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PARISH councillors have been forced to take action at a lock where a nine-year-old nearly drowned after a girl reported she too thought she "was going to die".
Compton and Shawford Parish councillors have been working with neighbouring Twyford Parish Council at Compton Lock after a St Peter's RC school boy became entangled in the water.
Joe Chilcott was saved after a passer-by saw he couldn't hold himself out of the water on Sunday (July 20) because the rope had caught around his ankle.
Now another student has stepped forward saying she too nearly died after the rope got caught under her neck.
Ella Wharton, 16, from Nursling, starts Barton Peveril College in September.
She said: "The rope is attached to the little bridge which people put a stick on and you can swing from it in the water. My friend went before me and he went through ok.
"The stick was floating in the current, attached to the bridge, and I went through, on my back, and was slightly under when the stick got caught under my neck so the rope was dragging me.
One of my friends, Ben, jumped in and I managed to get free but I couldn't breathe.
"I was only stuck for about 10 seconds but I thought I was going to die then and there. Although I got it off before my friend helped me, if no one was there and the current was stronger I wouldn't have been able to pull it off.
"If a little kid jumped in they wouldn't be able to do that. You have to be a strong swimmer or you wouldn't be able to get out."
Chairman of Compton and Shawford Parish Council, Adrian Walmsley, said: "We were obviously very concerned to hear about the incident which [was] reported in the Chronicle.
"We're in close contact with the city council and the county council on this matter, and also with Twyford Parish Council because the lock itself straddles the border between our two parishes.
As soon as we became aware of Sunday's incident we started discussions with Winchester City Council, Hampshire County Council and Twyford Parish Council.
"We've spoken to Russell Robson of the Environment Agency, who encouraged us to quote his safety recommendations on our website.
"Both of these recent incidents highlight the importance - for bathers of all ages - of not going swimming alone."


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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Electrical Stimulation of Nerves to Study Focal Dystonia
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This study will use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electrical stimulation of nerves to examine how the brain controls muscle movement in focal hand dystonia (writer's cramp). Normally, when a person moves a finger, the brain's motor cortex prevents the other fingers from moving involuntarily. Patients with focal hand dystonia have difficulty with individualized finger movements, possibly due to increased excitability of the motor cortex. Musicians, writers, typists, athletes and others whose work involves frequent repetitive movements may develop focal dystonia of the hand.
Healthy normal volunteers and patients with focal dystonia 18 years of age and older may be eligible for this study.
For the TMS procedure, subjects are seated in a comfortable chair with their hands placed on a pillow on their lap. An insulated wire coil is placed on the scalp. A brief electrical current is passed through the coil, creating a magnetic pulse that stimulates the brain. This may cause muscle, hand or arm twitching if the coil is near the part of the brain that controls movement, or it may induce twitches or transient tingling in the forearm, head or face muscles. Subjects will be asked to move a finger. Just before this movement, a brief electrical stimulation will be applied to the end of either the second or fifth finger. Metal electrodes will be taped to the skin over the muscle for computer recording of the electrical activity of the hand and arm muscles activated by the stimulation. The testing will last 2-3 hours.
|Dystonic Disorders
|Study Type:
|Official Title:
|The Effect of Peripheral Heterotopic Stimulation on Cortical Excitability in Dystonia
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|Study Start Date:
|November 13, 2002
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Nineteen patients age 18 and over with focal dystonia of the upper limbs (writer's cramp) will be recruited for the study.
For patients, the only selection criteria are the presence of focal hand dystonia.
Nineteen normal subjects age 18 and over will be recruited for the control group.
The controls will not have dystonia or any other neurological condition.
All subjects will sign an informed consent prior to participation in the trial.
Exclusion criteria for the trial covering both the normal control and dystonia group will include any concurrent medical or surgical condition as well as neurological or psychiatric illnesses.
Exclusion criteria will include any individual who is on medications with potential influence of the nervous system function (antidepressants, anxiolytics, anticonvulsants, antipsychotic, antiparkinson, hypnotics, stimulants, and antihistamines).
The exclusion criteria also include patients who have received Botulinum toxin injection within 3 months of starting the protocol.
Furthermore, any individual who has a pacemaker, an implanted medical pump, a metal plate or metal object in the skull or eye (for example, after brain surgery), or who has a history of seizure disorder will be excluded from the trial.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00050024
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|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
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|November 19, 2002
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|June 30, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Afferent Stimulation
Motor Cortex
Writer's Cramp
Surround Inhibition
Heterotopic Inhibition
Focal Dystonia
Writer Cramp
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Dystonic Disorders
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Movement Disorders
Central Nervous System Diseases
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Sorry if this has been covered, but I have a scenario about jump putting.
So I was at a tourney this last weekend at Lemon Lake and during the players meeting the TD briefly went over jump putting. He had somebody read a section out of the rules book where it says you're allowed to step in front of the marker after you release the disc, except when inside 10 meters. 803.04 B. He then said you're not even allowed to have your non supporting foot in the air past the plane of the marker disc when you release the disc on a jump putt. I'm pretty sure that's wrong, and it's not considered a step past the disc until that foot hits the ground. I was waiting on somebody to correct him on that, but nobody did, so I just ignored it and proceeded to begin they tourney.
I later got into an argument with the player who brought up the topic to the TD before the players meeting. He was arguing with me and my card about it, making the same argument the TD was, saying your non supporting foot can't be past the plane of the marker disc in the air when you release the putt even outside 10 meters, and even with the supporting foot still being on the ground behind the marker.
Unless I'm the one who's ignorant here, I'm pretty sure you're allowed to have your non supporting foot in front of the marker in the air even before you release the disc as long as you release the disc before it comes in contact with the ground or any object in front of the marker disc. I would just hate to have 2 players on the same card with me making that argument against me and then proceed to stroke me because of that. And when the TD is agreeing with that, what could you do about that? Kinda shocked me considering this is where worlds will be next year. I think the TD should understand that ruling, again, unless I'm the one who's ignorantly missing something here.


