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Ancestral Insects are much, much older than dinosaurs, and have a much more diverse and interesting history. Unfortunately, as in the modern era, if it's not a vertebrate it doesn't have the national-geographic wow factor.
Missing from the summary: A photo [google.com] of the ant-eating dinosaur.
About a decade ago a kid by the name of Calvin dug up a skull of one of these. It looked like this. [wikipedia.org]
Actually, somewhere between a decade and a half to two decades ago, as sad as it is to think of it as that long ago...
Slow down son, not eating ants [wikipedia.org]? I guess by 30k ants per day they mean termites. Extant means present *today* btw.
He's probably thinking of the aardvark, numbat, echidna, or pangolin, which are all colloquially known as "anteaters" but don't eat ants and aren't in the same family.
To be fair, anteaters do eat mostly termites, not ants.
No, Yahoo is blocking direct access to the print version of the article. Remove "print" from the end of the URL and it will work.
Believe what you like, but some trivial homework will show you Zootaxa is a very real journal (it's the leading publisher of new taxa in the world).
And for some reason they can't do an April fools joke on their closest to April 1 publication???
Of course a issue renouncing evolution and embracing creationism would be a better joke.
Nature should do that.
it's the leading publisher of new taxa in the world
Read my lips.
Luckily you can always trust that the BBC [bbc.co.uk] doesn't muck around like this.
However, weren't all insects ridiculously large back then as compared to now? Or am I wrong to base my knowledge of prehistoric times off of time machine chose your own adventure books.
This is biology we're talking about, "all" almost never holds. Most insect diversity then (like now) was probably under 1cm in size.
The thing between Death's triumphant digits was a fly from the dawn of time. It was the fly in the primordial soup. It had bred on mammoth turds. It wasn't a fly that bangs on window panes, it was a fly that drills through walls.
- from Mort by Terry Pratchett
Why use a paywall for an April Fools joke?
Because a fool and his money are easily parted.
That's nothing. One time I saw a man eating chicken.
... it gets covered in Slashdot.
A dinosaur named Xixianykus zhangi, discovered by Xig Xu!
Sorry, I don't have anything to add to this discussion. I just wanted to say Xixianykus zhangi and Xig Xu again.
Xixianykus zhangi!
Xig Xu!
Okay, I think I'm done. Now, to find some way to clean all this spittle off my monitor....
Does he have fast? Or eats backwards?
A half-meter long T-Rex that eats ants? I want one. Get those scientists working on a clone now!
They would, but I ate the mosquito that bit me you insensitive clod.
Paleontologists have discovered fossil evidence of a dinosaur that bitches at its mate when he gets home late from work and smelling of beer. The creature apparently has a tongue that's hinged in the middle and designed to wag at both ends simultaneously, and jaw muscles better fitted to an animal three times its size.
I have no intention of attempting to assign a scientific name to this creature.
I want to live.
I have no intention of attempting to assign a scientific name to this creature.
I want to live.
The name is "Darling".
I thought you said you wanted to live ; better learn that one fast!
I stand corrected! Thank you for that valuable survival advice. Things could have turned ugly.
I've calculated my velocity with such exquisite precision that I have no idea where I am.
But I want to get rid of this Slashroulette shit first.
"So that's why they died out" I thought. Only 47 comments - this must truly be bigger news. Or... or am I really the only one who made the connection? Dreams of fame, suddenly so close to reality...
I was severely disappointed when re-read it carefully and the imaginary "i" after "Ant" vanished.
Along with IDA, nothing can stand in the way of proof that humans evolved from apes anymore.
Marvelous! The super-user's going to boot me! What a finely tuned response to the situation!


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – On the wings of one of the most exciting seasons in Georgia College baseball history, head coach Tom Carty has been named 2010 Georgia Dugout Club Division II Coach of the Year, the organization announced recently.
Carty's Bobcats went 42-17, adding a 19-5 conference mark, good for the team's third Peach Belt Conference (PBC) title. The Bobcats swept the 2009 NCAA Southeast Regional Tournament, beating Mount Olive College, Columbus State University twice and host Francis Marion University for the second region championship in program history.
The Bobcats represented the Southeast Region well in the Division II College World Series in Cary, N.C., when after dropping their first contest to No. 1 UC-San Diego, the 'Cats rattled off three big wins to escape the loser's bracket. The Bobcats ended the run of both the University of Tampa and Central Missouri University before beating eventual National Champion University of Southern Indiana.
After beating Southern Indiana 3-0, the Bobcats needed one more win to advance to the National Championship game, but fell short to USI 3-2.
Carty was named the PBC Coach of the Year in 2010, adding a Region Coach of the Year honor from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, back-to-back winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/GCSUBobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.

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Top Workplaces 2012
Updated 1:17 pm, Sunday, March 3, 2013
Photo: Lindsay Perry
Hearst Connecticut Newspapers recognized 35 companies and organizations in Southwestern Connecticut as Top Workplaces last year. The companies were recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on surveys completed by their employees.
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Regardless of what you think about his system or personality, there's no denying that Bruins head coach Claude Julien can now be counted among the best leaders of men in sports.
So it shouldn't surprise you that apparently when things aren't going Julien's way away from the rink, he makes sure to jump to the forefront and take control.
In his 30 Thoughts piece on CBC.ca, Elliotte Friedman relayed this anecdote from a player who skated for Julien in junior hockey:
22. Got a tweet from one of Julien's old Hull Olympiques, Daniel Hudgin. (Twitter handle: ScopeHockey.) Hudgin said that, on a long bus ride home from Rouyn-Noranda, the driver was tired so the coach took the wheel and told him to go sleep for a few hours. Even now, Julien is apparently licensed to do such things and gets a little impatient when he's unhappy with the services provided.
Word to the wise to all the businesses trying to cash in on the Bruins' success: don't cross the coach.


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Police: Two die in separate wrecks
FALLS CREEK & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Reynoldsville man and a 59-year-old Howard man died Thursday and Friday in two separate Jefferson County wrecks, according to DuBois-based Pennsylvania State Police.
Douglas M. Horner, 31, Reynoldsville, was traveling westbound on Route 950 at a high rate of speed at 5:38 p.m. Thursday, while Betty E. Pasierb, 80, Falls Creek, was eastbound.
Police said Pasierb failed to see Horner's 2011 Yamaha motorcycle approaching, and she attempted to make a left turn onto 6th Street.
The motorcycle then struck the right side of Pasierb's 2000 GMC Jimmy.
Police said Horner, who died, was wearing a motorcycle helmet. Pasierb and her passenger, Anna Arble, 93, Falls Creek, were wearing their seatbelts and were not injured.
The road was closed for approximately four hours, and the Falls Creek Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene.
