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A common task for test is to enter text into views. UITest provides two API's to address this need:
Each of these will be discussed in more details below.
Entering Text
IApp.EnterText method allows a test to enter text into a view. The behaviour of this method is slightly different between iOS and Android:
- iOS – UITest will display the soft keyboard, and then simulate presses on the keyboard.
- Android – UITest does directly use the soft keyboard. Instead, the Xamarin Test Cloud Agent transparently injects itself between the soft keyboard and the application and simulates key presses.
The following snippet shows is an example of entering text:
app.EnterText(c=>c.Marked("creditCardTextField"), new string('9', 15));
Disable the Hardware Keyboard
IApp.EnterText will fail if the iOS simulator is configured to use the hardware keyboard. Before running your UITests locally, ensure that the simulator is configured to use the soft keyboard.
Clearing Text
IApp.ClearText method will clear the text from the view, for example:
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Meet Orkie – full name Orecchiette but only when she's naughty! She loves her parsley, so her moms are growing a bunch just for her in their Vermont garden this year. Her favorite activities include throwing timothy cubes high in the air, investigating the plumbing in the bathroom, and tearing cardboard to tiny shreds. She also loves running as fast as she can and making the rugs slide across the slippery floor when she stops on a dime.
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TechTarget's weekly roundup (9/28 – 10/5)Juniper Networks, Software testing, Windows 10
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What's the future of software testing? Check out what one expert thinks in this week's roundup.
1. The future of software testing: It's a brave new world – Gerie Owen (SearchSoftwareQuality)
It's a brave new world software testers. Expert Gerie Owen begins an 11-part series on everything you need to know about tomorrow's testing today.
2. Study claims enterprise vulnerability remediation can take 120 days – Michael Heller (SearchSecurity)
A new study has found that although flaws are most likely to be exploited within 60 days of discovery, companies can take between 100 and 120 days for vulnerability remediation.
3. Juniper fabric architecture ups competition with HP, Cisco – Antone Gonsalves (SearchNetworking)
Juniper Networks has launched a fabric architecture that centralizes management for data center and campus networks.
4. Talon Storage adds CloudFast file sharing for Azure – Garry Kranz (SearchCloudStorage)
Talon Storage timed the CloudFast launch to coincide with Microsoft making its Azure File Service generally available for Windows shared file storage.
5. Windows 10 improvements help the OS meet enterprise needs – Kevin Beaver (SearchEnterpriseDesktop)
Windows 10 mashes up some of the best features of Windows 7 and 8, and delivers them to users and IT shops in a way that could make it the de facto OS for the enterprise.
TechTarget's weekly roundup (9/21 – 9/28)Data breach, HP, Internet of Things, Microsoft Office 2016
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Has your enterprise stepped up its IoT security efforts? Learn why one CISO says you should immediately in this week's roundup.
1. FBI CISO warns of IoT data breaches – Olivia Eckerson (SearchSecurity)
In a keynote address, FBI CISO Arlette Hart tackled the Internet of Things and explained why enterprises need to step up their IoT security efforts.
2. New Microsoft Office 2016 touts collaboration – Tracee Herbaugh (SearchUnifiedCommunications)
The new Microsoft Office 2016 includes a Groups collaboration tool for building convenient team workspaces.
3. Dell Campus Core Switch faces uphill battle in market – Antone Gonsalves (SearchNetworking)
Dell's latest campus core switch is expected to face tough competition from rivals Cisco and HP.
4. Enhanced IT service broker tools part of new HP – Robert Gates (SearchDataCenter)
HP's upgraded IT service management offerings are part of the soon-to-be HP Enterprise's efforts to turn IT departments into service brokers.
5. Amazon redshift data warehouse gets long-awaited functions – Beth Pariseau (SearchAWS)
The Amazon Redshift data warehouse can now perform functions that users have clamored for since 2013.
TechTarget's weekly roundup (9/14 – 9/21)Data Center, HP, Internet of Things, Salesforce.com, SIP trunking
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Are you surprised by the cuts at HP? Find out why the company made the moves in this week's roundup.
1. HP Enterprise to cut up to 30,000 jobs ahead of split – Robert Gates (SearchDataCenter)
A leaner, more nimble HP Enterprise will have as many as 30,000 fewer employees after the company splits in November.
2. Verizon, CenturyLink top SIP trunking provider ranking – Katherine Finnell (SearchUnifiedCommunications)
Verizon and CenturyLink take the top two spots in an IHS Infonetics SIP trunking provider ranking of the top 10 providers in North America.
3. Iceland's blueprints for a data center industry – Meredith Courtemanche (SearchDataCenter)
Icelanders are fond of saying they're a "new" country — and they're developing a new data center industry from scratch as well.
4. ScaleIO Node bundles software on EMC appliances – Garry Kranz (SearchStorage)
ScaleIO Node models will bundle software-defined storage with EMC-branded commodity servers and Arista network switches.
5. Microsoft-Salesforce partnership paves way for Salesforce IoT cloud – Lauren Horwitz (SearchCRM)
The Microsoft-Salesforce partnership that integrates Lightning with Office 365 is paving the way for a much bigger deal: IoT Cloud.
TechTarget's weekly roundup (9/7 – 9/14)cybersecurity, DevOps, IaaS, VMware
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Do you think we will see rapid cloud consolidation in the IaaS market next year? Check out why that will be the case in this week's roundup.
1. Expect more IaaS cloud consolidation in 2016 – Trevor Jones (SearchCloudComputing)
Market research firm TBR predicts rapid cloud consolidation in the IaaS market in 2016 as vendors get back to their core competencies.
2. New VMware DevOps program boosts developer interest – Howard Dyckoff (SearchServerVirtualization)
The first-ever Developer Day at VMworld 2015 was the virtualization giant's first crack at courting a new developer and DevOps audience.
3. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act has 'significant problems' – Michael Heller (SearchSecurity)
A new version of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act is scheduled to go in front of the Senate this fall, but one expert said the bill has 'significant problems.'
4. Microsoft acquires VoloMetrix to improve Office 365 data analytics – Tracee Herbaugh (SearchUnifiedCommunications)
Microsoft acquired VoloMetrix to mine Office 365 data for better intelligence on employee productivity.
5. Cloudian hardware arrays with HyperStore make debut – Sonia Lelii (SearchCloudStorage)
SDS vendor Cloudian announced scale-out appliances for petabyte storage, along with Cloudian HyperStore software enhanced with self-service data protection.
TechTarget's weekly roundup (8/31 – 9/7)CIO, Office 365, Video conferencing, VMware NSX
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What circumstances should CIOs never be in? Check out the list in this week's roundup.
1. People in CIO positions should stay off this list – Jason Sparapani (SearchCIO)
Today, customers rule — CIOs who don't submit put their careers at risk. Analyst Bobby Cameron details five binds that spell doom for CIO positions.
2. VExperts won't buy into VMware NSX without eval options – Nick Martin (SearchServerVirtualization)
VMware NSX could be a game changer, but IT pros won't believe it – and won't invest in it — until they can test it for themselves.
3. DoJ Stingray rules require warrant to track mobile phones – Michael Heller (SearchSecurity)
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the establishment of a new policy for cell-site simulator devices that will require law enforcement to obtain warrants in order to track mobile phones.
4. Polycom video conferencing gets tighter integration with Skype for Business – Tracee Herbaugh (SearchUnifiedCommunications)
Polycom video conferencing system RealPresence provides better content sharing in Microsoft Skype for Business.
5. Experts highlight potholes in the Office 365 roadmap – Lauren Horwitz (SearchContentManagement)
Office 365 provides new options for lightweight collaboration, but experts at SPTechCon Boston said some features aren't ready for prime time yet.
Top-notch data scientists are grown, not bornAnalytics, Big Data, Data Science, Data scientist
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By James Kobielus (@jameskobielus)
You can anoint yourself with whatever lofty job title you wish. That doesn't mean that others need to buy into your conceit. Or, more to the point, it doesn't mean others will feel a compulsion to hire you into that role or pay you at a rate commensurate with your inflated self-regard.
Data scientist is a job title that many people are adopting, if for no other reason than that it's supposedly the "sexiest" job in the 21st century. Given the fact that many people see it as the ticket to a rewarding career, no one can deny that some of these nouveau data scientists are well-intentioned incompetents, while others may be outright charlatans trying to cash in on the latest trend. There are confidence artists in every profession.
Considering how important data science is to the big-data analytics revolution, we can't afford to let underperforming data scientists take root in our development shops. But, given the shortage of data science skills deficit, we also can't afford to turn away promising individuals who, though they may not be "naturals," might become exceptional data scientists if given an opportunity to grow their skills in the right environment.
How do you know a good data scientist, or as least someone with real potential, when you see one? When hiring and promoting, how can you distinguish a high-quality data scientist from someone who talks a good talk but just can't produce? Or, if you're grooming fresh data-science talent in your organization, how can you tell who's got true potential from those who may try hard but just don't have the skills or aptitude to succeed?
There is no shortage of commentary on what makes a good data scientist. If you're aspiring to this career or grooming others for it, it's best to group the advice into two broad categories: "here's why someone will never become a top-notch data scientist" vs. "here are the milestones that someone must hurdle if they want to become one."
Some commentators lean far more in one direction than the other with their advice. A few years ago, for example, Vincent Granville offered his 13-point checklist and linked to an online diagnostic test for distinguishing so-called "fake data scientists" from those who ostensibly have the right stuff. Though I disagree with this polarizing approach to talent management, one can't deny that some people may not have the innate aptitudes or work ethic needed to excel in this field.
Some commentators recognize that "data scientist" is an aspiration as much as a vocation. This past month, Bernard Marr presented his 5-point list of signs that someone isn't quite ready to become a peak-performing data scientist, but may get there some day through focus, education, and perseverance. However, Marr's list isn't very different from Granville's in its reliance on stigmatizing characterizations—e.g., "you aren't creative"—that feel more like insults than constructive advice. And his call to readers to "add to my list of signs that someone is NOT a data scientist" feels like he's building a detailed profile to be used for excluding people from this field.
My feeling is that good data scientists are grown—through education, experience, and incentives—rather than born. For example, creativity is in the eye of the beholder. The best data scientists can demonstrate that when they're given a challenge that calls it forth. In this blog from three years ago, I discussed the attributes that you should look for when evaluating a data scientist's performance on real-world projects. These traits include curiosity, intellectual agility, statistical fluency, research stamina, scientific rigor, and a skeptical nature. Some of these may be innate, but some may be entirely the result of a determined individual's efforts to grow and stretch in their chosen career.
Education is the very heart of professional growth, and most data scientists seek it out wherever it's available. In a separate blog three years ago, I discussed the core curriculum that every good data scientist needs to master in order to excel in the job. Many of the new generation of data scientists are largely self-taught, though it's usually best to have some formal education under your belt.
My perspective on this issue is intensely personal. Ten years ago, I didn't know much about data science, data management, big data, or analytics. However, I was offered a high-visibility job that required that I master all of these topics, without the benefit of classroom instruction or a degree, practically overnight.
Many of you read my work. I'm in my mid-50s, and now I'm someone that many regard as an expert in this field. I'm not a data scientist, per se, but I obviously know the subject matter. I wasn't born to do this work. I've grown myself into it.
And I'm not faking it. I author every last word that goes out under my byline.
TechTarget's weekly roundup (8/24 – 8/31)HP, Hyper-convergence, VMware, Windows 10
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What does HP need to get in order before the upcoming split? Find out in this week's roundup.
1. HP Enterprise has work cut out following split – Ed Scannell (SearchDataCenter)
With the split two months away, HP Enterprise needs to ensure its hardware, software and services groups work and play better together.
2. Hyper-converged systems look to preempt VMware's plans – Robert Gates (SearchDataCenter)
The small vendors that have lead the hyper-converged infrastructure market look to stay in front of VMware and Cisco with updates ahead of VMworld 2015.
3. Windows 10 data collection sparks Microsoft privacy concerns – Ramin Edmond (SearchEnterpriseDesktop)
Windows 10 constantly feeds your information to Microsoft, raising questions about how private your experience really is.
4. HP open switches mark the latest challenge to Cisco – Antone Gonsalves (SearchNetworking)
HP introduced two Altoline open switches that increase the company's portfolio of alternatives to Cisco's proprietary hardware.
5. Report says SMB IT still doesn't get virtualization security – Michael Heller (SearchSecurity)
A new report makes controversial claims about the costs of breaches in virtualized environments, strongly suggesting IT pros may not understand the challenges of virtualization security.
TechTarget's weekly roundup (8/17 – 8/24)Android, Docker, Magic Quadrant, Windows 10
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Can Windows 10 save the slumping PC market? Find out in this week's roundup.
1. Windows 10 no savior for slumping PC market – Ramin Edmond (SearchEnterpriseDesktop)
Windows 10 adoption won't spur the PC market as many users rely on tablets and other Windows mobile devices.
2. Gartner debuts Magic Quadrant for group video – Katherine Finnell (SearchUnifiedCommunications)
A market evolution has led Gartner to create a Magic Quadrant for group video systems, as enterprises focus not only on endpoints, but infrastructure and interoperability with their room system deployments.
3. Millions left at risk as Android Stagefright fix pushed to September – Michael Heller (SearchSecurity)
The Android Stagefright vulnerability continues to put millions of users at risk because Google's first attempt at a patch did not work, and a new fix likely will not come until September.
4. Cloud, mobile apps remain major tech issues for Gartner Catalyst-goers – Jason Sparapani (SearchCIO)
IT professionals gathered at Gartner Catalyst to bone up on bleeding-edge technology and apply what they learned to tech issues at home.
5. Coho Data adds Docker containers inside storage – Garry Kranz (SearchVirtual Storage)
A Coho Data DataStream software upgrade lets Docker containers execute directly on DataStream storage arrays.
TechTarget's weekly roundup (8/10 – 8/17)Big Data, SDN, Windows 10, Yammer
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What are some of the largest big data failures to watch out for? Find out in this week's roundup.
1. Seven big data failures to watch out for – Nicole Laskowski (SearchCIO)
At this week's Gartner Catalyst conference, a session on big data failures drew a crowd of IT leaders eager not to commit the same mistakes.
2. Windows 10 gets its first Patch Tuesday updates – Ed Scannell and Tayla Holman (SearchWindowsServer)
Microsoft wastes no time delivering its first critical Windows 10 Patch Tuesday fixes, along with critical updates for its Edge and IE browsers.
3. Microsoft refreshes Yammer mobile – Antone Gonsalves (SearchUnifiedCommunications)
Microsoft has made it easier for corporate employees to use Yammer mobile for team collaboration.
4. Analysts: SDN wouldn't have prevented United Airlines network outage – Alissa Irei (SearchSDN)
Some speculate that SDN could prevent a network outage like the one that brought United Airlines to a screeching halt. Others, however, say the industry needs an SDN reality check.
5. Bitdefender hack the latest cyberattack on security vendors – Olivia Eckerson (SearchSecurity)
Bitdefender suffered a data breach in which a hacker stole a small number of unencrypted usernames and passwords for active customers. The hacker then demanded $15,000 in ransom.
TechTarget's weekly roundup (8/3 – 8/10)Agile, Black Hat, HP, IBM, Windows 10
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Is Internet freedom and openness really dying? Find out in this week's roundup.
1. Black Hat 2015 opens with bleak view of Internet freedom – Robert Richardson (SearchSecurity)
Legal expert Jennifer Granick kicked off Black Hat 2015 with a warning to conference goers that Internet freedom and openness are dying.
2. As its legacy software stalls, IBM cloud service revs engine – Ed Scannell (SearchCloudComputing)
IBM's cloud service, thanks to SoftLayer and subscriptions, is making some headway but hasn't made up for lagging legacy software sales.
3. HP hyper-converged product upgraded, EVO:RAIL dropped – Carol Sliwa (SearchVirtualStorage)
HP launches new ConvergedSystem 250-HC StoreVirtual appliances, as hyper-convergence strategy shifts to one product.
4. Rework the user story to improve Agile security – Valerie Silverthorne (SearchSoftwareQuality)
At Agile2015, discussion turned to how a user story can offer a different approach to Agile security.
5. Windows 10 builds on positive launch – Simon Quicke (MicroScope)
According to the latest figures, users are moving to the latest Microsoft operating system.


