text:
Parilman & Associates – Smith & Nephew Hip Recall Lawyers
Smith & Nephew hip replacements are coming under intense scrutiny as consumers around the country consider whether or not they should file a Smith & Nephew hip lawsuit. Thats because Smith and Nephew PLC has recalled a metal liner used in its R3 Acetabular System after multiple reports of patients suffering serious injuries and other health problems as a result of this product. This Smith & Nephew hip recall could affect thousands of people who had hip replacement surgeries done across the United States recently.
Smith & Nephew hip replacements have been marketed as artificial hip replacement parts that would serve as a natural hip joint for patients whose original hips no longer functioned properly. These surgeries have become more common in recent years, and according to available estimates more than 7,500 of these products have been implanted in patients. There is no telling at this point how many consumers will ultimately consider a Smith & Nephew hip lawsuit, but the level of concern within the company must be high considering the action that it has already taken.
The specific reason for the Smith & Nephew hip recall is that the metal liner used to protect the product allegedly malfunctioned. As a result, these Smith & Nephew hip replacements allegedly led to the following types of harm for patients:
Metallosis
Any of these problems could prompt the filing of a Smith & Nephew hip lawsuit, as people who have been forced into this position face the prospect of having additional surgeries done in order to correct the problem as much as possible. In addition, those with metallosis can face complications with revisionary surgeries.
People who have already been negatively affected by the Smith & Nephew hip recall and who have too much metal in their bloodstreams can face the following health problems in addition to the physical pain that they have been forced to endure:
Damage to the optic nerve
Those who have had Smith & Nephew hip replacements implanted in their bodies and who have suffered any strange or unexplainable health problems should seek a full medical evaluation as soon as possible whether they ultimately file a Smith & Nephew hip lawsuit or not.
Despite the fact that the Smith & Nephew hip recall has removed this product from the market, the fact remains that many people could still suffer immensely as a result of trusting Smith & Nephew hip replacements. If you are one of these people, you need to take action in order to make sure that your legal rights are properly protected and enforced.
You can do so by obtaining the advice of Smith & Nephew hip lawsuit attorneys who have a long track record of successfully holding corporations accountable for the harm done to consumers. Contact Parilman & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation, 602-757-7175.


Are you suffering from back pain, depression or stress then Makarasana yoga pose is one of the best exercises for you. Crocodile Yoga Pose is effective to relieve back pain, stress, indigestion and many. Let's see how to practice Makarasana (Crocodile Pose) steps and benefits?
First, lie down on your stomach and stretch your hands forward.
Before going to next steps, breathe normally for few seconds to let your body relax.
Now while inhaling raise your upper body up as shown in above image.
Place your chin in your palms and keep breathing deeply.
Hold this position for few minutes.
Now while exhaling release your pose. Remove your palms and bring down your shoulders and chin on the ground.
Repeat this for few more times.
It is an excellent yoga exercise for relieving back pain.
Effective to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Much effective to prevent constipation and indigestion.
Beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure and heart disease.
Stretches your spine and brings flexibility.
Those who are suffering from serious back pain, neck and beck injuries should not practice.
Always practice under an expert guidance if you are suffering from any health issues.
This asana is very helpful for relaxing the whole mind and body, along with it there are many other benefits of Makarasana. Makarasana offers deep relaxation for your shoulders and spine. The asana stretches the hip muscles. It relaxes your body completely and keeps you rejuvenated. This pose is wonderful for learning diaphragmatic breathing and for relaxing the entire nervous system.


This villa is peacefully located in the village of Magognino between Belgirate and Stresa, a popular tourist town with many shops, restaurants and a beautiful promenade along the lake. From Stresa you can take the ferry and explore Lago Maggiore, its magical islands, and the natural beauty of both Italy and Switzerland.
This villa features a pleasant garden with palm trees and 180° views of Lake Maggiore. The terrace has a barbecue and is the ideal place for outdoor dining. The infinity edge, saltwater swimming pool (14m x 5m, open May until end September) is surrounded by sun loungers, large umbrella, and a hot water shower.
Upper Floor (street level): There is a modern furnished living room composed of a sitting area with TV and open fireplace, a dining area with large table, a fully equipped kitchen, and access to a panoramic balcony and terrace. This floor also has three air-conditioned bedrooms: two bedrooms with double bed and lake view, one bedroom with 2 single beds, and two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub).
Lower Floor (garden level): There is a second living area with a wooden table and small kitchen, sitting corner with TV, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom with double sink and shower, and a laundry area with washing machine and dryer.


text:
Backgrounder (Remove)
Consumer Services (Remove)
Rural and North (Remove)
Archive: The Stronger Protection for Ontario Consumers Act
November 27, 2013 12:00 P.M.
The Stronger Protection for Ontario Consumers Act provides consumers with more protections in four main areas:
Archived Backgrounder | Consumer Services
Archive: New Rules for Wireless Contracts and Services
Ontario is introducing new legislation that would, if passed, create new rights for cell phone and wireless contract consumers.
Archive: Strengthening Protections for Wireless Consumers
Ontario intends to introduce new legislation that would, if passed, create new rights for cell phone and wireless contract consumers.
Archive: What People Are Saying About New Reforms to Strengthen Protection for Ontario Consumers
"We are pleased the Ontario government is moving towards better protection for consumers when they are dealing with water heater salespeople at their front door. It's important that consumers u...
Archive: New Reforms to Strengthen Protection for Ontario Consumers
The proposed Stronger Protection for Ontario Consumers Act would, if passed, provide c...
Archive: No More Cell Shock
April 12, 2012 10:30 A.M.
Ontario intends to introduce legislation that would strengthen the protections available to Ontario consumers when entering into cell phone and wireless services agreements.
Archive: Regulating Professional Mixed Martial Arts
December 6, 2010 9:50 A.M.
Ontario announced its intention to proceed with regulating professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in the province on August 14, 2010. The rules and regulations introduced today will be administered...
Archive: Ontario's Not-For-Profit Corporations Act
May 12, 2010 3:20 P.M.
The proposed Not-for-Profit Corporations Act would provide a modern legal framework that addresses the needs of today's not-for-profit corporations in Ontario.
Archive: What Others Are Saying
Ontario is modernizing and strengthening the province's not-for-profit sector by introducing the new Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. The sector employs about 16 per cent of all employed Ontarians...

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
After being called out, the US Army is taking a break from streaming on Twitch
It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.
Josiah Motley
After the US Army came under scrutiny for a giveaway that might not have actually been a giveaway, the organization is now stepping away from streaming on the platform over unrelated issues.
The news first broke from esports reporter Rod "Slasher" Breslau, noting that, "Due to recent media coverage of fake giveaways and potentially unconstitutional bans, the US Army esports team has paused social activity, streaming on Twitch, and official activations with Twitch including participating in upcoming Twitch Rivals events."
So, what does that mean exactly? Well, if you haven't been on Twitch or Twitter, you might not be familiar with some of the things going on over on the video game streaming platform. To break it down, it recently became a trend to hop into US Army video game streams and ask the streamers about war crimes. It became such an issue, that military streamers were insta-banning people that mentioned the words "war crimes."
There's an interesting conversation here. While streamers can ban people for any reason they see fit, government organizations must uphold a different standard, at least according to civil rights lawyers. Essentially, they argue that Twitch is an open forum for debate and that these streamers must uphold free speech rights in accordance with the First Amendment.
On the other end, the US Army is stating that the accusations should be considered harassment and that it goes against Twitch policies regarding chat and harassment. In a statement to The New York Times, an Army spokesperson notes, "The eSports Team blocked the term 'war crimes' in its Twitch channel after discovering the trend was meant to troll and harass the team."
There is no word yet on when and if the US Army plans on restarting its Twitch stream, but this is far from over. This week, US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke on the subject, saying she had plans to file an amendment to H.R. 7617, which would prevent branches of the military from using funds to "maintain a presence on Twitch or any video game, esports, or live-streaming platform."
What do you think? Should the Army be able to ban people on platforms like Twitch? Let us know down below in the comments or carry the discussion over to our Twitter or Facebook.
Twitch has started banning streamers in the wake of multiple sexual abuse allegations
Twitch Roulette is a new tool that will hopefully help you find your next favorite streamer
Mixer is dead and streamers are being shuttled over to Facebook Gaming
Lenovo's new gaming phone might have just fixed the main issue with livestreaming from your phone
Related TopicsGameTechieNewsstreamingTwitchus armywar crimes
More in #GameTechie
If your headset is dead and you want to get back to your games...
Valve says the Steam Deck is still set to arrive in February
The handheld gaming market is about to get a lot bigger.
Buyers can once again snag Final Fantasy XIV starting January 25th
Hopefully, queue times will be better in the future, as well.
Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone and iPad all thanks to Nvidia
Fortnite on GeForce NOW will launch in a limited-time closed beta for mobile, all...
Can I use my Oculus Quest 2 with my PlayStation?
You can use it with a PC, but what about with a PlayStation?
Microsoft is officially done with making more Xbox One consoles
The company has been all-in on Xbox Series X|S since day one.
Sony can't make enough PlayStation 5s so it's making more PS4s instead
It looks like it's going to be pretty hard to find a PS5 for...
You can now play Pokémon Crystal through this Twitter user's profile picture
I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this one.
Here's where you'll be able to preorder a PlayStation 5 when it releases later this year
YouPorn offers British Columbia $100k to build glory holes across the province


