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Arab Spring jolts North Africans into a Moorish Reunion: cous-cous medley back in fashion
None of the things that the Maghreb people were waiting for actually happened. Their hopes for holding the Maghreb summit in Tunisia evaporated and it seems that the clouds piling up in the region's sky will not be chased away before the end of the year. The mere holding of the summit has become a goal by itself in order to prove that the Maghreb entity is doing well. However, the failure to hold that summit indicates that there is a large problem; one that cannot be dismissed by merely shaking hands on television.
The Arab Spring was an incentive to revive the Maghreb spirit. However, this spring was tainted by clashes that broke among conflicting factions in Tunisia and Libya. In addition, the "stray bullet" that hit Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz shoved Nouakchott into a dark tunnel. This is also the case of Algeria, which is struggling to set its affairs straight following the power struggles within the Liberation front. As to the Moroccan experience, following the access of the Justice and Development party to power, the cabinet has been pressured to step down since the very beginning.
This means that the North African countries are still far from considering the Maghreb choice as a priority. Some issues came under the limelight concomitantly with the wave of stormy changes, such as opting for the democratic choice and abiding by the verdicts of the voting ballots. In addition, issues such as the identity problems, the horizons of the civil state, and the extent of linkage between responsibility and accountability were raised. However, the Maghreb structure failed to deal with the void that should have been filled through additional efforts and initiatives.
Perhaps it would have been better not to develop major hopes concerning the possible achievements of the Arab Spring in this context, since the Spring focused on the internal concerns with the aim of bringing about interim phases to allow people to catch their breath, cease to be passive, and take initiatives. However, the shaky old entities led to the proliferation of clashes and disputes just like any revolution. Perhaps it would have been better to wait for the final outcomes of the new, perilous developments before agreeing on shaky deadlines regarding a major issue that primarily requires stability. However, the following ambitious question can be raised: Doesn't the Maghreb Union constitute an axis for that stability since it can turn the region into a harmonious and integrated place that nurtures the balanced interests of the people and the countries?
The Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki was the most optimistic party since he exposed his five options, which included the freedoms of movement, residence, investment, the flow of goods, and commodities and voting. He also visited the region and announced the near coming of the Maghreb entente. Since then, the discussions were dynamically revived but no commitments were actually made. The different parties finally agreed on holding a Maghreb summit during this coming fall or prior to the end of the year at most. The planned for current and upcoming discussions revolve around the security related, economic, customs related and educational challenges.
Meanwhile, the political aspect was dismissed, even though this dimension represents a guarantee to clearing the air and bridging the rift away from the concept of wishful thinking. Due to the problematic situation in Mali and the African Coast countries, the Maghreb countries should have united at least in order to confront the armed and radical organizations on their southern and western borders. This is further consolidated by the belief that the international stand - as expressed by the relevant resolutions of the Security Council - tends to support any political intervention in order to settle the situation and preserve Mali's unity.
In addition, the relations of the Maghreb and the African countries that are concerned with these resolutions are characterized by a certain degree of balance. The Maghreb capitals were not required to join the African forces that were about to be formed. However, these capitals were no strangers to the repercussions of that crisis, the shrapnel of which flew in every direction, mainly the neighboring Maghreb, which had no immunity in the face of the chaos, the growing terrorism phenomenon, and the threat of the instability.
However, it should be noted that the constituent treaty of the Maghreb Union does not include a clause that allows for a military intervention outside the Maghreb Union unless one of its countries was jeopardized. The African dimension was probably present in the Maghreb initiative since the Union opened its doors at the beginning for some African and Arab countries that were deemed part of the Maghreb's natural extension. Although the Maghreb Union preceded the European Union, the Europeans ended up opening their doors wide to the Eastern European countries, which came from a totalitarian camp.
Meanwhile, the North African countries merely expressed their wish to attract other countries. Back in the time, Egypt was interested in joining the Maghreb Union. However, it figured that for every step forward, the Maghreb project was making two steps backward. Thus, Egypt ended up dismissing this geographic and human extension that was once considered to constitute an urgent need. However, the African policies of the Maghreb capitals were not all proceeding on the same track. On the European level, the region's partners pushed the countries of the Mediterranean basin to show more understanding and fraternity to the extent that the Maghreb Union was forced to keep up with the Europeans in the dialogue of the 5+5 structure.
Interestingly, the Maghreb people would pack and leave to a Mediterranean capital in order to meet up with their European counterparts; or they would welcome them in the Maghreb capitals; however, they wouldn't do the same for their Maghreb counterparts. Years have elapsed with no Maghreb summits. In less than two years, two decades would have elapsed where the children who were born since 1994 would have witnessed no events bringing them together under the realm of one common history.
What do you think of the revival of this old-school Maghreb alliance? Is it just an early response to the Arab Awakening or is the Maghreb Summit back to stay? Will it restore a sense of Moorish pride in North Africa?

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I'm not a tech, I'm a homeowner. We purchased an apartment in NYC and one of the conditions on closing was that the building install 4 new PTAC units that were thermostatically controlled (vs. the PTAC units that were already installed that just have on/off, hi/lo, hot/cold)
The units they chose were McQuay R-410A MHC Standard Range & MHW Geothermal. We've had nothing but a string of problems. One unit was pulled immediately to have the compressor replaced. Another one had a drain issue that caused water damage on the floor. A third would randomly blow heat during the summer and now doesn't turn on at all (they've ordered a new thermostat/receiver and expect it in 4-5 weeks).
My question though is with the 3 units that do turn on. Please someone tell me if this is normal. Here's what happens.
Come in to cold apartment (low 60s).
Set thermostat to 70.
Fan comes on.
Compressor comes on blowing warm air.
Room heats to set point of 70.
Unit turns off.
Wait for temperature on thermostat to drop below set point
Fan on unit comes on
Compressor comes on blowing COLD air
temperature continues to drop
Once temperature has dropped 2-3 degrees the compressor goes off
Fan stays on
Compressor comes back on blowing warm air
This doesn't seem normal, but every time someone tests it, they just turn the temperature up 4 degrees, the heat comes on and they claim it works. They are coming back on Thursday and I'm hoping I can have them stick around to see the problem.
Thank you for any advice you can provide.


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I really like this component. I am able to get the combobox working in a grid column. However, what I need is to have the options in the combobox be different for each row. Is this possible? I currently have json data for the rows with nested data for the options. Can this be done and how? Thank you!
Edit: I have now got this working...so my new issue is handling a select event in the combo box...seems to be firing the grid select event instead?


