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Romantic and au courant, Director John Stimpson's retelling of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" is the film to see during the holiday season.
"The March Sisters at Christmas" was filmed in Grafton, Concord and various sites in Worcester last summer — including Nick's Bar and Restaurant, the Printer's Building and Elwood Adams Hardware — and features two-time daytime Emmy Award winner Julie Marie Berman of "General Hospital" as Jo March.
"It's the classic, beloved story about relationships between sisters; the love story of Jo and the boy next door and Jo writing the story of her family. Touching and charming, it's a true family Christmas movie. My wife Carolyn was crying 20 minutes into the movie and never stopped," said Stimpson, a resident of Princeton.
Set in 2012 in Concord, the movie was shot in a home in Grafton; the adaption of the classic story written by Los Angeles-based scriptwriter Jennifer Maisel.
"In our story, the March family has lived in Orchard House in Concord for generations, and the house is run-down. The father is a war correspondent and is injured in Afghanistan. The mother, Margaret, must leave, and while in Afghanistan, drops a bomb on the girls — Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy. The house must be sold. The girls are determined to renovate the house for their parents' homecoming," said Stimpson.
The sisters go through trials and tribulations, true to the classic tale. Stimpson promises that everyone will be delighted by the film and calls it an "ultimate chick flick."
"The March Sisters at Christmas" premieres on the Lifetime Network's "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" holiday blitz at 8 p.m. Nov. 24, replaying again at midnight and at 5 p.m. Nov. 25, and continuing in rotation through the Christmas season.
"Lifetime likes what we are doing, it's our third movie with them. It's great making little independent movies right here in Massachusetts, finding a niche and having a product viewed worldwide. It's a risky business, but we have found a model that really is working, keeping production costs down, and making money for our investors," said Stimpson.
Thinking ahead, Stimpson knew that he would need winter scenes for his movie.
"We got footage of Concord about the third week of March during a late winter snowstorm. It was beautiful! We really started filming in the middle of summer and had actors bundled up in winter clothes and sweating," he said, laughing.
Aided by a giant air conditioning unit, the actors were kept relatively comfortable, even in the attic of the house during filming.
"One of our biggest challenges was the green trees and the look of summertime. It was supposed to be a time between Halloween and Christmas. It's remarkable what you can do with digital effects and videography these days," said Stimpson who edited the film.
"The March Sisters at Christmas" schedule can be found at www.mylifetime.com or www.johnstimpson.com.
The film stars Berman, Kaitlin Doubleday, Melissa Farman, Molly Kunz, Justin Bruening, Charlie Hofheimer and John Shea. Local Boston actors Paula Plum and Robert Walsh play the March sisters' parents.
The film was produced by Mark Donadio and Miriam Marcus under the Boston-based Moody Independent shingle. Worcester native Andrea Ajemian co-produced and line-produced the project.


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With the 2014 Winter Games only eight months away, it's time to start getting into the Olympic spirit.
To kick off the countdown, the United States Olympic Comittee is holding its annual Olympic Day festivities, a worldwide celebration that commemorates the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Its mission is to promote health and fitness while reinforcing the Olympic values of fair play, perseverance and respect.
The festivities have been celebrated every year since 1948. While it is officially recognized on June 23, festivities this year will take place from June 21 through June 30. The Winter Olympics return in February 2014, when the Russian city of Sochi hosts the Games.
More than 150,000 Americans are expected to participate in 715 events hosted in 558 cities nationwide. The number of Olympic Day activities in the U.S. has more than doubled over the past three years, and 2013 is set to be the largest Olympic Day celebration in history, according to the USOC.
This year, more than 300 U.S. athletes are expected to participate. The events in the U.S. are heavily supported by the U.S. Olympics and Paralympics and other ther member organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
"The USOC is proud to take part and grow this global celebration by spreading the fundamentals of Olympism throughout the United States," United States Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun said in a statement.
Check out some events below that caught our eye and for more information on finding other Olympic Day events, visit TeamUSA.org/OlympicDay, email email@example.com or follow on Twitter with the #OlympicDay hashtag.
Washington D.C.
Skate of the Union
(various locations)
11 a.m. on June 23
Professional, amateur and recreational speed skaters are encouraged to come and take part in three days of skating at "Skate of the Union" ending with the "Skate to Sochi" event on worldwide Olympic Day.
In conjunction with 2013 "Skate of the Union," an All-Skate Party will also be held at the Anacostia Pavilion on Saturday, June 22 from 4 - 6 p.m.
Pottstown, Pa.
Trilogy Park BMX
(inside Memorial Park)
75 West King Street
U.S. & World
3:30 p.m. on June 29
Participate in BMX racing to sponsored by USA BMX.
Rensselaer, N.Y.
Albany Riverfront Park
(at the running trail by the Hudson river)
8 a.m. on June 22
Take part in a 5K race sponsored by STRIDE Adaptive Sports to raise awareness about maintaining an active lifestyle regardless of disability.
