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Published at Sunday, March 11th, 2018 - 21:11:43 PM. . By Sara Holder.
Following is a brief synopsis of the benefits of baby wearing: Fourth Trimester bonding, Aids in babys development, physically and emotionally, SIDS and flat-head syndrome decreased risk, Breastfeeding can be done on the go (more to come on this topic in a separate article), Hands-free for parent, Promotes early language development, Fosters a closeness even though toddler hood, Convenience, Baby is happier, Healthy for you, Bonding tool for others with baby as well, Safe place for baby to be, Economical, Fun. Baby wearing reminds the baby that they are in a safe place as they feel the warmth of your body and hear your heartbeat along with their own.
Baby Slings and Your Baby - Ensuring Safety and Comfort! Positional asphyxia or suffocation tends to happen to babies when their chin is tightly pressed against their chest. This position restricts airflow which can then cause suffocation. This often happens when the baby is put on a sling that is why parents or anyone who uses baby slings should take the necessary precaution when using baby slings. Before you head out the door, you have to check that your babys airway is clear and that there is no obstruction. Observe your babys regular breathing, even when he or she is sleeping in your sling.&&& Here are other safety measures that you need to take before you put your baby in a sling: Baby slings are often made of sturdy materials to support the weight of your baby. But you should never be too complacent. You have to constantly check your baby sling for any sign of wear or damage before you put your baby in it. If you see any tear or damage and you get dubious as to whether you are still going to use it, dont. Never put your childs safety at risk. &&& Before you get started in wearing your baby sling, read the enclosed manual or instructions. If your carrier comes with an instructional video, watch it before trying out the sling. Whenever possible, you can ask the sales clerk to demonstrate how to properly wear the baby sling so that youll not be left clueless on how you should wear it. If you will board a moving vehicle, remove your baby from your sling. These contraptions are not approved as safety seats and therefore should not be worn as alternate to baby carriers used for vehicles. &&& When you are around or near any mechanical equipment, take extra caution. The tail of your baby sling could get caught on the machine. When you are wearing your sling, do not get too near open flames. The fabric that is often used in baby slings is not flame resistant as they are often made from materials that are comfortable for babies. This also goes to say that you should never wear baby slings when you are cooking or when you are holding hot beverage in your hand. Never engage yourself in very rigorous activity when you are wearing your baby sling. You should not run, bike, jog or hike when you are wearing your baby in a sling. If you plan to bring your baby during these activities, try to use strollers or backpack baby carriers instead. Your baby will be safer that way.&&& Baby Travel Tips - Christmas is approaching...The festive season often involves visiting relatives and hence the word \"travel\", which on itself is alright but put next to the word \"baby\", that can mean things get a tiny bit more complicated...or certainly less practical. So here are a few tips and a tick list as to how to keep (you and) your baby relaxed when travelling without you requiring an extra pair of arms or a mule for the excess of baggage.&&& 1st, transporting your baby: If your baby is younger than 15 months, you might opt for a baby carrier: which maintains a bond between your little one and yourself. However past a certain weight, it is definitely preferable to use a buggy. Strollers are ideal for going on holidays as they are the lightest pushchairs available -so thats especially good for public transport. If youre mostly going to use a car, then a good idea is to go for a baby travel system which includes a detachable baby car seat to a pushchair base. For other baby car accessories, Hello Baby advises having a look at Sunshine Kids line of products -which are pretty functional.&&& Be prepared for all baby needs (critical point!) So now that you can actually transport your baby, you obviously have to worry about how to keep him/ her happy. Without oversimplifying babies, I would sum up the problem in 4 words: food-potty-goodie-nap. So first, it is always helpful to have some of his favourite snacks and plenty of water or some milk at hand (perhaps involving a bottle insulator), together with some toys that particularly retain his attention and interest. As for the toiletry issue: of course nappies are not to be forgotten (in which case a baby changing mat could help) but from the age of 9-10 months, a travel potty is just *indispensable*. Nap time is important, so try not to go on too long a day out. Also different baby travel cots exist that are easily transportable and can provide your baby with a cosy place to sleep when on holidays.&&& Adapt your rhythm to your babys - If youre going on a day out, remember that too many sounds and sights may be slightly overwhelming for your little toddler, hence it is good to adapt your rhythm to your kids. Baby travel safety - When travelling it is good practice to always carry a first aid kit -or a few elements of it. And depending on where you are going to stay, it may be worth bringing a few drawer/ cupboard/ fridge locks: they are usually very light products -in which the Clippasafe brand specialises, although Prince Lionheart products are doing quite well too.