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Q: Gaussian Fit on noisy and 'interesting' data set I have some data (X-ray diffraction) that looks like this:

I want to fit a Gaussian to this data set to get the FWHM of the 'wider' portion. The double peak at around 7 degrees theta is not important information and coming from unwanted sources.
To make myself more clear I want something like this (which I made in paint :) ):

I have tried to script something in python with the following code:
import math
from pylab import *
import numpy as np
import scipy as sp
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from scipy.optimize import curve_fit
data2=np.loadtxt('FWHM.spc')
x2,y2=data2[:,0],data2[:,7]
plt.title('Full Width Half Max of 002 Peak')
plt.plot(x2, y2, color='b')
plt.xlabel('$\\theta$', fontsize=10)
plt.ylabel('Intensity', fontsize=10)
plt.xlim([3,11])
plt.xticks(np.arange(3, 12, 1), fontsize=10)
plt.yticks(fontsize=10)

def func(x, a, x0, sigma):
    return a*np.exp(-(x-x0)**2/(2*sigma**2))

mean = sum(x2*y2)/sum(y2)
sigma2 = sqrt(abs(sum((x2-mean)**2*y2)/sum(y2)))
popt, pcov = curve_fit(func, x2, y2, p0 = [1, mean, sigma2])
ym = func(x2, popt[0], popt[1], popt[2])
plt.plot(x2, ym, c='r', label='Best fit')
FWHM = round(2*np.sqrt(2*np.log(2))*popt[2],4)
axvspan(popt[1]-FWHM/2, popt[1]+FWHM/2, facecolor='g', alpha=0.3, label='FWHM = %s'%(FWHM))
plt.legend(fontsize=10)
plt.show()

and I get the following output:

Clearly, this is way off from what is desired. Does anyone have some tips how I can acheive this?
(I have enclosed the data here: https://justpaste.it/109qp)

A: As mentioned in the OP comments, one of the ways to constrain a signal in presence of unwanted data is to model it together with the desired signal. Of course, this approach is valid only when there is a valid model readily available for those contaminating data. For the data that you provide, one can consider a composite model that sums over the following components:

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*A linear baseline, because all your points are constantly offset from zero.

*Two narrow Gaussian components that will model the double-peaked feature at the central part of your spectrum.

*A narrow Gaussian component. This is the one you're actually trying to constrain.

All four components (double peak counts twice) can be fit simultaneusly once you pass a reasonable starting guess to curve_fit:
def composite_spectrum(x, # data
                       a, b, # linear baseline
                       a1, x01, sigma1, # 1st line
                       a2, x02, sigma2, # 2nd line
                       a3, x03, sigma3 ): # 3rd line
    return (x*a + b + func(x, a1, x01, sigma1)
                    + func(x, a2, x02, sigma2)
                    + func(x, a3, x03, sigma3))

guess = [1, 200, 1000, 7, 0.05, 1000, 6.85, 0.05, 400, 7, 0.6]

popt, pcov = curve_fit(composite_spectrum, x2, y2, p0 = guess)
plt.plot(x2, composite_spectrum(x2, *popt), 'k', label='Total fit')
plt.plot(x2, func(x2, *popt[-3:])+x2*popt[0]+popt[1], c='r', label='Broad component')
FWHM = round(2*np.sqrt(2*np.log(2))*popt[10],4)
plt.axvspan(popt[9]-FWHM/2, popt[9]+FWHM/2, facecolor='g', alpha=0.3, label='FWHM = %s'%(FWHM))
plt.legend(fontsize=10)
plt.show()

In a case when the unwanted sources can not be modeled properly, the unwanted discontinuity can be masked out as suggested by Mad Physicist. For a simplest case you can even simply mask out eveything inside [6.5; 7.4] interval.


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import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.function.*;

public class Test030 {
	public static void main(String[] args) {
		int[] arr1 = new int[]{3,-4,25,16,30,18};
		//对数组进行并发排序
		Arrays.parallelSort(arr1);
		System.out.println(Arrays.toString(arr1));

		int[] arr2 = new int[]{3,-4,25,16,30,18};
		Arrays.parallelPrefix(arr2, new IntBinaryOperator(){
			//left代表数组中前一个索引处的元素,计算的一个元素时,left为1
			//right代表数组中当前索引处的元素
			public int applyAsInt(int left, int right) {
				return left * right;
			}
		});
		System.out.println(Arrays.toString(arr2));

		int[] arr3 = new int[5];
		Arrays.parallelSetAll(arr3, new IntUnaryOperator(){
			//operand代表正在计算的元素索引
			public int applyAsInt(int operand) {
				return operand * 5;
			}
		});
		System.out.println(Arrays.toString(arr3));

