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The Simple Guide to Having a Baby
What You Need to Know
The Simple Guide to Having a Baby is the accessible, easy-to-read version of the best-selling Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn. Newly updated for 2016, Simple Guide is for expectant parents who only want the most important, need-to-know, and how-to information.
Notable updates to the 2016 edition include:
- Stories about typical pregnancy and birth experiences, which make content easier to relate to.
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- Nutrition guidelines and fitness recommendations.
- A simplified explanation of the entire labor process and comfort techniques.
- Updated maternity care recommendations to reduce the number of cesarean births.
- Increased discussion of mental health and emotional issues during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Tektronix provides RF Physical layer (PHY) testing solutions to help you get the job done and get your design to market faster.
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First I have to say this is a guy getting a divorce separated 9 months. I have been dating a guy 3 1/2 months. I have meet most his friends and family. He said I am the only girl he has like this much and the only girl to ever bring to his home etc. We go out a lot with his friends etc and spend some time at his house. He has always said I am really into you. We did not have sex right away and sex is really really great. At two months he said he wanted to be committed/exclusive but he didn't go off a dating site when I said something about it we had an argument. I considered it over and told him I hooked up with my ex to piss him off because I thought it was done. A day later he apologized invited me to dinner and then went off there. We have had a couple other minor problems. He has said a few times I better not hurt him. Everything was good and one day he took a text out of context about giving him breathing room (but I meant not so much relationship talk) He thought I broke up with him and went back on this site so I asked why what in the world and he said he wasn't sure about us to I said lets just break up then and was really nice about it. Again he called a day later invited me out and said he didn't want to be broke up. .
So here we go again. Back together said he wanted me to be his girlfriend and didn't go off the dating site I said something and then he did. Then one weekend he got mad at me because I hung up on him and he ignored me for a day so finally I text you do me Ill do you and broke up with him he was pissed and said move on.
That lasted the weekend and I contacted him to be friends this is the first time I have contacted him back. So after that things got really good he was calling a lot and spending quite a bit of time with me and we have been spending time together. He is now calling a couple times a day which is better than ever before. But he is on the dating site and so am I it annoys me he told me the other night he loves me. when we are together we have a lot of fun and he is very affectionate he shows all the signs of being in love. But when I ask him about the site he said he is a social person and he wants and needs to meet other people since he was married so long. He says he has no intention of having sex and if he does he would let me know. He said if I walk away he would hate that and he thinks he could sort through this fast and we could be committed soon. So do I continue to date him and let him have his space and date others to. I have lots of options but I do love him. If I just allow this do I look like a loser and he is still calling trying to make plans but now I won't have the time I had for him before cause going to date others. Men is this normal he was married 17 years I feel like we are right for each other and I know I am a great catch I don't think he will find anyone better I really don't. And should I stop sex with him while he is dating others?
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I thought booty calls is when you doin't spend time together and just hook up. But just in case your right I am not having sex with him anymore going out tonight. Ill date him he can buy me dinner and take me out but no cookie. He can find a girl that is into booty calls and casual sex for that. Also several other guys want to date me so maybe one of them wiill be the right one for me. Not ready to throw this away. I think if it is about sex if that stops then he will go away right?


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Aurora Belle - Aurora Gives Back To An Admirer
Released: November 30, 2016
After Anthony left a few anonymous gifts for the cute girl Aurora next door, she came knocking on his door. She lets him know she saw him dropping it off last night and is ready to get down and dirty as a thank you. He gets to pull her shorts off and bury his face into her little pussy and go balls deep in absolute pleasure with her beauty until he unloads all over her mouth.
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To enhance our passengers' travel experience during the busy holiday season, we are bringing back our Holiday Concert Series! Starting the week of November 28th, and continuing through the end of the year, we will we hosting local schools and organizations for holiday musical performances. All performances will be pre-security in the center terminal so every passenger, and anyone who is interested in attending, has an opportunity to enjoy the sounds of the season.
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Welcome to my website!
You can also find me on twitter @CMurphyPrints and I have another BLOG where I share work in progress and write on other topics around printmaking.
This year I'll be taking part in the annual 20:20 print exchange, organised by Hot Bed Press.
My 'Barn Owl' linocut print has just been published in a new book called The Elegant Fowl, a parliament of printmakers' owls. See News section for more info.


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The WWF House Show is a House show produced by the World Wrestling Federation on December 14, 1990 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.
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text: Redwood City, Calif., March 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informatica Corporation (Nasdaq:INFA), the world's number one independent provider of data integration software, today announced Informatica Cloud Spring 2014, a game-changing release of its award-winning cloud integration platform. Cloud Spring 2014 redefines the meaning of integration agility: · Empowering line-of-business (LOB) SaaS application users and IT users to quickly design sophisticated integrations 100% in the cloud. · Breakthrough in real-time applications integration, providing customers the choice of processing the data in the cloud or on-premise. · Revolutionizing cloud integration ROI with reusable integration designs that are 100% portable across cloud, on-premise and hybrid landscapes. "Informatica Cloud Spring 2014 changes the game for cloud integration with Informatica Cloud Designer," said Ash Kulkarni, senior vice president and general manager, Data Integration, Informatica. "IT developers get a drag-and-drop palette for advanced integration scenarios and line-of-business applications users get a wizard-based, self-service interface - all in one unified design environment." Powered by the Informatica Vibe Virtual Data Machine, Informatica's Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) solution increases integration agility and speeds projects to market with Vibe's unique design once, deploy anywhere - cloud or on-premise - capabilities. In its January 2014 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) report, Gartner, Inc., a leading IT research and advisory firm, noted that, "Because of its expanding versatility, enterprise iPaaS offerings increasingly compete with classic on-premises integration platforms. However, especially in large organizations, enterprise iPaaS offerings often cooperate with established integration middleware. This will lead to the emergence of hybrid integration platforms, combining enterprise iPaaS characteristics with those of traditional on-premises integration platforms, enabling public and private cloud deployment models and serving a variety of requirements: traditional systematically oriented, ICC-driven integration initiatives; agile/rapid integration, LOB-level projects; and individual, simple integrations carried out by citizen integrators who are not part of IT teams."


