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EJE, vol. 108 (2011), issue 1
Karyotypes of central European spiders of the genera Arctosa, Tricca, and Xerolycosa (Araneae: Lycosidae)
Petr DOLEJŠ, Tereza KOŘÍNKOVÁ, Jana MUSILOVÁ, Věra OPATOVÁ, Lenka KUBCOVÁ, Jan BUCHAR, Jiří KRÁL
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 1-16, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.001
The aim of this study was to characterize karyotypes of central European spiders of the genera Arctosa, Tricca, and Xerolycosa (Lycosidae) with respect to the diploid chromosome number, chromosome morphology, and sex chromosomes. Karyotype data are reported for eleven species, six of them for the first time. For selected species the pattern in the distributions of the constitutive heterochromatin and the nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) was determined. The silver staining technique for detecting NORs of lycosid spiders was standardized. The male karyotype consisted of 2n = 28 (Arctosa and Tricca) or 2n = 22 (Xerolycosa)...
Cream and albinotic - two new mutations affecting body colour in Pyrrhocoris apterus (Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae)
Radomír SOCHA
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 17-24, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.002
Two new body-colour mutations, albinotic (alb) and cream (cr) are isolated and described for the flightless wing-polymorphic bug, Pyrrhocoris apterus (L.). The body colour of alb mutants is white and that of cr mutants either a light cream or creamy yellow. Both the alb and cr mutations most probably inhibit the biosynthesis of the red pigment in epidermal cells that is responsible for the red-coloured body of wild-type bugs. Although sometimes the body colour of younger larval instars of cr mutants is a slightly darker creamy yellow and that of last larval instars of the alb...
Recombinant expression, purification and characterization of Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) pyridoxal kinase
Shuo-Hao HUANG, Wang MA, Ping-Ping ZHANG, Jian-Yun ZHANG, Yan-Feng XIE, Long-Quan HUANG
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 25-34, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.003
Pyridoxal kinase (PLK; EC 126.96.36.199) is a key enzyme in the metabolism of vitamin B6 (VB6) in Bombyx mori. A fusion expressional vector pET-22b-BPLK-His was constructed using a sub-cloning technique, the recombinant B. mori PLK was then expressed in Escherichia coli, purified and characterized. Bioinformatics were used to deduce the protein structure and genomic organization of this enzyme. Using Ni Sepharose affinity column chromatography, the recombinant protein was purified to very high degree (approximately 90%). The recombinant PLK exhibits a high specific enzymatic activity (1800 nmol/min/mg of protein)....
Molecular approach for identification of mosquito species (Diptera: Culicidae) in Province of Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy
Asghar TALBALAGHI, Elena SHAIKEVICH
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 35-40, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.004
The aim of the present work was to identify cryptic species in the Anopheles maculipennis and Culex pipiens complexes and to study the genetic structure of the dominant mosquito species Ochlerotatus caspius (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Province of Alessandria close to the vast area untreated rice fields in Piedmont, NW Italy. With the help of PCR-RFLP analysis, four members of the Anopheles maculipennis complex were identified: A. messeae, A. maculipennis, A. sacharovi and A. atroparvus. Only C. pipiens f. molestus was identified in 11 habitats studied in Piedmont. Partial sequences...
Sequestration of aristolochic acids from meridic diets by larvae of Battus polydamas archidamas (Papilionidae: Troidini)
Carlos F. PINTO, Alejandro URZÚA, Hermann M. NIEMEYER
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 41-45, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.005
Larvae of the butterfly, Battus polydamas archidamas (Papilionidae: Troidini) feed exclusively on aristolochic acid (AAs)-containing Aristolochia species (Aristolochiaceae). The distribution of sequestrated AAs in the tissues (body, integument and osmeterial secretions) of B. polydamas archidamas larvae during their development, when fed on a meridic diet containing either a higher or lower concentration of AAs (AAI and AAII) than occurs naturally in the aerial tissues of their host plant, was determined. Accumulation of AAs in the body and integument was proportional to the weight of larvae and greater in the larvae that fed on...
