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Virgin Blue Lands First Jet Service in Hervey Bay / Fraser Coast29/07/2005
Award winning carrier, Virgin Blue will touch down at Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast Gateway Airport for the first time at 12.35pm today, heralding the launch of Virgin Blue's services into the coastal region. It signals a new era in aviation travel for Guests flying between Sydney and the Fraser Coast, with the introduction of the first ever commercial jet aircraft onto Hervey Bay routes.
Among those celebrating the launch will be Federal Transport Minister, Warren Truss, Virgin Blue Chief Commercial Officer, Stefan Pichler and Channel Ten's Good Morning Australia crew, who along with a flight full of eager tourists and locals will enjoy Virgin Blue's surprise in-flight launch festivities.
Virgin Blue Chief Commercial Officer, Stefan Pichler said, "Virgin Blue was the first carrier to commit to Hervey Bay, prompting the redevelopment and upgrade of the airport to accommodate our Boeing 737 aircraft. We applaud Hervey Bay Council for recognising the importance of high quality jet services to the tourism industry and in particular its potential to boost visitor numbers as Virgin Blue has done in many other regional centres such as Coffs Harbour."
Stefan Pichler continued, "Virgin Blue is very encouraged by strong forward bookings for flights to and from the Fraser Coast, and past experience has proven that non-metropolitan communities can sustain a jet service. As Australia's second largest airline and OAG Best Low Cost Airline of the Year for the second year in a row, travellers to the Fraser Coast will enjoy our great service and the convenience of an assigned leather seat with comfortable legroom and a range of optional extras."
The flights arrive just in time for visitors to witness the spectacular annual humpback whale migration and popular Hervey Bay Whale Festival. Its close proximity to both Fraser and Lady Elliot Islands presents a number of holiday options, whether it is exploring the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef or experiencing the bird and marine life.
Virgin Blue First Officer, Paul Stocks, who grew up in Hervey Bay and took his first job flying between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island will be returning to his home town as part of the operating crew on the inaugural flight. Stock said, "It's going to be a special flight for me and I'm very excited to be part of this historical flight into my old stomping ground, albiet in a slightly bigger aircraft than the last time when I landed a Cessna 206 at Hervey Bay."
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Convenient connections will also be available to other ports including Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Fares for Virgin Blue flights between Fraser Coast and Sydney will initially start from $79* one way on the Internet. Virgin Blue will monitor demand for the Hervey Bay services and if support is ongoing, consider increasing the flights to daily.
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Flushed with the gratification of reviewing the "Rama Lama" (CDWIKM 240) I'm back to take a shake at ROCK-IT-TO MARS, the second CD in the Rocky Sharpe & the Replays Ace trilogy. You'll have to wait a little longer for the third in the series - SHOUT! SHOUT! - but in the meantime let me tell you something about this new CD.
Martian Hop charted in the UK and Europe back in 1980 and had been chosen to follow the success of the wild and weird Rama Lama Ding Dong and Imagination. Importantly for me I got to sing "Papa hum meh meh" for pretty much the whole song. Don't try it at home alone without oxygen available.
But while Martian Hop was another hit, the "novelty" tag was a hard one to carry for a band that knew that it had more to offer. It was time to go on the road and that prospect meant putting a band together - The Topliners, featuring the budding tenor talents of Joe Vivaldi aka Tim Sanders of the Kick Horns. In addition to touring the band stopped off at Chipping Norton Studios with the Replays to lay these tracks down.
The choice of tracks reflects the schizophrenia that follows chart success. How else could the Hollywood Flames' Buzz Buzz Buzz hold company with Pet Clark's You're The One or the Clovers' Love Bug join Little Peggy March's I Will Follow Him? Come to think of it how does Martian Hop fit with anything?
The best way to explain the choices was simply that we could. The four individual Replays reflected different aspects of a diverse musical era and the fun was exploring that diversity. There were no rules and who was to say what was right or wrong? Hit or miss? For the most part we succeeded in bringing something different to familiar tracks and we rediscovered some lost treasures. In retrospect not everything worked but I admit to a deepening cynicism that comes with age and unwanted responsibility. Perhaps we could have used the first take - maybe we should have done whatever. I might even question why anyone might want to drag old songs into a new light. The simple answer is pleasure. It is a pleasure that Ace customers know only too well.
The thrill of singing a great song and making it your own is deeply satisfying. Some songs you can steal, others you might only borrow but you don't know which until you try. For the Replays this CD stands at a threshold. It is an exploration, an expression of fun. Listen very carefully to the intro on (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over on long loan from Clyde MacPhatter. The song was chosen to highlight Eric Rondo (aka producer Mike Vernon) with a bass lead. As with many songs the lyrics on the original were not fully intelligible so we obtained the sheet music to check. Nether Clyde's version nor even the Blenders' 1950 version included the intro that was written on the score that opened with the words "My blue horizon is turning grey". If you are ahead of me you will have noted that Mike's blues label from the 60s just happened to be called Blue Horizon. Irony? The discovery of the intro was pure magic and had us stitches. It had to be included but it sounded a little miserable. So with the aid of a small chicken - I said listen carefully! - and every saucepan from the studio kitchen we added our own 'Spike Jones' effect. The intro stayed in.
Just as my memory starts to home-in on these sessions I spy the end of this review approaching so I had better mention the bonus tracks which you will note are three original songs plus your chance to copy Rocky or try your own Ran-Dells squeaky vocals on Martian Hop. You've Gone Away brings in a New Orleans-flavour from Helen. Happy New Year and Have a Good New Year were the B-side of a Christmas EP. You do remember EPs? I had nearly forgotten. Anyway, I confess to having some part in writing Happy New Year and while it may have stretched the Replays beyond our self-imposed restraints it was nevertheless chosen for broadcast by a Spanish TV show. I still have odd dreams about the troupe of female dancing Santas that cavorted behind us and often wonder what the audience made of Rocky's entire head being covered in spray-on silly-string by the end of the song.
Well that's it! Buy "Rock-It To Mars" and enjoy its diversity, its fun and, as my 16 year old son added as he read this over my shoulder, its nuttiness.
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Conventionally known as 'moon jars', dalhangri in Korean, because of their suggestive shape and milky-white glaze, these vessels are considered a high point of Korean ceramic production during the Choson period (1392-1910).
This jar in the British Museum is one of only 20 such vessels remaining in the world. It stands 47 cm high and was produced in around 1650-1750. It was made by joining the separately thrown top and bottom sections together, thereby creating a visible joint at the centre. Although there is no firm evidence about the use of moon jars, it has been proposed that food or drink may have been stored in them or that they held flowers.
Moon jars have recently become popular in Korea and abroad. These vessels have inspired a broad movement in contemporary Korean art. Some artists, such as the famous ceramist Park Young-sook (b. 1947), whose modern moon jar is also represented in the British Museum's collection, have recaptured their aesthetic and technical accomplishment; while others feature moon jars as a motif in paintings, photography and art installations. In this way, moon jars have become to be an icon of Korean art.
