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Sunday's weather cold and wet
and lots of bird activity
I know this is a bit out of focus but David loves this picture - made him laugh. Poor little chaffinch with a snowy beak
Blackcap chipping his way into the frozen fatballs. In very icy weather I've been known to warm the fatballs in the microwave for the birds - how daft is that??
I put out some trays with seeds for the ground feeders ... but guess who found them first?!!
and we had a visit from a bird I couldn't identify so I emailed Mike, a wildlife artist and 'bird expert' who has helped me before with bird identification. Mike Woodcock - Scolopax Chronicles I'd rather hoped it was an unusual/rare visitor but turned out to be a Dunnock which is quite a common garden bird. However, normally they are ground feeders and its unusual to see them on feeders - hence I had a different view of the bird and saw its speckles and pink legs where normally I just see plain brown backs/tops as it rootles round the grass and leaves.
We left the snow of Whitstable to drive to Bexley (South East London) for a series of family visits and errands and within 5 miles of leaving home the countryside was snowless. It was very localised obviously.
When we returned home yesterday evening we'd had rain here and most of the snow had gone.
Today we have bright sunshine again although its very cold ...
Tomorrow we will be back at our house on Fuerteventura. The forecast is a bit mixed with mostly cloudy skies it seems, rather than bright sunshine. BUT it will be about 25 degrees warmer there than it is in Whitstable so looking forward to wearing summer clothes for a while.


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Thanksgiving Edition of Links I Love…
We all strive to have a stress free Thanksgiving. Here a 6 tips to get us through the day!
Need a fresh take on how to set your Thanksgiving table? Southern Living has several idea's for you, from Warm and Rustic to Dramatic, and everything in between.
Not sure if you are going to say a Thanksgiving prayer or Thanksgiving toast. Maybe these links will help you decided. You could always do both, the prayer prior to dinner, and the toast prior to dessert.
Don't have time to bake pies this Thanksgiving? Do you want to order one, but don't know from where? Bon Appetit has tasted 75 Mail-Order Pies to help you choose the one (or two, or three) that would be perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner.
To help you decided on which scrumpious sides dishes to make, Whole Foods has a Thanksgiving Menu Recipe Guide for a Classic Thanksgiving Dinner.
Find out how Football became one of our Nations favorite Thanksgiving Traditions. NFL ~ Why we play on Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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Great resources – thank you! You're making me wish our Canadian Thanksgiving wasn't already over!
Awesome! I'm always looking for tips and tricks on how to make Thanksgiving easier! Got this one bookmarked! Thanks much!
I love Southern Living and that table setting is beautiful. I want those napkins! Decorating a table is a hobby of mine and I love Thanksgiving for that reason.
Mary, this is fabulous! You thought of everything and put all these great links together in one place. I'll be back for more ideas.
Ps did you change the name of your blog?
What a great Thanksgiving roundup! Love the way you did this.
Super resources! Mine will be far less stressful this year simply by celebrating at my oldest daughter's place. I typically run the show, but I'm happy to hand over the reins — at least for this year.
That pie link needs to come with a warning. Really, it should. My stomach is revolting against me as I think about a salad for lunch. Hard times, here, hard times.
Great resources!
Thanks for doing all the sleuthing – so we don't have to :)
Great list. I love Southern Living!
What a wonderful resource… you've thought of everything, from tablescapes to football — wow, just wow!
I love the table setting idea and the prayers and toasts. We always have our grandchildren put names in a hat whoever is picked says the prayer. As each year passes they all get more prepared just in case.
Thank you for these great resources.
I've been stuck on the 75 best pies for the past 15 minutes … Did you see that s'mores pie?! OMG!
Love this! I already went to the table decorating link because I am soooo not creative but always like having a special looking table! Thanks so much Mary! I will checking out more links as well (the pie????).
Our antidote to a stress-free Turkey Day is going away for 3 days and eating at a restaurant! Getting away is what we need, and I don't have to worry about cooking or anything else but enjoying the company of my husband and son!
We are so lucky to have the Julian Pie company in SD. Every bite is a slice of heaven. As much as I love to cook, I simply have never felt the effort I have extended to make a pie was worth the results. We don't eat a lot of pies…so Thanksgiving is the best excuse to grab one, or three, haha. Great post!
Great selections and perfectly timed, too!

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The announcements came in and the race was on between the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Tesla Model 3. The Bolt had a lot on its side because GM is used to being able to mass produce a vehicle while Tesla never has. This advantage is already starting to pay off with the Bolt on sale and making its way from the West Coast to the East Coast for those of us who have been waiting for this car to buy it. This new EV is already grabbing the attention of many customers around the country and is selling at a faster rate than anyone would have expected.
What makes the Bolt EV special? This is the first long distance EV that comes at an affordable price. Tesla has been known for creating long distance EV models, but the price has been significantly higher for years on those models. After the federal tax credit for the Chevy Bolt, you would pay a price that comes in below $30,000. The range of this model is 238 miles on a single charge and it gives you more of what you want on the road than any other EV model has.
Unlike other "affordable" EV models, Chevrolet gives you an energetic ride from the time you take off until you're done driving for the day with the new Bolt. This car carries the battery pack low in the floor area to give it a center of gravity that's easy to enjoy on the road with the balance you want to enjoy. You can enjoy changing the distance you can drive with a regenerative braking system that will add more distance to the drive when you're out on the road. This regen system is one that isn't nearly as intrusive as others on the market so far, giving you a great ride with the performance you want.
When you check out what the Bolt brings for the power, it's actually extremely simple. The power is supplied by the 60-kWh lithium-ion battery pack through an AC synchronous electric motor to provide you with 200 horsepower and 266 lb.-ft. of torque. This measures out to give you a full 238 miles of range and a system that can be recharged in nine hours using a 240V home charging system. If you need more range faster you can add 90 miles of range in 30 minutes with a DC Fast Charging system.
The Bolt is a car that does come fairly well-equipped to give you a great ride. The list of standard items includes a variety of power assists, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, keyless entry, push button starting, a programmable Charge Control system, the Chevy MyLink infotainment system, OnStar with 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Sirius XM satellite radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, two USB ports, the Teen Driver system and ten airbags. For the Premier model you receive leather upholstery as well as heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. You'll also get to enjoy an auto dimming Rear Camera Mirror, Side Blind Zone Alerts, Lane Change Alerts, Rear Parking Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alerts, Surround Vision and heated folding mirrors.
The options of the Bolt are easy to enjoy with the Comfort and Convenience Package and the Driver Confidence Package that are both available on the LT model. The Premier offers you the benefit of the Driver Confidence II Package that adds low speed forward automatic braking, forward collision alerts, lane keep assist, lane departure warnings, front pedestrian braking and IntelliBeam automatic high beam assist. You can also upgrade to a Bose premium audio system, add wireless charging capability and a navigation system through the OnStar system.
The new Chevrolet Bolt EV is a car that offers you comfort versatility and features you want. This car gives you the opportunity to drive it on a daily basis and not have to worry about stopping for fuel. As one of the most anticipated vehicles for this model year, the Bolt EV is a car you want to get in and enjoy the ride. As it makes it way to a Chevy dealer near you, be sure to come out and see what the Bolt has to make it the ride you'll want to drive.


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It was a lazy day on Friday, with no particular rush to get away to our weekend rally. Not that we are going very far, about 30km up SH1 to Oroua Downs School. (Meaning of place name - Ō: place of; roua: dredging for shellfish.) Being a school day, we could not arrive till till 3.30ish to allow the children time to depart the grounds.
Our club was hosting a Combined Rally, with caravan friends joining us from the Wairarapa, Wainuiomata and Wellington Clubs, a total of 19 vans on site. The weather for the weekend was fine, but with quite a chilly wind blowing – Autumn has definitely arrived.
We were instructed to gather in the hall on Friday evening with a pen and reading glasses, looked like there was to be another of those intelligent tests. And there was – the first competition listed abbreviations from the Oxford Dictionary and we had to guess what they meant. At first glance it seemed quite easy but as we found out it was not so. I thought the letter K was an abbreviation for kilometre, or as a second guess, K for 1000. Both wrong, in this case, the Oxford Dictionary tells us it is K for King. Eileen won this competition hands down.