	}
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Will Your Nose Grow After Rhinoplasty?
While there is no way to stop the body from changing over time, there are surgical procedures that are not related to aging that are considered permanent. Rhinoplasty is a versatile procedure that can produce beautiful, lasting changes to the nose. However, many prospective patients worry about the negative consequences of nasal growth after surgery, and you may be wondering if this is a valid concern.
Some parts of the body mature more quickly than others, and the nose is one of the slower areas to stop growing. In general, the nose is not considered to be fully mature until the mid to late teens. Girls tend to mature slightly faster than boys, with most nasal growth finished by ages 15-16 in girls and 16-17 in boys. If rhinoplasty is performed before the nose has stopped growing, the results can certainly become distorted over time, and a second surgery must be performed. Past the late teens, however, the nose is highly unlikely to change on its own, and many young adults elect to have the surgery with no problems.
Because of the nasal maturation rate in children, reputable plastic surgeons will generally not operate on a child or teen's nose except in exceptional circumstances, such as in cases of severe trauma or breathing problems. This is to avoid the need for another surgery later on, which involves more expense, discomfort, and difficulty, as revision surgery is always more difficult than primary rhinoplasty. Many surgeons prefer to wait until the patient is at least 18 before proceeding.
Results from rhinoplasty should be permanent, but there are no guarantees, and complications can occur due to structural problems, aging, illness, or trauma. For some post-surgical deformities, the surgeon might offer a revision procedure to address breathing problems and/or aesthetic issues, while in cases of trauma or other problems, the patient may need to pay for another surgery (in rare cases, insurance may cover part of the procedure).
Should changes become necessary after the initial procedure, a revision surgery will be performed. This is an extremely complex procedure that is complicated by weakened structures and scar tissue from the first surgery. However, a skilled plastic surgeon can make significant improvement in revision patients most of the time. That said, revision surgery should be avoided if at all possible.
If you are over the age of 18, you have very little to worry about when it comes to your nose growing after rhinoplasty. Growth complications are rare, and as long as you choose your surgeon wisely, you have an excellent chance of getting the results you want.
Though there is very little risk that the nose itself will grow following rhinoplasty, there are other complications that can occur with nasal surgery, so prospective patients need to take care in choosing a plastic surgeon and making sure they are ready for rhinoplasty. Good results come from a skilled and artistic surgeon, proper preparation and communication, quality aftercare, and reasonable expectations. Patients should make sure all of these conditions are met before proceeding with surgery, to help prevent an unfavorable outcome and a regrettable decision.
The first step is to find an expert surgeon like Dr. Stuart Bentkover to help you. Dr. Bentkover specializes in rhinoplasty and has spent many years customizing procedures to suit individual patients' needs. Bentkover Facial Plastic Surgery is conveniently located in Worcester (508-363-6500) and Stoneham (617-247-0033), MA. Call either location today to schedule your consultation.


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Auction News | All | Pottery & Ceramics
Fake' Chinese vase turns out to be real – and sells for $1 million
A 'fake' Chinese vase has sold for more than $1 million at auction in the U.K, after being initially valued at less than $1,500.
The Chinese porcelain wucai fish vase was auctioned at Fellows in Birmingham, having consigned to the sale via a Chinese client.
Standing 14" tall, the vase was painted and enamelled with large and small golden carp amongst rising lotus blossoms.
Upon the bottom of the vase was a mark which dated it to the 16th century Ming Dynasty, created during the reign of Jiajing Emperor who ruled from 1521 to 1567.
Initial research pointed to similar examples from which had previously fetched five or even six-figure sums at auction.
But when Fellows experts examined the vase, they felt the decoration was less sophisticated than those earlier examples.
Believing it to be a 20th century copy rather than an original, they valued it at just £1,200 – £1,800 ($1,480 – $2,225).
However, they were stunned by the volume of interest in the vase and once the sale was in full swing, it became clear they had something special on their hands.
"Whilst we dealt with a number of condition enquiries before the sale, little could have prepared us for the result," said Fellows' Senior Specialist Mark Huddleston.
"Bidding began at £1,000 and, with a handful of telephone bidders plus the usual hundreds online, predicting the final price became impossible.
"The most gratifying aspect is that a number of bidders were actually in the saleroom and had viewed it in person. One bidder even flew in from Japan and has a number of these in his collection."
A fierce bidding war between collectors ensued, resulting in a remarkable final price of £810,000 ($1,001,322) – the highest price ever achieved in the company's 141-year history.
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I've had a revelation. When I tell you what it is, I know many of you will roll your eyes and say, "Well, duh." But I finally understand a concept that should have been completely obvious: Though the main character is at the center of your story, the story's not all about the main character.
What does that mean? It means there are other characters in the story: the antagonist, the love interest, the best friend, the parents – all the people that surround and populate the main character's life. Each one of these characters has a story of their own which intersects with the narrative arc of the main character. And each character is privy to at least one piece of the main character's story and therefore has his or her own version of that story.
A simple idea, but it's rocking my writing world. I hadn't realized it, but I was being egocentric about my writing, seeing the story as revolving around the main character, with the other characters simply there to prop her up and make events happen. (Well, maybe not that bad, but close.) This egocentricity may have been exacerbated by the fact that I love to write in first person – or maybe I choose to write in first person because I'm an egocentric writer. Either way, I now see how this way of looking at my novels has led to incomplete development of my secondary characters.
After having this epiphany, I sat down and wrote out the entire plot of my story from the perspective of my main character's best friend. Being clear on his journey will help me understand where he's coming from in his scenes with her. I also now have a clearer picture of some of the events that take place "offstage," when he's not on the scene – all of which, I hope, will make my story richer and more real for my readers.
If you've been reading this post and thinking, "I've known that forever," I salute you. But if the idea of seeing your story from the perspective of other characters sparks any aha's for you, I hope you'll tell me about them. I'd hate to feel I'm the only writer for whom this is a revelation.
As I mentioned in my last post, I was inspired by Rachel Vail's keynote at the SCBWI WWA conference to get to know my characters better. So yesterday, I sat down with the main character of my WIP for an interview. I find that character interviews are one of the best ways to learn more about the people that inhabit my stories. There's something about the question-and-answer format that allows stuff I haven't thought about consciously to come through.
To do a character interview, I open a Word doc and, in bold, type a question I want my character to answer, for example, "What are you most scared of?" Then, in regular font, I write my character's answer. I try not to think as I do this, just let the words flow. Because of that, some really surprising information comes out of these interviews.
For example, yesterday I asked Joan, my MC, what she was most afraid of. She told me she was really scared of being attacked and raped, and because of that, she avoids walking alone at night and always carries the pepper spray her mom gave her. I had no idea! And, of course, I may use that information at some point to enrich my plot. Or maybe I won't, and it will just help me understand where Joan's coming from a little better.
When are you most unhappy?
Where do you think that fear came from?
How does this fear affect your life?
Can you tell me something about yourself that you've never told anyone else?
Is there anything I can do better in telling your story?
Often the answers to these generic questions will lead to other questions that are specific to my novel.
So if you want to get to know your characters better, try a character interview. Feel free to use my questions. You can also find a list of 100 interview questions here.
Have you ever done a character interview? If so, what's your favorite question to ask your characters?


