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Sometimes, in the interest of testing various scenarios that your server might encounter, it's useful to be able to quickly simulate some condition or another. I/O, memory, CPU pressure, and so on.
This latter one is something I've been playing with a lot recently. CPU pressure in SQL Server creates all sorts of interesting side-effects, such as exacerbating waits and making various other conditions much easier to reproduce.
In order to make this simpler, I've created the attached CLR library. This is a simple pair of stored procedures:
startSeeding takes two arguments: The first parameter is the number of threads you'd like to create, and the second is a bit, indicating whether or not the threads should be affinitized. If they are, the threads will run preemptively, and the CPU pressure will be of the external sort. If they are not affinitized, the pressure will be of the internal sort, and you'll be able to see SQL Server scheduler contention. Of course you can run the procedure two or more times and create a mix of threads, if that's what you'd like to do.
stopSeeding takes no arguments. It attempts to cancel all of the threads that have been started.
"Installing" the script is easy. Create a database on a server that has CLR enabled. Make the database trustworthy to bypass CLR security restrictions. And then run the script to create the objects. The code was compiled for .NET 3.5, so this should work on either SQL Server 2008, 2008R2, and 2012.
Be careful about how many threads you create. It's amazing how quickly things can get out of hand. Start small. Trust me on this.
On that note, I make absolutely no guarantees that this won't crash your server, or worse. As a matter of fact, that's kind of the point!
Enjoy, and let me know if you have any feedback, feature requests, or whatever.
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But How we will get a notification alert when CPU is consumed more than 90 %. Is there any way to do so. Please help...
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It appears that the full lineup of EVGA GeForce GTX 760 video cards have been leaked ahead of the cards expected launch that is set for Tuesday. EVGA will have six NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 video cards to pick from. All of the cards have 1152 CUDA cores, a 256-bit memory bus and identical video output connectors (HDMI, DisplayPort and a pair of DVI). The cards differ by clock speeds, GPU coolers and the amount of GDDR5 memory they have (2GB or 4GB). TecPowerUp is reporting that these models will likely fill the price gap between the GeForce GTX 760 reference design at $249.99 and the GeForce GTX 770 at $399.99. We are just happy to see the ACX GPU Cooler being used again on some of the GeForce GTX 760 cards!
EVGA GeForce GTX 760 FTW 4GB with ACX Cooler
The EVGA GeForce GTX 760 is the new weapon of choice for gamers – a powerful graphics card that gives you the fast, smooth, quiet gaming you're looking for in all your favorite titles.
GTX 760 offers all the 700-family performance features, plus next-gen technology innovations, engineering, and features that let you crank up settings and resolutions in today's most graphics-intensive games.
EVGA is also extending the award winning ACX Cooling to t he EVGA to the GTX 760 Line. With a 40% increase in heatsink volume, the AVGA is more efficient at dissipating heat, allowing for 15% lower GPU temperatures. Even the fan blades are of the highest quality; with a 700% increase in strength, and 25% lower weight when compared to competitors. This makes the fans 20% more efficiently by requiring lower power levels. EVGA is also using double ball bearing fans which offer a 12 year lifespan, 4X longer when compared to competitors.
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Topic: My liver was declared unresectable today.
I will give details of this update tomorrow. I am quite tired and used up the last of my energy updating my caring bridge site:
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I will give details of this update tomorrow. I am quite tired and used up the last of my energy updating my caring bridge site:
Rose I was thinking of you yesterday and Im so sorry for the news and the distressing day that it must have been for you.
Love from the other side of the world Janet
I am so sorry for your bad news, I pray for your strength as you will surely need it. I have spent some time on your Caring Bridge and you have a lot in your favor--your youth and your lack of other health problems, your Sophie, cute as a button, your Hailie and Caleb, precious as can be. My mother fought this on her terms and I encourage you to do the same.
Oh Rose, I am so sorry to hear your news! It sounds like you have an amazing attitude and great strength, and I wish all the best for you!
Joyce M
I am so sorry you did not get your surgery, especially when you worked so hard for it. I have just read your caring bridge site and am in awe of your strength after such events. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Remember what I tell my doctor "I know the outcome, but there is a big difference in 5 months and 5 years and nobody knows what it will be. I am young. I have a wonderful life. Besides having cancer, I am perfectly healthy. So we will fight until we cant fight anymore. I am not a statistic and I am more than my cancer." That is you too, dear Rose. We are fighters...with a lot to fight for.
I will keep you in my prayers.
It is with much sadness that I read your news. We will be thinking about you, and praying for you. I am so sorry that you didn't get your surgery.God is still with you, as you know. We mere human beings can never know or understand his plans, but it is a comfort to know that he is by our sides. He has never left mine, and has become a closer friend than ever.
Love ,
Joyce C.
i am so sorry for you, and god wil help you i am sure off it.
I am so sorry for your news. I have been following your posts and your blog. I love the way you write- your honesty, spirituality, and your strength. I guess we never know Gods plan, but we do know he has one.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Dear Rose, we are so very sorry to hear that you did not get the surgery as planned. Please do not give up hope as you have a wonderful attitude and who really knows what is around the corner. We are praying for you and our thoughts are going out to you.
I am so sorry Rose, I too thought of you so many times yesterday. You'll continue to be in my thoughts.
I too am sorry to hear that things did not work out with the surgery. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Love & Hugs,
Hi Rose,
I'm really sorry that the surgery wasn't successful. I hope and pray that you can recover quickly from the surgery. It will be good to get the stent in. Don't give up hope yet... My surgery was over a year ago and I'll still alive and kicking!
God bless,
I was so sad to hear that the surgery couldn't be done. But, do listen to Lisa and Kris...don't give up hope. It is a new battle now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rose I hope your ok.I will be relieved to hear that you are home
love from Janet
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Weekender content editor Bob Goepfert offers his entertainment pics.
If the first couple of months of 2013 are any indication, it might be a great year for entertainment.
Indeed, January is normally a slow month for concerts, yet we can already enjoy Little Feat scheduled at the Egg on Friday. Later in the month, on Jan. 26, the Trey Anastasio Band offers a night of jamming music at the Palace Theatre in Albany. The same night, Manhattan Transfer gives a totally different audience a night of mellow sounds at The Egg. A few days later, on Jan. 30, Heart is at Proctors for a night of nostalgia and great music. Not a bad January.
Classical rock star
He's not a rock musician star, but in the field of classical music Yo-Yo Ma is a bonafide rock star and he's coming to the Palace Theatre Jan. 12 to play with Albany Symphony Orchestra. Rock on ASO.
February also starts with a bang as Grace Potter and the Nocturnals play The Egg on Feb. 6. Passion Pit isn't a nostalgia band, but it will be nostalgic having a musical concert back at the RPI Fieldhouse in Troy Feb. 11.
I guess there is no getting away from calling Helen Reddy nostalgic. The great singer who made famous the female anthem "I Am Woman" is at Troy Music Hall |March 21.
If you prefer dance, the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company presents a night of contemporary dance at The Egg Jan. 12. However, the winter dance event is the weekend of Feb. 15 to 17 when Dance Flurry takes place throughout Saratoga Springs. There'll be traditional dancing, concerts, performances and workshops.
