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Word is starting to leak out because we have to have conversations internally among ourselves and with vendors who are in the office almost all the time. So, we'll just let the cat out of the bag a little bit and supply more details later.
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Or was this Phil's best revenge, becoming an official brother-in-law of the guy who left him at the altar when the team last made a knee-jerk head coaching switch?
==Charles Barkley is the latest to come out and say the Lakers have "none ... zero ... zero chance" of winning the 2013 NBA title. He should know. Number of NBA titles on Barkley's resume? Zippity doo dah.
=="Happy National Spaghetti Day," Tommy Lasorda tweeted out Friday. "Make sure you have a bowl or two, and don't forget the meatballs."
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==Five-point-four million bucks was the initial listing price for the "Field of Dreams" 193-acre cornfield on the Dyersville, Iowa, farm. It sold last week to a group that includes Hall of Famer Wade Boggs for just $3.4 million. What's the catch?
==Officially, how do you define this bowl season so far?
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By the stretch of the chains obviously showing Michigan came up short on of a crucial fourth-quarter first down in at the Outback Bowl, but was given it anyway?
Or by a Fiesta Bowl referee having to check a replay and then explain that, yes, Oregon missed its PAT, but will be awarded one-point safety anyway?
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==Did it take LSU's one-point, last-second loss in the esteemed Chick-fil-A Bowl to make you realize you can't spell "Les Miserables" without Les Miles?
==If current USC football recruits are lining up now to de-commit, what makes coach Lane Kiffin believe he's going to be able to recruit a credible defensive coordinator? Unless that candidate has eyes on becoming the new head coach in 2014?
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Right-wing media figures have again cited a December snowstorm as evidence that global warming isn't real. But scientists agree that short-term localized weather patterns are not relevant to global warming, and according to climate data centers, 2010 will rank among the hottest years on record.
Right-Wing Media Cite December Snowstorm To Mock Global Warming
Beck Calls Snowstorm That Caused Stadium Roof Collapse "Proof That Global Warming Is Happening." On the December 13 edition of his radio show, Glenn Beck discussed a recent snowstorm that caused the roof of Minneapolis' Metrodome to collapse and stated that it was "proof that global warming is happening." [Premiere Radio Networks' The Glenn Beck Program, 12/13/10]
Fox Nation: "Paging Gore...Metrodome Collapses Under Snow Storm." On December 12, Fox Nation linked to a story about the roof of the Minnesota Vikings' football stadium collapsing with the headline, "Paging Gore...Metrodome Collapses Under Snow Storm." From Fox Nation:
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Hoft On Snowstorm, Cold Temperatures: "It Must Be Global Warming." In a December 12 Gateway Pundit post, Jim Hoft wrote that "[s]now, ice and record cold temperatures are blasting the US this weekend" and stated, "It must be global warming":
Record cold temperatures are sweeping the the [sic] southern US as a from [sic] Southern Florida to Snow [sic], ice and record cold temperatures are blasting the US this weekend. Temperatures in Florida are 20 degrees below average in Florida. It must be global warming. [Gateway Pundit, 12/12/10]
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NASA Climatologist: "Weather Isn't Going To Go Away Because Of Climate Change." A March 2008 New York Times article reported that climate scientists -- including at least one who has disputed aspects of the scientific consensus on global warming -- completely reject the notion that short-term changes in weather, let alone individual storms, bear any relevance to the global warming debate:
Many scientists also say that the cool spell in no way undermines the enormous body of evidence pointing to a warming world with disrupted weather patterns, less ice and rising seas should heat-trapping greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels and forests continue to accumulate in the air.
"The current downturn is not very unusual,'' said Carl Mears, a scientist at Remote Sensing Systems, a private research group in Santa Rosa, Calif., that has been using satellite data to track global temperature and whose findings have been held out as reliable by a variety of climate experts. He pointed to similar drops in 1988, 1991-92, and 1998, but with a long-term warming trend clear nonetheless.
Michael E. Schlesinger, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, said that any focus on the last few months or years as evidence undermining the established theory that accumulating greenhouse gases are making the world warmer was, at best, a waste of time and, at worst, a harmful distraction.
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Patrick J. Michaels, a climatologist and commentator with the libertarian Cato Institute in Washington, has long chided environmentalists and the media for overstating connections between extreme weather and human-caused warming. (He is on the program at the skeptics' conference.)
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Even as negotiators in Cancun struggled Friday to reach a modest climate accord at the U.N.-sponsored talks here, new temperature readings released by NASA's Goddard Institute of Space Studies show 2010 now ranks as the hottest climate year on record.
Many scientists use the climate year, which runs from December of the preceding year to November of the current year, to evaluate long-term climate trends. The combined land-ocean temperature readings NASA's Goddard Institute posted Friday indicate that 2010 has surpassed what it identified as the previous warmest climate year, 2005.
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WMO: 2010 "Almost Certain" To Rank Among Three Hottest Years. The Associated Press reported that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is "almost certain" to rank 2010 "among the three hottest years on record." The AP further reported that WMO said that "2001-2010 is undoubtedly the warmest 10-year period since the beginning of weather records in 1850." From the AP:
This year is "almost certain" to rank among the three hottest years on record, and 2001-2010 is undoubtedly the warmest 10-year period since the beginning of weather records in 1850, the U.N. weather agency said Thursday.
Data from the World Meteorological Organization released at U.N. climate negotiations confirmed a warming trend that has gone on for decades, which scientists attribute to man-made pollution trapping heat in the atmosphere.
WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud said this year's temperatures through October were at near-record levels. Data for November and December will be analyzed in early 2011 but were expected to be slightly cooler than normal.
