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Is the Douglas neighborhood in Chicago safe?The opinions expressed here are those of the individual and not those of StreetAdvisor. Report
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VicG 2yrs+
The neighborhood is gentrifying. There are more and more professionals buying beautiful homes at a great price. It is also becoming more diverse! I live on 35th and Prairie and I feel safe walking my dog at night and allowing my children to play outside unsupervised. Our neighbors are very welcoming and polite. And we all seem to watch over one another and take pride in our homes by maintaining them clean. There is your typical riffraff hanging out on the corner at Jimmy's Food on 35th doing god knows what but police do serve and protect and get their lazy sagging asses out. I really wish Chicago would pass a city ordinance for wearing your pants so disgustingly low because A My 5 and 10 yr old should not have to see that and B It's a disgrace to society.
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BCoughlin 2yrs+
Douglas isn't too bad as far as crime goes. I've felt comfortable enough in the area, walking the streets, so you shouldn't have too many problems.
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GGChicago 2yrs+
Douglas has a pretty low crime rate overall. Like the rest of the city, there is some crime, but this is a relatively safe neighborhood.
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It's in classic technical manuals that we find some truly inspirational wood turning. Where else would you see a lathe operator in a three piece suit? But many of the books written in the early 20th century have turned to dust. Thankfully, the internet has saved a couple of significant volumes. You Turn is very pleased to share the love. Read more
We wood turners spend a considerable amount of time in our sheds. Other than our tools and materials, our needs are pretty simple – clothes, coffee, and somewhere to keep an eye on the time. Oddly enough, that's precisely what I found at this online store, which I think is based in Hawaii. I can't vouch for the merchandise, but the ideas gave me a chuckle. Read more

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Get involved as much as possible. Clackamas Community College has several work study programs that will cover all of your expenses and make college enjoyable. Working at the college has given me several opportunities professionally that I would have never gotten otherwise.Read More
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Talking to an advisor helps a lot, especially to find out about the college. Take advantage of orientation days. However, do use the resources available to you to determine what works best for you. If I would be following my advisors plan, I'd still be in school taking classes and not able to get into my nursing program just yet. The reason is because they use a more broader scope to make more opportunities available for you (different nursing schools require different classes). But if you know your goal and where you want to go, most colleges have all the requirements available online for you to make your own plan. Take advantage of this! Also use the student bookstore to buy and sell your books. Easy to use and you get more money back for your books while also buying them at cheaper prices than the actual bookstore.Read More
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I'm not sure how I have lived in Pennsylvania most of my life and not been to the Strasburg Railroad or Choo Choo Barn, but it's true. I actually heard about it last year from my mother in law but didn't get a chance to visit. Until this weekend. We were offered tickets to The Night Before Christmas Train, Santa's Paradise Express and Choo Choo Barn.
We started out this past Friday with what we thought was plenty of time to get to Strasburg but one thing after another went wrong on our trip and we ended up pulling in minutes after the scheduled departure. For one moment, we thought we had made it but as soon as we had parked, the train pulled away. We were very heartbroken for our kids who are probably too young to realize they missed out, but we will still make every effort to get back out there for the Night Before Christmas Train on one of the next (and last) 2 nights: December 13th and 20th at 7 pm.
We also had the opportunity to stay the night at the DoubleTree Resort Lancaster. I was told about the indoor water playground but waited to tell my oldest about it before we could see it for ourselves. It is absolutely fantastic. The pool has a zero entry with water spouts which was perfect for our 16 month old boy to play in while our 4 year old could stand in most of the pool and go down a small slide or walk through arches sprinkling water down on him. The lifeguards there are wonderful and provided our oldest with a vest because he couldn't wait to explore the deeper parts. And there's a large water slide for bigger kids to enjoy.
The DoubleTree was one of the nicest places we have stayed. They welcomed us with fresh baked cookies (which we missed out on by being late for our train) and the accommodations were great. The rooms are very large with plenty of room for our energetic kids to run around. The dining room we got a glimpse of was gorgeous. We wish we had more time to explore! We do hope to visit again for their family friendly New Year's Eve party. We'll post more details on that soon as well as other upcoming events they'll be hosting.
In the morning, we did some quick research for recommended breakfast places near the railroad and found The Springerle House. This family owned cafe had lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, their famous cookies, and some of the best, fresh from the oven, cinnamon rolls I have ever had. They were also very reasonably priced. It's such a cozy place to sit and have breakfast, we plan on visiting again whenever we're in town.
We were the first to pull in to the Strasburg Railroad (we learned our lesson!) and made our way to the train. I wasn't even aware that there were all the little shops at the station as well as a cafe. It's such an adorable atmosphere! We picked the very first car to ride and got some pictures in while we were the only ones there. When another family boarded, we realized there were seats at the front that faced each other and kicked ourselves when they took them while we were sitting in separate rows. But then, the next family on sat down and moved the back of the seat in front of them to make their rows face each other. My mind was BLOWN! What a completely unexpected and clever idea. It really made the ride so much more enjoyable to be able to sit all together.
After we took a break for some lunch, we headed to our last stop at the Choo Choo Barn. I can admit, I didn't know for sure if I would enjoy this part of our trip but I can now say that I did very much! This display was amazing. The work that was put into it…I can't even fathom. We wondered how Tom, the owner, managed to work on the model and found the answer outside with a picture of him lying on a wooden board crossing over the model. For Christmas, Tom adds many Santas to the display for visitors to discover and count along the way. Currently, there are 52 Santas hidden, one for each year they have been open. We spotted the most recent addition near the exit (clue: look up). Really, it was the perfect end to our trip.