During the Choson period, Confucianism became the dominant ideology of the upper class. A moral philosophy, Confucianism governed the conduct of social relationships, and it still remains important today. It also had an impact on Choson-period aesthetics by encouraging a preference for restraint in decoration and likely contributing to the popularisation of plain white ceramics. The moon jar with its imbalance and minor imperfections in the white glaze epitomises this approach towards objects.
The British Museum's Choson moon jar has a special connection to the United Kingdom. It was acquired by the British potter Bernard Leach (1887-1979) during a trip to Korea in 1935. Leach, who is often regarded as the 'father of British studio pottery', took much inspiration from certain East Asian ceramic traditions and incorporated aesthetic sensibilities, such as "nobility, austerity, strength, and warmth" that he identified, into his works. Decidedly anti-industrial, British studio potters strove to re-discover traditional artisan pottery – the 'peasant pottery'- that Bernard Leach found resonated with many of the East Asian pieces he venerated. It is tempting to think that the British Museum's moon jar from Korea helped to define the aesthetics of British studio potters.
This was first published in the London Evening Standard on 20 December 2012.
The Korean moon jar is on display in Room 67: Korea
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Peculiar planning challenges abound in the development of distributed generation in special horticultural areas.
In the Netherlands, combined heat and power (CHP) plants are used extensively in areas designated for horticultural use and more are planned for the future. The installation of CHP plants was mainly heat driven, with the generated electrical energy being used for loss compensation and peak load reduction. However, by the mid-1990s, these units were producing carbon dioxide. By 2004, the production of crops in greenhouses requiring illumination started to increase rapidly, leading to a significant increase in the number of CHP plants. During the period of 2004 to 2008 in the Netherlands, the total installed power increased from 1000 MW to 2500 MW.
Local governments in the Netherlands designate rural areas for horticultural activities, and each greenhouse constructed includes a CHP plant. Therefore, the clustering of horticultural activities and the associated CHP plants results in the grid operator, one of which is Stedin, having to accept a high-penetration level of CHP plants on the medium-voltage (MV) distribution network.
Netherlands Legal System
To comply with the legal and regulatory framework in Holland, Stedin and other grid operators are obliged to accept a connection to the local distribution network within a period of 18 weeks from receiving the connection application. While acceptable for a single connection, this is a demanding standard for connecting multiple CHP units to MV networks that have limited capacity. These sources of distributed generation (DG) frequently require reinforcement of the MV distribution network and subtransmission grid system.
In some cases, it has been necessary to reinforce the high-voltage (HV) grid system. However, due to the time required to secure additional rights-of-way for system reinforcement, the legal obligations placed on the distribution system operators (DSOs) and transmission system operators (TSOs) are such that they cannot respond to connection requests.
The development of efficient MV grids in horticultural areas is a complex problem that starts with consideration of grid planning. Stedin follows a three-level approach to planning: consider the impact on the transmission system (level 1), followed by the impact on the subtransmission grid (level 2) and, finally, the connection to the MV distribution network (level 3).
As the construction period of a CHP is approximately nine months, provided the customer submits an application at the outset of the project, the connection of a single CHP unit or multiple units can be completed within the project time frame without reference to level 1 and level 2 considerations. Levels 1 and 2 are presented in detail, while the connection principles of level 3 are fully covered in the Dutch regulation.
To plan the grid system and distribution network, utilities need to develop, in advance, scenarios for specific geographical areas. The expected load growth and the number of CHP plants to be installed, together with technical and economic developments that could influence the load growth, are among the key issues that must be considered. In this way, the system bottlenecks for each scenario are identified.
Oostland II Project
Oostland is an area designated by the local authority for the development of horticultural activities. The area is already partially developed with greenhouses and CHP plants, with an installed capacity of some 200 MW already connected to the MV distribution network and significant further development and installation of more CHP plants scheduled for the next few years.
The initial phase of the project is a three-stage assessment of the impact of the anticipated total development on the existing electricity infrastructure. The first stage is consideration of the total estimated load, how existing substations can be extended, where new substations are required and interconnection to the HV transmission system.
The second stage includes studies of the existing subtransmission and distribution grid in the Oostland area. The information is then used in studies on the potential locations of CHP plants and where the DSO has to install a substation. Equally important is the substation selected for the interconnection to the subtransmission system.
At the third stage, the MV network planning stage, all these interacting decisions are considered prior to the design process that specifies the means of affording the physical connection.
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For the grid-planning process, four scenarios are developed based on experience gained in comparable horticultural areas, new technological developments and an inventory of all connection requests received in the Oostland area:
Scenario one is the absolute maximum scenario in which the politics that promote the use of CHP plants for heat and electricity generation are considered. These strategies encourage the market gardener to supply heat for district heating outside the horticultural area. In the first couple of years, the demand for district heat grows, but the scenario allows for the expected fall in demand due to the insulation improvements in insulating houses and offices. This scenario allows for the district heating system to be abandoned. The maximum installed capacity of CHP plants is 940 MW.
Scenario two represents the maximum growth in the Oostland area, taking into account a reduction of the horticultural area during the period 2011 to 2015. However, it assumes the existing district heating will stay in service, but the demand for heat decreases as in the first scenario. The maximum installed capacity of CHP plants is 570 MW.
Scenario three is based on an inventory of the market gardeners in the Oostland area that has a growth potential of 10% per annum until 2015. In this scenario, the number of CHP plants decreases after 2015 due to new forms of sustainable heating techniques, for example, geothermal heating. The total power of CHP plants is 350 MW.
Scenario four is formulated to represent the minimum scenario in which economical developments discourage the installation of CHP plants and, beyond 2015, CHP plants are no longer used for horticultural applications. In this scenario, the capacity of the total new installed CHP plants is 160 MW.
Alternative Grid Designs
To determine the optimal solution for the connection of CHP plants in the Oostland area, alternative grid designs are derived. The starting point is the alternatives have to be within the grid operator's terms of reference. For level 1, the alternatives may be summarized in the following ways:
- Extension of an existing substation
- Construction of a new substation at the TSO level
- Control of power through high-voltage DC.
For level 2, the alternative solutions may include:
- Change of grid voltage
- Extension of the current grid philosophy
- Application of DC in MV grids
- Upgrade of grid components
- Construction of new substations at the DSO level.
The optimal solution can be defined once the project boundary conditions are defined. For each scenario, the alternative boundary conditions for the project have been decided as follows:
Physical space. Is there sufficient space to extend existing substations and build new substations?
Operation of the subtransmission grid. All grids have to be designed and operated to conform to current grid code with the consequence that Stedin has set the maximum number of transformers per substation site at four.
