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Speaker bio: Ophelia Eglène holds an MA in European studies from the Institut des Hautes Etudes Européennes at the Université Robert Schuman in Strasbourg, France and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She did her postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for European Studies at Harvard University. Ophelia Eglène's teaching interests include European integration, International Political Economy, and French politics. She teaches in the Political Science Department and the French Department at Middlebury College. Her research interests are the European Economic and Monetary Union, EU environmental policy, and the transatlantic relations. She is the author of Banking on Sterling: Britain's Independence from the Eurozone which was published in 2011 by Rowman & Littlefield. She is currently a visiting scholar at the European Union Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her Scholar-in-Residence position is supported in part through an EU Center of Excellence grant from the European Union.
Abstract: During the Maastricht Treaty negotiations in the early 1990s, the members of the European Union committed to launching the euro at the turn of the century which meant abolishing their national currencies and losing sovereignty in monetary policy. Britain had a more cautious attitude and negotiated an opt-out which would grant the UK the freedom to decide if and when to join the euro zone. Ophelia Eglene will present the empirical findings of her book Banking on Sterling: Britain's Independence from the Eurozone, which show that the conflicting interests of the business and financial sectors had an impact on the deliberations of the British government on whether to adopt the single currency.
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New Delhi: With Congress forming a panel headed by Rahul Gandhi for the next Lok Sabha poll preparation, CPI(M) on Friday said the general election could be advanced as the ruling party would want to "cut their losses" in major states where it is in power.
"Their (Congress) house in not in order. All the states where they have more MPs are in a state of crisis, like in Andhra Pradesh. They may want to go in for early polls to cut their losses," senior CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury said here.
He was asked whether the Left parties wanted to dislodge the UPA-II government and therefore the Congress could advance the elections scheduled in 2014.
"If they want to do that, the reason is not us or our opposition. None of us are in favour of forcing an early election. Their mandate is for five years," he said.
Asked to comment on Rahul Gandhi leading the Congress campaign machinery, Yechury said "the party had given him the command earlier itself and now it is only a reiteration."
Rahul was yesterday made the head of the Congress Coordination Committee for 2014 Lok Sabha polls, indicating his growing profile in the party ahead of the general elections.
To a question whether early election would help the Left in West Bengal, he said "our position will be better in West Bengal. The real face of the Trinamool Congress government is being exposed. Every week there are instances of police firing on the people, there are instances of atrocities against women and the issues afflicting the people and their development are being completely ignored."
In Kerala too, he said, the situation facing CPI(M) and the Left was "absolutely fine. And now we have a new ally in Defence Minister A K Antony....He made a very candid statement without any ambiguity at all."
On Wednesday, Antony criticised the ruling Congress-led UDF and praised the earlier CPI(M)-led LDF regime, saying "During 2004-11, when the UPA was in power at the Centre and the state was under the LDF rule, I had received total cooperation from the state government in my efforts to set up defence-related units. Now I don`t have confidence to bring in such units to the state. For getting such units, there requires a positive atmosphere."


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Welcome back to the return of our weekly Top 10 Android App Updates column, where we take a look at the most upgraded apps for the week. I've found that one of the best ways to discover useful apps is to look at what people are actually updating, not focus on which apps have the most installs. As in the past, we're going to filter out minor updates for the super popular apps that have over 10 million installs, but I'm going to make an exception for apps that had significant updates. I hope you enjoy this weekly feature and discover some apps that you might find useful.
Spotify – Version 0.6.4.47
What's new in this version:
- Control playback from the notification area. Skip and be happy. Android version 4.1 and above.
- Fixed: Some troublesome Facebook login issues.
- Fixed: A bug that could cause a white screen just when you least expected it.
- Improved: Radio performance.
- Fixed: No more silence when Spotify runs in the background
The ability to control music playback from the notification bar is a very useful addition to an already full-featured application. Spotify is a great way to listen to music while on the go. Make sure to get the latest update by following the link above.
Plume – Version 5.2.1
What's new in this version:
- refreshed UI design.
- fixed storing user colors.
- removed Twitgoo picture upload as it's not working with API 1.1.
The number of options for Twitter clients is overwhelming at times, but Plume has been the go-to client for many of our readers. Plume users will enjoy the updated, more modern user interface.
Marriott International – Version 3.0
What's new in this version:
- Mobile check-in up to two hours before you arrive.
- Receive automatic notifications when your room is ready.
- When you arrive at the hotel, go directly to the Mobile Check-In desk for an enhanced arrival experience. We'll have your key waiting.
Readers who stay at Marriott properties can attest to some of the issues found in previous versions of the application, such as the app not storing login credentials. The version 3.0 update aims to address these issues and alleviate user frustrations as well as add a couple of new features.
Foursquare – Version 2013.06.26
What's new in this version:
- Accessibility additions for the floating check in button.
Find out the best places to eat and shop when travelling by using Foursquare. Foursquare provides you an wealth of information about the best places to eat, drink and be entertained when visiting a new location.
RoadNinja – Version 2.7-3340
What's new in this version:
- Improved search algorithm and drop down.
- Updated general look and feel of app.
RoadNinja is a great app to bring along on vacation this Summer. You will find detailed information about the services available on every interstate exit. Share your travel photos and reviews with other RoadNinja users. The updated look is appealing for users that enjoy a darker theme for their application.
Vine – Version 1.2.0
What's new in this version:
- Front-facing camera.
- New upload manager for unsubmitted posts.
- Improvements to settings.
- Improvements to camera loading time and support for more devices.
- Speed improvements overall.
- Bug fixes and UI improvements.
This new update could be seen as a step to help persuade users to stay with Vine instead of jumping to another application like Instagram. I like the support for the front-facing camera, but honestly, I don't know the last time I wanted to take a short video using that camera.
CoPilot Live Premium USA - Version 188.8.131.52
What's new in this version:
- Improved SwiftKey keyboard support.
- NEW Connection settings to control data usage home and abroad.
- NEW Just Drive mode: drive without a destination.
- Closed Road Alerts: ActiveTrafficâ"¢ will now warn when a road on your route is closed and check for an alternative route
- WiFi detection: alert when WiFi signal is lost.
- Automatic Cloud Backup.
CoPilot is the second navigation app we've seen receive an update this week. The new Just Drive mode is great if just enjoy the warm weather with no specific destination in mind.
Duolingo – Version 1.1.1
What's new in this version:
- TABLET-OPTIMIZED. Duolingo now supports the perfect device for learning!
