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Stampin' Up partnered with Build-a-Bear Workshop and introduced some very sweet and exclusive stamp sets and Sizzix dies that are guaranteed to be "beary fun" to work with! I am giving you a sneak peak of the stamp set called Beary Best Friends and the coordinating sentiment set called Beary Nice Wishes. These sets will be available to order on September 1. They are darling and truly one of the cutest collection of bear products that I've ever seen! Today, I am working on a Craft Night Out for my Fall Hostesses featuring the Build-a-Bear collection.
The design of my card was inspired by a sketch at Stamping 411. The bear is water colored with an Aqua Painter and ink taken off the lids of my SU ink pads. I stamped the bear with Basic Brown which is a permanent ink and it will not smear when you are painting your image. I stamped the bear onto a panel of Naturals White . . . this paper is fabulous for water coloring because it is very forgiving and it can take quite a bit of water without any negative effects. The dress is colored with pretty in pink but to add in some darker highlights where the gathers are I used just a bit of Bravo Burgundy. To make sure my sweet bear wasn't "floating", I gave her a bit of ground to stand on using Going Gray ink.
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The third of five candidates selected by the Presidential Search Committee for consideration as IUP's next president will be on campus Friday, December 2, 2011, to learn more about the university and the Indiana community.
I hope you will be able to attend the Campus Community Open Forums from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall.
The two remaining candidates will be on campus the following dates:
The candidates will follow the same schedules for their visits, with the same times for each meeting. For the remaining candidates, the locations for the Campus Community Open Forums will remain in the Gorell Recital Hall. You are welcome to attend both open forums for the IUP community. The campus visit itinerary will be available at the Presidential Candidate Visits website.
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I just noticed last week when I went to push the volume up and down that the icon no longer appears to move the volume. I know have to open the volume control and do it. Any help on why they are no longer working???
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Will the volume increase when you push the button? Or does the mute function work?
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When I push the volume up and down it does not work....the light on the up and down comes on but nothing happens...when i push the mute it does go into mute mode.
You said you can control the volume within windows, right? The only issue is you cannot use the media buttons on top keyboard to control volume correct? Can you remove the hinge cover? Underneath the hinge is the media bay controls, try reseating it.
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correct I can control it within windows but when I press the volume up and down buttons and mute on the media control center the buttons light up to blue but nothing happens.
I see, this is an issue with the media control board. Is this under warranty? Dell can replace parts if you have an active warranty. Feel free to add me as a friend and send me the service tag of the computer.
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My son has been in the same school since kindergarden. He going into the 5th grade. Every year I am sent a questionare to give the school an idea on my childs needs, fears, what would be best for him in placing him with a teacher that best fits his needs. Every year has been fine (teacher wise) until this years class list was posted. I was first put off by the fact they placed him in a class with a boy that used to be my sons friend. They were in the same class for 3 years straight and were friends in and out of school. The teacher said they had a love/hate relationship. She did recommend they they be placed together in the 4th grade because they were such good "friends" and I agreed because my son hates change and to have a friend in his class would be benifical. To my surprise when the class list was posted they were NOT together. I was surprised but over time I realized he was not my son's friend so in the long run it was good. This year he is IN my sons class. AND placed with a teacher (one I have never heard of) that is very strick, tough and demanding from what I was told. I said my son works best in a structured classroom, with a teacher that is soft spoken and understanding. I brought this up with another teacher that doesn't work at that school anymore but knew of the teacher and was shocked that they placed him with her. I am going to call the school this morning to ask that he be placed into another classroom for both reasons. Just had to vent, sorry so long. Wish me luck
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One Georgia mother was shocked when she recently discovered the cause of her 4-year-old daughter's mysterious illnesses that had been plaguing her for several months: a hidden basement room that appeared to be covered in black mold.
Cherylyn Woody and her daughter, Olivia, had moved into their rental home in Duluth, Georgia, in 2014. But after five or six months of living there, Woody noticed that her daughter began to experience "deep chest wheezing," coughing, sinus drainage and watery eyes, according to an interview that she gave to HLN's Nancy Grace. But after Woody took Olivia to a pediatrician, who prescribed her with an inhaler, she still saw no improvement in her daughter's condition. And Woody began to fall ill as well.
The final straw came when test results found eight different fungi inside her daughter's sinuses, according to WSB-TV. That's when Woody decided to call in Bio-One Atlanta to inspect her rental home.
"I rented the home, and I had no idea this room even existed until myself and my daughter became increasingly ill and finally figured out it had to be environmental and had the home inspected," Woody told Grace.
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"Upon further investigation I pulled this board right over, and we found a room segregated from the rest of the house," inspector Paul Cervino told WSB, adding that the room had been hidden out of view. "We noticed there is a flight of stairs that leads into an access point that has recently been covered up with sheet rock and plaster."
"It was hidden; I had no idea there was a room under the house," Woody added.
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ILDC Comes to Puerto Plata
The 2014 International Long Drive Challenge - World Team Championship at the Playa Dorada Golf Club & BeLive Hotel's Grand Marien Resort & Spa November 16th to 23th, 2014
January 12, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Some of the longest hitters in the world will come together in beautiful and majestic Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for the 5th annual "International Long Drive Challenge" "World Team Championship" the 16th to the 23rd of November, 2014.
All of us at the International Long Drive Challenge (ILDC) are both pleased and excited to bring you another season of explosive long drive competitors from around the globe who will all meet in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to respectfully represent their countries.
The Playa Dorada Golf Course & BeLive Hotel's Grand Marien Resort & Spa will play host to Teams from Canada, USA, South Africa, and other countries from around the world. For the first time in the History of Long Drive, the Dominican Republic will be represented in this prestigious International Sporting Event. It is expected that we will fill our field this year with the maximum of 70 competitors; 14 International Teams of 5 Players each.
We are extremely pleased to announce the addition of Tracey Cuesta, the Director of the Dominican Republic Long Drive Association, to the ILDC Events Team for the 2014 Season. "We are very excited to have the International Long Drive Challenge come to the beautiful and majestic Puerto Plata. Everyone here is excited to see some of the longest hitters in the world go head to head in the tee box and crush a golf ball. We are eternally grateful for the support of ASHONORTE in this incredible opportunity and we can't wait to share our country's beauty with the athletes, their families and their fans." says Tracey.