&&& Guide To Buying A Baby Carrier! After nine months of pregnancy, you are now ready to bring your baby into the world. The first nine months have been hard enough, now as soon as the baby is out, things get harder and more complicated. There are a lot of things that you should learn about and you will need new things to purchase for you and your baby. While the process of buying things for your baby can be \"super fun\", you need to be very careful in choosing the products that you will purchase for your child, especially when it comes to baby carriers. &&& Baby carriers are very significant pieces of equipment that can be both comfortable and convenient for you and your baby. Before you buy baby carriers, you have to consider a couple of things: Your baby carrier should be comfortable for you. When you buy baby carriers, you have to try them out at the store and imagine how it would feel like if you have your baby on that carrier. For a baby carrier to be comfortable, it has to hold the baby high up and nestled close to your body. There are a lot of carriers available that have straps that hung on your shoulders and while they may seem easy and comfortable, they can be very strenuous on your shoulder especially if you have an actual baby put inside. Buy baby carriers that have wider straps because it distributes the weight. &&& Your baby should feel comfortable when put in the baby carrier. There have been a lot of researches done on the proper positioning of the baby when they are put on carriers. It is suggested that if you want to buy baby carriers, you have to opt for carriers that holds your baby against your body with proper support at the back (in the spinal area for newborns) so much so that babies are actually reclining on their carriers. &&& Your baby carrier should serve its purpose. This is one important factor in buying baby carriers. Your preference for baby slings should depend on when you plan to use your baby carriers. For instance, if you are planning to use it as you go around the house, and then you obviously need a baby carrier that will be very comfortable for you so that even if you carry your child for long hours, you will not feel uncomfortable. To sum up, you need to be careful when choosing the right baby carrier for you.&&& Helpful Tips On Choosing The Best Baby Carrier! Different parents have different preferences when it comes to baby carriers. This varied preference is actually made possible by the many innovations and enhancements available in the market today. The relevant question now is: How do you choose which carrier is best for you and your baby? If youre utterly clueless on how you can choose the best baby carrier, answer these basic questions that I compiled to help moms like you.&&& 1. Who will use the baby carrier? Are you going to wear it? If so, then your personal comfort should always be taken into consideration before you decide on which baby carrier you have to purchase. There are a lot of baby wearing options that you can choose from. In choosing the carriers, you have to also take note of your body shape as this would greatly determine which type is best for you. You also have to ask yourself if you would prefer to have the babys weight equally distributed on both shoulders or if you would rather go for the one-shoulder sling design. &&& 2. How old is your baby now? How long do you think will you use your carrier? If your baby is newborn, then you need to buy a baby carrier that will accommodate your babys age and size. But before you grab the nearest newborn baby carrier, you also have to ask yourself if you would like your baby carrier to fit a toddler as well (since your baby will not remain newborn forever). Some baby carriers are only appropriate for infants between the age 3-6 months and they are rendered unusable after that. If you plan to use your baby carrier longer, look for one that can accommodate your child at his or her current age and as the baby grows. &&& 3. When do you plan to use the carrier? Will you be using it even if youre outside? If you want to bring your baby when you run errands or when you pick up your older child from school, then the sling type baby carrier is best for you. However, if you are an active parent and you plan to bring our baby during hikes, while you work or while you travel, then the one that supports your childs weight over your two shoulders should be your best option. It is more comfortable as it would lessen the tension that will be imposed on either shoulder with a sling carrier.&&& To Sling or Not to Sling - Carrying your baby in a sling or pouch is also referred to as baby wearing. There are a number of benefits to baby wearing. Our babies start out in the uterus for a period of nine months, where our breath and heartbeats are their constant companion which makes them feel warm and safe. But once they are born, it is a completely new world for them and us as well. Fortunately for us, we can baby wear, which in a way simulates the womb and brings the baby right back to us. Baby wearing provides that closeness again, while providing baby with benefits to development, both emotionally and physically. \"The fourth trimester,\" which is what this first period after birth is sometimes referred to, and for good reason. It is an adjustment period for us and a totally new period for the baby as well as they transition into this new world and it is a very good time to provide the need and extra comfort of baby wearing at this time. Baby wearing is not limited to just the mother, but partners or caregivers can baby wear. Allowing a bonding between them and baby as well.&&& \"Oxytocin, has been referred to as the great facilitator of life by some researchers.\" Oxytocin also affects emotional, cognitive, and social behaviors thus when baby wearing it stimulates the emotional feeling of happiness in the baby and every parent likes a happy baby. This also results in a more intimate parental bond. Bonding may be the biggest and best reason for baby wearing, but there are other reasons as well. One of which is convenience. How nice it is to just place the baby in the Sling Baby Carrier or whichever type you have chosen, and off you go to do cleaning, shopping, walking, hiking or whatever it is that you need to do all the while you are bonding and positively impacting your babys well being and development. And, both parent and child are enjoying this baby wearing process.
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Running through July 13, Flat Rock Playhouse's newest main stage production, Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady," marks an auspicious beginning for interim artistic director Lisa K. Bryant.
Running through July 13, Flat Rock Playhouse's newest main stage production, Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady," marks an auspicious beginning for interim artistic director Lisa K. Bryant.
Twenty years ago, Bryant, a first-year apprentice, was in the chorus in a production of "My Fair Lady." A year later, she played Eliza Doolittle, the iconic flower girl turned lady, and now she is directing that show, putting together a production that is both an homage to one of the greatest classics in American musical theater and a glimpse into a bright future for the State Theater of North Carolina.