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A 72-year old Nepalese has sought inclusion of his name in Guinness World Records, claiming to be the shortest living man on the globe.
Family members of Chandra Bahadur Dangi, who is just 22 inches tall, staked the claim during a press conference in Jhapa district yesterday, a local daily reported.
He is a resident of Purandhara Village of Dang district of western Nepal. Dangi is the fourth son of his parents among the six siblings and weighs just 12 kilograms.
He, however, is healthy and claims to have never took medicines or visited a hospital, his family members were quoted by the daily as saying. Dangi can play flute and Madal (Nepali traditional drum) and enjoys dancing in tune with the music.
Meanwhile, a local organisation Bageshwori Dangi Bandhu Trust has been constituted to carry forward Dangi's cause and to make necessary preparations for applying for the Guinness World Records, according to sources.
Till now, Junrey Balawing of Philippines, who measures 23.5 inches, is the shortest living man in the world on record.
He had broken the record of 26-inches-tall Khagendra Thapa Magar from Baglung in western Nepal.


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Above kneelength cotton wrap depicting Japanese nobles and blossom. Comes with matching belt and one side pocket. Ideal for wearing as dressing gown. Fits height up to chest/waist < 40". The pattern is accented by metallic gold. Made in Japan.
Length: 89cm (35")
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As the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to get wrapped up and head to one of these cosy getaways...
Weekends away don't have to be sun-drenched or spent in exotic European cities to be fun. As the cold nights draw in, here's a selection of the cosiest, quirkiest, minibreaks in the UK.
Whether you're soaking in the bathtub in a shepherd's hut or stargazing in your secluded wagon, these will leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and - even better – are all easy on your purse too!
Lilla Stugan, Worcestershire
Lilla Stugan, or 'little cottage', was inspired by the owner's long summers spent in Swedish summer houses. And what's not to love about a country where everyone reportedly eats an impressive 316 cinnamon buns each year?
To top off these sweet credentials, this quirky hut lives at the bottom of its very own apple orchard.
From £80 per night (sleeps 2) / 0117 204 7830
The Chapel, Shropshire
The Chapel is one of six places hidden in the sprawling grounds of Shropshire's Walcot Hall. If your dream weekend involves lounging in a deep marble bath and a tasty meal coming out of the Aga, this is the place for you. There's also an ornate stained glass window, and a perfectly functioning organ incase you fancy channelling your inner pop star.
From £100 per night (sleeps 4) / 0117 204 7830
Dimpsey Shepherd's Hut, Somerset
Fancy soaking in a wood-fired tub under the stars? Or wrapping up warm and settling down by the fire pit near your doorstep? With The Dimpsey being named after a West Country word for the dreamy half-light that comes at twilight or dusk, it's perfect for a cosy romantic weekend away.
From £125 per night (sleeps 2) / 0117 204 7830
The Saltbox, Kent
The Saltbox, Kent, from £115 per night, sleeps 2
Elmley is the only National Nature Reserve in England where you can spend the night, so why not spend it tucked away in the marshland at The Saltbox on Kent's Isle of Sheppey. The cabin is stacked with vintage trinkets and stacks of cosy wool throws to wrap up in, and an entire glass wall means you can lounge in bed enjoying the views.
From £115 per night (sleeps 2) / 0117 204 7830
Pilot Panther, Perthshire
The Pilot Panther wagon's journey has been long and rambling, but it's finally settled in its current loch-side location, with incredible views from every window. Pack your hiking boots and make your way around the loch's edge, ending at the Monachyle Mhor hotel for their award-winning food.
From £125 per night (sleeps 4) / 0117 204 7830
Cobblenuts, Devon
Cobblenuts is the kind of garden refuge that we'd all dream of owning, especially with a roof covered in grass. In one room they've managed fit a double bed, woodburner, kitchen and small dining table, and comfy armchair, so you don't even have to waste precious energy going from room to room. Just sit back, and relax.
From £100 per night (sleeps 2) / 0117 204 7830
Little Barn, Pembrokeshire
if you're after total relaxation, the homely hand-built Little Barn is a place where you're more likely to come face to face with Welsh mountain ponies than another human. Packed with vintage goodies, you'll be living in the mezzanine level of the barn, and can breakfast outside overlooking your doorstep pond.
From £90 per night (sleeps 2) / 0117 204 7830
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Washing hands to prevent the spread of bacteria, infection, and cross-contamination has been a well-understood and effective practice for centuries. However, because bacteria is less likely to occur on dry hands than on wet hands, drying one's hands is nearly as important as washing them. Among the criteria of this review were drying efficiency, removal of bacteria, and effect on cross-contamination.
The statistical difference between Air Dryers and Paper Towels is staggering. Drying hands with paper towels not only reduces the amount of germs on your fingertips but can prevent the circulation of germs caused by air dryers.


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Lawrence CecchiniMendota Heights, Minnesota, US
My voice is well-suited for doing most types of short Commercials for radio or television, including but not limited to: Electronics, Sporting Goods, Radio Imaging, Home Improvement, Dining Out, Everyday Fashion, Family Cars, Outdoor Adventures and Snack Foods. I have been referred to as a natural storyteller, which lends my voice to be an excellent choice for Narrations too, such as Documentaries, Audio Books and other similar longer recordings. Because of the clear, professional and resonant nature of my voice, I am also a great voice talent choice for Corporate and On-Line Training, Phone and Voice Systems, including On-Hold Messaging, as well as any Business Presentations. I have a range and talent that allows me to also perform in voice acting for TV, films, animations and video games. Finally, I have a whistling ability like no other, so if you have that need, I'm your guy!
English, English (North American)
North American, US Midwest (Chicago, Great Lakes), US South (Deep South, Dixie, Delta)
Middle Aged, Young Adult
Special Skills
Audiobooks, Business, Cartoons, Documentaries, Educational, Internet, Movie Trailers, Podcasting, Radio, Telephone, Television, Videogames
As you will hear on my demo recordings, my voice talents can be utilized in multiple ways. Producers, experienced voice over artists and instructors have described my voice as real, natural and easy to identify with. My voice has been characterized as trustworthy with a hint of an edge, and my delivery is fluid, friendly and open.
