text:
Tyrannosaurus rex is perhaps one of the most famous animals to have ever roamed the Earth. This huge, fierce, meat-eater has graced Hollywood films as the perpetual villain, and it has played a notorious role in the science community that studies it, too.
Despite its vicious depiction in pop culture, paleobiologists have debated the feeding behavior of T. rex over the last 100 years, ever since the first evidence of the animal was discovered in the early 1900s. Some scientists have a bone to pick with the tyrant king's predatory reputation, and have suggested the dinosaur was actually a scavenger — more like a vulture when it came to whetting its appetite.
But results from a recent discovery might settle this debate. Writing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, University of Kansas paleontologist David Burnham and one of his graduate students report a strange-looking fossil with something buried between two tail bones from a duck-billed, plant-eating dinosaur called the Hadrosaur.
After they scanned it with a medical imaging machine, they figured out it was a tooth.
"Once we realized it was a tooth, we looked at each other and said, 'Wouldn't it just be great if it was a T. rex?' " Burnham says.
As luck would have it, it really was a Tyrannosaur tooth. T. rex teeth are very distinctive: they're sharp, serrated and long. Some scientists call them "lethal bananas."
Burnham and his team were excited because this tooth that was stuck in a portion of tail bone might have been the piece of evidence they needed. "We'd finally be able to put the nail in the coffin for the scavenger theory."
A T. rex tooth in the tail doesn't prove the dinosaur actually killed the Hadrosaur. Maybe the Hadrosaur was already dead and the T. Rex just found it, chowed down on the carcass, and broke off a tooth. But in this case, the Hadrosaur's bone had fused around the T. rex tooth, a sign that the would had healed. So apparently the Hadrosaur survived an attack and got away, with a tooth stuck in its tail.
"It's the bullet from the smoking gun," Burnham says. "Here you have attempted murder and here we are able to identify the perpetrator." Another damning piece of evidence, Burnham notes, is that the wound is on the tail, which is typical of where predators bring down running prey.
A mangled piece of proof like the Hadrosaur bone isn't easy to come by, says Greg Erickson, a professor of anatomy and vertebrate paleontology at Florida State University.
"Bones fossilize really well, but unfortunately behavior doesn't," he says.
That might be why proof of T. rex's eating habits has been so difficult to pin down, and why scientists are somewhat in the dark when it comes to definitively pegging T. rex as a strict predator.
The real T. rex may have been a more complicated animal than the one depicted in Hollywood films like Jurassic Park. Like most predators today, the dinosaur was probably both predator and scavenger.
"So what T. rex did more of is really the key, and to me this debate is not solved," Erickson says. "From this, all we can say is 'Yes, T. rex acted like a predator.' We have cases where there are hundreds, sometimes thousands of duck-billed dinosaurs that died, and these animals were clearly fed upon by Tyrannosaurs. We find tooth marks and shed teeth among the skeletons."
This all might seem to be an academic debate, but there is a real-world reason why scientists want to know what T. rex ate and when. Knowing more about the T. rex appetite might help explain the prehistoric food chain from millions of years ago, and how one big dinosaur influenced it.


text:
Maya was perfect. Also a spider being the reason for the attack is just as logical as all the other theories about what happened.ReplyCancel
I'm gonna wait for the recap, too, Sugar!ReplyCancel
yep @ Sugar.
I posted it earlier and it seemed to go on forever..:/
5:03 too long.
The only good thing was in the first second they told us how to pronounce Solange.
Team taker:
JayZ does some weird thing with his hands.
Solange is pronounced So-lahn-geh.
JayZ pronounces girl as "goyl-ah".
Solo lifts her hand and the bodyguard gets all, NOPE.
They add audio to the elevator scene, except there are spiders involved.
Who hates spiders?
Bodyguard has a phlegm issue.
My dog asked to be let out and I came back to someone macking on an elevator mirror.
"I love JayZ and Beyonce."
FF to 5:04 and you'll get Maya as Bey. Bey-bey. I was like uh-oh-oh- if you think I condone this invasion of privacy, you must know-me!
You're welcome, and I've heard that there is fawning going on.ReplyCancel
You're the best tribute video-watching tribute EVER! And your masterful avi-switching, it's DREAMY!
I lubs my SevenReplyCancel
Aw, thanks, @TTM! Wish granted. 😀ReplyCancel
It's pronounced SO-lahn-jay, not geh. My bad.ReplyCancel
Saw it sat night. Love the spider bit!ReplyCancel
The good news about the video leaking is it gained at least me as a fan. I finally googled Solange's music and I'm so obsessed with Losing You that I have t listened to another song yet. I thought I didn't care about videos anymore but I can't take my eyes off this one. I love all the clothes and how she dances. http://youtu.be/Hy9W_mrY_VkReplyCancel
In the same episode, SNL skewered Kim & Kanye. What do you guys think about those impressions?ReplyCancel
It's 2 night or 2 morrow on Fox after the I want to marry Harry thing.ReplyCancel
I think it's 2 morrow night after I wanna marry harryReplyCancel
It was mildly entertaining. At this point that's better than the entertainment value of JZ and his beaches.ReplyCancel

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Epistle Reading
Document Actions
Acts of the Apostles 4:13-22
Prokeimenon. Mode 3.
Luke 1: 46-48
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Verse: For he has regarded the humility of his servant.
IN THOSE DAYS, when the Jews saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they wondered; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus. But seeing the man that had been healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred with one another, saying, "What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is manifest to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to any one in this name." So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge; for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for all men praised God for what had happened. For the man on whom the sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
Additional Readings for Today:
Daily Readings via Email
Would you like to receive these daily readings via email? Sign up here.
The English text of the Acts of the Apostles and Epistles is based on the Revised Standard Version from "The Apostolos" by Holy Cross Press, Brookline, MA.
The Revised Standard Version of the Bible is copyrighted 1946, 1952, 1971, and 1973 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. and used by permission.


