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Christopher Budny 7/31/2007 10:43:05 AMWhat a gorgeous stairway, and a wonderful capture... love the rich golden tones! #703138
Wendy Bristol 7/31/2007 10:55:38 AMWow. Stunning work. #4583286
Christine Czernin 7/31/2007 12:04:36 PMThank you Wendy and Christopher, I really do appreciate your kind comments.
Tarun Bose 7/31/2007 1:17:45 PMWow! Fantastic capture with excellent colours and lighting. A winner in my opinion. Well done Christine. #4583668
Daniella Puente 7/31/2007 3:41:33 PMExcellent composition and pov! love the light :) #4584151
Christine Czernin 8/1/2007 1:31:07 PMThank you so much for your lovely comments Daniella and Tarun.
Philippe Vieux-Jeanton 8/22/2007 2:32:35 PMYou'r a wonderful photographe Christine, your work is astonich! #4684670
Christine Czernin 8/22/2007 11:57:20 PMThank you, Philippe.
Erin Tyler 8/27/2007 2:39:23 PMCongrats on your Finalist! #4706293
Christopher Budny 8/27/2007 5:20:33 PMI'm so glad to see this one get a Finalist; congratulations! #4707768
Philippe Vieux-Jeanton 8/27/2007 5:27:48 PMBravo Christine !! Congrats on your Finalist. #4707834
Pranay Koka 8/27/2007 5:52:52 PMexcellent perspective! congrats #4708034
Graeme yew Chow 8/27/2007 9:14:46 PMWow, congratulations Chris. This is top class image. #4709736
Heather Thorsen 8/28/2007 5:39:23 AMCongratulations Christine.
Christine Czernin 8/28/2007 5:47:36 AMThanks to all of you for your kind congratulations. You make my day. #4710703
Tarun Bose 8/28/2007 5:59:47 AMCongrats for your excellent finalist, Christine. #4710800
Christine Czernin 8/28/2007 6:57:49 AMThank you so very much, Tarun. #4711298
Debra R. Harder 8/28/2007 2:42:15 PMThis is outstanding, Christine! Congrats on your wonderful finalist! Deb #4713529
Alex T. Mizuno 8/28/2007 3:00:39 PMChristine, this is such a wonderful image! Congratulations on this Finalist!! #4713640
Dianna Hauf 8/28/2007 5:54:00 PMChristine, this is awesome! It reminds me of the inside of a beautiful seashell! A well deserved finalist and all the best in the next round!! #4714350
Barbara Waldoch 8/28/2007 9:20:21 PMWonderful finalist, Christine! #4715265
Jennifer L. Alder 8/29/2007 9:10:39 AMcongrats on this lovely win! #4718112
Philippe Vieux-Jeanton 8/29/2007 9:13:55 AMYepeee!! I knew it !! Superb finalist, Cristine. Bravo !! #4718140
Les Rhoades 8/29/2007 9:32:33 AMParty time!!! = Congratulations on this well deserved WINNER!
Autum Rhoades 8/29/2007 9:35:30 AMCongrats to you on this fantastic winner! #4718348
RC Fritz 8/29/2007 10:21:41 AMWell deserved WINNER. Congratulations! #4718644
Christopher Budny 8/29/2007 10:40:31 AMA huge congratulations on your Win! The medal matches the image very nicely! ;) #4718743
Terry L. Ellis 8/29/2007 11:31:58 AMA dazzling First Place win, Christine! Congratulations! #4719034
Kay E. Mahoney 8/29/2007 12:40:34 PMCongratulations on your first Place winner. #4719333
Tarun Bose 8/29/2007 12:50:02 PMBig ,big congrats for your first prize winner, Christine. #4719389
Claudia Kuhn 8/29/2007 1:00:04 PMBig congrats on your first place win! Very cool! #4719479
Christine Czernin 8/29/2007 1:03:34 PMA big thank you to all of you.
Alex T. Mizuno 8/29/2007 2:22:58 PMCongratulations on this grand winning!! I'll join the party!! :) #4719969
Dianna Hauf 8/29/2007 4:34:38 PMWay to go and I couldn't be any happier for such a wonderful person and her photography!! Super big hugs sent your way Christine and a heartfelt congratulations!!! ♥♥♥ Dianna #4720522
Eugenio Diaz 8/29/2007 7:09:28 PMCongratulations Christine on your first place winner. AWESOME!
Graeme yew Chow 8/29/2007 8:28:55 PMChristine, congratulations and you must be very happy bc this is first place. Thinking how it look like to have a house at the slope of Alps. One day I hope to see those photos. #4721476
Evy Johansen 8/29/2007 8:30:44 PMSo well deserved!! Big congratulations on your first place win, Christine!! #4721484
Heather Thorsen 8/29/2007 8:34:51 PMI am joining in the chorus congratulating you on your superb winner Christine. #4721503
Janine Russell 8/29/2007 9:39:59 PMChristine, great color, composition, DOF, lighting and point of view; big congratulations on your First Place Win! #4721681
Cora Miller 8/29/2007 10:36:43 PMWhat gorgeous architecture! You captured it perfectly. Congratulations on your win. #4721883
Anna Diederich 8/30/2007 3:13:05 AMCongratulations Christine...this is stunning! #4722582
Crystal Young 8/30/2007 10:57:22 AMCongrats on your win for this mesmorizing photo! I feel like I'm being sucked into the picture! #4724372
Nathalie Charbonneau 8/30/2007 1:28:43 PMMany congrats!!!!
Vladan D. Djordjevic 9/3/2007 8:17:39 PMFantastic photo! Congratulations!!! #4742836
Danielle Hall 9/4/2007 6:09:20 PMthis is absolutely stunning. the design on the staircase is so beautiful!! #4747195
Christine Czernin 9/5/2007 10:15:48 AMSorry, I have been away for a few days.
Sherry K. Adkins 9/6/2007 9:13:10 PMWow, Christine, this is just breathtaking. So incredibly beautiful. Congrats on your first place win, so well deserved!!! #4757898
Steven E. Ray 9/11/2007 1:25:08 PMI recall seeing this in the winner's gallery, but just slow commenting. This is THE BEST "in the middle" staircase photo ever. I don't think it is possible to top it! Great capture! #4778320
Christine Czernin 9/11/2007 2:20:01 PMThank you very much, Sherry and Steven.
Photographer 11/10/2007 10:49:52 PMGreat image with wonderful light, clarity and colors, Christine - well composed!
Sharon Day 11/25/2007 2:14:48 PMAwesome image, Christine!!! Belated congratulations on this. I really enjoyed browsing your gallery :). #5122541
Joanna Kovalcsik 5/2/2017 11:25:37 AMAmazing light and beauty, Christine! #11590944
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Turned on my heart light.
Who's In It: Alex Pettyfer, Diana Agron, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Kevin Durand
The Basics: John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) seems like a pretty normal kid. He's quiet, tries to avoid trouble, and is pretty mild mannered. That must mean he's harmless right? And that when his hands light up it's just because he's holding a flashlight, right? Wrong. John Smith travels from place to place with Henri (Timothy Olyphant) because he is running from the Mogadorians, whose only goal is to kill him and the other 8 special members of his alien race. Their running has gained speed now that the first 3 have been killed, and John is Number Four. His latest hideout, the small town of Paradise, Ohio gets a bigger dose of explosions and brutal murders than it would have say, any other lifetime, because John is tracked down and all hell breaks loose.
