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From: NEW BEGINNINGS, Vol. 16 No. 6, November-December 1999, pp. 213-15
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"Toddler Tips" is a regular feature of the magazine NEW BEGINNINGS, published bimonthly by La Leche League International. In this column, suggestions are offered by readers of NEW BEGINNINGS to help parents of toddlers. Various points of view are presented. Not all of the information may be pertinent to your family's lifestyle. This information is general in nature, and not intended to be advice, medical or otherwise.
My two-and-a-half-year-old is still nursing. I enjoy nursing him at home and don't mind his gymnastic maneuvers in private. My problem is he wants to nurse in the some way when we are in public. I have tried several things to keep him from lifting my shirt, standing on his head, etc. He only gets more adamant and loud—attracting further attention to us. How have other mothers of nursing toddlers continued to nurse discreetly in public?
I agree! Nursing a two-and-a-half-year-old in public can be very frustrating. My son is full of energy and doesn't like cloth against his face. It has been very difficult for me. One thing that has really helped me is to tell my toddler what I expect in the beginning. "You may nurse, but I want you to leave my shirt down and to lie still on my lap." Then I also make sure that he knows what will happen if he doesn't comply. "If you can't do this, we will have to stop nursing." I thought this would help him understand what I expected, but I found that the greater benefit was for me! Before, I was constantly saying, 'No, Chris, put my shirt down. Chris, lie still. Chris!" I would wait until I was extremely frustrated and angry and then stop nursing because I was so upset with him. He would then react to my anger and have an outburst. When I started describing the behavior we would follow, it not only let him know my expectations, but it defined them for me also. Now, when the shirt flips up, or he is attempting incredible acrobatic nursing feats, I calmly tell him, "I needed you to sit still. We need to stop nursing now." The behavior has become the issue, not my tolerance level at any given moment. I can't say that we always have perfect nursing sessions in public now, but after a couple of times, he learned that he was just as much in control of when nursing ended as I was, and that he knew what would end it. That made him less upset when I snapped my bra and put my shirt back in place. If he asked again in five minutes, it was a new opportunity to get it right.
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When my twins were about two, they had less than perfect nursing manners. I finally realized that I set guidelines for appropriate behavior in every other area of life and that this should be no exception. When I thought of it outside of the context of breastfeeding, and looked at the issue as one of manners and privacy, I realized that a two- year-old is capable of understanding that certain behaviors are not appropriate in public.
We started by practicing at home. If the curtains were closed, then it was okay to "let it all hang out." If they were open, I would ask them to "keep Mommy covered" and to "nurse nicely." If they persisted in pushing up my shirt or whatever else they were trying at the time, I would stop the nursing until the child in question was calm enough to cooperate.
As we ventured out in public, there were times when we simply had to make a hasty retreat to a more private area (like the car) because someone was just too tired or hungry to cope with our guidelines for public behavior. This was the same strategy I would use for say, a tantrum in the middle of the library. Children, like adults, sometimes have days when they are not at their calmest and most cooperative.
It took a little time, but my sons soon learned what was expected of them. Their nursing manners improved, and nursing in public became a much more peaceful event for everyone concerned. They are now four and have long since weaned, but they tell their little sister (age 18 months) to "keep Mommy covered." Of course, you know your child best, and can best judge his ability to understand your rules and limits. I'm sure you can come to a mutually agreeable solution to this situation.
Christie Hanly
Valparaiso IN USA
I tried to remember to give my toddler the opportunity to nurse before leaving the house. I'd give plenty of notice that we would be going out and remind him that we would nurse only at home or in the car and that climbing on Mommy was allowed only at home. If he asked to nurse while shopping, I'd remind him about our agreement. If he insisted persistently, I would sometimes abandon our shopping and, if at all possible, go back to the car to nurse. As I gently but consistently enforced these rules, he gradually realized that I meant what I said and he got the message.
Ellen M. Helms
Annapolis MD USA
Nursing a toddler can be one of the most rewarding—and one of the easiest—things we do as mothers. But those toddler gymnastics can get pretty wild. In order to be consistent, you may want to change your expectations about breastfeeding behavior at home as well as when you are out. For example, I don't allow my children to play with my other breast or, generally, lift my shirt because it drives me crazy.
It might help to start with the behavior that is the most embarrassing and start working on that. You could say, "from now on when you nurse you need to..." and then state the change. By the age of two-and-a- half, most toddlers can adapt to some basic manners for nursing in public. I've had a lot of success with this. Good luck and continue to enjoy this ever-so-short time of nursing.
Sylvia Wallis
Port Coquitlam BC Canada
How wonderful that you're thinking of your child's need to nurse outside the home! However, it can be embarrassing when nursing toddlers call a lot of attention to themselves. You might want to consider teaching "polite" nursing behavior when you are home so you could use it when you're out. Your son might be able to learn that there are different ways to nurse: the discreet way and the "anything-goes" way. Developmentally, he's most likely ready to follow a simple rule or two about nursing. Maybe you could say, "When we're at home you can move around, when we're out I expect you to lie still like this (with a demonstration)."
Kathleen Whitfield
South Bend IN USA
Having had rather gymnastic children myself, I understand your concerns. It can be really embarrassing when you are trying to be discreet and your child's behavior is like a neon sign flashing "toddler breastfeeding."
When my children got old enough that I felt uncomfortable with their public exhibitions of breastfeeding gymnastics, I felt they were also old enough to understand simple directions, such as "Keep my shirt down," or "Wait until we get to the car," or "Not in front of Aunt Bessie." If this didn't work, I would take them to a private room. There is no need to explain, but if an explanation is expected or demanded just say, "I need to settle him in private." Once you are behind closed doors, no one will know what's happening.
Thankfully, this stage is short and very sweet. Once they understand your expectations, they willingly do as you ask.
Heather "Sam" Doak
Marietta OH USA
When I read this situation, I immediately recalled my youngest when he was about two. He wanted to undress me so he could have free access to both breasts whenever he was nursing. We had many unhappy attempts at nursing during which I was trying to avoid exposing too much skin and he was trying to create the perfect nursing experience.