Energy transport capacity. This capacity has to be available within two years after receiving direction of an interconnection order.
The Dutch TSO has enforced some transport capacity limitations linked to exceeding system fault levels in some substations in addition to congestion of the transmission grid. An overview of a part of the existing transmission grid for the province of Zuid-Holland is presented that identifies the Oostland area.
The specified fault levels for substations 5 and 10 are exceeded, and grid congestion prohibits net energy export to the transmission grid from substations 2, 5 and 7. As these limitations are not within Stedin's area of responsibility, this limitation on energy transport capacity is considered a boundary condition.
Design Alternatives
For both levels per scenario, all alternatives are considered with the boundary conditions. At level 1, this resulted in two alternatives:
The capacity of substations 2 and 9 are used to connect CHP plants up to the minimum load without export capability. The CHP plants of the Oostland I project are already connected to substation 6, and this substation has to be extended. In 2013, a new TSO substation has to be in operation.
The capacity of substations 2 and 9 are used to connect CHP plants up to minimum load without export capability. In addition, substations 5 and 6 have to be extended. Also, in a different location than in the alternative one, in 2013, two new TSO substations have to be in operation.
At level 2, only one alternative has been selected. The existing 10-kV MV grid will be extended and a new 23-kV grid will be built using, if possible, a step-by-step plan. The steps that have to be taken per scenario show a great similarity. A major factor in the step-by-step plan is the period required to build a substation at the DSO level (two years) and to build a substation at the TSO level (four years).
Based on the previous considerations, grid operator Stedin decided on the following actions:
- Use scenario two as a reference
- Construct a new TSO substation
- Extend three existing DSO substations
- Construct five or six new DSO substations
- Introduce a new MV grid voltage level of 23 kV.
The actual development in the Oostland area will determine the rate and time scales for the new substations to be constructed.
Responding to Rapid Growth
The development of horticultural areas and the number of CHP plants installed has grown rapidly in the past two years. To provide all applicants with a connection to the local MV grid, and in order to facilitate all possible power flows, the grid operator must develop the grid in a proactive way.
Due to the rate of horticultural area development and the extended time scales associated with grid transmission projects, MV system development is limited to TSO substation extensions. The greatest challenge facing grid operators in the Netherlands is to complete the installation of DSO substations in phase with the development.
The commissioning of DSO substations can be easily postponed to respond to a late change in development. One of the largest risks that DSOs have to consider, which involves considerable capital investment, is the installation of an underground cable connection in advance that subsequently could prove to be installed in the wrong location.
Edward Coster (firstname.lastname@example.com) earned his BSEE degree from TH Rijswijk in 1997 and his MSEE degree from Delft University of Technology in 2000. He joined Stedin in 2000 as a senior specialist for network planning. In 2006, Coster joined the Electrical Power System Group at Eindhoven University of Technology on a part-time basis to start a Ph.D. research project. Coster obtained the Ph.D. degree in September 2010. His main fields of interest include distributed generation, power system protection, dynamic behavior and stability of power systems.
Dik van Houwelingen (firstname.lastname@example.com) received his MSEE degree from Delft University of Technology in 1985 and subsequently worked on research at the University of Twente before joining the Energy Board in Rotterdam in 1987. Since 2008, van Houwelingen has worked for the risk and portfolio management division of Stedin. His main interests include distributed generation, system development, cables and risk management.
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Outside of Stevie Johnson, many felt that the Buffalo Bills needed to add a receiver to the roster to get the most out of what the offense could do in 2012.
Following an unsuccessful courtship process of free agent wideout Robert Meacham, the Bills were left with the draft to find that player. Passing on the likes of Notre Dame's Michael Floyd in the first round and Georgia Tech's Stephen Hill and South Carolina's Alshon Jeffery in the second round, the franchise waited until the third round to take the speedy T.J. Graham out of N.C. State.
After three weeks of Organized Team Activities and one day of mini-camp, Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said Graham's quickness is evident. A dimension that's been missing from the Bills' receivers since Roscoe Parrish went down with an injury last season.
"It was nice to see T.J. go out there and make some plays today. He did some good stuff. Every time you see him catch the ball in space you really see his speed," the QB said Tuesday. "It's been refreshing to see him take a hitch, make the defender miss and run down the sideline -- stuff like that."
Graham has been rotating in with the first team throughout the official off-season workouts and has made some impressive plays along the way, most notably down the field. But there's also been times where the ball hits him in the hands and drops to the turf. It's just the pangs of being a rookie wide receiver and trying to commit a new playbook to memory.
"He's still learning it and he's still out there thinking and not playing 100-percent all the time," said Fitzpatrick. "He definitely can add a different dimension to our offense. It's going to be a matter of him getting up to speed and learning things and making the plays when he needs to."
How steep is that learning curve for the former third-round pick, or for any first-year receiver in the Bills' offense?
"It's tough. It's tough for a rookie to come in here," the quarterback replied. "Our offense, you need to know all four positions. It's the way the wide receiver is in our offense. It's a lot more difficult than going somewhere and playing one position all the time."
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Hi, everybody, this is my first time posting. I have a wonderful 11 month old, Ben, and we have a beautiful breastfeeding relationship. We co-sleep, he nurses a lot for comfort and suckles a lot throughout the night. I just love the intimacy and close bond breastfeeding has brought us. I have had two bouts of severe mastitis that both landed me in the hospital. Not only has this taken its toll on me, but my husband and mom have to use sick days to care for Ben when I'm ill. I don't know if I can expect them to keep doing this for me if I keep getting breast infections. I had planned on nursing Ben for at least another year, and ideally for as long as he wanted to do it because i enjoy it too. I feel if we stopped now it would be traumatic for both of us, I'm sure Ben more than me. I don't know why this is happenning, It probably has something to do with the nighttime feedings. Also, I am always getting plugged ducts if i miss a feeding. I don't feel run down, but I am sure that I am because I haven't really gotten a full nights sleep since before Ben was born. Has anybody else had this problem, or does anybody have any suggestions on how I should go about this?
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That sounds horribly painful Abby! I hope you have contacted your local LLL.
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I know you have seen multiple medical doctors but they may not be taking a more holistic approach. Have you been on IV/antibiotics long?
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I have not read or heard anything, even in an anecdote, to suggest night and comfort nursing leads to breast infections.
Could you tell us more about the extent of your symptoms and the treatment you received?Last edited by naomifrederickmd; 04-04-2009, 08:50 AM.
Contacting LLL is a good idea. I had looked into it before and then forgot about it. There is also a lactation consultant at my local hospital that i had seen earlier when Ben was about 8 weeks and she was very helpful.
