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How Do I Get The Number "1" To Stand Up On The Top
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I'm going to be making a 1st birthday cake & just love all the cakes with the number 1 standing straight up on the top tier - how do you do that?
I was thinking maybe with a toothpick inserted in the bottom & then into the cake, but some of these numbers look so thin!
I was planning on using gumpaste to do it...
Thanks for any help!
Ahhh we must be linked mentally....lol I just asked that too!!! I have seen on here that people used white chocolate and a popsicle stick but I asked if there were any other ways...lol. I'll have to check your post as well. Good luck
I have done a cake with letters standing up and what I did was to form the letters out of gumpaste and stick the toothpicks in the bottom. After they dried I just stuck them into the cake. Easy as cake
Good luck!
i use sucker stcisk on the back stuck with royal or choc
with kids cakes especially, whatever you put inside the cake should be edible. i would suggest you use spaghetti instead of toothpicks. same effects/no risk of the kids (or anyone else) ingesting wood etc
For a thin one I use wires, for a thick one I use skewers. Of course I insert it into the number while the gumpaste or fondant is still well and the just slide into the cake Just make sure it's long enough to keep it stable.


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True GFE - Does it really exist? A client's perspective
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The time has come for a blog entry from the client's perspective on this topic and is a first for me anywhere. This entry is dedicated to the incredibly wonderful ladies who work in the escorting industry. This does not contain any details of times spent or people named.
My experience over time has been one of immense pleasure and growth as a man. So what has changed me and what is it that makes it so special for me? Ultimately does the "true GFE experience" really exist?
Like many inexperienced gents who had never been to an escort I started visiting licenced establishments. I really was out of my depth and had never ventured there before. I really knew nothing. After a little while it became evident to me that I was looking for something different. Don't get me wrong the times spent there were never wasted, always fantastic and I still have great memories. It was more a personal experience and on a deeper level than the 1 hour experience. Yes going for a longer booking and seeing a lady again may have provided some of that. But alas it never eventuated. For me I had heard the term GFE but had not really found it. I had come close. Some also call it the true girlfriend experience.
I started looking at private escorts and was surprised at the vast differences out there in every way possible. There really is something for everyone! Again very very out of my depth I was really unsure what to make of it all. Certain online forums did open my eyes but I was also cautious of the myriad of hype and too much detail. Through online chatrooms I could interact with some ladies. It gave me the confidence to actually go through with a booking a private escort.
To my delight the experience was great and I am forever grateful for the care, tenderness and attention provided. It was then I realised that a private escort was actually the option for me. But that is not where this blog ends.
As one does, the selection of a private escort was very difficult. For me the decision is about the personality and how we 'connect'. Social media plays a part in the getting to know someone (I will leave that topic for another blog). The true interaction comes with the exchange of information through emails and getting to understand each other. As one who has been 'screened' by a lady before being allowed to meet I can see the real benefit in a lady doing this (I was too niave to know I was being screened). Patience is definately a virtue, perciverence pays off and just being yourself is my advice.
What have I found?
The private escort world is a very complex but amazing world to be in. The true GFE does exist but really only when you let your guard down, be yourself, show respect, be attentive, be totally honest and be a gentleman that your mother would have been proud of does it appear to happen. Well for me anyway. When this all falls into place with someone you meet and connect with you will find that the experience actually transcends all others. I have found this and can only say that it has changed me forever...in a good way too. The category of a 'regular' is now where I see myself falling into more and more. 2015 certainly has been life changing in that respect and taking me places I never even dreamt of. I am still relatively new at this (still less than 12mths in for private).
So to the 'clients' out there...choose well and wisely. Be truthful, honest and repectful always.
To the ladies thankyou for being there. You simply are amazing profesisionals who have shown care and support in so many ways. Communication before and after makes a world of difference. The little things you do to show you care is appreciated. Making a man feel as though he is special truly is the absolute difference.
Yes the true girlfriend experience does exist...
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Saving for a Car
Ally Nissen, Bridget Hoban, and Katie Wheeler
Toyota Camry 2013 - $22,000 2010 - $13,000 2007 - $9,000 2003 - $6,000 2000 - $3,900
What financial information do you need?
