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From his big screen debut in 1946, to his most recent role in 2008, the one and only Kirk Douglas has proven himself to be a true movie star.
He made a name for himself by appearing in Hollywood blockbusters like Spartacus, and started a family acting dynasty, but how much do you actually know about Douglas and his decades-long career?
Douglas' parents were dirt poor Russian immigrants. His father supported his seven children by hawking rags and scrap metal, and Kirk had to sell snacks and do odd jobs to support the family.
It would be tough for a rag seller to afford his son's tuition, so instead Douglas took matters into his own hands. He walked into the dean's office at St. Lawrence University and walked out with a loan for his education.
During his studies, Douglas paid back the loan by working as a janitor at the school. Douglas also spent time in the Navy before he was discharged for injuries he suffered in World War 2.
Douglas was invited in front of his class to read the poem "The Red Robin of Spring," and says the experience made him a performer for life. “Something happened when I heard applause," he later explained. "I loved it. I still do."
While he starred in loads of great movies, and was nominated three times, Douglas never took home an Academy Award. He even passed on two roles in Cat Ballou and Stalag 17 that won Oscars for Lee Marvin and William Holden.
Finally, Douglas was given an honorary award in 1996, and gave a very emotional speech. It was the actor's first major public appearance since he suffered a stroke.
Douglas famously survived a helicopter crash, but he also nearly died in plane crash. In 1958, producer Michael Todd invited Douglas to fly to New York on his private plane. The actor's wife Anne had a bad feeling, and begged him not to get on the flight.
While driving to his destination instead, Douglas turned on the radio and heard the news that Todd's plane had crashed, killing him.
Bear in mind that the stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame weigh about 300 pounds, so it's not like you can just pick one up and walk away. Only four stars have ever been stolen from the tourist attraction: James Stewart's, Gene Autry's, Gregory Peck's, and Kirk Douglas'.
The star was later found in a construction worker's home and returned to its rightful place.
8. He was paid $50,000 to say the word "coffee"
In the 1980s, Douglas became the face of the Maxim Coffee brand in Japan, and appeared in a series of commercials for them. At the time, American actors appearing in Japanese commercials wouldn't actually endorse their product. The only line Douglas ever says in the Maxim commercials is "Coffee," but he still earned $50,000 per ad.
Three generations of actors in the Douglas family - Kirk Douglas, his son Michael, and his grandson Cameron - all appeared in the 2003 comedy movie It Runs in the Family. That's one way to organize a family reunion.
Over the years, Douglas has helped build or restore more than 400 playgrounds across Los Angeles, and that's just a small part of his charitable donations.
Douglas funds scholarships for visible minorities at large colleges, has donated millions to support Alzheimer's research and care, raises awareness for elder abuse, and even donated a robot to the Children's Hospital of LA. It was named Spartacus, of course.
Douglas started sharing his thoughts on the social media website Myspace, but he's since moved on to write for HuffPost. He hasn't shared any new stories with us lately, but maybe he's waiting for his 101st birthday.
“I am always asked for advice on living a long and healthy life. I don't have any. I do believe, however, that we have a purpose for being here. I was spared after a helicopter crash and a stroke to do more good in the world before I leave it."
The Hollywood Ten were a group of writers and directors who refused to testify before congress about Communist sympathizers in Hollywood. They were each barred from working in the movie business, and most of them struggled to support their families.
Douglas, one of the few actors who ran his own production company in the 1960s, helped end the ban by hiring writer Dalton Trumbo, one of the Hollywood Ten, to write the screenplay for Spartacus.
Share this list if you're a Kirk Douglas fan!

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from his big screen debut in 1946, to his most recent role in 2008, the one and only kirk douglas has proven himself to be a true movie star.
he made a name for himself by appearing in hollywood blockbusters like spartacus, and started a family acting dynasty, but how much do you actually know about douglas and his decades-long career?
douglas' parents were dirt poor russian immigrants. his father supported his seven children by hawking rags and scrap metal, and kirk had to sell snacks and do odd jobs to support the family.
it would be tough for a rag seller to afford his son's tuition, so instead douglas took matters into his own hands. he walked into the dean's office at st. lawrence university and walked out with a loan for his education.
during his studies, douglas paid back the loan by working as a janitor at the school. douglas also spent time in the navy before he was discharged for injuries he suffered in world war 2.
douglas was invited in front of his class to read the poem "the red robin of spring," and says the experience made him a performer for life. “something happened when i heard applause," he later explained. "i loved it. i still do."
while he starred in loads of great movies, and was nominated three times, douglas never took home an academy award. he even passed on two roles in cat ballou and stalag 17 that won oscars for lee marvin and william holden.
finally, douglas was given an honorary award in 1996, and gave a very emotional speech. it was the actor's first major public appearance since he suffered a stroke.
douglas famously survived a helicopter crash, but he also nearly died in plane crash. in 1958, producer michael todd invited douglas to fly to new york on his private plane. the actor's wife anne had a bad feeling, and begged him not to get on the flight.
while driving to his destination instead, douglas turned on the radio and heard the news that todd's plane had crashed, killing him.
bear in mind that the stars in the hollywood walk of fame weigh about 300 pounds, so it's not like you can just pick one up and walk away. only four stars have ever been stolen from the tourist attraction: james stewart's, gene autry's, gregory peck's, and kirk douglas'.
the star was later found in a construction worker's home and returned to its rightful place.
8. he was paid $50,000 to say the word "coffee"
in the 1980s, douglas became the face of the maxim coffee brand in japan, and appeared in a series of commercials for them. at the time, american actors appearing in japanese commercials wouldn't actually endorse their product. the only line douglas ever says in the maxim commercials is "coffee," but he still earned $50,000 per ad.
three generations of actors in the douglas family - kirk douglas, his son michael, and his grandson cameron - all appeared in the 2003 comedy movie it runs in the family. that's one way to organize a family reunion.
over the years, douglas has helped build or restore more than 400 playgrounds across los angeles, and that's just a small part of his charitable donations.
douglas funds scholarships for visible minorities at large colleges, has donated millions to support alzheimer's research and care, raises awareness for elder abuse, and even donated a robot to the children's hospital of la. it was named spartacus, of course.
douglas started sharing his thoughts on the social media website myspace, but he's since moved on to write for huffpost. he hasn't shared any new stories with us lately, but maybe he's waiting for his 101st birthday.
“i am always asked for advice on living a long and healthy life. i don't have any. i do believe, however, that we have a purpose for being here. i was spared after a helicopter crash and a stroke to do more good in the world before i leave it."
the hollywood ten were a group of writers and directors who refused to testify before congress about communist sympathizers in hollywood. they were each barred from working in the movie business, and most of them struggled to support their families.
douglas, one of the few actors who ran his own production company in the 1960s, helped end the ban by hiring writer dalton trumbo, one of the hollywood ten, to write the screenplay for spartacus.
share this list if you're a kirk douglas fan!