- LEADERBOARD. Sure, it feels great to spend the day making progress in a new language; but it's even better when you can leave your friends behind in the dust.
- LANDSCAPE MODE. Hold your device however you like, even Gangnam style.
- AWESOME NEW SIDEBAR. With a single tap on the Duolingo logo you can now access your stats, see the leaderboard, and strengthen your skills.
If you have ever thought about learning a new language but thought it would be too hard, think again. Duolingo gives you an easy way to learn several languages, including French and Italian. The new leaderboard lets you compete against your friends to see who can learn the fastest.
Google Play Movies & TV - Version Varies
What's new in this version:
- New layout and visual design.
- Watch Now provides quick access to what you're likely to watch next.
- Personal videos now available via overflow menu.
The Google Play Movies & TV app is a great option for those looking to cut cable. You can find top TV programs and Movies that can be streamed to your device or downloaded to be viewed offline. The updated interface gives a the application a clean look.
Google Search – Version Varies
What's new in this version:
- Information about shows you're watching on your internet-connected TV (US only).
- Saved offers when near a redemption location.
- New voice action: play music from your phone or the Play Store.
- Voice actions tips.
Google is really working to include more searchable items inside Google Now. Searching for data about a TV show is a great feature, but it does require your TV and your phone/tablet to be on the same network.


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Bugs in a Row
after Lewis Carroll
The diagram shows two rows each consisting of
five bugs.
Can you rearrange the bugs to make five rows with four bugs in each
row? You may only move four of the bugs from their respective
position. Please, note, no two bugs can be at one spot simultaneously.
Step Through:
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Jon Bon Jovi wants out of the posh but perhaps cursed prewar building on Mercer Street where Mark Madoff committed suicide last December. Bon Jovi is quietly shopping around his SoHo duplex condo with a chart-topping asking price of about $45 million, reports The Post's Andy Wang. The rocker bought the six-bedroom, 6 1/2-bathroom, 7,400-square-foot residence with three terraces, arched windows and 12-foot ceilings for $24 million in 2007. Sources say he's completed a spectacular, multimillion-dollar renovation. We're told that while Bon Jovi likes the neighborhood and has been seen at spots including Imperial No. 9 and Burger & Barrel, he's ready to move on.
Time to get out
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A banana import and ripening company has raised £1,000 for the Hollybank Trust.
A group of 15 ambassadors at Chiquita UK's Dewsbury site worked with Chiquita Brands to take on a series of challenges. Fundraising activities included recycling drinks cans, raffles, and selling the Mirfield-based charity's Christmas cards. Peter Birkhead, Jock Campbell, Paul and Leah Goodall, completed Leeds 10k in July, receiving £425 sponsorship. Others made personal donations, including Linsey Brown who gave a donation after a family golden wedding anniversary. Hollybank corporate partnerships fundraiser Suzanne Dyda said: "It's great that a vibrant company like Chiquita can give us so much support.
"They're very interested in our work with children and adults who have profound disabilities and would like to continue supporting us."


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NEWBERRY, S.C. – The King University men's wrestling team traveled to take on second-ranked Newberry College on Thursday night. After falling behind early, the Tornado came storming back, but it was enough as the Wolves took the dual 30-9.
King forfeited at 125 before Newberry's Trung Duong took a narrow 7-6 win over D'Marcus Spencer at 133 pounds to extend the lead. The Wolves stretched the lead to 12-0 after William Young took a 7-2 win over Bryce Killian at 141 pounds.
However, Frank Yattoni IV got the Tornado on the board when he pinned Dyllan Greene in 2:46 at 149 pounds to cut the King deficit in half. JA Jones followed with a 6-3 win over William Melko at 157 pounds to pull King within three at 12-9.
Nevertheless, the No. 2 Wolves had an answer. Blake Ridenour got Newberry back on the board with a 7-2 win over Travis Edwards at 164 pounds. Joseph Pittman and Jared Holiday both followed with major decision over Jordan Reece (15-4) and Blaike Henry (18-7) at 174 and 184 pounds, respectively. Newberry's Joe Grisko extended the lead to 27-9 with a 9-1 win over Eldon Valery, Jr. at 197 before Robert Wade took a tough 3-1 win over Garrett Fosdyck at 285.
King will be in action again on Saturday when they travel to take on Alderson Broaddus University. The dual is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m.


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The Monticello Motor Club and its members demonstrated their support in 2012 to a variety of not-for-profit organizations that serve Sullivan County and the region with more than $279,000 in contributions of cash and in-kind donations.
The Monticello Motor Club and its members demonstrated their support in 2012 to a variety of not-for-profit organizations that serve Sullivan County and the region with more than $279,000 in contributions of cash and in-kind donations.
Among groups aided were the Boys and Girls Club, The Center for Discovery, Allyson Whitney Foundation, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the Liberty Soap Box Derby, Forestburgh Playhouse, Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, Monticello High School Academy of Finance and local law enforcement.
Creating opportunities for disadvantaged children is central to the Motor Club's efforts, the club said, as evidenced by nearly $200,000 of the year's contributions directly benefitting local youth.
The Alice Kreiter Senior Citizen Prom Committee, including Monticello Boys & Girls Club youths, will be in the Sullivan County Government Center lobby Friday, serving lunch.
Proceeds go to the Alice Kreiter Senior Citizen Prom, set for May 11 at the Monticello Firehouse. The free event, with dinner and entertainment, is open to all senior citizens in the Monticello School District. Call Kathy Kreiter at 665-1333 or Barbi Neumann Marty at 747-9174.
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Some of the county's most talented student musicians will showcase their jazz chops during the 17th annual Liberty Jazz festival at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Liberty Middle School gym.
Percussionist Larry Balestra, a former music teacher in the Rondout Valley and Tri-Valley school districts, will lead a pre-festival clinic for students from 3-5:30 p.m.
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A Massachusetts theater professional is the new executive director of the Catskill Art Society, the group's board said Friday. Bradley Diuguid will take over for current executive director, Ann Manby, Feb. 15.
The Monticello native is currently operations and audience-services manager for Puppet Showplace Theatre in Brookline.
"His professional experience, interests in the performing arts and education, and understanding and appreciation of this area will be extremely helpful to managing the current facility, and as we begin to explore ways to expand the CAS Arts Center into the second-floor space," board president Charlie Irace said.
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Jackie Yencha hit the wall at age 22. "I couldn't handle the pain any more," she says. "I was terribly fatigued, not feeling well, not sleeping well." But it took Yencha seven years to get an accurate diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
Her first diagnosis -- reflex sympathetic dystrophy -- resulted in experimental surgery that did nothing to relieve her pain. In fact, numerous surgeries followed to correct the problems from that procedure. Years went by. Yencha was still in pain, still getting little sleep.