text:
Quality CareFind out why Mayo Clinic is the right place for your health care. Make an appointment.
Meet the StaffFind a directory of doctors and departments at all Mayo Clinic campuses. Visit now.
Research and Clinical TrialsSee how Mayo Clinic research and clinical trials advance the science of medicine and improve patient care. Explore now.
Visit Our SchoolsEducators at Mayo Clinic train tomorrow's leaders to deliver compassionate, high-value, safe patient care. Choose a degree.
Professional ServicesExplore Mayo Clinic's many resources and see jobs available for medical professionals. Get updates.
Give to Mayo ClinicHelp set a new world standard in care for people everywhere. Give now.
Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations.
Subscribe to Housecall
Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics.
To VBAC or not to VBAC, that is the question. A little misquote of Hamlet here, but the decision about whether to pursue a vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) can be a weighty one. If you're considering VBAC, ask yourself these questions:
Is VBAC safe for you — and for the baby? VBAC eligibility depends on many factors, including the type of uterine incision that was used for your prior C-section. A low transverse incision (think bikini scar on your uterus) is strongest and least likely to open during another labor. If you aren't sure what type of uterine incision was used, check the operative report from your prior C-section.
The reason for the prior C-section also matters. If the baby was breech or distressed, you may be a good candidate for VBAC. If the baby didn't fit through your pelvis or your cervix didn't dilate, the odds of a successful VBAC may not be as high. Don't take this as an absolute, though. Every baby is different, and every labor is different. I participated in a VBAC for a woman who had a prior C-section because the baby wouldn't fit through her pelvis. The baby I delivered vaginally weighed 2 pounds more and fit just fine!
It's also important to keep in mind that some hospitals don't allow VBACs. Anesthesia must be available at all times in case a C-section becomes necessary, and not all hospitals can afford this luxury. Talk to your health care provider early in your pregnancy to make sure VBACs are allowed where he or she does deliveries. If not, you may need to change providers or hospitals if you want to pursue VBAC.
How strongly do you want a vaginal birth? If you felt cheated out of a vaginal birth after your C-section, you may want another chance — especially if you think you could have delivered the baby vaginally if you'd been given more time. Remember, your feelings are important. Don't discount them. Instead, give your feelings as much weight as any other factor.
Of course, not every woman who's had a C-section wants a VBAC — and that's OK. If you're unsure about VBAC, trust yourself to decide what's best in your case. As long as your health care provider agrees that VBAC is a safe option, I personally believe that you can't make a wrong decision.
Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Selecting "Submit" signifies that you have read and agree to our posting guidelines.
The operative report from my previous C-section delivery only states that it was my 3rd delivery and it was my first time having a CS. It had been 6 years ago so I'm not sure if speaking w/ my previous OB will help, except if she has been keeping a personal record for every operation she performs. But just in case my OB wouldn't remember if she performed a horizontal or vertical uterine incision, is there another way to find out? I really want to try VBAC.
I've read many of the statistics and consequent recommendations out there regarding VBAC, but none of them fit my unusual situation. I had one c-section and then one accidental (and precipitous) VBAC. I was technically not a candidate for the VBAC, supposedly having had a t-incision during the cesarean. And yet, here I am. It is frequently cited in the literature that a prior vaginal birth--especially a prior VBAC--increases one's chance of success. And yet, I have this contraindication. Where can a woman like me go for further information? Thank you.
I have a question. I had a c section with my son he's 4 months old. I feel like I didn't have enough time to dilate before they did the c section. I was due 4-25 an they induced me 4-19 I delivered him via c section on 4-20 my cervix were closed when they induces me an I was on pitocin from 10am-11pn dilated to 5 then c section. I really want to have a natural birth I was terrified of a c section. The only problems I had during my pregnancy is my son measured big (9lbs) I had low platletes and my dilation. So would any of those reasons make me not qualify to have a VBAC? And how long should I wait to get pregnant again before I have one.
Dearest Mommies... With my first baby I attempted a home wáter birth. I was almost 42 weeks, I went into labour naturally. After 4 hours i was 10cm dilated and entered the birthing tub, 3 un eventful hours passed till i was a prune but still no desire to push. I then attempted to push the baby out for 2 hours, with no result. So we went to the hospital 15min away and after another hour and half I was taken in to the OR for a c-section. I was extremely disappointed, but i didnt want to let that feeling cloud the birth of my baby so i kept my chin up. My recovery was endless, i couldnt stand up longer than 2 minutes for a month. It took me 3 months to be able to take care of my baby completely, it was ridiculous. Never Again! When my first daughter was 10 months old I found out i was 2 months pregant ;) I had only had 1 period, and was still nursing, it was a great surprise. I was committed to having a VBAC. Exactly 1 year and 5 months after my Cesarean birth I was back at the hosptal. My second daughter was born after 4hrs of labour, only 2 of which i spent at the hospital, in an awe inspiring VBAC. There may be risks, for a very few specific cases, but if you have attentive Medical care, and are at a hospital, your risks are almost non-existent. Believe in yourself, be courageous, it is worth it to try, the statistics are in your favor, natural birth is a miracle. If you want this experience, find a supportive Doctor or Midwife, and have a backup hospital plan and go for it!
I'll be going in for a VBAC within the next couple of weeks. I do not regret the emergency cesarean that I had with my first child because I do believe that it was entirely necessary in my situation. I do not, however, want it to be necessary again. This time I have done my research and I am using every method I have found to increase my chances of success. I encourage everyone else to do the same. I had a single layer closure so my statistical chances of success may be a little less than normal. I intend to work on the chances of success with the variables I can control. I have found nothing conclusive in the medical journals, but reading through them has given me an idea of what might help me out. Here's what I'm trying, but your research may lead you to try something different:
1. No induction. My research led me to believe that the chances of rupture increased more with induction than anything else. Obviously there are some situations in which that is the only choice, but they are going to have to REALLY convince me if I find myself in that position.
2. No pain meds (at least for the first VBAC). This is only because I know someone who almost ruptured and the lack of the pain meds caused her to feel the stretching long before the doctors would have noticed. We'll see how well I handle this one. lol
3. Red raspberry leaf tea. It's supposed to make contractions less painful and more efficient. I also heard a rumor that it increases the strength of cesarean scars. Who knows?
I'll be trying for my 2nd VBAC any day now with my 4th child (1st boy) the dr. was pretty skeptical with my 1st VBAC because of the fact that an emergency c-section with my 2nd child led to a severe stroke days after delivery, but even though the epidural was given too late and didn't work labor and delivery only lasted 5 hours and everything went fine. It took a little searching and calling around to find someone willing to take on my case, but my provider is confident that everything will turn out fine again. I just hope the drugs work this time...
@Christina...I was hoping to be able to do a VBAC at a birthing center, but none in my area do that. They have offered to allow a home birth, but I feel that's too risky because of the transport time should something go wrong. If I do pursue VBAC I'm definitely going to hire a doula from one of the birthing centers. I've read that having a doula increases your chance of a successful VBAC and I would hate to be in a labor for hours only to have another csection.
I hope by now you've been able to find the right care. I am in a similar position now. I would like to at least consider VBAC for my second child, but my doctor does not do it. To find a doctor who does I first looked at the websites of local hospitals that accept my insurance and then I called their member services department and they were able to give me names of doctors in my area who do VBAC. I still had to call the specific offices to see if they were accepting new patients and my particular insurance, but it gave me a great place to start. I still have not decided what route I'm going to pursue. My c-section and recovery were a breeze so I'm only considering VBAC for the benefit of possible future pregnancies. Best wishes.
3 years ago I had an emergency c-section, because my daughter was breech. The c-section that I had, caught an infection and 5 days after having my daughter I was hospitalized(for the infection). I was in the hospital for 3 months. Now I am pregnant with my 4th child and will very much like to have a VBAC!!! That c-section scared me and my husband/family (because of what happend after words). Now before my c-section, I had two vaginal births (2002 & 2007) without any problems. My doctor that I have now, for my 4th pregnancy doesn't do VBAC. I need to find a new doctor ASAP!! But I don't know where to go. Any help please (I live in Atlanta).
I had a C-Section 3 years ago with my first daughter. I went through 13 hours with out medication, felt very strong managing the pain well and confident that I could have a natural birth. Once dilated to 7, if I remember right, I was told that I wasn't progressing. I was given pitocin to see if that would help the contractions to come on stronger. A couple hours later I was being prepped for a c-section. My daughter was 7lbs. 5 oz. I felted cheated, I wish I could had tired different positions or something that could help rather than turn to medicine. I don't remember much of the first time I held my daughter or that night. I was told after at the hospital that I could try for a VBAC in Rochester. Later during my first check-up I was told that my pelvis was too small and that I wouldn't be able to have a VBAC. I don't want to go through a c-section again. Each pregnancy, labor, and baby are different. There is no way to measure wether or not the next baby wouldn't fit. You can't predict how much the babies head will mold and reshape to fit. I had so many different nurses coming in and out during my labor. Only saw my Family Med doctor a few short times and was transfered to a different OB for the actually c-section. Can't help to think that if I had a midwife at my side that I could have been coached through it and supported. Very frustrated, scared and nervous. What would be my options?
While there are dangers to the baby in a VBAC with uterine rupture, it is very low risk that the baby will die, only 1.9 babies out of 10,000. While that is a very low number, those still represent real babies and absolutely should be taken into consideration. What should also be considered, and is rarely mentioned in discussion, are the risks a RCS pose to the mother. From my reading, I've found that the maternal mortality rate with a RCS is more than 3 times higher than with a VBAC. RCS maternal mortality is 13/10,000 births and VBAC is 4/10,000 births. Again, these numbers represent real mothers and should be considered in the decision-making process, but sadly, these risks are rarely mentioned by health care providers. You have to sign a VBAC risks consent form, but not a RCS risks consent form and that's a misrepresentation. ACOG now recommends VBAC over RCS in most cases, and it's time that health care professionals and hospitals start giving pregnant women safe options and stop withholding information that inconveniences the care provider. Mothers ultimately have to make their own choice, but that's only possible if they are educated as to the risks and possible outcomes of BOTH procedures.
I had an emergency c secttion 12 years ago with my daughter ( I had pre eclampsia)and I have absolutly no desire should I ever become pregnant again to have a vaginal birth for 2 reasons I am a total and utter coward when it comes to pain and the embarrasment, I know people say you're in that much pain that you could have the world and his wife watching you , but trust me I would care! xxx
I had an emergency c-section with my 1st child and I had a successful vbac with my 2nd child. Having had both a major surgery and the natural birth I would never choose the surgery given the choice. So baby #3 is on the way and she will be a vbac baby too. I only comment because the way my body recovered and the after birth experience was worth the effort and trouble I had to go through to have the vbac..
First, to M: many women do not want a vbac because they are looking for the "perfect" birth experience. They want it because it is statistically a lot safer for low-risk women and even for some higher-risk women. And some women do have very real feelings of loss and bitterness after feeling duped into a c-section because they weren't informed or pressured by a doctor or simply even when it was necessary. There is no right way to give birth and there's no right way to feel after giving birth. Some women want to attempt a vaginal birth (and the majority will be successful) for all of the health benefits and if they want more children in the future as many providers have a cap on the # of c-section they do- the risks for maternal death, for example, go up tremendously with each one. And some women want to make it easier to care for older children at home, without recovering from MAJOR surgery if it is not medically necessary.
Ladies who are interested in a vbac- choose a provider who is 100% on board, not just with words, but with a proven track record for doing vbacs. Find your local ican chapter (look at ican.org) and consider hiring a doula (dona.org) or getting a midwife.
Ladies who want a repeat c-section- there's something out there called a gentle cesarean which might be a good option for you if you were unhappy the first time around :)
Good luck ladies!
Question? VBAC at home? Midwife and doula? First baby 3 yrs ago c-sect after ruptured membrane and pitocin with very slow progression. "fetal distress" was noted, thus the c-section. Is this safe?
i had a c-sec 4 years ago. i m pregnant with my 2nd baby and the due date was 2 sep 2011....2 days have past and i still hv no pains...i am very normal physically and my ulktrasound tells that so is the baby.
the previous c-sec took place cus my baby was badly tangled up in cord and i had a show positive and the OBGYN couldnt leave it open for more than 24 hrs.
i badly want a VBAC. pls help cuz i am now post term....how long should i wait now
My OB offers the choice to the patient - they ask me, how do you want to deliver? Well, here is my response: I want to deliver in whatever manner is the safest for my baby and for me. If the doctor tells me repeat c-section is safest, since she is the one that attended 10+ years of OB training, I think I will accept her response. Sure, perhaps the uterine rupture risk seems low, but guess what, that 2% number exists because it happens! You just dont know if its your card that will be pulled that day. My Dad had a heart procedure that came with a 1% risk of stroke. sounds good right? guess what, he had a major stroke and life will never be the same for our entire family. I guess I just dont understand why some women are so obsessed with the vaginal delivery experience. I chose to obsessed with the healthy birth experience, instead of how I get there.
I had an emergency c-section two years ago. The baby went into distress while they were letting me sleep (for 3 hours)after an epidural and by the time the doctor checked the monitor (I think the nurses had changed shifts and forgotten me) he was very worried and rushed me into surgery. Two years later I'm forty and in good health and pregnant again. My new doctor agreed to let me try for a vbac. I did a lot of research and was a little worried about uterine rupture from the scar. I decided that I would only try for vbac if I went into labor naturally. Due date came and went and 4 days later I decided to try induction. I was leery about using drugs as I heard this can increase the risk of uterine rupture; but after talking to my doctor I decided to try pitocin. I was able to dilate without using very much pitocin and 5 hours later the doctor broke my water. This sped up the contractions and made them more painful. The nurse gave me some pain medicine that lasted an hour that didn't dull the pain much, but it helped me to relax between contractions. It was 5 hours from the time my water broke that I gave birth to my healthy 7 lb 3 oz daughter. I wasn't sure that I would be able to have a vbac. The doctor had a surgical staff on hand just in case. After pushing for an hour I finally was able to make myself crunch forward (with hubby's help) and push harder. Two minutes later I was holding my baby in my arms. I'm so grateful to my doctor for helping me achieve a vb
i had my son almost 2yrs ago will be in oct. i was enduced w him and never did feel any contractions while in labor, the nurse had broke my water and stated that my son had a bowel movement in the water. they done an emergency c-section and my son was swollen from his sugar bein so low that he was at high risk of facing a deadly seasure. they rushed him to a higher facility where he stayed for a week on antibiotics. thankfully he got better and went home! i am preg. w my 2nd and he is due sept. 24th 2011. i heard the risk of ueterine rupture is higher if u go thruogh w VBAC before a 24month c-section period! my dr. highley recomends that i try to go w a VBAC! she is all for it and i'm glad but i am also scared at the same time. i do not want anymore kids so i'm not sure if a c-section or a VBAC would be great for me. i would very much so like to try a VBAC. i have never really experienced what it's like to enjoy naturall labor. does anyone have any suggestions or good advice for me? thank you
I know I'm late with this comment, but I just found this blog. My suggestion is to find a midwife who will work with VBAC's. If you can't find one in your area or your insurance won't let you use one, then find a good OBGYN who will let you do a VBAC. Those doctors are few and far between, but they do exist. You just have to find one. Also, look at the hospital policies. Some will allow VBAC and some will not. And remember, policies are just policies, not unchangeable laws. Some hospitals will bend their rules about not allowing VBAC's if you have a good case.
I had my daughter 3 yrs ago. My water broke at home. When i got to the hospital i found out that she was breached and because my water had already broke they couldnt turn her so i had to have an emergency c-section. It has been three yrs and i am now pregnant with my second child. My c-section is alittle lower than my bikini line. I realky want to have a normal delivery but because of the risk i am torn of the desicion .On one hand I feel that im being selfish for my own wants and god forbid if something went wrong and i lost my child because i was too selfish to just go through with a routine cesarian, and on the other hand i REALLY want to experienced a natural delivery. I really dont know what to do!
I have read and appreciate everyone's comments, but I have to say- I am 16 weeks pregnant with my second child, 10 years apart, and I am almost certainly going with a c-section. My first labor was induced, and after 30 hours of no dilation, 8 hours of pitocin, a failed epidural attempt, and a horrible post-op infection complete with an incisional gap that I had to pack, there is no way I would try that again. I would much rather go into a planned c-section as healthy as possible than risk another infection like that.
It really comes down to personal opinion and what is right for you; however, I was getting the feeling that most of these posts encourage VBAC and didn't see any that explained why someone would choose a repeat c-section instead. 60-80% odds to me means 20-40% risk of a repeat c-section under suboptimal circumstances. I have been a registered nurse for 11 years and routinely see the difference in recovery of patients who are healthy prior to surgery as opposed to those who are sick or compromised, and I choose to be one of the healthy ones!
N- your birth story is almost identical to mine. I was also told to watch the b.o.b. born. let me tell you that movie is not something you are going to want to watch by yourself. it scared me to no end. I was told i needed to be induced and was strapped to a bed for 14 plus hours, he broke my water with the internal baby monitor it all went down hill form there and yes i also had a epidural that didnt work well and was called fat while the dr was trying to find the right place for my epidural. i was labeled a f.t.p. and then had my baby via c section, my epidural wore off during the surgery. i wasnt able to see my baby until the next day it was horrible. ok less than 2 years later i was pregnant again and was told that the tendon of my leg was tied into my scar.(i think this was a lie i have changed drs and she looked at me like i was crazy) so repeat c section here i came and we had our son via c section. 3 almost 4 years later i am pregnant again and awaiting the birth of our 3rd child. we changed drs, he was a jerk and after checking around he has a bad reputation for what happened to me. My new dr told me that she always suggests mothers who have only had 1 c section to try for a vbac (if nothing is seriously wrong) it is better for baby and better for mother. but with 2 c sections the risks go up allot (like with me) but she is willing to let me try for a vbac if my body goes into labour by itself before my due date. so i say you find another dr some one u trust :)
Watch the Business of Being Born. You can find it on netflix. This might help you with your dilema. Good luck
I'm 30 years old and delivered my first 4 1/2 years ago. My doctor induced me and it went down hill from there. The epidural wouldn't work which then caused fetal distress. I also wouldn't dilate past 4 cm from the stress so ended w/ a c-section. I'm now 3 months preg and my new very young ruled out vbac right off the bat and said if I were to even consider it I would have to find a doctor willing to spend his/her whole day by my side. She also used what I felt were scare tactics that my uterus could rupture and baby can lose oxygen. I'm so confused. I'm a very healthy 30 year old and I would like to have more kids but I believe these back to back c-sections can complicate things. I would also like to try and deliver my baby vaginal but she ruled it out and I'm terrified of something going terribly wrong w/ a vbac. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I delivered my first child 13 years ago via c-section due to developing ovarian cysts that needed to be removed without the pressure of a vaginal delivery. Its something I never want to experience again. I was in recovery for over two hours before i was able to hold and bond with my daughter. My recovery process took months and I wasnt able to pick up the baby. It was very frustrating. 8 years ago, I delivered my second child VBAC and experienced labor and delivery as normal as could be expected. We left the hospital two days later with my son and my recovery time was within weeks. I was back to normal and had plenty of strength and energy to care for my children. Now, I am currenty expecting my third child and am facing the dilemma of another c-section vs. VBAC...both of my OBGYN's feel differently about my decision to deliver VBAC. I have also been diagnosed with placenta previa, so I am frustrated yet again. It really comes down to personal choice and a healthy baby and mother as the end result.
My daughter had a c-section with her first baby due to fetal distress. The baby was severely tangled in her cord. (Baby was delivered in good condition.) She subsequently had three VBACS without any problem. I think doctors and hospitals are afraid to risk VBACS, even though the chances of rupture are small. With careful monitoring and an OR at the ready, i say go for it if that's what you want.
I am about to deliver my second angel. My first was delivered in a c section under full anastasia ,13 months ago. I never heard the first cry, and basically never experienced my own labor..
I am afraid of vaginal birth, but i also fear its my last chance to try cause after two CS my risks are bigger..
Isn't 13 months way to early to try VBAC? any suggestions?
My first child was by c-section, and I tried VBAC with my second child. I ended up with the rare complication of a ruptured uterus and was told later by a nurse that if they had waited 10 more minutes to do an emergency c-section my son and I would not be here. Just be aware that complications can occur even if you think it will never happen to you.
I have had two c-sections. One in Dec of 2004 and one in June 2006. I was 4 days overdue with my first and they made me be induced because they were afraid she would be too large (she ended up 6 pounds 12 ounces). I came in that morning 4 cm dialated and within 45 mins was fully dialated. Because it was a small hospital, and I had perviously had WPW (which mayo successfully ablated in 2002) they were concerned about my heart rate of 105 so they took me right in for a c-section. I think this was completely unnecessary but I was unable to have a VBAC with baby number 2. Now as I think of the option of having baby 3 I see the risks of having repeat c-sections and I also know that my chances of having a natural birth are so slim, I am kind of angry. I think doctors need to start discussing these things with their patients. I may be wrong but it seems like c-sections are being done WAY too often and just for the convenience of the doctors. Is a VBAC ever an option after more than one c-section?
Maybe you can look into a midwife as opposed to a doctor? There are midwifes that are also registered nurses and are very experianced and know when there is a complication and when it needs to be addressed in a hospital. There is a very informative video I just recently watched a few days ago it is called The business of being born. I highly recomend this documentary it is very motivating and educational. I too had a c-section and wished I had seen this video before I agreed to the c-section. I found it off of Netflix. Good luck with your VBAC.
I had a bikini cut c section with my daughter 8/18/09 and I am looking into physicians that perform VBAC's I am in New Orleans and I am not finding any luck finding an ob that supports my decision to do a vbac just caust they think its dangerous any one know of any doctors that i can call in the louisiana area?
{Desprately seeking a vbac}
In response to VBAC or not and the to article "VBAC- Insight From a Specialist" with the quote, "The most concerning risk of VBAC, however, is uterine rupture — when the baby breaks through the wall of the uterus into the mother's abdominal cavity. "
I ask, how ofter does that happen? Don't you image this explosion? The truth is it rarely happens and result usually is just a tear in the uterus.
I had my first VBAC in 1985, it was still fairly new idea then, and they used the same scare tactics. I am disappointed that point was put out there first and foremost. With any pregnancy safety is important, but let's look at the whole picture and weigh all the risks to mother and baby; anesthia, etc.
If your doctor discourages you, find another doctor. Check out Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) groups. They provide information and support.
Get as much information as you can before you make your decision, base it on fact not fear.
I had a successful VBAC few days back and I am so happy I tried it... I felt cheated with my 1st one and felt I wasn't given enough time to try it normally. I changed my doctors and my present doc was supportive of VBAC from the very beginning.
And with the support of my doctor and hospital and my loved ones I was able to deliver my second bundle of joy normally. I feel if you are strong candidate of VBAC and you want to try it just go for it. Good Luck ...
Viki, a VBAC is a vaginal birth after C-section. VBAC might be a possibility for a woman who's given birth by C-section but hopes to experience a vaginal delivery with a subsequent pregnancy.
What is a VBAC????!! I've seen it a lot and NO ONE defines it!! Even at the beginning of this article you act as though everyone knows what VBAC is. They don't. I still don't!
Mary, I had to read this twice to parse what folks were seeing... and then got it. People are reading what you wrote as "VBAC is a luxury..." when what you're saying is "Hospitals require an anesthetist be available for a VBAC and the anesthetist is seen as a luxury they can't afford." Might help to slightly revise the OP to this effect.
But I do agree, wholeheartedly, that if a hospital refuses VBACs on the basis that they are not adequately staffed to handle an emergency, then they should also be refusing all primary births and even a healthy dose of VBAVBs because, heaven forbid, they might result in an emergency as well.
And as for fighting the fight, mad props to those who do. I know, from fighting interventions during my second birth, that it's not easy to stand up to medical professionals who believe that because they learned it that way, it _must_ be how it's done. I know not all--and I believe not even most--medical professionals are like this, but one experience can sour a person, ya know?
I believe that women are able to make their own decisions about their lives and health. I had an anesthesia provider ask me once why didn't I just tell the woman that she needed a c.section. My reply to her was that it wasn't my decision. My responsibility was to give her all the information available, answer any questions and let her know my recommendations. The patient would decide after that.
The word luxury may not have been a word that you would associate with whether or not your have a VBAC. I'm afraid in our current health care culture it could get to be that. No one can force a woman into surgery she does not want. To my way of thinking, if possible the birth experience shouldn't have to be a battle. Find out early in pregnancy if VBAC if offered in your area. You may have to go outside your local area. If there are no options available then you will have to fight the fight to make it happen. Have all your information, have plenty of support with you, sign forms. Do what needs to be done. If it weren't for womens voices and fighting the system more than 30 years ago, natural childbirth would still be "odd". I've been in OB long enough to know that we women have power and we can bring about change.
I support the right to VBAC, however current standards require that a full anesthesia and OR team be immediately available throughout the entire VBAC labor. VBACs occur at all hours, everyday, and not always one at a time. At our community hospital, we often must delay or reschedule other C-sections, to leave the OR available for the laboring VBAC. I do not consider VBAC a luxury, however, many are impacted by the decision to VBAC.
I think if a VBAC book was required reading for every woman's 1st pregnancy, there would be an extremely lower amount of C-sections performed.
I would think a hospital not safe for VBAC would not be safe for any birth emergency.
The availability of VBAC should NOT be considered a "luxury." It is totally illegal to require a woman to undergo a repeat cesarean against her will. Every woman in this country has the right to informed consent and informed refusal. If you show up in labor the EMTALA requires that hospital to treat you regardless if you consent to a cesarean or not. Let's not forget here that a VBAC is just a vaginal birth - it's not some "procedure" that the hospital may not be able to provide. It's nothing more than a vaginal birth - that's all. And if a hospital cannot handle emergencies (which can, and do, occur in ANY type of birth, then they shouldn't be any patients there at all.)
I am pro VBAC all the way having experienced it with the birth of my 2nd child. I don't think the availability of a c-section, however, should be considered a "luxury."
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.
A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.