Luis Liriano, President of ASHONORTE (Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Tour Operators of the North Coast) says, "We are honoured to welcome the ILDC and competitors and fans from around the world to the Adventure Filled North Coast of the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata and the Playa Dorada Golf Club are expecting that many tourists and locals alike will come to watch this awesome display of power and endurance and we await them all."
Luz Esther Gomez, Director of Sales of BeLive Hotel's Grand Marien says, "On behalf of the all-inclusive BeLive Hotel's Grand Marien we are thrilled to be the official Host Hotel of the 2014 International Long Drive Challenge event, being held at Playa Dorada Golf Course November 16th to 23rd 2014. We value our partnership with the thriving ILDC, as well as the opportunity to support and promote the world of Golf Long Drive and it's athletes. Good luck to all of this year's competitors!"
A spectacular stage will be built by the Staff of the ILDC which will capture the dynamic and explosive power of the athletes in attendance. We at the ILDC strive to bring the competitor and the audience the best possible event, showcasing the World Team finals event as well as the International Individual Finals.
"The ILDC is pleased to offer some of the longest hitters in the world for the 5th year in a row. This November, Puerto Plata will be the next spectacular destination for the ILDC's 'World Team Championships'", says Bill Stark director of the International Long Drive Challenge.
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during the last 3 tracks. They are most meandering trips into instrumental weirdness that are not bad but don't
seem to fit with the first 10 tracks which are all excellent. I would consider Electric Arguments a classic but I cannot
ignore the closing fifth of the album, so for me it's a solid 4.5.The Traveling Wilburys The Traveling Wilburys CollectionTom Petty Highway CompanionU2 The Joshua TreeU2 All That You Can't Leave BehindU2 WarU2 Songs of InnocenceYeah Yeah Yeahs It's Blitz!4.0 excellentAnimal Collective Merriweather Post PavilionI listened to and bought this album after I read all the incredible hype from music critics. Although I don't think Merriweather is the second coming of Christ, it certainly is an achievement from and obscure band of I had rarely ever heard of.
For me, Animal Collective is hard to connect with because the vocals are often buried within the song. It's difficult to get attached to something if you can't even make out the words. Merriweather suffers in this area, although only a couple songs.
Despite my couple criticisms, there is a lot great stuff going on. Merriweather Post Pavilion is essentially an album filled with grand, sweeping electronic sounds that can be quite beautiful with headphones if you listen closely. There's a lot of attention to detail, and a lot of beautiful, soaring harmonies that remind me of a modern, funky, psychedelic version of the Beach Boys.
This could be one of the better albums of the year, we'll just have to wait and see what else is in store for us.Bob Dylan Modern TimesBon Jovi Have a Nice DayBon Jovi Lost HighwayBon Jovi The CircleBrian Eno Another Day On EarthI listen almost exclusively to rock music so at first Another Day On Earth was difficult. But now I've heard it several
times and when you really listen with headphones, you find some pretty mesmerizing songs! I'm not a fan of the
warped vocals, but it all works on its own terms. Upon first listen some of the songs sounded mostly like airy, dry
computer noises but if you are paying attention you really pick up on some outstanding hidden melodies. "This" is
the clear standout track. It's mesmerizing.Bruce Springsteen Working on a DreamWorking On A Dream is a return to optimism for Bruce Springsteen after a fiery political protest album (think "We
don't measure the blood we draw anymore/We just stack the bodies outside the door" from "Last To Die" on Magic).
Bruce is happy we've got a new President, and it shows. All of these good feelings about love, life, and the future are
all put into some high quality songs, some of which feel completely new and some of which feel like they'd be at
home on some of his 70's records. Working On A Dream is probably going to be one of the top several albums of
the year, and that's saying something for an artist who is now into his 37th year of putting out music. It's not higher
than a 4 star album for me, however, because despite the excellent quality of the songs, they simply lack the
inspiration and intensity of purpose that drove his last two great E Street albums. While the lyrics are fine overall
(highlights in the 3rd verse of "Life Itself" and lowlights in the 1st verse of "Queen Of The Supermarket"), they simply
don't stand up to what he has done since 2002. So while Dream is no classic record, it's solid, pure, optimistic, high
quality Springsteen that all fans should be sure to pick up. Check out the infectious "My Lucky Day" for one of the
most joyous and fun songs Bruce has ever written.Bryan Adams Room ServiceYou can trash on Bryan Adams all you want for failing to branch out or "be experimental" but you can't deny that he's a master at what he does. This album is full of upbeat, rocking, catchy songs that will have you singing out loud in the car. The topics are familiar and the lyrics aren't always the greatest - but Room Service contains some amazing tracks, highlights are "Open Road," "She's A Little Too Good For Me," and "Room Service." I highly recommend this great album to anyone who has ever liked a Bryan Adams song. Very impressive material from a veteran rocker.Coldplay X & YDave Matthews Band Stand UpDave Matthews Band Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux KingDavid Gray White LadderDavid Gray Draw the LineDeath Cab for Cutie Narrow StairsEddie Vedder Into the WildFleet Foxes Fleet FoxesFleetwood Mac Say You WillThis is definitely a solid album from Fleetwood Mac. The only problems are that it's too long and there are a lot of
unnecessary tracks that make it feel a bit stuck together and muddled. If they had cut 5 or 6 songs, this would have
been an incredible album. Highlights are "Murrow Turning Over In His Grave", "Thrown Down", "Miranda", "Say You
Will", "Steal Your Heart Away", Bleed To Love Her", and "Good Bye Baby". These are all excellent songs. At first I gave
this album a 3.5, but with all those great songs it just felt wrong! This is a 4 star album that's flaw is clearly its