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The rule applies inside the Capitol, where lengthy, noisy, wild protests raged last winter. Outside the Capitol — where there have been many spontaneous gatherings of tens of thousands — the permit requirement kicks it at 100. Even worse:
Groups holding demonstrations could be charged for the costs of having extra police on hand for the event. Costs associated with a counterprotest could be charged to that second group. The costs would be $50 per hour per Capitol Police officer - costs for police officers from outside agencies would depend on the costs billed to the state. The police could require an advance payment as a requirement for getting a permit and also could require liability insurance or a bond....Conservative politicians, forced to meet in Madison, Wisconsin, have the problem that the sudden, troublesome crowds consist overwhelmingly of their antagonists. The Governor's seemingly neutral rules obviously fall heavily on his opponents. The stricter the limitations — and these are absurdly strict — the more non-neutral they really are. But even if you can pretend these rules are as neutral as they look on the surface and need only be reasonable to satisfy the First Amendment, these rules are plainly unreasonable.
Any damage or cleanup after a demonstration could be charged to organizers. During the court fight earlier this year over access to the Capitol, Walker's administration said the demonstrators had done $7.5 million in damage to the building with the signs and other wear and tear. But almost immediately the administration sharply backpedaled from that claim, conceding the damage was significantly less.
This is craven repression and a shocking violation of free speech rights.


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News Feature
Originally published in Compass, July 10, 2014
Castine museum to host program on granite industry
As part of a July 15, 2014 lecture on the history of granite quarrying in Maine, a live demonstration of granite cutting will ask audience members to try their hand. The event will be held at the Wilson Museum in Castine, Maine.
Granite quarrying has a long history in Maine, with Maine granite used in everything from the Brooklyn Bridge and the Washington Monument to today's kitchen countertops. On Tuesday, July 15, at 3 p.m., the Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins Street in Castine, will host Maine Granite Industry, a lecture and demonstration. Learn about this still important local industry with Steve Haynes, director of the Maine Granite Industry Historical Society in Mount Desert Island. After an illustrated lecture, he will invite the audience to help him break a block of granite using traditional techniques.
This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Wilson Museum at 326-9247 or wilsonmuseum.org.


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No action on the #4 poll for a while, so I'm going to call it and move on.
So, we have:
1. Homer Bailey
2. Jay Bruce
3. Joey Votto
4. Johnny Cueto
After we get through the top 5, I'll be adding a mess of names to the ballot. Let me know if there's a potential top 10 guy you want to make sure is included.


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BANKUNITED CENTER -- I'll be here to provide you with thoughts and highlights as the 21st-ranked Canes take on Ohio State tonight on national TV. Miami will be a man short at point guard with Eddie Rios suspended indefinitely. Look for Jack McClinton to spend a lot more time at the point. That could hurt this team tonight against a good Buckeyes zone defense.
> The Canes come out guns blazing. UM takes five three pointers and sinks three, going on a 9-0 run behind a Lance Hurdle 3 and back-to-back McClinton threes before OSU calls time out 15:55. Ohio State loves to play zone defense. Let's see if they keep it going.
> By the way, for the first time in a long time, every seat on media row has been taken. There has to be over 20 scouts here tonight to watch this game. Randy Shannon isn't one of them. But he's watching the game not too far from us. Maybe I should ask him about Patrick Nix.
> We've played four minutes since the last time out and each team has scored two points. Ohio State can't buy a basket. The Buckeyes have started 2 of 10 from the field.
> Got to give the student section some cred tonight. They've come with some creative taunts -- and it's not even ACC season yet. They keep taunting freshman B.J. Mullens shouting "BJ's ugly!"
> In probably the most strange play I've ever seen on a basketball court. Jack McClinton hits his fourth three-pointer of the game with 10:13 left in the first half to put UM up 19-7. Then, after review, he gets thrown out of the game for a flagrant foul (not sure if it was a slap or a punch because I couldn't see it from this angle). The Canes are now down two guards.
> The loss of McClinton has invigorated the Canes. After two OSU free throws and a three-pointer cut into Miami's lead 19-12, Miami responded with six straight points behind Dwayne Collins, James Dews and Brian Asbury.
> Freshman DeQuan Jones picked up his third foul with 5:33 left in the first half. That's going to leave Miami shorthanded at guard. Jones had been rotating Dews and Hurdle at guard to stay fresh. Tonight is the night this team's depth and mettle gets tested. No Jack McClinton and short-handed against a talented Buckeyes team.
> The Buckeyes trailed 36-22 at the start of the second half, but have come out determined here early and are doing a better job getting to the rim. They've opened with a 6-2 run to pull within 38-28 with 16:58 left.


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The Shepherdstown Police Department issued a press release last week following what officials described as a "possible abduction attempt."
On Friday, May 10 at about 9:10 a.m., a female reported the incident to police.
"She felt very uncomfortable," Shepherdstown Police Chief, David Ransom said in an interview Wednesday.
According to the press release, the victim stated that she was jogging and a white work van drove past her a couple of times during the course of her run.
While in the 200 block of West German St., the van pulled beside her and the driver, who is described as a white male, 50 to 55 years-of- age, with a short gray beard, thin build, and wearing a white tee shirt, made several verbal attempts to get her to get into the van with him.
After repeatedly refusing his requests, the subject drove off westbound on route 45 towards Martinsburg.
Since information regarding the event began circulating, Chief Ransom said hes received feedback on at least two other similar occurrences.
"The physical characteristics were very similar," he said.
Two previous incidents involving an unmarked white van have now been reported, one in Martinsburg and the other in Charles Town.
I need to get him identified, Chief Ransom said.
"There was no force used in this incident, but if he did it this time, he's done before and he'll probably do it again," he said.
"Who is to say it won't escalate in the future."
The van is described as a white work van, no windows, with a partial Maryland registration of 98700.
Ransom said the FBI, U.S. Marshal Service, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia Fusion Center and the Hagerstown Police Department are all working to identify the plates.
Anyone with information regarding this driver or vehicle, is encouraged to contact the Shepherdstown Police Department at 304-876-6036 or by email at email@example.com.