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isabelle grace jewelry coupon code – save 20%!
fabulous offer from classy mommy with our coupon code for 20% off purchase. if you like personalized jewelry, i promise you’ll love the gorgeous and handmade finds from isabelle grace jewelry. i’ve owned several of their pieces over the years as they make gorgeous “mom” gifts that can include your children’s initials along with some styling “best dad” key chains too. save 20% on your order with coupon code classy20.
perfect gift item to give to a best friend, grandmother, aunt, sister, or even your own daughter. classy, stylish, and personal.
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dust-eze waterbloc is a cutting edge solution to mitigate erosion around dams, floodways and diversion channels. it can also be used as a sealant for concrete products.
the application of waterbloc creates a barrier on any surface that is almost impenetrable even in heavy rain. when applied to porous surfaces, waterbloc creates a barrier to prohibit water ingress and reduce any swelling of reinforcing materials and concrete products due to corrosion. waterbloc also binds the upper layer of the soil or dam structure to provide a hardened water-proof surface.
encourage water to run away from treated areas without leaving significant impact.
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TAI: This psalm is a cry for revival and restoration. The people need to be revived in their relationship with God and restored to right fellowship with him. Sin has caused a breach between Creator and people; only by God’s grace can reconciliation occur. This is something that has happened in the past (vv. 1-3); now it is needed “again” (v. 6); it is possible because of the character of God (v. 7). It is our place to listen to God and fear him; that is, to trust and obey (vv. 8-9). The psalm closes with a picture, the fruit of restoration.
PP: Church history records several periods of true revival (such as the Great Awakening). Will our Heavenly Father revive his people again? Will he come in power and glory by his Spirit and touch the church with renewal? Let us pray to that end! Thank God for such visitations in the past, ask for it to occur once again, and praise him for his mercy in Jesus Christ which makes revival possible. Confess that sin is a problem in the land—and in us! Ask him to start with us at Faith, and to spread it across our land and world. Come, Lord!
TAI: A very intimate and personal prayer, reflective of one who walks closely with God and knows God. Read through the prayer and ask yourself, “Is this the kind of personal relationship I have with God?” Notice the emphasis on God’s attributes, his character, in vv. 5, 10, and 15. What is the psalmist asking God to do? Do you desire those same things? There is opposition (v. 14); life is not easy. But God is able to turn that around (v. 17) and provide help and comfort. Notice the global scope of God’s gracious impact (vv. 8-10).
PP: This is a psalm you can simply pray yourself, line by line, thought by thought, adding in your own personal details as needed. Do just that. Pray this prayer to God. And pray for “the nations” to come to God through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Pray also for our upcoming Holy Week services at Faith South and West, including Good Friday and Easter morning. Pray for those you are inviting to join you. Ask God to work in a powerful way.
TAI: Do you know the hymn, Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken? If you do, you can’t help but start singing (or humming!) the tune as you read these words. Why are Gentile peoples listed here as “This one was born there”? (v. 4). As with the previous psalm, this song celebrates that the impact of Zion will be far beyond Zion, and we NT believers know that through Christ, in fulfillment of the promise to Abraham, all the nations shall be blessed. Even a song about Zion celebrates the Great Commission! Our destiny is heavenly Zion.
PP: Celebrate that “the springs” of Zion, the fountains of God’s great grace, nourish the peoples throughout the world, and carry us from this world to the heavenly Zion. Pray a prayer of thanks and praise to God for Jesus, the Lamb of God, who opened the gates of Zion to all who believe. Praise God for the Living Water of Jesus Christ.
TAI: A lament for hard times, “the psalm instills a tough faith in its singers by reminding them to keep turning to God…even during these times when it seems there is no answer being given” (ESV SB). Have you gone through a lengthy period of sorrow and distress when it seemed like God was not hearing or responding? In such times we are tempted to turn away and look elsewhere; this psalm encourages continuing, persevering prayer in grief and sorrow.
PP: An appropriate psalm for the darkness of Maundy Thursday, commemorating the betrayal, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus the next day (Good Friday). Gritty, solemn, recognizing that sin yields hard results, perhaps you can relate to this “song” now or in the past. Yet, Sunday’s coming! Easter follows the darkness of the cross. Pray for a friend going through such a dark time (or for yourself, if you find yourself there). Ask God to send light and grace in sorrow and suffering. Ask God to use this psalm to prepare your heart for tomorrow and Good Friday. Pray for Good Friday services at Faith.
TAI: For many readers, another song will come to mind. The darkness of Ps 88 now gives way to great hope and confidence in the covenant-keeping steadfast love of God. He is faithful! Warren Wiersbe asks, “How shall we respond to the faithfulness of God?” He suggests, from this psalm, we 1) sing of his faithfulness; 2) share God’s faithfulness with others; and 3) submit to his faithfulness (Prayer, Praise, and Promises, day 219).
PP: Note the emphasis in the psalm on the character and attributes of God. We exult in his faithfulness because of who he is—strong and mighty, righteous and just, loving and faithful (vv. 13-14). Pray a prayer of praise. Exalt the Lord. Submit to his reign in your life.
On this Good Friday, humbly thank God for Christ’s sacrifice for you.
TAI: “There is one thing God cannot do—he cannot lie. When he makes a covenant, he keeps it, and we can hold on to his Word forever.” (Wiersbe, P, P, and P, day 221). God’s faithfulness to his Davidic covenant meant two things: first, that he would punish the people for disobedience and rebellion, but second, that ultimately he would deliver them. This he has done through the Ultimate David, Jesus Christ, the Messiah and Deliverer, and we are the beneficiaries!
And we celebrate the resurrection Light tomorrow morning!
PP: Reflect on the covenant faithfulness of God and how you as his child benefit from it. Prepare your heart and mind for Easter by pondering the darkness of yesterday (the crucifixion) and the light of tomorrow (resurrection hope in Jesus Christ). Praise God that he cannot lie. Praise God that he is faithful to every promise.
Pray for Easter services, the pastors, and the musicians. Pray for those being baptized at the West Campus. Pray for our guests.
Read I Corinthians 15 – What a chapter! What grand truth!
TAI & PP: It is Easter day! Hallelujah! The betrayal of Thursday, darkness of Good Friday, the despair of Saturday and the tomb, have now given way to RESURRECTION LIFE! What a Savior! What a faithful God! Up from the grace he arose, with a MIGHTY TRIUMPH over his foes. Sing, shout, and speak of the Living Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his gracious, steadfast love toward you. Pray for those who still need him.
In this all-important verse, what is the basis of our forgiving others? Why does Easter Hope provide us with all we need to be kind to one another, tenderhearted, and forgiving? Who do you need to forgive today?

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tai: this psalm is a cry for revival and restoration. the people need to be revived in their relationship with god and restored to right fellowship with him. sin has caused a breach between creator and people; only by god’s grace can reconciliation occur. this is something that has happened in the past (vv. 1-3); now it is needed “again” (v. 6); it is possible because of the character of god (v. 7). it is our place to listen to god and fear him; that is, to trust and obey (vv. 8-9). the psalm closes with a picture, the fruit of restoration.
pp: church history records several periods of true revival (such as the great awakening). will our heavenly father revive his people again? will he come in power and glory by his spirit and touch the church with renewal? let us pray to that end! thank god for such visitations in the past, ask for it to occur once again, and praise him for his mercy in jesus christ which makes revival possible. confess that sin is a problem in the land—and in us! ask him to start with us at faith, and to spread it across our land and world. come, lord!
tai: a very intimate and personal prayer, reflective of one who walks closely with god and knows god. read through the prayer and ask yourself, “is this the kind of personal relationship i have with god?” notice the emphasis on god’s attributes, his character, in vv. 5, 10, and 15. what is the psalmist asking god to do? do you desire those same things? there is opposition (v. 14); life is not easy. but god is able to turn that around (v. 17) and provide help and comfort. notice the global scope of god’s gracious impact (vv. 8-10).
pp: this is a psalm you can simply pray yourself, line by line, thought by thought, adding in your own personal details as needed. do just that. pray this prayer to god. and pray for “the nations” to come to god through faith in jesus christ our lord.
pray also for our upcoming holy week services at faith south and west, including good friday and easter morning. pray for those you are inviting to join you. ask god to work in a powerful way.
tai: do you know the hymn, glorious things of thee are spoken? if you do, you can’t help but start singing (or humming!) the tune as you read these words. why are gentile peoples listed here as “this one was born there”? (v. 4). as with the previous psalm, this song celebrates that the impact of zion will be far beyond zion, and we nt believers know that through christ, in fulfillment of the promise to abraham, all the nations shall be blessed. even a song about zion celebrates the great commission! our destiny is heavenly zion.
pp: celebrate that “the springs” of zion, the fountains of god’s great grace, nourish the peoples throughout the world, and carry us from this world to the heavenly zion. pray a prayer of thanks and praise to god for jesus, the lamb of god, who opened the gates of zion to all who believe. praise god for the living water of jesus christ.
tai: a lament for hard times, “the psalm instills a tough faith in its singers by reminding them to keep turning to god…even during these times when it seems there is no answer being given” (esv sb). have you gone through a lengthy period of sorrow and distress when it seemed like god was not hearing or responding? in such times we are tempted to turn away and look elsewhere; this psalm encourages continuing, persevering prayer in grief and sorrow.
pp: an appropriate psalm for the darkness of maundy thursday, commemorating the betrayal, trial, and crucifixion of jesus the next day (good friday). gritty, solemn, recognizing that sin yields hard results, perhaps you can relate to this “song” now or in the past. yet, sunday’s coming! easter follows the darkness of the cross. pray for a friend going through such a dark time (or for yourself, if you find yourself there). ask god to send light and grace in sorrow and suffering. ask god to use this psalm to prepare your heart for tomorrow and good friday. pray for good friday services at faith.
tai: for many readers, another song will come to mind. the darkness of ps 88 now gives way to great hope and confidence in the covenant-keeping steadfast love of god. he is faithful! warren wiersbe asks, “how shall we respond to the faithfulness of god?” he suggests, from this psalm, we 1) sing of his faithfulness; 2) share god’s faithfulness with others; and 3) submit to his faithfulness (prayer, praise, and promises, day 219).
pp: note the emphasis in the psalm on the character and attributes of god. we exult in his faithfulness because of who he is—strong and mighty, righteous and just, loving and faithful (vv. 13-14). pray a prayer of praise. exalt the lord. submit to his reign in your life.
on this good friday, humbly thank god for christ’s sacrifice for you.
tai: “there is one thing god cannot do—he cannot lie. when he makes a covenant, he keeps it, and we can hold on to his word forever.” (wiersbe, p, p, and p, day 221). god’s faithfulness to his davidic covenant meant two things: first, that he would punish the people for disobedience and rebellion, but second, that ultimately he would deliver them. this he has done through the ultimate david, jesus christ, the messiah and deliverer, and we are the beneficiaries!
and we celebrate the resurrection light tomorrow morning!
pp: reflect on the covenant faithfulness of god and how you as his child benefit from it. prepare your heart and mind for easter by pondering the darkness of yesterday (the crucifixion) and the light of tomorrow (resurrection hope in jesus christ). praise god that he cannot lie. praise god that he is faithful to every promise.
pray for easter services, the pastors, and the musicians. pray for those being baptized at the west campus. pray for our guests.
read i corinthians 15 – what a chapter! what grand truth!
tai & pp: it is easter day! hallelujah! the betrayal of thursday, darkness of good friday, the despair of saturday and the tomb, have now given way to resurrection life! what a savior! what a faithful god! up from the grace he arose, with a mighty triumph over his foes. sing, shout, and speak of the living lord and savior, jesus christ, and his gracious, steadfast love toward you. pray for those who still need him.
in this all-important verse, what is the basis of our forgiving others? why does easter hope provide us with all we need to be kind to one another, tenderhearted, and forgiving? who do you need to forgive today?