text:
GC Shoes Malinda Flat Sandal
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 274514
This GC Shoes flat sandal is anything but ordinary with its rhinestone and beaded flower detail. Malinda is a great flip flop to wear during a sunny day at the park.
- Faux leather upper
- Jewel flower embellishment
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
- View more Women's GC Shoes
By: shakenbake2217
Location: Madison, WI
August 14, 2013
Too flashy, uncomfortable
"These shoes looked really cute online, but when I got them, I realized how excessively flashy they are. To top it off, they aren't comfortable at all. The straps are too big and it feels like you're walking on stiff wood planks that are inverted the wrong way. These are definitely being returned!"
By: Taryn621
Location: San Diego, CA
August 11, 2013
"I normally wear an 8.5 and it was almost too small."
By: skjohnson821
Location: Houston
August 09, 2013
Nice shoe
"This shoe is great. It is comfortable except the flower on top does rub the top of your foot. It didn't leave blisters but did have a few red spots at the end of the day. I think once I break them in, they will be better. Flat shoe so if you need comfort or support for your foot, this is not the shoe for you. They are cute though!"
By: Kim723
Location: Odessa,TX
July 27, 2013
"I bought these in black. They are very cute, but be very careful with the beading on the flower. It won't take much for the beads to go flying. Also I wore them while I was running errands and they aren't comfortable if you have to do a lot of walking."
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
New Senior Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Art
The Director of the National Gallery of Australia, Dr Brian Kennedy, has announced the appointment of Ms Brenda Croft as the new Senior Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Art.
'I am delighted to welcome Brenda Croft, who has already gained an impressive reputation for strong, exciting and innovative indigenous art projects. She is an excellent communicator and will bring new energy to the Gallery's major role as the institution charged with presenting the best of Australian art, nationally and internationally.'
Dr Kennedy paid tribute to Mr Wally Caruana, who has been such a respected and admired Senior Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. After some twenty years building up the NGA's collection, publishing and exhibiting it throughout Australian and abroad, Mr Caruana will be taking a personal post with the Gallery to complete a number of publications and as co-ordinating curator of the much anticipated exhibition Oceania, scheduled for the NGA in March 2004.
'Wally Caruana has been a truly exceptional curator", Dr Kennedy said. "A loyal and wise colleague, his patient and kind personality have endeared him to all. His professional expertise in the area of indigenous Australian art is unparalleled at this time.'
Ms Croft's appointment was also welcomed warmly by Mr Wally Caruana.
Ms Croft, currently the Curator of Indigenous Art at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, is a distinguished artist, lecturer, writer and arts administrator.
Her works have been exhibited in major national and international exhibitions
including Song of the Earth, Museum Fredericianum, Kassel, Germany
2000; Biennale D'arte contemporain 8th Festival of Pacific Arts,
Noumea/New Caledonia and the Signs of Life: Melbourne International
Biennale (1999),
Oltre il Milto (Beyond Myth) al latere section, 48th Biennale(1999); Africus: Johannesburg Biennale (1995); and The Boundary Rider 9th Biennale of Sydney (1992/3).
A member of the Northern Territory's Gurindji Nation, Ms Croft is a founding member of Boomali Aboriginal Artists Co-operative in Sydney and served as its General Manager from 1990-96. In 1995 she was awarded a Master of Art Administration from the College of Fine Arts, UNSW.
In 1996, Ms Croft was the inaugural Australian recipient of the Chicago Artists International Program, combining this with the Australia Council Greene Street Studio, New York, USA, which she held till April 1997. In 1998, Ms Croft was a lecturer in the Art Theory Workshop at the Australian National University's Canberra School of Art.
'I feel extremely honoured to have been selected as a Senior Curator at Australia's premier visual arts institution,' Ms Croft said.
'I am very much looking forward to working with everyone at the National Gallery of Australia and know that high expectations await me, particularly given the achievements of the Indigenous department in building its magnificent Indigenous cooperative over the past fifteen years,' Ms Croft said.
'I feel confident and excited about the challenges ahead and hope that I will meet the expectations and aims of the National Gallery of Australia and the indigenous and broader visual arts communities around Australia,' she said.


