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I spent a fair amount of time at the mall this weekend, helping a self-proclaimed "style-challenged" friend build up her wardrobe. I couldn't help but try stuff on as well, and hope to share some more fitting room pics soon. One item I walked out with were these Crewcuts corduroy pants in "crimson maple," on final sale for $13.99.
After I posted these on FB and Instagram, shrewd readers noted a number of fit concerns like bunchiness, too-long length, pulling by the crotch, and low back pockets. My own standards for pants like these must be relatively low, because I actually think the fit is pretty good on me. I may also be jaded by the fit of other colored pants I've tried on to date, including some unspeakably bad Old Navy colored jeggings recently (did they change the quality/fit this year?), and these Gap burgundy corduroys which fit very similarly. My biggest concern was that I was buying them just because it was a good deal for a decent item.
In the end, I bought them because the boyfriend said they looked good, but I certainly could've done without. This leads me to a few style goals for the year…
1. Do not buy items because they're a good deal. This one is so obvious, but it's also hard to stick to (case in point – already broken). The thrill of a deal makes it easy to justify random items that we never really wanted before.
This also applies to items that aren't "on sale." For example, after I started having luck at thrift stores, I ended up buying more than I could wear (or alter at one time) because everything was just a few bucks. Even though the total money wasted was negligible, it's the acts of adding clutter and unnecessary consumerism that I hope to further cut down on this year.
2. Develop a wardrobe budget for the year, and be okay with spending more on items that are thoroughly researched and within budget.
This and #1 go hand-in-hand, because less frivolous purchases mean more space and funds for items I really want – even if they may be much pricier. I've never liked budgeting, but have been approaching this concept loosely by developing an annual wardrobe spending target (and tracking purchases monthly). Last year, I allocated it as an approximate percentage of income, after considering short and long-term financial goals plus spending desires in other categories. As these factors constantly change, I plan on sitting down to evaluate this year with fresh eyes.
3. Expand more outside my comfort zone, while keeping true to my personal style. If I stuck purely to what I'm most comfortable with, this blog would probably be a catalog of tweed pencil skirts and AT perfect pumps. As silly as it may sound, encouragement from readers to be less predictable inspires me to try different styles and silhouettes. I have several on my list to experiment with (i.e. non-skinny cut jeans), and hope to learn how to make them work for my own body type.
4. Continue curating my wardrobe, with an effort to make it more interesting. Over the past few years, I've added a number of good, versatile basics to my closet. I've also noticed large concentrations of H&M;, Ann Taylor, and J.Crew in my closet. These brands cater to petite women and offer fair price points, thus I'll probably always shop them. However, as my wardrobe voids are diminishing, I hope to add new brands and designers for some diversity in my collection. I also hope to add pieces that may be less versatile / get less wear, but bring something special to outfits.
5. Fix or get rid of existing items that aren't great. This goal is inspired by a reader, Janki, who wrote that she resolves to fix ill-fitting garments in her closet before buying new ones. I've taken several alteration "shortcuts" throughout the years, to achieve a passable fit for the time being. I hope to revisit those items and either spend the money on professional alterations, or the time on learning how to DIY them properly.
Briefly turning back to these cords – after bringing them home and taking a 360 degree look, my biggest fit issue is the knee bunching. I'm not sure what causes them, but just noticed the same issue on the Gap petite cords. Measurements of a girls sz 12 are: 13.75″ across the waist, 16″ across the hips, 8″ rise, 28″ inseam (which I hemmed to 26.6″), 5.5″ wide leg opening (which I tapered to 4.5″ across). Material is a semi-stretchy 98% cotton, 2% spandex.

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Hearing loss is a common problem in newborns. Some cases are due to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), a problem in the transmission of sound from the ear's innermost part (the inner ear) to the brain.
The causes of ANSD are unknown, but children who are born prematurely or have a family history of the condition are at higher risk for it. Symptoms can develop at any age, but most kids with ANSD are born with it and diagnosed in the first months of life.
As ANSD becomes better understood, it is diagnosed more frequently and now accounts for about 10% to 15% of cases of hearing loss.
Fortunately, kids with ANSD can develop strong language and communication skills with the help of medical devices, therapy, and visual communication techniques. Proper diagnosis and early intervention are essential, so if you suspect that your child has any difficulty hearing, talk with your doctor as soon as possible.
How Hearing Works
To understand ANSD, it's helpful to review how the ear hears. Hearing begins when sound waves that travel through the air reach the outer ear, or pinna, the part of the ear that's visible. The sound waves go through the ear canal into the middle ear, which includes the eardrum (a thin layer of tissue) and three tiny bones called ossicles. The sound causes the eardrum to vibrate. The ossicles amplify these vibrations and carry them to the inner ear.
The inner ear is made up of a snail-shaped chamber called the cochlea, which is filled with fluid and lined with four rows of tiny hair cells. When the vibrations move through this fluid, the outer hair cells contract back and forth and amplify the sound. When the vibrations are big enough, the inner hair cells translate them into electrical nerve impulses in the auditory nerve, which connects the inner ear to the brain. When the nerve impulses reach the brain, they are interpreted as sound.
How ANSD Affects Hearing
When someone has ANSD, sound enters the ear normally, but because of damage to the inner row of hair cells or synapses between the inner hair cells and the auditory nerve, or damage to the auditory nerve itself, sound isn't properly transmitted from the inner ear to the brain.
As a result, the sound that arrives at the brain isn't organized in a way that the brain can understand. It is disorganized and in some cases the sound never even makes it to the brain. In other cases, ANSD is due to a problem with the auditory nerve.
ANSD has only been understood and diagnosed in recent years. As a result, many questions remain about it. Not all newborn hearing screening programs can identify ANSD, so many kids and adults might have it but not know it.