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4 Things to Know About the History of Arlington
When you google "Arlington", Texas may not be the first response. Virginia has a city by the same name, as does Iowa. Arlington, TX does have quite the national reach though, especially considering the various stadiums, entertainment options, and award-winning city amenities. It's not a bad place to live, but how well do you know it? Using several resources, we've gathered the top five things you probably didn't know about the place we all call home.
4. Arlington, TX is named after Arlington, VA, but not for the reasons you think.
Reverand Andrew Shannon Hayter arrived in Arlington in 1869 and immediately got to work forming the Grace Hop Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Working closely with the growning city and managing relations with several Native American tribes in the area rewarded Rev. Hayter. When the railroad companies wanted to thank him for shepherding the deal and maintaining peaceful negotiations by naming the train station after him, Rev. Hayter refused. His name was pronounced correctly so rarely, he didn't want to be a namesake. Instead, he suggested naming the station -- and later the city -- after Confederate General Robert E. Lee's home of Arlington, Virginia.
3. A well brought the city together before anything else.
Something really is in the water in Arlington, TX. Thanks to several underground springs, farming in the area was bountiful for much of the city's history. Central Arlington had no farmland, but as a growing travel destination the town desperately needed access to water. In 1891, Rice Wood Collins started a campaign resulting in the first well, located near Main St. and Collins. The landmark soon became a gathering place for all sorts of events. The water taken from the well contained certain minerals, giving the water a distinct taste. Many claimed it had therapeutic powers, and merchants could often be seen selling jars to travelers. It wasn't until the 1950's when city growth mandated paved roads that the well was covered.
2. The University of Texas at Arlington has been known by at least 5 different names.
Public schools weren't widely available in 1917, but no one told that to the City of Arlington. Beginning as Arlington Military Academy, the community demanded access to higher education and changed the school to Grubbs Vocational College. Slowly, the school began to specialize and became North Texas Agricultural College in 1923. A quickly growing population and the onset of more modern technological advancements then opened the door for Arlington State College in 1949. The school's potential was clear and finally in 1967 they partnered with the UT system to create the University of Texas at Arlington.
1. Arlington has a sister city in Germany named Königshofen.
In the 1950's, a fear of Communism ran deep in hearts all over the nation. Mayor Tom Vandergriff, Arlington's longest serving mayor, shrugged off such fear in favor of helping his fellow man. After meeting with a city manager from a town close to the East/West border within Germany, he felt inspired. The distance of the city from the Wall made it a haven for refugees, for which the town lacked supplies. Out of compassion and Texas hospitality, Arlington residents sent clothes, food, and gifts for those living in Königshofen. The town became our sister city, and in 2006 became the namesake for Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center.


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class BaseTest < Test::Unit::TestCase

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Lahore - Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar on Monday regretted the sorry state of affairs at the Diagnostic Centre on the Lahore High Court premises and admitted that health facilities for lawyers were almost non-existent.
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I am rebuilding a Plymouth Belvidere II, putting in a 383not sure if I will install 727 Auto. or 4-Speed, The car was originaly a 225six with 904 Trans.
I would like to install a posi trac. rear end, maybe a Dana 60, the problemis I am not sure what is the best way to go, I have redone the front end,bushings, struts & bigger torsion bars.
Hope you will share your experience and give me some Ideas on a good rearend, and if I have to swap out housing or use the one I have now forupgrade.
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Motivational Interviewing, commonly known as MI, is a style of communication that offers a practical, common-sense approach to support people in making and sustaining healthy behavior changes. While motivation belongs to the individual and their process of change, motivation can be substantially enhanced or hindered by interactions with others, including and especially, health care practitioners.
MI focuses first on the "why" of change, rather than the "how" of change. It assists individuals to better understand their own ambivalence to change and works to engage and strengthen both intrinsic motivation for, and commitment to, change. There is a specific focus on language, both the clinician's and the patient's so that the conversation is guided towards helping the patient make the case for change instead of the clinician working to convince, tell, and educate.
As French philosopher, Blaise Pascal wisely said so many years ago, "People are generally better persuaded by the reasons which they have themselves discovered than by those which have come in to the mind of others."
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package com.Da_Technomancer.crossroads.integration.JEI;

import com.Da_Technomancer.crossroads.Main;
import com.Da_Technomancer.crossroads.items.crafting.CustomToolRecipe;
import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList;
import mezz.jei.api.gui.IDrawable;
import mezz.jei.api.ingredients.IIngredients;
import mezz.jei.api.recipe.IRecipeWrapper;
import mezz.jei.gui.elements.DrawableResource;
import net.minecraft.client.Minecraft;
import net.minecraft.client.renderer.GlStateManager;
import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
import net.minecraft.item.crafting.IRecipe;
import net.minecraft.item.crafting.Ingredient;
import net.minecraft.util.NonNullList;
import net.minecraft.util.ResourceLocation;
import net.minecraftforge.oredict.ShapedOreRecipe;
import net.minecraftforge.oredict.ShapelessOreRecipe;

import javax.annotation.Nullable;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;

public class DetailedCrafterRecipe implements IRecipeWrapper{

	private final IRecipe recipe;
	private final int type;
	private Object gear;//Has to be kept as an Object to prevent crashes without JEI
	private Object flask;
	private Object leaf;