Both times i had the infection, it came on very suddenly. Actually, both times were very similar except in opposite sides. They both started with a plugged duct and within a couple of hours my breast was swollen red and very painful, and I was down with a fever. Both times my fever rose to 103 degrees and I had to go to the ED for treatment. There has litterally been no warning for me. I had IV Unasyn and Vancomycin, 1 time doses of each. This time the doctor wanted to keep me for 2-3 days but I decided not to because I didn't want to be away from my baby for that long and I would have gone back if I got worse and so far I haven't. I am currently on Augmentin for 10 days but I am following up next week and the doctor mentioned that I may need to be on it for a month. I had mentioned long term antibiotic therapy to couple doctors and none of them had ever heard of it. My OB's office actually said that two times is not that bad and that some women get mastitis 5-6 times before they quit nursing. I know she meant well by this, but I can't see going through this again, and maybe those cases weren't as serious as what I have been through. I am now following with a breast specialist. So far all of the health care staff that I have come across have been very kind but I can tell have been a little taken aback by my desire to continue on with nursing.
It is good to know that there is no evidence relating nighttime nursing to mastitis. The reason why I thought about this is there are some nights were he nurses so much that by the morning, by nipples are really sore and then it takes me a couple days to get better. We use the sidelying position and he pulls a lot and he teeth rest on my breast while he sleeps (he is not a biter).
I know that breastfeeding is no supposed to be painful but for me it is sometimes. Could I be ignoring early symptoms? I hate to call to doctor every time I have a little pain, but maybe I'll have to. Thanks for the suggestions and I hope these details help.
Hi Abby,
I had mastitis a few times, but I was able to treat it with antibiotics (one of the times), very high doses of vitamin C, and lots of nursing before it got too bad.
The last time happened when DD was between 1.5 and 2 (she's now almost 2.5). I had a fever of 103 as well and it took me 2 full days to break the fever. I started to feel better very rapidly, however, after I took my first dose of 1000 mg of vitamin C.
Anyways, when I had this last episode, I thought very strongly about weaning. I felt like there was no way I could go through that again. But I didn't wean, and we're still nursing strong, and doing great. I think it's a natural reaction to illness to want to avoid whatever is associated with it. But give yourself a little time before making any decisions.
I have also been hospitalized twice since my daughter was born, for other reasons, and I know how hard it is to be sick and be a mommy. But just because it's happened twice doesn't speak anything about the future! Don't let yourself live in fear about what could be. Hang in there and enjoy your health now that it's back!
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Oh Abby, that sounds so hard! I second the vitamin c! Get your self some chewables or high c drinks!
Have you called the LLL? They can help you check your babies latch on especially because that can lead to breast infections-Risk factor: Poor milk drainage
Are latch-on and positioning optimal? Problems with either can affect milk drainage, and whenever the milk flow is hindered you are at risk for plugged ducts and mastitis. Always go back to the basics when you are having problems.
"Are you interrupting feedings or cutting them short (due to outdated advice to limit nursing duration, a busy schedule, taking care of other children or family members, etc.)? This can lead to a backup of milk in the breast and thus increases the risk for engorgement, plugged ducts, or mastitis."
A blood test for anemia is a good idea when there is a history of repeated mastitis. Increasing foods containing natural sources of iron (or supplemental vitamins with iron) and a Vitamin C supplement may be helpful.
They always mention stress as a contributor also! So try to keep a positive outlook and surround yourself with supporters (LLL)
Thank you both for your comments and suggestions. You have both been really helpful and inspirational. We aren't going to be weaning anytime soon. Right now, I just can't imagine doing that, he's just not anywhere near being ready and neither am I, but I am going to contact LLL and try to do my best to prevent a future "attack." Thanks so much.
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Do you have a breastpump? Maybe when you get a plugged duct you could feed your LO and then pump and just keep doing that until the pain goes away. Then maybe you won't get mastitis. You could also do breast compressions and change your baby's position when he nurses.
Hey Abby,
I write for Examiner on Erie Attachment Parenting, and happened across your post while doing some research for Mastitis. I was wondering if I could share some of the advice/experience you share here in an article. You can check out my site at: http://www.examiner.com/attachment-p...indsey-whitney and let me know. Also, I'd love to do an interview to see how the breastfeeding ended up. Thanks!
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India's recent decision not to purchase American warplanes for its $10 billion-plus fighter aircraft programme - the largest single military tender in the country's history - has stirred debate in defence circles worldwide.
India's defence ministry deemed the two American contenders, Boeing's F/A-18 Superhornet and Lockheed's F-16 Superviper, not to fulfil the requirements that it sought in a medium-size multi-role combat aircraft. With the Russian MiG-30 and the Swedish Gripen also eliminated, two European planes, the Eurofighter Typhoon and the French Rafale, are the only aircraft still in contention for an expected order of 126 planes.
India had never previously purchased an American fighter plane, and the United States hoped that India would cement the emerging bilateral strategic partnership with a hefty check. Indeed, US officials, including president Barack Obama, had lobbied for the deal, which would have pumped money and jobs into the ailing American economy. The "deeply disappointed" US ambassador to India, Tim Roemer, promptly announced his resignation. But, in a typical comment, Indian-American strategist Ashley Tellis observed trenchantly that India had chosen "to invest in a plane, not a relationship".
The notion that a major arms purchase should be based on broader strategic considerations - the importance of the US in India's emerging Weltpolitik - rather than on the merits of the aircraft itself, strikes Indian officials as unfair. Some deny that the decision reflects any political bias on the part of India's taciturn, left-leaning defence minister, AK Antony. The choice, they aver, is a purely professional one, made by the Indian Air Force, and only ratified by the ministry.
The two European fighters are generally seen as aerodynamically superior, having outperformed both US-made aircraft in tests under the adverse climatic conditions in which they might have to be used, particularly in the high altitudes and low temperatures of northern Kashmir. Experts suggest that the American planes are technologically ten years behind the European ones, and it doesn't help that Pakistan, India's likely adversary if the aircraft were ever pressed into combat, has long been a regular US client for warplanes.
Moreover, Indian decision-makers could not help but be aware that the US has not, over the years, proved to be a reliable supplier of military hardware to India or other countries. It has frequently cut off contracted supplies, imposed sanctions on friends and foes alike (including India), and reneged on delivering military goods and spare parts, in addition to being notoriously unwilling to transfer its best military technologies.
The current Indian fleet of mainly Russian and French planes has suffered from no such problems, and the existing ground-support and maintenance infrastructure would have needed major changes to handle US aircraft. (It is likely that the eventual winner of the bid will be required to enter into a joint-production arrangement with India, which US companies would not have done.)
As if all this were not enough to decide against America, the clincher might well have been the Indian government's desire to avoid any further procurement controversy at a time when allegations of corruption beset it from all sides. A decision made on technical grounds, many felt, would be easier to defend than one based on political considerations.