At 6:18 a.m. Friday, police said Wayne McClosky, 59, Howard, was traveling west along I-80 in Washington Township when his 2005 GMC truck with a day cab and tilt bed traveled off the north side of the road,
impacting a sign and a guiderail, before traveling down a steep embankment toward Moore Road.
The vehicle came to a controlled final rest on Moore Road, facing west.
Police said McClosky was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Falls Creek and Reynoldsville volunteer fire departments assisted at the scene.


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OXON HILL, Md. – Texas Gov. Rick Perry mocked Democratic governors for leading their states to higher taxes and fewer jobs as early auditions for the next Republican presidential contest rolled on Friday at the nation's largest annual gathering of conservative activists.
It's the second day of the Conservative Political Action Conference, which brings thousands of activists to suburban Washington each year to put their stamp on the Republican Party. The program featured Perry and two other former presidential candidates known for their focus on social values — former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul takes the stage later in the day, setting up a clash of ideas between libertarian-minded Republicans and Christian conservatives. An afternoon panel discussion is titled, "Can Libertarians and Social Conservatives Ever Get Along?"
All four men have left open the possibility of running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 — a contest expected to begin in earnest in about a year.
Perry said Democratic governors lead states with higher taxes, more regulations and fewer jobs. He singled out New York and California as egregious examples.
About New York, he said, "They're implementing the tired old recipe of back-breaking taxes and regulations that are larger than a 30-ounce big gulp."
Perry also suggested that Washington politicians in both parties have seized too much power and it's time to elect "the right kind of leaders."
The day before, the initial slate of Republicans vying for the party's next presidential nomination called for the GOP to unite behind a clear agenda and draw contrasts with Democrats. The contestants ranged from Sen. Ted Cruz, a tea party champion, to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a favorite of the Republican establishment.
"If you want to lose elections, stand for nothing," said Cruz, who cited as examples the unsuccessful presidential bids of Bob Dole, John McCain and Mitt Romney. "When you don't stand and draw a clear distinction, when you don't stand for principle, Democrats celebrate."
Thursday day offered an early tryout for a half-dozen Republican officials eager to win over the party's most passionate voters. At stake this year is the Senate majority, currently held by senators in President Barack Obama's Democratic Party. But for all, the November elections could serve as a springboard for the next presidential contest.
Republicans have much to mend before 2016, starting with a stark ideological divide between the party's establishment and the super-conservatives who rose to power in the tea party-fueled 2010 elections that delivered a Republican House majority. Fiscal crises, compromises and a war of words have separated the factions from the top down despite widespread agreement that Obama's signature health care law should be overturned.
More than two years before the election to succeed Obama, there's no clear front-runner for the Republican nomination. But Republicans interested in the job are filing across the stage at a hotel complex outside Washington — bashing the media, criticizing Obama and making a case for being the candidate who can win the White House.
The conservative conference comes less than a year after the Republican National Committee released a comprehensive plan to broaden the party's appeal after a disappointing 2012 election season.
Most of the speakers Thursday touched upon existing divisions within the party that threaten to derail its plans. They offered varied perspectives on foreign policy, social issues and political strategy, but each insisted that the Republican Party's future is bright.
And as Obama and European leaders try to address Russian military aggression in Ukraine's Crimea peninsula, Republicans faulted the president's leadership around the globe.
The three-day conference runs through Saturday, when conference organizers will announce the results of their annual symbolic presidential straw poll.


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EUGENE, Ore. - Two former Dartmouth men's track & field student-athletes represented their alma mater well on Monday night at the US Olympic Trials at Oregon's Hayward Field.
Sean Furey '04 will head to London and his first Olympic Games in the javelin as he finished fourth in Oregon.
The top individual in the standings, Sam Humphreys from Texas A&M, will not head to the Games next month as his throw did not meet the Olympic 'A' standard needed to qualify, a standard that Furey already attained earlier this year.
A veteran of the Pan American Games and the World Championships, Furey threw a 255-5.0/77.86m Monday night to lock up his first trip to the Olympics.
After falling short in his premier event in the 10,000 meters Friday, Ben True '08 made an impression on the field of the 5,000 meters Monday. True posted the third-best qualifying time and was third in his heat, running a 13:42.12 to advance to the finals.
True will compete against 15 of the top qualifiers for a spot on the US Team headed to London in the finals of the 5,000, set for Thursday night at 10:38 p.m. ET.
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Lets get into it! =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Awaken [TYRW01] =============================================================================== Optional objective/s: ] ] > Kill 5 Bluecoats at the church whilst ] remaining undetected. ] ] > Prevent any Bluecoat reinforcements from ] reaching Concord. ] ] > Do not permit any Bluecoat runner to light a ] fuse. ] _______________________________________________] --------------------- Part 1: Follow --------------------- Once you gain control of Connor in his new digs, follow the familiar face through the trees and up the rocky cliff face that she climbs. At the top you will have to kill several bluecoats who are harassing a woman. You need to climb up and engage them quickly though, or her health bar will deplete and you'll have to start over. Once the fight begins, your partner will also earn themselves a health bar, so ensure that you keep an eye on this whilst you take out the aggressors. Once all of the bluecoats have been taken down, a scene will play. After the scene, follow your friend until you reach a cliff overlooking Concord. A scene will play. --------------------- Part 2: Attack --------------------- At this point, we are able to attempt the first optional objective – killing five guards at the church without being detected. Note that if you are detected the objective will be failed automatically. To begin, run to the end of the tree dangling over the edge of the cliff and dive down below. Hop over the short wall in front and head over to the far side of the graveyard. Beside the wall here is a bush that we can hide in and a guard standing just on the opposite side of the wall. Take him down from the bush (Kill 1/5). From here you'll see two guards in front. One will remain stationary in front of the church, whilst the other will patrol from the stationary guard to a spot around the side of the church to the left. When it is safe, run over to the bush beneath the tree in front of you and slightly to the left and follow the bushes all the way to the left. Wait for the patrolling guard to come close to the bush and take him down (kill 2/5). Sneak up on the stationary guard and assassinate him (kill 3/5). Return to the left hand side of the church (where the patrolling guard headed to earlier). Take cover behind the far corner of the church so that you are able to see around the corner. Wait for the other patrolling guard here to get close and then use a corner takedown to take him out (kill 4/5). Climb to the top of the church and work your way over to the opposite side 9where the objective marker is). From the roof here, you should be able to dive into the hay cart below. Assassinate the guard nearby from the hay cart for your fifth sneaky kill (kill 5/5). With the optional objective completed, hop out of the hay cart and attack the guards guarding the objective marker. Once they are all dead, a scene will play. Mash the button indicated on screen when prompted. After the scene, follow your friend through the town, up the hill and to the top of cliff until you reach the gun batteries. Kill the two enemies indicated by the red markers (or all of them if you feel the need) and once they are dead a scene will play. --------------------- Part 3: Defend --------------------- At this point, we are able to attempt the second optional objective. We cannot let any bluecoat re-enforcements reach Concord. During this section we are going to see enemies appear in two different ways. Firstly there will be enemies running along the road from left to right; these are the enemies that need to be stopped! We