You need to know your income and figure out a budget. For this presentation we are going to make the budget $4,000, because the person makes $8.50 an hour and works an average of 12 hours a week making $5,300 a year. They have to save at least $80 a week.
What financial decision-making stragegies can you use?
Cost Comparison
You need to decide if you want to buy a new car or a used car, you should also consider the fact that your ideal car might not work out for you financially, you might want the newest model of a car you like but it might be a better option for you to get a slightly older used model to work out better for you financially. In this situation with a $4,000 budget the person only has the option of buying a used car.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
When buying a car, new cars and used cars both have pros and cons. New cars are most likely going to have better gas mileage with fewer repairs, but they will probably cost at least double what a used car will cost, so a new car is a wiser decision if you are an experienced driver and have a larger income to pay a car payment rather than paying for repairs and gas. In this case the person is a student and can't afford a new car. Used cars have the possibility of repairs and might have a lower gas mileage, but will cost much less and for a younger driver might be a better idea because they are less experienced and may cause damage to their car.
You should also think about how much you will be driving your car and how far you will be driving, if you are driving a lot and far you might be better off looking for and comparing cars that are smaller and get better gas millage.
Calculation of future Expenses of Budgeting
Having a car comes with great future expenses. Just because you paid for the car doesn't mean you're done. You don't buy a car just to look at it, you have it to drive to school, a job, anywhere. To be able to legally drive it you need car insurance. The price of car insurance can vary (on average $1,100 per year), depending on the type of car, your age, gender, even grades! Not only does it cost money just to drive it, you have to pay for gas just for your vehicle to move! (Plan on around $2,300 per year) This also varies, depending on size of vehicle. You'd think insurance and gas is all that's left after buying your vehicle. Wrong! Your vehicle will need oil changes as well. Not everything will always go well with your car. Repairs can cost a fortune! Always be sure to calculate and budget for future expenses! Spend wisely.
Decision Time!
Considering all of the above this student's best choice was the 2000 Camry. It was in their budget and still met their daily requirements.


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| samy chapter 20 . 6/24
hola espero termine el fic en realidad me gusta mucho su enfoque en la historia buena suerte y bay
| milagglad chapter 20 . 6/17/2016
| Guest chapter 20 . 12/18/2014
I have read the story a long time ago but had to read it again to bring it back to my memory. I thought the story is great. I really wish you would continue this fanfic, i love the whole idea of it!
| Kendra Iscariette chapter 20 . 7/2/2014
Hey hey hey, come on. Wheres the rest? Please tell me you are still alive and will eventually update this. You're just... distracted, right?
| Guest chapter 3 . 7/1/2014
Poker dots, lol. I thought they were "polka" dots. :D Great fic btw. Loving it.
| Slytherin Studios chapter 20 . 4/20/2014
I like it, please update soon.
| Guest chapter 20 . 12/22/2013
Oh my god! This is a REALLY great story.
Update soon, guy.
| Guest chapter 20 . 12/22/2013
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| Rayne Arianna Maranochi chapter 20 . 9/23/2013
Interesting, very interesting. So Alice has been using Regenerate and has the T-Virus in her now. When will she realize it seeing as how it's not turning her into a flesh eating zombie, or killing her. Pooh this should be good. :)
| Soccerari0476 chapter 20 . 8/1/2013
'The next update will be quicker I promise' *scrolls back up to look at last update* well... That sucks! This fanfic is great! I wish you would update it but that was quite a long time ago
| Zombiekiller26 chapter 20 . 7/21/2013
How long do u expect us to wait for another chapter damit it's been 4 fucking month sec u up dated and its driving me crazy so plz hurry up and put a another chapter in plz o and btw wats going to happen to Jill & casper r they going to get to there or wat and were the fuck r the zombies so plz put in another chapter plz and thank u :-) PS srry if i sound meen
| Captain snuggles chapter 20 . 7/2/2013
Hey there
Enjoying your story. Waiting in anticipation to see what you do with the whole clone and capsule thing.
Hope you update soon or your so dissapointing a totally amped up reader! Its winter right now here in South Africa, so gimme some sunshine and update yo!
| Zombiekiller26 chapter 20 . 6/28/2013
Hey I'm just wondering when the next chapter is going to be up because your just leaving us hanging here so yeah when's the next time chapter going to be up?
| zombiekiller26 chapter 20 . 6/1/2013
Hay when is the next chapter going to be up i wont to know wat happens next plz don't stop plz
| Dom380 chapter 20 . 5/28/2013
I like this story, hopefully you will update it again soon.