Still, there is a "significant possibility 2010 could be the warmest," Jarraud told reporters. [The Associated Press, 12/2/10]
Right-Wing Media Have Previously Used December Snow To Claim Global Warming Is A "Fraud"
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Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:18 am
night & day regenerating face blend
hello all
just found this forum yesterday
Having used oils for other purposes (massage & reflexology, personal healing, home cleaning, mosquito & noseeum repellant, sleep aid, etc...) facial topical blends are kind of new to me... help appreciated!
I want to make a day/night face blend for normal skin with few age spots, past sun damage, general aging , etc...
from my research, I like these carriers:
coconut oil
tamanu oil
rosehip seed
now for the EOs:
want to keep it simple to start & check reactions...
which EOs to use with these particular carriers & their qualities & compatibility?
... also considering adding grapeseed due to its Vit E content
is this too much carrier & not enough EO?
I've bought my last chemical-ridden commercial face cream ~ want to go natural, they don't work that great & I can't pronounce what's in it anyway
views/ opinions/ experiences welcome!
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:58 am
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:18 am
Re: night & day regenerating face blend
forgot to add...
thinking of adding carrot for it's natural UV ray protecting, wounds & scars healing & natural anti-oxidant... would this syncronize within the carrier blend?
thanks again
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:08 am
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:18 am
Re: night & day regenerating face blend
thank you merlin for your reply...
yes good idea... had considered the super skin care base as you say since it has the goodies I wanted to use,
however ( I guess it's the little kid in me) kinda wanted
to make it myself <-- envision mad scientist in laboratory brewing up steamy concoction
as far as the money, well yes it's an issue (helichrysum $192 wowsa)... also, I'm familiar with & have used lav & geranium & carrot so I feel good about using them... still reading on palmarosa
appreciate your help ~ creating a facial blend doesn't allow room for error as much as a massage oil or a bug spray
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:19 pm
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:18 am
Re: night & day regenerating face blend
with all the knowledge here, lots of views only 1 reply hmmm...
anyone else to chime in, opinions/ advice welcome
regarding the Sea Buckthorn CO2:
is the redness in it ok for face?
would it be too much added with carrotseed? (carrotenoid overload)
does this blend seem compatible (aromas, notes...)?
thank you again
Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:46 am
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Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:32 pm
Re: night & day regenerating face blend
Hi Rachel,
Adding Sea Buckthorn and Carrotseed to your facial blend is perfectly fine and makes a very nourishing skincare blend. I use Ananda's "Heavenly Skin" Blend and it contains both these oils and I have never experienced a problem with redness. For your reference, I have included the information about the Heavenly Skin blend below.
As far as aroma, you can "experiment" with going a little heavier on the nutritive oils in your blend with the aromas that you enjoy the most. Work in small batches with the main oils that you want to blend and vary the percentages of the oils until you find the right ratio. You should keep the formulas on index cards and label your bottles so that you know "which blend" is "which formula". You don't need fancy adhesive labels. I write the basic blend info on bright colored paper and then tape it fully over he entire label and wrap the tape around the whole bottle. The labels stay on better that way, as the oils tend to dissolve the glue on the back of labels rather quickly if the oils drip or if you hold the bottles with oily hands.
Have fun and enjoy your "aromatic adventures"!
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The most revered essential oils for women's healthy skin, based in the most nutritive carrier oils with a plethora of essential omegas.
We've always wanted to do it, and here it is: what if we put ALL the oils used for a women's mature skin care in one blend, it in the most nutritive complex of base oils? How good could we make it? REALLY good, if you don't mind us saying! Made for daily application, Heavenly skin includes Bulgarian Rose Otto, Clary Sage, Sea Buckthorn Supercritical extract, Helichrysum italicum, Ylang Ylang No. 1 from Madagascar, French Wild Carrot Seed, HelioCarrot Supercritical extract, Sandalwood, wildcrafted French Lavender essential oils. These are carried to the deeper layers of your skin with organic Borage seed, Tamanu, Argan, Rosehip seed and the medium chain triglycerides of Coconut. Exceptionally hydrating, balancing and nutritive ~ with a simply fantastic aroma.
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:46 pm
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:18 am
Re: night & day regenerating face blend
appreciate the reply, just about to place an order...
Thank you Sue for your info & bottle labeling advice yes good idea as the oil slides the label right off then you wonder what was in it...
may use heavenly blend next time, it has alot of what I want to use however I already have several carriers that need to be used soon
still working on my blend ingredients..,
can anyone could advise which oils are not recommended for use around the eyes? Tamanu made mine water a bit
calculating ratios seems challenging... eric posted a blend using a
recipe with 58-65 drops per ounce while a diff post sd she used 114 drops per ounce, some were CO though...
planning to go with this blend, critiques/ advice welcome:
carriers: vir coconut, hemp, tamanu, even prim, rosehip seed
EO: heli, carrotseed, sea buckthorn, lavender
also, better to use rosehip as a carrier, or as CO?
thanks to you Sue & merlin!
Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:12 am
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:18 am
Re: night & day regenerating face blend
thanks to you merlin for this info, good stuff...
been scouring the forum for that listing eric posted on the drops, think I saw that downloadable pdf now cannot seem to find it again
help me with this if you can please:
when I read 'more is allowed with CO oils', how much more?
merlin would you have an opinion on the rosehip question? are all these oils we're talking about safe around the eyes?
appreciate your advice merlin you are beautiful
Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:36 pm
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:18 am
Re: night & day regenerating face blend
thank you again merlin you are even more beautiful than before
appreciate the pdf, very helpful... used your suggestions and added franky into my blend and i LUV it
only thing is guess I got a little heavy handed with the tamanu as it wont drip out of the bottle dripper, had to transfer it to a diff bottle
appreciate your advice merlin ~ hope to see your knowledge on here often as I've learned much from many of your posts
Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:22 pm
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These awesome 'Scanimation' illusions will get your mind moving
How do you make an animation? You make a bunch of drawings and then run them together. Whether it's a low-tech flipbook, 24 frames of film, or digital video, the principle's pretty much the same.