The symptoms of ANSD can range from mild to severe. Some kids with ANSD hear sounds but have trouble determining what those sounds are. For others, all sounds seem the same, like static or white noise. For example, a voice might sound the same as water running, a dog barking might sound the same as a car horn, or a bird chirping might sound the same as a pan banging.
For some people, ANSD improves over time. For others, it remains the same or gets worse.
The causes of ANSD aren't known. But some factors do put a child at risk, including:
- premature birth
- illness in newborns such as jaundice
- low birth weight
- anoxia and hypoxia
- family history of ANSD
- head trauma
Even if a child passes a newborn hearing screening, symptoms of hearing problems might only be noticed over time. Talk with your doctor if you think that your child is having trouble hearing or if you notice any of these symptoms:
- your infant doesn't startle when there are loud or sudden noises or doesn't turn toward sound
- your baby isn't cooing, babbling, or laughing by 8 months
- your child is not trying to imitate sounds and actions by 12 months or isn't responding to simple commands
If hearing problems seem likely, your doctor might refer you to an audiologist (someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating hearing loss and balance problems). Your doctor also might have your child see an otolaryngologist (also called an ears, nose, and throat [ENT] doctor).
A series of tests can help diagnose ANSD and rule out other hearing problems. Many of these are part of routine hearing screenings given to newborns. They're also used to diagnose the condition in older kids.
The tests won't cause pain or discomfort and in most cases do not require a hospital stay.
Middle ear muscle reflex (MEMR): The MEMR tests how well the ear responds to loud sounds. In a healthy ear, loud sounds trigger a reflex and cause the muscles in the middle ear to contract. In a child with ANSD, loud sounds don't trigger the reflex or much louder sounds are needed to trigger it.
For the MEMR (also called an acoustic reflex test), a soft rubber tip is placed in the ear canal. A series of loud sounds are sent through the tips into the ears and a machine records whether the sound has triggered a reflex. Sometimes the test is done while the child is sleeping.
Otoacoustic emission (OAE): This test measures how well the outer hair cells in the cochlea function. It's done when the child is lying still or asleep, either naturally or through mild sedation. A tiny probe that contains a special microphone is placed in the ear canal, pulsing sounds are sent through it, and a machine measures what kind of echo the sound causes in the outer hair cells.
Auditory brainstem response (ABR): This test measures whether the auditory nerve transmits sound from the inner ear to the lower part of the brain and how loud sounds have to be for the brain to detect them. If the brain is not receiving the information in a clear way, this test can show that. During the ABR the child is asleep, either naturally or through sedation. The audiologist places tiny earphones in the ear and sends sounds through them while electrodes (which look like tiny stickers) placed on the child's head measure brain activity.
Most newborn hearing screening programs use both OAE and ABR to test a baby's hearing. Some only use OAE, which cannot diagnose ANSD alone. That's why it's important to tell your doctor if you suspect your child is not hearing well, even if he or she passed the newborn hearing screening.
Other Tests
If these tests show that a child has ANSD, additional testing will be needed. In kids older than 1, these tests can determine the severity of the hearing problem. They include:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to see if the auditory nerve is present in both ears and if there are any inner ear abnormalities.
- Genetic testing to see if ANSD is caused by a genetic condition, and if so, what treatments may be helpful.
- Neurologic testing by a neurologist to look for any other nerve-related problems.
- Ongoing speech and language testing. A child with ANSD needs regular visits with a speech-language-pathologist, who will monitor speech and language development to make sure the child is on track. Pathologists also can determine if treatment isn't working well and suggest alternatives.
- Ophthalmology visit. Hearing loss can be associated with vision loss, so it's important for kids with ANSD to have vision screenings by an eye doctor.
While there is no known cure for ANSD, assistive listening devices (ALDs) can help kids with ANSD make sense of sounds and develop language skills. You'll work with a medical team to determine which devices are right for your child. Treatment for ANSD depends on how severe it is and the child's age at diagnosis.
An important part of making any device effective is ongoing therapy with a speech-language pathologist, who help kids with hearing loss develop speaking and hearing skills.
ALDs include:
Frequency modulation (FM) system: An FM system helps reduce background noise and makes a speaker's voice louder so the child can understand it. The speaker wears a tiny microphone and a transmitter, which sends an electrical signal to a wireless receiver that the child wears either on the ear or elsewhere on the body. It's portable and can be helpful in classroom settings.
Hearing aid: A hearing aid amplifies sounds coming into the ear. Often it can help when the outer hair cells don't work as they should and can't amplify sound. In some cases of ANSD, hearing aids help when they're used with an FM system. In most cases, hearing aids used alone do not help kids with ANSD because they only make the disorganized sound louder.
Cochlear implant: A cochlear implant is a device that has internal and external parts and is designed to replace the portions of the ear that aren't working properly. Parts of the implant are placed inside the skull during a surgical procedure. Another part of the implant is worn on the outside, behind the ear. With training and therapy, a child with a cochlear implant can learn to hear and speak well.
Cochlear implants usually aren't an option until after kids are at least 1 year old and have tried other ALDs without success. Cochlear implants have helped many people with ANSD, but ongoing therapy after the surgery is crucial for them to be effective. Not all kids with ANSD are candidates for the implants.
In addition to assistive listening devices, kids with ANSD often can benefit from learning visual communication skills. American Sign Language (ASL), Cued Speech, and Signed Exact English are three types of visual communication techniques. You'll work with the medical team to determine which is best for your child.
ASL is the best known form of visual communication. A distinct language with a grammar, vocabulary, and syntax all its own, ASL is meant to be used in place of spoken language.
Cued Speech and Signed Exact English are visual communication techniques that directly translate what's being said. Both are meant to be used with spoken language to help people understand anything they can't comprehend through lip reading.