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Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children two and under watch no TV, a 2005 survey of 1051 parents found that only 37% of children between birth and two years old do so. That leaves 63% of infants who are watching TV. Even more alarming, the study found that about 20% of children under two even have a television in their room and more than half of these could turn it on themselves.
The guidelines call for no more than two viewing hours per day for children up to age six, which the study found was more commonly the case. However, about one-third of kids in this age group had a TV in their bedroom.
The study found that on an average day, 75% of children watched at least some television and about one-third watched videos or DVDs. The average viewing time was one hour and 20 minutes. One concern expressed by the researchers was that TV may replace time spent interacting with parents. Another was that prior studies showed that too much TV can lead to a variety of negative outcomes, e.g., violence linked to real-life aggressive behavior.
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How can we best help women in the postpartum period? First we must treat each woman individually. Part of good prenatal care is the ability to get to know women and their needs. Investing the time early-on can be valuable in creating postpartum solutions. Many women experience postpartum "blues," caused from normal hormonal changes combined with all the emotional changes that occur. I tend to worry if I do not see some irrational moods or a bout of tears during this time. This experience is perfectly normal and it may be a good outlet, enabling the mother to process and release her emotions. This too shall pass within a short period of time.
Some first-time mothers become totally overwhelmed with their newborns. The new mom may have not been taught by the women in her family how to care for a child. The basic maternal instinct is present but she has no idea how to go about care. Do not assume that all women know how to care for a baby. I have had to tuck more than one first-time mom under my wing and "show and tell." Left unattended, these new mothers can become confused, frustrated and depressed after birth. I have seen moms do just great for the first few weeks, and then suddenly crash and burn into deep depression.
Although it doesn't happen to many women, it is important to identify postpartum depression. This condition is often a combination of hormonal, chemical and emotional imbalances. It can be a very tender process to reestablish the balance. I recommend collaborating on care when it goes out of your realm. A homeopathic, naturopathic or allopathic care provider can help with nutritional, herbal, homeopathic and/or allopathic remedies, all of which can help to re-establish balance. Teamwork is key—it will heal the imbalance and create a dynamic that helps you to help moms without exhausting yourself. This is important! If you become frustrated and burned out, you are of little use to the mom and her family.
There is also a lot of information that is vital to the new mom's partner. During pregnancy I try to establish the role the partner envisions he/she will play during the immediate postpartum period. I find it extremely helpful to have the partner read The Birth Partner, by Penny Simkin. This book covers in detail everything a partner should consider. When will the partner need to return to work? What expectations of care are important in regards to establishing in-home care from others? These questions lead to dialogue between the two partners and a plan gets set in motion. This can be very reassuring to the couple. I remind him or her that I am there for them 24/7 and can always be consulted. Building confidence and trust with the partner is just as important building it with the mom. The bond they form after birth sets the pace for their parenting.
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Q: My 21-year-old daughter has been advised to have a LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) for moderate dysplasia due to HPV. I know this may leave scarring on the cervix or possibly pose a small risk of preterm labor when she becomes pregnant. My midwife said she would be put on a preterm labor protocol. What experiences have midwives had with this situation?
Have you seen cervical scarring or preterm labor after a LEEP? Does scarring lead to slower dilation or "stalls" in dilation? Does she have any alternatives for treatment other than the LEEP? What is your advice regarding pregnancy? Would this preclude her from using a midwife?
— Michelle
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Q: Is one dose of tetanus vaccine enough for mother and newborn, if the newborn was not delivered with sterile instruments? If the serum is unavailable, what is the solution?
— Anonymous
A: If there is tetanus exposure in a previously unimmunized person, the recommendation is to administer the immune globulin since the vaccine will not have had sufficient time for full protection. Globulin is expensive and needs to be kept refrigerated.
But let us take a step back from the question, because it is asked without a context. If this is simply a birth where instruments were well washed in water that is safe (a trusted water system or boiled) then the likelihood of tetanus is negligible. If mom received suturing or episiotomy with instruments that did not fit the above description, she would have some risk, not only of tetanus, but of other pathogens as well.
However, the most common incidence of tetanus is to the newborn through the umbilicus. Unsterile instruments do carry risk, especially if not thoroughly cleansed in water from approved systems or boiled sources. Most cases of tetanus to the newborn occur from contaminated treatments to the umbilical stump and these treatments vary from culture to culture. Any plant product or earth product carries risk. There were even cases in the US where newborns contracted tetanus via the application of powdered commercial goldenseal. For those who insist on goldenseal, use the alcohol tincture instead of powder. For plant or earth applications that are cultural, if the parents cannot be convinced to forego application, at least instruct them that the application would be more effective if first boiled for 15 minutes to release the healing properties and alcohol added into the mixture. It is usually more effective to "improve on" a cultural practice rather than try to eliminate it.
— Maryl Smith
A: As a former mainstream health care professional, I beg you to read the manufacturer's own monograph, the tetanus vaccine package insert at www.vaclib.org. Once you read all of the toxic ingredients, warnings, precautions, disclaimers, short- and long-term adverse reactions including the risk of anaphylaxis (death), please listen to your intuition, that God-given natural protective instinct and follow your heart for the sake of preserving your baby's health and well-being.
You can also go to Dr. Andrew Moulden's www.brainguardmd.com to find out that the vaccine ingredients, aluminum for example, cause microvascular strokes which lead to autoimmune and neurological diseases and disorders.
When you follow the money, you will find that those who promote the vaccines have a vested interest in them. (profits before people) Those who offer full disclosure, including unfavorable information and freedom of choice, pay the price of losing their jobs, etc. (people before profits)
We must educate ourselves to protect our children and make informed choices for them.
The only safe vaccine is one that is never used.
— Bea, parent advocate for truth and choice
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With a staggering 31.8 percent of US births occurring by cesarean section, improved transparency in maternity care has never been more urgent. The safety of birthing women is in serious jeopardy according to the recently released 2007 US birth statistics. Birth by cesarean section has increased by 50 percent since 1996 and now accounts for 31.8 percent of all US births. While the procedure can be life-saving when used appropriately, it is a major surgery that carries extensive risks for both mother and baby—risks that are not present in a vaginal birth. The 2007 rate is more than double the US Healthy People 2010 and the World Health Organization's recommended rate of 15 percent. Despite these facts, today's birthing women have no way of knowing if their local hospitals exceed the recommended rate.
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Forward the CIMS Press Release "Need for Transparency Increases as Cesarean Section Rates Rise" (PDF) (http://www.motherfriendly.org/pdf/PR_20090319_Ceserean_Stats_Released.pdf) to your local media outlets. Find media contacts in your area through the American College of Nurse-Midwives online Media Guide.
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In regard to E-News 11:7 on OTC drugs, Motherisk (www.motherisk.org) is run from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada and is an incredible resource to tap into. They even have some information on herbs in pregnancy (not much).
— Shawn
In response to Karen White, RN, (E-News 11:8) after the hospital birth of my first child, I birthed five at home. I found the "After Twin Birth" story to be a very nice read. I have some similar thoughts and feelings about the birth of my fourth child who was late, after more than 12 hours of labor, stuck at birth, and then wasn't breathing. I was thankful she was born at home where I could help stimulate her breathing while her cord still pulsed. I held her and bonded with her while she breathed her first. I understand how this could not have happened in a hospital and I am thankful.
Sometimes we "home birth moms," while realizing how different things would have played out in a hospital, are so thankful for our experiences that we can't imagine it being as good anywhere else. In our zeal, we might say things that an insecure person might take offensively. While there would be, of course, other means and times for bonding for the twins in the story, the author was caught up in the excitement of allowing a particlar time for bonding that surely would not have happened in the hospital.
As a nurse, surely you know that all birth stories are different, and this story in no way attacked the choices of other moms. We mothers should feel safe sharing our experiences in the most joyful way that we choose without thinking that our words might offend those who choose differently.
While this author might not have said anything "demeaning about a home delilvery," I'm sure that she has heard many demeaning and critical words from the medical community about home birth. I know I have had my share of it, and I pray that I will choose words in response with charity and consideration, as I hope you will learn to do.
— Linda Dybala, mom and home birth advocate
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Baby Chick Cookies Recipe
When you serve thees cookies, you won't hear a peep from guests—they'll be too busy gobbling up the sweet treat! Shape them into baby chicks like our home economist did here or follow reader Phyllis Madonna's lead and form the dough into sheep. "I serve them to friend's and family all the time," she pens from Cleveland, New York.
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 12 drops yellow food coloring
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1-3/4 cups chopped almonds
- 2 ounces white candy coating
- 2 drops yellow food coloring
- 1 drop red food coloring
- 1. In a large bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, egg yolks and food coloring. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Knead mixture 3-4 times to form a ball. On a floured surface, roll to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. to 3-in. chick-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
- 2. In small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in almonds. Place 2 teaspoons of topping on each chick, spreading to cover all but the beak and feet.
- 3. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
- 4. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring to make orange; spread on beak and feet of each chick. Yield: 4 dozen (2-inch cookies).
Recipe Note
Editor's Note: White confectionery coating is found in the baking section of most grocery stores. It is sometimes labeled "almond bark" or "candy coating" and is often sold in bulk packages of 1 to 1-1/2 pounds.
Nutritional Facts
2 each: 183 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Treasury Wines Estate Limited has reported a net profit of $52.3 million for the six months to December, a 30.8 per cent increase from the previous corresponding period.
It also recorded earnings before interest and tax of $73.4 million, a 20 per cent drop from the same period the year before, as the cost of goods sold rose on the back of challenging weather conditions affecting the 2011 vintage and difficult retail conditions.
The company, one of the world's largest wine firms and the former wine arm of Foster's, declared an interim dividend of 6 cents per share, 50 per cent franked.
Treasury Wine Estates, rose 15 cents, or 3.06 per cent, to $5.05 in early trade.
Treasury Wines Estate's chief executive, David Dearie, said his company was continuing to invest for growth and that the outlook for the global wine industry remained positive.
"Overall the wine industry is edging ever closer to supply and demand balance with the poor 2012 vintage in Europe further reducing global supply," Mr Dearie said in a statement.
"Early signs of the 2013 Australian vintage appear generally favourable with growing conditions characterised by low rainfall in winter and the growing season to date."