- Graduate of the Voices For All "Introductory" and "Masters" Classes for voice over talents
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
ADK A-51 Mk 5.1 (Large Condenser)
Computer & Software
MacBook Pro
Special Equipment
Complete Pro Tools Home Studio including: Pro Tools v8.0.4, Avid MBox 3 Mini, and Direct Sound EX-29 Headphones
Delivery Methods
Format of your choosing (AIFF, SDII, WAV or MP3) via FTP, overnight CD or as an email attachment
Turnaround Time
1-3 Days
Service Description
Whether working in your studio or my own Pro Tools equipped home studio, I am very coachable and will be open to your feedback to ensure you receive the desired end result. Customer satisfaction is my number one goal and I am prepared to do whatever it takes to make your project successful.
As you can see, I will voice most anything, and I have the talent and desire to make it happen. I encourage you to listen to my demo's, and I look forward to working with you.
Voice Over Clients
Sciatica Pain - The Cure (eBook)
Payment Terms
Hire Lawrence as a voice actor. Payment is made through Voices.com SurePay, an escrow service that guarantees your work is done to your satisfaction. Send payment securely by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal through Voices.com then download your files from the website.
Watch a video to see how to make a payment
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To contact Lawrence Cecchini about your project, request a quote today. We'll walk you through the process step-by-step. It's fast and easy.
Kris Lezon for Job #47636 The Apparel Group Video Lawrence Cecchini delivered exactly what we needed and fast. I highly recommend him to anyone for any project. I will definitely work with him again on future initiatives.Dec 27, 2011
Martin Swart for Job #40129 Sciatica Ebook Lawrence is a professional who knows how to give a customer what he wants. I am very happy with the audio book that he created for me. I will be working with Lawrence on my future projects.
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Penne Piperade
Top Review by JennyMidget
I'm not sure if perhaps this one slipped under people's radars as the 0 cooking and prep time exclude it from searches - but it's a lovely little recipe, definitely a keeper. Tons of veggies but brightly coloured ones to make sure kids get their vitamins in an appealing way. I put in extra bacon (house full of boys!) and used spiral pasta as I had only that on hand. Gem of a recipe!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 cups penne
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into penne-size pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into penne-size pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into penne-size pieces
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 -3 slices prosciutto (thin slices) or 3 slices black forest ham (thin slices) or 3 slices Canadian ham (thin slices)
- 1 -2 ounce bacon (optional)
- 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped (with juices)
- 1 -3 teaspoon hot paprika
- to taste salt and black pepper, freshly ground
- 1⁄2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 ounce feta (optional) or 1 ounce manchego cheese (optional) or 1 ounce sheep's milk cheese (optional)
Directions See How It's Made
- Cook the penne in at least 4 quarts of rapidly boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, refresh under cold water, and drain well again.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan, preferably nonstick.
- Add the peppers, onion, garlic, and prosciut to and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper, and half the parsley.
- Cook until the tomatoes yield their juices and the mixture is moist and saucy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the penne and bring to a boil.
- Correct the seasoning, adding salt or paprika to taste. The mixture should be highly seasoned.
- Sprinkle penne with the remaining parsley.
- Grate the cheese on top, if using, and serve at once.


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There are 249 guest rooms at this establishment. The hotel provides a business centre and meeting rooms and high-speed Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel offers a hotel safe, 2 restaurants and room service. Dry cleaning and guest laundry services are also available. The hotel includes a grocery store and parking is provided.
The hotel is located in the centre of Seoul, in the Republic of Korea, in one of the city's major shopping districts. It is 200 metres from Korea House and 500 metres from Dongdaemun.
The guest rooms are spacious and come with a new TV, radio, minibar, Internet access and a fridge. Each room also has an en suite bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, hairdryer and other high-quality bath products.
The hotel has a gym with different types of equipment including cycling/stepper/running machines and other cardiovascular exercise machines for aerobic workouts. The hotel also offers a massage service.
The hotel offers clients an authentic Korean-style restaurant called Honghak. Its Western-style restaurant Ever-Green is known for its high quality and taste.
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Dr Ramesh Mehta, president of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin warned that thousands of doctors in Britain will leave in the next few years to work in India.
He said around 15,000 British doctors who originated in India will leave to work in new medical centres in India over the next two to four years.
A further 10,000 senior doctors of Indian origin are set to retire from the NHS, he said.
The health service has traditionally relied on ties with the subcontinent for a steady stream of doctors with thousands registering every year.
Dr Mehta, who is attending a conference in India, said: "There are around 15,000 young Indian-origin doctors undergoing training in different parts of Britain who will return to India.
"Also, at least 10,000 senior doctors of Indian origin who are retiring from their jobs in the UK are set to return to India."
However the figures were questioned by other experts who said it would mean all the doctors of Indian origin in training posts in Britain leaving which they said was highly unlikely.
Dr Mehta said many of them were expected to take up positions in seven new elite medical centres for which the Indian health ministry is looking for quality doctors.
The centres will be dotted around the country and modelled on the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), considered India's best state-run research and treatment centre.
"We believe that these young doctors who are undergoing training in the UK currently can be of great help in the new AIIMS-like institutes," Dr Mehta said.
New rules now make it more difficult for medical graduates from outside Europe to come and train as doctors in Britain.
Training posts have to be offered to an applicant from within the European Economic Area first and if there are none suitable the place can be offered to those outside Europe.


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New Book: Quartz Crystal Microbalance – The Principle and Application
Posted on January 25, 2016
"Quartz Crystal Microbalance – The Principle and Application" is a new book authored by Prof. Guangzhao Zhang and Prof. Guangming Liu published by Sciencepress China.
This book covers the QCM-D basic principle, explained the polymer/protein/membrane etc adsorption behavior, viscoelastic property, as well as graft kinetics monitored by QCM-D technique.
Prof. Guangzhao Zhang is from School of Material Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology.
Prof. Guangming Liu is from Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China.