Two-and-a-half-year-olds are capable of making choices and don't have to have every wish met immediately. I made it clear to Nathaniel that he could nurse wherever we were if he could do it without undressing me, but otherwise he would have to wait until we got home. He wasn't talking much at that stage, but he understood the choice. If he wanted to nurse, then he could do so discreetly. He also knew that if he was distressed he could nurse anywhere at any time. Somehow those times of genuine need went smoothly and neither of us felt as though we were doing anything we didn't want to.
Jill Dye Goodmayes
Essex England
As the mother of a nursing three-year-old, I have been in your situation! I sometimes struggle with meeting both my toddler's need to nurse and my need for discreet nursing.
For about six months after she turned two, Hannah just wasn 't able to understand my reluctance to nurse her. She'd tug at my shirt and continually ask to nurse. (Thank goodness for "code" names for breastfeeding!) Sometimes distraction would work and I began carrying around stickers, a balloon, or a little toy if we were going someplace where I really felt I couldn 't nurse her. The times when I didn 't have a distraction with me, I'd do what mothers of toddlers all over the world do—stand! This meant I'd play with her a lot by swinging her back and forth or offering a piggyback ride.
If she really had to nurse, I would make an excuse and take her to our car or even a washroom stall, if we were out! Usually she would be fine after a quick break to nurse and I'd have a happy child once more.
Over the last few months, she has grown and changed so much that she rarely asks to nurse in public anymore. It has happened so gradually that, until I read your question, I hadn 't really noticed! I suspect that your son will soon be able to wait to nurse, as well. Good luck!
Kathy Dupuis
Nakusp BC Canada
You often hear that a quietly nursing baby attracts much less attention than one who is crying and hungry, but a nursing toddler doing gymnastics changes the picture quite a bit. I adjusted my nursing in public when my children were about the age of your son and they started the gymnastics, lifting my shirt, pulling off and leaving me exposed to the world while they giggled. I tried to make my child understand that we could only nurse in public if he or she could do it calmly and quietly, without pinching or undressing Mom. This had varying degrees of effectiveness. Tired kids aren't too accepting of discussion and reasoning. If my child was exhausted and would doze off quickly, it didn 't matter where we nursed. But usually the things going on around us at the mall, or wherever we were, would distract him and cause more pulling off, looking around, and gymnastics, so I often found it was best to wait and nurse in a more private setting. I was often able to set some limits by promising to nurse as soon as we got to the car, home, or wherever I needed to go for a little extra privacy. The time-honored suggestion of using the women 's dressing room in a clothing store is one that worked for me when I needed to have more privacy.
Since a two-year-old's tolerance is limited, you can 't ask him to wait for several hours to nurse, but waiting for 15 minutes or so until you find a more private place is reasonable. When we did get to the promised place, I made sure to say that we were there and to offer to nurse then. That way they knew that when I asked them to wait I would keep my promise.
One of my favorite ways to handle public nursing challenges has been to offer to nurse in the car before getting out at our destination, from the time my children were newborns on up to when they were big nursing persons. I guess it sounds like filling them up, both with milk and love to give them a bit more tolerance and patience for the adventures to come.
A baby sling could also help with this situation. Besides holding your child close and giving you more use of your hands, the fabric is usually ample enough so you can pull it up and around you and him to help keep covered up. Maybe a soft toy or squishy ball could serve to keep him and his hands busy while nursing and distract him from the usual activity. Some mothers have told me that "nursing beads, " a string of interesting colored and/or shaped beads, are good for keeping little hands occupied for a more relaxing nursing time. You might want to offer such a toy only during nursing as a kind of reward or incentive for sitting still, as well as an enticing alternative to the usual gymnastics. Any interesting distraction can help keep your child entertained enough to wait to nurse until you get home.
Remember, that little guy is going to grow every time you blink, and in a few years you'll look back on cuddling and nursing and loving your little one as one of the best times in your life.
Georgeanne Mattise
Scranton PA USA


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- 2016. Temporal regulation of proteome profile in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. PeerJ PrePrints 4:e1677v1 https://doi.org/10.7287/peerj.preprints.1677v1
Background. Diurnal rhythms of protein synthesis controlled by the biological clock underlie rhythmic physiology in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Self-sustained autonomous circadian oscillations were documented all over the organs of the fly. In this study, we conducted a proteome-wide investigation of rhythmic protein accumulation in D. melanogaster. Materials and Methods. We have used the whole fly for the proteomic study as performed in typical proteotypic peptide (PTP) studies and followed the same protocol with trypsin digestion. Total protein collected from fly samples harvested at 4h intervals over the 24-h period were subjected to two dimensional (2-D) gel electrophoresis, trypsin digestion and MS/MS analysis. Protein spots/clusters were identified with MASCOT search engine and Swiss-Prot database. Expression of proteins was documented as percentage of volume contribution using the Image Master 2D Platinum software. Results. A total of 124 protein spots/clusters were identified using MS/MS analysis. A significant variation in the expression of 88 proteins over the 24-h period was observed. Our present results suggested that the synthesis/regulation of numerous proteins is regulated by the biological clock in D. melanogaster. Relatively higher number of proteins was upregulated during nighttime as compared to daytime. Conclusion. As these rhythmically varying proteins/enzymes involve in metabolism, muscle activities, ion channels, protein synthesis, redox homeostasis and apoptosis our results indicate that these cellular processes could be regulated at the level of temporal expression of protein profile.
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Percentage of volume contribution of protein spots
Expression levels of proteins as percentage of volume contribution (of all sptos/clusters) at all time points by image analysis (ImageMaster 2D Platinum software, version 7.0)


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i am unable to insert values into my table when i am using primary key and foreign key in my tables i am sure that i have not voilated the constraints rules and its working well when i remove the constraints.....
Hi all I set up transactional replication between a sql 2008 and sql 2005 server. I have a table with an identiy column and a varchar field. I accidentally SET IDENTITY INSERT ON at the subscriber instead of the subscriber server and inserted a row.