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The History of Zelda Art Collection (アートコレクシヨン) is an artbook released in 2010 only in Japan. It was released with the February 2010 issue of Nintendo Dream.
The book features artworks spanning from The Legend of Zelda to Spirit Tracks. It also includes never-before-seen artworks such as the Ocarina of Time version of Ganon and Skull Kid with and without the Skull Mask. The end of the book also includes the first concept art released for Skyward Sword as a preview of the game.
↑ "The February 2010 issue of the Japanese gaming magazine Nintendo Dream came packaged with a 100-page Zelda art book, featuring artwork from the original Legend of Zelda all the way through Spirit Tracks." — Kao, Nintendo Dream Zelda Art Book, Zelda Power, published April 11, 2010, retrieved October 6, 2015.

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the history of zelda art collection (アートコレクシヨン) is an artbook released in 2010 only in japan. it was released with the february 2010 issue of nintendo dream.
the book features artworks spanning from the legend of zelda to spirit tracks. it also includes never-before-seen artworks such as the ocarina of time version of ganon and skull kid with and without the skull mask. the end of the book also includes the first concept art released for skyward sword as a preview of the game.
↑ "the february 2010 issue of the japanese gaming magazine nintendo dream came packaged with a 100-page zelda art book, featuring artwork from the original legend of zelda all the way through spirit tracks." — kao, nintendo dream zelda art book, zelda power, published april 11, 2010, retrieved october 6, 2015.


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we here at old skool vape society take a personalized approach to getting you into a new system. we pride ourselves on taking the time it takes to make sure you are comfortable with your purchase before you leave our great lounge!
great quality and better prices!
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Dreamy ocean waves curl over on their way to a sandy beach on 12 x 14 cotton canvas tote bags personalized with the bride and groom's name, wedding date and custom print for a short 'bon voyage' or 'Enjoy!' message for welcoming guests to your beach or island destination wedding. Add bottled water or a bottle of wine and a couple plastic wine glasses, some cheese and crackers or fresh fruit for your guests to enjoy in their hotels and sunglasses, sunscreen and novelty items for the beach.
Measuring 12 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches deep by 14 inches tall, the 100 percent natural cotton canvas bags are gusseted for strength and durability. The wide, double-stitched canvas handles are long enough to go over-the-shoulder for travel or shopping. The beach waves design and personalization is custom printed in your choice of Caribbean blue, willow green, powder blue, or Victorian purple color options.

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dreamy ocean waves curl over on their way to a sandy beach on 12 x 14 cotton canvas tote bags personalized with the bride and groom's name, wedding date and custom print for a short 'bon voyage' or 'enjoy!' message for welcoming guests to your beach or island destination wedding. add bottled water or a bottle of wine and a couple plastic wine glasses, some cheese and crackers or fresh fruit for your guests to enjoy in their hotels and sunglasses, sunscreen and novelty items for the beach.
measuring 12 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches deep by 14 inches tall, the 100 percent natural cotton canvas bags are gusseted for strength and durability. the wide, double-stitched canvas handles are long enough to go over-the-shoulder for travel or shopping. the beach waves design and personalization is custom printed in your choice of caribbean blue, willow green, powder blue, or victorian purple color options.


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Tío Rico - An experiment born in Manchester in the December of 2014 out of a love of music. Listen, and understand, that Tío Rico are out there! We can't be bargained with! We can't be reasoned with! We don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear and we absolutely will not stop... ever! Our First single Mr Big Shot released in October 2016 they are in the process of recording an album. These boys play loud, sing loud and have fun.
© copyright 2016 Tio Rico - all rights reserved.

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tío rico - an experiment born in manchester in the december of 2014 out of a love of music. listen, and understand, that tío rico are out there! we can't be bargained with! we can't be reasoned with! we don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear and we absolutely will not stop... ever! our first single mr big shot released in october 2016 they are in the process of recording an album. these boys play loud, sing loud and have fun.
© copyright 2016 tio rico - all rights reserved.


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if you are in search of how to clear search history on facebook or you want to view facebook search history then solution exist will provide you the solution to view and delete also. if you had searched someone over facebook then this will be recorded in your facebook account history. not every time we want facebook search history. you might also be in search of view facebook search history so in this article solution exist is posting facebook tricks and tips, previously we had posted know facebook profile visitor without and app, this facebook tricks will help you to delete facebook search history from account. in previous article we had taught you increase your facebook account security.so without wasting more time start reading our article.
after clicking on activity log new window well be open. now click on more to see all the option.
as you click on more option you will see lots of options and from that click on search.
hope you like our article on how to clear search history on facebook. you can also use this method to view and delete your facebook search history. so by this method you can delete search history on facebook. in mean time you can also read – download facebook videos without any software. if you had any problem in the process you can comment freely. solution exist will help you to solve android or computer problems.
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Take high school Algebra 2 online and earn 1 math credit toward your high school diploma. It's free for Wisconsin students.
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eAchieve Academy is an official NCAA-accredited online school in Wisconsin and this online Algebra 2 class meets the NCAA core course requirements. To see the full list of NCAA-approved online high school courses offered by eAchieve Academy, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center (use school code #502388).
If learning at your own pace with the flexibility to have a life outside of school sounds appealing to you, eAchieve Academy may be the best move you’ll make. At eAchieve Academy, you’re not rushed through the curriculum. If you need extra time to absorb a concept, you have it. Similarly, you can breeze through the concepts you grasp readily.
eAchieve Academy is an online public charter school option open to all K-12 students in Wisconsin. Like any other public school in the state, there is no tuition fee and no application fee. The only costs eAchieve Academy students have are for textbooks and the lab supplies required by some classes.
eAchieve Academy provides all full-time students with a laptop from Milwaukee PC. After successful completion of your first year, the laptop is yours to keep. eAchieve Academy also provides a $60 reimbursement for internet access after every semester successfully completed.
Students at eAchieve Academy get an education on par with traditional high schools. Our teachers are all state-certified and have an average of nearly 20 years of teaching experience. Academic advisors and individualized Pace Charts help keep our students on track to graduation.
eAchieve Academy is a different kind of school, but a diploma from here is no different from those given out at conventional high schools. Our diplomas are accepted by all college and university admissions departments.
If you’re considering going on to a college or university, rest assured your transcripts from eAchieve Academy will be accepted for admission. You’ll also receive college credits for any AP classes you take at eAchieve Academy.
If you’re homeschooled, or looking to take an AP class, or need to make up a lost credit, part-time enrollment at eAchieve Academy is a great way to round out or finish up your high school education. Part-time students at eAchieve Academy can take up to 2 classes per semester, as long as space is available in the classes you choose. Students enrolled at these Wisconsin district schools can enroll part time at eAchieve to advance their credits and graduate ahead of the pack.
Learn more about the benefits of an online high school education from eAchieve Academy.