Against this are the unambiguous advantages of pleasing a major new ally and developing a pattern of bilateral military cooperation in supply, training, and operations that has yet to evolve. At a time when US nuclear-reactor purchases - made possible by the historic deal negotiated by the Bush administration - have been held up by US insistence on exemptions from supplier liability in the event of an accident, some regard India's spurning of US aircraft as a gratuitous rejection of an opportunity to demonstrate that friendship with India helps America, too...
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Perhaps your intelligent diplomacy just plain sucks, sir!!!
That is not far enough behind for (.)bama. When he is done, we will be offering to sell bi-planes and Zeppolins.
Obama strikes out again.
with the 'Obama adminstration' should heave been added.
The current Indian fleet of mainly Russian and French planes has suffered from no such problems
The Indians have another, far more serious problem with parts. The parts and spares that they get from Russia are often of an inferior quality and have lead to numerous wrecks, etc. It has gotten so bad that they have recently let out bids to allow non-Russian suppliers to provide replacement parts.
But Obama is still working to get the International Muslim Games for Chicago in 2012.
Now what kind of thanks is that for sending all of our tech jobs to them.
"The two European fighters are generally seen as aerodynamically superior
But, are they UNION made???
Given the nature of Indian national life, no doubt it's a requirement that the planes fall apart two weeks after they arrive.
Hmmmnnnnn, I wonder if the Indians see the relationship?
Not even close to being true.
Today's jet is nothing like the jet a few years ago, let alone 10-yrs ago.
Corruption runs rampant in india. Dog bites man news, I know, but come on. . .india is no better than the third-world it is.
For crying out loud. Every country in the world has seen Obama, Pelosi, Reid and the rest of the untrustworthy and treasonist democrats.
The world has seen how these corrupt liars can not be trusted, on anything.
Until Obama and the dems are out of power and until America has again proven it's trustworthiness, it is wise for any country to decline to do business with America.
Obama is not just a failure with America... Obama is a FAILURE with the entire world.
1st thing I thought of..
Such a diplomat.
That and the US might cut off supplies if they used in a way of which we don't approve - such as bombing Pakistan.
Probably a good decision.
Especially if we sell them the same stuff we sell to Pakistan.
No, actually, it is true. We are trying to pass off some dusty old F16's and F18's.
Not state of the art, you know.
The F-18's were a totally new manufactured airframe and included state-of-the-art technology (as approved for release by the Dept of State and congress).
The indians are corrupt and with US FCPA oversight practices and laws, the US bidders did not engage in any of that nonsense, because if they did and it was exposed, they would not only lose their 36b export authority to india and loss of contract, but further sanctions would follow and additional contracts (domestic) would be in jeopardy.
So, we have a situation where the US bidders had their hands tied and offered outstanding platforms, whereas the indians did the usual third-world corruption thing. No surprise. To "hide" their corruption they make baseless accusations, as the bidders are not authorized to release configuration details, so the general public has only the worlds of a corrupt government justifying their corrupt decision.
How come US companies have won the most number of defense contracts in India since 2005??? By your logic, they should have paid bribes and plenty of it.
US companies have plenty of avenues for appeal in India. They have used those avenues more than once and successfully so. If they knew of corruption, they would have raised it and everyone from the media to opposition political parties would have jumped on it.
Just like the Chicago Olympic bid...
International arms deals are NOT all about technology and economics. They are political as well.
For years, when India was a major member of the "non-aligned" movement, she made "friends" with Russia, instead of the U.S., as her counter to China; at a time when aligning with the U.S. could have aligned Russia with China vis-a-vis India.
After the Soviet Empire collapsed, India began to warm more to the U.S.; and trade and policy agreements have grown.
But now, instead of playing to her hottest pursuers, Russia and the U.S., she leaves them both in a mood of needing to try harder to curry favor with her some other way, by this time giving EU firms this arms deal.
Its politics, not aeronautics.
American planes are the worlds most advanced, no doubt about that but the fighters that were on offer were seriously inferior. Super hornets were found to be underpowered and and both American fighters failed the trials. The Typhoons and Rafale were found to be streets ahead of the American fighters. And this MMRCA deal was by far the cleanest and the most transparent deals that ever happened in India. Probably the only deal where bribery and politics had very little role to play and the fighter platform were purely chosen on merit.
Totally wrong. Read my post.
"And this MMRCA deal was by far the cleanest and the most transparent deals that ever happened in India."
Not saying much, as corrupt asd that place is.
"Probably the only deal where bribery and politics had very little role to play and the fighter platform were purely chosen on merit."
On that we differ.
Pol-mil considerations are always at play.
It is the nature of the business.
Right. And the US is not.
What was that incident where Lockheed Martin stole some confidential papers pertaining to the MMRCA deal and tried to manipulate Dassault out of the race? Yeah Americans are so clean. /s
The F-16 and F-18 failed to even clear the trials. I haven't heard LM or Boeing contesting the claims. I don't think they would not raise any hue and cry over a $10 billion deal if they suspect foul play. As corrupt as India is (which really isn't a whole lot more then US) there are times when India is dead serious about security and defense when they have a heavily armed China & Pakistan breathing down their neck. Face it. US offer fell short.
Right. And the US is not.
What was that incident where Lockheed Martin stole some confidential papers pertaining to the MMRCA deal and tried to manipulate Dassault out of the race? Yeah Americans are so clean. /s
The F-16 and F-18 failed to even clear the trials. I haven't heard LM or Boeing contesting the claims. I don't think they would not raise any hue and cry over a $10 billion deal if they suspect foul play. As corrupt as India is (which really isn't a whole lot more then US) there are times when India is dead serious about security and defense when they have a heavily armed China & Pakistan breathing down their neck. Face it. US offer fell short.
US companies are monitored closely and the culture of corruption like in india is not there in the US. Not even close.
They would not raise an issue because with india, what would be the point. None, as india would continue doing what it does, and there are no respectable courts in that country, especially when it comes to discovery rules.
Face it, india is corrupt, no worse than any other third-world country, for sure, but still horribly corrupt.
LM. . wasn't that an in-country consultant? And wasn't he fired? Hmmm. . . .not LM culture, nor Boeing's, to tolerate such activities.
Trying to equate india with US laws and practices is laughable, and defending bad behavior of india by lamely citing (non-policy, non-tolerated) alleged bad behavior on the part of someone else, is no defense at all and no justification.
Have a nice day. Buh-bye.
But no, India has nothing on US when it comes to the total dollar amount involved in scams. In India corruption is petty and rampant but nothing as sophisticated as US. US is high roller compared to India.
And yeah commit the crime and blame the in-country consultant and do damage control by removing him. Totally LM culture. Remember Bhopal... Union Carbide? Same story.
You too, nice day!
But no, India has nothing on US when it comes to the total dollar amount involved in scams. In India corruption is petty and rampant but nothing as sophisticated as US. US is high roller compared to India.
And yeah commit the crime and blame the in-country consultant and do damage control by removing him. Totally LM culture. Remember Bhopal... Union Carbide? Same story.