Hootie and The Blowfish Cracked Rear ViewIron And Wine The Shepherd's DogIron And Wine Around the WellJohn Mellencamp Freedom's RoadKeane Perfect SymmetryKT Tunstall Drastic FantasticMadonna Confessions on a DancefloorMelissa Etheridge Yes I AmMelissa Etheridge LuckyMelissa Etheridge The Awakening"The Awakening" differs from "Lucky" in that it is a uniform concept album where the latter was more of a scattershot effort. Thus the album's strength is also it's weakness -- some of Melissa's signature belted fiery vocals are missing, but her strong songwriting and heartfelt lyrics are as strong as ever. Despite some tracks that seem unnecessary such as "Threesome", this album actually brings us some of Melissa's strongest work in years: "Imagine That", "Open Your Mind", and "Kingdom of Heaven" are some of her best rockers. Sadly, some of the most promising tracks, "All There Is", "God is in the People", and "All We Can Really Do" are cut short to under two minutes while less interesting efforts such as "An Unexpected Rain" are dragged out too long. A few different decisions about track arrangements and "The Awakening" could have been Melissa's classic album. Falling just short or greatness doesn't stop it from being darned good.Muse Black Holes & RevelationsNeko Case Middle CycloneOasis Don't Believe the TruthPaul McCartney Memory Almost FullPearl Jam BackspacerR.E.M. MurmurR.E.M. RevealR.E.M. New Adventures in Hi-FiRadiohead In RainbowsSeal SystemSheryl Crow WildflowerTalking Heads Remain in LightThe Beatles Rubber SoulThe Beatles LoveThe Flaming Lips Yoshimi Battles the Pink RobotsThe Killers Day & AgeThe Rolling Stones A Bigger BangThe Shins Wincing the Night AwayU2 PopU2 The Best Of 1980-1990U2 The Best Of 1990-2000U2 The Unforgettable FireU2 OctoberU2 BoyVampire Weekend Vampire WeekendVampire Weekend Contra3.5 greatAC/DC Back In BlackAerosmith Toys in the AtticAudioslave RevelationsBon Jovi CrushBon Jovi BounceBruce Springsteen Devils & DustColdplay Prospekt's MarchDavid Gilmour On An IslandDavid Gray Life In Slow MotionEagles Long Road Out Of Eden"Long Road Out of Eden" is a good album with a couple great songs. "How Long" is classic Eagles, with a catchy
twangy chorus and sounds a lot like "Take it Easy". "Waiting in the Weeds" is another standout track beautifully
written and sung by Don Henley. The main problem with "Eden" is that there's a lot of unnecessary filler and a lot of
uninspired mediocrity. Songs like "Guilty of the Crime", "Last Good Time in Town", and "Somebody" shouldn't have
ever been recorded. There is good music here, it just isn't sustained throughout the full hour and a half. If the band
had focused more on quality than quantity, this record could have been great overall but instead is a decent album
with several classic Eagles standouts. It probably satisfies most fans but won't win over too many new converts.
Enya A Day Without RainGoo Goo Dolls Let Love InGuster Ganging Up on the SunJohn Legend EvolverKanye West 808s and HeartbreakKT Tunstall Eye To The TelescopeMelissa Etheridge SkinOasis Dig Out Your SoulPanda Bear Person PitchUnfortunately when it comes to this album I have to agree both with the fanboys and the critics. Person Pitch is full of incredibly warm, Beach Boys inspired sounds that are incredibly pleasant on the ears and psychedelic. Sometimes, however, the songs also seem to to just "float around" for a while and then fizz out. Very little that actually grips and enthralls the listener ever takes place (with the clear exception of the opening track). So I feel a little torn between Panda Bear's brilliant tendencies and his tendencies to just make weird sounding noises and repeat them over and over again...Paul Simon SurprisePearl Jam Pearl JamPet Shop Boys Yes"Yes" is complete with plenty of catchy, stuck-in-your-head-all-day dance songs. It's a solid listen and a great album from a duo that's been around for almost 30 years.Phil Collins TestifyRocco Deluca I Trust You to Kill MeSeal Seal IISpoon Ga Ga Ga Ga GaSting Sacred LoveSting Brand New DayThis could be Sting's greatest album but its brought down by a couple bad tracks: "Perfect Love...Gone Wrong", "Tomorrow We'll See", and "Big Lie, Small World" really weigh down everything else, which is great. "A Thousand Years", "After The Rain Has Fallen", and "Brand New Day" are some of Sting's best songs.The Avett Brothers I and Love and YouThe Killers Sam's TownThe Who Endless WireTravis Ode To J. SmithU2 ZooropaU2 U218 SinglesYeah Yeah Yeahs Show Your Bones3.0 goodAdele 19Beyonce I Am... Sasha FierceThis album has a couple cool songs on it, I actually think "If I Were a Boy" is a pretty damn good song with a great message. Overall though, there is a lot of filler here that you won't remember after several listens. About 3 good songs, and a bunch of blah is all you'll find here.Bob Dylan Together Through LifeBon Iver For Emma, Forever AgoWhat is the big fuss about? Granted I have only listened to this once, so my rating is subject to change -- but my first impression was "For Emma" is the only really jump out song on this album. Other than that it is mostly dull and uninteresting.Bon Jovi Keep The FaithChris Cornell Carry OnDon Henley Inside JobMelissa Etheridge Never EnoughModest Mouse Good News for People Who Love Bad NewsGoods News is undoubtedly an overrated album in my opinion, and as the review states, it is definitely a mess. "Float On" is the only great track and it's followed by a handful of other good songs including "The World At Large," "Ocean Breathes Salty," "Satan In A Coffin," and "One Chance." The rest of the songs range from mediocre to downright horrible (see "Bury Me With It," "Dance Hall"). Despite what pulls this album down I think it does have a fresh feel to it and the band has definitely carved out its own unique sound. This is right on the line between a 3 and a 3.5 for me. Good News is very uneven but still has a lot of enjoyable moments.Okkervil River The Stage NamesPink Floyd A Momentary Lapse of ReasonSheryl Crow DetoursSting Mercury FallingStyx Greatest HitsTrain For Me, It's YouU2 Rattle and HumWilco Wilco (The Album)This is my first Wilco album and after seeing all the great reviews, I'm honestly a bit disappointed. I've had this CD on repeat in my car for several days and to me there are only several standout tracks, especially "One Wing." The rest often feels a bit bland and like the band was just going through the motions. There are fun moments and a couple great songs but this album probably does not deserve all the high praise it's getting. It's solid, but nothing special.2.5 averageGwen Stefani Love. Angel. Music. Baby.John Mellencamp Life, Death, Love & FreedomIf you are looking for an upbeat, melodic album from Mellencamp like 2007's Freedom's Road, Life, Death, Love & Freedom is not for you. His latest effort consists of mainly gloomy folk songs that seem to put you to sleep more than entertain. There are couple bright spots, such as the excellent and hopeful final track, "A Brand New Song" but beyond that there's not a whole lot of interest here. It's not just the slow pace of the album, but the lack of memorable, compelling songs. Maybe I'll revisit this later and find it to be brilliant, but for now skip it buy Freedom's Road instead.Madonna Hard CandyHard Candy for the most part feels manfactured, lifeless, cliched, derivative, and forced, especially when compared to
its excellent predecessor. There are undoubtedly a lot of decent ideas here and a couple good songs, mainly "Devil
Wouldn't Recognize You" and "4 Minutes". However, most of songs really go nowhere or simply lose their authenticiy
and soul when, for example, Kanye West comes in to rap about how "fresh" he is, or someone yelps "Get down on
the floor" for the millionth time. Haven't I heard this before, like in every song played on mainstream pop radio?