Except when it's not. Turns out there's more than one way to, um, animate a cat. Or a spinning globe. Or a jumping stick-man.
Check out this series of amazing mini-cartoons by video illusion whiz Brusspup (pro tip — things get really cute at the one-minute mark with the arrival of a special guest):
Some call the method 'scanimation.' Each animation in the above video consists of six repeating frames. All six frames are contained within the underlying sheet, but when the plastic overlay — made up of fixed-width black bars — is passed over it, the bars perfectly align with each frame for a moment in time, creating what appears to be a complete image. The animation can be played backward simply by passing the overlay in the other direction.
Want to try this at home? It's not super easy, but it is doable. The simplest way is to print out Brusspup's premade designs, which you can find in the text below his video on YouTube, though if you're feeling ambitious and you've got some Photoshop skills, you could try making your own designs, too. As for how exactly to pull off the illusion, check out Brusspup's own how-to video here.
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Woman cancels brother's wedding, goes to jail
(NEWSER) – We've heard of not getting along with your in-laws, but one UK woman took things exceptionally far: She didn't like her brother's fiancee, so she pretended to be the woman, called up the Plymouth Registry Office, and canceled the wedding. Needless to say, things did not end well for Ann Duffy; this week she was sent to jail for eight weeks, the BBC reports. She was also slapped with a restraining order by the brother's now-wife. Even weirder: She's reportedly the one who introduced the pair back in 2012.
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May 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010 -- Lights on in the Butrovich Building
Why are the lights on in the Butrovich Building at all times? Wouldn't it make more sense to turn them off?
There will always be some lights on in the Butrovich Building, partly for security purposes. Employees access the building beyond the 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. work day. Looking up from West Tanana Drive and Tanana Loop, even a few lights on gives the impression the entire building is lit up. Over the years, the older lighting systems have been replaced with modern energy efficient systems. You can expect that the current systems will be replaced with even more efficient systems as they become available.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 -- Dress code for employees
Is it true that supervisors cannot set a dress code for their departments? Is there anything in university policy that specifically addresses dress codes in any way?
We don't have a dress code policy or regulation. However, nothing prohibits a supervisor from defining their expectations for dress as long as it is reasonable and somewhat job related.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 -- Health clinic on campus
Has the university ever considered adding a "PA Clinic" option to our health care like the school district does? Instead of going to a doctor, you go to the PA Clinic (now run out of the Urgent Care Center for the School District), the patient pays $20 out of pocket and this includes the visit and any lab or x-ray work.
Yes, the University of Alaska has looked into this sort of arrangement.
While the PA clinic's co-pay may look attractive from an employee's perspective, it doesn't begin to cover the cost of the service. The Fairbanks North Star Borough and the school district have agreed to pay Fairbanks Urgent Care nearly $1 million a year for this service and that does not include any lab tests performed during the patient visit.
While an interesting idea, the university questions if our Fairbanks employees would use a PA clinic at a level where the plan would break even.
Monday, May 24, 2010 -- UAF built electric ATV
I see that the latest campus electric vehicle project is a shuttle bus. How is the UAF built electric ATV that the police department got working out?
Monday, May 24, 2010 -- Retirement incentive program
I heard plans may be brewing for a retirement incentive program to help cut staff costs. Is that true and if so, when would it take effect?
A retirement incentive program, as implemented in the past, would have to be a systemwide initiative and approved by the State of Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits. UAF is not exploring this option.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 -- Suggestion for Residence Life
As the parent of a future student at UAF, I wanted to know if a student could leave their belongings in their dorm room while on winter break. Well, apparently the answer is "yes," but the only place I could find that information was in the Grapevine archives.
I would like to suggest that the information about being able to leave personal belongings in one's dorm room over winter break be included in the Residence Life Handbook as well as on page two of the actual agreement that we sign.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will make the policy better known through changes in our publications in the future.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -- Commencement robes
Will UAF ever change to blue robes (or at least blue & gold tassels) for graduation? It really would look so much better. For a school with as much spirit as we have, colored tassels at the least would add a little visual interest.
In order for sashes and honors cords to stand out, we've stayed with the traditional black robe. We will be looking into colored tassels in the future.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -- Chancellor's staff
I heard a rumor that the UAF Chancellor is adding another position ("Chief of Staff") - is this true, and if so: what will their duties be and where is the funding for this position coming from?
There are no plans to hire a chief of staff or other position in the Chancellor's Office at this time. Given current budget scenarios, any changes to the administration would need to be made with an eye toward efficiencies and alignments to reduce, rather than increase, costs.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -- Disc golf baskets at the Reichardt Building
What are the circular metal cage-like installations with yellow tops that have been installed on either side of the Reichardt Building?
From Mark Oldmixon, Outdoor Adventures
They are baskets for the university's new 18-hole disc golf course. The basket in the woods to the East of the Reichardt Building is hole number 10. There are three holes, (11-13) in the field between Reichardt Building and the museum. From there the course crosses the street to the field in front of the Butrovich Building, to finish out the 18 hole course. The start of each hole is marked with a wooden post and attached blue sign with designated hole number and sponsor. Each hole was sponsored by a different department or office here at UAF.