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Creative Computing for Control
PC-Based Control Is Taking Over in a Variety of New and Upcoming Process Industry Applications. Here Are Some of the Most Innovative Solutions
Just in case you haven't checked recently, the old barrier between controllers and PCs is gone, and microprocessors and software are continuing to show up everywhere in process control and automation. Sure, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and similar components have long performed data processing tasks, but basic PC hardware, architectures and logic are taking over more and more applications.
For instance, to measure and meter the new, €10-billion Nord Stream pipeline that provides a natural gas link between Germany and Russia, Wingas GmbH & Co. in Kassel, Germany, has been working with RMG by Honeywell to install ultrasonic gas meters, flow computers and gas chromatograph systems on the pipeline's two, parallel, 1200-km legs (Figure 1).
Wingas is a joint venture of Wintershall Holding AG, Germany's largest crude oil and natural gas producer, and Russia's OAO Gazprom. Its existing 2000-km pipeline network connects gas reserves in Siberia and the North Sea to markets in Western Europe. In Germany, two pipelines called Ostsee-Pipeline–Anbindungs-Leitung (OPAL) and Nordeuropäische Erdgasleitung (NEL) will take natural gas from Nord Stream and feed it into Europe's existing natural gas grid. When complete, the OPAL and NEL pipelines will be more than 400 km long with a diameter of 1.4 m each.
"About 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas will flow through the meters every year, providing safe, stable energy to the European market, so the quality of the readings can't be compromised," says Klaus Haussmann, project manager at Wingas Transport GmbH. Consequently, RMG helped implement the following equipment at Nord Stream:
- ERZ 2000 flow computers, which consist of a series of microcomputers for flow correction that provide parallel calculation of compressibility according to established methods. When carrying out corrections using density and standard density, the speed of sound effects is measured and calculated.
- PGC 9000 VC process gas chromatographs, which analyze 11 components and calculate calorific values, standard density, Wobbe index and density ratios of natural gases on the basis of standards and weight legislation.
- USZ 08 ultrasonic gas flowmeters, which meter custody transfers by measuring flow velocities of the gas and then calculate flow rates at measurement conditions.
More and Better Measurement
Likewise on the measurement front, Lime Instruments LLC in Houston, Texas, is building an oil well fracture pump monitoring system using LabView software and CompactRIO (reconfigurable I/O) and Single-BoardRIO hardware from National Instruments.
"Each fracturing unit has a high-horsepower diesel engine and transmission mated to a triplex or quintaplex pump," says Robert Stewart, Lime's CEO. "Both the engine and the transmission are equipped with an electronic interface that monitors critical functions and provides diagnostic information as the unit is running. The engine and transmission output the data they monitor via SAE J1939 controller area network (CAN) communication protocol. Presently, pumps in this industry don't have more than a couple of discrete sensors to monitor critical operating parameters, such as discharge pressure, RPM, and lube oil pressure and temperature. Each of these parameters is measured with one sensor and a signal cable that goes back to the main control console.
"The goal of our product is to monitor these functions, as well as several others, and transmit that data back to the main control console via the same SAE J1939 CAN protocol. Our system needs to look for data characteristics outside the normal operating envelope and failure conditions. With this real-time information, operators can determine if they should discontinue operation or continue based on real performance indications from the pump. Ultimately, this system should reduce the number of pump failures, as well as overall pump maintenance costs."
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Political leaders and councillors have combined to voice their disbelief at the "horrific news".
Keighley MP Kris Hopkins described the death as "awful and tragic". He said: "The death of anyone is tragic, but for someone so young to lose their life in this way is simply horrific.
"My sincere thoughts and sympathies go to the little boy's family and friends, who are now having to cope with their terrible loss."
Town mayor, Councillor George Metcalf, who lives in Valley Close, not far from the scene of the incident, said: "It's tragic for a child so young to die, and I'm devastated for the mother and other family members. To think what they must be going through."
Keighley town councillor, Lionel Lockley, whose Bracken Bank and Ingrow ward includes Harewood Road, said: "I was shocked and stunned when I heard – I just couldn't believe it.
"You don't expect this sort of thing to happen, not to a four-year-old child. I feel awful for the family."
A parish councillor, who has lived in Harewood Road for two years, described the child's death as "horrible". Barry Thorne, who sits on Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury Parish Council, said: "It's just unbelievable – it's quiet up here and very friendly.
"There are quite a few residents who are on supported living, and over-55s like us. We love living here.
"You don't expect to wake up one morning and see loads of police outside, some of them with guns."
Keighley West Labour councillor, Keith Dredge, who lives less than a mile away from Harewood Road, said: "It's nothing short of a tragedy.
"As a council, one of our primary concerns is safeguarding the welfare of children. That is a priority in our work as councillors.
"It's just a tragedy. A four-year-old; I'm just shocked."
Ward colleague, Coun Jan Smithies, shared people's disbelief and hoped the community wouldn't be "labelled" as a result of what happened.
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Research has shown that children need to know six literacy skills before they can learn to read. Children who enter kindergarten with these skills learn to read more easily and are more successful throughout school.
"Reading to children from the time they are babies is the best way to help them develop reading readiness skills along with a love of reading," said Laura Klein, Children's Services Manager. "As parents and other caregivers read and talk about books, they help children learn the six critical pre-reading skills."
Each of the "Massillon Ready To Read" workshops introduces the six skills and explains why they are so important to learning to read, gives examples of how to help children learn the skills, provides titles of high-interest books that are age appropriate, and sends parents and childcare providers home with fun early literacy activities they can incorporate into their daily routines.
The workshops are based on research about early brain development and how children learn. "We know, for example, that children up to age three or four are much better at hearing the different sounds that make up words, a skill called phonological awareness," said Laura Klein. "Most children who have difficulty reading have trouble with phonological awareness. We need to help children play with the sounds in words at ages two, three and four when their ability to distinguish between sounds is so acute."
One of the best ways to do this is by reading nursery rhymes and singing songs with rhyming words. Each of the "Massillon Ready To Read" workshops uses rhymes to help teach phonological awareness. Librarians match the program's books and activities to children's ages and abilities.
In addition to phonological awareness, the critical pre-reading skills are:
According to the Public Library Association and the Association for Library Services to Children (the divisions of the American Library Association that developed the "Every Child Ready To Read" programs), parents and other caregivers are in the best position to help young children learn these skills because:
For details about upcoming "Massillon Ready To Read" programs, as well as other materials and resources for parents and caregivers, contact Laura Klein at 330.832.5037.