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I don't know why I didn't do this as a new year's resolution, but maybe this proves that getting healthy doesn't need to be a resolution - you just do it when you realize you need to. I'm 26, and spend all day in a chair at work and home, on the computer or playing video games. I graduated high school a bit over 200lbs, which isn't so bad for an otherwise big guy who got moderate exercise (missing gym class these days). I got fatter in college, I got fatter after college. I recently hit 280 and realized it was time to stop the madness. "
I've had a Fitbit tracker since New Year's and basically just wore it. I'd track my food once in a while to "make sure I didn't go over my calorie budget", but I didn't pay too much attention to it. I didn't hit my exercise goals. I just recently got the Fitbit Aria scale and it was barely nicer than Wii Fit's high pitched "YOU'RE OBESE!" But I'm not a gym guy. I tried and it's just awkward for me to show off my unfitness in front of other people who don't need to be there. I tried fitness games and it's difficult to commit when the couch is right there. I read Mike Fahey's testimonial on Kotaku and it was a real inspiration. He blamed his weight to a mentality that was familiar: "I'm an adult, I pay for my food, I can eat what I want, when I want. This is my lifestyle. Wait, where's my neck?"
Now that I've gone all in with the Fitbit lifestyle and hitting my food/exercise goals, I'm down 10lbs in a week in a half. I'm watching what I eat and only eating when it's an actual meal time observed by the rest of the planet (breakbrunch is out), but I can still eat crap if I work for it ahead of time. My goal is to get back down to 200 before the end of the year. Even if I don't hit my goal, the progress is what matters. I know the weight loss is going to slow down even if I keep this up, I just have to keep at it. Fitness technology still seems like a heavy (/pun) investment just to be healthy when you should be getting off your butt on your own, but recent technology has added the achievement system that appeals to gamers and maybe they're on to something.
Anyone else finding technology helping with getting healthy? Any helpful tips that made you stick with your goals?
edit: My exercise has consisted of walking at least 3 miles after work, just around the neighborhood, hitting up a park to get some water or as a circle back point. Walking up lots of stairs is getting my knees back in shape, and walking around the office to talk to people instead of calling them (dangerous being the IT guy). But I'm not going all "aarrggh, look at me, I'm exercising!", I just need to get away from the comfort zone. Fitbit recommends 10,000 steps a day and 15 flights of stairs, and that seems doable if you can get out of the house after work. You just have to make yourself earn the relaxation.
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Jul 2, 2012 at 1:08 UTC
I think the biggest thing that helped me (and probably will help you) was getting out of the 80 hour-a-week work cycle. Now that I'm down a lot closer to 45-50, I find I have a lot more time to exercise, plus I'm being a lot more careful with my diet. There are many nights I simply don't eat supper, although I do have a big lunch most days to compensate. Getting a new bathroom scale (with the digital readout) was what has really helped me. I weigh myself at the same time every morning right before my shower, so it's consistent. I was at ~175 when I graduated high school (and am 6'2', so I was probably a bit skinny actually). After working for Big Blue for almost two years I was up over 210 and decided I didn't want to buy new pants again. I've since dropped back to 180-185 and can wear the old pants again. I don't expect to get down much lower, but holding this weight will be much better for me in the long run. I simply don't want to be part of the "obesitzation" of America :-)
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:09 UTC
ya i actually have lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks, Ive been working hard to cut back. I dont have a ton to lose but enough to make me unhappy wit how I look. I want to lose another 20 I think.
Technology is great and I have kept track of what I'm eating and exercised alot.
Good luck and keep up the hard work! its worth it :D
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:10 UTC
im in the same exact boat, i recently started weight watchers and have lost 20 pounds in about a month, slow but sure. My mom has done extremely well on weight watchers and told me something very valueable to me. It took you awhile to put the weight on, your gonna spend that getting it off. Meaning, dont expect a miracle to happen overnight, and dont hurt yourself loosing too much weight at once.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:13 UTC
Good Luck, sounds like you got a good start. Stick to it and you will do fine. For us it was gardening, push mowing the yard and hiking. Wife and me are still overweight but not by near as much. No tips except try to focus on the improvements. You will feel better once the weight starts to drop. Keep thinking about that, plus you got a long life ahead of you be nice to get through most of it without extra pain. Believe me, we are 46 and it gets a hell of a lot harder to change your life once you hit 40.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:14 UTC
I actually found a simple fitness and calorie counter for my iPhone (Shroomies Nutrition Menu) . It made the world of difference because I could see what I was eating and what I was burning through exercise. If I got close to my 1500 a day calorie limit, I would eat the junk... So it worked for me in that it was like a reward system. If I exercised and burned calories, I could eat some snacks, even if they were lower calorie types...
I lost 50 pounds...
Then I quit using it, gained 20 back... Time to start using it again...
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:16 UTC
My favorite fitness technology is my scale that measure body fat. Working out builds muscle so just measuring the pounds didn't cut it anymore.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:19 UTC
My wife and I have been struggling with this issue much like you and the guy in the article. I feel like we have tried everything but we cannot seem to stick with anything for more then a few weeks. Tried a gym, dog walking, phone apps and the WII fit with little progress. Life happens and we fall back into our couch loving bad eating habits. We have no one to blame but us; we just don't seem to have the right will-power to change. It seems like it is the curse of life-long IT/gamer?
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:21 UTC
I've cut 50 pounds in the past 4 and a half months. Here are the few tips I can offer:
1) Diet. Change it, but don't change it too much. You don't have to switch over to nothing but salad; but try eating less -- for example, if you really want that Mc. Donalds, fine, but skip the fries. Oh, and if you drink soda -- that's the easiest cut to make. Three weeks after switching to water/lo-cal gatoraide, soda became too sweet.
2) Exercise. Find something that burns a fair amount of calories that you can tolerate doing. Being a former distance runner, the stationary bike became my friend. Add in some Netflix, and you're burning calories like no tomorrow. Don't focus too much on how many calories you burn, or set targets -- base the workout on how you feel. When you are tired, or it starts to hurt, it's time to stop -- go too far, and you'll just hurt yourself, and be back where you started.
As far as technology, I'm probably a rather odd case -- I don't track my weight anywhere but my head. The only real technology I use is the stationary bike that lists speed, calories burned, etc., and a Android tablet for Netflix while exercising.