For information http://www.flurryfestival.|org/. There is also a more contemporary dance event taking place at Proctors with the Next Move Festival of Modern Dance.
However, Proctors is not neglecting dance as a family event. On March 28, Northeast Ballet will present "Stories that Dance" at the Schenectady venue. It's a dance program inspired by stories authored by local children in a production generated by kids for other kids and their families.
There is some great theater in our future, as well. On Jan. 11 to Feb. 10, Capital Repertory Theatre will stage David Mamet's provocative look at race relations in the appropriately title "Race."
On Dec 4, 1956, the quartet of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash -- who were then unknowns -- had a recording session in a studio at the legendary Sun Records.
The musical "Million Dollar Quartet," which plays Proctors Jan. 22 through 27, is about what might have happened that night.
Proctors follows that down-home show with the rock-musical "American Idiot" Feb. 5 through 7, followed by the campy Broadway hit "Priscilla" Feb. 12 through 17.
In April, Cathy Rigby once again flies at Proctors when the family musical "Peter Pan" takes off April 9 through 14. And, at the end of that month, the musical event of the season occurs as "Les Miserables" returns to Proctors April 30 through May 5.
Capital Rep follows "Race" with the ambitious new musical "The Single Girls Guide," running March 1 through 30.
Closing the Cap Rep season is "Red," the brilliant play about artist Mark Rothko. It plays April 19 through May 19 and should not be missed.
Local non-professional theaters also have some gems scheduled. Edward Albee's masterful "Three Tall Women" plays at Schenectady Civic Players Jan. 25 through Feb. 3. SCP has the most eagerly awaited local production of the winter-spring season, but you'll have to wait until May 3 to attend "Sunday in the Park with George."
Until then, you can amuse yourself with the musicals "5 Guys Named Moe" (March 7 through 17) and "Sugar" (April 4 through 14) at Cohoes Music Hall.
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (Feb. 8 through 17) and "The Sound of Music" (March 15 through 24) are at Schenectady Light Opera and the musical version of "The Secret Garden" opens at Sand Lake Center for the Arts on Jan. 11.
Dramas will also be staged over the next couple of months. "Dracula" is at Curtain Call Theater Jan. 11 through Feb 9 and the regional premiere of "These Shining Lives" plays the Latham venue Feb. 22 through March 23.
"39 Steps," the ingenious spoof of the Alfred Hitchcock film, plays Home Made Theatre in Saratoga Springs Feb. 8 through 24, while the heartbreaking "Laramie Project" is at Albany Civic Theater Feb. 8 through 24. The compelling "Lord of the Flies" plays the Theatre Institute at Sage Feb. 8 through 17.
Food & Wine
Wine and Dine for the Arts takes place Jan. 17 through 19 at the Hotel Albany, with all proceeds going to local arts organizations.
And Proctors will host the Capital Region Wine Festival Feb. 8 and 9.
There is no reason to be bored this winter. Be sure to follow these pages as we will bring you details on these great shows and other entertainment.


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The Way, the Truth and the Life
The Regnum Christi Movement shares in the spiritual charism of
the Legion of Christ. Highlighted below are some of
the most characteristic elements of the spirituality of the Regnum
Christi Movement.Christ-centered SpiritualityFor each Regnum
Christi member, Jesus Christ is the standard, center, and model
of his religious, priestly, and apostolic life. A member strives
to know and experience Christ in a personal way, especially
in the Gospel, the Eucharist, and the cross. He aims
to love him with a personal and passionate love, and
strives to imitate him and to preach him to others
as he carries out his daily activities.Filial Love
for MaryA Regnum Christi member lives with a
tender and filial love for Mary, the Mother of the
Church. He entrusts his life, family, work, studies, and apostolate
to her care. He venerates her in a special way
by trying to imitate her virtues: faith, hope, charity, obedience,
humility, and effective cooperation with Christ's plan of redemption.Love for the ChurchA Regnum Christi member passionately
loves the Church, which continues Christ's mission and is the
start of his Kingdom in the world. He loves her
with a real and objective love, just as she is
and just as Christ wants her to be. It is
a love that meditates on her mystery in faith, welcomes
her through obedience, builds her up through apostolic action, and
sanctifies her through a holy life. He walks in step
with the Church, neither ahead nor behind.Loyalty to
the Pope and Bishops in Communion with Him.A
Regnum Christi member adheres to the Vicar of Christ with
an ardent and personal love. He studies and spreads his
teachings and desires, and defends the charism of his primacy
and magisterium. In a spirit of faith, he
venerates the bishops in communion with the Roman Pontiff and
seeks to support them in the fulfillment of the diocesan
pastoral programs, especially in the field of education, family, charitable
outreach, and mass media. In this way, he unites his
efforts to those of the diocesan pastors, while contributing his
own God-given charism for the good of the Church.Preaching the Kingdom of ChristPreaching and extending Christ's
Kingdom is the ideal that inspires, stimulates, directs, and shapes
the Regnum Christi Movement's apostolic objectives, which are: to make
Christ reign in the heart of each man and society
as a whole; to transform mankind according to the ideal
of the new man in Christ; and to create the
civilization of love and justice. Love One Another
with Christ's CharityThe heart of Regnum Christi's spirituality
is the charity preached and demanded by Christ in the
Gospel. A Movement member seeks to love all people, committing
himself to serve them regardless of language, race, sex, culture,
or social condition. He sees and serves Christ in others,
and he wants the gifts of redemption to reach all
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The Great Omission: Rediscovering Jesus' Essential Teachings on Discipleship (Hardcover)
Rediscovering Jesus' Essential Teachings on Discipleship
HarperOne, 9780060882433, 237pp.
Publication Date: June 13, 2006
The last command Jesus gave the church before he ascended to heaven was the Great Commission, the call for Christians to "make disciples of all the nations." But Christians have responded by making "Christians," not "disciples." This, according to brilliant scholar and renowned Christian thinker Dallas Willard, has been the church's Great Omission.
"The word disciple occurs 269 times in the New Testament," writes Willard. "Christian is found three times and was first introduced to refer precisely to disciples of Jesus. . . . The New Testament is a book about disciples, by disciples, and for disciples of Jesus Christ. But the point is not merely verbal. What is more important is that the kind of life we see in the earliest church is that of a special type of person. All of the assurances and benefits offered to humankind in the gospel evidently presuppose such a life and do not make realistic sense apart from it. The disciple of Jesus is not the deluxe or heavy-duty model of the Christian -- especially padded, textured, streamlined, and empowered for the fast lane on the straight and narrow way. He or she stands on the pages of the New Testament as the first level of basic transportation in the Kingdom of God."
Willard boldly challenges the thought that we can be Christians without being disciples, or call ourselves Christians without applying this understanding of life in the Kingdom of God to every aspect of life on earth. He calls on believers to restore what should be the heart of Christianity -- being active disciples of Jesus Christ. Willard shows us that in the school of life, we are apprentices of the Teacher whose brilliance encourages us to rise above traditional church understanding and embrace the true meaning of discipleship -- an active, concrete, 24/7 life with Jesus.
Praise For The Great Omission: Rediscovering Jesus' Essential Teachings on Discipleship…
"Dallas Willard keeps calling us to take this life of Jesus seriously as disciples, as apprentices to a Master."