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Dun hits his only none-layup of the night. He's 2-of-10 for the night.
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Dun hits his only none-layup of the night. He's 2-of-10 for the night.
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Nice little run there by us, but it's still bad when you hit back to back to back three's and still find yourself down by 17. I'm still going to be Mr. Optomistic though.
Dunleavy actually making some shots.
What does Rep Porter say when they hit a three? "Boom Baby ... (plus something else)"
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Yes, Murphy and Dunleavy just hit two shots. But the fact Ike is not playing big minutes is proof that RC either wants to spot these guys points or want to lose or doesn't know how to coach.
Seriously, is there any other explanation? I cannot believe any of those three possibilities are true.
Damn, Ellis is hurtin. I hope his knee is just a bit bruised, not the other "Tony Allen" like injury.
I aint watching the game, but when i look on the box score i see that nobody on the pacer roster can hit a damn shot... can someone who watches the game tell me whats going on? Do Warriors have THAT great defense or the Pacers just cant hit anything?
Can we win this game?
Man, it's a sad thing the NBA has come to when THAT is considered a flagrant foul.
Oh for the good old days.
This space for rent.
Yeah, we can win. But we've got to start a run RIGHT NOW.
We left our defense somewhere... I don't know where it went.
This space for rent.
Jack hit the ref! Ejection! Suspension! J/K
I can read Jeff's lips... "*******ing bullcrap." And I agree.
This space for rent.
Why are we not playing Diogu? We need to rough these guys around a bit. We need to make this run like right now if we're going to come back. I hate to write us off, but I don't think it's happenin tonight.
bad call
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Sarunas is getting torched out there, damn. I REALLY hope Monta is alright.
Jack is going to be on Top Plays twice tonight - for posterizing JO, and for DA's nasty *** block. That was nice.
That block was SWEET
But anyone else feel like DA plays a little too fast sometimes?
DA should do a Red Bull commercial.
Man, seeing another replay of that, Jack went up soft. That was a Reggie-Tayshaun moment right there.
A tiny 6´3" point guard (M.Ellis) is rebounding better than any Pacer right now? Honestly, wtf is going on?


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Chill Out with the Perfect Fair Trade Cold Coffee Brew
Summer is in full swing! Long days, street fairs, trips to the beach – what's not to love? But if there's one harbinger of the season that always seems to disappoint, it's iced coffee. If you are like me and have been let down by bitter iced lattes or acidic iced Americanos, rejoice! We have an easy way for you to prepare refreshing "cold-brewed" coffee by combining ground coffee beans with cold water. No boiling water needed! Believe it or not, using cold water actually releases almost all the delicate flavor compounds in the coffee bean while preventing the majority of oils and acids (that can make coffee taste overly bitter) from entering the mix. Here's how: 1. Find a large container with a lid (we used a mason jar). 2. Combine 1/3 cup medium-grind Green Awakening coffee beans* and 1½ cups cold or room temperature water. (The 1:4 ratio of coffee to water will yield a concentrated brew.) 3. Stir well and let sit at room temperature 12 hours or overnight. 4. Strain the mixture twice through a coffee filter. 5. Chill the strained coffee concentrate in a lidded container in your refrigerator. 6. Ready to serve and enjoy? Mix equal parts coffee brew concentrate and water. Add milk and sugar to taste and pour over ice. *Green Awakening offers the perfect organic, 100%Fair Trade Certified™ ground coffee beans to use in making your cup of iced cold brew this summer. This July, for every bag of Café Mujer beans that you buy, Green Awakening will donate $2.50 to nonprofit TransFair USA to help grow the Fair Trade network worldwide. Follow this link and click on the "Get Involved" banner on top to make your purchase on behalf of TransFair USA and Fair Trade today.