Bryant, along with managing director Hillary Hart, emanated pride on opening night as she praised the cast and crew for the collaborative effort that is at the heart of all great repertory theater. She offered accolades not only for the fine cast, but also for the scenic and lighting designers, music director, musicians and costumers, as well as all the others who contributed their talents to this ambitious production.
Dennis C. Maulden's marvelous set, enhanced by Stephen Terry's innovative lighting design and Janine Marie McCabe's extraordinary period costumes, bow to tradition, but aren't stale. Infused with a brightness of color – snow white, sapphire blue, spring green and glistening gold – they create a world that brings two centuries together, forming a perfect backdrop for the vibrant, energetic cast.
For the few who may not know, "My Fair Lady," based on George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion," which premiered in London 100 years ago this year, is the story of Professor Henry Higgins, who bets his fellow linguist, Colonel Pickering, that he can teach Eliza Doolittle, a lowly flower girl, how to speak "The King's English" and pass her off as a duchess at the Embassy ball.
Stacie Bono is a thoroughly modern Eliza, still modest but with a worldly edginess that suits the scrappy young woman who is determined to rise above her caste. Bono is especially effective in striking a distinction between the old Eliza and the new during one of the pivotal scenes in the first act when she finally "gets it," by George, and slowly then joyously sings "The Rain in Spain," followed by the romantic "I Could Have Danced All Night." She proves the power and beauty of her voice throughout the evening.
Brian Robinson is a proper British Higgins, a cold-hearted snob if there ever was one, in an amusing sort of way of course, replete with all those witty metaphors to describe poor "deliciously low" Eliza—"squashed cabbage leaf" and "draggle-tailed guttersnipe" being two of my favorites. Robinson never loses the charming edge to his character, even as he begins to soften, creating a character whose changes we can truly believe, his earnestness felt most clearly in the moving "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face."
The two leads are fully supported by the rest of the cast, including Paul Carlin as the lovable Colonel Pickering, FRP favorite Jane Bushway as the forthright Mrs. Higgins, Mary Jo McConnell as the proper housekeeper Mrs. Pearce, Eddie Egan as the smitten Freddy, and that fantastic trio of gin-swilling cockney low-lifes — Scott Pattison as Jamie, Taylor Collins as Harry, and Gary Troy as Eliza's incorrigible father, Alfred P. Doolittle, whom Higgins calls the "most original moralist in England."
Along with the magnificent chorus, made up of professional actors, apprentices and students from FRP's YouTheatre, Troy and his fellows provide us with one of the most entertaining numbers of the evening, the rollicking, "I'm Getting Married in the Morning," with its clever beer mug line dance choreographed by long-time vagabond Amy Jones and led by dance captain Austin Ku.
The artistic team at Flat Rock Playhouse could not have chosen a better show to usher in the summer and highlight the talents of long time vagabond Lisa K. Bryant. It's one you surely don't want to miss.
Here's to another 20 years of stellar theater in the mountains!
Katie Winkler is an active member of the Dramatists Guild of America and the North Carolina Writers Network.

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Intermediate Report on January 2013 Campaign: Photometry and Spectroscopy of P Cygni
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In this campaign on the Luminous Blue Variable star P Cygni, we are trying for the first time, by way of contemporaneous measurements of photometric V brightness and H-alpha equivalent width (EW), to realize a long-term monitoring of the intrinsic H-alpha line flux. Photometric and spectroscopic observers started this campaign in November 2008 in order to continue former investigations whose results are based on multi-daily averaging of V and EW. The campaign results enable us to represent the quantitative behavior of the Hα line flux for the time span August 2005 to December 2011, which reflects variabilities in mass-loss rate, stellar wind density, and the ionization structure.


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Before parents think about sending their kids back to school for the year, they may want to think about sending them back to bed.
Dr. Lori Crow, a pediatrician at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, said she expects many children to struggle readjusting to school sleep schedules this month.
Before parents think about sending their kids back to school for the year, they may want to think about sending them back to bed.
Dr. Lori Crow, a pediatrician at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, said she expects many children to struggle readjusting to school sleep schedules this month.
A 2013 study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that 30 percent of teenagers stayed up past 1:30 a.m. during summer vacation.
"Most parents think it's just part of being a normal teenager, staying up late and not sleeping, and it is," Crow said. "It shouldn't be, they need their sleep too, but most teenagers do it so parents don't get really worked up about it."
Crow said that while some parents believe that teens need less sleep than younger children do, they still require eight hours of sleep a day.
For example, a teen who starts his or her school day at 8 a.m. should be in bed by 11 p.m. at latest.
Younger children, Crow said, need even more sleep. Children ages 3 through 7 should be getting 10 to 12 hours each night. Children 8 through 12 should get 10 to 11 hours.
Children who sleep more, Crow said, often do better in school and behave better, both in the home and the classroom.
Overeating in teens, Crow said, can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep that causes hormonal imbalances.
Sleep deprivation can also be a concern for students who drive themselves to and from school.
Crow said she's seen studies that indicate as many as 15 percent of teens admit to falling asleep during class.
Parents who want to take kids off a summer night-owl sleep schedule may want to start before classes begin.
"Don't wait for that Sunday night before school to start doing it because that's just not going to work," Crow said.