And for the second one we were given several pages printed with logos. Some were rather obscure, and some, although we knew them we just couldn't think of the business. Robin blitzed through the many car logos, and I managed several more, so with out joint effort we did reasonably well. Companies spend vast sums trying to get their identifying logo "just right" so it is easily identifiable, such as Nike's big tick, but others were much harder to guess.
The programme for Saturday was fairly busy, and after lunch we pooled cars for our eagerly awaited Cream Horn trip to Viv's Kitchen in Sanson. Our large group queued up to place their orders and then enjoyed afternoon tea in the gazebo.
The large cream horns are not easy to eat with any degree of finesse, usually we get cream and icing sugar everywhere. But someone decided if they were sliced right down the middle, they would be much easier to handle. Our large group was served very efficiently, well done to the staff dealing with all those unruly OAPs.
My cream horn, sliced in half
Several changes have been made to Viv's Kitchen since our last visit, and I went to check out the new addition of the Ice Cream Parlour in the grounds. Perhaps not much call now the weather is getting chilly, but it was sure to be very popular over the hot summer months.
Ice Cream Parlour
On the drive back to the school we stopped at Sanson Domain to check out the blokarts whizzing around the new all-weather blokarting track which opened in 2015. The track is over 8000 square metres and is only the second purpose-built, all-weather track in the country available to the public. A blokart is a class of land yacht, invented and made in New Zealand, the three-wheeled cart and sail are propelled along by wind.
Blokarts at Sanson Domain
There was a film evening on Saturday night with Robin presenting a slide show of our recent South Island holiday, emphasizing the many and varied places available to stay, from NZMCA parks, park over properties, A&P Showgrounds, Race Courses, and the occasional motor camp. We are so lucky to have so many reasonably priced options available to us throughout the country. Many thanks to Selwyn for the use of his projector.
Robin and Selwyn setting up for the slide show
This was followed by some slides from prospective members Jim and Kay's recent trip to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine. Their slides showed the abandoned buildings from the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, and how the area has become overgrown in 30 short years, with Mother Nature taking over buildings, covering up roads, with the forest complete with packs of wolves creeping ever closer to the abandoned city. It must have been quite an eerie place to visit.
Most of us stayed on for lunch on Sunday, before packing up and heading off to our respective homes. It was a lovely weekend, and great to catch up with friends from the other clubs who we only see now and again. On our drive back home we noticed that most of the recent snowfall had disappeared from the Tararua Mountain Range, with just a light covering still in place.
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Truckee Tahoe Health andamp; Wellness announcements
March 30, 2010
Send in your informationContent is selected from the Sun's online calendar and e-mail submissions to Community Editor Amy Edgett at email@example.com. To publish information online go to http://www.sierrasun.com and locate the calendar section on the right side. Click on andamp;#8220;submit an eventandamp;#8221; and follow the instructions. Submissions are published in the print edition when space is available.TRTA 10th annual Thru HikeThe Tahoe Rim Trail Associationandamp;#8217;s 10th annual Thru Hike, a 15-day hike on the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail, begins on July 24, or July 25. There will be two groups of 15 people and each group will have two or three experienced guides. andamp;#8220;Trail Angelsandamp;#8221; appear every one to three days with food, fuel and water and a few surprises along the way. The cost for the hike is $1,750 and is the major fundraiser for TRTA for its education, outreach and other programs offered throughout the year. To register go online at http://www.tahoerimtrail.org or call Emily Williams at (775)298-0231.Weekly Ki Gong classesKi Gong is always done with a smile to increase positive energy. You focus on the mind while conditioning the body. Increase your inner strength and peace and improve balance, circulation, and breath. Develop your mind, body, and spirit in a four-week workshop. Classes are held at the Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance (TCHSP) 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, at 5:30 p.m. Call 587-3769 for more information.Snowshoe with IVGIDsenior programThe Incline Village General Improvement District senior program will offer snowshoe programs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday with informative presentations on senior nutrition. The program focuses on meeting and addressing the fitness and nutritional needs of the Incline Village, Crystal Bay senior community. Monthly presentations provide nutritional education in a relaxed, social setting with delicious healthy foods to enjoy. For information or to register call (775) 832-1310.Orthopedic surgeons to speakTahoe Forest Hospital Eskridge Conference Room, 10121 Pine Ave., Truckee. Cosponsored by the California Orthopedic Association and Tahoe Forest Health System. April 17, 10 a.m. This free educational session by leading orthopedic surgeons will explain musculoskeletal problems and how to take care of your bones and joints. RSVP required at 587-3769.Heart to heart free lecturesHeart to Heart free lectures at Tahoe Forest Hospital in the Pine Street Cafe, Truckee, Wednesdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Get the facts to reduce your risk of heart disease. Topics include stress management, strength training tips, the latest in heart health, medication tips, heart healthy eating plans, exercise and heart disease. The how and why of more: fiber, fish and soy, high blood pressure and your heart, emotional aspects of heart disease, foods for fast, easy heart healthy meals and more. For registration call 582-3285.SOAR into actionA new club at Sierra Collegeandamp;#8217;s Tahoe-Truckee campus, Sierra Outdoor Adventure and Recreation Club (SOAR), kicked off with a night of Olympic highlights and ski tuning courtesy of Kris Hansen, Backcountry Ski and Sports, and Paco's Ski Shop. SOAR will offer outdoor activities and increased knowledge of outdoor sports and activities for the Sierra College student body. The club will also create opportunities for student leadership and teamwork. The club plans to build and expand from its kickoff event held at the Truckee campus Feb. 18. SOAR encourages you to get outside. For information: Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee Campus, 11001 College Trail, Truckee, 550-2225, http://www.sierracollege.edu.Communities 4 KidsThe newly renamed Communities 4 Kids (formerly the Tahoe Truckee Child Abuse Prevention Council) will sponsor an inaugural signature event April 17 at the Resort at Squaw Creek. This Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party will feature music, poetry and dance from local students, and admission will include tea and light desserts. This event is open to the public and children of all ages are welcome to attend. Semi-formal wear is suggested but not required, in keeping with the tea-party theme. A raffle will be held for all attendees. Tickets are available online at http://www.tahoewomenservices.org or cash or check from the North Tahoe Family Resource Center (546-0952), the Family Resource Center of Truckee (587-2513) or Tahoe Womenandamp;#8217;s Services in Kingandamp;#8217;s Beach (546-7804). Admission is $25 for adults, $10 for children, and scholarships may be available upon request.Free dance classesThe Friday Night Live Dance Club is a collaboration between Sierra High School, InnerRythms Dance Theater and Placer County Friday night Live. We are offering free dance classes at the InnerRythmsandamp;#8217; new studio, which is in the Citizen Bank Plaza, formerly the Factory Outlet Center. Classes are held the second and fourth Friday of each month through June from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be a variety of different classes: hip hop, salsa and more. InnerRythms is currently exploring studentsandamp;#8217; interests. For sign up and information call 582-2640. Thrift stores in need of donations Tahoe Forest Hospice Gift and Thrift Stores located in Truckee and Kings Beach are in need of donations. Donations are an important part of hospice fundraising. All proceeds from the stores support hospice services throughout the Truckee-North Lake Tahoe area. They welcome clothing, shoes, books and house wares including small appliances in good working order. Please ask for approval before unloading furniture or TVs. Call 582-4947 in Truckee or 546-5494 in Kings Beach.


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Doug Fernandez, the news anchor who is OH. VER. IT.
This clip doesn't come anywhere close to touching the crazy rage brilliance of "We'll do it live!" or the theatrical magnificence of "I Quit This Bitch," but Doug Fernandez has still earned a place in the We Feel You Museum. Doug Fernandez is a seasoned anchor at KOAT in Albuquerque, New Mexico and during a live broadcast on Wednesday, he lost it and did what I've always wanted to do when my "fuck this switch" has turned on, which is throw papers in the air. But I've never done that, because throwing papers in the air loses its drama and theatricality when your ass has to pick up the papers from off the floor in front of everyone.