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Strength vs. Strength: Oregon rush offense vs. Stanford rush defense
EUGENE, OR - The unstoppable force meets the immovable object this Saturday at Autzen Stadium when top-ranked Oregon hosts 14th ranked Stanford. The Ducks have the nation's third best rushing offense while the Cardinal own the nation's best rush defense.
"That'll be a battle up front," said senior tailback Kenjon Barner. "How we handle that, that will kind of determine the game. That's what it'll come down to; who's the most physical team."
Oregon averages 325 yards on the ground per game. Stanford meanwhile allows just 58 yards rushing per contest.
"They've got a really good front seven," said red-shirt freshman quarterback Marcus Mariota. "(We'll do) whatever we have to do. We might have to throw a little more. There's some run game things we can do. We've just got to execute."
"Their personnel is really good," said offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich. "They've got a lot of big, strong, fast, athletic guys up front and then their scheme is really good. Those two things are good for a lot of people and then they have the third part that they play really hard."
If teams want to avoid running against that Stanford defense and just throw the football, think again. The Cardinal are number one in the nation in sacks. Stanford has recorded 42 sacks on the season.
On the injury front, the Ducks are beat up on the defensive side of the football where they've reportedly lost Avery Patterson for the rest of the season and several defensive linemen did not play against Cal last Saturday.
However, on the offensive side of the football, Kenjon Barner says his right hand is just fine and Marcus Mariota says his left non-throwing shoulder is just fine as well.


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I truly think he could end up being a solid NFL starting running back am I alone on this boat?
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I truly think he could end up being a solid NFL starting running back am I alone on this boat?
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I hope so because i sure as hell dont want to waste another draft pick on another running back.
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
I like Delone Carter better personally.
I just wish he could hold on to the damn ball.
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
The guy has 10 carries for 19 yards. Who the **** knows?
"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
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Saw this the other day. She is incredible. So fast.
she has run away from the cops speed. I bet Urban Meyer is recruiting her!
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I like the part were she is fixing her helmet while running
She has more skills than the whole Jaguars franchise
Smothered Chicken!
She cuts and hits the hole with authority, it's quite striking. She's moving more athletically than all the boys out there.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Unfortunately her size will start to catch up to her, but she should start to learn soccer. She would be an incredible striker with her speed and cutting.


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The third album from this NY-via-Vermont singer/songwriter is another gorgeous set of sparse, traditional folk ballads that showcase his fragile, heartbreaking voice and powerful, understated arrangements. While "How Come That Blood" and "You Better Mind" find him at his most boisterous and complex, I See the Sign is largely dominated by bleak, beautiful songs. Nico Muhly and Beth Orton guest. 4/2/2010 - Alex


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Even after Chevron apologized last week for unpleasant odors believed to be emanating from its sulfur treatment facilities, Manhattan Beach officials continued to field calls about smells on Monday.
City officials said firefighters investigated a "strong odor of gasoline" late Sunday near Highland Avenue and 31st Street, several blocks south of the El Segundo plant. Residents began complaining about the same odor after midnight and into early Monday, they said.
According to Chevron's Rod Spackman, recent odor complaints relate to the refinery's unplanned Jan. 13 burnoff that was caused by a disruption to the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit. That prompted Chevron to take its FCC unit down and send fuel gas to a safety flare, at which point a ground fire broke out.
"We had a couple of small odor incidents dealing with our sulfur plants," Spackman said. "They all tie back to the incident with the FCC."
In a Jan. 18 letter to neighbors, General Manager Frank Semancik wrote, "I would like to personally apologize for the unintended impact we have had on the community over the past several days," explaining the refinery has experienced "a few intermittent operation issues" with the sulfur treatment units.
"While the smells can be quite unpleasant - often like rotten eggs or a freshly paved street - they do not pose a unique health risk," he said.
Manhattan City Manager Dave Carmany met Monday with refinery officials to address the problems.
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Is there a tree on your property with branches near an electric line that you want trimmed or removed? Please fill out our online tree trimming request form.
Properties with trees growing into power lines are likely to experience 'blinks' in electric service or power outages. Columbia Water & Light budgets $2 million annually to trim trees along overhead power lines. Regularly scheduled tree trimming helps the reliability of the electric system and it keeps the amount needing to be trimmed to a minimum.
Columbia Water & Light will notify property owners two to three weeks before trees are to be trimmed. You can agree to either having your tree(s) trimmed or removed. If a tree damages electric infrastructure, the tree(s) will be cut back so service can be restored.
During routine tree trimming, Columbia Water & Light tree trimming contractors will take away the smaller branches that were removed. When a tree is removed, larger limbs will be cut in 16-inch to 20-inch sections and left at the site to be used as firewood. Tree stumps are not removed. If tree trimming is done by the utility due to storm damage, the tree debris will not be removed.
Sign up for the Trade-A-Tree program. Columbia Water and Light will remove the hazardous tree and arrange for the planting of a more appropriate species, free of charge.
Columbia Water & Light's policy is to trim trees enough so the branches will not interfere with the electric lines before the next trimming cycle. Trees along transmission lines and large distribution lines are trimmed on a one to two year cycle. The amount of the tree that is trimmed depends on how much a particular species will grow before the next trimming cycle. Proper trimming practices prescribed by the National Arbor Day foundation are followed to maintain the health of the tree.
The right tree needs to be planted in the right spot. Keep in mind the dimensions of the tree when it is mature to determine the best placement.
Tree roots can also cause problems with your underground utility services, foundation, sidewalks and driveways. Most trees have root spans similar to the mature width of the tree. Plan distance away from structures accordingly.
The following trees are susceptible to broken limbs, disease and other problems in our area:
Columbia Water & Light has received the Tree Line USA award from the National Arbor Day Foundation every year since 1998. The program honors utilities for responsible tree trimming practices and programs to promote appropriate planting near utility lines. Proper planting techniques are encouraged throughout the year by Columbia Water & Light employees. The utility also provides free shade trees through its Tree Power program.