After that every row I inserted in the publisher has not be replicated to subscriber? I see this error message in the replication monitor?
Violation of PRIMARY KEY constraint 'PK__IdentTes__32149A135070F446'. Cannot insert duplicate key in object 'dbo.IdentTest'
I tried deleting the row at subscriber but still the same message?
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Chapter 22
Six months after Mr. Touchett's death, we are told about an exchange between Madame Merle and her friend Gilbert Osmond. Gilbert Osmond lives in his own house in Florence. The house is described as a "face" that seems to have heavy lids, but no eyes (197). It windows are described as defying the world to look inside, rather than being communicative. Inside, there is much padded furniture, tapestries, watercolor paintings, a gentleman named Gilbert Osmond, his daughter Pansy, and two nuns. Gilbert Osmond is described as having a studied look, with intelligent and observant eyes. His appearance suggests a "fine gold coin" but one that is not in the "general circulation" (199).
The child, Pansy, is studying a painting done by her father. The nuns report on the girl's education, describing the languages she has been exposed to, the drawing teacher, the sports she engages in, and so forth. He asks what they have made of her, and they respond that they have made her a Christian, and a "charming young lady" in whom there will be nothing but "contentment" (201). Little Pansy is described as being perfect and very much loved by the sisters of the convent. She is 15 years old.
Madame Merle arrives as the nuns are leaving to go back to Rome. Merle has apparently gone to see Pansy at the convent before, and will give some counsel as to how long Pansy will be educated in the convent.
When the nuns leave, Osmond suggests that they send Pansy out while they discuss whether or not she will stay in the convent. Madame Merle says that they do not need to because the subject of their conversation will be something that Pansy does not understand.
At the same time that Madame Merle brings up what is on her mind, Osmond notes that she is always doing things for her friends. Madame Merle declares that she cares greatly for her own self. Osmond retorts, "Exactly; but yourself includes so many other selves--so much of everyone else and of everything. I never knew a person whose life touched so many others." Madame Merle retorts: "What do you call one's life?" (207.) They end up sending Pansy away after this exchange.
Madame Merle tells Osmond that she will introduce him to Isabel. She tells him that he will "profit" by her knowledge of Isabel. Osmond asks if he will indeed "profit" (209). He asks if Isabel is "beautiful, clever, rich, splendid, universally intelligent, and unprecedentedly virtuous" (209), saying that he will only meet with her if that is the case. Madame Merle responds that Isabel is all of the above. He asks Merle what he means to "do" with Isabel. Madame Merle tells him that she will merely put Isabel in his way. "I don't pretend to know what people are meant for," she says, "I only know what I can do with them" (210). Osmond expresses sympathy for Isabel. He then compliments Merle for looking well; he knows that she has some "idea" and that it looks rather becoming on her. For once, Madame Merle loses her self-possession, and the two have a moment of looking each other face to face at an equal level. They both see it as an inconvenient to be known, but because it is mutual they are willing to accept this situation.
Merle wishes to Osmond that he were not so heartless. She takes a look at Osmond's picture and notes that she does not care for it. He believes his drawings are better than others'. Merle wishes he had had other ambitions, and he says that this is impossible. Merle compliments him on the taste in his well-furnished rooms.
Osmond asks once again if Miss Archer is rich, and Merle lets him know the exact number: she has seventy thousand pounds. Merle tells him that she wishes him to marry Isabel. Osmond says he does not understand her ambitions.
Merle notes that Pansy has had enough of the convent. She also remarks that Pansy does not seem to like her, even though the child is as "pure as a pearl" (213).
Chapter 23
At Mrs. Touchett's place, the Palazzo Crescenti in Florence, Merle comes to visit. She arranges for Isabel and Gilbert Osmond to meet. When Osmond visits the house, Isabel is uncharacteristically silent, finding it more important to get an accurate impression of him than she finds it important to produce her own impression of him. Osmond, in spite of (or perhaps, because of) Isabel's silence is interested in her. He invites her to visit his house with Madame Merle sometime.
Isabel expects that Madame Merle will scold her for her silence and stupidity when Osmond leaves, but instead Merle tells her that she behaved just as she wished. Isabel feels displeasure at this comment, claiming that she is under no obligation to charm Mr. Osmond. Merle flushes at this. (She has unwittingly revealed her own intentions to Isabel here.)
When Isabel asks Ralph about Osmond, Ralph only knows that he is a vague, unexplained American who has lived for thirty years in Italy. He knows that Osmond dreads the vulgar, but other than that he has no special talents. Isabel says that she wants to have more information about him because it is better to know about one's dangers. Ralph responds that knowing that much may actually make people more dangerous. He cautions her to judge for herself.
Isabel has noticed that Ralph has something against Madame Merle. When she asks him what he thinks of her, he responds that he feels sorry for Madame Merle, that she was ambitious but unaccomplished. He finds her, in her overall aspect, to be an exaggerated person, never allowing others to have the chance to call her a fool.
Ralph thinks to himself that Isabel's friendship with Madame Merle will not last forever, noting that neither person knew the other as well as she supposed. He believes that each will discover the true nature of the other.
Gilbert Osmond is described as an aesthete. He has impeccable taste, but there seems to be something substantially lacking in him. His house is described in very sinister terms: it is a surface, just a "face" that bars communication with the outside. The architecture and style of his house is a symbol of Osmond's own personality. He is superficial and heartless, but appears to be very cultured. His relationship to his daughter is somewhat odd, because the daughter seems to admire him very much, even though he is not a very warm person. James' description of Osmond as a "coin" that is not in the general circulation is a hint at Osmond's own relation to commodities: he is a selfish hoarder, and has no interest in the communicative aspects of style.