You too, nice day!
Everyone's entitled to their opinion.
"They would not raise an issue because with india, what would be the point."
I don't think business don't raise an issue because they "don't see a point". $10 billions ++ at stake. That's a big huge point. If India is corrupt how did the India system ended up working in favor of Boeing's other defense deals with India? Sorry but your "corruption" theory is but your own personal bias nothing more.
Besides most importantly the Indians were looking for technology transfers and some solid guaranties against sanctions. They got neither from US and both of those from Europeans. Europeans are clear winners in this one.
"Its not my opinion it is the Indian position."
Yes, I know, it's the official position in India. Like, I said, the "official" position.
"Besides most importantly the Indians were looking for technology transfers and some solid guaranties against sanctions.".........Europeans are clear winners in this one."
I see. "Technology transfers" are a "winner" for those who transfer their technology???; for a deal today, knowing it will mean the recipient will not need you tomorrow????
The transferred technology, and the technology transfers (a VERY political matter), WAS an the issue; NOT "superior" technology.
And yes, "sanctions" also (what you can do with OUR technology) are a political matter, NOT a technology matter.
Am I holding it against India? No. It's natural. And IT IS POLITICAL.
It's not about getting "the best fighter". It's about getting "technology transfers" and it's about not having restrictions on the use of the technology being bought. Those ARE POLITICAL decisions. NOT "best fighter" reasons.
Which of these fighters will be in service for the next 30 years? The European ones will continue to soldier on more than the US ones by virtue of the need for them to preserve their defense-tech base.
Which of these aircraft are the best aerodynamically and optimised to take on the threat of the new Flanker derivatives coming out from China-the European aircraft were designed for that role; the F-16 wasn't. Why is it that people don't talk about the Super Hornet's deficiency in the air to air role-transonic acceleration, turn rates etc. These are the US Navy's views, not mine.
The Super hornet has always been known as the great STRIKE aircraft-but which is easier to do-modify a fighter with ground attack capabilities? Or improve the aerial performance of a strike aircraft. To say the IAF went solely by "technology transfer/political concerns" avoids accepting the fact that the European aircraft had operational benefits.
Why do you think India purchased systems like the P-8I and C-17 from the US? Technology transfer? political mileage? May be, but most importantly because they offered decisive operational advantages over existing and potential rivals.
Hmm, at least the planes we'd offered were too old fashioned.
excerpt from http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/rejected-mmrca-vendors-fight-to-return/435542/
Aviation experts apprehend that this procedural lacuna could be exploited by one of the politically influential vendors (read Boeing and Lockheed Martin) to re-enter contention. Senior IAF officers, however, emphatically rule out selecting either American fighter. Says an IAF officer involved in the selection: The US companies, which flaunt their technological leadership, are feigning hurt that their fighters were found technologically unsuitable. But it was their misjudgement to offer the IAF fighters like the F-16 and the F-18 that are decades old. It is arrogance to claim these have been modernised and are good enough for a country like India. If they wanted to argue technology, they should have fielded the F-35.
The jets offered were not the jets built "decades ago." If they were that stupid to know the difference, then there is no hope for them.
"It is arrogance to claim these have been modernized and are good enough for a country like India."
Ahhh. . .the usual whining and deflection, trying to hide their corrupt decision-making process.
"If they wanted to argue technology, they should have fielded the F-35.
Offer the JSF. . .as if. . . giving one of the most corrupt third-world countries in the world access to JSF technology. Sure.
"The jets offered were not the jets built decades ago. If they were that stupid to know the difference, then there is no hope for them."
Even if they're upgraded, it's still old stuff.
"Offer the JSF. . .as if. . . giving one of the most corrupt third-world countries in the world access to JSF technology. Sure."
The europeans did. So they made clearly the better offer.
Let him be dismayed. From what I've read and seen, the IAF has had its heart and mind set on the Rafale for awhile, and that IMO will be the eventual winner.
I've seen on Livefist allegations from a supposedly reputable source on corruption involving people close to Dassault and the Indian govt. Dunno how accurate, but wouldn't surprise me. Even then, Rafale was probably always going to win this contest.
The F-16 was a non starter from the get go. The F-18 is anything but old fashioned. Containing 3rd gen AESA (while the Euros are still putting together a first gen and havent finished) and probably the most adv avionics (the Prowler option would have been unbeatable perhaps), the -18 was nothing to sneeze at. This completely escaped the Rafale fanbois on the Indian forums.
However, we had nothing to offer on ToT and plenty against us (CISMOA etc), and in the end that probably kept the -18 off the shortlist. The French are promising the world, and I'm sure will charge India the world as well. Their problem.
How do you know? Did you read the IAF's report?
Silly. The current F-18 is newer than the Typhoon and Rafale in many respects. If F-18 is decades old, so are the Euro-canards.
Those "allegations" are laughable to say the least. Subramaniam Swamy, the fellow who made those claims, pretty much makes his living out of targeting Sonia Gandhi, the leader of the ruling Congress party. The claims are too idiotic to even be considered laughable-if 'Italian' links were so important (since Sonia is an Italian by birth), why didn't Eurofighter use it??
If these allegations are remotely credible, why is it that the other contenders and OPPOSITION political parties aren't jumping on it. It's not like India's politicians and media remain quiet on a scandal.
You still don't seem to be interested in answering why people diss the Super Hornet on it's aerodynamics-why is it that people keep crapping on it regarding its range, its turn rates and speed? India has purchased almost 10 billion USD worth of weaponry from US companies-the same restrictions on technology transfers existed there; so why did the Indian military buy it. Because those systems had significant advantages over the rest.
If the decision making process in India is as corrupt as you claim, how come Boeing, Lockheed Martin and GE have won billions in contracts since 2005?? Why did Boeing and LM participate in this tender if it was a corrupt cesspool where they stood no chance?
Was that to me? I'm not sure what you're getting at, I never made claims the F-18 was the perfect plane, even for India.
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The children of Hugh and Shonna Peterson announce the 60th wedding anniversary of their parents.
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They will celebrate at a family gathering in Emery with their children and spouses, and their beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their children are Loretta (Gail) Grundvig, West Jordan; Elaine (Richard) Grange, Sandy; Colleen (David) Bott, Castle Dale; Maxine (Jack) Fielder, Castle Dale; Louise (Paul) Venturella, Provo; and Joyce (Tim) Frost, Provo. They have more than 60 members in their family.


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Spoiler!Well that's quite a way to escape. I underestimated the brother, he's actually quite strong.
Before The Fall 4
Spoiler!Well that's quite a way to escape. I underestimated the brother, he's actually quite strong.
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Man, the author is good, sh*t, when Armin showed his heinous true face... the author can really picture how people are...
