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" Brand: Toolbox / Type: Glue "
*Toolbox Superglue 8 x 3g*
This superglue is one I purchased from Poundland. They come in a pack of 8, 3g tubes. The small tubes make them great for using for small jobs, to minimise waste. The packaging is black and yellow, and each tube comes with a screw on nozzle and cap. The cap has a pin which is used to open the seal of the tube. To open, remove the nozzle and cap, then turn the cap upside down and pierce the seal. Replace the nozzle and use.
I have used this glue many times, most recently to glue a screw back into the kitchen cupboard hinge, as I had ripped it out by accident the other day. It is now working perfectly, the glue dried quickly and securely. The glue is a clear liquid, that comes out of the tube easily, simply squeeze the end of the tube and it flows out. It can be used on china, wood, metal, rubber, leather, card and most plastics. The glue dries within minutes, so you need to get the surfaces together quickly after applying the glue.
I have also used this to glue my sandal back together when the strap started to come apart. I cleaned the shoe, glued both sides, then used a peg to hold the shoe together while it dried. By the next day it was stuck tight and several weeks later I am still wearing my sandals with no problems.
The only problem I had was when I opened the first tube, it burst out and exploded all over my hand and jeans. I kept my fingers separate and quickly removed my jeans. The glue began to burn my leg and afterwards I tried to pick the glue off but it left a hole in my jeans! I left it to dry on my hand and picked it off after a few hours, but had I let my fingers touch each other for more than a second, they would have stuck quickly. The other tubes were fine and didn't explode, so I'm not sure what was wrong with the first one.
Available from Poundland stores and online for only £1 for 8 tubes.


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I cannot tell you how hard and for how long I have searched in my attempt to find an upskirt picture of the BBC News presenter Susanna Reid. How many of us admit to watching the news in the morning teased by her gorgeous stocking covered legs and above the knee skirts? We sit there with our Sky Plus remote controls at the ready pausing and rewinding the footage each times she moves or crosses those sexy legs hoping for that magical upskirt moment.
Finally I have something worth shouting about, an upskirt shot revealing the very top of her stockings and although there is not a clear visible shot of her black panties you know exactly where they are.
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BIRTHS On Jan. 3, Scrubs' Christa Miller Lawrence, 38, and husband Bill Lawrence, 33, the sitcom's creator and exec producer, welcomed 7-pound 6-ounce son William Stoddard. Their daughter, Charlotte, is 2.
WEDDINGS Actress Tia Carrere, 36, and British photojournalist Simon Wakelin exchanged vows Dec. 31 in Carpenteria, Calif. She was previously wed to City by the Sea producer Elie Samaha; it's Wakelin's first marriage…. Six Feet Under's Brenda may have commitment issues, but alter ego Rachel Griffiths, 34, married artist Andrew Taylor on New Year's Eve in Melbourne. It was the first wedding for both.
ENGAGED Julianne Moore, 42, has agreed to marry auteur Bart Freundlich, 32. They met when he directed her in 1997's The Myth of Fingerprints. The couple has two children. No date is set…. Apparently she's no longer torn. Crooner and L'Oreal spokesmodel Natalie Imbruglia, 27, will wed fellow Aussie and silverchair frontman Daniel Johns, 22. There's no date yet…. On Christmas Eve, The King of Queens hottie Leah Remini, 32, accepted the proposal of singer-actor Angelo Pagan (Swordfish). They'll marry this summer.
CASTING Gosford Park star Michael Gambon, 62, is negotiating to play Dumbledore in Warner Bros.' Harry Potter franchise. "They've offered, and he wants to do it," says his agent. Gambon would replace Richard Harris, who died in October. The third film in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is due in theaters June 2004.
ARRESTS On Dec. 30, Tucson cops arrested diva Diana Ross, 58, on charges of driving under the influence. The singer allegedly parked her car askew in a handicapped spot at a closed Blockbuster, then blearily approached a cop to ask for directions. Her publicist had no comment…. Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong, 30, was arrested Jan. 5 in Berkeley, Calif., for allegedly driving under the influence. He was released on $1,200 bail and is due in court in February. A band publicist had no comment…. On Dec. 31, Eminem protege 50 Cent (ne Curtis Jackson), 27, was arrested in New York City on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after cops allegedly found two loaded handguns in his rented SUV. He was released on $10,000 bond and appeared at a Jan. 3 hearing, where his lawyer proclaimed the rapper's innocence.
COURTS Maybe he's not the Six Million Dollar Man. On Dec. 31, Lee Majors, 63, sued Universal Television for unspecified damages, claiming it has shortchanged him on profits from the '70s series in which he starred. A Universal spokesman declined to comment…. In a $10 million suit filed Nov. 29 but disclosed late last month, a Montana electrical worker named Jack Ass, 44, sued MTV parent Viacom, arguing its Jackass franchise violates his trademark. He legally changed his name from Bob Craft in 1997 (three years before Jackass debuted) to gain publicity for an anti-drunken-driving campaign he initiated after his brother was killed in a car accident. "They should've done their research," says Ass. "My values and their direction are two different things." MTV declined to comment.


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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by shinerplus, Dec 17, 2010.
how in the world you edit your contact list on this phone??
when you go into the phone section click contacts and then click 3rd from the right physical button at the botto. the one to the left of the power and screen lock button. then a popup menu will appear with the option new contacts.