The conversation between Merle and Osmond suggests a very intimate nature of their relationship, although why exactly this is the case is left obscure. They seem to be antagonistic in some respects, exchanging insults, but they are also very forthright with each other. They seem to both know each other too intimately, and the suggestion is that they typically do not allow others to have true knowledge of their character. It is unclear why Merle would want Isabel to marry Osmond, since she thinks highly of Isabel and she thinks Osmond is heartless. There is something sinister about Merle's dealings, especially because she declares that she does not know what Isabel is good for, but she only knows what she can "do with them." She makes it sound as if she will use Isabel for some purpose of her own, but we do not know how her plan of getting Isabel and Osmond to marry will benefit her.
Isabel is uncharacteristically silent and un-opinionated when she meets Osmond. She is more interested in gaining an accurate impression of him than of forming her own opinion of him -- this seems to be the exact opposite of her usual approach to people. This foreshadows to us that Osmond will be perceived differently than all her other suitors. Why though, is Isabel so reticent when she meets him? Ralph insinuates that Isabel's abundance of second-hand knowledge on his character is the reason she is so interested in him. It seems that Madame Merle has exploited Isabel's imaginative possibilities: the more Isabel thinks she "knows" the less she is able to experience for herself. This brings up an interesting theme that Henry James treats in other of his novels: What is the relationship between knowledge and experience? Does having knowledge of something prejudice us towards the way we experience it? Can one have an experience without having knowledge or prejudice about that thing? His short novel, What Maisie Knew, is one of his more extended explorations of this theme.


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OLD ORCHARD BEACH – The tension that gripped the Town Council for months had all but dissipated Monday night as the board met one final time to certify the results of the election that removed six of the seven members from office.
It was another historic moment for the town, six days after residents voted for the first time to recall the majority of the Town Council. The vote on June 11 followed months of political tension touched off by a vote to fire the town manager.
Sharri MacDonald, Laura Bolduc, Linda Mailhot, Dana Furtado, Michael Coleman and Robin Dayton were removed from office. Coleman, who was recalled by a margin of 11 votes, has requested a recount of his race.
The recount will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Old Orchard Beach High School. If the result is reversed, Coleman will resume his position on the council and Kenneth Blow, who was elected to replace him, will step down.
Before a standing-room-only group of well over 100 residents, the six recalled councilors and Bob Quinn – the lone survivor of the recall election – certified the election results, then left the dais to a resounding ovation.
Within minutes, the new councilors were sworn into office and greeted by thunderous applause from the audience.
Sworn in were Blow, Shawn O'Neill, Roxanne Frenette, Malorie Pastor, Jay Kelley and Joseph Thornton. O'Neill and Frenette served previously as town councilors.
"We are going to have a period of transition," said O'Neill, who was elected to replace MacDonald. "We're here to serve you, to work together and bring change to our town."
O'Neill, who was a councilor for 14 years, including three years as chairman, was chosen unanimously as chairman. Quinn was chosen to serve as vice chairman, also with unanimous support.
O'Neill said the new Town Council will bring professionalism and integrity back to the town "as it so deserves."
Quinn, who is serving his second term, said the voters indicated last week that they want council deliberations to be conducted with honesty, integrity and dignity. Speaking directly to residents, Quinn said they made a difference for the town.
"I think the difference we made – not just in Old Orchard Beach but in surrounding communities – is showing that democracy is alive and well in our town," he said.
After the meeting, Quinn said he is optimist that the new councilors will work well together.
"The polarizing has got to end. We're on the right track," he said. "I think things will be better than they have been."
The Town Council will hold its first regular meeting Tuesday night, and on Wednesday it will begin a series of budget workshops. The council has 13 days to finish and adopt a municipal budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Gillian Graham can be contacted at 791-6315 or at:
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Traveling in Australia will always start with questions, where to go? Which places worth visiting in Australia?
My Facts About Australia: Darling Harbor
Sydney, The gateway to Australia, famous for its World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, Sydney is one of the world's favorite cities, and has been voted "world's best city". Australia's oldest and largest city is set on one of the world's most stunning harbors, fringed by easy-to-reach, sandy beaches.
My Facts About Australia: Bondi Beach
Sydney Harbor separates the city into north and south, with harbor side villages, beachside suburbs and inner city areas full of life and their own distinctive character.
The city has a sunny, moderate climate which contributes to Sydneysiders' relaxed lifestyle and love of the great outdoors. There are five major national parks around Sydney with 8,000 square kilometers of open space.
My Facts about Australia: The Rocks
This multicultural city's restaurant and cafe scene is enhanced by outstanding local fresh produce and world-class wines. Sydney has a dynamic arts and cultural scene. It is home to some of Australia's leading arts organizations such as Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony, Sydney Dance Company and Sydney Theatre Company.
Sydney offers a secure environment for families, with excellent facilities, transport and telecommunications.
The most popular destinations in Sydney are:
- The Rocks
- Darling Harbor
- Bondi Beach
- Manly
- Glebe/Newtown
- Paddington


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Pakawaste are pleased to announce that we have made it to the final stage of the BIBAs for the 3rd consecutive year. Our company has been shortlisted as finalists for 3 award categories; "Manufacturer of the Year", "Service Business of the Year" and "Exporter of the Year."
This is the biggest and longest running business awards programme in the Lancashire. Each year, the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce who organise the event receive more than a thousand applications, which makes it even more of an achievement to have reached the final stage.
The BIBAs have become highly prestigious and are often described as "the one they all want to win." There are a total of 18 categories this year which includes awards for the "Most Inspiring Business", "Best Use of Information Technology" and "Excellence in Customer Service."
Industries that have entered the BIBAs this year include marketing professionals, healthcare providers and construction experts. These awards give businesses from a wide range of backgrounds the opportunity to enter, which is what makes the awards so special!
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be visited by the official panel of BIBA judges. This will give us the chance to demonstrate how we work as a business and what our company does. Once they have gained a better understanding of Pakawaste, we hope that they will award us with this highly prestigious award.
The BIBAs ceremony will take place on the 11th September at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. This is always a great evening filled with food, drink and entertainment. We are looking forward to spending time with the other applicants and hopefully we will be able to take at least one award home at the end of the night!
Pakawaste wishes all of the other finalists the best of luck and we look forward to hearing the results!


