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Experts answer your questions about Type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
Web Links
- American Diabetes Association
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- National Eye Institute
- American Dietetic Association
- National Kidney Foundation
- Type 1 Diabetes International Clinical Trial Net
- Bracelets or neck chain emblems with personal medical information
- Children with diabetes online community
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
Times Essentials
Recent findings and perspectives on medical research.
A Life-Changing Diagnosis: Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers are testing ways to delay or prevent the onset of Type 1 diabetes, a disease that requires intensive, lifelong management.
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Back to TopAlternative Names
Insulin-dependent diabetes; Juvenile onset diabetes; Diabetes - type 1
Back to TopCauses »
Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age. However, it is most often diagnosed in children, adolescents, or young adults.
Insulin is a hormone produced by special cells, called beta cells, in the pancreas. The pancreas is found behind your stomach. Insulin is needed to move blood sugar (glucose) into cells, where it is stored and later used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, beta cells produce little or no insulin.
Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells. The body is unable to use this glucose for energy. This leads to the symptoms of type 1 diabetes.
The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. Most likely it is an autoimmune disorder. An infection or some other trigger causes the body to mistakenly attack the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This kind of disorder can be passed down through families.
In-Depth Causes »Back to TopSymptoms »
These symptoms may be the first signs of type 1 diabetes, or may occur when the blood sugar is high:
- Being very thirsty
- Feeling hungry
- Feeling tired or fatigued
- Having blurry eyesight
- Losing the feeling or feeling tingling in your feet
- Losing weight without trying
- Urinating more often
For other people, these warning symptoms may be the first signs of type 1 diabetes, or they may happen when the blood sugar is very high (see: diabetic ketoacidosis):
- Deep, rapid breathing
- Dry skin and mouth
- Flushed face
- Fruity breath odor
- Nausea or vomiting, inability to keep down fluids
- Stomach pain
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can develop quickly in people with diabetes who are taking insulin. Symptoms usually appear when the blood sugar level falls below 70 mg/dL. Watch for:
- Headache
- Hunger
- Nervousness
- Rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
- Shaking
- Sweating
- Weakness
Back to TopExams and Tests »
Diabetes is diagnosed with the following blood tests:
- Fasting blood glucose level -- diabetes is diagnosed if it is higher than 126 mg/dL two times
- Random (nonfasting) blood glucose level -- you may have diabetes if it is higher than 200 mg/dL, and you have symptoms such as increased thirst, urination, and fatigue (this must be confirmed with a fasting test)
- Oral glucose tolerance test -- diabetes is diagnosed if the glucose level is higher than 200 mg/dL after 2 hours
Hemoglobin A1c test
- Normal: Less than 5.7%
- Pre-diabetes: Between 5.7% and 6.4%
- Diabetes: 6.5% or higher
Ketone testing is also sometimes used. The ketone test is done using a urine sample or blood sample. Ketone testing may be done:
- When the blood sugar is higher than 240 mg/dL
- During an illness such as pneumonia, heart attack, or stroke
- When nausea or vomiting occur
- During pregnancy
The following tests or exams will help you and your doctor monitor your diabetes and prevent problems caused by diabetes:
- Check the skin and bones on your feet and legs.
- Check to see if your feet are getting numb.
- Have your blood pressure checked at least every year (blood pressure goal should be 130/80 mm/Hg or lower).
- Have your hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1c) done every 6 months if your diabetes is well controlled; otherwise, every 3 months.
- Have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked yearly (aim for LDL cholesterol levels below 70-100 mg/dL).
- Get yearly tests to make sure your kidneys are working well (microalbuminuria and serum creatinine).
- Visit your eye doctor at least once a year, or more often if you have signs of diabetic eye disease.
- See the dentist every 6 months for a thorough dental cleaning and exam. Make sure your dentist and hygienist know that you have diabetes.
Back to TopTreatment »
Because type 1 diabetes can start quickly and the symptoms can be severe, people who have just been diagnosed may need to stay in the hospital.
If you have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you should probably have a check-up each week until you have good control over your blood sugar. Your health care provider will review the results of your home blood sugar monitoring and urine testing. Your provider will also look at your diary of meals, snacks, and insulin injections.
As the disease gets more stable, you will have fewer follow-up visits. Visiting your health care provider is very important so you can monitor any long-term problems from diabetes.
You are the most important person in managing your diabetes. You should know the basic steps to diabetes management:
- How to recognize and treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- How to recognize and treat high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
- Diabetes meal planning
- How to give insulin
- How to check blood glucose and urine ketones
- How to adjust insulin and food when you exercise
- How to handle sick days
- Where to buy diabetes supplies and how to store them
Insulin lowers blood sugar by allowing it to leave the bloodstream and enter cells. Everyone with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day.
Insulin is usually injected under the skin. In some cases, a pump delivers the insulin all the time. Insulin does not come in pill form.
Insulin types differ in how fast they start to work and how long they last. The health care provider will choose the best type of insulin for you and will tell you at what time of day to use it. More than one type of insulin may be mixed together in an injection to get the best blood glucose control. You may need insulin shots from one to four times a day.
Your health care provider or diabetes nurse educator will teach you how to give insulin injections. At first, a child's injections may be given by a parent or other adult. By age 14, most children can give their own injections.
People with diabetes need to know how to adjust the amount of insulin they are taking:
- When they exercise
- When they are sick
- When they will be eating more or less food and calories
- When they are traveling
People with type 1 diabetes should eat at about the same times each day and try to eat the same kinds of foods. This helps to prevent blood sugar from becoming too high or low.
The American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association have information for planning healthy, balanced meals. It can help to talk with a registered dietitian or nutrition counselor.
Regular exercise helps control the amount of sugar in the blood. It also helps burn extra calories and fat to reach a healthy weight.
Ask your health care provider before starting any exercise program. People with type 1 diabetes must take special steps before, during, and after intense physical activity or exercise.
Checking your blood sugar levels at home and writing down the results will tell you how well you are managing your diabetes. Talk to your doctor and diabetes educator about how often to check.