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Creative Tots has specialized in the private education of both toddlers and preschool age children for over 15 years. We began in the heart of Madeira and now also have a new Mason location. We are specifically designed to focus on early childhood development for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
This blog supports our belief that open communication is an integral part of your experience as preschool parents. Our desire is that you know what your child is learning and understand how to support this learning at home. We hope you enjoy reading about the day-to-day adventures at Creative Tots that allow your child to learn, explore and grow.
Creative Tots believes that by providing a stimulating environment which emphasizes growth in intellectual, social, emotional and physical development, children will flourish. We are committed to creating a warm, caring and supportive atmosphere. We welcome each child's individuality, nurture their self-confidence and develop within them a life-long love of learning.
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The more notable of the fighters on the show is the always fun to watch Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (35-4-1, 32) who will be fighting in a bout to keep ticking over before a bout with Carlos Cuadras, hopefully later this year. The Thai destroyer, one of the meanest Super Flyweights on the planet, will be fighting against Indonesian journeyman Domi Nenokeba (12-15-1, 8), who recently ended a 25 fight losing streak.
The WBC Youth title fight will see Featherweight Silver champion Jirapan Nakornluang (13-0, 10) defending his belt against the naturally much smaller Junior Bajawa (14-6, 7), in what should be little more than a nasty mismatch in favour of the unbeaten Thai hopeful.
A third bout on this card will feature former Bantamweight and Super Featherweight world champion Sirimongkol Singwancha (84-2, 54), who will be fighting for the first time since the collapse of his proposed match up with Demetrius Andrade, who was later stripped of the WBO Light Middleweight title. At the moment we're unsure of his opponent.
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New, innovative tennis court Dividers by CourtHarbor provide eye-catching logo impressions in high visibility areas. In addition to being utilized as Court Dividers during home high school tennis matches, the Dividers serve as crowd barriers in high visibility areas during home football, basketball, baseball and softball games, as well as graduation ceremonies & other special events. Increase awareness of your brand with custom logo placement in direct sight of hundreds of thousands high school sports fans!
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Join the SDSU Library and ITS for an informative luncheon as part of Open Education Resources (OER) Week! You will receive free lunch, as well as learn a bit about what the library and other units on campus are doing to decrease course material costs for students – or eliminate them completely! You will learn where to find OER materials, how you could work with the library to reduce the cost burden on students, and have the option to sign up to review an OER text or material and receive as small stipend! Space is limited, so please register.
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It's Dementia Awareness Week and Abbeyfield are supporting the campaign by posting a series of items from dementia thought-leaders who are changing the way we think about dementia.
In a first for Abbeyfield, we are hosting a series of moving, insightful and inspiring presentations that will be posted here each day of Dementia Awareness Week.
Some of the nation's leading dementia care professionals and people living with the condition are participating in the series. They will speak candidly about the effects the brain disease can have upon an individual and their family and friends, and champion the need for better public understanding and engagement.
There's a new presentation each day, and here's today's:
Sue Garwood, Dementia Lead for the Housing LIN, talks about the role of housing within dementia care. She chats candidly about her work, her passion for changing attitudes to the role the housing sector can play in enabling people with a severe loss of mental ability to live well in their own homes, and her dreams for an inclusive, dementia friendly society.
Click here to download the questions form this interview.
Professor Dawn Brooker is internationally recognised for her work on developing person centred dementia care. In this presentation specially recorded for Abbeyfield, Dawn explains why valuing the person and people, supporting individual lives, understanding personal views, and providing socially supportive environments, is crucial to improving dementia care and helping alleviate the fears surrounding it.
Ruth is a founding director and vice-chair of the Life Story Network and chair of the Liverpool Dementia Action Alliance. In her broadcast, that has been specially recorded for Abbeyfield, Ruth talks about the role of carers, why they matter, and the importance of focusing on the person rather than the condition so we can all connect and value the humanity we share.
Keith Oliver was 55 and working as a head teacher in a Kent primary school when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease on New Year's Eve 2010. Now, he is an author, a speaker, and an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society.
Here he talks candidly about his refusal to be defined by his dementia, the realities day-to-day life, and sharing his brain with an "unwanted and unwelcome guest."
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Dr Julie Barrett from HDRC, and working in conjunction with Worcester University, talks about developments in housing research and the impact it has on people with dementia.
The Housing and Dementia Research Consortium are a UK-wide network of around 100 housing and care providers, commissioners and other interested parties, including academics, architects, advisers, researchers, policymakers. They are committed to research and knowledge exchange across the sector.
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Last ten books I added to my Goodreads TBR.
I don't know why but I usually don't add books to my Goodreads TBR. There are lots of books I want to read and I do a monthly TBR post but I don't add them to Goodreads. So, I cheated for this weekly post and added books that actually want to read.
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The union of Carolina Plantations Real Estate and Plan View Design has been significant for many clients of both firms. PVD allows our Brokers to plot homes on homesites our clients might be considering to purchase prior to writing up offers. And if the homesite is the right one, we can design your Dream Home that matches your exact requirements, no matter the size.
Since 2006, Plan View Design has won more awards for homes designed in Brunswick County than any other custom home designer, and the reason is simple. PVD is the only company that designs homes in full color 3D – which means you see your home both inside and outside before the first shovel is in the ground. Plus, the Brokers at Carolina Plantations work with just about every custom home builder in Southeastern North Carolina, so from selecting your plantation, homesite, design and builder, we are with you every step of the way. No other real estate firm has the resources that Carolina Plantations has. Click here to see a full Gallery of Award Winning Homes
Melissa Borrelli is one of our newest team members and a long time resident of Brunswick County. Her strengths are her vast knowledge of the area and her determination to leave no stone unturned in your search for the right place to retire to.