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The Lancashire County Council 'Healthy Streets' [2]initiative is a community led programme intended to build on what communities already do best. It works alongside the County's 20mph [3] speed limit programme to promote the feeling of safer walking and cycling opportunities around Lancashire communities. Local communities know best when it comes to what they want to be done through Healthy Streets and they have the deciding vote on actions to take. There are currently 26 areas in Lancashire involved in the Healthy Streets initiative.
Our main focus has been on capacity building by offering cycle training to help ensure the sustainability of the projects we are working with.
Damian Bonsall
Cycling UK Development Officer in Lancashire
Cycling UK as an Instructor Training Provider has been able to support community leaders with National Standard cycling qualifications (Bikeability). We have also been able to offer Ride Leader, Ride Manager and our flagship Trail Leader courses.
Where inclusive cycling needs were identified Cycling UK have also able to offer 'Wheels for All' through our partners at Cycling Projects [4]. All of the training is aimed at up-skilling the people who will lead group activities, either in their capacity as volunteers or paid staff for the long term sustainability of the community projects.
Damian has observed that "bike maintenance training courses are also very popular with the community groups we work with. We recently ran a very successful series of sessions in Leyland training a community group from South Ribble and we had a really busy 'Doctor Bike' event in Great Harwood which resulted in seventy bikes being repaired in a three hour period."
As a result of our work alongside Lancashire County Council, Cycling UK has established an exciting and diverse range of community cycling groups that we will continue to support alongside Healthy Streets to increase the number of cycling journeys within communities across Lancashire and driving the associated health, leisure and economic benefits.
To learn more about the Lancashire Gateway programme you can contact Cycling UK Cycling Development Officer, Damian Bonsall on firstname.lastname@example.com [5] or 07825 883572.


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By Dale Remsberg
Nov 20, 2002
Climbed the Smear on Tuesday. The bottom is not fat about 1/2 thick. We opted for the 5.10 traverse in from the left. I try tooled it and thought it to be about M5 or so with not great gear. I left 3 pins and 1 nut as they were pretty good, but don't treat them like bolts as they were hare to get and test. Where I hit the ice from the traverse it was about 1 inch quickly growing to take 11 cm srews then 13's shortle thereafter. Thin and delicate to pull the overlap then grade 4+ to the top. The ice is still well bonded the the rock but sublimination is starting to eat it away. The last pitch is now missing, starting at the upper dihedral. I think is normal though. A great route. The snow conditions were good for walking but be aware of wind slabs near the route as they are growing quickly.
By Edward Corder II
Aug 3, 2003
|I climbed the Smear in 2002 and left 3 scews 15 feet below the 3th pitch anchors. I would love to get these items back. Reward if found.
By Tom Dickey
Sep 29, 2003
|Smear is in-- did it yesterday. not bonded to the rock well, and parts were threatening to come off, but is still forming.
By Tom Dickey
Oct 13, 2003
|Smear of Fear is gone-- the first pitch sublimated a two nights ago with the heavy chinook winds.
By Tom Dickey
Oct 13, 2003
|The first pitch of the Smear sublimated two nights ago in the strong chinook winds.
By Eric May
Oct 19, 2003
|Went to the Smear yesterday to see if it had come back in at all...and the answer is nope! The section below the second roof has no ice at all. It's gonna be awhile...maybe even next season.
By Anonymous Coward
Nov 11, 2004
|Don't think the Smear is going to happen this year guys. It is rumored to have been done, but that is quite unlikely especially considering the party that is said to have done it. The route has looked like it is going to fall down for about a month with no new ice in that time period. Two Estes locals climbed a new route near the Window last weekend. It is said to sport a couple of pitches of very steep ice and mixed. No word on how much new snow is up there after yesterday, but things are definately begining to sublimate away above tree line.
By Greg Sievers
From: Bozeman, MT
Oct 28, 2007
|Perhaps route beta and conditions reports would be best provided after it's been climbed. That's just my opinion, I could be wrong?


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Since the market low in March 2009, one of most consistent tendencies of the market has been to bounce and keep going. In the old days you could actually fade an oversold bounce aggressively, but now you are likely to be crushed if you have any doubts about the market's ability to turn back up and keep on running.
I suspect that this change in behavior has something to do with high levels of liquidity and more aggressive computerized trading. It is obvious that normal human emotions don't tend to swing to the extent we see these days. We often hear that the market has no memory from day to day because the computers are programed that way.
After a breakdown like we've seen over the past week, the normal psychology would be a relief bounce that eventually runs out of steam as the bears reload shorts and trapped bulls unload positions. At some point, a bounce after a breakdown produces a logical exit point. But that thinking doesn't seem to apply to the market anymore.
I miss the days when the market better reflected human emotions, but we have little choice but to adapt to the new normal and that means embracing action that doesn't always make sense. If the pattern holds, this market will continue to trade up and I am going to give it room to do just that.
There is plenty of green, but these rallies never seem to produce much excitement. In fact, they seem to produce more frustration than celebration when we have this sort of movement. Of course, the cheerleaders on television automatically celebrate any positive action, but the truth about what is going on is being ignored.


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GSA Administrator Martha Johnson Partners with Seattle-Area Industry Leaders to Talk Dollars and Sense of Green Buildings
Discussion highlights business case for green buildings, lessons learned to date, and next steps.
April 18, 2011
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WASHINGTON – Today, GSA Administrator Martha N. Johnson joined leaders in business, design and construction, and academia in Seattle to share information about the business case for operating buildings with clean-energy technologies.
"GSA has been leading the way on building practices that are helping to boost our clean-energy economy, reduce our energy consumption, and save taxpayer dollars," said Johnson. "Members of the business community are also making notable strides in sustainable building and operations. Today's discussion proved to be an excellent exchange of ideas that will lead to further innovation for all parties involved."
GSA officials met with Seattle-based representatives from McKinstry, Starbucks, NBBJ Architects, and the University of Washington to discuss the business case behind government and corporate decision-making to go green, lessons learned to date, and data that can be collected and shared in the future.
"There is a lot of innovative green building work happening in both the public and private sectors. Today's round-table provided us with an opportunity to share lessons learned and talk about how we can best work together moving forward," Johnson added.
GSA is the federal agency responsible for nearly 10,000 government-owned and leased buildings across the country, and is investing more than $5.5 billion to convert federal buildings into high performing green buildings.
As the federal government's workplace solutions provider, the U.S. General Services Administration works to foster an effective, sustainable and transparent government for the American people. GSA's expertise in government workplace solutions include:
- Effective management of government assets including more than 9,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 215,000 vehicles in the federal fleet, and preservation of historic federal properties;
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- Providing innovative technology solutions to enhance government efficiency and increase citizen engagement; and,
- Promoting responsible use of federal resources through development of governmentwide policies ranging from federal travel to property and management practices.