text:
Send2Press › Wire › Health and Medical › Pediatrics › Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Contributes $250,000 to Exceptional Care for Children's Future Young Adult Center
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Contributes $250,000 to Exceptional Care for Children's Future Young Adult Center
Source: Exceptional Care for Children | Mon, 14 Jun 2021, 12:31:12 EDT
NEWARK, Del., June 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Exceptional Care for Children (ECC), Delaware's first and only residential, pediatric skilled nursing facility, recently received a $250,000 contribution from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware towards its future young adult center to provide specialized care for youth aging out of pediatric care.
BluePrints for the Community, the donor-advised fund of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware at the Delaware Community Foundation, has contributed over $21 million to the community since its inception in 2007. It was established to serve Delawareans, with emphasis on, but not limited to, the needs of the uninsured and underserved, and to reduce health care disparities in minority population and address social determinants of health.
"Exceptional Care for Children is unique in its purpose, mission, and resident population as a whole, which sets us apart from other healthcare providers. In order to continue to meet the unique needs of our children as they age, our organization plans to construct a contiguous building on our campus that will eventually be home to our adolescents and young adults. A gift of this size is transformational for our organization and we are grateful that Highmark Delaware recognizes the growing needs of medically-fragile children and their families in our community," said John L. White, LNHA, Executive Director of Exceptional Care for Children.
Presently, the residents of Exceptional Care for Children must transfer out of ECC prior to their 21st birthday. To fill the healthcare gap that exists between adolescent and adulthood for medically complex individuals, ECC has launched a capital campaign to construct a 22-bed skilled nursing building on their property called the "Bridge Unit". This building will work to ensure that there is a deliberate transition and not transfer of care for Delaware's most fragile citizens.
"Exceptional Care for Children has long provided quality skilled nursing for some of our most vulnerable children. We are proud to be part of their new bridge unit to continue caring for youth with unique needs and circumstances," said Nick Moriello, President of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware.
About Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware serves approximately 441,000 members through the company's health care benefits business. It is an influential company in the market generating an economic impact of $135 million and supporting more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information, visit https://www.highmarkbcbsde.com/.
About Exceptional Care for Children
Exceptional Care for Children improves the lives of medically-fragile children and their families through skilled nursing, transitional services, and palliative care. We are a haven for healing fragile bodies when improvement is possible, and a refuge for nurturing vulnerable spirits when a cure is unattainable. For more information, visit https://exceptionalcare.org/.
Kyle Conner
kconner@exceptionalcare.org
www.exceptionalcare.org
News Source: Exceptional Care for Children
https://www.send2press.com/wire/highmark-blue-cross-blue-shield-delaware-contributes-250000-to-exceptional-care-for-childrens-future-young-adult-center/
Shortcode: https://i.send2press.com/rgRhL
Pediatrics | AP | Business | Corporate Social Responsibility | Delaware Business | Health and Medical
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware | pediatric skilled nursing facility
View Exceptional Care for Children News Room
View More Pediatrics News
'A gift of this size is transformational for our organization and we are grateful that Highmark Delaware recognizes the growing needs of medically-fragile children and their families in our community," said John L. White, LNHA, Executive Director of Exceptional Care for Children.
More from Exceptional Care for Children
Exceptional Care for Children
Exceptional Care for Children improves the lives of medically-fragile children and their families through skilled nursing, transitional services, and palliative care. We are a haven for healing fragile bodies when improvement is possible, and a refuge for nurturing vulnerable spirits when a cure is unattainable.
More Information: https://exceptionalcare.org/
Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Vimeo
RSS News Feed for Exceptional Care for Children
LEGAL NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE: The content of the above press release was provided by the "news source" Exceptional Care for Children or authorized agency, who is solely responsible for its accuracy. Send2Press® is the originating wire service for this story and content is Copr. © Exceptional Care for Children with newswire version Copr. © 2021 Send2Press (a service of Neotrope). All trademarks acknowledged. Information is believed accurate, as provided by news source or authorized agency, however is not guaranteed, and you assume all risk for use of any information found herein/hereupon.
REFERENCES: Pediatrics News, pediatric care, Exceptional Care for Children, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware | ID:72639


text:
North Wales Football
Thierry Henry & Patrick Vieira school Coleg Menai players
World Cup winners share their wisdom with Marc Lloyd Williams's men at coaching event
Thierry Henry with Ifan Emlyn Jones
It was an unforgettable weekend for eight learners from Coleg Menai's football academy (Academi Menai) at the star-studded FAW National Coaches Conference in Newport last week.
The event included World Cup winners Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, along with Welsh legends Ian Rush and Craig Bellamy joining Wales manager Chris Coleman in delivering seminars and coaching sessions to coaches from all over Europe.
The players were invited down to the conference to participate in the practical sessions as members of the Welsh Colleges Under-18 and U19 football squads.
The invitation came from Welsh Football Trust technical director and a member of Coleman's backroom team, Osian Roberts from Anglesey.
Nathan Williams, Iolo Hughes, Gethin Roberts, Ifan Emlyn Jones, Adam Pritchard, Jamie Roberts, Shaun Cavanagh and Cai Owen had the once in a lifetime experience of being part of the coaching sessions and to put the icing on the cake had their national caps presented to them, along with a question and answer session, from none other than Monsieur Henry.
Academi Menai's football manager and current Welsh Colleges chief Marc Lloyd Williams was full of praise for Roberts.
"I approached Osian a few months ago asking if it was possible for the Welsh Colleges players to have their caps presented to them at this year's National Conference and I was delighted when he agreed," said Lloyd Williams.
Thierry Henry with the Coleg Menai squad
"What I didn't know at the time was who would be presenting the caps to the players!. When Osian told me on Sunday morning that Thierry Henry would be doing the cap presentation, I was delighted and overwhelmed by the fact that a person of Henry's iconic profile in the game would give up his time to share his experiences with our players and present them with their caps.
"Osian has taken coach education in Wales to another level and with the number of high-profile players attending their courses, it's a testimony to him and his staff on the way they have transformed our coaching system."
Roberts, who in the past has coached the Coleg Menai football team whilst in his role as Ynys Mon's football development officer, spoke highly of the players following their efforts over the weekend.
"When we get coaches in to deliver coaching sessions at this conference, we are looking for quality players, and that is what these lads have provided, which is a testament to the players and the staff and it enhances what we're trying to achieve with our coach education programmes."
The players had a Saturday afternoon session from Everton coach and former Wrexham player Dennis Lawrence, Manchester City's U21 head coach and ex-Arsenal great Vieira and Wales boss Coleman.
Sunday morning's activities included Dave Hughes (ex Watford academy director and current Wales U21 coach), Jose Antonio Vicuna (ex-coach of Legia Warsaw and Osasuna) and then from ex-Arsenal and Barcelona legend Henry.
Henry fully understood the part the players played during the weekend.
He said: "I've been in their shoes in the past at Clairefontaine, when I had to perform in front of 700 coaches and it wasn't easy, we had to perform session after session."
Ifan Emlyn Jones, a learner on the extended diploma sport (performance and excellence) course at Coleg Menai and who captained the Welsh Colleges U18s team at the Roma Caput Mundi tournament was star struck on meeting one of the world's great players.
He said: "It was an experience I will never forget. I have had an amazing year playing for Welsh Colleges and Welsh Schools squads and getting my cap presented to me by Thierry Henry, it's an unforgettable experience/
"If I hadn't have to come to Coleg Menai to further my education then this amazing year would not have materialised."
Coleg Menai


The Olympics are happening in Torino, and despite my customary indifference to sports, the Olympics always get my attention.
It's amazing to watch the best athletes in the world, and to see all the incredible things the human body can do. Add in the drama of a life time of dedication and grueling work leading to success or failure in a few tension-filled seconds or minutes and it's compelling viewing.
As a bonus this time, there's a new sport on the menu: Snowboard cross. Now that was fun to watch—full-on Mad Max action on boards. The world of skiing definitely needed some post-apocalyptic mayhem on the slopes. Boya!


Fort Sam Houston Golf Club- Salado Del Rio, San Antonio, Texas - Golf course information and reviews.
Add a course review for Fort Sam Houston Golf Club- Salado Del Rio.
Edit/Delete course review for Fort Sam Houston Golf Club- Salado Del Rio.


#WeLOVEHubCity is a community initiative aimed at promoting positivity and bridging the gap between business, community culture, education, and government in the City of New Brunswick, NJ.
Through digital curation and social storytelling, we proactively encourage conversation and dialogue amongst our businesses, community organizations, government agencies, and schools throughout our city on all social media platforms.
By building an audience, we are then able to share the opportunities that exist in our city back to our city. This allows us to endorse healthy engagement, the exchange of ideas, and the increase in brand awareness for the entire City of New Brunswick. Our intention is to promote the positive initiatives that will inspire our city!


An ultra-luxurious five-piece collection to help prolong the appearance of skin's beauty.
From our best-selling anti-aging skincare collection, Future Solution LX now formulated with SkingenecellEnmei Complex, a proprietary anti-aging ingredient that slows down the appearance of visible signs of aging, and helps restore and prolong a youthful look. This set is designed to help prolong the appearance of skin's beauty for a tightened, youthful, smooth look.