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MATH-102 Elements of Statistics
An introduction to statistical reasoning and methodology. Topics include experimental design, exploratory data analysis, elementary probability, a standard normal-theory approach to estimation and hypothesis testing and linear and multi-variable regression. Not open for credit to students who have taken Psychology 370.
MATH-120 Special Topics in Mathematics
Variable topics involving: mathematical methods for the Natural and Social Sciences and Mathematical Problem Solving.
MATH-121 Essentials of Calculus
A one-semester introduction to single-variable calculus focused on functions, graphs, limits, exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation, integration, techniques and applications of integration, and optimization. Emphasis is given to applications from the natural and social sciences.
MATH-122 Mathematical Methods for the Physical and Social Sciences
This course will explore three major topics of mathematics: linear algebra, probability and statistics, and Markov chains. Using these three topics, students will engage in three real world applications in biology, chemistry, and economics. This course is well suited for students who need a year of mathematics, like many pre-professional programs, and are looking for real applications of mathematics beyond the typical algebra and calculus approach. While this course would be a natural extension for pre-professional students who have take Math 121 Essentials of Calculus, this course only requires a strong background in high school Algebra II.
MATH-123 Single Variable Calculus I
An accelerated introduction to the calculus of single variable functions with early transcendentals. Topics include limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications of calculus to the natural and social sciences including optimization, differential equations, curve, probability, velocity, acceleration area, volume. Net Change theorem, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisite: Placement or MATH 121. (Offered each semester)
MATH-124 Multivariable Calculus II
A continuation of the study of single variable calculus, together with an introduction to linear algebra and the calculus of multivariable functions. Topics include: an introduction to infinite sequences and series, vectors, partial and directional derivatives, gradient, optimization of functions of several variable, integration techniques, double integrals, elementary linear algebra, and an introduction to differential equations with applications to the physical and social sciences. Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB or BC score of 4 or 5 or MATH 123.
MATH-199 Introductory Topics in Mathematics
A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.
MATH-200 Topics in Mathematics
A course used to introduce new intermediate-level courses into the curriculum. (Also listed under Computer Science offerings.)
MATH-210 Introduction to Proof Techniques
An introduction to proof writing techniques. Topics will include logic and proofs, set theory, mathematical induction, relations, modular arithmetic, functions, cardinality, number theory, and calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 124.
MATH-215 Technical Communication I
This course aims to enhance mathematics and computer science students' proficiency and comfort in orally communicating content in their disciplines. Students will develop skills in presenting technical information to a non-technical audience. In particular, students will deliver a number of presentations during the semester on substantive, well-researched themes appropriate to their status in their major. Corerequisite a 200-level mathematics or computer science course.
MATH-231 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
A continued study of Linear Algebra with applications to linear differential equations and mathematical models in the physical and social sciences. Topics include abstract vector spaces over the real and complex numbers, bases and dimension, change of basis, the Rank-Nullity Theorem, linear transformations, the matrix of a linear transformation, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, diagonalization, matrix exponential, linear differential equations of order n, linear systems of first order differential equations, and a continued study of infinite series, power series, and series solutions of linear differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 124.
MATH-232 Mathematical Modeling
A course in mathematical modeling including linear and nonlinear optimization models, linear and non-linear dynamic models, and probability and statistical models. Both continuous and discrete models are considered. This course focuses on applying mathematics to open ended, real world problems, and effectively communicating conclusions. Sensitivity analysis and model robustness are emphasized throughout. This course also strongly features approximation and simulation methods in conjunction with analytic methods. Prerequisite: CS 109, 111, 112, and MATH 231. (offered in Spring)
MATH-241 Analysis of Risk
This course covers the essentials of asset management including the diversification of investment portfolios. The course begins with the basics of present value analysis and probability theory. Basic tools will be developed and used to study issues such as basic portfolio optimization and asset pricing. Prerequisite: MATH 124 (offered Spring).
MATH-242 Applied Statistics
Statistics is the science of reasoning from data. This course will introduce the fundamental concepts and methods of statistics, including calculus-based probability. Topics include experimental design, data collection, and the scopes of conclusion, a robust study of probability models and their application to statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.
MATH-299 Intermediate Topics in Mathematics
A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.
MATH-315 Technical Communication II
This course is a capstone experience in oral and written communication for mathematics and computer science majors. Students will research a substantive topic, write a rigorous expository article, and make a presentation to the department. Prerequisite: Math/CS 215. Corequisite: a 300-400 level mathematics or computer science course.
MATH-321 Advanced Analysis
A rigorous analysis of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, uniform convergence, infinite series and basic topology. Prerequisite: Math 210 and 231. (offered in Fall)
MATH-322 Topology
A study of general topological spaces, including interiors, closures, boundaries, subspace, product, and quotient topologies, continuous functions, homeomorphisms, metric spaces, connectedness, and compactness together with applications of these concepts. Additional topics may include algebraic topology, including homotopy and homology groups, and/or a parallel study of general measure spaces, including inner and outer measure. Prerequisite: Math 321 or consent. (offered in Spring)
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An study of Vector Calculus including vector valued functions, curves, Kepler's laws, curvature, torsion, multiple integrals, iterated integrals, Fubini's theorem, polar, cylindrical, spherical coordinates, center of mass, moments of inertia, determinants and n-dimensional volume, change of variables, differential forms, line integrals, Green's Theorem, surface integrals, flux, curl, divergence, Stoke's Theorem, Divergence Theorem, Gauss's law, Maxwell's equations and applications to Topology. The lens is then narrowed to study functions of a complex variable, including an introduction to complex numbers, analytic functions, derivatives, singularities, integrals, Taylor series, Laurent Series, conformal mappings, residue theory, analytic continuation. Cauchy-Riemann Equations, Cauchy's Theorem, Cauchy Integral Formula, Big and Little Picard Theorems, Riemann Mapping Theorem, and Rouche's Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 210 and 231.
