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First Citizens Sports Foundation Supports Physical Education Thrust in Tobago The Sports Foundation through its Sport for All programme continues to deliver on its mission to promote sport and physical activity in all its forms and facets throughout a wide range of communities in both Trinidad and Tobago, thus ensuring that the benefits of its programmes are spread evenly throughout the country.
Towards these ends the Foundation has forged a partnership with the Division of Sport in Tobago to ensure maximum efficiency in the delivery of a number of Sport Development Initiatives directed at Tobago.
MOU for training with the University of Western Cape
Over the last three years Focus has been placed on the implementation of Developmental and Training Projects. This has led to the roll out of an MOU for training with the University of Western Cape, and the subsequent staging of four training programmes that were conducted by professors of the University over the period July 2012-2014. These were:
- Community Coaches – Sport Development and Peace
- Sport Leadership
- Conflict and Mediation in Sport
- HIV/AIDS in Sport
There are new proposals on the table for 2015 which will need the continued partnership and support of the Division of Sport of the T.H.A.
First Citizens Sponsors Tobago YMCA's 1st Annual Schools Swim Meet
Recently the Tobago YMCA hosted its first annual Schools Swim Meet at the YMCA Pool, Black Rock, Tobago and First Citizens is proud to have been part of this inaugural event through its sponsorship of $50,000.00. The event spanned over a two day period and was well attended by Primary and Secondary Schools from around Tobago. Indeed it was a proud moment for Tobago, as their youth for the first time were afforded to compete in their own pool in Tobago.
First Citizens Sports Foundation supports THA's Physical Education Training for Teachers
Recently the Foundation also made a contribution to the Tobago House of Assembly Department of Education, Youth and Sport in support of its project Physical Education Training for Teachers. The objective of this programme is to equip these teachers with a battery of exciting new activities to include in their teaching strategies for the new school year.
It also donated $30,000 worth of physical education equipment packages to 19 representatives of both primary and secondary schools that attended the programme. Based on the feedback received these packages provided an immense boost to the overall impact of the programme.


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Loving this FREE course on craftsy. You can make this yummy reversible tote and a zipper pouch, how cool. I really like the video lessons they suit me down to the ground. They're easy to follow and have all the instructions step-by-step so pop over, I made my bag while watching the lessons, just pausing every now & again. Go have a good nosey round. I altered mine from that of the pattern on the course, just so I could be a little different :0)
And here is the reverse of the bag two for one cool. No idea what make this material is (sorry) I know where I bought it but I couldn't tell you what it's called, although the blue and white is from Ikea, The red & navy (fat quarters) with flowers on are from a wee shop in Frodsham, and the pink? can't remember when/where I got this. Any way I have been making stuff like mad and loads to show you soon so keep popping back xx

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text: On April 14, 2005, JEANNE; beloved sister of Barbara Lee and husband Owen. She is also survived by one aunt, Helen Sheridan; three special cousins, Howard Hall, Vivian S. Reed and Reginald Sheridan; god children and many devoted cousins and other relatives. Friends may call at the Estep Brothers Funeral Home, 1300 Eutaw Place, Monday 1 to 7:45 P.M. Family will receive friends Tuesday 10:30 to 11 A.M. at St. Katherine Episcopal Church, 2001 Division Street, with mass to follow. Interment Kings Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Katherine Church Sunday School.


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Are you MAD for Tea? Come enjoy a Mad Hatter Tea Party on June 16th at 6;00 to 7;30 at the Montpelier Public Library meeting room. Drink tea, eat Alice in Wonderland themed desserts, and help celebrate the 150th birthday of the book "Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland". Dress as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character or in your MADDEST outfit! Bring your favorite tea cup and join the FUN! This party is sponsored by the Montpelier Friends of the Library, and is open to all ages, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. There is a $7.00 per person fee. Reservations must be made by June 12th by calling the Montpelier Public Library at 419-485-3287.
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Through our resource partnerships, the Miller Business Center is pleased to offer access to SCORE Business Counseling to our members.
The SCORE Association, supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is a nonprofit association of thousands of volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories.
SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors, advisors and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.
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Former cruiserweight world champion Bellew and ex-heavyweight title holder Haye had been due to renew their rivalry on December 17, only for the fight to be postponed after the latter tore his bicep in an accident on a stairwell.
Bellew claimed a stunning victory in their first meeting on March 4, defying the odds as Haye was rendered immobile by an ankle injury, leading his corner to throw in the towel in the 11th round.
In a statement, Bellew expressed his desire to end Haye's career and then take on another former world heavyweight champion in Tyson Fury, who has not fought since defeating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015.
"I'm pleased to get a new date in the diary and I look forward to giving boxing fans a great night on May 5," Bellew said.
"To be honest I was looking forward to a great victory in December and a relaxing family break over Christmas but my mind is still very much on this fight and I will punish him for that.
"I now have a very clear plan for 2018 and that is to knock out David Haye and then knock out Tyson Fury and end both their careers but first things first I need to rid the sport of David Haye on May 5 and I look forward to doing this in what I believe will be an explosive fight."
NEW DATE: @TonyBellew rematches @mrdavidhaye on Saturday 5 May 2018, @TheO2! #BellewHaye2 pic.twitter.com/Gk7Uo8GsqV
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) December 5, 2017
Haye added: "Whilst the first chapter of the Haye-Bellew saga didn't go my way, fans were left on the edge of their seats throughout the thrilling 11-round battle.
"The rematch in May will no doubt eclipse this, Tony has boasted that the rematch gives him the opportunity to force me into retirement. Unquestionably, I step into the ring on May 5 with both my career and legacy on the line.
"After my freak accident down a stairwell last month I was heartbroken not to give everyone the ending to 2017 I wanted. Since then I had to accept the cards I had been dealt, remain positive and focus on factors which are within my control; rehabilitation and rescheduling the fight.
"Over the past five years, I've had a number of challenges to overcome, but learnt often during times of adversity we learn and grow. As a result, come May, Tony will be faced with a more experienced and more determined opponent."
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Find the best trading platform. You capital is at risk when trading. Be careful.Are you interested in buying bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? Then you're in the right place. BullMarketz is a website that we developed to cover everything that has to do with day trading with the main focus on trading with cryptocurrencies.
We understand that it can feel overwhelming to have to learn everything about a new market, even as an experienced trader. Therefore, we thought we would guide you through the process and provide you with the information you need to start trading cryptocurrencies.
Please note that cryptocurrencies are very volatile, meaning Bitcoins price can fluctuate a lot. This is also true for most other crypto assets.