Doug's Fuck This Shit moment happened when he tried to throw the shot to a reporter. At first, he was told there was a glitch and then that glitch decided to mess with him by going away, because the shot did cut to the reporter and that's when Doug was DONE. Behold, a spectacular paper-throwing mini-tizzy.
We've all been there, and I'm sure a production assistant was there ten seconds after Doug lost it. That assistant probably threw their papers like, "SHIT!", too, because they realized they're the one who has to pick up that mess up.
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#2266 - Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - Editor: Jerry Katz
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some haiku, some poetry. the newsletter of Haiku Irland was consulted for this issue: http://haikuireland.org/, forwarded here by Gabriel Rosenstock.
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duck slows
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of the river
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luas na habhann
Gabriel Rosenstock
the snowflakes
getting bigger and bigger
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snow tonight in Derry -
sneachta ar Dhoire Cholmcille
a haiku with an echo from the past: the 5th century judgement, delivered against Colmcille (le gach boin a boinin - to every cow its calf - or to every cow its little cow) in the first copyright case ever recorded in history. The saint who was from Derry had to return the copy he had made without the writer's permission.
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On nearing the surf
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text: Soon afterwards she was sitting with a group of women who were not participants in the reviewer's meeting. They were reading together the introduction to Bena Mark. People are not used to reading or writing Bena at this point, so what is striking about these women is that they are reading with relative ease in a language they are only used to speaking. I asked one woman if she understood what she was reading. The response was a very enthusiastic 'Oh yes!' What was also striking was their attention to the task of reading and their joy. The Bena love their language and they need the tools to preserve it. This is a great incentive for working with the Bena people to publish Mark and other literature.


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so i'm reading an article in Rolling Stone on LGBT youth who are homeless because their families cast them out, and no big surprise, religion plays a big role in why they're discarded, and it makes me so angry i'm having to read it in short chunks so i don't grind my denture plates to dust.
here's the thing, and i'm on sound theological ground here. Christianity, based on Christ, has no place in the hate and shunning business. Christ shunned no one, although he did lay some righteous whupass on those who turned faith into a business (and why don't we ever hear that sermon in our mega-churches?). in fact Christ never mentioned homosexuality, bisexuality, or transgender people at all.
what he did mention a lot was love.
now my idiot-fuck Christian step-siblings are gonna start screaming about the Old Testament, and the writings of Paul, and i'm gonna reply:
This isn't Old Testamentianity, and it sure as shit ain't Paulianity – this is Christianity, and i'm pretty fuckin' sure if the Creative had wanted an opinion on such matters on the record, It would have had the Son say something about it. Period. End of fuckin' argument.
so if your religion, or your religious elders, or your religious upbringing are leading you to shun your own children because they're LGBT, you're not practicing Christianity, you're practicing something else. love, that thing Christ spoke about SO much, does not involve casting aside your children because of their sexuality or gender dysphoria.
that's not love, that's hate and anger and disappointment, and a whole lot of shit that isn't their problem. it's yours, and you need to own it and deal with it yourself, and not try to lay it off on your children as being "their fault".
your children need your love, your support, your approval and acceptance.
and if you're using Christianity – or any other religion – as an excuse to deny them that, you're doing it wrong.
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"It looks like this is the end of the fixing as we know it," said Khoon Goh, a Singapore-based strategist at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. "The one-off devaluation of the fix and allowing more market-based determination takes us into a new currency regime."
The devaluation jolted global markets, with the currencies of South Korea, Australia and Singapore falling more than 1 percent
Read more: bloomberg.com
The lowdown is... this policy move is a reaction on China's part to a serious decrease of Chinese exports, and, overshadowing that is the rising risk of deflation.
Deflation tends to have a nasty little side effect - increased unemployment as a lower level of demand in the economy can lead to an economic depression.
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Official growth forecast for 2007 is 2.2%, but most recent numbers show that growth may well exceed 2.5% in reality, reported finance minister János Veres in an interview on Sunday, and added that public deficit will be lower than 6.4% of GDP.
Forecasts for 2008 exceed this year's actual growth by 0.4%. Actual growth may go up to 3.5% or even higher. Public deficit might have decreased by the end of the year if not for the ongoing agricultural crisis and other legal procedures. Curving the black economy (presently at 17-18%) by 10% would trigger quicker growth, but this may take another four years, Veres said. Enforcing that businesses issue an invoice for every purchase as required by law is a principal target. Businesses found in fault at official audits thus will have to face increasingly severe sanctions (upper limit of a fine is Ft 100.000, - $542). Closing down businesses temporarily is a sanction that has not been used frequently so far. (portalino.it)


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A top is a toy designed to be spun rapidly on the ground, the motion of which causes it to remain precisely balanced on its tip because of inertia. Such toys have existed since antiquity. Traditionally tops were constructed of wood, sometimes with an iron tip, and would be set in motion by aid of a string or rope coiled around its axis which, when pulled quickly, caused a rapid unwinding that would set the top in motion. Today they are often built of plastic, and modern materials and manufacturing processes allow tops to be constructed with such precise balance that they can be set in motion by a simple twist of the fingers and twirl of the wrist without need for string or rope.
The motion of a top is produced in the most simple forms by twirling the stem using the fingers. More sophisticated tops are spun by holding the axis firmly while pulling a string or twisting a stick or pushing an auger. In the kinds with an auger, an internal weight rotates, producing an overall circular motion. Some tops can be thrown, while firmly grasping a string that had been tightly wound around the stem, and the centrifugal force generated by the unwinding motion of the string will set them spinning upon touching ground.
In the context of a module M over a ring R, the top of M is the largest semisimple quotient module of M if it exists.
For finite-dimensional k-algebras (k a field), if rad(M) denotes the intersection of all proper maximal submodules of M (the radical of the module), then the top of M is M/rad(M). In the case of local rings with maximal ideal P, the top of M is M/PM. In general if R is a semilocal ring (=semi-artinian ring), that is, if R/Rad(R) is an Artinian ring, where Rad(R) is the Jacobson radical of R, then M/rad(M) is a semisimple module and is the top of M. This includes the cases of local rings and finite dimensional algebras over fields.
A top is clothing that covers at least the chest, but which usually covers most of the upper human body between the neck and the waistline. The bottom of tops can be as short as mid-torso, or as long as mid-thigh. Men's tops are generally paired with pants, and women's with pants or skirts. Common types of tops are t-shirts, blouses and shirts.
The neckline is the highest line of the top, and may be as high as a head-covering hood, or as low as the waistline or bottom hem of the top. A top may be worn loose or tight around the bust or waist, and may have sleeves or shoulder straps, spaghetti straps (noodle straps), or may be strapless. The back may be covered or bare. Tops may have straps around the waist or neck, or over the shoulders.
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But you remind
That we are heading in the wrong direction
You make me sick and tired
No never learn
You put yourself on top and that just makes me
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Come a time when I don't feel like crawling
I try to do right until my heart breaks
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I'll be right up
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And I've had enough
Always been top rated
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Think that you can change it?
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Now there's no walking round it
Your attitude
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I'm quitting, sick and tired
No crown in your empire
DIY pedestals are just what makes me
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In need of repair, it won't be you I'm calling
Try to take me down
I'll be right up
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And I've had enough
Always been top rated
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Customer Relations Manager, Cindy Railine, sent an email last week about some new updates to EDC-MoveStar. Here's a brief summary:
- The Tariff module has new tabs and new functionality that improves the module efficiency, like handling NTS tariffs.
- New fields have been added to the Shipment Management module.
- The Warehouse module has been redesigned!
- We have optimized the Leads Detail screen.
- We added a new Leads Alert.
- Branch handling has been optimized.
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The complete set of release note details is available under the Support tab of your EDC-MoveStar software. You can also find instructions there for how to use these updated features.