Fair Park
11 a.m. on June 28
Olympic events and interactive sports will be sponsored by the Southwest Chapter of United States Olympians.
University of Chicago
Henry Crown Center - Wrestling Gym
5550 South University Avenue
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on June 22
Participate in wrestling training and listen to lectures on traditional and Olympic wrestling.
Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on June 22
Olympic Day will be celebrated in conjunction with a new exhibit that explores the math behind sports like snowboarding and skateboarding. Olympians and Hartford residents Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov are also scheduled to appear.
Los Angeles
Will Rogers State Beach (lifeguard tower18)
10 a.m. on June 24
Participants can play beach volleyball sponsored by Beach Volleyball Camps, run by former professional players Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos.
Ventura, Calif.
Ventura Community Park
901 South Kimball Road
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on June 23
Head out to the park to participate in a wide range of sports including everything from BMX to sailing.
As part of the festiivities, the USOC is honoring the 41st anniversary of Title IX, the landmark decision that provided equal opportunity for female athletes. Some events across the country will be hosted by womemn who have compted in the Olympics.

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Why is this so important? Simply put, if the wrong hairstyle is created for the wrong face shape, the result is a disaster. In fact, even if a well executed, well cut hairstyle is performed on the wrong face shape, the result is still a disaster. Why again you ask? Because hairstyles are predominately about shape and geometry. It's all about putting the perfect frame around a person's face to balance and bring perspective to the overall shape.
The shape must:
- Minimize non pleasing attributes.
- Promote and compliment positive ones.
Once this important objective is achieved, then bringing the hairstyle to life with texture and colors should follow.
A good hairstylist will just know instinctively what shape will or won't suit you. It is also very important and handy for you to understand face shape suitability as well as it will help you to understand what does and does not work for you and why. It will also help you to communicate better with your stylist and to keep them somewhat honest.
There is a general rule that applies to face shape balancing and it is that you should try to achieve an oval shape, which is the most perfect and pleasing shape to the human eye. To do this, long faces need shortening, just as wide faces need lengthening. It's quite simple really!
How To Choose Your Face Shape
Look at a photo of yourself that has the hair off your face and find the best match from the following descriptions and pictures.
It's important to remember that even though your face may not be an exact match of any single shape, it will resemble one shape over all. Need help to determine your face shape? Try our Face Shape Quiz.
Oval Face Shape
- Curvilinear shape.
- Length is equal to one and a half times width.
- The forehead and jaw are the same width.
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Round Face Shape
- Circular shaped.
- Length is approximately equal to width.
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Square Face Shape
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- Angular jaw.
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Heart Face Shape
- Wide at the forehead and cheekbones.
- Narrow at the jawline.
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Triangular Face Shape
- Forehead and cheekbones are narrow.
- Jawline is wide.
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Diamond Face Shape
- Forehead and jawline are narrow.
- Cheekbones are wide and high.
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Oblong Face Shape
- Face is longer than it is wide.
- Long, straight cheek line.
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Once you have determined what your face shape is, please click on the links below to see images and examples which will show and explain how shape and geometry make all the difference in hairstyling design.
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On their third day in Williamsburg, Chesapeake Semester students were given assignments to explore. What messages about history are portrayed here? How did the life of the free and the enslaved affect each other? In what ways did the foodways of the colonial culture reflect the environment in which they live?To address these questions and others, students visited the Great Hopes Plantation, a recreated 18th-century Virginia farm and strolled down Duke of Gloucester St., striking up conversations with reenactors to inform them of the past.


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Come to Spain – and viva football!
Club Atlético de Madrid
Ferreira Carrasco (Atlético de Madrid) and Gaizka Toquero (RCD Alavés)
Camp Nou football stadium
In Spain, football itself and all football fans are still caught up in the post-match fiesta. Millions of people are celebrating the Spanish national team's victories in the World (2010) and European Cups (2012 and 2008). This outstanding double success makes the whole atmosphere surrounding this sport twice as unique as before. Names such as Iker Casillas, Andrés Iniesta and David Silva are already firmly established in the world's elite, and big name footballers dream of playing in the Spanish league. Football here is synonymous with spectacle. As many as four Spanish teams are competing in the Champions' League, and clubs such as Barcelona have made history by winning six titles in one year: the Spanish League, the Champions League, the King's Cup, the Club World Cup, the European Super Cup And the Spanish Super Cup; whereas Real Madrid holds the amazing record of having won ten European Cups. For all these reasons, if you love football, Spain is the ideal place to indulge your passion all year round.
If you want to see international stars and thrill to the experience of pure, unadulterated football, then make note of the numerous opportunities available in Spain.