-Eugene Peterson, author of The Message
"There is NO one like Dallas. Finding more of his words is like getting hidden treasure. Read and grow!"
-John Ortberg, author of God Is Closer Than You Think
"This is vintage Willard, and it must be read by all who hunger to grow as Jesus's disciple."
-J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, and author of Love Your God With All Your Mind
"If you have any desire to find the life God offers you, read this book."
-John Eldredge, author of Captivating
"Every leader, whether professional or lay, who cares about the church of Jesus Christ, should read this book."
-Paul D. Robbins, President, Christianity Today International
"I know no one like Dallas Willard who can express profound things so simply and simple things so profoundly."
-Os Guinness, author of The Call and Unspeakable
"Dallas Willard reminds us that a relationship with Jesus only makes sense when we choose to become his apprentices."
-Alan Andrews, U.S. President of the Navigators
"The Great Omission may be Dallas's most important work yet."
-Ruth Haley Barton, president, Transforming Center, author of Sacred Rhythms
"Another classic from the pen of this remarkable writer. Incisive and insightful..."
-Alister E. McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology, Oxford University
"The Great Omission is, simply put, great. I recommend it highly."
-Richard J. Foster, author of The Celebration of Discipline
"There are few better thinkers or students of Jesus than Dallas Willard."
-Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager and The Secret
"It is no accident that one of the most fruitful lives I've been privileged to observe offers this valuable resource."
-J. Stanley Mattson, founder and president, C.S. Lewis Foundation
"...Willard speaks his truth in such an eloquent, passionate, and powerful way..."
-Library Journal
"Dallas Willard is a brilliant, modest, immensely experienced Christian older brother, calling to us."
-Christianity Today


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A series of recommendations on reducing violence and inmate abuse in Los Angeles County jails was presented to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, as part of an effort to reform and restore confidence in the troubled system.
The Commission on Jail Violence presented the supervisors with its report, first issued publicly on Sept. 28, that calls for sweeping reforms such as creating a position of inspector general to monitor the jails and restructuring Sheriff Lee Baca's management team.
The board did not vote on the recommendations Tuesday, but it is expected to decide in two to three weeks on how to proceed after hearing advice from its legal counsel.
During Tuesday's hearing, retired federal judge Lourdes Baird, chairwoman of the commission, said all the proposed reforms should be implemented.
"It's the hope of the commissioners that you, the members of the board, and the sheriff will embrace these recommendations and findings and put them into place in order to fulfill our last mandate – perhaps the most important one – and that is to restore public confidence in the constitutional operation of our jails."
The Rev. Cecil Murray, co-chair of the commission, added that one of the important keys is adding surveillance cameras to the jails.
"For without proper monitoring, who will protect us from our protectors?" Murray said.
The jail commission's executive director, Miriam Krinsky, expressed concern that Baca has yet to discipline members of his command staff, particularly Undersheriff Paul Tanaka, for allegedly exacerbating the problems in the jails.
"We're troubled that to date, none of his senior managers have been held accountable at a time when the department is watchfully looking to see whether misconduct is going to have consequences," Krinsky said.
In a news conference last week, Baca said Tanaka is currently under investigation for allegedly encouraging deputies to be aggressive and undermining attempts to discipline them.
Richard Drooyan, the board's general counsel, said some of the reforms can be funded with savings from replacing some sheriff's deputies at the jail with lower-paid civilian custody assistants.
Though the commission did not recommend it, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas suggested having the inspector general report to a civilian oversight body instead of to the board, which he said already has "too much on its plate."
Ridley-Thomas added it may require a charter change or state legislation to create a civilian oversight body with some level of authority over the elected sheriff, but added, "I think we need to fasten this in a way that is buttressed by the force of law."
Supervisors Gloria Molina and Michael Antonovich expressed impatience over the pace of reforms, saying the county pays out millions of dollars in settlements to inmates beaten by deputies.
"I think if any of these situations were on TV as Rodney King had been – any of them – the public tomorrow would be asking for the sheriff's head," Molina said.
"Seriously, time is of the essence," Antonovich added. "We have litigation that piles up monthly."
"We have the recommendations," he added. "They need to be implemented."


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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Skin Care and Diseases
Sun Poisoning Treatment
I got sun poisoning 3 days ago. Its still very painful and it`s affecting my sleep. I`m treating it with ibuprofen (which takes away a lot of the pain until it starts to wear off) moisturizing lotion and cool compresses. If I go to the doctor what more would they be able to do for me?
A severe sunburn is commonly referred to as sun poisoning. However, there are other photosensitivities or skin reactions that may occur that can appear similar. If you have a severe sunburn, it is important to cool the skin and reduce inflammation with the use of nonsteriodal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen or naproxen. If you continue to have severe pain and disruption of your sleep after several days, you should see a dermatology specialist. Your practitioner may be able to suggest topical creams that may be more helpful or prescribe topical or oral medication if needed. Most importantly, severe and continued symptoms should be carefully evaluated as some skin reactions to the sun may recur or worsen with subsequent exposures.
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Get ready to know the name Johnny Wright. A stylist at Frederic Fekkai, he's worked with famous beauties such as Anita Baker, Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams, Selita Ebanks — and one very high-profile client, Michelle Obama. I'll share some of his easy hair tips later this week, but for now, read on to find out what's behind Michelle's style.
How did you start working with Michelle Obama?
It kind of happened on a whim, and I've been doing her hair now for a year. My agent out in New York booked me for her Ebony magazine shoot, and she liked it so much that she had her people book me. I actually just got a call today from her saying I'm booked with her for August a whole week — I'm going to do her hair in Denver.
Denver! Denver is important.
You know, I was very nervous with that particular booking. I was highly screened before I was even allowed to walk into her room — and I totally understand that. Whatever it took for me to be booked with her, she is a very normal person. She has two young children, and I think that her staying normal keeps them normal too. It's just great working with her. She's never picky; she never asks me for things I probably can't do. She's very understanding.
For the rest of the interview, plus a few tips on recreating Michelle's hairstyle at home,
I met Senator Obama a few years ago and he was down-to-earth as well.
You know, I've been doing hair since I was 12 years old and I never thought that I would be in that type of world. Before this, I didn't do anything about politics. I look at it as a blessing, because I pay attention much more now. I feel like I'm much more educated on how things go just from being with her and following the campaign.
Do you have any tips for recreating her signature hairstyle at home?
It's pretty simple. The foundation of any hairstyle is the cut. That's one thing we focus on doing very well here at Fekkai. With that, I am able to switch the hair into like maybe two, three different looks. We try not to give her too many different variations. People want to see her with the same style, especially when it comes to politics; there's a lot of scrutiny when you're in that arena.
I say go back to basics and just keep it simple. Sometimes I flat-iron her hair under, or I use a ceramic curling iron to flip it out at the ends a little bit. With a flat iron she's going to be able to lock the moisture in the hair. Because she has to get her hair done so often, the flat iron is probably the best tool for her. For an updo, I might do some cascading curls according to how formal the event she's attending is, but mostly I give her a clean sweep up.