I'm interested on how you will explain the agent at The Hive, is it Alice's real mum or a clone?


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I´m 24 years old now, I work to pay college and I´m about to graduate with a degree in history because I want to teach in schools or in another college. However, since I was a baby, my biggest dream and desire was to be a housewife and have children. I want to wait for someone with food on the table, I want to make a nice home for the man I love, I want to prepare a Christmas tree with children laughing around, I want to bake cookies lol, I don´t know, I guess I´m very traditional or old fashioned.
I do want to work as a history teacher, but my main dream and goal in this life is to have a family, make my husband happy and raise cute, bubbly, innocent, adorably smart little babies.
I feel kind of guilty about wanting this though. I feel as if I don´t belong in this era we live in. I feel I should want something else out of life and I also feel I should be doing something else other than studying and dreaming about a family. I feel like I should be sleeping with different men and being independent and just the opposite of what I am.
I also think that guys find this a huge turn off because it seems like no one wants to settle down and have a family nowadays.
Should I change and try to dream about something else? but what is there apart from having a family? I don´t know, I´m very confused. I talk to my friends who are my age and none of them want to get married, they don´t want to be in committed relationships, they don´t want children and they say they hate romance and old fashioned things like that. And I feel so bad when I listen to them because I do want romance and old fashioned things...
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Personally, I find you a breath of fresh air. Indeed, were I single now, I'd ask you to marry me ;)
Your friends have their own dreams and aspirations, and that's alright. If they aren't making you feel bad about it, there's really no problem. You are merely different, different can be good, in my case, your difference is very good. Admittedly guys out there who want that are also becoming increasingly rare. But they are out there.
Anyway, hold on to your dreams, they are yours and no one can take them from you, only you can let them die. Good luck I hope you find a worthy man who appreciates your dreams.32|12|0
@update - aww well my wife would agree with you too hehe. She shares your aspirations. And she fully supports the women who don't want marriage or family and a career.
@update2 yep, especially with small kids, it's constant busy.


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Update 13/7/10: See bottom for announcement.
DiegoRedeemedLover: I've already told you that I love longer reviews! So I don't mind! And I guess I didn't see that theme, so thanks for pointing it out! I can really see how it works. I love the original film, which explains why there are so many references to it in this story. And the herd don't know, but they'd still be a bit shocked, right? And I LOVE that pairing name! It really works! And you seriously need to get an account! I'd really like to read any stories you might have in mind!
LadyLioness: Yes, you can thank sweetheartbuck for the outline. Really helped me out! And I guess with me, ideas come naturally...but like other authors, I do need help some time.
Random Reviewer the 2nd: Glad you liked it! It's gonna slow down in this chapter, but that's mainly because it's a resolutions chapter.
FireChildSlytherin5: Thanks for the review!
pachysam: Do you have an account on here, 'cause I think you'd be able to write pretty good stories. And I'll use some of those quotes if they fit.
goldenpuon: The other sabres are, well, dead, or if not dead, never going to return. But don't worry, it'll all work out in this chapter.
thelonemongrel: Well, I'm not really planning on doing a sequel, so it's happily ever after without any bad guys coming back. All stories have to have an ending, you know.
Paolokid12: Diego does know that Hohots is his brother, which makes the guilt even worse. And I'll try to read your story, but I'm just busy at the moment. I barely had enough time to update this.
Maui Girl 808: That secret was kept pretty well, wasn't it?
sweetheartbuck: That idea is good, but this chapter isn't supposed to have any sort of action in it. Just a sort of apology and forgiveness chapter. And the sabres are pretty much gone for good now. And I'm actually quite honoured that you called my story the best Ice Age story online!
FireflyAndTaylor900: Here's the next chapter for you!
Master Phant: I already have an idea for what Roshan's reaction will be, but thanks anyway!
tatianna: Thanks for the review, and here's the next chapter!
Bobbie: Yeah, if only Fox looked on here more often...
And thanks to DiegoRedeemedLover, the official pairing name for Roshan/Anlegg is Roshlegg. Thanks DR+L!