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Schwartz purchased the French-bred during her 2yo season in France and moved her to the U.S. and into Brown's care this summer. Under similar circumstances, Brown and Schwartz combined to win the Filly & Mare Turf in 2012 with champion Zagora, a French-bred.
"We were lucky enough to make both races and she ran well in both races," Brown said. "This is kind of an extra bonus to get to run in this race. She came out of her last race so well we thought we'd try it."
Through the years Schwartz has shopped in Europe for fillies and mares that will eventually race in North America and then be sold as broodmare prospects.
"He purchased her with Grade 1's in mind. Fortunately, we got it done for him," Brown said. "She's a horse that I think has a ton of talent, a lot of upside and a bright future."
Dank – see European report
Emollient – Juddmonte Farms' homebred filly Emollient galloped on the main track for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott Wednesday morning. Also, the daughter of Empire Maker schooled in the paddock and the starting gate.
In winning the Ashland, the American Oaks and the Spinster, Emollient has shown a versatile running style in which she has been on the lead, stalking and able to come from far off the pace.
Juddmonte has won the Filly & Mare Turf three times: with Banks Hill in 2001, Intercontinental in 2005, and Midday in 2009.
Lady of Shamrock – The 4yo daughter of Scat Daddy, Lady of Shamrock galloped 1 1/2m Wednesday morning at Santa Anita. The John Sadler trainee's lone 2013 win in six starts was via disqualification. Sadler contends there could have been more with slightly different circumstances.
"She needs some pace to run at and, as it turned out, there hasn't been much in her races this year," Sadler said. "It could still be a problem, but at this level and with a big field the pace could be a lot more legitimate. She's been right there all year long. She did really well in this race last year (fifth beaten 2 ½ lengths) and she's doing very well right now, so we're very optimistic about her chances."
Laughing – After arriving on the grounds at 8:30 on Tuesday night following the van ride from Colts Neck, N.J., to Newark International airport and the six-hour transcontinental plane ride, Laughing walked on Wednesday morning to familiarize herself with her new surroundings.
"She'll go out to the track and jog tomorrow," said Beth Cumberland, a former jockey who was given her start by trainer Alan Goldberg in 1989 and now is his assistant and the 5yo mare's exercise rider. "She had a long day yesterday."
The Irish-bred Laughing, who has reeled off an impressive streak of four graded stakes wins in four starts this year, raced in Europe until Richard Santulli purchased her during her 3yo season. But she never enjoyed flying the friendly skies until Goldberg found a friend for her.
Dr. Allan Wise, Colts Neck Stables' chief veterinarian, farm manager and stable manager said that Laughing used to be extremely nervous and did not ship well, but one of their retired race mares named Funzionaire has helped her mellow and calm down this season. The proof is in the pudding, as two of her 2013 wins carry Grade 1 status.
"'Funzi' goes everywhere with her," said Cumberland, who was tending to the Filly & Mare Turf hopeful and Funzi in the adjacent stall. "They are best buddies who travel together, go out to the track together, jog together, and get turned out in the paddock every day together. They are totally bonded, so Alan had to ship them together.
"They told us when Laughing came to us that she was sulky and wouldn't eat. Look at her now," said Cumberland. "Having Funzi around definitely boosted her self-confidence. She's blossomed and this year has been a big turnaround for her."
Laughing will be Goldberg's first Breeders' Cup starter since Navesink finished fifth in the 2001 Mile. He won the 1990 Sprint with the Eclipse Award winning sprinter Safely Kept, who finished second in the 1989 edition of the race.
Marketing Mix – Glen Hill Farm's Marketing Mix will bid to improve on her second-place finish in last year's 1 1/2m Filly & Mare Turf.
"I think her advantage is her cruising speed and her stamina. Our filly is like a locomotive," said Glen Hill president Craig Bernick.
The Canadian-bred 5yo daughter of Medaglia d'Oro out of the Kris S mare Instant Thought was purchased when Glen Hill, which was founded in 1966, was in the process of rebuilding and reloading the breeding end of its prominent operation. The multiple Graded stakes winner is not only the stable star, whom trainer Tom Proctor termed "my favorite horse in the world", but a celebrity in her own right.
She and Glen Hill Farm were profiled in the Aug. 6 edition of Forbes.com and she was "adopted" as the unofficial mascot by Market Share, which is a national marketing analytics company.
Romantica – see European report
Tiz Flirtatious – Trainer Marty Jones reported that Tiz Flirtatious was shipped from Betfair Hollywood Park to Santa Anita at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday following a 1 3/8m gallop under exercise rider Andy Durnin.
Jones has learned not to be deceived by the calm demeanor of the 5yo California-bred mare.
"She's a very docile filly, always relaxed, and doesn't get stirred up about much," Jones said of the Pamela Ziebarth homebred. "But you put the saddle on for the race and she's all business."


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The election of a Greenville College Student Association (GCSA) president dates back to 1913. Four GCSA presidents, spanning four decades, share the leadership lessons they learned while serving.
A Painful Lesson in Commitment
Dale Benson '63 vividly remembers the summer of 1962 – the summer before he took office as president of GCSA. He spent that time on disciplinary probation for violating GC's code of conduct. "What did I learn from that? I learned the importance of being true to one's word," shares Dale. "If you sign a piece of paper that says you will not go to movies, whether or not you agree with what you signed, you don't go to movies. That lesson has served me well over the years."
He also learned skills like running a business meeting and implementing ideas in an organization. He developed an appreciation for transparency in leadership and "the critical role of lavish communication." And, most importantly, Dale learned about servant leadership by watching the varied and vivid examples around Greenville College. Professors and administrators served as role models and mentors, "continually challenging me toward the elusive goal of increased maturity."
Once Dale finished medical school, he planned to join a Michigan group doing short-term medical mission work. A delay in the project, however, compelled Dale to stay in inner city Indianapolis and start two small, storefront clinics. That led to a 30-year career as the executive director of what is now known as HealthNet, a network of clinics providing primary health care to persons in poverty. "I was captured by the mission, in love with the patients and energized by the challenge," Dale says. By the time he moved to Los Angeles to work with AltaMed, an even larger inner city health care group, HealthNet was providing 100,000 patient visits, delivering 1,200 babies, and making 12,000 home visits each year.
Over the years, Dale has filled a number of leadership roles with community, civic and professional organizations. Why? "A major key was a willingness to raise one's hand and say 'How can I help? Count me in. I will be happy to do it,'" he said. That readiness to help, along with a growing reputation for innovation, collaboration and success, often allows Dale to share his leadership lessons with others.
Read more: "Take Care: The Gentle Wisdom of a Caring Leader".
A Lasting Lesson in Conflict
The campaign for student association president was contentious and difficult for Laura Creighton '73, and it carried over to significantly impact her time in office. At one meeting, the student association members split into two factions, and the faculty representative could not resolve the antagonistic situation. "I called for the vice president to take my place for a brief time, just to allow myself to walk away and collect my emotions," Laura remembers.
Time passed and the relationships healed. Through the process and the advice of President Orley Herron, Laura learned a valuable lesson: "If I wanted to be an effective leader with integrity, I would experience loneliness." This lesson continues to guide her today. "I have learned that the Enemy will often blindside me by causing me to focus on myself. Each time, I have to remember to keep my eyes on the Problemsolver, not the problem!"
After a 36-year career in public education, Laura became a certified mediator. She now uses the communication skills she began developing as a campus leader to help people determine the true source of conflict and come to creative solutions. "The only difference between handling teenage discipline issues, lawsuits, workplace mediation or divorce cases is the age of the parties," she observes. By remembering the foundations of her faith and the lessons learned through leadership, Laura is able to serve others as an impartial advocate in the midst of conflict.
A Kingdom Lesson in Restoring Dignity
The leadership lessons David Goodnight '83 learned as student association president were Christian to the core. "I learned about Christ-centered leadership that valued prayer and treated others with dignity and respect," he reflects. His team of campus leaders made their faith active when they learned about the deteriorating state of an elderly blind woman's Greenville home. Buckets collecting rainwater throughout indicated a roof in need of repair. The students raised funds and provided labor to replace the roof. "I remember the joy we felt by doing something to help," David recalls.
After graduation, David pursued a successful legal career and is now a senior partner at a Seattle law firm. His resume is full of civic activities where he has used the practical skills he honed at GC. However, his attitude toward personal leadership remains humble.
"Leadership is less about making things happen and more about responding to what the Lord is doing," explains David. "He causes the growth; He makes valuable connections. We have a part to play, to be sure. But in a very real sense, we as leaders are responding to what God is doing. His kingdom is uplifting, never defeated, always growing. So, we can join in that kingdom advance as Christian leaders, with great joy and optimism."
A Grueling Lesson in Perseverance
For Fontbonne University's head volleyball coach Meredith (McDaniels '03) Heater, her year as GCSA president began with a strenuous, but transformative week. "Walkabout was one of the most challenging experiences I've ever had," says Meredith, referring to the 10-day wilderness venture taken on by recent student leaders. "Challenges are hard, but they allow us to see what we are truly capable of. I wouldn't trade the experience for anything."
As student government president, Meredith learned the importance of seeing the overall goal and prioritizing tasks. She now applies those same skills to balance her career and family life. "With four kids at home, my family takes priority over my career. I try to remain focused on the big picture and let go of the little things that don't matter as much," says Meredith.
Meredith also learned to lead by surrounding herself with skilled and talented people. As GCSA president, she cooperated with her cabinet to set goals and work on a common agenda. As head coach, Meredith collaborates with a full coaching staff whose members have different perspectives, but share the same objective of building a winning team. Teamwork in leadership pays dividends on the court. Meredith has seen her career thrive even while she gives priority to her family, church, and community involvement. Each new challenge is a now an opportunity for success.
Read more: "Lessons in Leadership: Campus and Congregation," Donald Bastian '53