As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, users can contact us with the support center tab in EDC-MoveStar. And, of course, if you aren't an EDC-MoveStar user but would like to learn more, please email us at email@example.com to schedule an online demonstration.


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Organization: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 26 Jan 2018
We're transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training, research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa's future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania and Rwanda. The goal of the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres of excellence across the continent by 2023.
Each AIMS Centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, government and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this opportunity as the…
Program Manager, Teacher Training Program, Rwanda
The Teacher Training Program (TTP) Rwanda is a five-year blended (face-to-face and online) training Program seeking to enhance the capacity of secondary school teachers (in-service and pre-service) in the teaching of mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics with the use of information technologies as a key component in teaching and learning. In partnership with the Government of Rwanda, the Rwanda education board (REB) and the University of Rwanda college of education (UR-CE), the Program will equip teachers with skills, tools and resources to implement the competency based curriculum (CBC) using the Mathematics and Sciences for Sub-Saharan Africa (MS4SSA) approach adopted from the World Bank.
In this role and reporting to the Director TTP, the Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the overall implementation and evaluation of the Program including planning, organizing, supervising and implementation of the TTP in Rwanda.
As an experienced leader, the Program Manager will work with a multicultural team to actively contribute to Program Development, Coordination and Management; develop partnership & external relations, and, ensure the necessary monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to track implementation and outputs systematically to measure the effectiveness of programs, compile timely program level stakeholder reports including technical and financial reports.
This is a full-time opportunity based at the AIMS Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda.
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· A Master's degree in a field related to Education development, information communication technology, international development, project management, or social sciences; A PhD degree is preferred
· At least 5 years' experience in a similar role
· A good understanding of and or experience in the area of education and development in Africa, with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education is an added advantage
· A knowledge of ICTs use in teaching of STEM is an added advantage
· Experience in Result Based Management (RBM), Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MERL)
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· Ability to make decisions and sound judgment
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· Proficiency with MS Office, Google Apps and Skype
· Excellent communication skills and a good command of English, both written and oral. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
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Submit your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a detailed CV in English to: email@example.com (i.e. quote "Program Manager TTP RWA" in the subject line). Applications will be accepted until January 26, 2018.**
Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
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Date: Monday, 17 June 2013
After spending 12 enjoyable days of trains, planes and sightseeing in Japan, it was finally time to head back home to Singapore. Our itinerary for the journeys would be to fly with Thai Airways International on flight TG 643, which would depart Narita International Airport at 12 noon, and arrive in Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport at 4.30 p.m.. Upon arrival into Bangkok, we would have a short layover for approximately 3 hour 10 minutes.
Then, we would connect to Thai Airways International flight TG 401, which would depart Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport at 7.40 p.m., and arrive in Singapore Changi Airport at 10.55 p.m..
At 8.30 a.m., we returned our rented car and took a Rent-a-Car cab towards Narita International Airport Terminal 1 (South Wing), where we arrived at 9.10 p.m.. After checking in for Thai Airways International flight TG 643 and lounging in the All Nippon Airways (ANA) Lounge, we proceeded to Gate No. 43 at 11.15 a.m., where we were on board the aircraft by 11.40 a.m..
Tonight, Thai Airways International flight TG 643 bound for Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) was operated by a Boeing 777-300, registered Boeing 777-300/ER, registered HS-TKT and named "Srivibha". The aircraft was also powered by two General Electric GE90-115B1L engines. HS-TKT was initially delivered to Jet Airways as VT-JEC on 27 July 2007, but following rising fuel costs, the airline was forced to dry lease the aircraft to Turkish Airlines as TC-JJD. The aircraft then received its current registration number when it was delivered to Thai Airways International on 3 November 2011. Overall, the delivery makes the aircraft approximately 5.9 years old today. The Royal Silk Class seats we would be using were the newer generation of lie-flat Royal Silk Class shell-like seats. These seats were introduced following the arrival of Thai Airways International's Boeing 777-200/ERs in November 2006. They can recline to a full 180º to allow fully lie-flat rest.
At exactly 12 noon, all the aircraft doors were closed and the safety briefing information video was played on all our front video screens. After approximately 20 minutes of taxiing along the airport tarmac, the two powerful General Electric GE90-115B1L engines spooled into action and we finally lifted off from Narita International Airport at 12.20 p.m.. We then climbed into the afternoon sky for an overnight flight time of 5 hours 40 minutes over the South China Sea towards the capital city of the Kingdom of Thailand.
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Film Review: Sgt. Stubby: An American HeroTrue-life story about a doggy war hero is a gentle delight.
There are children across the country who will be begging for Boston Terrier stuffed animals, if not the genuine article, after watching Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero. This animated flick about the real-life canine war hero who served with the 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, during World War I, tells its story gently and winsomely. With one of its writers well versed in the realities of combat, a talented voice cast and painterly, luminous animation, Sgt. Stubby is a movie parents should be happy to play on repeat.
One bright and sunny afternoon, while marching down the street in a parade, Private First Class Robert Conroy (the voice of Logan Lerman) throws some food to a stray dog nosing his way through the crowd. This act of kindness wins the heart of the homeless mutt, who follows Conroy all the way to the site of Conroy's basic training. Once there, rather than getting himself kicked out, or even getting Conroy into trouble, the stray pooch charms nearly everyone he meets. It helps that he's a quick study: Conroy trains him so well he's soon marching with the bipeds, and even saluting on command. Still, war in France, where this, the "Yankee" Division, is being sent, is no place for the soldiers' new mascot, whom Conroy has named "Stubby." Before he ships out, Conroy with a heavy heart leaves Stubby to the care of an army cook…for about ten seconds. Stubby will not be separated from his best friend, and hops unnoticed upon the train, then the boat, ferrying Conroy to dangerous shores.
Once in France, Stubby engages in a number of heroics, which did, evidently, really happen: He finds wounded soldiers who are buried beneath rubble by sniffing them out; he saves the company of men by warning them, via much barking and indicating with his snout, to don masks before a gas attack; he even catches a German spy (though this last episode sounds far more exciting than its corresponding scene in the film, where its scary dramatics, strangely though perhaps necessarily for the young audience, are downplayed).
It's Conroy's older sister who narrates Stubby's exploits, speaking in voiceover as she paraphrases the letters her "kid brother" sent her. As the voice of big-sis Margaret, Helena Bonham Carter is just perfect: With her soft take on an American accent, she sounds like a kind mother telling you a bedtime story. In fact, all the voice work is top-notch, from the crisp, old-timey diction of Lerman (whose aptitude for the speech patterns of an earlier era is unsurprising, given his penchant for literary-minded films like the Philip Roth adaptation Indignation and the misbegotten The Vanishing of Sidney Hall) to the warm, thick accent of Gérard Depardieu, who voices a French soldier and one of Conroy's best human friends, Gaston.
But the real star of the film is the animation. If Bonham Carter sounds as if she's reading to you, the animators have ensured Sgt. Stubby looks like a storybook. It's all in the magnificent lighting. From high noon to sunset to dusk to dawn, multiple times of day are featured like characters in their own right. When Conroy and Gaston embark upon a mission through the French forest, the scene's suspense and action play second fiddle to the gorgeous greens, yellows and blues of the foliage shining in the afternoon sun. It had me wishing the plot could find another excuse for our heroes to engage in more countryside reconnaissance, just so we could spend more time in this lush setting.
The pedigree of Sgt. Stubby, too, is worth noting. The film is co-written by Mike Stokey, an army veteran who consults for movies and TV as the executive officer of Warriors Inc. He's previously consulted for Tropic Thunder, Alexander, "Band of Brothers," The Thin Red Line and Born on the Fourth of July, among other projects. With its attention to military detail, from the layout of the French trenches to the dynamic among the men, Stokey's expertise is evident in this film about the dog Georgetown University would one day take for its mascot. (The real Conroy studied law at the school.) Irish director and co-writer Richard Lanni doesn't have nearly as many credits to his name, but he's got ambition to spare: Sgt. Stubby is the first film from his new studio, Fun Academy Motion Pictures, which he hopes will one day rival Pixar, DreamWorks and the like.
