running around the back yard playing tag is out of the question. DH has been good about spending extra time with DS, but he's not here all the time.
I want my relationship with son back, yet I want my daughter to have the attention he got for three years. How on earth do moms do this? Do I take advantage of her good nature and push for more <shudder> crib time? Or indulge her needs and sacrifice his?
If you tell me it gets better, could you specify a date? (Sorry, just a little sarcastic humor amid my self-doubt and loathing. ;) I do appreciate any wisdom!!!
mama to a 2 yr old and a 4 week old.
i'm looking forward to reading the magic answer here. lol
My second was very, very relaxed....at 2 months I'd bring a blanket outside and let him lay there while I played/gardened and did whatever I needed to. I took advantage of the bouncy seat, his good moods and laid back tude' and tended to my needy girl. If you have a laid back little one that's content to just BE I would take advantage of that.
I don't think there's any AP rules, just making sure your kids are happy. My DD needed that constant body-to-body experience but Wyatt (my son..) I could probably put him in a tent outside and he'd sleep through the night and wake up gurgling happily.
I have been in your shoes with the exception that my DD (4) was a dream and my DS (11 months) was unbelievably challenging to comfort. All of the AP "tricks of the trade" that I credit with making DD such an absolutely delightful child did nothing to soothe my DS.
The first four months were the most challenging as we worked out our new rhythm as a family. I still think someone needs to write a book that explains how to handle all the practical details of parenting two - like how to get them both dressed and out the door, how to coordinate nap schedules, how to stay connected and engaged with the older child when the new one is still so young. I can't say I ever really figured it out. Babies teach us what we need to learn, and my son has taught me that flexibility and compromise are necessary aspects of parenting. My DD definitely watched more Netflix during those first few months and spent more time with her grandparents than I wanted her to. We used a bouncy seat and a swing with DS (which I never even considered with DD) since they were safe places for him to be if I needed to put him down and tend to DD. We adapted over time.
I remember it felt awful to feel so divided all the time, wanting to continue parenting DD in the way she (and we) were accustomed to, while also wanting to give DS the same kind of experience as an infant that she had gotten. Eventually, I got more comfortable taking them both out to the library, the mall (Nordstrom has an amazing nursing room on the third floor here), or the children's museum. My DS would fall asleep in the car or the carrier and DD and I would have some semblance of one-on-one time.
I know this wasn't exactly an answer to your question, but I hope it helps you in some small way to know that you're not alone in feeling this way .
I have a 5 month old and a 27 month old, and it's going OK so far. My little one is also good-natured and easy. When I have both of them and my husband's not around, I try not to sit down for more than I really need to to nurse baby (and reading a book to big brother is a great thing to do while nursing baby, or he can be eating breakfast/lunch at the table with us, or I can be talking with him about the games he's playing on the floor next to me, etc...). Big brother is potty learning, and if I have to put the baby down on the rug for a minute to clean up a mess or wipe him, I just do it. She's fine. I find I can do quite a bit with the bigger kid (cooking, playing outside, gardening, etc..) with baby in tow. Often I wear her on my back (where she can watch if she's wakeful, or sleep if she's sleepy), or I put her on a blanket, in a cardboard box, or in a doorway jumper right next to us. She's often happy to play with occasional smiles her direction, and big brother bringing her toys as she drops them. I don't worry about her nap schedules or anything, she just sleeps when it ends up happening. She probably doesn't get talked to nearly as much as he did at that age, but otherwise I doubt she's missing out, and they both seem happy.
Finding some kind of carrier to put the little one on your back is so incredibly useful, though. With a wrap you can do it at any age, but I think there are other options as well. I'd really try again to look for something that would work for you.
What exactly do you want to play with your son that the baby can't be there for? Maybe you could brainstorm ways to make it work. My baby loves watching her big brother run around, I imagine tag in the yard would work great if the baby was set up to watch, and the game ran to or past her sometimes.
Meeting up with other parents is also great, especially if they have toddlers. Gives the big one someone to run around with, and moms without new babies of their own often love to take a turn holding the little one.
Oh my, I hadn't considered how hard things would be if my DD had been born first and I thought all babies were so easy and then DS had come along! My heart goes out to you! It sounds like you have done a wonderful job listening to your instincts and things have turned out great for you. Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement! This Mommy thing is quite a ride, isn't it?
Finding some kind of carrier to put the little one on your back is so incredibly useful, though. With a wrap you can do it at any age, but I think there are other options as well. I'd really try again to look for something that would work for you.
What exactly do you want to play with your son that the baby can't be there for? Maybe you could brainstorm ways to make it work. My baby loves watching her big brother run around, I imagine tag in the yard would work great if the baby was set up to watch, and the game ran to or past her sometimes.
I really should explore another type of carrier. I know the Baby Bjorn is not popular among some of the Mothering crowd, but it is more comfortable for me than a sling. Still, I have never tried a wrap. I just might...
What I miss doing with DS is lying down to snuggle at night. He used to sleep up against me with his head under my chin. I miss that the most. I try to tuck him into bed before DH goes to sleep with him, but I just can't every night. That's about when DD needs me most. I also miss roughing around on the floor with him, playing hokey pokey, having him on my lap... I know I'll get more time to do that again as soon as I can put DD down more. We're working on that. Just tonight we put her bouncy seat on the dining room table to eat with us. Up til now, I'd held her or put her in the bassinet next to us. DS thought it was cool that she had her own "spot" at the table. And DD kept watching DS and smiling at him. It was very sweet. Baby steps, right? Thanks for the great advice!
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State Pension Fund, Budget Would Be Jeopardized by Fed Default: DiNapoli
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Albany, NY —
President Barack Obama and Congress do not agree on a way to increase the federal debt ceiling, the default could affect New York State in a number of ways — from a weakened state pension fund to significant gaps in the state budget, the state's comptroller warned.
Gay Marriage Opponents Sue to Overturn Law
Monday, July 25, 2011
Senate Sends Same-Sex Marriage Bill to Floor Vote
Friday, June 24, 2011
Senate Ends Session With No Decision on Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Senate Republicans ended another marathon session late Thursday without taking up the issue of same-sex marriage, which has been languishing in legislative overtime in Albany for days.
Dramatic Week for Same-Sex Marriage Ends in Stalemate Over Bill
Friday, June 17, 2011
Albany, NY —
A vote in the state Senate on gay marriage is not expected until next week, as Republicans, who hold the majority in that house, wrangle with concerns over greater protections for religious organizations.
No Decision: Republicans Still Mulling Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The Republican majority in New York's state Senate met privately in Albany Wednesday to discuss how they want to proceed on the gay marriage bill, including whether or when to hold a vote. The closed-door session stretched over four hours, and at the end, Majority Leader Dean Skelos emerged to say they haven't decided yet how to proceed.