Sleep schedules off by an hour should be able to be adjusted in a day or two, she said, but kids who are sleeping two or more hours later may need one or two weeks to full adjust.
Another way to promote healthy sleep times is to "unplug" your kids. Many kids go to bed with televisions, computers and video games in their rooms, Crow said.
"One of the first things that I tell parents is to get the electronics out of the bedroom," she said. "If you've got younger kids, they don't need that stuff in their room when they go to bed."
Crow proposed coming up with an alternate to electronics for a pre-bed routine, maybe reading a story or taking a shower.
Above all, Crow said, those who sleep more usually just feel better. Many children plead for later bedtimes not fully realizing the benefits of a full night's sleep.
"You tend to feel better when you're rested overall and it's less stress on your body," she said.


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Human Highlight Reel Captures Joe Hunt vs Pit Stop USA Spec Sprint BattleRick Faeth
Unseasonably warm weather and a nice sized crowd were on hand for Quattro de Maya Night at Petaluma Speedway Saturday Night. With children breaking piñatas in the midway and sprint cars spitting clay rooster tails it was Santa Rosa's Terry Schank Jr. topping the 22-car field with a 14.714 lap qualifying effort. The first of four Joe Hunt Magneto versus Pit Stop USA Spec Sprint Events in 2013 saw heat races being captured by: Nick Larsen, Joe Stornetta, and Jason Toft. The six lap dash was won by Schank Jr. over visiting Austin Liggett. That finishing order put those two hot shoes on the front row of the 25-lap feature. At the drop of the Scott Erwin green flag it was the former track champion Schank with the advantage over Liggett, Stornetta, Toft, and Geoff Ensign. Exiting turn two on lap five saw Liggett make a bid for the lead. Schank and Liggett got together with the end result seeing both cars getting upside down. Ensign inherited the lead at the return to green after previously displacing Toft and Stornetta. Several spins and broken front ends sidelined Nick Larsen, Nic McMichael, Keith Shipherd, and Stornetta. Mid race all eyes were on a charging Sparky Howard as he masterfully picked off competitors to enter the top five from 20th starting position. The last 8 laps were run non-stop as Ensign hit his marks to guide the Dave Johnson #32 into victory lane over Howard, Toft, Scott Hall, and rapidly improving Scott Dupont.
The Lumberjack Restaurant Super Stocks ran their second point event of the season with a fine 18-car field. Heat races were garnered by impressive newcomer Brent Blackwood and defending track champion Mike Learn. The main event saw former track champion Steve Studebaker cop the early lead over Dave Byron, Gary Adams, and Anthony Matthias. By lap six Learn had entered the top five and three laps later was challenging Byron for the runner-up spot. Cautions played a part in the middle portion of the scheduled 25-lapper with Byron unfortunately collecting a lapped car. From lap 14 on it was evident that Learn would have to fight his way past a stout running Studebaker. Lap 18 in traffic is when Learn made his move with a dicey pass for the lead. Entering the white flag lap Nathan Schleth obliterated the tractor tire on the turn one off-ramp and the race was red-checkered with Learn the victor over Studebaker, Blackwood, Adams, and Matthias rounding out the top-five.
Eleven Carr Racing Chassis IMCA Modifieds signed in, with Joel Myers winning the first heat race and Michael Paul Jr. stealing the second. The main event got off to a clean start with the first 8 laps being caution free and Myers looking strong. Several flat tires, and multi-car spins slowed the pace with Michelle Byron feeling the brunt of the damage. On a lap 10 restart Oreste Gonnella got the better of Myers as his #46 started to stumble. A valiant effort was turned in by Michael Paul Jr. who had to re-start at the back of the pack twice due to on-track incidents yet each time fought his way into the top five. At the twin checkered flags it was Gonnella by 2.5 seconds over Myers, Norman Beck, Paul Jr., and Chris Sieweke.
The Larsen Racing Products Late Models saw veteran Paul Guglielmoni garner both the heat race and main event in his well-prepared #22g. Long-time Petaluma competitor Rod Arnold was second. Dennis Souza, Dean DeVolder, and David Newquist rounded out the top five.
The fan-friendly mini stock division saw their heat race won by up-and-coming youngster John Clark and for the second race in a row it was rookie Pete Langley with the 20-lap feature win. Josh Williams nursed home an overheating issue and was the runner up. Third through fifth were John Veeninga, Eden McCormick, and Clark.
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Sets of Points Determining Only Acute Angles and Some Related Colouring Problems
We present both probabilistic and constructive lower bounds on the maximum size of a set of points ${\cal S} \subseteq {\Bbb R}^d$ such that every angle determined by three points in ${\cal S}$ is acute, considering especially the case ${\cal S} \subseteq\{0,1\}^d$. These results improve upon a probabilistic lower bound of Erdős and Füredi. We also present lower bounds for some generalisations of the acute angles problem, considering especially some problems concerning colourings of sets of integers.