What's The Deal: I walked into this movie a skeptic and left a true believer. At every turn, I was ready for a trite, tired concept thrown on the screen with flashy CG, and each time I was politely corrected and patted on the head by a fun, engaging scene. I loved the performers--especially the newbies that I had never seen before. Alex Pettyfer in all his blonde-tipped glory is a modern-day E.T., making me care about aliens again. This kid goes through the wringer in this movie, and I bought every second of it. I was glad he finally found love with real-life girlfriend Diana Agron, and I cheered him on when he was defending nerdy Sam (Callan McAuliffe). This movie is a great argument for rolling up your sleeves and putting some elbow grease into the casting process. With anchors Olyphant and Agron, this ensemble really worked spectacularly together.
Let's Talk About Six: We all know that Australians are supernaturally hot, and Number Six (Teresa Palmer) really lights up the screen here literally and figuratively. Her character is mysterious, rides a motorcycle, has a way with big alien guns, AND has an accent. What more could you ask for? This film really obviously sets up a sequel (that I am all in for), and I can't wait to see what she does next. I also think this bodes well for the other numbers--we still haven't met four other survivors. Officially, though, I have to apologize to Bo Derek, because Six has replaced Ten as the new rating for hot babes. Tricia Helfer, Battlestar Galactica. Look it up.
I Demand You Produce Another Immediately: I wanted to see more cool stuff. By the time this movie gets cooking, it becomes completely amazing with things like a giant monster battle and a smoking crater where a football field used to be. I appreciated it's muted action in the beginning because it resulted in me being invested in the characters, but in the end mama loves her explosions.
My only question is, after such a seemingly positive review why only a 3/5 and not a 4 or 4.5 heck even a 5/5 sounded about right from what I read.
Thanks for the read though, this got me really pumped to watch this...can't wait!
honestly... best movie I have seen in 2011. Not really any dull parts in the movie. I was so into it, the movie seemed like an hour long! After it was over, i was waiting for more, I simply asked my friend, "Can the sequel be now?" if i had to rate the movie out of 5, it would probably be a 4/5. GREAT review though!
This is a good movie. If anything bad to say it needed more action. alot of the action stuff comes at the end. Good story line, good acting, all and all good movie
I thought the movie was really good. It stayed pretty true to the book but did leave out some of backround which movie versions typically do. Great job with the special effects. Its didnt go over-board with CGI which i think added to the realism of the big action scenes. The book "the power of six" the sequel will be out in August, i hope they do a screenplay and start movie production soon after as im really looking for to the follow up.
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Travel volume during the Thanksgiving holiday period continues to increase steadily from a low point in 2008, according to data from AAA.
The travel group estimates 43.6 million Americans will take trips of 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving weekend, up from 43.3 million a year ago. The projected increase marks the fourth year of growth in a row since 2008, when travel dropped by 25%.
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Cincinnati, OH – Todd Frazier and Zack Cozart each hit two homers and the Cincinnati Reds smacked six home runs in a 15-0 rout of the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series.
Frazier went 4-for-5 with four RBI and three runs scored for the Reds, who had 19 hits. Cozart knocked in five runs, Xavier Paul hit a grand slam and Shin- Soo Choo added a solo homer.
Homer Bailey (1-0) gave up just two hits over six scoreless innings for Cincinnati, which has won three in a row. The right-hander, who fanned six and walked three, went 13-10 with a 3.68 ERA in 33 starts last season.
Dan Haren (0-1) got rocked in his Nationals debut, allowing six runs on nine hits over four innings. The right-hander, who gave up four homers, went 12-13 with a 4.33 ERA in 30 starts with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last season.
Washington was hoping to build off a three-game sweep of the Marlins.
Cincinnati's home run parade got started in the second. Frazier and Cozart hit back-to-back blasts with one out. Frazier's found the upper deck in left, while Cozart's homer just cleared the wall in left.
Cozart added a three-run homer during Cincinnati's next at bat. Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips started the frame with consecutive singles. Haren retired the next two batters before Cozart smacked his offering over the wall in left, making it 5-0.
Choo's solo blast to right-center field in the fourth made it 6-0.
Cozart continued his big night in the fifth. Zach Duke gave up a one-out single to Frazier, who stole second and advanced to third on catcher Kurt Suzuki's throwing error. Cozart followed with a sacrifice fly.
Bailey got out of minor jams in the third and fifth, with the Nationals stranding men on first and second in each inning.
The Reds turned the game into a laugher with a seven-run seventh. After Jay Bruce hit an RBI double, Frazier cleared the wall in right to make it 10-0. Cincinnati loaded the bases with two outs later in the inning. Paul stepped to the plate as a pinch-hitter and launched a grand slam -- the first of his career.
Frazier added an RBI single in the eighth to account for the final margin.
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Washington won five of seven games against the Reds in 2012, including two of three in Cincinnati ... Haren signed a one-year deal with the Nationals in the offseason for $13 million ... Duke gave up six runs -- five earned -- on six hits over 2 2/3 innings.


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I tested some and they can be a reason for boards to loose grip, running not controlled or don't spending enough grip.
Important are even fins, made out of good quality with sharp edges.
I tested finf with not so sharp edges and then the board starts to bubble, meaning it doesn't cut through the water like a knife. Some also suck air which makes the board loosing grip.
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David Hall: At 13,012 coins, the 1935 Philadelphia Arkansas was the highest mintage of the three Arkansas of 1935 (Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints). It should be noted that the actual 100th anniversary of Arkansas' statehood was in 1936, but this was the height of commemorative collecting fever and everyone wanted in on the action so the Arkansas Honorary Centennial Celebration Commission started a year early and keep celebrating the birthday with more coins through 1939. This was definitely overkill, but the mintages were relatively small, especially for the last two years.
Most Arkansas were sold at a premium to collectors, dealers, and investors so very few saw circualtion. Of the 13,012 1935 Arkansas originally minted, probably 11,000 to 12,000 exist today and most are mint state. The 1935 is the highest mintage Arkansas and it is also the most common in all grades. But interestingly, although the mintage of the 1935 is more than double that of the 1935-D and 1935-S, the 1935 is just slightly more common than the other two issues from this year. The design of the Arkansas is very flat and marks and abraisions are usually abundant. So while Arkansas are common in mint state, they are quite rare in superb MS67.
The 1935 is a typical Arkansas issue. The average grade is MS63 to MS65. Circulated examples are almost unknown. Superb MS66 examples are rare and MS67 Gems are extremely rare. Luster is of the frosty type. There are varying degrees of toning and eye appeal is consequently an important issue, as it is on all Arkansas.
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Yvonne Wilson, 68 of Stockton peacefully joined her beloved husband, Troy Lee Wilson of 46 years on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was born in Independence, KS on September 24, 1944. Yvonne grew up in Independence, Kansas and graduated from Independence High School before moving to
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Heard from the new Tom Waits album this morning, and new local music from Sonic Love Child and Still Pacific. And, the voice of Christine Rosholt. RIP hard-working singer, and thank you for all the song.