Discs are available for rent at Outdoor Adventures and Wood Center Front Desk. A course map and scorecard can be found at www.uaf.edu/outdoor. The SRC will be hosting a disc golf intramural league this summer during each Summer Session.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to call Outdoor Adventures at 907-474-6027.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -- Reindeer research
Since every year there are several new reindeer babies born at UAF, what happens to the old reindeer? Do they keep every one of them? Do some die? Do they farm them out to other folks?
The reindeer in the Reindeer Research Program at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm are part of meat science, range management, nutrition and animal health studies. Some reindeer are slaughtered as part of the meat science research. Some are kept for breeding purposes. The herd is maintained at about 80 animals. Fifteen calves have been born so far this spring. The program is dedicated to the development and promotion of the reindeer industry on the Seward Peninsula and throughout Alaska. Researchers at UAF work closely with producers to develop and conduct research projects that can be applied directly to their operations.
The Institute of Arctic Biology Large Animal Research Station maintains colonies of muskoxen, caribou and reindeer for research on ecology, physiology, nutrition, reproduction, growth and behavior. The average lifespan of our animals is longer than those in the wild because they are kept fed, treated for disease and protected from injury and predation. The very young and the very old animals are most vulnerable to disease and injury as are some of the male reindeer and caribou during the breeding season, which is particularly stressful for males. Some animals are also euthanized for research and teaching when there are sufficient numbers in the colony. LARS cannot sell reindeer or caribou but is able to sell muskoxen when the animals are not required to maintain the breeding population. LARS currently has 40 muskoxen, 49 caribou and 52 reindeer (including 11 reindeer calves). Reindeer had their calves in March-April, muskoxen are having calves right now and caribou usually calve from mid May to early June.
The public is encouraged to come out and see the calves and learn about the science surrounding Alaska's iconic mammals at LARS' annual spring open house on May 22 from noon to 4 p.m. LARS opens for the summer May 24, 2010. For more information visit http://lars.iab.uaf.edu/index.php.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -- Bookstore changes
I have heard that UAF is currently negotiating with the same private company that provides the online textbooks for UAF, to take over all operations of the campus bookstore. Is this true? If so, when do you hope for this to happen, and when will students be informed about the change?
From Pat Pitney, vice chancellor for administrative services
Follett Bookstores will be taking over complete management of the UAF Bookstore prior to the fall semester. This partnership, which is an expansion of our current contract with Follett, will bring about many positive changes for bookstore users, to include bringing textbooks back to campus and new services such as a textbook rental program. Customers will also see an enhanced online store and a bigger selection of UAF logo merchandise.
Our decision to partner with Follett is in line with other models at universities around the country. The rapidly changing campus bookstore market, including the growth of web-based operations, has forced universities of all sizes to partner with private companies for campus bookstore operations.
We're confident this decision is the right choice for UAF. This fall, students and faculty members will return to campus to find a bookstore that will offer broader services to our campus community.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 -- Healthcare costs
In reviewing the information on the employee health plan it appears that the cost of the health plan for employees with families is the same regardless of the number of children being insured under the family plan. Is this the case? If this is indeed the case, have plan administrators considered moving to a payment structure which would reflect family size? Also, if this is the case, are there statistics available as to the average number of children included in these family plans?
From Mike Humphrey, UA director of benefits
If you elect family coverage, it's for the entire family; you, your spouse or FIP and children. Most employers across the nation establish employee charges this way. The thinking is just because you have a large family, does not mean you always have large medical expenses.
In response to national health reform, the university will be looking at how employee charges are determined and other ways of setting charges.
The current enrollment on the university's health plan is approximately 4,300 employees, 2,500 spouses and 3,100 children. However, the average claims costs for a child under the age of 19 is less than $200 per month, the average cost of a 45 to 49 year old is $420 per month and a 55 to 59 year old about $550 per month. It's clear that children are not driving much of the health plan's costs, but we will be looking at the impact of increasing the maximum age to 26 and eliminating the requirement of being a full-time student. It's possible that this change, due to the recent health care reform legislation, will require a change in how the university charges for dependent coverage.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 -- Bike trail question
With all of the new signage, I have started becoming a bit nervous about using the bike shortcut across the field in front of the farm. Are bicycles/pedestrians allowed to use the dirt read that crosses the railroad tracks and then cuts across the field (and ends at the on-ramp to the highway)?
There is no public access to cross the tracks in that location. Pedestrians and bikers should use the paved bike trails and official cross walks along Geist Rd. and Thompson Dr. to access campus. A summer trails map (pdf) is available for your information.


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Stealing the Soap
Since childhood, I have predominantly dated Jewish men. My first love was an eleven year-old boy named Jimmy who I met in Hawaii over the Christmas holidays. We were staying in the same condo development in Lahaina—a place where the non-wealthy vacationed, far away from the fancy hotels of Kaanapali Beach. On our last day of vacation, he knocked on the door of our condo unit and asked if he could kiss me. I said no. I hope I didn't break his heart.
I like Jewish men. They tend to be educated, kind, intellectual, successful and respectful of women. One thing amusing I have noticed about Jewish men, is that no matter how much money they have, no matter how expensive of a hotel they are staying at, they always steal the soap and the little shampoos. I confess. I have a habit of doing this as well. I get the concept: you're paying a few hundred bucks a night for the hotel room, what can it hurt to take a few bars of soap? I, however, am a discretionary soap theft. I only take the good stuff, like the Lemon Verbena soap at the Wynn in Los Vegas, the Molton Brown in the Peninsula Beverly Hills, or the Bulgari White Tea from the Four Seasons. I would never even consider stealing those wimpy little bars from the Sheraton. I mean, they're like a one use kind of thing.


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How long did you wait before trying for your second child?