text:
The Bear Hunt Experience
• Credit: Gord Ellis
Both a magnificent animal and a challenge to hunt, Ontario is the destination for black bear hunters.
Bear hunting is one of the most misunderstood and, I believe, most overlooked pursuits in Ontario. That is not to say that bear hunting isn't a popular pastime in Ontario. Many residents and non-residents alike take part in bear hunts every year. However, in comparison to the popularity of deer, moose, and small game, bear hunting lags behind. This is unfortunate as black bear are both a magnificent animal and a challenge to hunt, and Ontario has a bumper crop of bear. Perhaps the biggest surprise to me when I began hunting bear is how high the quality of bear meat is. It makes incredible sausages and the very best burgers. It is like dark pork.
Trophy Black Bear Hunting in Northern Ontario
Here are some thoughts on different ways to hunt these amazing animals.
If you want to hunt black bear in a way that requires the utmost in both stealth and accurate shooting, stalking is for you. The prime time for stalking black bear is in the spring when they feed on grass at the edges of fields and openings like power lines, and early fall when bear feed on blueberries and other wild fruit in cut-overs.
You will need a good set of binoculars, to scan for black shapes. This can be a laborious process, but once you have spotted a bear, the hunt begins. It is vitally important when hunting bear that you have the wind in your face. The black bear has a nose that is able to detect the most minute trace of a human. Despite having savage claws and teeth, bears are generally very nervous about humans. The faintest whiff of a hunter normally sends them running.
However, if you play your cards right, pay attention to the wind, and move slowly and deliberately, a feeding bear will carry on, oblivious to the approaching danger. The most exciting and nerve-wracking hunt I ever did required a stalk on an enormous bear in the last light of a September day. The bear was in a huge cut feeding on blueberries. I spotted it from a bush road and watched it disappear in a dip. Walking into that cut, even with a firearm in hand, was a very strange feeling.
The light was falling, and bumping into that bear in the dark was not my idea of fun. However, with about 10 minutes of light left, the bear appeared 100 yards away, grazing on blueberries. I put the scope on its shoulder, squeezed the trigger and the bear dropped. That bear weighed 400 pounds and had about 20 pounds of blueberries in its throat and stomach. Talk about eating well.
Tree stands and ground blinds
The most common way to hunt bear is over some form of bait, usually bread or grains with molasses sweeter, or a consistent food source like a cornfield. This type of hunt requires that you sit and wait for an animal to appear. A tree stand allows you the best vantage point to see a bear approaching. It also generally gives the hunter an opportunity to see if the bear is a sow that has cubs, in which case you don't shoot.
The downside of a tree stand is it can be cold and windy in a tree. And, occasionally, a bear will climb the tree you are in. My oldest son once had two bear cubs run up a tree he was in when a big boar came in. The two cubs popped their jaws and hissed at him, which he found a little disconcerting. He did, however, still have the presence of mind to shoot the boar with his crossbow. That allowed the cubs to go back down the tree to safety. A good ending all around.
Ground blind hunting puts you on eye level with bruins, which is a bit more of an intense experience, especially if you are bow hunting. Nothing like having a bear 11 yards away as you pull back the string. Yet the ground blind affords you some cover from the elements and is much more forgiving when it comes to allowing for movement.
Black bears don't have the best vision, but they can see even the slightest movement and generally respond negatively to it. In a ground blind, the motion of lifting a rifle or aiming a crossbow is muted. There is also a certain amount of scent reduction when you hunt in a ground blind, as it is somewhat trapped within the tent. A few commercial ground blinds also have built-in scent reduction in the fabric.
The main difference hunting from a ground blind as compared to a tree stand is how much you can see. The bird's eye view is gone. However, on a field or cut-over, you still have a good view. In a ground blind in a more confined area, the bear will just appear in front of you, allowing very little time to get ready for the shot. This is about as intense as hunting gets.
Black bears are an amazing creature and a worthy game to pursue. Ontario has a lot of bear on a variety of different terrain. If you have not tried bear hunting, you are missing a fantastic experience.
Hunting Trips in Ontario


It's Art Fair season and our first stop this fall is SOFA CHICAGO.
Think about joining the crowds to see some of the best in glass worldwide. (and some other neat stuff too).
Artist Ellen Abbott just emailed me about a glass project in Houston, Texas recently completed by artists Liz Conces Spencer and Gene Hester.
Metamorphosis was commissioned by Houston Arts Alliance on behalf of Houston Public Library. It consists of two undulating mosaic panels on the exterior of the Patricio Flores Neighborhood Library.
Since Sarah provided a CORRECT answer to our first Cash Blog question before the deadline, I'm going to keep the game going.
Ew. Monday. And a grey, drizzly one to boot. Time to jump into the Cash Blog for a ride to the corner of Bullseye Blvd & Silly St.


text:
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-bryan-bresee-football-dabo-swinney-myles-murphy-fcc117e36ca8761283dcbd6036338cb0
Bryan Bresee
Dabo Swinney
Myles Murphy
Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
No. 1 Clemson building depth with highly touted newcomers
By PETE IACOBELLISeptember 15, 2020 GMT
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates with the defense after a Wake Forest turnover in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Like college coaches around the nation, Clemson's Dabo Swinney is always looking to build on his team's depth. That wasn't hard to do in the top-ranked Tigers opener as several highly-regarded freshmen played early and often in a win against Wake Forest.
Defensive linemen Bryan Bresee and Myles Murphy combined for 2.5 of Clemson's six sacks in the 37-13 win while on the other side of the ball, strong-armed first-year quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei saw his first college action as starter Trevor Lawrence's backup.
"It's not anything new for us," Swinney said Tuesday.
Indeed, it is. Clemson played 78 of the 80 players it brought to Wake Forest. The Tigers led the nation the previous two seasons — both which ended in the national championship game — in the number of players used per game.
Swinney acknowledged that strong backups may be more essential this season as the Tigers play amid a nationwide pandemic.
Three of Clemson's most experienced defensive starters in end Justin Foster and cornerbacks Derion Kendrick and Mario Goodrich were unavailable because of medical protocols.
Swinney said Kendrick and Goodrich should return to face Citadel of the Football Championship Subdivision for Clemson's home opener Saturday while Foster will remain out.
"This year, it's never been more important" to get players time on the field, he said.
That was certainly true of Murphy and Bresee, two of the most coveted defensive prospects in last year's high school class.
Murphy is a 6-foot-5 end from Marietta, Georgia, who seemed to be in the Wake Forest backfield as much as the Demon Deacons. Murphy led Clemson with seven tackles, two of them sacks.
"My first drive out there, I was very nervous," Murphy said. But after his first hit, he went back to football.
"After that, it was like high school ball and I just did what I do out on the field," he said.
Bresee, also 6-5, is a tackle from Damascus, Maryland. He finished with 3.5 tackles while he and Murphy became the first Tigers' freshmen to post sacks in their debut games in four years.
Bresee also blocked a field goal.
It was a strong start to what defensive coordinator Brent Venables hopes to see often the next few seasons. He was also amused y Bresee' eagerness; who was called for an offsides penalty on one of his first snaps before settling in.
"He was like a big puppy dog, a big Labrador, you let him outside for the first time and bring him home for the first time and he's wetting all over the place," Venables joked.
The results were pleasing for Murphy and Bresee, who are becoming close and have discussed wanting to make an impact right away.
Bresee and Murphy likely have more playing time ahead with Foster's continued absence and starting defensive tackle Tyler Davis spraining a knee ligament against Wake Forest that should keep him out another week or two.
On the other side of the ball, it was Uaigalelei who subbed in at quarterback for Lawrence, a junior who has said this will be his last season in college.
Uaigalelei, of Inland Empire, California, was ranked the No. 2 overall prospect by Rivals.com. He's considered Lawrence's eventual successor and the latest in line of strong-armed quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans and this year's starter in Lawrence.
"I know if I were a young guy, I'd be excited to play with D.J.," fifth-year tight end J.C. Chalk said.
Uiagalelei, a solid 6-4, 250 pounds, completed two of three passes and ran a mistake-free offense in his two series.
He said a big reason he chose to play at Clemson — Uiagalelei had offers from Alabama, Ohio State and Oklahoma among others — was to learn from Lawrence.
"When he steps on the field, he's got that business mindset," Uiagalelei said. "Every single rep matters, every single rep counts."
And playing behind Lawrence was a better long-term prospect than going somewhere he could start right away.
"I'm right behind the best player in the country," Uiagalelei said. "I get to pick his brain, see how he does it and learn from him."
More AP college football: http://apnews.com/Collegefootball and http://www.twitter.com/AP_Top25


"The Depth of Desperation" — Welcome Home to Zion!
was a medical marvel device.
known in the year 3732.
tri, meaning three, plus quarter, meaning four.
would be presented for the physician's review.
Would McCoy be treated like an all-powerful god?
Attracting crowds of worshipful, prostrated aliens?
I'm tepid towards science fiction.
But I love science fact.
to the period of mid-evil plague.
Think of the suffering that could have been ended.
if selected family lines would have continued.
Think of how that physician would be received.
like a "Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"?
Sick people are desperate people.
outcome of death seeking pathologies.
comes all of the region's most sick, vulnerable, diseased and lost.
hoping to witness a good show.
but with a knife concealed behind the back.
they would be there to greet Him.
you'll never get the point.
You'll have to take a number.
preparing to usher in a new age.
Even the devil is known to quote scripture.
and the injustice of another.
how revenge perpetuates the cycle of violence.
An eye-for-an-eye is making the world blind.
of hubris, hatred and war.
and force more and more of the middle class into poverty.
or the frenzied look of refuge families seeking human smugglers and boarding overloaded ferries.
Lone wolves want to get 10 minutes of fame.
Hatred even has the nerves to invite himself into a church prayer meeting.
We live in an era of frantic desperation.
to abandon our baptismal vows.
The Church will cease to be when it loses its voice.
when we have bound and gagged the voice of Jesus.
We must be heard and we must be seen.
to our elected officials and regional editors.
that humanitarian aid can begin to flow.
become the focus of society's ignorant and misinformed hatred.
You and I don't have the answers to the complexities of the world.
You and I don't have the personal clout, power or authority.
Compassion springs forth from love.
to meet the world's deepest desperation.


