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Struggling to Juggle: Part-time Temporary Work in Libraries2011–02–09 | 53 commentsTags: employment, jobs, part-time
By Emily Ford Several of my In the Library with the Lead Pipe posts have centered around work/life balance, or being happy and healthy in a job. When I wrote about losing my mojo I also mentioned that a big thing for me was my transition from working full-time to half-time. After that post I…


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Mom of 4-year-old girl killed in Winter Park day care crash speaks
Driver in fatal day care crash in custody, FHP says
ORLANDO, Fla. – The mother of the 4-year-old girl who was killed after a car crashed into a Winter Park day care spoke out on Thursday one day after the deadly crash.
[WATCH: RAW: Mom of 4-year-old killed in crash speaks]
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said Lily Quintus was killed and 14 others were injured on Wednesday when the car crashed into the KinderCare Learning Center on Goldenrod Road.
Lily's mother, Nicole Quintus fought back tears, telling Local 6, the family is overcome with grief.
"I have no idea how any of us are just going to wake up in the morning and go on with our lives," she said.
Quintus described her daughter as always having to get her way.
"She was very intense, she had to have her way no matter what. She wore the pants in this house, but she made people fall in love with her. Anyone that met her fell in love with her and that is what everyone is going to remember," she said.
Quintus said she had just picked up her 7-year-old from school when she received the call.
"It's not something you expect," Quintus said. "So you get a call from a teacher screaming that a car just ran through your daughter's school and you need to come there as soon as you can. It's not good."
Christina Carde's 5-year-old son Xavier was injured in the crash and knew Lily. Carde described the girl as energetic and always happy.
"She was a very sweet little girl she always came to say hi. She was always smiling," said Carde.
Carde's son escaped from the crash with only superficial injuries, but his mom worries what the tough conversation about what happened to Lily will do to him emotionally. She hasn't had that conversation yet.
"I'm telling him that most of his friends are OK, the good news that we are getting out of this, whatever friends have been released from the hospital," said Carde.
Troopers said Robert Corchado, 28, was driving a Dodge Durango that hit a Toyota Solara near the day care. The 61-year-old driver of the Solara lost control of his vehicle and slammed into the building, which was holding more than 50 children and staff members.
Troopers said Corchado fled the scene, and the FHP later issued an arrest warrant for him on charges of leaving the scene involving death and leaving the scene involving serious bodily injuries. It's not clear if the driver of the Solara will face charges in the crash.
Corchado turned himself into the Orange County Jail at 4:12 p.m. Thursday
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A Face in the Crowd
Andy Griffith, one of America's most beloved actors, passed away recently. We remember him so well as the sheriff of Mayberry on the Andy Griffith Show or as Private Will Stockdale in No Time For Sergeants. We may also remember him as Matlock, from the TV series of the same name. A select few might also remember him from his short lived Science Fiction series Salvage One. Always he was the mild mannered father- like figure who seemed to get the job done with down- home wisdom and honest effort. So what would you say if I told you that after watching Andy in his first film A Face in the Crowd, I was unable to watch Sheriff Andy without thinking "What a sleezeball?"
A Face in the Crowd features Andy Griffith as down on his luck drifter Larry "Lonesome" Rhodes. Lonesome's one possession besides the clothes on his back is his guitar. His ability to play, sing and his gift for gab reminiscent of Will Rodgers, take him from an Arkansas jail to radio and finally to television. Like many talk radio personalities Lonesome Rhodes uses his show to foster his own ideals. Fame takes its toll and power corrupts. Lonesome is caught in his own trap and like a page out of today's news he is revealed for who he really is. This film is a must see for Andy Griffith fans; a chance to see him at his best in a role that is not typical of the image we have of him. I deeply mourn the loss of Andy Griffith. I will always remember him as Sheriff Andy Taylor and the kind hearted Will Stockdale. But I will never forget that as an actor he was much more than either of these parts and was easily able to take on whatever personality a role required.


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A few minutes ago, the UN voted overwhelmingly to recognise Palestine as the world's 194th state!!! It's a huge victory for the Palestinian people, for peace, for our community, and people across the world are joining with massive crowds in Palestine to celebrate.
The Palestinian people's journey to freedom is far from over. But this is a powerful step, and our community played a key role in it. Palestine's Ambassador to Europe said today:
"Avaaz and its members across the world have played a crucial role in persuading governments to support the Palestinian people's bid for a state and for freedom and peace. They have stood with us throughout and their solidarity and support will be remembered and cherished across Palestine." - Leila Shahid, General Palestinian Delegate to Europe
- Nearly 1.8 million of us signed the petition calling for statehood.
- Thousands of us donated to fund public opinion polls across Europe -- showing that a whopping 79% of Europeans supported a Palestinian state. Our polls were plastered all over the media, and repeatedly cited in Parliamentary debates in the UK, Spain and France!
- We sent tens of thousands of emails, Facebook messages and Tweets to leaders across Europe and made thousands of calls to foreign ministries and heads of state.
- We unfurled a giant 4-storey banner outside the EU Commission in Brussels (right) while leaders were meeting inside. Then, we staged another stunt in Madrid. Previously, we had sailed a flotilla of ships past the UN calling for a vote. Our actions made headlines all over Europe.
- Avaaz staff and members met with dozens and dozens of government ministers, top advisors, senior journalists, parliamentarians and thought leaders in each of the key countries, in many cases teaming up to win over leaders one by one through advocacy, pressure, parliamentary resolutions and public statements, always drawing on the surge in people power behind this cause.
- We reached out to key thought leaders like Stéphane Hessel, a 94-year old survivor of Nazi concentration camps, and Ron Pundak, an Israeli who played a key role in Oslo peace process, to speak out in favour of statehood.
The US and Israel argued first that statehood was dangerous for peace, and then, when they'd lost, that it didn't matter and the vote was just symbolic. But if it were just symbolic they wouldn't have done everything to try and stop it. And after years of bad-faith negotiations and Israeli comfort with the status quo as they steadily colonize more Palestinian land, this move shows the US and Israel that if they do not engage in good faith, the Palestinians and the world are prepared to move forward without them. It's a more balanced basis for real peace talks. And that's the best alternative to the kind of violence we saw Israel's government and Hamas offer in Gaza this month.
For decades the Palestinian people have suffered under a stifling Israeli military dictatorship, repressive controls on their travel and work, continual denial of their rights and the constant threat of insecurity and violence. 65 years ago today, the UN recognized the state of Israel, beginning a path to the establishment of a safe home for the Jewish people. Today the Palestinians take a step down the same path, and gain a dignity in the eyes of the international community that they have been denied for a generation. And from that dignity, we can build the foundations of peace.
With hope and joy,
Ricken, Alice, Ari, Wissam, Allison, Sam, Julien, Pascal, Wen, Pedro, Saravanan, Emma, Ben, Dalia, Alexey, Paul, Marie, Aldine, Luca, Jamie, Morgan and the whole Avaaz team.
PS Here are some sources - The Associated Press covers today's victory, the Guardian covers our polling two weeks ago, Avaaz's Daily Briefing provides a map of the vote result, and Haaretz describes Israel's response.


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{One of the looks I put together for Windsor using some of my holiday faves!}
Wednesday, December 7
{One of the looks I put together for Windsor using some of my holiday faves!}
162 comments:
- Meagan @ Meagan Tells All said...
#1 you look fab.
#2 Apparently BYU-I banned skinny jeans. I KNOW, it is an outrage. Anyways, prob couldn't wear those if yall were still in Rexburg!!
#3 the lactation consultants are usually very supportive and helpful. Just be open to her suggestions and do NOT feel bad if you want to start supplimenting on formula. Nursing is HARD. and some women have it super easy and never experience the difficulty some women have to deal with. Hence why they judge :-) anyways, do what you think is best for you and Everett and you'll be happy! No worries girl.
#4 isn't the east coast so beautiful in the fall!? or is it winter now? anyways, we are living the dream here in FL!
- December 07, 2011 7:34 AM
- Monica said...
Can't even believe you had a baby just a few weeks back. You look amazing! Love those pants too.
- December 07, 2011 7:35 AM
- Taylor said...
You are looking fantastic! If you didn't have living proof, I would not believe you just had a baby! Are you doing anything special to shed the pounds?
Have no fears about lactation consultants! They're lovely, lovely people.
- December 07, 2011 7:35 AM
- Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. said...
Love your outfit! You pulled that outfit off GREAT!! =D
- December 07, 2011 7:36 AM
- Jennifer said...
You look HOT. That is all.
- December 07, 2011 7:37 AM
- Candice said...
Oh my gosh Syd, you look amazing! No baby weight on you! Love the pants..you're giving Sandy a run for her money :)
- December 07, 2011 7:38 AM
- Petchie said...
Love the outfit! you look so great!!!
- December 07, 2011 7:38 AM
- Unknown said...
I almost gave up on nursing! In the hospital it went okay... they helped out, but then after being home for a bit it got hard. I just didn't feel like he was getting enough because he wouldn't stay on. For about a week I just pumped and gave it to him in a bottle, but that was horrible...I felt like all I was doing was pumping and feeding. I tried again and it went so much better! I know your story may be different, but sometimes it just takes time! You and your little one will get the hang of it! Keep on trying mama! Good luck!