cannot let any of them past the range of the cannon or you will fail the optional objective. Additionally, if more than 7 squads escape, you will fail and have to re-start this segment. Unfortunately, this is not as easy as it sounds thanks to the second type of bluecoat re-enforcement. These guys will appear either in the small fenced off area across the road or on the roof just below and to the right. They will stay in position, shoot at us continually and will ultimately kill Connor if ignored. As such, in order to keep Connor alive whilst also preventing re-enforcements from pouring into Concord, we need to use the cannon to attack on the rooftop enemies when it is clear to do so. When, the enemies are in the fenced off area, try to drop cannon balls on mutual areas so that there is an overlap of damage that will hit both groups of enemies. It sounds tricky and can be frustrating, but eventually, with enough practice you will be able to get it done. Once you have killed enough of the re-enforcements, a scene will play. Once the scene ends, follow your partner over to Lexington. Around halfway there you will come across a group of bluecoats, so be sure to finish them all off whilst keeping an eye on your partners health bar. Once they are dead continue onwards after her until you reach the destination and another story sequence plays. --------------------- Part 4: Defend --------------------- Kill the three enemies that run at you directly after the scene. At this point, we'll now have our shot at the third and final optional task. We need to stop the runners from lighting the fuses. To do this, we need to constantly check the map and your surroundings to look for the red objective markers. We need to then quickly chase down and kill the marked enemy before he is able to light a fuse. Your best move at this point is to avoid all fighting and focus on the runners. To begin with, you will only see one objective marker at a time and it is easy enough to run over and assassinate the target, however as you progress, they will start to appear in pairs. To save time, you can use your pistol to shoot them. Once you have killed enough of them the mission will be complete. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Warn the Village [TYRW02] =============================================================================== Optional objective/s: ] ] > None! ] _______________________________________________] --------------------- Part 1: Escort --------------------- This mission leads off directly after the previous one, so do as the game says and go hop on a horse. Follow your friend as she goes for a minute or so until you lose the horse. Kill the enemies that appear to ambush you, whilst being sure to keep an eye on your friend's health bar. Once they have all fallen, a scene will play. Afterwards, hop on the horse in front and follow your friend again until you reach the village. As you approach, another story scene will play. Once the scene is done follow your partner up and around the nearby house until some more story sequence action unfolds. At this point you will receive your hidden blades back, and an achievement/trophy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Note: For acquiring the hidden blades, you will earn the achievement/trophy 'Uniquely Familiar'. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After a conversation, return outside and kill any bluecoats that you see. Once you have killed a good number, another scene will play. --------------------- Part 2: Attack --------------------- This section is pretty much unwinnable. Simply continue to approach the target and getting knocked back until a scene plays to complete the mission. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Sky World Journey [TYRW03] =============================================================================== Optional objective/s: ] ] > Do not touch any rocks during sliding ] sequences. ] ] > Kill the elk without alerting it. ] _______________________________________________] --------------------- Part 1: Follow --------------------- When you regain control of Connor you will see a group of three ghostly wolves in front of you. They will run off and you will need to chase them. Just follow any one of the wolves for around 30 – 40 seconds and eventually it will disappear. If you continue running past this point, you will find yourself sliding down the first of several slopes. There is an optional objective at this point to avoid the rocky obstacles sticking out of the slope below. Do so and when you reach solid ground again, follow the wolves once more until the screen starts pulsating and you hear a heartbeat type sound. You need to walk towards the heartbeat. Follow the pulsating screen until you see an elk. Approach it and chase after it. Jump through the tree tops until you see the wolves down below. Hop down to join them… And the floor will fall away leaving you on another slope. Once again avoid hitting the rocks as you go down. When you reach the bottom, it's again a matter of following the heart beat and the wolves again. This part can be quite confusing and is difficult to describe with any great detail. Just find the wolves and you will need to work your way over a few rocks and trees. Eventually you will reach the elk. Once again run at it until the ground falls away. This is the final slide for the mission and the longest. Remember to avoid all those rocks as you descend. If you are successful you will complete the optional objective upon arriving at the bottom. Again follow the wolves and the heartbeat until you find the elk. At this point it will run off and a scene will play. You now have a new ability – Wolf's Cloak. Whilst active it drains your health slowly however it allows you to turn invisible and move at a pretty good pace. Using the hidden blade will allow you to kill multiple enemies whilst maintaining invisibility. However if you run, or attack with a regular weapon the wolf's Cloak will break and you will return to normal. --------------------- Part 2: Assassinate --------------------- It's time to try it out. You will see the elk in front of you and you have the optional objective of killing it without it detecting you. As such activate the cloak, run up to it whilst invisible and attack it. This will complete the optional task and the mission. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== One-Man Wolf Pack [TYRW04] =============================================================================== Optional objective/s: ] ] > Kill 2 Bluecoats with a single arrow. ] ] > Kill the runner by calling the Wolf Pack. ] _______________________________________________] --------------------- Part 1: Investigate --------------------- From the start of the mission, follow your buddy forward until you reach the green circle on the mini-map marking an area for investigation. We now need to find a series of clues around the area to continue. You will find them in the following locations: 1. The first clue is the body propped up against the tree in the middle of the frozen lake area (look for the water on the mini-map). 2. The second clue is the remnants of a camp fire to the north of the first clue. 3. The third clue is a broken bow along the road to the north east where the smaller road forks off. 4. The fourth clue is a body beneath a cart on wheels further along the small road to the north. After examining the fourth clue a scene will play. --------------------- Part 2: Rescue --------------------- An objective marker will appear in the distance. Note that we are now able to complete the optional objective to kill two bluecoats with one arrow at this point. To do this, run up the road and you will see a pair of bluecoats ahead. Equip the bow and run up behind them. When you are fairly close, pull an arrow back and hold it. Move to the side to ensure the enemies are lined up and let the arrow fly to kill them both at once. Continue along the road and as you approach the marker a scene will play. Following the cut-scene you will be prompted to summon the wolf pack. Do so to kill the guards here and trigger yet another scene. As soon as this conversation ends, the guy we were talking with will run off. There is an optional objective to kill the runner with the wolf pack. As such, hit the wolf pack button to have one of your ghostly allies chase him down and kill him. A golden objective marker will appear and we need to run over to this. As you approach you will see a red restricted area on the mini-map. Inside the circle is a large group of guards we need to kill. To make things super easy, get into Wolf's Cloak mode and use your hidden blade to assassinate them all in a matter of seconds. Alternatively you can charge in and take part in the traditional combat as well. Once all of the bluecoats are dead or dying head over to the objective marker and interact with the man here for a scene. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Path of Revenge [TYRW05] =============================================================================== Optional objective/s: ] ] > Use no stalking bushes during the eavesdrop ] sequence. ] _______________________________________________] --------------------- Part 1: Eavesdrop --------------------- After beginning the mission make your way over towards the golden objective marker in the distance. Whilst you head over there, watch out for wolves in the environment and be prepared to hit the button prompts as necessary as you are likely to be attacked at least once on the way. As you approach the area of interest if you look at the map you will see a large red restricted area ahead. After touching the marker, another will appear near the building ahead and slightly to the left. We need to make our way over to this area. Hop over the fence to the left and run to the far end of the field. When you are out of range of the enemies line of sight, change direction and run towards the building with the objective marker next to it. As you reach the building, stick on Wolf's Cloak and duck through the hole in the wall. Exit the door to the right and immediately hop into the hay bale on the left. The objective marker refers to a pair of bluecoats that we need to eavesdrop on and they will walk off as soon as you arrive. Note that there is an optional objective here to not use any of the bushes whilst eavesdropping. As such, do not touch any of the bushes during the next sequence at all! Fortunately the wells and hay bales are okay though so we will be using those to regenerate our health between bouts of Wolf's cloak. As they walk off, hop out of the hay with Wolf's Cloak on and follow them as they walk between the set of bushes in front. As soon as you are past the bushes, run past the bluecoats and hop into the hay cart against the wall to the left until your health regenerates. As the soldiers move on again enter Wolf's cloak and pop out of the cart. Run over and jump into the nearby well. If they move out of range here simply enter Wolf's Cloak and head over to their location. --------------------- Part 2: Attack --------------------- After a few moments, this section will be completed and a red objective marker will appear. You will also notice a countdown timer appear. You have three minutes to find and attack a convoy. Once you arrive at the convoy clear out all of the enemies guarding the wagons and a scene will play to complete the mission. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Justice Served [TYRW06] =============================================================================== Optional objective/s: ] ] > Free the bear without killing or alerting ] any guards. ] ] > Stay undetected whilst in the fort. ] _______________________________________________] --------------------- Part 1: Infiltrate --------------------- During the introductory scene you will get a brief tutorial about guard dogs being able to disrupt your Wolf's Cloak. Kill the dog when prompted to do so. Note that you can identify guard dogs on the map as they appear as golden dots. Run over to the bushes marked with the golden objective marker. As you hang out in here a guard dog in the distance will be alerted and come running over to investigate with a bluecoat or two. Whilst in the bush, equip your bait.Drop some of this just outside of the bush. This will distract the dog. Whilst it is eating the bait put Wolf's Cloak on and kill the guard. Now kill the dog. Use Wolf's Cloak to run up to the bush in front of the defences in front. Wait for the dog and guard to walk past inside the spikes back to the right. When it is safe to do so, run around the obstruction at the base of the hill below the hole in the spike wall here and stay in the bushes there. Throw some bait on the ground and kill the dog as it arrives. If it comes over with additional bluecoats in tow use Wolf Pack and Wolf's Cloak to eliminate them all quickly and efficiently. When you are clear, Wolf's Cloak your way up to the next bush directly in front. Next, stealth over to the bush over to the right beneath the spike wall. From here climb the hill up to the right of the upper spike wall and enter the bush behind the tents located here. We are now in a bluecoat encampment. We need to work our way over to the far side of the area where the golden objective marker is located. Exit the bush and go round the left side of the tent. Put Wolf's Cloak on and run straight ahead until you see another bush. Hide in here to regenerate your health. Observe the buildings ahead. Run past the stack of wood in the centre of the buildings here. Stick Wolf's Cloak on and run past it and between the two buildings behind. Keep going until you reach another bush. Sit in here. Ahead you will see a pair of guards. Enter wolf's cloak and run past them continue until you see the next bush next to some tents between two buildings on the right. From this bush, activate Eagle Vision to spot the target in front of the tent below the flagpole in the clearing ahead. Enter Wolf's Cloak and approach. As you do, a scene will play. --------------------- Part 2: Follow --------------------- Once the scene is over, you need to follow the target through the camp. Use the bushes as cover and have Connor utilise Wolf's Cloak to move between the bushes. As you reach the far end of the camp, the target will walk down a hill and mount a horse. Enter Wolf's Cloak and run down the hill to the stream. He will cross. Get into the bushes here and use them as cover to get to the opposite bank. He will walk off to the right. Use Wolf's Cloak to run between the various bushes along the bank here. He will stop at the end. Whilst in one of the bushes here, place some meat on the ground nearby to attract the nearby guard dog and when it is distracted, enter Wolf's Cloak again and follow the target away from the stream. The target will stop again near another stream. Continue past him and into the water to sit in the bushes here. He will now take off. Run after him, entering Wolf's Cloak whenever you need to follow him past guards. Continue to follow him until a scene plays. --------------------- Part 3: Infiltrate --------------------- When you regain control, you will be on a rocky outcrop overlooking a clearing with a large cage in front of the fort ahead. We have an optional objective to open the bear cage without alerting or killing the bluecoats guarding the cage. To do this, jump from the top of the outcrop to the tree nearby. Climb this and follow the pathway through the trees until you find yourself on the opposite side of the cage from the two guards. At this point drop down to the ground below and enter one of the bushes here. Enter Wolf's Cloak and run around to the objective marker. Interact with this to open the cage. Once it is open quickly return to a bush to exit Wolf's Cloak. A scene will play. The gate will now be open. Note that at this point, there is another optional objective to make your way through the fort here without being detected. Fortunately its fairly easy! Work your way over to the gate and use Wolf's Cloak to stealth by the guards. As soon as you are within the gate, climb the hill and turn to the left. Head over and enter one of the bushes up against the wall here. From here, turn around and look for the bush on top of the wall opposite the entrance. Wolf's cloak over to this and enter the bush. Enter Wolf's Cloak again and follow the path opposite the entrance gate and continue up the hill, past the square, wooden structure on the left and enter the bush just in front and to the left of the two grenadiers standing guard at the top of the hill. If you activate Eagle Vision here, you will be able to see the target patrolling around in the area just behind the two grenadiers. --------------------- Part 4: Assassinate --------------------- When you are ready to go, put on the Wolf's Cloak, approach the target and assassinate him to complete the mission and the DLC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Note: For completing this mission you will earn the achievement/trophy 'West Point Payback'. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =============================================================================== =============================================================================== =============================================================================== -----------------------------------------------------------------------[TYRWSD] _ _ _ ______ _ _ | | (_) | | | ___ \(_) (_) \ \ _ _ | | ____ ___| | _ | |_ ___ ___ _ ___ ____ ___ \ \| |/ || |/ _ |___) || || | |/___)/___) |/ _ \| _ \ /___) _____) ) ( (_| ( (/ / | || || | |___ |___ | | |_| | | | |___ | (______/|_|\____|\____) |_||_||_|_(___/(___/|_|\___/|_| |_(___/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =============================================================================== Just like the vanilla Assassin's Creed III experience in addition to the main campaign missions, there are several types of additional side-missions to keep you occupied whilst taking a break from the main plot or during exploration once the credits have rolled. These include civilian missions in which you find and assist random citizens hanging around throughout the Frontier and a collectible acquiring mission for Lucid Memory Artefacts to unlock an additional memory fragment. for quicker navigation, please use the shortcuts here: > Citizen Missions ..................... [TYRWCM] > Lucid Memory Artefacts ............... [TYRWLM] =============================================================================== =============================================================================== =============================================================================== The