Today as a photographer I will share my Tips on How to Have Bright Photos in Winter for indoor spaces. If you struggle to have clear bright images and flat-lays, this is the perfect quick guide for you.
Do you always struggle to shoot still life images with a proper good light in winter? Guess what, there is no need of a soft box or of a million lights. The only thing you have to use is your head. I will explain you the best way to have bright photos in winter.
Winter is dull, the sky is grey, the light is very low but all of this is actually perfect for indoor images. Direct sunlight is always too strong, neon light (I am thinking of lamps) is always too yellowy toned – a nightmare – but winter grey light is perfect.
Now the key for having a bright image, without post-editing like crazy is find a window. The light that comes from there is already smoothen by the glass so we receive the best part. A downside is the little space we have but for flat-lays, products images is more than enough.
I will show some examples. But remember, go around you house and look fro the perfect window. Remember that light changes throughout the day, so you might have a good light in the morning from window A, while in the early afternoon the perfect spot is window B. Simply note it down.
Have a look around your place and see from which side the sunlight comes in. On the left image (the Dior one) the light comes from the right. It is likely to shoot the props not standing in between the light and the props but slightly on one side in order not to cover and shadow the objects. Whereas in the illamasqua image is the other way round. The light comes in from the left, so I opted to stand on the right side not to cover it.
Play around a little with your phone or your camera. Do not waste exposures if you are using film rolls please.
Here instead I want to focus a little on flat-lays. The two pictures below have no editing at all, they are only taken from different position to let you see how with only the light, an image can radically change.
On the left image it is easy to see that the window is on the left corner, leaving the bright light part on top left and the darker shadows on the bottom right part. Look at the Dior foundation to see where the light touches the bottle, the writing is completely in the dark. And same it happens in the all image. Even though I was taking the picture from above, I was in the shadow part.
While in the image on the right I went almost in front of the light but on one side not to cover it all. I have never moved the Zara knit, while I have worked a bit the other props to be towards me, and from this front side, the image is much more bright.
Overall it is very easy, use the light that comes from a window without covering it too much. Of course you can then post-edit the images with any program or app but remember that if you start with a good picture, it saves a lot of time and work.
I will add some other useful posts on photography tips for you to read.
How do you edit pictures? Do you have any more suggestions? Let me know.
10.03.14 | Never good enough.


While working with possibly house a vehicle or abroad, finding a magnificent car rental firm is of fundamental essentialness. Managing a depended upon firm and getting a noteworthy sum can have the impact amidst one and a delightful foundation that is filled and extreme. Securing an exceptional firm does not must not be sensitive; offered underneath are different proposition concerning abuse fundamentally the best vehicle rental capacities, whichever your necessities and basically precisely how you could utilize the most perfect Car rental associations and wherever you bounce on the globe. In any case, guarantee that you pick an association with clear rates. This can be an issue with various organizations that lease vehicles of understand. Individuals that to choose to utilize a vehicle from organizations will emphatically discover them tried with complex costs systems point by point strategies and unprecedented game plans of masked included rates.
Covered costs may come incredibly near extra security consideration, costs for embellishments assurance incorporation waivers, for example infant kid seats, get from the zone for instance fundamentally more and an outing genuine rent unique cars Actually, it is not uncommon for people to come to be enthusiastic head out having really reimbursed at any rate rising that after which to utilize a vehicle for an advanced use. Sadly these frameworks that are to some degree dishonest be reasonably flooding today. This is not right in a lot of conditions regardless; most plenteous in solid vehicle rental business ensuring they use inside and out perceptible and sensible costs.
Solicitation an association of utilizing supply to the pro centers that you will necessitate that you are thinking about. As these might finish up invoicing you reasonably if they are added make a point to examine insurance approach confirmation and frustration address. To apex auto getting a decent vehicle rental affiliation an additional pointer is scan for the one those things an up to-day and contemporary naval force of. This is not just concerning ease or looks of working, before long for quietness and your individual gatekeeper of mind as well. As time goes on, a likely would not be an extraordinary arrangement much progressively strong, and chances are you will emphatically require your vehicle to not wrap up being off course for the target.
Exactly when the vehicle stops working anyway an effective vehicle may be significantly less difficult regarding the spending plan you may stay in a circumstance. They cannot require an extra vehicle for you authentically accommodatingly open as a substitute speedily; making sublime burden anyway your rental firm could prepare to give you disillusionment address and roadside help. Assurance to see the vehicle that you are using is contemporary and it is shielded on the standard reason. At whatever point mentioned, consider undependable vehicle and contributing fairly mess more pay rates for assurance while using a truck, in the region of picking extremely conservative costs.


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2010) – Shmoop (www.shmoop.com), a digital curriculum company that makes fun, rigorous learning and teaching materials, now offers awesome, affordable group rates on its subscription products: Test Prep (for SAT, PSAT, AP Exams) and Teacher's Editions. Shmoop Site Licenses are available to schools, districts, and public libraries of all shapes and sizes. Shmoop will also give a group (rate) hug to homeschooling collectives.
Shmoop Site Licenses allow schools and libraries to give all of their students, teachers, and patrons complimentary access to Shmoop's subscription products anywhere they have Web access – at the library, at home, or on a smart phone while camped out in line for the next Harry Potter movie. Every user chooses his or her own username and password, so there is no hassle for the school or library offering Shmoop services.
Online Test Prep: Deep Prep with a Fresh Voice. Tackle the SAT Like a Video Game.
Shmoop now offers Site Licenses for its online PSAT, SAT and AP Exam Test Prep. Each online prep course includes deep content reviews, hundreds of drill questions and 2-3 full-length interactive Practice Exams. Shmoop uses classic video games like Oregon Trail, Tetris, and Mario Brothers as metaphors for the challenges, pitfalls, and question types that students will face in the exam.
Teacher's Editions: Teachers' New BFF. Make Lessons Fun, Current, Hip.
Shmoop provides more than 600 free Learning Guides in ten subjects: Literature, Poetry, Shakespeare, Bestsellers, U.S. History, Civics, Economics, Biography, Music, and Pre-Algebra. Shmoop Learning Guides contain analysis, questions, quotes, and multimedia for each topic. Shmoop uses a conversational tone in combination with pop culture, trivia and humor to help make topics approachable and relevant to students.


We have most issues of Illustrated London News in stock 1843 to 1975. Inquire about other issues. We also have issues under "London News."
Over one Million Magazines in stock 1843-the present.
Click the button below to add the 1929 London News February 23 - Mustapha Kemal Pasha dances in Turkey; L Langtry to your wish list.


text:
Australian PM Backs Off Opposition to Carbon Trading
Environmental activists campaign for the reduction of greenhouse pollution in Melbourne
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has thrown his weight behind a global carbon trading scheme to reduce greenhouse gases as he scrambles to counter criticism of Canberra's environmental policy.
But the conservative prime minister, who is set to meet with his ally US President George W. Bush at the weekend to discuss issues including climate change, insisted that any such system should not hurt Australia's economy.
Howard signalled a major policy shift on carbon emissions trading in a speech late Monday, announcing his government, which was until very recently sceptical that climate change was a problem, is setting up a taskforce to find ways of reducing greenhouse gases that cause the phenomenon.
"The government will establish a joint government-business task group to examine in some detail the form that an emissions trading system here in Australia and globally might take in the years ahead," he told a Business Council of Australia dinner.
"I think the weight of scientific evidence suggests that there are significant and damaging growths in the levels of greenhouse gas emissions," he said, denying he was a climate change sceptic.
"And unless we lay the foundation over the years immediately ahead of us to deal with the problem, future generations will face significant penalties and will have cause to criticise our failure to do something substantial in response."
Howard's government, which has refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol on climate change on the grounds that the cost of limiting greenhouse gas emissions could damage Australia's booming economy, has in recent weeks begun pushing for a new Kyoto agreement.
Howard has repeatedly said that carbon trading is no silver bullet solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and has insisted that Australia would not join any such scheme unless Asia's booming economies also signed up.
But on Monday he acknowledged that countries such as India and China, which depend on Australia's vast fossil-based natural resources, would never agree to environmental controls that would hinder their "energy security".
Their economic growth was "very largely fuelled and supported and facilitated by cheap supplies of energy from countries such as Australia, but also from their own and from other sources," he said.
Carbon trading is the centrepiece of the United Nations' Kyoto pact, which Australia and the United States have refused to ratify, on curbing the greenhouse gases that are dangerously changing the world's climate system.
Under the system, rich countries are allotted caps for their pollution and if they come in under target they can sell any surplus to partners who are above their emissions goal.
Thailand maintains principle to stabilise rice prices
Thailand: Mekong water level drops to lowest level in 10 years
Indonesian President shares vision in second term
Thailand, Laos cooperate in aircraft search and rescue
Malaysia seizes over US$243 million from Chinese firm
Thailand upgrades largest coal-fired power plant
51 injured as 5.8-magnitude quake rocks southern Philippines
Singaporean experts suggest establishment of ministry of aging
Thailand targets 10 percent rise in tourism revenue in 2020
Cambodia approves draft bills on e-commerce, consumer protection
The water level in the Mekong river on July 14 fell to the lowest level in 10 years.


text:
Home Indiana News Te'o: `Embarrassed' to be victim of `sick joke'
Te'o: `Embarrassed' to be victim of `sick joke'
SOUTH BEN, Ind. (AP) _ Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o says he's embarrassed to be the victim of what he calls "someone's sick joke."
The Heisman Trophy finalist said in a statement Wednesday that he developed an emotional relationship with a woman he met online and maintained it through computers and phones.
Notre Dame says someone using a fictitious name conspired with others to lead Te'o to believe she had died of leukemia.
Te'o has said the loss of his girlfriend inspired him to help lead the Irish to the BCS title game.
The university says Te'o and his parents told Notre Dame coaches on Dec. 26 that Te'o had been the victim of what appeared to be a hoax. Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick says the school hired investigators and their report indicated those behind the hoax were in contact with each other, discussing what they were doing.
Previous articleParents Mark Birthday of Missing IU Student
Next articleHawaii Hometown Backs Te'o After Girlfriend Hoax