text:
Strunk v DOS: High Crimes & Misdemeanors Perpetrated by Gov't Officials, Maliciously Aided & Abetted Records Associated with Soebarkah "Barry" Soetoro/Barack Hussein Obama's Acts of Treason.
Christopher Strunk whom obtained the said Dunham records just submitted his 'Declaration in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment to Dismiss'[Strunk v Department of State et al. DCD 08-cv-2234 (RJL)] in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The first ten pages from the declaration posted below and the full declaration embedded below that. The first ten sections pretty much sum the treason up. I encourage all to read the entire declaration and exhibits . It is very clear many people are involved in the biggest scam perpetrated against the American people in our history.
Via Christopher Strunk Declaration; Plaintiff opposes Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment on the grounds that Defendants' agents:
a. have not made a good faith effort to search for and disclose records within the purview of their fiduciary responsibility and duty to safeguard and disclose under 5 USC §552 and related law;
b. have spoliated records associated with the commission of high crimes and misdemeanors perpetrated by John O. Brennan, Barack Hussein Obama (a.k.a. Soebarkah "Barry" Soetoro), Michelle Obama, Eric Holder, Sovereign Military Order of Malta members Hillary Clinton, Robert Mueller, Janet Napolitano, Leon Panetta, Zbigniew Brzezinski and others as yet named in violation of the U.S. Constitution, National Security Act of 1947 and related law including the Foreign Affairs and other laws too numerous to list herein for the purposes of this declaration;
c. have spoliated records associated with the egregious violation of Article 2 Section 1 Clause 5 in regard to a cover-up involving Soebarkah "Barry" Soetoro and Barack Hussein Obama (BHO);
d. that by spoliation and concealment have maliciously aided and abetted BHO to conceal Soebarkah Soetoro's acts of treason (1) having taken the
1 ACTS OF TREASON, inter alia, by Aiding and Abetting: (a) nations, organizations, entities and persons who support and promote terrorism and the overthrow of the USA;
oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution and protect the united States of America and the People against all enemies foreign or domestic his real name is (plaintiff does not know) and who at birth has a multiple allegiances simultaneously to Great Britain and Kenya through his natural father, notwithstanding where Soebarkah Soetoro may have been born is immaterial in the matter of multiple allegiances under the requirement of the U.S. Constitution Article 2 Section 1 Clause 5, and that based upon the facts associated with the documents released to date Soebarkah Soetoro is an Indonesian Citizen from six years of age till the present by the BHO adoption by Lolo S. Soetoro Mangunharjo, an Indonesian colonel in General Suharto's Armed Forces;
e. that by spoliation intended to conceal that Soebarkah Soetoro never renounced the allegiance to Great Britain, Kenya and Indonesia, with citizenship there that when he attained majority he failed to take an oath
(b) willful failure to protect the USA borders for the purpose of unjust enrichment in commission of crimes by enemies of the People of the USA; (c) the Chinese Red Army in acquisition of preferred stockownership in British Petroleum control of Alaska Petroleum Production; (d) destruction of the California San Joaquin Valley Agricultural sector by maliciously withholding water with intent of Chinese Red Army ownership and control over food production to starve of the People of California and the USA; (e) creation of a private army dedicated only to his service without allegiance to the US Constitution; (f) Personal enrichment since 2005 in direct ownership in the pharmaceutical company that as a US Senator he advanced legislation for to produce a deadly virus and antidote; (g) as a US Senator supported and promoted the Election of Odinga whose acts of genocide were carried out against Christians in Africa by Muslims; (h) the Chinese Red Army partnership in the Lippo Group of Indonesia, James Riady and others in the usurpation of strategic minerals vital to the National Security of the People of the USA; (i) violation of the Logan Act and related Foreign Affairs Laws.
of allegiance to the USA and renounce all other allegiances, and that even upon his marriage to natural Born Citizen Michelle Robinson failed to take an oath of naturalization required under the Immigration and Naturalization Act and related law (INA), BHO falsified his application for admission to the Illinois Bar, and when he affirmed his oath(s) as a Senator for the Illinois State Senate, U.S. Senate from Illinois, and POTUS challenged by Declarant, who duly fired him on January 23, 2009 in the matter of BHO multi allegiances.
f. have aided and abetted a conspiracy to deny Plaintiff substantive due process and equal treatment with 5 USC §552 along with those similarly situated to maintain a republican form of government and thereby violate Plaintiff's 1st, 5th, 9th and 10th Amendment right to protection associated with life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness associated to the right to own property including but not limited to the right to contract and expectation of honest services associated with the oath of office of each member of the Executive Branch including Defendants' Counsel;
3. That Plaintiff has employed the expert services of the retired Senior Border Patrol Agent of the Immigration & Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice. Philip Hans Jacobsen. who also served as the leader of the Association of Border Patrol Agents, to make an affidavit in regard to his applied experience and similar application for passport documents filed before 1968 along with his analysis supporting Plaintiff's above summarized contention of Defendants' bad faith herein, see Exhibit 1 with Sub-exhibits A through F annexed thereto (the Jacobsen Affidavit).
4. In the Jacobsen Affidavit the set of circumstances in his own FOIA of his own mother that coincide with passport and related documents are dated from May 26, 1953 through October 28, 1985 that generally coincide with the same time frame of Plaintiffs FOIA requested of Stanley Ann Dunham with Barack Hussein Obama also named on those documents too.
5. The DOS / CBP response to Mr. Jacobsen is dated January 25, 2010 by Marionette Pleasant Team Leader, Law Enforcement Liaison Division Off of Legal Affairs Passport Services shown as Exhibit 1 Sub-exhibit B, provides a detailed listing of all resultant documents provided during the same time frame requested without any document missing from the period 1953 through 1985.
6. That Mr. Jacobsen affirms in the Affidavit facts as to his own FOIA request that support Plaintiffs challenge to the Defendants response allegations and facts related to his own FOIA request at Exhibit 1 paragraphs 8 through 12, and as such Plaintiff realleges each and every allegation contained in the Jacobsen Affidavit paragraphs 8 through 12 shown in Exhibit 1 with the same force and effect as though herein set forth at length omits it for brevity.
7. That Plaintiff challenges the July 29, 2010 letter of Jonathan M. Rolbin, Director of the Office of Legal and Law Enforcement Liaison Bureau of Consular Affairs Passport Services in the matter with Case Control Number 200807238 with twelve pages of documents attached shown as Exhibit 1 Sub-exhibit A that says:
"We have completed a search for your records responsive to your request. The search resulted in the retrieval of six documents that are responsive to your request. After careful review of the documents, we have determined that all six documents may be released in full."
Further says
"We did not locate a I965 passport application referenced in an application for amendment of passport that is included in the released documents. Many, passport applications and other non-vital records from that period were destroyed during the 1980s in accordance with guidance from the General Services Administration."
8. That Mr. Jacobsen's applied research in his expert capacity is at paragraphs 15 through 21 on pages 4 through 7 shown as Exhibit 1 and the basis for Plaintiff to challenge the veracity of Defendants' agents to meet the requirements of 5 USC §552 and the Court herein, and that Plaintiff contends have committed a fraud upon the court.
9. That the Jacobsen Affidavit affirms his own FOIA request for passports records that the DOS provided within the same time frame prior to 1967 (1953 through 1985) and that type of records requested conflicts with the Defendants' allegations and partial provision of records to Plaintiff.
10. That there is a matter of denial of substantive due process and equal treatment under the law injuring Plaintiff when the July 29, 2010 letter of Jonathan M. Rolbin fails to provide: (a) any legal controlling authority for the alleged destruction; (b) any chain of custody of any of the documents to be provided and or alleged destroyed; (c) any record of security standard operating procedures in use in order to track the whereabouts and custody to audit the records; (d) any kind of Index of documents; (e) any administrative records related to the documents in question; (f) any confirmation of actual destruction; (g) any current administrative records within the October 2008 through present discussing the records requested; and (h) any records and or work product referencing the records after the alleged destruction between the 1980s until the Present.
11. That with regard to Defendants' supporting declarations of Alex Galovich Acting Director of the Office of Information and Programs and Services of the DOS and Dorothy Pullo Director of the Freedom of Information Division, Office of international Trade, U.S. Customs and CBP based upon the above contentions Defendants have failed to proved sufficient facts to which Plaintiff may respond without a more definite statement provided and accordingly reserves the right to amend and extend Plaintiff's response at the appropriate time or before trial is had.... ...so much more included in the declaration below.
...Jump to End; 31. Wherefore Plaintiff wishes an order of the Court denying Defendants' motion for summary judgment to dismiss subject to a more definite statement of facts by order of Defendants and their agent to provide:
(a) any legal controlling authority for the alleged destruction;
(b) any chain of custody of any of the documents to be provided and or alleged destroyed;
(c) any record of security standard operating procedures in use in order to track the whereabouts and custody to audit the records;
(d) any kind of Index of documents;
(e) any administrative records related to the documents in question;
(f) any confirmation of actual destruction;
(g) any current administrative records within the October 2008 through present discussing the records requested; and
(h) any records and work product referencing the records after the alleged destruction between the 1980s until the Present;
(i) assignment of a U.S. Marshal at the DOS Archives to safeguard the records fro9m further tampering until all the additional records are provided or accounted for; and
(j) further and different relief deemed necessary by the Court for justice to be done herein. Dated: August 8th , 2010
- Full Declaration embedded below.
Strunk Declaration and MOL of Plaintiff in Opposition to Summary Judgment DCD 08 Cv 2234 - 8/9/2010