Prominent New Yorkers Weigh in On Gay Marriage Vote
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
A bill on gay marriage in New York is close to being introduced with one Republican senator pledging support and the minority leader saying he will not try to sway GOP voters, New York could become the seventh state to allow same-sex marriage, and prominent New Yorkers are weighing in on the contentious legislation.
Momentum Increases for Gay Marriage in Albany
Monday, June 13, 2011
Standing alongside Gov. Andrew Cuomo, three Democratic senators announced Monday that they would support gay marriage, reversing their position from two years earlier. Shortly thereafter, Republican Jim Alesi indicated that he is also prepared to vote "yes." That means the bill needs just two more supporters in the Republican-led state Senate to become law in New York.
Skelos on Gay Marriage: If GOP Members Support It, They Can Vote for It
Monday, June 13, 2011
It's the final week of the New York State legislative session. With many major agreements still outstanding, including a property tax cap and gay marriage, the leader of the Senate says it will be an "exciting" one.
Bloomberg Lobbies GOP Senators on Marriage Equality
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Albany, NY —
Mayor Mike Bloomberg is the latest elected official to lobby Republicans in the New York State Senate to pass a bill to legalize gay marriage. Bloomberg said he told GOP senators who have been leaning against voting for same-sex marriage that, in the end, they will be on the wrong side of history if they do not change their minds and vote yes this session.
On the Road, Cuomo Pushes Legislative Agenda
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Governor Andrew Cuomo is wrapping up the first week of his statewide tour to tout his legislative agenda and taunt the legislature. With stops in Syracuse and Buffalo so far, Cuomo has been talking up his agenda for a property tax cap, ethics reform and gay marriage while dressing down the legislature and the Capitol's political culture.
Duffy Stands In for Cuomo at Gay Marriage Rally
Monday, May 09, 2011
New York's Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy told a major gay marriage rally at the State Capitol that his boss, Governor Andrew Cuomo, remains committed to the issue.
Religious Leaders Voice Support for Same Sex Marriage in NY
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Advocates for same-sex marriage in New York got a boost from more than 700 members of the clergy, as Governor Cuomo says he's optimistic that a marriage equality bill can become law this year.
Cuomo Announces Funding Competition for SUNY Schools
Monday, May 02, 2011
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced grants for the four State University Centers in New York. The schools will compete for a total of $140 million dollars for what Cuomo says will be "seed money" for plans to expand the centers and create jobs.
Albany and Health Care Providers Ponder Federal Reforms
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The State Senate held a panel discussion with major health care stakeholders, on how New York will implement the federal health care reforms proposed by President Obama and passed by Congress.
The federal health care reform act requires states to set up health care exchanges to give the uninsured access to the health care that they will be required to buy when the new law takes effect in 2014.
Protesters Lobby Cuomo Against NY Fracking
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
College students from around the state concerned about the natural gas extraction process known as hydro fracking presented Governor Andrew Cuomo's office with petitions to study the practice more carefully.
Cuomo and Unions Wrangle After Contract Deadline
Friday, April 22, 2011
Governor Cuomo may have achieved an on-time budget for only the third time in 25 years, but there is one April 1 deadline that he missed.
Koch Unleashes Robocalls on Redistricting Flip-Floppers
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Cuomo Settles First Union Contract With Prison Guards
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Governor Andrew Cuomo has settled his first union contract with the prison guards union, which includes benefit and pay concessions.
NY Senate Dems Try to Put GOP on the Spot Over Ethics Reform
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Senate Democrats, including Senator Liz Krueger of Manhattan, are calling for public hearings next month on several ethics reform proposals that they say need to be passed this session.

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Micro-manufacturing emerged in the last years as a new engineering area with the potential of increasing peoples' quality of life through the production of innovative micro-devices to be used, for example, in the biomedical, micro-electronics or telecommunication sectors. The possibility to decrease the energy consumption makes the micro-manufacturing extremely appealing in terms of environmental protection. However, despite this common belief that the micro-scale implies a higher sustainability compared to traditional manufacturing processes, recent research shows that some factors can make micro-manufacturing processes not as sustainable as expected. In particular, the use of rare raw materials and the need of higher purity of processes, to preserve product quality and manufacturing equipment, can be a source for additional environmental burden and process costs. Consequently, research is needed to optimize micro-manufacturing processes in order to guarantee the minimum consumption of raw materials, consumables and energy. In this paper, the experimental results obtained by the micro-electrical discharge machining (micro-EDM) of micro-channels made on Ni–Cr–Mo steel is reported. The aim of such investigation is to shed a light on the relation and dependence between the material removal process, identified in the evaluation of material removal rate (MRR) and tool wear ratio (TWR), and some of the most important technological parameters (
In the last years, progress in disciplines such as biomedical engineering, electronics, telecommunications and advanced materials, required manufacturers to produce new components at micro level. Micro-manufacturing emerged as a new promising engineering area capable of enhancing people's quality of life thanks to the innovative devices it allows one to realize. New micro-processes and micro-technologies started to be developed and engineered, leading to constant increase of the volume of micro-devices manufactured as technological innovations become available to allow new productions.
In the current economic and environmental context, this trend cannot proceed without careful considerations about sustainability and environmental protection. Dealing with micro-scale might lead to the improper belief that the environmental impact of micro-manufacturing is lower than that of traditional manufacturing processes. Partly it could be so, thinking about the reduced use of raw materials, and thus a smaller production of waste, and the expected lower energy required. However, this common sense is not always valid, as proved by recent applications of Life Cycle Assessment to micro-manufacturing processes [
In terms of factory layout and machinery technology, in the case of micro-manufacturing machines adapted from the concept of traditional manufacturing machines, processes are often bulkier than the parts they produce. This results in higher machine weight, transportation costs and floor occupation [
In terms of energy, the micro-scale of products and devices increases requirements for preventing pollution and guaranteeing the optimal thermal conditions in the working environment in order to preserve manufactured pieces and manufacturing instruments. Hence, the energy saving predicted in principle by the micro-devices fabrication is overcome by higher energy costs for ventilation, air conditioning and filtering systems for clean rooms [
Another source of energy inefficiency can reside in the Computer Numerical Controls (CNCs) that are embedded into micro-manufacturing machines. Though CNCs are responsible of the development of new manufacturing methods (for example technologies as laser machining, focused ion beam (FIB), electro-discharge machining (EDM), and LIGA, just to mention the most widespread), a drawback is evident for CNC-based micro-machines. Since these are currently derived from classical machine tools, they result in inefficiency because most of the energy is expended in moving the tables and to achieve high operation speed for the spindle to compensate for the small chip sizes [
Finally, in terms of materials, micro-manufacturing processes might present considerable issues related to sustainability. Since they are mainly dedicated to the production of very high added value devices, for example in the biomedical or micro-electronics sectors, the materials required are often rare and of significant economic value (for example, gold, platinum, titanium,
These considerations indicate that the optimization of micro-manufacturing processes is a crucial task for guaranteeing a sustainable diffusion of these innovative technologies. Optimized processes, in fact, can favor the minimum consumption of precious raw materials, energy and critical chemicals. This results in a positive impact on their environmental and economic performances and, consequently, on the social benefits deriving from the higher diffusion among people of innovative devices that can improve quality of life.