- December 07, 2011 7:41 AM
- jenni said...
nursing is tough. i used a lactation consultant too. my baby boy is almost 7 months old and we are cruising now!! stick with it!! once you guys get it, it will be ahh-maaa-zing!! :)
- December 07, 2011 7:43 AM
- jackie said...
dang girl, you have a newborn and you're wearing leather pants? i can't even wear them now. you lucky thing. and tys was totally asking for the song. bet he didn't mind hearing it though.
- December 07, 2011 7:46 AM
Haha! He sooo asked for it! Love the pants!You look fantastic!
- December 07, 2011 7:47 AM
- Kira Lilly said...
i LOVE the fringing on your top
KIRA LILLY fashion blog
- December 07, 2011 7:51 AM
those pants are AMAZING. I would totally start singing too.
- December 07, 2011 7:51 AM
- Susan Borland said...
look at you momma! Just had a baby but that doesn't stop you from putting on your leather pants, go get em. Is that what you're wearing to the lactation specialist? I sure hope so :)
- December 07, 2011 7:53 AM
- Leslie Quiros said...
This is just beautiful. To be quite honest, if I had seen that blouse by itself I wouldn't have picked it right off the bat but seeing it on you, it looks gorge~
Love your style and pictures sweetie! Folliwng :)
- December 07, 2011 7:53 AM
- Neris / Fashion Fractions said...
those leather pants fit you perfectly! you look gorgeous :)
Fashion Fractions
- December 07, 2011 7:55 AM
- n.davis said...
You look rediculously amazing. Seriously, I cannot believe you just birthed a child. Ha. And chubby baby cheeks are the best, and only get bigger and cuter. So talk them on up, I love it. Ps. Breast feeding is a butt kicker, I tried for 4 months before I just had to realize I was stressing my kid out more than I was bonding. My friend just told me about the breast feeding hotline, and she said it helped her a ton. Text me if you're interested. :)(sorry, so much boob talk)
- December 07, 2011 7:56 AM
- Why Girls Are Weird said...
Well I think you look hot, wow!
- December 07, 2011 7:57 AM
- Why Girls Are Weird said...
Well I think you look hot, wow!
- December 07, 2011 7:57 AM
- Rajnish said...
great pants and it looks great on you.
- December 07, 2011 7:57 AM
- Button Rose said...
Wow! I wish i had the courage to wear those trousers!
- December 07, 2011 7:58 AM
- Gugu said...
beautiful and sweet!!
ciao from italy!
- December 07, 2011 7:59 AM
- Samantha said...
Haha too cute, love those 'grease lightining' pants! You're adorable!
- December 07, 2011 8:00 AM
- Megan said...
I used a lactation consultant too, some women have it easy and some need a little help! She suggested some herbal supplements and they helped a little bit! Some lactation consultants LIVE by BF and others say you can supplement with formula. I say do whatever feels right to you, take their suggestions but don't live by them.
- December 07, 2011 8:01 AM
- Ashten @ Just Go Left said...
You just had a baby?! You look amazing!
- December 07, 2011 8:02 AM
- Jessica said...
Do you guys sleep with Ever in the bed with you? I've heard mixed opinions on the "family bed" thing and was just wondering if that was a concious decision ya'll made or if you're planning on putting him in his own bed at some point. or maybe he is and i'm reading wayyyy too much into the hands on ur face when u woke up thing :)
- December 07, 2011 8:03 AM
- Unknown said...
Wait, did you actually have a baby a month ago??? I mean seriously, you look amazing. Way to go Mama!!!
- December 07, 2011 8:06 AM
- Mara and Jae said...
you look hot! nice work!
- December 07, 2011 8:11 AM
- Sydney said...
Jessica - haha! Oh no. He sleeps in his bed that's right next to ours. I just like to keep him in bed with me after his morning feeding though :)
- December 07, 2011 8:12 AM
- Jenn @ What You Make It said...
Gorgeous! Rock those leather pants. Ooo ooo ooo, honey : ) If it was my husband, he'd be hearing it allll day, just for getting it stuck in my head...
- December 07, 2011 8:13 AM
Next time you can't think of something to write can you please tell us what you did to look this good, mere seconds after giving birth?? thanks in advance!!! ;)
- December 07, 2011 8:13 AM
- Michelle said...
You look Amazing!!!!!! The outfit ROCKS!!!!!!
- December 07, 2011 8:16 AM
- Katie said...
What was your regiment for getting back into shape after baby delivery?
And, I love this shirt :)
- December 07, 2011 8:16 AM
- Fashion Flirt said...
TOTALLY Grease Lightening pants. I'll admit, at first I thought the blog post title was in reference to not being able to wash your hair as regularly as a new momma, lol.
- December 07, 2011 8:20 AM
- Shannon @ Project Shannon said...
Nursing is so tough. Take all the help you can get. It's better to ask and get on the right track, then to struggle and feel down about it.
And I am SO impressed you just had a baby and are wearing those pants. Women everywhere are jealous.
- December 07, 2011 8:22 AM
- Elise said...
Where are your shoes from? I love them!
- December 07, 2011 8:25 AM
- Jenna Duty said...
you're so pretty. i love your style. nursing is SO hard. i did not think it was going to be as hard as it was. it didn't work out with us. and i remember feeling so guilty. but don't if it doesn't work out it's okay. my daughter was formula fed and and is a happy smart healthy little girl. so don't beat yourself up. AND your little guy is SOOO cute!!
also, i so wish i could pull off those pants. they are so cute. but a 14 moths after having my babe still trying to get the weight off. lol. :)
- December 07, 2011 8:25 AM
love this whole outfit!
i love my grease lightening pants hahaa
- December 07, 2011 8:26 AM
- Haley Rogers said...
you look ridiculously awesome. love grease.
- December 07, 2011 8:33 AM
- Emily said...
Girl! You look amazing. How are you that tiny after you had a precious babe!? Love the outfit. You always look so pretty.
- December 07, 2011 8:33 AM
- Megan Marie said...
Ohhh I'm dying and now I have the song stuck in my head!! Love the pants!
- December 07, 2011 8:35 AM
- My Life as Whitney said...
These are TOTALLY grease pants! But you look so hot in them mama!
- December 07, 2011 8:37 AM
Ty's funny! You look amazing, love the boho accents, fringes and feathers make it very boho chic!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
- December 07, 2011 8:42 AM
- Julianna Collett said...
Beautiful lady , if your son has delious cheeks ( and I have seen them in the pics) he is thriving and you are doing it right whatever you are doing!
- December 07, 2011 8:44 AM
- Mrs. Henshaw said...
HOT MAMA! You look so fantastic, Sydney!
- December 07, 2011 8:45 AM
Hot mama! Haha. I can't belive you just had a baby. Now I have that song stuck in my head. Thanks ;) I hope your consult goes well.
- December 07, 2011 8:46 AM
- Lindsay [Elle Elizabeth] said...
Smoking!!! I love the pants! I hope when I decide to have a family that I look as fab as you do after giving birth :)
- December 07, 2011 8:54 AM
- Jennifer King said...
Haha. That's so cute. I do really really like those pants. I've been on the hunt for something cute and leathery.
P.S. Didn't you just have a baby? You look fabulous!
- December 07, 2011 8:59 AM
- Unknown said...
fantastic look! I love the fringe!
- December 07, 2011 9:01 AM
- Pamela said...
U have modesty down to a science!
- December 07, 2011 9:05 AM
you did not just give birth to a baby! wow, syd, you look awesome!
- December 07, 2011 9:13 AM
- Chubs and Smalls said...
No way did you just have a baby. Those pants are killer, and the whole outfit is fabulous.
- December 07, 2011 9:26 AM
- Alivia said...
You look like a wicked beautiful rockstar.
- December 07, 2011 9:33 AM
- Jess said...
those pants are phantastic. once i am not with child and at least six months have passed, i will need to get them.
- December 07, 2011 9:33 AM
- Little_Swan said...
I'm Polish. My vocabulary is small, but I use an interpreter. I found your blog today by accident. Fell in love with him! instead of learning to important tests preferred to view the entire archive of your blog. I know it sounds silly, but you are my ideal, a priority. I admire you very much, although you do not know. I love fashion. At the beginning your blog was just a love for her husband. Then there was an explosion and a normal blog has done a fashion blog . I think that the family is paramount. I saw that you're pregnant, I knew with you a wonderful mom! This can be seen in the pictures. Your baby is beautiful. I regret that I do not know English language so well ... but I promise to improve! in the end I have to somehow understand what you write in the posts. I kiss and greet - Carolina!
- December 07, 2011 9:46 AM
this is your world, if you wanna learn how to nurse better at 50 weeks so be it. People can judge but being comfortable with a job you take seriously (nursing) is all that matters.
- December 07, 2011 9:46 AM
- Chloe Innvaer said...
You look amazing! I am loving the Sandra D pants! their great!
You are such a good mama! Don't let anyone judge you! Your mama instincts kicked in and you do know what your doing ;)
- December 07, 2011 9:47 AM
- Alison said...
PLease stop looking SO HOT and making the rest of us whose babies are WAY older look bad. I mean really, people are going to start to expect us to all look like that in liquid leggings. And I just can't make any promises!
- December 07, 2011 9:54 AM
- Alexis Maragni said...
You are lookin quite wonderful! Motherhood seems to be your best accessory yet!
- December 07, 2011 9:55 AM
- Jenna // The Life of the Wife said...
Those pants are ridiculously amazing! I think you might be the only one that JUST had a baby to ever dare step foot in leather pants! Go girl!!
Jenna H
- December 07, 2011 9:56 AM
- Alex Byer said...