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Happy Halloween! Last day of October. Tomorrow is the beginning of NOvember. Get to work. Call friends and family, email friends and family, call those you met during the primaries – say NObama, NOvember.
Readers of Big Pink know the drill – don't worry – work.
Don't get distracted by what others are saying or doing or threatening or endorsing – get the job done.
As Hillary supporters during the primaries our strength is our affinity with other Hillary supporters. And Hillary supporters will determine this election.
It is arguable that if the presidential election was held today Barack Obama would buy the White House and get over 300 electoral votes. But the election is Tuesday.
Hillary supporters will determine this election. Associated Press poll:
One in seven, or 14 percent, can't decide, or back a candidate but might switch, according to an Associated Press-Yahoo News poll of likely voters released Friday.
Who are they? They look a lot like the voters who've already locked onto a candidate, though they're more likely to be white and less likely to be liberal. And they disproportionately backed Hillary Rodham Clinton's failed run for the Democratic nomination. [snip]
Overall, the share of these voters – sometimes referred to as "persuadables" – has barely budged from levels measured in June and September AP-Yahoo News polls, conducted online by Knowledge Networks.[snip]
Almost four in 10 persuadables lean toward McCain, and about as many are considering backing Obama, while the rest are either undecided or lean toward other candidates. Viewed another way, about one in every 10 supporters of Obama or McCain says he could still change his mind.
Even so, persuadable voters could be especially fertile hunting ground for McCain in the closing days of a contest in which most polls show him trailing.
These people trust Obama less than decided voters do to handle the economy, the Iraq war and terrorism. They are less accepting that the Illinois senator has enough experience to be president. And by a 17 percentage-point spread, more see Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin favorably than unfavorably, unlike the narrow majority of voters already backing a candidate who dislike her. [snip]
Just four in 10 persuadables report being contacted by political workers urging them to vote in the presidential contest, compared with just over half of those who've made up their minds. [snip]
Half are independents, more than double their proportion among decided voters. But, as with decided voters, more persuadables are Democrats than Republicans. Four in 10 supported Clinton's candidacy this spring.
"She got cheated, I thought," said Chris Markle, 25, who's from Schenectady, N.Y., and now leans toward McCain. "I'm kind of upset about that."
GET IT? "She got cheated…" It's Hillary supporters, stupid. So let's get to work.
McCain gets it. McCain is courting Hillary supporters in Pennsylvania with a mailer. Pennsylvania is the keystone state this election. Pennsylvania, Hillary, "clingy", "bitter", Pennsylvania – Get it?
Best way to get rid of frustration, is to get to work. Best way to feel useful is to get to work. Best way to get things done is to get to work.
So, get to work.
John McCain is invoking the Hillary Clinton magic in Pennsylvania. Let's get to work for a good NOvember.
Latest Mason-Dixon Pennsylvania poll: Obama 47%, McCain 43%, Undecided 9%. [Read our earlier report about Pennsylvania – it might be even closer in Pennsylvania.]
And let's not forget Rezko. Wall Street Journal today- The Chicago Boys:
Following his conviction this summer, Mr. Obama said, "This isn't the Tony Rezko I knew." The Senator said the same about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, after his longtime pastor's "God D— America" YouTube turn this spring. [snip]
Along with John McCain, Mr. Obama explicitly pledged he wouldn't dismiss Mr. Fitzgerald. But does that mean the prosecutor won't be "promoted" out of Chicago? And while we're at it, will Mr. Obama rule out a pardon for Tony Rezko? Clarifying both points could keep the wheels of justice turning against corruption.
There's a different question for American voters. Mr. Obama pledges to clean up our nation's politics and outpolls John McCain on honesty and ethics. Yet in Chicago, he moved with the Tony Rezkos and endorsed pols like Mayor Daley and Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. Can a politician so steeped in his hometown's ways really be an agent of change in Washington?
And don't worry about the threats:
"If Obama loses it will spark the second American Civil War. Blood will run in the streets, believe me. And it's not a coincidence that President Bush recalled soldiers from Iraq for Dick Cheney to lead against American citizens in the streets."
During the primaries voters were indoctrinated by Obama and Big Media that Hillary should get out – and still the voters of South Dakota on the last day of the primaries ignored Tom Daschle and Dimocratic leaders and voted for Hillary. During the primaries voters were indoctrinated by Obama and Big Media that Hillary should get out and still in Kentucky and West Virginia Hillary humiliated Obama beating him by more than 40% of the vote.
It took initially disenfranchising Florida and Michigan voters and and then stealing Michigan Hillary delegates to give to Obama so that Obama could be gifted the nomination by Dimocrat leaders. Remember Obama was not even on the ballot in Michigan – it was Obama "share the wealth" redistribution – with delegates.
Get it? It's Hillary supporters who will determine this election.
Get to work – it's NOvember.