BTW -- "fast" weight loss is considered anything over a pound or two a week. 20 pounds in a month is really fast -- and make sure that if it's burning away quickly make sure you still feel fine -- better to lose it slow and comfortably than fast and do something stupid.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:22 UTC
Calorie trackers or even just a food journal have helped me a lot. Not that I've lost a lot of weight (I've actually gained about 5lb) but it's amazing what just being AWARE will do.
There are a TON of tracking apps out there, and I waffle through them to see which is easier / better. One seems to allow me more calories, and another has a nice bar-code scanner to help enter in frozen dinners, soup cans, yoghurts, etc. But in the end, it should be about being accountable even if it's just to yourself.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:33 UTC
My favorite fitness technology is my scale that measure body fat. Working out builds muscle so just measuring the pounds didn't cut it anymore.
Body fat scales are not accurate at all.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:38 UTC
Sounds to me like you're making great progress. It's easy to say that you're going to get in shape, but actually doing it is another. Consistency is key.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:44 UTC
I'm 26, and spend all day in a chair at work and home, on the computer or playing video games.
There's your problem.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:48 UTC
What's been especially useful about Fitbit's food tracker (and you can make an account for free and the app is free, just the hardware costs money) is the food catalog is crowdsourced, so if a new menu item appears at some restaurant, someone can add it, then you can use it. And your contributions help others save time. It's nice being able to add a food item ahead of time and seeing if it fits in your budget. Nope, I can't have the pasta, better have the salad - with chicken.
Jul 2, 2012 at 1:49 UTC
I'm 26, and spend all day in a chair at work and home, on the computer or playing video games.
There's your problem.
Really? I knew it had something to do with that. Thanks buddy!
Jul 2, 2012 at 2:10 UTC
We're making progress then. Do less of that and replace it with more healthy/productive activities.
Jul 2, 2012 at 3:04 UTC
For me it was counting carbs. When it comes to your body deciding what to burn first, I've been told that it will burn carbs first then if there isn't any left then it turns to fat. Everyone has their own opinions, but cutting back on my carbs helped me lose 35 pounds in about 4 months. I cheated a little on occasion. Anyway, I completely cut soda's, sweets, bread, potato, rice and pasta out of my diet 95%. The other 5% I would allow myself a slice of whole wheat bread as toast for breakfast or for half a sandwich. I'm all for a low carb diet. Low fat diets don't do it for me. They work, but I just don't like them.
Jul 2, 2012 at 3:25 UTC
My wife and I both started with a personal trainer. She started about 4 months ago and I'm about 8 weeks in.
Our goals are way different though. She's trying to lose about 25-35lbs and get fit. I'm trying to gain about 15lbs and get fit.
The funny thing, is we're doing the exact same thing and it's working for both of us.
In my opinion, it's 85% what you eat and the other 15% is exercise. We both eat every 3 hours (I actually eat every 3.5-4 to slow my metabolism) and we strictly monitor how many calories per meal. She has to be at 200 and I have to be around 400-500.
We both do "core" building or cross-fit style training. She's lost about 10lbs and I've gained about 4. Both of us feel better because of the exercise and the types of foods we're eating are all on the healthy side.
I eat lean meats, good carbs like sweet potatoes and whole grains, and a few greens strictly for the nutritional value (most vegetables have negligible calories). I can eat that way for every meal.
She has to eat her good carbs (fruits, sweet potatoes, whole grain products) in her first two meals of the day and then she leaves carbs alone for her afternoon/evenings.
It's been working great for us and once we started finding recipes that fit the requirements, it was easy to follow. I bring prepared food to work and I never have to think about it. I'm also not missing much.
The first few weeks it was almost impossible to actually reach my calorie requirements. My wife had the same problem. Three hours would come up and you just couldn't imagine putting more food in your body.
Of course, ymmv, but you might at least consider the consistent eating schedule. It speeds up your metabolism and it will be a while before you start craving things outside of the schedule.
Body for Life is a close representation of the diet we've been sticking to. www.bodyforlife.com
I'll re-iterate one more thing that's already been said. Losing (or gaining) more than a pound a week can be dangerous. If you can get into a routine and watch a pound a week drop, you should be happy and keep doing it.
Sorry for the long post.
Edited: carbs =/= calories
Jul 2, 2012 at 3:36 UTC
skri11a -- quite an interesting post. Obviously, it works, if you are seeing results, but for me, it's 10% what you eat, and 90% exercise.
I guess that just illustrates the most important point -- it's what works for you, more than anything else -- there are many ways to get to a healthier state, you need to find the path for you.
Jul 2, 2012 at 3:44 UTC
I agree, there is no one-size-fits-all.
I think that if you can find a routine that keeps you in the healthy range of weight loss, you'll get long term results. It's the fad diets and starvation techniques that seem to snap back like a rubber band the second you stop.
No matter what you do though, it's a lifestyle change. Any diet or health initiative is going to be useless if you revert back to your old ways. And it's oh, so easy to do.
EDIT: The reason for my speculative numbers is because we're both going to the trainer twice a week for 30 minute sessions. They're intense sessions but the eating is all day every day. Our muscle tone is improving because of the work outs but I don't think it has as big an impact on the weight as eating.
Jul 3, 2012 at 9:14 UTC
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The things that really helped me were as follows:
Don't eat three meals a day. You need to have at least 5 small meals a day that are still within your calorie goal. This keeps your metabolism going throughout the day.
A ton of protein. I got these protein gel things that you put into water and had one with each time I ate. Enough protein helps your body burn fat instead of muscle which is what it tends to do when you are just plain dieting.
Get a really really good multivitamin and oil. Even Centrum doesn't have enough. Look at how much the P-90x vitamins have in them and you will get some idea of what your body needs. Fish oil is good, but you need 6 in the morning and six at night. A great thing is Krill oil, where I believe one pill has as much as 6 fish oil.
As you start to count calories and start to exercise some, make sure you watch how much your body is burning. Some people will burn close to what they are eating, which causes your body to store fat as it goes in to a safety mode.