Cued Speech is a technique in which different hand shapes are placed in various positions around the face to convey — or cue — different consonants and vowel sounds. It involves a limited number of hand positions and shapes, which may make it easier to learn than other methods. Cued speech can be used in any language and can be very useful for bilingual families.
Signed Exact English involves using certain hand gestures to represent sounds and suffixes (like "-ing") and prefixes (like "re-").
By learning as much as they can about communication techniques and working closely with the medical team, parents can play an important role in helping their kids manage ANSD and learn to communicate.


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On average, public school teachers have spent almost $500 out of pocket on their students so far this year, a 25 percent increase from 2010.
A problem once associated primarily with inner-city schools, the seemingly scant school budgets are proving insufficient for the needs of students in suburban and rural areas as well.
"A major driver of these out-of-pocket expenses: Education spending has remained relatively flat in the aftermath of the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009, which means education funding hasn't kept up with inflation." German Lopez of Vox.com reported.
According to a study by the National School Supply and Equipment Association, 92 percent of teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies, while 85 percent buy instructional materials for their students.
The NSSEA's study also found that teachers are "the primary source of funding for classroom projects" and pay for 77 percent of classroom supplies. All this spending adds up to an estimated $1.6 billion a year nationwide.
"What other profession do you know where professionals have to use their own money to do their job properly?" Janet Fass, spokeswoman for the American Federation of Teachers, said to ABC News. "Do engineers [or] accountants spend their own money? Why should teachers when they are far lower paid than other professionals?"
With educational professionals making thousands of dollars less than the average American, this sacrifice for students can take a significant portion of their monthly income.
The burden of providing supplies for students falls heavier on the shoulders of elementary school teachers, whose students often require more materials such as crayons, construction paper and glue.
"There isn't a real fairness between the funding that goes to secondary and elementary schools," Tammy Phelts, who teaches second and third grade at a Salt Lake City suburban school, said. "I know that high schools have open stock rooms with stacks of paper, copy machines and other supplies, whereas elementary schools don't. Teachers are given supplies for their classes at the beginning of the year and when it's gone it's gone."
The NSSEA figures do not include how many educational professionals buy students' breakfasts and lunches, while those in low-income areas are known to buy students coats, gloves and shoes.
According to NEA Today, a magazine published by the National Education Association, 6 percent of education assistance professionals, including bus drivers, custodians, lunchroom staff and secretaries, reach into their pockets to help kids in need, spending an average of $216 per employee per year.
This issue is perplexing for teachers when they crunch the numbers and see that the U.S. spends more moneyon education than any other country in the world. The U.S. government reports they spend just over $12,000 per student, which is added to state funds.
According to state financial reports, New York and Alaska are found at the high end of education budgeting, spending approximately $19,000 and $16,600 per student respectively. Utah and Idaho are found at the bottom, spending around $6,000 and $7,000, respectively. That leaves New York students with upwards of $31,000 on one end and Utah students with $18,000 each when combined with federal aid.
"I look at those numbers and think, 'really?'" Phelts, who works in Utah, said. Phelts explained that even though the budget in Utah is small, she still doesn't know where it goes and how it doesn't trickle down better.
"I think the money is going to technology," Kate Bird, a first grade teacher in Lehi, Utah, said. "But it isn't evenly distributed. Some schools get an iPad for every student, some get one for every class, some are still waiting to get any."
Utah and Idaho not only have the lowest education budgets in the nation, but also have more children per capita than any other state, with approximately 30 percent of Utah's population and 27 percent of Idaho's under 18 years old.
"I don't think they value education here," Bird said. "The money goes to what is valued, and here it's beautifying parks, construction and supporting entrepreneurs. But they're starting at the wrong end, if they would invest in their children, they'd have a better population."
Because many teachers cannot rely on state and federal funds to cover their classroom needs, they are increasingly turning to third-party organizations to help organize fundraising.
A popular site is DonorsChoose.org, which is a fundraising platform that allows community members and charitable groups to see what specific teachers and schools need and choose a project to fund.
"Until the districts figure out how to better utilize the money coming in from the government, we'll have to supplement the best we can," Abigail Johnson, a third grade teacher in Boise, Idaho, said. "If that means using our own money, that's what we'll do."
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Where is the ROI on Customer Experience in the Banking Industry?
When the banking industry started bandying about the term "customer experience," the discussion was mainly about aesthetics -- updating branches with cool furniture, showing video displays, offering beverages and generally creating a more welcoming physical atmosphere in the dominant delivery channel. Those efforts were almost literally window dressing, but they also were a legitimate response to the emerging reality that consumers increasingly were comparing their banks not with other financial services providers but with service standouts in other industries such as Starbucks and Nordstrom.
Since then, the customer experience point of reference has shifted from facilities to the online and digital channels, but it's the nonbanks that excel at providing their customers with customized, consistent and satisfying interactions that continue to develop the best practices. Amazon, Apple and Netflix provide the customer satisfaction benchmarks to which banks must aspire -- and like those companies, success hinges on combining insight with creativity, design and execution prowess.
[Good News -- And Room for Improvement -- About Banks' Customer Experience Efforts ]
This approach isn't something that financial institutions typically have done well, as illustrated by last year's firestorm around ">Bank of America's proposed $5 debit card fees, as well as the lingering ill will caused by the financial crisis. But there are encouraging signs the banking industry is getting more adept at defining and delivering the kinds of pleasing multichannel customer experiences that improve loyalty, spur cross-selling and generate growth.