Official competitions
The official calendar usually gets underway in August and runs through until June. During this period, the twenty best Spanish teams compete for the "Liga" (Spanish Premier League) and the title of Spanish Champion. Most matches are played at weekends in the evenings. While FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are always big favourites for the title, there are many other teams who prove their worth at the highest level. International competitions are played during the week. The most prestigious is the Champions' League which features the four best teams from the previous year's "Liga" alongside the best sides from Europe as a whole. On Thursdays comes the European League, featuring at least two Spanish teams each year. The Copa del Rey (King's Cup) is the Spanish version of the FA Cup. It is a national competition open to all professional teams. Matches are played during the week, between the international competitions, and are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy thrilling football.
Summer trials
In July and August teams prepare for the coming season and the many friendly tournaments held in Spain feature teams from all around the world. These are a good opportunity to see star players in action. The tournaments include prestigious events such as: the Teresa Herrera Trophy, played in A Coruña (Galicia); the Ramón de Carranza Trophy, in Cadiz (Andalusia); the Naranja Trophy, in Valencia (Region of Valencia); the Colombino Trophy, in Huelva (Andalusia); the Joan Gamper Trophy, in Barcelona (Catalonia); and the Santiago Bernabéu Trophy, in Madrid. As you can see, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy football in Spain. If you'd like to find out more about the excitement in the air around the stadiums in the run-up to the match, the atmosphere in the stands, and how and where the teams celebrate their victories, then you should read this article .. Then you're sure to want to join in the Spanish football fiesta. In that case, remember that you're well advised to buy match tickets in advance. You can normally do so at the ticket office at the stadium, or on the official website of each club.
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October 1, 2010MIT's System Design and Management Program (SDM) attracts many students with master's degrees, but perhaps no one has entered with more academic credentials than Charles Iheagwara, who joined the 2010 cohort with four advanced degrees-including a PhD in computer science.
The founder and chief technology officer of Unatek Inc., a US government information technology contractor, Iheagwara has also taught at the university level and has 40 published works to his name. Nevertheless, he said that studying at SDM has been "fantastic."
"Going to MIT is the dream of every engineer," he said. "The coursework and the curriculum [at SDM] are the best that anyone could imagine."
Iheagwara said he is particularly benefiting from the management portions of the curriculum. "I haven't had any formal management education. So this is the opportunity for me to learn about the theoretical and practical aspects of management and leadership," he said. "In today's corporate world, technology is an indispensable tool …. [SDM] demonstrates how effective management can lead to better utilization of technology to enhance the bottom line."
He said he is already putting his new SDM skills to use on the job—particularly the lessons he learned about forging alliances in SDM's course in technology strategy. "I don't think in the past I was able to do that so well at Unatek. But immediately after [taking the course] I was able to strengthen areas where I was weak," he said.
Never one to do things by halves, Iheagwara is not just working and going to school full time. He is also organizing SDM's speaker series as a member of the program's Industrial Relations Committee, a student-led group that works to forge links between SDM and the business community.
As both an executive and an academic, Iheagwara said he felt a responsibility to put his resources to use for the benefit of the SDM program. "I thought I could tap contacts I had to help promote the program," he said, noting that he had organized several big conferences at Unatek. "I believe that if you are part of an organization, you should work to advance the interests of that organization."
The first series of talks organized by Iheagwara took place this past summer. Highlights were a keynote address on entrepreneurship and leadership by Mamoon Yunus (MIT '93, '95), president and CEO of Crosscheck Networks, and a panel discussion among Ajay Mishra, global head of innovations management at Nokia Siemens Networks; Rob Kramer, chief of applications development and operations at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; and Darren Hammell, co-founder and executive vice president for business development at Princeton Power Systems.
"I like the panel sessions because, if nothing else, they make it possible to have more speakers from a diverse spectrum of the work force," Iheagwara said, noting that the series has three main goals:
- To give the SDM cohort the opportunity to learn directly from high-caliber professionals on the front lines of industry.
- To disseminate information about the program to the speakers themselves, who come to MIT from different companies and organizations.
- To promote the program more generally. "Each time we invite speakers and have speaker events, it generates some sound bites that can help promote the program," Iheagwara said.
Typically, the SDM speaker series is open only to members of the SDM community, allowing SDM students to meet with speakers in small groups and to ask questions during presentations and afterward. Iheagwara and others on the Industrial Relations Committee have been working to line up other speakers for the fall and have a commitment from Luwanda Jenkins, Maryland's special secretary of minority affairs. They're also reaching out to many chief technology officers and entrepreneurs and expect to have an exciting program lined up, Iheagwara said.
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Variable annuity net new sales will reach $22 billion by 2018, a 57% increase from 2012 levels, according to a recently released report by Cerulli Associates.
"Net new variable annuity sales plummeted in 2012 to just $14 billion," said Donnie Ethier, associate director at Cerulli, in a statement announcing the findings of Annuities and Insurance 2013: Balancing Shrinking Supply and Increasing Demand for Guarantees. "However, as interest rates stabilize, we envision legacy variable annuity providers and new entrants, including nontraditional players, to join the marketplace."
Ethier notes that consumer demand for guaranteed income "is too high for firms to ignore, and many believe they can address the opportunity with greater efficiency."