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August 11, 2015
Relief packages were distributed to in Khanakul in West Bengal and Hirapur, a village in Rajhati. About 200 families received packages that included rice, daal, chire, potatoes, sugar, suji and biscuits.
August 3, 2015
Several states of India such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Manipur were hit by Cyclone Komen on Sunday August 2, 2015.
More than 1.8 million people in 5,600 villages have been affected by the flooding. Nearly 1.1 million have been moved to camps.
The United Nations warned swollen rivers threaten more areas of the country, adding it could be days before the true extent of the disaster emerges.
IMRC has begun working to provide emergency relief in West Bengal, one of the most impoverished regions in India.
Dry food and drinking water pouches are the most important needs right now. We are focusing on remote, worst affected areas in West Bengal where no help is reaching the victims.
We will keep you updated as our volunteers are completely mobilized and as they share specific information.


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Last night's car crash in Wexford truly is a shockingly sad state of affairs.
Irish born 75-yr-old Lily Ryan-Alexander and her 75-yr-old husband Doug, were travelling with their two sons, Doug Jnr, 52, and 49-yr-old Steven Alexander when their car collided with a lorry around 6:30pm last evening.
The family lived in Oakland, Illinois in the US, and were driving a rented BMW saloon car that they had hired at Shannon Airport.
They were making their way to the home of Mrs Alexander's sister, Winnie Keevey, in Lacken, New Ross, where her wake was being held at the time of the crash.
Gardai confirm that all four passengers were confirmed dead at the scene of the crash which occured on the main New Ross to Wexford road at around 6.30pm yesterday evening.
It's understood that the Department of Foreign Affairs has been in touch with their family in America.
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Elf on The Shelf - What is Elf on the Shelf -Where to Buy Your Own Elf and How it Works
The Elf on the Shelf - A New Christmas Tradition
The Elf on the Shelf is quickly becoming as special a Christmas tradition as the reading of The Night Before Christmas.
The premise is so simple - yet also so much fun for the whole family.
What is The Elf on the Shelf?
Santa needs help keeping track of which children are being naughty or nice during the holiday season. Because he himself is so busy, he sends down adorable little elves to keep watch over the children and report back to him each night.
Every evening parents hide the elf in a different hiding spot for children to find in the morning. Then each morning, kids delightfully run around looking to find where the little elf landed after reporting to Santa at the North Pole the night before.
There is only one rule. Children are not supposed to touch the little elf (though they are allowed to tell him their Christmas secrets).
Each family gets to adopt their own little elf that is sent to them directly from Santa. The elf receives its "Christmas magic" as soon as the new human family gives him their own special name. Then their personal little elf returns year after year to make sure the children are behaving before Christmas arrives and reports back to Santa each evening.
The Elf on the Shelf is not only fun for children to find - but fun for parents to come up with creative places to hide the elf each evening (or at least come up with creative excuses about why the elf hasn't moved if parents forget to move him the night before). The general rule is the elf needs to be "hidden" in plain site so he can keep an eye on the kids to be sure they are behaving.
Parents are also receiving the benefit of better behaving children as they remind them that the elf is watching them and will give Santa a bad report if they act up.
After Christmas arrives the little elf goes back to the North Pole with Santa until the following year.
The Authors of the Elf on The Shelf
The Elf on the Shelf was released in 2005 by the mother/daughter team Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell.
When they could not find a publisher willing to publish The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition they decided to publish it themselves where it quickly climbed the charts to become a number one best seller at Barnes and Noble and other large distributors.
They have received numerous awards since then including:
- 2010 Book of the Year Creative Child Award.
- 2009 Stevie Award for Best Web Animation.
- 2009 Hermes Creative Award for Web Design and Web Animation.
- 2009 Communicator Award.
- Top Seller for 2009.
- National Best Books 2008 Award.
- 2008 iParenting Media Award.
- HOT iParenting Media Award 2008.
The Elf on the Shelf has also been featured in major media outlets such as:
- USA Today
- LIVE with Regis and Kelly
- Boston Globe
- Disney Family.com
- The Today Show
- Rachel Ray Blog
Where to Find The Elf on the Shelf
Thanks to the convenience of the internet, you can receive your own Elf on the Shelf hardcover book that includes your own personal elf in just a couple of days.
The Elf on the Shelf Book and the Elf have become so popular that you can now choose between a male elf or female elf - a blue eyed elf or brown eyed elf and even begin collecting items such as The Elf on the Shelf holiday ornaments.
Simply click on one of the Amazon links below to begin your own new wonderful Christmas Holiday Tradition.
Another example of a tradition deviating from its roots. Now, even elves take centre stage in "the most wonderful time of the year." Nice hub though.
I haven't heard of this at all. I guess I have been missing out. Keep up the great HUBS. I must give this an "Up ONE and Useful." RJ
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We believe that sharing the theatre with youngsters can be a life-changing experience, but some shows are more family friendly than others. Our guidelines below can give you a general idea of what might be appropriate, but you know your child best. If you have questions or want to talk further about any show's content, just call us at 800.294.1816.
Generally, if your child can pay attention to a full-length movie at the cinema, he or she will probably enjoy a theatrical event. Many shows suggest no children under the age of 4. All children must have a ticket, regardless of age.
Roald Dahl's treasured tale is the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including "Pure Imagination," "The Candy Man" and "I've Got a Golden Ticket," alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Children will delight in the world of Willy Wonka. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is recommended for ages 6+.
Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (including one intermission)
This show will delight audiences of all ages with its silly antics and madcap comedy. This smash comedy is a classic murder mystery gone awry, chock full of mishaps and madcap mania. The show does feature a scantily clad character as part of the humor, but in general kids and adults alike will adore this fun-filled play.
Running Time: 2 hours (including one intermission)
A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. Rent is a story which addresses adult themes and controversial issues. Parental guidance is suggested. It is not recommended for children under 13.
Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes (including one intermission)
This new product brings a fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life. Rich with musical hits you know and love, including "Tradition;" "Sunrise, Sunset;' "If I Were A Rich Man;' and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker", this new production is appropriate for most ages.
Running time: 2 hours, 55 minutes (including one intermission)
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation's first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now. Hamilton is appropriate for ages 10+, as there is some strong language.
Running time: 2 hours, 45 minutes (including one intermission)
On Your Feet! tells the stofy of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, from their humble beginnings in Cuba to breaking through all barriers to become a sensation at the top of the pop music world. On Your Feet! is a family-friendly show, but there are a few moments containing strong language.
Running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes (including one intermission)
The epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. That encounter will change their lives forever. Miss Saigon contains some scenes and language which may not be suitable for younger audience members, including scenes of a sexual nature. Miss Saigon is recommended for ages 12+.
Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes (including one intermission)
All his life, Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragedy thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. The show has some strong language and deals with serious and sensitive issues faced by adolescents. Dear Evan Hansen is recommended for ages 12+.
Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (including one intermission)
Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—"Memory". Children will be transfixed by the human-size felines that interact with the audience throughout the show. Energetic choreography, imaginative costumes, the unique cat makeup and an amazing set help create a visually and musically spectacular experience for all ages.
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Microbial communities in a coastal aquifer in the Zhuhai region of southern China were investigated by culture-independent molecular approaches. Four 16S rRNA gene libraries of three groundwater samples from varied depths and one seawater sample were constructed and analysed by the amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis technique (ARDRA). The phylogenetic analysis indicated that the 16S rDNA of clones presenting dominant ARDRA patterns were most similar to Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, Planctomycetes, and candidate divisions OP
Keywords: groundwater, microbial community, pristine habitat, variation


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In the old scenic streets of Athens center, through the ruins of the Ancient Agora to the Acropolis, feeling everywhere the old ways of the city lays O&B Athens Boutique Hotel for your honeymoon stay.
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A journey into Mediterranean flavors in a beautiful setting with a warm and welcoming atmosphere... Looking forward to seeing you!
Hotel Plaka, a three star hotel, is an excellent choice for a destination honeymoon. With a terrific location, famous sites are all a few steps from the hotel.
Your Honeymoon, Wedding anniversary or a Romantic escape? AVA Hotel is ideally located in the picturesque area of Plaka, with its romantic alleys, historical sites and lovely restaurants.
The Athens Gate Hotel is perfect for your destination honeymoon in Athens; the Hotel is located in the historic district exactly opposite the Temple of Olympian Zeus!
Offering an entirely NEW approach to young interior design, energetic hospitality, and seductive customer-centered services, NEW Hotel offers rooms with private balcony & Athens city views for your honeymoon.
With breathtaking views of the famed Acropolis and Parthenon, regal Constitution Square and the Parliament, lush Lycabettus Hill, or the original Olympic Stadium, the Hotel Grande Bretagne offers unrivaled perspectives of Athens' mythical history. Each of the 320 guest rooms offers enchanting views of the hotel courtyard ...
For that special big day, King George sets a singularly romantic scene. Uniting a spectacular setting with majestic décor and a passionate wedding planning team, we promise a fairytale wedding in Athens.
We are a well known event organizer based in Athens Greece and also organize wedding events on either the mainland or one of the beautiful Greek islands. Take a look at our website for more information www.magna-weddings.gr. We are represented in the US at 310-6142151 e-mails: firstname.lastname@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com
For lovers of traditional Greece we offer a bespoke Wedding & Honeymoon Experience in the picturesque seaside village of Kardamyli in the southern Peloponnese. Steeped in history, with crystal blue sea and a spectacular backdrop of the Taygetos Mountains it's hard to find a more beautiful setting to make your marriage ...
The Ionian Sea View is situated at the southern end of the island facing the island of Paxos and the Greek mainland. It is surrounded by 10,000 m2 of natural landscape gardens on the coastline of AsproKavos. The Ionian Sea View is tastefully designed and decorated in a modern neoclassic style, with great emphasis on Greek ...
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A friendly property close to clubs, bars and the beach, the Kavos Plaza scores points for location."This place is spot on if you like your holidays action-packed. It's a five-minute walk from Kavos' neon-lit strip, so you've got bars, clubs and restaurants close by. Plus, it's even less than that to the beach, ...
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Before you jump to any conclusion about my newly found path of narcissism, hold your horses. J
This past week, my husband was off from work. Since we weren't traveling anywhere, to give him company, I decided to indulge in "staycation." Still loathe the word, but I now understand the concept. For me, this was the first week of rest in 2010. So, I decided to take a break from technology. Literally. No emails, Facebook, phones etc. aside from a few urgent or imperative ones. Sorry to those whose calls and messages I haven't replied to. Now you know why. But you will be hearing from me shortly.
These last few days, my husband coordinated our local meal, movie, and party meet-ups with friends. He handled a handful of calls to the immediate family and ignored most other phone calls, emails, and texts.:-) He was actually annoyed with the multiple phones ringing. By the third day, he said to me, "How do you do it? Staying in touch with the family and friends along with everything else. And the phone rings a lot!" I smiled and said, "Well, I have never had that choice of evaluation."
Boy, I can't even tell you how refreshing and healing the whole experience of walking away from communication was. To be able to hear your inner voice and desires as opposed to the cacophony of humanity. Don't get me wrong; I LOVE my family and friends. But sometimes, an open path of communication cannot ensure that you get to interact only with people you like or get along with. And there are no guarantees that you will always like what you hear. Overall, that is fine with me; good comes with bad. But sometimes, we all reach our breaking point with multiple thoughts and ideas convoluting our precious mind and heart. And that's when a break is required.
During this week, I worked very closely with the editor of my upcoming fiction novel. I felt I was able to see the book from a very different angle. Key points that I otherwise hadn't noticed. I was more pragmatically involved and less emotionally attached to the feedback. And it did wonders for the entire team. Maybe because my mind was not flooded with fifty other compartments of "things-to-do." I guess, I was able to live like a man - focus on myself with minimal multi-tasking.