Infamy: Citizen Missions [TYRWCM] =============================================================================== The Infamy features four types of side-missions and they can all be recieved by approaching an individual in the game world with an appropriate side-mission indicator above his head. They are all very simplistic and should not take too much time. The trouble is finding enough of these missions to reach 100% synchronisation without wasting a long time. As such I have listed each type of mission below, how to complete them and a number of locations at which you should be able to find the missions. For quicker navigation, please use the shortcuts here: > Attack the Convoys ................... [TYRWS1] > Help the Hungry ...................... [TYRWS2] > wolf Rescue .......................... [TYRWS3] =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Attack the Convoys [TYRWS1] =============================================================================== As with the main game, there are a number of convoys patrolling the frontier, attacking these and freeing the prisoners from the cages will complete each task. Convoys appear along major roads and are most common in and around the towns in the frontier – especially Concord and lexington. Note that these appear to spawn randomly and often returning to a previous convoy location after a few minutes elsewhere will see them back again. Note: You will have to attack and free 4 convoys for 100% synchronisation. Here are a couple of locations where I was able to find convoys: 1. Patrolling the road leading west out of Concord towards Valley Forge. 2. Patrolling from east to west along the main road leading through Lexington. 3. Patrolling from southwest to northeast along the road to the west of the red, restricted area in south-eastern Lexington. 4. Patrolling the eastern of the two main roads leading south from Valley Forge. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Help the Hungry [TYRWS2] =============================================================================== You will find these missions throughout the frontier and they will appear on your map when you get close to them. To complete the mission, give the marked individual a piece of bait. As such, be sure to skin all those animals that you kill so that you have some to give! Note that as with the convoys, these tasks appear to spawn randomly and often returning to a location after a few minutes elsewhere will see them back again. Note: You will have to find and help 5 hungry citizens in order to reach 100% synchronisation. Here are a couple of locations where I was able to find the task givers: 1. In a small camp at the top of the cliff overlooking the water to the west of your starting village. 2. Inside the building with the water wheel in Concord. 3. Find the red, restricted area in Lexington. From the top of this area, run directly to the west, across the road and through the snow until you reach a farmhouse. You'll find the target inside. 4. Take the bridge leading across the river from concord to the west. Upon reaching the far side, turn right and follow the riverbank up until you reach some houses. You will find the marked citizen here. 5. On a rocky outcrop on the island in the centre of the large lake to the southwest of Valley Forge. 6. On the northern side of the bridge, directly south of Valley Forge. 7. Near a building in the centre of Valley Forge. 8. Near a different building in the centre of Valley Forge close to the above quest giver. 9. On the riverbank to the north of Valley Forge. 10. Follow the road leading east from Fort Monmouth. When you reach the turn in the road, you should see the icon appear on your map to the south. 11. Follow the road leading south from the red. Restricted area in the very north east corner of the map. This will appear off the road to the right. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Wolf Rescue [TYRWS3] =============================================================================== As you venture through the frontier, you will stumble upon these missions. They require you to help an NPC fight off a pack of three wolves. Whilst you will be able to kill the first one undetected, you will have to kill the next two using the button prompt quick-time events. Once all three are dead, the mission will be complete. Note that as with the convoys, these tasks appear to spawn randomly and often returning to a location after a few minutes elsewhere will see them back again. Here are some of the mission locations: 1. Follow the path directly to the south of the starting village, as you approach the first fork in the road you will see the quest. It is just north of the eastern side of the lake that is halfway between the starting village and Concord. 2. Just to the north of the main road around halfway between Concord and Lexington. 3. Take the bridge leading across the river from concord to the west. Upon reaching the far side, turn right and follow the riverbank up until you reach some houses. Climb the cliffs to the west of the buildings and continue through the snow to the west to find the citizen needing help. 4. Follow the road leading south from the red. Restricted area in the very north east corner of the map. This will appear off the road to the right. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== =============================================================================== The Infamy: Lucid Memory Artefacts [TYRWLM] =============================================================================== The artefacts appear as different objects that may be recognisable from the main campaign that you can interact with in the environment. They can be quite difficult to spot at times. Outside of the first artefact, the other two will not appear on your map until you come into range of them. To collect the artefacts, simply approach them and hit the interact button. Here are the locations of the three artefacts: 1. Exit your village and make your way directly west. Cross the first river and run across the land until you reach the river once more. You will find this one as a black assassin's mark drawn on the ground on the bank of the river. 2. In the burned out building that is just to the northwest of the red restricted area in Lexington. It appears as a table with a candle, a bottle and a knife. 3. In an open tent in the centre of Valley Forge. It appears as a map on a table. Memory Fragment: ________________ The memory fragment will appear once all three lucid memory artefacts have been acquired. It can be located inside a cave in the southernmost part of the eastermost part of the map. This is where the village massacre occured at the start of mission 5: Path of Revenge. Go to the back of the cave and interact with the ghostly figure here for a scene. =============================================================================== =============================================================================== =============================================================================== -----------------------------------------------------------------------[DLCATR] _ _ /\ | | (_) _ / \ ____| | _ _ ____ _ _ ____ ____ ____ ____ | |_ ___ / /\ \ / ___) || \| |/ _ ) | | / _ ) \ / _ ) _ \| _) /___) | |__| ( (___| | | | ( (/ / \ V ( (/ /| | | ( (/ /| | | | |__|___ | |______|\____)_| |_|_|\____) \_/ \____)_|_|_|\____)_| |_|\___|___/ _ _______ _ _ | | (_______) | | (_) ____ ____ _ | | _ ____ ___ ____ | | _ _ ____ ___ / _ | _ \ / || | | | / ___) _ \| _ \| || \| |/ _ )/___) ( ( | | | | ( (_| | | |_____| | | |_| | | | | | | | ( (/ /|___ | \_||_|_| |_|\____| \______)_| \___/| ||_/|_| |_|_|\____|___/ |_| ____________________________________ | Achievements/Trophies Unlock Guide | |____________________________________| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =============================================================================== The Infamy DLC adds on an additional 4 achievements/trophies for you to earn and they are tied mainly into completeing the DLC itself and playing around with your new found ability. So without further ado, heres a list of all of the achievements/trophies in The Infamy DLC and how to unlock them all: ========================== Uniquely Familiar ========================== Description: Receive an unexpected gift. How to: Earned during the second story mission. As long as you complete that this one is pretty much unmissable. ========================== West Point Payback ========================== Description: Defeat Benedict Arnold. How to: Self explanatory! Simply complete the DLC to earn this one. ========================== If I Can Make It There ========================== Description: Reach 100% synchronization in the Frontier. How to: to reach 100% synchronisation in this DLC you will need to complete all 6 story missions fulfilling every optional objective, complete a specified number of optional side-tasks and collect all 3 Lucid Memory Artefacts. the above document features guides explaing how to accomplish all of these things. 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Stars are huge and heavy. Their gravity holds planets and other smaller bodies in orbit around them, and can influence the environments of other stars that are close by.