In order to continue to strengthen net sales and the industry's producer base, Cerulli emphasizes the need to attain new sources of assets. This, Cerulli says, "may be achieved by attracting fee-based advisors, getting younger generations to consider the solution, or by constructing in-plan guarantees."
Cerulli notes in its report that while progress in the traditional variable annuity market has been "marginal," there has been "inspiring product development and reinvention among insurers" in other business lines, including deferred income annuities (DIAs) and structured VAs.
"Controversially, indexed universal life (IUL) and fixed-indexed annuity (FIA) activity has intensified," Cerulli says. Cerulli notes its support for the development of "other potential solutions in the making, including contingent deferred annuities (CDAs), fee-based VAs, and simplified VAs, although acceptance and overall sales are unsubstantiated."
Cerulli's report notes that annuities tied ROTH IRAs as the most unsolicited product requests made by investors to their financial advisors.
"While this is encouraging for the entire industry and everyone involved, 28% of all households still report being unaware of annuities,"Cerulli says. "However, as they are unaware of annuities' value proposition, this suggests that they have impartial opinions of annuities."
Importantly, Cerulli goes on to say that although annuities are among investors' most unsolicited product requests, "the requests reflect all annuities, not just VAs." Therefore, "Cerulli recommends that insurers consider other nontraditional designs, including DIAs to address pre-retiree needs, CDAs in an attempt to reach fee-based clients, and structured VAs to provide tax-deferred accumulation."


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There are numerous field sobriety tests; however, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration only recognized three (3) field sobriety tests as proven to demonstrate intoxication:
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There are effective ways to challenge the accuracy and/or admissibility of field sobriety tests. Frequently, the arresting officer will administer the tests improperly, which will yield invalid testing results and a false indicia of intoxication. Additionally, there can be extenuating circumstances hindering a person's ability to perform the test satisfactorily other than intoxication.
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I've always loved riding trains: Pacific Surfliner, Starlight Express, Eurail, etc. The sound of the train whistle never fails to spark my wanderlust, and I find the combination of comfort and adventure when riding the rails much more enjoyable than flying. But riding the Reunification Express in Vietnam was an experience unlike any other. An exercise in comfort it was not – but it certainly was an adventure.
I decided, wisely, not to do the entire trip from Saigon to Hanoi at once. I wanted to visit Hoi An and, though the train doesn't stop there, it's a short ride from Danang. There I could enjoy Vietnam at a more relaxed pace than the big cities.
Relaxed also describes the plodding pace of the train. Don't expect a bullet train. The ride allows plenty of time to kick back, read, listen to music, savor the scenery, and perhaps make a few new friends along the way.
After booking my tickets online and receiving them in efficient fashion, I boarded the train in Saigon. It was a much different experience than the overnight train I took from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, where I had a compartment to myself.
I booked a lower cabin berth in a four-person soft sleeper. The ticket is cheap and provides a glimpse into the lives of Vietnamese families. Little kids and various other relations of my cabin mates, a middle-aged couple, milled in and out of the cabin for a half hour before the train departed Saigon. It was an intimate look at the bond between members of a Vietnamese family. What a send-off this couple was receiving!
I could only guess at the conversations they were having, as they didn't speak a word of English. I was, however, offered a taste of the food they brought along. This gave me a chance to practice the one phrase I knew in Vietnamese: "Cam on ban" (thank you).
When booking, you have the choice of upper or lower booth. Lower berths are preferable; there's no room to sit if you are assigned an upper berth. But when my fourth cabin companion, a frail, elderly man, struggled through the night to climb up and down his upper berth, I offered to switch with him. I was somewhat curious to see what it was like up there.
Instantly, without an understandable word between us, I made an instant friend. His face lit up, radiating appreciation.
It took me less than a minute to conclude, to my dismay, that the lower bunk I had relinquished was vastly superior. I stared out the sliver of window I had available, but decided my best option was to lay back and read a book.
After a few hours, I gladly returned to my lower berth once it was available. Glancing intermittently out the window, it seemed most of the scenery between Saigon and Danang was unspectacular. I watched workers in the rice fields wearing the iconic conical hats (top).
As the ride progressed, however, various stretches along the coast provided magnificent views.
Sleep does not come easily on these trains, and if you're a restless sleeper anyway, forget it. I can't describe the sheets or coverings as immaculate and I've heard stories about passengers sharing cabins with cockroaches (although I don't recall seeing one myself). A fellow American traveler called the bathrooms "unspeakable." That may be a tad strong, but I did try to avoid them, especially toward the latter part of the journey.
Despite all this, it was an experience I'm glad I had – it gave me an opportunity to view the Vietnamese in their everyday lives, along with some of the countryside.
Other passengers that shared my cabin included a woman with a dour expression who spent nearly the entire time adjusting her hair and powdering her nose. A man chatted softly with his adolescent daughter who seemed very uneasy about taking the train.