The journey home was spent in silence. Roshan and Anlegg walked up front with the possums scurrying ahead of them, and Roshan with an arm around Anlegg's shoulders. Behind them, Sid padded slowly along, and behind him came Manny. Diego dragged on behind at the back, his head hung low and his paws sinking deep into the snow. He still hadn't told his friends what he had done, and he was silently debating over whether he should tell them or not. He was already unsure about whether to tell Roshan that he was the sabre who killed his mother; the last thing he needed was the guilt of two deaths eating away at his soul.
Ellie and Peaches were waiting at the den, and when they saw the rescue party approaching, both leapt up and hurried forwards.
"Manny, I'm so glad you're all OK!" Ellie cried, as hers and Manny's trunks became intertwined before their faces pressed together in a hug.
"Anlegg!" Peaches cried out in delight.
Anlegg barely had time to gasp before the little mammoth leapt on top of her like a dog, giving her face dozens of trunk kisses. Anlegg couldn't help but laugh.
"Yes, I know! I'm fine!" she told the young mammoth, pushing her kindly off her.
"What happened?" Ellie asked.
"Well, I distracted the sabres while Sid, Crash, Eddie and Diego rescued Anlegg-" Roshan began to explain, but was interrupted by Sid.
"Yeah, he led them away by sliding on tree bark!" the sloth said, doing a demonstration, which didn't last very long since he fell backwards with a shriek.
"I led them to Manny, who knocked all but four out with a pile of logs," Roshan continued.
"Which was when we arrived, and the fighting started," Anlegg added.
"We all took on a sabre each!" Eddie said with pride.
"Besides Anlegg and Sid, who both made a run for it," Crash added.
"But I felt bad about leaving them, so I used Sid as a sling-shot to fire something at the snow on a cliff," Anlegg explained. "This caused an avalanche, which carried three of the four Smilodons away."
"The fourth one got angry and leapt at Anlegg," Sid continued.
"And that's when Diego knocked him off her, and finished him off once and for all!" Crash finished.
"Really?"Ellie questioned. "Is that true, Diego?"
But when everyone turned their heads, Diego wasn't there. He was standing a short distance away, his head hung low and his whole being showing a sense of guilt. After exchanging confused glances with one another, the herd wandered over to the big cat.
"Is something wrong, Diego?" Ellie finally asked after a short silence.
Diego let out a sigh. He might as well tell them now and get it over with.
"Hohots," he began, "was more than just another sabre."
"When I was captured, I heard that he used to be a part of your old pack," Anlegg remembered. "Was he your best friend, or something?"
"Was he your sister's cousin's great uncle twice removed?" Sid asked.
Everyone – including Peached and excluding Diego – turned to look at him in confusion.
"What?" the sloth asked innocently.
Diego barely even noticed Sid's question.
"Hohots was...my brother."
This shocked everyone. They all stared at Diego with wide eyes and open mouths; dribble began to dangle from the mouth of Crash, and a fly flew inside Sid's mouth which caused him to chock for a few moments before spitting it out, the poor fly now covered in saliva.
"He was your...brother?" Anlegg gasped.
Diego didn't even answer the question; he just began to tell his story like the question hadn't been asked at all.
"Like all brothers, we were close when we were cubs," he explained. "It was only as we grew older that he started to change; he became more solitary and serious, and would wander away from the pack for hours on end."
Diego took a deep breath, before continuing.
"One day, a cub wandered away on it's own, and I was sent to go look for it. But I heard a disturbance in a canyon nearby, so I followed the noise and took a look round the corner. The cub had, for some reason, followed Hohots, and he didn't like that. If I had gotten there just a few minutes before, then that cub would still be..."
He trailed off, but the others understood what he meant.
"I didn't hesitate to tell the rest of the pack what he had done," Diego continued. "Hohots was banished and told never to come back, but before he left, he vowed to get his revenge on me, and cried that I was no longer his brother. And I guess after seeing what he had done, I felt the same way. But he was still my brother, and I killed him."
"In saving Anlegg," Roshan told him.
"He's right," Anlegg agreed. "It was a life for a life. Me or him. You only did what was right by your conscience."