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The two stars that make up the system known as Menkalinan are even more distorted -- they're shaped like eggs.
Menkalinan is part of Auriga, the charioteer. The constellation is best known for its brightest star, Capella. The bright yellow star soars directly overhead this evening, with Menkalinan following behind it.
Both of the stars in the system are bigger, brighter, heavier, and hotter than the Sun. And they're only a few million miles apart -- just a few percent of the distance from Earth to the Sun.
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[8] TCU [7-9-4] vs. [2] #14 Baylor [16-1-4]
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The 14th-ranked and second-seeded Baylor soccer team will meet eighth-seeded TCU in the final match of the 2012 Big 12 Championship on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Blossom Soccer Stadium.
The Bears (16-1-4), who are unbeaten in their last 17 matches, will be playing in their first Big 12 title match. To advance to the championship's finale, Baylor shutout No. 7 Oklahoma State, 3-0, on Wednesday, before knocking off third-seeded Texas Tech, 2-1, on Friday.
The Horned Frogs (7-9-4) are just the second eighth-seeded team in the 17-year history of the Big 12 Championship to advance into the final. TCU downed No. 1 seeded West Virginia, 2-0, on Wednesday and then tied No. 4 Texas, 0-0, before advancing in penalty kicks, 4-2 on Friday.
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Turn Baby, Turn
Sorry, this ultrasound is from 3 weeks ago. They couldn't get a good face picture today, he wasn't really cooperating.
We're getting close people. I'm 34.5 weeks, and for those of you keeping score at home, we are a mere 2 weeks away from being considered Full Term. I had a couple of doctor's appointments this morning (ultrasound at hospital, regular checkup at OB) and here are the findings…
Baby is BIG. He's gained 2 lbs in 3 weeks, and weighs in at an estimated 5lbs, 15 oz. It sure as hell explains why my stomach has been so freakin tight and itchy this past week or so, and also why I can no longer roll over without some serious protestations from my lower abdominal ligaments. I'm also starting to get punchy from the lack of sleep, and my sad inability to nap under my desk at work.
Baby is BREECH. He turned wrong-side up 2 weeks ago (note that in above picture he is head-down) and has evidently decided he likes the view of my rib cage way better than that of my hip bones. The irony being that he spent most of this pregnancy with his head wedged so deep down that every doctor who's seen it has commented (and has also been very very frustrated while trying to get head measurements). On 2 different ultrasound occasions I've been sent out to walk around in the hopes he'd wiggle loose a bit to make things easier. Once they adjusted the table like a see-saw and my feet were a foot above my head. It was very uncomfortable AND generally futile. Doctors would then say, well, that bodes well for you, he obviously likes being head down.
No. He obviously likes being contrary.
He's got 11 days to turn head-down again before my doctors will present me with some hard decisions:
1) At 37 weeks try to manually turn the baby in a procedure that could ultimately result in an emergency c-section.
2) Schedule a c-section for 39 weeks and hope to hell he turns on his own before then.
3) Fight for the option to try to deliver him breech, naturally. This wasn't even presented as an option today in my discussion with the doctor, but I do know I could press hard for the option if I felt strongly about it.
Here's the fun part. I am openly soliciting for your thoughts, opinions, advice… for you to share your experiences, and I promise I won't be offended. (As long as you can promise not to be offended if I respectfully disagree.) I want to hear what you all think of all this.
I've got a week and a half before I will know whether the decision needs to be made, but once we know, we won't have much time to actually MAKE the decision (i.e. Option 1 would be scheduled for within a week of us finding out that he's still breech.)
And, if nothing else, please think good turning thoughts for me.
Melissa #
I've never had a kid so don't have any suggestions on what to do, BUT I will send lots of good turning vibes your way!October 24, 2008
Manise #
These are my thoughts. Turn, baby turn-yes! Versions don't always work and with mixed results, not always good ones. My middle child went from a breech to head down at 36 weeks- landed me Labor and Delivery due to pain and found on ultrasound that he had turned himself in very tight quarters. Fortunately no intervention was needed. I too was offered a breech delivery before all of this. Having said that and knowing what I know now, I would not recommend a breech delivery. One's crotch is never really the same again and the risk of a third degree tear is just not worth it. I would go for a scheduled C-section at 39-40 weeks. Ultimately it's a decision you and E have to make that feels is right for you. Have you tried getting on all fours and letting your belly hang and rocking your hips side to side? Helps to get some pressure off and gives your baby a wee bit more maneuvering room. Best of luck! And happy baby turning thoughts to you. :-)October 24, 2008
Lora #
Well, here's my opinion/story, for what it's worth. My baby was breech also along with HUGE (he was 11#, 12oz at birth). We turned him at 37 weeks. They will do it at the hospital, in case you do go into labor (which can happen but the % is low). You are given an IV and something (I don't remember what it is called) that makes you feel like you drank an enormous pot of espresso – it really makes you jumpy/jittery. They shouldl also give you something to relax your uterus a little to make it easier to get a little room to maneuver. Once you are good to go, the doctor just applies an amazing amount of external pressure on your stomach until the baby, hopefully, turns around. After he turns (if he turns), they will monitor you for contractions and the baby for signs of stress for an hour or two before they send you home. I had some very mild contractions later in the evening but nothing came of it. I was induced 3 weeks later because my uterus apparently liked having him in there – I was 5cm dilated and 100% effaced when I went in for my induction and, other than the day they turned him around, I never felt a single contraction. I ended up having a c-section anyway because, even though he turned around so he was head-down, he then rolled over so he was face up. A baby can be delivered in the face-up position (although it's a little more work) but my doctor was concerned since they thought he was a "good size", in his words. He was afraid that, even if I could get his head past my pubic bone (which I never did, even after 4 hours of pushing), his shoulders would get stuck and then I'd have a really unpleasant c-section to dislodge him.