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Earlier this Spring, I received a press copy of The Sexy Vegan by Brian L. Patton. The release of vegan cookbooks has become pretty damn overwhelming in recent years, and I dug seeing one stand out with such personality. 'Sexy's', as my vegan food nerd friends and I refer to it, is written by a self-described "ordinary dude" who creates "extraordinary food"; a professional and home chef turned vegan, and his inspiring story is inside. More importantly, are his recipes, presented with his very 'Sexy' introductions. It's that great personality, that while browsing, I had such mixed feelings about. I had read nothing but outstanding, likeable press, and it struck me as odd that no one else seemed to share my concerns…as a woman. Was it bro humor? Who was this for?
After trying out a few recipes, I lent my copy of 'Sexy' to my close friend, writer Maeve Connor, thinking she would get something of a kick out of it, and try out one of the intriguing drink recipes. She definitely seemed to, and gives her take below. That being said, in the past few months, I've started following Brian on twitter and Instagram, and I've come to find him genuinely relatable and charming. So, is the shtick working? There's so much more to discuss.
Maeve's guest post follows…
Veganism for Douchebags
aka Commentary on The Sexy Vegan
by Maeve Connor
It's exciting to watch veganism become more and more mainstream. I love that you can get vegan nachos in suburban malls now, or that you can learn about veganism from Oprah, The New York Times, and the cookbook section in every chain bookstore in America. You are even officially allowed to go vegan without getting any sort of facial piercing now—great news for those of us who hate needles! In fact, veganism has become so mainstream that even sexist douchebag guys are vegan now and write books about it! Hallelujah. Wait, actually, I think I would rather return to a time when all vegans lived on communes and ate mostly sprouts.
I've been vegan since I was 17, but according to my mom I've been feminist since birth. My veganism and feminism basically come from the same place. I've always been a strong believer in justice and opposed to oppressing those weaker than you. Exploiting and torturing animals because we like the taste of hamburgers just never seemed like a good idea to me, which is why I announced to my parents that I wouldn't eat cows or pigs anymore when I was nine. Even at a young age, I identified with the animals who never had a voice and had no autonomy over their bodies or lives. Marginalized groups of people (women, people of color, queer people, etcetera) also frequently do not have autonomy over their bodies or lives—it wasn't a hard connection to make. So can we please stop coming up with vegan stuff that is sexist and offensive?
Obviously there are the sexist and fatphobic PETA ads. Those have been talked about plenty, so I'm not even going to touch them here. (But seriously, PETA, just stop it.) Then there was Skinny Bitch which told women they should go vegan out of hatred for themselves and their bodies. There's Meat is for Pussies, a book which confuses me because meat sucks and as a queer lady I think pussies are great so what's the connection? (But seriously, can you believe that is a book title? It makes me want to throw up.) And more recently, there is The Sexy Vegan Cookbook: Extraordinary Food from an Ordinary Dude.
While The Sexy Vegan isn't on the same level of offensiveness as Meat is for Pussies, it's still pretty annoying. There are obnoxious recipe names like The Fat Ass, The Real Man's Quiche and The S.I.L.F. (Yes, that does stand for Sandwich I'd Like to Fuck—finally, bros who only ever think about sex can relate to veganism!) Worst of all is The Girlfriend's Favorite Salad That She Constantly Asks Me to Make and Won't Shut the Hell Up About. It's funny because women are nagging bitches, get it?
Against my better judgment, I did make some recipes from The Sexy Vegan Cookbook. I started with The Beet Down, a salad with roasted beets, beet greens, fennel, iceberg lettuce (weird, right?), cashews, and a citrus vinaigrette with tarragon. It was fine, though I felt weird buying iceberg lettuce for the first time in my life, and I thought the vinaigrette needed more tang. I am, however, always excited about beet recipes that utilize beet greens because I think they're tasty and I hate waste.
Of course I had to check out the cocktail chapter, since cocktails are my favorite thing. Overall it is pretty boring, though I might try making a margarita with homemade hibiscus syrup at some point. This time I stuck with the Get Some, which features champagne and a puree of macerated strawberries. He recommends serving it with dark chocolate, so I figured I might as well treat myself. It was good—because it was champagne and strawberries, duh—but I don't know if I needed a recipe to figure it out.
Overall, the recipes in The Sexy Vegan Cookbook are uninspiring, and many are surprisingly fussy. Does anyone like a recipe where you have to flip all over the book to find other recipes to make it? Yeah, I didn't think so. Does anyone want to put rum in their oatmeal? Not anyone over the age of 16, I don't think.
I'm vegan because I care about animals, so I'm thrilled that veganism is becoming more accessible. I'm glad there are vegan men in the public eye, especially because eating meat is often seen as so masculine. But is it wrong to expect a little more from vegans? Like maybe if we can talk about animal rights, we can also talk about what masculinity means and why we value it. Maybe we can not make sexist jokes about our nagging girlfriends. Maybe we could not perpetuate fatphobia. (Oops, that was about PETA again.) After all, people are animals too. And women are people too! Even when they won't shut up about salad.
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|2009-10-27, 18:45
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Ah, so that earlier summary was only half-true, after all (glad that the part with the Buggy interview was real, though! ). So I guess this means that Squado probably isn't a spy, but a silver medalist after all. Well, we should find out for sure when the next chapter comes out.....