Hi there! I have a 2 month old boy, and I know we want a second child. I would like to wait until he is pretty 'independent' before I have my second because breastfeeding (for me, anyway) was very time, energy, and attention consuming.
How long did you wait between children? TIA!
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I started trying to conceive my second, when my first was one. I have four children now and the oldest is six, the biggest gap between any of them is 26 months. Honestly, if I had to do it all over again I would probably go for a bigger gap but two years is pretty manageable.
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I became pregnant when my first was a little over a year old, so they are now a little over two years apart. My oldest are two years apart, as are my middle two. My youngest two are only a year apart. I think you should try for baby number two when the time feels right for both you and your partner. If you are breastfeeding, you may want to wait until your baby is older, because pregnancy can affect your milk supply and may lead to your baby weaning early. You can definitely breastfeed whilst pregnant, but it may be more difficult if your baby still needs to feed frequently. This is a good article about having a second baby.
8th March 2012 03:41 AM #4
Hi Tia,
Just wanted to say that breast feeding does tend to get easier as time goes on. I found breast feeding a newborn baby hard work but after the first couple of months it became enjoyable. I reckon if you are already talking about number 2 you must be doing well with your baby! I second what Jessica said: whenever you and your partner feel is the right time for your family. Every family is different and functions in their own unique way.


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Hi Guys, and thanks for the invaluable advice & experience. Awesome! I've owned a lovely, well-cared for, year 2000 Z3 2.2i (M54 B22) since March '12. With over 86k on the clock, it has a persistent problem, thought to do with the emissions control system, which effectively prevents me taking the motor over about 4,000 rpm some - but not all- of the time.
I've quickly discovered that there could be quite a large number of reasons for the ECU triggering a fault code and going into limp mode ! This even happened once on cold start-up. However, I often find that, once thoroughly warmed, the car will run perfectly, even with enthusiastic use of the gas pedal.
I'm gradually working through the usual suspects, and have so far changed oil, fuel filter/reg., air filter, plugs, and the rearmost rubber elbow (air intake) to the manifold, which had cracks. A new MAF was fitted early on as a knee-jerk reaction by a local mechanic (who billed me £300 and threw away the original Bosch part !)
This past weekend, I serviced the DISA valve using a new parts kit from the States (as a precaution really.) Great kit but what a fiddly job ! ( The old OE parts were in surprisingly good shape apart from the 'O' ring mounting seal.)
I also find it hard to believe that it may be due to a faulty coil-pack, but I've got a new one on standby....
The car always runs sweetly below 4k with smooth pick-up and lovely linear torque, and really comes alive at around 5k. I tried Raj's plastic bag test over the oil-filler, and it seems to suck at idle -quite a lot ! Do I take this to be a bad thing ?!
Sorry for prattling on at some length, but I would like to mention that there's an odd expansion/resonator/collector box just aft of the MAF sensor, attached to the bottom of the main air intake trunk. I say odd because it doesn't seem to show on BMW microfiche for my vehicle...
This type of engine would appear to be air-leak city with advancing age, but if any of this sounds horribly familar to anyone, please let me know before I lose any more hair !!
To me it sounds like a LAMDA sensor. Ratio air petrol mixture after burn.
This is part is located in the exaust manifold and has mostly 2 wires coming out of it.
How to check.
Connect a computer and check the readings of the sensor.
Just curious on witch Gasoline are you using I mean the mixture in octane.
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Hey Guus,
Many, many thanks for responding so swiftly. From memory, I believe that this engine has two O2 lambda sensors, one upstream and one downstream of the cat. Are you referring to the latter i.e. the post-catalytic sensor ?
Since it seems that you know your onions, is this sensor a) difficult to change, and b) are the cheaper brands (other than Bosch) worth fitting ? They would appear to be about 50% cheaper here in the UK !
You ask about fuel octane. Whenever possible, I try to use Shell V-Power which I think is rated about 98. I give her a good, long drive every weekend. Isn't that sad ?!!
Hey Mike, Have you had the codes pulled to see what is causing the car to go into limp mode ? It should not cost much at all to have this done. Everytime your ECU triggers a fault code it is stored in the ECU. Just have the codes pulled and the car will tell you what is wrong with it. You will save a lot of money in the long run. There is a plug on the drivers side of the car by the lower dash that a code reader has to be pluged into and it will read the stored codes and tell you what is triggering the code. You might also want to try a real good fuel system cleaner add it to a near empty tank and then fill up with preimium gas get on the highway and do some fast careful driving keeping the rpm's above 3 thousand for a while and see if this will help. These cars are prone to get carboned up and need a good fuel system cleaner added to help keep them running good. Have you cleaned the throttlebody ? These cars need to be pushed hard once in a while it cleans carbon out of the motor it will do your car good. Good luck Mike !
Z3 2.2 M54 Engine Management Woes !
Yeah, thanks Mikey - that sounds like really good advice. I did get the OBD fault codes read by the same guy who threw in the MAF sensor, but they seemed quite vague (relating to certain cylinders). Although he re-set the diagnostics & suggested that I took her back for a second go, I decided not to because I didn't warm to him, and I didn't want any more dings in my tail through dodgy parking....
But you're dead right. Without a code reader, it seems that you're stumbling in the dark with modern vehicles, so I've got a handheld device on order. Can't wait to give it a try !
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Hey Mike, I think you will be glad you did. It will come in handy and pay for itself in time. Take care and Happy Holiday's !
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Equality Now commends the 26 November 2012 adoption of a resolution (Res L21 revision 1) on female genital mutilation (FGM) by the UN General Assembly's human rights committee. Led by African countries and adopted by consensus, the resolution calls upon States to implement laws eliminating FGM among several other recommendations. This represents the first time the General Assembly has agreed to include the elimination of FGM on its agenda.