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The B2 Bomber turns after the flyover.
Balloons! Release the balloons! More balloons! Balloons!
Alex Lloyd in pits.
Graham Rahal pits early in the race. At one point Graham's crew told him he'd just ran the fastest lap in the race and had the car to beat.
Will Power returns to the pits missing a left rear wheel. There was a problem with the left rear tire change but apparently Power (or whoever releases him on the team) didn't get the memo and so pulled out and quickly saw his left rear spin off and go bouncing down pitwall. AFAIK, that didn't earn him a penalty except for the track position he lost returning to the pits for a replacement cost him.
Contender Scott Dixon
Tony Kanaan's crew has to pull Kanaan back into his pit stall after being blocked by an exiting Pippa Mann (who was pitted behind Kanaan).
Penske driver Ryan Briscoe leaves the pits on the way to a disappointing finish (especially by Penske standards).
Closeup of Kanaan in the pits.
Eventual 2nd place finisher JR Hildebrand. Little did we know the drama that would later unfold with this car.
Another photo of the Graham Rahal entry. Rahal was with the Ganassi '2nd team'. He ended up with a very respectable 3rd place finish making him the highest finishing Ganassi driver.
Eventual winner Dan Wheldon pits.
Tomas Scheckter's car certainly looked fast.
Scheckter's sponsor, Redline Energy drink, did provide some support for the team...
Ryan Hunter-Reay in his Andretti-Foyt car provided some pre-race week drama and controversy with his replacing the original driver of the #41 car when his own car was bumped from the field... by his teammate...
Pole sitter Alex Tagliani
Dan Wheldon pulls into the pits as the winner of the 2011 Indy 500.


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Renfroe revisiting college experience vs. Indians
SAN DIEGO -- Outfielder Hunter Renfroe, the Padres' first-round pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, isn't so far removed from his college days that he couldn't appreciate Friday's exhibition game against the Indians at Fowler Park on the campus of the University of San Diego.
"I thought those days were behind me," Renfroe joked. "But any opportunity presents itself, you want to take advantage of it."
Renfroe, the No. 13 overall pick out of Mississippi State, was one of several players who will begin the season with Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore who will suit up for these games against the Indians.
Lake Elsinore is located about one hour north of San Diego.
Renfroe was hitless in three at-bats this spring as a Minor League extra. He spent the rest of the time in Minor League camp, where he got off to a slow start because of a sore right hamstring.
"I was able to play in six or seven games and finish the spring out well," he said.
The Padres are letting Renfroe essentially skip over Class A Fort Wayne -- he played 18 games there last season -- to test him in the hitter-friendly California League. He's looking forward to the challenge.
"I just want to play every day," he said. "I want to learn the everyday grind and see how I need to do things and where I need to make adjustments."
Renfroe hit .271/.308/.459 in his first 183 professional plate appearances, most of which came at short-season Class A Eugene of the Northwest League.
Corey Brock is a reporter for MLB.com. Keep track of @FollowThePadres on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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If the reports are true, and Zack Greinke is close to a six-year, $147 million deal with the Dodgers, it would set two records:
• It would be the largest contract for a right-hander, topping the six-year, $127.5 million deal that Matt Cain signed with the Giants earlier this year.
• Greinke's average annual salary of $24.5 million would be the largest for a pitcher in a multi-year deal, ahead of CC Sabathia at $24.4 million, according to Cot's Baseball Contracts. Roger Clemens had the largest salary for any player when he made $28 million on a one-year deal with the Yankees in 2007.
Here are five ways the deal impacts the rest of baseball:
1. The Yankees won't have the game's largest payroll
The Dodgers will take over that distinction as their payroll definitely will exceed $200 million and could climb as high as $225 million. Ten Dodgers (if Greinke and the team finalize the deal) will make at least $10 million in 2013, including five starting pitchers. The other Dodgers due to make eight figures next season: Adrian Gonzalez ($21 million), Carl Crawford ($20 million), Matt Kemp ($20 million), Josh Beckett ($15.75 million), Hanley Ramirez ($15.5 million), Andre Ethier ($13.5 million), Ted Lilly ($12 million), Chad Billingsley ($11 million) and Clayton Kershaw ($11 million).
2. The National League has passed the American League as the superior league
Of the top seven teams in the majors at this time --- emphasis on this time --- six belong in the NL: San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds. Only the Detroit Tigers can crack that group, at least until the off-season settles for the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees.
The Linemakers: Dodgers' World Series odds improve with Greinke
3. Paper favorites
On paper, the addition of Greinke would make the Dodgers the favorites to beat out the World Series champion Giants in the NL West. Of course, the same was said by many after the Dodgers made their mega deal with the Boston Red Sox last summer.
4. Don't feel sorry for the Rangers
Once again, Texas lost out on another elite pitcher. This happened two years when Cliff Lee left for the Philadelphia Phillies. Expect Texas to push to trade for a starter such as New York Mets starting pitcher R.A. Dickey or Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields as well as re-sign Josh Hamilton or try to make a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton.
On Friday, some reports had the Dodgers ready to pull out of the Greinke chase, believing the Rangers had the advantage. The Rangers, however, must not have offered nearly as much as had been expected. Even with the advantage of Texas not having any state income tax, the Rangers still lost out.
5. The 2013 regular season will open with a bang
The Dodgers are scheduled to play host to the Giants on April 1-3. You can expect ESPN will want to move the April 1 opener to March 31 for its first Sunday night game.
Kershaw, however, figures to make the opening-day start for the Dodgers, spoiling a potential clash of the game's two highest-paid right-handers between Cain and Greinke.


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Creator Joshua Tulberg pitted his motorized skateboard, the Gnarboard Trail Rider, against a C5 Chevrolet Corvette in a series of 75-foot drag races. Yes, you'll want to watch this.
Competition with the Chevy aside, the Trail Rider posted some impressive numbers for a motorized skateboard. With four 850-watt electric motors making 3.4 kW of power, the board will spring from zero to 28 mph (its top speed) in 1.9 seconds. With a full two-hour charge, the riders have a 13- to 15-mile range, possibly more with a liberal use of the regenerative brakes. A truck damping system keeps speed wobbles to a minimum and softens the roll over rocks and dirt when off-roading.
With the acceleration advantage, the Trail Rider flew off the line past the Corvette, but the C5's power caught up quickly. At the end of 75 feet, they mostly tied.
If you're interested in strapping one on your feet, Gnarboard's Kickstarter page is taking pre-orders starting at $2,900 for the brand's base model, which will be released in November. The Corvette-dueling Trail Rider costs $4,000 and will be delivered in March 2013.
Tulberg's advice for riding one: "squeeze the trigger very slowly." There's hope for some of us, though. "If you're familiar with riding skateboards, then you just have to get familiar with controlling this kind of power," Tulberg says.Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article.