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Is The Art of eBook Creation Lost Forever?
How do you create your eBooks and reports?
Do they look the same and read the same as every other one you download?
With all the free reports going around and ad swaps lately, I have download and and read a great deal of them.
You know the type of reports I mean, standard format, single column, eBook title, basic contents page and body.
I never really gave it a lot of thought until today when I downloaded The eBook Cycle.
I downloaded the eBook from a guy called Daniel Sumner and, naturally I was intrigued to find out the differences between his eBook and all those stored on my hard drive.
I mean what could the difference be? His tag line for the eBook is:
Create Convert Cash-in!
There was an immediately itching to know what he had to offer, what is so special about the eBook Cycle I thought?
What made it different?
To my amazement, this was no ordinary eBook, no standard format, single column, basic contents yada, yada, yada.
When I opened it, it was visually stunning, full of colour, graphics, tips, hints and very cool formatting.
I just had to keep Reading.
Working my way through the eBook I immediately found that, this was no 10 minute knock up!
There was time, effort and dare I say it a Lot of Love in this Mini Masterpiece.
The eBook Cycle flowed and took me with the flow!
I read on, hypnotized absorbing everything Daniel was writing about, propelled into a visualizing dream because of the images he had integrated into his eBook.
I learned a very important lesson in report writing.
This eBook snagged and immersed me in Real Learning, like when you are at school and there is that one teacher who can light a fire and make the humdrum of lessons disappear and Learning suddenly becomes exciting.
Its a strange feeling when you read The eBook Cycle.
Daniel engages you so much, you sort of feel like you know him and believe what he has to say.
He lets you into his world and you feel grateful for the information he is providing, and at the same time he is encouraging you to get to work to create your own eBooks and do better than you did before or begin if you haven't ever created an eBook.
In The eBook Cycle Daniel teaches you:
*Why you should write an eBook
*What format to choose
*Getting started
*Essential includes
*Getting your eBook ready
*Free or paid eBooks
*Sales pages and squeeze pages
*Payment processors
*Marketing and traffic
*And a whole lot more
I'm very impressed with this eBook to say the least and will return to it when I begin working on creating my report or eBook.
It is definitely one for the book shelf and future reference or in my case Front Seat on the Cloud Bin!
Best of all, and I don't think you are going to believe what I am about to say.
The eBook Cycle is FREE.
This is a 100% Free download for you today. I don't think that I need to say more, so go experience it for yourself by clicking:
Give it a good read and please come back here and let me know if you like the different setup and (much easier to read!) what you learned about writing your own eBook!
By the way, Dan also released his Bloggers RoadMap today. If you want to see an Outstanding Sales Page with Graphics, Color and Content that are Remarkable…come back here after you download The eBook Cycle and click on my name below to check it out!


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Hey everyone
This is my my very first fan fiction so please don't be too mad if it sucks.
I'm not too good in english spelling, grammar or anything else that has to do with english, so please correct me if you find any mistakes.
I would love to hear what you think about my fic even if it sucks, please give me tips what i could do better.
I hope i followed all the rules and if not, also please tell me.
If you wonder what Almo is, it's a region made up by me. This story takes place after Ash's journey to Sinnoh. That's all you have to know for now.
Just enjoy.
"Hey mom, I'm home. Ya missed me?" A boy with black hair and dark eyes yelled, just as he came through the door.
He was wearing a black vest with a yellow horizontal stripe, a white T-**** underneath, a pair of baggy jeans, red and black sneackers, fingerless black gloves and a red and black hat with a blue half Pokeball on front. He had a yellow head-sized mouse with black stripes on it's back and it's tail lightning-shaped.
They were out of breath after running the last bit of they're way home. Yeah, they were gone for way to long as it seemed, but nothing has changed. Neither Pallet-town, nor pofessor Oak's laboratory, or they're own home.
"Mum?", the boy called, "hey, where are ya? It's me, Ash."
"pika, pikaa" Pikachu called out, also searching for Ash's mother.
They looked everywhere, but Delia Ketchum, Ash's mother, couldn't be found. Ash gave up and went into the kitchen to get himself something to eat.
"Man, I'm starving" he mumbled. But just as he entered, he fell over anime style.
"Surprise, surprise!"a huge bunch of people shouted. That was so typical for Ash's mum to orginize a party as soon as he came home. Pikachu was now coming into the kitchen too, to see what's going on.
"Pikachuuu" it cried out hapilly and jumped on Delia's shoulders as it spotted her.
"Well Pikachu, how nice to see you again. Congatulations darling, I'm so proud of you."
"Mom, knock it off! I can't breathe. MOM!" Ash tried to get out of the tight hug his mom gave him.
"But you sure did do a good job out there, right May?"
"Sure did. I mean you almost defeated Top 4 Champ Cynthia. That's something to be proud of."
Two girls where standing in front of Ash, both with a glass of punch in their Hands. The one called May had brown hair that was split into two parts, and saphire blue eyes. She was wearing a green bandana on her head, a long armless red jacket, a pair of bicycle shorts beneath it, white and black fingerless gloves, a green fanny pack around her waist, and red and yellow sneackers. The other girl was red haired with a pony tail on the left side of her head. She had kristall blue eyes and was wearing a yellow jacket with short sleeves, a red somewhat armless shirt under it, short yellow pants, and short red and orange boots.
"May, Misty, what are you doing here?" Ash asked now starting to calm down.
He sure was happy to see the faces of the two girls again, especially Misty's. He hasn't been seeing her at all in while he was in Sinnoh.
"Joining the party." Misty answered to Ash's question.
"And we managed to drag Drew with us too." May added.
"Brock was really impressed by the way you fought Cynthias Jubandraga."
"Ah that reminds me, is professor Oak somewhere around?" Ash suddenly asked.
"He's gone for a while. I guess you have to stick around with me, Ashy-boy.", a brown haired boy with brown eyes suddenly came out of nowhere.
He was wearing a black T-shirt and a pair of baggy, dark purple jeans. He had dark purple swiss bands on both of his hands, a silvery fanny pack and black shoes.
"Gary? Are the surprises never gonna end today", Ash said with a not to pleased look on his face.
"You don't seem too happy to see me again, do you?"
"Whatever. Say Gary, do you know anything about Jubandraga? My Pokedex couldn't tell me anything about it."
"Sure I do. Jubandraga is a fire and flying type Pokemon. It has six pair of Wings and is able to make every single one bigger and smaller. But to fly, it uses almost only the wings on it's back because they're the biggest. It's the last form of the evolved Juba, the fire type starter Pokemon of the Almo-region."
"The Almo-region? Never heard of that. Come to think of it, where is Pikachu?"
Ash suddenly noticed that his Pikachu was gone and Misty was missing to. But just as he turned around to look for them, Pikachu suddenly appeared and jumped on Ash's shoulder.
"Hey Pikachu, there you are. And Misty, you found Brock, huh?"
"What about a hello, Ash? Since when do you nott greet you old friends?" Bock said, a little
"Hello Brock. Happy now?"
"Yeah, I guess", Brock said, now lightening up, " I saw your fight on TV and it was awesome. I'm sorry I wasn't there to cheer for you. Anyhow, did you know that Jubandraga is Cyntia's first Pokemon? So you two have my deepest respect for almost defeating it."
"Thanks Brock, hehe" Ash said as he scratched the back of his head.
"Chuuu" Pikachu commanded doing just the same.
"But Ash, did you really not hear about Almo? Everyone's talking about it right now." May was joining the talk again.
"Why is everyone talking about it? Did something happen there?" Ash asked as clueless as ever.
"Better say something is happening there. Just turn on the TV!" May answered.
Pikachu jumped of Ash's, took the remote control and turned on the TV.
"… signs of a tough battle. This time, it was the world famous Daisy-park that has been attacked. Unlike last time, no persons or pokemon disappeared. Only different parts are destroyed.Nobody knows whats going on. Even the Police doesn't have a clue of a clue. Officer…"
Pikachu turned of the TV again, shocked about what it just heard. Ash also was standing there with an open mouth thinking about what to do next.
"It's weird. In all those attaks, hardly any pokemon where taken and the pokemon of Almo can get really powerfull if you train them right." Misty thought out loud.
May didn't like that silence at all.
"I'm gonna go look for Drew" she said for an excuse and went off.
Evening had come and all the guests went. Ash's best friends (these are Brock, Misty and May) stayed at his house, some went back home and others (like Drew) found an other place to stay over night.
"Hey Mom", Ash suddenly started, "I think I'm going to leave to Almo someday soon".
There was something in Delias voice that made Ash shiver.
"You are defenitly not going to Almo!"
"But mom" Ash said in a protesting way
Don't worry Mrs. Ketchum. I will take care of him", Misty helped out.
"Misty… please mom?"
"I'll come to. And Drew if I manage to drag him along."
"And don't forget me."
"May, Brock…"
Ash looked at his mom with puppy-dog eyes.
"Oh…, I don't know"
"…Please…", all the four kids begged in unison.
"Ok." Delia finally gave in, "But take care, all of you!"
"We will mom. Thank's"
That's it for now. The first Chapter will follow soon, promise.