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take high school algebra 2 online and earn 1 math credit toward your high school diploma. it's free for wisconsin students.
algebra ii is intended to follow geometry or honors geometry and is required for admission to most post-secondary educational institutions. topics covered include the real and complex number systems, solution techniques for linear and quadratic equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and rational), triangle trigonometry, probability and statistics, sequences and series, and real world applications of all algebraic techniques presented.
target #1 graphing: students will know and be able to graph linear and quadratic functions.
target #3 simplify/evaluate: students will know and be able to exhibit techniques for evaluating and simplifying algebraic expressions.
eachieve academy is an official ncaa-accredited online school in wisconsin and this online algebra 2 class meets the ncaa core course requirements. to see the full list of ncaa-approved online high school courses offered by eachieve academy, visit the ncaa eligibility center (use school code #502388).
if learning at your own pace with the flexibility to have a life outside of school sounds appealing to you, eachieve academy may be the best move you’ll make. at eachieve academy, you’re not rushed through the curriculum. if you need extra time to absorb a concept, you have it. similarly, you can breeze through the concepts you grasp readily.
eachieve academy is an online public charter school option open to all k-12 students in wisconsin. like any other public school in the state, there is no tuition fee and no application fee. the only costs eachieve academy students have are for textbooks and the lab supplies required by some classes.
eachieve academy provides all full-time students with a laptop from milwaukee pc. after successful completion of your first year, the laptop is yours to keep. eachieve academy also provides a $60 reimbursement for internet access after every semester successfully completed.
students at eachieve academy get an education on par with traditional high schools. our teachers are all state-certified and have an average of nearly 20 years of teaching experience. academic advisors and individualized pace charts help keep our students on track to graduation.
eachieve academy is a different kind of school, but a diploma from here is no different from those given out at conventional high schools. our diplomas are accepted by all college and university admissions departments.
if you’re considering going on to a college or university, rest assured your transcripts from eachieve academy will be accepted for admission. you’ll also receive college credits for any ap classes you take at eachieve academy.
if you’re homeschooled, or looking to take an ap class, or need to make up a lost credit, part-time enrollment at eachieve academy is a great way to round out or finish up your high school education. part-time students at eachieve academy can take up to 2 classes per semester, as long as space is available in the classes you choose. students enrolled at these wisconsin district schools can enroll part time at eachieve to advance their credits and graduate ahead of the pack.
learn more about the benefits of an online high school education from eachieve academy.


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Manufactured homes, sometimes called mobile homes, are an affordable housing option for many South Carolina families, but they often log disproportionately higher energy bills than traditional wood frame or modular homes. Inexpensive building materials and construction defects are usually to blame. Here are common deficiencies to look for and tips for setting things right.
Belly board damage – In most manufactured homes, the belly board holds the insulation in place under the floor and serves as a vapor barrier. Plumbing that runs under the floor is on the warm side of the insulation to keep it from freezing in winter. However, the belly board can be damaged by animals, deteriorate over time or become torn, allowing the floor insulation to become moisture laden or to simply fall out, exposing ductwork and dramatically increasing energy losses. Belly boards are particularly vulnerable to water damage from leaky pipes, toilets and showers. Repairing or replacing a damaged belly board should be a top repair priority.
Air-infiltration points – Look for deteriorated weather stripping and insulation gaps in the “marriage wall” that joins multiple units making up the home. A careful inspection may also reveal gaps around doors, windows, and wall registers, behind washers and dryers, and around the electrical panel. Gaps can be filled with weather stripping and insulation. Consult your local hardware store for the exact type of insulation needed for the specific area of the home.
Damaged crossover ducts – Crossover ducts found in doublewide homes can be a source of air leaks. Flexible tubing ducts are prone to collapse and easily damaged by animals. Even metal ducts can leak if not properly joined and sealed. Plug the leaks with duct sealant or metal tape. Both are available at home improvement stores.

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manufactured homes, sometimes called mobile homes, are an affordable housing option for many south carolina families, but they often log disproportionately higher energy bills than traditional wood frame or modular homes. inexpensive building materials and construction defects are usually to blame. here are common deficiencies to look for and tips for setting things right.
belly board damage – in most manufactured homes, the belly board holds the insulation in place under the floor and serves as a vapor barrier. plumbing that runs under the floor is on the warm side of the insulation to keep it from freezing in winter. however, the belly board can be damaged by animals, deteriorate over time or become torn, allowing the floor insulation to become moisture laden or to simply fall out, exposing ductwork and dramatically increasing energy losses. belly boards are particularly vulnerable to water damage from leaky pipes, toilets and showers. repairing or replacing a damaged belly board should be a top repair priority.
air-infiltration points – look for deteriorated weather stripping and insulation gaps in the “marriage wall” that joins multiple units making up the home. a careful inspection may also reveal gaps around doors, windows, and wall registers, behind washers and dryers, and around the electrical panel. gaps can be filled with weather stripping and insulation. consult your local hardware store for the exact type of insulation needed for the specific area of the home.
damaged crossover ducts – crossover ducts found in doublewide homes can be a source of air leaks. flexible tubing ducts are prone to collapse and easily damaged by animals. even metal ducts can leak if not properly joined and sealed. plug the leaks with duct sealant or metal tape. both are available at home improvement stores.


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Carers can call into the Centre in Northwich on Tuesday and Fridays and appointments can be made for other days. The Centre also provides opportunites for training and personal development, as well as administering funds, relaxation vouchers and emergency cards.