As 2013 comes to a close, we want to wish you and yours all the very best for the upcoming 2014. It's been a great year here at AutoWeb Technologies and we're just so fortunate to be able to do what we do here everyday. Thank you again for all you do for us as customers and friends.
At this time each year most people and companies find themselves taking inventory of where they've been and where they'd like to go in the coming new year. The great thing about life is that it's never to late to make personal and professional changes that we've been thinking about. Whether it be a living a healthier lifestyle, earning more income, or learning a new skill, the time is never better than the present.
The same can be said for your business. What kind of year did you have? Are you satisfied with your revenue? Did you hit your goals?
We did this so that we could deliver the highest quality of predictable, repeatable services each and every time to our customers and not lose focus on trying to service everyone. The result was high customer satisfaction, good profitability, and a business that we could all be proud to be a part of.
What are your goals for this upcoming year? Would you like more sales?
When a lead comes into your business, do you know where it came from?
Once a lead arrives, is it tracked and serviced in a way that is prompt and repeatable?
Are you measuring return on investment from your lead flow? In other words, do you know what is working and what isn't in regards to your marketing dollars being spent?
Are you building a database of all leads that come into your business and marketing to these leads each and every month to help establish familiarity and trust? Remember, not all in-bound leads will buy from you initially. Groom your leads over time and they may become customers or referrals at some point.
Does your web site have an updated, professional appearance that is easy to manage, easy to navigate, and easy for a visitor to take action?
Are you updating your web site regularly with new content and/or blog posts?
Where do you rank in the search engines with your core group of keywords?
Are you being proactive with your SEO and/or PPC to ensure that Google finds your site relevant and boosts your rankings?
Is your product or service experience the same each and every time?
Do you have established policies and procedures for your employees to work with that are easy to follow and allow them to be successful?
Are you delivering on your promises and "WOWING" your customers?
Are customers giving you good testimonials and referrals?
Does your company have an easy way for customers to communicate product and service support issues, problems, feedback, etc.?
What can you do to improve your overall customer service experience?
Are you spending time each week or month keeping up to date on the latest developments in your industry?
Do you keep a watchful eye on your competitors to see what they're doing and how you can learn or improve from them? What are they doing that you shouldn't do?
What do your customers really need and want? Are you developing the products and services that really matter to them?
Taking action on one or more of these items is a big step. It takes time, but remember that there is no time like NOW. Your business, your employees, and most importantly…your customers will thank you for it!
Have a very safe and Happy New Year!!
Social Media Grows Stronger Than Ever.
YouTube reaches more U.S. adults aged 18-24 than any cable network – If you've been putting off adding video to your strategy, now's the time to give it a go.
Every second, two new members join LinkedIn – Make sure you share consistently to your LinkedIn company page and profile by, for example, scheduling your posts.
25% of smartphone owners ages 18-44 say they can't recall the last time their smartphone wasn't next to them – there are probably very few times when they're not connected to the web in some way and using social media.
Regarding that last point, social media marketing, local SEO and email marketing will help you get the attention of those mobile device junkies!
Click here to read the complete list of Surprising Social Media Statistics.
According to a study conducted by Nielsen, online video ads have a greater impact than TV ads and they are better at finding the hardest-to-reach audiences.
Younger TV viewers, the coveted 18-34 demo, continue to grow their time spent with online video.
Online video ads score higher impact than TV ads on Nielsen measured metrics. Metrics are general recall, brand recall, message recall and ad likeability.
Advertisers can use the dynamic Google Adwords PPC platform to place video ads on YouTube and the Google Display Network. AdWords for video is a video-specific campaign management tool within AdWords. With TrueView cost-per-view ads, you only pay when a viewer actively selects your video, or chooses to continue watching a video when it first loads.
Video content for TrueView ads is hosted on YouTube. Google recently added a new video ad performance measure, Earned Actions, that reports how many people liked your video, stayed on your YouTube channel to watch more videos, subscribed to your channel, added your video to a playlist, or shared your video after watching the ad.
You mean some of those reviews are fake?!
Obviously, some online reviews are fake.
Based on that research, why wouldn't every business post some fake reviews? Perhaps because it's unethical and…illegal! The FTC's guidelines for online reviews say that it's illegal to write fake reviews for your business or to pay someone else to write reviews for you, unless you can prove that the review was an endorsement.
Operation Clean Turf targeted the "reputation enhancement" companies that wrote the fake reviews, and the companies that purchased them.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Fake reviews are bad business! Always under-promise and over-deliver with your customers. Be humble, give them great value, and ask politely for a review/testimonial. It's easy.


French champagne by the fire, or a spa overlooking seven acres of gardens?
What would make the perfect romantic getaway? A beautiful retreat where you have absolute privacy… luxurious inclusions and every detail taken care of so you can relax and enjoy yourselves.
The gas log fireplace and candles set the mood for a cosy night in.
You'll find the French Champagne chilled for your arrival and canapé's aplenty.
Enjoy a hot spa overlooking the secluded seven acre gardens.
Our private gardens are yours to enjoy. Take a picnic and find your own special spot to relax and unwind in.


sorry dude, but this questions was really silly, don't you think?
And if you had a look at the pictures and their size, you would SEE clearly that it's 5 megapixels.
Do a bit more research next time before you ask.
in NOKIA site for N82 they have specified as 2 Megapix camera but in gsmarena they have specified 5 Megapix camera which one is right.
please clarify me as soon bcos am going to purchase this mobile.
which phone should i choose... nokia n95 8gig, nokia n82 or sony ericsson w960i?
can anybody tell me when the black version will be available?
never mind SE users . i think GSMArena makes it unfair for Sony Ericsson just to say that Nokia is better . but SE still the best handset ever.and by the way Walkman is unbeaten music series.
to dan, walkman isn't better then nokia.
Nokia n91 is still the strongest in bass and loudness.
Sound is great on this phone I have it and I use with Sony- DRBT-50 headfones so damn loud my ears are bleeding!!!
I would have bought this phone but it has a MAJOR drawn back which is crappy sound quality. I use my phone as a walkman most of the time so... better luck next time Nokia.
well, even GSMARENA need to admit that...all the disadvantage provide by the review seems isnt any problem for me, totally not at all....but something is strange, the battery capacity is consider big?? 2 story, i see most n82 spec written stand by time = 225 hours, not really good. in fact some professional mobile user told me n82 battery life is compatible with n73, which is really make me happy...which is true?
very very very good review, thanks guys!
let the se fanboys cry.......they have always been and alwys will.
they are in a bit of depression after they lost the shoot out, that too very embarassingly. jst ignore them like flies..


John Liu's former campaign treasurer, Jia "Jenny" Hou, is appealing her conviction.
Comptroller John Liu shakes the hand of the member of a Brooklyn masjid today.
John Liu has no regrets.
City Comptroller John Liu is fuming after his former campaign treasurer and a fund-raiser were sentenced to prison terms by a judge earlier today.
City Comptroller and mayoral candidate John Liu continued his no-apologies tour after his former campaign treasurer and a fund-raiser were found guilty on campaign finance fraud charges last week, charging Monday that his rivals' campaigns would also face issues if they were subjected to similar scrutiny.
"I am confident that if any campaign in New York City or elsewhere was subject to the level of scrutiny that my campaign has been put under–and that Jenny has been put under–we would be far head and shoulders above everybody else," Mr. Liu said during an interview on NY1 last night.
For nearly any other candidate, two guilty verdicts in the trial of a trusted treasurer and fund-raiser on campaign finance fraud charges would spell the end of his or her campaign. But this is John Liu.
The city comptroller soldiered on with his campaign on Friday, attending a fund-raiser where he vowed to not only continue his campaign but win the race—and slammed the feds' case in the process, taunting them to "put up or shut up" yet again.
"I am speechless," Mr. Liu said from the living room of the opulent Cobble Hill home, where several dozen supporters had gathered to hear from the candidate. "When I walked in, I was speechless. I mean, this has been an amazing experience, an amazing ride. You could never make this stuff up," he said, insisting he can still win again and again.


We are currently seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join a key government agency in their high-performing procurement team. You will be tasked with the developing and managing relationships with an internal ICT team and external stakeholders to implement a new IT system over a long-term programme. The role with have a strategic focus and will give you the opportunity to implement a world-leading system in its field.
For further information contact Tom King on (04) 471 5866 quoting job number 96828.


Nana Yaa Woman Power video download: Female songstress and vocal bird NanaYaa know in real life as Nathalie Mensah has officially released the visuals to her 2018 banger "Woman Power".
"Woman Power" visual portrays every powerful sense of a woman. In the video, very muscular men treat NanaYaa who is representing all women as a queen.
In talking about the video, NanaYaa noted that she really enjoyed shooting this video, the scenes where so different.
According to her the team and herself chose an artistic expression of a Woman's Power.
"I hope women and the general public appreciates how we celebrated women in this new video" – She mentioned.
NanaYaa also lamented that the video had to come out right that is what caused the delay, so to all the fans that kept asking for the visuals, sorry for the delay but it is here now.