Then, I finally found a cabin mate who spoke English, a young father who often commuted to Danang on business. During the course of my chat, I discovered the train was not where he wanted to be.
"Do you take this train everyday?
"A few days a week. I would rather stay with my family, but this is where the work is."
Ah, the bonds of family. This theme arose many times during my stay in Vietnam.
He asked me a few questions about my visit to Vietnam and seemed energized talking to a Western visitor.
When we finally arrived in Danang, I stretched my legs before catching one of the many waiting taxis to Hoi An. It felt good to be back on my feet for a few days.
More from SDReader
- More stories by Derek Ray
- Motorbiking the Ho Chi Minh Trail — March 14, 2013
- Hip Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Feb. 10, 2012
- Hanoi, Vietnam: Looking Toward the Future — Oct. 17, 2011
- Hoi An, Vietnam — Aug. 30, 2011
- Vietnamese, Living Here — Oct. 19, 1972


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Reports are swirling that the original costars are slated to appear on the show's fifth season
Will Camille Grammer and Adrienne Maloof head back to the 90210?
TMZ reports that the former reality stars are set to return to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills next season, shooting some scenes with the show's leading ladies: Kyle Richards, Kim Richards, Lisa Vanderpump, Yolanda Foster and Brandi Glanville.
Fans, however, shouldn't place their bets on a full-fledged reunion just yet.
PEOPLE has learned that although Grammer and Maloof were indeed at Kyle's annual White Party as guests while the show was filming, there are no plans to have them back on RHOBH in any full capacity. (Photos of the duo's appearance at the party were posted on Instagram.)
Still, season 4 has two open spots for main housewives after Bravo fired newcomers Joyce Giraud and Carlton Gebbia.
Grammer, 45, brought plenty of drama early in the series: Cameras rolled as her marriage to Frasier actor Kelsey Grammer crumbled amid a cheating scandal. But she left RHOBH after season 2, appearing in a recurring role on season 3.
Maloof, 52, had an infamously explosive exit after season 3, engaging in a bitter war of words with Vanderpump, 53.
• Reporting by EMILY STROHM
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NHANES III data files are available for download from the website as data (.DAT) files along with the SAS code which is provided for your use to create a SAS dataset, and the documentation explaining how the data are arranged in the data files. To use these files you need to create a directory to save them, download the data files, SAS code, and documentation, and then run the SAS code to create the SAS datasets.
Task 1: Create a directory for NHANES III files
You will create a directory to save your data files, documentation, code, and the datasets you create. This will help keep your transport files and datasets organized.
- Key Concepts about Creating a Directory for NHANES III Tutorial
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You need the data files to create your analytic dataset, and you need the documentation for reference as you continue your analysis.
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Grandparents Need To Be Better Informed When Caring For Kids
(CNN) — A growing number of grandparents are raising their grandchildren and a new study suggests they may not be as informed as they need to be when it comes to safety.
While grandparents do have years of child-rearing experience, a study presented this week at the American Academy of Pediatrics conference says some are relying on old data and unintentionally putting their grandkids' health and safety at risk.
"Pediatricians need to be aware, and they need to make sure they are going over (the) most recent safety recommendations with grandparents," says lead study author Dr. Amanda Soong.
Researchers surveyed three grandparent support groups, a total of 49 participants in the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. All of the grandparents in the survey were caregivers for their grandchildren. They were given a general 15 question survey about safety for kids of all ages.
When asked "What is the best position for a baby to sleep in?" 33% said the stomach, 23% chose the side and 43.8% chose the back. In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics began recommending that babies sleep on their backs. Since then, the number of deaths due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS — the number one cause of death among infants younger than 1 year of age – has been cut in half, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Harvey Karp, pediatrician and best-selling author of "The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep: Birth to 5 Years," suggests swaddling babies when you place them on their backs, since they don't naturally sleep their best in that position.
"We need to teach parents how to get babies sleeping better on their backs so (they're) not tempted to put them on their stomachs or bring them to bed with them. We need to be much more proactive about that because parents are desperate to get sleep."
When study participants were asked what should be in a crib with the baby, 49% said bumpers, stuffed animals and blankets were OK. Only 26.5% answered correctly: just a mattress with a sheet.
When asked at what age a baby should start drinking water, 42.9% said 2 weeks. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend that babies are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life. That means that aside from vitamins or medications if needed, infants should only be fed mother's milk (not even water).
When asked how to position a car seat, 24.5% of the grandparents surveyed said a 22 pound 9 month old should be facing forward. The 2011 AAP guidelines advise parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until they are 2 years old or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their particular seat. The AAP also says that most children will need to ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until they have reached 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between 8 and 12 years of age.
While this is just a small survey, Soong says her gut feeling is that this is applicable across the board and that "pediatricians need to be aware grandparents may have knowledge deficits. " She adds that even if grandparents don't have primary care of these kids, parents need to educate their parents on safety guidelines before leaving children in their care.