Some ethological aspects of the trophobiotic interrelations between ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and larvae of the sawfly Blasticotoma filiceti (Hymenoptera: Blasticotomidae)
Tatiana A. NOVGORODOVA, Olga B. BIRYUKOVA
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 47-52, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.006
Some ethological aspects of the interrelations between ants and the larvae of Blasticotoma filiceti Klug, 1834 were investigated in the Altai Republic and Novosibirsk Region in 2006-2008. The interactions of ants with the larvae of this sawfly are determined by the concealed way of life style of B. filiceti. The majority of the ant-sawfly encounters occurred near holes in fern fronds at the moment when larvae excreted liquid or left their tunnels before descending to the soil prior to overwintering. Sawfly larvae visited by more aggressive ants, such as Formica s. str., leave the fern fronds slowly, which enables them to...
A phylogenetic test of the parasite-host associations between Maculinea butterflies (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) and Myrmica ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Gunther JANSEN, Kari VEPSÄLÄINEN, Riitta SAVOLAINEN
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 53-62, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.007
The parasitic caterpillars of Maculinea (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) need to be adopted and nursed by ants of the genus Myrmica (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Each Maculinea species is locally associated with one or a few main and often several secondary host species. To determine whether the parasite-host associations bear marks of cophylogenetic constraints, we reconstructed phylogenies of Maculinea and Myrmica using DNA sequence data. We searched for evidence of cospeciation with a tree-independent (ParaFit) and tree-based (TreeFitter) method. This did not reveal any indication of phylogenetic host tracking in...
Seasonal occurrence and biological parameters of the common green lacewing predators of the common pistachio psylla, Agonoscena pistaciae (Hemiptera: Psylloidea)
Fatemeh KAZEMI, Mohammad Reza MEHRNEJAD
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 63-70, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.008
Species in the carnea complex of the common green lacewing are predators of the common pistachio psylla, Agonoscena pistaciae in both cultivated pistachio plantations and on wild pistachio plants in Iran. The seasonal occurrence of common green lacewings was monitored in pistachio orchards from 2007 to 2008. In addition, the effect of different temperature regimes on preimaginal development, survival and prey consumption of the predatory lacewing Chrysoperla lucasina fed on A. pistaciae nymphs were studied under controlled conditions. The adults of common green lacewings first appeared on pistachio trees in...
Comparison of the severity of selection among beech leaves prior to egg-laying between a leaf-mining and two gall-inducing insects
Jean BÉGUINOT
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 71-78, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.009
Quantitative behavioural traits associated with egg-laying, such as the level of selectivity for host-supports and the size of egg clutches, are generally thought to be of great importance for the subsequent survival and development of offspring. These quantitative traits, however, are often difficult to assess reliably by direct observation in the field. This is particularly the case when the insects are very tiny, which is the case for most galling and leaf mining insects. However, a new approach, the "Melba" procedure, allows the indirect inference of these quantitative traits, using easily recorded field-data only. Application of this...
Biology of the conifer needle scale, Nuculaspis abietis (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), in northern Iran and parasitism by Aspidiotiphagus citrinus (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae)
Arash RASEKH, J.P. MICHAUD, Hassan BARIMANI VARANDI
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 79-85, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.010
The conifer needle scale, Nuculaspis abietis (Schrank) emerged as an important pest of conifers in the Kelardasht region of Mazandaran province, Iran, in the late 1990's. This pest feeds on conifer needles and twigs causing needle drop and branch desiccation. Its discovery in Kelardasht in Mazandaran Province necessitated a local quarantine of conifers in the genera Picea, Abies, and Pinus. We studied the life history and ecology of this scale on Norway spruce, Picea abies, under laboratory and natural field conditions. The complete life cycle of females required 206.4 ± 5.7 days in the laboratory (25...
The effect of the coccinellid Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on transmission of the fungal pathogen Pandora neoaphidis (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae)
Patricia M. WELLS, Jason BAVERSTOCK, Michael E.N. MAJERUS, Francis M. JIGGINS, Helen E. ROY, Judith K. PELL
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 87-90, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.011
The coccinellid Harmonia axyridis is a recent arrival in the UK and is an intraguild predator of the entomopathogenic fungus Pandora neoaphidis. Harmonia axyridis entirely consumes P. neoaphidis-sporulating cadavers and this may have a negative effect on the epizootic potential of P. neoaphidis. Here we assessed within plant transmission, and between plant vectoring, of P. neoaphidis in the presence of either H. axyridis or Coccinella septempunctata, a native coccinellid that only partially consumes fungal cadavers. Transmission was greater in the presence of coccinellids, with 21% of aphids becoming...