Hard Candy is listenable as long as you are doing something else and aren't paying attention, because you hear a
couple of the hooks and think it's not bad. But when you sit down to really focus on the music, you just want to
shake your head. Even Madonna's legendary voice can't make this album feel anything more than shockingly
average. It's not horrendous, but she can do so much better.Santana All That I Am2.0 poorPortishead ThirdSting Songs From The Labyrinth1.0 awfulFergie The DutchessPanic! at the Disco A Fever You Can't Sweat OutSoulja Boy iSouljaBoyTellEm
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Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto has joined Al Nasr on loan
Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto has joined Al Nasr on loan for the rest of the season.
Last Updated: 10/01/13 5:49pm
The Japan international played for five years at Catania under Walter Zenga - the current head coach of Al Nasr - before signing for Novara in July 2011.
The 24-year-old, who returned to the Stadio Angelo Massimino following Novara's relegation to Serie B, has struggled to make an impression under current coach Rolando Maran, opting instead to reunite with his former mentor in Riyadh.
A statement published on ilcalciocatania.it read: "Catania can confirm that Takayuki Morimoto has joined United Arab Emirates-based club Al Nasr. The transfer is a temporary arrangement."


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Bartlesville Woman May Have Drowned after Wreck
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a 44-year-old Bartlesville woman is dead after an accident Sunday night sent her into a creek.
The vehicle was reportedly headed westbound shortly before 8 p.m. on County Road in Washington County, one mile south of Bartlesville, when the driver was left of center on the road, met another vehicle, and ran off the right side of the road.
Then, the driver, Sherry L. Hockett, 44, reportedly over-corrected and ran off the left side of the road, struck a guardrail, which caused the vehicle to overturn onto its top. The vehicle came to rest on its top in a creek.
OHP authorities believe she was pinned for about 13 minutes and may have drowned.
One passenger in the vehicle, Rusty Hockett, 45, refused treatment at the scene.


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That the General Synod's vote against women bishops this week was a bitter disappointment for many and a depressing end to Rowan Williams' time at Lambeth, is not in doubt. It wasn't a PR disaster because it could never have been a PR triumph: 'Church finally accepts women into senior positions of authority' was never going to woo a sceptical public. The decision will confirm many people's opinion of the church rather than change it.
Storm clouds gathered immediately, some more likely to burst than others: this will hasten calls for disestablishment (unlikely); this will put pressure on the Church's equality exemption (possible); this will undermine the Church's campaign against gay marriage (certain).
Whether or not there are any such concrete consequences, the longer-term fallout is more subtle and pervasive. For a society that prides itself on its liberal tolerance, contemporary Britain is nervous about groups or institutions (ugh) organising themselves according to their own commitments and values. All too readily, we take the principle "one law for all" (true) and use it to justify the conclusion "all organisations must adopt the same structures and practices" (untrue). The church's decision to maintain structures of governance that are in tension with society's understanding of what is just, will merely reinforce public scepticism that it, like other institutions, should have no right to do so.
In that regard – but only in that regard – the Synod was right to reject women bishops: the Church should not do things in a particular way because current social mores say things need to be done in that way. Institutions in a free society should be able to order their arrangements according to their values and principles within certain limits (although what precisely comprise those limits is endlessly debated and debateable). If the Church should have accepted women bishops (which, in my humble opinion, it should) it should have done so according to its own logic. And therein lies the problem.
Why is it that (according to some, at least) women should not be in a position of authority over men? Yes, there are a handful of biblical verses that can be quoted to support this position but using those, especially while ignoring or downplaying others, can seem somewhat arbitrary and question begging. What is the reason for this view?
It is, of course, wrong to think that, in such matters, reason works like entirely neutral and objective algorithm for discerning right from wrong, a device untarnished by anything as slippery as someone's vision of the good. But it is also wrong to imagine that a verse of holy writ can be adhered to without at least some semblance of explanatory scaffolding. The relationship between revelation and reason might be a contested and problematic one but it would be foolish to sue for a divorce.
The example of the Sabbath is instructive here. On the surface, this is an arbitrary, backward and even oppressive teaching: why shouldn't I be allowed to shop where I want when I want; I'm an adult, etc. etc. etc. Dig a bit deeper, however, you can find the 'inner logic' of the teaching. Without a collective day off (which cannot be secured other than by some measure of legislation) society suffers: family time becomes squeezed, workers suffer unreasonable demands, large shops out-compete small ones, local commercial infrastructure, and with it community, erodes. Transfixed as we are by the idea of individual autonomy, we become blind to the fact that a rest-less society is worse for us, even if it feels better for me.
Such reasoning, you will note, is not foolproof; it does not go all the way down, as it were, but, rather, rests on certain axioms, such as that humans have an innate dignity that cannot be sacrificed for the sake of commercial freedom, or that our flourishing is dependent not only on personal freedom but also on the range and depth of our relationships which sometimes need to be protected from our exercise of personal freedom. Those who disagree with such premises (such as libertarians, utilitarians, or some socialists) will disagree with the conclusion. That, however, is not a problem. Such reasoning is not intended to convert sceptics, so much as to explain the revelation to which it is attached.
The problem with the case against women bishops (coming full circle) is that there is no such explanatory reasoning, or at least none that I have heard. Beyond the simple assertion that God believes one sex should not have authority over another, there is no explanation offered, no reason attached. Why should women not exercise authority over men? Just because. For the godly, faithful, intelligent, erudite, gifted woman, so obviously capable of exercising authority, and for their many, many supporters, this is a hard message to swallow.
The Archbishop of York has said that he believes there will be women bishops in his lifetime. We will see this debate again. Let's hope for a more reasonable result next time.
Nick Spencer is Research Director at Theos | @theosnick
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What is Country Food?
What is country food?
Country food is the name that Inuit use to describe traditional foods. Country food are things like arctic char, seal meat, whale, caribou etc. Originally these foods were consumed for day to day survival. Eating what the land and sea provided.