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This course is the study of counting techniques for discrete collections of objects. This course will include topics such as permutations and combinations, binomial coefficients, inclusion-exclusion, Fibonacci numbers, Catalan numbers, set partitions, Stirling numbers, generating functions, exponential generating functions, and Pólya counting. Prerequisite: MATH 210.
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This course is the study of computers as mathematical abstractions in order to understand the limits of computation. In this course, students will learn about topics in computability theory and complexity theory. Topics in computability theory include Turing machines and their variations, the Universal Turing machine, undecidability of the halting problem, reductions, and proving undecidability of other problems. Topics in complexity theory include the classes P and NP, NP-completeness, and other fundamental complexity classes.This course is a study of formal languages and their related automata, Turing machines, unsolvable problems and NP-complete problems. Prerequisite: CS 109, 110, CS 111, or 112, and MATH 210 or CS 234.
MATH-335 Probability Computing and Graph Theory
This course is about the design and analysis of randomized algorithms, (i.e. algorithms that compute probabilistically). Such algorithms are often robust and fast, though there is a small probability that they return the wrong answer. Examples include Google's PageRank algorithm, load balancing in computer networks, coping with Big Data via random sampling, navigation of unknown terrains by autonomous mobile entities, and matching medical students to residencies. The analysis of such algorithms requires tools from probability theory, which will be introduced as needed. As there have been many randomized algorithms designed to solve problems on graphs, the course introduces numerous topics from graph theory of independent mathematical interest. Graphs are often used to mathematically model phenomena of interest to computer scientists, including the internet, social network graphs, and computer networks. Lastly, this course demonstrates the powerful Probabilistic Method to non-constructively prove the existence of certain prescribed graph structures, how to turn such proofs into randomized algorithms, and how to derandomize such algorithms into deterministic algorithms. Prerequisite: CS 271 or MATH 232, and MATH 210 and one from CS 109, 110, 111, or CS 112.
MATH-336 Advanced Linear Algebra
This is a second course in linear algebra, which will continue to develop a linear algebra toolkit in order to pursue a mixture of theory and applications. Topics discussed will include singular value decomposition, canonical forms, orthogonal bases and inner product spaces, harmonic analysis and the discrete Fourier transform. The course will also include applications of these concepts in mathematics, computer science, and physics. Prerequisite: MATH 231 and 210, or consent.
MATH-337 Operations Research
This course involves mathematical modeling of real-world problems and the development of approaches to find optimal (or nearly optimal) solutions to these problems. Topics may include: modeling, linear programming and the simplex method, the Karush-Kuhn Tucker conditions for optimality, duality, network optimization, and nonlinear programming. Prerequisite: MATH 231. (Offered in Fall)
MATH-341 Applied Probability
A study of single variable, multi-variable, and stochastic probability models with application to problems in the physical and social sciences. Includes problems in Biology, Finance, and Computer Science. Prerequisite: MATH 231.
MATH-357 Fourier Analysis
A study of a widely used and applied subfield of advanced Llinear Algebra and Calculus(which also uses Calculus). For example, your ear processes a sound wave (maybe from plucking guitar strings) by changing into an orthogonal fre- quency basis allowing us to hear the main notes and some selected overtones. We This course will essentially use the power of changing (orthogonal) bases to analyze a wide array of problems in image processing, sound processing, signal recon- struction, medical imaging, wave analysis, heat diffusion, statistical modeling, quantum mechanics, number theory, and geometry. No knowledge of these application topics is necessary. Prerequisite: MATH 231.
MATH-361 Directed Study
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MATH-399 Advanced Topics in Mathematics
A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.
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Advanced topics in Abstract Algebra, Analysis, Geometry or Applied Math.
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I have found that with baby number two, preparing for a newborn is very different as you have captured the heart of a little fan and he...
I have found that with baby number two, preparing for a newborn is very different as you have captured the heart of a little fan and he/she deems you their idol. The thought of a new bundle is scary and intimidating for them. Lots of insecure thoughts seem to fill their little heads as it sets in that they aren't the only sheriff in town anymore! Here are some ways to prepare for baby number two when you have a toddler already!
This little character is my side kick and love of my life, Jack. He is a TOTAL momma's boy and he reminds me daily "Mommy, I make you so happy!" Sounds like the product of a super ego kid? I think there is no such thing. When they are constantly being introduced to the world and new ideas, I feel that it is important that the parents build up their confidence so that they don't shy away to the new and exciting challenges that they are faced with as new things can be terrifying to a toddler when they are still so small: new class, meeting new friends, trying the bouncy slide. Since he was a little baby, I have always told him how special he was, how handsome he is, and that he "makes mommy soooo happy" (Now he reminds me everyday...especially when he has done something wrong...he knows how that little phrase cracks a smile on my face and it is hard to stay mad. He works the system. haha).
I have noticed lately that he has been very moody, clingy, and sometimes a little quiet around me. I really didn't think much about it until one day I went to pick him up from school, like I do daily, and his response to my walking in the door was completely negative.Normally, Jack will run to me screaming "MOMMY!" and then proceed to tell me about all the things he did for the day, but this time he took one look at me, screamed "I don;t want mommy," crossed his arms, and cried. The teacher had to carry him to the car! He acted like I abuse him and that he hated me. I have to admit, I was crushed. I wanted to cry but I kept telling myself, he is two, he doesn't mean to hurt my feelings, but I have obviously made him upset so I need to get to the bottom of it.