Getting Started Trading Digital Currencies
It can be daunting to trade bitcoin or other digital currencies if you have never done it before. Right now there is a lot of talk about how investing in cryptocurrencies is not recommended due to their volatile nature, and many people are claiming that Bitcoin is a bubble. Please don't let that scare you away.
There is, of course, a risk involved in trading cryptocurrencies just like there is a risk involved in trading any securities. However, similar to all other forms of trading you can minimize your risk. You can increase your possibilities and decrease the level of risk by educating yourself on the subject and making sure you adequately understand how the market works.
To help you begin, we have written a guide about how you can get started trading cryptocurrencies. The guide is divided into three parts based on the questions we most often hear about trading with digital currencies. How, where, and when?
Find the best trading platform. You capital is at risk when trading. Be careful.
How To Trade Cryptocurrencies
The first thing you have to learn before you can start trading with cryptocurrencies is how to do it. Cryptocurrency trading works exactly like other forms of trading – you buy an asset that you later sell for a profit. However, it is not really that simple.
Traditional investing
The traditional way of investing in cryptocurrencies is to buy the actual currency and store it in a wallet for digital currencies. Next, you wait for the currency to increase in value so that you can sell it and make a profit. By using this method you are in control of your currencies and in most cases, you can use them as methods of payment. For example, you can buy products and services online and in real life using Bitcoin.
It is most common to store cryptocurrencies in a wallet when you are looking for a long-term investment. You can read more about wallets for digital currencies in the next section.
Where Can You Buy Cryptocurrencies?
The most important question to answer before you start trading cryptocurrencies is where you should invest in them.
It is important that you use an established and respected service that offers the digital currencies that you are interested in. If you start using an unreliable broker you run the risk of getting ripped off and losing your money. Fortunately, we have the experience needed from the business to recommend some of the best companies and services to use.
Remember that it is okay to use more than one service. In some cases, you might be forced to use multiple services, particularly if you're looking to trade several digital currencies that aren't available from the same broker.
As we already mentioned, there are two types of services you can use to trade cryptocurrencies, either wallets or brokers. Let us explain the differences further.
Cryptocurrency Brokers
In general, cryptocurrency brokers offer trading opportunities with more assets than just digital currencies. In other words, most brokers can be used to trade regular currencies, commodities, stocks, as well as digital currencies.
When you're looking for a broker there are certain factors that you should consider such as if they have a license and are regulated, how their reputation is among other traders and brokers, what platforms they offer, etc. As you might understand, it is a time-consuming project to review many brokers which is why we propose that you use the brokers that we recommend.
We have spent years searching the internet high and low trying to find the best brokers. When we find a really good one, we recommend it here on BullMarketz. We have also written detailed reviews about all of the recommendations so that you can find all the necessary information in one place.
Our top choices for cryptocurrency trading right now are:
- Trade.com is a broker offering more than 2,000 assets on a handful of markets, including the possibility to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Dash.
- IQ Option has been one of the leading binary options brokers for many years and recently they started focusing more on digital currencies. In the beginning of next year, IQ Option will launch a comprehensive network called the Open Trading Network that will connect all cryptocurrencies and companies.
- 24Option used to be one of the most respected names in the binary options industry. Not that long ago they decided to rebrand themselves as a CFD broker, and today they provide access to some of the world's leading cryptocurrencies.
- eToro is a well-known and popular broker that runs the largest social trading network in the world. Lately, they have started offering digital currencies and have some unique products such as cryptocurrency obligations and funds.
Other brokers to consider when you want to start trading cryptocurrencies are Plus500, FxPro, IG Markets, and BDSwiss.
Cryptocurrency Wallets
A wallet for cryptocurrencies has many similarities to a regular wallet but there are also several differences. The biggest difference is that a wallet for cryptocurrencies is digital and that you don't use it for regular money.
When using a cryptocurrency wallet you buy the actual currency and then you store it in the wallet. Cryptocurrency wallets can either exist in a digital form on a website, as a downloaded desktop program on your computer or smartphone, or as a separate hardware. You can read more about cryptocurrency wallets in the section we have dedicated to these products. Otherwise, you can opt for one of the following wallets recommended below:
CEX is a cryptocurrency exchange that you can use to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dash, and Zcash. The wallet is run by a well-established company that has been operating in the cryptocurrency industry since before digital currencies were a thing. They are known for developing innovative products and are a great choice for anyone looking to trade cryptocurrencies.
IQ Option is, as we mentioned above, currently developing a network that will connect all digital currencies under the same roof. A part of that network will be a world-leading wallet for digital currencies.
When Should You Buy Cryptocurrencies?
That is the million dollar question that we are all trying to figure out, please let us know if you find the answer! Unfortunately, there is no exact answer to the question. However, there are a few methods that you can use to find the best opportunities.
In order to use this method you first have to learn how the market works and what affects it. Then you have to learn how to use that information to make well-informed decisions about your investments. Note that due to the volatile nature of the assets, the cryptocurrency market is very different from other markets and it requires a great understanding from you as a trader.
The most important step in this process is to stay updated on the latest events and developments on the market. The best way to do so is, of course, to read news related to digital currencies. In order to help you with that, we follow the market closely and report on all the latest news right here on the website.
We have a weekly cryptocurrency update that we call Let's Talk Cryptocurrency. The segment contains all the information about what's happened in the industry over the past week including our thoughts about what is about to happen. You can also refer to our news section for more of the latest trading news.
What Cryptocurrency Should You Invest In?
The three questions we answered above are completely insignificant if you don't know what currency you would like to invest in. Today, there are thousands of digital currencies to choose from and we have done our very best to guide our readers through this jungle.
We provide detailed descriptions about the biggest cryptocurrencies on the market, as well as shorter descriptions about the smaller less significant, but nonetheless interesting, digital currencies.
If you want to trade Bitcoin there is a page for that, if you'd rather invest in Ethereum then there is a separate page for that, and if you prefer to invest in IOTA or any of the smaller currencies we have pages for that too. You can find a complete list of the cryptocurrencies we cover in our top menu.
Want to buy any of these coins?
Buy Cryptocurrencies Conclusion
A well-placed long or short-term investment in one of the world's digital currencies can prove to be both lucrative and educational. However, it is very important that you know what you're doing before you start trading. Cryptocurrency trading is associated with high risk so you need to be careful.
We recommend that you read through all the information we offer about digital currencies to make sure that you have all the knowledge needed before you get started.
When you've finished with this page, we propose that you continue reading about separate currencies before you take a look at our top list of the best cryptocurrency brokers and wallets in the world. After you decided what currency you want to trade and where you want to trade it, we recommend that you start returning to BullMarketz daily to get the latest information and news from the industry.