The effect of local environmental heterogeneity on species diversity of alpine dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Matteo NEGRO, Claudia PALESTRINI, Maria Teresa GIRAUDO, Antonio ROLANDO
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 91-98, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.012
The relative effects of two components of mountain environmental heterogeneity, altitude (1500, 1700 and 2000 m a.s.l.) and habitat (pastures, coniferous forests, wet meadows, scrub and anthropogenic woods) on the diversity of dung beetles in an Italian alpine valley were determined. The additive gamma diversity analysis indicated that differences among habitats (ßH) were always smaller than those among altitudes (ßA), irrespective of the measures used; it also showed that the contribution of ßA to γ-diversity was higher than expected by chance for all the measures of species diversity used, whereas the contribution...
Increasing patch area, proximity of human settlement and larval food plants positively affect the occurrence and local population size of the habitat specialist butterfly Polyommatus coridon (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in fragmented calcareous grasslands
Zuzanna M. ROSIN, Piotr SKÓRKA, Magdalena LENDA, Dawid MORON, Tim H. SPARKS, Piotr TRYJANOWSKI
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 99-106, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.013
Which factors influence the occurrence, population size and density of species in fragmented habitat patches are key questions in population and conservation ecology. Metapopulation theory predicts that larger and less isolated habitat patches should positively influence species occurrence and population size. However, recent studies have shown that habitat quality, human activity and permeability of the landscape surrounding habitat patches may be also important. In this paper we test the relative effects of habitat patch characteristics, human settlement and landscape permeability on the occurrence, local population size and density of the Chalk-hill...
Ground-dwelling arthropod assemblages of partially improved heathlands according to the species of grazer and grazing regime
Rocío ROSA GARCÍA, Urcesino GARCÍA, Koldo OSORO, Rafael CELAYA
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 107-115, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.014
The creation of improved areas is one way of increasing the productivity of livestock on Cantabrian heathland (NW Spain), a habitat that is frequently located in less favourable mountainous areas where the development of sustainable husbandry is limited. The effect of this on the biodiversity of heathland is unclear and likely to depend on several factors, such as the grazing regime. In order to clarify this situation, the effects of type of vegetation, species of grazer and grazing regime on the composition of the ground-dwelling arthropod fauna of partially improved heathland were determined. The effects of grazing by cattle or sheep and two grazing...
The dispersal ability of wood cricket (Nemobius sylvestris) (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) in a wooded landscape
Niels C. BROUWERS, Adrian C. NEWTON, Sallie BAILEY
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 117-125, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.015
Information on the dispersal ability of flightless insect species associated with woodlands is severely lacking. Therefore, a study was conducted examining the dispersal ability of wood cricket (Nemobius sylvestris) juveniles (nymphs) and adults in a wooded landscape on the Isle of Wight, UK, to further our understanding of the ecology and management of this and other flightless insects. A series of experiments were conducted where nymphs and adults were released and observed at a range of spatial-temporal scales within different habitat environments. The results of this investigation indicated no difference in the dispersal ability of wood...
The long-awaited first instar larva of Paussus favieri (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Paussini)
Andrea DI GIULIO, Emanuela MAURIZI, Peter HLAVÁČ, Wendy MOORE
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 127-138, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.016
Paussus favieri Fairmaire is one of only two species of the myrmecophilous carabid tribe Paussini known from Europe. Larvae are known from only 10 of the 580 paussine species. As in many beetles with considerably modified later instar larvae, the first instars represent a valuable source of informative characters for taxonomy and phylogenetic analyses (primary chaetotaxy, egg-bursters, etc.). Therefore, the discovery of the first instar larva of P. favieri is particularly important, as it represents only the second species for which this larval stage is known. In this paper we describe the behavior and morphology of the larval first instar of...
The Stegana undulata species group (Diptera: Drosophilidae) from the Oriental Region, with molecular phylogenetic analysis of the Chinese species
Jin-Ming LU, Jian-Jun GAO, Xi-Peng CHEN, Hong-Wei CHEN
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 139-152, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.017
The Stegana undulata species group is revised and eight new species described: S. (Steganina) flaviclypeata Chen & Chen, sp. n., S. (S.) flavipalpata Chen & Chen, sp. n., S. (S.) leucothorax Chen & Chen, sp. n., S. (S.) melanocheilota Chen & Chen, sp. n. and S. (S.) melanothorax Chen & Chen, sp. n. from southern China, and S. (S.) flaviscutellata Chen & Chen, sp. n., S. (S.) nigriclypeata Chen & Chen, sp. n. and S. (S.) nigripalpata Chen &...