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Welcome back horror fiends for another collection of new trailers, press releases, and news for you to overindulge yourself with. Let's not waste any time, I've got a lot to share.
She'll suck more than your blood!
"Those Evil Deeds of the Countess… SEXCULA!"
SEXCULA is a skin flick of legendary lost status. Shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, it was screened once before disappearing and sought after by cult aficionados for decades. Now, Impulse Pictures is proud to bring you the world premiere of SEXCULA. Sex film fans can finally get a look at this elusive crazy Canadian erotic/horror hybrid for the first time ever.
Starring a Marilyn Chambers lookalike in dual roles as Countess Sexcula, a buxom cutie with no qualms about lying nude on a table for the entire movie, and a horny bride who can't wait for her ring. The nudity and sex are delivered nonstop in this campy horror romp. Watch in amazement at the naked picnic, the "girl-on-gorilla" strip tease, and stare in awe as a female pleasure-robot puts the plot into a time warp!
Bizarre only begins to describe… SEXCULA!
Special Features:
• Digital transfer from the ONLY remaining theatrical print, stored in the basement of the Canadian Film Archives
• Liner Notes by Porn Archeologist Dimitrios Otis
• Original Theatrical Trailer
US distributor Magnolia has acquired the Norwegian action-adventure film RAGNAROK from TrustNordisk.
Magnolia concluded the deal based on a 3-minute promo shown during the European Film Market in Berlin. The deal was negotiated between SVP of Acquisitions Dori Begley and Director of Acquisitions Peter van Steemburg from Magnolia and CEO Rikke Ennis and Head of Sales Susan Wendt from TrustNordisk.
"We are very excited about RAGNAROK, which has all the makings of a terrific action adventure. We are especially pleased to be working with our friends at TrustNordisk again to bring more great Scandinavian cinema to US audiences", says President of Magnolia Pictures, Eamonn Bowles.
"I can't recall having seen an action adventure film of this standard and production value coming out of Scandinavia. I am thrilled to have a partner like Magnolia aboard and can't wait to present the film to the American audiences", says Rikke Ennis, CEO at TrustNordisk.
Magnolia has previously released successful Norwegian films such as the thriller HEADHUNTERS (2011), based on the book by Jo Nesbø and TROLL HUNTER (2010). Lately Magnolia also acquired the rights for the upcoming Norwegian thriller PIONEER from TrustNordisk.
Norwegian Production Company Fantefilm which also produced THE COLD PREY-trilogy (2006, 2008, 2010) and ESCAPE (2012) is behind the upcoming large scale action-adventure film which stars actor Pål Sverre Hagen (KON-TIKI, 2012) as an archeologist obsessed with the Oseberg Viking ship. Convinced that the Oseberg ship contains the answer to the mystery of Ragnarok, the end of days in Norse mythology he mounts an expedition to "No Man's Land" between Norway and Russia, which holds a secret more terrifying than he could possibly imagine.
Directed by Mikkel Sandemose (COLD PREY – THE BEGINNING, 2010) RAGNAROK is produced by Martin Sundland and Are Heidenstrøm for Fantefilm Fiksjon in co-production with Film i Väst, H. Aschehoug & Co, Ghost VFX and Tre Vänner with support from The Norwegian Film Institute, Nordic Film & TV Fund, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, The Swedish Film Institute, the MEDIA programme of the European Union and i2i Audiovisual.
Domestic distribution is handled by Nordisk Film with domestic release set for October 2013. TrustNordisk handles international sales.
On March 1st, Image Entertainment unleashes The Frankenstein Theory on VOD and across the country in exclusive theatrical engagements. Written and directed by Andrew Weiner, and from the makers of The Last Exorcism comes a boldly original vision of horror…
What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry? When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story, "Frankenstein," is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction…a nightmare from which there is no waking.
Image Entertainment proudly announces the following theatrical engagements for The Frankenstein Theory starting March 1st:
Cedar Rapids — AMC Star Dubuque 18
Charlotte — AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
Chicago — AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20
Columbus — AMC Easton Town Center 30
Dallas — AMC Grapevine Mills 30
Evansville — AMC Evansville 16
Grand Rapids — AMC Star Grand Rapids 18
Kansas City, MO — AMC BarryWoods 24
Madison — AMC Star Fitchburg 18
Oklahoma City — AMC Quail Springs Mail 24
Omaha — AMC Oakview Plaza 24
Phoenix — AMC Arizona Center 24
South Bend — AMC Showplace South Bend 16
Washington DC — AMC Potomac Mills 18
West Nyack NY – AMC Loews Palisades 21
Coming to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo and DVD April 23, 2013
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Anchor Bay Entertainment announces the April 23rd Blu-ray™/DVD combo and DVD release of Pawn. An all-night diner. A cop walks in on a robbery in progress. But what happens next – and what happened just before – will change everything you think you know. The building is now surrounded. There are restless fingers on every trigger. And one very intense hostage situation is about to take some extremely shocking twists.
Reuniting Academy-Award® winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, The Last Stand) and Golden Globe® winner Michael Chiklis ("The Shield," Fantastic Four, Eagle Eye) for the first time since "The Shield," the all-star cast includes Common (Smoking Aces, Terminator Salvation), Stephen Lang (Avatar, Conan the Barbarian), Nikki Reed (Twilight), Sean Faris (Never Back Down, Ghost Machine), Martin Csokas (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Alice in Wonderland), Jessica Szohr ("Gossip Girl") and Golden Globe® nominee Ray Liotta (Goodfellas, Killing Them Softly) in this shotgun blast of a thriller about last chances, double-crosses and a deadly game of dirty deals where anyone can be a pawn.
Produced by Michael Becker of Imprint Entertainment, Michael Chiklis of Extravaganza Entertainment, Brad Luff of Storyville Productions and Jeff Most of Most Films and featuring the directorial debut of renowned cinematographer David A. Armstrong (the Saw films), Pawn is a deadly game where everyone is expendable. SRP is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™/DVD combo and $24.98 for the DVD, with pre-book on March 27th. Pawn will also have an exclusive theatrical engagement starting April 19th.
The bonus feature on the Pawn Blu-ray™/DVD combo and DVD includes a behind-the-scenes featurette.
Academy Award is a registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Two new clips for the upcoming Austrailian suspense thriller Crawl have been unleashed on the public! Look for the Bloody Disgusting Selects film on DVD February 26th!
Breaking Glass Pictures Announces March Release
For Kris McManus' "Dead in France"
Philadelphia, PA -Breaking Glass Pictures is bringing Dead in France, the UK black and white noir comedy from Delacheroy Films, to home video this spring. The film is currently available to rent OnDemand and will be available nationwide on March 26 (SRP $24.99). Directed by Kris McManus and written by star Brian Levine, Dead in France has been a festival hit across the globe, including three wins at the 2012 Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood: Best Feature Film, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor. The Hollywood Reporter called the film a "gore-drenched black comedy" during its theatrical run.
Socially-challenged hit man Charles lives in Cannes and would like to retire with a yacht and a woman in tow despite the fact that he has absolutely no experience with either, at least until he meets his newly-hired cleaning woman, Lisa. Lisa is as beautiful as she is conniving and her boyfriend Denny is even worse. Charles doesn't account for Denny and his cohorts stealing two million quid from his car. Follow Charles along his hunt for the trio down the beautiful Cote d'Azur. Along the way, his rival Clancy, who is furious by Charles' decision to retire, has marked him for death.
Movie Farm hailed Dead in France as "a heady mix of high-style and British irreverance as all manners of characters set out to ruin a hitman's retirement in this charmingly offensive black comedy."
Last up is the official poster, and red band trailer release from Kiss of the Damned from Magnet Releasing. The romantic vampire tale will be available On Demand and through Itunes March 28th, and in theaters May 3rd!
That'll do it for another week of Weekly Bloodlines! Any news you'd like to share, hit me up at firstname.lastname@example.com. Till next time….
Tags: Anchor Bay Entertainment, Bloody Disgusting Selects, Breaking Glass Pictures, Crawl, Dead In France, IMAGE Entertainment, Kiss of the Damned, Magnet Releasing, Pawn, Ragnarok, Sexcula, Synapse Films, The Frankenstein Theory


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Thread: Cline? Kline?
January 23rd, 2013 09:19 PM #1Senior Member
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Cline? Kline?
What do you think of the name Cline? Do you prefer Cline or Kline? What would you think if you met a little Cline? Would you use it for a boy or a girl?
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Sorry, but I think Cline/Kline is a pretty bad name. No one would have any idea of the gender of your child, they'd think it was a last name, and would have no idea how to spell it. I agree with the above poster - Calvin is a much better alternative. Kate for a girl, if you like one-syllable, K- names.
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Thank you for your opinions, davisellu & palejewel. Does anyone else want to leave input on Cline or Kline?
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I took German in school, so it makes me think "klein", which is pronounced the same way and means "small" in German. I get the appeal, because I like the long I sound in the middle paired with the fact that it's one syllable, but I'm not really in love with it. What about Clive or Clyde? They're quite similar in sound, and I think that Clive in particular is read for a comeback. I also like Pine.


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Jan 13, 2011 - After reading some of the great reviews I decided to go see Danielle. I live in Reno, but I decided to go on a small vacation in Vegas to get some shopping and my hair done. Danielle is the most amazing stylist ever!! I've never had so much attention for my curly hair. I have always had it cut at Ulta with any stylist that was available. I always had my hair thinned out, which I found out was a big no-no for curly hair, and I also had it cut wet. This was the first time in my life that I had my hair cut dry, pretty awesome. I also had color done, which came out exactly the way I wanted it!! She dyed my hair a burgundy wine, which came out great with my skin tone. Danielle took the time to explain each step when doing my hair, she also gave me some amazing tips for saving money. She also took the time to send me an email on all the products she recommends for my hair, and the process. Before she even starts with your hair, she asks you questions on how you wear your hair, what you like about your hair, what you don't like about your hair, and what you would like your hair to do. She is the best, I will definitely be coming back to her. Edith Curly hair type 3B


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I'm trying to determine the size I want after the breast reduction. I've been looking online for images of what a DD cup would look like, but no luck. Any suggestion of websites?
What Does a DD Looks Like on 5'5, 158lb 40 Year Old?
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DD post reduction
Learn more: http://beauty-by-brueck.com/breast-reduction-fort-myers
Achieving DD Cup Size after Breast Reduction?
Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. As you probably know, bra cup size is vary from one bra manufacturer to another. Therefore, discussing your goals and/or basing your satisfaction with the results of surgery, based on a specific cup size is not helpful. I think you will be better off communicating your goals with the help of goal pictures. Most patients I take care of asked to achieve enough of a breast reduction to help decrease/alleviate symptoms they are experiencing, while maintaining enough breast tissue to remain "proportionate" (upper and lower body).
Communication of your goals with your plastic surgeon will be critical; give him/her as many "visual aids" as possible.
Best wishes.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_breastReduction.htm
Breast cup size with breast reduction
Breast reduction surgery combines elements af art with the science of medicine. I recommend to patients a goal of proportionality so that top and bottom contours are in harmony. Within the realm of "normal" final breast size is the patient's choice.
In my office I have a portfolio of pre- and post-op pictures I review with prospective reduction patients. In the portfolio there is inevitably someone with the same body type so the prospective patient can see what types of results are possible. Reviewing a surgeon's portfolio is probably the best way to be sure doctor and patient are on the same page.
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On Saturday, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) hosted a town hall event on health care where she basically claimed that President Obama is lying when he says that undocumented immigrants won't be covered under any health care reform plan:
BACHMANN: The real issue is, will illegal aliens have access to taxpayer-subsidized health care? Well, the answer is yes, they will. In the bill, 3200 has a section that says illegal aliens will not have access to health care, and that's why President Obama is able to say that. But the practical effect is that illegal aliens will have access to health care because there is no provision for enforcement in the bill.
In other words, someone could walk into a Health and Human Services office and say, "I'd like to have free health care for me and my family." And the Health and Human Services office wouldn't have any ability to ask, "Are you a legal citizen of the United States?" They would have no ability to ask, "Could you show me your documentation to prove that you're a United States citizen?" Without that law of enforcement, the practical effect is that illegal aliens will have health care.
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Of course, this claim is the same one made by Rep. Joe "You Lie!" Wilson (R-SC). At a tea party later on Saturday, Bachmann expressed her support for Wilson by saying that "she thanked God" for him, although she added that his conduct "is not how things should be handled."
Many policy experts point out that if verification mechanisms are put in place, they are best done after legislation is passed so that they can best match the processes in place. On the Wonk Room, Andrea Nill explained why the House voted down verification measures:
The two amendments to verify citizenship were voted down because one would have given private insurance providers unprecedented access to the sensitive income and identity information of all those applying for health care assistance and the other would have "imposed a burdensome and costly documentation procedure that we know has been a sledgehammer for a non-existent problem."
Verification measures aren't always effective either. A House Oversight Committee investigation "reviewed six state Medicaid programs in 2007 and concluded that verification rules had cost the federal government an additional $8.3 million. They caught exactly eight illegal immigrants." The Government Accountability Office has found that such requirements caused eligible U.S. citizens to lose Medicaid coverage.
Additionally, the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act already prohibits undocumented immigrants from being eligible for most public benefits, restricts the eligibility of legal immigrants, and codifies procedures for verifying eligibility.
Dustyrice captured Bachmann's comments thanking God for Wilson. Watch it:


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Research Topics
Catherine Seyler
Country: France
Detail Information
- Impact of genotypic drug resistance mutations on clinical and immunological outcomes in HIV-infected adults on HAART in West AfricaCatherine Seyler
INSERM U593, Universite Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, 146 rue Leo Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux, France
AIDS 21:1157-64. 2007..To analyse the association between the presence of resistance mutations and treatment outcomes. The impact of HIV-1 drug resistance mutations in African adults on HAART has so far never been reported...
- Morbidity before and after HAART initiation in Sub-Saharan African HIV-infected adults: a recurrent event analysisCatherine Seyler
Programme PAC CI, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 23:1338-47. 2007..In HIV-infected patients on ART, the incidence of severe morbidity varied with the past history of morbidity. The past history of morbidity should be taken into account when comparing HIV morbidity rates before and after ART initiation...
- Anthropometric and immunological success of antiretroviral therapy and prediction of virological success in west African adultsEugene Messou
Programme PAC, CI, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire
Bull World Health Organ 86:435-42. 2008..We assessed the gain or loss in body mass index (BMI), alone or in combination with the gain or loss in CD4+ T-cell count (CD4), as a tool for predicting the response to ART...
- Medium-term survival, morbidity and immunovirological evolution in HIV-infected adults receiving antiretroviral therapy, Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireCatherine Seyler
Programme PAC CI, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire
Antivir Ther 8:385-93. 2003..To evaluate survival, morbidity, and CD4 and viral load (VL) evolution in HIV-infected adults receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Côte d'Ivoire...
- Risk factors for active tuberculosis after antiretroviral treatment initiation in AbidjanCatherine Seyler
INSERM U593, Universite Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, 146 rue Leo Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux, France
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 172:123-7. 2005....
- Rapid scaling-up of antiretroviral therapy in 10,000 adults in Côte d'Ivoire: 2-year outcomes and determinantsSiaka Toure
Aconda Association, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire
AIDS 22:873-82. 2008..To assess the rates and determinants of mortality, loss to follow-up and immunological failure in a nongovernmental organization-implemented program of access to antiretroviral treatment in Côte d'Ivoire...
- Incidence and determinants of mortality and morbidity following early antiretroviral therapy initiation in HIV-infected adults in West AfricaRaoul Moh
Trivacan ANRS 1269 study group, Abidjan, France
AIDS 21:2483-91. 2007..To estimate the incidence and risk factors of mortality and severe morbidity during the first months following antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation in West African adults...
- Occult HBV infection in untreated HIV-infected adults in Côte d'IvoireThérèse N'Dri-Yoman
Programme PAC CI, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire
Antivir Ther 15:1029-34. 2010..Here, we estimated the prevalence of untreated HIV-infected adults with negative serum HBsAg and detectable plasma HBV DNA in Côte d'Ivoire...
- High incidence of atypical mycobacteriosis in African HIV-infected adults with low CD4 cell counts: a 6-year cohort study in Côte d'IvoireDominique Bonard
Programme PAC CI, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire, France
AIDS 18:1961-4. 2004..In sub-Saharan Africa, where most patients start highly active antiretroviral therapy with low CD4 cell counts, improving the diagnosis of NTM may be relevant...
- Incidence of neutropenia in HIV-infected African adults receiving co-trimoxazole prophylaxis: a 6-year cohort study in Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireSiaka Toure
Inserm Unité 593, Universite Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, 146 rue Leo Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux Cedex, France
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 100:785-90. 2006..The consequences of associating co-trimoxazole with other haematotoxic drugs should be carefully assessed...
- Antiretroviral treatment changes in adults from Côte d'Ivoire: the roles of tuberculosis and pregnancyEugene Messou
INSERM U897, Universite Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France
AIDS 24:93-9. 2010..To determine the rates and causes of first antiretroviral treatment changes in HIV-infected adults in Côte d'Ivoire...
- Scaling up antiretroviral therapy in South Africa: the impact of speed on survivalRochelle P Walensky
The Divisions of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA
J Infect Dis 197:1324-32. 2008..Only 33% of eligible human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients in South Africa receive antiretroviral therapy (ART). We sought to estimate the impact of alternative ART scale-up scenarios on patient outcomes from 2007-2012...
- Gender and the use of antiretroviral treatment in resource-constrained settings: findings from a multicenter collaborationPaula Braitstein
Department of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
J Womens Health (Larchmt) 17:47-55. 2008....
- The independent effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy on severe opportunistic disease incidence and mortality in HIV-infected adults in Côte d'IvoireElena Losina
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
Antivir Ther 12:543-51. 2007..Studies in developed countries have shown highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) decreases incidence of severe opportunistic diseases (ODs) in HIV-infected patients beyond that which is expected from changes in CD4+ T-cell count...
- Pattern of bacterial diseases in a cohort of HIV-1 infected adults receiving cotrimoxazole prophylaxis in Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireXavier Anglaret
INSERM U330, Universite Victor Segalen, Bordeaux, France
AIDS 17:575-84. 2003..WHO/UNAIDS recommended that cotrimoxazole should be prescribed in Africa in HIV-infected adults with CD4 cell counts < 500 x 10 /l, while closely monitoring bacterial diseases in as many settings as possible...
- Mortality of HIV-1-infected patients in the first year of antiretroviral therapy: comparison between low-income and high-income countriesPaula Braitstein
Lancet 367:817-24. 2006..We compared baseline characteristics and outcomes during the first year of HAART between HIV-1-infected patients in low-income and high-income settings...
- Nonantiretroviral drug consumption by CD4 cell count in HIV-infected adults: a 5-year cohort study in Côte d'IvoireNohelly Nombela
Unité INSERM U 593, Universite Victor Segalen, Bordeaux, Cedex, France
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 41:225-31. 2006..Meanwhile, they roughly suggest that successful antiretroviral treatment, which would stabilize the CD4 count above 500 cells/mm, could reduce by 5-fold the cost of nonantiretroviral drugs in HIV-infected adults in Abidjan...
- Cohort Profile: Antiretroviral Therapy in Lower Income Countries (ART-LINC): international collaboration of treatment cohortsFrancois Dabis
INSERM U 593, ISPED, Universite Victor Segalen, Bordeaux Cedex, France
Int J Epidemiol 34:979-86. 2005
- Impact of vital status investigation procedures on estimates of survival in cohorts of HIV-infected patients from Sub-Saharan AfricaXavier Anglaret
INSERM U 593, Universite Victor Segalen, Bordeaux, France
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 35:320-3. 2004..We suggest that the percentage of deaths known through VSIPs would be a useful indicator to be added when reporting survival data from urban HIV cohort studies in sub-Saharan Africa...
- Risk factors for active tuberculosis in adults on highly active antiretroviral therapy in AfricaCatherine Seyler
AIDS 20:1463; author reply 1463-5. 2006
- Tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome: case definitions for use in resource-limited settingsGraeme Meintjes
Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine and Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Lancet Infect Dis 8:516-23. 2008..It is envisaged that these definitions could be used by clinicians and researchers in a variety of settings to promote standardisation and comparability of data...
- Urinary pH in HIV-infected adults in Ivory Coast and in FranceEmmanuel Mortier
- Are a past history of tuberculosis and WHO clinical stage associated with incident tuberculosis in adults receiving antiretroviral therapy?, reply to Lawn et alEric Ouattara


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LORAIN -- A shooting has left at least one dead after an incident near Liberty Gas Station.
Herman Seagers, 33, was pronounced dead at about 5:15 a.m. at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, according to a Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's spokesman.
The Lorain Police Department has refused to comment on how many people were hurt in the shooting at 2436 Broadway Ave. and said no information could be released at this time.
"The case is still developing," Lt. Roger Watkins said.