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cheshire carers centre provides information, advice and support for carers across cheshire. we provide a freephone helpline, a regular newsletter and organise monthly drop in sessions across cheshire.
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I like to use story-telling in many childbirth education activities. Roger C. Shank, a cognitive scientist, said: "Humans are not ideally set up to understand logic; they are ideally set up to understand stories." I feel this is an effective way to help participants relate and remember bits of information, versus throwing factoids at them.
I have a set of 12 boxes, that when stacked reach over my head (and I am 5'5"). I bought them at Costco about 7 years ago with this activity in mind.
I have a 12-step story with each step written on its own slip of paper. The first part of the story is in the smallest box. Step two is in the next size up box, etc. I put these under students' chairs before class.
Parents offer their boxes as size/story dictates, read their part of the story, then stack their box. In reverse-size order we see how even though the small box was no big deal, as the stack increases, it starts to teeter, and it might even fall. I ask a partner to be in charge of holding the stack up while we finish the activity.
This story starts with the tiniest box in my nesting collection, and it is a benign "intervention," one we might not even consider when looking for offenders: external fetal monitoring. The story ends with breastfeeding being interrupted -- of course the worst thing we generally think of within the context of normal birth situations is cesarean birth; I felt that was an obvious choice. When it comes to cesarean birth, I feel it can be easy for participants to think, "That won't be me," whereas breastfeeding interference seems an idea we can open our ears to.
EFM: Jamie arrives at the hospital at 3 cm woth contractions about 5 minutes apart. Jamie's coping method is bouncing/swaying on the ball. Once in her room the nurse wants to get a reading on her baby and requests 30 minutes of EFM to get a 'baseline" on baby.
limited mobility; increased pain/anxiety Jamie's limited mobility means she is no longer able to sit on the ball through her contractions. Her contractions become more intense, and this starts the F/T/P cycle.
pain medication request (Stadol) Jamie is scared about how she can cope with labor if it is going to get worse. She decides she wants to try an analgesic pain medication, which can be given as a shot.
labor stalls Jamie finds although the medication takes away some of the pain, her labor has stalled.
pitocin to speed things up; IV Jamie now needs pitocin to get into an active labor pattern. This means she will have an IV as well.
epidural request As the pitocin increases the strength of her contractions, she experiences F/T/P cycle again. She requests an epidural.
blood pressure drops Jamie's blood pressure drops in response to the epidural.
medication for blood pressure Jamie gets meds to counter low blood pressure.
maternal fever Jamie has a fever, which could be from the epidural.
OFP affected; baby born via vacuum Since Jamie was not able to be more active, her baby has not had help moving and rotating into an optimal position and needs the vacuum to be born.
baby has fever; sent for observation, possible septic work-up Baby has a fever at birth and needs to be taken to the nursery for observation and possible tests. Jamie and her baby are separated for 6 hours.
separation/breastfeeding affected Breastfeeding is affected.
The bolded statements are being recorded on a large sheet of paper as we read along. After the activity with the boxes, we go through the list and discuss what can be done to avoid or minimize the effects from a specific intervention. This is also the time I hand out basic info sheets about common interventions.
I hope I included everything? If you have questions, ask! And please "like" my Facebook page to stay up-to-date on the teaching tips I share.
I'm an educator that calls pain "pain." I think that is how most people perceive it. I used to feel the "p" word was bad, and I used all manner of euphemisms to avoid saying it. When you teach almost 2000 hours a year, you hear back from a lot of families. When more than one former student came back asking me why I didn't just call it "pain," I decided to adjust my viewpoint.
I do have an activity where I "break down the pain" into sensations, involving a bucket and water. The intent is to dissect each sensation, that when clustered together, we call "pain." I find it makes the physical sensations we experience more recognizable and less scary. But I digress!
I begin this activity before class, really, when I bring out the Hot Wheels track pieces absconded from my sons. When the first couple arrives, I ask them to put the track pieces together. Once finished, they are laid on the ground, the starting line by me, the finish line at the back of the classroom.
You would be surprised how happy it makes people feel to see Hot Wheels tracks and cars on the floor of the classroom where they are learning about how to have baby! This is generally class 3 of our 6, when we discuss pain theories and comfort measures. This is how I share the Gate Theory of Pain, essentially, that we can make pain worse (turn it on) or make it less (tune it down) by what we think, feel, and do.
To start, I lift up the end of the track near me, the starting line, and I let a few cars loose. Unobstructed, they zip down the track like greased lightning (hello, Grease fans!). Then I ask, "What have you heard about, in books or from your friends or family, that helps with labor pain?" People start shouting things out. "Water!" Okay, get your Post-It notes out and write "water" down on one. Choose a partner to come and place his or her shoe under the track, and stick the note on the shoe.
Ask again. "Massage!" Same thing. Have a partner come, place his or her shoe under the track at a different point, and slap that Post-It note on the shoe. How many people you have here depends on how long your track is. Pretty soon you have something that looks like this the top image, above (except I have them continue to stand while we do the next part -- I was home alone when I made the pictures here and I opted for empty shoes).
Now repeat the exercise with the cars. Start sending them down (I use 5-6 cars). Some will make it all the way to the end, some will slow, and some will get knocked off the track. What you will see, though, is that the undulations made by the shoes (interference, right? Comfort measures) will compete with the "sensation's" ability to get to the end (the brain). We can make sure the road is clear for those sensations to fly straight up and tell us we are in pain, thereby triggering the fear-tension-pain cycle, or we can "congest" those nerve pathways by throwing in other sensations to confuse our brains about what we are really feeling...enter comfort measures and emotional support! Voila.
If you know me in real life, you will know I have a giant shopping weakness (aside from thrift stores): IKEA. I love IKEA. I have a collection of past catalogs about 10 years in the making. Many don't understand the obsession, but there is just nothing finer than looking at cool furniture, being able to eat lunch, shopping for toys, kitchenwares, fabric, pillows -- even chocolate. Everything I like to shop for is there, in a giant, one-way only package with crazy-wheeled carts (and childcare!).
One other thing about me: I love things that nest. Whether they are baby toys that stack together, measuring cups, boxes, or even Matryoshka dolls -- if it nests, it's the best. I have three different nesting toys that I actually don't let my kids play with...I keep them in the closet with all my childbirth education supplies.
One shopping trip, probably 8 years ago (I could look in a catalog to see for certain!), I found these boxes. I was attracted to the nesting, of course. But as I looked closer, I wondered the measurements? Might they be in centimeters, oh maybe, 2ish to 10ish? I went to a handy pencil/map/paper-tape-measure station to check it out. The smallest box was about 2ish centimeters, the next box was 3, 4, 5, and so on, until finally the last box was 10ish. Woo-hoo! I bought about 6 sets!
How do I use them? I most often have them handy to show where each stage of labor kind of starts and kind of ends (I say kind of and -ish a lot, because I explain it is not an exact science, how open a woman may be). Also different sources say different things about dilation -- one book might say frst stage is 0-3ish, while another book says 0-4ish. With the new ACOG guidelines, there is even more to think about! But I like having the visual for all these numbers we talk about.
I also have strips of paper I put in each box, that tell what physical and emotional issues a mom may experience at that point in labor, ways to cope, etc. Sometimes as a group activity I pass them around and we share the stages of labor that way.
The bad news is, IKEA doesn't make these boxes anymore. The good news is, maybe you have an affinity for things that nest and there is a set in your possession? Maybe unlikely. But it gets the wheel turning, doesn't it? To be on the look out for what might work? If you are truly motivated, you could make your own, perhaps out of duct tape? I would love to hear your ideas -- let me know what you come up with! And don't forget to "Like" my Facebook page to keep getting ideas!
I cannot even pretend this was my original idea. I got this from Linda J. Smith's book, Coach's Notebook: Games and Strategies for Lactation Education. In "Who's Glad You're Breastfeeding," Smith offers a list of family and community members who see the benefits of breastfeeding.
I came across a pack of adorable thank-you cards at the Goodwill for $.99, so of course I picked them up with this activity in mind! I took 10 of Smith's suggestions and hand wrote thank-you notes for moms in the group to read out loud. As a modification, I had them withhold who the note was from and the rest of the group had to guess based on the information shared.
Thank you for breastfeeding. Your child's athletic ability gets a boost from better eye-hand coordination and motor development.
Smith has a list of 21 people "glad" a mom is breastfeeding, including her partner, her accountant, er dentist, her OB, her garbage collector, etc. After we read through the 10 I created, I asked what other benefits moms knew about that we hadn't covered. We also, tongue-in-cheek (but maybe not?) composed a letter from a mother-in-law to her breastfeeding daughter-in-law -- maybe as an attempt to imagine what we might appreciate hearing? Nevertheless, it was a fun group activity!
I said before I am frugal. If I had all the money in the world, I am still not sure I would buy supplies if I could get away with making them.
In my first class of six, we go over the different changes in the pregnant body. I found these paper ladies at an educational supply store, and immediately I knew how I was going to use them!
I am not an artist, but you don't have to be! I broke down the pregnant body into 9 different regions or topics. In my own interpretation, I drew. Then I glued or taped the baby doll form on the mom. On the back of each lady are the common issues associated with each topic.
In class, each person or couple gets a lady (depending on class size), and I have an order I like to go in. One by one, participants read from the back of their paper ladies. I check in with the moms, asking if anyone has experienced certain ailments, how she has coped, etc.
In my curriculum I have extensive back-up material for each of these changes, in case a family wants more information about something. An alternative to the paper ladies but still using the research information is one that always gets people giggling. Once I forgot my paper ladies at home and I wasn't sure how I could offer the information without just lecturing. I decided to have each couple draw their own pregnant lady, and label the issues themselves. Then they shared with the rest of the class. Hilarious -- I have kept some of those drawings. You wouldn't believe how much grown-ups can have drawing stretch marks or hemorrhoids!
The basis of this activity is finding the current information about the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that happen in pregnancy, and going from there! Get out your markers, tape, and scissors, and start having fun!
Hey, Doll! Or, Where I Buy My "Babies"
Pictured here are nine babies I use in my childbirth classes. I am cheap -- I mean, frugal. I could have purchased very expensive dolls from a company that specializes in education materials for this purpose. I could have eve gone to Toys R Us and bought them brand new. But being as I love saving money and find it a challenge to see how little of it I can spend and still have a useful item, I decided to scour my local thrift stores. It didn't happen in one day, it took time and persistence, but one by one I acquired these dolls.
See the one on the top shelf, middle position, with the tattoos on his head? He's my favorite, and I bring him out every week to show a baby's position in the womb, or how a baby's head appears when crowning, or how to breastfeed in a laid-back position. The other dolls only come out in the breastfeeding class.I also purchased newborn clothes from thrift stores so they wouldn't be cold and naked.
I bet I paid no more than $25 for the whole set. After the class when they are used, I clean their hard surfaces with a Clorox wipe and return them to their cupboard. Once every 6 months I wash their clothes. In "Coach's Notebook," by Linda J. Smith, she cautions about handling dolls as carefully as you would real babies, to model positive behavior for your participants. I have a habit of sitting my little model baby in my lap, facing outward, with his feet crossed at the ankles in a comfy, watching-TV-in-the-recliner position during class. It makes people smile, although a real baby wouldn't sit like that for long.
I have a fake uterus I use as well, also purchased at a thrift store -- but I will save that for another post (hint: it was repurposed from something else). There are some things you will just have to buy, like your favorite DVDs or copyrighted printed materials, so anything you can creatively recycle leaves you more in your budget for the things that just won't budge.
One of the first activities I do in class to get to know people is always a big hit. Imagine entering a childbirth class, meeting an instructor for the first time, being in a room full of strangers, and knowing you are going to talk about how babies are born -- yeah, that can be a little bit stressful. Enter the Operation Brain Surgery Head! He looks silly, and he instantly brings us all back to pulling bread out of his basket and butterflies out of his stomach. Maybe it won't be so bad, say the collective grins and chuckles.
This is the first opportunity participants have to just throw out their worries about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, or babies. Everyone gets a pencil and a slip of paper, and the instruction to WRITE! As the head gets passed around, papers get tucked inside the hole at the top. Once the head has made the circuit, each person pulls a strip out and shares -- this offers anonymity. The person who reads the strip offers what advice he or she can, and at this point in the game (being the first class), they often feel unsure of their answers. My Job: I acknowledge the worry, often offer a brief, evidence-based counter to the worry, and share when in our schedule that topic will be covered in more depth.
There is a secret, though: most of these worries are repeats, meaning, people often have the same worries! This makes my job easier, as I get good at matching worry to class. It also makes the parents' jobs easier, as they see the normal part worry plays in the process of preparing for their babies. I have had students tell me, once they were able to have a place to write their worry down and get it out of their head, it lost much of its power.
How this looks: John pulls a slip and reads, "I'm worried about having a big baby and a long labor!!!" To his credit, he admits already he doesn't know how to answer and looks to me.
first labors are longer. There are ways to help shorten labor length, such as being active and upright. In next week's class we will get into the stages of labor and talk more about that."
And so it goes for every worry. If I don't have any information to offer off the top of my head (meaning it was more unusual), I take the break to dig something up. I offer my findings, and I make a promise to find additional sources of information in the coming weeks. My biggest caution is to never leave anyone feeling more worried when they leave than they were before they came. In fact, I ask that at the end of the first class, and I make sure we have about 7 minutes to debrief and digest.
How do I address worries that aren't found in a biology textbook? A worry that comes up almost every time is "money." While I don't have any segment of class dedicated to how a family can afford their baby, I do offer many tips on saving money in almost all my classes. Whether it's finding a doula on a budget (class 3), or skipping the expensive breastfeeding gear (class 5) or unnecessary baby supplies (class 6), I like to think (because I am a cheapskate!), if they are along for the ride, they will get some ideas about reducing their expenses a bit.
I would cut a hole in the doll above's head, and probably carve out a hole in the wig forms's as well, and add a wig, of course! It's okay to be fun and silly -- it helps put people at ease and keeps them interested. If you have any questions or would like a more detailed outline of this activity, ask.
Happy silly, effective, creative teaching!
I plan to offer creative tips for educators once or twice a week; "like" me on Facebook to stay in the loop!