Diaspidid (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) size plasticity as an adaptive life history trait
M. Garry HILL, Rosa C. HENDERSON, Nicola A. MAUCHLINE
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 153-159, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.018
The size and fecundity of Hemiberlesia lataniae (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) on partially resistant and susceptible kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) varieties was measured. The size ratio of mature H. lataniae grown on a partially resistant genotype, compared with those on a susceptible genotype, was 0.67-0.51 for 2nd instar exuviae area, 0.32 for adult body area and 0.18 for estimated body volume. The fertility ratio was 0.1, but the pre-oviposition period and the size of the crawlers were the same. Diaspidid scale insects' unusual ability to continue growing after the final moult appears to be a key feature allowing...
Highly polymorphic di- and trinucleotide microsatellite markers for the grapevine yellows disease vector Hyalesthes obsoletus (Auchenorrhyncha: Cixiidae)
Miriam IMO, Julia LÜNEBURG, Thomas HANKELN, Alfred SEITZ, Jes JOHANNESEN
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 161-163, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.019
Seven polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed for the planthopper Hyalesthes obsoletus, vector of stolbur 16SrXII-A phytoplasma. The loci have di- or trinucleotide repeat motifs and are highly variable with 10 to 22 alleles per locus. Observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.278 to 0.950 for the 78 individuals genotyped. One locus is sex-linked. No linkage between loci was found. All loci amplified consistently among phylogeographic as well as host-plant related samples and proved highly informative for population genetic studies.
Universal primers for amplifying the complete coding sequence of cytoplasmic heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) in Lepidoptera
Peng Jun XU, Tong LI, Jin Hua XIAO, Robert W. MURPHY, Huang DA WEI
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 164-168, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.020
Using sequence alignment, a conserved domain in the 3' untranslated region (UTR) of the cytoplasmic heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) of Lepidoptera was found. This region is highly variable in other insect groups. Furthermore, universal primers were designed to amplify the complete coding sequence (CDS) of HSP90 from total genomic DNA in Lepidoptera, avoiding the commonly used reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and 3', 5'-rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) methods based on cDNA. These primers amplified a fragment of about 2.25 kb in the 11 species tested, which represent seven different families of Lepidoptera, including moths...
Identification of 18 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the spruce bark beetle Ips typographus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) using high-throughput sequence data
Bernhard C. STOECKLE, Ralph KUEHN
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 169-171, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.021
Novel microsatellite markers for the spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus L.) are identified and characterized using next generation sequencing technology. 18 polymorphic loci were obtained by screening 10,684 reads and tested on 35 bark beetle samples from different locations in Bavaria, Germany. Allelic richness ranged from two to 38 alleles, observed heterozygosity from 0.03 to 0.66 and expected heterozygosity from 0.08 to 0.97. Four loci showed significant deviation from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and no linkage between loci was detected. The 18 loci, along with another six loci previously described, provide effective analytical tools...
Yang D. & Liu X.-Y.: MEGALOPTERA. FAUNA SINICA, INSECTA Vol. 51.
Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (1): 172, 2011 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2011.022
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I seem to have filled up the old thread and thought I better start a new one! Still got ages to go, don't leave me now...
Am currently sat waiting for my 16 week antenatal appt, been here an hour so far and just had BP done and that's it.
Yes spotty they have said due to babys size with ds i got to 10cm and pushed for an hour but he didnt appear so was taken to theatre for trial of forceps but his heart rate started to drop(which i still say was due to the pethadine) so they ended in emcs. Its a shame baby has turned to right position too but my consultant knows her stuff and is the same one i had with ds so i guess i have to trust her judgement.
Wow 8u is becoming a correction dose for me right now lol
Went for (late) 6-week check up - GP very worried about my crazy sugars, so had a chat with nurse. Now stopping splitting Levemir and aiming to run at 7mmol fasting and then 13mmol after food.
Woke up with 16.3mmol this morning due to having adjusted Levemir, so now feel like crap.
spotty that 8u injection sounds nice; my dinner was 12u just for mushroom stroganoff and 3 spoonfuls of rice.
diec thats a shame i feel rotten im dreading the after birth bg levels if im honest, not sure my gp will take much to do with it tho they didnt last time round.
I don't see my GP I had an appointment with the drs surgery diabetes nurse and the DNS (new one as my lovely one left ). Although one of the GPS also specialises in diabetes if I need it.