"I became desperate ... the pain never got better," Yencha tells WebMD. That's when she headed to the Cleveland Clinic, where comprehensive testing showed she had fibromyalgia.
"You need to find a doctor who will listen and who really knows fibromyalgia," says Yencha.
"A lot of doctors out there don't know much about it," she explains. "We hear from people all the time ... people in small towns who say no one here has ever heard of this."
What Is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes disabling pain all over the body -- as well as stiffness and tenderness in muscles, tendons, and joints, experts say. It is most common among women ages 35 to 55.
Although it's one of the most common muscle problems, the cause is a mystery, fibromyalgia researchers say. There is no inflammation or joint damage, as occurs with arthritis. There is no damage to internal body organs, as with rheumatoid conditions like lupus. It is called fibromyalgia syndrome because it is identified by a collection of symptoms.
Indeed, the list of possible fibromyalgia symptoms is a long one:
- Chronic muscle pain
- Muscle spasms or leg cramps
- Sleep problems
- Severe fatigue
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Morning stiffness
- Headaches
- Difficulty concentrating
- Skin sensitivities
- Irritability
- Intestinal problems
But these are also common to liver disease, lupus, Lyme disease, thyroid dysfunction, heart disease, arthritis, degenerative joint disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and other disorders -- and therein lies the difficulty in diagnosing fibromyalgia.
How fibromyalgia develops is also a mystery. "The onset can be fairly abrupt, triggered by a motor vehicle accident or a mishap at work," says Steven Berney, MD, chief of rheumatology at Temple University Health System in Philadelphia. "Very quickly the condition sets in. You feel bruised for the next couple of days, but there's the expectation that whatever is disrupted will heal. When the pain doesn't wear off, it becomes clear something else is going on."
More typically, there is a gradual onset, Berney tells WebMD. "The pain becomes more severe over time. That's more difficult to diagnose. You're looking for something that set this off, and you can't find it."
Fibromyalgia research shows that the disorder seems to run in families. Recent studies show that genetic factors may predispose some people to fibromyalgia. An illness or injury that causes trauma to the body can make subtle fibromyalgia symptoms more apparent -- and more troublesome, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association.
"The pain is very real and markedly impedes their lives," Berney says. "People who were very active become disabled by pain and fatigue. 'I want my life back' becomes the charge."
The Tender Points of Pain With Fibromyalgia
While it's not clear what exactly triggers fibromyalgia, researchers are homing in on the basic mechanisms. Fibromyalgia is considered a disorder of pain regulation. Patients have higher levels of two substances -- a nerve chemical called substance P, and nerve growth factor in the spinal fluid. They also have lower than normal levels of the brain chemical serotonin, as is also true with people suffering from depression and anxiety.
All this produces a dysfunction in the body's ability to process pain -- and creates supersensitive nerves throughout the body, explains Andrew J. Holman, MD, a rheumatology specialist at the University of Washington in Seattle. To make things worse, people with fibromyalgia have difficulty getting a good night's sleep -- so they constantly wake up feeling fatigued.
The result: Everyday sensations of discomfort and pain are amplified beyond the norm. Slight bumps and touches can cause disabling pain if you have fibromyalgia. This pain can be aggravated by outside factors -- noise, weather changes, and stress.
To figure out what's going on, doctors diagnose fibromyalgia by examining specific "tender points" on the body. "There are 18 specific tender points -- specific locations that are tender for everyone," Holman tells WebMD. "But for people with fibromyalgia, these points are significantly more tender. People are more sensitive at those points. A dysfunction in the central pain processing amplifies their sensations."
Tenderness or pain in at least 11 of these 18 points is the hallmark of fibromyalgia, says Holman. Also, the pain is widespread on both sides of the body -- neck, buttocks, shoulders, arms, upper back, and chest. Tender points are around the elbows, shoulders, knees, hips, back of the head, and the breast bone.
Doctors test these tender points to make the fibromyalgia diagnosis. Yet it's not always so clear-cut what the widespread pain indicates. It takes a careful ear to discern what's really going on, explains Martin Grabois, MD, chairman of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
"Physicians are used to diagnoses like a herniated disc, where there's pain in a specific location," Grabois tells WebMD. "That's not so with fibromyalgia. Some pain is above the waist, some below the waist, at the shoulders, etc., and there are sleep disturbances, fatigue. These are symptoms of a number of diseases. They are not isolated to fibromyalgia."
The muscle pain can range from mild discomfort to severe enough that it limits a person's everyday life -- including work and social activities. The pain is often described as burning, gnawing, throbbing, stabbing, or aching. When the person relaxes, the pain may be more noticeable -- and less so when they're active.
Sleep Dysfunction Affects Pain Sensitivity
The sleep problems associated with fibromyalgia -- insomnia and fragmented sleep -- may be the root of the pain, says Holman. It deprives people of stage IV deep sleep, the non-rapid-eye-movement sleep that helps us feel refreshed in the morning.
Fibromyalgia research is showing that an automatic arousal is triggered in the brain during sleep, Holman tells WebMD. "The basic fight or flight response is activated at night while you're sleeping. The hormones epinephrine and adrenaline are released as the body becomes vigilant, aware. That causes the transition from deep restorative sleep into light sleep."
These disruptions rob the person of restorative processes that occur during deep sleep, he explains. "It's during deep sleep that most growth hormone is produced. Muscles regenerate and heal, and neurotransmitters are replenished in the brain. The body's ability to recuperate from the day's stresses -- including small pain sensations -- is believed to occur during deep sleep."
The brain has a "pain threshold," Holman adds. "During the day, low signals in the brain can be ignored and you continue doing what you're doing. But if the system is overwhelmed, at night the normally nonpainful stimuli become painful. Lack of deep sleep amplifies all sensations -- what we call central pain amplification."
"When people finally get deep restorative sleep, fibromyalgia improves substantially," Holman says. "But the best strategy to treat the sleep is not a sleeping pill. The strategy is to turn off the arousal in the brain stem that's interrupting the sleep. We want to allow people to sleep."
Difficulty Diagnosing Fibromyalgia
As with chronic pain, sleep problems are common -- and it's not always easy diagnosing fibromyalgia syndrome as the problem.