A device called a glucometer can read blood sugar levels. There are different types of devices. Usually, you prick your finger with a small needle called a lancet to get a tiny drop of blood. You place the blood on a test strip and put the strip into the device. You should have results in 30 - 45 seconds.
Keep a record of your blood sugar for yourself and your doctor or nurse. This will help if you have problems managing your diabetes. You and your doctor should set a target goal for your blood sugar levels at different times during the day. You should also plan what to do when your blood sugar is too low or high.
Low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia. Blood sugar levels below 70 mg/dL are too low and can harm you.
Diabetes damages the blood vessels and nerves. This can make you less able to feel pressure on the foot. You may not notice a foot injury until you get a severe infection.
Diabetes can also damage blood vessels. Small sores or breaks in the skin may become deeper skin sores (ulcers). The affected limb may need to be amputated if these skin ulcers do not heal or become larger or deeper.
To prevent problems with your feet:
- Stop smoking if you smoke.
- Improve control of your blood sugar.
- Get a foot exam by your health care provider at least twice a year and learn whether you have nerve damage.
- Check and care for your feet EVERY DAY, especially if you already have known nerve or blood vessel damage or current foot problems.
- Make sure you are wearing the right kind of shoes.
Your doctor may prescribe medications or other treatments to reduce your chances of developing eye disease, kidney disease, and other conditions that are more common in people with diabetes.
In-Depth Treatment »Back to TopSupport Groups
For more information and resources, see diabetes support group.
Back to TopOutlook (Prognosis)
Diabetes is a lifelong disease and there is not yet a cure. However, the outcome for people with diabetes varies.
Studies show that tight control of blood glucose can prevent or delay problems with the eyes, kidneys, nervous system, and heart in type 1 diabetes. However, problems may occur even in people with good diabetes control.
Back to TopPossible Complications
If you have diabetes, your risk of a heart attack is the same as someone who has already had a heart attack. Both women and men with diabetes are at risk. You may not even have the normal signs of a heart attack.
After many years, diabetes can lead to other serious problems:
- You could have eye problems, including trouble seeing (especially at night) and sensitivity to light. You could become blind.
- Your feet and skin could develop sores and infections. If you have these sores for too long, your foot or leg may need to be removed. Infection can also cause pain and itching.
- Diabetes may make it harder to control your blood pressure and cholesterol. This can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other problems. It can become harder for blood to flow to the legs and feet.
- Nerves in the body can become damaged, causing pain, tingling, and loss of feeling.
- Because of nerve damage, you could have problems digesting the food you eat. You could feel weakness or have trouble going to the bathroom. Nerve damage can also make it harder for men to have an erection.
- High blood sugar and other problems can lead to kidney damage. The kidneys might not work as wellas they used to. They may even stop working.
Back to TopWhen to Contact a Medical Professional
Call 911 if you have:
- Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or other signs of angina
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
Call your health care provider or go to the emergency room if you have symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Also call your doctor if you have:
- Blood sugar levels that are higher than the goals you and your doctor have set
- Numbness, tingling, or pain in your feet or legs
- Problems with your eyesight
- Sores or infections on your feet
- Symptoms that your blood sugar is getting too low (feeling weak or tired, trembling, sweating, feeling irritable, having trouble thinking clearly, fast heartbeat, double or blurry vision, feeling uneasy)
- Symptoms that your blood sugar is too high (being very thirsty, having blurry vision, having dry skin, feeling weak or tired, needing to urinate a lot)
- You are having blood sugar readings below 70 mg/dL
You can treat early signs of hypoglycemia at home by eating sugar or candy, or by taking glucose tablets. If your signs of hypoglycemia continue or your blood glucose levels stay below 60 mg/dL, go to the emergency room.
Back to TopPrevention
There is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes. There is no screening test for type 1 diabetes in people who have no symptoms.
Stay up-to-date with all of your vaccinations and get a flu shot every year in the fall.
Back to TopReferences
Alemzadeh R, Ali O. Diabetes Mellitus. In: Kliegman RM, ed. Kliegman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics . 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2011:chap 583.
American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes -- 2011. Diabetes Care . 2011. 34 Suppl 1:S11-S61.
Eisenbarth GS, Polonsky KS, Buse JB. Type 1 diabetes mellitus. In: Kronenberg HM, Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR. Kronenberg: Williams Textbook of Endocrinology . 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2008:chap 31.
Pignone M, Alberts MJ, Colwell JA, Cushman M, Inzucchi SE, Mukherjee D, et al. Aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events in people with diabetes: a position statement of the American Diabetes Association, and an expert consensus document of the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Circulation . 2010. 121:2694-2701.
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I have all of DTB's albums and they just get better and better! You can hear, within the music on Roadsongs, the deep joy this band receives from the live audience as well as from each other. I'm a DTB addict who must hear some each day or I suffer symptoms! We have been blessed to have seen them five times. They are the nicest guys, as approachable as can be. We got to see The Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Band at Mountain Jam in NY. GREAT show..., bring it to Cleveland, would ya please??!! We love you guys.
dtb is one of the greatest bands (of any genre) in this day and age. the music they create is truly beautiful and the spirit behind the work is pure and honest. roadsongs continues in that tradition. i have not been blessed with having the honor of seeing them perform live. i hope to remedy that if they venture into the kentucky/ohio area.
Never miss getting a dTb cd now miss seeing them when they are in the NC/SC area. There isn't a word than can come close to describing it other than EXCELLENT!!
my wife and i and a couple friends went to thursdays show. we all thought it was one of the best shows we've ever been to and between the four of us that's saying a lot . not only the musical performance but it was such a spiritually uplifting experience. played almost all the new material except "back where I started"(was hoping Susan would've made an appearence for that one.) "sweet inspiration" was almost a religous experience turning the whole park west into almost a congregation feeling the spirit move through us. abolutely blistering version of cheverolet.over a year later and it still seems like a magical night. our local stationwxrt played about half the show a while back and i was hoping i'd get to here the whole show again.can't wait
the guitar playing is phenomenal best concert i have seen to date the whole band makes the soul grow bigger than ever.