Had so much fun with Eric Foss from Secret Stash Records in the studio during the 11am hour, giving us a preview of Mickey Murray's reissue out this week. He also let us know the label is working on a Latin funk compilation, and played a track for us. You know we look very forward to that set of music!
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Transition should not happen at any one time or age. Instead, transition should be a gradual process; it is something that you, your family, and your healthcare team work on over time.
It is never too early to start thinking about transition because preparation leads to success. It is a good idea to start creating a transition plan with your healthcare team before age 14. You will be able to work on this plan for a few years before actually moving to a different doctor or hospital.
It is important to know that some pediatric hospitals have different practices and rules regarding care of older patients. For example, at some places patients over the age of 21 cannot be admitted to the pediatric hospital. At other places the age limit is 18 or 22 years. Ask your doctor about the policies at your hospital.
Policy at Children's National Medical Center (PDF)
Where should I transition?
Talk to your healthcare team about this important question. Depending on your location you may have many options or one preferred place.
Why do I need to transition?
Transitioning allows you to become a successful, independent adult. While you might not like some of the responsibilities that come with transition, remember that you are gaining more privileges. Through transition, you earn the freedom to be in control of your own life.
Transition can be difficult because you might be leaving a pediatric doctor or healthcare team that knows you well and that you like. These individuals, however, are often not specifically trained to treat adults. Treating adults and children with sickle cell disease can be very different, and pediatric hospitals are designed to take care of children, not adults.
Get prepared
This website is designed to help prepare you to transition from the world of pediatrics to adult medicine. We hope this website will help you become your own health advocate.
An advocate is someone who stands up for a cause. As a teen with sickle cell you now need to start speaking up--advocating-- for yourself.
Listen to some young adults with sickle cell talk about advocacy.
To become a good advocate for yourself, you must practice talking to your doctor independently.
Read the below statements and answer "YES" or "NO" for each one.
If you can answer "YES" to most, great, you are likely ready to transition soon.If you answer "NO," to a statement, use this website and talk to your doctor for help related to that topic.
Medical History Checklist
Note: Checklists below taken from the Virginia Department of Health
Medical Knowledge Checklist
Medical Skills Checklist
Education and vocation skills checklist
Health benefits checklist
Social support checklist
Please note above checklists were adapted with permission from the Virginia Department of Health Sickle Cell Transition Intervention Program
Understand how sickle cell disease could affect your body. Since blood travels all over, sickle cell disease affects many different parts of the body. It can be scary reading about these problems, but try not to be nervous. Most people with sickle cell will not experience all of these complications. Also if you know about these issues and you understand your body, you could prevent some of these problems or get help for them before they cause you too much trouble.
1. Brain
Signs of a stroke include suddenly having any of the following:
What should I do if I think I might be having a stroke?
Act fast. If you have signs of a stroke, immediately call 911.
Remember FAST:
What is a TCD?
As a child you should have had a test called a Transcranial Doppler (TCD) that measures the flow of blood to the brain. This test helps predict a person's risk of having a stroke. Children who have blood flow measured by TCD faster than a certain speed are more likely to have a stroke. Many of these children are then placed on chronic blood transfusions to lower their risk of stroke. Also, individuals who have had a stroke are often started on chronic blood transfusion therapy to lower their risk of having another stroke.
2. Eyes
People with sickle cell have jaundice because of the breakdown of red blood cells that releases bilirubin, a yellow substance. Many people with sickle cell always have some mild jaundice because their red bloods cells are broken down much more often than people who do not have sickle cell. This jaundice is not concerning.
What if my eyes are more yellow than usual?
If you have increased yellowing of your eyes (increased jaundice):
People can develop different types of retinopathy for various reasons and those with sickle cell disease can develop a specific type of retinopathy (sickle cell retinopathy). People with early retinopathy have no symptoms and may have perfect vision, however, retinopathy often worsens, causing vision problems and even blindness. Fortunately, retinopathy can usually be treated by laser surgery before it causes vision problems.
People with sickle cell should see an ophthalmologist (an eye doctor) to look for retinopathy every year starting at around age 10. It is very important to see the ophthalmologist even if you have 20/20 vision because you want to treat retinopathy before it causes problems.
3. Lungs
Acute Chest Syndrome
Defined: Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a term used to describe a type of sickle cell crisis involving the lungs. ACS is diagnosed by seeing a new infiltrate (evidence of a substance not normally present) on a chest X-ray. Some doctors may use the word "pneumonia" (inflammation of the lung) to describe this abnormality. In general, pneumonia in a person with sickle cell disease is the same thing as acute chest syndrome.
A person with acute chest syndrome has one or more of the following symptoms:
It is very important to see a doctor if you have any of the above symptoms because people with ACS can become very sick.
How is acute chest syndrome treated?
Treating ACS involves helping to ensure that the person's body is still receiving enough oxygen. Supplemental (extra) oxygen is often given. Breathing treatment medications like Albuterol or Pulmicort may also be given to help improve lung function especially if a person also has asthma. Sometimes a blood transfusion is necessary to further help with oxygen transport. Since ACS may be triggered by an infection, treatment can also involve antibiotics.
How can I prevent acute chest syndrome?
One important thing that you can do to prevent acute chest syndrome is incentive spirometry. An incentive spirometer is a device that helps encourage you to breathe in deeply. By taking deep breaths, your lungs will better deliver oxygen and prevent vasoconstriction of the blood vessels going to the lung that can cause acute chest syndrome. If you are in the hospital for a pain crisis, you should try to use your incentive spirometer 10 breaths every hour while awake, or once every time you see a TV commercial for example.
Another important thing you can do to prevent acute chest syndrome (and other problems) is to get your influenza (flu) vaccine every year. All people with sickle cell disease should get a flu vaccine before the start of the flu season in the early fall (usually first available in September). You need to get the influenza vaccine every year (unlike other immunizations which usually do not need to be repeated) because the influenza virus changes every year. The vaccine is specially made to protect against the influenza virus of the current season.
4. Heart
Pulmonary Hypertension
Defined: Pulmonary hypertension is increased pressure in the blood vessels that go to the lung for oxygen transport. This increased pressure is caused by narrowing of these blood vessels.
To help understand pulmonary hypertension, think of two hoses with the same amount of water running through them.
Hose #1 is big. Water easily travels through the hose and does not push against it (low pressure).
Hose #2 is small. Water has a more difficult time traveling faster through the hose and pushes hard against it (high pressure).
Pulmonary hypertension is a problem because it can cause a strain on the heart that has to pump blood.
Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension include:
An ECHO (a heart ultrasound) can help diagnose pulmonary hypertension.
5. Spleen
The spleen is an organ in the left upper abdomen that removes old or damaged red blood cells. The spleen is also part of the immune system and helps fight certain infections.
Defined: Splenic sequestration is the sudden enlargement of the spleen due to trapping of red blood cells. This pooling of blood in the spleen causes problems because fewer red blood cells are able to circulate throughout the rest of the body to transport oxygen. People with splenic sequestration need to be hospitalized and may need a blood transfusion.
After recovery from a splenic sequestration event, an individual may start chronic blood transfusion therapy or have the spleen removed (splenectomy) to prevent future episodes. Splenic sequestration usually only occurs in children with sickle cell disease (before they develop functional asplenia).