The film is rather slow and could have stood to be even briefer than its 85 minutes. It also seems best suited to littler kids, rather than older children nearing their tween years. But if you've got an animal lover in your family, someone with an interest in war or who adores storybooks, you'd do worse than to go see Sgt. Stubby.
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I got the seasonal flu shot several weeks ago. I am 59 years old. This week I had symptoms that I thought might be the flu, but if so, it was a very mild case. I was sick with chills, 102 fever, headache, muscles ached and joints hurt, also I was too tired to do anything, but stay in bed. Lasted about 24 hours. No cough or sore throat. What else could it have been? Can the swine flu be so mild?
Dr. Kelly Larkin: this sounds like you may have had a mild virus like a cold, but we have also seen mild cases of flu as well.
Why are some schools just calling it the flu and not H1N1 anymore? I feel that parents need to know its active in the schools. Here in conroe isd it is and not many people know this.
Dr. Catherine Troisi:The correct name is novel H1N1 influenza A, but I think people are just referring to it as the flu because it's the only influenza virus that is circulating right now (sometimes we have up to three influenza viruses circulating at the same time).
johnny j.
i have chronic asthma,and c.o.p.d.where can i get the vaccine.and if i cannot afford it can i get it free.
Dr. Catherine Troisi:Check with your regular health care provider to see if she or he has the vaccine. Pharmacies will be offering it soon. The Houston health department serves as a safety net for people who don't have insurance. Check our website at houstonflu.org. The vaccine is free although there may be a small adminstration fee.
I recently got the flu shot. I have had mild reactions of flu like symptoms and fever for the last 4 days since I received it. I also have an autoimmune disease. Should I wait until my symptoms have resided before I get the H1N1 shot? Should I even be overlapping them? Do they contain some of the same strands of flu virus?
Dr. Kelly Larkin:You need to wait until your symptoms have resolved by a week to 10 days. Usually you want to have around 2 weeks between vaccines. Next year these vaccines may be given together.
ernest frazier
I have Multiple Sclerosis and the swine flu, could this cause a flair up?
Dr. Kelly Larkin:any virus can cause a flare up a your MS. But this is totally unpredictable.
Is the H1N1 virus always manifested with high fever?
Dr. Kelly Larkin:No, the fever can be 101, does not need to be a high fever
IF you are hiv+ what should you do? should you get tha shot or take oever tha counter meds like airborne to help
Dr. Layne Gentry:Jacob
HIV patients should get the injectable vaccine...not the nasal live one...None of the over the counter things have been shown to give much help...
Why can't a person over 48 get a mist vaccine?
Dr. Layne Gentry:The nasal vaccine is not as effective in adults as in children. There is also the risk that the live virus can be carried in the nasal passages, and spread to others at risk for flu
My daughter is 4. She has asthma and has been hospitalized 3 times in the last 3 yrs. I would like to get her the H1N1 vaccine. I have called the TCH Pediatricians office but they do not have the vaccine available yet. How do I go about getting it for her if she is high risk?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:There is a shortage of the H1N1 flu vaccine. But due to her disease as soon it is available she has priority to get it. Unfortunately the next batch of vaccines for TExas will come after Nov 1. You can keep checking with your pediatrician for availability or you can go to this website for ore info:www.houstonflu.org
What are known side effects of the vaccine? Would there be any greater potential for side effects or complications with a 2-yr old with thalassemia-minor?
Thanks for answering questions for us.
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:Jackie The most common side effects of the H1N1 vaccine are the same as the ones for the regular seasonal flu: pain, redness, swelling in the injection site. Very rarely headache, muscle aches, nausea or stomachache. It is o.k. to give it to your child since the blood disease is minor
Not only am I a labor and delivery nurse, but I am 5 months pregnant. I have not received the immunization and my hospital is not sure when they will receive any injections to give. Should I consider quitting my job early if my husband and I can afford it?
Dr. John Irwin:You have a definite problem. At a minimum, you should notify your charge nurse that you cannot take care of laboring patients that have ANY flu-like symptoms. If you are assisgned a laboring patient, ask them this question immediately. Hospital personnel are going to be the very first to be vaccinated. most hospitals should get the vaccine in the next few weeks for their clinical personnel.
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my husband and i was sick f0r 3 days with high fever, chills, mucles and b0ne pains, and a s0re thr0ut. i als0 had a stuffing and running n0se. the fever 0nly lasted a day th0ugh. i was w0ndering what is the signs 0f swing flu? my s0n hasn't g0t what we has yet and im w0rried because he is 6. was this swine flu 0r s0mething eles?
Dr. Shital Patel:The signs of "swine flu" H1N1 are much like regular flu. People can have fever, runny nose, cough, congestion, body aches, and low energy. However people may not have fever and may have only some of these symptoms. It is hard to say if your family has the H1N1 infection without testing you. There are many other viruses that are making people sick at this time and may look very similar.
What is the difference between the nasal spray and the vaccine?
Dr. Shital Patel:The nasal spray people refer to is a nasal spray flu vaccine. The vaccine you are referring to is a shot (injection). The nasal spray vaccine is a live, weakened form of the virus and the vaccine shot is a dead flu virus.
Dr. Kelly Larkin:The over 65 year old group still needs to get seasonal vaccine. It appears that this age group does have some immunity to swine flu so will not be a priority to immunize, but can eventually get the swine flu vaccine.
I have two children with autism and epilepsy..Do they have an increased risk for developing complications from the swine flu? Also, are they more susceptible than other children their age?
Dr. Layne Gentry:Heather
Autism and epilepsy are not risk factors for flu...They are not more suscepible unless they are on medications which suppress the immune system, such as prednisone..
Michelle M
1. If you get the vaccine does in COMPLETELY prevent you from getting N1H1 even if you are in direct contact with someone that has the virus?
2. My two year old in constantly getting sick when she is around other children so it's safe to say that she has a low immune system. Is the shot form of the vaccine better for her rather than the nasal version?
3. I am 6 weeks pregnant and am worried that the vaccine might harm my baby. What trimester is the safest to receive the vaccine? Also, is there mercury in the vaccine?
4. As a pregnant women, is tamiflu safe for my baby?
5. Why are there so many deaths when tamiflu gets rid of the virus? I guess my question in how effective is tamiflu?
Dr. Layne Gentry:Michelle
The H1N1 vaccine is protective...You will not get H1N1 if you receive the vaccine...It does take 7 to 10 days to develop protective antibodies, so there is some risk with early exposure after vaccination.
i have a 1 month old dauther. whatcan i do To protect her? can she get the vaccination or can i get it, since i am breastfeeding?
Dr. John Irwin:Your daughter cannot be vaccinated until she is 6 months old. You should get the vaccine for two reasons. There are some antibodies passively transmitted via the breastmilk which confers some protection. You should also get the vaccine because you are her primary caregiver and should not get the flu yourself.
I have had the normal flu shot and I don't get sick very often, do I need to get the H1N1 shot. I've been told because I'm obese I could be in trouble.
Dr. Shital Patel:If you want to reduce your risk of getting H1N1 than you should get the vaccine. In one recent study in one hospital, many of the people admitted to the ICU for H1N1 infection were obese so there may be an increase risk but it is not clear yet.
Michelle V.
My question is with this flu should school districts send out letters to every parent even if it is only one case?
Dr. Catherine Troisi:Once a case of influenza is identified in a school age child, his or her fellow students have already been exposed. Unlike meningitis, where exposed children can be given antibiotics to prevent infection, telling parents about a case of influenza wouldn't accomplish much.
I'm a 53 year old that just had 2 stents placed in the rear artery about three weeks ago. Should I have the H1N1 shot? I will be going over sea for a couple of weeks in less than a month. How can I get the H1N1 shot prior to leaving when the doctors say they don't have it.