Tailored Approach
New research from Accenture, which examines customer loyalty and the factors that inspire consumers to stay with or defect from a service provider, finds that retail banking is among the most effective industries at providing tailored experiences. Such experiences are critical to a strong customer relationship, Accenture says. Nearly half (48%) of the survey's respondents say that compared with a year ago, they have higher expectations of getting specialized treatment for being a "good" customer, and 31% say they prefer companies that use information about them to make their experience more efficient. At the same time, 47% say it frustrates them when companies don't use the information they have to make interactions and offers more relevant.
These numbers indicate that the massive investments banks are making in customer analytics and improved capabilities to build and deliver tailored products and services are paying off (or have the potential to do so). But customer experience will continue to be no more than window dressing if banks don't provide the infrastructure, tools and intellectual capital required to make it more meaningful. And without a rich customer experience, there's no other way banks are going to be able to go up against the new breed of digital competitors.
Katherine Burger is Editorial Director of Bank Systems & Technology and Insurance & Technology, members of UBM TechWeb's InformationWeek Financial Services. She assumed leadership of Bank Systems & Technology in 2003 and of Insurance & Technology in 1991. In addition to ... View Full Bio


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Though many bands have succeeded in earning the hatred of parents and media worldwide throughout the past few decades, arguably only such acts as Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, and Marilyn Manson have tied the controversial record of Ozzy Osbourne. The former Black Sabbath frontman has been ridiculed over his career, mostly due to rumors denouncing him as a psychopath and Satanist. Despite his outlandish reputation, however, one cannot deny that Osbourne has had an immeasurable effect on heavy metal. While he doesn't possess a great voice (it's thin and doesn't have much range), he makes up for it with his good ear and dramatic flair. As a showman, his instincts are nearly as impeccable; his live shows have been overwrought spectacles of gore and glitz that have endeared him to adolescents around the world. Indeed, Osbourne has managed to establish himself as an international superstar, capable of selling millions of records with each album and packing arenas across the globe, capturing new fans with each record.
John Michael Osbourne began his professional career in the late '60s, when he teamed up with guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward to form Black Sabbath. The band, made unique by their slow, gloomy melodies and themes, released their self-titled album in 1970 and went on to release classic platinum records such as Paranoid and Master of Reality throughout the rest of the decade. After the 1978 album Never Say Die, Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath, which led him to form his own solo project. With his new manager and wife, Sharon, Osbourne formed his own band, the Blizzard of Ozz, with guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Bob Daisley, and drummer Lee Kerslake. The group's self-titled first album was released in September 1980 in the U.K. and early 1981 in the U.S. Blizzard of Ozz had some of the same ingredients of Black Sabbath: the lyrics focused on the occult and the guitars were loud and heavy, yet the band was more technically proficient and capable of pulling off variations on standard metal formulas. Featuring the hit singles "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley," Blizzard of Ozz reached number seven on the U.K. charts; it peaked at number 21 in the U.S., continuing to sell for over two years and becoming a huge success. Kerslake and Daisley were replaced with Tommy Aldridge and Rudy Sarzo shortly before the subsequent November release of Diary of a Madman. This album, which included the drug ode "Flying High Again," charted at number 16 in the U.S. and became another huge seller. As the Diary tour went underway, sales for the album continued to improve as those of Black Sabbath waned.
Osbourne had no trouble in attaining mass audiences, and his career seemed to have peaked. However, controversy soon erupted when he was accused of animal cruelty: during one performance, a bat was thrown on-stage by a fan and Osbourne bit its head off while supposedly thinking that it was fake. The show was canceled when he had to be rushed to the hospital for a rabies vaccination. Not long afterward, Rhoads was killed in a bizarre plane accident, bringing the band's success to a screeching halt. Osbourne fell into a massive depression shortly after losing his best friend, and plans for his upcoming live album were soon changed. Instead of material recorded with Rhoads, 1982's Speak of the Devil featured live recordings of classic Black Sabbath material and was recorded with guitarist Brad Gillis. Osbourne was freed from his contract with Jet Records and showed up drunk at an Epic Records meeting with two doves, one of which he freed and the other of which he killed in the same manner as the bat; Osbourne was signed to the label. Jake E. Lee became Osbourne's new guitarist for the 1984 studio effort Bark at the Moon. While it didn't match the consistency of Blizzard of Ozz or Diary of a Madman, the record was equally successful, pushing the singer to embark on a tour with glam metal stalwarts Mötley Crüe. Although Bark at the Moon opened up to rave reviews, 1986's Ultimate Sin received rather harsh criticism. The album, although containing the hit single "Shot in the Dark," was regarded as Osbourne's worst studio effort by numerous critics, who claimed it was redundant and uninteresting; nonetheless, the album was another smash hit.
Osbourne resurfaced in 1995 with Ozzmosis, which, despite mixed reviews, sold three million copies within a year after its release. After the subsequent tour proved one of the best-selling of the summer, Osbourne created Ozzfest, a tour package that featured himself along with many other metal bands. While there were only two performances in 1996, a live album was nonetheless released, simply titled The Ozzfest.
2001 was greeted with the news that not only was Black Sabbath reuniting once again for the summer's edition of Ozzfest, but that the quartet was going to enter the recording studio in the fall with producer Rick Rubin to work on the original lineup's first all-new album since 1978's Never Say Die. Unfortunately, Epic Records caught word of Osbourne's plans and stopped both a post-Ozzfest tour with Disturbed and the album itself until he finished his solo record. Ozzy fans were given the double-disc Ozzfest: Second Stage Live to tide them over in the meantime -- the collection included tracks from most of the bands that participated in the 2000 festival, as well as tracks from Ozzfest's inaugural 1996 lineup.