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The City was grand;
yet a bit overwhelming.
Mem'ry misserved me.
Concrete was too rough.
Neon obscured evening stars.
Spring peepers are missed.
Yet, high energy.
Diversity surrounds me.
I'm in the Machine.
They brought us to Queens.
It was beautful.
Then subway ennui -
much too close to your neighbors.
Not much is hidden.
Next day to Brooklyn.
See friends, shopping, and noodles.
It threatened to rain.
Then subway hubris -
"Sorry, but yo' card don't work."
No mercy for me.
The problem is solved.
Meeting Cathy for sushi,
red bean ice cream, mmmmm....
Saturday came quick.
Guggenheim for three hours -
Matthew Barney rocks.
The Met impresses,
I critique artifact mounts.
No one is perfect.
Hot Jazz with dinner.
Cultural elite nod heads
with rhythm - drink wine.
I had to get out.
It's too much affectation.
But the pie was good.
My last night in town.
I'm asleep by eleven.
It's fine to be square.
Sunday, go shopping.
Meet Jude. Museum of Sex.
There's not enough time.
I pack to go home.
Second Ave. to hail a cab.
Adventure is done.
Short flight to Akron.
Can't wait to sleep in my bed.
I miss my backyard.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
The City Through Haiku (May 2003)
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Ah sweet mem'rys:)
Is it psycho of me to say...
I love you so...much...it HURTS!!
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Invisible Bodies
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"Invisible Bodies, Disposable Cloth: Rhode Islandand Slavery, 1783-1850's"
January-February 2017
Rhode Island played a key role in the institution of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. As artist-in-residence at the University of Rhode Island I worked with scholars from Brown University, the Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice along with URI professors and students on a multimedia exhibition combining textile scrims, images, text, and artifacts.
The exhibition explored Rhode Island's textile industry and its connections to slavery. It guided the public on a northern route through the trans-Atlantic slave trade and a southern route through the practice of slavery, both of which arrive at the textile mills of Rhode Island.


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What You Need to Know About Buying Used RVs
There is a great deal to consider If you are thinking about buying a previously owned recreational vehicle.
For this reason, you need to learn all you can before making a purchase because many of the most important items you should consider are not obvious.
For example, you might assume that low mileage is always a good thing.
While it is a benefit for those buying a motor home that runs on gasoline, it is not a good thing if you are considering buying a diesel motor home.
Diesel coaches need to be driven regularly to keep their engine parts lubricated. Therefore, those that have sat unused for long periods can create expensive repair problems for buyers.
Learn the Facts About Used RVs Before You Buy
Buying a used travel unit can bring many problems your way, but you can avoid them by doing some basic research.
For example, you can check a coach's repair history simply by checking its maintenance records.
- If the repairs you see have mostly been minor, chances are that the coach will endure.
- If not, you could be opening yourself up to big problems if you buy it!
Learning the facts about a used coach means finding information about items that relate to it such as:
- the number of people who have owned it,
- where it was located for most of its life,
- whether it has ever been in an accident,
- how old the tires are and
- how it has been used.
For example, a coach with very low mileage may have only been used for full time living. Thus, while the miles are low, interior may need to be totally upgraded.
Furthermore if its engine has not been run regularly, a new owner will likely be faced with major repair costs before even being able to drive the coach.
Why This Information Is Important
The items above are important for these reasons:
- If many people have owned an RV, it may be because it has hidden problems or design flaws.
- If a unit was located where there was a lot of salt or bad weather, or was stored outside, the undercarriage has probably been compromised.
- If a coach has been in an accident, depending on the type of accident the frame may be bent or the slides may not work properly.
Even if the tires don't have many miles on them, if the sidewall ratings show them to be more than five years old, they are not safe. Here's some information that will show you how to read these sidewall ratings.
How the coach has been used is important, because if it has been poorly maintained its low selling price will not make up for future repair costs.
For example:
- If it has a rubber roof that has aged, it can cost $9000 or more to replace it.
- Upgrading worn carpets can easily cost $2,000.
- An air conditioner that stops working can cost more than $600 to upgrade.
Few buyers think about these items, but they make the difference between purchasing a winner or having to deal with a loser.
This is the best book to help you with your research on how to buy a used RV and get the most for your money. I have never owned a new recreational vehicle and have always referred to this book. I think you will find it as helpful as I have.
Careful Inspections Reduce RV Buying Risks
All motor homes, travel trailers and campers will have issues that are upsetting, waste time, and can be expensive.
People usually start learning about them when they take their first vacation in their newly purchased coach. To the many discover problems such as
- slide rooms that do not function properly,
- windows that fall out,
- TV sets that don't work or
- broken ceiling vent fans.
However, those who inspect carefully when shopping can significantly reduce the risks of having these types of problems.
Inspecting means much more than simply walking around the exterior and interior. This article has a checklist of things to inspect inside and outside the RV to make sure it is worth owning.
Using this checklist could save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
How Much Do Used RVs Cost?
The average person only uses his RV seasonally, so paying a lot of money for one is not a smart move. Prices can vary widely, so even a used unit can cost upwards of $100,000. However, you can often find nice older coaches for much less.
A small clean pull trailer can be had for $5,000 to $7500, a good older diesel pusher motor home costs around $40,000 and a decent gas-powered motor home will run between $20,000 to $25,000.
The deals are out there, but it takes time and effort to find them!
Why Buy Used?
There are a number of great points about owning older coaches. For example:
- A well-maintained unit already has had many of its glitches worked out.
- If some minor problems do still exist, the former owner can tell you about them ahead of time and often will help you to deal with them.
- You also can see how well the unit has held up over time.
- Owners often add nice amenities such as water filtration systems, doorbells, upgraded TVs and satellite systems that they include in the sales price.
- Many times previously owned units come with extras such as special hoses and connections. Sometimes you can even buy them completely furnished with dishes, linens, paper goods and cleaning items.
- Because these vehicles are older, they have already depreciated significantly, so they lose value slowly.
Finding the Right Unit Takes Time
RVs of all types are luxury items that offer great travel experiences, regardless of their age or price.
This is why formerly owned motor homes, trailers and campers are worth owning, for those who take the time to research them carefully before they buy.
Buyers who feel they do not want to sleep in the same bed or use the same toilet as previous owners may not realize that
- toilets can be sanitized or easily replaced,
- mattresses can be replaced and
- upholstery and carpeting can be steam cleaned.
Doing these things costs very little and yields great benefits.
It takes time to find an acceptable previously owned RV, but once you do, you will realize that it can give you a lot of pleasure for a fraction of the cost that you might pay if you purchased a new one.