Among micro-manufacturing, micro-EDM is frequently used to machine conductive materials regardless of their hardness and strength, accomplishing micro-sized features [
In addition, a specific issue arises with micro-EDM, where a dielectric fluid—usually a hydrocarbon-based fluid—is essential to increase the energy density during the electric discharge, thus improving the material removal process and debris removal from the working zone through a proper flushing. During micromachining, and in particular during the roughing regime, a considerable amount of micrometer-sized particles are removed and diffused in the dielectric, introducing the problem of adequate filtering and disposal of the contaminated substances.
In this paper, the analysis of the material removal mechanism of the micro-EDM milling process (concerning both the machined workpiece and the electrode tool) of micro-channels is performed in order to evaluate the quantity of debris,
Micro-channels, having a length of 4.5 mm, a width of 0.8 mm and a depth of 0.05 mm, are machined on Ni–Cr–Mo steel using a Sarix SX 200 micro-EDM milling machine (
To proceed with the planned trials, the Design of Experiment (DoE) [ MRR, defined as the ratio between the material removed from the workpiece and the erosion time; TWR, defined as the ratio between volumes of material removed from the tool and the workpiece, respectively; And depth error, defined as the difference between theoretical and actual micro-channel depth.
MRR, defined as the ratio between the material removed from the workpiece and the erosion time;
TWR, defined as the ratio between volumes of material removed from the tool and the workpiece, respectively;
And depth error, defined as the difference between theoretical and actual micro-channel depth.
MRR is an index that qualifies how fast the process is and it is strictly related to the economy of the machining. TWR indicates how much electrode is worn in relation to the material removed from the workpiece. Both these indexes are useful to quantify how much debris can be released into dielectric oil and determine the pollution produced. It must be emphasized that the only way to reduce the debris, though preserving an accurate product, is to reduce the TWR. Finally, depth error can be considered as an index of the accuracy of the process.
Taking into account what the aforementioned indexes represent, the optimization of the technological parameters in terms of sustainability must be oriented to the minimization of the TWR, keeping MRR and depth error within acceptable level to guarantee the accuracy of the machining.
The design of experiment is based on a half fractional factorial method developed on two levels, ending up in 24-1 trials and a central point (indicated as Set of Parameters—SoP "0" in
It is worth noting that when micro EDM is employed to machine micro features, the electrode wear phenomenon, occurring during each and every micro EDM process and quantified by TWR index, can be carefully tackled. Electrode wear, in fact, is responsible of tool length variation which leads to a changing in the real milled channel depth within the workpiece, and on the planarity of the eroded layers, thus affecting the depth error. A wear compensation strategy is usually adopted [
The tests have been performed using a layer by layer strategy: the layer thickness is set equal to 1 μm and the total depth of the channels is equal to 0.05 mm. Other parameters, namely gain, gap, energy and regulation are kept constant in all experiments (
In order to have reliable values to evaluate MRR, TWR and the actual depth of micro-channels, direct measurements have been performed in the following manner. At the end of each process, two different set of measurements have been done.
In order to quantify the electrode wear, some measurements are performed directly the control point, where the machine checks the electrode length: the spindle is driven to this point located on the workpiece, but sufficiently apart from the machined area. Two sets of electric touches are then performed: three with the tool and three without it (the electrode tool is retracted back inside the spindle). The difference between these data gives the remaining tool length. Since the initial electrode length is known, the length of tool wear can be easily calculated. TWR is consequently obtained as the ratio between eroded volume of the electrode tool and the volume of the material removed from the workpiece, available from the part program report files. The eroded volume is calculated by considering the area of the tool path in x-y plane multiplied for the channel depth assessed by the machine (expected depth). MRR is then obtained by the ratio of this quantity and the erosion time provided by the machine reports.
The calculation of the actual depth of each micro-channel has been performed by executing:
Three electric touches in correspondence of the control point (which is taken as a reference point); Three electric touches within the micro-channel.
Three electric touches in correspondence of the control point (which is taken as a reference point);
Three electric touches within the micro-channel.
These values are then averaged and the standard deviation is calculated in order to estimate the actual depth of each micro-channel. The depth error is then derived by the difference between the measured and expected depth values.
The data obtained at the end of each micro-channel machining are processed using Minitab@ Software, a statistical software based on the analysis of variance (ANOVA) which allows to extract the desired details about the process. The post processing of the data are then displayed using some diagrams characteristic of the ANOVA method; here the main effects plots, the Pareto diagram and the interaction plots are reported. The main effects plots show the behavior of each quality index (TWR, MRR and depth error) vs each selected parameter. The lines connecting two corner points feature a certain slope, which provides some indication on the performance of the index as each single parameter is varied, and are commonly centered around a desired value. The Pareto diagram highlights the process weight of the main parameters in a bar chart, along with main interactions among couples or triplets of parameters. A red line typically sets the limit of importance of such parameters in terms of statistical relevance and significance. The ones lying at the right of this value are the most important parameters from a statistical point of view. The interaction plots summarize the inter-dependence of all parameters, considering couple of them as a third one is varied. The validity of the assumptions for ANOVA application was checked by the examination of residuals based on normal distribution and homoscedasticity evaluations.
The inspection of main effects plots, Pareto diagram and interaction plots related to the estimation of MRR, reported in
The main role can be ascribed to open voltage: from the inspection of
Main effects plot, Pareto diagram and interaction plot for TWR are reported in
In this case,
It is worth stressing that other interaction between frequency-current, frequency-voltage and current-voltage, which are not present in either the Pareto diagrams or interaction plots previously reported, cannot be resolved using the half factorial method.
Also in this case,
The optimization of the technological parameters passes through the minimization of TWR, followed by the maximization of MRR and reduction of depth error, considering different values of weight and importance in the determination of the desirability function. The optimized technology can be then directly identified in the decrease of open voltage, though this choice could reasonably lead to a worsening of MRR and depth error. For this reason, this preliminary investigation will be followed by a more thorough one, eventually comprising a full factorial method, which allows us to highlight all hidden interactions among all parameters and select the optimize technology preserving reasonable MRR and depth error values.
Process optimization in micro-manufacturing is essential to guarantee the sustainable development of innovative micro-technologies. The use of high added-value raw materials and the need of a cleaner working space to preserve products' quality and machinery performance can in fact represent important sources of additional costs and negative environmental impacts. This is especially true in Micro-EDM machining, which is one of the most energy-intensive micro-process and which may require considerable consumption of rare materials.