Hope you get it sorted diec it's hard to go from tight control to being more relaxed and running a bit higher
hoping - I'm very worried about lack of skin to skin too so I just think you have to be as consistent as you can be about it and be as demanding as possible. I know it is hardly an oracle of infromation, but you see people on One Born Every Minute having skin to skin ALL THE TIME after an ELCS (and emergency for that matter). And, I'm pretty sure it is in the Nice guidelines, which I would quote at them til the cows come home. Fingers crossed you get a nice MW like Rue did!
I am also hoping to go into spontaneous labour. I am finishing work on Friday, and as of Monday morning I will be staying as active and upright as possible, doing lots of exercise and am also going to go for some acupuncture. That would be such a dream! And if you do go into labour on your own then I don't seen why you shouldn't at least get the chance to deliver.
Diec - good news you are changing things round a bit. I don't think I would ever get by not spliting Levemir, but it certainly sounds like my doses will plummet. Let us know how you get on! How are Violet's hips?
I was at hospital yesterday as consultant wants to see me weekly now. I didn't have a scan because they are booked in every 2 weeks anyway, but she did measure me with a tape (first time they've done this - I think because I'm getting growth scans they don't bother). At 35 weeks I'm measureing 36 which really isn't too bad I think! Baby is still head down but head is still free and not at all engaged, so I am definitely going to be bouncing on my ball to encourage that! Everything else seems fine, so next time in is next week for the 36 scan and appt. I am kind of expecting to be given The Date at that appt, but who knows? I suppose if everything is all ok they might torture me for another week til 37 before telling me. What do you lot think will happen?
I think they'll book you in there and then I was booked in for my induction when I was 34 weeks
I was booked in for elcs mon there bona im 4th april latest before if any problems arise i will be 38 weeks exactly, i wonder if you can get nice guidlines sent out? Just hope everything goes smoothly wouldnt mind going in to labour on my own at 37 weeks avoid the cs
They said oh u can have as much skin to skin ad you like once ur in recovery but id like it straight away! Plus i know that no1 can get to see us for 2 hours but thinking baby will need to feed asap for bg levels just dont want baby taken away again this time was told last time oh there arent enough staff to keep an eye on baby on ward so will bring this up on my next visit as id rather be booked in for an earlier/later date than be seperated!
Wow bona, it's so imminent! Bouncing about on the ball sounds like a good plan.
V has another scan next week to see if her hip has corrected itself. If not, it's the harness that rue's daughter had.
Rue, can your daughter now move normally? How did you pick her up when she had the harness on?
Yes she can move fine and has had no further problems once she was out of the harness (took 8 weeks treatment). She is still followed up by the consultant, and has a hip X-ray every year, will see him this year then either 1 more in a couple of years (when she's 8) or discharged.
Picking up varied - but it's easy enough if slightly cumbersome. Because they can't move their legs they're very stable, DH was known to balance her in one hand BF positions changed slightly as the legs are splayed so it makes the traditional hold more annoying (but not impossible). Rugby ball hold worked better for me. Will see if I can dig out an old pic of her in it and post it tonight once I'm on the laptop for you to see.
6.4 two hours after breakfast might test again in another hour to make sure it's not dropping too much.
Nurse only wants me testing 2/3 times a day but I don't think that's enough?
spotty i think its gonna be hard going from testing so much and trying to keep it tight to letting it run high and testing less frequently dreading it a bit.
Ive got another eye screen on monday just hoping that at the very least its worse
I've got one on Monday too but I've got to cancel it because two days notice is not enough. How do they expect me to arrange for someone to drive me at such short notice plus dd has nursery and ds a hospital appointment
spotty i got mine weeks ago 2 days is very short notice!! Esp with 2 kids to organise im still not sure how im going to do it lol
Spotty that no of tests surely isn't practical - I've driven the car twice today already, so that'd be 2 of your "2 or 3" tests used up! Honestly, sometimes I despair, even HCPs have no clue it seems.
2 or 3??? I'm still doing 10 a day. It must be a money-saving drive by your PCT spotty.
Have had V weighed for first time since being discharged from community mw care. She's put on 1.1kg in 6 weeks - is that a lot? Apparently, she's small for 7.5 wks (real age), but big for 3.5 weeks (corrected age). What nonsense!
She's 7.5 wks because she's been here for 7.5 wks.