text:
Report Amberr Bootie
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 281275
Kick it in a feminine combat boot from Report. Flirty florals on a casual construction make this lace-up ankle boot a must-have style.
- Floral print faux leather upper
- Lace-up
- Inside zipper for easy on/off
- 1½" stacked heel
- Rubber lug sole
- Imported
By: bootlover59
August 25, 2013
By: MLund
August 16, 2013
By: craftygirl37
Location: Miramar, FL
August 09, 2013
Very cute light weight boot
"I bought these boots for my teenage daughter and she loves them. They weigh almost nothing so even though they have that tough look, they are easy to wear. The look even prettier in person. They go well with jeans, shorts, skirts and even dresses. The only flaw is that there is not a lot of padding on the inside so I would not recommend wearing them for many hours at a time or to do heavy walking."
By: Ivania
Location: Houston, Texas
July 28, 2013
Not as pictured
"The color of the flowers are brighter than pictured, and the silver has a shiny, metallic color rather than just a simple gray, but still the shoe is comfortable, cute, and a magnet for compliments. I would definitely recommend, especially with this price!(:"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Style # 198482
With an open back, sheer attitude and luxe drape, this bebe top is sure to turn up the heat. Team it with a cami and a bodycon skirt for a chic day look or slip on a metallic sandal to give it an evening spin.
- 100% polyester
- Center back to hem: 22" (56 cm)
- Hand wash
- Imported
- Model is 5'9 and is wearing a US size S
Rated 0 out of 5
0-0 of 0


text:
Motormate Locking Systems Mercury
Please Note: Please measure the lower unit of your motor before purchase. Direct any questions to Motormate customer service: 1-844-668-6768
Your outboard motor is a major investment, and protecting it while transporting it to the water should be a top priority. The Motormate Mercury Locking System locks most Mercury 2-Stroke outboard motors in place, preventing costly damage to your steering system and excess torque on your transom. The Motormate Locking System also releases pressure off your hydraulic system.
Guy Eakers, Ott Defoe, Bryan Thrift, Randall Tharp, Aaron Martens, Timmy Horton and Jason Christie are just a few of the Elite Series and FLW pro's who rely on Motormate Locking Systems to protect their motors and transoms when traveling across the Country.
Mercury 2-Stroke Model #202 - Fits 2 stroke motors, 150hp-175hp & 200hp Carborated
Mercury 2-Stroke Model #203 - Fits 2 stroke motors, 200hp-300hp & 200hp EFI
|Transom Mount
Yoke Dimensions - Measured from center to center of Motormate prongs. Span the distance between the motor contact points, securing the Motormate to the motor drive shaft housing.
Transom Mount Dimensions - Measured from the inside edges of the stern brackets.
4 Colors
More From Motormate Locking Systems
Customer Reviews
Comments: I have the original one and have been using it for over 14 years without any issues on the back of my Ranger. I have used it towing all over the N.E. from the Potomac to Champlain. If you ever drove through Pa you know how bad some of our roads are the product work great best 100.00 you'll ever spend for your boat.
From: Chris: NE, PA 11/29/14
Comments: I've had my Motormate for 3 years and couldn't imagine towing my boat without it. A great value to protect your investment. Give that old transom-saver to the dump.
From: Rick: Winder, GA
Comments: Wow...I can't believe the way the motormate stabilizes my motor. There is no play in the linkage what so ever. It is super easy to install and will fit in any compartment on my boat. Thank you Motormate for such a fine product. I have tried several but this is by far superIor!!
From: Scott: Dandridge TN
Comments: This is the best by far, Engine Stabilizer built today. Easy to use, built tough, the best components!!! Buy this product and you'll save your engine, your transom and your wallet. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give it 12.
From: Randy: Old Fort,NC USA


text:
We know how consumer reviews help guests determine where they will stay on their next vacation and getaways. Hey, we use them all the time as well when we travel or shop. Therefore, we know that they are important to you as well.
America's Best and Top 10 have voted the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Sparta, Wisconsin Number 1 in the top bed and breakfast's in Wisconsin to stay at. We are very happy to hear that! We have also won our 3rd year in a row for Top B&B in the Midwest and Great Lakes area by BedandBreakfast.com which is also guided by reviews.
Please come and stay with us at the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Sparta, and see what all the buzz is about!