You. Look. Amazing. I'm so jealous of how hot you look in those grease lightening pants. I think I need a pair.
- December 07, 2011 9:56 AM
- Annie Chang said...
fun fringes!
- December 07, 2011 10:01 AM
- kate said...
Oh my, I couldn't pull these off and I've never had a baby. You are an inspiration!
- December 07, 2011 10:08 AM
- Lindsay Rondo said...
hot mom. seriously.
- December 07, 2011 10:09 AM
- Brandi said...
Hi! My first time commenting!
Don't worry! I'm in the process of becoming a lactation consultant, and trust me, anyone who's passionate enough about it to do the work to come one will NOT judge you for that. They may tell you you SHOULD have come in earlier to save yourself some stress, but they will just be excited to meet someone who's tried that long without giving up.
And by the way, I had horrible pain with breastfeeding my first baby, for SEVEN weeks (only on one side-weird) and NEVER went in. The pain randomly and suddenly went away one day. So strange. And then hasn't hurt again with my 2nd or 3rd baby.
Good luck, and it's SO awesome that you're sticking with it. It's really SO worth it, and so good for him and YOU!
- December 07, 2011 10:10 AM
- Kate said...
Only you could pull off pants like that....never mind post-pregnancy! You look fab! All of Everett's little friends when he's older are totally going to have a crush on you!
- December 07, 2011 10:11 AM
- Nikki | The Ginger Diaries said...
And even if these pants would have been more appropriate for a guestrole in Grease, You still look oh so glamourous! x
- December 07, 2011 10:12 AM
I'm sure this has been said a million times, but did you REALLY just have a baby? Holy hawt.
- December 07, 2011 10:31 AM
- Jessica Gitler said...
the whole outfit is really amazing, you look wonderful!
- December 07, 2011 10:32 AM
- Jessica @ Here(and)Now said...
um.. you did NOT have a baby 5 weeks ago! you look fabulous little mama!
I just bought those liquid leggings... i have been looking for some for quite awhile now, and you convinced me that these rock... well at least you rock in them in that outfit! and for under $20 I am sold!
Go grease lightning!
- December 07, 2011 10:40 AM
- ~elisa~ said...
oh wow, you look great! And I'm LOVING the Grease reference... I'm slightly (more like uber)obssessed with musical films :D
- December 07, 2011 10:46 AM
GET IT GIRL! you're rockin' those pants {and making me consider snagging a pair!}
also - breastfeeding it NO JOKE! take heart and stick with it. it only {ha! only!} took me 6 weeks to stop hating life...and that was because my wonderful hubby found me a little miracle - http://sunnysideoflife.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/mike-wazowski/
- December 07, 2011 10:48 AM
- his little lady said...
wow, hot momma! i can't believe you are wearing these pants just after having a baby! you are rockin' it girl!!
xo TJ
- December 07, 2011 10:48 AM
- Chic In Vancity said...
Awesome outfit! Love that top, you look fabulous!!
Bella xo
- December 07, 2011 10:53 AM
- Kate said...
Okay! Now you're just showing off ;) You look fabulous!!!!
- December 07, 2011 11:05 AM
You look amazing! Those pants do look like grease lightning pants! So rad that you rock them so well!
- December 07, 2011 11:08 AM
- Katrina said...
Can we just stop to note that you JUST had a baby and you are wearing faux leather leggings?! Lookin' fine, mama!
- December 07, 2011 11:10 AM
- Unknown said...
I have those same leggings!
Love them!
When Ever starts solids....come check out my blog! I post organic baby food recipes that are simple! Plus you can leave it un-mashed and make a meal of it for you and Tys.
Just found your blog. Love it!
Good luck nursing! And good for you for tying yourself! Of they judge you then forget them! No one knows your body and your baby better than YOU!
- December 07, 2011 11:23 AM
- Unknown said...
You look stunning! Love this look on you. You are one gorgeous momma. :)
- December 07, 2011 11:23 AM
- Carrie said...
And you rock those pants!
Style in the City
- December 07, 2011 11:24 AM
- Tarah Sweeney said...
fab outfit! it's insane you JUST had a baby! you look amazing!
- December 07, 2011 11:36 AM
- Liz said...
Good thing you're not at BYU-I anymore--because those skinny jean's are banned, baby. No test taking for you!
- December 07, 2011 11:42 AM
You look amazing! I love those pants. You cannot tell you just gave birth - I hope I have that luck one day when I have kids!
Much love,
- December 07, 2011 12:02 PM
- Ellie said...
you look FABULOUS and you just had a child. you've got to be kiddin me. I posted a similar outfit a few weeks ago here...
Hopefully I'll look as good in it as you do after I have a child!
- December 07, 2011 12:10 PM
- Lauren Grace said...
Syd-- HOW IN THE WORLD ARE YOU SO LITTLE POST-BABY?!? You look great, share your secret? Please???
- December 07, 2011 12:23 PM
- Unknown said...
Seriously, my claim to fame is Breast Feeding. I have tons of helps. Can I help? Email me any questions.
How is your milk production (totallly mommy talk now eh?)...? I love the Mother's Milk Tea. It totally helps me with production. Swear by it.
- December 07, 2011 12:32 PM
- Laura Burtis said...
LOVE it! The pants and booties are my fave! So dang cute! And I love Tys' nickname for the pants! My hubby does the same thing, when I wear a black t-shirt he calls me a greaser! HA!
You look fabulous as always!
- December 07, 2011 12:34 PM
- Supal said...
Love the grease lightning pants! I think it's super impressive that you look like THAT post-baby!
- December 07, 2011 12:39 PM
- Andrea said...
I am amazed you just had a baby! if only all of us could be so lucky!
- December 07, 2011 12:50 PM
- Jenni Austria Germany said...
i've always wanted to be sandy from grease for halloween. good to know where to get the pants now!
- December 07, 2011 12:51 PM
- Jenni Austria Germany said...
ps - if i were you, i would wear that outfit to the lactation specialist just so i could be like, "what? yeah, i just had a baby a few weeks ago...yeah, i look this good...is that weird?"
- December 07, 2011 12:55 PM
- Christine said...
I love and agree with the Grease Lightening reference.
- December 07, 2011 12:55 PM
- Nicole said...
WHOA. Holyfreakingwhoa.
You look so insanely amazing.
- December 07, 2011 1:06 PM
- BronsonBloopers said...
Your top reminds me of the decorating at Anthropologie right now, cute!
- December 07, 2011 2:03 PM
- Unknown said...
you look amazing!!!
- December 07, 2011 2:07 PM
- The Princess Little Box said...
- December 07, 2011 2:09 PM
- Kultur und Stil said...
That looks so great! love it! xxx Anita
- December 07, 2011 2:17 PM
- simi said...
How do you look so stinkin' fabulous right after having a baby? I love your glasses :)
- December 07, 2011 2:18 PM
- Content Director - Strong Female Leaders said...
I think the grease lightning pants look fabulous on you.
- December 07, 2011 2:29 PM
- Ly said...
ahhh I love your outfit!
- December 07, 2011 2:35 PM
- mom24orsinis said...
You're doing great!!! LOOK at those chubby cheeks of his!! I think MOST Mom's think it isn't going well (nursing), but you can see he is growing...pooping and peeing too gives you that happy feeling of course :) (his, not yours :))!
I used Fenugreek supplement and had GREAT success in increased milk supply...I'm sure you've heard/will hear about that...it was a great thing! Keep at it and don't give up....it's all women had hundreds of years ago, and it worked! YOU CAN DO IT...
NOW, stop making us all jealous by wearing those pants so soon after baby...unbelievable :) You look fab!
- December 07, 2011 2:43 PM
- Stasia said...
I officially hate you. Not in a bad way but You look amazing after having a bambino just little while ago and I looked like death after mine. Matter a fact, it has been 2 years and I still look like death. Rock those pants for all us ladies who wish we could!
- December 07, 2011 3:04 PM
- Sarah-Anne said...
i love <3 this outfit. love it, i tell ya. you pull off those grease lightening pants.
- December 07, 2011 3:22 PM
- ali said...
a modern-day sandra dee! love it! can't believe you just had a baby- how'd you lose the weight so fast? tips, please! xo
write up your ali
- December 07, 2011 3:26 PM
- Urban Nester said...
you are looking HOT, syd! those pants are a-mazing!
- December 07, 2011 3:33 PM
- j.love said...
Not only do I hate that you look amazing in faux leather leggings....but I hate that you look that amazing in them after just having a baby. Tis not fair!
P.S. and by hate I really mean I am completely 100% jealous of you.
- December 07, 2011 3:59 PM
- Suz said...
I can't believe you just had a baby! you look amazing! Oh, and love the pants!
- December 07, 2011 4:16 PM
- Jessica Adams said...
I'm the 108th comment here and I'm sure that at least 103 people have already said this, but...
how is it even possible that you just had a baby?
- December 07, 2011 4:36 PM
- sara soda said...
Holy crap, Sydney. I think this is my favorite outfit that you've ever posted! So so fabulous!
- December 07, 2011 4:36 PM
- I'm Katie. said...
I started following for the fashion, but I check daily for baby updates. ;) Hey, I'm pregnant therefore babycrazy (also, I can't fit into anything leather, pleather, or shiny right now, sooooo...)
P.S. Your top is *fantastic* and your pants really are smokin'.
- December 07, 2011 5:09 PM
- Jessica Holly said...