Spoiler!So, that power, Eren's power, was something that was used all along, to control people within the Walls ? Even though it could have been used to stop the Titans ? Man, they sure created themselves an "Utopia", but only for the few...
So, does this confirm Eren as a member of the Royal Reiss Family ?
Oh, so they did have balloons... and other useful things that were simply erased...
So, lots of blood will spill, but no one will die ? I wonder what kind of incident they will fake out...
Must say, that torture beat out Higurasi in pain. And Historia being the queen is a very nice idea, though I'm not sure if she will like the idea. Ymir is also a queen (at least I think) so we shale have queen friends.
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Waiting for the Mangastream Version to clear some things up... but so far this series is freaken awesome the plot is amazing, the action is amazing, and its so realistic... Mangaka's should look at this manga for tips on how a manga should go.
Holy sheet....this is y i love this series. Despite the pretext of it simply being just people slogging it out, it really is a very plot driven manga...i dare say it questions the extremes of humanity even better than the walking dead. Now if only it could be made into a live action SERIES.....
It is being made into a live action movie. Check out this Subaro ad created by the same person who is going to direct the live action movie.
Oh... you mean series.. Sorry....
Does anyone have any idea why the anime isn't continuing? I mean it is popular enough to get a movie.....any clues?
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All eyes will be on Twickenham on Saturday as an all-Irish final between Leinster and Ulster decides who will lift the Heineken Cup.
All eyes will focus on Twickenham on Saturday as an all-Irish final between Leinster and Ulster decides who will be Heineken Cup champions of 2012.
There is no doubt that Leinster have earned their spot in the final after winning against Clermont in Bordeaux – let us not go into why the top seeds were sent on their travels – and if they were to lift the Heineken Cup three times in four years, they will also be the second team to go back-to-back.
Add to their impressive campaign the fact they were unbeaten in the Pools, despite going close to losing in their first fixture in Montpellier, and few would begrudge Joe Schmidt's men of coming out on top. Furthermore, a similar feeling will ring true ahead of the RaboDirect PRO12 final.
They are a rather short price of 1/4 with several bookmakers though for an 80-minute pressure cooker of a final and it would be daft to dismiss Ulster from glory. Why? They will thoroughly enjoy coming into this as underdogs as they look to end what has been a typically up and down term.
In Brian McLaughlin's last season at the helm, they finished the PRO12 in sixth spot, nine points off the play-offs as a late-season league slump coincided with eyes wandering to this clash. Make no mistake, they are refreshed and have been preparing for this one for a while.
If they can continue in the defensive manner of the quarter and semi-final successes, where they completed a combined 321 tackles, then they may just end up partying like it's 1999.
While making sure not to do a disservice to Declan Fitzpatrick, who was excellent in John Afoa's absence in the semi-final, the return of the All Black tighthead brings a welcome boost to their pack while flank Chris Henry is also fit to play and steps in for Willie Faloon.
The pack is where Ulster have prided themselves this campaign and while Leinster possess a fearsome eight of their own, this is the area the underdogs will target. If they can upset the champions' set-piece, particularly the line-out where Richardt Strauss will feel the pressure of Johann Muller, then rhythm could be upset. And with Pienaar rarely having an off day from the kicking tee and a derby final such as this on the line, errors are going to be key.
On the other side, Leinster continue to be without winger Luke Fitzgerald in a back-three that has been in scintillating form throughout their unbeaten European streak. Rob Kearney needs two tries to draw level with Timoci Matanavou on eight as the competition's top try-scorer this year while Jonathan Sexton is fourteen points shy of Ireland fly-half rival Ronan O'Gara (102 points). It's also worth noting that centre Brian O'Driscoll requires one try to go level with Toulouse winger Vincent Clerc at the top of the all-time Heineken Cup charts. All would no doubt swap any personal milestones for team glory at Twickenham on Saturday.
So as Ireland descends on London, will it be a continuation of blue European dominance or chants of Stand Up For The Ulster Men at full-time in a competition that rarely disappoints.
Ones to watch:
For Leinster: Who better than the man looking to add to an already bulging medal drawer. If former All Black lock Brad Thorn does win the Heineken Cup on Saturday then he would join Rod Kafer and Doug Howlett in being the only southern hemisphere player to win the Super Rugby and European elite cup in their career. It was quite fitting that Thorn said "there's a brick wall between us and the cup in Ulster" as the man is pretty much an immovable force himself. In a week when it emerged Simon Shaw has signed a one-year deal extension with Toulon in France, who'd bet against Thorn continuing for a bit longer.
For Ulster: One supporter sign that has become synonymous with the Heineken Cup this season has been "You've been Ruan-ed". So many teams have been along the way and if Ruan Pienaar can add Leinster onto that list on Saturday evening, he is set to have the freedom of Belfast next week. Springbok international Pienaar has an ability to slow down all that is in front of him and in knockout rugby of this magnitude, his skills and calming influence is going to give Ulster a chance. If he can combine with Pedrie Wannenburg like he did in the last round, then Ulster's arguably stronger forward pack could get on top.
Head-to-head: The back-row battle will be one to savour as Sean O'Brien goes up against Stephen Ferris. The latter's worth cannot be downplayed as he not only possesses a wealth of skills but also strikes a psychological blow to his rivals when fit and named – and flip that to the confidence it gives his colleagues when he is alongside them. A clearly injured Ferris battled through Ulster's semi-final win over Edinburgh but against O'Brien and Leinster, anything but a 100 per cent performance for 80 minutes might not be enough.
Prediction: Intense, brutal and typical finals rugby is expected. Ulster to sneak it by 1!
The teams:
Leinster: 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Fergus McFadden, 13 Brian O'Driscoll, 12 Gordon D'Arcy, 11 Isa Nacewa, 10 Jonathan Sexton, 9 Eoin Reddan, 8 Jamie Heaslip, 7 Sean O'Brien, 6 Kevin McLaughlin, 5 Brad Thorn, 4 Leo Cullen (capt), 3 Mike Ross, 2 Richardt Strauss, 1 Cian Healy.
Replacements: 16 Sean Cronin, 17 Heinke van der Merwe, 18 Nathan White, 19 Devin Toner, 20 Shane Jennings, 21 Isaac Boss, 22 Ian Madigan, 23 David Kearney.
Ulster: 15 Stefan Terblanche, 14 Andrew Trimble, 13 Darren Cave, 12 Paddy Wallace, 11 Craig Gilroy, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Pedrie Wannenburg, 7 Chris Henry, 6 Stephen Ferris, 5 Dan Tuohy, 4 Johann Muller (capt), 3 John Afoa, 2 Rory Best, 1 Tom Court.
Replacements: 16 Nigel Brady, 17 Paddy McAllister, 18 Declan Fitzpatrick, 19 Lewis Stevenson, 20 Willie Faloon, 21 Paul Marshall, 22 Ian Humphreys, 23 Adam D'Arcy.