Dr. Layne Gentry:TMP
\The sents do not make your risk for flu increase...You should get the H1N1 vaccine because you have age and cardiac disease. You probably will not get vaccinated before you leave in one month. Our government is in charge of the vaccine, and as you might have sensed, things are slow to start and probably finish. I would suggest that you let you doctor know of your time table and see if he can help... Remember that all the healthcare facilities are responsible for pleading with the government for vaccine...
Brenda R
Have there ever been any cases of people coming down with Gulliain Barre syndrome after receiving the influenza vaccination.There was a news report stating that 1500 hundred people were affected from an imminization during a Flu outbreak years ago.Is this true?If so what are the risk for this vaccination.
Dr. Layne Gentry:Brenda R
The Guillain Barre syndrome was seen with the Swine flu vaccine in the 1976 vaccination program...It has not been seen with any influenza vaccine program since. There are none of those old risk factors present in the modern flu vaccines.
my son had the virus 2 weeks ago and was treated with tama-flu for 10 days. now he is begining to show symptoms again . should i be worried he is getting it again
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:If your son got Tamiflu he should not get the same flu type virus. He may have other viruses such as the ones that cause the common cold (RSV, adenovirus, etc). If you are concerned you should go to your pediatrician.
I am hesitant in getting my 18 month old granddaughter the H1N1 because--was this really tested enough? are there/could there be any "long term" side affects? Yes, there are risks with any vaccination but most have been around for years and years. My main concern is how will it affect her in the future?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:Susan I understand your concern BUT the H1N1 flu vaccine has been created in the same way as the season flu. So you can assume that they both will have the same long term effects whcih are NONE. At this point we do not believe it will have any effect in the long term
I have 22 month old twins with Asthma. My pediatrician stated that they need to get the H1N1 vaccine because they are "high risk". My pediatrician does not have the injection and does not know if they will in the future. I called the Brazoria County Dept of Health (I reside in Pearland) and they also informed me that they do not have it and will not have it. What do I do? I am very concerned.
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:Unfortunately it is a hard situation since we have a huge shortage. So my recommendation is prevention, prevention, prevention. Right now we do not who or where the H1N1 flu vaccine will be distributed. The City of Houston has a website that you can check: www.houstonflu.org
Anna D.
hello, i have a 5 weeks old daugther. hwat can i do to protect her? can she be vaccinated or should i get the vaccination to protect her since i am breastfeeding? i am 33 years old.
thank you
Dr. John Irwin:Your 5 week old cannot be vaccinated until she is 6 months old. Some protection for your daughter does occur if you get the vaccine. Also, since you are her primary caregiver, you do not want to get the flu yourself and further expose her. Get the vaccine.
Dr. Shital Patel: Tamiflu is being used in indivuduals at high risk for complications from the flu.
I am a retail manager is there a way I can help avoid getting H1N1 I know I need the shot but its not available yet..
Dr. Shital Patel:Until the vaccine is available to you, I would advocate good hygeine. Wash your hands as often as you can and consider using hand gel often since you are interacting with customers.
Is there more of a risk factor of Guille-Barre syndrome or other nerve related problems associated with this shot? Has the vaccine been tested to see if there is more of a risk?
Dr. Shital Patel:The H1N1 vaccine is made just like the regular flu vaccine so no increase risk for Guillian-Barre syndrome is expected. The vaccine is being tested and has been given to many thousands of people in the US thus far.
I have 2 children ages 7 and 8, I recently took them to their dr for the Flu shot, but they said they were all out and for me to keep calling back to see if they have some come in. Should I get them the regular flu shot or the H1N1 shot? Besides their regular dr can I take them some where else to get the shot?
Dr. Catherine Troisi:Yes, both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccine are recommened for children. Unfortunately the H1N1 vaccine is in limited supply right now so the best thing to do is to keep calling your medical provider. Your children are old enought to be vaccinated at a pharmacy, once they get vaccine in.
My wife is a very healthy 44 yr old. She is traveling to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next month and will be gone for 2 months. Should she get the H1N1 shot?
Dr. Catherine Troisi:Right now vaccine is available in limited supply. Keep checking with your medical provider first. Eventually (a few weeks, we hope) more vaccine will be available to doctors and pharmacies. In the meantime, get the seasonal flu vaccine which will protect you against that strain of the virus.
I get the flu shot every year, because I have asthma, and am very susceptible to getting bronchitis and pneumonia. I also teach at an elementary school. I did get the regular flu shot about 3 weeks ago, but there is no H1N1 vaccines available yet in our community. I am worried about getting the swine flu before I can be vaccinated. Is tamiflu still effective against the swine flu? I heard that it is starting to show resistance, in about 30% of the cases. Is that still true? Do you happen to know if it's higher or lower?
Dr. Kelly Larkin:Tamiflu is still very effective against - resistance is very rare to H1N1. It is more resistant to seasonal flu.
I have asthma should i be getting the swine flu vaccine along with my regular flu vaccine
Dr. Kelly Larkin:Yes, you should get both
What is the incubation period for the flu? I am nursing a husband with 100 temp and cough, he's on day 2 of flu - some strain. But I am leaving Nov.1 to care for 85 yr old mother. If I can find a flu shot Monday, is it too late to protect myself or to prevent carrying it to mother?
Dr. Kelly Larkin:You would usually have the flu within 7 days of exposure (incubation period). If you get the flu shot it takes 2 weeks to develop immunity.
Arthur R.
I am 36 years old, and have trouble breathing, i quit smoking 1.5 months ago. my lungs are in very bad shape. I fear that if i don't get the vaccine, i'll catch swine flu, and my lungs wont be able to tolerate the awfulness of the virus, i'd die. where can I get a shot in the Cypress area?
Dr. Kelly Larkin:The H1N1 vaccine will soon be available at doctor's offices first then pharmacies. Contact your physician to see if they have vaccine. Stopping smoking is very beneficial to you if you get the swine flu as your lungs have been repairing over the past month and a half. See you physician if you develope swine flu symptoms.
Ervin T
Correct me if I?m wrong but my understanding is that the seasonal flu and the h1n1 vaccine are manufactured the same containing the same ingredients with the difference being the h1n1 vaccine contains an added strain to combat the h1n1 virus with that be said what is the purpose of receiving both vaccines when one being the h1n1 vaccine can protect us again both illnesses assuming my understanding is correct.
Dr. Layne Gentry: Ervin T
All your assumptions are correct except for the fact that H1N1 is a distinctly separate virus, and will not protect against other strains of A, or at least we have no evidence to suggest this. Likewise, the other A viruses will not protect you against the H1N1...so we have to use more than one vaccine...
I have a 6 month old who is a preemie born 2 Months Early but no health problems so far should she receive a flu vaccine?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:The answer is YES!!! Get her immunized
Where can I get my 9 year old child the H1N1 vaccine? Her pedi office said they are only vaccinating 2 year olds. I have a 9 year old - where can I go in Houston to get the vaccine in either form?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:For your 9 yrs old you need to wait until Houston gets more supplies of the vaccines. We are immunizing the high risk group first, that is why your 2 yrs old got it. So keep checking with your pediatrician for new supplies or the Hosuton City Dept at: www.houstonflu.org
I have never had the flu or a flu shot. What is may option?
Dr. Shital Patel:If you want to reduce your risk of getting the flu or serious complications from the flu then you should get the flu vaccine. Your options are the nasal spray vaccine or the flu shot. You can get the nasal spray vaccine if you are an healthy person between the ages of 2 and 49; otherwise you should get the shot.
My son is allergic to eggs so he cannot get the vaccine, what precautions should I take to keep him from getting it? He is 12 years old.
Dr. Shital Patel:Good hygeine -- he should wash his hands as often as possible, carry hand gel to be used in public places. Also, household members could get the vaccine to reduce the risk of exposing the child.
What are the most common symptoms this flu has?
Dr. Shital Patel:The signs of "swine flu" H1N1 are much like regular flu. People can have fever, runny nose, cough, congestion, body aches, and low energy. However people may not have fever and may have only some of these symptoms. It is hard to say if your family has the H1N1 infection without testing you. There are many other viruses that are making people sick at this time and may look very similar.