At these words, Diego realized that she was right. He had made his choice, and he had chosen for Anlegg to live. And he would rather have her alive than killed by Hohots.
"But, that's not all the guilt that I bare," he began again. "Kid, you remember before, when I told you that I was one of the sabres who started all this?"
"Yes?" Roshan said questionably.
"Well, I was much more apart of it than you probably think I was," he continued. "I...I was the one who chased your mother that day. I was the one who cornered her, and gave her the choice to live or die. So in a way, I...I killed her."
He avoided eye contact with the boy. Roshan was silent for a few moments, before Diego felt a hand rest on his shoulder blade.
"Diego, I already told you, just think about all the good that came out of what happened," Roshan explained.
"What happened in the past, stays in the past," Manny said. "You've got to live for today, not yesterday."
"And sometimes, sacrifices have to be made for all the good stuff to happen in life," Sid added.
Everyone turned to him in shock.
"What? I have my moments," Sid explained, shrugging.
"So, you're not angry?" Diego asked Roshan, finally looking up at him.
The boy shook his head.
"I made my peace with her departure a long time ago," he explained. "And I think that you need to, too. But if you feel that guilty about it, then I give you my forgiveness."
Diego smiled up at the boy, the feeling of guilt finally lifting from his gut and setting itself free.
"But what happens now?" Eddie asked.
"Yeah, are you guys gonna stay, or what?" Crash asked the two humans.
Both children turned to each other, and for the first time, saw each other in a whole new light. Anlegg thought Roshan a handsome, sweet and brave boy, and Roshan thought Anlegg a beautiful, intelligent and witty girl. There and then, the two of them decided in silence that no matter where they went, they would always be together.
"Well, we are humans," Roshan answered, "so we probably should be with one of our own."
The animals looked down to the ground, trying to hide the disappointment in their eyes. But the two humans just smiled happily at them.
"So I'll be with Roshan, and Roshan will be with me," Anlegg added.
The herd all lifted their heads up quickly, their looks of disappointment having been replaced with looks of joy. Roshan and Anlegg turned to one another once more, and leaning forwards, their noses touched.
They felt as if they truly belonged with the herd, so that was where they would stay.
In a cave not very far away, the paintings that Manny, Diego and Sid had come across during their first adventure remained untouched. Particularly the one of the three mammoths; but this changed when the spirit of a human woman brushed past it, leaving behind a new picture entirely. The three mammoths were still there, but with them were two possums, two humans, a sloth, and a sabre-toothed cat.
Scrat felt like all the blood was being squeezed out of his front paw as Scratte gripped it tightly, breathing deeply whilst trying to push out the small bundle of joy that was inside her. Scrat's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when Scratte squeezed his paw even harder, giving that one final push.
Two small cries were heard, and when both parents turned to look, they saw two little squirrels laying by Scratte's feet; a boy and a girl. Both uncurled themselves and blinked a couple of times, before their eyes opened to see the world for the first time. They each made little cooing noises with happiness. Both parents smiled down upon them with pride, before Scratte picked up the acorn – that had been sitting in the corner of their den – and handed it to the little ones. Both gripped hold of it, closing their eyes and pressing their heads against it.
This only lasted for a few moments, before the little girl squirrel snatched the acorn off her brother, and allowed him to fall in a heap in front of her. He sat back up again angrily, and grabbing hold of the acorn also, they began to fight for it, both pulling and tugging it forwards and backwards.
And all Scrat and Scratte could do was exchange knowing glances.
FIN! A HUGE thanks to all those who have read and reviewed this story! Would have been nice for my story to reach 100 reviews, but I guess we can't all have anything! And thanks to those who gave me inspiration for certain parts of the story; you all know who you are!
I wasn't intending to do a sequel, but after seeing the reaction this story got, I'm starting to reconsider. But if I ever do a sequel, it won't be for a while, since any sequel idea I have is pretty rough in my head. If any of you have any ideas for one, don't hesitate to tell me about it!
UPDATE: The sequel is finally up! Actually, it's been up for some time now, but I decided to notify you all via this message. It's called Ice Age 5: Continental Drift, and I hope you all like it! Oh, and I've also done a songfic for this story, called No Way Out. Please read both!
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New Delhi, Oct. 10: The collision of dead stars shrunk into city-sized balls of neutrons triggers short gamma ray bursts, astronomers have reported, resolving a mystery that has baffled them for more than 30 years.