Missionary Children Eater Competition - Winners Announced!
Following the success of our Christmas colouring competition children across Ireland were once again invited to take part this Easter. We received over 2,500 entries from girls and boys of all ages and capabilities, which made the task of picking winners and runners-up extremely difficult!
The entries below are the ones that really stood out from the crowd within our different age categories! The groups were made up of ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14+, with an assisted learning category in each also.
Well done to everyone who submitted a piece. We hope you enjoyed taking part just as much as we did receiving each and every entry!
P.S If you fancy getting your colour pencils out again, then check out our very exciting 'Pope Francis Competition'.


text:
Football Friday Discussion Week 2 Opinions and Predictions!
Of The Collegiate
Football Season!
What Conference Will Your Team Be In
Next Year?
Just kidding!!
(unless you're Texas A&M or part of the Big 12)
Am still looking for more Guest Commentators...are you a fan or know a fan of a team not represented? Check at the end of this post for information on how to guest commentate.
Okay, For Reals,
Let's See What Folks Think
Of This Week's
Upcoming Games...
Grab your coffee or coke...Let's Go!
Silver Fox: #1 Iowa fan...hellohello-o-o-o
Black and Gold Girl: I predict an Iowa win by a spread of at least 14. They looked strong against Tennessee Tech, which wasn't difficult, but I think it gave our new quarterback some confidence and he came out firing. He held off on making the rookie mistake of three interceptions in one game, fumbling the hike, etc. McNutt is emerging as a team leader and, though it seems like we can't keep any single runningback healthy, I think we'll be able to continue to run the ball to set up our passing game. I like Iowa State's new coach, but I just don't think they have what it would take to beat the Hawks this year. Go Hawks!
Hawk Guy: Hawk Guy commentary always appreciated...
Turnkey Tim: Iowa, Iowa State week. Hawks have won six of the last eight. This week's game will be payed at 11am on Saturday at Jack trice Stadium in Ames. Should we be concerned? Yes. The cyclones usually always bring their best for us, and usually always play as if this could be their only bowl game of the year. The stadium will be loud unless we take them out of the game early. This is the 3rd year for Iowa State's head coach and he states that this is his best team yet.They are more athletic but not a deep team. They only beat UNI last week by one point, but the same can be said for us in 2009. It took the Hawks two last-second field goal blocks to win the game. Iowa State won with their QB-he fought hard to win. They will try to do the same against us this week. Will it work? Hell no! Both sides of the ball has room to improve, but I like the way we played last week.
I said it before, I'll say it again, this is an athletic fast defense. As a unit, they need more time to gel, but they will get there. We missed many QB sacks last week by the defensive line, being overaggressive. That is a good problem to have. We had a couple of picks and and a few stunts that we normally don't see this early in the year. Because of our speed and depth at defensive back, expect more nickel packages, linebacker and corner blitzes. We will face many spread teams this year and I like what I see in Norm's willingness to get more creative. We will still use the 4-3 as our base defense and enough stunts and blitzes to shake things up and keep teams guessing.
Offensively, I though James Vandenberg played great. His passes are on target and he commands the offense with great effectiveness. he looks like a team leader and has done it before. McNutt looks as if he could be poised for a great year. Keenan Davis had a great catch on the goal line as well. Line blocking was good, not great, but they will get there. My only real disappointment was that running back McCall got hurt. He was better than advertised. He could have really helped us out this year. Coker will be back in form this week and I look for him to rush over 100 yards. We also had a few dropped balls but given the weather conditions this does not surprise me that much. Our tight ends could also be very effective in the passing game. I'm looking for CJ Fiedorwicz to have a huge catch in the game this weekend. Bottom line Iowa wins. Final score: Iowa 27 Iowa State 17.
Hawkinator: thinking of your family...
Wisconsin Steve: Wisconsin Steve must still be celebrating the Packer win last night.
Wow, Angie is correct.....I got so excited about the Packers I forgot all about our Badgers! Of course I would predict that not only would they win but win big! Their new players and exciting management makes for a good mix. They are shaking and bakin and Wisconsin Steve feels poorly that he didn't put his beloved Badgers on the front of the burner! Have a great weekend everybody........
Ace: Ace must be preparing for his trek down to the Austin City Limits Festival next week...
A'maize'n Blue: Big game this weekend for the Wolverines! College Gameday is coming to the Big House for its first ever night game, and who better to play but those fighting/flopping Irish. The two schools with the most wins in NCAA history (my Wolverines are number 1) will be squaring off in their annual rivalry game. Michigan got off to a slow start last week in the mud bowl (like so many other teams across the midwest faced) but played good up until the 4th quarter...which they never got to play. Denard didn't do much last week, but in his defense it was a combination of not having to and not getting the chance to. Both RB's Shaw and Touissant came up just shy of 100 yards rushing and the amazing play of LB Brandon Herron (returning a 96yard interception and 29yard fumble for TD's...which earned him a coveted Gameday Helmet sticker) pretty much kept the ball out of Denard's hands. With the Irish coming to town Robinson may have to make more plays himself this time, or at least air the ball out, and it will be interesting to see how many points they can put up playing a full 4qtrs of football. Notre Dame is going through extreme QB woes right now, their starter Crist was benched in last week's game and backup Rees came in and while he threw for 200yds and 2 TD's he also threw 2Ints, one of them a costly drive killer at the 4 yard line. Michigan has too solid of a defense for the Irish to stand a chance I believe. Look for their offense to put up an all around good performance again, Shaw should eclipse 100yds on the ground and I expect 200yds passing out of Denard this time, the Wolverines will really want to exercise the offense and put on a great show under their new lights....and the national spotlight as well. Whoever the QB is for the Irish is going to have a very unpleasant night and a very, very dirty jersey by the end of the game. The Wolverines are going to send Notre Dame packing and move to 2-0 on the season, and while it is a big rivalry game in the books and between the teams this game feels like a warm up for Michigan's big games coming up in the next few weeks. Final score: Michigan 42 Notre Dame 17
Buck-I: thinking of your family...
Bo Big Red: Nebraska's young players had the jitters for the first game of the season.Offense was not as fast as was announced,they were going to play fast,no huddle,just snap and go,after going 3 and out the first series,they took some time,and played well I thought,and expected a better beating than 40-7 win ,I was looking for 56-7 oh well a win is a win.Fresno lost there 1st game last week,and their 2nd will be this saturday at 6:00pm saturday. Nebraska is #1 rated in the Big Ten and # 10 in the nation.The BLACK SHIRTS showed up last week ,and should of got rid of the butterflies for this weeks game against Fresno State a W.A.C. team wich Nebraska is 21and 0 in last 21 games against W.A.C. teams,and Fresno State has won 9 games per season,the last 4 yrs,and went to 11 bowl games in the last 14 seasons.This will be closer than last week .but look for NEBRASKA win by 2 Touchdowns.game will end 35-14 NEBRASKA WINS AT HOME!!!!!!!!
Bill's Big 10 Corner: The Big 10 was 10-2 this past weekend with Minnesota and Indiana suffering the loses. My "game ball" goes to Northwestern for traveling to Boston College as an underdog and winning 24-17 with their back up QB.
Challenging games this week:
Alabama at Penn St - Alabama is #2 in the country and should be able to win in Happy Valley.
Purdue at Rice - Purdue travels to Houston and should be in for another tight game.
Virginia at Indiana - Indiana will need to step up the level of their game to avoid an 0-2 start.
Notre Dame at Michigan - Michigan has won 4 of the last 5 and is at home. I'll take the Wolverines.
Look ahead to next week: Pitt at Iowa, Mich St at ND, Washington at Nebraska, Arizona St at ILL .
Bevo jr: Well, it was a win against Rice, but the 'Horns were rough in spots. We can do better, and I believe Texas' execution will be much improved in Week 2
When we play BYU on Saturday nite. But will it be enough? BYU is good both running & passing, and we're not yet solid against the run – c'mon "D" line tighten up!
Expect even more new looks on offense than last week; this learning process, new looks, new schemes & sets, etc, (and the mistakes that go with it) from all the new coaching staff changes will be ongoing probably until mid-season. Need to compress that learning curve because Oklahoma is game #5 – gotta get prepared for the Sooners; they are looking B-A-D!
This week, look for UT to continue to play two QB's, Garrett Gilbert and David Ash, with different looks and their own special play sets. Names to watch – true freshman RB Malcolm Brown will get more PT and more yards (he's a beast); and speaking of frosh, WR Jaxson Shipley played BIG last week – we like him!
UT – 24, BYU – 21; but could go either way. Too early to be too confident - yet. (Still having flashbacks from 2010)
HOOK 'EM HORNS!
Boones Boy:
Hullabaloo: No game for the Aggies this week. The team gets an extra week to break down the film from the SMU game (a 46-14 beatdown btw) as they prepare for the mighty Idaho Vandals. Unfortunately no football for the week means even more focus on the A&M to SEC drama which has been ramped up thanks to stinking Baylor and their stinking lawsuit threat. Everybody join in with me: "Free A&M! Free A&M! Free A&M!"
**Blog writer Angie's side note; I laughed so hard at Hullabaloo's comments, I spit my coffee out!**
Buffalo Up: The Buffs are coming off a disappointing matchup in Hawaii where the Warriors dominated with their defensive line, it appeared that the Buffs didn't recover from jet lag until the second half. Despite a spirited rally they were doomed by 4th quarter miscues and dropped the contest 34-17. This week's matchup is the conclusion of a Home and Home series with Cal. Despite the fact that they are now in the same conference, the game in Boulder will not count towards conference standings as the game was scheduled prior to realignment and adequate replacements could not be found.
Cal destroyed the Buffs last year in Berkley and this year doesn't seem to be any more hopeful. The Bears have found their QB1 in Zach Maynard and the Buffs would have to make major strides on the offensive line to hold up against any defense. Tyler Hansen looked passable at Quarterback and the Defense played surprisingly well except for the line which was thought to be a strength entering the season. If the Buffs can figure out what went wrong last week they should be able to put up a decent fight at home against the Bears, if not it's going to get ugly quick.
Red 5 Standing By: Utah begins a new chapter on Saturday when it faces USC at the Coliseum in its inaugural Pac-12 game. While the venue will, as always, be steeped in tradition, the reality is that neither team looked particularly strong in its opener last week. USC struggled to beat Minnesota 19-17, and Utah's offense struggled mightily in the second half against FCS division Montana State (Utah prevailed 27-10 after being up 24-0 in the first half). I expect a close but low-scoring affair, with USC on top by a score of 20-13.
A Very BIG Thank You To The Guest Commentators!!!
Check back throughout the weekend as
commentary comes in!
Would Love To Have Volunteer Fan Commentators From:
Have Texas and Oklahoma State, Texas A&M...how about Oklahoma, Iowa State etc
Any fans out there? I have Colorado and Utah covered, how about other team fans?
Independent team fans?
Open to suggestions, Notre Dame? etc :)
Email me (Angie) at salesturnkeyauto@aol.com
or comment on this here post with your email. Thanks!
Wisconsin Steve
Badgers are up 35 to zero against Oregon State. Wisconsin Steve is getting excited. Toledo is beating Ohio State in the 4th quarter....it's going to be an exiting day in the life of football today! Hey, Tim.....looks like you are pulling ahead! I'll never again put the Badgers on the back burner!
Dear Brother: sorry that you guys lost in triple overtime. Really! Stop...... those Hawks are still headed for a killer season. OK: you need to get up here and have dinner with us tonight downtown so we can have a discussion!
Here's my thoughts for week 3. But, going back to the previous week 2---of course I was disappointed. The inexperience and the number of underclassmen playing for the Hawkeyes were very evident. And Iowa State played well after the first quarter. Plus, they were at home. Iowa's defense was close to making tackles in the Iowa State's backfield, but just didn't quite finish most of the time. I can't fault them for lack of effort. And during the 13 seasons of Coach Ferentz's tenure (with Norm Parker as defensive coordinator), I don't recall an Iowa defense blitzing and rushing into the opponent's backfield as much as this year's team so far. So don't stop this strategy now. Eventually the defense will begin to make the necessary stops. Especially after reading where Mike Daniels felt like he let the team down, and as a senior he vowed to do better as should be a leader on defense. With better focus will come better effort. This defense has the athletes. As for the offense, it helped that Marcus Coker played better. It would help if the running plays didn't take so long to develop, allowing the other team's defense (i.e. their linebackers) to focus on getting to our ball carrier. Vanderburg was inconsistent passing. I have to admit, though, I didn't know he was able to run with the ball so well.
As concerns, this week's game against Pitt; I expect the Hawks to do better and win, and maybe win in a big way. Pitt has played 2 games against weaker competion so far.