In modern day country foods provide a cultural connection for Inuit that connects family and community and is best shared. Whether in an urban setting or in small northern communities country foods always bring people together and are anticipated at community events. In urban settings, particularly for Inuit living outside the north country food provides a vital cultural connection.
Today Inuit also enjoy new ways to experience country food serving them in news ways as demonstrated in the photo of the Tuktu (caribou) Kabobs.
In northern communities it is still vital to gather food in traditional ways.
An experienced elder demonstrates techniques of bring this Beluga whale ashore. Many traditional methods inlcuding hunting or fishing are best passed on through hands-on work techniques. It is really the preferred way of passing on necessary skills.
At an urban Inuit celebration this baby tries Muktuk (whale skin and blubber) for the first time. Also check out the recipes page.


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I'm doing my first full build and am looking at second hand forks.
I've got a scandal 29er with smoothie mixer on it's way.
stem (standard?) 40
stack top 9
head tube 105
stack bottom 15
total 169
My question is how much steerer am I going to need to have, will I get away with 170?


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The days of plentiful, cheap liquidity and relaxed attitudes to risk are clearly gone, which has created significant issues for companies trying to finance and mitigate risk on their trade activities.
Current economic conditions, together with the ensuing liquidity constraints and raised risk sensitivities, have inevitably driven major changes in trade and supply chain finance (SCF). One aspect of this is that supply chains are now as complex as they have ever been and there is no reason to believe that this complexity will reduce as they evolve to meet future business needs.This makes supply chain management even harder. Supply chain financing solutions also have to evolve to support this development, and in doing so need to combine a broad range of complementary components that may include tools such as letters of credit. However, the extent to which this evolution of supply chain financing solutions is successful, depends largely upon how proficiently three key problems are addressed:
While the convergence of receivable finance and trade solutions currently taking place is valuable, one of the biggest challenges in this context remains the sheer diversity of supply chain participants. Large suppliers operating from major business centres are relatively easy to on-board when implementing an SCF scheme. The same cannot be said of smaller suppliers - especially those operating from remote locations - where the financing bank's client on-boarding obligations can be both difficult and protracted to fulfil.
This is problematic, as these are precisely the suppliers about which buyers are most concerned in terms of financial support, especially as they are currently finding unsecured credit more difficult to obtain and borrowing costs higher. Unfortunately, buyer urgency relating to these suppliers sometimes results in overly-optimistic expectations about SCF implementation timelines. In practice, even with large suppliers in major locations, it can take months to complete on-boarding. For smaller suppliers (especially in remote locations) it can take far longer or not be practicable at all.
This, and associated commercial relationship considerations, has led some banks to restrict their supply chain solutions to just larger suppliers, who may only represent some 40% of the headcount per chain. From the buyer perspective, this is clearly missing the point.
From a corporate perspective, the sheer diversity and complexity of today's trade flows requires solutions flexible enough to deal with a continually shifting trade landscape, as well as to reach into new and more complex markets.
These needs create changing solution requirements that have also been partially driven by a shift in trade flow patterns. The conventional triangle trade of an emerging market exporting to a developed market, which in turn exports back into another emerging market no longer predominates. South/South trade has grown exponentially in recent years - a trend that seems set to continue.
A further element within this is the aggressive growth of new Asian multinationals, particularly in industries such as telecoms equipment. While these companies might once have been looking for LCs in relatively small size, their demands are now both more sophisticated and larger. Where they are selling telecoms infrastructure into markets such as Africa, they are looking for buyer finance that can be delivered as an integral part of their sales proposition. Indeed, in some cases the financing has become a more important element in the sale than the product.
In tandem with the need for solution flexibility comes the necessity of covering new and geographically diverse markets - including those that are demanding from a regulatory or legal aspect. This is particularly pressing as regards the growing need for cross border SCF. To date, most SCF has essentially been country-specific (albeit often multisite), with limited evidence of comprehensive propositions that deliver along "long haul" trade routes, such as Europe to Asia.
This situation arises because of the difficulty of on-boarding suppliers in a distant country, particularly where that country has a demanding regulatory or legal environment. For example, a bank looking to provide SCF to suppliers in Vietnam on behalf of a buyer in France runs up against the intricacies of on-boarding suppliers in the context of Vietnamese law, as well as the legal implications relating to receivables under local FX regulations.
The problems currently confronting corporations managing the risk and financing of their trade are considerable, but can be addressed. As Adrian Rigby, Global Head of Receivables Finance and Supply Chain at HSBC explains, solutions are available.
In order to address the problems outlined above, companies (and especially large trading companies) now need to have a more blended approach to managing risk and providing liquidity to their global supply chains. In doing so, it is important to recognise that seemingly very different tools - such as letters of credit and supply chain solutions - can in fact be highly complementary, and that these can also be combined to good effect with others - such as guarantees and insurance. Nevertheless, there are two key elements that need to be in place in order for this new approach to succeed:
One of the most striking features of the current economic scenario is how well trade flow has held up. One factor here has been that governments have so far resisted the temptation to revert to the protectionist policies of the 1930s. Quite the reverse in fact - many have been actively trying to facilitate participation in global trade.
In some respects they are pushing at a door already opened by necessity. Numerous companies of all sizes around the world (but especially in Western economies) are finding domestic demand is subdued or declining. They therefore have to decide between staying put and stagnating, or globalising and growing. An increasing number are choosing the latter option and moving for the first time into unknown markets.
This gives rise to the geographic challenge outlined in the previous article and requires support from a partner that can provide the presence, solutions and connections - plus the ability to leverage these homogenously. This would be important at any time but is particularly critical in a trade world where so many traditional assumptions need revisiting. Stressed Eurozone economies are a classic example of this - letters of credit (even with confirmation) may in many cases now be required, where once open account was the norm.
However, the sheer diversity of local economic conditions, coupled with other factors (such as local business practice) means that solution flexibility is at a premium. (For example, newcomers competing with established incumbents in certain emerging markets may have to offer open account terms in local currency.) In some situations the emphasis will be more on risk mitigation, while in others it will be more on liquidity. Nevertheless, in both cases, a banking partner with a broad network footprint is clearly essential in a world where global supply chains are - and will remain -global.
While there is often a tendency to focus on the technology issues relating to supply chain finance solutions, as outlined in the previous article it is in fact the on-boarding of suppliers (especially smaller ones) that can often pose the greatest challenge. Therefore anything that can be done to simplify that process will be conducive to a faster and more efficient program implementation. As a result, structures that minimise engagement with (and input from) suppliers will be extremely attractive.