Also, to keep her hair moisturized, I use the Shea Butter conditioner from Fekkai and Glossing Cream. It really keeps the hair moisturized. And Fekkai Coiff Anti-Frizz creme is excellent for that. It's probably one of my favorite products.


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Summer is colored with brilliant hues and clever clues. Today our deep-thinkers share all kinds of ideas to spin fun into sunny days. Our many topics are sure to give readers answers of their own as they read what kids said. I put cloth, ribbon and scissors on my table and invited kids of all ages to invent something. One boy who is going into first grade fashioned a family with three babies by using the cloth, a stapler, and permanent markers. Another group made a fake village using rocks, sticks, and leaves. Kids can have fun with almost anything.
If I could afford it, I'd take a trip to the Bahamas or some other place in the Caribbean Islands. This would be the perfect place to spend summer.
Yesenia Alanis, Senior Grad
I'm going to get ready for college this summer. If I had money to do it, I'd travel to Italy and study art history.
Sami J. Burks, Senior Grad
I'll be at football practice all summer.
David Geissen, Grade 10
This summer I am going to get ready for college at Chico State, and I'll also continue swimming for the Vacaville Swim Team. If I have time, I would like to spend some days driving down the California Coast.
Brenna Schafer, Senior Grad
I'm getting ready to go to college and possibly taking some summer classes, too. Also, I'll be working at my job in the Gap store in the Vacaville Outlets. I'm saving up some money before I attend Sacramento State next fall.
Kathleen Pucci, Senior Grad
I'm going to Cabo, San Lucas, Mexico, with my family. If I had money I would spend it on a "Meet and Greet" with Justin Bieber, because he's amazing.
Katherine Feaster, Senior Grad
I'd like to get students together to paint a mural for the school library.
Gabby Delgado, Grade 11
It would be good to find ways to help the homeless and underprivileged.
Marisol D. Grade 12
I'd like to go to Hawaii and go surfing. Maybe I'd get swept away by a big wave and then I'd join a mermaid colony.
Madison Hull, Grade 4, Alamo
My choice for summer would be Pismo Beach because the waves are not too big and the water is not too cold. It's fun there!
Birdy Simon, Grade 6, Markham
If I could choose to go anywhere for vacation, I'd choose between Pismo Beach, Cancun, Paris, or London.
Cassidy Simon, Grade 8, Jepson
I would like to paint a big picture of passion, (I don't know what that word means, but I heard it somewhere and I like it,) on a big wall at Best Buy. That's my favorite store because it has iPhones and iTunes and other good stuff.
A boy, Grade 3, Browns Valley
Somebody should write a story about a Zombie attack. Zombies could be the new thriller, like Vampires in the Twilight series. Don't think of romance with Zombies, though. Gross!
Steven Page, Grade 8, Jepson
This summer I'm going to eat a lot of my favorite foods: eggs, popcorn, bacon, Fritos, soda, corn, root beer floats, bread with peanut butter, and ice cream. No; cross off ice cream because it's in the root beer floats, anyway.
Haedyn Gomes, Grade 4, Alamo
I'm going paint something this summer because painting is fun. Maybe a fence? A chair?
Julie B., Grade 9
People would live longer by removing fast foods and by exercising. But who cares? It's summer!
Zak Vale, Grade 7, Jepson


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Atlanta -- Aaron's said Tuesday it is opening five of its lease-to-own stores in the Midwest, south and on the East Coast.
From mid October to early November, Aaron's stores have opened in Delaware, Ohio; Ionia, Mich.; Franklin, Ky.; Indianola, Miss., and Towson, Md.
In September, the company opened its 2,000th store – located in the Bronx, N.Y.


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our offense needs a lot of time spent on improving - right now whenever we see something out of the ordinary by the opposing defense (zone, trapping, etc) the whole team goes into a funk and can't figure out what they should do to save their lives.
Nice to see the NBA refs are trying to outdo their college counterparts.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
I'm not sure if this makes anyone feel better, but we are nearly at .600 and we should start winning more games next week and we have a day to prepare for Miami here in Indy. I think we finish the season strong and see Barbosa add some punch to the bench.
How many more losses until we see the return of Mal?
I was going to get on here and rip Vogel for pulling George in the 1st, but he left him in in the 3rd, so I'll let him slide. When a players got the hot hand, I wish he'd leave him in though.
I don't know what's going on with Danny. He's taking really bad shots here lately.
Hibbert looked good, which was nice to see considering he got bullied last night in New York. I wish we could get him the ball more. I counted several times he was in position with his hand up, and we drove around him or passed the other way. He should touch the ball every time down if he can.
George played well besides the 3 turnovers in a row. I liked Vogel's strategy to start the game. A lot of the plays were being initiated by Paul. We need to get him involved early and often if we plan on using the egg timer, and pulling him out first.
Darren missed another ally tonight. He had it open and was afraid to let it fly. I'm glad he was aggressive with his shot tonight. He needs to play that way always.
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Too high on IU getting that huge win to worry about the pacers tonight. I missed the game, looks like Danny struggles shooting again....same old same old, blah
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
Hahahahaha...that's a great Barbosa face.
If I were Vogel, I'd bring a checkbook with me to the press conference and just fill out the amount for a fine right then and there, because I've seen high school refs in schools notorious for "home cooking" call a more unbiased game than that.
Absolutely disgusted.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
He's got the "this is the team I came to?" face. lol
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
Or at least a kick in the nutz...
We need more dogs. Tougher minded players, that hate to lose.
this, this x 1000
it is so painful to watch young players learning how to play. they are able to do what the coach tells them, but nothing else. i'm surprised someone doesn't just change defenses every quarter. pacers might have trouble breaking 60 pts.
Looking like a 6 seed or lower now. We seem to be getting less cohesive as the season progresses. I'm starting to get a little impatient with the coaching. Only can be a matter of time until many do the same as long as the current morass of play continues.
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata
Foster: "Man I can't wait to retire so I don't have to play 20 games a year with this sorry azz team again" ....
Barbosa:"Damn and I left Toronto for this?" .........
whats up with David West not playing very much in the 2nd half??
Hell they had Granger playing PF several times.
If your that worried about Super Novak how about you make him guard West in the post?
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
wonder if his knee's ok. his feet are pretty slow lately.
This team is a first round exit waiting to happen.
Youth can be a real pain in the ***. It is hard watching this young team grow. Through the good times and bad times is the identity of a young team. Hopefully we can get it together and finish the season strong. At least Roy had a good game tonight.
or slower if you prefer. his BBIQ normally makes up for his lack of quickness. lately he seems behind the play. his hands seem ok. he still has quick hands, but his feet seem heavy.
has he been playing extra minutes?
2 points in half time and bad D can do that to a player, Vogel made the right decision in not bringing him back.


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Easy Gearset Removal/Install
I built this tool to make it easier to install or remove a Ford eight- or nine-inch gearset. All of the components were found in my scrap bin but you can use new ones. It mounts to a floor jack and allows the carrier to be fitted without much physical effort. It also adjusts to match the pinion angle of the axle housing so the carrier slips on the studs easily.