First of all, how you have a tiny baby and can rock those pant is beyond me. Second... you really are rockin' the look!
- December 07, 2011 5:20 PM
- jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...
you just had a baby?! what what?! you look fantastic! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
- December 07, 2011 5:33 PM
- Tara said...
You look so great considering you just had a baby!
Cute outfit!
- December 07, 2011 6:02 PM
- inside ashley's head said...
how do you stay in such great shape girlfriend? especially after just having a little babe! please share your secrets :)
- December 07, 2011 6:05 PM
- Teodora said...
He better shape up, with you next to him :)
- December 07, 2011 6:08 PM
- Unknown said...
Totally in love with your lightning pants! You're rockin' it girl, my goodness.
- December 07, 2011 6:11 PM
- Corinne Chidester said...
You look AH-mazing! I don't know of anyone who could be wearing "grease" pants post-baby! Holy jealous!
- December 07, 2011 6:13 PM
- Kim said...
Haha! Adorable.
found the route
- December 07, 2011 6:26 PM
- Folle + Sophistiquée said...
You look so good for a new mama! Loving the blazer ...
also didn't comment on your holiday dress post but I absolutely loved it!
- December 07, 2011 6:53 PM
- Laura Nelson said...
go grease lighting! You look amazing :)
- December 07, 2011 7:14 PM
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- December 07, 2011 7:22 PM
- Sal {Daniel and I} said...
Love the Grease reference - made me laugh!
Sal x
- December 07, 2011 7:25 PM
- Holly said...
you look fab!
- December 07, 2011 7:42 PM
- Unknown said...
you did not just have a baby. i am so beyond jealous you look that good post-pregnancy! i had my little girl the week after you and i'm no where near that hot! haha good work!
- December 07, 2011 8:16 PM
- Lexy @ The Proper Pinwheel said...
Joder. That is a bad term in Spanish that I use when I am amazed. You look so good. I can't believe you ever had a baby. But I'm so glad you did because I love staring at pics of ev.
I hope the appointment went well!!!
- December 07, 2011 9:18 PM
- Katie Leigh said...
I'm in love with that top!
- December 07, 2011 10:15 PM
- lori said...
you look gorgeous! hope it went well with the lactation consultant. you seem to be taking mommyhood with much ease and class!
- December 07, 2011 10:55 PM
- MissKait said...
I'm obsessed with the detail on that top its so pretty and adds just enough fun to this outfit!
xoxo katlin
- December 07, 2011 11:13 PM
- mkw20 said...
Let's talk about the fact that you just had a baby and you can pull off this outfit like it's nothing! holy moly! LOVE it. seriously you look fab!
- December 08, 2011 12:16 AM
- Unknown said...
Ok miss I just had a baby a couple weeks ago! Look at you ricking those leggings! :) my inspiration hahaha
- December 08, 2011 12:41 AM
- Melissa said...
Looking hot mama!
- December 08, 2011 2:15 AM
- StyleMemoires said...
Nice outfit :) i'm in love with your sun glasses! and thats so cute! what he said
- December 08, 2011 3:07 AM
- Unknown said...
You look amazing!! Love your outfit.
- December 08, 2011 6:54 AM
- michael. mindy. dane. said...
what.EVER! you canNOT look that goof 5 weeks after having a baby. it's just not fair!
love the pants. awesome.
- December 08, 2011 8:10 AM
- Amy said...
I just bought a pair of leggings like that a couple of days ago, but I'm pretty sure my giant hips will have to be covered by a tunic. Uhh...and I've never had a baby. You look amazing, girl!
- December 08, 2011 8:33 AM
- Hilda said...
You look amazingly fabulous!
- December 08, 2011 8:46 AM
- ashleygreenwood said...
Looks like mama got her swag back!
- December 08, 2011 8:47 AM
- Sari said...
OMG - how did you get all that baby weight so fast?????? 0_0
- December 08, 2011 8:55 AM
- Abby said...
You are simply amazing :) And I LOVE hearing about mama stuff! I can have precious baby moments by living vicariously through you! Xo
- December 08, 2011 9:39 AM
- Cara Lane said...
I love, love, love that shirt!!! You look great!!!! Breastfeeding is sooo difficult at first.... I almost gave, up... Hang in there, it gets better:)
- December 08, 2011 9:46 AM
- Andrea said...
You look sooo gorgeous!! Don't let Ty tell you otherwise. :) I think a little fun in outfits is never wrong. :)
Angi from Wonderful and Marvelous
- December 08, 2011 12:08 PM
- Hopeandarrow said...
Question. How the heck do you look so ah-some 5 weeks after giving birth? I am afraid that your answer is going to be "nothing. It just happened." and then I will cry and be sad for myself. haha. i heart your grease pants.
- December 08, 2011 1:29 PM
- the hollie rogue said...
that shirt---i die!
- December 08, 2011 3:10 PM
- TLF said...
Loving this look!!
- December 08, 2011 3:14 PM
- Katie said...
Seriously??!? YOU just had a baby?!? You're GORGEOUS and the size of my pinky finger!!!
LOVE your outfit!!!
- December 08, 2011 5:06 PM
i NEED those leggings in my life. i have been looking around for some and those are perfect! thank you for being inspiring as usual. :)
and my goodness do you look good for having a baby 5 weeks ago.
- December 08, 2011 7:21 PM
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- December 08, 2011 7:39 PM
- Sandy a la Mode said...
you look amazing!! you seriously do not look like you just gave birth!!
- December 08, 2011 8:01 PM
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- December 08, 2011 8:47 PM
- Tchelsey said...
LOVE IT! Where did you find those shoes? THANKS for blogging!!
- December 08, 2011 9:52 PM
- Megan said...
did you seriously just have a baby!?! you look AMAZING!!! i'm totally jealous and your post-baby bod. LOVE your outfit!
- December 09, 2011 12:40 AM
- kristen said...
Have you ever listened to your blog posts as read by the creepy voice of the computer "speech" service? Hilarious.
- December 09, 2011 12:27 PM
You are gorgeous! I loved your birth story. I've decided I'm officially the biggest wimp ever! I thought 13 hours in labor was a long time! My goodness!! We had a hard time getting the nursing thing down with baby #2... I thought I'd learned everything I needed to know with #1. ha! Anyway, the lactation consultant told me that nursing is natural, but it's NOT always easy. That made me feel better. Best wishes to you and yours. :)
- December 09, 2011 1:38 PM
- The Residents of the 600 Square Foot Home said...
Now you are just showing off. Hot mama in your Grease Lightning pants! So cute!
- December 10, 2011 9:19 PM
- alex said...
This might be one of my favorite outfits ever! I love everything about it honestly, your boots, and shirt are just amazing, and I've been looking for pants like those for such a long time!
- December 11, 2011 12:03 AM
- Unknown said...
I just have to say that you look gorgeous! For some reason you look like a woman now, before you looked like a very beautiful young lady, but now you have the confidence & the look of a women. (compliment)
You're outfit & pants are awesome:)
- December 11, 2011 6:25 PM
- S.C. said...
He he I bought similar pants the other day and was just showing them of in my blog! My hubby hated them until he saw them on me and loved how they showed my bum shape ;)
You look gorgeous as always and would look great in a bin bag!
- December 12, 2011 4:00 PM
- Karen (littlepiecefnb) said...
Fab look! love the fringe and leather together!
- December 13, 2011 7:54 PM
- JuliaEagle said...
Nursing is the most frustrating thing a woman will ever attempt (at least in these modern times) It seems we are less prepared than ever to step up to that challenge.
But in echoing what other women have said, it is truly the most amazing experience to nurse your child.
I cried for weeks because I was so frustrated about my inability to nurse my son. But,after pushing through those tough times with pure stubbornness, he and I finally got it.
I nursed him for 14 months and I not only lost all my baby weight (plus some!) my son and I bonded in a way that only Mother's could explain.
Keep trying!
p.s. you look gorgeous!
- December 14, 2011 10:09 PM
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Argentina is not only home to the first ever PKRA World Champion Martin Vari, it will also host the 8th stop of the 2010 PKRA Tour season.
The famous Patagonian town of Bariloche will hold an outstanding event not to mention the first and only competition being held on a lake this season.
Freestyle and Course Racing will be the two official disciplines, and we expect to have many new riders from numerous parts of the South American countries such as; Uruguay, Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil as well as a large representation of local Argentinians who will join the usual world cup veteran riders in delivering an amazing show to the Argentinan crowd.
The Course Racing part of this event is also awarded the IKA South American Championship title this year, making it especially attractive for riders to participate and win important points for the Racing World Ranking.
With only 3 events left in the 2010 season, it will be a tight race for the world championship title. In the men's division, Andy Yates, Alex Pastor and Youri Zoon are only a few points apart and this event could make all the difference as to who will be crowned the 2010 World Champion.
In the women's division, 2009 World Champion Bruna Kajiya will be competing at her very best in hopes of breaking down the lead that current tour leader Gisela Pulido has.
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There are some foods to avoid or take care with when you're pregnant because they might make you ill or harm your baby.
Make sure you know the important facts about which foods you should avoid or take precautions with when you're pregnant.
Cheeses to avoid in pregnancy
Soft cheeses with white rinds
Do not eat mould-ripened soft cheese (cheeses with a white rind) such as brie and Camembert. This includes mould-ripened soft goats' cheese, such as chèvre. These cheeses are only safe to eat in pregnancy if they've been cooked thoroughly, until steaming hot all the way through.