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The Kinks' Ray Davies and Donovan are among those being honored for their abilities to spin a tune. They're part of the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Class of 2014, along with 10cc's Graham Gouldman, Mark James, and Jim Weatherly. They'll receive their official welcome at the organization's 45th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. The star-packed event celebrating the honorees will take place the Marriott Marquis in New York on June 12th.
Davies was the primary songwriter for The Kinks, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. The band's hits include "You Really Got Me," "Sunny Afternoon," "Come Dancing," and "Lola."
Donovan is best known for the 1960s hits "Sunshine Superman" and "Mellow Yellow." In addition to the 10cc his "I'm Not In Love" and "The Things We Do For Love," Gouldman's credits include The Hollies' "Bus Stop" and The Yardbirds' "For Your Love," while Cher, Herman's Hermits, and Jeff Beck have also recorded his songs.
James' catalog includes the B.J. Thomas and Blue Swede hit "Hooked on a Feeling," Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds," and "You Were Always On My Mind," which was a hit for Elvis and Willie Nelson. Weatherly wrote many Gladys Knight and the Pips hits, including the classic "Midnight Train to Georgia." Ray Price, Neil Diamond, Kenny Chesney, and Garth Brooks have also recorded his songs.
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Thousands Continue to Oppose Keystone XL Pipeline
Yes….it's still a bad idea. It's time for President Obama to halt the Keystone XL pipeline through our country, and other dirty tar sands pipelines, once and for all. With an additional four years in the White House, President Obama has the opportunity to set our nation on the clean energy path that's long overdue.
Green Americans joined our colleagues at 350.org this past weekend in Washington, DC to send a clear message to the White House: we need to cut our carbon emissions now and reject any permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. President Obama rejected the pipeline in the past – and needs to do so again. Unfortunately, construction is underway on a portion of the pipeline, from Cushing, Oklahoma to the Gulf Coast. At the same time, the State Department is conducting a review of the pipeline's environmental impacts that include an assessment of the pipeline's impact on climate change.
Based on what we've known for years, an honest assessment of the impacts of continuing our fossil fuel economy and pursuing the KXL can only lead to the conclusion that our nation's interests are best served by halting this project and developing our domestic clean energy sector.
If you didn't make it to DC last weekend, you can still send a message to the President via the White House comment line (202- 456-1111). Tell the President: No Keystone XL Pipeline. Conduct a truly comprehensive environmental impact assessment of the Keystone XL and support clean energy now!
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Спальные места4
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Площадь28 м²
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Ultra guests!! please read this : during Ultra week I expect minimum 6 days booking, 3 days before Ultra or 3 days after Ultra. (or any combination of 6 days in that 9 days) thank you.
My price for Ultra is 50 € day/person on Ultra weekend
for other 3 days price is 25€ day/person
4 times all of that =900
plus wimdu fees
The city of Split is situated in the warmest region of the northern Mediterranean coast, in the very center of the Adriatic eastern coast and in the immediate vicinity of the rivers Jadro and Zrnovnica that have been watering it for 1700 years. Its mild climate, with 2700 sunny hours per year, makes it an oasis where, sheltered from the wind, one can enjoy the sun even in wintertime. The industrial, university, and business center of the region nourishes its "green soul" on the hill Marjan situated in the westernmost part of the peninsula. Its forested park infringed by the city and the sea offers pleasant walks away from the city noise under the pines by the sea.
Правила Проживания-Guests themselves are responsible for personal property and valuables left in the house and the owner is not responsible for the subsequent loss thereof.
-Guests should behave responsibly in the house and its surrounding areas and they should guard against possible accidents and their consequences.
-Lock the door to the villa and when going out be sure to lock the doors and windows, switch off the lights and all electrical appliances.
-The owner/housecarer reserves the right to enter the property in the absence of the guests for cleaning and maintenance and to prevent possible damage or other dangers.The owner/housecarer is obliged to notify the guest about the entry into the apartment at the first subsequent contact.
-Destruction of equipment and furniture, causing disorder and disturbing neighbours is prohibited, and it is expressly forbidden to make loud noises from 10 PM to 8 AM
-In the event of the disappearance or damage to installations, furniture, appliances, equipment of the apartments the guest is obliged to notify the owner/housecarer. If the disappearance or damage occured due to the fault of the guest, the guest is obliged to
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It was an amazing trip with very welcoming host. A pretty appartment with a magnificent view ideal for reading, resting, or eating with friends, cosy et clean
Me and my friends had a very good time
I had a lovely holiday in Supetar in may 2015. The apartment was like the pixters. 2 bed rooms and 2 bad rooms and a kitchen. Also a big terras on the first floor. The furnature is dated. Nice people, lot of privacy.