Karp adds, "It's a warning to pediatricians to make sure we are repeating what we think could be obvious." Sometimes even doctors fall behind on information so it's important grandparents recognize and seek out information, not to just assume what they did in past is right.
By Trisha Henry – CNN
CNN's Miriam Falco contributed to this story.
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Obamacare repeal will cost Republicans the House, Schumer says
On Sunday morning, politicians from both parties tried to navigate the tricky political aftermath of last week's landmark Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's signature health care law.
Democrats continued to argue that the individual mandate isn't actually a tax, as declared by Chief Justice John Roberts, but that either way health care isn't a losing issue for Democrats.
"I think if Republicans make as their number one issue the repeal of health care they are certainly going to lose the election in the House, in the Senate, and the presidency," Senator Chuck Schumer said on "Face the Nation."
"Bottom line is most Americans are not for repeal. If you look at all the polls, a little more than a third are for repeal, the rest are either for keeping it or changing it but not repealing it. And some of those who are for changing it want to make it tougher."
On "Meet the Press," the House minority leader, Nancy Pelosi, argued Democrats didn't lose the majority in 2010 because of the law.
"Let me say this: I don't buy the argument you make that we lost the election because of health care," she said. "We lost the election because of 9 and a half percent unemployment."
Which is not to say Democrats are eager to run on the issue. Pelosi's answer was in response to a question about whether the party would campaign on the issue, and Schumer, after making his poll argument, quickly pivoted to Romney's ties to the bill.
"Mitt Romney's in a total pickle here," Schumer said. "He prescribed this. This was his bill. Speaker Boehner's saying it's a tax increase. They have some ads saying it's a tax increase. So they are going to say that Mitt Romney would have the biggest tax increase in Massachusetts? Forget about it."
Despite having months to brace for that argument, Republicans, it seemed, were still figuring out exactly how to deal with that question.
"I think Governor Romney will have to speak for himself on what was done in Massachusetts," said House Minority Leader Mitch McConnell when asked whether Romney's plan was a tax too.
(Most of the party's representatives on Sunday tried to argue Romney was simply embracing the idea of states as "laboratories of democracy," while reiterating he had always opposed a national mandate.)
McConnell said the court's ruling would allow the Senate to pursue repeal of the law with even a 51-seat majority, through reconciliation, the same controversial tactic that helped Democrats pass the bill with less than the 60 votes needed to end a filibuster.
Democrats didn't seem particularly eager to run against that specter of repeal, arguing that repeal was a pipe dream now.
Pelosi said repeal was "unrealistic." Schumer said Romney, in promising repeal on Day One, was "just making the wildest statements here that don't have basis in fact."
But at least one Democrat was willing to raise the prospect.
Representative Henry Waxman of California, one of the key committee chairs who helped draft and shepherd the law, said the threat was real.
"I think the American people have to understand that. If they vote for Romney and they vote for the Republicans to have control of the House and the Senate, there's a good chance the health care bill will be wiped out, and all of these benefits will be wiped out," Waxman said on C-SPAN's "Newsmakers" show.
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Accommodation to suit everybody
Hotel Palace in Madrid
Are you thinking of spending a few days in Spain and need somewhere to stay? Whatever your preferences, you're guaranteed to find a space which adapts to your own special needs. That's because Spain is one of the world's most visited tourist destinations every year, and has a wide range of all kinds of accommodation to choose from: luxury hotels, castles and palaces, campsites, the typical country houses to be found in each region... You can be sure of finding the ideal accommodation for your stay.
Hotels The quality of Spanish hotels is internationally renowned. They are classified by a system of one to five stars with five-star hotels being the maximum category, as well as hotels designated Grand Luxe. The category is determined by the size of the rooms, the facilities and services it offers, and the standard of comfort… You'll find everything from simple accommodation through to the most luxurious hotels, often located in the city centres. The prices vary according to the category of the hotel and the season. If you're travelling with your family, you can choose hotels designed to serve as genuine holiday complexes, as they offer a range of facilities for children. You'll also find hotels specialised in business meetings, senior citizens, gays and lesbians... Parador hotels There are currently more than 90 parador hotels located all over Spain, offering a total of over 10,000 hotel places. These are distinctive establishments located in natural or historic sites of outstanding beauty, and offering a range of leisure activities all year round. Many of these are old castles, palaces and monasteries, with all the comforts of the 21st century. As with all other hotels they are classified by the star system. Tourist apartments These are normally rented by the week, fortnight or month. They are equipped with a kitchen and are very common in the coastal areas of the Spanish Peninsula and in the Canaries and Balearic Islands. They are usually classified by a system of keys, from 1 to 3 and luxe (4 keys). Other options are chalets, villas and bungalows.