	/**
	 * @param recipe
	 * @param type Technomancy: 0, Alchemy: 1, Witchcraft: NYI (2)
	 */
	public DetailedCrafterRecipe(IRecipe recipe, int type){
		this.recipe = recipe;
		this.type = type;
	}

	@Override
	public void drawInfo(Minecraft minecraft, int recipeWidth, int recipeHeight, int mouseX, int mouseY){
		if(recipe instanceof ShapelessOreRecipe){
			minecraft.fontRenderer.drawString("Shapeless", 60, 5, 4210752);
			GlStateManager.color(1, 1, 1, 1);
		}

		if(gear == null){
			ResourceLocation location = new ResourceLocation(Main.MODID, "textures/gui/container/detailed_crafter.png");
			gear = new DrawableResource(location, 176, 0, 16, 16, 0, 0, 0, 0, 256, 256);
			flask = new DrawableResource(location, 176, 16, 16, 16, 0, 0, 0, 0, 256, 256);
			leaf = new DrawableResource(location, 176, 32, 16, 16, 0, 0, 0, 0, 256, 256);
		}

		if(type == 0){
			((IDrawable) gear).draw(minecraft, 95, 44);
		}else if(type == 1){
			((IDrawable) flask).draw(minecraft, 79, 44);
		}else if(type == 2){
			((IDrawable) leaf).draw(minecraft, 111, 44);
		}
	}

	@Override
	public List<String> getTooltipStrings(int mouseX, int mouseY){
		return ImmutableList.of();
	}

	@Override
	public boolean handleClick(Minecraft minecraft, int mouseX, int mouseY, int mouseButton){
		return false;
	}

	@Override
	public void getIngredients(IIngredients ingredients){
		if(recipe instanceof ShapedOreRecipe){
			Object[] input = recipe.getIngredients().toArray();
			int width = ((ShapedOreRecipe) recipe).getRecipeWidth();
			int height = ((ShapedOreRecipe) recipe).getRecipeHeight();
			ingredients.setInputLists(ItemStack.class, ImmutableList.of(format(input[0]), format(width < 2 ? null : input[1]), format(width < 3 ? null : input[2]), format(height < 2 ? null : input[width]), format(height < 2 || width < 2 ? null : input[width + 1]), format(height < 2 || width < 3 ? null : input[width + 2]), format(height < 3 ? null : input[width * 2]), format(height < 3 || width < 2 ? null : input[(width * 2) + 1]), format(height < 3 || width < 3 ? null : input[(width * 2) + 2])));
		}else if(recipe instanceof ShapelessOreRecipe){
			NonNullList<Ingredient> input = recipe.getIngredients();
			ingredients.setInputLists(ItemStack.class, ImmutableList.of(format(input.get(0)), format(input.size() < 2 ? null : input.get(1)), format(input.size() < 3 ? null : input.get(2)), format(input.size() < 4 ? null : input.get(3)), format(input.size() < 5 ? null : input.get(4)), format(input.size() < 6 ? null : input.get(5)), format(input.size() < 7 ? null : input.get(6)), format(input.size() < 8 ? null : input.get(7)), format(input.size() < 9 ? null : input.get(8))));
		}else if(recipe instanceof CustomToolRecipe){
			ArrayList<List<ItemStack>> inputList = new ArrayList<List<ItemStack>>();

			for(Ingredient ingr : recipe.getIngredients()){
				inputList.add(format(ingr));
			}

			ingredients.setInputLists(ItemStack.class, inputList);

		}else{
			throw new IllegalArgumentException(Main.MODNAME + ": INVALID RECIPE TYPE passed to JEI for Detailed Crafter!");
		}
		ingredients.setOutputs(ItemStack.class, ImmutableList.of(recipe.getRecipeOutput()));
	}

	@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
	private static List<ItemStack> format(@Nullable Object ingr){
		if(ingr instanceof NonNullList<?>){
			return (NonNullList<ItemStack>) ingr;
		}
		if(ingr instanceof ItemStack){
			return ImmutableList.of((ItemStack) ingr);
		}
		if(ingr instanceof Ingredient){
			return Arrays.asList(((Ingredient) ingr).getMatchingStacks());
		}
		return ImmutableList.of();
	}
}