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idk if this has ever been brough up but goo gone xtteme cleaner makes and EXCELLENT thinner for ink. its a blend of xylene pure alcohol and acetone
idk if this has ever been brough up but goo gone xtteme cleaner makes and EXCELLENT thinner for ink. its a blend of xylene pure alcohol and acetone
too acidic to put in a plastic mop tho, if you got a thick marker its all good. You can mask the smell of it w/ a little of your favorite kool aid
kool aid? for real? ima try alcholo and kool aid ahahah and see
theres this container in my shed think its petrol/diesel not sure lol
you're a dumbass
bro yall never know how can someone make ink it not a bad try to mix kool aid in alcohol maybe if you put some illadels ink poder adn som kool aid into the allcohol it will work
so gtf i tried it last night it comes out hella nice
and NAH paint cant dry faster its paint not ink
what kind of paint base is it? acrylic or latex? but uuuh try making it thicker not thinner... putting spirits or thinner into it will make it take even longer to dry. If your paint is too thin or too runny then throw it out, cause im pretty sure there is no way to make it thicker unless its an acrylic base
it was some petrol+oil based paint.. woo found some white spirit if i mix that with oil based paint will it work ok?
how thick is it? you made it your self with a petroleum base? Putting spirit in it will only make it thinner... it wont dry quicker, u need to find some sort of additive, try putting in petroleum jelly, if its a petroleum base than that should thick it up. Then if you make it thicker/too thick you can put in thinner or mineral spirits....if it was originaly oil based paint and u put in petroleum thats why its taking so long to dry
no i meant making a new batch batch white spirits + oil based paint.
but when that stuff finally dries it comes off in this weird rubbery stuff.
gonna throw out that stuff that takes days to dry and make a new lot
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if your making ghetto ink than yeah you could do that, and yeah, most the stuff thats in buckets is latex paint
just use oil based paint and gas to thin it down im not kidding try that and see
you can even put more gas then paint and it will still be opaque
But why would you want that? Honestly im not into the whole ghetto junobo/krink by just thinning bucket paint unless theres nothing else obtainable to use... But having ghetto ink that is more gas than paint doesn't sound all that great, sounds like it would be waaay to thin and take forevor to dry, which is lame cause if your in a crew and someone else sees a wet tag of yours theyre bound to fuck it up
it work pretty well ecepted it scratches off
thats because ghetto ink isnt really ink... its still paint


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I'm just wondering your opinion about losing fat, the fat burning zone vs higher intensity workouts.
I've always been taught that 65% HRR allows optimum fat burning, more useful than higher intensity exercises.
Reading this article there's obviously a different stance:
whilst you may burn a higher % of fat from lower intenisty exercises, the increased total calories burnt through higher intensity exercises beats that.
What's your take on it?
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(52) Section 2, which permits title to land acquired by a tribe or tribal corporation be taken by the United States in trust for a tribe or tribal corporation; and section 3, which permits a tribe or tribal corporation to mortgage or otherwise hypothecate trust or restricted property; of the Act of April 11, 1970, Public Law 91-229 (84 Stat. 120), authorizing loans to be made or insured by the Farmers Home Administration to any Indian tribe or tribal corporation to acquire lands within the tribe's reservation.
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In continuation of a series of years of World at War,THIS IS A SPECIAL EDITION BASED UPON URGENT PENDING MATTERS, the following was the 2011 thread.
Thread: The World at War, Official 2011 war thread for North Korea, Iran, Israel, China, U.S.
The following is the 2012 Thread up to the end of August.
Thread: World at War, Official 2012 Thread for Israel, Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, PA, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, India, North Korea, Russia, China, U.S.
Now we enter into the last four months of 2012. Follow the past year to see where we are at. I try not to give much BS and only ask that if you do not care for the topic or format, do not visit this thread.
Trolls, you will be deleted or blocked, you can start your own thread if you wish, just leave us alone!
As stated at the start of 2012, 2012 will be the start of much chaos economically as well as militarily. We have gone through much doom and gloom already. But now, it is of urgency that we wait to see whether Iran goes nuclear, whether Israel takes it upon herself to attack Iran, whether the US leaves Israel to fend for herself, what the results of the US election have in store for Israel, the Mideast and the US, and what will happen in Syria.
Israel must face the challenge of a nuclear Iran with or without the U.S. to protect her. Further, Syria feels threatened as did Libya where Assad may lash out at Israel. The Hezbollah may too jump on in. Lebanon and Jordan may face their own arab spring. Egypt may tear up the Israeli peace treaty any day. Turkey looks as Israel with jealousy for Israel's gas and oil reserves in the Med.
China and Russia wish to impose retrictions on America's once global dominance where there will be more challenges to U.S. interests leading to possible military blows.
North Korea's tender young leader has no fear in challenging U.S. might and may cause further military adventurism.
Pakistan has nukes that could be stolen and/or Pakistan and the U.S. may enter into more vis a vis hotile interactions.
Iran is threatening to challenge the west and is due for a nuclear detonation soon. What the U.S./and or Israel do to stop Iran is worthy of watching every day.
Iraq is now under Iran's thumb and likely will further become a feifdom of Iran.
Afghanistan is soon to force the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
India and Pakistan may soon come to blows.
Will the global economic crisis resolve itself, will the crisis collapse the world economy, or whom may come forward with some new currency?
Further, spiritually, 2012 looks to be a year of turmoil.
There are seers warning of some type of sign from God this coming year. The Mayan's seemed to predict something. The Pope may flee Rome? A comet in the sky? Great earthquakes? Signs in the sky?
Look further at bug-outs or going grey, everyone should be prepping by now in case things really do go bad. I am just saying.
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A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breasts. It is used to find breasttumors and cancer.
How the Test is Performed
You will be asked to undress from the waistup. Youwill be given a gown to wear. Depending on the type of equipment used, you will sit or stand.
One breast at a time is rested on a flat surface that contains the x-ray plate. A device called a compressor will be pressed firmly against the breast. Thishelps flatten the breast tissue.
The x-ray pictures are taken from several angles. You may be asked to hold your breath as each picture is taken.
You maybe asked to come back at a later date for more mammogram images. This does not always mean you have breast cancer. The doctor may simply need to recheck an area that could not be clearly seen on the first test.
Digital mammography is a newer technique. Itallows the x-ray image of the breast to be viewed and manipulated on a computer screen. It improves accuracy, but it is not yet available everywhere.