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Blind Justice? An Examination of the Role of Race in Capital Punishment
by Breanna Platt
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Faculty advisor: Dr. Neal McNabb
There is a long history of racial discrimination in the United States. Numerous state and federal laws to limit minority participation in some of our most fundamental activities have been enacted and subsequently struck down as unlawful. The U.S. Supreme Court first took up the issue of racial discrimination in jury selection in 1879 when they decided in Strauder v. West Virginia that a state statute limiting jury service to white males was unconstitutional. Despite the significant progress our society has made since that time in reducing discriminatory behavior, over one hundred years later the U.S. Supreme Court held in McCleskey v. Kemp that statistical evidence of racial discrimination in the application of the death penalty is insufficient to establish an unconstitutional pattern of capital sentencing either under the Eighth or Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution. Although this issue has not been addressed by the Court in over 20 years, there continues to be debate over whether or not this decision is morally defensible.
This project is an examination of racial discrimination in the application of the death penalty in the United States. Included are several landmark cases focusing on racial discrimination that have been decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, a look the racial composition of death row inmates and their victims, and a review of some of the recent academic literature on race and the death penalty. Specifically, this project focuses on the racial characteristics of both capital offenders and victims in an attempt to call attention to the racial disparities in death row sentencing.


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Day 3
It's Friday night and I can hear the sound of sirens in the distance. I'm looking out onto the city from a relatively high point in Laurel Canyon and the view is spectacular. The city lights look like tiny fireflies and from up here, I feel a bit isolated. Even though it would have been easy to hang out with friends or family tonight, the past three days were such a commitment and test to my willingness and discipline that I felt like being alone, especially this evening. I am just finishing up a particularly long day and night of work and listening to music has really helped the day along. The Three Mile Pilot record "A Town We Once Knew" is very melancholic, ghostly and eerie and it was sort of a reflection of how I was feeling for majority of the day.
At around 5:00 PM I made a quick run to a friend's recording studio with his pug who makes me smile. On the way back I got a sudden surge of energy and it was kind of startling because I had no idea where it came from. I felt wide awake for no apparent reason. My appearance wasn't so inviting, though. I had puffy eyes, my muscles ached and my skin felt dry and I looked unfamiliar. I'm hoping for a good night's rest and look forward to getting my body ready for a small but healthy meal in the morning so my body isn't too surprised when it is fed.
The psychological effects of this fast are very obvious – it impacted my train of thought in different ways each day. The physical aspects made me feel useless. I though to myself at times, just have some tea I mean, it's like water. But then I would just think about how I got through the past two days and pushed myself to go one more. Like many of the people who have participated and whose journal entries I was able to read, I had to remember this was not about me 'succeeding' but doing my part as a human who wants to see change in the world and an end to the crisis in Darfur. I thought about inspiring people, like Mahatma Gandhi and Aung San Suu Kyi whose passion and dedication to nonviolence are remembered by what they sacrificed for the welfare of humans – even though they both faced an injustice from the cruelty of humans.
This fast is very very difficult, but I believe it has been my duty to try my best to join the efforts and set an example.
Tomorrow morning I will pass the baton and look forward to hearing about the experiences of the next person. But furthermore, it will be another person like you and me spreading the message and continuing to make people aware of these horrid crimes against humanity.


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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games – A Game Review
With China's human rights records being in question, this year's Olympics has the potential of eclipsing both the Atlanta and Greece Olympics in terms of controversy. As a refresher, a bomb exploded during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
And while there were no bombs in the 2004 Greece Olympics, the organizers had a 1.5 billion US dollars bill, just for security!
One can expect protests and outright boycotts from athletes for the Beijing Games over China's human rights records but this hasn't stop Nintendo and Sega from coming up with "the first official game of the 2008 Summer Olympics". If that isn't enough, the game features two video game icons normally associated as rivals back when Sega was still making consoles, Mario and Sonic.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for the NIntendo DS, like the Olympics Games, is a multi-sport event. Instead of national athletes the game pits the cast of various Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog games, such as Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Dr Eggman and Sonic in a variety of sporting events. The "athletes" are grouped into categories such as all-rounders, power type, skill type and speed type…. I didn't know Peach was skillful in anything except being kidnapped all the time.
The single player mode offers up Single Match play, where players compete in a single event such as swimming, table tennis, and track and field events (100 meters dash, etc). The Circuit mode basically packages these single events together and the Mission mode will have players playing mini games in particular events such as jumping successfully three times for a total over 20 meters in the Long Jump event.
Here's a piece of trivia: The venue for the events featured in this game take the names of the actual venues in the Beijing Olympics. So, if you have played this game and someone were to ask you where are the cycling events held during the Beijing Olympics, answer confidently. "It's at the Laoshan Velodrome!" I feel smarter already.
While the game looks a little raw graphics wise, the developers peppered the game with voice work for each of the characters and for the announcements that occur during the events. An even nicer touch would be the playback which occurs at the end of the event, so you'll get to see how well (or poorly) you fared.
During the course of the game, you rake up medals, trophies, emblems and crowns, giving you a sense of achievement which while not the same as winning a medal in the actual Olympics, is actually something :). The game only offers up local WiFi multiplayer and the Nintendo WFC functionality (seen on the cover of the game) is for uploading and checking your global rankings.
Last but not least, the Gallery mode will have gamers playing mini-games (again, Sega games are chokeful of mini games, don't you think?) to unlock bits of Olympic trivia. No doubt another enterprise to impress your pals. "Why are the Olympic Games held every four years?" "Because the ancient Olympic Games that took place in Olympia, Greece were held every four years" LOL.
Mario & Sonic makes for a pretty decent casual game, and hardcore gamers wouldn't be left out too since button mashing to new records (a wet dream for real athletes) and rewards galore is the order of game. More so, this game answers the age-old online discussion favourite, who will win in a 100 meter dash? Sonic or Mario?Powered by Sidelines
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NEW YORK — After going 4-14 in his final season with the New York Yankees, Phil Hughes has an idea what kind of reception he will receive Sunday in his return.
"Probably not very good," the Twins right-hander said Friday. "That's the way it is. They're tough. That's what makes playing here so great. They have the best fans in the world. They're passionate. They love this team and love this city.
"I probably won't get a great reaction, but I kind of expect that, and that's the way it's going to be."
Hughes was drafted by the Yankees a decade ago, but he never received an offer to stay once he reached free agency.
"I think both parties just kind of felt it was the right thing to cut the cord, I guess, at that point," Hughes said.
That doesn't mean Hughes bears any enmity toward his former employer or the fans who booed him off the mound more than once.
"I have a lot of great feelings toward this city, toward this team and the fans," Hughes said. "It's tough when you leave somewhere on such a negative note. That's kind of how you're going to be remembered, which is unfortunate. I feel very fondly about my time here. I don't have any poor feelings toward anybody. It's just kind of the way things go."
Hughes, who has a career 4.82 earned run average and 28-21 record in 85 games at new Yankee Stadium, admits it will be a "little weird" to face his old teammates, especially the retiring Derek Jeter.
Hughes faced Jeter once before in spring exhibition against Team USA heading into the World Baseball Classic. This was believed to be in 2009, as Hughes missed the bulk of spring training last year.
"I was strictly told to throw fastballs away because we didn't want to hit him," Hughes recalled. "I don't think I have to do that this time."
To the best of Hughes' recollection, Jeter poked a single to right.