Date: Saturday, May 19
Kick-off: 17:00 BST
Venue: Twickenham
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Assistant referees: Romain Poite (France), Jérôme Garces (France)
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Sock monkey's stepdad?ReplyCancel
That would be Bruce Jenner, of course.ReplyCancel
Hes greasy pig Davis or something like that right Tricia? That's who I first thought of.ReplyCancel
I don't think Jason would be considered old since he's 29.ReplyCancel
sweaty old guy smells like Joe SimpsonReplyCancel
Forgot about that perv. Hes really only famous because he was Jess' dad.
unless The Jackson's dad is still around.
Brody Jenner. Duh. His two inch fella is never going to bring the boys to the yard.ReplyCancel
We shouldn't throw out Mr. Lohan for this either. He sweats.ReplyCancel
No Seven – just doesn't sound like something he would do. He would be more discreet.ReplyCancel
@Colleen W, your avi is awesome- between yours & Tricia S.'s sweet family pics-my day starts out smiling-thanks for that.ReplyCancel
who'd be B list though? Bruce Jenner or Michael Lohan maybe by association. Noone would even know who Joe Simpson or Brittany's dad is by sight though,making them C,right? or not rightReplyCancel
Yeah well the blind doesn't say he looks old it says he is so it's not Jason DavisReplyCancel
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I was thinking it sounded like a Jackson.ReplyCancel
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"rather than anything he has done for others"
This is a clue.
I take it to mean he *wants* to be known as someone who does something (what?) for others but doesn't really do anything worthy of note.
That's the only reason Jenner or Papa Joe don't make sense to me. Lohan's not gay, somewhat unfortunately, because his gay ass would be a disaster +10.ReplyCancel
@hunter I agree..not Simpson.
Enties actually word things very specifically…sometimes overlooked…but , it's not just a wannabe like JS(andvindoubt hes B list)it's a bigger name, with huge connections…that had never given back to his..community
That's why I said Davis..huge Hollywood moguls..and the kids are worthless
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If Sarah had a Robsten, it would be Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig. During the Golden Globes live-blog, I could feel her, all the way in Chicago, wanting to turn the entire conversation into a mega gush about her favourite couple.
They are indeed hot.
And she makes him so.
Here they are in New York last night, hand in hand, at the premiere of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (Scarlett Johansson). What a face, non? Fascinating combination here. La Jolie et Le Jolie Laide. And then when he gets into a funk she tells him to f-cking lighten up.


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EU, UK favour Dar's ivory sale bid (Tanzania)
CATHERINE RIUNGU, East African
March 22 2010
In a surprise turn of events, Tanzania is this week likely to win its bid to sell its stockpile of ivory, estimated to be worth $15 million.
The vote on Tanzania's proposal to be allowed to sell its ivory stockpile is due this week amid reports that the counter-proposal 20-year ban on ivory sales that has divided Kenya and Tanzania down the middle is likely to fail, partly because Britain and other members of the EU are refusing to support it.
The news that proposals to ban trade in bluefin tuna and polar bears were overwhelmingly rejected last week at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites), meeting in Doha, Qatar, prompted the Times of London to write:
"A plan for a 20-year ban on ivory sales, to protect African elephants, is also likely to fail in the coming days — partly because Britain and other members of the EU are refusing to support it. Delegates are instead expected to approve a weak compromise, which would encourage poaching by allowing the sale of ivory being stored by several African nations."
The number of elephants lost to poaching in Kenya has quadrupled in the past two years.
Kenya is one of seven African nations proposing a 20-year moratorium on sales of stockpiled ivory, while Tanzania is among countries opposed to the ban, saying that it not only needs to dispose of its ivory stockpile, it also wants to reduce it elephant population.
A main plank of Tanzania's argument is that it is spending $75,000 annually on security and storage of ivory.
Poaching control
Last week, a report in the Gulf News was quoted saying that the Cites secretariat has rejected Tanzania's bid to be allowed to sell its ivory — citing concerns about control of poaching and illegal trade in ivory — but Zambia's case to sell 22 tonnes was being considered.
Reports indicate that Cites was concerned that if given the nod, Tanzania would slip into large-scale poaching.
Britain supported a one-off sale of 105 tonnes in 2008, arguing that it would reduce poaching by satisfying demand.
But Kenya says that the one-off sales have expanded the market in China and Japan for ivory ornaments, and that this in turn has encouraged poaching.
According to the Times, the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said it was still considering whether to support a lowering of the Cites protection for Tanzanian and Zambian elephants.
Robbie Marsland, UK Director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare said it was disappointing that the government and European Union have not gone into this meeting with a much stronger message against the ivory trade and in favour of elephant protection.
A report by an international team of 27 scientists and conservationists concluded that previous one-off sales had contributed to a rise in poaching and failed to deliver the promised conservation benefits, resulting in "only short-term profitability to the few individuals who ran the scheme.
Tanzania and Zambia want to sell 112 tonnes of ivory, and have submitted proposals that would allow the sale to take place by reducing their elephants' level of protection under Cites trade rules.
International trade in ivory was banned in 1989, but since then Cites has agreed several "one-off sales" of stockpiled ivory on condition that the proceeds were spent on elephant conservation.
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"We're Normal, Just Like You And Me"
Jake Lynch is just like any normal kid.
He plays with his dog, studies Shakespeare, and runs cross country with his high school.
However, when he was 5 years years old, he and his brother Drew were diagnosed with autism.
"It's the time to let the people know what it truly is," said Jake, "We're normal, just like you and me."
Jake, along with two other kids living with autism will be taking part in the "ViewFrom My Shoes Panel," the three students will share their experiences living with autism, and hopefully give people an insight into what it is like growing up with special needs.
Jake has been receiving services from the Children's Village for the past 10 years.
His mother, Erin Lynch says it was her idea to sign up her son for the conference in order to raise more awareness about autism and to let others like Jake know they're not alone.
"By giving the other kids and the community information regarding autism, they can maybe understand some of the behaviors that make our kiddos stand out sometimes," said Erin Lynch.
For Jake, standing out is the least of his concerns, for now, his concern is just being a normal teenager.
"I feel like a normal person, and I bet you feel like a normal person," said Jake, "Even though I have some difficulties in the past and in the present, it doesn't define who I truly am."
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I don't see Dolph cashing in tonight. If they are going to do it at a Raw it will probably be next month when they have the 20th anniversary show.
I remember the night after the hardys vs edge and christian had there first ladder match in 1999 they came out at raw to a huge pop and standing ovation. I wonder if the shield gets a big pop. They sure as hell deserve one.
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I like ryback though just not like the shield cesero and guys like that. He should be heel. He should have started with paul heyman. He should fued with the big show and then sheamus.
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Ryback is on Cena level to me, as my dislike goes. Those two guys I could never cheer for. Heel or face.
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