Also glad to hear that my man Moria is back on his feet! So he's taking on a commander now, is he? I can't wait to see how well he fares against this guy. I'm not surprised to learn that Kizaru's after Luffy, since he asked Sengoku permission to execute him a few chapters ago, anyway. However, if Aokiji were the one to stand in Luffy's way, I'd imagine that he would've let him pass not only because he's softer than most marines on the force, but because of that "favor" that he owed Garp.......
Anyways, chapter sounds awesome, as usual! Can't wait for the pics to come out.
|2009-10-27, 19:12
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I'm usually a Marine fan, but the PX army attacking the Shichibukai has got to be one of the dumbest things they could do. After this display of incompetence, they deserve to lose.
Sengoku is an idiot, he should just execute Ace and move on, but no he has to be dramatic. Not to mention if the PX is his answer then he is beyond an idiot.
|2009-10-27, 19:15
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Highly doubtful that white beard will die just from that, he was the guy who fought on par with the pirate king so at least he'll go down in a glorious manner, not from a single stab.
lol at Buggy getting all the attentions
My prediction came through, the revolution army did show up - now only if dragon would make his appearance
I wonder how much longer the shichibukis are gonna side with the world government. At least Mihawk, DoFlamingos are smart enough to know that WG will no longer have a use for them when this is all over and if marines are victorious. Blackbeard might probably be planning a scheme of his own as well.
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|2009-10-27, 22:41
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|2009-10-27, 23:32
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Alright I have to say Buggy was pretty funny in this chapter.
Wow. If Whitebeard dies because of that stab......then he FAILS.
The PX army is attacking Schibukai too? Well most top Marines so far have shown a disgust with them. They're all pirates at heart anyways. Probably not Mihawk but yeah.
|2009-10-28, 00:00
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That's kind of the point, though. Even if Newgate survives the stab wound (which he most likely will), this still marks the beginning of the end for him. The wound will eventually wear him down as time passes on, and soon it'll reach the point where just about anyone can land a finishing blow on that old fossil. As powerful as Whitebeard may be, it doesn't change the fact that he's nothing but a relic of a bygone age, now. The old man's time is just about up. Now's the time for a fresh face to take up the mantle as the fourth emperor of the New World (namely, Blackbeard).........
|2009-10-28, 00:19
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Err no. A lot of people could beat Blackbeard. Heck Mihawk could easily own BB. His ability to absorb the damage is his weakness. You think any of the 3 admirals would have trouble? Doubt it. Ace almost beat him.
|2009-10-28, 00:53
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While the admirals are strong we don't know how they would be in a physical fight. Plus when is last time one of them took a few hits. Also he can suck in all of there attacks. When fighting BB your going to get into a fist fight no matter what.
|2009-10-28, 02:45
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BB which remind me is he even serious against megellan or just plain surprised by him.
I mean magellan is logia type and BB ability is the best way to deal with their invincible body.
I mean their aren't that many who could use haki on the caliber to even hit them. And I think BB himself is haki user. I mean in c 544 he said that luffy's haki have become stronger. Means he also know it. But I just can't figure that guy out.
|2009-10-28, 04:02
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Magellan was an exception whose wearing the poison power on himself.He was a paramecia.I think if BB ever tries to drain him out, he may draw some poison drops on himself before Magellan's body and ended up in getting poisoned once again.So may be kind of risky for Blackbeard to face Magellan.
And Ill stick with a brand new yet ridiculous plot twist :
Squado is.........Bon Clay!
|2009-10-28, 09:54
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|2009-10-28, 15:08
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So... anyone's seen the other pics yet? Sentoumaru notes that the plan to corner the pirates has backfired since Whitebeard had ordered for all the crews to spread out all over the place. It also seems that the PX army is attacking indiscriminately, since Whitebeard says that they're willing to take casualties. But I think my favorite line is Moria telling the 10th division commander that he doesn't care which side wins as long as Whitebeard dies. I guess this means he's planning to abandon the Shichibukai, as well.....?
By the way, the Buggy interview is as awesome as ever.
Blackbeard's strongest weapon isn't his DF power, but "fate". No matter what happens to him, fate will always make sure that he succeeds in the end..... at least, until his final confrontation with Luffy, anyway. That's why he's able to survive trials like being poisoned at Impel Down.....
However, having said that, I still think that Blackbeard was never in any danger of losing to Ace, fate or not. Remember, Teach has several years' worth of experience over him, even before he ate the darkness DF. Plus, both Ace and Whitebeard were already warned about how dangerous a character Blackbeard was from the get-go. Also, when you factor in all the build-up the guy's had since way back during the Drum arc, I don't see how Teach wouldn't end up becoming one of the most dangerous pirates in the sea......
|2009-10-28, 15:15
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Marines are tryin to prevent the Pirates from entering the Plaza. If the Pirates make their way there, It'll make it very hard usin the Pacifistas without causing significant Marine casulties.