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Whether youre celebrating a childs birthday, a graduation, or some other special event in a friend or family members life, Strobeez will jazz up your decor.
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- Dont Need to Tie Balloons
- Fairly Large
Your Strobeez kit will come with a balloon pump, so you wont need to expend tons of energy blowing up all your balloons with air. The balloon pump will likely do the job faster than your lungs would, anyway.
Each Strobeez kit also contains 12 easy-seal clips that will seal each balloon shut, so you wont need to tie the balloons at their ends to close them. These clips are especially helpful for kids who struggle to tie balloons.
While Strobeez balloons are not enormous, they can be blown up to a size that is larger than a standard-sized party balloon.
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- May Pop Easily
- Could Irritate Eyes
If users are too rough on Strobeez balloons, which is likely to happen if a large group of kids becomes unruly, the balloons may start popping left and right.
Strobeez balloons look cool, flashing and flickering, but if you watch them doing so for hours and hours, your eyes may become irritated. Your head may even ache.
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- Only when if its between a black guy and white girl.Vote C
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Lol I don't give a single fuck, I have other things to worry about.
Plus: we are all humans at the end, black, white or whatever. There shouldn't be a difference.21|10|0
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My boyfriend's white and I'm black. I'm very attracted to him and care for him a lot. I don't care at all about him being white. It doesn't even cross my mind really because it's not an issue. I don't think it matters what color someone is when you want to date them. It shouldn't matter at all.11|00|0
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Ruger MK II
Thoughts on the 22/45 vs the MK 2?
(polymer vs steel)
There is also a difference in the grip angle, the Mk.1, 2 and 3 have a European style angle, a bit more agressive, like that of the P.08 Luger or a Glock. The 22/45 was designed to have an angle similar to that of a 1911, hence the name 22/45.
I would hold both and decide from there.
Sputnik has the right idea. For a gun like the Ruger .22 semiautomatic I don't consider have steel vs polymer grip an issue one way or the other. Personally, I like the grip angle on the MkII better for single handed bullseye shooting bit the grip angle on the 22/45 may be better in your hands or for your use. The barrel configuration you want may also have an impact on your choice.
Either way, the Ruger Mk and 22/45 semiautos are great guns and you can't really go wrong with any of them.
I have a 22/45 Target with a bull barrel, and removable grip panels. It's got great balance in my hands, and it is quite accurate. The target sights are a bit hard to pick up quickly. I am considering a Burris FF2 or 3 and changing out the front sight for a hi viz one. But other than that, I am quite happy with the purchase.
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I prefer the steel framed Rugers with the pronounced grip angle. The newer 22/45 polymers just feel odd to me even though I do love the feel of a 1911. No doubt my preference was shaped by the first three pistols I bought, a P08 Luger, Ruger Mark I Target and Colt 1911. Lots of folks like the 22/45 so handle them both and choose the one you like best.
Don't forget that there are other fine .22lr pistols, even near clones of the 1911.
Heavier weight favors bullseye shooting, but in a 22 it is not a serious concern.
The unmentioned major factor for me was the magazine release. I ended up with a MkII 22/45...and love it. I held off on a Mark until the MkIIIs were out. I bought a fluted barrel MkIII instead of the slab sided Target because I prefer the former's aesthetic...along with the mag release in the "right" place. I love both; each has a red dot on it and they're used alternately in club Steel Challenge matches. Other than the optics, both of mine are bone stock.
I have the 22/45 mark iii. I don't too much like the cheap feeling of the polymer. Mine does not have the removable grip panels, which I feel would make it more comfortable because I could add a hogue.
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Chapter One Targeted Three years after Ozai's defeat and world is at peace. Aang is traveling to the Fire Nation to visit Fire Lord Zuko. During his visit Zuko gets a disturbing message. His father Ozai was discovered dead in his cell. The body was severely burned and black flames were burning all around the cell. The killer also left a note for Zuko, telling him to get his sister away from the asylum if he cares for her at all. Zuko and Aang hurry to the asylum where Azula is being kept to find it up in black flames with a young man standing outside. The man introduces him self as Nero and immediately attacks the two. Aang and Zuko barely manage to defeat Nero, but before Zuko can finish him he is distracted by a blood curdling scream. Zuko and Aang leave Nero and rush into the burning building to save who ever screamed. They find Azula fataly burned. Chapter Two Duel at the Tea House Aang and Zuko return to the Royal Palace in order to hold a funeral for Azula. During the ceremony Zuko decides to pursue Nero. While Aang and Mai try to talk him out of it however Nero prepares another strike against Zuko's family, his uncle Iroh. Chapter Three Reunion As they approach the Earth Kingdom Aang and Zuko take to the sky with Appa. Their first destination is the last known whereabouts of Toph, Omashu. Upon arriving they are surprised to see Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Suki are already waiting for them. Meanwhile Nero treks across the country side toward the same location. Chapter Four Rematch Team Avatar remained in Omashu for a few days, gathering necessary supplies for their hunt for Nero. As they prepare to leave however they are unaware that their target had arrived in Omashu, and he was ready for round 2. Chapter Five Pursuit Team Avatar has escaped Nero, but the assassin is hot on their trail. Unfortunately for him he wasn't expecting the true power of the Avatar. Chapter Six Trials of the Black Lotus Nero inability to kill his targets has caused his superiors to question his abilities, as such he must now face the horrors of The Black Lotus Trials. Chapter Seven Tracking the Assassin After Team Avatar recovers from their battle with Nero they go on the offensive, tracking him to his home/base, Ember Island. Chapter Eight Final Encounter Part One: Rebirthing While Team Avatar heads to Ember Island to face Nero for one last time, Nero himself ties up the last loose ends of his past, and meets them head on. Chapter Nine Final Encounter Part Two: Truths The battle with Nero reaches it's explosive conclusion, and secrets he's hidden even from the Black Lotus Assassin's are revealed by some unlikely warriors.
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Attracting and keeping prescription customers could mean huge sales for grocers, according to an ACNielsen study.
With more than 3 billion prescriptions dispensed annually, the pharmaceutical customer is definitely one that a grocer wants to hold on to. They have larger average market baskets than nonprescription customers, they're bombarded with $2.9 billion in direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising annually, and once they fill out their first prescription in a retail pharmacy, they tend to keep coming back.