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Dorco Reviews
Based out of South Korea, Dorco claims to provide a wide variety of razors, cartridges, and men's and women's shaving accessories at up to 75% savings.
About Dorco
Dorco claims to be a leading razor and cartridge distributor that can provide savings of anywhere from 35% to 75% compared to many of the leading market brands. On top of their low price, Dorco claims that their razors and cartridges are technologically advanced and provide superior level of quality.
But is this really the case? Can Dorco really provide you with a good shave using razors that cost significantly less than the competition? Let's take a closer look.
Quick Details About Dorco
In addition to saving you up to 75% when compared to mainstream manufacturers, Dorco claims to feature a patented common docking system that allows all their handles fit each and every one of their men's and women's razors, which allows you to mix and match for the ultimate in customization.
All Dorco handles feature latex-free synthetic rubber, and their cartridges come in 3, 4, and 6-blade options. In fact, the company claims that their Pace 6 Plus is the world's first six-blade razor (we'll talk about this again in the Bottom Line section).
Dorco Pricing & Refund Policy
Dorco products range in price, from single products to bundles and sale items, but are generally priced as follows:
- Razors – $3.50 to $5.95. Disposables range between $2 and $3.50.
- Cartridge Refills – $4.50 to $34, depending on volume.
- Bundle packs – $23 to $35
Be sure to check Dorco's Sale section, which features reduced prices on many of their products. The company provides free Econo shipping for all U.S. orders of $25 or more, and for all Canadian orders $40 or more.
All Dorco sales are final, with the exception of manufacturer's defects. If one of your razors is defective, you can exchange it within three years by contacting customer support for a free return authorization label.
Dorco razors are also available through a wide variety of third-party retailers (including Amazon.com), although they're generally not as inexpensive as purchasing directly through the company.
What Do Other Consumers Have to Say About Dorco?
Dorco USA is based out of San Diego, CA, and the main company is headquartered in South Korea. Likely because of this, Dorco is not rated with the Better Business Bureau, and does not have any complaints filed.
Outside of the Better Business Bureau, Dorco products appear to have a mostly positive online reputation, although some of the most common complaints we encountered during our research cited poor shave/product quality, increased after-shave irritation, and varying quality between batches.
What's the Bottom Line About Dorco?
Can Dorco razors really provide you with a better shave at a much less expensive price? The short answer: maybe.
As with most things in life, you get what you pay for. While most Dorco customers appear to be satisfied with their products, some of the most common complaints we encountered during our research cited poor shave/product quality, increased after-shave irritation, and varying quality between batches. Specifically, the most widespread criticism of Dorco products was a weak mechanism that hooks the cartridges to the handle. As a result, cartridges were no longer able to remain in place, making them essentially worthless.
Also, while it's interesting that Dorco produced the world's first 6-blade razor, keep in mind that more blades don't necessarily translate into a better (or closer) shave.
Finally, if you're thinking about using a shaving club to obtain you razors, Dorco appears to be the primary razor supplier for Dollar Shave Club, but at inflated prices. In addition, Dorco's Women's Soft Touch™ 6 Blade appears to be nearly identical to ShaveMob's Perfectionist razor, so it might be the case that Dorco is one of their suppliers as well.
Bottom line: At such an inexpensive price and such a high level of popularity, it may be worth the effort to see if Dorco's razors work for you.
See Also: Dollar Shave Club vs. Harry's vs. ShaveMOB: Which Men's Shave Club is Best?
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great razor cartridge, poor handle
I have used the seven-blade system for about seven months. Yesterday the handle will no longer hold cartridges. I understand these things can happen, but I can't understand customer service's response. It was "Send us the handle then we will send you a new one."
In the meantime, it is an inconvenience to the customer, plus you are asking us to buy a razor from your competitor. These handles must cost them pennies to make. Do they believe there is a vast criminal conspiracy to cheat them out of a razor handle one customer at a time? Many of us have moved to this type of club as a leap in trust from moving from the traditional razor company. Bad customer service will move many of us back. Take a look at their policies.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Awesome razors, best price and A++ customer service!
I was using Shave Club but looked into where they get their razors from, and it was Dorco. I went to their site, and they had some sale going on, so I ordered one of the mixed pack of razors to try out. The price was unbelievable. I am cheap, and it almost physically pains me to pay retail prices for razors in the store.
My razors got shipped out quick. They are awesome, I am a female but have always used men's razors because they work better it seems. I love these razors, every one of them, from the three-blade to the six-blade. I get excited and give razors away to people who come over, and they will tell me later how that was the best razor they have ever used and it lasted forever.
Ok, so I was already really impressed with Dorco but then to my surprise after being a customer for about a year, I get an unexpected padded envelope in the mail from Dorco. They sent me a free razor, a coupon and a handwritten card from the CEO thanking me for my business. Wow! When's the last time that's happened? Never! I am a Dorko customer for life and cannot say enough good things about the company and their superior products.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Cartridge release
I had the six cartridge razor, and after about two cartridges, it would not eject after pushing the button. It required force to remove it. I contacted customer service about the problem three times, and I was ignored. That was done through email. Their customer service has a lot to be desired.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Bad choice. Pace 7 Combo Set (SVA1000 & SVA1040)
I had a lot of expectations, however, it was disappointing once the product arrived. The shave is not smooth at all. I used Gillette razor before, which used to give a cleaner shave, but this one is too harder. I saw this offer in Slick Deals for $12.99 and I will not recommend this product if you have thoughts to choose a new one.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
More than satisfied
I discovered Dorco while I was living in a home stay situation in Nepal for 5 months. The nearest city was about 12,000 people, and of course they didn't have large selections.
Dorco was the brand available, so I bought the twin blade version that also fit my Gillette handle. I thought the cartridges gave me a shave at least as good as my Gillette twin blade system.
When I got back home, I found the Dorco home page and bought a package that contained both four and six blade razors, both as disposables and with a separate handle. I remain satisfied, particularly because of the competitive price. The blades are open in the back, so the shaving residue can be flushed out. Dried residues limits the closeness of Gillette systems.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
My favorite
Here is the actual email I wrote to my brother 2 years after he told me to buy one:
Jim, see this line of emails. I am just now buying my second set of blades. So 12 blades went around 2 years. Amazing. Mauri uses it as her primary razor also. This product is far superior to anything else.
So as you can see, I use it daily, my wife shaves her legs with it (usually the kiss of death for a man's razor) and I have used 12 blades in over 2 years. It is amazing. The only recommendation is the handle. Very well made but a little heavy and becomes slippery when coated with soap or shave cream. Other than that, I absolutely love it.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
I have used all Dorco 3, 4, 6 blades for over two years, I will say they are every bit as good as anything Gillette puts out. I can't tell the difference except in cost. They are great.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
10 out 15 people found this review helpful
Dorco Gouges Koreans
I am an American living in Korea. I generally like Dorco products, except their handles always, always break. The Pace 6 handles (I've had 3 break in a row), and in Korea, that means I have to spend equivalent $13.00 U.S. for a new handle every time. There is no such thing as "Customer Service" in Korea. Dorco only cares about the US market because that is where the money(biggest market) is. They know Koreans don't have options, so they GOUGE them mercilessly. It's about the same price for Fusion Proglide razors, even with import, etc. There razors are just pennies under Gillettes seriously overpriced razors.
I read a review where someone paid under $25.00 for 24 Pace 6 razors. In Korea, I would have to mortgage my house to buy 24 razors. I would never do that because the handle breaks every 2 or 3 razor changes. They just fall apart. Basically, Dorco (low price/ great customer service) is a scam. They hurt Koreans because they know they can. I have to laugh when reading reviews of Dorco customer service. Their market behavior in Korea is shameful!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
6 out 12 people found this review helpful
HIGHLY Overrated
I shaved with the Dorco Pace 6+, and I think that shaving with a cheese grater would have been only slightly more painful. When I finished shaving, I immediately threw the blade cartridge in the garbage. I also bought Dorco Pace 3, Dorco Pace 4, and Dorco Pace 6 razor cartridges, which I will try, but after my experience with the Dorco Pace 6+, I am not optimistic that the other three will be any better.
I was very disappointed and, frankly, quite surprised at the extremely poor quality of the Dorco razor cartridge.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
7 out 9 people found this review helpful
Beyond Impressed
I have to admit being skeptical of these razors before ordering them. I had read some reviews, and had discovered the connection to Dollar Shave Club (which was how I ended up going direct to Dorco). I have been a lifetime Gillette user, having come up through the generations of their shaving systems (sensor, sensor excel, Mach 3, Mach 3 Turbo, Fusion, Fusion pro-glide), and having always been pleased with their performance over the years, and I can admit to being happy, except when it came to the cost of blades. So, after having been a Pro-Glide User for the past few years I just had to try Dorco. I figured it couldn't hurt, the price was so attractive that if I didn't like them it wouldn't pain me too much to throw them away, and I could just return to the land of over-priced Gillette. SO, I ordered a combo pack of the Pace 6+ which got me the handle and 10 blades all for about the same price as 4 blades of the competition. Now here are my findings:
- Almost as good a shave as the Fusion Pro Glide, about 90% as good a shave, but Dorco ARE sharper and last longer. So, for 1/3 the price I will gladly accept that.
- The reviews on the trimmer are somewhat valid - it is on a slightly different angle than that of the competition, so requires a little more care and finesse. IT IS SHARP!
- Blade life is at least DOUBLE that of the competition. I shave whole head and face 6 days a week, and I have never been able to get the kind of blade life out of any of the major brands like I get from my Dorco blades.
- The handle is subject to a little build up which can make the pivot a little stiff over the course of time. This didn't occur on mine until about the 9 month mark, and I live in a very lime/calcium/hard water spot. Partly my fault for not taking greater care.
I have re-ordered. I finally worked my way through the first 10 and I bought another handle. I cannot stress how pleased I have been with the experience. I am happy to have found them, and I will honestly continue to use and recommend to everyone. These are the best razors, and not just for the money.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Great product/price
Like many others, I got frustrated with the cost of razor cartridges. I used a Gillette Sensor for 25 years. No longer being able to easily find cartridges, and not willing to pay $5.00 each to purchase fusion blades, I began looking for an alternative. I tried both Harry's and Dorco, settling on the Dorco Pace 3. I really think any more blades than that is overkill.
Harry's (5 blades) offered a very smooth shave, great customer service, and a higher end feel to the product, but at $2 each, doesn't offer any savings over Sensor (2 blade) carts online, in addition to a little more irritation, and difficulty to clean given the higher blade count.
The 3 blade Dorco offers a shave just as close, with minimal to no irritation, and for far less, than anything I have used in recent years. I just received 1-2 years worth of cartridges (26) and a handle for just under $20 on sale for 25% off and couldn't be happier.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend


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By Julia Williams
I love Facebook. As a writer who works from home, my days are solitary by design. Facebook allows me to instantly connect with others across the globe, which helps me to feel not quite so alone as I type away. No matter what time it is when I take my "Facebook break," there's always something interesting to read.
Recently, I learned about a deaf dog named Nico, and his story is so touching that I wanted to share it with you. Nico's story is about many different things – rescue, redemption, Facebook, the kindness of strangers, and above all, why we should never "judge a book by its cover."
Nico is a white Dogo Argentino, a rare breed from South America said to be loyal, playful, athletic, affectionate and intelligent. Not much is known about the first years of Nico's life, but he ended up in the South Los Angeles animal shelter, which is where his heartfelt tale begins. Nico's malnourished body was covered in fleas and riddled with sores, cuts, bruises and scars. Nico had a large tumor on his back, his teeth were chiseled and his ears appeared to have been cropped with kitchen shears. The shelter described Nico as a biter and dangerously aggressive. Who in their right mind would adopt this poor, sad mess of a dog?
The Photo That Saved Nico's Life
The shelter would almost certainly have been where Nico's life story ended, were it not for one incredible photograph that evoked Nico's pain in a way that mere words cannot begin to describe. The candid photo, taken by Nikki Audet of local rescue group Mutt Scouts, showed Nico leaning against the kennel wall, his head bowed and his face clearly conveying grief, loneliness and defeat.
In an effort to help save Nico, Nikki posted the photo on Facebook in July of 2009, where it quickly went viral and was shared by legions of animal lovers. One of the many who were deeply affected by Nico's picture was Kelly Gibson of San Diego. Kelly operates a small rescue from her home, Puggles and Pitties, which rehomes dogs or transports them to other rescue facilities that can adopt them out.
"So much emotion was conveyed in that picture," said Kelly. "He looked so defeated and had totally given up on life." Kelly traveled to L.A. intending to adopt Nico so he could be euthanized with dignity, but when she looked into his eyes she knew instantly that the shelter was wrong about him. Nico gently took her cookies and gave her soft kisses in return, and Kelly decided then that Nico deserved a second chance at life.
Kelly took Nico out of the shelter and placed him in veterinary care while she devised a plan to find him a forever home. Nikki created a fundable page on Facebook for Nico and raised nearly $2,000 in 48 hours from kind strangers who were moved by Nico's plight. Kelly had previously worked with a director at the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Noblesville, Indiana and together, they coordinated a cross-country road trip. It took several weeks and 45 different people to transport Nico from California to Indiana. Once there, he began training and rehabilitation so he could be adopted.
Nico Gets a New "Leash" on Life
In November of 2009, Nico the hard-luck dog was adopted by Bridget Swan and Melissa Garris, and his fortune changed considerably. The sweet dog loves to snuggle, and enjoys balls, baths, being a couch potato, and playing with his sister Brisby, a pit bull mix who is also deaf. Bridget describes Nico as a "majestic, adorable, gentle and loving companion."
Deena Hitchens Crouch, a board member with the Humane Society for Hamilton County, agrees. "After meeting Nico, people couldn't believe how gentle and sweet he was, especially after what he had experienced." Despite being mistreated and physically scarred for life, Bridget said Nico has "forgiven man for everything that has happened to him."
Nico's story is a testament to the amazing ability of animals to forgive. Nico is also an inspiration to many, who see him as a shining example of why potential adopters need to look beyond the exterior when searching for the perfect pet. Instead of passing by that rough-around-the-edges dog, look into his eyes where his true nature will be revealed. Nico was lucky that Kelly could see past his unseemly appearance. Now, the dejected dog captured so eloquently in Nikki Audet's photo is a handsome, proud boy who loves life, humans, other dogs and even cats.
If you'd like to know more about Nico, you can ask to be his friend on Facebook (he has nearly 1600 friends now!) where he writes regularly about his wonderful new life. Bridget and Melissa have also made a lovely YouTube video of Nico's story, which you can watch here.
Top photo by Deena Crouch
Bottom photo by Nikki Audet
Read more articles by Julia Williams
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The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 30 minutes of daily exercise for most adults, but many people fall short of that goal. If you prefer sitting on your couch and watching television to working out, the good news is that you can do both at the same time! You don't have to exercise for 30 minutes straight, either; three 10-minute exercise sessions will give you the same benefits, according to the Mayo Clinic website.
Things You'll Need
- Couch
- Throw pillow
Try this exercise to tighten and tone your abs and inner thighs. Sit sideways on the couch with knees bent, feet flat on the couch. Put a throw pillow between your knees. Grasp the backs of your thighs just below your knees, squeeze the throw pillow with your knees, and slowly lie back on the couch. Think of it as a reverse sit-up. Repeat 10 to 20 times.
Do bridges by lying on the couch, your feet braced on the armrest, arms at your sides, palms down. Lift your bottom off the couch so that your thighs, hips, and torso form a straight line. Slowly lower yourself back onto the couch. This exercises your glutes and thighs. Repeat 10 to 20 times.
Do bridge kicks to further work your glutes and thighs. Start by doing bridges as described above, but this time, when your bottom is lifted off the couch, lift your right leg and extend it so that your toes are pointed at the ceiling. Repeat 10 to 20 times with your right leg, then perform the same exercise 10 to 20 times with your left leg.
Exercise your triceps by doing triceps dips. Sit on the very edge of your couch, knees bent, feet flat against the floor. Grasp the edge of the couch with your hands, elbows slightly bent. Scoot forward so that your bottom is no longer on the couch at all. Straighten your arms, lifting your torso up, then bend your elbows, lowering your body until your arms are parallel to the floor. Repeat 10 to 20 times.
Do modified push-ups on the couch to exercise your pecs and triceps. Kneel on your couch, facing the armrest. Place both hands on the armrest, shoulder-width apart. Keep your back straight. Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the armrest, then straighten your elbows to raise your body back up again. It is much like doing a regular push-up on the floor. Repeat 10 to 20 times.


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Warm winter weather brings early harvest
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:46:08 GMT —
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The warm winter and spring weather this year is bringing earlier harvests for crops in South Carolina.
Dempsey Farms
on St. Helena Island, the strawberries are already ripe about two weeks earlier than normal.
That's not great for the crop that likes the weather a bit cooler and a bit drier. And some wheat farmers have had to plow their crops under because they were maturing too quickly.
The state Department of Agriculture reports that all spring and early-summer crops are running ahead of normal. Peaches are expected to ripen long before they usually do around Memorial Day, and some farmers have already started planting summer corn.
(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


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Biologists estimate that water makes up 65% of the human body, 71% of the planet's surface, and 0% of the R & B group Earth, Wind & Fire. Conquer the planet's most prevalent liquid with this Groupon.
Choose from Three Options
- $18 for a whitewater-rafting tour for one of the upper or lower Pigeon River (up to a $37.95 value)
- $34 for a whitewater-rafting tour for two of the upper or lower Pigeon River (up to a $75.90 value)
- $99 for a whitewater-rafting tour for six of the upper or lower Pigeon River (up to a $227.70 value)

A 4-mile cruise down the lower Pigeon River's Class I, II, and III rapids suits younger rafters, whereas a 6-mile sprint through the upper Pigeon River encounters continuous rapids up to Class IV. Both tours last roughly two hours and include safety equipment and professional guides to accompany each raft.
Additionally, 10% of Appalachian Outdoors' proceeds from this Groupon will be donated to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital to help fund cancer research. Owners Robert and Kathy Ogle hope to honor their late daughter, Hannah, who passed away from a form of childhood cancer four years ago at the age of 12.