"The primary care doctor is at somewhat a disadvantage," Berney tells WebMD. "There are no specific tests for fibromyalgia diagnosis. To make a diagnosis, one has to make sure it's not something else -- lupus, thyroid dysfunction, rheumatoid arthritis. The list of possible diseases associated with these symptoms is fairly extensive. It's the vagueness of the symptoms that delays the diagnosis."
"You won't necessarily have all of the symptoms of these disorders, but you can have a component of each," says Grabois. "Patients often go to a lot of doctors trying to figure out what's wrong. The doctors are not familiar with fibromyalgia syndrome so they don't necessarily know the diagnostic criteria for it -- and they don't necessarily check for it."
Also, the level of misery is different for each patient, he points out. "Some have pain worse than others." For some, the pain is continuous. For others, it comes and goes. Some people wake up feeling like they have been exercising all night.
Getting a Correct Diagnosis
If you have seen several doctors -- yet still don't have relief -- see a specialist, Grabois advises. The National Fibromyalgia Association provides a list of specialists who understand the disease -- experts in pain management, rheumatology, and neurology.
Prepare for your appointment. Before meeting with the doctor, prepare to accurately communicate your symptoms. Think about these:
- What your symptoms are -- and when they started.
- How long they've been going on -- and whether it's been continuous, or off and on.
- Have you noticed any triggers for your symptoms?
- How do your symptoms affect you? Is pain sharp, a dull ache, does it cause nausea?
- How do symptoms affect your feelings? Does pain make you depressed or anxious?
- How do symptoms affect your work or home life? Are you very fatigued and can't do normal activities?
- What drugs, herbal remedies or supplements are you taking?
- What surgeries have you had?
- What current treatments has another doctor or specialist prescribed?
Keep a pain journal. "Doctors will listen more if you keep a daily record of how you feel -- even if it's just for one month or for three months," says Yencha. In your pain journal, make note of intensity of pain (on a scale of 1 to 10), what you were doing at the time, and how you felt emotionally. It will help you and your doctor see patterns in the pain, she says.
There are no lab tests or scans that can help doctors diagnose fibromyalgia. But various blood tests can help them rule out other medical conditions. Some patients need to have respiratory problems checked or get a sleep apnea study, Berney says. "On occasion, the problem is sleep apnea or snoring, both of which disturb sleep."
Find the right doctor. It's important to find a doctor who cares about you -- and wants to help you, says Mary Rose, PsyD, clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep specialist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "It's very common, physicians having very little time. Sometimes they don't really hear everything a patient says."
Never stay with a physician you don't like or trust, Rose tells WebMD. "It's not all in your head -- and while you may be depressed, depression is not the whole picture of fibromyalgia. We see depression with cancer, cardiac disease, and we know those are real. Pain is very frustrating. In the medical community, we probably don't have the empathy for pain that we should."
Get emotional support. A therapist's support can be helpful when you're dealing with fibromyalgia, Rose notes. "Fibromyalgia has such a stigma. Sometimes it is really helpful to see a therapist -- not because you're crazy, but because you have to deal with pressure and stigma. It's nice to have someone objective to talk to."


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The Weekly Standard has printed excerpts of General Petraeus's Pentagon briefing for the benefit of those members of Congress who were "too busy" to attend. Among the highlights is this morsel:
We do definitely see links to the greater al Qaeda network. . . . There is no question but that there is a network that supports the movement of foreign fighters through Syria into Iraq. . . . The Iranian involvement has really become much clearer to us and brought into much more focus during the interrogation of the members–the heads of the Qazali network and some of the key members of that network that have been in detention now for a month or more. This is the head of the secret cell network, the extremist secret cells. They were provided substantial funding, training on Iranian soil, advanced explosive munitions and technologies, as well as run-of-the-mill arms and ammunition, in some cases advice, and in some cases even a degree of direction.
The rest of the briefing is available here.
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Music Box Healer by Emily EagleThe fancy MP3 player you unwrapped yesterday will soon be obsolete. As portable music players get smaller and sleeker, our old ones are tossed and forgotten. But music players haven't always been so disposable. A century and a half ago music lovers and talented craftspeople designed and created music boxes. These elaborate machines are considered antiques, but many of them can still play music -- if they've had the proper repairs. Michael Everett is one of the very few remaining music box technicians.
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Heavener football coach stepping down
Citing personal reasons, Heavener Wolves Football Coach John Thompson plans to step down. The announcement has not yet been made, but there is speculation that he will resign before the end of this school year."Yes, he has said he plans to step down, but he has not given an official resignation," Heavener Superintendent Ed Wilson said. "He told us he plans to get out (of coaching). He will stay within our system." Thompson indicated he wants to stay in Heavener, and work with the boys and girls weight program at the high school and teach driver's education. Wilson said the coaching vacancy has been posted with the Oklahoma Coaches Association."This is not something real easy to do, this is what is best for my family," Thompson said. "I love the game of football. We love Heavener. I grew up here, but I've got a family to think about. I've got to get a break from the ridicule. I have to go home every night. My family has to listen to everything that is being said around town and in the stands every Friday night."


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Three-term City Councilman Eric Garcetti's relentless campaigning paid off early Wednesday as he decisively won a hard-fought race to become Los Angeles' next mayor, scoring well with voters across the sprawling city and even challenging rival Wendy Greuel on her home turf in the San Fernando Valley.
Garcetti took 54% of the vote compared with 46% for Greuel in preliminary results, ending speculation that the race was so tight that a winner might not be known for weeks. Some mail-in ballots must still be counted, but they are not expected to significantly change the results.
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Consider this strawman example:
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"Clairvoyant" means having an extrasensory ability to see things not present or to predict the future. The base "clair" is French from the Latin "clarus" meaning "clear." So, there really isn't any major departure from the etymology when one constructs "CLEARvoyant." And, so, should we consider "Clearvoyant" an eggcorn?
My gut instinct is that "CLEARvoyant" and other such-constructed words are not an eggcorns. (Another recent example is "QUARRELous" which shares a common etymological base with "Querelous.") In some of these constructions, the language seemed to have morphed from Latin to French (or another Romance language) and stayed put until a recent (albeit unknowing) attempt to drag in the English equivalent. And, since we are dealing strictly in terms of linguistic equivalents, there doesn't seem to be any FRESH IMAGERY (or contextual reinterpretation) taking place. So, again, I think these constructs lack what is required to qualify as eggcorns.
Now having said that, I'll be the first to admit that this is simply my own opinion. I sure wish a linguistics expert would chime in on this issue and clarify things.