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Have you ever heard that if you can't look someone in the eye while speaking to them, it means you're a dishonest person?
I don't buy it. I really hope I'm not the only one who does this, but…
I tend to focus on people's mouths while speaking with them. It's completely unintentional – that'sjust where my eyes seem to fall. Sometimes, I'll notice it and try to focus on their eyes instead…and I feel creepy. There are also times when they notice I'm focusing on their eyes and they either look away/shift in their seat/briefly stumble over their words. It's not as if I'm staring directly into their eyes while attempting to steal their soul – so why the discomfort?
I suppose I also associate looking someone in the eyes as a flirtatious act. It's intimate and intense at times, so what if you're accidentally sending the wrong message? On the other hand, what if you want to send that message but you're too busy staring at their mouth? You could always blame it on being in a crowded/loud place and needing to read their lips to maintain the conversation.
I've thought about why I "choose" the mouth – and I really have no clear answer. Maybe it's because I find it easier to pay attention to what people are saying by watching their mouth form the words, or maybe it's because I usually notice someone's smile before any other feature. Either way, I feel slightly odd admitting to this – but I can't be the only one…(crossing my fingers)
What about you? Do you look people in the eyes while talking? Or do you look at something else like…their nose, perhaps? That'd be really weird…and I'd feel better about my oral focusation.


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Sofia (Feb. 16)
Jewish prosecutors, part of a special Jewish section of the Bulgarian Peoples Court, are at work preparing indictments against persons charged with persecution of Jews luring the pro-Nazi regime in Bulgaria, it was learned here today.
Among those who will be tried shortly are overseers in forced labor camps to which about 8,500 Jewish men between the ages of 20 and 45 were sent. These camps were intended to be a slow method of exterminating the Jews, at the same time that labor was being secured from them. They worked from dawn to dusk, were given little food and subjected to all sorts of mistreatment.
A Jewish section of an Anti-Fascist Exhibition which opened here this week. depicts graphically the sufferings endured by the Jews in the four years that Bulgaria was allied with Germany. Among the documents on exhibition is a plan outlined by Aloxander Beleff, Commissioner for Jewish Affairs, under which all Jews were to be banished from Bulgaria, and sent in slow stages to death camps in Poland. The plan provided for Jews to be sent to the provinces, from there to Vienna and other Danube cities and eventually to Poland.
The pre-Nazi Government did succeed in expelling the Jews from Sofia and other large cities to provincial villages, but intercession by democratic clements and the clergy prevented the deportation to Poland of Jews from Bulgaria proper, although over 20,000 were sent to death camps from Bulgarian-occupied Macedonia and Thrace. Many other documents and photos of deportations are also on exhibit.


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Advisory Council Meeting
April 14, 2011
Held at 2573 Midpoint Drive, Ste. 108
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Members Present:
Jay Adams
Nancy Arthur
David Born
Peggy Bowers
Melissa Buckskin
Helen Davis
Carolyn Funk
Marcy Greenslit
Judy Jones
Randy Mergler
Ellen Pihlstrom
Bill Prather
Mary Shultz
Earl Stevens
Debbie Tellez
Bob Tholl
Stan Ulrich
Sharon Zamora
Members Absent :
Howard Hay
Staff Present:
Tina Corrigan-Hugo
Steve Johnson
Ruth Long
Katy Mason
Lynette McGowan
Linda Rumney
Ed Rutherford
Laura Sutherlin
Laura Walker
Guests Present:
Elaine Boni
Cherrie Thornton
Marcy Greenslit called the meeting to order at 1:39 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF TODAYS AGENDA AND MINUTES OF March 10, 2011
Minutes stand as presented.
Marcy Greenslit announced that Kristina Seth has resigned from the Council. The commissioners have started to advertise available positions on the Council. Marcy reported that the Executive Committee discussed the nutrition program site visit reports and they are concerned with the cost of meals and the decline in participation in the congregate meal program. Nancy Arthur stated that she is disappointed with the decision to decrease the days at Oakbrook II from five days to three days. The attendance has been increasing. Jay Adams stated that he is interested in serving on a nutrition sub-committee.
Ruth Long announced that a bound copy of the approved Four Year Plan is available for every member. Members should keep it in their binder as a reference during Council meetings. Ruth reported that she is working on the Request for Proposals (RFPs) process now. The Office on Aging is requesting proposals for the same funding amounts that were received last year since we dont know what the funding levels will be for the coming year.
Ruth distributed a copy of a proposal for committee reorganization. In reviewing the work of each of the Councils committees, Ruth felt that there is something missing. She would like more assistance in working with our providers, funding decisions and evaluation of service providers. Ruth discussed the proposed reorganization to the Planning, Funding & Partnership Development committee and they were very supportive of the proposal. Ruth asked the Council to read over the proposal and let the Executive Committee know of any concerns. A vote on the reorganization will be announced next month and implemented in July.
Ruth announced that Laura Sutherlin has resigned her position as ARCH Program Specialist. Her last day will be June 3, 2011.
Staff Reports
Laura Sutherlin stated that she has no plans other than riding her bike 1,600 miles from Eastern Iowa to Maine. Laura reported that Be Well Colorado has a series of classes coming up on chronic disease management. She distributed brochures. Laura announced that the Office on Aging is in need of new photos for the Answers on Aging Resource Guide. Tina Hugo will send out an email requesting models. A two-hour commitment will be required for Norm Rehme to take the professional photos.
Lynette McGowan announced that the 5th annual Caregiver Pampering Day at Pathways Hospice is on April 16. The 70 people that she has signed up is the maximum amount of people that can be served. The participants will receive two pampering activities and attend one class on taking care of themselves while caregiving. It is an amazing day for them to feel empowered and to receive a break. Lynette stated that a follow-up letter has been sent to the attendees of the faith-based symposium that was held in March. Lynette is also finishing a proposal for a $50,000 Colorado Collaboration Award on behalf of the Larimer County Caregiver Coalition (LCCC).
Katy Mason stated that she will need input about the changes in the committee structures soon as she is working on it now. If you have ideas on how your committee can work better let Katy know. Katy updated the Council on the Senior Tax Program. We ended up with 155 applications. We placed 113 people in jobs and turned away 39 people. This will provide 5,046 hours of work for county departments.
Linda Rumney reported that the Ombudsman program presented an award to John Reid for ten years of service as an Ombudsman volunteer. Previously he had served as an Ombudsman in South Dakota for 14 years. Linda stated that Marcy Greenslit, Debbie Tellez and Helen Davis on this Council are also serving as Ombudsman volunteers. Linda and Tina are currently training a sixth volunteer.
Randy Mergler gave a brief biography.
OFFICE ON AGING PARTNER PRESENTATION: Volunteers of America (VOA)
Diane Stobnicke from Volunteers of America opened her presentation by stating that the Office on Aging funds three of their programs: congregate meals (C1), home delivered meals (C2) and their Caring Companions program.
The C1 funding provides meals at 12 dining sites throughout Larimer County. Seven sites are in Fort Collins, three in Loveland, one in Wellington and one in Bellvue. Reservations are required in advance and should be canceled by 2:00 p.m. the day before. No-shows are about 5 percent at the present time. VOA provides approximately 27,000 meals a year to about 880 people. There are a lot of regulations for this program. One requirement is that the meal should meet 1/3 of the daily recommended dietary allowance. Diane runs every menu through a computer program called the Food Processor which will tell her if it meets the RDAs recommendations. VOA is not allowed to let the participants take the leftovers home because of state rules about sanitation. Waste is a big problem, but VOA is tied to the regulations. The meals are prepared by Encore Catering which is located in the Anheuser-Busch plant. All costs of preparing and delivering the meals are increasing. Participants are asked for a donation of $2.50 or more a meal. The guest fee for those under 60 is $8.50. At the beginning of the fiscal year, attendance was low and VOA added five more days at different sites. Attendance has increased rapidly and now Diane might have to decrease a number of days again. VOA is currently running $3,000 over budget. She is working hard to keep the cost of a meal as low as possible, which is currently $12.50 a meal.
The C2 program serves the 60 plus age group that is either isolated by area or disability. They are provided a package of frozen meals. The average donation received for a C2 meal is fifty cents. Diane stated that VOA has served 15,400 meals to 122 individuals this year. Diane stated that the program has increased 21 percent since 2009 and is seeing more couples in the program. The meals are purchased from a company located in Florida and the average cost is $2.65 a meal.
The Caring Companions program is a volunteer-based program that provides respite for family caregivers. The volunteer spends a couple of hours a week in the home visiting with the care recipient to give the caregiver a break. They do not provide any medical assistance. Donations are encouraged. VOA provides dementia training to volunteers as most of the clients have some sort of dementia. Currently there are 140 caregivers and recipients that are being served this year. Nancy Arthur stated that she has a resident that participates in this program and just loves it.
Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Report
Cherrie Thornton announced that the SAB had a presentation from the VOA Caring Companions program. The SAB also discussed bicycle safety awareness and education. Downloadable information is located at www.fcgov.com/transportationplanning/pdf/besp-doct.pdf. Transportation issues continue with Medical Center of the Rockies and PVH. The Bridging the Gap Networking Event will be on September 14 at the Marriott in Fort Collins. The Senior Center Expansion Committee is putting together the final touches on a grant-writing project. Finally, the SAB will be among the exhibitors at the Fitness, Wellness & Retirement Expo at the Senior Center on Wednesday, April 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Loveland Senior Advisory Board
Earl Stevens reported that the SAB received the ACE (Aeronautical Clean Energy) grant. They are currently planning their fourth bi-annual conference on October 15 at the Loveland Chilson Center. The tentative program will be on survival skills for seniors. They have decided to charge a modest fee of $3.00 to encourage attendance. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Foundation on Aging (FOA)
Mary Shultz reported that the FOA has revised their budget to add more money for the emergency fund program.
Larimer County Commissioner
Steve Johnson reported that the commissioners are working on a project with other municipalities to look at the possibility of providing transit services cooperatively. The commissioners are starting the budget process for 2012. They are looking at budgeting with an emphasis on performance measurements. This will help to present goals and performance outcomes to taxpayers. Two sales taxes are expiring next year, and the commissioners will be looking for solutions to this budget shortfall.
Human Relations Commission
Elaine Boni reported that 17 nominations have been received for the citizen awards and they will be presented on April 29.
Community Outreach & Education Committee
Mary reported that the Committee finished distributing the Special Needs Registry flyers and 300 people have registered in that program. They also helped with distribution of flyers regarding the faith-based symposium sponsored by the Larimer County Caregiver Coalition. The Committee is currently looking at conducting outreach to the medical community.
Media & Public Relations Committee
Bob Tholl reported that the Committee discussed key words to be used for website optimization. They also are wanting to help with follow-up communication to the 24 churches that participated in the faith-based symposium. May is Older Americans Month.
Planning, Funding & Partnership Development Committee
Ellen Pihlstrom reported that the Committee discussed restructuring, United Way 211, medical transportation and Blue Book corrections.
Public Policy & Advocacy Committee
Stan Ulrich reported that the Committee discussed the Four Year Plan. They are taking turns attending the commissioners community meetings. The Committee will start working on the housing vacancy report next month.
Ruth Long asked the Council members to think about running for an officer position on the Council. Helen Davis has been chair for one year and vice-chair for two years. Marcy has chaired the Council for the last two years. Let Katy, Ruth or the current officers know if you are interested.
Lynette McGowan announced that she has made a contact with the executive director of the Medical Society. The Office on Aging will be submitting an article to the Honker e-newsletter that is sent to hundreds of physicians. Jenna Dowd, ombudsman intern, with input from staff, has put the article together to be published in either the April or May newsletter.
Jay Adams announced that the US Coast Guard auxiliary provides free boat inspections and boating safety classes. If interested, please email Jay Adams.
Marcy adjourned the meeting at 3:16 p.m.