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i like to use story-telling in many childbirth education activities. roger c. shank, a cognitive scientist, said: "humans are not ideally set up to understand logic; they are ideally set up to understand stories." i feel this is an effective way to help participants relate and remember bits of information, versus throwing factoids at them.
i have a set of 12 boxes, that when stacked reach over my head (and i am 5'5"). i bought them at costco about 7 years ago with this activity in mind.
i have a 12-step story with each step written on its own slip of paper. the first part of the story is in the smallest box. step two is in the next size up box, etc. i put these under students' chairs before class.
parents offer their boxes as size/story dictates, read their part of the story, then stack their box. in reverse-size order we see how even though the small box was no big deal, as the stack increases, it starts to teeter, and it might even fall. i ask a partner to be in charge of holding the stack up while we finish the activity.
this story starts with the tiniest box in my nesting collection, and it is a benign "intervention," one we might not even consider when looking for offenders: external fetal monitoring. the story ends with breastfeeding being interrupted -- of course the worst thing we generally think of within the context of normal birth situations is cesarean birth; i felt that was an obvious choice. when it comes to cesarean birth, i feel it can be easy for participants to think, "that won't be me," whereas breastfeeding interference seems an idea we can open our ears to.
efm: jamie arrives at the hospital at 3 cm woth contractions about 5 minutes apart. jamie's coping method is bouncing/swaying on the ball. once in her room the nurse wants to get a reading on her baby and requests 30 minutes of efm to get a 'baseline" on baby.
limited mobility; increased pain/anxiety jamie's limited mobility means she is no longer able to sit on the ball through her contractions. her contractions become more intense, and this starts the f/t/p cycle.
pain medication request (stadol) jamie is scared about how she can cope with labor if it is going to get worse. she decides she wants to try an analgesic pain medication, which can be given as a shot.
labor stalls jamie finds although the medication takes away some of the pain, her labor has stalled.
pitocin to speed things up; iv jamie now needs pitocin to get into an active labor pattern. this means she will have an iv as well.
epidural request as the pitocin increases the strength of her contractions, she experiences f/t/p cycle again. she requests an epidural.
blood pressure drops jamie's blood pressure drops in response to the epidural.
medication for blood pressure jamie gets meds to counter low blood pressure.
maternal fever jamie has a fever, which could be from the epidural.
ofp affected; baby born via vacuum since jamie was not able to be more active, her baby has not had help moving and rotating into an optimal position and needs the vacuum to be born.
baby has fever; sent for observation, possible septic work-up baby has a fever at birth and needs to be taken to the nursery for observation and possible tests. jamie and her baby are separated for 6 hours.
separation/breastfeeding affected breastfeeding is affected.
the bolded statements are being recorded on a large sheet of paper as we read along. after the activity with the boxes, we go through the list and discuss what can be done to avoid or minimize the effects from a specific intervention. this is also the time i hand out basic info sheets about common interventions.
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i'm an educator that calls pain "pain." i think that is how most people perceive it. i used to feel the "p" word was bad, and i used all manner of euphemisms to avoid saying it. when you teach almost 2000 hours a year, you hear back from a lot of families. when more than one former student came back asking me why i didn't just call it "pain," i decided to adjust my viewpoint.
i do have an activity where i "break down the pain" into sensations, involving a bucket and water. the intent is to dissect each sensation, that when clustered together, we call "pain." i find it makes the physical sensations we experience more recognizable and less scary. but i digress!
i begin this activity before class, really, when i bring out the hot wheels track pieces absconded from my sons. when the first couple arrives, i ask them to put the track pieces together. once finished, they are laid on the ground, the starting line by me, the finish line at the back of the classroom.
you would be surprised how happy it makes people feel to see hot wheels tracks and cars on the floor of the classroom where they are learning about how to have baby! this is generally class 3 of our 6, when we discuss pain theories and comfort measures. this is how i share the gate theory of pain, essentially, that we can make pain worse (turn it on) or make it less (tune it down) by what we think, feel, and do.
to start, i lift up the end of the track near me, the starting line, and i let a few cars loose. unobstructed, they zip down the track like greased lightning (hello, grease fans!). then i ask, "what have you heard about, in books or from your friends or family, that helps with labor pain?" people start shouting things out. "water!" okay, get your post-it notes out and write "water" down on one. choose a partner to come and place his or her shoe under the track, and stick the note on the shoe.
ask again. "massage!" same thing. have a partner come, place his or her shoe under the track at a different point, and slap that post-it note on the shoe. how many people you have here depends on how long your track is. pretty soon you have something that looks like this the top image, above (except i have them continue to stand while we do the next part -- i was home alone when i made the pictures here and i opted for empty shoes).
now repeat the exercise with the cars. start sending them down (i use 5-6 cars). some will make it all the way to the end, some will slow, and some will get knocked off the track. what you will see, though, is that the undulations made by the shoes (interference, right? comfort measures) will compete with the "sensation's" ability to get to the end (the brain). we can make sure the road is clear for those sensations to fly straight up and tell us we are in pain, thereby triggering the fear-tension-pain cycle, or we can "congest" those nerve pathways by throwing in other sensations to confuse our brains about what we are really feeling...enter comfort measures and emotional support! voila.
if you know me in real life, you will know i have a giant shopping weakness (aside from thrift stores): ikea. i love ikea. i have a collection of past catalogs about 10 years in the making. many don't understand the obsession, but there is just nothing finer than looking at cool furniture, being able to eat lunch, shopping for toys, kitchenwares, fabric, pillows -- even chocolate. everything i like to shop for is there, in a giant, one-way only package with crazy-wheeled carts (and childcare!).
one other thing about me: i love things that nest. whether they are baby toys that stack together, measuring cups, boxes, or even matryoshka dolls -- if it nests, it's the best. i have three different nesting toys that i actually don't let my kids play with...i keep them in the closet with all my childbirth education supplies.
one shopping trip, probably 8 years ago (i could look in a catalog to see for certain!), i found these boxes. i was attracted to the nesting, of course. but as i looked closer, i wondered the measurements? might they be in centimeters, oh maybe, 2ish to 10ish? i went to a handy pencil/map/paper-tape-measure station to check it out. the smallest box was about 2ish centimeters, the next box was 3, 4, 5, and so on, until finally the last box was 10ish. woo-hoo! i bought about 6 sets!
how do i use them? i most often have them handy to show where each stage of labor kind of starts and kind of ends (i say kind of and -ish a lot, because i explain it is not an exact science, how open a woman may be). also different sources say different things about dilation -- one book might say frst stage is 0-3ish, while another book says 0-4ish. with the new acog guidelines, there is even more to think about! but i like having the visual for all these numbers we talk about.
i also have strips of paper i put in each box, that tell what physical and emotional issues a mom may experience at that point in labor, ways to cope, etc. sometimes as a group activity i pass them around and we share the stages of labor that way.
the bad news is, ikea doesn't make these boxes anymore. the good news is, maybe you have an affinity for things that nest and there is a set in your possession? maybe unlikely. but it gets the wheel turning, doesn't it? to be on the look out for what might work? if you are truly motivated, you could make your own, perhaps out of duct tape? i would love to hear your ideas -- let me know what you come up with! and don't forget to "like" my facebook page to keep getting ideas!
i cannot even pretend this was my original idea. i got this from linda j. smith's book, coach's notebook: games and strategies for lactation education. in "who's glad you're breastfeeding," smith offers a list of family and community members who see the benefits of breastfeeding.
i came across a pack of adorable thank-you cards at the goodwill for $.99, so of course i picked them up with this activity in mind! i took 10 of smith's suggestions and hand wrote thank-you notes for moms in the group to read out loud. as a modification, i had them withhold who the note was from and the rest of the group had to guess based on the information shared.
thank you for breastfeeding. your child's athletic ability gets a boost from better eye-hand coordination and motor development.
smith has a list of 21 people "glad" a mom is breastfeeding, including her partner, her accountant, er dentist, her ob, her garbage collector, etc. after we read through the 10 i created, i asked what other benefits moms knew about that we hadn't covered. we also, tongue-in-cheek (but maybe not?) composed a letter from a mother-in-law to her breastfeeding daughter-in-law -- maybe as an attempt to imagine what we might appreciate hearing? nevertheless, it was a fun group activity!
i said before i am frugal. if i had all the money in the world, i am still not sure i would buy supplies if i could get away with making them.
in my first class of six, we go over the different changes in the pregnant body. i found these paper ladies at an educational supply store, and immediately i knew how i was going to use them!