Non-Expert Speaks: I was another voice in that QUERULOUS discussion. I agree with you, and with your reasoning that CLAIRVOYANT/CLEARVOYANT is a mistake that does not merit eggcorn status. It is different from QUERULOUS/QUARRELOUS, though:
Both the CLAIR and the VOYANT are French, I believe. But the QUERUL is old-timely Latin-based English, and it has a perfectly valid, current English suffix, OUS. So… QUARRELOUS (in my peculiar ear) is an okay (not fantastic, but okay) update for QUERULOUS, but… CLEARVOYANT is just a misunderstanding of a good,current word that we borrowed from France.
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June 2007 -- The MEA-MFT has won another award for our "Work That Matters" campaign.
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Minneapolis checks in to Foursquare
Tips at local establishments will help increase pet licenses and recruit students for a summer jobs program
Thanks to the growing location-based social network, Foursquare, the City of Minneapolis has a new way to reach very targeted audiences to advance specific business priorities.
Foursquare is a location-based mobile social network that allows users to check-in and share their location and activities with friends, and they can also receive tips related to the locations they are visiting. Foursquare users who want to follow the City of Minneapolis should visit www.foursquare.com/cityminneapolis and click "Follow City of Minneapolis."
The City of Minneapolis is focusing its presence on Foursquare on several specific priorities:
- increase the number of pet licenses in the city
- encourage students in Minneapolis schools to apply to the STEP-UP summer jobs program; and
- promote transparency in government by helping people understand how to watch or track City Council and Committee meetings (in person, online, on their smartphone).
Followers of the City of Minneapolis will be able to view tips about these important City services and programs by checking in at different locations in Minneapolis using one of Foursquare's mobile applications (available on iPhone, Blackberry, and Android devices). For example:
- if you check in at local dog park or certain pet stores, you'll get a tip about the importance of pet licensing and how to license your pet;
- if you check in at a Minneapolis high school, you'll see a tip that encourages young people to apply to the STEP-UP summer jobs program; and
- if you check in at Minneapolis City Hall, you'll get a tip about how you can watch City Council meetings in room 317, on Minneapolis 79, and your computer or smartphone.
Folks can also see all of the City of Minneapolis' tips on its Foursquare page. Additional tips will be added regularly at locations throughout the city that are tied to achieving specific objectives.
Since launching its first social media account in 2008, the City of Minneapolis has become a local government leader in using social media to connect with city residents and stakeholders. More than 26,000 people combined like Minneapolis Snow Emergency and the City of Minneapolis on Facebook and more than 20,000 people follow the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Snow Emergency on Twitter. The City's Twitter accounts were recognized in the November 2011 issue of Government Technology magazine as two of the most followed local government Twitter accounts in the country.
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The 1.2-litre engine might be the least impressive powerplant in the latest Vauxhall Corsa range. So should you give it the cold-shoulder? Not if you like the look of the Corsa and want to minimise your outlay on a vehicle that's not going to cover too many miles. The 53.3mpg economy isn't bad enough to make forking out for a diesel economically viable if you're just using the Corsa for urban duties. It might not be a great engine, but it's got enough about it to more than justify itself on the balance sheet.
The Vauxhall Corsa has been one of the nation's favourite small cars for quite some time now and a good proportion of Corsa sales are made up by relatively inexpensive versions. The strange thing is, while there are some vehicle model ranges where the cheapest cars are the plum picks, we would never have selected the Corsa as one of them. If we were spending money on a Corsa, we'd probably go for the one with the gruntiest diesel engine we could lay our hands on. Still, that just goes to show that perhaps we're a little addicted to torque in the office. In the real world, buyers are a bit more sensible and realise that paying over the odds for a diesel engine when you don't cover too many miles probably isn't the most sensible course of action. So is there something to be said for an entry-level Corsa? We take a look at the 1.2-litre car that props up the range.
Driving Experience
You're probably not getting too juiced up at the prospect of 70 untamed horses under the bonnet but bear with this one. For zipping about town, it's perfectly fine. Now, this might sound a whole lot like damning with faint praise, but it's really not. It's about understanding what you want from a car and budgeting accordingly. You don't walk into a camera shop and ask for the latest and greatest Canon SLR if you just want to snap a few pictures of your mates in a bar. Likewise, stretching the budget to an expensive Corsa doesn't make sense when all you really need is something to do the shopping and school run and which won't attract the wrong sort of attention if you take it out in the evening. The 1.2-litre engine revs sweetly enough and will get to 62mph in 16 seconds which can be slotted into the Quite A While category. The gearing is such that it steps off the line up to 30mph quickly enough which again makes it fit for purpose. It's also very manoeuvrable and vision out of the car is good, with electrically-assisted power steering with a City mode to take the effort out of parking. The engine has been revised from the previous Corsa model and the chassis of this fourth-generation model is a completely redesigned chassis with precisely zero carry-over components. It sports a 5mm lower centre of gravity, a stiffer front sub-frame and sharper suspension geometry. There's a five-speed manual gearbox fitted as standard.
Design and Build
Straight away you'll spot similarities to the front end of the ADAM model and that's no coincidence, this looking set to become the Vauxhall family face for the foreseeable future. That means a rounded, friendly look with a broader front grille than Corsas of old. The overall proportioning isn't that much of a departure, this car retaining the somewhat tall and narrow shape of the third generation model. It's almost identical in length but all of the car's body panels are new, and provide greater definition between the 'sporty' look of the three-door and the 'premium' five-door models. Some of the detailing is quite assured, including the sculptural 'blade' running across the lower door-sections. The 285-litre boot is big for the supermini class. Drop inside and you'll see even bigger improvements. The old Corsa always felt a solid thing but time hadn't been kind to the basic design of the interior and this latest model rectifies that quite emphatically. A driver control centre takes pride of place within the instrument panel, which is themed around horizontal lines.
Market and Model
Somewhat surprisingly for an entry-level engine, the 1.2-litre is available in all the mainstream Corsa trim levels from Life right through to ritzy VX Line. Five-door cars tack another £500 onto those prices. Life is ostensibly the entry-level trim and gets a heated windscreen, tyre pressure monitoring, electronic stability control, hill start assist, a stereo with an auxiliary input, remote central locking and electric front windows. The reason we say 'ostensibly' is that Vauxhall seems to have priced the better-equipped Sting trim level at almost £2,000 less. So you'll pay £10,900 for a three-door 1.2 Life and £8,995 for the Sting which also adds a better stereo with Bluetooth and AUX-in, cruise control, LED daytime running lights, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with built-in audio controls and a few other cosmetic extras. No, we can't work that one out either. The Design version is sure to attract quite a few buyers and this also opens at £10,900 and includes height adjustable seats, 15-inch alloys and the lovely IntelliLink audio system. Optional safety systems include Side Blindspot Alert, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, bi-xenon lights and a rear-view camera.