Several experiments concerning micro-channels machined on hardened steel and a subsequent statistical analysis permitted us to obtain a first set of optimized parameters to finally realize the micro-mold in the respect of quality and with the minimum consumption of resources. The DOE, based on the half factorial approach developed on two levels with a central point, has been used to evaluate the MRR, TWR and depth error, as function of open voltage, discharge current, pulse width and frequency. Main effects plots, Pareto diagrams and interaction plots show that open voltage has the strongest impact on all quality indexes. By the minimization of TWR, and in a less important way, maximization of MRR and minimization of depth error, the optimized and "sustainable" SoP can be deduced: in particular, the TWR minimization requires the minimum value of voltage, though this requirement could eventually cause a decrease in MRR and increase in depth error. This SoP will be subjected to further investigation in order to find out a trade-off in minimizing TWR without significant variation on MRR and depth error.
The machined micro-channels.
Main effects plot (
Main effects plot (
Main effects plot (
Analyzed SoP and related electrical parameters.
Adjustment factors and working diameters related to the analyzed SoP.
This research has been supported by the project REMS ('Rete lombarda di eccellenza per la meccanica strumentale e laboratorio esteso'), funded by Lombardy Region under the framework 'Promozione accordi istituzionali'.


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Take It From Him: If He's Not On The Market, You Should Shop Elsewhere
I once told my mother about a girl I had a crush on. At the time, I think I was about 16, and I had so much acne that if I fell asleep at a library, when I woke up, a blind guy would be trying to read my face.
"Just go for her," my mother said.
"It's not that simple," I said, while filling out my order form for 25 crates of Noxzema. "She's got a boyfriend." "Well, don't do anything differently. Act like she doesn't. That's how I got your father." She then walked out of the room, leaving my pasty teenage complexion an extra shade of white as I actually contemplated my mother dating.
I've since related this story as an example of how hitting on someone with a significant other isn't always a terrible thing. Hey, if they're not married or serious, go for it. However, if you're considering trying to get a guy who has a girlfriend, there are a few things you should know.
First, I'll admit guys will hit on anything. I once observed one of my friends hitting on a street sign. Granted, he was drunk, but it did not matter to him that he was hitting on an inanimate object, or that the street sign was a little out of his league. Men do have standards, but when they're single, they'll hit on a woman with a boyfriend. They'll hit on nuns. Very occasionally, they'll hit on nuns with boyfriends.
I'm not going to defame my own kind, but women can be better at subtlety, and you should use this to your advantage.
I'm a big anti-cheating guy, so if a woman hit on me while I had a girlfriend, I'd be flattered. If she offered to go home with me or tried to kiss me or something like that, milk would shoot out of my nose and I'd run for the hills. (I have an odd fight-or-flight mechanism.) Subtlety is your friend. We'll pick up on the signals. If a guy is interested, wait for him to honorably break up with his girlfriend before the two of you start dating. Frankly, this is just good manners.
It should go without saying that it's bad form to hit on a guy while his girlfriend is actually there, or even if she's in the same town. Men have a well-honed sense of panic that kicks in when someone's hitting on them while their girlfriends are in the same ZIP code. We know that women can read us, so unless you're hitting on a really shady guy, you'll scare him off as he runs home to call his girl and tell the story of the Evil Homewrecking Woman.
One last thing: If you do snag a guy away from his girlfriend, be wary. The good news is that, despite the popular perception, most of us men tend to be loyal once we're in a committed relationship. But know that if it happened once, it can happen again.


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Australia's sleepy capital markets were shaken awake yesterday when
Each transaction is significant in its own right. Taken together they represent a ringing endorsement by domestic and international players of Australia's fossil fuel sector. The deals provide strong validation of the robustness of the integrated energy company business models that dominant the market.
However, there may be a less than welcome message for the governments of NSW and Queensland from the competition regulator's intervention in the AGL transaction. But more on that later.
AGL chief executive
Fraser, his financial adviser Citi and joint lead manager Deutsche would have been conscious of the need to move fast because of the potentially large equity capital raisings that are coming down the pipeline later this year, including the $3 billion float of TRUenergy.
The AGL 1-for-6 renounceable rights issue stirred up equity capital markets because it was the largest deal of its kind this year done specifically to fund an acquisition. The decision to make it a renounceable issue at a discount large enough to provide room for rights trading will be welcomed by AGL shareholders.
Fraser appears to have learned the lessons of the global financial crisis when many top 100 companies rushed into capital raisings that were non-renounceable, and therefore denied existing holders a choice.
These panicked capital raisings were not equitable but some would argue that speed was of the essence.
In hindsight, some of the capital raisings done in 2009, which were known as jumbo deals, presented a wonderful opportunity to buy stock cheaply in many quality companies.
Unfortunately, retail investors were cut out of the initial invitations to participate. In the latest AGL issue, retail shareholders, who dominate the register, will be able to either participate in the rights offer or sell their rights into a book-build. The first step in the capital raising will come on Monday when Citi will conduct an institutional book-build.
Trading on Tuesday will determine whether the stock has been well priced.
The issue is being done at $11.60, a 23 per cent discount to the last close and a 19.7 per cent discount to the theoretical ex-rights price.
Completion of the transaction will push Citi into second place on the equity capital markets league tables behind UBS.
The regulatory twist to the deal is that AGL was previously not allowed to buy more than a third of Loy Yang A, which is the largest coal-fired power station in Victoria. It supplies about a third of the state's electricity.
The latest deal includes the 2210 MW coal-fired power station and its adjacent brown coal mine, with estimated reserves of 2.5 billion tonnes.
It would seem Sims is happy for the number of electricity companies in Victoria to fall from six to five but anything below that would likely cause problems. Given that the Victorian market is structured similarly to the markets in NSW and Queensland, that suggests the sale of generation assets in those states might be off limits to existing players.
That will be a blow to the Coalition governments in NSW and Queensland as it may affect the prices achieved for generators likely to be sold to the private sector at some time in the future.
One final point about AGL that stands out from the announcement yesterday is that its previous PR position on renewables is far less prominent. It is now singing the praises of brown coal as a quality long-term fuel.
The $US8.5 billion project financing deal announced by Origin Energy chief executive
The China Export-Import Bank took $US2.759 billion of the financing and the US Export-Import Bank took $US2.866 billion. They were simply showing their support for two of the partners in the Queensland coal seam gas project trading as Australia Pacific LNG.
The joint venture is between Origin, ConocoPhillips and Sinopec. The project financing is non-recourse to APLNG shareholders. Each shareholder has provided a guarantee of its shareholder percentage of the debt during the construction phase.
The financing has lifted some pressure on Origin to raise the necessary capital to complete the construction of the LNG plant at Gladstone that is being built by Bechtel.
However the company still has a $400 million funding gap that must be filled, according to analysts at Macquarie Group.
The analysts said Origin could either revisit its dividend reinvestment plan as a source of equity funding or sell a further stake in the project, or consider a modest equity raising.
Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service says its negative rating outlook for Origin reflects the expected weakening in the company's financial profile as the construction of APLNG begins and the associated debt is gradually drawn down.
The project financing, which is the largest in Australia, was led by Origin's executive director, finance and strategy,
The commercial bank tranche amounted to $US2.875 billion and was dominated by banks in this region. The syndicate included the big four Australian banks as well as 11 other international banks.
Notable inclusions from Europe were Société Générale and Bank of Scotland. Also of note was the fact that three Japanese banks were involved – Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp and Mizuho – and one Chinese bank, Bank of China.
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Washington Post, The (Newspaper) - May 31, 1923, Washington, District Of Columbia Of Sunday Sunday Sunday only. Puttj- 'me Six non-.ki month J.Jo Sunday tuciutttd. month month ,y on.y. 'naeatk........... By Nhil, Prepaid. 1.89 i Six meniae.......... ........If cuuith S'ew for or will net be accipted unless by draft., o.dtre, orders, payable to THE WASHINGTON POST CO.. D, 0. 1 at tht at Waahlngtea. P. C., at matUr. a UtUa'BuUdfna7.' Beiiton: 1811 Kreafe" Butl'dlna" Ml I believe IN of suured graves of their countrymen for the sake of the flag, and heard from the d produatiea with waiah huaaas make ilffct hi4flPU' i te MHM i d strident i i a lileaee of the night aad rout sleep tat) the hewl U har- Ka aever ralaea a withent workers leeai ta let eathasiasK far their eauae ryn away with areer-let? ia triHtlsiag some iBstitqtioBt. Too pftea iag assartlons of injuatiaa by American Bpurta are not hy tha laeerd. 9ar tha time being law tribunals are subject to adverse criticism from certain quarters, and the attacks upon them haw heaa aaaaad vide to taka in te.a lei the saeeial objeeU at their eara aj seal a I varkera ii all righX wran91 afajaat But thia ahaMld not lead them to speak in terras of bad teadltloBs that are IB fact limited. Little is te be gained by tuck The truth Is To this generation the annouBaaraent of the death nf ChafUa not mean anything out of tbe ordinary, but tr> those whose nmmorle-s go a lltiln further It wiil recall stirring f.r sportsmanship linked with y and romance and ef long, bitttr. hard contests in ihe political arena. It if no exaggerates to UK for many a year Henry Chaplin waa known to most of his fellow countrymen aa the owner of Hermit, the famous race horse that won the derby in 1867, ing at the forlorn odds of 66 to 1. There were circumstances attending that year's derby which etched it as with acid iuto the national conscioiuBBags. In the first place, the rape wag run la the midst of a blinding snowstorm, a moil unusual atmospheric Bhenpaaenpn in late spring in England. In the aect place, ona ef the favorites against Hermit was the property of the Mf rquii ot Haatiaga, to marry whom Florence had Chaplin a abort time bafqre Tlfeiw was therefore t food deal of (ha apite element preaaat. Haatlnga, al- ready ,4ft embarraaaed clrcBmataBcas, played hia own norse IB order tp recoup hia fjUlen fprtuaeB, aad, over- FbBlmed by disaster when it he committed auicide. On the ether Chaplin by Hermit's jriotor7 WP? a tor- tune of some In ehapllB waa an untpmprp- misiff ccBsarvative. JJe waa a debater, aad many tha dufls in which he BBfaged With the members of party whan Irish home rula firat a parl4ameBtary poaaJbUity. A country WttJW frlH" Llncolaahira, he cham- pioned the interest fatigably In and but of the hpuae commons, and in country if. which free had becowe tp be almost as a fetieh, he did not heaitate to avow himself an njotacyBniat. In. personal appearaaoa Chaplia waf aaflly the finest IpokjBgj nan of day. Tall, broag-ahovldecaA, lalr- blue-eyed and of a pleasaat cast of countenance, hp was tba Anglo-Saxon. Of aacHqt liaeafp aad posseased of extensile gB- peatedly declined a pfarage, ap.d it vM not until he waa lq hi ft work. Thich can scarcely fail still fnr- Uuf to afteot the ot eb- Thin, tt is to aid. is sroh tuition, epaviyality never a marked of holiday ffirjt in Wanhingtpa, certainiy not to tha jthat is true in cofl.- tiaeptal cities, in Parig or in RSHBB, aad tkU tb? fact that in the "old not there VM np ip yhfch art of 11994 {ftUoiwjiiji telHJIfbt to ep a atjUf pf IB GapitaJ, hefu of thi the sherry ajid, at aad biftfrflutf of that iRast Uptaele of all wwmer drtnka, the of what to tjjjplinf at SJn-JatBiaa time, ail af arid u and bowl of punch from day in dsy, wen vfcea a baby. wwBtrUfr saliantiy against the feoUto whiofc his reluctant gufas. There was spniie to spre, fwft tfo d, and the whpljs day of than ia in the Breseat Grand Army WM Wtent single ia the oauntrr tve or three then ot the 8f ?nd giap, ffftere there are handluls nav, the old uaiforin and the slpuch wera upon the Btragtp as are tp4ty, nafter te the oiTil war fnd mere ihf q( thsit lisa. The "blpeay pbirt" wys still the favertte pelitteal aFgunieBt ef fte spjill- bimder, although (t wgB Jfoinp eut of gad far jublie eCee di4 to areuse (B br kstelag alive the AJ1 that. Mrt af thing 4yiag put ip ypara, but not eye.n the evgaUh war endai) it It js that there was aatually acatiaaal feeling in anjenj the 'whe fought fram full Run OB through te the historic undsr the tree treaty yean after Ai- pemattai thaa there ha4 been when qrdar "ee Qapwttien day in Washiapten was abaeryed evary year Wravgh eigktite and though of taa witJt fervor. A Beater the entire population 'of th.e city tqefc part in the celebrations thaa. ill true rt4ay. Thare was a great iaarehiB.B; of f. 9f aad rolllag ef druaii. Flags aytrywhara, atrtsts were with arawgt of aaoBle, haoBd, the .cglars aad leaded dawn With pptas, aad vtteranp ne longer IB apime. hut fOiag atrqag. 8a taeutands of BOW have Biade thglr last pilgrimage ta Ar- t two qr tarae d.eoajag no trpi io the senie ia it ia a it wai a Not dejsaa paepla IB ten kaew there such j gftnje as gojf, aod tha lota played baseball listlessly in. 4 hair was thaii shoes were policed and te haw ha ia the (hat UBieB, leap of pemiiOseanee and awe peltry of Hfht over agaja battles af their yeuth. The day hag btepma for the of national ideat- aa.d vheveas the thread of persona] narrative has bean all but broken and ateries of eamp and marjh are fading further into history, tha synibelism ef ef the aixtias, bath South aad Nenh, shiaes more and yet erightty. te ht haf diarespeet. and disrespect promotes both. Te from a speegft of the latf retary of Interior, K "I you make we, nothing But always I am all that you hOBJi te be, and hare the to try tor." I xqng and fear, panie, I worl{ pi the the ef the meat da r in f. am Oonatitutien and the ceuta, and statute makers, soldier and clreadnoug-ht, drayman and street and clerk. f am no mare than what you believe git ta he. My atata an4 my atriosj art dream and yQur ytor you are the the flay, ank it Is well that yeu a-lory In ma.kjnf." APA BSfD ehairman Coqifpittea en at the Flag, al B. A. R. 8 ttctf t Kay 31. A jtfencM Ta MHor Sir: In thlji date an item about a man oldest ef aurvivovs tlje 91 af Jamts Curran." At John tteme, tqn, wt T. O. fet Stars 014 JMn.t IT, 1838, byt yet. CHAB.. J. MAGIW-. Waahinfften. May H. Te Bantt'a Statriaa. V-a 41Vita I99a> vaya: "AU 'hi' naturailr nrt itself-. Wa> taia fervid levt of tit ky heft But nun'iin hit wrillnga Tht a th.a "Vita irt te my peor worJUtUBBtB. rtgujt ff I a long trip. I failed the erec- tion of BtV ekupafcfj to banks d.po.iti. 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But he wasn't far from it.