Anyway, I've been wondering whether babies of T1 mothers grow bigger in the womb AND outside too (if breastfed). I assume our milk fattens our babies more rapidly because of the
massively slightly higher sugar content.
What do you think?
Diec they do need to correct the age ime. For example ds is only 9th centile for his actual age but a perfect 50th for his corrected age. It also makes a difference to developmental milestones. I only know lb and oz I'm afraid?! So can't help with that
I've wondered about the sugar content too can't find anything on it though
No one ever mentioned actual and corrected ages with ds of is it only if they are born before 37 weeks? Last weekend at work tommorow
Diec corrected age is important for milestones etc though V would probably only be corrected for a year (?those born 32-37 weeks) I think. Your hv should know.
DS was corrected for 2 years as he was born before 32 weeks, so eg he didn't smile till 4m old which was bang on 2 months corrected so normal development if you take his prematurity into account iyswim.
Ok, so I'll only have to worry about two ages for a year then.
spotty, she's pretty much put on 2lbs in 6 weeks - lots? or not?
Umm no I really don't think so sounds like a really good weight gain. Where is she on the red chart? (They should be marking it in her corrected age).
If you would like go compare these are ds's weights so far:
3 weeks 8lb2
5 weeks 8lb6
7 weeks 9lb2
12 weeks 11lb10
That's his actual age. So he put on over 2lb in five weeks and he's actually every so slightly dropping down the centiles.
Also, you're breastfeeding so you're obviously doing an amazing job for her to have such a good weight gain. Your HV is talking rubbish!
Ok so had a bit of an episode at work today around an hour after eating i felt sick and faint checked bg was 7.2 so fine but really thought i was going to pass out took 20 mins to start feeling a bit better got sent home so embarreses no idea why it happened anyone ever had this happen??
Blood pressure hoping? I think fainting/faint episodes are common because your heart is doing so much extra work (I'm not a medical pro though)
Thanks spotty myb was have never had it happen before in fact ive never passed out to date or felt like it tho was so very close to it today worried me a bit
You could always ask to see your me for a check if you're worried hope you're feeling better now
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Transfer Window Closed - Was It Disappointing?
So, finally, the silly season is over. We sold Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez left for Citeh, in came Antonio Valencia, Gabriel Obertan and Michael Owen and we also cut a deal for Mame Biram Diouf who is set to join in January. Is that good enough?
Many fans were clamouring for big name signings. David Silva, Franck Ribery, Sergio Aguero, Karim Benzema - you name it. We made a move only for one of them, Benzema, and we were priced out and he wanted to go to Madrid anyway.
Fergie, quite rightly in the circumstances, refused to pay way over the odds for some star player, just because of a panic attack after the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo. In my view he was right: Aguero is not worth £45m - after all, Liverpool got Fernando Torres for less than half of that, from the very same club AND he was a local lad, a cult hero.
So yes, the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo, even though it landed us some fine money, also distorted the market and led to some insane prices. It was probably wiser to leave serious spending for the next summer which I believe Fergie did.
All this, however, does not mean that we couldn't have invested more. I do not have a worldwide scouting network available so I cannot name any potential players but I think the club's existing scouts should have come up with a recommendation for a good central midfield player. We are short on players in that area of the field, there's no way to get round that fact. The reasons have been listed hundreds of times, won't go through them again.
Maybe another striker would have been nice as well - instead of Michael Owen even though I realise that for free he does not represent a great risk. But I would have preferred a faster, fitter, better all-round player. How I yearn for a fit, strong Louis Saha...
So to answer my own question: yes, this transfer window was a bit disappointing. Obviously it would be better if we signed Ribery and Benzema instead of Obertan and Owen but that wasn't a real option, for several reasons. Could have done with a few more players, even if not in that 'glamour range' - but Fergie, apparently, has faith in his current squad. We can only hope it's justified.


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PHILADELPHIA (Sportsman's Daily Wire Service) Darnellius Crawford has prevented many NBA players from serious injury by just doing his job – as simple as it may be. Crawford, who was named the Philadelphia 76ers youngest mop boy in team history last season at the age of twelve, was offered a five year deal making him the richest mop boy in the league. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. During timeouts mop boys are responsible for mopping and drying wet spots on the floor that develop as players begin to perspire.
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One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is selecting the Christmas tree. Whether you like the fragrant Grand fir, a sturdy Noble fir or the traditional Douglas fir, the key element is getting one thats fresh. The best way to do that is to cut it yourself.