i am not an artist, but you don't have to be! i broke down the pregnant body into 9 different regions or topics. in my own interpretation, i drew. then i glued or taped the baby doll form on the mom. on the back of each lady are the common issues associated with each topic.
in class, each person or couple gets a lady (depending on class size), and i have an order i like to go in. one by one, participants read from the back of their paper ladies. i check in with the moms, asking if anyone has experienced certain ailments, how she has coped, etc.
in my curriculum i have extensive back-up material for each of these changes, in case a family wants more information about something. an alternative to the paper ladies but still using the research information is one that always gets people giggling. once i forgot my paper ladies at home and i wasn't sure how i could offer the information without just lecturing. i decided to have each couple draw their own pregnant lady, and label the issues themselves. then they shared with the rest of the class. hilarious -- i have kept some of those drawings. you wouldn't believe how much grown-ups can have drawing stretch marks or hemorrhoids!
the basis of this activity is finding the current information about the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that happen in pregnancy, and going from there! get out your markers, tape, and scissors, and start having fun!
hey, doll! or, where i buy my "babies"
pictured here are nine babies i use in my childbirth classes. i am cheap -- i mean, frugal. i could have purchased very expensive dolls from a company that specializes in education materials for this purpose. i could have eve gone to toys r us and bought them brand new. but being as i love saving money and find it a challenge to see how little of it i can spend and still have a useful item, i decided to scour my local thrift stores. it didn't happen in one day, it took time and persistence, but one by one i acquired these dolls.
see the one on the top shelf, middle position, with the tattoos on his head? he's my favorite, and i bring him out every week to show a baby's position in the womb, or how a baby's head appears when crowning, or how to breastfeed in a laid-back position. the other dolls only come out in the breastfeeding class.i also purchased newborn clothes from thrift stores so they wouldn't be cold and naked.
i bet i paid no more than $25 for the whole set. after the class when they are used, i clean their hard surfaces with a clorox wipe and return them to their cupboard. once every 6 months i wash their clothes. in "coach's notebook," by linda j. smith, she cautions about handling dolls as carefully as you would real babies, to model positive behavior for your participants. i have a habit of sitting my little model baby in my lap, facing outward, with his feet crossed at the ankles in a comfy, watching-tv-in-the-recliner position during class. it makes people smile, although a real baby wouldn't sit like that for long.
i have a fake uterus i use as well, also purchased at a thrift store -- but i will save that for another post (hint: it was repurposed from something else). there are some things you will just have to buy, like your favorite dvds or copyrighted printed materials, so anything you can creatively recycle leaves you more in your budget for the things that just won't budge.
one of the first activities i do in class to get to know people is always a big hit. imagine entering a childbirth class, meeting an instructor for the first time, being in a room full of strangers, and knowing you are going to talk about how babies are born -- yeah, that can be a little bit stressful. enter the operation brain surgery head! he looks silly, and he instantly brings us all back to pulling bread out of his basket and butterflies out of his stomach. maybe it won't be so bad, say the collective grins and chuckles.
this is the first opportunity participants have to just throw out their worries about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, or babies. everyone gets a pencil and a slip of paper, and the instruction to write! as the head gets passed around, papers get tucked inside the hole at the top. once the head has made the circuit, each person pulls a strip out and shares -- this offers anonymity. the person who reads the strip offers what advice he or she can, and at this point in the game (being the first class), they often feel unsure of their answers. my job: i acknowledge the worry, often offer a brief, evidence-based counter to the worry, and share when in our schedule that topic will be covered in more depth.
there is a secret, though: most of these worries are repeats, meaning, people often have the same worries! this makes my job easier, as i get good at matching worry to class. it also makes the parents' jobs easier, as they see the normal part worry plays in the process of preparing for their babies. i have had students tell me, once they were able to have a place to write their worry down and get it out of their head, it lost much of its power.
how this looks: john pulls a slip and reads, "i'm worried about having a big baby and a long labor!!!" to his credit, he admits already he doesn't know how to answer and looks to me.
first labors are longer. there are ways to help shorten labor length, such as being active and upright. in next week's class we will get into the stages of labor and talk more about that."
and so it goes for every worry. if i don't have any information to offer off the top of my head (meaning it was more unusual), i take the break to dig something up. i offer my findings, and i make a promise to find additional sources of information in the coming weeks. my biggest caution is to never leave anyone feeling more worried when they leave than they were before they came. in fact, i ask that at the end of the first class, and i make sure we have about 7 minutes to debrief and digest.
how do i address worries that aren't found in a biology textbook? a worry that comes up almost every time is "money." while i don't have any segment of class dedicated to how a family can afford their baby, i do offer many tips on saving money in almost all my classes. whether it's finding a doula on a budget (class 3), or skipping the expensive breastfeeding gear (class 5) or unnecessary baby supplies (class 6), i like to think (because i am a cheapskate!), if they are along for the ride, they will get some ideas about reducing their expenses a bit.
i would cut a hole in the doll above's head, and probably carve out a hole in the wig forms's as well, and add a wig, of course! it's okay to be fun and silly -- it helps put people at ease and keeps them interested. if you have any questions or would like a more detailed outline of this activity, ask.
happy silly, effective, creative teaching!
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By now everyone believes that Karaya (Jersey) Limited is the holding company that owns the LASER trademark in the US. After all they were even named in the recent Kirby lawsuit. Well, that would be only half right. Karaya holds the trademark in the class of goods that pertain to sailboats, parts, accessories and sails. A close look at that registration reveals that the title is all jacked up and the actual owner of the LASER trademark is a dissolved entity. Maybe that can be fixed and maybe it can't. I’ll post the details of that jacked up registration later.
For now, did you know that Velum Limited, an Antigua and Barbuda entity with an address is Switzerland also owns the LASER trademark in the US (not to mention the UK)? In the US, Velum holds the trademark in the class of services that pertain to “organizing sporting events, namely, sailing competitions, and regattas; sailing schools.” In the UK, Velum holds the trademark for both the goods and services mentioned above.
Now I ask you, who organizes and runs LASER regattas? How many times have you personally organized and run a LASER regatta? How many times has Velum or LP done that for you? For what purpose do you suppose LP would be interested in obtaining the exclusive rights to the business of running every freaking LASER regatta in the US and UK?
The “Statement of Use” indicates that: "… VELUM LIMITED, … is using or is using through a related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods and/or services."
"Applicant is the owner of the mark sought to be registered, and is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services identified above, as evidenced by the attached specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce.
The undersigned being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of this document, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this document on behalf of the Owner; and all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true."
I’ll let you decide what conclusion to draw. My favorite part is "punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both." If only we could be so lucky.
So when ILCA use the Laser trademark (on their website for example) are they doing so with the permission (explicit or implicit) of Karaya or Velum?
If California Yacht Club uses the Laser trademark in running a regatta are they doing so with the permission (explicit or implicit) of Karaya or Velum?
If Mr Rastegar/ LaserPerformance/ Velum wanted to say to some yacht club, "You do not have our permission to use our Laser trademark in running your regatta," could they do so?
Sort of seems that way doesn't it? What about the Worlds? Or the IOC? And how does a yacht club's use of the mark when running a regatta constitute an example of Velum's use in commerce? As they say in Texas, that ain't right.
Don't know about the rest of the world, but in Australia the builder/trademark owner has always been happy for clubs and classes to use their trademark in organising and promoting regattas, providing t-shirts with logos, etc. I'm not sure how formal the arrangement is, but it is definitely discussed between the class and the builder - I suspect it is documented somewhere. They obviously protect their commercial interests, but if the trademark use is not-profit and for the good of the class they see the mutual benefits.
Redstar, that actually hasn't always been the case. I remember PSA getting a bit narky about it in the mid 90's.
And now Bruce Kirby Inc has filed a petition to cancel the US Laser trademark registration owned by Velum Limited.
Smart man. He has also filed an application for the LASER trademark. Go Bruce.
Hhhhmmmm, if memory serves (but sometimes it double-faults...) 18 USC 1001 is the section which cost Martha Stewart some months in jail. And I seriously doubt that there is ANY paperwork between any yacht clubs and Velum regarding the use of the trademark at a regatta.
Well that would certainly be poetic justice.