"I always said I had a very high level of confidence around the offer document's financials," the QR National chief executive said after the railroad group overcame flooding in Queensland to post a net profit of $277.5 million for the first half of 2011 compared with a net loss of $21.2 million a year earlier. It reported a 31 per cent rise in underlying earnings before interest and tax for the first half to $226 million, ahead of analysts' expectations.
"The story of the last few months is a story of resilience and capability, and I think it's a story that is better understood now we've produced results," Mr Hockridge said.
Analysts were more blunt after QR National's stock closed up 4.2 per cent at $3.20, a record high after listing at $2.55 in November. "The stock's defying its critics," said Commonwealth Bank's Matt Crowe. "The bottom line is the business is trucking along faster than the IPO prospectus suggested."
Although QR National yesterday slashed its full-year profits guidance by 11 per cent after the Queensland floods hurt income from its coal haulage operations, analysts said the company appeared to be cutting costs faster than anticipated.
Mr Hockridge stressed QR National's management was focused on the "long haul" and delivering growth from "fundamentals", including transporting coal from mines to ports for export. "No one is suggesting this is going to be a five-minute wonder," he said.
But he acknowledged the railroad group had benefited from "productivity efficiencies" not specified in its prospectus, such as improving the quality of its earnings by transferring its coal customers away from older-style "legacy" contracts that had returns in the "low single digits" to newer-style "take or pay" contracts with returns in the mid to high teens.
Analysts said the investment community had underestimated the amount of extra money QR National could make as a privately run entity.
"There are a lot of improvements it can make because it's free of government interference – but that's not something you could put in an IPO document," one analyst said.
QR National is planning further cost cuts through a planned voluntary redundancy program (it cannot make forced redundancies under an agreement with unions), which will see packages offered to one-third of its 9500 staff. "We should know more by March or April, but anecdotally there has been a high level of interest," Mr Hockridge said.
Rail Tram and Bus Union state secretary Owen Doogan confirmed there had been a strong level of interest from members. But he claimed it was mostly from employees wanting to find out how much they would receive in a payout rather than plans to take up the offer. "There are an awful lot of people who are finding out how much they are worth with no intention of leaving," he said.
QR National had told unions there would be no formal restructuring of the rail company at this stage, he added. "We have been told they will be restructuring over the coming years, but they would enter into a proper consultation process when that occurs," he said.
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser yesterday dismissed speculation the state government may sell its remaining 34 per cent stake in QR National earlier than expected to take advantage of the group's record high share price.
The Labor government has committed to keeping the stock until after 2012, despite its own budgetary woes which have been exacerbated by the recent floods and cyclone Yasi.
Mr Fraser said QR National's results reaffirmed his confidence in the vertically integrated business, which was publicly floated last November. "QR National has produced a strong set of results today," he said. "We had faith in the business when we listed, and we still do."
QR National's offering was ignored by many local fund managers, with a number arguing that its $2.55 institutional issue price was too expensive. Others who had been burned on previous floats, including Myer, preferred to wait and see how the stock performed before buying it. But the float attracted strong interest from overseas investors due to its exposure to the resources industry.
It is due to be included in the major Australian share indices as a top 40 company from March 18, spurring some buying by index-driven fund managers who had not participated in the float.
Investors with stakes in QR National yesterday said they were happy with the company's performance to date, but pointed out it was a long-term investment.
"I'm struggling to find a lot of value in the stock in the short term," said Steve Gliddon, portfolio manager at Northcape Capital, adding that the shares would realise their value over the next three to five years.
Yesterday's earnings result was "a small stepping stone to where they could finish up", Mr Gliddon added.
QR National has recovered well from the Queensland floods, and has more capacity than demand for its services, Mr Hockridge said "We anticipate the customers will come back strongly, particularly in the fourth quarter."
Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche predicted the state's coal sector was operating at only about 60 to 70 per cent capacity and would still be recovering well into next financial year.
The QRC has predicted production of the state's coal sector would still be down 30 million tonnes in 2010-11, more than double the state government's estimate of 15 million tonnes.
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Garett Rempel netted a hat trick and set up another goal on Sunday as the Neepawa Tigers opened the best-of-three Westman High School Hockey League championship series with a 5-2 win over the Major Pratt Trojans in Russell.
Wyatt Salmon added a goal and an assist for the Tigers, while Brett McKinnon also found the back of the net. Robert Wishart replied with a goal and a helper for the Trojans, with Brayden Cullum supplying the other marker.
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"I'd be in the middle of a sentence and someone needed to go to mall for new shoes, so the sentence would be lost."
That is a quote by Amy Bloom, who has worked as a psychotherapist, taught at Yale University, and is Wesleyan University's Writer-in-Residence.
In an interview about being a mother and writer, she commented, "When I started, I wrote late at night, after they were in bed. I could do that and get away with it because I'm not much of a housekeeper and I didn't need much sleep. I liked my kids and didn't care much about my house, so it worked."
But, she admitted, "writing with children present is not productive. They really never go away. My daughter made a sign for my study door that says 'Come in' on one side, and on the other side it says: 'Knock first, then come in.' That's a perfect description of me as a writer."
From "Mothers Who Write interview" by Cheryl Dellasega, PhD.
See the Amy Bloom author page for a list of her titles.
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Emma Thompson commented: "I'm very lucky I write as well. I don't see how I could be as effective a mother as I'd like to be if I had to go away and act all the time.
"So I've sort of pulled back from acting, which is fine, because I've found over the years – and this was a surprise to me – that I can get the same kind of creative satisfaction from writing as I have heretofore gotten out of acting. It's very encouraging, really." [imdb.com]
In addition to acting, Emma Thompson has movie credits as an Executive Producer and Screenwriter, and is author of a children's book "The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit."