Soft blue cheeses
You should also avoid soft blue-veined cheeses such as Danish blue, Gorgonzola and Roquefort. Soft blue cheeses are only safe to eat in pregnancy if they've been cooked thoroughly, until steaming hot all the way through.
It's advised pregnant women avoid some soft cheeses because they're less acidic than hard cheeses and contain more moisture, which means they can be an ideal environment for harmful bacteria, such as listeria, to grow in.
Although infection with listeria (listeriosis) is rare, it's important to take special precautions in pregnancy. Even a mild form of the illness in a pregnant woman can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or severe illness in a newborn baby.
If you're pregnant and showing signs of listeria infection, seek medical help straight away.
Cheese that are safe in pregnancy
All hard cheeses are safe in pregnancy
You can eat hard cheeses, such as cheddar, parmesan and Stilton, even if they're made with unpasteurised milk. Hard cheeses do not contain as much water as soft cheeses, so bacteria are less likely to grow in them. It's possible for hard cheese to contain listeria, but the risk is considered to be low.
Soft cheeses that are safe to eat in pregnancy
Other than mould-ripened soft cheeses, all other soft types of cheese are OK to eat, provided they're made from pasteurised milk.
These include:
- cottage cheese
- mozzarella
- feta
- cream cheese
- paneer
- ricotta
- halloumi
- some types of goats' cheese
- processed cheeses, such as cheese spreads
Cooked soft cheeses that are safe to eat in pregnancy
Thorough cooking should kill any bacteria in cheese, so it should be safe to eat cooked mould-ripened soft cheese, such as brie, Camembert and chèvre, and cooked soft blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola, or dishes that contain them.
It's important to make sure the cheese is thoroughly cooked until it's steaming hot all the way through.
Further information
- Are hard cheeses safe to eat in pregnancy?
- Are cooked brie and blue cheeses safe to eat in pregnancy?
- Is it safe to eat goats' cheese in pregnancy?
Raw or partially cooked eggs
Avoid some raw or partially cooked eggs if you're pregnant
Some eggs are produced under a food safety standard called the British Lion Code of Practice. Eggs produced in this way have a logo stamped on their shell, showing a red lion.
Lion Code eggs are considered very low risk for salmonella, and safe for pregnant women to eat raw or partially cooked. You can eat raw hen eggs or food containing lightly cooked hen eggs (such as soft-boiled eggs, mousses, soufflés and fresh mayonnaise) provided that the eggs are produced under the Lion Code.
If they are not Lion Code, make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked until the whites and yolks are solid to prevent the risk of salmonella food poisoning. Salmonella food poisoning is unlikely to harm your baby, but it can give you a severe bout of diarrhoea and vomiting.
If you do not know whether the eggs used are Lion Code or not (for example, in a restaurant or cafe), ask the staff or, to be on the safe side, follow the advice for non-Lion Code eggs.
Non-hen eggs such as duck, goose and quail eggs should always be cooked thoroughly.
Find out more about storing and handling eggs safely.
Avoid all types of pâté in pregnancy, including vegetable pâtés, as they can contain listeria.
Meat and game
Raw or undercooked meat is risky in pregnancy
Do not eat raw or undercooked meat, including meat joints and steaks cooked rare, because of the potential risk of toxoplasmosis.
Cook all meat and poultry thoroughly so it's steaming hot and there's no trace of pink or blood – especially with poultry, pork, sausages and minced meat, including burgers.
Wash all surfaces and utensils thoroughly after preparing raw meat to avoid the spread of harmful bacteria. Wash and dry your hands after touching or handling raw meat.
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite found in raw and undercooked meat, unpasteurised goats' milk, soil, cat poo, and untreated water.
If you're pregnant, the infection can damage your baby, but it's important to remember toxoplasmosis in pregnancy is very rare.
Toxoplasmosis often has no symptoms, but if you feel you may have been at risk, discuss it with a GP, midwife or obstetrician. If you're infected while you're pregnant, treatment for toxoplasmosis is available.
Read more about toxoplasmosis.
Be cautious with cold cured meats in pregnancy
Many cold meats, such as salami, prosciutto, chorizo and pepperoni, are not cooked, they're just cured and fermented. This means there's a risk they contain toxoplasmosis-causing parasites.
It's best to check the instructions on the packet to see whether the product is ready to eat or needs cooking first.
For ready-to-eat meats, you can reduce any risk from parasites by freezing cured or fermented meats for 4 days at home before you eat them. Freezing kills most parasites and makes the meat safer to eat.
If you're planning to cook the meat – for instance, pepperoni on pizza – you do not need to freeze it first.
If you're eating in a restaurant that serves cold cured or fermented meats, they may not have been frozen. If you're concerned, ask the staff or avoid eating it.
Pre-packed meat is safe to eat if you're pregnant
Pre-packed meats such as ham and corned beef are safe to eat in pregnancy. Some websites based in other countries may suggest that you avoid pre-packed meats when pregnant, but this is not the advice in the UK.
Liver can harm your unborn baby
Do not eat liver or products containing liver, such as liver pâté, liver sausage or haggis, as they may contain a lot of vitamin A. Too much vitamin A can harm your baby.
It's best to avoid eating game that has been shot with lead pellets while you're pregnant, as it may contain high levels of lead. Venison and other large game sold in supermarkets is usually farmed and contains no or very low levels of lead. If you're not sure whether a product may contain lead, ask the retailer.
Vitamin and fish oil supplements
Do not take high-dose multivitamin supplements, fish liver oil supplements, or any supplements containing vitamin A.
Fish and shellfish
You can eat most types of fish when you're pregnant. Eating fish is good for your health and the development of your baby, but you should avoid some types of fish and limit the amount you eat of some others.
Fish to avoid
When you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you should not eat shark, swordfish or marlin.
Fish to restrict
You should also limit the amount of tuna you eat to:
- no more than 2 tuna steaks a week (about 140g cooked, or 170g raw each), or
- 4 medium-size cans of tuna a week (about 140g when drained)
This is because tuna contains more mercury than other types of fish. The amount of mercury we get from food is not harmful for most people, but could affect your baby's developing nervous system if you take in high levels of mercury when you're pregnant.
When you're pregnant, you should also avoid having more than 2 portions of oily fish a week, such as salmon, trout, mackerel and herring, as it can contain pollutants such as dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Remember, tuna does not count as oily fish, so you can eat tuna (2 tuna steaks or 4 medium-size cans) on top of the maximum amount of 2 portions of oily fish.
Always choose cooked, rather than raw, shellfish – including mussels, lobster, crab, prawns, scallops and clams – when you're pregnant, as raw shellfish can contain harmful bacteria and viruses that can cause food poisoning. Cold pre-cooked prawns are fine.
Read more about eating shellfish in pregnancy.
Smoked fish in pregnancy is safe
Smoked fish, which includes smoked salmon and smoked trout, is considered safe to eat in pregnancy.
It's fine to eat raw or lightly cooked fish in dishes such as sushi when you're pregnant, as long as any raw wild fish used to make it has been frozen first.
This is because, occasionally, wild fish contains small parasitic worms that could make you ill. Freezing kills the worms and makes raw fish safe to eat. Cooking will also kill them.
Certain farmed fish destined to be eaten raw in dishes like sushi, such as farmed salmon, no longer need to be frozen beforehand.
This is because farmed fish are very unlikely to contain parasitic worms as a result of the rearing methods used. If you're unsure, contact the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for advice.
Lots of the sushi sold in shops is not made at the shop. This type of sushi should be fine to eat. If a shop or restaurant buys ready-made sushi, the raw fish used to make it will have gone through an appropriate freezing treatment.
If you're in any doubt, you might want to avoid eating the kinds of sushi that contain raw fish, such as tuna.
The safest way to enjoy sushi is to choose the fully cooked or vegetarian varieties, which can include:
- cooked seafood – for example, fully cooked eel (unagi) or shrimp (ebi)
- vegetables – for example, cucumber (kappa) maki
- avocado – for example, California roll
- fully cooked egg
If a shop or restaurant makes its own sushi on the premises, it must still be frozen first before being served. If you're concerned, ask the staff.
If you make your own sushi at home, freeze the fish for at least 4 days before using it.
You can eat peanuts or food containing peanuts, such as peanut butter, during pregnancy, unless you're allergic to them or a health professional advises you not to.
You may have heard peanuts should be avoided during pregnancy. This is because the government previously advised women to avoid eating peanuts if there was a history of allergy – such as asthma, eczema, hay fever and food allergy – in their child's immediate family.
This advice has now changed because the latest research has shown no clear evidence that eating peanuts during pregnancy affects the chances of your baby developing a peanut allergy.
Milk and yoghurt
Stick to pasteurised or ultra-heat treated (UHT) milk, which is sometimes called long-life milk.
Do not drink unpasteurised goats' or sheep's' milk, or eat foods made from them, such as soft goats' cheese.
All types of yoghurt, including bio, live and low fat, are fine. Just check that any homemade yoghurt is made with pasteurised milk, and, if not, avoid it.
Ice cream
Soft ice creams should be fine to eat when you're pregnant, as they are processed products made with pasteurised milk and eggs, so any risk of salmonella food poisoning has been eliminated.
For homemade ice cream, use a pasteurised egg substitute or follow an egg-free recipe.
Foods with soil on them
Wash fruit, vegetables and salads to remove all traces of soil and visible dirt.
Consuming high levels of caffeine when you're pregnant can result in your baby having a low birthweight, which can increase the risk of health problems in later life. Too much caffeine can also cause miscarriage.