Functional asplenia
Defined: The spleen in individuals with sickle cell disease usually becomes damaged over time by the many abnormal red blood cells traveling through it. Usually by adolescence, the spleen in individuals with sickle cell disease is non-functional because of this damage. Functional asplenia simply means not having a working spleen.
No spleen- who cares?
People can live without a spleen. However, people who do not have a functioning spleen have an increased risk of certain infections, especially infections from bacteria called "pneumococcus." Because of this increased risk, all people with sickle cell should see a doctor immediately if they have fever. Fever could be the first sign of a serious bacterial infection that needs immediate antibiotic treatment.
Fever = Oral temperature above 101.3° F or 38.5° C = Go to the Emergency Room (ER) or Sickle Cell Center
As a child you should have taken penicillin, an antibiotic to prevent blood infection by the bacteria called pneumococcus. It is recommended that all children with sickle cell disease less than 6 years old take penicillin everyday. It is also recommended for older individuals to continue taking penicillin if they have had a past pneumococcus blood infection or had surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy).
6. Gallbladder
The gallbladder is an organ is the right upper abdomen that stores bile, a fluid that helps with digestion.
Gallstones. People with sickle cell disease typically can develop types of gallstones called bilirubin gallstones. Bilirubin is a yellow substance made when hemoglobin in red blood cells is broken down. People with sickle cell disease have elevated bilirubin levels because of the constant break down of damaged red blood cells. This bilirubin can then collect to form gallstones. A few gallstones may not cause any problems. However, over time, gallstones can block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder causing two problems:
If a person is having significant problems from gallstones, the treatment is surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy).
7. Kidney
Sickle cell nephropathy
Defined: Sickle red blood cells can damage the kidney so that it is unable to filter properly. This kidney damage is called sickle cell nephropathy. The first sign of this damage is protein in the urine (proteinuria). People with early sickle cell nephropathy have no symptoms, however, they can later develop renal failure. Renal failure means that the kidneys no longer work. Renal failure can cause dangerous levels of different electrolytes in the blood since the blood is not properly filtered. People with renal failure must go on dialysis or have a kidney transplant.
What to do if you have proteinuria?
If you have proteinuria, then you likely have early kidney damage. You should see a kidney specialist (nephrologist) to get started on medication to slow down this damage to the kidney.
8. Bone
Avascular necrosis (AVN)
Defined: Bones, like other organs in the body, need blood to stay alive and healthy. Unfortunately, sickle red blood cells can sometimes block the blood supply to the round part of either the hip or shoulder bone. This lack of blood flow causes the bone to die, resulting in long-term (chronic) hip or shoulder pain.
How is AVN diagnosed?
The best way to diagnose AVN is through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI gives a very good picture of the joint without any radiation.
How is AVN treated?
The bone damage in AVN unfortunately cannot be easily fixed. Pain medications and physical therapy can help. If AVN is causing significant problems, an orthopedic surgeon may recommend core decompression surgery or joint replacement surgery.
9. Bone marrow
Bone marrow is the "factory" that produces the different types of blood cells—white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
Aplastic crisis
Defined: Aplastic crisis occurs when the bone marrow "factory" shuts down and stops making blood cells. Some viral infections can cause this aplastic crisis and temporarily stop the production of blood cells. People with sickle cell disease need to constantly make red blood cells since their red blood cells do not typically live as long. When the production of red blood cells stops, the number of red blood cells in the body can drop to a dangerously low level.
10. Blood
Blood transfusions can be life saving for people with sickle cell disease in emergency situations like severe acute chest syndrome. Chronic blood transfusions (scheduled blood transfusions every 3-4 weeks) are also important for some people with sickle cell disease like individuals who have had a stroke. While blood transfusion therapy is very helpful, transfusions also have risks such as alloimmunization and iron overload.
Alloimmunization: The immune system is like a national army protecting your body from foreign invaders. It functions to search and destroy all things in your body that are not you, like bacteria and viruses. One weapon the immune system makes to attack pathogens is antibodies. Antibodies are like little missiles that attach to foreign particles and mark them as an enemy to be destroyed.
What does the immune system have to do with blood transfusions?
The immune system can sometimes identify life saving donor cells as "foreign" since your body did not make them. When this process happens your body makes antibodies against the donor cells. For example, when an individual has made antibodies against a particular red blood cell, if he or she receives a blood transfusion of that type of red blood cell, it would be destroyed and could cause major problems. These antibodies make it more difficult to obtain a blood donor match.
Just like it is crucial for you to know your allergies to medications, it is very important to know if you have developed any antibodies to donor red blood cells. This information can help find the best blood for you in the blood bank next time you need a transfusion. Information about alloantibodies to red blood cells should be on a medical alert bracelet that can "speak for you" when you are in an emergency situation.
Iron overload: Iron is an important mineral used by the body, however, too much iron causes problems. Blood contains iron so when an individual receives a blood transfusion, he or she also receives a significant amount of iron. The body does not remove iron well, so over time if an individual has had many blood transfusions, the amount of iron in his or her body can rise to dangerous levels. In particular, iron can cause problems in the heart, liver, and endocrine glands.
How do you get rid of iron?
If your iron level reaches a certain level, you should start taking a medication to remove iron called "ExJade". It is very important to take this medication every day to bring the iron in your body to a safe level.
It is very important to remember that there are things that you can do to try to stay healthy and avoid pain crisis.
You also need to know your limits. People with sickle cell disease should avoid certain activities. However, remember the list of things that you can do is much longer! If you have any questions about a specific activity ask your doctor. You know your body best, so with experience, you will find what activities are best for you.
Hydroxyurea is currently the only approved drug to treat sickle cell disease. Hydroxyurea has helped many people living with sickle cell disease.
Not all people with sickle cell disease should take hydroxyurea, but all people with sickle cell disease should know these facts about hydroxyurea:
Talk to your doctor about hydroxyurea and if it is right for you.
Check out how hydroxyurea can change your red blood cells! These three pictures were taken at different times using a microscope looking at the blood of a person with sickle cell disease.
This change in your blood takes time and you need to take your hydroxyurea every day for it to occur.
Relaxation techniques can help when pain hits you. Try these techniques:
1. Think of a calm and happy place--an empty beach, a bright blue sky with clouds, or a mountain sunset. Think of details in this place--sounds you enjoy, things you like to touch, taste, and smell.
2. Deep breathing. As you inhale, think about fresh air coming slowly intro your chest, out to your fingers and down to your toes. As you breathe out, imagine that any tension that may have been stored in your arms, neck or shoulders is moving from your body and out into space.
3. Muscle exercises. Get in a comfortable position in a relaxing place. Tighten the different muscles in your body and then relax them, allowing them to go limp. Start with making a fist and then releasing your fingers. Slowly move on to your arms, shoulders, neck, face muscles, toes, legs, and stomach.
Stress. Stress can trigger pain and make existing pain even worse. Learn how to mange your stress. Figure out what works for you.
Support system. A support system is a network of people who help you when you are going through difficult times. Individuals can have different groups of people as a support system. Having a group of people who you can turn to for help is critical. Build up your support system.