Good luck!
Buying An RV: New Or Used?
Do you think you would prefer to own a previously owned RV after reading this article?
Questions & Answers
Would you purchase a 20-year-old Prevost RV if it were properly maintained?
I would be very careful when buying a unit this old because even though it is a high-end coach, it could have many problems that would be costly to fix.Helpful 1
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Yeah, I bet it is expensive.........just something we're considering - we have a Toyota Matrix, and it's fairly roomy (room for 2 dogs and luggage)...........we may just car drive and then stay in hotels; or maybe we have room for camping stuff if I can be persuaded not to take so much clothes!!! Maybe a little of both.........lots of pet friendly hotels out there..........and just so you know, I'm not sure that I will spend too much time here at HP; we shall see - I've been trying to wean myself away from the whole page view/pimp yourself type stuff. We shall see, but indeed thank you so much for reaching out a hand!
What about renting RV's?? We would probably only travel during the summer months; it might be cheaper to rent..........
good read, rv owners make a sizable investment so it makes sense to make smart decisions in caring for the rv...


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Fernando Torres wants to go on Come Dine With Me
I think such a story emerged late last year initially, but he's apparently trying to organise a football-themed episode of the show for before the World Cup. He should invite John Terry on.
They'd have to use the all-week format.
If they used the hour-long format, Torres wouldn't get into the final four.
As long as he doesn't invite notorious cut-up Rio Ferdinand
He'll serve them all a plastic egg in a bap and rig their chair legs to collapse.DaveMK and Jordan_229_2 this'd this
They should have a 'voice over people' CDWM.
The CDWM guy, obviously.
The big brother guy.
And some ladies wot do voice overs.
^ the one from Masterchef
+ Voice of the balls, Alan Didicot.
Torres, Arshavin, Bullard, Terry, Tevez
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The beauty of sci-fi is that you can always hope for improvements in the future—to technology, society, equality. As a female, you prize the idea that there will be, not a genderless future, but one where gender doesn't determine one's career path. The military is one such place in which the future offers promise—the promise, for instance, of being the best pilot in the fleet without compromise. Unfortunately, sci-fi is written in our time. Our gender stereotypes continue to influence how our futuristic counterparts behave, even in a setting where you'd think women might finally have a shot.
In Battlestar: Galactica, the fantastic change of gender for the character of Starbuck indicated that we really were looking at a new imagining of a series that had previously given us Jane Seymour and other women in gauzy togas or strappy bondage suits. This new Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) was the best pilot in the fleet—a hard drinking, card-playing, fast flying counterpart of any man in the squadron. Interesting then, that the writers would start this new season by weakening her character in the most stereotypical way imaginable: by proving that even if a woman can be an equal in every other way, when she becomes a mother, she's no longer a threat; that women, no matter what ass-kicking ability they've demonstrated in their stories to date, can be so affected by their potential to procreate that they'll fall into the maternal role, to the detriment of their development.
These first four episodes of the new season have Starbuck reduced in unbelievably short order from a fighting prisoner who attempts escape daily by repeatedly killing of the Cylon Leoben, to a character unable to think of anything but the toddler imprisoned with her. The very possibility of it being Starbuck's child undoes any military training we might have assumed she'd have absorbed as a pilot. By having Starbuck believe this ruse so quickly, the writers negate everything viewers have been led to believe about her character, especially when she lapses into the doting bedside mother role after KC hurts herself.
This is a woman who, in Seasons One and Two, re-purposed a Cylon raider while ignoring a broken knee, airlocked Leoben after torturing him, got into a brutal fistfight with Six after taking a suicide mission back to Caprica and sport fucked the next President of the colonies. Hell, that Starbuck would have fragged the girl along with Leoben, not just because she presumed her to be Cylon, but to prove she couldn't be manipulated so easily. Revealing the true mother of the child onboard a military ship further diminishes Starbuck in her best environment. She takes her revenge in the fourth episode where she plays out her anger with the tribunal, but I'd like to think it's a reaction to being exposed as fundamentally weak rather than a display of grief over her displaced motherhood.
Starbuck isn't the first in the tradition of diminishment by way of enforced motherhood in other sci-fi tales. In Aliens, Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is as competent as the Marines she volunteers to assist in their return to the planet where she and her crew first met the monster. To diminish her competency in this setting, she is made the caretaker for the last surviving child colonist, Newt (Carrie Henn); as the main character, and a female, she can't be accepted unless her rightful role as a mother is foregrounded. The female Marine Vasquez (Jenette Goldstein) is played as stereotype the other way. As the film's only other substantial female character, she has to be extra butch so that it's clear that "normal" women can't be warriors. In fact, the entire franchise is devoted to taking Ripley through the four stages of perverted motherhood. There's the potential of pregnancy with a chestbursting offspring (Alien), surrogate parenthood (Aliens), actual pregnancy with said offspring (Alien 3). And then, wackily, Alien Resurrection makes her both mother and child simultaneously. I guess when you're a female action sci-fi character set to lead a franchise, you'd better pack a diaper bag.
The Terminator series—by James Cameron, writer-director of Aliens—takes a hapless waitress, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and puts her into action mode with the thought that she's destined to give birth to the rebel leader who will save humanity. At the end of the first film, she's headed off to learn how to prepare her child for his pre-ordained task. But with the second installment, along comes motherhood, and Sarah's suddenly crazy. At first it seems that it's everyone else who's crazy—she's become unhinged and institionalized because she legitimately fears the return the return of hordes of human-killing cyborgs. But it soon becomes clear that Sarah actually is damaged to the point where she can no longer make rational choices. This plot element adheres to a long tradition of underscoring womens' presumed inability to act as competent warriors. Once a coolheaded assassin and physically fit fighter—a talent she demonstrates again during her escape from the mental hospital—once she's reunited with her son, she's transformed into a simpering idiot who happens to know how to kill people. In fact, the presence of her son makes her fail in her plan to take out genius inventor Myles Bennett Dyson (Joe Morton), future architect of the artificial intelligence program that allowed machines to decimate humanity. In the end, Sarah must enlist the help of—surprise—more men to save the world.
The mommy track recurs on Farscape with officer Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black). Born aboard a command carrier as part of the warrior race of Peacekeepers, she managed to make it through the entirety of the series processing her upbringing in a warfighting culture without the question of progeny—that is, until the series closer, which revolves almost completely around her regaining her baby and giving birth. All that warrior tradition boiled down to a two-hour finale about labor and delivery.