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Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers on a lot of Thursday night's shows, so click away if you've yet to watch and don't want to know what went down. Seriously, if you complain about spoilers in the comments, you are the opposite of Batman.
Happy Valentine's Day, our fellow TV lovers. Let's celebrate with a heartbreaking death, shall we?
Yes, The Vampire Diaries decided to dampen our chocolate-induced buzz by killing off a fan-favorite character in a particularly harsh fashion. Oh, and another character also said goodbye, exiting for an undetermined number of episodes.
Fortunately, it wasn't all blood and death, as Scandal didn't wait long to bring its core couple back together, Community managed to make a sex swing adorable, and Grey's Anatomy brought on the professional kind of drama.
A Heartbreaking Goodbye: Curse you, Julie Plec! Over and over, The Vampire Diaries has broken our hearts by killing off our beloved characters, and just when we thought the CW hit couldn't possibly top Alaric's (Matt Davis) death last season, they had to go and prove us wrong. Tonight, we said goodbye to one of the series' original characters: Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), Elena's (Nina Dobrev) kid brother-turned-vampire hunter, who died at the hands of the resurrected Silas after being offered up by Katherine. (Good to see you, gurl. Except for the whole causing-Jer's-death.)
As if Jeremy's death weren't enough, fans also said goodbye to Tyler (Michael Trevino), who was forced to leave town to avoid the wrath of Klaus (Joseph Morgan). (Yes, this is the third season in a row where Tyler ran away from Mystic Falls.) And what a heartbreaking goodbye he shared with Caroline (Candice Accola), telling her, "I will live a happy life without you. I will forget all about you. And I will never, ever think about you again."
Line of the Night: "God, I forgot what a brat you are," Katherine tells Jeremy...just before biting into his neck. Yep, the bitch is back—and she stole the cure, which can only be used to de-vamp one person.
Scandal's Scandalous Sex: Give us a moment people, we're still fanning ourselves off after Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) and Olivia's (Kerry Washington) hot hookup after Cyrus' (Jeff Perry) baby-christening ceremony. (How. Dirty.) Seems like 10 months did nothing to tame the red-hot chemistry between them! Alas, Fitz will not forgive Liv for her role in rigging the election, harshly telling her, "I may not be able to control my erections around you, but that doesn't mean I want you. We are done." Way harsh, dude!
Fortunately, Olivia has one hell of a hot backup guy to call. Enter: Scott Foley, making his debut as Captain Jake Weston. While the two initially share a meet-cute in a coffee shop where they both lie about their professions, we later see Jake spying on Liv in her apartment as he's on the phone setting up a date with her. Oh, Scandal: Never stop being awesome, we beg of you.
Rocky Relationship Road Alert: Why don't you just run over our foot, The Office, because it would hurt less than the heartache Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam's (Jenna Fischer) relationship is causing us. Though Jim tries to get Pam a job in Philadelphia, she finally tells him the harsh truth: She doesn't want her life to be there.
Fall From Grace: Seattle Grace is down five doctors! Desperate to stop Pegasus from buying out the hospital, Derek (Patrick Dempsey), Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), Cristina (Sandrah Oh), Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) and Callie (Sara Ramirez) all quit their jobs on Grey's Anatomy, devastating Owen (Kevin McKidd). Though Pegasus took away their offer, the five now need to find a partner to help them buy the hospital. Also, anyone else getting bad vibes about Owen and Alana (Constance Zimmer)? Just let Owen and Cristina be happy for, like, five seconds, Shonda Rhimes!
.Gif of the Night: That would be Troy (Donald Glover) adorably swinging on the sex swing in Pierce's (Chevy Chase) mansion on Community.