Also, Buggy interview = awesome. They were doin make-up and everythin. I bet if Rayleigh is watchin..he's laughing or face-palming.
|2009-10-28, 15:25
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Fate...well as a plot contrivance/armor, yes you are correct, bu that really isn't the in-universe answer for his "greatness". Rather, his actual strongest ability is his stamina and physical prowess mixed with his great 'ambition' and vast experience (he was, seemingly, considered before Ace for the position of commander).
That being said, Buggy's interview was great . While he doesn't seem to take any specific credit for anything in particular, it is still great how he endlessly hypes himself. Yes it is Mr. Satan to the extreme, but the homage is far more interesting (and funnier) than Toriyama's creation ever was.
And yes, Moria is very interestign in his brief appearance (though the Hancock appearance was pointless, and I couldn't quite make out what Smoker and Tashigi were saying...).
But Sukuado's betrayal was still one of the most interesting parts of this chapter. Can't wait till next week to see what his rational is...
|2009-10-28, 16:27
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Seem like smoker was saying the need to get the hell out of there .
The marines want the den den off so they can kill all the pirates even if means killing some of there own men and they want to kill ace early , but with the den den on it would make them look weak if they did it early with the world watching.
kizura about to get rush by luffy , jinbei and 5 other commanders .
WB gets stab but i won't say much about that cause we going to find out more about it next week.
|2009-10-28, 17:30
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So I've been thinking...... maybe Squado was sent by Kaidou? I mean, we know that he tried to take a potshot at Whitebeard before Shanks came along and stopped him, so maybe he sent Squado to do the dirty deed for him? I think that's a possibility.....
By the way, I think I see the NW captain Doma in one of those cam pics. I'm not 100% certain since the pics are blurry, but at least the hair looks the same. Now we just need Makugai to make his appearance. A guy with a mustache that crazy can't not be awesome (heck, just look at Vista)!
Of course I didn't forget to take Blackbeard's strength, physical endurance and ambition into account as well, but I still think that fate counts as a "weapon" of his, as well.
Actually, I'm glad this was brought up, because there was something I've been meaning to point out for a while, now: I find Blackbeard's choice of Devil Fruit to be very fitting for him. For a strong believer of fate and destiny such as himself, what better power to have than a gravity-based one? After all, Teach, like Luffy, has a kind of gravitation about him, a kind of charisma that attracts unique individuals towards him and makes them want to follow his lead (for instance, notice that two of his crewmembers are former law enforcers). I think it's quite likely that Blackbeard, like Luffy, also possesses the "king's disposition", though the obvious difference is that Teach has a darker ambition (and is an overall more sinister character) than the young rookie. It'll truly make for an epic match-up when the two of them have their final encounter later in the series.......
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A Canadian RV dealer who opened American All-Star RV in late 2009 off Highway 91 in Riverside, Calif., his first U.S. dealership, has closed the store less than a year later, the Riverside Press-Enterprise reported.
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She's the recipient of two Peabody Awards, a National Press Club Award, an Overseas Press Club Award and many others you tend to collect if you hang out in public radio long enough.
Just before coming to On the Media, she did some pilots for WNYC of a call-in show about human relationships with Dan Savage called A More Perfect Union. That was pretty cool.
She also is the author of The Influencing Machine (W.W. Norton), a media manifesto in graphic form, listed among the top books of 2011 by The New Yorker, Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus Reviews and Library Journal, and among the "10 Masterpieces of Graphic Nonfiction" by The Atlantic.
Gladstone always wanted to be a comic hero and she finally did it. Here she is animated.
At WNYC's 2012 Christmas party, backed by the fabulous Radio Flyers band, she sang "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen," with her sisters Lisa and Stacey, thus fulfilling all her dreams.


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The Dream That Becomes A Reality
I have always been fascinated with sports. It started at an early age. According to my mother, I was picking up bats and balls by the age of 3 and trying to play with kids who were years older than myself. At the age of 6, my dad took me to my first baseball game in San Francisco. From that moment on, I was sold into having sports being a part of my life in some shape or form.
As I grew older and realized like many others, that playing anything professional was out of the question, I began to discover that writing about it was not.
That discovery came at the age of 13 when I was in junior high and had to write weekly recaps of articles in the sports pages of The Fresno Bee for my physical education class. From that moment, I knew I wanted to be a sports writer. I tried to join the staff of my high school newspaper as a freshman, but the school didn't allow it. Before I arrived, the class was reserved for juniors and seniors. I ended up being named to the staff of The Heritage as a sophomore.
I graduated Hoover High School in 2004 and continued my journey to become a sports writer at Fresno City College. I held numerous editor positions there, including sports editor and editor-in-chief during my time at The Rampage. I was also a 2006 Journalism Association of Community Colleges award winner for a sports story I wrote.
In 2006, I decided to take a break from school and join the military. I joined the California National Guard. My time in the military took me to Afghanistan in 2009. I deployed with the 670th Military Police Company out of San Diego, and we were assigned to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Bagram is the main air base in the country. Upon my return, I re-enrolled back in school and transferred to Fresno State in fall of 2012.
As I entered my final year of school this past August, I began to prepare for life after graduation and put my resumé together. I never had the intention of leaving school early, so when I was contacted by Publisher Jim Orr for the sports editor opening at The Glasgow Courier, my mindset changed a little. The more I thought of that opportunity, the more I realized this was the job I wanted to start my career.