Appalachian Outdoors
Appalachian Outdoors' seasoned guides shepherd thrill buffs through whitewater adventures along the raging upper Pigeon River and the tamer lower Pigeon River. Clad in Coast Guard–approved life vests and helmets, rafters of all experience levels work together to safely paddle and solve salmon's riddles as inflatable vessels carry them swiftly through Cherokee National Forest. Though the upper river's Class II–IV rapids are only suitable for paddlers at least 8 years old or weighing 70 pounds, the lower segment's softer waters and hammock-like rocks welcome younger kids.


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The volunteer manager of Mawnan Smith's Cornwall Hospice Care shop has retired from her position but vowed to continue her support.
Sheila Martin joined the newly set up shop four years ago following her recovery from breast cancer. After a month of working there she was appointed volunteer manager.
She has decided to step down from her position due to health reasons, but will be continuing to volunteer at the shop two days a week.
Sheila's colleagues organised a small gathering to celebrate her retirement, which came as an "absolute surprise."
Debby Whittaker, a volunteer at the shop, said that they had wanted to thank Sheila for all her "hard work."
Sheila remembers one of her fondest memories as "the support of the village" when the shop moved premises on September 1 this year. Seven men turned up to help redecorate the new space and it was a community effort.
"We never envisaged that we would receive so much support from outside," she said.
There are 28 Cornwall Hospice Care shops across the county and the Mawnan branch has 29 volunteers. It receives most of its donations from the village, which can amount to 30 or 40 bags of stock a day.
"I would like to thank all the volunteers, Debby Whittaker and Daisy Jones, and Lynn Tregilgas from the St Austell Head Office," said Sheila.
"The spirit of everybody is fantastic and they all do the extra mile."
Daisy will be taking over as manager, having previously managed the Penryn shop that has since closed.


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Off-road enthusiasts looking for guidance on how to choose the right tires for their trucks and SUVs have a helpful hand from off-road racers Cameron and Heidi Steele, who provide answers in Yokohama Tire Corporation's third installment of Tire Tips. This series of short educational videos was created to help people learn more about tires, from proper maintenance to improving fuel efficiency.
The "how to choose a truck/SUV tire" video is hosted by off-road racing champions Cameron and Heidi Steele. Some might recognize Cameron from his other job as a TV commentator for X Games and other action sports event. He hosted the first two videos on the importance of properly inflated tires and how to read the sidewall of a tire. For the latest video he enlisted the aid of his lovely wife, Heidi, who also races off-road, to help determine the right type of wheel for your ride.


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Prep football problems
John C. C. Payson, UTOct. 23, 2012 3:33 p.m.
This whole issue shows how interest in sports has grown way out of proportion in our high schools. We have extra assemblies, differential pay for coaches, modified schedules, expensive sports facilities and equipment, cheer leaders, pep bands, pep clubs, etc., all built around sports competition.
I can't see the interest in sports decreasing. So let's move our athletes into a European-style sports club system so our schools can return more emphasis on academics. Can you imagine this much fuss over the eligibility of a high school debater or math team member?


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Nice to be back working with these guys! Looking forward to touring through the summer. Neil x
Nice to be back working with these guys! Looking forward to touring through the summer. Neil x
'Yes' and 'Elysium' will be released on October 20th.
A lot of fun was had in São Paulo tonight! Photo: Instagram/Espaço das Américas
The Burberry September 2017 show, held in London this afternoon, featured music by Pet Shop Boys. You can watch it at the link below (show starts at 13:00).
A thrilling hour at Rock in Rio in front of 100,000 people. Obrigado! Photo: Instagram/betopellegrini1
Thanks to our 20 wonderful "inflated" dancers from Rio for bringing some bouncy pizazz to the show last night (and to Becky for choreographing them)! Neil x Photo: Andy Crookston
The rain stopped; a man took his clothes off; it was our last European show of 2017. Bestival is like no other festival! Thanks! Neil x Photo: Instagram/joe_elkins
A very pretty version of "Being Boring" by Tove Lo has turned up on YouTube. Check it out at the link below.


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Are the New Orleans Saints Going to Hire Rob Ryan?
Adam Schefter of CNN has tweeted that the New Orleans Saints will hire Rob Ryan as defensive coordinator. After he was fired by the Dallas Cowboys, Ryan said he would have a job in just a matter of minutes. The Rams hired him but it didn't last long and he's been back on the market.
New Orleans plans to hire former Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan as its new defensive coordinator, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 6, 2013
According to Larry Holder of the Times-Picayune, Ryan will have an interview with the Saints this Friday. The Saints will also be interviewing Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham on Thursday this week. Does this mean that the hiring of Ryan really isn't a done deal?
Rob Ryan is the son of former defensive coordinator and head coach Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of current head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan. Wikipedia
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(CBS News) Ever since the 2010 midterm elections, when Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives and picked up six seats in the Senate, the battle for control of the Senate has promised to be competitive: The two parties are separated by effectively six seats in the chamber, and both sides are pouring millions of dollars into the effort to seize control.
Democrats have a particularly robust roster of candidates to defend this cycle: Of the 33 seats up for grabs in 2012, 23 are held by Democrats. Republicans, meanwhile, need to flip just four seats - three if Mitt Romney wins and his vice president can serve as a tiebreaker - in order to gain the advantage.
Thanks to several unexpected and potentially game-changing developments, however, control of the Senate is still very much in play.
"Until the end of February I gave Republicans a 65-70 percent chance of taking the majority because it was all a numbers game," said Jennifer Duffy, who analyzes Senate and governor races for the The Cook Political Report. Now, Duffy gives the Republicans a 45 percent chance of taking the chamber.
"There's still a path to the majority for Republicans," she said. "But it's a lot harder."
Political game-changers
One of the most-watched races of the cycle is taking place in Massachusetts - where first-time candidate Elizabeth Warren is taking on Republican incumbent Scott Brown, who was elected with Tea Party support following the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy, who held the seat for almost 50 years. Warren, a consumer advocate tapped by President Obama to head up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), was seen as a promising leader whose voice could easily find a place in the solidly liberal Massachusetts. But Warren consistently struggled to secure a definitive advantage over Brown in the polls, and she faced setbacks over a controversy about whether or not she improperly identified herself as Native American to further her career.
Two new surveys, however, show Warren opening up an apparent lead against the Republican incumbent - suggesting that the significant Democratic investments into her candidacy may finally be paying dividends.
A new poll out Tuesday by the Suffolk University Political Research Center shows Warren leading Brown 48 percent to 44 percent, while a survey released Monday by Western New England University's Polling Institute (WNEU) shows Warren leading by 6 points, at 50 percent to Brown's 44 percent. A previous WNEU poll from June showed Warren with a slimmer 2-point edge over Brown.