Gamma ray bursts are cosmic explosions that occur every day somewhere in the universe, lasting fractions of a second to a few minutes. They were first detected in 1973, but had remained a mystery for decades because of their fleeting existence.
In research papers that appeared in the journal Nature, an international team of astronomers has said that the shorter gamma ray bursts appear to be caused by the collision of closely-orbiting neutron stars.
The mystery of short gamma ray bursts is largely solved, said Don Lamb, professor of astronomy at the University of Chicago, and a member of the team.
Using satellites and ground-based telescopes, scientists studied the afterglow of a gamma ray burst that occurred on the night of July 9-10 this year in a distant galaxy. The burst lasted just 70 milliseconds.
The observations suggest that it was because of merging neutron stars, Lamb said.
Two years ago, astronomers had detected evidence that relatively long-lived gamma ray bursts that last for up to a few minutes were associated with the collapse of giant stars and the birth of black holes.
But, all these years, weve had no clue about the nature of short gamma ray bursts, says Rajaram Nityananda, the director of the National Centre for Radio Astronomy, Pune.
But scientists knew that some stars that exhaust their fuel collapse into neutron stars ' compact stars just 20 km in diameter packed with neutrons. Some neutron stars form binary pairs ' two stars locked in orbit around each other.
Theoretical studies also indicate that a gravitational disturbance might make a binary pair collide and merge into one, producing a massive explosion. Its been tempting to unite these ideas to explain short gamma ray bursts, says Nityananda.
A research group in Denmark, which also observed the July 9 gamma ray burst, detected a fading source of light at the edge of the distant galaxy.
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen described it as the optical afterglow of the short gamma ray burst.
The observations by American and European scientists support the hypothesis that short gamma ray bursts are the consequences of the merging of two compact neutron stars.
While X-ray emissions from long gamma ray bursts provided evidence that they signalled the birth of black holes, there was nothing until now to study short bursts.
Short duration gamma ray bursts have evaded optical detection for more than 30 years, says Jens Hjorth, a scientist at the University of Copenhagen.
The fate of the neutron stars after collision would depend on their masses. The rules that determine the evolution of astronomical objects say that a star more than 2.5 times the solar mass would collapse into a black hole.


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I wasn't sure what to call it when the Airbnb host told us, after accepting our reservation - and noticing that we'd have a toddler in tow - that my husband and I had better be "excessively diligent". The last time she had a toddler stay in their spare room, she mentioned ominously, she had a broken wine glass and merlot stains to show for it.
There was also the time that a hostess at a cafe (as in not-that-fancy) told me that, no, they don't have high chairs, with a look that asked me to read this between the lines: "Your kid is not welcome here".
I would hardly remember the occasion, but my mom was visiting from out of town and this was where we'd had dinner the week before my daughter was born. I would have enjoyed that Last Supper more if I had known such meals would heretofore be eaten with a child on my lap. That is, unless I wanted to squander a date night on an around-the-corner restaurant that costs less than the sitter.
I'm not implying that these hospitality establishments must throw their arms open wide to us and our (did I mention she's well-behaved?) toddler, or that parents have a right to eat at places where they actually like the food. But let's at least call it what it is: toddler discrimination.
Discrimination is "the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex." In this case, it's the assumption that my toddler will act just like the last one that walked through the door - or the most memorable one of late.
Technically, Airbnb's discrimination clause makes it illegal for a host to refuse our reservation because of age - my daughter's as much as mine. So why, instead of saying as much, did I find myself offering to drink red wine from a smaller bottle ("Adult sippy cups!" the host mused in response) to prevent a dreaded spill? Why do I find myself avoiding restaurants where I know our arrival will be met with grimaces, even if my toddler's track record shows she can behave just fine in public?
My daughter is a few months shy of two. I get it. A lot of kids her age would need a side of duct tape to sit through a meal. Saying there are certain places where a toddler isn't welcome isn't "unjust" so much as wise. White tablecloths and crayons, for example, don't mix.
We're big fans of date night, but we also like vacationing and eating out with our daughter when appropriate. We enjoy watching her unexpectedly scarf the chicken lawaan at an Afghani restaurant or wave to the other patrons as we walk to our table. We love it when a waiter is surprised by how well she behaves or how much she ate (we usually are amazed, too).