My 19-year-old college student completed a year of chemo in January for Hodgekin's Lymphoma and has been in remission ever since. Is it dangerous for him to take the live nasal vaccination, or is the shot safer if his immune system is still compromised? Also last flu season, our pediatrician said all of us needed to take the shot and not live nasal treatment since we were around someone with a compromised immune system. Should our entire family take the shot?
Dr. Shital Patel:The nasal vaccination is reccommended for healthy individuals between the ages of 2 and 49. He should get the flu shot. As far as the entire family, it depends on how immune compromised he is at this time. You should ask his doctor about this and then your family can make a more informed decision. If he is not getting chemo anymore then the family could potentially get the nasal vaccine.
James/12 years old
Should everyone do what mexico is doing ,wear mask over our face to make sure we dont enhale a cough or anything from SWIN FLU
Dr. Shital Patel:Wearing masks in public is not recommended at this time. They do not protect 100% and seems to cause more alarm. The best thing to do is to practice good hygeine. Wash hands routinely, use hand gels, cough/sneeze into your elbow rather than hands.
If you get the swine flu can you get it again?
Dr. Shital Patel:For now the virus has not changed. Very young kids can possibly get reinfected, but for the most part most people can not get reinfected unless the virus changes.
my 7yr old tested positive with a light form of the swine flu. she is on tamiflu for 5days. what should i watch for or be concerned about?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:Just make sure she is recuperating well. Her fever is going down, she is eating o.k. or at least drinking a lot, make sure she is urinating well and that she doesn't develop any respiratory difficulty. Make sure she is still awake and alert.
Hears my queston how young do you have to be to get H1N vaccine When it becomes aviable to the public?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:The youngest you can give the H1N1 vaccine as well as the regular season one is 6 months. But the Center for Disease Control recommends all children younger than 2 yrs old
My son is severly allergic to eggs. Is there something for him to take to prevent the swine flu? And if he were to get the swine flu is there medicines that can be given to him to help him fight the swine flu? I just pray we never have to deal with it. Thank you.
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:If your child has sever allergies to egg HE CAN NOT GET any of the flu vaccines. The only thing you can do is prevention, prevention, prevention. Everybody washes their hands, etc. if he gets flu like symptoms he can be treated with tamiflu.
will H1N1 if i go to my son doctor . will it make him sick yes or no?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:Nicole You question did not come out right so I do not know exactly what are you asking. But if the question is where to get the H1N1 vaccine, the answer id through your pediatrician's office once it is available (there is a shortage). And if the other question is if it is goign tomake him sick, if he gets the shot it is a killed virus so NO, he shouldn't get sick (only pain, redness, swelling onthe injection site). But is he gets the live one because he is older than 2 yrs old (which is the nasal spray) then he can have mild illness such as fever, sore throat, headaches
What locations will they have the H1N1 vaccine for 12 month olds? Is there any close to the Clear Lake Area?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:I do not know if around the Clear Lake Area there is going to be availabilty You should check with the Health Dept around that area.
I have a 3 yr girl , she born premature she is healthy but Im scare to get the swine flu shot for her and put on risk my healthy baby. and also we palnning to go to mexico on chrismas and I really want to protect her. What you recomendme.
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:You can give the 3yrs old the killed virus which is a shot and will not put at risk any other family members. And if you plan to travel to Mexico, YES, you should vaccinte everybody.
My kids (ages 2 & 4) and I (28) were diagnosed on Monday with the flu the doctor did not specify which flu. I have heard from others that doctors have not actually seen the seasonal flu in any patients as of yet and therefore if you were diagnosed with the flu it is most likely the swine flu, it is just to expensive to test for positive. Is this true and if so should I be worried about my 2 yr old who is asthmatic? We are on Tamiflu but he gets tired easy and does not what to eat much!!
Dr. Amalia Guardiola: It is true that if you test positive for flu A we are assuming is swine flu, because this is the season for it. We are not seen a lot of the regular flu. And yes, it costs a lot to send a specific nasal wash, on a special tube to get it tested for swine flu. It has to go to Atlanta to the CEnter for Control of Disease (CDC). And it is a special test called PCR. So that is why we are not testing. If all of you are on tamiflu you should be o.k. About your child with asthma if youa re concerned go to the pediatrician so they can listen to his lungs, etc. But remember that the flu makes us sick, tired, we do not want to eat a lot, but make sure he is drinking a lot of fluid and urinating well.
Blanca Soto
My 1 year old will have her scheduled vaccines on Monday. And her doctors office are only giving the swine flu vaccine for children 3 and up. Should I get her vaccinated anyway at another clinic. Also does this vaccine contain thimerosal? If it does, are there any other options for the vaccine.
Thank you so much.
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:There are single shot vaccines that are thimesoral free, so you can talk to your doctor about it. The City of Houston is very low on supplies, so you can check this website and see where the City is distributing the vaccines and go there: www.houstonflu.org
I'm a 50-something female with diabetes and asthma as well as lung and thoracic Sarcoidosis. Due to the Sarcoidosis I also take a drug for rheumatoid arthritis that causes me to have a "compromised immune system". Since my doctor is unable to get the H1N1 vaccine, I am terrified to go anywhere but I do have to get groceries and I have other doctor and therapy appointments. I'm even afraid to go to the hospital to get my mammogram week after next. Questions: 1)Should I be this paranoid about this virus? 2) If our doctors can't get the vaccine is there anywhere else we can try (I live in Ft. Bend Co.)? Thanks
Dr. Shital Patel:It is understandable to be concerned about getting the H1N1 infection since you are immunocompromised. Until vaccine is avialable in your community, you should practice good hygeine and ask friends that are ill not to expose you. You have to live a normal life and do your routine activities, but wash your hands and use hand gels when out. This can help reduce the risk. As far vaccine, try to continue to contact your health department.
kay raley
I have 2 grandsons 3 & 5. One has asthma and the other one reactive airway
disease. Their physician stated they could not have the nasal vaccine but needed the injection. She also said she
would not get it. What are we to do?
These 2 clearly will be in trouble if
they get the H1N1. We live in Baytown. Thanks
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:You need to check with the Health Department in Baytown and see if they are going to get a supply of the H1N1 shot. For now is a lot of prevention, prevention, prevention: washing thair hands, keep them away from people that are sick, etc.
My three children have already had confirmed cases of the H1N1 Flu and recovered with no complications. Do they still need to get the vaccine since they have already been exposed to the virus?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola: No, they do not need the vaccine
Jessica Z
I have been following up on the H1N1 virus ever since the break out in Mexico. I've gathered a good amount of information too. I read that there couldn't be two different strains on the flu virus at the same time. That one would over power the other. Since we have had quite a few swine flu cases in our area for a while, Why would there be very much doubt if any that it is swine flu that everyone is contracting now? What I've researched is that almost every test that has been taken has come back positive regarding Swine flu. Is there any for sure way to be certain that it is Swine Flu? Because Dr's are not testing patients unless they are seriously ill or have died of an unknown illness. Will there be a swine flu test that will be available for Dr's offices so maybe we can have a little peace of mind?
Dr. Shital Patel:For now the majority of the cases that test positive for Influenza A on the rapid test are H1N1 "swine" flu. Confirmation tests are done by limited labs at this time and there is no quick test that can be done in the office. As the season continues we will expect to see regular seasonal flu in the community. Throughout the US there are survillence labs that keep track of what viruses are circulating. In Houston Texas Children's labs helps provide this information. For now we can assume it is H1N1, but that may change in a few months.
My grandchildren are ages 9 and 5, but their doctor says they do not need the H1N1 vaccine. Why is that? I thought they were in the high risk group.
Dr. Shital Patel:They are not in the high risk group right now. Since there is a shortage of the vaccine the new recommendations is to give it to children 2 yrs old or younger, or children with chronic disease such as heart disease, asthma, etc.
my daughter had the seasonal flu mist 3 weeks ago and then started getting sick with a runny nose 4 days ago . we took her to the doctors office and they gave her a flu test and it was positive for flu a . they told us it was swine , could it be a positive test from the seasonal flu mist.