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Im going to say before this cd hits stores that It's going to be a great album just like all the other albums I have of the derek trucks band I have them all! keep up the good work!
Derek, just saw "The Rite," and wish I'd known, recognized your song in the movie. So proud of you!!!!! Sorry we missed you New Year's Eve
heard Derek Trucks on whispering Bob Harris show on the BBC whilst driving home from work loved it got home went on i'tunes down loaded the album Already Free brilliant.Paul United Kingdom
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I am running my first organized 5 k in 2 weeks and have been using Robert Ullrey's C25K podcast to train. Unfortunately he does not offer a "first 5K" podcast.
I am guessing I need music paced to about 11 minutes a mile. Any suggestions?
Though I don't have any recommendations for music, I would recommend reviewing the race organizer's website for rules regarding headphones during the race. This may be a small race so it may not be an issue. But many of the races I have registered for "strongly discourage", if not ban, the use of headphones during the race. They don't want people running in a large crowd unable to hear others coming up behind them or unable to hear instructions that are being given.
So I would say check into that first in case you need to plan on running without a podcast.
The 5K is part of the Great Race of Agoura, they allow (but don't encourage) music.
I've done the Great Race of Agoura (their 10K) five times. Although the 5K course isn't quite as scenic as the 10K - it doesn't go through Old Agoura - it does go through some very nice residential areas. My personal opinion would be to just enjoy the race course and the race atmosphere, and leave the headphones at home.
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Heart of the City Run, Los Angeles, CA, 24:13
Downtown Anaheim 5K, Anaheim, CA, 24:32
Claremont Turkey Trot, Claremont, CA, 24:20
The Great Race - Old Agoura 10K, Agoura Hills, CA, 51:12
Fiesta Days Run, La Canada, CA, 49:31
LA Cancer Challenge, West Los Angeles, CA, 51:21
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Long Beach International City Bank Half Marathon, Long Beach, CA, 1:54:31
I like to train to Stronger by Kelly Clarkson, I also have a lot of Christian music that I like. Skillet's Hero is a good one to get you pumped up before hand. My running club races discourage the use of headphone, but do allow them. I know the St. Jude marathons, did ban headphones, but they are allowed now.


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He had it in his mind to say, "caliphate."Happily, I missed this and am watching every good cable movie while fitting in a bit of housework - depressing, cloudy 16 degree day - fitting!
I saw the clip from Beck´s site.Obama did not stammer over " states " -he choked and then left it out completely.As someone noted,how hard is for the smartest man in the world to repeat simple phrases that are spoken to him ?
Could it have been a Freudian slip?
Part of a factual statement, of which he´s never had command. No problem lying, though, when it came to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Thirty-seven words, and His Eloquence couldn´t get it right.
Most likely he wanted to say United Socialist States.
What was all of the emphasis on using middle initials about today? Yet, Roberts began the oath of office with "I, Barack Hussein Obama ...", then the introduction by Schumer with POTUS, Barack H. Obama.
I watched about five minutes of the coverage yesterday and it just happened to be the swearing in. The irony of him stumbling on the word ´states´ wasn´t lost on this racist,either.


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The Flying Buttress is one of Rocky's alpine classics, and is unique compared to the typical big faces and pinnacles throughout most of the Park. It follows a steep and narrow rib of rock (the west-most of several on Meeker's North Face), presenting moments of sudden exposure and fantastic belays on the narrow rib itself. There are so many variations that about 3 separate routes could be described; in Richard Rossiter's guide about 10-12 people are credited with various FAs and FFAs. We took a line often called "Variations on a Theme", which I will describe, pointing out other major variations from time to time. As mentioned, the route follows the right-most of about three rock ribs that protrude from Meeker's north face. The long, broad gully leading up to the saddle between Longs and Meeker lies to the right, and the rib itself is bound on either side by smaller gullies that hold some snow for most if not all of the year. From the ranger cabin, hike up talus slightly SE to the rib. Rack up at the base of some long third-class scrambling which leads up to a smooth prow where the 5th class begins. The easiest line takes the right-most dihedral on the east side of the rib and finishes in a chimney for a 150 foot pitch. We started in an excellent 5.8 hand crack on the right side of the prow itself. This line traverse left through a juggy dark band, then picks up a beautiful left-leaning finger crack (sustained 5.10). Continue weaving back and forth across the rib for another 40 feet to a good belay ledge. P2 - Continue directly up the obvious line on the prow (5.10a at first, then easier), or a great variation takes the dihedral just around the corner. If following that line, continue on the left side until exposed 5.9- moves lead to a fantastic belay ledge with 2 old bolts (150 feet). P3 - A little tricky: head up left on the prow to pick up a 5.8 crack and flake. Then traverse right beneath the obvious roof past an old bolt, and climb around the roof on the right past pitons, with great exposure, 5.9-. Continue up the much easier prow and run out all the rope (60m rope handy to reach a good ledge). The obvious three-inch crack (5.9+ jugs) through the left side of the roof is probably the best way to do this pitch, though, and may be the most spectacular part of the route. P4 - Continue easily up on the right side of the prow for 60-100 feet to a belay beneath the final steep corner. P5 - Climb the hand/fist crack in the corner, exit right, and continue to the top of the rib. Unrope here and scramble (3rd-4th class) across the exposed top of the rib (staying right where it rears up briefly). This brings you to a horizontal break on Meeker's north face. One can continue to the summit via low-5th class to the east, or take one of several steep 5.10ish lines on the 200 foot wall above (seldom done). Most parties head west to 4th class scrambling (or snow sliding) back to the base. Special Considerations: the route goes in 4 pitches with a 60m rope; done this way it is one of the fastest grade IIIs in the Park (of 8-9 that I have done). The climbing on the 5.9 pitches is not very sustained. 2 ropes is probably overkill on this route as it is possible to make a quick retreat down either side of the rib at almost any point (looks like one or two rappels, with a number of fixed anchors); one 60m rope is certainly enough, though trepid parties with a mere 50m might want to toss in a trail line. If you do go to the top of Meeker (west summit is the highest), the descent is made from the Loft (the broad saddle between Longs and Meeker): from there head east and down to a well-cairned ledge system that bypasses some cliffs (this point can be reached fairly directly by scrambling down from the summit of Meeker). The ledges deposit you at 3rd class scrambling or possibly snow sliding (not the same as the descent from the top of the rib).