Start with a 10 inch barn hinge having two equal length halves. Measure the hole in your floor jack after removing the lifting pad. Cut a piece of round stock or heavy wall tubing to the same length and diameter as the mounting stud of your jack pad. Weld this piece to the bottom of the barn hinge at a point that has the hinge pivot just beyond the edge of the jack lifting pad mount.
Next, fabricate the curved mount from a 1/2 inch square bar. The center will be flat and the ends will be bent upward to capture the gear carrier and prevent sideways motion or rotation. Weld this piece to the top of the barn hinge about 1 inch from the pivot.
The upright to hold the yoke mounts about 7 inches from the curved mount. I used a recycled head bolt 7/16×45/8 inches, welded to the top of the hinge. The sleeve that fits in the yoke is 1 inch O.D. tubing with nuts welded inside to allow up or down adjustment. It's cut to length to fit in the yoke.
The angle adjuster is a 3/8×1 1/2 inch bolt and nut. Drill a hole midway between the curved mount and the upright through both hinge halves, install the bolt and nut to control the distance between the hinge halves.
To remove a gearset, have your vehicle secured on jackstands. Remove the driveshaft from the rear axle yoke, drain the oil, and remove all but two of the carrier mounting nuts. Remove the lifting pad from your jack and replace it with the carrier tool. Place the jack with the tool under the carrier then use the U-joint U-bolts to hold the tool upright to the yoke. Now remove the last two nuts and pry the carrier away from the axle housing. As it clears the mounting studs, the carrier will be supported by the tool and the jack.
To reinstall the gearset or install a new one, lift the carrier to the proper height with the jack and roll it toward the mounting flange. If the carrier is not parallel to the flange, adjust the angle with the bolt in the middle of the hinge. Now slide the carrier onto the studs and capture it with a couple of nuts before removing the tool. Complete the installation as normal. For a quicker change during a race, build two tools and mount one to the new gearset and one to the set being removed.
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Phila U. students design and build transitional living booths for local homeless shelter
The Women of Change Safe Haven shelter, located at 2042 Arch Street, received a fresh look, integrated storage and improved privacy thanks to a group of 14 ambitious architecture students at Philadelphia University.
Now graduates, the students gathered this past weekend to begin installations of a new sleeping dorm, community room and medical area. These "Design X Socio-Political Studio" classmates began their design-build project for the shelter back in January after receiving a request from Project H.O.M.E., which serves the chronically homeless.
The project got its wings through Project H.O.M.E. as well as a Phila U. Nexus Learning Grant, which seeks to cross active, collaborative, real-world learning with education.
Justine Tarrant, a member of the class and now intern-carpenter, says the experience gave the class access to a real-world project.
"We've been there from the start," said Tarrant. "The project allowed us to work with an actual client and budget and really let us use our creativity. We met with Project H.O.M.E. to collaborate and came up with functional solutions that fit their needs."
David Kratzer, associate professor of architecture at Phila U., says Project H.O.M.E. wanted to focus on the needs of the 25 residents who are both chronically homeless and seriously mentally ill.
"This project has many layers," explained Kratzer. "We had to address both storage and safety necessities for the residents and ultimately come up with a prototype that would offer real solutions."
One of those solutions is displayed in the "transitional living booths," which gives residents separate, private space while still allowing staff to monitor them. Kratzer says the booths are durable, hygienic and feature storage for personal belongings.
The community area features moveable furniture and screens that can be repositioned during code blue situations and the medical room includes a newly designed multi-use exam table, which can be folded for space efficiency.
Tarrant says one of her favorite aspects of the design is the "whip walls," which feature curved corner shelving covered with a semi-translucent plastic material that allows for both privacy and safety.
With final installations taking place in the coming weeks, Tarrant says seeing the project come together has been inspiring.
"When we designed it, we looked at everything, we really thought about how the women would feel living in the space," said Tarrant. "It's rewarding to know that we are helping the women who live in the shelter and that our work matters."
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Even within the home, there are safety threats to your pet, but the incidence of traumatic events is extremely small by comparison to cats who spend a majority of their time outdoors. The statistics alone should convince you that your pet needs an indoor lifestyle to keep safe.
Treat your cat to the good life, indoors and out
Virtually everything your cat needs -
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rest, and companionship - can be had readily, indoors. The notion that a cat must roam free to be happy is a myth that may end his or her life prematurely. He or she can get all of the fresh air and sunshine he or she needs safely under your supervision.
Open the door to healthy activity
In preparation for any outdoor activity, make sure your cat has a
collar with identification, is fully vaccinated, and is spayed or neutered. With a bit of planning, you can create a safe backyard environment for your "indoor" pet, or even stroll about the community together, enjoying the benefits of nature.
Create a controlled outdoor environment for safety
Depending on the style of your home and the layout of your yard, one or more of the following options can work to provide your cat safe, outdoor access:
Fence - Because cats are great leapers, erecting a fence tall enough to keep your pet in, and others out, can be challenging. Wire mesh, hung at a 45 degree angle along the top of the fence, can effectively limit escapes.
Cages and Pens - Portable, fence-type kennels, like those used for dogs, work equally well for most cats. The collapsible
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Carrier - You can carry your pet anytime, anywhere, and protect her from other animals, putting an end to impromptu "street fights." With adjustable shoulder and waist straps,
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It's a wonderful life, with your help
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text: 'I'm better at this than owning The Greenbrier' By Tommy R. Atkinson February 3, 2013 Story Share F. Brian Ferguson Greenbrier East basketball coach Jim Justice talks to his undefeated girls team during last week's Big Atlantic Classic in Beckley. Justice has also coached the boys team to a 16-1 record. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It seems whatever Jim Justice touches turns to gold.He rescued The Greenbrier from bankruptcy. He inked a six-year contract with the PGA Tour for The Greenbrier Classic, a tournament few thought he had a chance of landing, let alone moving it to the Fourth of July weekend. And last year the PGA approached him with an extension for The Greenbrier Classic through 2021.Now, Justice is working his magic on the hardwood with the Greenbrier East boys and girls basketball teams. Justice had guided both the Spartans' boys and girls squads to undefeated records into the last week of January, until Friday night when the boys were upset in the Big Atlantic Classic, a tournament, by the way, that he's been spearheading for 24 years.The Spartans (16-1) were fourth in last week's Class AAA Associated Press boys poll and were the only undefeated team at 15-0 before the setback. The East girls (14-0), the defending state champions, are the only unblemished team in AAA and have been No. 1 in the AP poll the past four weeks."I seem to have the ability to get more out of people than maybe they would customarily do,'' said The Greenbrier resort owner, who also runs Justice Family Farms. "I do that within my businesses. I have a real simple philosophy, and that is the coach or the president has to genuinely care about the kids and the employees, and then the employees and the kids have to really care back."That gets a little tough at times. Then the coach or the employer has to make it mandatory that the employees or the kids care for one another. If you can really get that going ... it seems so simple. They love me. They'd fight a grizzly bear for me and they would because they know I'd fight it for them.''Justice has coached the East girls for 13 seasons, producing six trips to the state tournament since 2003. He guided the school to a 26-1 record last year and its second state title and first since 1981. The Spartans also advanced to the AAA title game in 2004, but lost to South Charleston.He