I'm all for characters with complexity and depth, but it doesn't have to be like this. Space: Above and Beyond never trotted out the baby for their lead pilot, Shane Vansen (Kristen Cloke). The female Marine pilots in that series did the same things as their counterparts and were as competent in battle without the motherhood angle being brought into play. Captain Janeway of Star Trek: Voyager managed to lead her entire crew across multiple quadrants of space and back to Earth. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Major (and later Colonel) Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) was a resistance fighter on Bajor prior to becoming an influential liaison for the station as well as first officer. In all three cases, the characters' military competency was never called into question by their ability to procreate, nor were their storylines made subservient to their decisions whether or not to make (or raise) children. These were strong, complex female leads for whom motherhood wasn't depicted as "something missing" from their lives, or even as "an elemental part of their existence." Let's hope the Battlestar: Galactica writers take a clue from these female commanders instead of whatever sci-fi Ann Coulter has been supplying their ideas on military women's roles from thus far. It would be a pity to waste the possibility of societal progress on the "women as breeders" motif.
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Audi is making a full assault in sports car racing with yet another customer program. Just weeks ago Audi presented the TT-RS SP4T prototype for endurance racing and now on the occassion of the DTM race in Shanghai have unveiled a club sport TT for the GT4 series. Five-time Le Mans winner Frank Biela did some demo laps in the new TT on the street circuit.
Developed by in-house sports division quattro GmbH, the TT GT4 is targeted as a base option for affordable motorsports and features a reinforced TT body, roll cage, reinforced fuel tank amongst other required modifications.
Audi doesn't give engine specs but tells us it is a TFSI engine producing 340 PS (250 kW / 335 bhp). The TT GT4 is fitted with a S-tronic transmission with a differential lock, a modified production suspension with adjustable dampers, plus 9.5 x 18 inch light alloy wheels.
The exterior adopts the front bumper, rear bumper and rear wing from the production Audi TT-RS model. To save weight the hood, doors and trunk lid are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic in addition to plastic windows.
Although Audi is calling it a concept, the TT GT4 will be targeted to the European and Asian markets with a price of 120,000 euros.


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10 (Very Valid) Reasons Books Are Evil
In honor of Halloween, I've put together a blog post about the most evil things I can imagine…books.
- Books steal your sleep.
- I start reading a book. The sun is out and shinning (but I am cuddled in bed, admiring the sunshine from inside the comfort of my own home). I keep reading as the sun dips lower and lower into the sky. The next thing I know it's 12:30 at night. I consider, briefly, that I have a to get up early in the morning. I decide on one more chapter. Then another. By 1:30, I'm close enough to the end that I couldn't possibly stop. Next thing I know, it's 2:00 AM. Then of course, I spend at least 30 minutes going over the book in my head.
- Books make you forget to eat.
- For reasons similar to those listed in #1. Time passes so quickly when you're stuck in another world.
- Books make you cry your eyes out over fictional character's deaths.
- Self explanatory. Examples: Fred Weasley, Dobby, Primrose Everdeen, Augustus Waters, Rue, Professor Snape… (just to name a few).
- Books make you fall in love with fictional characters.
- EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER EVER. Even the ones you hate, you love to hate them.
- Books are keeping you in a perpetual state of longing.
- You long for the next book to finally arrive. Once you finally get all the books in the series, you long for the series to not be over. It is a never ending state of wanting something that you have to wait for or that will never come.
- Books tear your heart out and stomp all over it.
- I refer to reasons 3, 4, & 5.
- Books rob your bank account.
- I personally like physical books when I can get my hands on them. And those suckers are expensive! Especially when you are on a budget. And you go into the bookstore for one book. ONE BOOK. And you leave with five. Because…
- Books are sirens that call out to you from the bookshelves. Singing to you as you buy them and keeping you hooked as you read through every single letter on the pages until its done. And then it leaves you shipwrecked in an emotional crisis.
- Books hurt your back.
- The best reading position is the most painful long term. Elbows propping up torso, book lying on bed in front of me. Back arched. Comfortable for a while. Ultimately painful. But it's my favorite position to read in.
- Books always end.
- This perpetuates the cycle of evilness–it ends, I long, I miss the characters, I go desperately to the bookstore to find a new love, I walk out broke with ten books, then I read them in uncomfortable positions, lose sleep, forget to eat, they tear my heart out, they end, and then I start over again. The cycle is vicious.
Here are my reasons for why books are evil. It is for these same reasons that I continue to read books. They are evil, but I love them.
Hope you enjoyed this article!
Please let me know if you have your own reasons for why books are evil. Or if you'd like to share a particular book that is especially evil!


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During the decades he spent developing Indiana University's jazz studies program, David Baker (1931-2016) became one of the most honored educators in his field. His student bands produced top-level players like trumpeter Randy Brecker and guitarist Dave Stryker, guest soloists on this album. Tenor saxophonist Rich Perry of the Maria Schneider Orchestra is another. The true stars, however, are Baker the master arranger and the members of the 22-piece band. Many of these outstanding soloists are IU alumni. In his teaching years, Baker wrote arrangements that made up Vol. 1, recorded in 2005, and this new collection. They constitute a memorial to a great mainstream jazz arranger. Among the highlights: An expansion of his famous blues "Honesty" that incorporates Baroque counterpoint by a brass chorale, a blazing romp through Dizzy Gillespie's "Bebop," and "Kirsten's First Song," which could become a classic ballad.


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Energy and Beyond: Fargo-Moorhead Powers On
The Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota Metro Statistical Area (MSA) has received numerous accolades in recent years. Among them #2 overall among mid-sized metros by Area Development Leading Locations, #2 in Forbes Best Small Places for Business and Careers, #5 Milken Institute Best Performing Cities Index and #3 Fastest Growing Cities by NerdWallet.com. Continue reading "Energy and Beyond: Fargo-Moorhead Powers On"
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A recent National Science Foundation (NSF) report revealed that R&D expenditures among U.S. higher education institutions remained flat in FY2012 compared to FY2011, and, when adjusted for inflation, declined by 1.1 percent. "This represents the first constant-dollar decline since 1974 and ends a period of modest growth during FYs 2009–11, when R&D expenditures increased an average of 5% each year."
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|Jens Boldt on Jan 09, 2008 19:42 (10 years ago)
|Well, I admit I can't remember, but nevertheless thanks (again), Pekka!
|Pekka Laakso on Jan 09, 2008 06:05 (10 years ago)
|I think I commented this photo before crash, so let´s write it again. Simply excellent photo! She sailed a short period for Team Lines.
|Jens Boldt on Jan 08, 2008 22:36 (10 years ago)
Thanks Cornelia!