Standard rack with extra thin gear (including rps) to do the direct first pitch.
A great route. You can easily do any of the different variations from pretty much anywhere on the route- they all start from the belays. Be aware that the bolt and pins on the 5.9- section (p4) are all suspect! It is solid (not tricky), yet exposed, climbing through this section, so if you're at your limit BE CAREFUL! This is a route you should do!
If you decide to climb the right side of the prow finish, know that it can be painfully cold on that side! Even in the heat of summer. Especially if you belay there for a bit. Feel what rock?
When I attempted this route, we got lost and ended up rapping off in a storm. At that time the only guide to this climb was the first edition of Gillett, which only had a blurry photo of the route and equally worthless topo. The routefinding is a bit tricky considering you are on an arete. Our mistake is now in the guides as one of the pitch 2 variations!
The most interesting of these comments is made by George, when he complains of the "equally worthless topo" in the first edition of my guide. There was no topo for the Flying Buttress in that guide...which may tell us something about why he got lost (just having fun, George). As long as spelling has been mentioned here, it's GILLETT. Two t's at the end, no final e (an error was made in the printing of the first guide).
You're right Bernard, there was no topo in your 1st edition (I always wondered why your last name changed between the two editions!). All we had was a xerox of that photo with the top of the Flying Buttress in the clouds, and the description. I think it's generally bad taste to blame guidebook authors when you get lost. We got confused, but at least came out of it unscathed. In the mountains, it's amazing how often screwing up gains you a "new variation" or even a "new route"!
So anyway, back to the route... The 5.10 first pitch described is awesome but seems stiff for the grade and requires some precise RP work to make it safe. The gear is all there but hanging off the 10.c finger locks to fish in tiny nuts gets to be very difficult. The 5.9+ roof on pitch 3 does go through a 3" crack but never does one have to jam it. Every hold is a jug through this section, and the gear is perfect. If the fixed gear going around the roof is as suspect as everyone says, I'd suggest going straight through the roof, the moves are gymnastic and the exposure is huge, good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with Bryson in that the direct third pitch over the roof is highly recommended. It is steep and burly, but the holds are huge and no fist jamming is required. The position and exposure are excellent and it keeps you in the sun. Fun stuff.
"Eric the rep" and I climbed the buttress and a version of the direct finish the first week of July. We started up the .10a "Dick Rochester" version, but after 80 feet, we traversed right for about 20 to 30 feet past a large flake and into a big right facing dihedral. We climbed up the dihedral for about 60 feet and then out onto the right hand wall for the rest of the rope length, belaying at the top of the dihedral in one looong pitch. The climbing was great, probably 5.8 or so, and a lot better looking than the wet, soggy corner above us. I had enough shite in my eyes at the end that makes me wanna claim FA, but I know better.....anyways I do recommend this as a great alternative to plowing straight ahead after the initial .10a corner. mk
For the time-conscious, here's a breakdown of our day that you might find helpful for planning purposes. Of course, some parties will be faster, others slower due to fitness, climbing ability, weather, conditions, etc. 6 am - begin hiking from Long's Peak parking area 9 am - start climbing the route 1:15 pm - top out 2 pm - back to base of route and packs after descending walk-off gully to the west 4 pm - back at car.
There is another fun 5th pitch variation that is 5.9. About 25 feet to the right of the large right facing dihedral with a fist crack, there are a set of bail slings. Directly above these bail slings is a steep overhanging corner with a mini roof at the top. There is a fixed nut with an orange sling in the finger crack. The corner looks 5.10 from below, but hidden positive handholds and feet appear at all of the right moments. The crack at top of the overhang eats ropes, so place some gear to redirect the rope or belay. By climbing this variation and some of the thinner variations on the lower pitches, you can leave the #3 Camalot at home.
Personally, I felt like going thru the roof at the 3" crack was very hard. It felt more like solid 10a to me. For someone shorter, weaker, and having less skill than others, such as myself, it required a a lot of lock off strength. Once you get the left hand "jug" and can get your feet up a little higher it eases up a little, but I found it to be pretty tough to move off of the rail. If this grade is near your limit, prepare to really have to power thru it. A #3 Camalot protects it well if placed high in the crack, which can be strenuous while locking off on the rail below it. I think a #3.5 would fit better if placing lower in the crack. Other 5.9 sections on the route are pretty tame and very unsustained. Walk off was easy and straight forward down the gully to the west (we didn't summit).
Great route. Good climbing all the way.
Route finding can be a bit tricky on this thing. Both topo's from both guidebooks were somewhat confusing. Expect to get off route a few times. Fun climbing in a great setting.
At the risk of stating the obvious, the numerous comments regarding route-finding difficulty and 'endless variations' beg another comment: extend slings whenever possible...on pitches 2 and 4, especially. That'll make your experience so much more enjoyable.
Climbed this last summer and on the approach saw a team flying a pirate flag from their portaledge high on the Diamond. Nice! The 5.8 to sustained 5.10 finger crack described by Charles is immaculate. Be sure to bring tiny cams and RPs. This start makes the route one of the best I've done in the park. It seems relatively quick for a Grade III and has excellent rock, nice exposure, and really fun climbing. A must do!
In regards to the roof on P3. I highly recommend the roof if you are feeling strong. I've done the route before by going around to the right which offers great exposure but horrible rope drag. I did the roof clean by getting my left hip into the wall to place a #3 cam high in the crack. I then fired up with a left heel hook and a knee bar once above the crux. The shelf where you would like to put your feet below the crux is not safe. The rock is rotten and ready to fall off. I did not even touch the shelf with my hands. With this new added feature I would call the roof a 5.10.