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A tribute to the women of Canada for their part in the World War II effort. After the disastrous events of June 1940, The Canadian Women's Army Corps and homemakers alike were called upon to do their part in the war effort. From careful budgeting in the home to services rendered overseas, women's work was intergral to the well-being of all.
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AC Milan and Ukraine legend Andriy Shevchenko could be tempted out of retirement by an Indonesian Super League team, according to the club's coach.
The 36-year-old called time on an illustrious playing career in June after Ukraine's exit from Euro 2012 last summer.
However, Mitra Kukar are reportedly keen on the former Ballon d'Or winner and boss Roni Fauzan has confirmed the club's interest.
"Obviously we are interested in Shevchenko," he told reporters.
"We are in negotiations, but we have to continue to talk about economics. We would like to sign him for 10 games.
"Regarding a salary – I'm sure we can find the money to bring him here."
Since retiring, the former Chelsea forward has pursued a career in politics and more recently had declined the opportunity to take charge of the Ukraine national team.
Mitra Kukar currently sit top of the Indonesian Super League.


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Oct. 27, 2007
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - Freshman forward Bray Ketchum picked a good time to score her first collegiate goal. Her power-play tally at 5:10 of the third period broke a 2-2 tie and helped Yale to a 3-2 win over Union Saturday afternoon at Messa Rink. The Bulldogs had a 57-7 advantage in shots on goal but were nearly denied victory by a 54-save effort from Union's Lundy Day.
Day turned aside all 17 Yale shots she saw in the first period, but the Bulldogs finally solved her late in the second. Junior forward Sarah Tittman's second goal of the weekend, assisted by sophomore forward Mandi Schwartz and junior defenseman Helen Resor, put Yale up 1-0. Union's Maeve Kehoe slipped one past Bulldog netminder Jackee Snikeris on a power play six seconds before intermission to tie the game up.
A back-and-forth sequence early in the third wound up deciding things. First, Resor put Yale (1-0-1, 1-0-1 ECAC) back on top 3:12 in with an unassisted goal. Brenna Malnar tied the game up 51 seconds later, but 22 seconds after the goal Union (0-8-0) was hit with a checking call. Ketchum capitalized on the power-play opportunity, burying a slap shot from the blue line off an assist from senior defenseman Ann-Renée Guillemette.
Snikeris finished with five saves in her collegiate debut.
Yale returns to the ice Saturday at Brown (2:00 p.m.).
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Move over, RG3. Make room for another rookie quarterback sensation . . .
That's Seattle's Russell Wilson, who happens to wear No. 3 and has helped invigorate the Seahawks, just as Robert Griffin III has pumped life into the Washington Redskins.
Wilson, coming off a record-setting performance against Buffalo, will get another crack at San Francisco on Sunday night when the 49ers play at Seattle in a game rich with playoff implications.
"He's no longer a rookie," said 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, whose team limited Wilson to 122 yards passing in a 13-6 victory in October.


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Student or Learner
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
People are happier when they finish a challenging or difficult job than when they complete an easy task.
Some people like travelling through the world just on their own feet, some climbers want to scale the extremely high mountains even though they are dangerous and exhausting. Likewise, many people prefer to prevail over challenging or difficult jobs rather than easy ones, as the former are more significant, attractive and higher rewarding than the latter .
To begin with, the more formidable the assignment is, the more significant it is. An integral project consists of numerous sub-projects of variously level of diffidulty. The easy can be readily achieved, while those difficult ones, which are indispensable for the whole project, will consume much more time and greater effort. For this reason, challenging or difficult jobs are to be the most critical in every company or organization. In other words, they are more important than simple ones.
Apart from their importance, challenging or difficult jobs are more attractive. The human race is a kind of curious creatures. We are not contented with fossilized or ordinary tasks, or we may even be tired of them. Challenging or difficult jobs can highly satisfy us due to their unknown and fresh factors. They effectively stimulate peoples curiosity. Even more importantly, they constantly incite/spur us to overcome them. For example, the growing number of sports players are challenging human physiological extremes, regardless of risks and difficulties . They are too tempting to resist.
Last but not least, challenging or difficult jobs are highly rewarding. As we discussed above, challenging or difficult jobs are of great importance for every organization. So they always come along with considerable compensation. Not only can a person gain financial rewards, but he/she can also win fame, respect and valuable/precious experience. Conquering such formidable tasks can elevate ones social status as well as enrich one. The prominent scientists, enterprisers and famous sports stars have proved this point time and time again.
In conclusion, challenging or difficult jobs have these unique characteristics which easy, ordinary or simple tasks dont have. Their extraordinary significances, irresistible charms and potential rewards make people happier when they are successfully addressed.