There are many different pain medications. You will find that certain medications may work better for your pain. You should know these basic facts about different pain meds:
Acetaminophen (trade name Tylenol). You can buy it over the counter (OTC). It can reduce fever. An adult should never take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen (eight 500 mg pills) in a 24 hour period because too much acetaminophen can cause serious liver problems. Some medications (Tylenol#3, Percocet, Vicodin) combine acetaminophen with another drug. Make sure you read how much acetaminophen your medications contain to ensure that you are not taking too much.
Ibuprofen (trade names Motrin, Advil). You can buy it over the counter (OTC). It is a type of medicine called a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It can reduce fever. Side effects: can cause stomach upset and ulcers; can increase bleeding. Do not take if you have ulcer, bleeding, or kidney problems. Another NSAID, Ketorolac (trade name Toradol) is often given via IV when someone with sickle cell disease has crisis.
Opiate medicine (also called narcotics). There are many different opiate medications including codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and dilaudid. You need a prescription for these drugs. Side effects: constipation, itching, nausea, drowsiness/impaired thinking. When you start taking an opiate for new pain, you should also take a medicine to prevent constipation (like Miralax). If you take opiates on a regular basis you will develop tolerance.
What is tolerance?
Tolerance is a term used to describe a process that occurs when the body becomes less responsive to a drug after repeated exposure. For example, a person who has never received morphine will likely obtain good relief of pain with 2 mg of morphine. However, a person who has previously received morphine many times may need 8 mg of morphine to obtain the same pain relief. The body becomes used to opiates if they are given over time and higher amounts of the drug are needed to achieve the same effect. The body can even become physically dependent on opiates.
What is the difference between physical dependence and addiction?
Physical dependence occurs when the body becomes so used to receiving narcotics over time that if a person stops taking narcotics, he or she will become sick--have withdrawal symptoms. A person who is physically dependent on a narcotic is not necessarily addicted to narcotics. Addiction refers to a compulsive desire to use a drug despite negative consequences. A person addicted to opiates might lie or steal to obtain opiates and continues to use opiates at the expense of family, friends, and their health. A person who is taking opiates to treat pain is not an addict. While many people with sickle cell disease develop some tolerance to opiates, most people with sickle cell disease do not become addicted to opiates.
Puberty is the word used to describe the physical changes that occur as a child's body becomes an adult body capable of reproduction (having babies). Read more about puberty on kidshealth.org.
How does having sickle cell affect puberty?
People with sickle cell go through all the stages of puberty like people without sickle cell. Usually, the age you start puberty is similar to others in your family. However, people with sickle cell often go through puberty at an older age.
It can be tough not being as tall or as developed as other teenagers your age. Many people (not just people with sickle cell) go through puberty at an older age. You should not feel bad about yourself because your body is changing more slowly than others. It is normal to feel awkward about your body at times, but you should not constantly worry about it. If you are concerned about your pubertal development, talk to your doctor.
Menstrual Cycle (Period)
For example, one study found that girls with SS sickle cell had their first menstrual period 2.4 years later than girls without sickle cell, and girls with SC sickle cell had their period 0.5 years later. Today in the U.S., the average girl has her first period around age 12.5 years. Therefore, on average, a girl with SS sickle cell has her first period around her 15th birthday. These ages are averages, and many girls have their first period over a year before or after these average ages and are still completely normal.
Can I get pregnant if I have sickle cell disease?
Yes. Women with sickle cell can become pregnant. It is important for all women to get medical care during pregnancy (called prenatal care), but it is especially important for pregnant women with sickle cell to be followed closely by a high-risk OB/GYN doctor and sickle cell hematologist. Some pregnant women with sickle cell experience more problems.
Can I have healthy children if I have sickle cell disease?
Yes. While women with sickle cell are more likely to have babies that are born early (pre-term) and that weigh less than average, most children are healthy. However, your child could also have sickle cell disease. See the genetics section to learn more.
When is the best time for me to get pregnant if I have sickle cell disease?
This answer will be different for everyone. The best time will depend on many things including your age, your personal health, your goals in life, and your support system. However, it is best to carefully plan when you want to try to get pregnant after talking with your family and doctor. Unexpected or surprise pregnancies can be difficult for anyone but especially for someone with sickle cell. If you are having sex, it is strongly recommended that you use birth control until you are ready to have a baby.
What is birth control?
Birth control (also called contraception) is a medicine, device, or practice that reduces the chance of pregnancy. Birth control medicine contains one or two hormones that affect the normal menstrual cycle to prevent pregnancy.
See the links below for more information on birth control:
What form of birth control should I use?
All people who do not want to get pregnant should use condoms. Condoms are the only birth control method that also protect against sexually transmitted infections.
In general, all women who do not want to get pregnant should use another birth control method in addition to condoms since condoms can fail.
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), also called "the shot," is the best studied form of birth control for women with sickle cell disease. DepoProvera is an injection containing only one hormone, a type of progesterone (no estrogen), that you receive every three months at your doctor's office. In addition to preventing pregnancy, DepoProvera seems to have additional benefits just for women with sickle cell. Women with sickle cell disease who took DepoProvera had less pain crisis episodes than women who did not take DepoProvera.
Most women with sickle cell can usually safely use most forms of birth control. However, some birth control methods, including most oral contraceptive pills, contain the hormone estrogen, which can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. Limited formal research has been done to know for sure if birth control containing estrogen is safe for women with sickle cell disease. Despite this lack of research, women with sickle cell disease have taken birth control containing estrogen without experiencing problems.
You should talk more to your doctor about which birth control method is right for you.
I am not on birth control and had sex yesterday without a condom. Is there anything I can do to prevent getting pregnant?
Yes. Emergency contraception (also called Plan B) is a progesterone-only hormone pill that a woman can take after unprotected sex to decrease the chance that she will get pregnant. Women must take the emergency contraception pill within 72 hours after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy (the sooner you can take it, the better). Women with sickle cell can safely take emergency contraception.
Read more about Plan B:
What is priapism?
Priapism is an unwanted, prolonged erection of the penis. It can last for hours and often causes pain. Priapism does not occur because of sexual feelings or desires. Rather it occurs when red blood cells sickle and change the chemistry of the blood, causing a blockage of normal blood flow draining from the penis.
Why should I care about priapism?
An erection that lasts over four hours can cause permanent damage to the penis. If untreated, priapism can cause impotence, which means that a man is unable to have an erection for sex.
What should I do if I have an erection that won't go down?
If you have a persistent erection, you should:
If the erection lasts longer than one hour then you need to immediately go to the emergency room. At the ED, you should receive IV fluids and pain medicine. If the erection remains, then an urologist (a surgeon who specializes in the penis) may need to give you an injection.
It is very important to go to the hospital if you have priapism. Do not ignore it or try to just deal with it at home. If you have priapism and wait more than two hours to go to the ED, you could cause irreversible and severe damage to your penis. Priapism is serious and not your fault; do not feel embarrassed to get help for it.
Does priapism follow a pattern?
It often occurs as a severe long episode requiring hospitalization and follows multiple shorter episodes, termed "stuttering." Episodes most often come from infection or normal night-time erections. Onset in the early morning, awakening the patient, is common.
Is it safe for me to masturbate?