Dr. Shital Patel:The regular seasonal flu mist will not protect your daughter from the swine flu. So it is possible to get it. The flu mist will not give your daughter a positive test
I currently have H1N1, but haven't had fever since Tuesday. (Infact, it's been lower than average temp.) When will I be considered non-contagious?
Dr. Shital Patel:No, they do not need to get the H1N1 vaccine
if i take the h1n1 vaccine shot am i immune to the that swine flu
Dr. Shital Patel:To reduce your risk of getting "swine" flu (H1N1) or serious illness from H1N1 then you should get the vaccine.
I am 58 wife 57 both very healthy overall. Should we wait to get the vaccine later after the ones who need it most?
Dr. Shital Patel:There are priority groups for vaccine however if available to you you should consider getting the vaccine. Some cases of serious illness has occurred in those that have no underlying health problems.
I would like to get the nasal mist vaccine for the Swine Flu for my 3yr old son and 5 yr old daughter, however my husband believes the side effects are more to worry about then the flu itself. What side effects have been a result from getting the vaccine and do you reccommend giving the kids the vaccine?
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:There are priority groups for vaccine however if available to you you should consider getting the vaccine. Some cases of serious illness has occurred in those that have no underlying health problems.
Dr. Shital Patel:Young adults are at risk of H1N1 infection. So far, it seems that those under 24 are at higher risk of serious illness. That does not mean that you are not at risk of getting the infection. It also depends on our health status.
If you've already contracted the H1N1 virus within the last 90 days, is it still advisable the get vaccinated against a second attack?
Dr. Shital Patel:If you have had confirmed "swine" H1N1 infection then at this time you should not get infection again. Some very young children could poosibly get reinfected, but for the most part most people will not get reinfected unless the virus changes. Also if you have confirmed infection, then at this time since the virus has not changed you do not need to get the vaccine.
I don't know if my 10 month old daughter is allergic to eggs so I am worried about her getting the shot. Is it okay if I get the shot (I already had the regular flu shot for this season) and pass my immunities on to my daughter? Please answer, thank you!
Dr. Amalia Guardiola:ARe you nursing?? Still, you will not pass your immunity to your daughter. She still needs to get it. About the allergy to egg you can talk to your pediatrician about it. Usually it is pretty safe and your pediatrician can observe her after the shot is given.
My son has Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW)can he get the flu shot?
Dr. Shital Patel:Yes, he can get the flu shot.
My wife is a RA patient currently taking Methotrexate. She has a uterine polyp that her OB-GYN wants to remove via a hysterectomy. Prior to surgery, she will have to stop taking the Methotrexate so that she can improve her immune system. Not knowing how much exposure she will have at the hospital, should she postpone the surgery until she can get the H1N1 vaccine?
Dr. Shital Patel:Post poning surgery depends on how important the surgery is and whether there would be any issues if postponed. This would have to be discussed with her physician. It is difficult to predict when she will be able to get vaccine and thus this decision should be made together with your wife's physician who knows her best.
Should I ask my physician to prescribe me Tamiflu if I was tested for the swine flu?
Should I also get my 2yr old and my 5yr old vaccinated. Are there any severe risks for in the vaccine?
Dr. Shital Patel:Your physician will help you decide if he thinks you have "swine flu "H1N1 and whether you need Tamiflu. You and your kids should get the vaccine if you want ro reduce the risk of infection. The vaccine is made just like the regular flu vaccine.
My wife and I have a 8 year old and 19 month old, it seems the vaccine was produced fairly quickly and we are skeptical what possible side that are not know yet. Would be putting our chlidren at a higher risk for problems if choose not to get them the vaccine? Or is it the opinion of most Doctors to get the vaccine, we did get them the seasonal flu shot, do we have to wait so many days before we get them the H1N1 vaccine? Thanks
Dr. Shital Patel:My wife and I have a 8 year old and 19 month old, it seems the vaccine was produced fairly quickly and we are skeptical what possible side that are not know yet. Would be putting our chlidren at a higher risk for problems if choose not to get them the vaccine? Or is it the opinion of most Doctors to get the vaccine, we did get them the seasonal flu shot, do we have to wait so many days before we get them the H1N1 vaccine? Thanks
2 weeks ago I was in the hospital for Acute Bronchitis, viral infection and flu. I don't know which one..The hospital said that the test was not back yet to determine which flu it was. I am still weak, still have some congestion and just does not feel good. Should I still get the flu shot
Dr. Shital Patel:You should discuss with your doctor to see if he or she can find out if you had the flu. If can not be confirmed you may want to consider getting the flu shot because other respiratory viruses can cause similar symptoms.
Will type A flu tests be screened for the H1N1 flu? If I have the H1N1 flu, do I still need to get the H1N1 vaccine?
Dr. Shital Patel:If you have had confirmed "swine" H1N1 infection then at this time you should not get infection again. Some very young children could poosibly get reinfected, but for the most part most people will not get reinfected unless the virus changes. At this time since the virus has not changed you do not need to get the vaccine.
I have a healthy teen boy with mild Asthma is that considered a underlying condition.
Dr. Shital Patel:Asthma is considered a underlying condition.
Tamme S.
My son has type 1 diabetes and we see that from the other questions that he should be on the priority list, how do you get on this list?
Dr. Shital Patel:The CDC has developed a priority list -- individuals at increased risk of complications from H1N1 -- you can go to the CDC webisite www.cdc.gov to see the list.
My daughter just received the H1N1 vaccine today. I spoke extensively with her Pediatrican regarding the pro and cons of the vaccine. I didn't think to ask since she received the nasal vaccine should I be concerned about her being around her grandmother for a few days since she is Diabetic?
Dr. Shital Patel:You do not have to be concerned about your daughter being around her grandmother who is diabetic.
My daughter was sick w/ flu symptoms & was treated w/ Tamiflu for H1N1 even though she wasn't tested. I'm not 100% sure she had H1N1 since there's no confirmed lab test... Will it hurt her to have the immunization for H1N1 if she did indeed already have the virus?
Dr. Shital Patel: Getting the flu shot will not hurt her if she already had the virus infection.
I am 54 years old and I've been told by a nurse at my clinic I need to have the H1N1 vaccination because I have several chronic medical conditions.However,my clinic doesn't have the vaccine yet. I don't have the cash to pay to get the vaccine from any other source. Also, I'm very concerned the vaccine would cause me to get sick. What is your suggestion and opinion?
Dr. Shital Patel:The vaccine is made like the regular flu vaccine. You will not get flu from the flu shot. You may have a mild reaction like low grade fever, headache, and mild body ache that lasts 1-2 days and usually does not interfere with your activities. The vaccine will be coming in at different times and thus keep talking to your clinic and health department.
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Links Master Sword
Step 1: Supplies
First I went to go get my supplies for the sword. I chose to make it out of balsa wood. I got a 13 x 4 slab of balsa wood. Then I got two 13 in long sticks of balsa wood. I also got some long leather strips. also to cut the balsa wood I used an exacto knife.
Step 2: Cutting the Handle Parts
I cut all of the balsa sticks. I cut four pieces that are 4 inches each from the balsa sticks and two pieces I cut that were 6 inches. and I also cut a two 9 inch pieces of the balsa sticks for the handles. I cut the blade out of the balsa wood slab and I made the blade 30 inches long.
Step 3: Cutting Out the Blade
So first I sketched out in pencil what I wanted the shape of the blade to be then I cut the blade out of the balsa wood slab and I made the blade 30 inches long.
Step 4: The Design
On Links master sword there is three triangles on it. so what I did was I used a wood burner to make the triangles.
Step 5: Painting the Handle
I painted all of the cut up sticks of balsa wood purple.
Step 6: Painting the Blade
I decided to spray paint the blade. I painted it silver.
Step 7: Glue
Then i glued the pieces together.
Step 8: The Leather
The leather is for the handle. So i just wrapped it around the handle and used some glue so it wouldn't unwrap.
Step 9:
Fun prop replica. I really like the burned wood designs that I included.