Actually Buxtehude is a small town in Lower Saxony in the north of Germany, 20 km from where I was born. :-D
|Cornelia Klier on Jan 08, 2008 22:33 (10 years ago)
|You really get those ships at a perfect angle :) Buxtehude, not a very good name, but.. well what should one expect :-)
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Danke schön für deinen Kommentar! :-)
Well, this is one of my pics which disappeared with the crash last month.
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|Tomas Østberg- Jacobsen on Jan 08, 2008 22:11 (10 years ago)
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Hello! Tonight I have to show you some fun nail art – M&M's on my fingers! After reading about The Cuteberry Nail Challenge I decided I wanted in. The Cuteberry Nail Challenge is a 31-day nail art challenge where you recreate your favourite things on your nails. Every day is different and the first day's theme is dessert or candy.
I have always wanted to do M&M's nails. I know they've been done before but they look like such fun! Also, M&M's are really my favourite lolly. It was either M&M's or eucalyptus drops I used to love when I was little. However they are just plain white lollies and I thought that would be a little boring.
OK… so the Ms are a bit pugly but I am really happy with how I marked off the curve so well. I freehanded the Ms. I did do a first version of these nails where I didn't do the curve and it looked terrible! The Ms looked like they were part of a horror film. Also, looking this close at the nails, you can see that where I put top coat on top some of the polish has dragged! Why can't polish dry faster?!
This what I used to achieve my look:
- Thumb: Ulta3 Exotic Canary
- Pointer finger: Revlon Posh
- Middle finger: Max Factor Candy Blue
- Ring finger: Essence Fame Fatal
- Little finger: Ulta3 Tangerine Tango
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Jakhar, M., Pathak, S. (2016). Effect of Pre-harvest Nutrients Application and Bagging on Quality and Shelf Life of Mango (
Mangifera indica
L.) Fruits cv. Amrapali.
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
, 18(3), 717-729.
M. Jakhar; S. Pathak. "Effect of Pre-harvest Nutrients Application and Bagging on Quality and Shelf Life of Mango (
Mangifera indica
L.) Fruits cv. Amrapali".
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Jakhar, M., Pathak, S. (2016). 'Effect of Pre-harvest Nutrients Application and Bagging on Quality and Shelf Life of Mango (
Mangifera indica
L.) Fruits cv. Amrapali',
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
, 18(3), pp. 717-729.
Jakhar, M., Pathak, S. Effect of Pre-harvest Nutrients Application and Bagging on Quality and Shelf Life of Mango (
Mangifera indica
L.) Fruits cv. Amrapali.
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
, 2016; 18(3): 717-729.
Effect of Pre-harvest Nutrients Application and Bagging on Quality and Shelf Life of Mango (
Mangifera indica
L.) Fruits cv. Amrapali
Article 11
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Document Type: Research Paper
M. Jakhar
S. Pathak
Department of Horticulture, ND University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad-224229 (Uttar Pradesh), India.
Receive Date
23 April 2014
Revise Date
02 May 2016
Accept Date
07 July 2015
The present experiment was conducted to study the effect of pre-harvest bagging and spray of CaCl
and K
on quality and shelf life of mango fruits
. Amrapali during two succeeding years. Trees of Amrapali mango were sprayed three times at 30, 20, and10 days before harvesting and bagging with brown paper bag 20 days before harvesting of fruits. Harvested fruits were stored under the ambient temperature (storage at room temperature) and observations were taken at three days intervals upto 18 days. The results indicated that the pre-harvest treatment of 2% CaCl
+bagging was found superior to improve the quality of fruits in respect of highest fruits weight, firmness, TSS, ascorbic acid, total sugars, and
-carotene content with minimum black spotted fruits per cent and maintained it throughout the storage period upto 18 days. Fruits treated with 2% CaCl
+bagging showed shelf life up to 12 days with lowest weight loss and highest organoleptic quality as against 6 days of untreated fruits (control).
Black spotting
Pre-harvest treatments
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Horticultural Science
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2. Amin, M. and Hanif, M. 2002. Cultivation of Mango in Dera Ismail Khan. Agri. Research Institute, Ratta, DI Khan, PP.1-18.
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The House Homeland Security committee will hold a hearing Wednesday to try and come up with legislation that can address the increasingly long lines facing travelers at airport security checkpoints. The waits — up to 3 hours in some cases — at major airports across the country in recent months are expected to grow during the busy summer travel season.
If you own or lease a 2016 model crossover vehicle, chances are your window sticker overstates your car's fuel economy by 1-2 miles per gallon. General Motors is estimating that about 135,000 drivers of Chevrolet Traverses, GMC Acadias and Buick Enclaves have been affected. As a result of the error, the automaker is offering a protection plan for high-mileage customers, or debit cards worth between $450 and $900. The amount on the debit cards will depend on the terms of your lease and/or whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Letters detailing the reimbursement go in the mail starting today.
Yesterday, a judge ordered the 78-year-old Bill Cosby to stand trial on assault charges. Prosecutors reopened the criminal case last year after dozens of women came forward with similar allegations. Bill Cosby could get 10 years in prison if convicted in the case.
A guy from Houston is one of five people injured in the latest rash of rock throwing incidents on Interstate 35. Marcus Shade and his fiance were in Austin for a friend's graduation. They were going north right where the upper and lower decks split when he says a rock came crashing through the windshield, hitting him on the shoulder. He ended up with a broken collarbone. Cameras along I35. $10k reward.
There are some reports saying Baylor President, Ken Starr, has been fired following a scandal involving the football team. Baylor says they will not confirm or deny this information and expect to make a formal announcement June 3rd.


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You would be hard pressed to find two bands, currently playing that I would rather see more than these two. The Arctic Monkeys and the Black Keys will be touring together in the States, not long after both bands have produced new albums. The Arctic Monkey's "Suck It And See" was released last summer and personally it has been growing on me ever since. More recently the Black Keys released "El Camino," which has been gathering plaudits left and right. Personally it's my least favorite of their albums, preferring the more bare-boned, garage rock that their earlier albums boast. Anyway this will not deter me from attending one of these mammoth occasions. One disappointing element is it seems that in the all concert locations listed below, the venues tend to be arenas....booo. I'm from the Bay Area of California and the fact they are playing in the Oracle Arena disappoints me.
Here are the dates and locations:
Arctic Monkeys are pleased to announce a 2nd North American run of dates with The Black Keys in 2012.