Cost of Ownership
The 1.2-litre engine isn't the very last word in efficiency, especially when you consider its modest power output, but it's certainly no fuel hog. It returns a combined fuel consumption figure of 53.3mpg, which is exactly the same as a 240PS all-wheel drive Volkswagen Passat diesel. Around town that will drop to 42.8mpg, which isn't brilliant but it's not going to send you to your bank begging for a second mortgage either. Despite the fact that this is a new car, you ought to be able to negotiate a discount off the list price, which will make the residual figures look even better. Vauxhall's recommended retail prices always used to be a bit of a joke and merely served to make residuals look horrific and added to business users P11D valuation and hence their tax bill. These days Vauxhall seems to have wised up somewhat, but there's still scope to shave quite a bit off if you're not shy of fronting sales staff down.
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SANTA CLARA, CA – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (10W-10L-8D) and San Jose Earthquakes (10W-11L-8D) remain deadlocked in the Western Conference playoff race after the two sides settled for a scoreless draw Saturday night at Buck Shaw Stadium.
A heroic effort from centre backs Brad Rusin, Carlyle Mitchell and Jay DeMerit, who made his much-anticipated return to the lineup, salvaged an important point for Whitecaps FC, who finish the night five points outside the playoff picture.
Dating back to last May, the 'Caps are now unbeaten in five straight matches against the 2012 Supporters' Shield winners. They conclude the season series with a 1W-0L-2D record.
Saturday's contest was a test of character and depth for both teams. The Earthquakes were without Rafael Baca and Steven Lenhart due to suspension, while Vancouver's centre back partnership of Andy O'Brien (sore back) and Johnny Leveron (calf strain) were sidelined with injuries.
For the second straight week, Martin Rennie's side was also forced to play without Russell Teibert, who was a late omission due to illness.
In their absence, Rusin returned to the lineup for the first time since suffering a sprained right ankle August 3 against Portland, and Jun Marques Davidson was reinserted into the holding midfielder position.
Midfielder Matt Watson also drew back into Rennie's XI – as did South Korean right back Young-Pyo Lee.
Despite missing several key players, the visiting 'Caps got off to a lively start on the campus of Santa Clara University. They dominated possession in the first few minutes and managed to keep their form for much of the first half.
San Jose had the first real chance of the match off a corner kick in the 19th minute, however. Striker Alan Gordon flicked a dangerous-looking header towards goal, but goalkeeper David Ousted made a sprawling save to keep matters scoreless.
Aside from Gordon's early opportunity, there wasn't much to give between the Western Conference rivals early. Neither side was willing to give an inch, which was expected given the magnitude of the match.
It was a physical battle from the onset and that appeared to take its toll on Rusin, who was heavily involved in the action early.
In obvious pain, Rusin hobbled off the pitch just after the half-hour mark, which signalled the much-anticipated return of DeMerit. It was his first appearance since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in Vancouver's March 2 season opener.
The 33-year-old centre back assumed the captain's armband in the second half, but not before his predecessor Kenny Miller nearly opened the scoring in the 45th minute.
After beating Victor Bernardez to the ball and making a run along the goal line, Miller got off a shot in tight but 'Quakes keeper Jon Busch made the save and the Scotsman sent the rebound over the goal. It was Vancouver's best chance of the first half, in which they enjoyed 57 per cent of the possession.
San Jose came out of the interval looking a little more energized. Reigning MLS Golden Boot winner Chris Wondolowski had a pair of opportunities early, but DeMerit and Mitchell managed to keep him at bay.
It was a fearless performance from Vancouver's centre backs against a San Jose squad notoriously dangerous in the air. With the 'Quakes pressing, DeMerit also prevented a Marvin Chavez opportunity in the 70th minute with a well-timed sliding block. For his efforts, the 'Caps skipper was named Budwesier Man of the Match.
Substitute Darren Mattocks nearly scored the winner in stoppage time but his right-footed effort from the top of the box trickled just wide of the left post.
With a sellout crowd urging them on, the 'Quakes applied relentless pressure in the dying stages of the match but the 'Caps managed to hold them off as the two sides battled to a hard-fought draw.
Whitecaps FC conclude their three-match road swing next Saturday against Canadian rival Montreal Impact (11 a.m. PT kickoff), before returning home to host Real Salt Lake the following week.
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Attendance: 10,525
Scoring Summary
Match Stats:
Shots: San Jose 22 - Vancouver 14
Shots on Goal: San Jose 2 - Vancouver 3
Fouls: San Jose 15 - Vancouver 12
Offsides: San Jose 3 - Vancouver 2
Corners: San Jose 5 - Vancouver 1
46' - SJ - Alan Gordon
63' - SJ - Ramiro Corrales
82' - SJ - Clarence Goodson
San Jose Earthquakes
18.Jon Busch; 33.Steven Beitashour, 26.Victor Bernardez, 44.Clarence Goodson, 22.Jordan Stewart; 7.Cordell Cato (19.Jaime Alas 82'), 4.Sam Cronin, 12.Ramiro Corrales (10.Walter Martinez 80'), 6.Shea Salinas (81.Marvin Chavez 59'); 8.Chris Wondolowski, 24.Alan Gordon
Unused Substitutes: 1.David Bingham, 14.Adam Jahn, 15.Justin Morrow, 21.Jason Hernandez
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
22.David Ousted; 12.Young-Pyo Lee, 24.Carlyle Mitchell, 3.Brad Rusin (6.Jay DeMerit 31'), 2.Jordan Harvey; 13.Nigel Reo-Coker, 27.Jun Marques Davidson, 28.Gershon Koffie; 8.Matt Watson, 7.Camilo Sanvezzo (11.Darren Mattocks 83'), 9.Kenny Miller
Unused Substitutes: 18.Brad Knighton, 14.Daigo Kobayashi, 23.Kekuta Manneh, 29.Tommy Heinemann, 31.Russell Teibert


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What Processors are Doing to Improve Energy Management
Energy management suddenly has taken on grave importance. Read what Tyson, ConAgra, Publix and other processors are doing to reduce consumption and find altneratives.
Be honest: Who took energy management seriously a generation ago?
|Snack maker Kettle Foods installed a 114-kw solar electric system on the plant and headquarters roofs in September 2003. The firm has saved $8,400 annually and is reducing its CO2 emissions considerably.