Aparthotels These accommodation units combine all the advantages of tourist apartments with the services and amenities of a hotel. Guesthouses and hostels This accommodation is more economical than hotels, and also tends to be classified using a star system of one to three stars (although some autonomous regions have their own categories). Occasionally, and particularly in the lower categories, one bathroom may be shared by several rooms. Rural tourism accommodation Country house lodges offer friendly service from the owners of the property, a home atmosphere and home-made cooking. It is possible to rent either the whole house or individual rooms, and they make the ideal place for a getaway in natural surroundings. They are classified according to their level of comfort and facilities. There are various types of categories according to the autonomous region. You can also find rural hotels and guesthouses, generally classified between one and five stars. Within this variety, there is an increasing presence of the accommodation type known as agrotourism: this involves staying in country houses where visitors play an active part in the daily chores with the owners, who tend to be farmers and cattle ranchers. Distinctive accommodation The various regions in Spain each have their own traditional style of buildings which have been adapted to offer accommodation of exceptional quality and often located in rural areas. Here are just a few: Pazos in Galicia: these are ancient noble homes which have been fully refurbished, and are genuine symbols of the history of this area in the northwest of Spain. Casonas in Asturias: quality hotels, small and with charm, perfect for rural tourism in Asturias. Hospederías in Extremadura, Aragon and Castile-La Mancha: these hotels are generally built on the site of historic or traditional buildings typical of these areas. Posadas in Castile-León: all of these are located in towns with historic and architectural value or in natural areas of outstanding beauty. Haciendas and cortijos in Andalusia: these traditional buildings were originally used as farms and cattle ranches on the surrounding estates, and today are equipped with a full range of comforts. Masías in Catalonia : beautiful rural farmhouses commonly found in this area in northeast Spain.
Tourist campsites These have all the basic services (hot water, electricity, drinking water and surveillance) as well as properly delimited and equipped spaces on the terrain. They offer the possibility of staying in caravans, tents or bungalows. The campsites are generally classified into third, second and first categories, and luxe. Hostels Thanks to their economic prices, these are generally the choice of young people and students, and tend to offer shared rooms with a combined rate for accommodation and breakfast. They usually have common facilities such as a breakfast room, bathrooms, recreation room and the possibility of renting towels, laundry service... The Spanish Youth Hostel Network (representing the International Youth Hostel Federation) has over 250 establishments in the main tourist areas. Anyone wanting to stay in one of these establishments must have a members' card (you can find out all about it on their web page). Spain also has what are known as 'pilgrims' hostels' to provide accommodation for people on the Way of Saint James. These include both free public hostels and others in which small donation is required. There are also private hostels which cost a little more. These are just a few of the options, but there are many others, including farmworkers' houses, caves (fully adapted for use by tourists and very typical in Granada), luxury resorts (with spa, golf course and a full range of amenities), spa resorts and mountain refuges in some of Spain's National Parks and nature reserves. Things to remember: Spain's hotel establishments are increasingly adapted to accommodate people with disabilities. Spain has over 16,000 hotel establishments, over 14,000 rural tourism units, over 150,000 holiday apartments and over 1,100 campsites.


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If you work in a convenience store or gas station, you've probably got a lot on your mind. You're trying to monitor unattended deliveries and ensure people pay for their fuel. On top of that, you need to tackle everything from shoplifting to cashier fraud. And that's before you even think about keeping your store profitable. What if you could get help with it all?
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My closet is looking pretty bleak…
Amidst the brightly colored hangers are shirts in all shades of…black. Or navy. Ok, we've got an occasional fuchsia peeking out, but you get the gist.
All the folded sweaters I keep in my chest are cheerful and bright, but I never realized how dark all my staple-clothing is! Well, except for the men's, white-cotton Hanes t-shirts I keep hung up…
These shirts are God's-gift and I keep mine hung up instead of folded in my t-shirt drawer because they are truly a step above all other t-shirts. Super soft and the perfect thickness – they deserve a hanger!
What's the overall color theme in your closet?
In other news, I braved the high-speed winds outside to trek to the gym this afternoon, where I tackled this 5 Minute Climb Treadmill Routine, with a 1% incline:
|starting at 6.5 go up .1 every minute
|starting at 7.0 go up .1 every minute
|starting at 7.5 go up .1 every minute
|4 miles
|4.3 miles
I liked that the 5 minute intervals of increasing my speed by .1 gradually took me up to the next level where I could chill at the same pace for 5 minutes. It was definitely challenging and I was doing the "sccchheeee" inhale by the end!
You know – the one where you look like you're smiling, but you're actually trying not to fly off the end of the treadmill? Yeah, that one.
Was dripping with sweat and HANGRY when I got home. Whipped up this c-r-a-z-y easy Chili Lemon Basil Shrimp with Israeli CousCous for lunch!
Start by sautéing 1/3 cup Israeli CousCous in a drizzle of olive oil, in a saucepan over medium heat.
Let the cc fry for a few minutes,
until it gets golden brown in color.
Then add in a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir to coat the couscous with the juice, then add 2/3 cup chicken broth, put a lid on the pan and cook until done. You'll know it's done when there's no more liquid left.
Meanwhile, sauté 1/4 shallot with 2 garlic cloves and a pinch of chili flakes in a drizzle of olive oil.