In Understanding the Value of the Pharmaceutical Customer, a presentation at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference in August, Francine Jackson, ACNielsen's v.p., Southwest Homescan, discussed the importance of pharmacy to the retail customer. She examined which aspects of retail pharmacies are important to their customers and how retailers can leverage consumer behavior to provide the best services to their pharmacy customers.
Data for the presentation was drawn from the ACNielsen Homescan Consumer Panel, a nationally projectable sample of households that scan their purchases of all UPC coded items across all classes of trade. There are 61,500 households in the panel, from all across the United States, representing all demographic groups. IMS Health, a provider of information solutions for the pharmaceutical and health care industries, provided additional marketshare data included in the presentation.
Prescription volume has grown at a steady pace—last year posting a 4 percent increase in the number of prescriptions dispensed. While the drug channel leads the retail pack, selling 57 percent of all prescription drugs, it's losing share to other channels. Grocery, which grew its prescription sales 1 percent last year, is the second-largest dispenser of prescriptions, with 20 percent of the marketplace. Supercenters, although only 7 percent of the marketplace, have been growing at a rate of 2 percent as consumers are increasingly adding prescriptions to their one-stop shopping experience.
Pharmacy customers are among the most loyal a grocer can have, according to Jackson. "Sixty-one percent of households satisfy all of their prescription needs at a single retailer, so once the grocer gets them in, they usually stay in," she says.
What's more, 61 percent of the population suffers from at least one chronic ailment, such as allergies, arthritis, or high blood pressure. Of these, 68 percent medicate with prescriptions. In some cases, such as among people with diabetes and high blood pressure, the patients don't have a choice as to whether they fill their prescriptions. In others, such as allergies, the sufferer can use prescription drugs with less compliance, or he or she may occasionally use OTC medicines.
But what's important is that these sufferers do fill prescriptions on a regular basis. "Those customers with chronic ailments are automatic repeat customers," Jackson says. "Many of these chronic ailments are long-term, and they also dictate the patients' OTC and general household purchasing behavior, such as low-salt foods for people with high blood pressure. Retailers who target these consumers have a greater chance at gaining highly loyal customers on both sides of the pharmacy counter."
To find out just how retailers can capture more pharmacy sales, ACNielsen conducted a Pharmacy Service Survey of its Homescan panel to determine which retailers are used most often for prescriptions, which features consumers found most important at the pharmacy, and which features might influence consumers to switch pharmacies.
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What customers viewed as very important were speed, ease of ordering and convenience, and (for those consumers with medical coverage), acceptance of insurance. "They are looking for a less-than-20-minute wait time; ease of ordering refills, either online or over the phone; pharmacists that are available; and extra information, when possible."
Many of these features can be assisted by some of the technologies in place today, such as interactive voice response, automated dispensers, and electronic signature capture technology, all of which allow the pharmacist and other staff to spend more time with customers (see sidebar on page 51).
Those features viewed as less important to the consumer were 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week availability; convenient location to work; home delivery; and switching coupon/incentives. Interestingly, drive-through windows were also listed as less important. "Many retailers think that drive-through windows are good," Jackson says, "but they actually work against the retailer, as they result in smaller overall basket sizes than those of customers who come in-store."
The top reasons for customers to switch to a new pharmacy were similar to those listed as very important: acceptance of insurance; a convenient location—10 to 15 minutes from the consumer's home; prescriptions ready in less than 20 minutes; and the ability of patients to order prescriptions easily online or via telephone.
Young, minority customers
Among younger households, one-stop shopping and convenience to home or work rated higher than among other age groups. Minorities wanted 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week access; one-stop shopping; closeness to work; and access to additional information.
While many supermarket shoppers may get prescriptions, few actually fill those prescriptions in the store, presenting a large opportunity to build pharmacy conversion. "The question to ask yourself is, they are in your stores, they fill prescriptions, but do they fill them in your stores?" Jackson says. "Among the consumers who shop the food stores and have prescriptions—for anything—only 11 percent actually fill their prescriptions in that channel. This represents a tremendous opportunity to build conversion, if the retailer handles them right."
Based on the numbers, grocers would do well to convert as many of these shoppers as possible. Prescription customers spend more money annually in the grocery store than nonprescription customers: While average total customer spending per year in the grocery channel is $2,489, the average for prescription customers is $3,021. Even if you subtract the prescription sales totals from these numbers, the prescription customers still buy more: $2,204 for prescription customers vs. $1,942 total customer average without prescriptions.
Prescription customers also shop more often, making an average of 93.5 trips into the grocery store vs. a total consumer average of 76.
During their shopping trips, prescription customers spend more money. The average total dollar ring for prescription customers is $46, compared with an average of $33 for total grocery customers.
"You can see from this data that a large chain can boost sales tremendously by simply raising the conversion rate of their customers by a few percentage points," Jackson says.
Jackson offered some strategic recommendations to grocers regarding their pharmacy business. First, they should gain intelligence on the pharmaceutical customers, then take action for first-mover advantage in building the pharmacy customer base. "These highly loyal prescription customers will be much more difficult to win later," Jackson says, "so you have to be the first ones to court them."
Then grocers should identify products that address chronic sufferers' needs. "This will help to boost sales and increase customer satisfaction," she says.
Finally, Jackson recommends that grocers consider lifestyle marketing to chronic sufferers to compete effectively across channels. "You want to provide information and products for nutrition and exercise for disease management, and also collaborate with pharmaceutical and managed care companies on drug compliance programs," she notes.


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The Hunted
We are the exiled. We are the wanderers. Though our stories differ, the final chapters are the same. We, through resistance, circumstance, or the will of the Force, have all become targets for the malevolent Sith Empire's injustices. Some have been forced to flee their homes and leave families behind. Others have lost the comforts of home and family to destruction and invasion. Others, still, and perhaps worse, have lost their families, homes, to the poison spewed from the lips of the Emperor, the ideals of fear, hate, and power.