Further to the previously announced 16-date tour in March, Arctic Monkeys will play a further 16 shows throughout April & May 2012.
|APRIL - w/Black Keys
|24th April
|Cynthia Woods Pavillion, Houston, TX
|25th April
|Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TX
|27th April
|Chaifetz Arena, St Louis, MO
|28th April
|BOK Center, Tulsa, OK
|30th April
|1st Bank Center, Broomfield, CO
|MAY - w/Black Keys
|2nd May
|Maverik Center, West Valley City, UT
|4th May
|Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
|5th May
|Powerbalance Pavilion, Sacramento, CA
|7th May
|Rose Garden Arena, Portland, OR
|8th May
|Key Arena, Seattle, WA
|9th May
|Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
|11th May
|Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
|12th May
|Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
|14th May
|MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB
|15th May
|Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
|16th May
|Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI
All shows will be on sale Friday 13th January - except Seattle(onsale TBC) & Denver(17th Jan).
Head to http://www.arcticmonkeys.com/ for ticketlinks and all other show announcements.


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While our beloved Blue Bombers may have experienced a pretty dismal season, we can at least console ourselves with the fact that the Grey Cup will be held just down the road in Regina.
If you're going, or gearing up for next season, you should check out some of the great things Carlson Truck Outfitters has in stock to trick out your truck for your tailgating activities.
We've got parking lot must haves – rear seat storage solutions and a wide variety of bed covers that can keep your barbecue and other equipment dry and secure while you're travelling to and watching the game. Truck steps and step bars ensure that even the smallest fans among us can get in and out of the truck.
Tailgate parties are like truck shows – plenty of people showing off their pickups. Carlson has plenty of accessories to choose from, making your truck more than just transportation. Chrome fuel doors, screen fronts and grill guards, as well as chrome exhaust tips can give your ride just the right touch of flash, and there's nothing like a hood scoop to let people know that your truck means business.
To keep the interior of your vehicle looking great no matter what you throw at it, we've got seat covers and floor mats, including top-of the line Weathertech models that are precision fit to your vehicle.
No matter what your CFL allegiance, the 101st Grey Cup on November 24th is sure to be an exciting game, and Taylor Field is going to be the best place in the country to be.
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How To Keep Hanukkah Candles From Tipping Over (courtesy of Howcast.com)
Enjoy the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with peace of mind, knowing that the flickering candles in your menorah will stay put! You will need:
Lighter or match
Even when they are secured, candles can be a fire hazard. Never leave lit candles unattended.
Step 1: Place the sheet of foil under your menorah to catch any wax that may drip. You can reuse the foil for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Step 2: Use a match or lighter to light a spare candle that you won't need to use in the Hanukkah ceremony. This is a good way to make use of any candles in the box that are cracked or malformed.
Step 3: Hold the lit end of the candle over the first branch of the menorah, tilt it, and allow a few drops of wax to drip into it.
Step 4: Place the first candle into the holder, twisting it slightly while applying gentle pressure to secure it in the melted wax.
Step 5: Repeat the procedure with the other candles — one for each night of Hanukkah that has passed as well as the current night. Don't secure the Shamus, or helper candle, until you are finished using it to light the other candles during the ceremony.
Step 6: Light the menorah after saying the traditional Hanukkah prayers to celebrate the Festival of Light. The wax will harden around the candles to keep them in place.
Did you know? For the entire 8 days of Hanukkah it is forbidden to fast or to eulogize!


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Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley
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The only chance I would have made to this is to move it slightly to the left. I use waste canvas motifs usually to cross seams, but that doesn't work when some of the elements are small white blobs - they would have been better served by having the dark purple all around them.
But all in all - a nice design, I will put it in my folder and it will probably get used time and again in the future. I love Lily of the Valley (and I know its leaves are usually blue-greens, not grass greens, but I couldn't quickly find that thread combination)


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No matter how old we get, most of us still love to participate in some way during the holiday season. But as our loved ones age, their health can make that more challenging.
Here are some tips and ideas on how to get an elderly adult in your life engaged this time of year, no matter what their physical circumstances may be.
Encourage participation
Sometimes, with just a few minor adjustments and a lot of encouragement, we can engage an older family member in holiday traditions.
If you know your loved one loves to sing, but seems hesitant to join in, the problem may be as simple as they can no longer read or remember the words to holiday songs. Many elderly adults find this embarrassing or are too ashamed to admit it. Go to the Internet and print out their favorite holiday classics in large type so they can sing along.
In many communities, with just a small donation, you can get carolers to come by and sing the classics while everyone joins in. If that isn't something you can arrange, then how about just getting some CD's of classic holiday music?
Music is often the perfect way to engage elders and get them to join in. Music also has a way of triggering happy memories and stories of holidays past.
Just Listen
For many older Americans, the holiday blues are a very real thing. It can be helpful to listen while they process their feelings. If you hear your loved one complain more than usual about ailments, that's pretty expected this time of year as depression can bring on more physical symptoms. Take the complaints as a cue to gently talk an elderly loved one about how they're feeling. Karla Repper, a clinical psychologist at Baptist Behavior Health in Jackson, Florida says, "Give them an opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings about what might be making them sad, but don't be too insistent. If they want to share stories about times past, actively listen and reflect with them. Convey that their experiences matter."
Offer Specific Solutions
Our loved ones want to know they're still useful. If mom can no longer remember how to make her famous holiday cherry pie, pull out the recipe yourself, invite her into your kitchen and make it together. Let her be your "coach" on how to make the pie crust just right. If she lives in a retirement community and can no longer physically travel to you, bring the recipe to her and have her give you the pointers so you can go home and make it yourself. Be sure to come back with a piece for her to try! Feeling useful is an important way to beat the holiday blues.
Exercise is another way to help. If they're able, invite your loved one to go on a 20-minute walk around the neighborhood with you. According to Repper, "Even low-impact 30-minute walks in the sunshine can have a positive impact on mood. It's hard to get motivated to do it alone, so having a friend or family member go along would be great."
For more ideas on how to engage and care for a loved ones during the holiday season, check out this blog on the Seniorly website.
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Yes, you read that correctly, our little man is six months old.
In lieu of my 'Life in October' post, here is an Achilles update.
I thought I would take the time (mainly for me) to reflect over the last six months and how they have changed my life in the most amazing and chaotic way possible.
Being a parent is probably 100 times harder than I thought it would be. You honestly don't (and can't) think about all the things you have to do to raise a small human. They are literally your life 24/7!
If they're awake, you have to be awake, whether you're exhausted or whether it's 2am, they're awake, you have to be there. If they're crying, you have to figure out why and try to help.. and sometimes there isn't even a reason, they're just crying and just want to be held.