If you did, you were way ahead of the curve, and we hope you and your crystal ball are still reaping the rewards and accolades you so richly deserve. More than likely, however, you were a long way from seeing the influence of energy supply and prices on your company back then.
Odds are your company is neither ignorant nor nonchalant about energy use and purchasing anymore. Five years from now you will probably look back at your company's earliest attempts to manage energy as the equivalent of football's leather helmet era.
Soaring natural gas and fuel costs over the past year have sent utility costs into the stratosphere. Conditions call for a comprehensive energy strategy. The alternative is to suffer the competitive consequences of standing pat while utility costs continue to take their toll on profits.
New era in energy management
That old memo to turn off the lights and power switches at the end of the shift was a noble gesture in its time, but sophisticated energy management today requires a broad range of knowledge, awareness, technologies and disciplines. Consider:
- Awareness:
- Contracts and purchasing practices:
- Equipment and systems:
- Outside-the-box thinking:
- Understanding all the ways energy can be bought, saved and wasted requires study and familiarity. But actually being able to use that knowledge is something else. Having the time, people and tools to document energy use accurately and in useful detail are essential ingredients to successful energy management. No-cost audits are great ways to get started. But once you've picked the low-hanging fruit, you may want to look to an independent party that will tap savings and conservation measures beyond the purview of your utility provider. Your program ought never to remain limited to areas covered by a single auditor.
Following are how a few noteworthy processors, large and small, are addressing the energy challenge.
Tyson: Fuels from fats
"We still are crossing our fingers to see the impact of energy prices on our business," says John Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark. The truth is energy had become a target at Tyson well before the last fuel price leap.
Companies with heightened energy awareness and aggressive management strategies and objectives are discovering alternative fuels in their midst.
"Over the past two or three years, we have converted a couple of lagoons for methane gas," said Tyson. "We have been exploring bio-diesel and other alternative fuels for credits within the new energy bill."
The energy bill, which rewards companies utilizing alternative fuels from certain organic materials, offers plenty of opportunities for a company like Tyson. Animal fat is a viable fuel source. And the protein giant has plenty of it.
"We're using a lot of beef tallow, using a lot of blends [of organic materials] and taking advantage of the bio-diesel credit offerings inside the new energy bill," added Tyson. "We hope we can find the best technologies to utilize [the tallow]."
Tyson has been testing B5, B10 and B20 blends of bio-diesel fuel in its truck fleet. "We are also burning beef tallow in our boilers. It's a good power source," adds Dick Bond, Tyson Foods' president and chief operating officer. "We are on an energy conservation push at all our facilities. We are making a strong, concerted effort, emphasizing conservation, burning alternative fuels, doing everything we can do reduce our energy usage."
Tyson purchases fuel on the commodities market and locks into a favorable cost position. The bulk of its fuel purchase is natural gas.
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John Calvin was born on July 10, 1509, in Noyon, Picardy, France.
The second of five sons to Girard and Jeanne Cauvin, the young Calvin received a humanistic education through the influence of which he converted to Protestantism, despite what he would later describe as the obdurate attachment to papistical superstitions of his youth. Recognized as the Father of Reformed Theology, Calvin's most famous work, his Institutes of the Christian Religion, was among the first comprehensive statements of Protestant theology, growing from six chapters in the first edition (1536) to 79 chapters in four books in the final edition (1559). Calvin's teaching on the sovereignty of God, the doctrines of grace, and covenant theology found development and expansion in the Reformed confessions of the 16th and 17th centuries.
When he visited Geneva in 1536, Calvin was persuaded to help the struggling church there. Under his leadership, Geneva became a center of Reformed Protestantism, developing Presbyterian forms of government, worship, and discipline that would spread throughout Europe, the British Isles, and eventually in North America.
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The first Pamunkey River Wine Festival sponsored by Saude Creek Vineyards will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the winery.
Invited wineries include New Kent Winery, James River Cellars, Williamsburg Winery, First Colony Winery, Weston Farm Vineyard & Winery, and Athena Vineyards.
Three bands — Randy Davis and Somethin' Else, The Winstons and Nathan Lienard — will keep the afternoon lively, and there'll be lots of food, including barbecue, paninis and Italian and Greek cuisine.
Tasting tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Advance tickets are available at the vineyards or online at www.pamunkeyriverwinefestival.com. Non-tasting tickets are $10, and the event is free to children 12 and under.
Saude Creek Vineyards. 16230 Cooks Mill Road, Lanexa. 804-966-5898.


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Senate Finance Committee Chair John A. DeFrancisco and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Herman D. Farrell, Jr., announced the Joint Legislative Hearing Schedule on the 2011- 2012 Executive Budget proposal.
These hearings, each of which focuses on a programmatic area, are intended to provide the appropriate legislative committees with public input on the executive budget proposal. These hearings are available for viewing on the Senate and Assembly websites.
In accordance with the schedule, the hearings will commence on February 7 and continue through March 3, 2011. The respective state agency or department heads will begin testimony each day, followed by witnesses who have signed up to testify on that area of the budget. Those testifying must limit comments to no more than 10 minutes.
Persons interested in testifying must contact the person listed on the schedule no later than the close of business two days prior to the respective hearing. An effort will be made to schedule those who respond on the day of the hearing. Forty copies of your testimony should be presented at the registration desk at each respective hearing.
The agency and departmental portion of the hearings are provided for in Article 7, Section 3 of the Constitution and Article 2, Section 31 of the Legislative Law. The state Legislature is also soliciting public comment on the proposed budget pursuant to Article 2, Section 32-a of the Legislative Law.


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Declination Athletic Trail Shoes are men's extreme sport and trail shoes. It's about performance and comfort "" with a special, unexpected safety feature. These are shoes that will keep your feet dry on the trail while gripping the terrain; or they may help save your life.
These trekkers have Rocky® Hydro IQ™ which is vital to experiencing nature in harsh conditions. Hydro IQ is a watertight structure that prevents moisture from seeping through the fabric, but still offers you optimal breathability. Run or trek where you like, these are waterproof shoes.
You'll have sure footing on and off the trail with outsoles that feature a Vibram® compression molded trek rubber compound. This trekker has a proprietary wave underlay texture for element traction and shedding.
Ready for the special safety feature? These shoes have a fuchsia footbed. Why is fuchsia an important color? Fuchsia is a color that can easily be spotted in nature. If you're lost or in distress in the wilderness, you can remove this fuchsia footbed and wave it in the air or otherwise display it in order to signal that you need help or signal search and rescue personnel who might be looking for you.