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4. Dogs race humans.
1. Cold dog covers himself.
2. Cold dog steals blanket from cat.
3. Dog rolls up in blanket.
4. Dogs race humans.
5. Hungry dog pushes owners chair.
6. Horny dog chicken-naps a date.
7. Dog rides bike.
8. Gay dog deters woman. (He only likes men to mess around with his tail.)
9. Rude little dog.
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A coalition of Terrebonne Parish leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to lobby for a water projects bill that could help the planned $10.3 billion federal levee system known as Morganza-to-the-Gulf.
A coalition of Terrebonne Parish leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to lobby for a water projects bill that could help the planned $10.3 billion federal levee system known as Morganza-to-the-Gulf.
The bill, called the Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, was passed by the Senate in May and is slated for House consideration this fall. It could authorize construction of Morganza and would address other prioritizes for Louisiana, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reforms.
Morganza was approved in the last Water Resources Development Act in 2007 but was kicked back for another study to bring it up to post-Katrina construction standards. The project was estimated to cost $886 million in 2007, but a draft report released in January increased that cost.
Before construction can begin, the project needs approval from the Office of Management and Budget, and a record of decision from the corps on its impact. After receiving these approvals, the project will be attached to the water resources bill, Terrebonne Levee Director Reggie Dupre said.
Terrebonne Parish President Michel Claudet, Dupre and other local officials made Morganza's case to members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in a flurry of back to back meetings.
"All of our efforts have been focused on the House side," Dupre said, adding that much of supporters' work has involved explaining the intricate importance of Morganza — a system of levees, floodgates and a lock on the Houma Navigation Canal designed to protect Terrebonne and Lafourche from storm flooding — to representatives from outside the area. The project has been in development for more than 20 years.
The group spoke with congressmen representing a cross section of the country, including representatives from Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina, Florida and other states to advance the bill.
"We've gained the support from congressmen from outside Louisiana," Claudet said.
Louisiana's U.S. senators last week sent a letter to urge the director of the Office of Management and Budget to sign off on the project within the congressionally mandated 120-day review period.
"We believe your leadership is crucial to ensure compliance with the mandated timeline," the letter says.
"While the estimated construction cost for this project has escalated from $550 million when it was first authorized in 2000 to $10.3 billion today, the Army Corps issued a favorable Chief's Report because of the significant role this region plays in the national economy," the letter adds.
While there's still a long road ahead, the state is exploring using BP oil spill fines for coastal restoration work to build the lock in the Houma Navigation Canal, Dupre said. Money could also be available from offshore oil and gas revenue that will be paid back to the state for protection and restoration beginning in 2017.
According to the Corps of Engineers report, Morganza would cost an average $716 million a year to build and maintain while preventing an estimated $1 billion in annual flood-related damage. That includes construction and maintenance costs averaged over 50 years. The cost-benefit ratio is $1.40 in benefits for every $1 spent. The benefits are slightly higher than the $1.31 estimated in January. About 53,000 structures will be protected.
The latest plan adds 26 additional miles of levees to Morganza, up from 72 miles. It would extend from U.S. 90 in Gibson to La. 1 in Lockport. Morganza would include 98 miles of levees, a lock on the Houma Navigation Canal, 19 floodgates and 23 water-control structures.
Levees will be built up to 26.5 feet high, and flood-protection and water-control structures would be built more than 30 feet high. Levee widths will range from 282 feet to 725 feet, roughly one to two football fields wide.
The levee project is designed to protect against storms that have a 1-percent chance of striking in any given year, sometimes referred to as a 100-year storm.
State and local officials must come up with 35 percent of the construction cost. Their combined share is estimated between $3.6 billion and $4.5 billion. Upon completion, the state and local partners will be responsible for operation and maintenance, estimated at $7.4 million per year. The federal government will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the Houma Navigation Canal Lock at $1.7 million per year.
In the meantime, the local Levee District has moved forward with building a local version of Morganza following the federal levee's path. The Terrebonne Levee District is building 10-foot levees and 18-foot floodgates from Gibson to Cut Off with state and local tax dollars.


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Scientists Identify FLT3 Gene as a Valid Therapeutic Target in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Article ID: 588067
Released: 13-Apr-2012 11:30 AM EDT
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Use of New Gene-Sequencing Technology Rapidly Identifies Mutations that Lead to Drug Resistance Newswise — (New York, April 15, 2012) Through a groundbreaking new gene sequencing technology, researchers have demonstrated that the gene FLT3 is a valid therapeutic target in Acute Myeloid Leukemia, AML, one of the most common types of leukemia. The technique, developed by Pacific Biosciences, allows for the rapid and comprehensive detection of gene mutations in patients with AML. The findings, published online April 15 in Nature, are a result of collaboration among scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, Pacific Biosciences and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The discovery may help lead to the development of new drugs to treat AML.
"By sequencing the FLT3 gene in AML patients who have relapsed on therapy targeted against FLT3, we have determined that FLT3 is a valid therapeutic target, and this will certainly help us better understand the physiology of this type of leukemia in order to help us develop new therapies in the future," said Andrew Kasarskis, PhD, who performed the research with colleagues at Pacific Biosciences prior to becoming Vice Chair of the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. "In addition, sequencing hundreds of single molecules of FLT3 allowed us to see drug resistance mutations at low frequency. This increased ability to see resistance will let us identify the problem of the resistance sooner in a patient's clinical course and help us take steps to address it."
Historically, DNA sequencing of individual molecules in a mixture has been difficult and time-consuming to achieve. However, Pacific Bioscience's single molecule real-time sequencer, the PacBio® RS, identified mutations in the sequence reads obtained in a single run even at low levels, on the order of one to three percent of total sequence reads.
"This finding may have great utility for drug development, as we can begin to test drugs or a combination of drugs in patients with AML who have relapsed," added Kasarskis, who is also Co-Director of the Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology at Mount Sinai. "Furthermore, if we can find out when the drug resistant mutations occur exactly, clinicians may be able to prescribe another drug more quickly."
In this era of personalized medicine, many drugs have been developed to target the mutations in genes that cause cancer - in an effort to attack the cancer with minimal side effects. Oftentimes, patients develop resistance to drugs and new therapeutic strategies must be applied, so physicians use a second line drug, or combination of drugs, in an effort to target the new gene mutations that develop. Knowing exactly when this mutation and subsequent resistance occurs may be very helpful in identifying when new therapies may be prescribed.
In this study, researchers worked with eight leukemia patients who had participated in a clinical trial involving a compound known as AC220, the first clinically-active FLT3 inhibitor. All eight patients relapsed after first achieving deep remissions with AC220. The relapse indicated that patients had developed a resistance to the drug.
AML is characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells that accumulate in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of normal blood cells. Treatment includes chemotherapy in order to eliminate leukemic cells and stem cell transplantation. However, through the identification of a valid therapeutic target (FLT3), scientists can begin to develop new and more effective therapies in the future.
"Mount Sinai is deeply committed to addressing the problem of drug resistance in all diseases including cancer and infections with viruses or bacteria," said Kasarskis. "This study certainly tries to address the issue, and will look forward to making continued progress in this area."
Study authors include scientists from University of California, Berkeley; Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins; Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania and Ambit Biosciences in San Diego.
About The Mount Sinai Medical Center The Mount Sinai Medical Center encompasses both The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Established in 1968, Mount Sinai School of Medicine is one of the leading medical schools in the United States. The Medical School is noted for innovation in education, biomedical research, clinical care delivery, and local and global community service. It has more than 3,400 faculty in 32 departments and 14 research institutes, and ranks among the top 20 medical schools both in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and by U.S. News & World Report. The Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1852, is a 1,171-bed tertiary- and quaternary-care teaching facility and one of the nation's oldest, largest and most-respected voluntary hospitals. In 2011, U.S. News & World Report ranked The Mount Sinai Hospital 16th on its elite Honor Roll of the nation's top hospitals based on reputation, safety, and other patient-care factors. Of the top 20 hospitals in the United States, Mount Sinai is one of 12 integrated academic medical centers whose medical school ranks among the top 20 in NIH funding and U.S. News & World Report and whose hospital is on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll. Nearly 60,000 people were treated at Mount Sinai as inpatients last year, and approximately 560,000 outpatient visits took place. For more information, visit http://www.mountsinai.org/. Find Mount Sinai on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mountsinainycTwitter @mountsinainycYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/mountsinainy