Generally, priapism is not related to sexual activity. Rather, it often occurs during sleep. However, priapism can sometimes occur after sex. Despite this fact, masturbation is safe and usually does not cause priapism. If you have any concerns about having sex or masturbation, talk to your doctor.
Will I be able to father children?
Men with sickle cell disease are more likely to have problems with fertility. Men with sickle cell disease may have a more difficult time getting a woman pregnant because sickle cell disease can affect sperm. However, men with sickle cell can get a woman pregnant and father children. If you have concerns about your ability to father a child, talk to your doctor.
If I have a child what are the chances that my child will also have sickle cell disease?
The chances of having a child with sickle cell disease, if you have sickle cell disease, depends on the type of sickle cell disease that you have (SS, SC, Sβthal) and your partner's hemoglobin genes. Since there are different types of sickle cell disease and hemoglobin, it is best for a genetic counselor or doctor to personally explain your specific chances of having a child with sickle cell disease based on you and your partner's hemoglobin types.
In general, these are the guidelines for a person with sickle cell disease:
I have sickle cell disease (SS) and my partner has trait (AS). We have already had one child with sickle cell disease (SS). If we have another child, is he/she more likely or less likely to have sickle cell disease?
Remember that the chance that your child will have sickle cell disease is independent for each pregnancy—meaning that it does not matter if your previous child did or did not have sickle cell disease. The chance that the above person would have a child with sickle cell disease is 50 percent.
What should I do if there is a chance my child could have sickle cell disease?
Some people may tell you not to have children. Others may tell you to only have children with someone who doesn't have trait. But what if you fall in love with someone who does have trait? There are many important features that you look for in a partner, and whether or not they have sickle trait may not rank high on your list, and it certainly doesn't have to. These are tough questions and issues, and there is no right answer. You need to think about the chances and discuss it with your partner before you have children.
Most importantly, you should choose to have children with someone who loves you, understands you, and plans to be with you for a lifetime. Having children is a huge responsibility, and you want to make sure that you and your partner are in a position to provide for your children's needs, which includes having a stable and loving home. Once you are ready, you should meet with a genetic counselor or doctor. He or she can provide more information about your specific chance of having a child with sickle cell disease and the options you have to deal with that chance. There is no one correct choice; the answer is different for each couple, and each couple makes decisions for different reasons. It is important that you take the time to consider the options, and make the choice that is right for you and your partner.
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Columbus, Neb. – At its regular monthly meeting, Nebraska Public Power District's Board of Directors voted to decline a project that would have increased the power output of Cooper Nuclear Station by approximately 18 percent.
Management had been conducting a detailed feasibility study for the proposed project since late last year. During Friday's meeting, the Board voted not to proceed with the proposed extended power uprate (EPU) following a recommendation from NPPD President and CEO Pat Pope.
"After reviewing the costs and schedule risks associated with conducting an extended power uprate at Cooper, it was management's recommendation not to move forward on this project," Pope explained. "I appreciate the efforts of the team that conducted a 'deep dive' on the cost estimate, but in light of other utilities' inability to come in on time and on budget with similar projects, I have significant concerns how that would impact our Nebraska customers. NPPD most likely would not see sufficient returns to justify that expense.
"The more detailed estimated cost for this project has reached $409 million, which is more risk than I want to expose our customers to," he continued. "Instead I want to see NPPD continue making Cooper Nuclear Station the best boiling-water reactor in the country from an operational and cost standpoint."
Pope noted that NPPD's 'deep dive' into the costs for the work had increased $120 million, from an earlier estimate of approximately $289 million. He noted similar cost increases for current uprate projects at other nuclear facilities, along with two cancelled projects were also factors to consider. Other contributing factors to the Board's decision included unresolved technical issues with regulators at similar nuclear facilities, low natural gas prices, NPPD's existing surplus generating capacity, and the District's upcoming participation in the Southwest Power Pool's Integrated Marketplace next spring.
The uprate would have added 146 megawatts of electrical power to the station, located near Brownville, Neb. While the project did not need any additional facilities or buildings, or an increase in staff, it would have required equipment and system upgrades. These upgrades were proposed to be completed by 2018 during a series of refueling and maintenance outages.
Due to long lead times in manufacturing, NPPD had previously ordered a new, high pressure steam turbine to replace Cooper's existing unit, which, though still operating well, is currently the oldest in the industry. The turbine is needed regardless of a decision for an uprate. Other equipment and systems identified as part of the EPU will be reviewed to determine if they are needed to conduct safe operations without an EPU.
Cooper Nuclear Station employs 700 employees and generates approximately 800 megawatts of electricity. The plant began operations in 1974, and two years ago received a 20-year extension of its original license to operate through 2034.


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SUV Deals: September 2013
If you're looking for a new SUV in September, you've come to the right place. We've listed some of the best SUV deals on several of our favorite models, which means you can find a good new SUV at a reasonable price this month.
Chevrolet Equinox
The midsize Chevrolet Equinox is a popular crossover with available 4- or 6-cylinder engines. In September, it's available with special offers whether shoppers are looking to finance, lease or pay with cash. For those paying in full, Chevrolet is offering up to $1,500 cash back this month on all 2013 Equinox models. Qualified shoppers looking to finance can get 0 percent interest for up to 48 months. And for drivers who would rather lease, Chevrolet is offering a 36-month term with payments from $199 per month after $1,859 at lease signing.
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Dodge Durango
The full-size Dodge Durango offers three rows of seats and available V8 power. In September, it also offers incentives whether shoppers are looking to lease, finance or buy with cash. For lease shoppers, Dodge is offering the 2013 Durango SXT from $319 per month for 39 months after $2,999 down at lease signing. Qualified buyers interested in financing can get 0 percent interest for up to 60 months. And for those interested in paying cash, Dodge is offering up to $2,500 cash back on all Durango models through the end of September.
Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is a popular compact SUV that recently received a complete redesign from the ground up. In September, the 2013 Escape is offered with several good incentives. The best deal is for shoppers looking to finance, as Ford is offering 0 percent interest for up to 60 months, plus up to $1,750 cash back. But cash buyers also get a good deal, with Ford offering up to $2,250 back on 2013 Escape models. Unfortunately, the Escape isn't offered with any lease deals this month.
Mazda CX-5
The compact 2014 Mazda CX-5 is among the most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market. It's also a good deal in September thanks to a few special offers and incentives from Mazda. Through the end of the month, the automaker is offering 0.9 percent interest for up to 60 months on all CX-5 models. Drivers who would rather lease a CX-5 can also get a deal, as Mazda is offering lease rates as low as $309 per month for 39 months -- an offer that's available with nothing down at lease signing.
Nissan Armada
The full-size 2013 Nissan Armada is a V8-powered, 3-row SUV designed for families who tow and haul large items. In September, the Armada is available with incentives whether drivers are looking to lease, finance or pay with cash. For those paying in full, Nissan is offering up to $2,500 cash back, plus a $4,400 equipment allowance for options. That means drivers can select $4,400 in options for no charge. Qualified buyers looking to finance also get a good deal, with Nissan offering 0 percent interest for up to 36 months -- an offer that also carries the $4,400 equipment allowance. Finally, shoppers can lease an Armada for $519 per month for 39 months with $2,999 down at lease signing.