took on the boys coaching duties last season and finished with a 13-12 mark, their first winning season in several years. They last played in the state tournament in 1986 and their only state title came in 1972."When I first came there the first three games I coached for Greenbrier East we lost,'' he said of the girls program. " That's where it all started. We've come a long way. It's been a long, long time since the Greenbrier East boys had this type of basketball team.''Justice has coached in more than 1,000 games at every level from elementary to semi-pro and compiled a breathtaking 868-173 record for an .834 winning percentage."I'm just eat up with passion and enthusiasm,'' he said. "I'm probably the most competitive person you've ever known, but I'm going to be a gentleman if I lose. "I don't mean this in a bad way, but I'm good at this. I know what I'm good at. I'm confident about knowing all the Xs and Os. I've done this for so long it's unbelievable. And really and truly, I'm better at this than owning The Greenbrier.''There's no doubt Justice has a knack of bringing together players from diverse backgrounds to form a winning combination.Last season three girls moved in from out of state, but East meshed the new with the old to capture a state championship. This year they have been tested when two of those starters moved back to their home states because of family circumstances."So we took two cannon balls to the stomach,'' Justice said. "You lose a 6-foot-6 post player and a D-1 point guard. [Our players] had to revamp everything. They had to change everything and they've really done a great job.'' On the boys side this season, the Spartans added junior combination guard Rondale Watson, a Class AA first-team all-state selection at Oak Hill last year, and senior point guard Bryce Woodliff, who moved in from the Roanoke, Va., area. Obi Romeo, a 6-9 junior center who is originally from Nigeria, joined the squad last season. "The boys came in athletic,'' said Justice. "They had no idea how to run within a structure. Rondale was athletic as he could be, but nowhere close to the player he is today. Obi would take [the ball] and run with it and then dunk it. He didn't have any idea how to dribble."We've had kids like Dereck Weiford, Evan Ramsey and Owen Browning; kids that weren't really supposed to be stars step up and play. Now they can take their athleticism with all that they've learned and they can be really tough.''Justice is also a stickler for detail and discipline."I'm the guy that drives people crazy,'' he said. "If your foot is supposed to be here and it's there, it's not good enough. It's just plain not good enough for me. We put a lot of stuff in. You can't be a dummy and play for me."You've got to be really able to process it and I expect you to make your grades, too. [The players] know it's not good enough for me for them to come out with their pants hanging down half way off their behind and [wearing] different kind of socks. We're not doing that. We're going to look the part and be the part.'' Justice has taken a beating the last several years on messages boards and chat rooms for welcoming so many transfers."If we're trying to do something why did we let the two [girls] go?,'' he said. "Everybody said, 'What about these kids. Is there something you could do to keep them?'"There's probably something I could have done, but it wasn't what they wanted. It wasn't what their families wanted. They wanted something else. I'm tickled to death for those kids. They were great kids and great families. I coach whoever comes in the door. That's just all there is to it.''Justice said success often attracts talent."Let's use some sense,'' he said. "The thing that's really hard for people to understand, they look at me and say, 'Well, that guys owns The Greenbrier.'"The bottom line is it's hard for them to realize that I'm just a coach. People want to come to our program, our community and our school because it's good. What are we going to do, beat them away?''Justice said East has provided a safe landing for kids who have had troubled backgrounds."For all these naysayers, they don't know that Bryce Woodliff came to us,'' the East coach said. "He would have ended up in a public school with a lot of bad influences in Roanoke and his dad said, 'I don't want that for my son. We're going somewhere and we're getting away from here. My son is drifting the wrong way.'"He's a great young man. As far as me having a role in it, forget it. Rondale has grown into the best person and a good, good guy. Obi is adopted by a white family and that kid, it's the saddest but greatest story in the world.''Justice could have two busy weeks in mid-March when the girls and boys state tournaments run concurrently at the Charleston Civic Center."I am genuinely in this for one thing and that's the kids,'' he said. "I've won enough gold rings. You just really want to see these kids mature, do good academically and become good citizens. I love it for the community.''Reach Tommy R. Atkinson at email@example.com or 304-348-4811. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 'Report for America' pilot project begins in Appalachia 4 Rhode Island bank claims Justice companies owe $4.2M on helicopter loan 5 Congressional opioid investigation targets drug wholesaler Miami-Luken A Super game, even without Bieber Previous Story Roundup: Huntington wins MSAC wrestling championship Next Story


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Compound or nuchal arm occurs so frequently that it is considered fairly normal. Yet, when all other causes for hang-ups of labor have been eliminated, compound or nuchal arm is likely the cause. When suspected, the baby's elbow or hand may often be palpated just above the symphysis. The attendant may actually be able to cause the baby's hand or arm to retract by gently and firmly putting pressure against it externally and moving it away. This is much easier to accomplish if the mother is submerged in water.
Upon vaginal examination, I have found the hand at the side of the head or even over the head, and have been able to cause it to withdraw by simply poking at the fingers. The problem may not be discovered until the mother is approaching second stage, and is one reason for her not feeling a pushing urge. She may say that she has supra-pubic pain while pushing. While you are certain that she is not completely dilated, or has a cervical lip, it will be the baby's elbow making pushing painful. Have the mother put counter-pressure against the area while she bears down. She will know just how much pressure to use as it is difficult for the attendant to gauge. When the baby delivers, check for a hand. If it is there, grasp it firmly, pulling it straight out while pressing firmly against the mother's perineum. This will facilitate delivery, while avoiding severe labial and vaginal tears.
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Recently, a friend was having her third baby. Her baby had been footling breech and was turned externally. She was delighted to be having a chance at a vaginal birth and was induced after the version. She ended up having a cesarean birth following two vaginal births because of a compound presentation. She was progressing quite normally and the fetus was healthy. Now she is having to cope with that loss. Why did this happen? Perhaps I am being harsh and do not know all of the circumstances but her baby was born around 4 pm. Is this a clear case of 9-5 obstetrics?
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I AM A MIDWIFE WHO ATTENDS TO THE NEEDS OF WOMEN BIRTHING IN THE HOSPITAL. I find that many "modern" (i.e. dot.com) American women and a large percentage of my Chinese immigrant women have difficulty recognizing and validating their strength and power in the process. I think the midwives who attend the [Midwifery Today Eugene] conference probably identify the same problem, especially those whose clients have the good fortune of being cared for by midwives by virtue of showing up at a clinic that midwives attend and having no knowledge of the issues of philosophy, etc.
I would find it useful and interesting to include "ways to inspire confidence and a sense of the inherent power and brilliance" of women into the section on women who care for women in the hospital. I work hard at this endeavor every day, but because our presence is diluted by all the non-midwives who work in the "institutions," I find it draining.
Your conferences are restorative and invigorating. However, I also feel a sense of disappointment or frustration because I don't attend homebirths and the most glorious stories usually are from homebirths. I fully support homebirth and would love to see a movement to take normal birth out of the hospital and into the home. There are women who don't have a home suitable for homebirth--they live in what the Chinese call "pigeon houses" where many families share a common bathroom and kitchen, are often alone and unsupported. I hope there will always be midwives willing to attend these women in the hospital.
There is a strong need to remind midwives why they are midwives and ways of bringing those midwives back to the fold.