text:
WOWOW to Produce Broadway Concert in Spring 2017
WOWOW, Japan's leading premium pay TV broadcaster, announced today that it will produce a brand new, high-end concert that will promote Broadway theatres as well as the annual Tony Awards®, which WOWOW has an existing broadcast partnership with.
The concert will take place in Tokyo in Spring 2017. Performers will include top Broadway actors/actresses and Japan's top music stars.
The concert set list will consist of renowned Broadway musical songs and memorable performances from the Tony Awards®.
The premium musical concert will have official recognition from the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. As well as growing the Broadway musical fandom in Japan, this concert project aims to increase the number of Japanese visitors to Broadway. WOWOW plans to produce this musical concert as an annual event for the continuous promotion of Broadway culture.
Kayo Washio, who runs WOWOW's Los Angeles office, and is producing the concert event for WOWOW, said, "We have a great partnership with the American Theater Wing and The Broadway League and like any great partnership, want to expand on it and explore new and exciting ways to collaborate. We are delighted to bring a concert experience to Japan that is unique in nature and can grow into a marquee annual event."
"There is nothing quite like the thrill of a live performance, and we are thrilled to increase our partnership with WOWOW to bring the magic of Broadway and the best of the Tony Awards through this concert to fans in Japan," Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League, and Heather Hitchens, President of the American Theatre Wing, said.
WOWOW already offers a variety of major stage show programs such as straight plays, musicals, ballets, traditional Japanese theatre, and opera (WOWOW is official broadcaster of New York's' famed Metropolitan Opera "The Met").
WOWOW has an agreement to broadcast the Tony Awards® that see the annual show broadcast live in Japan, exclusively on WOWOW. The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards® are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
About WOWOW
WOWOW is Japan's leading premium pay TV broadcaster with approximately 2.7 million subscribers and the first 24/7, 3 channel, full-HD broadcaster in Japan. With a focus on quality entertainment and exceptional customer service, WOWOW has seen nine years of continuous net growth in subscribers. As of July 2011, all of the company's subscribers are now on a digital subscription, which includes access to WOWOW's groundbreaking Members On Demand service.
Listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock exchange, WOWOW's subscription offering includes 3 premium Full-HD channels and a streaming service:
WOWOW Prime covers a wide range of genres, including 7 popular overseas TV drama series per week along with our original series, movies, and documentaries. WOWOW Prime is also the official channel for the live broadcasts of both the Oscars and the Grammy Awards in Japan.
WOWOW Live brings exclusive live broadcasts of the world's greatest sports events along with live concerts and stage performances. Sports featured on WOWOW Live include the NBA, La Liga Española, LPGA, and more. Additionally, WOWOW Live broadcasts all four tennis Grand Slam Championships including the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
WOWOW Cinema carries titles from major studios and a lineup of approximately 1400 movie titles from all over the world. WOWOW Cinema provides an experience to the world of cinema through a selective collection of movies.
WOWOW Members On Demand offers subscribers the ability to view our quality programming anywhere and anytime. The streaming service features live events and sports as well as popular series and movies
WOWOW aspires to become a channel where viewers can always encounter something they had never experienced, and by doing so transform the role of television from something that is viewed passively, to a place where new and exciting encounters can be expected.
About the Tony Awards
The 2016 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. At The Broadway League, Robert E. Wankel is Chairman and Charlotte St. Martin is President. At the American Theater Wing, William Ivey Long is Chairman and Heather A. Hitchens is President. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment are the Executive Producers of the 2016 Tony Awards. Mr. Weiss will also serve as Director of the 2016 Tony Awards.
IBM - develops, designs, and hosts the official Tony Awards digital experience anchored by TonyAwards.com; Carnegie Mellon University - the first-ever, exclusive higher education partner; Grant Thornton LLP - official professional services partner ; Nordstrom - official sponsor of Tony Awards Red Carpet and "Live on the Tony Awards Red Carpet Show"; City National Bank - official bank of the Tony Awards and presenting sponsor of the Creative Arts Awards; Porsche Cars North America, Inc., - presenting sponsor of the 2016 Tony Awards Gala; United Airlines - the official airline of the Tony Awards for the last 17 years; Coach - presenting sponsor of the Tony Awards Green Room; BroadwayHD - official partner of the Tony Awards; FIJI Water - official water partner of the Tony Awards; La Crema - official wine partner of the Tony Awards; Paramount Hotel - official hotel partner of the Tony Awards; and People/Entertainment Weekly - the official magazine partners of the Tony Awards
Related Articles View More Japan Stories Shows
DREAMGIRLS is Heading to Japan
A MILLION EYES Takes Home the Grand Prix Award at Hiroshima International Film Festival
CHESS Announces Post-show Talks With Ramin Karimloo, Luke Walsh & Takanori Sato!
BWW Interview: Sam Harvey of BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND at Tokyu Theatre Orb (Japan)
Register Now For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Creative Kids Classes
Photo Flash: First Look at Playhouse on Park's TENDERLY
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Added To TheaterWorks Season
TheatreWorks New Milford Will Open CONSTELLATIONS in February
JAPAN SHOWS More
Reaction Process
New National Theatre (4/9 - 4/26)
New National Theatre (5/12 - 5/31)
Forever Plaid
Various (4/19 - 5/31)
New National Theatre Foundation (12/1 - 1/31)
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR
NISHIMACHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (5/25 - 5/25)
Japan Email Alerts
Register for discounts, specials & more!


The Fed today announced an increase in the Fed rate. This was not a surprise. What was surprising is the Gold rally that followed. In fact, Gold blasted through all resistance levels, including the 6 and 8 day moving averages, the 50 day moving average and the 21 weekly moving average.
Now the question is where is Gold going. First, when price breaks the 6 day moving average, statistically speaking, there is a high probability will price will hit the 21 day moving average. Right now, that's at ~1230. My next target would be the top Bollinger Band . That's currently at 1265. This is what I call a coast to coast trade. After that, well, we'll evaluate that in the days to come.
The last chart tonight is the Volume Profile chart. Notice that the short and intermediate term POC is at 1230. This will act like a magnet to price and makes another good target.