My doctor, all along, wouldn't give a size estimate. He said that the majority of the time, they were wrong and it did nothing but stress out the mom if they said the baby was big before delivery. I didn't know until after John was out and weighed that he was so heavy…I just assumed all along that I would have a 7-8 pounder. So take your doctor's estimates of the baby's size with a grain of salt.
And finally, after other women found out I had a c-section, so many of them said they were sorry that I had to have one. You know what? I'm not sorry one bit. I have never felt "deprived" by my birthing experience. The only goal the entire 9 months was to have a healthy baby and healthy mom at the end and that's exactly what we got. Please don't let the thought of a c-section worry/scare you. I wouldn't change one thing about the last month of my pregnancy, from the version to the induction, to the delivery. He's a great, healthy boy! Sorry this ran on a bit – I could go on and on!October 24, 2008
donna #
Rich and I will keep you and Eric and baby in our prayers.
My only slightly similar experience was that eric was laying at an angle at 3 wks before birth and the dr had me sleep & nap on my side so the baby would hopefully shift to a head down position.
I was also 5 cm dilated 2 wks before my due date. Induced labor was scheduled for the following Friday because the dr felt the baby "was ready". Guess this put a notion in Eric's head that if he was being forced out of his warm, cozy spot, he may as well come out on his own. I went into labor the day before the scheduled inducement. Seems like my grandson may be contrary like his father.
I will send my "vibes" to him to – turn, baby, turn.
You can count on me if you do need a c section and need any help during your recovery after the hospital.
Love and best wishes to all.October 24, 2008
OK, I've only lurked up until this point but will give you what happened to me. I went into labor 4 weeks early (so we thought, turned out only to be 3)anyway after about 17 hours of labor they decided to "pit" me and they realized he had to be turned (keep in mind this was almost 17 yrs ago)so I had to get up on all fours and he turned on his own and was born moments later. Not a pretty scene but it can be done and it all turned out well.
So I say if you are set on delivering vaginally (sp?)go for it, women have been doing it for centuries w/o all the mod cons…plus if the baby goes into distress you'll be in a place where they can help you out.
Good Luck and welcome to the mom club!October 24, 2008
My experience: I have had three (complicated) vaginal deliveries and one c-section. The section was the easiest of the lot, and left me with no long-term complications. If it were me, I would schedule the section and do the exercises Manise suggests in hopes that the boy will turn on his own (I think there's an acupuncture thing, too, but have only heard stories). There is a good chance he will turn on his own; WB was breech, but turned a week or so before her birth at 38 weeks when I went into spontaneous labor, but delivered by section for other reasons (see complicated vaginal deliveries, above).
Ultimately, you have to do what feels right for you.October 24, 2008
Believe it or not, the scariest part of your pregnancy is NOW. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Nothing really that YOU can do. Most of the major changes (hormonal & physical) have already happened and been noted. You've probably read as much about childbirth as you can stand. Your friends have told you their breathtaking/horrifying/incomprehensible and IRRELEVANT stories until you are spinning like a top.
Your job is to stay healthy and rested. Mother Nature's pretty smart about this business, even if it seems like she plays tricks on MD's, Moms and in-laws. You'll do the best you can, take the help that's offered (in whatever form), and ask for the help you need. And it will amaze, stun, surprise, humble and change you .
I'm rooting for you!October 25, 2008
I'm de-lurking for this one. I've had 4 successful deliveries, all different. First one was a 10 pound 11 oz vaginal birth with the aid of epidural. Very Long labor, very painless birth (that is until the day after when I tried to pee for the first time). Second was premature (10 weeks early). No time for drugs. All natural 2 hour labor OW! But I felt like a million bucks 10 minutes after having him since I had no IV's or epidurals. I was up walking around to go see him at the NICU minutes after giving birth. Third one was THE BEST! Midwife induced (stretching of membranes) at 39 weeks because I couldn't stand being pregnant another minute. I then cheerfully drove to the hospital with my husband, stopping for coffee on the way. Had an epidural from the nicest best looking, most gentle anesthesiologist on the planet, then proceeded to laugh the baby out. The nurses were cracking jokes and she was crowning every time I laughed.
The fourth and last one was scary. I went in to labor 10 weeks early again
and barely made it to the hospital on time. When the doctor checked me he made a funny look and I knew right away he was breech. I could feel it wasn't right. He was butt first and on his way out that way. The doctor actually suggested that since he was going to be fairly small ( he ended up being 4 lbs 11 oz)that I could probably push him out breech. In the end I actually opted for the C-section because there is less chance of major complications for the baby ie: dislocated shoulders etc…although I never thought I would ever have or want a c-section it turned out to be the right thing for me. He is now a wonderfully healthy 3 year old. I wouldn't have changed a thing. It all boils down to what makes you feel the most comfortable. Trust your instincts! Pregnancy hormones are a very powerful thing. You will know what's best for you in the long run.
I wish you all the best, and can't wait to read about your beautiful little bundle.October 25, 2008
Thinking turning thoughts…
My neighbor's baby was breach, and she got him to turn by putting her knees up on the couch and her hands down on the ground. Not very comfortable, but she did it for a few minutes throughout the day and he turned at 38 weeks.
That said, I ended up finding out at my 40 week checkup that my babe was 9 lbs (not the 7.5 they estimated earlier), and I was not making any progress (I had been 1 cm for 4 weeks), so I was scheduled for an induction. I ended up with a c-section after being on pitocin for 12 hours and only making it to barely a 3. Recovery wasn't great, but I have a healthy happy baby, which is the most important thing. I really didn't want to have a section, or be induced, or have an epidural, and I got all three, but she was worth it!
Good luck!October 25, 2008
I'm a big fan of "wait and see" combined with "nature rules." Having recently left Las Vegas, I still feel pretty comfortable laying odds that nature + the baby will put things right and he'll turn on his own–but there are positions and exercises that can encourage things in the right direction, and I'm sure your doctor/midwife can point you in the right direction there. Just my 2 cents, and since you don't know me from Adam, you get a 50% discount and you can have this thought for a virtual penny….October 25, 2008
DeAnn #
From reading your blog, (which I enjoy) sounds like you are a very busy woman, with little time to just relax. Your baby is in the same mode. Both of you need to relax…and let nature take it's course. Give him time to settle and get ready to be born. Get off your feet, sit still (I know that's hard), knit something…uncomplicate and mindless. Let gravity and nature take control of your life (just for a little while). You can have your life back (after a fashion, as it will never be the same again) give in and allow nature to rule.