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by now everyone believes that karaya (jersey) limited is the holding company that owns the laser trademark in the us. after all they were even named in the recent kirby lawsuit. well, that would be only half right. karaya holds the trademark in the class of goods that pertain to sailboats, parts, accessories and sails. a close look at that registration reveals that the title is all jacked up and the actual owner of the laser trademark is a dissolved entity. maybe that can be fixed and maybe it can't. i’ll post the details of that jacked up registration later.
for now, did you know that velum limited, an antigua and barbuda entity with an address is switzerland also owns the laser trademark in the us (not to mention the uk)? in the us, velum holds the trademark in the class of services that pertain to “organizing sporting events, namely, sailing competitions, and regattas; sailing schools.” in the uk, velum holds the trademark for both the goods and services mentioned above.
now i ask you, who organizes and runs laser regattas? how many times have you personally organized and run a laser regatta? how many times has velum or lp done that for you? for what purpose do you suppose lp would be interested in obtaining the exclusive rights to the business of running every freaking laser regatta in the us and uk?
the “statement of use” indicates that: "… velum limited, … is using or is using through a related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods and/or services."
"applicant is the owner of the mark sought to be registered, and is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services identified above, as evidenced by the attached specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce.
the undersigned being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 u.s.c. section 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of this document, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this document on behalf of the owner; and all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true."
i’ll let you decide what conclusion to draw. my favorite part is "punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both." if only we could be so lucky.
so when ilca use the laser trademark (on their website for example) are they doing so with the permission (explicit or implicit) of karaya or velum?
if california yacht club uses the laser trademark in running a regatta are they doing so with the permission (explicit or implicit) of karaya or velum?
if mr rastegar/ laserperformance/ velum wanted to say to some yacht club, "you do not have our permission to use our laser trademark in running your regatta," could they do so?
sort of seems that way doesn't it? what about the worlds? or the ioc? and how does a yacht club's use of the mark when running a regatta constitute an example of velum's use in commerce? as they say in texas, that ain't right.
don't know about the rest of the world, but in australia the builder/trademark owner has always been happy for clubs and classes to use their trademark in organising and promoting regattas, providing t-shirts with logos, etc. i'm not sure how formal the arrangement is, but it is definitely discussed between the class and the builder - i suspect it is documented somewhere. they obviously protect their commercial interests, but if the trademark use is not-profit and for the good of the class they see the mutual benefits.
redstar, that actually hasn't always been the case. i remember psa getting a bit narky about it in the mid 90's.
and now bruce kirby inc has filed a petition to cancel the us laser trademark registration owned by velum limited.
smart man. he has also filed an application for the laser trademark. go bruce.
hhhhmmmm, if memory serves (but sometimes it double-faults...) 18 usc 1001 is the section which cost martha stewart some months in jail. and i seriously doubt that there is any paperwork between any yacht clubs and velum regarding the use of the trademark at a regatta.
well that would certainly be poetic justice.


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