Climbed this route on Wednesday, July 9. What a GREAT day! Did the route itself in a little less than 5 hours with three people climbing on doubles. Great route for three since every belay is a huge ledge. If both seconds climb at the same time, you don't lose much time. We started P1 about 6am and topped out a little before 11. 1 hour hike back down the slabs to the packs. Car to car in 12 hours. Great exposure, great views and fun climbing. That crux roof pitch is great! CL
The first pitch variation taking the 5.8 handcrack to the 5.10 finger crack is SUPERB! My favorite section of this route.
This route was super fun; however, I kind of screwed up that 5.8 traverse near the top. I clipped the piton, but instead of traversing, I went straight up to the top. This was actually super fun exposed and hard climbing but not fun for my second who ended up aiding across the traverse. And be careful, the bolts at the achor for the traverse were super loose and pretty sketch looking, that fist crack roof is so sick, why not jam it its perfect fists? and if you haul ass, you can do this car to car in sub-10 hours.
Super fun route, a must do in RMNP....
We climbed Dreamweaver yesterday and noticed a single rope hanging from the bottom of the Flying Buttress. Looked like a escape? Hope everyone was okay!
If you want to climb the 5.8 crack on the right side of the prow at the start, but you do not want to commit to the 5.10c finger crack, it is possible to traverse left below the finger crack on a narrow ledge and down climb (short ~5.6) to the bottom of the 5.8 dihedral on the East face. After fumbling around for a while, we found this to be a nice variation!
Climbed the route today 10 hrs. car to car. This is a pretty good route because of the position mostly. However, there are a few sections that merit the "great" status. The 3rd pitch roof crux in particular. Like most before me have stated, the route finding is tricky but possible new and mostly fun variations seem to abound on this one. Here's how we did it: Pitch 1: 5.8, Start up via the original route through a large flake on the left side of the east face. From here move easily through blocky ledges and negotiate a way up to a flake, liebacking to the left. (Allison Variation in beta photos) When this seam shuts, step left into a better crack. This is a great 5.8 move. Follow this up through a few hard moves and then onto a large grassy ledge WAY left of the east face. 190 ft. Pitch 2: 5.10a/b, Above the grassy ledge, looking north, is a large, ominous roof. Below this roof is a nice corner crack that goes from thin hands to hands to fists. In the Rossiter guidebook, a variation climbs the face to the RIGHT of this crack. The rock here is sort of chossy. To the right of the roof is a chimney slot with no feet. Negotiate this and then follow a low angled hand crack past the two bolts and belay below the obvious roof. 185 ft. Pitch 3: 5.9+, Fire up the crack and hallucinate a little bit. After the crack there's the obvious fist crack through the roof. Fire it and trend left traversing through thin cracks and seams. Belay on a chossy ledge near the north side of the buttress. 190 ft. Pitch 4: 5.8, Traverse the north side of the buttress and when possible, move up through some more blocky terrain to a hand crack through a roof. This is sweet climbing. After the roof, a pin is encountered and some 5.8 balancy moves are required to move past it. After that, move easily up to a large ledge and voila, you've sent. 200 ft.
If this climb doesn't get your heart rate up, check with your doctor...you may be dead. Exposure every step of the way, and if you like wild, strenuous (albeit well-protected) moves over a lot of air, this route is for you. We initially tried to Allison variation on P1. The corners, though attractive, are compact, lichenous, and not easily protected, and we settled for the standard 5.8 start. I was a bit surprised at two aspects of the climb. First, there are some significant (though not huge) runouts. The traverse at the end of P2 sticks out in my mind; it is not terribly difficult but has only an old piton for pro about 2/3 the way across. Tread carefully. Also, there are a remarkable number of huge, detached blocks with no visible means of support. Disconcerting, but not especially dangerous...hey, they've already been up here since the Pleistocene and they haven't fallen down yet...right?
The p2 10a variation gets little mention, but I thought it was worthwhile. The initial 10a bit is short, and climbing on the prow after is cruiser and fun, but the subsequent section on the west face is the most noteworthy IMO. Route finding can be tricky, since the holds and cracks are hard to see, but there are a lot of options. I took a path consistently up and right to a notch on the ledge, using mostly face moves with the occasional jam. It felt consistent with the 10a rating, mostly due to the pump factor from placing enough gear for your second to prevent a swing. Dead vertical with awesome exposure and climbing.
Really great route. The direct start is to .10c what the Southwest Corner of the Saber is to .10a. Yes, there are no moves harder than .10c, but I counted 2-3 .10c cruxes, the gear is quite finicky, and there are no real rests once the difficulties start. In other words, it is fantastic. We got lost on pitch 2. MP says to follow the obvious line up the prow, and Gillett says "step right" to the West side. After looking at the West side (dead vertical and huge exposure), there was no way I was going to pass that up. Thus, after the .10a section directly up from the belay and where a nice .8 handcrack ended I "stepped right" around the corner and followed the first good crack. Unfortunately, after about 15 feet it ended at a huge jug, with no obvious upward solution. It is possible you are supposed to climb up unprotected ground from there, but that is not clear. One crack further right went a little higher but petered out. Finally, there was a third crack about 20 of of traversing directly right that looked like it would go. However, we didn't feel like that was a "step right," and there is an .11 crack on Gillett's topo, which we weren't up for. "The obvious line up the prow" (after the .8 handcrack on the right side ended) was unprotected climbing, which didn't feel correct either. Ultimately, I downclimbed and went left, which was less interesting but straightforward. It was obvious others had gone that way based on chalk and lichen, and there is a pin at a little traverse that leads to the belay. Finally, if you approach this in the dark for the first time (i.e. can't see it from the trail and only generally know where it is), the easiest way to find it is to stay on the Chasm Lake trail until you hit the signs for the privy and a new wagbag station. Leave the trail there as it turns right to go to Chasm Lake, and continue straight up the gully following the stream and keeping the Ship's Prow (which you can see against the night sky) on your right. It looks like you will be blocked by cliffs in the dark but is actually mellow.


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WEDNESDAY, December 15, 1858.The Journal of yesterday was read.
Mr. AUSTIN presented the memorial of members of the Western Yearly Meeting of Friends, composed of that portion of said society residing in the western part of the State of Indiana and the eastern part of the State of Illinois, asking for a law to suppress the traffic in intoxicating liquors, which was read and referred to the Committee on Temperance.