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Two dudes walk into a bookstore.
Tristan knows he's got issues. His latest ex-girlfriend knows it too. He can't blame her for dumping him - even though she gets her brother to do it for her. Since he can't stop staring at said brother's package, he figures it's about time to put a label on those issues. He likes guys.
He heads to a local bookstore with what he's sure is a foolproof plan to find someone to show him what he's been missing. But who should crash his little adventure? Officer Michael Truax, who gave him a really expensive ticket back in high school for skateboarding without a helmet.
Michael has been trying to catch Tristan for years, to give him a second ticket. Suddenly faced with "Sparky" all grown up and looking to get laid, Michael's protective instinct kicks in - and presents him with an opportunity that's hard to resist. After all, the kid must know what he's getting into, so why not?
But when a man with a plan connects with a man with a hunger, the result is nothing short of explosive.
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"An old favourite book with a great new narrator"
I've waited a long time for this story to come out in audio, and I loved ZAM's choice of narrator. Tobias Silversmith is a new (to me) voice and his narration fit very well with the story and the ages of the MCs. I know it's not the last time I'll listen to this story, and I'm also looking forward to listening to other productions with Tobias.
"An old favourite book with a great new narrator"
I've waited a long time for this story to come out in audio, and I loved ZAM's choice of narrator. Tobias Silversmith is a new (to me) voice and his narration fit very well with the story and the ages of the MCs. I know it's not the last time I'll listen to this story, and I'm also looking forward to listening to other productions with Tobias.
"Wonderful book"
This is one of my favourite m/m books, I love both Michael and Tristan, there is humour, sex, feels. It is a little insta love but so what, it's stands the test of time, and however many times I have read this it hasn't lost its charm. I was excited to see the book on audio, and I like Tobias Silversmith, he did a great job with Anne Tenino's Too Stupid To Live, and he didn't do a bad job, though I'm not sure he captured either m/c just quite right, a little too camp for Tristan and perhaps not old enough for Michael, which is weird as I think he caught Ian from TSTL, who is older, really well. Even so, I listened in one sitting and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this.
"Sweet, insta-love, with hot sexy times!"
Okay, so here's the skinny. This was actually one of the first M/M stories I ever read, so it will always have a special place in my heart. I loved the whirlwind romance between nineteen year old Tristan and twenty-seven year old Michael.
That being said, sometimes it's a good idea not to go back and revisit some stories.
The intensity of the insta-love was jarring to me with this read. The same points I loved when I first read this years ago now make me cringe a little.
But I still love the sex scenes, and the terrific family dynamics, and how much Michael and Tristan love each other and work to be with one another.
The narration itself was good, except I really didn't like the voice used for Tristan. Tristan is described as a sort of punk-skater-boi with long hair who has been banging chicks left and right before he comes to terms with his homosexuality and the voice Tobias Silversmith uses is...delicate. Almost feminine. It didn't match up with my idea for how the character would sound and that took me a long while to stop trying to force my expectation of the voice and just enjoy the narration.
I really liked Silversmith's range, tone, and emotion. Once I stopped trying to backseat-narrate I really enjoyed it.
If you like a super-sweet insta-love romance with an age difference between lovers and some really hot sexy times you should check it out.
"Awful Narration - Ruins a Good Story"
Yes, for Maxfield. I thought this book was perfection in kindle format. I was so excited to see it on audio - and then terribly disappointed when I heard it. Very very poor choice of narrator for this story. It was like he was reading a phone book. I'm not a big fan of Maxfield but I really liked this one (written version).
Interaction between Tristan and Michael.
No, I actually avoid anything done by him. Sorry. I won't buy a book with him doing the narration - he's right up there with Jeff Gelder - I won't buy any of his audio performances either. Doesn't ANYONE listen to these guys before they choose them?
I wouldn't, great characters.
Again, loved the book and I guess I'll just have to do my own voice in my head when I read it. Too bad.
"Great book, Skip the Audio Version"
While new in Audio Books, this story was originally published over 10 years ago. I mention this only because some of the prominent issues in the story are no longer relevant, and there are a few pop culture references 1990's.There's great character development, intense chemistry, and both guys are really likable. Loved the humor woven into the story, especially from the younger siblings.
I actually purchased the audio book by mistake, having forgotten I'd read the book years ago. Totally wrong narrator for the story. This was one painful listen that I endured only because I remembered how really good the story was.
I'd like to have thanksgiving with the whole family, wouldn't miss the chance for tofu duck for anything!
"Good book"
Loved the story, read it before. The narrator just didn't bring the characters to life for me. He was great but I didn't feel it. I also thought he read it too quickly. It wasn't the speed on my device either.
Overall a good listen.
"My ears!"
Struggled to finish this audio book. I finally just had to stop on the 18th chapter. The narrator was horrible! The characters all sounded so snopish. Poorly read. Stay clear from listening to audio books from this nattator for sure!
"The narrator makes everyone sound snobbish"
The story was good but the narrator wad clippy & gave the carators a snobby old family vibe throughout.
I was so excited to see a new release from ZA Maxfield. But so disappointed to hear it.
It's hard to believe that this is written by the author of the fantastic St Nachos series. The characterization is thin, the voices of the main characters, especially Tristan, don't feel real at all. This may be partly because the voice of the narrator seems so inappropriate for these characters, but I suspect it is also the writing.
I struggled on until the first sex scene, which could only have been written by a woman who has little familiarity with male bodies, and has certainly never had the kind of sex being described. It has all the cliches of the women's MM romance genre, put together in a checklist fashion, including the inevitable references to that magic button 'bundle of glans' they seem to treasure but appear never to have encountered. Most importantly though it has none of the passion to indicate that this is the life-changing best sex they have ever experienced, as they claim.
Perhaps a good narrator could have rescued it, but I couldn't make it past about two hours of cringing.
Like the book. Michael seems old-fashioned for his young age. Tristan is nice as has a lot of heart. I wished audio books have sound effects
This is my first Maxfield book. I tried it because I liked the cover art. The story was not great, but not bad, somewhere in between. Too many cliches and some of the narration was off-putting. It will not stop me from trying another some time. Oh ... What is "Crossing Borders" mean? I never understood the title. Oh well.
"Decent story but narration is atrocious"
Wow...this narrator is so awful. I've listened to a lot of M/M romance audiobooks, but I don't think I've heard one in a long time that was this painful and poorly executed. I will avoid this narrator in the future.
Minimal voice changes for each character. Boring delivery. Stilted performance. I fell asleep multiple times...while drinking coffee.
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Along came this week, when House leadership decided to compromise with itself. We have seen the conservative movement, which had been unified in enthusiastically supporting the Ryan budget and Cut, Cap and Balance Act, splinter as some good conservatives support the BoehnerJohn Andrew BoehnerRestoring fiscal sanity requires bipartisan courage GOP congressman slams primary rival for Ryan donations Speculation swirls about Kevin McCarthy's future MORE plan and others oppose it. We have seen members of Congress attack each other and their staffs. We have seen aggressive whip tactics on the House floor, which bring back memories of the DeLay Congress which lost the trust of the conservative grassroots.
All for what?
According to Charles Krauthammer, it is to take the best option available while we wait for a mandate to govern from the White House. "Lincoln is reputed to have said: 'I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky.'"
Yes, the House of Representatives is just one-half of the Congress. The President has a seat at the table and the Senate has a seat at the table. What our country needs, however, is a constitutionally sound blocking minority. The President did not take a "balanced" approach when he enacted his far left wing agenda of Keynesian stimulus spending, government takeover of the health care sector, and massive regulation.
The 2010 election was not a mandate for a "balanced" approach to slowing down the Obama left wing agenda. It was a mandate to stop the unpopular Obama/Pelosi/Reid agenda. That is the role of the Republican House. If the Senate and the White House, therefore, want to remove the blockade, they must come forth with a plan that controls spending.
This is where the House stood at the end of last week. It had passed a debt limit increase as part of Cut, Cap and Balance -- the second serious plan sent over this year by the House only to be deemed dead on arrival in the Senate. We had an entire week to express disappointment that the Senate has failed to act on every serious plan the House has sent it. Similarly, the White House has nothing to offer.
Instead, we spent the last week fighting with ourselves over a plan that is going nowhere, demoralizing the base which was critical to the 2010 election, and losing our moral compass in attacking some of the most decent people on our own team.
We can do better!
Michael A. Needham is the chief executive officer of Heritage Action for America (heritageaction.com).


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After yesterday's 2-2 draw at Parma, Ranieri said: "He's a guy who I think a lot of, otherwise I would not have taken him. Tiago is still adjusting to Italian football.
"The fact is he has not easily settled with us, but I believe that he now is on the right road and henceforth will give us a big hand."


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If you have neck pain, then you may benefit from physical therapy to help decrease your pain and improve your neck range of motion (ROM) and mobility. Your physical therapist can tell you what you need to do to help you return to your normal activities.

Your physical therapist can also tell you what you should avoid if you have neck pain. When treating your neck pain, you need to be active in your treatment, and you should stop doing certain things that may be causing your neck pain or things that may be leading to unnecessary worry and anxiety about your pain.

When neck pain strikes, check in with your doctor, and then visit your PT to learn how to treat it. This guide is can help you understand some of the things to stop doing while managing your neck pain.

If you develop neck pain, you may feel that if you simply wait, the pain will disappear just as suddenly as it appeared. While this may occasionally be true, there are some things that you should to do help make the pain go away when neck pain strikes. A visit to your physical therapist to learn the proper exercises to initiate can help you rapidly return to your previous pain free lifestyle. Your PT will also teach you strategies to keep the pain from coming back.

Poor posture while sitting or standing is one of the major causes of neck pain. If you develop pain in your neck, have your physical therapist check your posture. He or she can offer ideas to help you consistently change your posture and can teach you the proper way to sit to keep your neck in the best position possible. Postural exercises may be prescribed to help you improve your sitting or standing posture as well.

Stop being a couch potato. Exercise is one of your main tools in keeping your neck pain away. General exercise can help you keep neck pain at a minimum, and specific neck exercises and postural strengthening exercises can ensure that you rapidly resolve your neck pain and keep it from coming back.

Stop sleeping with too many pillows. If you are sleeping with more than one pillow, stop. Your neck is comprised of multiple bones that form a forward curve called a lordosis. When you sleep with multiple pillows, you are flexing your head forward while sleeping, and this can cause you to lose your cervical lordosis and place increased stress on your neck's discs, joints, and muscles. Learn to sleep with one pillow and use a cervical roll to help support your neck's natural forward curve while your sleep.

Your physical therapist is a movement expert who can offer you active strategies to treat your neck pain. Some physical therapists use passive treatments like ultrasound or cervical traction to treat neck pain, but relying too heavily on these passive treatments is not the most effective way to treat your neck pain. Make sure your PT is teaching you active exercises and strategies so you can learn to self-manage your neck pain.