While we're past the bring-the-baby-anywhere stage, that doesn't mean having a toddler suddenly defines where we should go, where we should stay and what we should eat.
That's why we slept at that Airbnb place anyway, where we drank as much red wine as our allergies would allow (a few sips, really) on the back patio, just to be safe. We made sure to toss dirty diapers in the outdoor trash, and kept all four of our communal eyes on the little one, who was far more interested in reorganising her mother's suitcase than destroying anything in the room.
Concerned that perhaps the host's reservations about our toddler were shared with the entire city, I had made careful plans about what we'd do and where we'd eat. We opted for a walking tour of the city (with a stroller, of course) rather than a carriage ride that would have required snack bribery to keep her in her seat. We ate at a casual taco joint. And we were reminded that, overall, people are really gracious about the whole toddler thing.
Our waitress at one restaurant must have been a new grandparent, because she could not stop fawning over our pig-tailed babe. Her welcoming air made us feel right at home, even after a scan of the dining room for other children came up empty.
But even in the most hospitable of environments, the rules for dining out with a toddler still apply. If our food takes more than 40 minutes to arrive, all bets are off. We made it through that particular meal not because of the waitress's kid-friendliness, nice as she was, but because they had bread to nibble on and an entryway with plenty of leaves and sticks on the floor for emergency entertainment.
You see, even though it's gone well in the past, I am testing the mettle of my parenting every time we venture out with the kid. I want to prove to the world that toddlers and their parents have the right to eat out and vacation, too, and that they can be expected to behave accordingly.
But I can't guarantee it. I, like every other toddler parent, have come to the uncomfortable conclusion that rearing children is one of God's favourite ways to keep us humble; to remind us that, no matter how well yesterday went, tomorrow could be a doozy.
We're still figuring it out and, while we know as well as our fellow diners that a given meal could end in tears (or worse), we don't think our child - or we - should lose the privilege before we've even had the chance to earn it.


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Genomic aggregation effects and Simpson's paradox
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Genomic studies have become commonplace, with thousands of gene expressions typically collected on single or multiple platforms and analyzed. Unaccounted time-ordered or epigenetic aspects of genetic expression may lead to a version of Simpson's paradox, ie, time-aggregated overall effects that do not reflect within strata patterns. Without clear functional models to motivate clustering and fitting algorithms, these confounding related issues require consideration. Several basic examples motivate discussion and more appropriate models for analysis of expression data are reviewed.
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Currently appearing in Pacific Rim, pro wrestler-turned-actor Robert Maillet has landed another Guillermo del Toro project for his next gig as he'll be portraying the villain in FX's adaptation of del Toro and Chuck Hogan's The Strain.
Per The Wrap, Maillet (aka Kurrgan) will portray an ancient vampire known as "The Master," who is described as an "evil that has nested in secret and darkness, feasting on human suffering until now, emerging from the shadows to force a new world order." Some of his previous credits include Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Sherlock Holmes, and 300.
Guillermo del Toro will direct "The Strain" pilot from a script he co-wrote with Chuck Hogan, who also co-authored the books with him. Carlton Cuse ("Lost," "Bates Motel"), who helped develop the adaptation, executive produces alongside del Toro and will serve as showrunner, overseeing the potential series with del Toro. Hogan and del Toro's longtime manager/producing partner Gary Ungar also serve as exec producers of the project, produced by FX Prods. Kevin Durand, Richard Sammel, Lauren Lee Smith, Jack Kesy, Jonathan Hyde, John Hurt, Miguel Gomez, Corey Stoll, and Mia Maestro all star.
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IRON REAGAN Announce Run of Southeast US Tour Dates:
Virginia crossover thrash heavyweights IRON REAGAN have announced a brief US tour this coming May that will see the band playing shows in Georgia and Florida. Dates kick off on May 4th; the band will also be performing alongside Relapse labelmates Ringworm at this year's installment of the "This Is Hardcore" Fest in Philadelphia this August. View a full itinerary below.
IRON REAGAN said about the tour,
"We decided to take a few days off from writing our new record and thought that it would be best to hit the south for few select shows. We never make it down there as often as we like and figured this would be a perfect opportunity to do so. Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, getting out of the cold and getting back on the road!"