When a friend asked over a scrumptious meal, "How does it feel to not be connected?" I said to her, "I am more connected than ever now. I can actually hear my breath. And there is nothing more calming than that sound."
My brain, all of a sudden, had all this good, empty space and felt very positive. I spent the week, aside from catching up with friends in NYC, reading. You'd assume that as a writer, I get to read all the time. Well, yes and no. For work, I don't always get to read what I really want to.
Because of the holidays, there was always a social plan every day. I didn't cook all the meals at home. I did yoga, meditation, and went to the gym. And I pursued few other therapeutic, Asian healing techniques.
Last but not the least, I watched many clips on the educational website, TED. My husband and I swear by TED. But with everything else going on in my 24 hours, I don't always get to visit it as often as I would like.
One of my absolute favorite ones was the talk, "Why we have too few women leaders," by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook. I highly recommend it. Two things she said that I would always remember:
- Women leave before they leave: In our quest of planning our future, we ruin our present. Even before women have children, they start thinking about scaling back on their career. Meanwhile, they pass up promotions and good projects because they think they would need to stay at home to care for their children. Sheryl said that when the time comes, take whatever decision suits you best. But in anticipation of one day that time will come, don't ruin your today.
I know I look at writing residencies that aren't longer than two weeks. I think like a typical woman. I store up food for my husband before I travel and get the house all organized. He isn't a stereotypical Indian guy, so there aren't any expectations. But I am wired to "take care." And everyone has an opinion on how I should accommodate my career in my husband's life. But it's acceptable for the man to be ambitious.
Sheryl shared statistics of the level of involvement at home: men versus women. The numbers are appalling. And irrespective of color and race, most women face similar challenges. Men do their thing when they need to without wondering about any of the above-mentioned emotional battles: family, friends, or food. But women tend to add their needs to the bottom of the totem pole.
The world is so quick to add gender stereotype to emotions and outbursts. Sure, as women, we might be more effusive in how we react or behave. But look at our platter. Truth is, we juggle home while we manage family and friends and focus on our career. When you do a lot, you stress out, and breakdowns will happen. I am not asking for sympathy. But look around you; women who don't necessarily express themselves on emotional scales are often the uninvolved types. They are the center of their own universe. Well, almost like a man, right?
- Sheryl raised another important point, which hit home with me. She said that when you ask a successful woman the reason behind her success, she always gives credit to her partner, family, and friends. But when you ask a man the reason behind his success, he says, "I am awesome!"
With my three book releases this past summer, I have been doing a lot of interviews lately. And I so understood what Sheryl was talking about. I am one of those women. Whenever an interviewer asks me the reason for my success, I attribute it to the people in my universe. Okay, I find humility attractive and find it nauseating when people can't stop singing their own praises. BUT, there is something to be said about affirmations. If you keep giving everybody else credit for what you do well, somewhere, deep down, you begin to believe that. And likewise, if you think you rock your own world, somewhere you believe that you are the best thing that happened to planet earth.
The other morning, my dentist and I joked about how we were going to call each other "awesome." But I asked her, "How many times have people told you that you are lucky to have such a supportive husband?" And how many times have the same people said that your husband is lucky to have you as his wife because you are so supportive?"
In this New Year, amongst my many other resolutions, I have decided to make place for myself in my own life. Even if a little. Because if I do not, no one will. And sometimes, to be able to listen to my true voice, I might have to disconnect myself from the outer noise. But more importantly, as women, we need to tell each other that we are "awesome!" And sure, we are lucky to have good people in our lives who support us. But if the talent didn't exist, you couldn't support thin air!
Happy New Year to everyone! May 2011 bring you good health, happiness, and awesomeness!
More until next time,
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"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." ~ Ayn Rand


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Taking the time to get to know the readers, and collectively looking at all of the current and upcoming trends available today, this issue is a diverse collection of travel opportunities across the globe. The Fall Issue includes a culinary escape in London, an adventure through Zimbabwe, luxury getaways throughout Hawaii and Europe, a family guide to Beverly Hills, an in-depth look at the cruise industry, train travel in Switzerland, interviews with travel agents and hotel concierges, a hotel and restaurant guide to Washington, DC, and a number of other travel and lifestyle features that appeals to today's savvy travelers.
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I need to handle keypress Ctrl-1..9 and Alt1..9 when the focus is in a TextBox.
I have tried PreviewKeyDown on both the form and the derived TextBox class, but neither get called in the case of special characters.
I see one solution is to create and attach a routed command per key, but I'm wondering if there is any other way to do this?
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Good afternoon ASP programmers,
I am creating an application that creates math problems for students. I wish to use a special character for negation to differentiate it from the minus sign. I am using the Unicode character U02c9.
This is a composite screen shot of two problems. The top one is rendered in Fire Fox and the bottom one in IE. I'd like to know how to change my JavaScript so that IE is rendered like Fire Fox. I have created variables that I use for my special characters.
var symMul= "Ãâ"; var symDiv= "÷"; var symNeg= "?";
Both IE & Fire Fox correctly render the symDiv and symMul symbols. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
I have a dropdownlist which I dynamically select a list item using findbytext as long as there are no special characters. One entry in the list starts with a percent symbol which I have been unable to dyncamically select. I have confirmed that there are no spaces in the list item and have hard coded the query with the string to try to find the problem. FindByText("% Increase") I believe it has something to do with the special character but have been unable to identify a method to work around this. Any help would be appreciated.VBIf Not ddlColumns1.Items.FindByText(strDefault) Is Nothing Then ddlColumns1.Items.FindByText(strDefault).Selected = TrueEnd If
I have a MySQL database, which contains columns with danish characters like ø æ and ÃÂ¥.
When the MySqlDataReader tries to read this column name:
for (int i = 0; i < MysqlReader.FieldCount; i++)
string Key = MysqlReader.GetName(i);
The result is not the expected character, but some kind of ASCII value of it. For an example, 'ÃÂ¥' gets interpreted as 'ÃÆÃâÃâÃÂ¥'.