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New submitter faderrider (3726665) writes I work in the healthcare design industry and our firm is looking to get away from using paper during our design meetings. My first thought was to load our reports and plans on a tablet, bring a half dozen or so tablets for attendees and somehow create a local ad hoc network that would allow them to view my desktop. A little more thinking brought me to consider the value of attendees being able to mark up documents on their own, or take control of what is being viewed to talk through ideas. Is anyone else out there doing something like this and if so what are you implementing? Specifically the challenges i see are creating the local network, establishing share/control relationships between tablets and managing any documentation markups attendees may make during the meeting. I am also looking at the Samsung 10.1 as the hardware but would be interested in any recommendations. I can also provide, most of the time, web access via my phone but would prefer not to rely on a service like WebEx or JoinMe.


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Sunday, August 10, 2008
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Four bloody fookin' walks.
I'm happy for Matt Cain. His coaches have a lot of confidence in him. They know he's big and strong and healthy as a horse. MC gets the ball every 5th day and throws it until he's all tuckered out. I imagine if I were a big-league pitcher, I'd want to be out there every inning I could. Seems like it would be more fun that way. Win, lose, pitch poorly, pitch well, it is better to be pitching than not, I reckon. So, I figure Young Mr. Cain is a happy fellow.
The Giants have no hitting. Thus, they have no pinch-hitting. So, sending your pitcher up to lead off an inning is probably equal to sending up Jose Castillo or Eugenio Velez. (Fred was on the bench.) So MC goes 6 IP--very stressful IP, I might add--and 100 pitches and we are winning at home. So, we love our young "gamer" and want to "toughen him up" for life in the NL so we send him out to go through the meat of their lineup for the 4th time.
And it almost worked. Manny Ramirez is one of the best hitters in the game. Giving up the big hit to him has happened to a generation of pitchers. I'm not sure we had anyone in the 'pen that would match up better in that situation, even taking into consideration the high pitch count. But a double and a walk with one out showed us MC didn't have much left. It was a high-wire act at that point. It almost worked. Kent gagged, hacking at the 1st pitch. Like I said it almost worked. If we were actually a good team, we would have had a hot, tough, fresh right-hander to go after Ramirez. But we have Yabu. And a bunch of lefties. So, I can see why you'd stick with your stud.
I know I've hollered a lot at Bochy for pushing extra innings with Cain and Lincecum when they've hit 100 pitches, but I don't have a particular issue with that. Sometimes you have to ask your guy to do more, to push the envelope. Dodger game at home, they're fighting for 1st place, OK, I say, go for it. Attack with your best guy. The problem is that Bonehead has been overworking our boy when he should have been saving him. He's had lots of easy decisions. Today's was tougher. Ultimately, Matt Cain is going to have to get guys out with fewer pitches. That way when he's in the 7th against a tough lineup he's got a little more in the tank.
We only score 3.8 runs per game. We need help to beat people. The smog-sucking chokers handed us the tying run here in the 9th. Beautiful. I'm happy--Matt's off the hook for the loss. You have to love our game-winning plan: pinch-hit Omar for a youngster with a least a chance to get an RBI, and then follow him up with Mr. OBP Jose Castillo. Good thing Burriss is fast. And here I am talking smack about Eugenio, and he gets the game-winner!
2 comments:
- LJJR said...
I, like most, feel for Matt Cain and his plight regarding a lack of run support dating back to last year. It would be disheartening for any pitcher. This just shows Cains fortitude. Today, he pitched a career 126 pitches, 81 strikes, and 45 balls, and walk away with only a no decision. Would you rather have had Walker come in. Thought not. However, I am pleased that at least for the timing being Giants kept the Dodgers out of first place in the division. I hope Lincecum, Cain, Sanchez and all the other Giants strive to continue to be Dodger spoilers.
- Sun Aug 10, 05:24:00 PM PDT
- Brother Bob said...
You gotta feel for the big guy. He pitched almost well enough to win, he just couldn't get out Manny.
Too bad we don't care about wins this year, because the last 2 games had awesome endings.
Winn's value must be way up today, if he's still going to be a trading chip.
- Mon Aug 11, 10:15:00 AM PDT


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2007-08: Named Butler's Female Senior Athlete of the Year...selected first team All-Horizon League...named Horizon League All-Tournament...chosen recipient of the Kim Moore Spirit Award, presented by the National Golf Coaches Association for a great spirit toward the game, a positive attitude on and off the golf course, a role model for her team, and mental toughness in facing challenges...finished as Butler's second-leading scorer with a 79.0 average...carded a low round of 72 at the Cardinal Classic...tied for fifth at the Horizon League Championship...medalist at the Cardinal Classic with a 36-hole score of 148...tied for second at the Butler Spring Invitational...tied for third at the IPFW Fall Classic...Horizon League Women's Golf Athlete of the Week, Oct. 31 & Mar. 26...named All-American Scholar by the NGCA...named first team CoSIDA District V All-Academic...named to the Horizon League Academic Honor Roll and the Butler Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
2006-07: Named first team All-Horizon League...picked to the Horizon League All-Tournament Team...averaged 80.6 over 16 competitive rounds...led her team to claim the Horizon League championship title, while finishing first with rounds of 85, 81 and 80...shot a season-low of 74 at the Butler Fall Invitational...recorded five Top Ten finishes...placed third at the F&M Bank APSU Invitational...named Horizon League Academic All-League...named to the Horizon League Academic Honor Roll and the Butler Athletic Director's Honor Roll...named to the Butler 4.00 Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll.
2005-06: Earned All-Horizon League recognition...named to the Horizon League All-Tournament Team...named Horizon League Women's Golf Athlete of the Week after finishing in a tie for 17th at the Toledo Rocket Spring Classic...wound up fourth on the team with an 80.44 scoring average...posted a low round of 73 at the Northern Illinois Huskie Classic...captured medalist honors at the Northern Illinois Huskie Classic with rounds of 76 and 73...posted five Top Ten tournament finishes...placed runner-up at the Butler Spring Invitational...tied for third at the Horizon League Championship.
2004-05: Finished the season with an 84.4 scoring average and a low round of 75...tied for seventh at the Horizon League Tournament...finished fifth at Butler's Fall Invitational.
High School: Four time team MVP in high school, team captain three years.