There are a number of possibilities here. One option is to move towards non-elective financing, under which suppliers may opt in or out of the program, but if they opt in, the financing will automatically be applied to all their receivables presented by the buyer. This is just one example of where the buyer's existing relationship with the supplier can be leveraged to expedite implementation. Alternative structures may even exist beyond the traditional model of reverse factoring, which may further simplify the running of any program.
If deployed appropriately, one of these alternatives could make possible far more efficient servicing of global supply chains containing a wide size range of supplier, with implementation taking a matter of days, rather than months. Another potential benefit is that it also delivers the exceptional solution flexibility that is now essential in today's economic environment. A complete supply chain incorporating all sizes and types of supplier can be immediately accommodated. Then if suitable suppliers subsequently wished to switch to a more conventional buyer-backed SCF mechanism they could be on-boarded in the usual manner.
Today's problems - such as tight/costly credit, large/diverse/dispersed supply chains, increasing risks and new markets - are significant and always changing, but they are not insurmountable. The balance between SCF and more traditional trade and receivables finance solutions is clearly vital in coping with these multiple obstacles, alongside other products such as insurance. However, this will only apply if it can be leveraged by providers with sufficient financial footprint, solution flexibility and creativity.
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VANCOUVER -- The Maple Leafs' workhorse has pulled up lame, but it means a new chance for a young colt.
Bryan McCabe, the team leader in points (49), ice time (averaging 28:11 a game) and the highest scoring defenceman in the National Hockey League, pulled a groin muscle during Saturday's win in Edmonton and will not play to risk further damage tonight against the Canucks.
But for once, the circumstance favoured hard-luck Carlo Colaiacovo, whose brief Leafs career has been hindered by injuries. Colaiacovo's sprained right wrist has healed just in time for this evening, negating the need for a callup from the Marlies.
McCabe, who had played in all 42 games this season and hopes to return Saturday against the Phoenix Coyotes, felt something "tweak" as he jumped out of the penalty box on Saturday for a breakaway pass that led to a Toronto goal.
"I came through that game, we got the win and I was hoping it would settle down a bit," McCabe said yesterday at GM Place while the rest of the Leafs practised. "Hopefully, it's just one game. It sucks, because I pride myself on not missing games (only 31 out of 750 in his career). But this is not something you mess around with."
McCabe also fronts one of the NHL's best power plays. His ice time will be divided among the club's Special K defence -- Tomas Kaberle, Ken Klee, Alex Khavanov, Staffan Kronwall, Aki Berg and Colaiacovo.
"This was the game I was aiming to come back for anyway," said Colaiacovo, who missed another five games after getting hurt in Pittsburgh after Christmas. "Maybe this is the opportunity I take the most advantage of."
Colaiacovo will keep his wrist braced for the next couple of workouts, with an eye to shelving the bandage by the weekend. Trying to contain the explosive Canucks will be a challenge tonight.
"Vancouver's top line (Markus Naslund, Todd Bertuzzi and Brendan Morrison) has a lot of skill," Colaiacovo said. "They've been in the top five or 10 scoring every year."
It's unclear who Colaiacovo will partner with tonight. Coach Pat Quinn broke up McCabe and Tomas Kaberle in even strength situations a few games ago, putting McCabe with rookie Kronwall, Kaberle with Klee and Berg with Khavanov.
"Bryan's a big part of our club, the way he has scored goals at a key point in the game," winger Darcy Tucker said.
"When we won six in a row, he was a huge part of that."
Tucker was the other Leaf to skip practice yesterday, once more to rest tender ribs. But he expects to play tonight.
Coincidentally, the Canucks could be without their best defenceman, who also has a groin injury. Ed Jovanovski will try again at practise this morning, but with Vancouver off until Friday, he won't be rushing a return. Both defencemen are on the Canadian Olympic team, McCabe on the taxi squad and any lingering pain could cause trouble for Team Canada coach Quinn.
"I think (Columbus Blue Jacket) Adam Foote is out, too," Quinn said.
"We're hoping they get back and play. Otherwise, we maybe look at alternatives."


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Snatching Policy from Hysteria: Sharia and the FAA
Discussion of the relation between civil and religious law has enriched both for centuries. But this political season's pugilistic talk seems more threatening to both. That's so at least for hysterical depictions of what's at stake.
Even amid exaggeration, though, there's a surprising opportunity for enrichment. The Economist magazine flagged it this week (and a note in the Fordham Law Review a few years ago spelled it out): to improve arbitration law in the United States.
Devotees of religious law—whether Sharia (Islamic), Canon (Catholic), Halakha (Jewish) or something else—usually envision space for civil law alongside religious law. They don't believe, as some contemporary hyperbolic politicos suggest, that proponents of Sharia in the United States imply repealing the U.S. Code.
But there are challenging areas of tension between religious and civil bodies of law crying for attention. The best example concerns family issues arising from marriage, divorce and child custody. Special problems arise when marrying couples sign pre-marriage contracts saying all those matters are to be governed by religious law and decided by a religious tribunal.
Most countries have developed reasonably defined ways to handle such situations. Some recognize those religious tribunals generally, others subject them to rigorous oversight, and still others, including some Canadian provinces, deny they have any effect on civil law.
The United States hasn't developed a good response, but should. It instead relies on the all-purpose Federal Arbitration Act. It essentially remits to binding and unreviewable arbitration all disputes arising from a contract containing a written arbitration clause.
To illustrate the problem, suppose a written prenuptial contract on massively lopsided terms, as to which side can sue for divorce, who gets what assets, how children are supported and so on. It states some religious law as governing and directs all disputes to be resolved by a religious organization applying that law. (Most major religions have well-established organizations available for these purposes.)
After a decade of marriage and child-rearing, including periods of alleged physical and emotional abuse, the victim wants out. The abuser resists, citing provisions of applicable religious law that either forbid the split, or insisting on lopsided terms that law dictates. The victim sues in a civil court in the United States, asserting that civil not religious law governs. The other promptly points to the arbitration clause.
Under the Federal Arbitration Act, as the US Supreme Court reads it, the court would direct the case to arbitration. And it isn't likely that a court would thereafter refuse to enforce the arbitration award. It would have to provide a result that would manifestly disregard civil law or violate public policy in the United States, something few arbitration awards have been found to do, and it's easy to imagine wide judicial deference to religious arbitration awards. If the contract's terms entangled religious and civil law, moreover, courts would hesitate to intervene on First Amendment grounds.