You lose a lot of me time and you have to try and create it yourself. And then you create it but all you want to do is sleep because you're so damn tired from everything else you need to do. There is a lot of sacrificing one to do another. E.g our house is rarely neat and tidy these days, there's toys everywhere, clean folded washing all over the house (and only folded because my Mum did it for us) and never in the cupboard where it's supposed to be and our bed has probably been made twice since Achilles was born. BUT we sacrifice those things to spend time with our son, to spend time with each other and to attempt to have some form of ourselves left after putting our everything in to our son.
In saying that becoming a parent is the hardest and most challenging thing I have ever done, it is also the most amazing, rewarding, unbelievable, incredible, entertaining and marvelous thing I have ever experienced in my life and I would not change it for the world.
Achilles is the happiest baby I have ever met (I'm not the only one who says this, ask anyone who has ever met him - including complete strangers). He is always smiling at everyone... I can even get him to smile while he is crying, he is just THAT happy to be alive.
He is now 7.4kg and 68cm long. He's still quite tiny for his age but given he was 3.1kg and 50.5cm when he was born, the doctor says his growing is right on track.
He is now army crawling all over the house and it is astonishing how fast he is! Look away for five seconds and he is at the other side of the room. He's starting to talk with "Hey" and "Dad' being two of his first words. Achilles is starting to pull himself up because he is so curious as to what he is missing out on if he was standing up! He has teeth, two obvious and and four more on their way out any minute now. He now LOVES tummy time and exploring the lounge room. He also loves being outside as much as possible. He's been eating solids for two whole months now and he is such a big food fan. So far he hasn't disliked anything we have given him. His favourite dish so far is a blend of blueberries, apples and oats.
He LOVES jumping in his jolly jumper and he loves feeding himself even more than that.
He hates being in the pram because he would much rather you hold him so he can stare and smile at everything and everyone. When you hold him he will try to jump out of your arms so he can touch everything - he has no fear! I swear he will learn to walk ASAP just so he can explore on his own - he is certainly shaping up to become such an active toddler.
We are so grateful for every day we have with our son. We could not be more in love with him if we tried. Watching him grow and teaching him new things every single day is just so rewarding and makes my heart so incredibly happy.
As I said, it's not easy, Ben and I are beyond exhausted most days but we're such a great team and even if we are exhausted, we are beyond the meaning of happy!
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As we age our first priority has always been to give all of our attention to our faces, neglecting the delicate skin on other areas of the body that give away our age instantly. It has even been said that to tell the age of a woman, don't look at her face…look at her hands!
We've all heard the term "first impressions are everything," and while you're meeting and greeting through the busy season, putting your best foot forward isn't what most people are noticing. It's that hand you're extending offering a holiday hello. At Simoni Plastic Surgery we make sure that your hands match the rest of your radiant glow with a hand lift.
Dr. Simoni uses Radiesse (a cosmetic filler) around unsightly veins, giving your hands that smooth, youthful appearance. The treatment can be combined with a photo light treatment to clean out the aging spots. The process taking no more than 15 minutes with nearly no down time, achieves that rejuvenated and healthy look that leaves a lasting impression.
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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles - 4/22/15 MLB Pick, Odds, and Prediction
Baltimore Orioles (7-6) at Toronto Blue Jays (6-7)
MLB Baseball: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 7:07 pm (Rogers Centre)
U Jimenez (1-0) (0.00) vs. A Sanchez (0-2) (6.24)
The Line: Toronto Blue Jays -109 / Baltimore Orioles -101 --- Over/Under: 8.5 See the Latest Odds
The Baltimore Orioles look to end their two game set with the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre.
The defending American League East champion Baltimore Orioles are one of the favorites to win the division but right now they have yet to do anything to make them much more then in the mix with everybody else. The Orioles had no pitching in a 13-6 loss at Toronto on Tuesday with Bud Norris allowing nine runs on six hits and a trio of BB with the pen allowing four more runs. The offense had a good night with 12 hits and a pair of walks with Manny Machado knocking in two while Delmon Young and Ryan Flaherty scored twice. The Orioles turn to Ubaldo Jimenez on the bump for his second start of 2015 against Toronto. Jimenez picked up a 7-1 victory in the first meeting with a one hit shutout with eight strikeouts in seven innings.
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The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have what it takes to be a factor in the American League East but that always seems to be the case and only time will tell if this is the year the Jays make an impact. They certainly made an impact against visiting Baltimore Tuesday behind a big offense and solid starting pitching. Lefty Mark Buehrle upped his record to 3-0 with three runs given up on eight hits through fix innings pitched. Toronto pounded out 16 hits and walked four times with Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion going deep and drive in two runs each. Jose Reyes, Ryan Goins and Kevin Pilar combined for seven RBI's. The Red Sox hand the ball to Aaron Sanchez for his third career start and second versus Baltimore. In his first outing against the Orioles Sanchez was charged with three runs on seven hits over 3.1 frames in a 7-1 defeat.
The Under is 10-3-1 in Baltimore's last 14 Wednesday games and 30-11 in their last 41 games as an underdog while the under has gone 8-3 in their last 11 on astroturf. Toronto are 9-3 in their last 12 Wednesday games and 2-6 in their last 8 games on astroturf while the Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 home games. The under is 11-4-1 in the last 16 meetings with Baltimore going 18-44 in the last 62 meetings in Toronto. If Jimenez is on his game the Orioles have a shot and if he struggles this could be another rout…


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You're a Bear
by Mavis Jukes
Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 2003
32 pages
Ages 3-6
A young girl spends an evening pretending to be a bear in this story with rich, lyrical language. The wonderful illustrations feature two visual narratives: the childs imaginative play, which she sustains as she interacts with her family, eats dinner, takes a bath, and gets ready for and goes to bed; and spot illustrations of a bear, whose behavior echoes the childs play. The story puts young listeners in the moment with the fictional child, using present-tense verbs to create a sense of immediacy. Shifting rhythms, rhyme, alliteration, and marvelous word choice create a playful and enchanting narrative. This book will have special resonance for some: the young girls heritage is Asian, while her family is white. CCBC Categories: Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers. © Cooperative Children's Book Center


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If you're an antique buff or a collector of memorabilia, chances are you're familiar with the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society's Browse and Buy Shoppe at the corner of Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard and Jones Station Road.
Profits from this shop help to support the Benson Hammond House, which will be the site of the society's annual flea market and auction from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday (rain date is Sunday). The auction is set for 11 a.m.
Located at Poplar and Hammonds Ferry roads, the Benson Hammond House is that handsome old structure you pass on the way to BWI Airport. Built in 1830, the house is owned by the Maryland Aviation Administration and leased by the historical society.