Finally, the new solo album Down to Earth appeared in the fall of 2001, followed by a few successful rock radio singles and a huge Christmas tour with co-headliner Rob Zombie. Meanwhile, inspired by an episode of MTV's Cribs starring his family, Osbourne and the network's producers took a chance on creating a reality show based around the infamous singer. Following his family around the house for several months at the end of 2001, the end result was The Osbournes, one of the most successful shows in the history of the network. The show, which was equal parts documentary and sitcom, reinvented Osbourne as a befuddled father with a razor-sharp wit and a loving family. It also proved to also be a critical success, and Osbourne found himself invited to a White House dinner to promote his animal protection activism, something that only came to light after an episode of the show dedicated to the family's numerous pets. A string of compilations followed Down to Earth, including 2005's Under Cover, a collection of cover songs. Ozzy returned to the studio the following year to begin work on a new studio album. The resulting Black Rain arrived in May 2007.


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9 pounds in stones
9 pounds equals 0.6429 stones
You can also convert 9 pounds to stones and pounds.
Conversion formula
Multiply the amount of pounds by the conversion factor to get the result in stones:
9 lbs × 0.0714286 = 0.6429 st
How to convert 9 pounds to stones?
The conversion factor from pounds to stones is 0.0714286, which means that 1 pounds is equal to 0.0714286 stones:
1 lbs = 0.0714286 st
To convert 9 pounds into stones we have to multiply 9 by the conversion factor in order to get the amount from pounds to stones. We can also form a proportion to calculate the result:
1 lbs → 0.0714286 st
9 lbs → m(st)
Solve the above proportion to obtain the mass m in stones:
m(st) = 9 lbs × 0.0714286 st
m(st) = 0.6429 st
The final result is:
9 lbs → 0.6429 st
We conclude that 9 pounds is equivalent to 0.6429 stones:
9 pounds = 0.6429 stones
Result approximation
For practical purposes we can round our final result to an approximate numerical value. In this case nine pounds is approximately zero point six four three stones:
9 pounds ≅ 0.643 stones
Conversion table
For quick reference purposes, below is the pounds to stones conversion table:
pounds (lbs) | stones (st) |
10 pounds | 0.714286 stones |
11 pounds | 0.785715 stones |
12 pounds | 0.857143 stones |
13 pounds | 0.928572 stones |
14 pounds | 1 stones |
15 pounds | 1.071429 stones |
16 pounds | 1.142858 stones |
17 pounds | 1.214286 stones |
18 pounds | 1.285715 stones |
19 pounds | 1.357143 stones |
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The units involved in this conversion are pounds and stones. This is how they are defined:
The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in the imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement. A number of different definitions have been used; the most common today is the international avoirdupois pound, which is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, and which is divided into 16 avoirdupois ounces. The international standard symbol for the avoirdupois pound is lb; an alternative symbol is lbm (for most pound definitions), # (chiefly in the U.S.), and ℔ or ″̶ (specifically for the apothecaries' pound). The unit is descended from the Roman libra (hence the abbreviation "lb"). The English word pound is cognate with, among others, German Pfund, Dutch pond, and Swedish pund. All ultimately derive from a borrowing into Proto-Germanic of the Latin expression lībra pondō ("a pound by weight"), in which the word pondō is the ablative case of the Latin noun pondus ("weight"). Usage of the unqualified term pound reflects the historical conflation of mass and weight.
The stone or stone weight (abbreviation: st.) is an English and imperial unit of mass now equal to 14 pounds (6.35029318 kg). England and other Germanic-speaking countries of northern Europe formerly used various standardised "stones" for trade, with their values ranging from about 5 to 40 local pounds (roughly 3 to 15 kg) depending on the location and objects weighed. The United Kingdom's imperial system adopted the wool stone of 14 pounds in 1835. With the advent of metrication, Europe's various "stones" were superseded by or adapted to the kilogram from the mid-19th century on. The stone continues in customary use in Britain and Ireland used for measuring body weight, but was prohibited for commercial use in the UK by the Weights and Measures Act of 1985.


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Walker has just eaten a large packet of cookies and a family-sized bag of chips — and he hasn't even finished his homework yet. He's searching for more chips to eat while he does his math. He hates that he's overweight, but he can't seem to stop binge eating. In the back of his mind, he knows that in an hour or so he's going to feel guilty and disgusted with himself, but right now it feels like he just can't stop himself.
Understanding Binge Eating
If you gorged on chocolate during Halloween or ate so much pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving that you felt uncomfortable, you know what it feels like to overeat. It's not unusual to overeat from time to time. Most people do.
During our teens, the body demands extra nutrients to support growth of muscle and bone. So if you go through phases where you feel like eating more sometimes, that's usually why.
But binge eating is different from typical appetite increases or overeating during the holidays. People with a binge eating problem regularly eat much more food than they need. They often eat quickly, eat when they are stressed or upset (instead of just when they are hungry), and do other things while they eat (like watch TV or do homework). They don't stop eating when they're full.
People who binge eat are usually overweight because they take in so many more calories than their bodies can use. As a result, they may feel bad about themselves, feel that they lack self-control, and be unhappy about their weight, shape or body image.
Binge eating involves more than just eating a lot. People with this problem don't want to be overweight. They wish they could be slim and healthy. Many times people who binge eat feel misunderstood. It's not as easy as others might think to just stop eating. With bingeing, a person feels out of control and powerless to stop eating while doing it. That's why binge eating is also called compulsive overeating.
Emotions often play a role. People with a binge eating problem may overeat when they feel stressed, upset, hurt, or angry. Many find it comforting and soothing to eat. But after a binge, people might feel guilty and sad about the out-of-control eating.
Binge eating is often a mixed-up way of dealing with or avoiding difficult emotions. Usually, people who binge eat aren't aware of what's driving them to overeat.
Why Do Some People Binge Eat?
Most experts believe that it takes a combination of things to develop an eating disorder — including a person's genes, emotions, and behaviors (such as eating patterns) learned during childhood.