Most resulting awards are probably fine—indeed, thousands of cases a year are handled without incident or objection. But this appears to be a lacuna in the law that deserves more serious general discussion than it seems to have received. Congress is currently debating revisions to the FAA for consumers and employees, generally proposing to put them out of its scope, and the Supreme Court is addressing affected aspects of those contracts, this term and last.
Now would be a propitious time for Congress and the country to give attention to the FAA's relation to religious arbitration. Unlike the crude approach to employee and consumer arbitration clauses, though, a more subtle approach to religious arbitration is warranted. Both to respect the varying religious traditions and protect First Amendment mandates, it would be better to establish some special tests for assent to arbitration or to the governing law, rather than to police the law itself.
When taking up the point in the U.S., it would also help to recognize that some faiths appear to prefer mediation to arbitration. Though the FAA has long directed enforcing written arbitration clauses, it hasn't done that for mediation clauses (or other tools of dispute resolution). It may be a good time to reconsider that omission for the broader range of contracts too.
Sources: The Economist (Oct. 16, 2010, pp. 16-17 & 71-72); Caryn Litt Wolfe, Fordham Law Review, vol. 75, p. 427 (2006).


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The Highly Used Serial Tracker which is used to determine what wii drive chip is in the wii.... is in certain cases.....INACCURATE
IT is accurate up to and including D2B chipsets.
IT is somewhat accurate for D2C chip wii's purchased before May/08
IT is Wrong when it shows a D2C with 50% cut or uncut legs... NO D2C wiis so far have any cut legs.
The Cut legs only pertain to the D2B chipset between May/07 to Aug/07
For NEW Wiis PURCHASED near the end of April...to present.... it is not accurate at all..... cause there is a new D2C(2)... and soon the D2E Wii's
ALL WII's ARE Moddable (july 8/08)


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Any add-in Author creating Expression Web 4 add-ins should be using the tools we have released to assist in development. One such tool is the Extensibility tester, that allows you to evaluate expressions and display return values from API calls, as well as displaying errors and events fired. Quite helpful. Another, the add-in builder, that builds out the manifest for an add-in, again quite helpful. Another is to cross reference JavaScript in released add-ins like SlapShot. Lastly we supply some documentation that is helpful in the new APIs we shipped in V4. The problem still exists that debugging JavaScript is rather old school (alerts, console, creating an error div and logging to it). What is really needed is a rich experience, something like the Dev ToolBar, Firebug, etc.
Fortunately we do have Visual Studio available, a debugger in which is quite helpful. This blog post will describe how to get Visual Studio and an Expression Web 4 add-in connected so you can use the rich JavaScript debugger in VS to help find and fix your bugs.
The first step is set Internet Explorer up for debugging. For background you should understand that add-ins within Expression Web run in a IE Web Control that Expression Web hosts. As with any web page (running in IE or an IE embedded Web Control) debugging is turned off from a Window installation. We will start with that as step 1.
1. Load Internet Explorer
2. Open IE Options
3. Click the Advanced Tab, locate the Browsing section and uncheck the 'Disable script debugging' checkboxes.
4. Click Apply, OK and close any and all IE instances, as well as all Expression Web instances.
IE is now ready to have Visual Studio attached and script debugging can commence with the JS script debugger. We will not go into that today as we want to explore how to script debug Expression Web JavaScript add-ins. To do that start by loading Visual Studio. Make sure the add-in that you want to load up and debug is installed into Expression Web 4. For this example we will use SlapShot. I'd suggest downloading and installing it now if you are following this tutorial (versus just reading).
With Visual Studio launched and SlapShot installed open SlapShot.html from your add-ins directory within VS:
1. In VS choose 'File Open -> File' and use %appdata% directy ala: %appdata%\Microsoft\Expression\Web 4\AddIns\SlapShot\SlapShot.html
2. Once open in VS find and place your cursor on line 30, then press F9 to insert a breakpoint:
3. Start Expression Web 4 (if SlapShot is open close it and restart Expression Web). Create a website, configure it to use the Dev Server, run any page one time in IE (F12).
4. Back in VS use Debug ->Attach to process, find expressionweb.exe and click it once:
5. Next click the 'select' button, choose the 'Debug these code types' radio and choose 'Script', uncheck all others
6. Click OK and then attach, back we go to expression Web 4, time to load SlapShot up.
7. Choose the Panels menu and choose SlapShot
8. You should cleanly break into Visual Studio at your breakpoint, hit F10 once and you will start to see your locals populate with data, your call stack window showing your stack (nice):
Some nice thoughts here are that you can inspect some of the less documented objects within the API:
Sweet, locals, watch, callstack, function eval and object inspection. Enjoy, any problems let me know!


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Photographer Linn Heidi Stokkedal loves to capture tattooed bodies with her camera, believing that this ancient inked body art is an essential way for an individual to reveal their personality. Stokkedal feels that tattoos are not only an expression of someone's personality but there is beauty within them as well.
Although, Linn Heidi Stokkedal has photographed ordinary situations and people, I feel that her photos of tattooed bodies exhibits her passion for photography the most. Check out her gallery and the source links to see more of her work.
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See also:Norah Jones - Come Away With Me Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World Ray Charles - Unchain My Heart Etta James - At Last Ella Fitzgerald - Dream A Little Dream Of Me Arthur Hamilton - Cry me a river
Other versions:Britney Spears - Mona lisa Curtis Stigers - Mona Lisa Jim Reeves - Mona Lisa Vic Damone - Mona Lisa Natalie Cole - Mona Lisa Roy Hamilton - Mona Lisa


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Terayon plans to cut costs following quarterly loss
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Terayon Communication Systems, Inc., a Santa Clara, Calif. supplier of cable modems, today announced that it expects revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter to be significantly less than previously anticipated, due to thecancellation of orders late in the quarter and an unexpected slowdown in the growth of orders for its products by existing and new customers.
As a result of the current economic outlook, the company said it believes that its customers have had sufficient inventory levels as they face uncertainty in the growth of deployment rates in 2001. The company, which reported revenues of $38.7 million in the fourth quarter a year ago, said it expects revenues in fourth quarter 2000 to be in the range of $60 to $63 million, below its previous internal forecasts.