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Most people have 23 pairs of chromosomes in their cells. Trisomy means that a person has 3 of a certain chromosome pair. For example, if a baby is born with 3 No. 21 chromosomes, rather than the usual pair, the child would have trisomy 21. Trisomy 21 is also known as Down syndrome.
Other examples of trisomy include trisomy 18 and trisomy 13. Trisomy 18 means the child has 3 copies of the No. 18 chromosome. Trisomy 13 means the child has 3 copies of the No. 13 chromosome.
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder. It includes certain birth defects, learning problems, and certain facial features. A child with Down syndrome also may have heart defects and visual and hearing problems. The seriousness of these problems is different from child to child.
Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic birth defects. It affects about 1 in 800 babies. Adults with Down syndrome may live about 60 years, but this lifespan can vary.
When a baby is conceived, the egg cell of the mother and the sperm cell of the father start out with the usual number of 46 chromosomes. The egg and sperm cells both divide, so that the chromosome number is half of 46. The egg and the sperm cells then have 23 chromosomes each. When a sperm with 23 chromosomes fertilizes an egg with 23 chromosomes, the baby will have a complete set of 46 chromosomes. Half are from the father and half are from the mother.
Sometimes an error occurs when the 46 chromosomes are being divided in half. An egg or sperm cell keeps both copies of the No. 21 chromosome instead of just one copy. If this egg or sperm is fertilized, then the baby will have 3 copies of the No. 21 chromosome. This is trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. The features of Down syndrome are caused by that extra copy of chromosome No. 21 being in every cell in the body.
Most cases of Down syndrome are caused by trisomy 21. Sometimes the extra No. 21 chromosome or part of it is attached to another chromosome in the egg or sperm. This may cause "translocation Down syndrome." This is the only form of Down syndrome that may be inherited from a parent. Some parents have a rearrangement called a balanced translocation, in which the No. 21 chromosome is attached to another chromosome, but it does not affect their own health.
Another form called "mosaic Down syndrome" may happen when an error in cell division happens after the egg is fertilized. This is rare. People with this syndrome have some cells with an extra chromosome No. 21, and other cells have the usual number.
A child with Down syndrome may have eyes that slant upward and small ears that may fold over slightly at the top. The child's mouth may be small. This makes the tongue appear large. The child's nose also may be small, with a flattened nasal bridge. Some babies with Down syndrome have a short neck and small hands with short fingers. Instead of having 3 "creases" in the palm of the hand, a child with Down syndrome usually has one crease that goes straight across the palm. A second crease curves down by the thumb. The child or adult with Down syndrome is often short and has unusual looseness of the joints. Most children with Down syndrome will have some but not all of these features.
About half of babies with Down syndrome have heart defects. Some defects are minor and can be treated with medicines. Others may need surgery. All babies with Down syndrome should be looked at by a pediatric cardiologist. This is a doctor who specializes in heart diseases of children. Babies with Down syndrome should also have an echocardiogram. This is a test that looks at the structure and function of the heart by using sound waves. This exam and test should be done in the first 2 months of life. This is so that any heart defects can be treated.
Some babies with Down syndrome are born with intestinal malformations that need surgery.
Children with Down syndrome are likely to have eyesight problems. Common problems include crossed eyes, near- or farsightedness, and cataracts. Most eyesight problems can be made better eyeglasses, surgery, or other treatments. Your child should see an eye doctor (pediatric ophthalmologist) before he or she turns 1 year old.
Children with Down syndrome may have hearing loss. This is from fluid in the middle ear, a nerve defect, or both. Your child should get regular hearing tests so any problems can be treated early. This will help with language development.
Children with Down syndrome may have thyroid problems and leukemia. They also tend to have many colds, as well as bronchitis and pneumonia. Your child should get regular medical care and stay up to date on vaccines.
The learning problems and development problems that happen with Down syndrome vary widely. They can be mild, moderate, or severe. But most learning problems are mild to moderate. Doctors can't predict how serious the learning problems will be based on a child's physical features.
Children with Down syndrome can usually do most things that any young child can do. They can walk, talk, dress themselves, and be toilet trained. But they usually do these things at a later age than other children. The exact age that these development milestones will be reached is different for each child. Early intervention programs that begin when a child is an infant can help the child reach his or her potential.
Yes. Special programs beginning in the preschool years help children with Down syndrome develop skills as fully as possible. Many children are helped with early intervention and special education. They can also enter a regular classroom. Many children will learn to read and write. They can take part in childhood activities, both at school and in their neighborhoods.
Special work programs are designed for adults with Down syndrome, and many can hold regular jobs. More and more adults with Down syndrome live semi-independently in community group homes. They take care of themselves, do household chores, develop friendships, do leisure activities, and work in their communities.
Some people with Down syndrome marry. Most men with Down syndrome cannot father a child. In any pregnancy, a woman with Down syndrome has a 50/50 chance of conceiving a child with Down syndrome. Many of the pregnancies are miscarried.
Doctors can sometimes diagnose a baby with Down syndrome with just a physical exam. To confirm the physical findings, the doctor can take a blood sample. This is looked at in the lab to find the extra No. 21 chromosome. This information is important to figure out the risk in future pregnancies.
Chromosomal problems such as Down syndrome can often be diagnosed before birth. This is done by looking at cells in the amniotic fluid or from the placenta. This can also be done by looking at the amount of fetal DNA in the mother's blood (noninvasive prenatal screening).
Fetal ultrasound during pregnancy can also show the possibility of Down syndrome. But ultrasound is not 100% accurate. Many babies with Down syndrome may look the same on ultrasound as those without Down syndrome.
The chromosome analysis done on a blood sample or on cells from the amniotic fluid or placenta is very accurate.
Your age at delivery is the only factor linked to the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. This risk goes up every year, especially after you are 35. But because younger women are more likely to have babies than older women, most babies with Down syndrome are born to women younger than 35.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all pregnant women be offered screening for Down syndrome. This is true no matter what your age.
For women who have had one child with Down syndrome, the chance of having another baby with Down syndrome depends on several things. Age is one factor. It's important to know that most babies with Down syndrome are born to women under 35. This is because women under 35 have more babies than women over 35.
Your healthcare provider may refer you to a geneticist or genetic counselor. This expert can explain the results of chromosome tests in detail. He or she can talk about risks for future pregnancies and what tests are available to diagnose chromosome problems before a baby is born.
There is no cure for Down syndrome. Doctors are not certain how to prevent the chromosome error that causes Down syndrome. To date, there is no reason to believe that a parent could have done anything to cause or prevent the birth of a baby with Down syndrome.
Some people claim that giving high-dose vitamins to children with Down syndrome will improve their learning and development problems. But no studies have proved that this actually works.
Your child may need physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help with his or her development. Talk with your healthcare provider, other families, and national Down syndrome support agencies to learn what to expect with Down syndrome. You can also learn what may be helpful in raising a child with Down syndrome.
UC San Diego | School of Medicine | Health Sciences


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