text:
Member Since: 12/15/08Send ChecpusWilkins a Message Give ChecpusWilkins a Gift Add ChecpusWilkins as a Friend
well traveled successful smart salute Adventurous kind Helpful Great Friend A NICE GUY Open minded hard working energetic
You can complete this milestone by accruing more than 50 reputation points in the last 7 days
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?"
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Do You Know US Gov't History?"
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Federal Matchmaker: Which Department Is Right for You?"
You can reach this milestone by starting a group that is one of the top 100 most active groups.
You can reach this milestone by inviting at least 5 friends who join the site.
You can reach this milestone by being one of the first 1,000 members to gain a star.
You can reach this milestone by becoming a site moderator.
You can reach this milestone by becoming one of the top 100 users on the Reputation Leaderboard.
ChecpusWilkins: Profile Photos
ChecpusWilkins: Friends
- Chris_Cosgriff
- ManInBlack
- Account Removed
- dprophet21st
- angelinaj47
- Lora
ChecpusWilkins: Albums
ChecpusWilkins: Groups
- Martin Luther King Jrs Day
- Music for Fun
- New Years
- Old TV Shows
- Pets
- Health Issues
- Israel
- First Time HomesApartments
- The Prayer Room
- Price Wars
- Are Our Seniors Getting the Raw End of the Deal
- Photography
- Poems Qutoes
- DoD Group
- Resume Workshop
- College Past Present and Future
- Threaded Wisdom
- The Free Air Zone
- Recipe Swapping
- Black History Month
- I Love My Friends
- American Issues
- Single Mothers Looking for a Career
- Asian Politics
- Veteran Business Owners
- CSI Lovers
- Military Retirees
- Florida Government
- Stimulus Plan 2009
- Cancer is there already a cure
- Cop Shop
- Problem Resolutions
- Mentoring and Guidance
- The Government worker wanna be
- Help with Taxes
- Homeland Security Group
- Government Transition
- 80s Mania
- Lets Solve the Public Service Hiring Problem
- Paralegals Past Present and Future
- Los Angeles Issues
- Daily Rant and Rave
- Reinventing Yourself
- Suggestion Box
- Luvn your Pets
- Money Matters
- Introductions
- Thats Entertainment
- Science and Technology
- GIS Group
- The Pay Scale Group
- Contracting 1102 Best Management Practices
- Environment
- Jobs for the Disabled
- American Community Survey
- radio
- public relations
- Adoption
- USA Safety Network working together for a safer place to live
- Favorite New TV Shows
- Wants and Needs
- Gun Enthusiasts
- Eagle Scouts
- Government Loans and Grants
- Searching for Jobs
- Moms
- Comedy
- International Humanitarian work
- Beauty Tips and Relaxation Remedys
- Horse Enthusiasts
- Our cars
- Nascar Fever
- I am on facebook too
- Do You Twitter
- Fathers Day
- Mothers Day
- Veterans for Christ
- MOTIVATION Where do you get yours
- Federal Recruiters
- Memorial Wall
- Sea-Tac Feds
- Sunshine
- Time Machine
- Chapter
- Globalization what are your throughs
- Stress Relief
- Scoobys Job Corner
- Health Care your throughts
- Your most funnyest joke you heard
- Patriot Guard Riders
- Rolling Thunder South Carolina Chapter 3
- Poetry
- Fly Eagles Fly On the Road to Victory
- Inactive
- Mopar Fans
- Christmas Group 2009
- Army Strong
- Military Members
ChecpusWilkins: Quiz Results
Which War Are You? taken about 8 years ago
I'm the American Revolution
Do You Know a Scandal When You See One? taken about 8 years ago
Scandal Amateur
Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test? taken about 8 years ago
Not too shabby.
Which Federal Jobs Are Right for Me? taken about 8 years ago
Homeland Security Job Seeker
Federal Matchmaker: Which Department Is Right for You? taken about 8 years ago
Federal Research Candidate
ChecpusWilkins: Gifts
This e-Gift is free for all GovCentral users to give to one another.
This e-Gift is free for all GovCentral users to give to one another.
Part of the Holiday E-Gift series
This e-Gift is free for all GovCentral users to give to one another.
Part of the Holiday E-Gift series
Checpus Wilkins
- Location:
- Warner Robins, GA
- Service:
- Government | Federal
- Status:
- Early Career (0-5 years)
ChecpusWilkins: Activity
Army Strong
Military Members
ChecpusWilkins: References
- Hobbies:
- Traveling, Motorcycle
- Favorite Movies:
- Gone in 60 seconds,Rocky, Rambo
- Favorite TV Shows:
- Burn Notice, Monk,SVU
- Favorite Music:
- All Music,
Comment Wall
Add ChecpusWilkins as a friend to write on their Comment Wall.
about 8 years ago
6 comments
Thanks for the ad. Have a fun New Years Eve!
about 8 years ago
130 comments
Thanks for adding me to your friend list. Hope you have an enjoyable, yet safe New Year's Eve. Let's hope for a good new year in 2009!
Thank you. You as well. May all the fireworks come from your dreams coming true this year.
Account Removed
about 8 years ago
Thanks for the invite. Wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
Have a Merry and blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Thank you, Checpus for the invitation. It's great to have you a part of our ever growing family!


text:
item(s) in cart
detailsback to top
Product DescriptionLumitec Andros Accent / Courtesy Lights are compact, attractive, and surprisingly bright. With a durable marine housing made of powder-coated 316 stainless steel, these courtesy lights can be used inside or out. Illuminate counters, stairs, or companionways. Completely sealed and IP67 compliant, these lights are also suitable for cockpits, hardtops, or illuminating helm stations. Choose between white, red, or blue light output.
Andros Courtesy Light Features
• Voltage: 10 - 16V DC
• 12V DC Amps: 45mA
• Rated at 2 watts
• Output (white light): 19 lumens
• Dimensions: 1"W x 1"H x 0.5"D
manualsback to top
Click to view:
Andros Courtesy Light Instructions (103.6KB)
Andros Courtesy Light Instructions (103.6KB)


text:
Skip to comments.Ancient dog skull unearthed in Siberia
Posted on 08/03/2011 9:53:08 AM PDT by decimon
A very well-preserved 33,000 year old canine skull from a cave in the Siberian Altai mountains shows some of the earliest evidence of dog domestication ever found.
But the specimen raises doubts about early man's loyalty to his new best friend as times got tough.
The findings come from a Russian-led international team of archaeologists.
The skull, from shortly before the peak of the last ice age, is unlike those of modern dogs or wolves.
The study is published in the open access journal Plos One.
Although the snout is similar in size to early, fully domesticated Greenland dogs from 1,000 years ago, its large teeth resemble those of 31,000 year-old wild European wolves.
This indicates a dog in the very early stages of domestication, says evolutionary biologist Dr Susan Crockford, one of the authors on the study.
"The wolves were not deliberately domesticated, the process of making a wolf into a dog was a natural process," explained Dr Crockford of Pacific Identifications, Canada.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
Deliberately domesticated ping.
My conclusion also....absolutely.....and I didn't even get paid the $100,000 a year theory fee...
On the other hand the dog, unlike just about any other animal, will naturally leap into its owner's arms if given the chance.
They don't need to be trained to do that.
Sure, they're social animals, and you can get them to sleep together in large piles if you want, but this business of leaping on people without aggressive purpose is kind of what you'd expect of FOOD, not a HUNTER.
So, you're hungry ~ time for stew ~ and you step outside the stockade, whistle for your dog (or one of the tribes dogs) and he comes running over, leaps up and you cut his throat ~ not even a sound of surprise.
That's gotta' been bred into 'em.
You get into a bad winter, the dogs are gone ~ and that's what looks liked happened to this dog.
Got Amundsen back from the South Pole.
"Ancient Aliens".
Eating something that trusts and loves you seems like a betrayal, and nearly as loathsome as cannibalism. I hope I'm never that hungry.
They are clearly livestock.
"This indicates a dog in the very early stages of domestication, says evolutionary biologist Dr Susan Crockford, one of the authors on the study.
"The wolves were not deliberately domesticated, the process of making a wolf into a dog was a natural process," explained Dr Crockford of Pacific Identifications, Canada. "
Crockford is a crackpot. If this was a "natural process" it should be in process now wherever sloppy people live next to wolves, or there should have been records of it ocurring in the past.
It never happened in historical times for the simple fact that civilized people stopped domesticating wolves because they had already evolved out dogs from captured wolf cubs.
http://www.sibfox.com/ After about 8 generations fox offspring began to show doglike characteristics. Seems to be a natural thing with Carnivora. The European circus bears in Russia are not taken from the wild when young ~ they are the result of a similar practice of breeding "nice bears" for many generations.
Thanks for that link. Isaw a TV show about them recently.
We need to start some New Tame Foxes ourselves.
Foxes are neat. So are FOXES!!!!
Whoops! Thanks decimon!
|GGG managers are SunkenCiv, StayAt HomeMother & Ernest_at_the_Beach
Thanks TheOldLady.
If TSHTF, the first people to get over the social taboos of eating PUPPIES! and KITTIES! and other cuddly critters will be more likely to survive than others— especially in urban terain.
For me, it won't even take that much hunger; if I and mine have no meat, and the animal within rifle range is made of it, the animal is going DOWN. If it's wearing a collar, oh well.
*** If TSHTF, the first people to get over the social taboos of eating PUPPIES! and KITTIES! and other cuddly critters will be more likely to survive than others especially in urban terrain. ***
I see where you're coming from but think about that for a moment. Like what is the most common animal 'in urban terrain'?
It's not puppies or kitties. It's ......... Rats. And then Pigeons in downtown areas.
Plus it doesn't take long for domestic Cats or Dogs to go feral and return to their Pride and Pack hunting roots of survival. So by the time 'urban areas' ran out of Rat Stew or Rat Flambé, those cuddly animals would be on their guard against humans.(1)
And for the non urban areas I think we'd use the dogs as they were meant for when 1st domesticated, to help us hunt for food. Like a Pointer does when Bird Hunting. And the cats? I think we could use them to get the little birds and critters they're so good at getting right now. We'd just share the meal with them then.
Maybe I'm being too hopeful (or naive) to think that the educated among us would turn to eating our pets when there's other options first. And yes, I hold no hope for 'urban areas'. They're mostly feral now (google: Flash Mob Attacks).
(1) Way back when we had a Cat I happened to run into a 'pride' of 3 Cats that were dirty as heck and I just wanted to see if they were okay so I approached them. Too late, they were already Feral. The 'Boss Cat', a big Tom, was ready to attack. I slowly backed away.
ps: Thank you for your service. And I feel for your job situation. We have a friend who was an Army Lifer (E8, 1SGT) and had a heck of a time finding a meaningful (paying) job after he retired (27 yrs iirc). And his MOS was 18E.
I remember the first time I read the fox article. It was quite interesting and made complete sense.
While I agree, I'd use my hunting dog as a resource to find game before I would eat her. She's faster than me and she's got a much better nose.
The Iroquois grew vast fields of corn. They'd pull the ears off and prepare them for storage and later use ~ nothing out of the ordinary there.
Then, they'd let the deer in to eat the remaining ears, the downed ears, the stalks, and whatever else was in there ~ probably beans.
The deer would eat and eat and get fat.
Then the Iroquois would close their fences and bring on the village dogs. The Indians would kill deer for the dogs to supplement the deer the dogs themselves were killing.
The dogs would eat all the venison they could get (and you have to presume the Indians had already carved out haunches for smoke preservation the same as we might do a ham).
The dogs were then kept out of the village for the winter, but they'd stay nearby just in case someone had some garbage to toss them.
Eventually the smoked haunch would be eaten, the beans used up, and everything else would get in short supply and the Iroquois would begin letting a few dogs in for a special dinner!
They'll still leap unbidden up into the arms of a human they know. They were bred for food.
Thanks also for the reminder to keep my propane torch nozzle in the vehicle-based Oh-Chit-Kit along with the Coleman stove and so on. (The rucksack-based Holy-Chit-Kit has no room for such luxuries and contains only the means to start fires, but not to maintain them.)
Note: a cat preparing to attack stands very still while doing the arch-and-hiss, or the pre-jump butt-wiggle (that cat-lovers such as I find endearing when playing with string). Therefore, a perfect target.
In this story, Vic makes a rather different decision . . .
LOL! I heard about the ending. I should check that out.
I found it on YouTube, believe it or not.
There are some dogs I would kill and eat in a hot second, but they're not my dogs. :')
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Skip to main content
Professor Emeritus, Columbia UniversityScarsdale, N.Y.Board term ending: January 2014 (first term)
Robyn J. Barst, MD is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. She attended college at the University of Rochester and medical school at the University of North Carolina. She completed her pediatric cardiology training at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, and worked at Columbia from 1983-2008.
Dr. Barst has been involved with PHA since its founding. She served on the Scientific Leadership Council from 1996-2008, served as Chair from 2004-2006, and has been an advisor to the SLC since 2008. She was also on the Board of Trustees from 2002-2008. She is a member of PH Clinicians and Researchers and received the PHA Award of Excellence in PAH Care in 2008.
Dr. Barst has served on the 2008 Dana Point and 2009 ACCF/AHA Task Forces for Guidelines for Pulmonary Hypertension. She also served on the American Heart Association's Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young Leadership Committee from 1993-2010 and was Chair from 2000-2002.
Her professional focus for more than 30 years has been to advance the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension for children and adults of all ages. Despite the additional challenges in drug development for children with pulmonary arterial hypertension, she continues to work with regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies and academia to foster pediatric drug development for pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Barst has initiated a PHA Pediatric Research Fund to establish an endowment dedicated to improving the quality of life and outcomes for children with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
She currently lives in Scarsdale, New York with her husband Dr. Samuel Barst. Their two grown daughters live in New York City and Philadelphia pursuing their careers in law and medicine.
Roger Towle ChairStephen L. White, PhD Immediate Past-Chair Karen Fagan, MD Chair-ElectSally Maddox SecretaryTony Lahnston Treasurer
Erika Berman Rosenzweig, MDColleen Brunetti Richard Channick, MDColleen ConnorRamona DoyleLaura D'Anna, DrPH Stacey GauslingAmy KimberJessie Kohler, Esq Mitchell KoppelmanMichael McGoon, MD Vallerie McLaughlin, MD Rita Orth, RNRonald J. Oudiz, MDDiane RamirezFran RogersTraci StewartJack StibbsDoug TaylorMelisa Wilson, ARNP
Dorothy OlsonHarry Olson Jerry PatonPat PatonEd SimpsonJudy Simpson
For optimal viewing of PHAssociation.org, please use a standards-compliant browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox.
The information provided on the PHA website is provided for general information only. It is not intended as legal, medical or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified professionals who are familiar with your individual needs. PHA does not endorse or recommend any commercial products or services.
801 Roeder Road, Ste. 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Patient-to-Patient Support Line: email@example.com Privacy Policy Terms of Use Provide Feedback & Report Bugs
Designed by Matrix Group International, Inc.® | © 2017 Pulmonary Hypertension Association. All Rights Reserved.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) awarded PHA the Abbey S. Meyers Leadership Award in 2012 for outstanding service to PHA members in advocacy, education and other key areas.