Some people may be more prone to overeating for biological reasons. For example, the hypothalamus (the part of the brain that controls appetite) may fail to send proper messages about hunger and fullness. And serotonin, a normal brain chemical that affects mood and some compulsive behaviors, may also play a role in binge eating.
In most cases, the unhealthy overeating habits that develop into binge eating start during childhood. These habits might be a result of eating behaviors learned in the family.
It's normal to associate food with nurturing and love, but sometimes food is used too much as a way to soothe or comfort. When this is the case, kids may grow up with a habit of overeating to soothe themselves when they feel pressured. They do this because they may not have learned other ways to deal with stress.
Some kids may grow up believing that unhappy or upsetting feelings should be suppressed and may use food to quiet these emotions. Some people feel that the amount they eat is the only thing they have control over when life seems difficult or traumatic.
It's hard to know just how many teens may have a binge eating problem. Both guys and girls can have binge eating disorder. But because people often feel guilty or embarrassed about out-of-control eating, many don't talk about it or seek help. People can also be overweight without having a binge eating problem.
Signs of a Binge Eating Problem
People with a binge eating problem might:
- binge eat at least once a week for 3 months
- eat much more quickly than other people do
- eat until they feel uncomfortably full
- eat large amounts of food even when they're not physically hungry
- eat alone because they're embarrassed by what or how much they're eating
- feel upset about their binge eating (e.g., ashamed or guilty)
Getting Help
It may be hard for many people with binge eating problems to reach out for help because of how society thinks about overeating and being overweight. Many people don't get treatment for binge eating until they're adults trying to lose weight. But getting professional help as a teen can really help people develop great stress management techniques and lower the risk of long-term health problems.
People with eating disorders need professional help because problems like binge eating can be caused by brain chemistry and other things that seem beyond someone's control. Doctors, counselors, and nutrition experts often work together to help those with eating disorders manage their eating, weight, and feelings.
Part of dealing with a binge eating disorder is learning how to have a healthy relationship with food. Nutrition specialists or dietitians can help teens and their families learn about healthy eating, nutritional needs, portion sizes, metabolism, and exercise. They also can help design an eating plan that's specially designed for someone's needs and help the person stick with it and make progress.
Psychologists and other therapists can help teens and families learn healthy ways of coping with emotions, thoughts, stress, and other things that might contribute to someone's eating problem.
Depending on what's behind someone's binge eating, doctors may prescribe medications along with therapy and nutrition advice.
People with binge eating disorder may find it helpful to surround themselves with supportive family members and friends. It's best to avoid people who make negative comments about eating or weight because they can add to someone's feelings of self-criticism, making matters worse.
Sometimes other family members or friends are not ready to deal with their own eating problems. They may worry about a teen who is eating healthier or exercising more. It is important for someone with binge eating disorder to feel supported in their decision to live a healthier lifestyle.
Another thing that can help build self-confidence and take a person's mind off eating is trying a new extracurricular activity or hobby. Finding a way to express feelings, such as through music, art, dance, or writing, also can help a person develop new, healthier habits and stress management techniques.
It can take a while to get back on a healthier track with eating but it's worth the investment in your long-term physical and emotional health. Just like getting better in any other skill, sometimes you need the support of a therapist, coach, trainer, and family or friends to get you where you need to be.


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I recently wrote about chestnuts for my weekly gardening column in our local newspaper, the Paulding Progress. Chestnuts are a timely topic, what with Christmas and the song, not to mention chestnut season is generally October through December.
The president of the New York chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, Allen Nichols, somehow saw my column and contacted me, offering to send both American chestnuts for eating and some for planting in the spring. Yes, genuine American chestnuts, not the Chinese ones most people eat these days.
The natural range of the American chestnut |
Efforts to bring back the American chestnut include the creation of a transgenic American chestnut tree at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF). By inserting a naturally-occurring gene from wheat (also found in strawberries, barley, oats and bananas), the chestnut tree is resistant to the fungus. (See video at the end of this blog post.) If researchers are successful in gaining permission, it could be the first transgenic tree to be released in the wild.
My eating chestnuts arrived just before Christmas and yesterday, I set about roasting them. I'd never even seen a chestnut in my life, let alone roasted any, so I consulted Google and found several good guides for the process. I melded several of the guides into one and here's how I did it:
1. Since chestnuts contain a fair amount of moisture, you need to cut a slit in the outer covering to prevent them from exploding as you heat them up in the oven. Make sure your knife is very sharp, because they're very tough, and make a cut about ⅛-inch deep, through the outer layer, the thin papery layer and just nicking the meat a bit.
All you need to do is to provide a vent, but traditional cuts are in the shape of an X:
2. After cutting, I soaked the chestnuts in warm water for about half an hour. This helps loosen the outer covering which will later be peeled away.
3. After soaking, I placed them in baking pan in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes. (Some sources recommend 400°F for 15 minutes.)
4. When they're ready to take out of the oven, the skins will have peeled back on their own and the meats will be a golden color, glistening slightly.
5. When I took them out, I put the hot chestnuts in a piece of foil and closed it up. This allows them to steam a bit, which helps with removal of the skins. After a few minutes, they were cool enough to handle.
6. While many comments were found complaining of the difficulty in shelling the roasted chestnuts, I didn't find it to be difficult at all. Several of them popped right out of the shells on their own. Others came out when I cracked the shells further. The thin papery layer stuck to the shells, so even those weren't a problem. Beginner's luck, maybe?
What did they taste like?
I'm a pretty picky eater. Certain textures, temperatures, and aftertastes have a way of making something unpalatable to me, in addition to the flavor itself. But I often discipline myself to try new things and to eat things that I know are good for me even if I don't particularly like them.