Mr. PARKS, from the committee on the Rights and Privileges of the inhabitants, returned the resolution inquiring into the expediency of amending the Constitution so as to give to towns and civil townships the power to levy taxes for school purposes, recommending a change so far as to give such power to towns only.
On motion, by Mr. MURRAY, the consideration of the subject was postponed and made the special order for Thursday 2 o'clock.
Mr. STILES, from the Judiciary Committee, returned Mr. Nebeker of Warren's bill (H. R. 50) defining the misdemeanor of an assault, and recommending that the same be indefinitely postponed.
The report was concurred in.
Mr. EDWARDS, from the Select Committee, on that subject, returned Mr. Merrifield's bill (H. R. 20) to amend the 4th section of the game law, with an amendment.
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Resolved, That the Hon. John B. Firestone and the Hon. Caleb W. Edwards be and they are hereby authorized, each by himself or attorney, to take depositions, in the ordinary way, to be read and used as evidence by and before the Committee on Elections of the House of Representatives, in the case where the said Edwards is contestor and the said Firestone is contestee; and that the said parties place the said evidence before the said Committee, or deliver the same to the Chairman thereof, at an early day of the next session of this General Assembly, and that the said testimony so taken shall be all that shall be entitled before said Committee, except oral testimony, and except the House shall order otherwise.
Mr. DOBBINS objected to the resolution. This contest was not brought on by Dr. Firestone, and the House could not in justice require of him such labor and expense. He would have persons disinterested to take these depositions; and both these gentlemen were directly interested. On the doctrine of the gentleman from Marion, (the Speaker) advanced in his speech of yesterday, Mr. Firestone was now, to all intents and purposes, a member of this House, and therefore the expense involved in the contest for his place should not be thrown on him.
Mr. HAMILTON, of Boone. This was a new doctrine, that would exempt Mr Firestone from expense. He had proposed this plan, thinking it would be satisfactory,economical to the State, and that the work could be done in the vacation of the session of the General Assembly. There was, (he alleged) a disposition to postpone this matter on the part of the defense.
Mr. FIRESTONE denied the imputation of a desire to cause delay. He had suggested Mr. James H. Holland as a high minded Republican, and proper Commissioner to take testimony. He had confidence in Holland. The Judge of Common Pleas was suggested by the Committee on Elections.
Mr. MURRAY. He was suggested by Mr. Harney.
Mr. FlRESTONE desired only that the investigation proceed fairly.
[A message from the Governor now announced his Excellency's approval of the bill (S. 31) fixing the time of Common Pleas in Bartholomew.]
Mr. HARNEY rehearsed the action of the committee, expressing his desire thit this matter might be settled without partisan feeling or influence. The resolution had been brought so suddenly before the House, that he was hardly prepared to decide how he should vote upon it, and would prefer that the matter be left to the committee.
Mr. STANFIELD saw no necessity for the resolution. He read the statutory provision, that either party may take depositions in the ordinary


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Mobil's latest superhero movie be avengers is dominating the box office -- more than a billion dollars already.
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Bad idea.
The IFI money comes mainly from American taxpayers and this use of their hard-earned dollars makes me wonder what planet they are living on.
Northern Ireland is still decades away from being a totally normal society.
Yes, it is horrific that walls still have to be erected between warring communities, but hardly surprising.
Just last week a young Catholic man was almost murdered when he was beaten and chased when he found himself in a Protestant neighborhood.
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The peace walls serve a real purpose, dire though they might look and seem.
Northern Ireland has come a very long way. There are almost no deaths now attributed to The Troubles. A civil society is slowly growing up as well as a cross community government.
Those are magnificent achievements and the peace walls have played their part, ugly as it may seem.
Anyone who has spent time in Belfast knows how closely many of the warring communities live in close proximity to one another, especially in Belfast.
A wrong turn and you can find yourself, like the young Catholic man last week in hostile territory indeed.
On many of my visits there I relied on the graffiti and color of the curbstones, red white and blue in Protestant areas, to warn me if I had strayed.
The peace walls also protect during the marching season when the annual rush of blood to the head among Protestant marchers occurs and violence spikes.
Some day in the future the walls will come down but it it not imminent.
Which is why this is a waste of American taxpayer's money in my opinion.
The intent to do good is very clear and should not be denigrated.
But it clashes with the still sad reality in my opinion.
Sectarian killings could increase and tensions rise if the walls come down prematurely.
IFI money far better spent on cross community projects that will breed understanding and eventually friendship for the next generation.
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Madeliene | Feb 28, 2012, 03:24 PM EST
We are nnot ready to have them removed as yet- they serve their prpose the time may come or not-but it is not now- this is a pipe dream of the liberals
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NARROWBACK | Feb 16, 2012, 05:09 PM EST
Its unbelivable how anti-American this site is. By just going to the IFI web site you find out that IFI was set up by the Irish and British gov. with contributions coming from US, EU Canada, Austraila and New Zealand. The board is appointed by both governments and the removal of the walls is up to the dept of justice the IFI is asking
applicants from both to come up with their own solutions at their own pace. America has nothing to do with this they just donate money to a worthy organization. Niall O'Dowd seems to dictate and not report the news
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citizen69 | Feb 01, 2012, 12:23 PM EST
In typical biased fashion Niall likes to paint a picture that the walls are there to protect Catholics only. Not a word about protestant communities who are terrorised by youths on the Catholic side in parts of Belfast.
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abhainn | Feb 01, 2012, 08:29 AM EST
The brutally ugly walls should be left standing for another 10 to 20 years. We live with expectations of rapid change but history and communal feeling evolve more slowly than our modern instincts appreciate. The hard-won peace in Northern Ireland needs to become more well-rooted and widespread among traumatised sectarian populations before the walls come down. It is too soon now, and Americans are not best placed to understand the continuing delicacy and danger far away in Northern Ireland.