Either by loss, death, or betrayal, the Empire has pushed us into the shadows. And there we wait. There, we watch. We find each other under the dim lights of the corner cantina, on the crowded transport ships, in the wastelands of dying planets, our eyes ever-cautious. The time is near at hand when we will stand united against those who pursue us.
We are the Hunted, but we will never be the prey...
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By becoming a Degree Ceremony Volunteer you'll play an important role, providing a service that is greatly valued by students and the University alike. You'll work as part of a small team (led by a Ceremony Co-ordinator) on the Students Association merchandise stall promoting and selling OU branded merchandise to graduates and their families.
Degree Ceremony Co-ordinator
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"'So why are you going back to Twelve?'
'They can't seem to find a place for me in the Capitol either,' he says.
At first I don't question this. But doubts begin to creep in. Haymitch hasn't assassinated anyone. He could go anywhere. If he's coming back to 12, it's because he's been ordered to" (Mockingjay 379).
I don't know why this is the thought I focus on during the flight back to 12. Of all the things I can be thinking about, this realization is the only thing rattling around my brain. Your head is so cracked, it's no wonder that all of the important stuff has finally leaked out. I sigh at this, but it comes out as more of a strangled moan. I see Haymitch pretending that it was the hovercraft's loud machinery and not my soul tearing apart. Leave it to him to be a good mentor like he's supposed to be.
At some point during the flight I must have fallen asleep, because I feel people picking up my body just like before. Lifting me out of my seat, depositing me into someone's strong arms, checking to see if my pulse is strong enough. And before I know it, I'm back in the huge house built for so many people, but where none live. The stench of dust and disuse assaults my senses and tears well up when I remember the people who called this building their home. I let out on involuntary sob and bite my lip so nothing else spews out when I least expect it.
In the back of my mind, I register that the strong arms placing me in a chair next to the fireplace have been tracing soothing circles on my arms, attempting to calm my shaking form. I don't like this familiar act, especially from someone I don't even know. I don't need anyone to be close to me. It's just me and this huge house. I open my eyes and my mouth to tell this stranger so, but right as I do, any and all words die in my throat. Of all the faces to be staring down at me, I did not expect Haymitch's familiar one to be peering into mine.
Feeling much too vulnerable being stared at by my grumpy mentor, I manage to let out a breath and turn my head away towards the cold fireplace. I wait for his heavy footsteps to tell me he's tired of babysitting me and wants to go home where he can get properly drunk and pass out, but they never come. Instead, Haymitch reappears into my sight and begins to kindle a fire in that disused fireplace.
I'm so tired and want nothing more than to crawl down on the floor and sink into it, but I ask anyway. "What are you doing?" The whisper in which I said these words echo around the empty house, making me shiver. Suddenly, I'm not so opposed to that fire. Haymitch shoots me a look that seems to say he knows what he's doing and for me not to butt in, and continues his work. Curling more into myself, I watch with squinted eyes the growing flame. The fire is slowly eating away at the logs, and I can't help but be jealous at this stupid, marble fireplace for having a fire to warm it and make it glow when the only thing my fire did was burn me alive. It left me no survivors and consumed everything inside me. I grow bitter at this thought.
Prim, my little Prim, who was lured into a trap by her bottomless compassion, was burst into bits for it. Compassion—one of the only redeemable qualities to be found in anyone during the war's trying times, and my sister had an abundance of it. And it wasn't even the Capitol, President Snow and his vile roses that called for such an outrageously brilliant, savage plan, but President Coin. The same President Coin that wanted to end the Capitol's reign of terror, but instead desired to instill her own. Of course, she showed her motives after the war was won, killing Prim and dozens of others with her fires, and coming up with the plan of reinstating another Hunger Games. I couldn't have conceived a better trap myself. I laugh resentfully at the thought.
Haymitch turns around again, his brows furrowed as he looks in my direction. He's obviously worried about my sudden maniacal laughter. Probably thinks that my cracked head is beyond repair, and my broken heart is a lost cause. He would be right. But instead, his gaze lingers at my balled up form for a moment longer, and he turns around again, inspecting the flame for its strength one more time before standing up straight.
I suppose this is the point where he leaves with the knowledge that I'm home and relatively quiet, and proceeds to drink himself into a place where the nightmares don't haunt him. I don't know why, but the thought of being in this house alone terrifies me, and I'm scared for him to leave. I don't want him to.
He walks over to the door where he placed his bag upon coming in, and lifts it up. I don't know what to do. As much as Haymitch is not my preferred choice of company, it's better than none at all. But knowing Haymitch, he has better things to do, and he would resent me for pleading with him to stay. He's given up so much already just to ensure my survival that I'm sure taking the burden of seeing that I'm actually okay is far too much for him. With this in mind, the fireplace again fills my sight, blinding my unseeing eyes, and I will myself to count the seconds until I hear the front door open and Haymitch's departure.
But Haymitch surprises me for the second time, and I never hear that front door unlock, open, and close. I do, however, hear the rustling of his bag and his murmured curses when a bottle gets loose and knocks against the floor. When he lays himself and a blanket down in front of the fire and wraps me up in one as well, I can't understand what he's doing.
As he's settling himself on the hard floor, I hear myself asking, "Haymitch, why are you staying in Twelve? Why are you staying here with me?" He considers this as he looks at the glow his hands have from the warm light of the fireplace. His face has this glow too, and despite all the hardship he has seen, I can't help but think that it makes him look younger. After a couple of seconds of thinking it over, he looks up at my tear-stained face and into my eyes. I sometimes forget that we both have the Seam eyes, those gray pinpricks of color that know hardship, trial, loss, and suffering. And despite the new onslaught of tears I feel brimming in my eyes and the deafening pounding of my pulse in my ears, I hear his answer.
"Because you need me."
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First, the whole hotel smells like stale cigarette smoke, from the hallways to the elevators to the rooms.
Second, some of the furniture was battered and had water stains. Some pieces just need to be replaced.
Finally, the hair dryer is supposedly in a black bag hanging in the dark closet next to the bathroom. I only found this out when I was checking out the next morning. In fact, I had even looked in the closet but apparently didn't see it because it was dark. A note pointing the guest toward the hair dryer might be helpful.
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