We got home and he sat in the floor crying for another hour. I started thinking about all of the things that happened in the past 24 hours... he hugged and kissed me that morning when I went to work, we played with his toys the night before...wait...the night before....we, as a family (Ben, Jack, and I) built James' crib and set it up in Jack's room with him. Jack seemed to be excited, helping us build it with his play hammer and screwdriver but maybe the realization set in the next day that there is a new baby arriving soon and he is wondering where his place will be.
I decided to sit him on the couch and tell him that mommy needs to talk to him. I asked him to look up so he can see mommy's eyes because I have some questions. I asked him if he was excited about his baby brother. He replied that he was. Then I asked if getting a new brother makes him sad. He replied yes. I asked if he was worried mommy won't spend time with him. He replied yes and then looked down. I put my finger under his chin so that he was looking me in the eyes again and said to him, "Son, there is NOTHING that can ever make me not love you or want to be around you. You are my little love and it will ALWAYS be that way. Mommy will have to take care of James but I will need your help. You are the big, older brother, and mommy can't do it without you! OK?" A grin slowly spread in his face and he shook his head. Then We hugged and eskimo kissed and all has been great ever since! I expect a few relapses between now and the next 4 weeks but I have learned in the mix of preparing for James, I may have neglected to get on the level of a 2 year old's mind set. He isn't an adult. All he understands is that another little guy will have a part of mommy's heart now and the insecurity of loosing mommy's attention in nerve racking. If you are having baby number 2, take the time to squash the insecurities.
This can be great for two reasons, one, the obvious, you don't have the room in your current living situation which is partially our case. We do have a guest room but I did not want to loose that space and the upstairs loft area could make Jack even more insecure because he has to sleep in his room and his new baby brother's room is upstairs with mommy and daddy. Second, I thought that having the boys share a room for the first few years will help them to bond and grow closer. Jack wasn't super excited at first about sharing his room, mainly because he didn't want to share his toys. I explained that I needed him to help me watch baby James and that James will have baby toys and may be too little to play with his toys. He would need to show him how to play with those toys if he wanted to play with him. That seemed to fix that. Jack has been pretty excited to be getting a roommate to watch movies with.
When pondering the idea of room sharing, the biggest question for us has been the bed situation. Jack has a convertible crib to toddler to full bed. It matches his dresser and room furniture so we Definitely want to keep that piece but what happens when the boys get to be 2 and 4? They are too young for their own rooms but we an;t possibly have 2 full beds in their room. We decided to go with a budget crib/changing table combo that is very nice but not super expensive. (about 1/2 the price of Jack's convertible crib) so that we could pass it down to a family member or family in need in a couple of years and use the full bed for both of the boys until they get to the age where they wil need their own bed in which James will get a new bedroom suit.
When having a a second baby of the same gender celebrations are still in order but maybe a sprinkle versus a shower! My family surprised me with a little baby sprinkle in which the stocked me with the necessities.
Sprinkle Nesseccities:
Crib Sheets
Matress Cover
Newborn Pacifiers
Bottles (if you have a lab that likes to chew on them)
Monitor for Two
Crib Matress
Restock on butt paste, baby lotions and shampoos, etc.
Monitor for Two
Hopefully you have boxed up a lot of baby clothes in case number 2 is of the same gender! We absolutely did! We have BOOKOOS of baby clothes and toys from Jack which will save us hundreds. We had so much fun going through the boxes showing Jack all of his old baby clothes and letting him pull out all of his old baby toys. We gave them all a through wash with Dreft and stocked the drawers that we assigned to James. Reuse everything! Ben used to always tell me that he got his brother's hand me downs but hey...there shouldn't be a negative connotation with this idea. We are young parents and like 90% of young parents we are trying to raise children on a budget...REUSE!!!
I hope you all have found this post useful. I would love to hear more about your ideas in the comments below!


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- U.S. Energy Policy: Overcoming Barriers to Action Predictable cognitive, organizational, and political barriers have prevented U.S. decisionmakers from adopting wise energy policies despite clearly identified courses of action. September/October 2009 (Abstract)
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Dated yesterday, an interview with Donna Anthony consists of questions related to the persistent state project as well as her position in its development. The following is her response to an inquiry asking for particulars on the game's death penalty:
When a player dies, he or she will appear at a nearby bindstone as a ghost. While in ghost form, a player can neither be seen by nor see the living. The player must now travel back to where his or her corpse is to become corporeal again. Finding one's corpse will be easy, since players will have a minimap marker that clearly shows the way. Because the player's ghost won't be detectable by monsters, the journey back to the corpse won't be dangerous. After getting close enough to where the corpse is, the player will receive the option to be resurrected a small-but-safe distance from where he or she originally fell (to avoid any nearby monsters). Once the player becomes corporeal again, there are no further penalties for death.
Should a player choose not to retrieve his or her corpse, a Spirit Healer (ghostly NPC) will be available at the bindstone to resurrect the player there for a modest loss in experience.
Of course we are still exploring the death-penalty system and will be flexible in keeping our options open for future changes.
Based on its hugely successful real-time strategy titles, Blizzard's highly anticipated foray into the massively multiplayer genre aims to draw the interest of veterans and casual gamers alike. It boasts adventures ranging from a few hours to weeks, a large variety of quests and an emphasis on faster play with reduced downtime.
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Financial advisors and investors may want to heed some cautionary words this week from several economists at the Wharton School who think that the country's current economic recovery will remain a sluggish affair and, whenever it does stabilize, it will likely mark the beginning of a "new normal" that's less robust and prosperous than prior cyclical peaks.
An online business journal article published by the Wharton School titled The Economy: When Will Happy Days Be Here Again? implies that the next good times will be "years away," and won't be nearly as rewarding as they were in the past.
"It's too soon to be talking about a return to a healthy economy; there is a long mid-range period in our future," said Susan M. Wachter, a real estate professor at Wharton.