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The first point on his list is window management. "This is at the top of the list, because it's probably my most frequent frustration; I'm always looking for the right window," Miller writes, "Sure, you might tell me I can use Spaces or command/ctrl+tab or some other wild method of shuffling between my windows, but if tools like that exist to help you shuffle through the clutter, there's probably a deeper problem here."
He proposes taking ideas from the webOS, which uses its innovative card metaphor to make the most out of the multitasking abilities of the platform. He imagines bringing card view to the desktop, controlling them by gestures similar to the webOS.
Basically, the problem of window management being complex is similar to the discussion "automatic or manual transmission". You can pry my manual gearbox from my cold dead hands, as I'd rather slaughter the world's last unicorn than use an automatic one. In the US, automatics are the norm, but at least here in The Netherlands, and from what I've seen the rest of Europe too, manuals carry the preference.
As many men here say, "automatics are for girls". In the end, it comes down to control. I'd rather trade in the convenience of the automatic for the control and flexibility of a manual gearbox, even if that carries some complexity with it. Of course, modern automatics allow you to shift rather well manually too, but those tend to be reserved for more expensive models. It's the same thing with window management: sure, it can be hassle sometimes (although Compiz' Exposé clone combined with four virtual desktops wrapped around the cube is more or less bliss for me), but you get flexibility and control in return.
In my ideal desktop environment, windows would exist in one of three states: normal, iconified on the desktop, or as a card. Normal is just the normal, resizeable window we all know and love. Iconified means that the window exists as a special icon on the desktop, as some older environments (CDE!) allow you to do. When in card mode, an applications shrinks down to about the size of a card in webOS, displaying a cut-down interface mostly resembling what you'd see on a mobile phone. The most important information is shown, and you can interact with it on a basic level.
This of course integrates with the idea I presented earlier where applications could be "moved" seamlessly, preserving state, from one screen (desktop) to another (phone). In such a scenario, moving a normal window from your desktop to your phone would cause said window to morph into the card state seamlessly. Ah, how I love to dream
Miller is also big on this whole touch thing, whereas I personally find it a massive waste of time and energy when it comes to desktop computing. Touch is extremely inefficient on a normal desktop operating system, mostly because it's uncomfortable for your arms. On top of that, desktop operating system simply aren't made with touch in mind, and would require interfaces built from the ground up. Multitouch has its uses (mobile phones, POS, to name a few), but the desktop most certainly isn't one of them.
Miller seems to think that we should be able to interact with our notifications, pretty much the opposite of what Ubuntu is trying to do with making notifications as dumb as possible. Miller wants to be able to, for instance, write a short reply to an email straight from the notification.
For the love of god: no. Please, just - no. Interaction with an application or window should happen within that application or window. I dislike having multiple different locations to interact with the same window - hence my preference for iconification instead of having a taskbar. I just don't understand why functions I perform on a window are also possible on distant buttons at the bottom of my screen.
A window should be an object, whether it's iconified, a card, or in a normal state; all actions you can do should be inherently tied to that object. Environments today treat windows like just one representation of something illusive (a document, an application) - with other (more limited) representations being the launcher or the taskbar entry. I find this wasted space. When you have a cup of coffee, you perform all interactions on that cup, and not on several representations of that cup scattered across your living room. I would like windows/applications to be treated similarly. End mini-rant.
On topic: Growl is a very good example of a decent, unobtrusive, yet useful notification system, and it's a mystery to me why Apple hasn't bought those guys yet.
There are a few other topics Miller discusses, so be sure to give it a read and post your thoughts.


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Sunday, October 28, 2012
* Instagram and Hurricane Sandy
(Dew-covered Spider web on our morning walk!)
So I recently set up my Instagram account and with
some encouragement from my photographer cousin.
I'm really enjoying it.
It has turned out to be a fun way to grab my phone
and snap a quickie photo of whatever we're up to at the moment.
A way to document the little moments in our daily life.
I also get to see what my friends are up too with their own lives - so fun.
If I could figure out how to link it to my Pink and Green Mama Facebook page
I would, but I'm technically challenged so I've only been able to
figure out how to link it to my regular (private/personal) FB account.
Are any of you on Instagram?
I would love to follow you and see what you're up to.
I'm PINKANDGREENMAMA
(all caps, not meant to sound like I'm screaming!)
Here are a few recent photos/scenes from our daily life.
My view from the kitchen, while cooking dinner a few nights ago.
"C" balancing on her pods from Discount School Supply
(they were in this post, they're called Hop Around Steps)
while watching Daniel Tiger -- Pippi our greyhound was supervising.
Turned our never-used Ikea Paper Dispenser into
a Washi Tape dispenser
in the art studio = big hit with the kids!
"E" spooning with Pippi the dog on a Saturday morning,
they're almost the same size -- Pippi outweighs her by 7 lbs.
Mission Gift Wrap Organization Complete!
My new wrapping paper station on the back of our guest room door
made with Elfa parts from the Container store last weekend
inspired by this I Heart Organizing blog post!
The best part was that I opened up two storage shelves in our garage
and had all the parts except one piece from our old pantry.
Visiting my happy place - the ribbon aisle at Michaels Thursday.
"E"s finished Salt Map of Virginia in a Pizza Box project
she turned in on Friday. She did all of it and it's awesome.
Building a fancy block house with the girls last night in our playroom.
Made these mini bean bag worms with the girls today!
In the meantime, we are battening down the hatches
and getting ready for what is supposed to be one whopper of a big storm,
Hurricane Sandy.
The local news and weather people are calling it a
We stocked up on food, I'm baking cookies today, making our favorite bean dip,
and charging cell phones.
Geoff picked up his work computer and blue prints so he can work from home
and the girls have already had school cancelled for the next two days.
We're planning to hunker down and hang out.
Hoping to keep our power but expecting to lose it.
We had a storm that was much smaller than this in the spring
and lost power for 4 days.
We will be crafting, reading and snacking.
Good thing we have a full bowl of halloween candy and some bottles of red wine!
Hope all of you stay safe too.
I expect to be off-line for a few days or a week...or two.
Stay dry. Stay safe.
Hug your kiddos.
and... Happy Halloween!
Pink and Green Mama, MaryLea
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
* Avoiding Sibling Rivalry and Encouraging Sibling Friendships with Play
Deciding to have two kids was a huge leap of faith for me.
I didn't want our oldest daughter to grow up alone, I wanted her to have
a sibling but I was scared to death about how to parent two kids
and how to avoid sibling rivalry.
Well, flash forward into year 10 of my parenting journey
Well, flash forward into year 10 of my parenting journey
and year 6 of raising two daughters and I have to say it's better than
I thought it would be and there will always be sibling rivalry no matter what I do.
That doesn't mean I'm off the hook as a parent to not interfere when
the girls fight, bicker, or bully each other -- I certainly do step in and let
them know it won't be tolerated but I also try my best to encourage them to
work things out on their own when they can (a useful life skill later in life.)
One way I do this, is to encourage my daughters to be friends with each other.
When "C" was a baby, "E" (age 4) was really not a big fan of hers.
She put up with her and let us know pretty regularly that she liked it better
Fortunately, "C" worshipped "E" and eventually she won her over.