When it comes to hiking or running in these trail shoes, additional performance comes from the TPU stability shank that provides support, and as the name indicates, stability for your run or hike. A rubber enhanced toe wrap and an extended back guard help this extreme sneaker resist abrasions and scuffs while on or off the trail. That also helps your shoe last longer and continue to look good.
If you're going to go all out in these shoes, they have to keep up with comfort. These men's running shoes have lightweight and flexible EVA midsoles. An antimicrobial open-cell foam with perforated forefront vents let air circulate to your feet. Moisture-wicking lining helps guard against sweating. The LYCRA® collar and stretch lining assure a snug fit so your shoe stays in place and doesn't slip while you run, walk or hike.
Another survivalist feature! Rocky topped off these black trail running shoes with pops of cool neon yellow and military-grade 550 paracord laces. These quick-drying nylon laces have a minimum 550-pound breaking strength and hundreds of survival applications.
If you want a pair of men's extreme sport and trail shoes, get the Declination Athletic Trail Shoes.
- Moisture-wicking lining
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- EVA midsole
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- Rocky® Hydro IQ™
- Proprietary wave underlay texture for element traction and shedding
- Antimicrobial open cell foam footbed with perforated forefront vents
- Fuchsia colored insole for signaling
- LYCRA® collar and stretch lining for a snug fit
- Rubber enhanced toe wrap and extended back guard
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Your Baby and Your Moods
My 1-month old is unaffected by my moods.False If you answered true, you're not alone: More than half of parents with young children say a baby must be at least 3 months old to sense his caregivers' moods. But a study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry shows that babies as young as 1 month can sense their parent's depression and be adversely affected by it.
What this means for you Angry words around the house will be taken in by your infant, so try to keep them to a minimum. And if you're suffering from baby blues or postpartum depression, speak with your doctor, and try to get someone to help care for your baby.
If I go to my 3-month-old every time she cries, I'll spoil her.False This is a common misconception: 44 percent of parents with young children believe this to be true. Actually, most experts say that children under the age of 6 months are too young to spoil. "Responding to an infant's obvious needs and some of her reasonable wants won't spoil her," says Polly Greenberg, author of Character Development: Encouraging Self-Esteem & Self-Discipline in Infants, Toddlers & Two-Year-Olds.
What this means for you Lavish affection on your tiny infant, and pay attention to her signals. You won't be spoiling her; you'll be showing her that you care about her and will always be there for her, thereby strengthening your bond.
Under Her Little Thumb
My 1-year-old is too young to have the ability to manipulate me.True But not all parents are aware of this fact: More than a third of them think that 1-year-olds are capable of being manipulative. For example, if a child this age were to turn the TV off and on repeatedly while his parents were watching it, 38 percent of parents believe that the child is likely acting out because he is angry at them. Experts point out, however, that 12-month-olds are simply too young to harbor malicious intentions. They say that such actions are merely a child's way of exploring the world around him.
What this means for you Don't punish your 1-year-old for his behavior in a situation like the one above. Instead, explain to him what's happening to the TV when he pushes the buttons, then divert him with a toy. He's bound to lose interest quickly (children this age have short attention spans) and move on to explore something new.
Learning to Share
My 15-month-old should know how to share.False The majority of parents (51%) think a child this age should be able to share, showing that most parents expect too much of their toddlers. Research shows that 15-month-olds are way too young to understand the concept of sharing this milestone usually occurs closer to age 4, says BabyTalk contributing editor Anita Sethi, Ph.D., a research scientist in applied psychology at New York University.
What this means for you If your tot hoards all the shovels at the playground, it's not because she's selfish. It's natural for a 15-month-old to think that everything she comes into contact with belongs to her. Tell her that she can have one shovel to play with, and help her leave the extras behind.
I can begin to build my baby's self-esteem before she's 2 years oldTrue One in five parents thinks that self-esteem does not begin to develop until age 3 or later. But most experts believe that children actually start to gain self-confidence in the first two years of life, and many say you can start building it from birth.
What this means for you Boost your baby's confidence every chance you get. By paying attention to her, maintaining realistic expectations, and loving her unconditionally, you'll be setting the stage for your child's bright future.
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The last time Brad Marchand was involved in a controversial play, he didn't know until the next morning that the league was looking into it.
Marchand was subsequently suspended for two games for his elbow to R.J. Umberger's head in Columbus a couple weeks ago. When Marchand woke up yesterday, however, there wasn't any similar news.
While some around the league were up in arms about his high hit on Montreal's Scott Gomez in the third period Thursday, the league didn't even deem it worthy of a hearing.
"You're always relieved just to know you're not in any kind of trouble," said Marchand this morning before taking on the New York Rangers in a matinee at TD Garden. "But I didn't think at any point it was a hit that was going to be looked at or even close to being suspendable. I think there was only a penalty because of the point of the game and maybe they're trying to keep it from getting out of hand. But there's always relief when you're not going to get in any trouble."
Marchand said he re-watched the hit and thought it was a "straight-on" hit and Gomez "wasn't hurt" so it was just another play in the game. The rookie did collect a roughing penalty on the play, which canceled out his chance to put a hit on the score sheet.
The hit surely looked clean live and on replay. Maybe there's some extra attention being paid to Marchand because of his reputation as an agitator in junior and the AHL, and because of his recent suspension. It probably also didn't help that the hit came against Montreal in a game that had so much hype in the lead-up.
Nonetheless, Marchand might have to be more careful than some other guys going forward.
"No matter what, certain players have to be careful and he may be one of those players who has to be careful he doesn't cross the line because he's already been suspended for one of those hits," said head coach Claude Julien. "So it's easy to focus on those guys more than others."
Now we'll see what Marchand has in store against a Rangers lineup that's scheduled to include super-pest Sean Avery.


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Ubisoft Says It's Delaying A PC Game Due To Piracy; But That Makes No Sense
from the a-little-logic,-please dept
To be honest, if PC wasn't pirated to hell and back, there'd probably be a PC version coming out the same day as the other two. But at the moment, if you release the PC version, essentially what you're doing is letting people have a free version that they rip off instead of a purchased version. Piracy's basically killing PC."Now, Plater may believe that, but it's hard to square up with reality. The video gaming experience on a console is quite different than on a PC. And you'd be hard pressed to find a serious console owner who would focus on playing a good game on their PC rather than on the console. You could potentially make the argument that if the game really sucked some might test it out on the PC and decide it's not worth paying for -- but unless he's saying the game sucks, it's hard to take the claim seriously.