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Everybody loves an underdog. Since biblical times when David downed Goliath, people have been drawn to the little guy, no matter whether it's in sports, life or even a little of both.
"The Fighter," an upcoming boxing biopic from director David O. Russell ("I Heart Huckabees"), tells the true story of underdog "Irish" Mickey Ward (Mark Wahlberg, "The Other Guys") who went from being a stepping-stone in the ring to a title contender. At a recent press conference in Los Angeles, Russell and the stars of "The Fighter" discussed their latest film, weight loss, Boston accents and cast chemistry – both onscreen and off.
While his character's story is the real underdog tale, Wahlberg had to overcome some obstacles of his own in order to finally bring Mickey's life to the big screen. Yet, he continued to train for the role and even did double duty as producer "out of sheer desperation for getting the movie made."
"Had somebody said you have to train four and a half years to make this movie I would have said absolutely not," Wahlberg said. "But I continued to do it, because I figured if I stopped I would be giving up on the movie, and I never wanted to do that."
Wahlberg eventually brought in Russell, a past collaborator and good friend, to direct, which resulted in a previously untapped level of humor and emotion. However, with Wahlberg taking on more of a vocal role than usual as producer, the relationship between the two wasn't quite the same as it had been in the past.
"When I first met [Mark] he was a 26-year-old mumbling kid off of 'Boogie Nights' and we made this movie, and he was like Boardwalk Empire builder or the Godfather," Russell joked.
"Shit happens, dude. I'm a hustler. I'm from the fucking street, baby. I gotta make it happen. Nothing comes easy for me," Wahlberg replied.
Although "The Fighter" is a boxing film, the heart of the story is Mickey's relationship with those around him, especially his older half-brother and trainer, Dickie Eklund, a former boxer whose career ended prematurely due to a crack addiction. Wahlberg knew Christian Bale was the man for the job after a chance encounter at their daughters' school.
"I thought there is the guy who's not scared to play this part," Wahlberg said. "Everybody loved the idea of it, but nobody really wanted to commit and go there. He's a fearless actor, and he just responded immediately."
Known for his commitment to playing shockingly gaunt characters in "The Machinist" and "Rescue Dawn," Bale once again had to slim down to realistically portray a crack addict, but admitted there aren't a whole lot of secrets to his weight loss regiment.
"I was just running like crazy. I could just run for hours on end. Usually I always say I do a lot of coke whenever I lose weight. I'm not sure if it's so funny for this movie to say that though," Bale quipped.
To truly capture their characters' personality, though, the cast spent time with the family – Wahlberg even put up Mickey and Dickie in his house for some time during rehearsal – giving them an opportunity to share their stories and add input, even if it wasn't always welcomed.
"There were a couple of times I had to physically restrain Dickie from going and landing one right on David," Bale said.
In fact, it wasn't until after meeting the family that Melissa Leo ("Frozen River") believed she could play the role of Alice Ward, the mother of Mickey and Dickie.
"Although it sounded like an extremely exciting and interesting project, I still had a lot of doubts," Leo said. "But upon meeting Alice Ward, I saw immediately my maternal grandmother in her and knew then that I have her in here somewhere."
Because the story takes place in the city of Lowell, Mass., the actors also had to deal with the oft-dreaded Boston accent. A Boston native, Wahlberg admitted it was a lot harder to get rid of the accent then it was to get it back, but it wasn't nearly as easy for an English actor like Bale.
"Mark was a great deal of help in that he wouldn't ever say anything, but he'd just get a certain look on his face when you said something that you just knew that wasn't it," Bale said. "I also really had to tone down [Dickie's] natural rhythm and voice because if I'd done it exactly like Dickie we would have needed subtitles."
Perhaps the most surprising addition to the cast, though, is Amy Adams ("Leap Year"), who was looking to break type as Mickey's girlfriend and future wife, Charlene.
"When I got the role, David informed me that I looked like a girl who couldn't punch which made me want to punch him," Adams said.
Russell claimed, however, he knew from the start that Adams was going to kill the role.
"Charlene is a tough bitch and Amy has that fierceness in her, but Amy also brings a great deal of emotion in her eyes, so you have that great cocktail that I find so interesting."
Coincidentally, Wahlberg had actually previously met with Adams to talk about her starring in another movie – one that he's not quite as proud of.
"It was a really bad movie that I did. She dodged the bullet," Wahlberg joked. "I don't want to tell you what movie … alright, 'The Happening' with M. Night Shyamalan. Fuck it. It is what it is. Fucking trees, man. The plants. Fuck it. You can't blame me for not wanting to try to play a science teacher. At least I wasn't playing a cop or a crook."
Fortunately, not having the opportunity to star beforehand in a film with Wahlberg didn't affect Adams onscreen chemistry with the former underwear model.
"I mean how hard is it to pretend that you are attracted to that," Adams quipped. "I'm such a good actress, right"?
Although "The Fighter" doesn't include some of Mickey's more famous fights, including his three bout series with Arturo Gatti, Russell believes the underdog story of how he got there is legendary in itself.
"And we are doing those fights in the sequel," Wahlberg said. "We'll do four more 'Fighters.' We will do the first Gatti fight in the sequel and then we'll do the second one in the third installment and the fourth and final one will be Mickey …"
"In Russia," Russell added.
"The Fighter" opens in select theaters on Friday, December 10.


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The Direct Marketing Association (DMA), the trade association of data-driven marketing, announces that Linda A. Woolley has taken the helm as DMA's president and CEO, effective immediately. Woolley had served as DMA's acting president and CEO since May 14, 2012. "DMA is more firmly committed than ever to serving [marketers'] needs," said Woolley. Under Woolley's leadership, DMA has come to the forefront as the champion and protector of the data-driven way of life – including launching the Data Driven Marketing Institute, an innovative new program designed to set the record straight about the countless ways that data-driven marketing benefits consumers and drives economic growth. Woolley helped found the Digital Advertising Alliance, a self-regulatory program that provides notice and choice to consumers about online behavioral advertising.
Media Design Group earns "Bronze" recognition out of more than 400 entries in the "Most Innovative Company of the Year" category, for the Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards. Media Design Group won based on its approach to short- and long-form Web tracking. Since its debut in 2011, Media Design Group's proprietary Web tracking algorithm HIT (Hyper-Internet-Targeting) has increased results across 90 percent of MDG's clients.
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|Craniosacral Therapy - Babies and Children
Along with
these consequences of prenatal trauma and shock such as maternal cigarette
and alcohol use, thoughts of abortion, adoption and others, there is
yet another hurdle to cross. We must be born nine-months after being
conceived. Here in the West the "medicalization" of the birth
process, while saving many lives also leaves scars on the mind and body
of the infant and future adult. Emerson (1999) reports that 95% of western
births involve shock and trauma to the infant. This number in itself
is shocking. This chapter is not about the right or the wrong of western
birth practices; it is about the use of craniosacral therapy when encountering
birth dynamics, whether in an adult or in an infant, from the point
of view of pre and perinatal psychology. How does the craniosacral therapist
meet the shock and trauma in an infant or the infant in the adult and
hold it in a way that allows resolution to occur?
I have encountered
numerous protocols for treating infants and children using craniosacral
therapy. My experience spans over the last twenty years with a particular
focus on infants and children with brain damage and/or developmental
delays. The protocols I've learned in the past while valuable for some
children were non-the-less formalistic and biomechanical in nature,
which frequently disempowers the child. A different set of skills needs
to be learned and incorporated into the treatment of newborns and who
experience shock and trauma inutero and during birth. Part one of these
chapters on pediatric craniosacral therapy discusses how to make well-bounded
contact with an infant (or the infant in the adult). The principle is
to honor the consciousness of the infant and therefore pediatric craniosacral
therapy is infant centered therapy.
To begin
with the therapist must understand that the newborn is undifferentiated
from the mother. The infant is actively involved in a process called
self-attachment and bonding. This process is the foundation of love.
It includes somatic and neurological development as well as the integration
of emotions which is the primary neurological job in the first two years
of life. The mother and father are part of the metabolic field of the
child. The infant in turn must take care of the parents in order to
insure its own safety and protection. This principle of growth is a
very strong force in the infant: to take care of the mother or primary
caregiver. I have often seen an infant try to stroke or cuddle their
mother in a nurturing way when they sense that she is under stress.
Likewise the parents must protect and resource the infant as much as
possible through nurturing physical touch, eye gazing (which develops
the right hemisphere on the brain), verbal mirroring and a host of non-verbal
contact skills. These behaviors or instincts support the healthy development
of the baby in this critical time of its new life. Therefore the first
role of the therapist is to evaluate shock and trauma in the whole family
system as well as the self-attachment and bonding sequence. The mother
is the primary resource and she must be supported in a treatment session
as much as the infant. Are they bonding via breast feeding, etc.? Where
is the stress in their relationship?
the infant through eye contact is crucial. If the infant and mother
are not able to make deep eye contact with each other, it may be an
indicator of shock. The mother and the infant metabolize each others
feeling states through non-verbal contact such as eye gazing, skin to
skin contact, respiratory and cardiovascular entrainment (Schore 1996).
The infant helps to absorb and process the mother's emotional states
as much as the mother absorbs and processes the infants through her
own mind and body. They are metabolically linked together, each one
helping the other by a similar means. Likewise, the therapist enters
the metabolic field and begins to exchange with or holds the difficult
places in the infant-mother relationship. In part four of this series
on Pediatric Craniosacral Therapy, I will go into some detail on this
process of co-metabolism.
The therapist
must find out the story of the birth but without the infant present.
Otherwise it can be retraumatizing to the infant. Remember, infants
hear and understand everything but in their own way. Infants experience
and process the world with their whole body. We construct a body image
as the world communicates to us through our skin to our internal soft
tissue and fluid systems, the home of our inner world of knowing who
we are. Our body is our original ego in the first six years of life.
The limbic system, especially the amygdala, which is the prime significator
of emotions, is quite active in babies and directly connected to the
right hemisphere, the emotional cortex. The first few sessions of craniosacral
therapy with an infant involve a process of discovery and observation
of these deep physical and emotional interactions. The therapist must
learn how to support both the mother and her child, especially allowing
the infant to be in ready physical contact with her. Thus the early
sessions of craniosacral therapy are more observational and contained.
The therapist watches how the story of this birth is being played out
between mother and child and senses slowly into the field of love and
bonding being created moment by moment. I really enjoy being in the
presence of the mother-infant bond. It is so incredibly warm and tender.
The infant
needs to be fully informed of the purpose of his or her visit with the
therapist. The craniosacral therapist must speak in the first person
to the infant. "Do you know what I do?" The therapist explains
to the infant what they do and who they are. Infants are quite capable
of responding to this information except with certain kinds of shock.
They often shake their head knowingly from side to side to indicate
"no". So the therapist carefully observes the infant for their
communication style. Infants will use their whole body to speak in response
to a question or comment. They will also verbally talk to the therapist.
The conversation skills are emotionally based and developed in the body
ego i.e. skin, muscles, vocal tones, micro movements, macro movements,
etc. It may take a session or two for the therapist to intuit the infants
unique style of communication. It is equally important to state questions
and comments to the infant simply in a way that only require yes and
no answers. The infant just went through a very intense experience and
wants to tell the story. Someone needs to listen and the infant needs
to know it's being heard for healing to occur.
As the therapist
discusses his or her intentions with the infant they begin to pay close
attention to the infants physical movement patterns. The goal of tracking
these movements is to see where the infant's personal space extends
via the amount of extension the infant is capable of making with their
arms. Spastic, jerky and uncoordinated movements are often signs of
shock. When the therapist has a clear picture of the physical space
the infant inhabits then contact is negotiated at that point in space.
The therapist asks for permission to touch the infant. Often an infant
will say no at first with a definitive movement of their head, their
body or a vocalization. Follow the infants lead and talk to them a little
more about why touch is important. Here is a key: Its important for
the therapist to give up any intention of being clinical with their
hands in the early sessions of craniosacral therapy. The actual intention
is to establish safety and trust with the infant so that the physical
contact is contained in loving kindness rather than the lifting of a
frontal bone, etc. Structural work comes later; evaluation of shock,
trauma and the bonding sequence is first. The therapy is playful rather
than clinical.
Shock babies
will often become distressed quite suddenly during play or contact with
the therapist. If this activation occurs spontaneously the therapist
acknowledges that to the infant, "Yes that is a very difficult
place and you have every right to be upset". Everyone's feelings
must be acknowledged in some way for deep healing to take place. This
is especially true of the infants feelings and emotions. If the infant
has an anger response then its important to acknowledge him or her by
saying, "I see you're angry" or "I see you're happy",
etc. The therapist must accurately reflect the feeling states that are
evoked in the infant during the treatment. The shock that results from
medical interventions during the birth process not only must be acknowledged
but also requires an apology. As a therapist I often find myself saying
to an infant "I'm sorry that happened to you when you were born".
Many medical interventions are necessary and many are completely unnecessary.
Regardless, they frequently shock and traumatize the infant necessitating
an apology. This is true even if a therapist encounters someone's birth
issues when they are an adult. The client, the infant must hear an apology
to heal that wound. The infant experiences a deep sense of emotional
betrayal as result of the shock and trauma from birth interventions.
The message they get at birth is "You do not get to do it your
way, you are forced to do it my way". At some point in the first
or second session when working with an infant and when I know they are
available for the listening, I'll offer them an apology. I will also
let the infant know that everyone was worried about them when they were
born and felt they had to do what they did to save their life.
The two most
fundamental things that infants need in their primary respiratory system
are space and choices. Birth dynamics involve compression and very few
choices especially if there is a cascade of medical interventions. One
intervention frequently leads to another. Therefore the therapist who
eventually establishes well-negotiated contact with the infant makes
these two offerings of space and choices to the infantís primary
respiratory system. These offerings comprise the first clinical protocol
when treating infants. Once the preliminary evaluation as I've just
talked about is thoroughly negotiated, then the therapist can make these
telepathic suggestions to the infant. The therapist is attempting to
contain the physiological and psychological aspects of the infant's
shock and trauma. The therapist holds the shock and trauma silently
as an inner witness. Certain elements of the birth can be referred to
while the therapist is working with the infant but without being too
literal or descriptive. When the therapist senses part of the trauma
schema in the infant's craniosacral system he or she might say "Oh,
that was a lot for you" rather then saying "Oh, those forceps
were big and nasty". The difficult parts of the birth story are
held by the therapist within their heart, who then retells the story
wordlessly while in the presence of the infant. In this way the shock
and trauma of the birth events are acknowledged and held in a silent
container. This communication is received and integrated by the infants
fluid system. The therapist suggests space 'Would you like some space
here?" Then the therapist suggests choices to the infant "Would
you like to do something different here?"
All together, the above suggestions usually involve the first several sessions in which a craniosacral therapist sees an infant. Typically I am with an infant no more that 20 or 30 minutes. If the time goes beyond that it must be carefully negotiated especially for infants with shock and trauma. In part two I will continue to discuss the next themes for a therapist to explore with an infant in craniosacral therapy, which are the four stages of birth, conjunct sites and conjunct pathways. In part three I will continue to discuss the biodynamics of the ignition process in the fluid system of the infant during birth and evaluating specific biomechanical parts of the whole body and craniosacral system. Finally in part four I will discuss emotional development in infants. I am most grateful for my mentors, Ray Castellino and Franklyn Sills, for showing me a common sense approach to treating infants.