text:
I can't seem to find anywhere else to put this so I am sticking it here. I see that a lot of "degree'd" individuals frequent and post on this forum. This is going to be sort of long but I'm hoping that (unlike everywhere else I've been) someone can provide me with some answers (or hopefully, places I can go to to get answers).
We are all here because we like NT Greek and the Bible right? I would hope so, at least. Here is my general background: Bachelor of Science degree (geology, with anthropology minor). and am currently working a contract job that is not degree-related (but science-related). Exciting? I know, it certainly is! I guess my question is: if I wanted to go to graduate school what could I do that combines geology, archaeology, and NT Greek? I have now developed an interest in learning some ancient languages (NT Greek, Biblical Hebrew, and Latin) but I also believe in the "hard sciences." I still like my rocks and I guess....dead people(?). But I also like my NT Greek. I feel like I'm being picky and too specialized, but I also realize that geology is fairly important to archaeology. Too many times when I was an undergrad student I always heard how "poor" the anthropology department was (it's true, they were). Most of the anthro students had poor knowledge of geological principles and had no training in how to use seismological equipment (which is, believe it or not, used for finding archaeological artifacts, ecofacts, etc. though not in the ways that you would think).
Obviously, there is this thing called "geoarchaeology" and "archaeological stratigraphy" but I have not found graduate programs (in US universities) in either. My anthropology background is rather small but I always tried emphasizing my huge interest in archaeology. I took a few courses in Mediterranean archaeology (an actual course on Mediterranean archaeology) and Egyptian archaeology. I was quite saddened that I didn't do actual archaeology in either of these classes. I am looking perhaps more toward a specialization(?) in Mediterranean archaeology, preferably Early Christianity. I know there is "Biblical archaeology" but that has a stronger emphasis on Old Testament times, Israel, strictly Hebrew language, etc. even though that area is technically "Mediterranean." Even though I am a "hard sciences" person I also have a strong interest in NT Greek and early biblical texts/translation.
I have contacted a few professors in the past year but usually their responses are "good luck kid, you'll need it." In other words, no real way to help lead me in the right direction. I contacted the one professor who taught my archaeology classes but he never replied back to any of my emails. So pretty much, I'm on my own. I have researched a few universities that offer biblical archaeology graduate programs, not so much "classical archaeology" programs yet (if they exist). Note that I would prefer to stick with an orthodox Christian university-preferably a Catholic one (I am Catholic afterall; I do not think I would be treated well at a non-Catholic but Christian university); I have had quite enough with secular universities. Have had professors state all kinds of wacky things that just make me sad.
So, advice? Comments? Or is this just me ranting about this out loud?


text:
It's all up to Chopper now.
|5| Excellent
|4| Good
|3| Average
|2| Bad
|1| Terrible
It's all up to Chopper now.
I disagree with this, especially luffy.Great chapter with ample set up for the coming ones. Glad to hear Law and SHs aren't that far below Vergo (presumably). Afterall, Law has defeated Smoker before and I'm sure Luffy can, too.
Caesar said he's stronger than Law.
If Law is that strong why he have to afraid of this caesar thing. That's mean CC is stronger than Law.
Than, this CC seems quite sure he can deal with this Vergo.
but look at how Luffy vs CC. Luffy way too strong. Seems they are on the whole different level of power.
It's pity that Luffy lose consciousness at the end.
So, i assume that Luffy is still stronger even than Vergo.
probably, at the end of dis arc luffy will fight Doflamingo.
Vergo vs Law, CC Vs Smoker.
Why would CC even bother on making a deal with Law if he's stronger than him?
sig made by me
Honestly at this point I think Law>Luffy.
I mean Law took out smoker with ease and has been killing marines regularly.
Luffy lost to CC and CC said Law is stronger than him.
a lot of times it's just the situation your in.
luffy was taken out by suprise i mean not him alone but everyone.
CC was verry sneaky
for example mallegan defeated all blackbeard pirates back in ID. with a singel hydra atack.
does that mean now that Mallegan>Blackbeard+ blackbeardpirates
NOO WAY . he took them by suprise
beeing stronger then someone doesn't guerentee victory


text:
Final Sale - Gucci Patent Top Handle Shoulder Bag
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 272719
Known best for its Italian craftsmanship and elegant style, Gucci is a worldwide legend in designer fashion. Enjoy the luxurious style and signature details of the Gucci patent top handle shoulder bag.
- Patent leather shoulder bag
- Flat patent handle with 9" drop
- Hardware accents
- Printed canvas lining with zip pocket
- Dimensions 13½" x 6" x 11"
- Made in Italy
- Exclusively at DSW
- View more Luxe810 Designer Handbags
By: rkqwoirhqkjhrqwj
Location: Chicago
August 25, 2013
very good
"The bag is very good,"
By: Laalaarhonda
Location: Salida, Ca
August 22, 2013
"This is a nice bag, very simple but very nice. Just the perfect length. Only one zip pocket inside. For the price, well worth it comes in Gucci dust bag. Highly recommend."
By: hue2002
Location: Seattle, WA
July 11, 2013
Not what I expected!
"I like the design ideal, patent leather, small logo.. but the quality is not good as I expected from Gucci."
By: ChukieMonstersOhgee
Location: Atlanta GA
May 13, 2013
"This bag is obviously fake, and unless some other reviewers got a different batch of bags than the one I received, don't bother. The 'Gucci" accent tag on the front is sewn at an angle ( no decent top designer will take lightly the only representation of its logo on a product) and the patent leather is soft and of really poor quality. The bag however comes in a lovely duffle bag.... couldn't have turned it back any quicker than I did."
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Adrienne Vittadini Birdie Boot
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 254038
Step out and stand out this season in the Adrienne Vittadini Birdie. This tall boot can be dressed up or down, making it the perfect addition to your wardrobe.
- Leather upper
- Intricate stitching details
- Round toe
- 14" shaft height, back zipper
- 14½" calf circumference
- 3¾" stacked heel
- Rubber sole
- Imported
- View More Adrienne Vittadini
By: LadyMona
Location: Forestville, MD
April 11, 2013
Boot lover 101
"These are sleek and look great even for women with smaller calves. Very comfortable."
By: Joan2
Location: GreenBay
March 02, 2013
comfortable + adorable
"I have this pair in brown. Though bit wide but super comfortable and received compliments every single time I wear it. My girlfriends asked if I mind if they buy same pair."
By: MightyIsis
Location: NYC
February 28, 2013
Hot Boots!!!
"What can I say ladies, its 'Adrienne Vittadini' they are HOT! Very well made with a clean elegant design and extreamly comfy. Been wearing them on the regular and constantly getting compliments. They are timeless."
By: Xquizit
Location: Alpharetta, GA
January 02, 2013
Style and Comfort!
"I didn't think I needed boots until I found these! :)They are a perfect blend of comfort and fashionable style. I love them with pants and they are even perfect with business style skirts. The zipper tassel is the perfect finishing touch!"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Log in
Rua do Raio, 175, apartado 109
4711-910 Braga
+351 253 196 832
© 2016 Shair.
Project by dst group.
Developed by innovation point.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies and other technologies as set out in our policy.
See cookies policy.
Featured artist
Explore artworks >
Check your email to finish the registration process.
Submit your e-mail address and we will send you a link to reset your password.
We have sent you an e-mail with instructions for changing your password.
We were unable to get your e-mail address from your social login. Please, enter your e-mail address bellow to finish your registration.
Please, enter your e-mail address bellow to finish your registration.
Sign up our newsletter to get the latest news
We respect your privacy.
We will not share your email with third parts.