Terayon grew its operating expenses and inventory in the fourth quarter in anticipation of substantially greater revenue growth, consistent with the company's performance in earlier quarters this year. Additionally, there is a possibility that Terayon may incur vendor cancellation charges of approximately $20 million in connection with the discontinuation of one of its DOCSIS cable modem products, the company said.
Without these special charges, Terayon expects to report a pro forma loss for the fourth quarter 2000 of between $34 and $36 million, or a loss per share of 46 to 49 cents. Including these cancellation charges, the pro forma loss would increase by approximately 28 cents per share. Based on these results, the company will be revising downward its internal operating plan for 2001, it said.
Terayon CEO Zaki Rakib said, "We are very disappointed with these results. Based on our assessment of Terayon's core competencies and our outlook for the market segments that we serve, the Company has decided to reorganize around two industry segments: highly differentiated, high margin broadband infrastructure equipment and high volume, lower margin customer premise equipment. We believe that this reorganization will allow Terayon to better serve its customers and enhance shareholder value going forward by allowing the market to better assess the value of its businesses.
"Beginning in the first quarter of 2001, we will also undertake measures to re-align the company's costs of operation to the new organization."
Furthermore, Mr. Rakib added, "With the recent achievement of milestones in the Company's development of advanced physical layer technology, Terayon intends to create a separate business focused on next generation, DOCSIS system-on-the-chip solutions."


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How do you treat a cold sore?
My daughter has a monster cold sore on her lower lip this week. We've been treating with L-lysine and Abreva. She's avoiding lipsticks and of course she's not sharing cups or silverware or anything like that to avoid passing it on to others.
How do you treat a cold sore?
I don't get them but DH does. He takes gobs of L-Lysine but the best thing is 2 different RX your DR can give. They are anti-viral, one is a cream (Denavir) and the other a pill (acyclovir). DD has a friend that well, it's way beyond a cold sore... it goes all over her face, nose, mouth, throat, eyes, ears... she has to go to the hospital for IV infusion of the anti-viral. :( Abreva is pretty useless according to DH, his can be pretty bad. The RX cream is expensive but if you start using it as soon as you think one is coming, you can pretty well stop them.
I do mostly what has already been suggested and I stay out of the sun.


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Although there are many different styles and products on the market, a belly band is designed to support the lower back and abdomen during pregnancy.
These flexible support garments may provide many benefits to active women who are pregnant, especially during the second and third trimesters.
Here are five ways a belly band can help you.
Decrease pain
1. Belly bands help decrease your pain.
Back and joint pain during pregnancy can be frustrating and make it difficult to participate in everyday activities. A study in Spine Journal investigated the prevalence of back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. They found that 71 percent of women report low back pain and 65 percent report pelvic girdle pain. Belly bands can be worn during pregnancy to help support your lower back and baby bump during activities, which may result in decreased pain overall.
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
SI joint pain also frequently occurs during pregnancy as a result of the increase of relaxin, an appropriately named hormone that causes the hip joints to become loose and less stable.
It's a sharp and sometimes excruciating pain in the lower back adjacent to the tailbone. Belly bands and braces that support this region help stabilize the joint, which may prevent pain during activities.
Round ligament pain
This occurs during the second trimester and is yet another annoying pain of pregnancy. It's described as anything from a dull ache to a sharp pain on the front of the hip and below the belly.
Caused by the extra weight and pressure on the ligaments that support the growing uterus, it's a temporary but sometimes unbearable problem! Belly bands help distribute the weight of the baby across the back and abdomen, which may help relieve the pressure on the round ligaments and reduce pain.
Gentle compression
2. Belly bands provide gentle compression during activities.
Ever go for a run without a sports bra? Sounds awful, right? The same principle applies to a growing baby bump. Gentle compression of a belly band can help support the uterus and reduce discomfort from movement during physical activity. A word of caution: Too much compression on the abdomen can impair circulation, and it can cause negative effects on blood pressure. It can also contribute to heartburn and indigestion.
3. They provide external cues for posture.
Belly bands provide external cues to your body to facilitate proper posture. By supporting the lower back and torso, belly bands encourage correct posture and prevent overextension of the lower back. The typical "sway back" appearance of pregnancy is due to the extra weight being carried in front of the body in combination with the stretching and weakening of key core muscles that support the spine.
4. They allow you to engage comfortably in daily activities.
Exercise during pregnancy has many positive health benefits. A study in Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine indicates that prenatal exercise has a positive effect on health.
Exercise increases muscle tone and endurance and decreases the incidence of hypertension, depression, and diabetes. Many women are unable to exercise or continue working during pregnancy due to pain and discomfort. Wearing a belly band can help decrease discomfort and allow participation in daily activities, resulting in physical and financial benefits.
Support after pregnancy
5. They can be worn after pregnancy for support.
Decreased core strength is common in the weeks following birth. Muscles and ligaments that were stretched and strained during pregnancy require time to heal. Weakness combined with the demanding job of caring for a newborn can be challenging and lead to injuries.
Many women find that wearing a belly band postpartum provides additional support to the abdomen and lower back, decreasing discomfort. A belly band can be beneficial to women who have experienced a separation of the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) by physically bringing the abdominal muscles back together. Combined with specific exercises, this may assist in closing the gap between the abdominal muscles.
Remember, a belly band is a temporary fix. It does not heal the underlying condition or dysfunction. By supporting the abdomen, it can "turn off" the muscles underneath, causing increased weakness long term.
Things to know
Important things to know about wearing a belly band
- Wear a belly band or support garment for no more than two to three hours at a time to prevent over dependency.
- Exercises to strengthen the transverse abdominis (TA) should be done in combination with the use of a belly band to strengthen the core muscles both during and after pregnancy.
- Always consult your doctor before using any compression garments. Women with compromised circulation or abnormal blood pressure may be advised against the use of a belly band.
- Belly bands are for temporary use and are not a permanent fix. It's important to address the underlying dysfunction. A referral to physical therapy is recommended to address ongoing pain both during and after pregnancy.


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Verndale voters unofficially pick Blaha, Schwartz and Veronen
Bill Blaha, Jeremy Schwartz and Scott Veronen gathered the most votes in Tuesday's Verndale School Board election, edging incumbent Jim Runyan.
In unofficial results from the school district, Blaha had 114 votes, Veronen had 90, Schwartz had 87, and Runyan had 59. The top three vote-getters secured seats on the school board.
The results are expected to be made official at a canvassing board meeting Thursday night in Verndale, but are considered unofficial until that time.