How to Prepare for the Test
Do notuse deodorant, perfume, powders, or ointments under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the mammogram. These substances may hide the images. Remove all jewelry from your neck and chest area.
Tell your health care provider and the radiologist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How the Test Will Feel
The metal may feel cold. When the breast is pressed down, you may have some pain. This needs to be done to get good images.
Why the Test is Performed
Mammography is performed to screen women to detect early breast cancer when it is more likely to be cured. Mammography is recommended for:
- Women startingat age 40, repeated every 1 - 2 years. (This is not recommended by all expert organizations.)
- All women starting at age50, repeated every 1 - 2 years.
- Women with a mother or sister who had breast cancer at a younger age should consider yearly mammograms. They should begin earlier than the age at which their youngest family member was diagnosed.
Mammography is also used to:
- Follow a woman who has had an abnormal mammogram.
- Evaluate a woman who has symptoms of a breast disease. These symptoms may includeas a lump, nipple discharge, breast pain, dimpling of the skin on the breast,changes of the nipple, or other findings.
Discuss with your health care provider how often you need to have screening mammograms.
Normal Results
Breast tissue that shows no signs of a mass or calcification is considered normal.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Most abnormal findings on a screening mammogram turn out to be benign or nothing to worry about. New findings or changes must be further evaluated.
A radiology doctor (radiologist)may see the following types of findings on a mammogram:
- A well-outlined, regular, clear spot (this is more likely to be a noncancerous condition such as a cyst)
- Masses or lumps
- Dense areas in the breast that can be breast cancer or hide breast cancer
- Calcifications, which are caused by tiny deposits of calcium in your breast tissue. Most calcifications are not a sign of cancer.
The American College of Radiology has developed a grading system forradiologists to use when they report the results of a mammogram. Terms you may hear your doctor use include:
- Negative
- Benign (noncancerous) finding
- Probably benign
- Suspicious abnormality
- Highly suggestive of malignancy or cancer
Often, the following tests are also needed:
- Additional mammogram views -- called magnification or compression views
- Breast MRI exam
- Breast ultrasound
Comparing your current mammogram to your past mammograms helps the radiologisttell whether you had an abnormal finding in the past, and whether it has changed.
When mammogram or ultrasound results look suspicious, a biopsy is done to test the tissue and see if it is cancerous. Types of biopsies include:
The level of radiation is low, and any risk from mammography is very low. If you are pregnant and need to have an abnormality checked, your belly area will be covered and protected by a lead apron.
Routine screening mammography is not done during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society Recommendations for Early Breast Cancer Detection in Women Without Breast Symptoms. August 2012. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/moreinformation/breastcancerearlydetection/breast-cancer-early-detection-acs-recs. Accessed November 16, 2012.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). ACOG practice bulletin no.122.Breast cancer screening.Obstet Gynecol. 2011;118:372–82.
Davidson N. Breast cancer and benign breast disorders. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine . 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 204.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Breast Cancer. July 2010. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Available at: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsbrca.htm.Accessed November 16, 2012.
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Fedde Le Grand and Sultan + Ned Shepard have teamed up to put their spin on the 1987 Kelly Charles track "You're No Good To Me" with their new track, "No Good." The Kelly Charles track from the '80s was made famous by The Prodigy's "No Good (Start The Dance) in 1994, and now Fedde and Sultan + Ned have re-invented the track for fans today.
Fedde Le Grand and Sultan + Ned Shepard's collaboration preserves the contagious sample, but sandwhiches the vocal in between a booming beat, making it a sure fire dance floor hit.
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We work in close consultation with employers to design courses that meet their needs and we firmly believe in the value of placements as a mechanism for students to enhance their skills. Our close links with industry are underlined by the number and quality of scholarships available at the University.
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UPLAND - After a 10-hour standoff, a man wanted in connection with an El Monte homicide was taken into custody Thursday night, Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies said.
Sheriff's officials had been stationed outside an apartment complex in the 1400 block of West Seventh Street in Upland since 9:30 a.m. when homicide detectives attempted to serve an arrest warrant, said Nicole Nishida, spokeswoman for the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.
The man was taken into custody about 7:30 p.m. His identity was not released.
On Oct. 28, authorities say, the barricaded man and another person attacked and stabbed 34-year-old Miguel Duarte in the 11000 block of Dodson Street in El Monte after a disagreement. Duarte died two days later, Nishida said.
It wasn't immediately clear if the second attacker had been apprehended.
Thirty apartment units were evacuated Thursday, said Nishida. Dozens of tenants stood outside the complex and watched the scene unfold.
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As a former Stryper fan — I bought all but one of their albums when I was a teen, and I attended two of their concerts, once on the To Hell with the Devil tour, when they were still dressed in yellow and black and throwing Bibles into the audience, and once on the Against the Law tour, when they were wearing different clothes and actively downplaying their Christian connections — I have to make note of it whenever a movie makes a reference to them.
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Jay Z & Kendrick Lamar nominated for American Music Awards
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis may be the artists to beat at this year's American Music Awards, but they're not the only hip-hop act in the running.
In the category of Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, the rapper-producer duo's The Heist will go up against Jay Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail as well as "good kid, m.A.A.d city" from newcomer Kendrick Lamar. Each of the records have the sales to justify their place on the list, proving their immense popularity with fans.
Jay Z and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis also share an additional category - Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist. They will compete against Lil Wayne to see who will be hip-hop's most revered act.
Meantime, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" may have been one of the year's hottest records, however, he's anything but a shoe-in for Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist. That's because the singer is facing stiff competition in Justin Timberlake and Miguel. J-T and Robin will also face-off for Favorite Soul/R&B Album against Rihanna's hit album Unapologetic.
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