IRON REAGAN Southeast Tour May 2016:
May 4th Savannah, GA The Jinx
May 5th St. Augustine, FL Nobby's
May 6th Miami FL, Churchill's Pub
May 7th Tampa, FL New World Brewery
May 8th Orlando FL Will's Pub
May 5th St. Augustine, FL Nobby's
May 6th Miami FL, Churchill's Pub
May 7th Tampa, FL New World Brewery
May 8th Orlando FL Will's Pub
IRON REAGAN are still touring in support of their most recent full-length The Tyranny of Will, released September 2014 via Relapse. The Tyranny of Will found widespread critical acclaim from publications worldwide, including from Decibel, Pitchfork, Revolver and many more. The album is available for streaming and digital download via Bandcamp HERE and for physical purchase via Relapse HERE.
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Ben Roethlisberger was suspended from the football for six games in the April 2010. Roethlisberger who was quarterback of Pittsburgh Steelers was suspended as per the player conduct policy by the NFL commissioner. The NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell has decided to suspend Roethlisberger for his illegal actions at Milledgeville. Roethlisberger was accused of a sexual assault in drunken state on a 20 year old woman at Georgia nightclub in March 2010. The suspension time might have been reduced to 4 games rather than six by Goodell by looking at the progress of Roethlisberger in the previous season.
But, if the player still does not comply with the policies of NFL, then the suspension time might be extended. Roethlisberger was prevented from entering into any off-season in-field activity of Steelers until he finishes the suspension period. The evaluators and Goodell allowed him to attend the training camp and preseason games for that immediate summer as long as he is cleared from allegations. Roethlisberger was the first player to be suspended by Goodell as per the conduct policy. Roethlisberger was only suspended without arresting or charging him with a crime.
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First Alert tends to be a trusted name in smoke alarms, so when our older one stopped working, I was quick to consider this brand. There were quite a few different types of smoke alarms from which to choose. This one is just a basic alarm, which is all I felt like I needed.
This smoke alarm was fairly easy to install. It is a little smaller than the last First Alert smoke alarm we had, which meant that we had to take off the old mounting hardware and install a new one, which was a bit of a negative for me. It would be much easier to simply take off an older one and place a new one on the same holding case. It is still better for us than the kind that you have to wire though.
The alarm works when we test it, and the volume is nice and loud, which can be helpful in the case of a fire. After muting the alarm, the light tends to flash every few seconds for quite a while, which is a bit irritating because it can make you think that the battery needs to be replaced even though a new one is in the alarm (it somes with a 9V and we replaced that one because we thought the first one had a problem). Eventually, the light stopped flashing, but it would be nice not to have the flashing light feature after muting the alarm, especially when you are simply testing it out to see if everything works. The pacage recommends either a Duracell MN1604 or Energizer 522 9V battery for replacement.
This smoke alarm has a 10-year limited warranty, which is nice. It also offers an optional anti-theft lock so that the battery cannot be easly removed unless you have the necessary tools. I suppose that could be helpful if you have someone in the house who likes to take batteries out of one device and use them in another, but we haven't really used that feature.
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Blogs by Javier Paz
With the departure of Forex Capital Markets (FXCM) from the U.S., leadership change, etc., financial reporters far and wide are asking for perspective on these events. Some go as far as probing whether this is the end for the U.S. retail foreign exchange (FX) industry—to which I say, no, it isn't the death of retail FX in the U.S. since there are still three authorized brokers (Gain Capital, Oanda, and TD Ameritrade/thinkorswim). But why are there merely three viable U.S.
For all their troubles going about alpha generation, algorithmic traders get remarkable little respect these days. Last week while I was attending The Trading Show in New York, a select group of quant-oriented, buy-side participants and fintech enablers debated the limits of traditional computers in financial research and, conversely, of quantum computing's promise. Many of these investors chase new paradigms for investing.
Javier Paz is a senior analyst within Aite Group's Wealth Management practice. In this role, Mr. Paz examines brokerage trends in business, regulation, and technology across asset classes. Areas of particular expertise include retail FX and other self-directed trading, trader/investor segmentation, front-end trading technology, and margin-trading regulations.