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We just decided to take our 4 year old and 14 year old sil to disney world for DS 5th Birthday. We will be leaving in May (17th or 18th) I think we are going to drive (12 hours) instead of buying airline ticket. I didn't realize how many things there is to plan! I NEED HELP! We are budgeting about 1500 for the WHOLE TRIP including any extra activities/souviners etc. I want to stay like 6 nights 7 days, but by the looks of the prices that isn't going to happen. Any advice??
Quoting aidyns_mommy:
We def.couldn't afford that. Hopefully we can figure it out. I know we plan to eat most meals in the hotel room.
Quoting billssweety:
We just went to Disneyland, 8 hour drive, family of 4 and it cost us $2700, tickets into the park for a 4 day hopper were $245 per person, hotel we split with friends that went with us was $100 per night, we had a gift card from a credit card we got for souvenirs for $200 so that wasn't included in our budget, we did not eat in the park but at Ihop across the street where kids eat free so dinner was about $32 per night.....we had a blast and are already planning next years trip!
I'll be honest, we HATED Hollywood studios...while it might be great for some kids, mine don't enjoy it nor do I, there's like one ride the kids like, the Fantasmic! show scared my 3 year old and scared my oldest when she was 6...we did 1/2 a day there with some passes and rider swap for the little ones and then left, went to the hotel for lunch and swimming and then went to Downtown Disney.
The girls all (11, 3 and 1.5) loved the Magic Kingdom, we spent 2.5 days there, and they actually liked tons of stuff in Epcot too.The ride in Norway, the ride in Mexico, Ellen's Energy Adventure, the food is fabulous, the circle of life, soarin', Figment, Mission: Space, Sea Lab, the Seas with Nemo and Friends, Turtle Talk with Crush, Test Track (PLENTY even for a 5 year old)...we spent 1.5 days (2pm-close on arrival day and a full week day) at Epcot, 1/2 a day at animal Kingdom (would have spent more time there, but it was raining that day)--it is an actual zoo with exhibits you can walk trails and see.
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Quoting aidyns_mommy:
Thank you! (Tell your dd I said that too!)
Quoting spizzarks1978:
I worked for Disney in 2000 for a college program. My suggestion would be to get the cheapest room you can find, your only going to sleep there anyway. Get a meal plan package that way you don't feel like you are paying out money all day long. Skip the Animal Kingdom and Epcot!! There isn't much there for a 5yr old to enjoy. Epcot is tons and tons of walking and is geared more to the adults than the kids. Buy day passes instead of park hoppers. You may find that you want to spend an entire day at one park yet end up paying more for the hopper. The Magic Kingdom is the best park for kids. It has all the rides/attractions the parades and fireworks. The Disney Studios is also great for kids. Super fun parades. Many sit down 3D attractions and movie stuff that they will know. Do the fire works show at the Disney Studios. And spend a day just sitting by the pool. Downtown Disney is free to get to and nice to walk around and look at all the shops. Seeing as how you will have your car, go to the local grocery store and stock up on snacks n stuff to keep at the hotel and carry around with you so your not spending a ton of money on food in the parks. The meal plan will give you some snacks too. Get one of those refillable cups on the first day and use that over and over. Bring a back pack to carry anything!!! Having a shoulder bag will kill your shoulder after the first hour (even if it's just sweat shirts), and once you start filling it up with souvenirs it gets heavier and heavier. A back pack is easier to carry. Browse around the shops every day you are there then on the last day you can narrow down what you really want to by and see how much $$ you have left to spend. That's always a big problem for some people,they buy buy buy on the first day and end up broke by day 3, of course u'll have to get a mickey or minnie on day one for the 5yr old lol ................ any other questions feel free to ask...... Oh I forgot to add that my DD who just turned 6 just took a trip to Disney with nana, some of these reccomendations come from her lol
Check hotels on the Disney property that aren't actual Disney hotels, or look for some hotels right outside of the property that would be cheaper. Try to get food at a food store and eat at your hotel room as much as possible, though they wont let you bring any into the park so you can't pack a lunch. Do you plan on going to each park? That's what's really going to cost, but Disney offers packages and park hoppers which can save a lot of money because you can "park hop" or leave and come back all you want that day (or however many days you have the park hoppers for)
I'm sure you don't want to wait or you might not be able to due to your schedule, but if I could offer any good advice, if I were you I would wait until Jaunary to get the best experience. The 3rd week in January is statistically the slowest week of the year, the wait times on rides are 15-20min instead of 60-120min during the busy season. The weather is SO much better and hotels are cheaper because it's off season.
Awww how exciting! I wouldn't even know where to begin, but have fun!!
In case this touches anyone, I just went to Disney with my son with special needs (here he is in this photo!). I wrote some tips about going to Disney with special needs and you can read them by clicking on this link. Feel free to add your own tips too!
To those heading to Disney - have fun! We had an amazing time!
p.s. If you are looking for information about special needs besides Disney, please visit my page Shared Abilities We are a community for SHARING information about special needs and celebrating all we are ABLE to accomplish!