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2. ASYNCLITISM: What do you do when the baby's head is not deeply engaged in the pelvis, but is tilted up toward the pubic bone or tilted toward the mother's sacrum?
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Issue No. 57 (Theme: Cesarean Prevention/VBAC)
How do you prevent cesareans?
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2000
It was interesting to see the questions from Australia concerning third stage [Issue 2:47]. We've just had an interesting third stage where the woman was hemorrhaging, Pitocin was given to facilitate delivery of the placenta, and a manual removal was attempted in the end. The cervix had closed already and only one or two fingers could be admitted. The patient was transported (to a local government hospital here in the Philippines) and a complete hysterectomy was performed. She had a history of retained placenta with previous pregnancies. The doctors berated us for giving Pit before the placenta was out. So the question ensued as to whether or not it was OK to give oxytocic drugs while the placenta is still inside, in the event that it does cause the cervix to close sooner than normal. I realize this was an unusual happening with the retained half of a placenta in this case, but I'm curious also to hear about others' experiences with this.
I've personally been on a quest to stop meddling with things during third stage, knowing it increases the risk of hemorrhage and we have enough of that to deal with since we are working with high-risk and sometimes malnourished mothers. I'm enjoying facilitating placental delivery instead of taking the easy road and just pulling it out. It works wonders to have the mom in an upright position. Being flat on your back makes it all the harder to allow the placenta to deliver spontaneously. My last two patients just got a funny look on their face minutes after delivery and plopped out their placentas without a word from me as to what to do. They were both on the birth stool, holding their babies and bonding. Most of the time we just wait, monitoring the mother's vitals, watching for signs of separation, and when we see that, encouraging the mother to push it out on her own. We like to initiate breastfeeding during this time to cause the uterus to contract, especially if it's taking a while. I feel we get too impatient at times, wanting to finish things up, poking at the uterus to see if it's firm, checking to see if it's rising, fiddling with the cord, or tugging on it to see if the placenta is there. Most of these things are fine and even necessary to monitor what's happening, but gentleness is the key.
- S.Jones
Re the cultural hand-washing ritual [Issue 2:45]: We need to remember that bonding and attachment are not just physical phenomena, they are also emotional and cultural. I don't believe we can or should try to create "one way" to have a baby or to bond or to raise children, all of which are somewhat culturally, ethically, or religiously guided. We can strive for the safety of women and children in all aspects of their lives but if, for instance, there is a cultural dictate to wash the baby's hands, the dictate may be more important than the amniotic fluid that remains there. In my experience the entire birthing environment takes on the smell of mother and baby--does this mean the baby is confused? I'd rather think that the baby feels safe surrounded by so much familiarity. Let's give ourselves a little slack in how we live. Let's celebrate diversity.
I am currently taking fertility drugs (Clomid) after everything natural failed. Is it still possible to have a homebirth or would it be considered a high-risk birth?
- Tendai Phiri
I recommend that the woman concerned about gestational diabetes [Issue 2:48] check out the Brewer diet taught in Bradley Childbirth classes. I credit not having GD a second time to a high protein, well balanced diet, NOT weight control. Superior diet is the key! I gained the same amount of weight both times, yet my second son was 1 lb. 10 oz. larger than his brother (with whom I had gestational diabetes)! You can find Brewer's web page at Blue Ribbon Baby, and purchase a copy of his book: www.kalico.net/blueribbonbaby/
- Amy V Haas, BCCE
Thank you, Terra, for your excellent commentary related to MANA [Issue 2:45]. I saw the trend they were following over a year ago and elected not to renew my membership. If it were not for the awesome efforts of those midwives who never did become "certified," we would not be where we are today! I know that as an illegal midwife and nurse-practitioner, a university education is not what makes an excellent nurse or midwife. There is so much more to it than title, certification, etc. I worked alongside lousy nurses who had BSN/MSN after their names--they knew the paperwork inside and out, but had no love/bedside manner for their poor patients. So, as always, we all fight one another and get nowhere. Look at the medical doctors, who regardless of differences still hold together and have one of the biggest, most effective voices in the world. I am so sad to even admit that I know some of you who fight so hard against anyone who doesn't adopt your beliefs.
- Anon.
Re a letter describing dystocia [Issue 2:43] in which after 13 minutes the baby's head was pushed back and a c-section was performed: never in my life have I heard that somebody waited for 13 minutes before doing a c-section! And secondly, regarding the statement that the baby survived because the cord was not cut, the cord is cut after the baby is born, so there was nothing special about the fact that the cord wasn't cut, because the baby wasn't born yet.
- O.S. midwife
I just had my third child. My first was nine days early, 6 lbs. 8 oz via c-section due to being stuck; second was on his due date, 7 lbs. 12.8 oz, VBAC; third was one week overdue, 8 lbs. 6.2 oz, VBAC but stuck. We managed to get him out vaginally. My midwife and the attending physician suggested I should never attempt to give birth to another large baby. My question is, HOW does one grow a smaller baby? Does it have to do with being overweight? The foods one eats? The week overdue? I do not believe in using epidurals so I labor drug-free. I would prefer my next birth goes natural and not be forced into induction or scheduled c-section.
- Priscilla
As I was carefully taught (by some of the best midwives on the planet) occasionally it makes sense to break the water [Issue 2:48]. I was taught, as well, that it is important to know the head position of the baby before taking this step and to combine what you have learned with your intuition, skill, and heart whenever making decisions with the mom-to-be.
I have had three situations in the recent past in which breaking the bag seemed to be--and was--the "right" thing to do. The first was a woman who was at 7-8 cm for several hours. She was tired and the bag of water was bulging in front of the baby's head. We tried a few things but decided to release the bag. (I should state here that my mothers eat extraordinarily well and grow "bags of steel" that often do not break until pushing!) As soon as I did, the baby came down and she dilated steadily to ten and had the baby. She was very grateful for this intercession (as opposed to intervention, a la Valerie El Halta, one of my mentor midwives).
In another situation, a wonderful, intuitive and feisty mom ordered me at 9 cm to break the bag. She had had her first bag released at this point in her labor and the baby had come soon after. I was reluctant to break it, and discouraged her, at which point she said " I want you to break it now! If you don't I'll reach in myself and snag the thing on my own!" I released the bag and within a few minutes, she began pushing and had a large and beautiful baby.
The third situation was a woman with polyhydramnios. I was encouraged by several midwives with far more experience than myself to release the water gradually while exerting gentle but steady pressure downward externally on the baby's body and head, rather than to wait for it to release on its own. The woman was at 7 cm and had been there for a while. With the head now well applied, she circled (my hypnobirthing term for dilated) to 10 cm within the next hour and had her baby.
So even at my age, I am learning!
- Nancy Wainer
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Lost one of my most valuble discs, 168g champion Monster.
These are kind of hard to find in light weights, I would be willing to consider
169g - 170g if they were in good shape. White or Hot Pink preffered, but would consider anything with the exception of extra gummy plastic. This has been my go to disc for windy conditions, thumbers, and big Hyzers. Have lots to trade, if you have one in those weights I probly have something you would love to trade for.


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Command performance eluding Bumgarner
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- If there's one thing that anybody can be sure of regarding Madison Bumgarner, it's his impeccable control.