Patersons Lazy Acres Tree Farm in Arlington offers a chance to pick out the just-right tree and have the old-fashioned fun of cutting it down yourself.
Its all choose and cut it yourself at this farm, said Lazy Acres owner Linda Paterson. I only sell direct to the public. I dont sell to Christmas tree lots.
Seventy-five saws are on hand to use and on the weekends theres a group of strong young men to assist with cutting and carrying. Equipped with complimentary candy canes, customers are free to search among the farms 20,000 individual trees. Each variety of Christmas tree has special qualities that make it a favorite with their fans. Paterson doesnt hesitate to name her favorite tree: Its the Frasier fir.
The thing I like best about the Frasier is that it doesnt drop needles, Paterson explained. It has a shorter needle that lasts tremendously. I usually put mine up a few days after Thanksgiving and I dont take it out until a few days after the first of January. They really last.
She also believes the Frasier fir is better for people with allergies or asthma. Paterson is allergic to trees, yet she has no allergic symptoms when there is a Frasier fir in her house. The Noble fir is similar to the Frasier in looks and lasting qualities. These two hardier varieties cost a little more because they are extremely slow growing.
For fragrance, Paterson suggests a Grand fir. This variety with its graceful boughs and longer, flatter needles has a sweet yet spicy pine smell that permeates the whole room.
But they do drink a lot of water, Paterson said. You have to watch their water carefully. People also like the Norway spruce, partly because its very hard to burn. Its also very short needled and very prickly. Its a little uncomfortable to decorate, but on the other hand it also teaches kids and pets dont touch.
The other tree found at Lazy Acres is the Douglas fir. This is the tree that people think of as the standard Christmas tree. Paterson currently has some specimens up to 14 feet tall. Her prices, however, arent based on height like at a tree lot. Any Douglas fir on the property is $25 (plus tax) regardless of height. Price is determined by variety rather than size. Grand fir and Norway spruce are $30, while the long lasting Noble and Frasier firs are $35.
People looking for larger trees should shop early while theyre still available. Everything is first come, first served. The farm also has a large selection of ornaments and handmade wreaths in various sizes. Surprisingly, Paterson does not carry tree stands but she has a recommendation.
The best thing is a tree stand that holds at least a gallon of water. And keep it always full with good plain water. Thats what the state recommends, too. You dont need those tree preservatives. Just keep it well watered.
Once the tree has been selected and cut, Patersons Tree Farm visitors return to the main tent and warm up with free hot coffee and cider. On Sundays theres a raffle for a $20 check toward purchase of a turkey or ham.
Paterson also has a tree baler available. For $1, customers can have their tree tightly bundled in nylon net for the drive home. Its worthwhile if you have a long way to travel or have narrow doors to go through once you get the tree back home.
Patersons Lazy Acres Tree Farm is a family operation that has been in business for more than 25 years. Linda Paterson took over the business from her father, Walter Paterson, who still oversees the fun from a house adjoining the property.
This seasons tree farm hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. The farm closes Dec. 20. Its location is 1315 188th St. NE in the Smokey Point area. From I-5 take Exit 206 for Highway 531 and 172nd Street NE. Go west on 172nd to 19th Avenue NE and turn right. Turn left onto 188th Street NE. The tree farm is on the right, after a few blocks. For more information, call (360) 652-7661.


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Back for its third consecutive year, the City is proud to announce its agenda for five lunch 'n' learn sessions for local builders and developers for 2014. In recent forums, we asked the public what topics they wanted to hear about and we heard you! Our focus for the upcoming forums is proposed bylaw and building inspection changes.
"This is an opportunity to hear their feedback as well as a chance for us to share relevant information with them." says Ross Blackwell, the City's Development Services manager. "We invite people associated with the building and land development industry to join us for these informative and interactive sessions,"
Local industry professionals interested in attending any of the forums are reminded to reserve a spot by calling the Development Services at 250-286-5725 as seating is limited.
All forums start at noon at the Rivercorp boardroom at Enterprise Centre beside City Hall. We will continue to send email reminders as we approach the forum dates.
Wednesday December 3 - Development Permit Handbook
In its ongoing efforts to streamline the development approval process, we have released an illustrated, easy-to-read handbook to help developers prepare Development Permit applications. The handbook is now available online at the City's website. The handbook provides clear and concise direction on submission requirements along with a visual interpretation of the City's development permit guidelines. This forum will attempt to go into detail in the thoughts behind the handbook and to respond to questions the public has provided us on the handbook to date.