What to do?
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Hello all
Could I please ask - how do I go about inserting into a database special characters such as the uppercase O, umlaut
Please understand that I have been able to insert the special character from inside MMS by putting an N in front of the value
but when I run the SQL file from inside an ASP.net 4.0 page it comes up as a diamond with a question mark in it
Does anyone have any idea how I would be able to acheive this?
I have this working perfectly on a normal webform without a master page or formview.
Label1 is counting the values in TextBox2 and limiting them to 10.
I need this to work in a formview with a master page but I just can't get it to work. Can someone please advise how I use this with the controls being in a formview or even a detailsview.
Thanks for any help.
<script> function checkLength(con) {
if(con.value.length >= 10) {
return false; }
document.getElementById('Label1').innerHTML = (9 - con.value.length) + ' Chraracters Remaining';return true; }
function setRemaining() {
document.getElementById('Label1').innerHTML = (10 - document.getElementById('TextBox2').value.length) + ' Chraracters Remaining';
if (document.getElementById('TextBox2').value.length > 10) {
document.getElementById('TextBox2').value = document.getElementById('TextBox2').value.substring(0,10); }
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Hello everyone
I'm doing some queries with input values coming from textboxes.
So what might happen is that some one might write something like this:
' DROP tbl_users;
or use any characters (such as " ) that can generate MySQL errors leadingo to system breakdown;
What I need is a class that gets the input text and then parses the characters to an escape sequence, so that if an attempt of breaking down the system occurs like the previous the input parameter will appear like:
\'DROP tbl_users;
The reason I'm asking for help is because I'm using a method tha executes a query: something like this
strquery = "CALL sp_insere_hist(" + Id_rec_hist + ", " + Id_serv_hist + ", " + Id_dp + ", " + Dt_entrada_hist + "," + Despacho + ", " + _nfunc.Text + ")";
Appreciate all your insites on the subject
Does Microsoft provide a list of T-SQL special characters in SQL Server 2005 that can be escaped?
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Even as Google prepares to pry open larger chunks of the Indian market with an array of cheap smartphones as part of its Android One programme, it will also willy-nilly help rival Facebook grow its India numbers.
Next Monday, Google is widely expected to launch a range of Android One smartphones, mostly priced under . 6,000 ($100). These have been ` developed in partnership with local mobile phone man ufacturers including Micro max, Karbonn and Spice.They are expected to be loaded with top-end features like dual core chip, 5 MP camera, 4.5 inch display .
But, as these cheap and powerful smartphones flood the market, Facebook will benefit as much as Google as new smartphone users will also log into the former's popular social networking and messenger applications.
Facebook has 108 million users in India active monthly, of which 94 million access it on a mobile.
"A low-cost smartphone which allows a good user experience will accelerate adoption of Facebook," says Jessie Paul, CEO, Paul Writer Strategic Advisory , a marketing consultancy . "In fact, it could take Facebook's access on mobile devices to 100% from about 93% at present."
"We are now looking forward to one billion users in India. That is a different focus and challenge," Javier Olivan, vice-president, growth & analytics, Facebook, had told ET in a March interview. Google's Android One will make the challenge easier.
Google, Facebook and much of the Internet companies ecosystem are often referred to as `frenemies'. They are friends in the sense that the success of any one company invariably yields spin-off benefits for others; enemies because all of them compete for the same users and online advertising dollars. Google's Android One program will not only benefit Facebook, but the entire gamut of social networking companies including Twitter, Instagram etc, all of which will gain more smartphone users.
But Facebook could gain more than others, since it has the largest user base in India. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has crafted a mobile first strategy for Facebook and has publicly admitted the company's biggest mistake was "we burned two years not working on mobile." "Every service will benefit, be it Facebook, Whatsapp or Skype," says Katyayan Gupta, analyst, eBusiness & Channel strategy, Forrester Research.
Google and Facebook declined to comment on this story.
Android One is tipped to be a game changer in the smartphone market, delivering a better experience to users. "Lowcost Android smartphones have poor touch screen, poor camera and poor memory. This impacts user experience be it Facebook or Google docs," says Forrester's Gupta.


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State Sen. John Bulloch, R-Ochlocknee, has resigned, we're told. We have not been told why.
Bulloch is one of the most popular members of the chamber, and was often a working partner with the shrinking Democratic caucus on issues such as immigration. But Bulloch also lives in south central Georgia, an area that offers some possibility of a pick-up for Democrats.
The timing of Bulloch's resignation offers the possibility that a special election could be held Jan. 8, the same date as the special election to replace Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers.
Bulloch is well respected within the caucus and was largely outside the direct fire of recent internal squabbles over Senate leadership. Home is, as Galloway notes, a good piece from Atlanta, and Bulloch recently suffered some serious health issues. It could be a case similar to that of former Senator Greg Goggans who concluded that it is getting more difficult to justify the near full time schdule required in Atlanta while maintaining home far from there.
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Isn't this a fine harvest of Shaggy Ink Caps?
I use the word harvest literally as most of those you see here were on my dinner plate later that day. I love them!
In fact Shaggy Ink Caps are second only to Giant Puff Ball in my favourite wild fungi foods. Both are also among the safest for the amateur forager to harvest, as they have no poisonous lookalikes.
On the subject of poisonous 'confusion species', the common Field Mushroom, the one you are used to buying in the supermarket, should not be gathered from the wild unless you are certain of you identification skills.
Field Mushrooms have numerous very similar cousins,some good to eat, some not good to eat, and some deadly!
Some fungi are safe cooked but poisonous raw. Other fungi are safe to eat so long as there is no wine (or other alcohol) on the table.
My best advice to the would be 'free food forager' is this. Learn from an expert. Fungi walks are now popular events, allowing the chance to learn to identify fungi in safety.
Of course, even if you are not as keen on 'eating Nature' as I have always been, fungi are worth seeking out purely for the interest. The variety of form and colour is amazing. Many are nothing like the familiar umbrella shaped mushrooms and toadstools we all recognise as fungi.
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