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Ajreaper | Jan 20, 2012, 12:38 PM EST
It should be strictly a 10% local decision made by those in Belfast without any input of persuasion from those not the least bit directly connected to the city. When I toured the peace walls I asked my guide about removing them- he'd been a long time cabbie in Belfast including all through the troubles and his response was "Rich, a whole lot of M fer's need to die of old age on both sides before these come down cause you cannot change whats in a man's heart through peace agreements and the like". I think he pretty much hit the nail on the head with that answer.
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SeamusMartin | Jan 20, 2012, 11:21 AM EST
Walls should stay up 'til the "Nirish" want them down. Destroy the tapes at BC. Cheer for Scotland's and Wales' Independence. Hope, pray and strive for a united Orange and Green. May England's depart from is imperialistic ways and let Amerikay learn from it.
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DanOLoingsigh | Jan 20, 2012, 09:39 AM EST
IrelandNorth - It's this kind of attitude that helps to prolong the problems...saying that unionists need to get 'their minds right' on their future, using terms like 'Billy Boys', and so on...and what makes you think the 1937 constitution would survive any UI? New country, new arrangements would be required...with probably the unionists holding the balance of power...be very careful what you wish for...
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IrelandNorth | Jan 20, 2012, 05:39 AM EST
"Peace walls" are a symptom of unresolved conflict. Let's cure the disease first. Until our currently estranged Ulster-Scot first cousins up north realise that their destiny lies in an Integral Ireland (II), there is unlikely to be peace. Ulster-Scot 'Prods' constitute a larger percentage of the Island of Ireland than they do of the currently constituted 'United' (?) Kingdom. With Scotland about to pull out followed by Wales, a 'united' kingdom of England and 'Northern' Ireland is unsustainable in the longterm. As 20% of Ireland's overall population, their British heritage will be enshrined in Bunreacht na h'Eireann/Constitution of Ireland, 1937 soon to be amended by Taoiseach Eanna O'Cionnaith/Enda Kenny agus a chairde Banrion Eilis a do/EIIR agus Daithi O' Cameroon/David Cameron. Besides, Billy Boys! H.M. want's us all back in Her Commonwealth of Nations as a whole, not as parts of a whole. Being loyalists you have to be good little loyalists and curtsy to Her Majesty's pleasure.
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cillowen | Jan 19, 2012, 07:13 PM EST
there be no peace in that apartheid statelet that England and her diaspora needs to keep. Those UKer usurped symbols of Erin will be theirs for ever and a day. Tear down those walls and we'll again see Masonic Orange goodfellas strut their stuff. The troika will summarily lay the usual propaganda of bad dude, on the few brave IRA. Fighters who are easily smeared, overwhelmed and tamed, by Mother's worldwide brotherhood. Amazing how many Irish crave kissing Queenie's ring.
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Searlit | Jan 19, 2012, 05:30 PM EST
With all the trouble Britain is starting right now about the interviews at Boston College, it doesn't seem a good time for the walls to be brought down.
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FallsRNat | Jan 19, 2012, 03:27 PM EST
as long as the peace wall stay, we will forever be reminded of a divided society, however, even if we had non sectarian schools for the kids to go to, they would still come home to this generations either archaic protestant/catholic view of Ulster, this will not be solved for 25 years. As a RC, i don't believe in blaming one side for all of the ills of the troubles, we all share the blame or stay divided. Staements by zagloba are totally unjust as some catholics have a zero tolerance policy of protestants within their area & a lot of beatings go unreported on both sides as the age old mantra of don't get sad, get even is forever played out of our streets. 75% of the people on this board think that if ireland was united then there would be peace, even if to achieve this all the 1.2m brits left & went to the UK, the only thing that catholics share on both sides of the border is their religion, our culture would be as alien to one another.
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Daytonavejim | Jan 19, 2012, 03:24 PM EST
I agree with the author in that is is a wast of dollars the US taxpayers cannot afford. It is symptomatic of the "feel good" Democrats that have no understanding of Northern Ireland in general and Belfast in particular. They have never faced the terror of a sectarian mob ready to beat you to a bloody pulp. It is also the sort of government spending that American taxpayers shake their heads at.
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oneill1912 | Jan 19, 2012, 12:49 PM EST
I am not sure if my support would be the kind that may be appreciated by either Mr O'Dowd or indeed many of the readers to Irish Central.
But he's right. Despite the indirect impression given by himself and zagloba in the comments, the Peace walls protect *both* sides from anti-sectarian elements crawling from beneath the stones on *both* sides. I have an elderly relative living close to the main E Belfast interface and at times life is hell in terms of missiles flying over the wall. No wall, that fear would be greatly increased.
An education system which isn't segregated along religious lines is one answer but it will take at least a generation for this to bear fruit; in the meantime the walls need to stay.
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KevinPKavanagh | Jan 19, 2012, 11:04 AM EST
Excellent article and I also agree with "Canadian". Integration of the schools is pivotal to the future. Sure, there will be some resistance but CONSIDERABLY LESS resistance than there was in 1972. There's been much progress but much still to do and we need to start with the next generation.....
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Canadian | Jan 19, 2012, 10:43 AM EST
I grew up in Belfast and experienced most of the "troubles". I have always believed that a long term solution is integration of the schools. Too many people do not meet a person of the opposite stripe until they join the workforce by which time predjudices are imbedded. However there was a move to integrate the schools back in 1972 but it got shouted down by both sides. I believe the figure now is about 2% integration. Sad
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Currently leveling the trio of Dumuzid, Namtar and Qingu (PWD, Lost of Lordaeron and Grinder respectively). It's probably the worst combo I could have ever thought of, with Dumuzid as mech being the most powerful. Counting down to 25 - starting at forever. /snore and cry
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He looks very nice, but he is horribly weak for outdoors leveling. Considering most battle pets out in the world are critter/beast/aquatic, (atleast in early levels, 15 and below) his hits are either weak or he is taking extra amounts of damage. No self-heals and a Stone Rush that damages himself regardless if he hits or not.
I'm going to try out some more Pet Battle-finder with him to see how he handles other types of pets, aswell as continue to level him until 25 to see if he improves the more abilities he gets.