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Joyce sees hard work at OSU rewarded
Media Contact: Jordan Bishop | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | jordan.bishop@okstate.edu
Tom Joyce thought he was in trouble.
Joyce, an academic advisor in the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences, had just been told that his boss wanted to see him in the morning.
He couldn't sleep, wondering what Kristi Thrift Seuhs needed that she couldn't have already told him. As Joyce hopped on the Zoom call in late March, he saw Seuhs, the director of academic advising, as well as some surprise guests.
Dr. Adrienne Sanogo, the associate dean of academic programs and student services, was there. Ed Kirtley, the assistant dean of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, was there. And even Joyce's wife, Jill, an assistant professor of nutritional science at OSU, was there.
Saving his appearance for last was OSU President Burns Hargis, who began to tell the astonished Joyce that he had just been awarded the University Service Award for his work throughout 2020. Joyce was given the staff member award with Chris Barlow and Dr. Amy Brown garnering the administrator awards.
"This is one of the real pleasures of being president, especially over the last year because there hasn't been a lot of them," Hargis said. "Tom has done a wonderful job throughout all this craziness, and the award is greatly deserved."
Tom Joyce
The University Service Award is given to individuals who quietly go about their duties giving so much above and beyond their assigned responsibilities and making a notable difference in their units and to OSU as a whole.
"I forget even what he said, but he said something about getting me a plaque and I said, 'Honestly, I'm just happy I am not in trouble,'" Joyce said. "I was excited about that. It was a great experience and great surprise. It was absolutely unexpected."
Joyce, who along with everyone on campus, had his world thrown into chaos last March as the COVID-19 virus spread amok. An Army veteran who served for nine years, Joyce answered the call to help with OSU's COVID response.
On April 3, 2020, Kirtley asked Joyce to help set up an incident management team that would coordinate a system for collection and transportation of samples to COVID testing labs throughout the area.
"So they brought me in on a Friday during the afternoon and during the course of the meeting, we figured out that it was a pretty immediate response that was needed. So that night we started working and worked all weekend," Joyce said. "We kind of kicked off the sample collection process."
Kirtley said Joyce made OSU's effort to ensure timely results for COVID tests possible.
Along with his work as collections branch director, Joyce still excelled in his full-time job as an advisor for students in the aerospace administration and operations major.
Joyce, who arrived at OSU in May 2019, said his experience in the military helps in the aviation department.
"So I don't have a pilot background but I am extremely fortunate to end up where I did," Joyce said.
"The tie I had, I have some experience in Iraq where we were on an international airfield with some security operations and things like that. So I can talk a little bit about that with some of the students. A lot of our students are interested in the military, whether it be the Army or Air Force, so I can help them identify some potential areas where they might be interested. Really, even in terms of aviation lingo, our vocabulary fits into the military background, anyway."
One of the main reasons Joyce came to OSU was because how he saw the university takes care of its veteran students and employees who have served in the military.
Jill had already been working at OSU when she sent Tom a photo of library lawn the week of Veteran's Day as it was covered in hundreds of American flags.
"That hit me as an impact that OSU values veterans and service," Joyce said. "I even have that picture in my office. They do an outstanding job supporting veterans. Dr. [Jason F.] Kirksey in his office of institutional diversity, any time we have a concern or need some advice on something, they are there to help us. We feel fully supported and they do an outstanding job for all veterans."
Joyce was in Missouri on active duty when Jill sent him the photo, but he came to Stillwater as soon as he could. A Pennsylvania native who attended the University of Pittsburgh before joining the armed forces, Joyce said his camaraderie with fellow veterans is one of the highlights of his job.
The third Tuesday of every month, he holds a meeting for veterans, which is currently on Zoom.
"Really, it is just to create an atmosphere where we get to know each other and put out some veteran information. We support the student veteran organization however we can," Joyce said."
Joyce said he loves seeing how OSU works to ensure veterans are treated fairly and helps with taking every opportunity to make sure their credits transfer correctly and they are put on a path to academic success.
Although he has already earned such a high honor so early in his career at OSU, Joyce said he is going to keep working the same as he always has.
"It was an outstanding honor," Joyce said. "I have only been working here for a few years, so I am still relatively new but immediately when I first showed up, I felt like I was part of OSU and my wife works here, as well so we are fully invested in OSU and appreciate everything OSU does, and it is just another example of how OSU takes care of people.
"I didn't do any of that expecting anything in return, but it was really nice to know that people noticed and appreciate it."
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Thermal stabilization of IPBC biocide
A biocide, e.g. IPBC (3-iodo-2-propynl butylcarbamate), is stabilized against thermal degradation in matrix compositions which are processed at elevated temperatures, by blending the IPBC with a stabilizer additive, e.g. calcium stearate and/or a hindered phenol, alone or in combination therewith.
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1. A concentrate of a biocide and a stabilizer additive to protect the biocide against thermal degradation when processed in a matrix at temperatures of up to 250° C.
2. A concentrate according to claim 1 wherein said biocide contains an iodopropynyl group and is selected from iodopropynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC), 3-iodopropynyl carbamate (IPC) and 3-iodopropynyl-N-phenyl carbamate (IPPC) is present in amounts, by wt. of up to 15% and said stabilizer additive is present in an amount of up to 3%.
3. A concentrate according to claim 2 which includes up to 10% IPBC and up to 1% stabilizer additive.
4. A concentrate according to claim 1 wherein said additive stabilizer is calcium stearate.
5. A composition of a plastic matrix, IPBC and a stabilizer additive to protect the IPBC against thermal degradation during processing of the composition into a finished product at elevated temperatures.
6. A composition according to claim 5 which includes, by wt., 30-95% polyolefin, 5-15% IPBC and 1-3% stabilizer additive, optionally with a colorant, light, UV stabilizer, anti-stat agent or coupling agent.
7. A composition according to claim 5 which includes about 89% polyolefin, 10% IPBC and 1% stabilizer additive.
8. A composition according to claim 5 wherein said stabilizer additive is calcium stearate.
9. A composition according to claim 5 wherein said plastic is linear low density polyethylene or polypropylene.
10. A composition according to claim 5 wherein said plastic is a composite of polyolefin and wood chips/flour.
11. A composition according to claim 5 wherein said matrix is flexible polyvinylchloride or a polyurethane.
12. A method of processing an IPBC-containing composition at high temperatures without degrading the IPBC which comprises including a stabilizer additive in the composition.
13. A method according to claim 12 wherein said composition includes a matrix which is a polyolefin, flexible polyvinylchloride, a polyurethane or a wood composite.
14. A method according to claim 13 wherein said stabilizer additive is calcium stearate.
15. A method according to claim 13 wherein the stabilizer additive also includes an antioxidant.
16. A method according to claim 15 wherein said antioxidant is a hindered phenol.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to compositions requiring a biocide for protection against microorganisms, and, more particularly, to stabilization of a biocide in matrix compositions requiring processing at high temperatures.
2. Description of the Prior Art
IPBC (3-iodo-2-propynl butyl carbamate) is a well known preservative in cosmetic, paint and coating products where it is added to the formulation at room temperature. However, since IPBC melts at about 67° C. and degrades rapidly thereafter, it is considered unsuitable for use in compositions which are processed at high temperatures, e.g. during extrusion of polymers and plastics, e.g. polyolefins or PVC, or polymer-wood composites, where processing temperatures of up to 250° C. may be required.
Specifically, because of its low melting and degradation point IPBC quickly melts and sticks to the walls of metal extruders normally used at high temperatures in production of plastics, extruders and molders whereupon the IPBC degrades rapidly.
Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a matrix composition containing a biocide, e.g. IPBC or 3-iodopropynyl carbamate (IPC) or 3-iodopropynyl-N-phenyl carbamate (IPPC) which does not degrade at the elevated temperatures used during processing of the compositions, particularly during extrusion of polymers, plastics and polymer-wood composites, at temperatures up to 250° C., e.g. in both single and twin screw extruders.
Another object herein is to provide an external lubricant which would provide a microscopic barrier between a polymer matrix and hot metal extruder surfaces to stabilize IPBC at elevated temperatures.
What is described herein is a concentrate a biocide, e.g. IPBC, and an additive therein for stabilization of the IPBC in a matrix such as a plastic, e.g. polyolefin, against thermal degradation during processing of the matrix at temperatures up to 250° C.
A preferred thermal stabilizer additive for IPBC in this invention is calcium stearate, wherein IPBC can be present in an amount, by wt., of up to 15%, and the stabilizer additive in an amount up to 3%, preferably up to 10% IPBC and up to 1% stabilizer additive.
The invention also includes a concentrate of 7-15 wt. % IPBC and 1-5 wt. % stabilizer additive, and/or addition of a hindered phenol (antioxidants). The addition of hindered phenols will further enhance thermal processing stability.
In this invention, compositions of a polyolefin, IPBC and a stabilizer additive are provided to protect the IPBC against thermal degradation during processing of the polyolefin into a finished product, e.g. by extrusion at elevated temperatures up to 250° C.