Zoning Bylaw Rewrite
A new zoning bylaw is in the works. This forum is designed to provide an overview to what the changes to the zoning bylaw might be and their potential impact on future developments.
Soil Deposition
A new soil deposition bylaw is under development. This new bylaw is aimed at regulating and defining clear considerations when removing or depositing soil onto a private lot.
Site Grading
The discussion will provide an overview of how the grading process develops from the engineering subdivision stage down to the construction of an ancillary building 20 years later. The discussion will include the requirements to be met at each stage by the developer or home owner and how it relates to a statutory right of way.
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Thread: Savethechildren??
11/20/2012 11:09am, #1
Ok so this thread I'm starting is because of another thread I read a few lines down that sort of caused a question to pop into my head. Now I know it's the holiday season and such so I'm likely to piss on a few picnics here, but I need an answer to this burning question.:
Why is it that people who live in a shithole part of the world where they themselves are starving to death feel it is necessary to have 17 kids well knowing they will probably die from starvation?? And to a greater extent why should the rest of the world have to bail them out of their own lack of common sense?? Now I'm not trying to be mean about it, but it just seems somewhat retarded to have multiple kids when you yourself can't afford food. So maybe you guys can shed some light on this for me because I find it hard to feel sorry for people that seem to create their own problems.
11/20/2012 11:20am, #2
Ahhh the general paintbrush of ignorance is out. There are many reasons, some ignorance, some logical and others cultural. You are ALWAYS too lazy to research, so I'll wait for Devil to troll and someone to explain it to you.
11/20/2012 11:32am, #3
Excellent first world reasoning there, thank you.
You've got a number of issues which cause people to have too many kids in a poor environment.
1) Lack of access to sex education/contraceptives (often people are told by their clergy/government that contraceptives are of the devil or promote the spread of HIV).
2) Women in this type of culture are often (even usually?) severely oppressed, to the point where saying no is not an option.
3) Culturally, large families are often seen as desirable, again often for religious reasons (go forth and multiply).
11/20/2012 11:58am, #4
Where exactly are starving people having seventeen kids that are mostly (let's say, ten out of seventeen) dying from starvation?
Name, say, four countries where this is common, and then maybe we can discuss a) if this is so and b) why this is so.
11/20/2012 11:58am, #5
That actually brings up a good point about the church's involvement in charities. I don't see this as anything but a win win for the church. What possible reason could they have for wanting that status quo to change?? Every 40c of every dollar goes in their pockets. So more kids = more money. But **** even wild animals learn from negative reinforcement, you would think that after a while the people would realize, "oh hey every kid starves maybe we should cut back".
11/20/2012 12:02pm, #6
I would say parts of Haiti would qualify. I don't know if it's 17 kids per family, but multiple kids are not uncommon in areas of extreme poverty.
11/20/2012 12:13pm, #7
Fuzzy also missed a very important one as well.
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children, especially boys, are assets to many poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide little or no support, financial or political, for family planning (see Birth Control) Families may also not know about family planning due to the lack of education. Hence, most developing countries have high rates of population growth.
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I would actually love to give to charity. I just have a hell of a time finding anyone I think deserves it. Most people who find themselves severely poverty stricken are dumb and/or lazy.
But, but, but, they're KIDS!!!! Yeah, I thought about giving to Coats for Kids (I prefer to call it Slickers for Suckers) but most of those kids have meth addicts for parents and are going to suffer with or without that new Triple Fat Goose. I don't want to spend my money on a lost cause.
Meals on Wheels seemed nice until I realized they're just a bunch of lazy old people who are now reaping the fruits of being lazy young people. No good.
Local soup kitchen? Crackheads. Women's shelter? Dirty prostitutes.
Wounded Warriors? Bunch of grown men who made the decision to put themselves in a position to get de-legged. Not heroes. Coulda' been me. Life's a bitch, then you die. Although I will buy them a beer for ridding the world of a few Muslims.
As for feeding third world kids - it just makes the problem worse. Here's a word all the hippies like to use.....thuthainabilithy. Feeding these little turds isn't sustainable. There are already more children being born than can survive given the resources of their environment. So we allow them to survive long enough to squirt out a couple dozen more skinnies. Do the fucking math.