With nesting: you are waiting for something that may or not happen. You will probaby have a burst of energy the day before the arrival, (if you are going with nature). However, getting your stash organized is always a good thing. :-)
Try to RELAX! Best Wishes are being sent your way, along with lots of positive energy.October 25, 2008
I was breech and when I was born they thought I was a boy… apparently my 'down there region' was so swollen from the natural breech birth they thought I had a penis… might explain some of my issues :-) Just think how proud Eric could be of his son if he was swollen from a breech birth. HA HA!
I have no advice other than to try to make you laugh with my cute, yet true, story. No matter what you choose I know it will be the right decision. Love and hugs to you and Eric, I can't wait to meet the newest member of your family!October 25, 2008
I didn't have boy breech, so I don't have personal experience, but I did have a friend who tried to have a vaginal delivery with a breech baby and she said it was complete hell on earth. Now everyone's experiences are different… but I know that I tore like crazy with boy and he was head down… can't imagine what would have happened if he had come out ass first.
*huge hugs Jackie!!!*October 26, 2008
kelley #
I'm an Ob/Gyn and delurking to comment. Hope/wish/pray for the baby to turn. External cephalic versions are cool and all but realize someone will be push on your abdomen to cause the baby to basically do a forward somersault or a back flip.
By all means, do not push for a vaginal breech delivery. The govening body for the speciality only recommends them in two situations, neither of which you meet (delivery of second twin and patient in active labor with baby's butt on perineum). This is your first baby. Your pelvis is untested. You will need to go into labor on your own and progress adequately on your own, without medication. Should the baby's aftercoming head get stuck, you are completely f*cked.
My professional advice: schedule the cesarean and hope for the best. Turn baby turn.October 27, 2008
I would opt out of #1. Not to scare you, but my coworker said having them try to forcefully turn the baby was very, very "uncomfortable". But uncomfortable is not the word she used. She's breech again (time 2) and already informed the doctor they can just schedule the C because she is NOT letting them try to do that again.October 27, 2008
Frances #
Had to delurk for this. My first was breech and had to be turned at the hospital at about 37 weeks. It hurt more than I expected, since they are pushing HARD, but it was only for a minute and it worked. Everything from then on was totally straightforward. So I would tell you to go ahead with that if that's an option.
Good luck!November 1, 2008
My advice – delete all the comments. Go with your gut. You know what you need. Take a very long walk and meditate on it a bit. You will find the right answer for you…November 3, 2008


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"Can we tawk?" She actually says that! Those were the first words out of her mouth when we were introduced at the Arcada Theatre this spring. She came in the back door, walked on stage and did a complete visual survey of the theater. "This is gorgeous," she said. "Lincoln must have loved it here!"
We were shooting her latest Showtime television special, "Don't Start With Me" back in March. After several weeks of preparation, the day finally came. We were all awaiting her arrival (at 7:30 in the morning). The director was pacing; the camera crew was already racking up the hours, and the donuts and green M&Ms were lined up in the dressing room. With all this stress looming and a hundred pairs of eyes on us, she took my arm and spent the first half-hour asking questions about the history of the theater and how we renovated it. It drove the production team crazy – we were already an hour behind schedule.
When I first saw her, I couldn't help but notice her signature facial artistry. It was not as "plastic" as I had expected. As a matter of fact, she looked good!
I embarrassingly caught myself staring at the sides of her face to see where the old ended and the new began. But still, she was a classy lady, dressed to the nines, hair perfectly styled. And she immediately took charge.
She asked about the band, the set, the lighting – all without taking a breath. We had a three-piece band on stage left. On stage right was a makeshift orchestra – 10 blow-up dolls with musical instruments. Imagine the sight of six interns blowing up plastic (rigid, but non-union) musicians in the hallway, a strong "statement" about her "low budget show."
After about an hour of barking orders here and pointing there, she retreated to the private tour bus we provided for her.
Earlier, we dispatched a team of production assistants to secure 10 each of three shades of grey poster boards and five colors of paint-pens – serious stuff. She selected the medium colors and then proceeded to write down her jokes, cue-card style. She then went and laid each one down side-by-side on the floor of the stage. FYI, gray poster boards and a basket of paint- pens do not fetch much on EBay.
Her focus was incredible. Her eyes turned into the two spinning reels of tape on those vintage computers as she processed every detail about the show.
Then out of the blue, she looked over at me and asked, "Did you get my gay boys?"
She had called me a few days earlier and told me to make sure she had a large contingent of gay men in the first few rows. "They make a great audience for television," she said. Talk about strange rider requests. Whatever happened to just a deli tray?
Not knowing if I was to go to some meeting or post an ad in the back of some magazine to accomplish this directive, I wasn't sure how to go about doing this. So, I left the first three rows open and selected people who fit her "typecasting." Talk about awkward. My lawyer had a twitch that day that I had rarely seen before.
Her show was intense. When I referred to her as "classy" earlier, well, that went out the window with each one of her jokes.
I don't think she was ever accused of being a "classy comic." She proceeded to lambast those gay guys, the handicapped, myriad ethnic groups, senior citizens and even children – especially the "ugly" ones. Not to mention her take on the art of lovemaking as the 78-year-old writhed around on her back with legs jerking in the air. For the open-minded (and the strong stomached), really funny stuff.
After the first 15 minutes of the first show (there were two that night), she stopped the taping and had a heckling lady in the first row removed.
I'm tellin' ya, you don't want to cross this small-framed "Terminator" wannabe!
She re-started the show from the beginning, but the uneasiness of forced laughter over jokes previously heard was pretty eminent. She worked hard reeling the audience back in, and it wound up being a good show anyway.
For the second show, however, she came out with guns blazing like Yosemite Sam. It was 10 p.m., and she had been going for 15 hours already. She was joking, but not kidding anymore.
She killed it. People were clutching their chests with laughter (some with disbelief). It was incredible to watch this consummate professional, this comedy icon do her thing. I don't think I have ever seen a comic work so hard, but it was still melodic, smoothly tied together and rapid-firing.
After the show she gave me a great hug. For a brief moment, she turned into my aunt. I had to ask her why she did work so hard. After all, aside from nightly talk show hosts, she is on television more each month than any other entertainer in show biz. QVC, Home Shopping Network, the "Fashion Police," red-carpet reporting, Bravo, etc., etc. Really, Joan ... why?
And she answered something to the effect of: "When you grow up during the Depression, have family go through the Holocaust, then try to make it as a comic on the "Borscht Belt" (a run of Jewish theaters in the Catskills of New York), you appreciate working and getting paid for it. Add a husband who committed suicide – all I can do is to seek the comfort I get from a laughing audience. Besides, ya know what Botox costs nowadays? My surgeon's payment book is the size of 'War And Peace'!"
Yes, can she "tawk!"
• Ron Onesti is president and CEO of Onesti Entertainment Corp. and the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Send comments or questions to email@example.com.