She said the "key obstacle" to a healthy economy is real estate and that without a booming real estate market, there is no boom in construction employment, which in the last six recessions played a leading role in the recoveries.
Furthermore, with housing prices down at this point 31% on average, she said, "Borrowing against the home is not going to be part of the equation for the next three to five years," and even after that, "I think it is likely that this source of spending growth will be limited."
Wharton emeritus professor of economics Marshall E. Blume agrees about the importance of a housing rebound to any recovery, saying, "It's hard to get enthusiastic about the economy with house prices falling."
He notes that factoring in inflation, consumer spending has been flat for months (it fell in the latest retail spending report), with surveys showing consumer confidence slumping. That's a big problem in an economy where consumer spending normally accounts for more than 70% of GDP.
All those quoted in the Wharton article speak about the likelihood that several years down the road, if all goes well with the recovery, the U.S. economy will reach will be a "new normal."
This new state of "normal" will mean a higher level of unemployment will be considered "full employment" -- probably about 6% or even more of the workforce -- and fewer people will own homes which will still not be worth what they were worth in the bubble years.
Wachter notes that home ownership has fallen from a high of 69% of households in 2004 to 64% today, and says it is likely to continue to fall to 61% or 62%. That would put things about where they were for most of the period between the end of World War II and 2000.
Worse, home ownership could fall even lower, she said, which would further depress prices.
Under these circumstances, she doesn't see this economy reaching even a "new normal" state until 2016 or 2017.
Commenting on this rather gloomy picture, Gus Faucher, director of macroeconomics at Moody's Analytics, said, "There's no question that there has been a structural change in the economy caused by this recession."
He cites a higher personal savings rate, for example, which impinges upon consumer spending habits -- something he says is likely to prove lasting.
"People used to save through their houses or by investing in stocks, counting on these to fund their retirement and they can't do that now." he said. "They have to put money in the bank or in 401(k) plans."
Faucher also agrees that the "normal" unemployment rate going forward will be higher than in the past.
In a final bit of bad news, Faucher cautions that going forward, a recovered economy can be expected to grow at a slower than historic rate -- probably an average of 2.5% -- because of slower labor market growth thanks to impending retirement of tens of millions of Baby Boomers.
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Double Fine Productions is a computer game developer company located in San Francisco, California. It was founded in July 2000, after Tim Schafer left LucasArts in January. The company was started with members of the Grim Fandango development team and some additional employees.
In 2005, Double Fine released Psychonauts on the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PC. Following that, they published Costume Quest, Brütal Legend, Stacking, and then in 2014, Broken Age Act 1. Broken Age Act 2 was released in 2015, and in 2017, Psychonauts: In the Rhombus of Ruin, the first sequel to the original Psychonauts game was released. Psychonauts 2 is currently under production.
- Double Fine gets its name from a sign on the Golden Gate Bridge that Tim Schafer saw, indicating that the Bridge is a "double fine zone". Tim Schafer thought the name was ingenious, as it would make people think that they bought "ad space on what must be the most expensive billboard in California" and it would make them think that "they owned the city and all of San Francisco had been declared to be a 'Double Fine Zone'". Recently, the sign has changed to read "Speed limit 45 mph – Auto toll $5", which Schafer has described as a "less awe-inspiring" message.


text: Perspective: 10-year Treasury Note Rises Above 3% December 27, 2013 05:58 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Jim Wiesemeyer Pro Farmer Pro Farmer Washington Consultant Email via a special arrangement with Informa Economics, Inc. Japan data and Abenomics NOTE: This column is copyrighted material, therefore reproduction or retransmission is prohibited under U.S. copyright laws. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note traded at 3.005 percent during Thursday's trading day before prices rose slightly to send the yield back under that level. The closing mark of 2.997 percent was still the highest since July 2011, and that is also the last time the 10-year note yield finished above the 3 percent barrier. Still, there may not be as much concern as there was previously about eclipsing 3 percent as it took place this time with the Fed's tapering plans now a known quantity. This underscores that rising interest rates are likely to continue as the Fed winds down its stimulus efforts and the US economy gains traction. This rise in rates won't produce the worry it did earlier this year when the economy was still struggling more than data suggests it is now. Note the following chart which shows the rise to 3 percent in September that was quickly doused by a combination of Fed statements and US economic data that pushed the yield back lower. One of the catalysts was the continued Fed insistence that the stimulus efforts were still in place. 10-year US Treasury Note Yield in 2013 Chart: Wall Street Journal The 10-year note yield is a benchmark for all types of interest rate securities ranging from mortgages to corporate bonds, and highly influences the cost of fixed rate housing loans for American homeowners. Comments: Higher market interest rates are expected in 2014 as the economy strengthens and the Fed is seen steadily winding down its quantitative easing policy. The risk, however, is that rising long-term yields slow the economy in the coming months. Many Wall Street strategists expect it will reach 3.50 percent or higher in the coming months. The bond market is not pricing in aggressive rate hikes. The December 2015 federal funds contract currently suggests the central bank's overnight borrowing rate will be around 0.75 percent at that date, well shy of its 1.50 percent peak seen as recently as September when the market believed that a taper would be followed by a rapid pace of monetary policy being tightened. Further, updated forecasts from Fed officials indicate that the Fed funds rate increase is not going to happen until 2015. Only two members of the Fed expect there to be a rise in the Fed funds rate in 2014 with all but three seeing that happen in 2015. The expectation then is for rates to be 1 percent or below on the Fed funds rate by all but five Fed members. Japan data shows gains from 'Abenomics.' Japan November core inflation rose to a five-year high in November, increasing to 1.2 percent from 0.9 percent in October and topping consensus of 1.1 percent. This marked the first mark over 1 percent in five years. The "core" CPI (minus food and energy) rose 0.6 percent after a 0.3 percent gain in October. That was the biggest gain in 15 years. Crucially for Japan's fight against deflation, total cash wages rose for the first time in five months with an increase of 0.5 percent. Meanwhile, other data appears to show that Japan's economy is improving. Industrial production rose 5 percent on year in November, although that was down from 5.4 percent a month earlier. Retail sales climbed 4 percent vs 2.3 percent and unemployment held steady at 4 percent, but overall household spending rose just 0.2 percent vs +0.9 percent in October and consensus of +1.7 percent. Bottom line: Japan is still moving forward. But some of the gains now in the data could be action by consumers to step up their purchases before an increase in the country's sales tax takes effect in April. Already the government has put stimulus plans in place to help offset the negative impact a tax increase is expected to have on the fragile Japanese economy. The data will become even more important as that tax rise approaches and then the key will be whether the numbers echo fears that the tax increase will negatively impact the Japanese economy. NOTE: This column is copyrighted material, therefore reproduction or retransmission is prohibited under U.S. copyright laws. Back to news


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Demetrios Barrels Down the Kickstarter Home Stretch (Goals) - November 5, 2015
Demetrios is a quirky point-and-click adventure inspired by such classics as Broken Sword and packed with tons of humor!