Suitable polyolefin compositions includes, by wt., 30-95% polyolefin, e.g. polyethylene or polypropylene, 5-15% IPBC and 1-3% stabilizer additive, e.g. calcium stearate. Preferable compositions include 40% polyolefin, e.g. linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), 10% IPBC and 1% calcium stearate.
Other suitable matrix materials in which IPBC may be stabilized against thermal degradation herein includes wood-plastic composites, carpet backing, PVC pipes, roofing membranes, shower curtains, and the like.
Optional ingredients may be included in the matrix without affecting the stability of the biocide, e.g. colorants, light and UV stabilizers, anti-static agent, coupling agents, etc.
The plastics industry requires processing materials under high temperatures, e.g. flexible PVC at about 175° C., olefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene at about 200° to 230° C., and polymer-wood composites, at about 220° C. Therefore biocides for use therein must be able to withstand those elevated temperatures for anywhere from 3-10 minutes without degrading.
Typical olefin polymers include HDPE (high density polyethylene) LDPE (low density polyethylene), LLDPE (linear low density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), HDPP (high density polypropylene), LDPP (low density polypropylene), WHMWPE (ultra high molecular wt. polyethylene) and MPE (metallocene/polyethylene).
Suitable polyolefinic compositions include, by weight, 30-95% polyolefin, e.g. polyethylene or polypropylene, 5-15% IPBC and 1-3% stabilizer additive. Suitable stabilizer additives include the following:
Acid-Ester Lubricants,
Low-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene,
White Oils,
Ethylene Bis Stearamide,
Fatty Acids,
Fatty Acid Amines,
Fatty Acid esters,
Metals Soaps of Fatty Acids,
Fluoropolymers,
Calcium Stearate,
Zinc Stearate,
mixtures thereof and waxes, complex polymeric blends, processing aids, amides and simple esters.
A preferred composition is 89% polyolefin, e.g. linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), 10% IPBC and 1% calcium stearate.
Optional ingredients may be included in the matrix without affecting the stability of the biocide, e.g., colorants, light and UV stabilizers, anti-static agent, coupling agents, fillers, extenders and reinforcing agents such as calcium carbonate, talc, mica, silica, kaolin, impact modifiers, glass fibers, carbon fibers blowing agents, flame retardants, wood and wood flour, and the like.
Other suitable matrix materials which may be stabilized herein include wood-plastic composites, shower curtains, cable and wire insulation, filter medias, polymer components of carpet, seat cushions, hose, pipe, flooring, decking, window frames, fencing, automobile interiors, pallets and outdoor furniture.
The invention will now be described by reference to the following examples.
A mixture of 90% by weight low melting linear low density polyethylene, (LLDPE), m.p. 125° C., and 10% IPBC showed very early signs of degradation in a heated mixing bowl at 125° C. Degradation was evidenced by a severe discoloration of the mixture.
A mixture of 10-90% LLDPE, 7.5% IPBC and 1% calcium stearate was extruded in a commercial single screw extruder at 130° C. into pellets. The pellets retained their original pure, white appearance with no sign of degradation. In contrast, LLDPE pellets and IPBC, made at the same temperature without calcium stearate present, rapidly discolorized, showing that the IPBC degraded.
Example 2 was repeated with a composition 89% LLDPE, 10% IPBC and 1% calcium stearate. Similar results were obtained.
Sample pellets were made in a polypropylene matrix at 220° C. with mixtures of stabilized IPBC. Using the pellets produced with and without calcium stearate and mixing to result in a final IPBC concentration of 1%, those samples with calcium stearate showed little degradation while those made without calcium showed rapid IPBC degradation.
Examples 2 and 3 were repeated using a composition which includes, by weight, 38% polypropylene, 50% wood chips/flour, with 1% IPBC and 1% calcium stearate. No degradation was observed when processed at 220° C.
While the invention has been described with particular reference to certain embodiments thereof, it will be understood that changes and modifications may be made which are within the skill of the art. Accordingly, it is intended to be bound only by the following claims, in which:
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Sacramento Picks Up Bay Area Move-Outs
by Greg Willett
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After demand for apartments in Sacramento surged in 2020, the metro's existing product inventory is full, and rents are climbing at a very fast pace. Performances should remain robust over the short term, while the long-term outlook could be impacted by what happens in the nearby San Francisco Bay Area region.
Affordability Drives Demand
Sacramento's occupied apartment count grew by roughly 3,100 units during calendar 2020. Demand was way above normal, as product absorption in the previous decade averaged about 1,300 units per year.
Stellar local demand appeared to stem mostly from the capture of households escaping the high living costs in the Bay Area, now that more people are working from home. At 2020's end, Sacramento's average monthly rents of $1,608 compared to prices standing at roughly $2,200 in Oakland, a little more than $2,400 in San Jose and about $2,700 in San Francisco.
Strong demand for apartments in Sacramento over the past year pushed the metro's occupancy rate to 97.3% as of December. Occupancy climbed by 100 basis points during the calendar year.
In turn, the metro registered one of the biggest increases in rent seen anywhere across the country. December's effective asking rents for new leases climbed 7.1% from the levels seen a year earlier. Pricing jumped 8.7% for Class A properties, 6.8% in the Class B stock and 3.8% in the Class C inventory.
Watch What Happens with the Economy …
While RealPage analysts are optimistic about the near-term prospects for Sacramento's apartment market, there are some downside risks in this one.
The top question here is probably whether or not households continue to bail out of the Bay Area and move into Sacramento. Absent of that influence, the local economy isn't in great shape and likely would struggle to produce much housing demand in the near term.
The latest employment count showed jobs still off the early 2020 tally by about 6%. Furthermore, the metro's recovery pace could be slowed by the big role that the government sector plays in the overall economy. State and local government revenues are taking a hit, suggesting that government payrolls are more likely to shrink than expand in the immediate future.
… and with Urban Apartment Construction Activity
Ongoing apartment construction in Sacramento stood at some 3,600 units at the end of 2020, pointing to near-term inventory growth of 2.3%. That's not an off-the-charts addition volume, especially when targeted completion dates for some of the product on the way stretch into 2022.
Having said that, building activity is right at the top of the range recorded over the past couple decades.
Downtown construction, in particular, appears in some danger of over-heating. About 2,000 of the 3,600 units on the way across the metro will be added in the Central Sacramento submarket. It's notable that Sacramento's urban core is the one spot in the metro where rents are being cut. Late 2020 pricing was off 2.4% from the year-earlier level.
For more on Sacramento, and the other metros that have shown resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, watch the recent webcast: Up Close and Local: New and Improved Markets.
Markets That Avoided Rent Cuts in 2020
Job Recovery Split Among Major Markets
Little Room Left for Late Season Student Housing Demand
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text: From: The Pinedale Assembly Center Memorial Project Committee, a joint committee of the Central California Nikkei Foundation and the Central California District Council of the Japanese American Citizens League To: Fresno City Council Re: Designation of Building 8 located at 7435 N. Ingram Avenue, Fresno, to the Local Register of Historic Resources The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously voted to nominate Building 8 to the Fresno City Council for designation to the Local Register of Historic Resources on November 28, 2005. The Fresno City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the designation on January 10, 2006. Building 8 has historic significance due to its use as a warehouse by the Sugar Pine Lumber Company and its inclusion in the Pinedale Assembly Center and Camp Fresno during World War II. Building 8 is part of the site acquired by the Army on March 22, 1942. The primary interest of the Pinedale Assembly Center Memorial Committee ("Committee") is in the use of the site as an assembly center to intern 4823 Americans of Japanese ancestry from May 7, 1942, to July 23, 1942. It is part of a larger story of the internment of Japanese Americans during the War, the story of the Japanese American soldiers who fought in World War II to prove their loyalty to America and the struggle for redress, which resulted in a Presidential apology and recognition of the rights of Japanese Americans as citizens of this great country. Within the context of this broader story, the site has local, state and national historic significance. The Committee does not want to impede the developer's plans to demolish the building so long as an appropriate memorial is established on the site with interpretive materials to explain the historic significance of the site. The California Office of Historic Preservation has reserved California Historic Landmark No. 934 for the Pinedale Assembly Center, a temporary detention camp for Japanese Americans as a first phase of the mass incarceration of 97,785 Californians of Japanese ancestry during World War II. This is compelling if not conclusive evidence that the site has state historic significance. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 9066 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19, 1942, thirteen makeshift detention facilities were constructed at various California racetracks, fairgrounds and labor camps. These facilities were intended to confine Japanese Americans until more permanent concentration camps, such as those at Manzanar and Tule Lake in California, could be built in isolated areas of the country. Beginning on March 30, 1942, all native-born Americans and long-time legal residents of Japanese ancestry living along the West Coast were ordered to surrender themselves for detention. The Pinedale Assembly Center was used to intern residents...