I didn't expect to like roasted chestnuts. The only nuts I really like are pecans and almonds, but I'm even selective about the kind of almonds I'll eat. I like peanut butter (creamy only) but don't like peanuts. Walnuts make my mouth hurt. Cashews are just nasty.
But these chestnuts... YUM! I'm not really sure how to describe the taste to someone who's never had them before, but my first reaction was that their flavor hinted of something I'd eaten before. It took me a bit to identify it, and don't laugh, but to me they tasted like chicken. Not exactly, of course, but that's the taste that came to mind and Romie concurred.
Others have said they remind them of sweet potatoes and I can see that, too. Whatever... they were good. Romie liked them as well, but he'll eat just about anything.
Planting chestnut trees in spring
Photo from United States Forest Service |
As Allen Nichols told me, "We are encouraging people to plant pure wild type American chestnuts so they have a tree to cross with our blight resistant transgenic tree, when it is available, which we hope will be in just 3-5 years."
I will plant them because I like being a part of something that is for the greater good and because, like my beloved monarchs, they can use all the help we can give them.
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Johann Sebastian Bach tabs
Very few composers are as studied, interpreted and covered as Bach. The German composer had a huge influence on how music evolved in the early eighteenth century, and wrote his baroque pieces with a mixture of rigor and virtuosity that still makes them relevant to the musicians of today (and to the ringtones of today with his inevitable Well-Tempered Clavier). Although he was an organist first and foremost, he also played the viol, the violin and sang. Therefore, he wrote timeless works under many forms.
Number of tabs: 122
Genre: Classical


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Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.
Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.
Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.
The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.
City Hall Address: 420 Broadway Kingston, New York 12401 Phone:(845) 331-0080 Email:[email protected]
T. R. Gallo West Strand Park Kingston, NY 12401
Located at the foot of Broadway, T.R. Gallo West Strand Park is in the heart of the city's Rondout Business District.
Park History:
Created by the Urban Cultural Parks System in 1984, the West Strand Park offers various amenities for visitors while showcasing the beautiful Rondout Creek. In 2003-2004, the Park was renamed in memory of the late mayor T.R. Gallo who championed Kingston's waterfront development. The park also undertook a major expansion in 2010 with the completion of a new waterfront promenade extending along side the Rondout Creek.
Excerpt from Kingston's Magnificent City Parks by Ron Woods
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Lazy Afternoon Mix Vol. I and Vol. II
Not one but two new podcasts with ultra chill music for those lazy afternoons or peaceful weekend getaways. Great for yoga, winding down after work or bedtime music to help you relax. In many parts throughout these mixes you will hear beat-less grooves and ambient music with the occasional percussion coming in here and there. It is great for meditation and in parts sounds like a soundtrack or music for film. Both mixes start and end with the sound of waves rolling in. You will hear classical songs, electronic, mellow jazz, ambient, opera, down-tempos and a mix of relaxing world music.
To get your free downloads on iTunes click here Lazy Afternoon Mix (Vol. I) and (Vol. II) or to stream it click on Podbean.
Thanks for visiting our site. Hope you enjoy this series of mixes and that they help you to relax, get comfortable and unwind.


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Home inspections provide a level of objectivity in evaluating a home. It is recommended that any home, even a new home, be inspected. Home inspectors play the role of the objective third party. Typically, home inspectors evaluate a property five to ten days before contract negotiations are complete in order to secure mortgage approval. A typical North Texas home inspection will cost about $300 to $500 and take a few hours; prices fluctuate by area. Inspection allows buyers and sellers to resolve problems prior to closing. Even though Texas has no home inspection requirements, it is still recommended that you have one performed. For a seller, a home inspection as part of pre-listing a home can help sell the home in a timelier manner. For a buyer, it helps cut down the emotional appeal of a property and gives a more objective and realistic evaluation. Important things to remember:
- Initial inspections only check the condition of the home at the time of inspection and do not guarantee any condition beyond that point.
- Some special features on a home may not be included in the inspection such as swimming pools, in-ground sprinklers, gazebos, etc.
- It is important that buyers of a home go on the inspection with the inspector and observe.
- Inspectors will not necessarily catch every possible problem in a home.
- Even new homes need to be inspected. All homes are not necessarily up to the standards of the model you tour.
- Inspectors should not recommend or bid on repair work; this is a conflict of interest.
A Good Inspector Will
- Check for radon and other harmful gases.
- Describe what they are checking.
- Show you useful information such as where to shut off water or light a furnace.
- Give you a report in writing.
Home inspection is now a regulated industry, so make sure you hire a licensed inspector.
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- How long has the company been performing inspections?
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Look your Republican member of Congress in the eye and ask, "What is your positive replacement for Obamacare?"
In most cases, says former House speaker and past Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich, "they will have zero answer."
At the Republican National Committee's summer meeting in Boston on Wednesday, Gingrich said his fellow Republicans are too "caught up in a culture ... [where] as long as we're negative and as long as we're vicious and as long as we can tear down our opponent, we don't have to learn anything — and so we don't."
Talking Points Memo has posted video of Gingrich making those comments.
Gingrich was also in the news Wednesday for:
-- Not ruling out another bid for the White House in 2016, though he said he's not "focused" on that possibility right now. ( The Boston Herald)
-- Disagreeing with CNN's Wolf Blitzer about whether Republicans paid a price for the 1995 shutdown of the federal government. "The first re-elected House Republican majority since 1928 occurred after the shutdown," Gingrich said, and it wasn't unusual that an incumbent president — Democrat Bill Clinton — also won re-election.