Bjorn Thonen is a slob of an antique dealer living in Paris. He's robbed one night after returning home drunk. Worse yet, he's forced to conduct his own investigation. He enlists the help of Sandra, his neighbor, and they both land in "a murky, mysterious affair" with ancient secrets to discover.
Demetrios has been created with both new and seasoned adventure gamers in mind. It will offer a high degree of interactivity and puzzles that vary in difficulty.
The look of Demetrios is similar to that of a visual novel, featuring hand-painted visuals and animated characters in full HD. And be on the lookout for pinches of Discworld (humor), Gabriel Knight (comic cutscenes, character's heads/dialogs) and Phoenix Wright (first-person view investigation). The game will offer 8-to-12 hours of fun-filled gameplay.
Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure will be released May 31st on Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux. It can also by pre-ordered DRM-free from the game's website, where a limited box version is available as well. The game is to arrive on PS Vita late in 2016.


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According to a survey of retail stores in Washington state, the current wholesale price of cannabis has plummeted from $4 per gram in October 2015 down to $2.50 per gram in February 2016. That's a 37.5% drop in only 4 months. In some cases we were seeing prices offered as low as $1.65 per gram, a 58.75% drop, and very rare cases where prices were $3.95 per gram.
We then took a survey of producers to determine the actual cost of producing cannabis and found that the majority of them had a cost of $3.04 per gram as a minimum and $4.50 as a maximum. One producer reported that they have stopped producing and started buying from others because it costs less to buy cannabis than to produce it. Several producers have gone bankrupt or sold their business.
After investigating the causes of these low prices, the following were revealed:
Supply exceeds demand: As you can see from this chart provided by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, production is very high and peaked with Fall harvest.
And this next chart shows that more cannabis was produced than was sold:
Demand is not increasing enough: The chart above shows how many pounds were sold to retailers. When we look at sales to consumers, we see an unsettling trend: Demand may be decreasing, indicated by dips in the following chart:
And finally, we can see a similar decrease in sales in this chart:
Why is demand so low? We found the following factors to be major contributors:
- Prohibition (bans) have reduced the number of retail stores so much that there are 3 producers for every retailer.
- Black Market prices have been able to remain competitive with legal cannabis due to the excessive taxes and price-gouging of legal producers by insurance companies, state licensing agencies, IRS, and a number of suppliers. The black markets are also able to thrive all over WA thanks to prohibition.
- Gray Market (medical dispensary) prices have been able to remain competitive or even lower than legal recreational cannabis for the same reasons as the black market in #2 above.
- Price Gouging by retail stores have driven consumers to the black market and gray market. Based on our calculations using the current wholesale price of cannabis, the retail price should be around $6.85 per gram. If the growers and retailers were paid a living wage, it would be around $10.96 per gram. If taxes were more in line with other sales tax, it would be around $8.80 per gram.


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OPA Responds to AFOR formerly the composting Association
Home Composting
There is no type of plastic suitable for home-composting. There is no Standard for this and it would be dangerous to try to create one, because composting has to be carefully managed to create and maintain the conditions prescribed by a Standard, and this cannot be expected from home composters, most of whom will not even read the Standard. The result will be that fragments of plastic will get into the compost. Home composting has been used for grass and other garden wastes for many years but it is not suitable for kitchen waste, because temperatures are not likely to be high enough to kill the pathogens, and an incorrectly managed composting unit will attract rats, foxes, and other vermin. There is in any event no need for an expensive plastic bag for conveying organic waste to the bottom of the garden, when a bucket would serve the purpose equally well. "Compostable plastic" does not convert into compost because EN13432 requires it to convert into CO2 gas within 180 days so it contributes to climate change but does nothing for the soil. Even when "compostable" plastic is introduced into industrial composting, the results are not satisfactory. See the report 15.12.14 for ADEME in France.
Even when "compostable" plastic is introduced into industrial composting, the results are not satisfactory.
See the report 15.12.14 for ADEME in France.


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"..our city doesn't seem to care or have any vision to do so, so in a nutshell, you'd be a fool to move here.."
- Mike Burnham
The ever-changing Austin, Texas
Austin was a beautiful, unknown little gem in the 70's. Then the 80's came along, and more people moved here, but not that many. But then the 90's came along, and a nice little university/Texas state government Capital city turned into a high tech mecca. All hell broke lose!