Caffeine is naturally found in lots of foods, such as coffee, tea and chocolate, and is added to some soft drinks and energy drinks.
Green tea can contain the same amount of caffeine as regular tea.
Some cold and flu remedies also contain caffeine. Talk to a midwife, doctor or pharmacist before taking these remedies.
You do not need to cut out caffeine completely, but do not have more than 200mg a day.
The approximate amount of caffeine found in food and drinks is:
- a mug of instant coffee: 100mg
- a mug of filter coffee: 140mg
- a mug of tea: 75mg
- a can of cola: 40mg
- a 250ml can of energy drink: 80mg (larger cans of energy drink may have up to 160mg caffeine)
- a 50g bar of plain (dark) chocolate: most UK brands contain less than 25mg
- a 50g bar of milk chocolate: most UK brands contain less than 10mg
If you have 1 can of cola and 1 mug of filter coffee, for example, you have reached almost 200mg of caffeine. Do not worry if you occasionally have more than this amount, as the risks are small.
To cut down on caffeine, try decaffeinated tea and coffee, fruit juice or mineral water instead of regular tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks.
Herbal teas
There's little information on the safety of herbal teas in pregnancy, so it's best to drink them in moderation.
The FSA recommends drinking no more than around 4 cups of herbal tea each day during pregnancy, and to seek advice from a GP or midwife if you're unsure about which herbal products are safe to consume.
If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, the safest approach is to not drink alcohol at all to keep risks to your baby to a minimum.
Drinking alcohol in pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby, with the more you drink, the greater the risk.
Find out more about alcohol in pregnancy.
You can have moderate amounts of liquorice sweets or liquorice teas in pregnancy – there's no recommendation to avoid them. However, you should avoid the herbal remedy liquorice root.
Have a healthy diet in pregnancy
Find out about healthy eating in pregnancy, including healthy snacks.
Read more about how to avoid food poisoning in pregnancy.
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Australia 25-23 Wales, Melbourne
Australia stun Wales in thriller
June 16, 2012
Australia's Mike Harris celebrates his match-winning kick in the last act of the game in Melbourne
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An after-the-hooter penalty from replacement fly-half Mike Harris propelled Australia to a dramatic 25-23 victory over Wales in their clash in Melbourne.
Story of the Game
Wales appeared on course to keep the series alive with an historic first win over the Wallabies in Australia since 1969 as the faultless boot of Leigh Halfpenny kept the Grand Slam champions in front. But with the clock in the red New Zealand referee Chris Pollock penalised Wales after Australia launched a powerful rolling maul and Harris showed nerves of steel to crush Welsh dreams.
Wales, accused of making a slow start last week, came flying out of the blocks with a series of powerful pick and drives. Mike Phillips, Halfpenny and Alex Cuthbert were all prominent in the build up as Wales roared into the Wallabies half before George North powered over from close range.
Halfpenny, who kicked all before him in Brisbane, maintained his 100% record Down Under to stretch Wales' early lead to seven points. Wales continued to dominate the early exchanges but the Wallabies fought their way back into the encounter and began to strangle the visitors of possession.
Berrick Barnes, who only rejoined the Wallabies squad four hours prior to kick-off following the birth of his first child, Archie, hit back for the hosts and added a second penalty on the half-hour mark to cut Wales' lead to one point. Wales did themselves no favours and lost a succession of lineouts on their own throw as the pressure mounted.
They looked to have survived unscathed after Phillips burst out of his own half with a trademark break. He found Rhys Priestland in support but the fly-half was unable to release Sam Warburton for the try. Wales were penalised at the following phase and after pouncing on loose ball from the ensuing lineout, Phillips handed the Wallabies another opportunity to attack after his box-kick went out on the full.
And the Tri-Nations champions took full advantage with Barnes beating Warburton on the outside and dummying past Ashley Beck to release Rob Horne for the crucial try. Barnes added the extras on the stroke of half-time as Wales entered the interval trailing 13-7.
But the Dragons again started the half firing and an uncharacteristic mistake from last week's Wallaby hero Will Genia gave the opportunity to score. The livewire scrum-half threw an aimless pass which was hacked through by Beck and Jonathan Davies beat Rob Simmons in the foot race to score.
Halfpenny expertly slotted the conversion to regain the lead, and the full-back exchanged penalties with Barnes as Wales kept their noses in front. Barmes knocked over another penalty but Australia were dealt a blow when Cooper Vuna was sent to the sin-bin after a clumsy challenge on Halfpenny in the air.
The diminutive full-back came crashing down to earth but got straight back to his feet and slotted a monster penalty to regain the slender lead. Barnes hit-back after Bradley Davies was penalised at the break down but Halfpenny was again on target after the Welsh pack flexed its muscle at scrum time.
Wales continued to dominate the battle up front but they fell foul of the scrum lottery and Barnes stepped up to slot the simple penalty. But amazingly the fly-half, who appeared to be carrying a knock, pushed his effort wide and quickly departed to be replaced by Harris.
Australia frantically hammered at Wales but Rob Howley's men held strong as mistakes creeped into the Wallabies game. But Wales were penalised with the clock ticking and Australia kicked to the corner. They launched a rolling maul and Wales were penalised, with New Zealand-born fly-half Harris writing his name in Wallaby history.
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- It infect your browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and even Safari
- STREAM-ME.COM is supported by browser add-on or extension so that it can easily take over the whole browsing activities.
- It implants fake ads and links into search results.
- It lowers down your PC's security degree.
How Your Computer Got infected with STREAM-ME.COM Virus
- By opening any suspicious links or unknown spam emails from strangers.
- Freeware download from malicious website.
- It enter into your computer via porn website.
- By acquiring programs from unofficial websites or the ones with low credit.
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Manual Guide to Remove STREAM-ME.COM .
Step:1 • Remove unwanted and suspicious browser add-ons, toolbar and extensions from web browsers:.
|From Internet Explorer.
1. Click on the cogwheel icon at the top right corner of the browser.
2. Choose Manage add-ons from the menu.
3. Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
4. Search for STREAM-ME.COM or other suspicious add-ons.
5. Click Disable button.6. Select the following options one by one: Tool ->> Internet Options ->> Advanced ->> Reset7. On Reset IE settings tab, tick Delete personal settings, click Reset button and you will get Reset IE Settings window.
|from Google Chrome:.
1. Start google chrome.
2. Type chrome://settings/ on the address bar.
3. Click on the Extensions tab.
4. Search for STREAM-ME.COM or other suspicious extensions and delete it.
5. Reset Homepage and search engine.Click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar and select Settings:.
1. Scroll down to the bottom and click Show advanced settings.
2. Scroll down to the bottom again and click Reset browser settings.
|from Safari:.
1. Open your Safari browser from the dock.
2. Click on Safari in your Safari menu at the top of your screen.
3. A drop-down menu will now appear. Choose the option labeled "Reset Safari…"
|From Mozilla Firefox:.
1. Open Firefox.
2. Type about:addonds on the address bar.
3. Search related STREAM-ME.COM extensions or other suspicious extensions.
4. Click the remove button.5. Click on the orange Firefox icon->> choose Help ->>choose Troubleshooting information.
6. Click on Reset Firefox. Choose Reset Firefox again to make sure that you want to reset the browser to its initial state. Click Finish button when you get the Import Complete window.
Step:2 • Remove all unwanted programs From Operating System.
|Windows XP.
|Windows 7 / Vista.
Step:3 • Restore your previous browser settings and run the system scan to detect any threat or vulnerability left on your PC. Because it can help STREAM-ME.COM restore again from hidden files.
|From Internet Explorer.
|From Mozilla Firefox:.
|Google Chrome:.
Caution:- Restoring could remove all your saved passwords, bookmarks and other important data. Thus it is better to use the feature of Spyhunter Anti-virus tool where you can filter settings and then restore all your browser settings easily.
Step:4 •Find out all registry entries added by STREAM-ME.COM .
For Windows Users:-.
- While in the desktop view, Press window's icon and R.
- It will open the Run window and type "regedit".
- It will open the Registry Editor window, Now you need to locate and delete all registry. items associated to " STREAM-ME.COM " program.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TabbedBrowsing "NewTabPageShow" = "1". HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = ". HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Software. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wpm. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\"[RANDOM CHARACTRERISTIC]".
- Go to File<Click Export.
- Save the file in c:\ as regbackup. Click save.
- Go to Edit< find< Type " STREAM-ME.COM ".
- Press F3 to search.
- Once an item is found, read to make sure it is a link to that program.
Press delete to remove it.
Continue pressing F3 and deleting items pertaining to the program, until all the links are gone.
For Mac Users:.
- Hold down the Option key while looking at the Go menu in Finder to access the ~/Library folder.
- Find related entries and delete them one by one. Recheck to ensure all files are deleted.
While performing manual removal process if you stuck at any point of time, immediately stop the process, as it needs very patience and understanding. Rather opt for quick removal method which is convenient and time saving.


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Herat Police Arrest Three Suspected Attack Plotters
[Tolo News] Three men were
placed in durance vile
Maw! They're comin' to get me, Maw!
Monday as suspects in the planning of an attack on a government gathering in western
...a venerable old Persian-speaking city in western Afghanistan, populated mostly by Tadjiks, which is why it's not as blood-soaked as areas controlled by Pashtuns...
local officials said Monday.