Although neck pain most often is a mechanical problem in your body, sometimes serious conditions manifest themselves as neck pain. If you have persistent neck pain or pain associated with fatigue, fever, or weight loss, you should get to your doctor right away to investigate the cause of your pain.

Neck pain can cause you to lose sleep, miss work, or avoid participating in normal recreational activities. Working with your physical therapist can help you learn what you need to do, and what you should stop doing, to manage your neck pain.

Most folks are tied to their smartphones and tablets these days, and many people use their phone to text frequently throughout the day. When texting and looking down at your phone for hours on end, you are placing your neck in an extreme position of forward flexion, and this can lead to text neck, a relatively new condition of neck pain caused by excessive smartphone and tablet use. Visit your PT, and learn how to counteract the forces that you are placing on your neck while texting. Better yet, stop texting and reach out to your friends with a personal phone call.

When neck pain strikes, you can control your pain by avoiding certain things. Visit your PT to learn how to properly treat your neck pain, so you can get back to your normal active lifestyle.


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Ned Barlas Named to Leadership Role with Licensing Executives Society
(New York) Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP senior counsel Ned E. Barlas will serve as associate vice president-international of the Licensing Executives Society (USA and Canada) for 2012-13. In this role, he will work closely with, among others, LES (USA and Canada) International Delegates to strengthen ties among these societies worldwide as well as to convey the value of the LES global network.
The LES (USA and Canada) was established in 1965 and is a professional society comprising nearly 5,000 members engaged in the transfer, use, development and marketing of intellectual property. LES facilitates global IP commerce through education, networking, standards development and certification.
Ned Barlas' practice focuses on heading up and supporting a variety of complex transactions, across a wide range of industries and technologies, in which IP is a driving force.


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No Blocking is a Tool,and is supposed to be used as a Last resort to stop someone from harassing you.Some people are Childish and Abuse this tool,using it like a weapon to strike out at others. Abuse of the Block will eventually Hurt the Site.
I think EP encourages a truthful sharing of experiences. It isn't about proving one is right and the other wrong.. Its about understanding and learning that a lot of folks are different. It isn't about judgement. If you are easily offended or trolling, EP really isn't a great place for you. You only get out what you put in, and I think most people want to contribute something to this community. I can't see how blocking people left right and center is going to support what EP is all about.
If someone went to the lengths to block you, i'd just avoid any form of interaction with them. ie: answering their posted questions. But hey, thats just me...
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Having been fed a shit sandwich at the federal level, wingers like these are already scrambling to insist that gay marriage be treated strictly as a states' rights issue, since "the will of the people" should be allowed to decide the matter. Here's the reality, ya cuntbumpers: If "the will of the people" were allowed to determine laws without some constraints, the speed limit on interstate highways would either not exist or would be 100 miles an hour, no one attending public schools would have to take math after sixth grade, and most taxes would quickly disappear. In fact, if the will of the people were all that really mattered, why would we even bother electing politicians? This is civics-for-shitbrains stuff, innit? But a lot of people seem to be looking pretty far up at "shitbrain" nowadays.
If taken to the state level, even worse things would happen: States like Georgia might re-institute school segregation if not lynchings, while Texas might castrate youths with no interest in either Jesus or football, especially those who enjoyed reading science journals. The people of Tennessee elected Eric Watson to the State House of Representatives, and look at what they got: an anti-abortion homophobic gun nut without either the decency or the restraint to keep from publicly declaring, "It'll be a sad day when queers and lesbians are allowed to get married ... and kiss in front of the courthouse." Worse than that, though, is that Watson -- who is also fat, bald and ugly -- not only invokes hollow buzzphrases, but deploys them even more inanely than most. In response to the ACLU's challenge to a proposed Tennessee amendment that would ban gay marriage and unions there, Watson said, "We must continue fighting to ensure the Constitution is amended by the will of the people rather than by judicial activism."
Well, here's the thing, Eric my man: Both the U.S> House and the U.S. Senate failed to pass the same amendment at the federal level. Is Congress now a member of the judicial branch of government? How dare they legislate from the...never mind.
"The will of the people" can all too often be used to rob folks one of the only things guaranteed them by the Constitution: basic rights. Unless people are all keen on legalizing (or mandating) the teaching of creation fucktardery in American schools and the abolition of every religion except Christianity, it makes perfect sense to let the courts decide on the legality if issues when people's rights are at stake. Visceral redneck opinions don't count for twat-all in these scenarios.


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"I don't know that atheists should be considered citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God."-- George H.W. Bush
Now Tom has shied away from voting for either candidate and has some more thought provoking comments as well. Go take a quick a read on an atheists viewpoint on things. He has a hilarious photoshopped pic on there of Bush as well.
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Posted by Digger on October 21, 2004 10:04 AM (Permalink)
You Know, Digger . . If we could just get Abortion, and Religion out of our politics and keep 'em on th' wall (In God We Trust!) where they belong, our Government wouldn't have to deal with so Damned much "Emotionalism" and the "Knee Jerk" Rhetoric that it brings!
Posted by: large on October 21, 2004 11:50 AM
Digger, I did a google search on that quote and I can't find ANYTHING on it except rather spotty left-wing sites and atheist sites. Encarta has it but I'm not a subscriber - on their front page, no context is provided. What was the context? Had he really said anything like this, don't you think I'd have found a New York Times reference to it, or Washington Post, or something? The majority of hits came from message boards. Sounds like an urban myth to me. I'll recant if someone will show me a citation; I could find nothing on when he supposedly said it or where or in what context.
Posted by: Johnny Walker Red on October 21, 2004 06:31 PM
Well here's the guy who suppposedly did the interview where Bush the first said it.
Seems he's waiting for the documents from the Bush library. However he acknowledges there was no taping of the interview, so it would simply be a document and I'm sure that's not enough evidence to ever really prove he said it for most people. Especially since this guy seems to be a hardcore liberal.
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Concern over drug used before birth
Inquest into baby's death hears medication was used to speed up delivery
Shauna Keyes and her partner Joseph Cornally arriving at Portlaoise County Council buildings for the inquest. Photograph: James Flynn/APX
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An inquest has opened into the death of a newborn baby boy at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise four years ago.
Baby Joshua Keyes died an hour after being delivered by Caesarean section in the hospital on October 28th, 2009.
His mother Shauna, from Tullamore, Co Offaly, had been admitted early the day before, after her membranes ruptured.
Lawyers for Ms Keyes expressed concerns at yesterday's inquest about the hospital's management of the birth and about later meetings with staff in relation to Joshua's death.
Roger Murray, of Callan Tansey solicitors, argued that the medical team continued to administer Syntocinon, a form of artificial oxytocin used to speed up delivery, when it should have been stopped because the foetal heartbeat was slowing down.
He also claimed there was a delay in carrying out the Caesarean, which was completed about 15 minutes beyond the recommended target of 30 minutes after a decision to deliver.
Ms Keyes said she was admitted to the hospital at 6.30am on October 27th, 2009.
Heartbeat slowing
She was transferred to the labour ward at 3pm that day and administration of Syntocinon was begun. However, this was stopped at 5.15pm after the foetal heartbeat started slowing.
Administration of the drug was recommenced shortly after when the heartbeat steadied and the dosage increased but later that evening there were further decelerations of the heartbeat.
Mr Murray said the family's fundamental difficulty was in understanding why staff did not stop administering the drug at this point, when they had done so earlier in the day. Syntocinon can cause contractions to come too quickly and put undue physiological pressure on the baby in some situations, he said.
However, nurse Margaret Coss, who was on duty, said that the two incidents were not comparable. The decelerations noted earlier in the day were late and required a suspension of the drug but those occurring in the evening were variable and of less concern because the foetal heartbeat returned to normal more quickly.
She agreed with Mr Murray that by the 10.40-11.30pm period there were signs Joshua was in distress. She said she asked doctors several times for a section but agreed this was not recorded in the notes.
Dr Miriam Doyle, the consultant obstetrician on call on the day, said from her reading of the file she would have had concerns about the baby's heartbeat from 10.30pm and would have stopped administration of the drug by 10.50pm.
Some babies did not tolerate Syntocinon very well, she said. As Joshua's condition worsened, the drug was stopped at 11.46pm and a Caesarean ordered. He was born at 36 minutes after midnight but died an hour later.
Ms Keyes described as "horrific" the experience of looking over at her baby boy while the medical team worked in vain to resuscitate him. Ms Coss said she was disappointed that the delivery had not been carried out sooner but insisted there was no delay on her part.
Brain damaged
Ms Keyes says that in subsequent meetings with hospital staff she was told Joshua's organs were "too heavy" but were not enlarged so they appeared normal on scans. Staff told her he may have had Down syndrome and was so severely brain damaged it would have made no difference to his fate if he had been born two weeks earlier.
She said she was told that she could not hold her baby after his death because he was being kept on ice while one midwife referred to Joshua as "stillborn" and said "these things happen".
She said she was told to lose weight and that it was not a good idea for her to have another baby immediately.
Ms Keyes said that although she had just turned 18, Joshua was and is her first-born and she desperately wished to know what happened to him, and why it happened.
Her father Donie said the manner in which his daughter had been treated was "traumatic" and he hoped the HSE had learned lessons from his grandson's death.