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In her article "The Special Challenges of Highly Intelligent and Talented Women Who Are Moms," Belinda Seiger, PhD, LCSW, writes that in her private psychotherapy practice and her personal life, she has "known many gifted women who seem to possess what I refer to as the 'rage to achieve.'
"They are constantly driven to learn, to create and to be intellectually productive even while raising young children.
"Many of these women face periods of frustration when the demands of family and their need for intellectual immersion collides."
Mass chaos
Seiger adds, "As one friend who was getting her second master's degree put it: "mass chaos" ensues when one attempts to become immersed intellectually while simultaneously remaining attentive and available for family responsibilities…"
She notes that "Like gifted children and young adults; gifted adults are distinguishable not only by their IQ's but by their intensity, multiple talents, high energy, curiosity and obsessive need to increase in-depth knowledge in subjects that interest them.
"Trying to ignore these qualities can result in a depressed mood, anxiety and feelings of being unfulfilled emotionally and intellectually."
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Those kinds of feelings and reactions may also be part of burnout from either attempting too much, beyond your emotional and physical resources – or being chronically frustrated at not being able to pursue creative ambitions, whether or not you consider yourself gifted.
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Tina Fey is the creator and a writer of the wry TV comedy series "30 Rock" and also stars as the producer of the TV show-within-the-show, Liz Lemon.
Fey acted in a fun American Express commercial as Lemon, a multitalented, multitasking marvel who was called on for a series of executive and creative decisions, as well as being a mom. Lemon handled the demands with apparent ease.
But this was, after all, a fictional character and a commercial.
In real life, do people with multiple talents realize their abilities as readily and fully as they want?
Tina Fey herself is certainly multitalented: a writer, screenwriter, comedian, actress, and producer, and also the mother of two young children.
In an interview, Fey said, "I don't think you should limit yourself. The sky is the limit. Your dreams and goals are only as big as you make them.
"It literally is a full time job juggling all three positions [acting , writing, producing '30 Rock']. Aside from my job, I'm a full-time mommy too."
In her post A Mother's Prayer for Her Child By Tina Fey, Melody Godfred quotes a number of excerpts from Tina Fey's very fun book Bossypants (source of this photo) – including these:
"First, Lord: No tattoos. May neither Chinese symbol for truth nor Winnie-the-Pooh holding the FSU logo stain her tender haunches.
"Lead her away from Acting but not all the way to Finance. Something where she can make her own hours but still feel intellectually fulfilled and get outside sometimes And not have to wear high heels.
"What would that be, Lord? Architecture? Midwifery? Golf course design? I'm asking You, because if I knew, I'd be doing it, Youdammit.
"May she play the Drums to the fiery rhythm of her Own Heart with the sinewy strength of her Own Arms, so she need Not Lie With Drummers."
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>> Above text [not photos] is from the Motherhood and creative work section of my book.
See more About the book.
Note – the book also has a section: "Multiple Talents, Multiple Passions, Burnout" related to my article by that name.
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Here is some additional material (not in my book) :
Amy Adams thanked her 3-yr-old daughter Aviana for "Teaching me to accept joy and let go of fear" in her 2014 Golden Globe acceptance speech (Jan 12, 2014; Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, for "American Hustle".)
[Photo: "Amy Adams: Shoe Shopping with Aviana!" from justjared.com.]
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Fear is an experience everyone has sometimes, to some degree – and how we relate to it can impact how well we live our lives and express ourselves creatively.
See one of my articles on the topic: Living and Creating: Fear Is Not A Disease.
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Emma Thompson commented about portraying P. L. Travers, author of the Mary Poppins books, in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks":
"She was in pain all her life. It often happens, of course, that people who had traumatized childhoods turn into very good children's authors."
From Parade mag. – see photo and link in my post.
Many people, including mothers, of course, make use of creative expression to deal with trauma and challenges; see one of my related articles: Creative People, Trauma and Mental Health.
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Alanis Morissette on motherhood, inspirations and her mood challenges:
"The last album [Flavors of Entanglement, 2008] was my break-up record. Splitting in 2007 from my fiancé Ryan Reynolds [who went on to marry and divorce Scarlett Johansson] was devastating.
"I always knew that marriage and motherhood would inspire me. 'Guardian', the first single from the new album [Havoc and Bright Lights], is about my son Ever, but also about taking care of myself.
"It took a while to feel that rush of love for the baby. I didn't know this person. He knew exactly what to do – he breast-fed immediately, which was a gift. I was in a stupor. It's a love unlike any other and the most functional because there is this steadfast connection."
But she also experienced – and recovered from – postnatal depression.
"The degree and intensity of it shocked me. I am predisposed to depression, but what surprised me this time was the physical pain. I hadn't realised the depths to which you can ache: limbs, back, torso, head, everything hurt – and it went on for 15 months.
"I felt as if I was covered in tar and everything took 50 times more effort than normal. I wished I could have cried but there was no relief during that time; my version of depression is almost below crying where there is just despondency.
"Amazingly, it didn't hinder the creative process and I wrote the album. I had various therapies and now I feel all light and springy."
From YOU exclusive interview with Alanis Morissette By Moira Petty, Daily Mail 11 August 2012.
On how motherhood has changed her music
"It did affect it, in the sense that I was able to finally have my maternal energy channeled into an appropriate relationship — versus having done it super-dysfunctionally with ex-boyfriends and in professional relationships. Being a mom with my actual son was very appropriate."
Alanis Morissette On Anger, Fame And Motherhood by NPR Staff, September 02, 2012.
Photo from my page Conference with Cheryl Richardson and Alanis Morissette about the "Self-Care for the Creative Soul Retreat" March 2nd-6th, 2014, at Miraval Resort in Tucson, Arizona.
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Here are two programs specifically for mothers, by holistic health coach Lisa Byrne of WellGrounded Life:
The M.A.P.P. Gathering free interview series was "a series of intimate conversations with 9 exceptional women around the topics of (M.A.P.P.:) motherhood, ambition, passion and purpose.
"These nationally recognized authors, speakers, artists and experts, who are doing remarkable work in the world, open up and share honestly about navigating the journey of motherhood while pursuing their dreams."
The guests were Brene Brown, Jennifer Louden, Renee Trudeau, Dr. Sara Gottfried, Pamela Slim, Jill Savage, Kelly Rae Roberts, Andrea Scher and Tsh Oxenreider.
Teach Your Life to be Extraordinary online course:
"No one in the history of humans has ever mothered in a world like we live in today. Now mothers want self expression, they want to contribute their unique gifts AND they aren't willing to sacrifice that which they hold most dear – particularly in the realm of family and mothering.
"One of my secret wishes is that we, as inspired mothers, start a riot around the world redefining life and mothering on our own terms.
"I want us to be agents of major prosperity, laughter, kindness and creativity – not only for ourselves, but paving a new path for our sons and daughters to follow in as well.