She smiled first for "E." If I needed a photo of "C",
I just asked "E" to stand behind me and she would always light up for the camera.
"E"s name was her first word other than "Cat" and before "Mama."
They not only became playmates but also best friends.
How did I get them to get along?
I wish I had a secret recipe for success that I could share, this is pretty close...
I just read an article on Mom's Homeroom about
It is spot-on in explaining that siblings need to learn how to cooperate
and that it isn't an easy process. By setting up classroom-tested
and curriculum-based games for your children, they will learn how
to play cooperatively with friends and siblings just like they do at school.
What kinds of activities?
I will say that I got them to play together and the activities
we shared encouraged their friendship and bonding.
Without realizing it, I did most of the things on the list in this article.
Here are some examples from the MSN article:
Test their Senses - we always enjoyed a smelling game
Create a Child's Play Area in the Garden/Backyard-
our backyard has several kid friendly play areas
including their own fairy gardens.
Encourage Artful Collaborations and Craft time together -
yep, we have that one covered.
Making Life-Size Murals - Body Tracing (my girls love this!)
Build Something Together - Blocks, need I say more?!
Imaginative Role Play with Props
Toys that have to be shared, such as....
Blocks, Trains, Musical Instruments, Puzzles and Puppets
Dress- Up Clothes and in our house.... Sensory Boxes!
Dress- Up Clothes and in our house.... Sensory Boxes!
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
* Finding the "FUN" in School Fundraising Projects and Some Silent Auction Project Ideas!
September and October are always busy months around here.
The girls head back to school and in addition to all of the new
routines with bus stops, homework, and packing lunches my inbox gets
flooded with requests for volunteer opportunities at school.
It's also the time of year when all of the school fundraisers start or get planned.
Word gets out that I'm artsy and crafty and before you know it I'm being
recruited to make posters, flyers, silent auction class project items, etc. !
I was recently reading a (very timely) article over at Mom's Homeroom website
written by the Scholastic Staff about "Putting the 'Fun' in Fundraising."
They did a really great job about how to break down
school fundraising projects into manageable chunks.
I have always found the pressure of school fundraising
to be very stressful and intimidating!
You want the fundraiser to do well so your kids can experience great opportunities
for their schools like scholarships and cultural events but I am never
comfortable asking people to donate money.
The Mom's Homeroom article is written like a "how-to manual"
on how to run a successful school fundraiser.
I wish had this article a few years ago when I was being recruited
by our daughter's preschool to help with their annual silent auction!
Projects like that always stress me out.
for my daughter's schools over the past few years.
When I was working on these projects,
I couldn't find a lot of examples online
with ideas for things like Silent Auction Class Projects.
My original post about some of the Silent Auction Projects from 2010 can be found here.
For the Silent Auction projects for my daughter's preschool, I had a very small budget.
I saved up my Michaels and JoAnnes craft store coupons and
purchased unfinished wood projects, tun lunch boxes, and picture frames.
The kids were very young so I had to keep the projects simple enough
for them but cute enough to get their parents to bid some money on them!
I primed and painted the wood projects with simple colors at home.
I came up with a theme for each class's project.
Themes included things like:
Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar
Frogs in Space (for the "Frog's Class")
Woodland Animals for the "Cardinal" and "Bear" classes
Flower Garden for the "Bee" and "Dragon Fly" classes
Then scheduled time to visit each classroom and sit in the back
to collect finger prints from each of the students.
Helpful Tips: I set up a little station with washable acrylic paint and baby wipes
to clean fingers. I also had a chart/sketch of the project that I wrote each child's name on
so I could label the project at home with sharpie after the paint dried.
I added details to the finger prints to transform them into things like
bugs, critters, frogs, flowers, etc.
This is the finished Woodland Animals child-size chair.
Each child's fingerprint was turned into a critter and I
labeled their names with sharpie. After everything dried, I sealed the projects
with clear acrylic sealant.
This was a tea tray garden scene with each child's fingerprint
transformed into an insect - we also painted a "Hand Wash Only"
glass flower vase this way!
For this Eric Carle Hungry Caterpillar Collage, I cut out the fruit
with paper and used each child's fingerprint as the holes from the caterpillar!
This was probably my favorite project. With the 4 and 5 year olds,
I gave each child a paper house shape and asked them to decorate them
with oil pastels. I assembled them all into a big framed collage with an
"It takes a village" quote in the bottom corner. I can't take credit for this
awesome idea, I found it on the Laugh, Paint, Create blog.
Check out her post here to see the wonderful collages she made with her students!
This year, the elementary school is taking a break from the usual
wrapping paper, cookie-dough, etc type sales and doing a
"Plain Vanilla" fundraiser. No frills.
Just asking every family to donate $20 per kid in the school.
We're having some ice cream themed socials (think: ice cream parties
and root beer floats for participation) It's super easy and I think everyone
appreciates it's simplicity this year. I made the giant ice cream cone with scoops
for the front lobby -- we're coloring it in as we reach our fundraising goal.
Whatever kind of fundraising project you do for your kids,
remember that it is for a good cause and volunteering your time
and talent to your child's school helps -- every little bit does make a difference!
Pink and Green Mama
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
* Make Fall Leaves With Elmer's Glue and Chalk
Today's project is a classic "art teacher" project.
If you draw a picture with glue on construction paper
and let it dry, you can color over it with chalk or chalk pastels and
it will create a stained glass effect.
The girls and I decided to give it a fall twist
and make leaf pictures.
It's very pretty on dark paper
(think: black, navy blue, or purple) but you can do it on any color.
We split this project up into two different days
to allow the glue time to dry
and because that was just the way our schedule worked out.
You can use whatever kind of glue you have at home...
We made examples with Elmer's School "Gel" glue,
White School Glue, AND a Glue Gun.
The glue gun is nice if you're in a hurry because it's dry
immediately so you can color right away but it's hard to keep small
hands and fingers from getting burned while drawing with a glue gun.
You could ask kids to sketch their picture/design lightly in pencil or chalk
and let an adult trace over it with a glue gun.
For "C" (age 5) it was easiest for her to sketch her leaf on the paper first
with a crayon or pencil
(she actually used a white china marker because that's what was on my art table!)
Then, she traced over her drawing with glue.
It's hard work using all those little hand and finger muscles
to squeeze the big bottle of glue!
After the glue drawings were dry (a day later)
the girls got to work coloring in their leaves with chalk pastels.
** Note: This picture was taken as they worked after breakfast
on the weekend - pardon the PJs! **
You can wipe off any excess chalk from the glue lines with a bit of tissue
or a baby wipe.
"E"s beautiful Rainbow Oak Leaf!
"C"s beautiful Rainbow Leaf!
Happy Fall (rainbow) Leaf Crafting!
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The team over at burn has put together a daring video featuring the world's very best in free running and parkour. The film, shot in Bucharest, Romania, includes 4 freerunners -Kie Willis, Phil Doyle and Tim Shieff of Storm Freerun, and Chima Akenzua. Over the course of the film the freerunners hone in on their creative energy and, guided by their imagination, enter the "Free State of Creativity".
burn is dedicated to the fire within and designed for people with true ambition. It fuels the creative energy of those in pursuit of greatness, making their strengths visible and their force unstoppable.
Take a look at the gallery above and watch the video below.