text:
Nine West Razzie Flat
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 285255
Step out in this perfect flat from Nine West. The Razzie is versatile, which makes it perfect for casual Saturdays or adding a feminine twist to your classic style.
- Faux leopard printed pony hair upper
- Round toe
- Cushioned footbed
- Rubber sole
- Imported
- View more Nine West
By: DarlingGirl78
Location: Upstate New York
October 15, 2013
Love these!
"I loved these shoes, but I had to return them because they do run a little short. I ordered a 7.5 which is the size I usually wear. An 8 would have fit better, but sadly, that size was out of stock. So I recommend this shoe, just order a half size up."
By: CurlEQ
Location: minneapolis, mn
October 03, 2013
cute shoe, didn't seem durable
"The shoes were very cute. The print and pony hair were wonderful, but the shoe itself did not feel durable. It felt very delicate like a slipper and I was worried that the shoe would fall apart or not last. The toe box was very short and part of my toes were still visible, which is fine for a spring/summer shoe, but I was hoping to use these for fall. The bottom treads on the shoe were very slippery as well. I really wanted to love the shoes, but they weren't for me."
By: BunnyEars
September 23, 2013
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Krommer: Sinfonia concertante, Concertino / Schober, et al
1 CD / Tudor / 2001-01-01Works: Franz Krommer: Sinfonia Concertante for Flute, Clarinet and Violin in E flat major, Op. 70; Concerto for Flute, Oboe and Violin in G major, Op. 39
Performers: Meier, Kurt; Schober, Walter; Stalder, Hans Rudolf; Wicky-Borner, Thomas
Conductors: Wicky-Borner, Thomas
Ensemble: Vienna Consortium
read more Login or Create an Account to write a review


text:
Your list is empty.
Save musicians, entertainers, speakers and services, and they'll appear here.
Hire Celtic Music in Minnetonka, MN
Tell us about your event:
Complete the form below to receive FREE no-obligation quotes from Celtic Music in Minnetonka, MN.
I have 30+ years of experience as a Highland piper and singer of Gaelic songs in…
Bagpiper / Celtic Music
Minneapolis, MN
The Blue Drifters are an acoustic cover band that provides sophisticated arrangements…
Americana Band / Celtic Music
St Louis Park, MN
Creating a beautiful musical atmosphere is Sharon's passion! Twin Cities Wedding…
Pianist / Celtic Music
Minneapolis, MN
MPK Christian Celtic Band is a delicious blend of Scottish Culture. You'll savor…
Celtic Music
Minneapolis, MN
Folk Band / Celtic Music
St Paul, MN
We are very experienced bagpipers having played at hundreds of weddings, funerals,…
Bagpiper / Celtic Music
St Paul, MN
Stirring and sweet, Stephanie's harp playing sounds passionate and appears effortless.…
Harpist / Celtic Music
St Paul, MN
Harpist and singer specializing in Celtc ballads, old-time classics and holiday…
Harpist / Celtic Music
Stillwater, MN
Celtic Music
Minneapolis, MN
Strings of Grace is founded by Elizabeth Andringa. Elizabeth began playing the harp…
Harpist / Celtic Music
Minneapolis, MN
Trombone Player / Celtic Music
Champlin, MN
Whether you are looking for solo harp or harp duo, professional harpist Serena O'Meara…
Harpist / Celtic Music
Eau Claire, WI
The One-Woman Symphony: Merging technology with the classical violin. Inspired by…
Violinist / Celtic Music
Des Moines, IA
Watch Our Live Music Videos, Grammy Award winning talent and recording artists performing…
Wedding Band / Celtic Music
Chicago, IL
Everyone loves the panflute; pure, simple and calm, the sound of the panflute brings…
Woodwind Musician / Celtic Music
Winnipeg, MB
Harpist / Celtic Music
Springfield, MO


text:
The Super Fly holster is constructed of a very tacky material, often compared to fly paper, meaning that the holster will absolutely not budge in your pocket. Additional features include a removable outer flap to further break up your pistol's outline, slick pack cloth interior for a friction-free draw and polymer reinforcements in critical areas.
Technical Information
Rubberized fabric to stay in position in a pocket
Removable, reversible outer flap to further conceal the handgun's outline
Inside of holster is made of pack cloth for a fast draw, also reinforced with added polymer at high wear areas
Technical Information
Additional Information


text:
But what if people lie? lets limit it too the less mature of the bunch.
Toggle shoutbox NYJETSFAN BANTER
Page 1 of 1
Junior Forum Gets a thumbs up.
Posted 18 April 2005 - 02:51 PM
Posted 18 April 2005 - 04:38 PM
QUOTE (Jetme23 @ Apr 18 2005, 03:26 PM)
But what if people lie? lets limit it too the less mature of the bunch.
I can't check ID's at teh door.
All we can do is steer the younger conversation into the appropriate forum. If a 12 yesr-old wants to post on the big board he's more than welcome as long as it's a well thought out intelligent post. I would have loved to have this forum as a 12 year-old and 12 year-olds will make mistakes, and that's ok.
I'm going to stay on-top of these posts to make sure everything is in place.
Posted 18 April 2005 - 04:44 PM
Make me mmod and ill make the official nyjetsfan.com wallpaper
Page 1 of 1


text:
January 31, 2013 -- Smutty Shout-Outs
January 31, 2013 14:59:39 Posted at January 31, 2013 14:59:39 Photos:
Tina! Happy Birthday! By request, here are a few pretty pictures of Robert Pattinson at the NY premiere of Cosmopolis.
And for "Frankie" from Steev -- Happy 30th Birthday! Yes, of course, go get sloppy in Vegas -- it's the only way. Until then, here are Maxim Lapierre, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Prince, always Prince, to toast your milestone.


text:
|5| Excellent
|4| Good
|3| Average
|2| Bad
|1| Terrible
^ Harribel was confirmed Vasto Lorde in the anime, but many people don't tend to see the anime as a reliable source.
Aggravate, Anger, and Piss off
I thought one of the characteristics of being a VL was being human-like, not just human sized. None of them looked like humans too much, with all kinds of weird weapon parts grafted on to them and stuff, Stark was the closest I think but he did get beat pretty easy so he might not be a VL either
A pie in the sky?
...You Know?..
Ulq is probably one too his head piece fits the silhouette of a VL from before. There may be other VL that didnt join up and may be added into the story later.
Nestle to Night
Fire type
What chakra type are you?
If Kubo wanted to show us that the top 3 Espada were VLs, he would have done more with them than give them one battle where they are destined to lose. Hell, he would have made them all fight Ichigo since characters only get real quality showtime when they're beating the hell out of him (Ulquiorra, Grimmjow).
If Aizen had actually run into any VLs, he'd have forced them to join his cause. There's no question about this. He'd go through the trouble of tracking them down throughout the vastness of Hueco Mundo, only to turn around and go home when the VLs say no? That's not a very Aizen-like thing for Aizen to do.Originally Posted by POW
As usual, I will start by posting the refereed page:
They are extremely small around the size of a human, there aren't many of them, and the last part could have been referring to their potential and not actual skills, since supposedly hollows can indefinitely grow by eating souls, at least that's what most shinigami believed at that time.
Here he even says that it's hard to imagine how strong they are, since they are so rare. Not only that, he says that if Aizen had Arrancarized more than 10 VL, then SS would be doomed, but Hitsugaya himself said that there might not even be 10 of them in the whole HM before. At least that's what I think he meant, transforming hollows on VL level and not acquiring Arrancars at VL level.
BTW, I was rereading some chapters and I found some interesting things that I would like to brought up now .
Remember the twin hollow that Ishida was fighting after he lost his power ?:
Those were actually (uncompleted ?) arrancars since both of them have broken masks and we can see a portion of their real faces (I suppose Orihime's bro could have been one as well ;P). I think that I missed it originally ;p.
Arrancars swords are Soul Cutters as well, since Ulq himself called it that (at some point there was a debate about that):
I wonder who are those "we" that Ishin spoke of, the SS, or... It seems quite strange that he knew so little about them even though he was cooperating with Urahara...
Hiyori said that she hates humans, but I don't think that she meant the normal ones, but the Fullbringers, since beside them only Quincy (who were supposedly extinct) could have seen ghosts (and have some battle powers).
Looks like Ryuuken's real intention was to protect Ishida from the Quincy Emperor.
Chapter 186:
You'll notice that King Fisher has a sword on his back. Also the next page Ichigo asks "why can i see his face?" And the next chapter it's revealed that he is an arrancar.
Chapter 187:
Ichigo is a true blood!
Chapter 188:
Isshin is saying that they are preparing for a war against Aizen too.
Chapter 197:
Basically says that all the Espada are Vasto Lorde. Or atleast 8 of them are if you include Gin and Tosen.