"It's the journey of a Life On Purpose and it is a radiant thing to behold. It's also pretty simple once you get the basic pieces in place."
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Actor Jennifer Connelly commented on motherhood on being a single mother to her then two-and-a-half-year-old son:
"It has changed absolutely everything. I mean, it's changed my life. I think I've changed as a human being more since I've had Kai than in any other period in my life.
"It's such an incredible catalyst for growth. I found myself questioning absolutely everything: how I spend my time, how I speak, what kind of projects I work on, how I look at the world." [Reel.com 3.21.00]
She has also said, "I don't think I would be doing this quality of work if it hadn't been for my son. He's changed me. He's helped me to understand myself and find my place in the world." [imdb.com]
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Some women, including artists, choose not to be a parent, or can't be.
Holland Taylor: "I don't think I was born to be a mother. During those years when my body would have wanted [babies], my mind wasn't listening.
"My creativity was so starved… I was very seriously thinking about adopting a Chinese girl. A part of me wanted a love that would be mine and always be there for me.
"But somehow that just made me psychologically uncomfortable." [People 11.29.99]
Anjelica Huston: "I have a very full life and I am very happy with where I am now. I don't want to change anything.
"I once wanted to have children and it was not my choice not to have children but it hasn't broken my heart that I haven't.
"I think unless you're truly whole-heartedly prepared to make a full-time commitment, you have to really think about it.
"I certainly wouldn't adopt children just because everybody in show business seems to be doing it." [imdb.com]
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Artist and creative business consultant Lisa Sonora Beam talks about mothers and creative expression:
"There are a lot of creative women in my family – my mom and aunts – and they are all so artistic, but have worked at jobs that were just to pay the bills.
"I thought it was really a waste that someone like my mom, who was so creative and naturally talented, didn't find the opportunity to merge her creative passions with her livelihood.
"It was a waste because of the years spent being underpaid, under-appreciated, and away from her kids (she was a single mom until I was 8 and worked a lot of jobs); a waste of the beauty that didn't get to exist – that only she could bring to life; and a waste for all of us who would have benefited from her particular genius.
"I hope my mom doesn't mind me using her as an example. The fact is, she is one of the most creative people I know. Growing up with someone so creative, yet not finding the appropriate outlet for her creativity, definitely shaped my destiny.
"By the way, it's never too late to answer your creative calling. There are loads of examples of people who did not even start on their creative business path until midlife or retirement age. My mom, and people like her, can still make their creative mark on the world."
From interview with Mary Daniel Hobson, Director, Arts & Healing Network.
Lisa Sonora Beam is author of The Creative Entrepreneur: A DIY Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real.
Here are two of her online programs:
Creative + Practice – an 8-week, multimedia e-course.
Dreaming On Paper – a four session online workshop "where I guide you through the process of visual journaling in your own creative sketchbook."
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Book: The Artistic Mother: A Practical Guide to Fitting Creativity into Your Life by Shona Cole.
"Shona guides you through the Artist's Workshop, a 12-week course that includes step-by-step instructions for making artwork inspired by your children.
"You'll also be introduced to seven other artistic mothers from whom you can draw inspiration and encouragement." [Amazon.com summary]
On her blog [shonastudio.blogspot.com] Shona Cole writes: "Many people ask me 'How do you do it all?' when they hear that I have 5 kids that I homeschool and I do art, photography and write poetry. Well, I wrote my book in part to answer those questions."
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To Be Creative and A Mother
How does being a mother affect a creative woman, especially someone engaged in a career in the arts? "The motherhood thing – I think of it like a marathon, except a marathon is over in a day. It's an endurance test and it's something you absolutely can't stop for a second. Part of what makes it really cool and interesting is almost anything [besides motherhood] you commit to, you can take a breather."
Artists are Crazy; Mothers Can't Be Artists, and Other Myths
Ideas about creators include these: "Artists must be poor and sacrifice their well-being for their art." … "You can't be a mother and a successful artist."
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Working with a Catering Company - Questions That Required Responses
If you're working with a catering business for an upcoming occasion, you could think you need only make sure they have excellent food prior to registering for service. There's even more to it than that. The more idea and research you put into hiring a company to serve your food, the better results you'll get from your choice. You can never ever fail by paying attention to the recommendations of others. Begin there and get a brief list of companies in your area. Narrow this list by evaluating suitability. You don't want a location that focuses on pizza and hot dogs serving your elegant wedding guests, of course. As soon as you have a few business left, pick by asking these concerns.
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If a catering business is cooking the food 40 miles away from the supper you're preparing, it could really well have an effect on the quality. Find out beforehand and you might have a simple means to eliminate a company from your brief list of prospects.
Can you do my event?
Some venues have unique contracts with particular catering business and you might not be able to bring in a business that is outside of that list. Talk with both your place and the companies on your list about whether it will even be possible to employ them for the celebration.
Can we have a taste test?
Some catering business charge clients even for a taste test. If a company enables you to come in and sample their products, provide them preferential treatment over one who will not.
Can you serve liquor?
If they desire to serve alcohol at their celebration, lots of event coordinators find they have to employ a different bartender with an alcohol license. You could check to see if the catering business you are taking a look at have a liquor license, as it can save you from that extra headache.
If you're employing a you can find out more for an approaching event, you could think you need just make sure they have great food prior to signing up for service. The even more thought and study you put into hiring a business to serve your food, the better results you'll get from your choice. If a catering company is cooking the food 40 miles away from the dinner you're preparing, it could very well have an effect on the quality. Some venues have special agreements with certain catering companies and you might not be able to bring in a company that is outside of that list. Some catering business charge customers even for a taste test.


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Girls' Generation's YoonA will be a guest on Leeteuk's 'Strong Heart' special.
YoonA was brought onto the show because she was one of the 100 connection guests that Leeteuk had chosen. She talked about events that occurred on a trip with the SM Entertainment lineup of artists which flustered Leeteuk
YoonA said, "He said he was going to go to the army since a year ago, so I used to keep asking him when he was going. But now he's really going", expressing her disappointment.
The Leeteuk special of 'Strong Heart' with guest YoonA will air on November 6th.
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On Nov. 12, theatrical dancers of moderate to high skill levels can experience a master dance class with DeWitt Cooper III, a cast member from the national touring company of "In the Heights," a Tony Awards-winning musical.
The class is open to dancers 14 and older with at least 3 years of experience.
DeWitt holds a MFA in contemporary dance and has appeared in productions of "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Anything Goes" and "Finding Nemo." He is co-founder of the Cooper Morgan Dance Project in Jacksonville.
"In the Heights" is playing at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, 1301 L St., Nov. 3-14.
Admission to the class and the show is $50 ($25 for the class only). The registration deadline is Nov. 4. Class size is limited to 30. For more information contact Joann Lewis, dance coordinator, at (916) 446-5880, ext. 147 or [email protected]