Now we are crowded, and the air is dirty; we have smog alerts and traffic is terrible. High tech companies like DELL and Samsung are moving out, and others are changing their minds and not moving here. The price of housing is the highest in Texas, and the 3rd highest in all the south. Taxes are terrible with a basic 8.25% on everything you buy, plus they put fees on everything, disguised as taxes. Our electricity and water is very high, and the city council and major are old hippies and socialists who know nothing about practical matters and are only anxious to raise more taxes for welfare and social programs, while the streets decay and infrastucture dies. Our newspaper has finally noticed this and in this sunday's paper has written an article about the flight of the middle class to suburbs, and the decaying of our fair city. Unfortunately, it takes years and years to just get started fixing these problems, but our city doesn't seem to care or have any vision to do so, so in a nutshell, you'd be a fool to move here.
I would visit Austin, but I would immediately go stay out in the hill country where its beautiful, smog and crime free instead.
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The Canadian Museum of Human Rights (CMHR) will welcome the Canada Summer Games to Winnipeg with a celebration of Indigenous music and culture.
On Saturday afternoon, the Canadian Journeys gallery will be transformed into a venue for "Indigenous Voices, Songs and Sounds," featuring a star-studded line-up of performers, organized in partnership with award-winning musician and producer Vince Fontaine, the creative talent behind bands Eagle & Hawk and Indian City.
Indian City's new song about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, "Through the Flood" will be performed live for the first time, featuring lead vocals by Juno-nominated Winnipeg musician Don Amero and Fontaine on lead guitar, with special guests Shannon McKenney and Gabrielle Fontaine, who contributed to the creation of the song.
"This was a very difficult song to write, but it's very important to continue the dialogue around this tragic issue," Vince Fontaine said. "We want to remember those who've been lost. We'd like to see a future of healing and positive change. We want the violence against women to stop."
Other talented artists performing at the event include Dauphin country-pop singer Desiree Dorion, the Chuck Copenace jazz quartet from Winnipeg, and Portage la Prairie fiddler Melissa St. Goddard. David McLeod, general manager of NCI radio, will emcee. The recipient of a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for his contributions to promoting Indigenous music, McLeod is also a member of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Writers' Collective, and a board member of the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA).
Saturday, July 29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Photos courtesy of the Dan Harper/CMHR, Vince Fontaine and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
The Canadian Museum of Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5, Canada
Free with museum admission
Adults - $18
Youth - $9
Post-Secondary Student (with ID) & Senior (65+ with ID) - $14
Family (Up to two adults and four children/youth) - $50
Children younger than 7 & Members - Free


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Wealth Management News
Two fifths of over-50s will seek professional advice for retirement planning
A growing number of over-50s in the UK plan to discuss their retirement finance options with a professional financial adviser.
New research from Retirement Advantage revealed that two fifths (42%) plan to speak to a financial adviser, up from 38% last year.
The internet is another popular source of information on retirement finance, with 44% saying they will go online, and 42% expect to use the government´s Pension Wise guidance service.
Meanwhile, just over a third of the over-50s (35%) said they will rely on their pension provider, and one in six (18%) will consult their employer.
Among those who don´t plan to consult a financial adviser about their retirement options, trust and cost were cited as the main barriers.
In the survey, 42% of those who don´t plan to use a financial adviser said they are put off by the cost, an increase from 38% a year ago. And while trust in advisers has risen over the last year, one in three (31%) still think trust is an issue.
Another 31% don´t feel consulting a professional adviser is necessary, while 18% think it would not bring any benefit, and 15% said they trust their pension provider to give the advice they need.
Commenting on the findings, Andrew Tully, pensions technical director at Retirement Advantage, said: "Retirement is a complicated business and it is very easy to make costly, and often irreversible, mistakes. So it´s encouraging that people facing potentially life changing decisions are planning to go and see a professional financial adviser. While there is plenty of information and guidance to be found online, professional financial advice will help people get the most from their retirement finances.
"The increase in trust in professional advisers over the last year is positive. However, the increase in those citing cost as a reason for not consulting an adviser is disappointing, particularly in light of the one in six that say they would trust their pension provider to give them the information they need.
"Previous analysis has shown that people who don´t shop around for the best deal on products like annuities and drawdown could lose out on thousands of pounds of income over the course of retirement. So it is vital that more is done to encourage people to get professional advice and consider all the options available to them to make the most of their hard-earned savings."
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Mayor Faulconer Welcomes World-Class Cycling Event, AMGEN Tour of California to San Diego
Mayor Kicks Off America's Biggest and Most Prestigious Cycling Event in San Diego This Weekend
Friday, May 13, 2016 - NEWS RELEASE
SAN DIEGO – Working to put San Diego under an international spotlight and bolster the city's tourism economy and jobs, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer welcomed the world-class Amgen Tour of California, America's biggest and most prestigious cycling event, at a kickoff event this afternoon. The Amgen Tour will attract over 170 riders, 2 million spectators and an international television audience with 14 hours of coverage on NBC Sports Network and NBC Sports. Organizers estimate that the tour will generate a total of $100 million for the San Diego region. Direct and indirect revenue from the tour is estimated at $2 to $3 million.
Mayor Faulconer and San Diego's cycling community kicked off the weekend for this year's Amgen Tour of California. The cycling road race challenges the world's top cycling teams to compete along a demanding 8-day course through iconic Golden State terrain. Widely viewed as a precursor to the Tour de France, the race draws international attention and coverage and includes more than 170 riders or 16 to 18 teams from around the world. Many Tour de France competitors, world champions and Olympians often compete in this race. Stage one and the overall start of the race is set for May 15th in San Diego at Ski Beach in Mission Bay
Charles Chamberlayne at (619) 453-9911 or [email protected]