text:
Scrapbooking Album Options
By Beth Asaff Crafter
A good scrapbooking album is a necessity for those who take their scrapbooks seriously. From handmade to store bought, learn what options are available to you so you can get the best one for your needs.
If you really like the handmade aspect of scrapbooking, you might like the idea of simply making your own albums. If you make your own the pages are exactly the right size and exactly the number that you need, so there isn't any waste.
Digital Scrapbooking and Bound Albums
How to Make a Paper Bag Scrapbook Album
School Scrapbook Album
You can use acid free paper in whatever color you want, so the background paper always matches your designs and you know that it's not going to degrade for a long time to come. Perhaps the best argument for making your own albums, though, is that the covers and bindings can be completely personalized. There is some variation between the different kinds of albums available on the market today, but you can make each one of your handmade albums a truly unique work of art instead of using the same album cover for your wedding album and your child's birthday book.
Three-Ring Albums
The most basic type of scrapbooking album available on the market is the three-ring album. Much like the three-ring binders you carried to school when you were in school, these albums involve three center rings on which the pages are stored. This makes your pages really easy to take in and out and rearrange, but it also means you have to leave enough margin on the side of your layouts so that you can punch holes in the pages and slide them into your binder.
These scrapbooks are limited in size to the number of pages that can easily fit on the rings. They tend to be inexpensive and basic in their design. You can buy archival sheet protectors and use acid-free paper to make sure that your memories will stay preserved.
These books are very easy to use, particularly for a beginning scrapbooker who might not want to spend a lot of money to get a fancier book. But you do have to look at those ugly rings the whole time, and, as you might remember from your school days, the pages in three-ring binders do not always lie flat.
Examples of three-ring albums include:
American Crafts 12-Inch by 12-Inch D-Ring Modern scrapbooking Album
We R Memory Keepers Classic Leather: These classic, leather-bound albums retail for under $30 and come in a wide range of different colors. They have a padded, reinforced cover with faux-leather covering.
American Crafts 12-Inch by 12-Inch D-Ring Modern scrapbooking Album: This contemporary style album has a customizable chipboard cover with a two-tone edge. It retails for under $16.
Pioneer 12x12-inch Apple Red 3-Ring Memory Book Binder: This classic, fabric-bound album costs under $20. It features D-rings for easy page turning and includes 20 refill pages.
Post-Bound Albums
Probably the most popular type of album is the post-bound album. These albums often take the same refills as three-ring albums because they still have the holes in them, you just can't see the mechanism that holds the pages together as well.
The posts are small metal posts that attach to each side of the cover. The posts screw together, holding the pages together and the cover on. When you open the book the pages open relatively flat and you can't see the posts.
If you want to add more pages to an album of this sort, you can just make the posts longer and add more pages. These albums are a little harder to adjust or take pages in and out of, but they look really sharp and professional.
These scrapbooks are very popular, so there tend to be more varieties of them available. Instead of just plain solid colors in leather like you often find in the three-ring category, post-bound scrapbooking albums can be purchased in many different colors, patterns and materials. They are also more widely available in different shapes than the three-ring albums, allowing for more variety in your crafting.
Examples of post-bound albums include:
The Paper Studio 12" x 12" Black Cloth Post Bound Scrapbook Album
The Paper Studio: The Paper Studio makes a 12-inch, black cloth post-bound album that retails for under $20. It has 20 top-loading pages and an expandable spine so it can grow with your project.
Colorbok: The Colorbok Fabric 12-inch post-bound albums are expandable albums that come in a wide range of different colors. They come with 10 top-loading pages and retail for under $12.
Strap-Hinge Albums
The third main category of commercially available album is the strap-hinge album, which uses a leather strap to secure the pages in the book. They are expandable as long as the strap will allow, but you have to take the whole album apart to move pages.
These albums allow pages to lie flat and the hinge does not show when the album is open. They are about middle-of-the-road in terms of price, though they may be a little harder to find simply because they aren't as popular.
Examples of strap-hinge albums include:
The Paper Studio 12" x 12" Navy Blue Cloth Strap Hinge Album
The Paper Studio: The Paper Studio makes a solid-colored 12-inch strap-hinge album for under $25. It comes with 10 top-loading pages and has an expandable spine to allow it grow.
Hobby Lobby: This strap-hinge album features snap-load pages for easy refills. It measures 12-inches, has expandable pages, a cloth exterior and can be purchased for under $15.
Spiral-Bound Albums
Another option is a spiral bound scrapbooking album. These are notebooks made out of acid free paper and bound with a large spiral like regular spiral notebooks.
These scrapbooks are really inexpensive, but they can be fun because you can decorate the cover however you like since they usually come plain. They wouldn't be right for your wedding pictures, but they're fine for kid's stuff, especially if you want to make a part scrapbook part journal where your child can draw and write on the pages as well.
Examples of spiral-bound albums include:
Darice: This simple, spiral-bound album features a white cover you can customize. It measures 12-inches by 12inches and retails for under $10.
Sunrise Sunset Mixed Media Art Journal: The Scrapbooking Warehouse sells a small, spiral-bound album that measures just 7-1/2-inches by 9-1/2-inches. It retails for less than $15.
Choosing a scrapbooking Album
Ultimately, the design of the album you choose comes down to personal preference. There isn't anything right or wrong about using any one of the types listed above.
It is important, however, that you make sure that the album you are buying is of archival quality. It should be made with acid-free paper that's also lignin free, which ensures that it will last without yellowing.
Stay away from albums that involve adhesives, like those old "magnetic" photo albums. They usually aren't of archival quality and if you ever want to take the pictures out you will find that they've gotten all sticky and are nearly impossible to clean without messing up the picture itself.
Pick the Perfect Album
With the right album, you'll find that your scrapbooking can take on new life. Try out a few different types of albums before you settle to make sure you get just the right one.
Scrapbook Cover Ideas
Free Scrapbook Templates By Carrie Grosvenor
Make Your Own Scrapbook Cover By Kate Miller-Wilson
Free Digital Scrapbooking Frames By Dana Hinders


In the United States, about one out of every 10 infants is born premature. Any birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature, but babies born before 32 weeks have significantly higher rates of death and disability.
Dina Jo and Ryan Bradley have had two children, both born premature. Their first child, Adelyn, born at 27 weeks, died from an infection called necrotizing enterocolitis, which is common in premature infants.
When the couple became pregnant again, they decided that they would not return to the hospital where they delivered Adelyn, but instead would deliver at Jersey City Medical Center. They anticipated that their second baby would also be premature, and the NICU at Jersey City Medical Center was a big factor in their decision.
This article is sponsored by The Maternity Unit of Jersey City Medical Center.
Dina gave birth to her son Miles on June 17, 2016, at 30 weeks. Weighing only 2lb and 4oz, Miles went straight to the NICU, where he would remain for almost two months.
For parents, a premature birth is taxing not just because of the anxiety about health complications. There is also the emotional toll of being separated from their child.
"You don't bring your baby home," Dina said.
But one of the big differences between Jersey City Medical Center and the hospital where Adelyn was born was that Dina and Ryan got a lot more interaction with their baby. In a situation where it's easy to feel helpless, the NICU nurses made them feel empowered. They facilitated lots of skin-to-skin contact between baby and parents. Dina and Ryan were able to help feed Miles and change his diapers.
"From the day that the baby gets admitted to the NICU, that starts the preparation of bringing the baby home," Dina said.
She and her husband received a thorough education on how to care for their son. The staff emphasized the health benefits of breastmilk and showed Dina how to pump and give Miles a bottle (because preemies are often unable to nurse from the breast). Jersey City Medical Center is the only hospital in Hudson County to offer a unique human milk fortifier, which was used by the family and is proven to increase calorie consumption and promote brain growth in neonates. The couple also attended a breastfeeding support group specifically for parents of preemies.
Another feature of the NICU at JCMC that made a big difference for Dina and Ryan was the communal experience. The babies were all kept in one big room, whereas they were in separate rooms at the other hospital. So while each infant had a primary care NICU nurse, all the nurses were involved in caring for each baby.
The neonatologists were also highly accessible. Every time Dina or Ryan had a question the nurses couldn't answer, they would call the doctor, and he would always come right away.
By the time Miles was ready to come home, Dina and Ryan were ready, too. The NICU staff had taught the parents everything they needed to know—how to feed him, how to bathe him, how to watch for signs that he wasn't getting enough oxygen, and how to perform CPR. But they would never need to use that last skill. From the time he came home, Miles had no problems. He's now two years old and doing everything a healthy toddler does.


text:
What Needs to Happen in Phase 4 and Beyond
July 15, 2019 January 11, 2020 by Joe_Boom_Rowla
So with the Marvel panel at San Diego Comic Con coming up quickly, I am anxiously anticipating the official Phase 4 slate. Will they actually divulge it, I don't know, but my hopes are high. And nothing goes wrong when your hopes are high.
But what I'm speculating for Phase 4 and beyond isn't what movies need to happen but how it should all unfold.
What we got in Endgame was special because it was the build up of over 10 years of storytelling. 10 YEARS! And part of that was preserving those fan servicing moments until the finale. But now that we have been treated to the finale of the Infinity Saga it is time to switch things up. Here are my 5 top thoughts on how to make that happen.
Main Character Deaths need to happen more frequently
We can't wait another 10 years for the stakes to be real (we probably could, but why??). To keep the fans on their toes we have to see that the threat our heroes are facing is truly a threat. And no better way to communicate that then to have more frequent major deaths.
Yes we had Yundo, Quicksilver, Ancient One, Frigga, and a handful of villains. But none of these were main characters that would trigger a big emotional and shocking reaction. You could argue Yundo, who was in two films, but I still think of him as a supporting character.
One character that comes to mind is Thor. Does Chris Hemsworth have another 10 years left in the tank? No better way to say "Hey anything can happen now," then to have Thor die in a non Avengers/ MCU Tentpole movie.
2. Have the Main Threat more present
Kevin Feige/ Joss Whedon teased Thanos perfectly. As things unfolded we found out that Thanos was the puppet master moving in the shadows. So to switch it up the main threat should be more present throughout the phase. And here is how it should go down.
More time with the main threat. We only got two main films with Thanos and a handful in which he popped up for a few minutes in. In Phase 4 and beyond the main threat should have more screen time and should take a more active roll. Instead of a "I'll do it myself" moment, the main threat should already be doing the main action.
Solo movies should be like spin offs of the main threat instead of main threat being a spin off of solo movies. Specifically seeing the solo movies being missions based on the main threat. Like seeing the Black Panther having to do something solo that would help the team fight the main threat.
3. Keep the Villains Around
Too many villains were killed off in the Infinity Saga. The MCU should keep more around and actually bring them back, like the Vulture.
4. Don't become over complicated
I'm not going to lie, the multiverse sounds like an awesome idea. But it could be a huge mistake as well. Right now the only complicated piece of the MCU was where were the Infinity Stones and who was working for Thanos.
But having the multiverse will easily crank up the intricacies of the shared universe. Can we easily tell between 616 and another universe? Does the MCU even take place in 616 or is this another universe and how would it interact with the other universes? Not saying that it can't be done, but I wonder if they can make it simple enough to follow.
5. Disney+ needs to be integrated into the movies
To have me invested in Disney+, or to even subscribe to Disney+, the MCU shows need to be shaped and affect the movies. If the Disney+ shows just happen in a vacuum, where the movies don't acknowledge them, then they don't really matter. But I don't think that will happen. They mentioned that the shows and movies will gel together. So even though its going to happen, I wanted to call it out.
Black Widow Captain America Comic Con Comics Endgame film Infinity Saga Iron Man Marvel MCU Movies Phase 3 Phase 4 SDCC Spider-Man
My Full MCU Infinity Saga Ranking (Phases 1-3)- NO TIES
My MCU SDCC Reaction


With just a few versatile apps, children can learn and share their mathematical understanding.
Options include Skype, Google Hangouts, Facetime etc.
A great way to begin to connect with others while focused on a project. Check out the available projects.