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have you tried contacting asus about it? sometimes they will provide you with some little things like that.
why not? but id say try getting a hold of Asus, i know they suck at customer support but its worth a shot
its to block dust usually and if the case flow is front to back it wont pull in dust anyways. I dont use em anymore myself. especially with DFI and the CMOS jumper in the back. its way easier to use/flash without the i/o in the way.
yea, makes sense, i just got one of those DFI X48 with CMOS on back also, i'll try without the I/O panel and see.
Yeah, especially on DFI boards, it works well with the cmos reset as sneeky said. Hey KBD. Guess what I got today?
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As summer seems like a distant memory and a new school year begins, I was thinking about the books I read over the past couple of months. Two books stand out so strongly in my mind. They weren't beach reads, but they opened this mother of fours' eyes on the old saying that any child can make a bad choice. The story of Nic's fall into drug addiction - one told from a father's perspective and one from Nic himself - speaks volumes to parents of all teens - those involved in drugs or not. The books are wonderfully written and touched my soul. As one reader said, "a testimonial to the parent/child bond." I, personally, think they are must reads for every parent. Beautiful Boy: a father's journey through his son's meth addiction by David Sheff and Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff.
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A new study released today finds that 75% of kids age 5-17 agree with the statement, "No matter what I can do online, I'll always want to read books printed on paper," and 62% of kids surveyed say they prefer to read books printed on paper rather than on a computer or a handheld device. The Kids & Family Reading Report ™, a national survey of children age 5-17 and their parents, also found that kids who go online to extend the reading experience – by going to book or author websites or connecting with other readers – are more likely to read books for fun every day.
Download the full report or watch presentations on the report in short sections here. Parents, you might particularly interested in checking out Section IV; Parents' Roles in Kids' Reading (page 38 of the actual report). In it, they found the "High Frequency reading parents are six times more likely than low frequency reading parents to have high frequency reading children (42% vs. 7%)." Those "high frequency reading parents" try more tactics to encourage their children to read for pleasure like;
Read the same books as my child so I can talk with him/her about the books.
Reward my child for reading books.
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Encourage my child to go online and exlore a book's website, an author's website or other types of website that exten the reading experience.
Those are definitely good ideas! There is a great website called KidsReads.com and they have a TON of information about books, book clubs and authors. It is a good place to start exploring books online!
We all know why it is good to read to children under 5 - it helps lay the groundwork for a successful experience in school (and life!). In order for young children to be strong readers, they need to be read to. As kids get older (and busier) it is harder and harder to find time to read those looooooong chapter books. There are a great many benefits to continuing to read to your older children! It contiunes to build their vocubalary, it strengthens their listening skills and most importantly, it provides time for you to bond with your children.
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Bunnicula: a Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah & James Howe
Harold the dog shares a true story of the mysterious happenings in the Monroe household since the arrival of an unusual rabbit named Bunnicula. The Monroes' cat, Chester, who has quite an active imagination, is convinced that the harmless looking bunny is a vampire. Chester observes Bunnicula rousing only at night to get sustenance from vegetables by draining their juices with his tiny fangs! Initially, Harold helps Chester warn the family that the strange white vegetables in their refrigerator are caused by a vampire bunny. Later though, Harold comes to Bunnicula's aid when he discovers that Chester is using garlic to starve his new fluffy friend. The story ends happily when Bunnicula goes on a liquid diet and the Monroes' vegetables are safe.
Clementine by Sarah Pennypacker
While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight-year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building. This is a funny story of a girl who can't seem to avoid trouble and both bpys and girls will apprecitae the humor. An added bonus - the grownups in this book are actually cool! Follow this up with The Talented Clementine and Clementine's Letter.
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
After Chester, a cricket, arrives in the Times Square subway station from his native Connecticut via a picnic basket, he takes up residence in the Bellinis' newsstand. There tiny Chester is lucky enough to find three good friends; a little boy named Mario whose parents run the unsuccessful newsstand; a fast-talking Broadway mouse called Tucker; and Tucker's pal, Harry Cat. Between escapades in New York City, the four somehow manage tobring success to the almost bankrupt newsstand.
When he decides to turn his fifth-grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control. Always a hit with elementary school kids, this book also has some good talking points! Check out the discussion guide on Simon & Shuster's website for some questions and activities to do with your kids.
Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater
Mr. Popper, a house painter who dreams of the Polar region, receives a large crate containing a penguin. This is a silly book written in 1938, but a classic and an award winner. Even your younger listeners in Preschool would like this book! Follow it up with an exploration about penguins and their habitats. We've got 63 other books about penguins in our Children's Room! You can also find out more about penguins on Zoobooks - a online animal encyclopedia for kids.
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
"Boy!" said Ralph to himself, his whiskers quivering with excitement. "Boy, oh boy!" Feeling that this was an important moment in his life, he took hold of the handgrips. They felt good and solid beneath his paws. Yes, this motorcycle was a good machine all right.
A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. Follow this up with the Cleary's book Ralph S. Mouse.
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
Sarah, Plain and Tall is an award winning tale set in the late 19th century. It is about Jacob, a widowed midwestern farmer, and his two children, Anna and Caleb. Jacob has advertised for a wife, but when Sarah arrives, she is homesick for Maine, especially for the ocean which she misses greatly. The children fear that she will not stay, and when she goes off to town alone, young Caleb, whose mother died during childbirth, is stricken with the fear that she has gone for good. But she returns with colored pencils to illustrate for them the beauty of Maine, and to explain that, though she misses her home, "the truth of it is I would miss you more." The tale gently explores themes of abandonment, loss and love.
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillio
The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. A modern fairy tale that is sure to delight listeners of all ages. Already read this one? Try another book by this author. Kate DiCamillo is a favorite author of kids and children's librarians alike!
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit
The Tuck family is confronted with an agonizing situation when they discover that a ten-year-old girl and a malicious stranger now share their secret about a spring whose water prevents one from ever growing any older. The story is historical fiction taking place in the 1880s blended with fantasy. Check out the Reading Guide on Scholastic's website for some good questions to ask your kids after you've finished.


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