I was offered the job, and my wife and I ended up moving here just before December. We could not have asked for a better community to live in. Every encounter we have with members of the community when we're out and about has been pleasant. Being a California native, I didn't get that much back there. It's a breath of fresh air.
In my time here, I promise to not only continue the stellar reporting that was done by Levi Burnfin, but I look to leave my own mark on the sports section and make it one of the best weekly sports sections around.


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There are several national organizations that define the best ways to measure quality. These organizations use research and expert calculations to decide what data to gather, how to analyze it, and how to display the information. They set standards to ensure that any hospital that participates has reliable and accurate data. This information will help you determine what level of care you are receiving and will help us identify areas where we can grow and improve.
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Spaced Versus Massed Skill Learning
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00426465
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : January 24, 2007
Last Update Posted : December 4, 2018
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This study will explore the optimum training schedule for stroke patients to learn motor skills. It will see if motor training is more effective when training sessions are distributed over time (spaced training) or when the sessions are scheduled close together (massed training). The results of this study may help researchers devise the best training schedule for patients to derive the maximum benefit from rehabilitation therapy.
Healthy normal volunteers and people who have had a stroke may be eligible for this study. Patients must be 3 months post-stroke. All participants must be right-handed and between 18 and 80 years of age.
Participants practice a pinch motor task and receive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Hand muscle activity is measured using surface electromyography (EMG). Pinch training involves training the participant to pinch as strongly as possible, using a device that records the force. For TMS, a wire coil is held on the subject s scalp. A brief electrical current is passed through the coil, creating a magnetic pulse that stimulates the brain. The subject hears a click and may feel a pulling sensation on the skin under the coil. There may be a twitch in the muscles of the face, arm or leg. For surface EMG, electrodes (small metal disks) are filled with a conductive gel and taped to the skin over the muscle.
Following one practice session of pinch task training and TMS, participants have four training sessions, which are scheduled 24 hours, 2 weeks, 1 month and 3 months after the practice session.
For the 4- to 5-hour practice session, subjects do the following:
- Perform a single session of pinch motor task for familiarization
- Undergo TMS to measure brain activity
- Practice five 6-minute blocks of pinch motor task with rest periods between sessions and perform a calculation task (addition and subtraction tasks) during each rest period
- Receive TMS over 15 minutes. (Some sessions may have sham TMS.)
- Read books and magazines during a 45-minute rest period
- Perform a single block of the pinch motor task
- Undergo TMS to measure brain activity
- Complete a questionnaire that measures attention, fatigue and mood
For the remaining four sessions, participants perform one practice block and TMS. Each session lasts about 2 hours.
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|Actual Enrollment :
|213 participants
|Official Title:
|Neural Substrates of Lasting Motor Skill Learning by Spacing Effect
|Study Start Date :
|January 17, 2007
|Study Completion Date :
|December 16, 2013
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- INCLUSION CRITERIA: Healthy Volunteers
- Age between 18-80 years
- Able to perform tasks required by the study<TAB>
- Willing and able to give consent
- Have a normal physical and neurological examination
- Right Handed as assessed by the Edinburgh inventory scale (Edinburgh, 1971)
EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Healthy Volunteers
- History of alcohol or drug abuse, and psychiatric illness such as severe depression.
- Receiving drugs acting primarily on the central nervous system, which lower the seizure threshold such as antipsychotic drugs (chlorpromazine, clozapine) or tricyclic antidepressants.
Patients must be between the ages of 18 and 80 years of age, inclusive. Included will be those with chronic (more than 3 months) stroke who recovered motor function to the point of being able to perform the ballistic pinch force task. Stroke patients will be recruited through the NIH Clinical Research Volunteer Program. Assessment of severity of initial hemiparesis will be taken either from patient report or medical records.
- with a history of severe alcohol or drug abuse, psychiatric illness like severe depression, severe language disturbances, particularly of receptive nature or with serious cognitive deficits (defined as equivalent to a mini-mental state exam (Folstein, 1976) score of 23 or less)
- with severe uncontrolled medical problems (e.g., cardiovascular disease, severe rheumatoid arthritis, active joint deformity of arthritic origin, active cancer or renal disease, any kind of end-stage pulmonary or cardiovascular disease, or a deteriorated condition due to age, uncontrolled epilepsy or others)
- with metal in the body (metal in the cranium, metal fragments from occupational exposure, surgical clips in or near the brain, cardiac or neural pacemakers, intracardiac lines, implanted medication pumps, blood vessel, cochlear or eye implants)
- with history of loss of consciousness or epilepsy
- with history of hyperthyroidism or individuals receiving drugs acting primarily on the central nervous system, which lower the seizure threshold such as antipsychotic drugs (chlorpromazine, clozapine) or tricyclic antidepressants.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00426465
|United States, Maryland
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|Principal Investigator:
|Leonardo G Cohen, M.D.
|National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
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|NCT00426465 History of Changes
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|January 24, 2007 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|December 4, 2018
|Last Verified:
|December 16, 2013
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Motor Practice
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