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Reading The Promise of an Angel by Ruth Reid was an enjoyable experience. The Promise of an Angel is about an Amish girl, Judith, and how her faith is strengthened. Ruth Reid, a great writer, weaves a story full of conflict and emotion. The story does start off a little confusing because I was left to guess exactly how her younger brother got hurt until near the end of the book.
This book is definitely faith based and speaks about salvation. I liked how the idea of an angel speaking to her was balanced by Andrew. It was made clear how Satan also masquerades as an angel of light, so we must be careful who or what we give heed to.
Also, it doesn't really make sense why she saw the angel to begin with. I know Tobias, the angel, tells her someone is praying for her, but it leaves one to infer it was Andrew praying for her because we find him staying up all night praying for her on several occasions. However, when the story starts Judith and Andrew don't have any kind of friendly relationship, and it's not until after she sees the angel that they get to really know each other. Personally, I would have enjoyed the book more without any reference to an angel as there was plenty of other conflict with her sister and Levi that could have still lead to her learning forgiveness and the strengthening of her faith.


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In the UK, the cost of raising a child from birth to 21 years old is over US$300,000.
As a teenager, Steve Jobs traveled to India to seek enlightenment and returned as a Buddhist.
Only 7% of Afghan homes have flush toilets.
Ronald Reagan almost died on the set of the 1951 comedy "Bedtime for Bonzo" when his costar—a chimp—strangled him by pulling on his tie.
After WW2, a group of Jewish "Avengers" formulated a Holocaust revenge plan to kill 6 million Germans by poisoning the water supply of many German cities. However, it was foiled by British police while the poison was in transit.
Africans are more genetically diverse than the inhabitants of the rest of the world combined.
People of the world produce roughly 1,043,000 tonnes (that's 2,299,421,390 lbs) of poop each day.
Rock Paper Scissors was invented in China, but popularized in Japan, where it's called "Janken."
Although some individual zebras have been domesticated, most cannot. They are unpredictable and known to attack people.
When Michael Jackson was 21, he wrote a personal note promising to re-invent himself as the greatest entertainer of all time.
Yoda, from Star Wars, was almost played by a monkey.
A week's worth of the New York Times contains more information than the average 17th-century citizen encountered in a lifetime.
A zeptosecond, a trillionth of a billionth of a second, is the smallest division of time that has been observed.
Humans share the planet with as many as 8.7 million different forms of life, scientists estimate.
Over half of all British women under 50 have never been married.
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The area surrounding Cape Canaveral was given the area code 321, like a launch countdown, after someone discovered it was not in use.
of the general population suffers from Alexithymia, the inability to identify and describe their own emotions.
Bras were called "breast bags" in medieval times.
In 1989, an innocent man was punished with the death penalty in Texas because the jury confused him for another with the same name, looks and height.
In 1932, Winston Churchill went to a hotel in Munich two days in a row to have tea with Hitler. Hitler stood him up both times and the two men never met.
Wine and steak taste good together because each are at the opposite ends of the sensory spectrum.
The Crucian Carp can live without oxygen for months.
The Allies parachuted dummies over Normandy on D-day to distract Nazi gunners from the real paratroopers.
The American Civil War was one of the earliest true industrial wars. Railroads, the telegraph, steamships, and mass-produced weapons were employed extensively.
Rats, mice and chickens display empathy, according to studies.