Let it cook over medium-low heat until everything is gooooolden brown and yummy looking. Yeah, yummy looking!
Finally, add in a giant handful of baby spinach,
toss until it starts to wilt, then add in some shrimp.
I used thawed, previously cooked & frozen shrimp, so all I had to do was heat it up.
Combine and top with basil. The end. Simple, right?!
Every time I put lemon into a dish I wonder why I don't do it more often. It's so zingy and bright. Totally peps up whatever it is you're cooking.
I freaking HEART Israeli couscous, too. They're miniature pillow puffs of tender love. MMMMMMYUMMY – this was an awesome, awesome dish!
Ok, I'm off to go enjoy a cocktail or two with Ben and my parents. FABAHAD (Friday after being at home all day) here I come! :D
Did you/do you have FAC at your college?
FAC – or Friday after class – was a chance to blow off some steam with great drink specials at the bars on campus, circa 4 3 2pm on Friday afternoons. I was talking to a friend from the South about it one day, and they had no idea what it was!


text: Best-selling author André Aciman discusses his critically acclaimed novel, "Call Me By Your Name." Set in Italy during the 1980s, the novel and film follow the coming-of-age love story of 17-year-old Elio and 24-year-old graduate student Oliver. Aciman discusses the success of the book and the movie, the possibility of a sequel and reaction from readers.


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mxpx26 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 76 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
Create a professional logo for a non profit IT organisation whose mission is to contribute to the region's economic growth by promoting the establishment and creation of information technology companies on its territory and by supporting local educational institutions in the creation of specialised training programs.
TechnoCentre en Technologies de l'Information (french), Information Technology Technocentre (English)
The organisation is found in Quebec, Canada. That is why there is a need for a logo which is in French and in English (one logo for each language).
Technology TechnoCentre of the Gaspésie (ITTCG) is a
non-profit organisation whose goal is to promote the emergence of
information technology businesses in the Gaspé Peninsula (small région in eastern Quebec, Canada). Founded in 2008, the
Information Technology TechnoCentre of the Gaspésie encourages
the development of tailored training programs to help information
technology businesses respond to their ever growing needs for
specialised staff.
- 2 logos, one in English who's title is "Information Technology Technocentre", one in French who's title is "TechnoCentre des Technologies de l'Information"
- Must have a modern logo without forgeting the non profit goal of the organisation.
- Try to use an image of the Gaspé penninsula or Percé rock in the logo. See google images for examples.
- I need a cool logo, which tends to use the color blue and green, to represent our region which is next to the ocean and in an area where many forests are present. However, I am open to other color suggestions, surprise me.
- Not too much green however
- Typical non profit organisation logo
- Agressive or pastel colors
- Using a traditional image of Percé rock and the Gaspé peninsula, try be creative and show these images but in a modern IT way
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Ambar Espinoza
Ambar Espinoza's roots in environmental journalism started in Rhode Island a few years ago as an environmental reporting fellow at the Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting. She worked as a reporter for Minnesota Public Radio for a few years covering several beats, including the environment and changing demographics. Her journalism experience includes working as production and editorial assistant at National Public Radio, and as a researcher at APM's Marketplace.
Espinoza joins Rhode Island Public Radio most recently from Seattle, WA, where she earned a master of education with a focus on science education from the University of Washington. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from American University in Washington, D.C. Espinoza was born in El Salvador and raised in Los Angeles, CA.


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Charles Richman
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Charles began dancing some twenty six years ago when he joined his local dancing school in Hornchurch, Essex.
He still remains indebted to his very first teacher back then, ISTD member Rita Sinclair, who has been a constant source of encouragement.
After spending many happy years entering amateur medals/exams and medallist competitions he decided that a teaching career in dance was for him. Charles has been teaching dance professionally now for ten years after qualifying with the ISTD.
In 1998 he was awarded the John Dilworth Scholarship for Latin American dancing and was nominated for the Ballroom Scholarship the following year.
In 2000 he was appointed to the ISTD Country/Western sub-committee and was a co-opted member of the Disco/Freestyle Faculty committee before that. His expertise in Country/Western dance has led to several television and video Vappearances and he enjoys lecturing to other teachers. Last year he passed the Country/Western Examiners' Technical Assessment and is now looking forward to becoming one of ISTD's many ambassadors.
Always looking for new challenges, more recently Charles turned his talents to teaching Salsa. In 1999 he was a Grand Finalist in the British Salsa Championships held in London with his partner Katie Welch, so it seems fitting that he became a member of the Club Dance Faculty committee last year.
Today Charles is a senior Dance Sport teacher and Approved Tutor with Anthony Clifford Studios in Romford and also teaches for J.D's Dance Saloon also based in Romford. Visitors to ISTD HQ may have seen Charles and the J.D team teaching Line Dancing to members of the public in the Broadgate Arena, just outside Liverpool Street station! He can also be found teaching various classes throughout Essex.