Two of the men were while
dressed up like girls
and armed with non-lethal weapons while they were trying to attack the guards protecting the government officials at a gathering in Herat's Local Governance Department compound, Herat's acting police chief Abdul Hamid Hamidi said.
Another person was riding a
cycle of violence
carrying the
"Two people named Farid and Sayed Omid were riding a
cycle of violence
driven by Abdul Ghafoor and were trying to enter the Hall equipped with non-lethal weapons and anesthesia materials," Hamidi said.
facts are stubborn; statistics are more pliable...
some officials believe that the women-clothed detainees were trying to deceive teenagers and there was no real proof that they intended to attack the government gathering.
This comes on the same day that a motorbike
near a border police check point in Herat's Islam Qala district injured three people including a doctor and an Iranian official.
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Reverse Engineering Lottery Scratch Tickets For Profit (But Not Fame)
from the scratch-and-sniff deptJonah Lehrer has a fantastically entertaining article in Wired about cracking scratch card lottery tickets. It kicks off with a story about Mohan Srivastava, a statistician in Toronto who quickly realized that the scratch tickets couldn't actually be random, even if they try to give off that impression. Since the lotteries want to control how often people win, the numbers have be chosen by a careful algorithm -- and if that's the case, there's almost always ways to reverse engineer the algorithm. With the first game he tried it on, Srivastava was able to increase his odds to the point that he could pick a "winning" card 90% of the time. He ended up alerting the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation -- though, he admits that he did so not for moral reasons, but because he quickly calculated that he probably wouldn't make that much money just by gaming the system:
His next thought was utterly predictable: "I remember thinking, I'm gonna be rich! I'm gonna plunder the lottery!" he says. However, these grandiose dreams soon gave way to more practical concerns. "Once I worked out how much money I could make if this was my full-time job, I got a lot less excited," Srivastava says. "I'd have to travel from store to store and spend 45 seconds cracking each card. I estimated that I could expect to make about $600 a day. That's not bad. But to be honest, I make more as a consultant, and I find consulting to be a lot more interesting than scratch lottery tickets."At first the Ontario Lottery ignored him. Apparently, lots of crackpots claim to have beaten the lottery, but haven't. So, instead, he sent a guy on the Ontario Lottery security team a package of unscratched cards, and sorted them into piles he thought were winners and losers. Apparently, he was pretty accurate, because they called him quickly after that and then pulled the game.
Instead of secretly plundering the game, he decided to go to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Srivastava thought its top officials might want to know about his discovery. Who knows, maybe they'd even hire him to give them statistical advice. "People often assume that I must be some extremely moral person because I didn't take advantage of the lottery," he says. "I can assure you that that's not the case. I'd simply done the math and concluded that beating the game wasn't worth my time."
Of course, as often happens in these situations, the Lottery insisted that this was just a one-off error, and the rest of their games were secure. Srivastava correctly noted that was unlikely, as the chances that the ticket he'd randomly been given was the only one with a flaw seemed remote. And, even if he didn't think it was worth his time to game the system, that's not true for others. In fact, Srivastava notes that there are ways to profitably game the system:
I then ask Srivastava how a criminal organization might plunder the lottery. He lays out a surprisingly practical plan for what he would do: "At first glance, the whole problem with plundering is one of scale," he says. "I probably couldn't sort enough tickets while standing at the counter of the mini-mart. So I'd probably want to invent some sort of scanning device that could quickly sort the tickets for me." Of course, Srivastava might look a little suspicious if he started bringing a scanner and his laptop into corner stores. But that may not be an insurmountable problem. "Lots of people buy lottery tickets in bulk to give away as prizes for contests," he says. He asked several Toronto retailers if they would object to him buying tickets and then exchanging the unused, unscratched tickets. "Everybody said that would be totally fine. Nobody was even a tiny bit suspicious," he says. "Why not? Because they all assumed the games are unbreakable. So what I would try to do is buy up lots of tickets, run them through my scanning machine, and then try to return the unscratched losers. Of course, you could also just find a retailer willing to cooperate or take a bribe. That might be easier." The scam would involve getting access to opened but unsold books of tickets. A potential plunderer would need to sort through these tickets and selectively pick the winners. The losers would be sold to unwitting customers--or returned to the lottery after the game was taken off the market.Lehrer then goes on to point out that there is statistical evidence that, at the very least, suggests that some gaming of the system has been done in various places.
Consider a series of reports by the Massachusetts state auditor. The reports describe a long list of troubling findings, such as the fact that one person cashed in 1,588 winning tickets between 2002 and 2004 for a grand total of $2.84 million. (The report does not provide the name of the lucky winner.) A 1999 audit found that another person cashed in 149 tickets worth $237,000, while the top 10 multiple-prize winners had won 842 times for a total of $1.8 million. Since only six out of every 100,000 tickets yield a prize between $1,000 and $5,000, the auditor dryly observed that these "fortunate" players would have needed to buy "hundreds of thousands to millions of tickets." (The report also noted that the auditor's team found that full and partial ticket books were being abandoned at lottery headquarters in plastic bags.)Then there's the example of a woman in Texas, Joan Ginther, who has apparently won more than $1 million from the Texas lottery four separate times. There are also some indications that organized crime groups have regularly used such lottery tickets as a way to launder money -- and if they can crack the code, that makes the laundering process a lot more profitable.
Finally, the article notes that the Lottery industry around the world seems to more or less be in denial about the whole thing, frequently insisting that the new games are perfectly secure, and not even being all that aware of previous cracks and problems. The whole thing is well worth reading.
Filed Under: lottery, random, scratch cards


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Doctor needed in Antarctica
It's harsh, demanding, isolated and even hostile, but a unique place: Concordia research station in Antarctica. ESA is now looking for someone with medical training to join the next crew to overwinter in Concordia.
Right now, 13 people are living in Concordia down in Antarctica. While we enjoy summer here in the north, the southern hemisphere is cooling and most of the great continent around the South Pole is frozen under the long, dark winter.
Typically in February, research stations in Antarctica either close down for the winter or prepare for months of solitude, reliant on their own resources and communicating with the outside world only via radio. The first expeditions of the next summer won't arrive until November.
The French-Italian Concordia research station is one of the few permanent stations in Antarctica. Built on an ice plateau 3200 m up in one of the remotest places on Earth, the station hosts many research projects, from meteorology and glaciology to astronomy, technology and human biology.
Like a long spaceflight
Concordia is impossible to reach or leave during the winter months and any problems have to be solved by the crew on their own. The difficulties of overwintering are still worth the effort, though, because the season offers many possibilities for unique research.
Concordia is in many ways like a space station, so ESA began cooperating in 2002 with the station's builders and operators: the French Polar Institute (Institute Paul Emile Victor, IPEV) and the Italian Antarctic Programme (Consorzio per l'Attuazione del Programma Nazionale di Ricerche in Antartide, PNRA).
ESA's main interest is in understanding how our bodies and minds adapt to extreme environments – knowledge that helps us to cope with the challenges of long flights aboard the International Space Station and future missions to Mars. Physiological and psychological information is collected from all Concordia crewmembers during their stays.
To help collect physiological data, ESA has developed an easy-to-use, minimally intrusive, integrated monitoring device, to be used routinely for the first time in the coming season.
Paging a crewmember
As in previous years, ESA is sponsoring one crewmember with a medical background to spend the 2011 winter at Concordia.
If you are interested in this almost-out-of-this-world experience and in facing the harsh Antarctic winter, click here: 'Call for candidates'. The deadline for applications is 7 July.


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Kristine Reese is a guest columnist for TJB, taking on some of the toughest topics about the New York Jets. Find more of her work at the female based sports networ, Aerys Sports, and as an integral part of the nascent Flight 5 team. Follow Kristine on Twitter @KristineReese.
There is never a dull moment in Jets land, and the last six months have served as a constant reminder. After a 2011 season filled with great expectations ended in a downward spiral and an equally - if not more - dramatic off-season dominated headlines, there is little doubt all eyes will be on the New York Jets in 2012. And while Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow and Rex Ryan will all dominate the majority of the conversation, there is another name that also deserves just as much consideration: General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.
No year has ever been more important for Jets GM, and rightfully so -- his job is on the line.
It's difficult and often uncomfortable to focus on the negative, and it's clear the majority of fans feel the same way, especially after last season. But this is New York, and Jets Nation is ready for a ring. If this season is less than easy-breezy and the Jets fail to make the playoffs, you can bet, or better yet, guarantee that someone will have to pay the price.
It's clear, despite the public declarations otherwise, that Brian Schottenheimer was the scapegoat for last season. We can continue to debate whether or not he deserved it, but one cannot deny that there is something to be said about fresh blood, and Tony Sparano and his philosophies have given fans a new sense of hope for what's to come.
If the Jets don't not turn things around, another name will have to be sacrificed in the name of change. And Tannenbaum, not Rex Ryan, is that guy.
For the past few months, media and fans alike have lambasted and criticized Rex for his hyperbole and guarantees - which ironically they applauded and found "refreshing" just a little over a year ago - coming to the conclusion that 2012 is make it or break it for the outspoken head coach. Sure, all coaches are on short leashes in the NFL, but after taking the team to back-to-back AFC Championship games in his first two seasons in New York, I think it's safe to say Rex's seat isn't that hot.
Tannenbaum, on the other hand, has a much lengthier resume from which to direct "blame." We all know he is a so-called cap genius, but what else has the GM been widely successful with aside from managing the team's finances? It is fair to say that time has exposed Tannenbaum's weakness, which have been fair more costly than a head coach that likes to guarantee Super Bowls.