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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Oregon and salmon were made for each other. Each year hundreds of thousands of large Fall King (Chinook) Salmon migrate from the ocean to Oregon's rivers and the state becomes a fisherman's paradise. Most of the wild salmon that is purchased in Oregon actually comes from Alaska, but fortunate, indeed, is the family whose tree boasts a fisherman. The Fall Chinook can weigh upwards of 40 pounds and while there is a limit as to how many can be caught, the freezers of fisherman's wives are packed with gorgeous pink steaks and fillets. While those gals are ingenious when it comes to developing ways to cook the mighty king, I've chosen to share a recipe from a California chef that has a decided Southwestern flair. The burgers were developed by Jeffery Starr, who is the culinary director at Sutter Home Vineyards. Not a lot can go wrong with these. My only caution is not to over process the salmon. You want a mince not a paste. It helps to freeze the salmon cubes for an hour before you process them. The patties are topped with a lovely salsa. It's clean and fresh and simple to assemble. Add the avocado at the last minute to prevent browning. I hope you'll try these. They are really special.
Salmon Burgers With Chipotle Aioli and Pineapple-Avocado Salsa...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced California avocado
1/4 cup diced pineapple
2 tablespoons diced roasted red bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons minced serrano pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup Chipotle Aioli (reserved from recipe above)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce
1-1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped*
1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs, available in Asian markets) or fine, unseasoned dry bread crumbs
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Vegetable oil
4 hamburger buns, split
4 leaves green leaf lettuce
8 California avocado slices (optional)
1) To make aioli, whisk together all ingredients in large bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for burger mixture; refrigerate remainder. To make salsa, combine all ingredients in large bowl. Refrigerate, covered.
2) To make burgers, in large bowl combine egg, reserved aioli, lime juice and Chipotle Pepper Sauce. Stir in salmon, bread crumbs, green onions, cilantro and salt. Form burger mixture into 4 patties. Chill patties at least 1 hour.
3) Brush a medium-hot grill lightly with oil. Grill salmon patties about 4 minutes or until browned on one side. Turn patties over and cook 4 minutes more or until just done. Grill buns on outer edge of grill. Spread cut sides of bottom halves with 1 tablespoon Chipotle Aioli, top each with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 burger, 1/4 cup Pineapple-Avocado Salsa, 2 avocado slices, if using, and top half of bun, cut side down. Yield: 4 servings
*Tip: To chop salmon, cut into 1-inch cubes; pulse in food processor until coarsely chopped. Do not overprocess.
This recipe is being linked to Outdoor Wednesday, an event sponsored by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.


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NEW YORK — American shoppers say they are very concerned about the safety of their personal information following a massive security breach at Target, but many aren't taking steps to ensure their data is more secure, says a new Associated Press–GfK Poll.
The poll finds a striking contradiction: Americans say they fear becoming victims of theft after the breach that compromised 40 million credit and debit cards and personal information of up to 70 million customers. Yet they are apathetic to try to protect their data.
In the survey, nearly half of Americans say they are extremely concerned about their personal data when shopping in stores since the breach. Sixty-one percent say they have deep worries when spending online, while 62 percent are very concerned when they buy on their mobile phones.
But just 37 percent have tried to use cash for purchases rather than pay with plastic in response to data thefts like the one at Target, while only 41 percent have checked their credit reports. And even fewer have changed their online passwords at retailers' websites, requested new credit or debit card numbers from their bank or signed up for a credit monitoring service.
The poll offers insight into the effects big data breaches can have on consumer behavior. There have been worries that shoppers would dramatically change their habits since December, when Target announced the breach that could wind up being the largest in U.S. history. Weeks later, those concerns were elevated when luxury retailer Neiman Marcus disclosed that it too was the victim of a breach that may have compromised 1.1 million debit and credit cards.
But security experts say the results show that Americans have come to expect that security theft is a possibility when they use their credit or debit cards or provide retailers with phone numbers, emails and other personal information.
"They … just chalk it up to … 'It's part of life,'" says Cameron Camp, security researcher at global security firm ESET who believes people don't think they will be liable for fraudulent charges.
Experts also say the results show another expectation Americans have: While nearly 4 out of 10 say they have been victimized by personal data theft, most expect credit card companies, banks or retailers to take responsibility when that happens.
About 38 percent report that they think they have either had someone make unauthorized purchases using their credit or debit cards without it having been physically stolen or that someone had used their personal information to apply for a fraudulent line of credit, the poll says. And just over a third of Americans think their personal information was compromised in the breach at Target.
But the survey shows that just 37 percent say consumers bear most of the responsibility for keeping their data safe, while 88 percent place the burden on the retailers who are collecting it. Six in 10 say the banks that provide credit or debit cards or the credit bureaus should bear most of the responsibility.
Andrea Davis doesn't believe she was affected by the Target breach, but she recently found unauthorized charges on her American Express credit card. Still, she hasn't taken steps to make her data more secure because she says she feels protected when she uses her Amex card. In fact, American Express immediately took off the charges after she notified the company.
"You feel discouraged, but in the end, everyone gets their money," says Davis, who lives in Marina del Rey, Calif. "It is what it is."
The sentiment was different among Americans who've been victims of personal data theft. In that group, 52 percent have checked their credit report, while 41 percent have tried to use more cash. Twenty-eight percent have signed up for a credit monitoring service.
Eve Sims signed up for a credit card monitoring service for a monthly fee of $14 about five years ago after she found fraudulent charges from Nigeria on her credit card. "It's worth it," she says.
The AP-GfK Poll was conducted Jan. 17 through Tuesday and involved interviews with 1,060 adults. The survey has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
The poll used KnowledgePanel, GfK's probability-based online panel that is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. Respondents were first selected randomly using phone or mail survey methods, and later, completed this survey online. People selected for KnowledgePanel who didn't otherwise have Internet access were provided with access at no cost to them.
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