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Fresh Squish Pics! My NB AIO reviews with photos.
When I was pregnant I LOVED looking at little squish pics in newborn diapers to get an idea of what I wanted for my son. So here I am returning the favor!
Kai was born 1-16-13 and weighed in at 8 lbs 15 oz and 22 inches. When I brought him home from the hospital he weighed 8 lb 10 oz and I put him in cloth immediately. I didn't like messing with prefolds with my first son, so I opted to get all NB AIO's.
I plan to update this post weekly or so as he grows and things start fitting differently.
Here are photos and reviews of the diapers we have used in his first two days at home.
Kissaluvs NB AIO: I only have two of these, and I almost didn't keep them but I am SO glad I did! They fit perfectly right from the start. The umbilical snap down is great, and the elastic around those tiny little newborn legs is nice and tight. They are perfect for us right now!
Tots Bots tiny fits: LOVE them. I actually tried these out last because they seem bigger then the rest of my newbie dipes, but to my surprise they fit amazingly well. The elastic around the legs is tight, and while the rise comes right to under the umbilical cord stump, because the material is so soft it doesn't irritate it. And of course I love the quality tots bots aplix. Since most of my newbie dipes are snaps, it is so nice to have this option for super easy changes. They come with an additional booster but right now we don't need it.
XS Fuzzibunz - my least favorite by far. I'm so glad I only have the one. They are very difficult to stuff, and with the snaps I just can't get a good fit. You can't tell in the picture, but it does gap slightly at the legs, and is definitely too close to the umbilical cord stump than I prefer. What I do like about them though is the super soft microfleece inner which is definitely stay dry. I couldn't even tell that DS had pee'd until I took the insert out.
NB Swaddlebees Simplex: Because everyone raves about these I invested the most in them and they make up the bulk of my newborn stash. My kiddo is on the bigger side for a newborn, and these are still slightly big on the smallest setting. The legs gap slightly. However, even with the slight gap, because the cotton is so absorbent and absorbs so quickly I haven't had any leaks or wicking. I really really like them and I'm sure I will like them even more as he grows. They stuff really easily, and because it is all natural cotton on the inside you wouldn't even have to stuff the insert back in if you didn't want to.
BumGenius XS: I initially had a full stash of these, and ended up selling most of them in order to get some variety. I am so glad I did. The rise is too high for the umbilical cord stump. I made it work by folding it down, but then the aplix rubbed the stump. Also, they gap at the legs. This is the only diaper we've had a blow out in. I don't think I'll be able to use these until his stump falls off, and by then I'm not sure how long they will last us. I think they'd be great for small newborns after the umbilical cord falls off, but for my big squish they just aren't cutting it right now.
NB Ragababe AIO: My absolute favorite newborn diaper. I am in love with it. This is my only one and I really can't justify any more than that because they are so much more expensive - but to die for cute and the fit is perfect! LOVE them! Love the aplix, love the fit, love the softness, everything.
So that's it! That's my stash! Mostly NB Simplex, followed by Tots Bots, followed by BG XS. With just one or two each of the Kissaluvs, FB, and Rag. I hope to update this as he grows to see what I still like as time goes on.
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meeting his big brother for the first time:
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Kai is now 8 days old and at about the 9 pound mark. He lost his umbilical cord stump last night so here is for a new round of photos.
I've been mostly using the NB Simplex which I have come to absolutely love. I used them pretty much exclusively for about 3 days and even when they gapped slightly at the legs, I didn't have any issues with leaking or wicking. Last night I had my first leak with them, and that was just because I skipped a middle-of-the-night change. The diaper was soaked. So lesson learned. Change at every feed or add I'll try adding a doubler. They are washing up easily and are super easy to stuff back in.
BG XS: Now that the umbilical stump is off, I'm loving how these fit. No more gap at the legs. They are nice and trim. The only thing I'm not a fan of is where the laundry tab is - in the center of the back of the diaper. If it is an explosive newborn poo, there is a good chance poo will get on the tab - and I'd prefer to stick the tabs where there is not poo but it seems to wash off fine anyways.
Kissaluvs NB AIO:
I don't know what happened to the great fit of these I had at the very beginning. They just don't fit right now and have big old gaps at the legs. Not sure what the problem is.
Hands down, still my favorite. So trim, fits so well. If money was no object I'd have an entire stash.
Still not a fan. The snaps just seem to far apart to get a decent fit. And the microfiber insert is bulky and like I said before, incredibly hard to stuff. I'm ONLY using this diaper for the sake of photos. Otherwise it stays in the drawer and is the absolute last one I reach for. Still gaps at the legs a bit.
Tots Bots tiny fit:
These are right up there with the NB Simplex. Simplex win for being natural fibers and having cute prints, but these win for being OH so soft and squishy and aplix. Now that the cord is off they are way easier to use. And I prefer the elastic in these - it gives a really secure fit and holds explosive poo in really well. Really really love them.
And my just for fun pic:
Kai is now 16-17 days old in these pictures and is 9 pounds, 12 ounces and almost 23 inches long. He is going through about 10 diapers a day, sometimes up to 12 but never more than 12. He is the exact opposite of my son who had nonstop poops - this little guy only goes once to twice a day so I'm sure we use less newborn diapers than some people need. Because of this I'm going to start weeding through my stash and only keeping the Tots Bots tiny fits, NB Simplex, and the NB Ragababe. They are my 3 favorites and pretty much the only thing I'm reaching for, and I have enough to use them exclusively, so this will be my last "full" update with all 6 diapers. I'll be back in a couple weeks to update on the 3 I'm still using, as I'm fairly certain they will last us several more weeks if not a month or two.
Tots Bots Tiny Fits:
I still love how super soft these things are. And the aplix. Pink sparkly heart love the aplix. I have actually stopped stuffing the minky insert into the pocket. they are a little bit harder to stuff than the NB Simplex, and since it is minky it is just fine next to his skin so I don't bother stuffing. Plus, about 10% of the time the insert doesn't agitate out in the wash, and that is kind of annoying. It still gets clean, but drying time is extended if I don't notice before it goes in the dryer. I'm still not needing the doubler, which is nice. And these look like they will still last us a good while longer. I also have some of the older style with the bamboo/microfiber inner. I haven't noticed any difference in absorbency between the two, but I prefer the minky because the the microfiber insert requires stuffing and can't be left unstuffed and because that minky is just so luxuriously soft. I think if it were my bum, I'd choose the minky tots bots. They take one cycle to dry.
These are being retired from my stash. They fit fine really, and they haven't leaked since the legs started fitting, but I just prefer my simplex and tots bots, so these aren't getting much use. The fit is a bit "boxy" between the legs and they take two cycles to dry. If you can't afford the tots bots or simplex these would be a good alternative because really they are fine, it's just the other ones are so much better.
Ragababe newborn:
Still in love with this adorable diaper. Technically his waist is still small enough where I could overlap the velcro star if I wanted to, I just didn't this time. She has the option of adding a overlap strip that makes the waist even smaller, so if you are getting some of these and expect a tiny baby, I'd get the overlap strip added if possible. For a true AIO it dries extremely fast and usually dry the same time as the simplex and tots bots that have the insert agitate out. But still it is very absorbent and we have yet to have a leak. It molds nicely to his body, probably the nicest out of any of the diapers, but remains absorbent and quick drying.
NB Simplex:
I still reach for these first, and we are still on the smallest snap setting so I bet they will last us the longest. I've only had one blow out in them, and I probably just waited a little too long to change him. However, they still gap slightly at the legs. I definitely prefer the encased elastic like the tots bots have. With the rolled elastic, I have to ensure all the cotton is tucked into the diaper at every change, so that is a small extra step. However they are very absorbent and stuff incredibly easy and wash so well. I add a doubler for night and that has worked great. If you expect a big newborn, I'd be pretty confident in getting a full stash of these along with a few doublers- they've been great for us. I'm using either the doublers from the tots bots with them, or some old Bagshot row bamboo doublers that I held onto from my first son. They take one cycle to dry, sometimes two if the insert doesn't agitate out all the way- but it does the vast majority of the time. Once or twice a week I have one that doesn't agitate out.
Kissaluvs AIO:
These are also being retired from my newbie stash. I don't know why I was having problems with the fit last week, this week they have worked fine. They still fit and we haven't had any problems with absorbency, I just prefer the fit of my other diapers. But these were one of the few that worked from day one, so I'm not mad at them.
Fuzzibunz XS Pockets:
Also retiring this one, and it JUST started to fit correctly. I'm just not a fan of the snap layout, but especially not a fan of stuffing the microfiber insert into that itty bitty sticky pocket. The insert is actually very absorbent, but I just really hate stuffing them, so I'm done with it. However the microfleece inner is incredibly soft, *almost* as soft as the minky tots bots but with the added benefit of being truly stay dry. So really, not bad if you have smallish hands and don't mind stuffing, and if you want a truly stay dry inner. But personally my least favorite newborn diaper.
And my for fun picture...
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LOVE this post! Thanks for the pics and reviews, you're definitely not the only one who loves the newbie pics and diaper comparisons, this is very helpful and so so so sweet. Enjoy mama!
mama to B(11), S(9), H(7), M(5), L(4), and C(2) Missing babies N, L, R, A, and ^M^Expecting our rainbow baby
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Your boys are adorable. Keep those newbie pics coming can't get enough
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Oh, he's adorable! Congratulations!
That kissa does look like a really good fit. Same with the tini fit.
I've seen on other newborn photo threads that some moms fold the rise of the BG xs small down the other way (facing you). And when they fasten the velcro the kind of do it on a downwards slant to make up for the fold over... If that makes any sense at all?
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How cute is he
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Adorable kids!
Thanks so much for the review, I really appreciate such threads.
Never mind the typos. My "smart" phone is a high school drop out..
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Love this!! How cute! I waited until DD was about 6 weeks and then I started CDing. I love BG OS dipes. That stinks about the NB ones not fitting well, especially since they are a little cheaper than a lot of NB dipes.
WOHM to my sweet bean married to my best friend
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To everyone else, thanks for all the nice comments!
Erin- RN- hoping to be a SAHM - Wife to Charlie, Mom to 2 boys: Trip (born 3-3-11) and Kai (born 1-16-13)
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Thanks mama! You have a beautiful family!
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Oh my goodness what a cutie and a great name too ;-)
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Friday, October 01, 2010
Andrew Shirvell: MZone's Assclown of the Month (Already)
As I college football blog, I normally wouldn't put something like this up. But I happened to catch this story the other night on CNN and was so absolutely appalled by this guy - and because of the U-M angle - I had to post something for folks who might have missed it.
I'm not going to summarize or recap the story, if you're interested, watch the video below. If you're not interested, totally cool. This is (allegedly) a college football blog so I get you don't come here for news stories like this. But this jackhole's going around calling himself a "concerned Michigan alum" so, I guess this Michigan alum felt obligated to say something, too.
Since Mr. Shirvelll is so fond of the First Amendment, we here at the MZone are going to exercise our First Admendment right as well: Hey, Andrew, get a fucking life, dude. And quit hanging around outside the house of a 21-year-old year old college student. And combing over his and his family's Facebook pages. And drawing swastikas on people. Seriously, the shit's beyond creepy. It's obvious to the rest of us that even your issues have issues.
And while it may be only October 1st, I think it's safe to bestow upon you the MZone Assclown of the Month Award for October.
UPDATE: Shirvell has taken a personal leave of absence from his job. And his "blog" is now invitation only.
15 comments:
- Mikoyan said...
When he asks why Mike Cox wont fire the guy, would this be the same Mike Cox that called off the dogs from the investigation of the dead stripper at the Manoogian Mansion? I mean if he's willing to allow a murder to get covered up, why would he give two shits about a stalker on his staff?
- October 01, 2010 1:33 AM
- phil said...
He's a public servant and he is totally immature and lacks good judgement. Wait......I thought that was a requirement in order to become a public servant.
(i'm not kidding here)
- October 01, 2010 7:45 AM
- whetstonebuck said...
"...even your issues have issues."
Ahahahahaha. Can I use that one. Priceless.
- October 01, 2010 7:55 AM
- whetstonebuck said...
Oops. Add a question mark to that request.
- October 01, 2010 7:56 AM
- Yost said...
Use away, Whet!
- October 01, 2010 9:36 AM
- srudoff said...
is it me or does he look like Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman) in the still shot of the video??
- October 01, 2010 10:55 AM
- Yost said...
- October 01, 2010 11:22 AM
- srudoff said...
- October 01, 2010 12:24 PM
- Yost said...
Sru, that's good.
- October 01, 2010 12:37 PM
- Andy said...
I have been pretty busy this week, so I have not really paid that much attention to this sad story, but after watching the video... beepbeepbeepbeep (that is the sound of my gaydar beeping very quickly).
There is no doubt in my mind this guy is a homosexual himself. He is so deeply in the closet he is arguing with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
The entire purpose of his actions are designed to throw people off ever finding out his little secret.
I just hope someday this guy comes to grips with himself, accept who he is, and find some level of happiness in life.
- October 01, 2010 3:44 PM
- whetstonebuck said...
Odd conclusion following a C.S. Lewis reference.
- October 01, 2010 4:25 PM
- A2saint said...
who is giving odds that this prick Shirvell will be found in the bathrooms of DTW giving blowjobs
- October 01, 2010 5:04 PM
- Andy said...
I am surprised I have to spell this out for you. The entry to Narnia is thru the closet.
- October 01, 2010 6:07 PM
- whetstonebuck said...
I knew that. Hence, the C.S. Lewis mention. However, that's not what I meant. Spell all you want. Here, let me help: A...S...L...A...N.
- October 01, 2010 6:19 PM
- Catie said...
NPR is reporting that UofM has banned this sorry sack of bleep from the campus. His boss said he is a bully, but that he does have the right to free speech....Pulleassee! Sad. However very good move on the part of UofM!!
- October 02, 2010 8:11 AM


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