That's why the left-hander's total of four walks in 5 2/3 innings spanning three Cactus League outings appears somewhat unusual. Bumgarner has averaged 2.1 walks per nine innings in his four-year career.
Bumgarner explained after the Giants' 4-3 Cactus League loss to the Indians that after enduring last year's prolonged season, he refrained from throwing off a mound during the offseason, indicating that this might have affected his command.
"Maybe if I'm doing this with a week to go, I'd be getting a little concerned," said Bumgarner, who allowed one run and three hits while walking one in his two-inning stint. "But right now I feel good. I think the command will start coming in and getting a little better"
Bumgarner, San Francisco's No. 2 starter, said that shortening the turn in his pitching delivery is no longer an issue, but holding runners on base is. Ezequiel Carrera stole two bases off Bumgarner in the second inning before scoring.
"I definitely have to get better at that," Bumgarner said.


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Welcome to the new log cabin of the Appalachian era, decorated in a Victorian style reminiscent of the chataquas present around 1900. Cat's Paw Cabin has 1500 square feet of ceiling fans, hand carved birds, fish and nature art. Our features include a wrap around porch with ceiling fans, screen porch with seven person hot tub and furniture, and oversized five burner grill just outside the kitchen.
Full size appliances, two central heating and air conditioning units, and reni instant water heater ensure consistent comfort for ten occupants. Wheelchair ramp, wide doors, and bath are designed for easy accessibility making this cabin comfortable for handicap use.
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Best Summer Side Dish Recipes
3 pounds ground beef chuck
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
4 ounces blue cheese (or other soft cheese, such as Brie)
Oil, for grates
8 rolls or buns, split
2 cups packed baby spinach
2 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
Sautéed mushrooms (optional)
Grainy mustard (optional)
Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, gently fold together beef, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Form into 8 equal-size mounds.
Shape cheese into 8 equal-size disks. Press a small well in the center of each beef mound. Place cheese in well; wrap beef around cheese, pinching to seal.
Lightly oil grates. Place burgers on grill; cover. Cook until grill marks are visible on first side, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn burgers with a spatula; cook until grill marks are visible on other side and meat is just slightly pink in the middle, 4 to 6 minutes more for medium-rare.
To serve, layer bottom roll halves with spinach, burgers, tomato, and mushrooms, if using, dividing evenly. Spread top roll half with roasted red-pepper sauce, as desired.
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for frying
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn in pieces
1/3 cups milk
3/4 pounds ground beef chuck
1/2 pounds ground pork
1/4 pounds ground veal
1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups baby arugula
1 package (15-ounce) party-size potato rolls, split, or other mini soft rolls
10 slices (thin) provolone cheese, halved
In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes; let cool. In a medium bowl, combine bread and milk; let stand until mushy. Add ground meats, onion mixture, cheese, egg, basil, salt, and pepper; mix with hands until just combined (don't overmix). Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, form into 20 small meatballs.
Heat about 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry meatballs until brown all over, about 7 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. Discard drippings and wipe skillet. Add marinara sauce to skillet and return meatballs to sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer, turning meatballs occasionally, about 30 minutes or until meatballs are tender.
To serve, place arugula leaves on bottom of each roll. Top each with 1 meatball. Drizzle each meatball with some of the sauce and top with a cheese slice and the top of the roll.
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Grass not always greener: Pot bust publicity hurts innocent shop
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Dominic Grasseth started hearing about "The Greener Side" 4 or 5 times a day last March when people would call his garden supply store "The Greener Side of Life" and ask about buying marijuana.
Then police raided "The Greener Side" and charged the staff with distributing drugs by illegally selling medical marijuana in violation of Oregon law.
The story of the dispensary takedown took Grasseth's business with it.
"Having a store that specifically, blatantly sells marijuana and then takes most of my name is just causing me grief, great grief," said Grasseth, who has owned The Greener Side of Life for three years. "Just within a day or so of that story coming out, our walk-in traffic has just taken a dive by 50 to 60 percent probably. I mean, it's been a pretty legitimate hit, and it was just right after, so I don't really have anything else to attribute it to."
He has since called his attorney and is going to try to get the dispensary to change its name.
A representative for The Greener Side said they were unaware of the existence of The Greener Side of Life and referred the reporter to the store's attorney.
Grasseth is uncertain about how to weather the downturn in his business.
"Kind of painful scenario where I'm like jeeze I hope I can make it through what's left of my lease at this rate, pay for my house payment and that kind of thing," Grasseth said.
Meanwhile, he wants people to know: The Greener Side of Life isn't about marijuana. He even has a sign on the door that says "we will not assist anyone in the cultivation of marijuana, medical or not."
"We strive really hard to keep anything that has to do with marijuana out of here so that everybody's safe," Grasseth said. "People who come in and they're just trying to do gardening in their backyard, they don't want to come in and deal with people who are trying to grow marijuana."


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uNicedmeMan wrote:Slight changes for winter.
WINTER Rig:
2x wizards
1x star mako (broke a beat up dx rancho earlier this winter, not making that mistake again)
2x rocs (seasoned and new)
1x glow stalker
1x se leopard
3x pd (seasoned flat pink DGR p, newish green Freak p, green c)
1x champ boss
This has been working out wonderfully. Using the mako in the winter makes me feel confident that if I ever run out of trashed dx rocs, I can find something in premium plastic to get the job done (while I trash up another roc of course).
Soooo, my heavy DF champ boss has been holding me down in the flick department, I can can flick it 350+ feet consistently without too much trouble. It doesn't get toooo much work BH unless I'm trying to get a big skip or cut through some headwind. I have the arm for a warp speed disc (380'ish with PDs) and will be adding one in the spring when I get a bigger bag.
I've used the following warp speeders:
Wraith: 12x star, champ, pro
- Nice and controllable backhand.
- Different plastics yield different results: 12x - speedy and stable, champ - hyzer flippy outta the box, pro - bomber and rolls nicely
- Distance / speed overlaps with PDs
- Too finicky on hard FH shots
Boss: Heavy DH and Pro
- Long and controllable FH
- Perfectly seasoned pro boss is the longest thing I've ever thrown
- Awesome for BH skips, long hyzers and headwinds
- Not very versatile BH or FH. Often times will turn and burn if thrown with too much anny/power
- Have to throw near 100% power BH
- Perfectly seasoned pro bosses get trashed too quickly and are too flippy to be useful.
Drivers I'm Curious About:
- Destroyer
- Flow
- Nuke
PS. The flat max weight DGR PDs are the mega (oYo)'s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope I can continue to get PDs like that in the future. SO money right out of the box.


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BOCA RATON, Fla. Office Depot announced that it has opened its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Commercial Interiors (CI) registered store in Austin, Texas on July 15. Office Depot said it expects the store to be certified a few months after opening.
Office Depot also announced that beginning with the Austin store, all new and relocated North American Office Depot retail locations will receive LEED CI certification, including 14 stores planned for 2010.
"Office Depot is at the forefront of corporate environmental sustainability," said Kevin Peters, president of North American Retail for Office Depot. "And LEED CI is a step forward in our expanded effort to grow greener."
The Austin store features skylights, sensors to reduce energy use, water conservation interior fixtures and other aspects designed to make the store more efficient.