ESPN New York's Jane McManus was one of the first to direct the finger pointing properly at the GM last winter while the rest of the media was worrying about which anonymous source was blasting the quarterback. McManus eloquently wrote that perhaps a regression was overdue, given Tannenbaum's failure to properly address personnel the past few years, particularly heading into 2011. McManus specifically cited the problems with the offensive line and the turnover at wide receiver, two points that simply cannot be argued.
I disagree with several of McIntrye's finer points, particularly his insinuation that Tannenbaum "lost" Jamaal Westerman and Brodney Pool in FA this year (I think we can deal with those losses, yes?), but the conclusion in both McIntrye's and McManus' arguments are spot on: Under Tannenbaum's tenure, personnel management has been unsuccessful.
The NFL's most successful franchises all seem to understand that Super Bowl teams are made and built through the NFL Draft. Not one draft, not two drafts, but through years and years of successful scouting and drafts.
Under Tannenbaum, things started off pretty peachy. He is, after all, partially responsible for drafting Darrelle Revis, the best defensive player in the league, in addition to other premiere talents like D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Nick Mangold and David Harris.
But things started to deteriorate after 2008, and not just with the high profile busts like Vlad Ducasse and Vernon Ghloston. Prior to this year's draft, the Jets had only drafted 23 players over the last five years. The league average is 38. Under Tannenbaum, the Jets missed out on more than a dozen potential starters and, as we saw last season, valuable depth pieces.
To say that the Jets needed to walk away with a quality draft this year was an understatement, especially with so many of the team's core players aging and becoming free agents in the next two years. And while the majority of us do feel the team walked away with a lot of high upside talent in the 2012 NFL Draft, it will be at least two or three years before we know for sure just how successful this draft was.
Because that is time the GM may not be afforded, Tannenbaum has to hope guys like Joe McKnight and Kyle Wilson (2010) live up to their potential, Muhammed Wilkerson (2011) has a breakout season and Quinton Coples and Steven Hill make a signficant impact even in their first year. The NFL is very what-have-you-done-for-me-lately and we can no longer define Tannenbaum's draft success by his first round picks in '06 and '07.
Unfortunately, Tannenbaum's poor personnel decisions are not only limited to draft day -- they also apply to his free agency strategy. These two things are essentially one and the same; if the Jets had more success drafting talent, they wouldn't find themselves with so many needs in free agency and Tannenbaum wouldn't be forced to make such aggressive, outlandish moves.
A variety of factors have left the team with needs at safety, linebacker, offensive line, running back, backup quarterback and, of course, the revolving door at the wide receiver position. While several of these needs were addressed in this off-season - most notably the safety position - there still remains a lot of questions with several others.
None more so than at Right Tackle. Both fans and the mainstream media have absolutely FRIED the Jets refusal to address a position that was a huge liability last season. While I am hoping that the 2012 version of Wayne Hunter proves the 2011 swiss cheese model was just an aberration, there is understandable skepticism about the decision to keep him in the starting role. It is a move that could prove one of the most defining for the GM, regardless of exactly who was most responsible for the decision.
Of course, one cannot discuss the Jets off-season free agency moves without also mentioning the quarterback position, which has turned into quite the controversial subject in large part because of Mike Tannenbaum. The Jets extended the franchise quarterback they publicly admitted needs to get better - be it to boost his confidence or save cap room - and promptly followed it up with a trade for Tim Tebow. Every angle on this topic has already been discussed ad nauseum, but it is a perfect example of the kinds of overly aggressive (not to mention contradictory) moves Mike Tannenbaum has become known for.
Speaking of Tannenbaum's most successful draft pick, Darrelle Revis and his hypothetical holdout is a narrative that not only allows us to further examine how the GM works, but to also look closely at a situation that could greatly affect the future of his job.
Whether you do or you do not agree with Revis' stance on his contract situation, the fact remains that he is a game changer and the Jets need him on the field. The cornerback is going to remain Jet; the question is, how difficult and ugly will the process be and how much will it cost the team, financially and figuratively? If Revis misses even a small amount of time, it could potentially create a lot of problems, especially in a defensive system that relies to heavily on it's shutdown corners to execute. We saw this play out with his holdout and subsequent injury in 2010.
The other element in this is the obvious disagreement between the two sides over semantics. Revis feels he was given a "Band-Aid" contract - one that Tannenbaum publicly called an "intermediate step" - and now Tannenbaum is being asked to make good on his promise. It's highly likely that Tannenbaum has not reached out to Revis because the team simply does not have the money, (no word yet on how that affects his capologist label) but that doesn't change the fact that Tannenbaum finds himself in a delicate situation that, based on his own words, he is partially responsible for. He certainly has a history of contradicting himself - he couldn't even keep his story consistent in interviews with the media after the Tim Tebow trade - but this time he may have put himself in a situation he can't get out of.
Both Woody Johnson and Rex Ryan have publicly deferred to the GM on this matter, and that's a clear indication that to them, this is Tannenbaum's mess to clean up. While Tannenbaum's obvious missteps in draft and free agency are problematic, the handling of these more finite personnel matters that could also detrimental.
Some believe that Tanny and Rex's fates are intertwined. Many also believe that Rex is playing GM and Tannenabum is just falling in line. But Tannenbaum's deficiencies preceded Rex, and even with two trips to the AFC Championship game under his belt, Mike Tannenbaum's tenure as GM has exposed his weaknesses: He lacks an understanding of drafting and cultivating talent and in turn, building a roster top to bottom, and his arrogance and poor, well - management - is growing costly.
The fact is, Woody Johnson is too good of a businessman to just set Tannenabum free. In his piece, McIntyre inferred that sources close to Woody have indicated Tannenbaum would likely be reassigned before he was fired. With Tannenbaum's talent managing the cap, this does seem the most likely possibility.
Of course, if the Jets make it to the playoffs, this is likely all a moot point, as winning has a habit of sweeping things under the rug. But it shouldn't take an epic meltdown for us to shed light on a team's shortcomings, and it shouldn't take another season of disappointment to make changes.
No doubt Tannenabum and the rest of the front office have made an effort to correct their errors and turn things around, but is it enough? Outside of handling this Revis situation, there isn't a whole lot Tannenbaum can do to help himself now. He can only wait and hope for the best.


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Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the
date of the next Parish Council meeting is unknown
The Staintondale Parish Council web site is seen as a way of letting more people know what happens at their Parish Council meetings. The village of Ravenscar is within Staintondale Parish.
The site includes Minutes of previous meetings (Dec. 99 onwards), the Agenda for the next meeting of the Parish Council, a map of the Parish, and a page of links to web sites within the Parish.
The website began in November 1999 and is designed & maintained by the Clerk to the Parish Council.
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A look at the leg injury to Kevin Ware, a sophomore guard for Louisville's basketball team:
- WHAT HAPPENED: Ware broke his lower right leg in two places as he contested a 3-point shot during Louisville's victory over Duke in the Midwest Regional final on Sunday. Ware jumped to try and block the shot and his leg bent at practically a right angle when he landed, the bone coming through his skin. The frightening break was captured on national television; the game was one of two Sunday with a berth in the Final Four at stake.
- COVERAGE: After two initial replays, CBS stopped showing the sequence that included Ware's injury.
- WARE'S CONDITION: He left the court on a stretcher and taken to Methodist Hospital where he had surgery Sunday night. School officials said the leg, broken in two places, was reset and a rod inserted into his right tibia. Ware is expected to stay in Indianapolis until at least Tuesday. Louisville trainer Fred Hina said Ware needed surgery immediately because of the risk for infection with an open fracture.
- PROGNOSIS: Dr. Reed Estes, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and physician for the UAB football team, said surgery to stabilize the bones in such cases is usually successful and Ware should return next season. Louisville coach Rick Pitino said the injury was the same one sustained by former Louisville running back Michael Bush, who has returned to have a productive NFL career with Oakland and Chicago.


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In a galactic battle who comes out on top.
Takes place in earths solar system.
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How many? How long have they been in our solar system (I'm asking so I can gauge the power levels of the Kryptonians)? Other than Superman and Majestic (the most well known of each race) are all the known members of the races included as well or are they just generic Kryptonians/Kherans?
Anyway, I'd say Kryptonians if the numbers of both sides are great and they're all on Superman's level. The biggest reason is because most Kherans/Kherubim aren't as powerful or as smart as Mr. Majestic. Most of them don't even have the same power set since the Pantheon (Majestic's class of Kheran) is one of 7 classes and the other 6 are very different. Only one of the others can even fly and none of the others has as much speed. They have some things like weapons that can kill Majestic level beings and psychic abilities, but those alone won't do too much if their best weapons (the Pantheon) are vastly outnumbered. If the numbers aren't that great then the Kherans might pull out a win, relying on their most capable Pantheon and Coda warriors to handle the bulk of the Kryptonians (aided by their specially forged blades and armor), the Titans and Spartan units for defending the psychics while they attack mentally, and the fact that almost every Kheran is a highly trained and skilled soldier bred for battle.
Sling Shot says:
"Kryptonians Vs Kherans In a galactic battle who comes out on top. Takes place in earths solar system."
that's the coolest avatar i've ever seen you rock!
i guess i have to go with buckshot and also i'm wondering how much tanning time the kryptonians have had and if its only a few minutes/days/weeks, just how powerful that would make them.
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