Good morning from Maine where I'm sitting inside my newly heated barn which is becoming office space, slowly. Getting the heat working was the most important step in the process because now I can finish mudding, taping, and painting the walls. I'll be spending the day working on that project. It's not exactly fun, but there is a feeling of satisfaction that comes with finishing a job like this. Wherever you are this weekend, I hope that you're doing something fun too.
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Im 19 weeks pregnant. In just 12 days we find out if im pregnant with a Boy or Girl! On Friday, September 08, 2017 @ 11am EST, i will reveal the gender!
I'm 19 weeks pregnant now! There's no new news or feelings for me to update. The ultrasound is coming up soon, this Tuesday! I'm so excited!
Your baby has probably gone through a massive growth spurt in the last few weeks, and is now expected to weigh about 8.5 ounces, and measure about 6 or 7 inches from head to bottom (it's much easier to measure to the bum now as your baby has less space and is starting to curl up into a ball).
Around now your baby will start to develop vernix caseosa; a greasy, creamy, somewhat cheesy substance that coats the entire body and protects the skin from the amniotic fluid. Up until now, your baby has been fine floating in the fluid, but think about what happens when you have a bath. After an hour or two you start to look a bit like a prune, right? Well, think of what your baby would look like after a 40 week bath! The coating stops the skin from drying out and keeps it moisturized, but what many Moms don't know is that it actually does a lot more.
The vernix caseosa coating contains a protein that acts as a sort of topical antibiotic. This helps to protect your baby from disease both in and out of the womb as the natural antibiotic is absorbed by the skin, providing protection for your newborn in those first few weeks when they are most vulnerable to infection.
If your baby is born on time, there may be a little of this coating left on certain areas of the skin, although there shouldn't be too much and it's easy to clean off. If your baby comes early, they may be covered in much more of the substance, and if your baby arrives past your due date it should all have completely disappeared.
Your baby is practicing all manner of facial expressions now, especially opening and closing the mouth. If your baby is awake during your ultrasound you may see this happening, which can make them look a bit fish-like! You'll endure all sorts of bizarre expressions from your newborn, but should be rewarded with ear-to-ear grins from about 4 or 5 weeks of age!
Im 18 weeks pregnant now ! Today, i received my second ultrasound date. On August 29, i will be able to have another glimpse inside in belly and know the gender of the baby for once and for all! I can then begin shopping for the baby and if you'd like to purchase a few gifts, check out our registry!
Your baby's about 5.5 inches from head to toe, although when you go for your ultrasound the sonographer may measure from head to bum, as it's much easier due to the curled up position your baby is in. Your newborn will remain in this shrimp-like position for a few weeks after the birth, until they realise they have room to spread themselves out.
Weighing in at about 6.5 ounces, your baby is getting heavier by the day. The main activity at the moment is putting on fat, as most of the major development is now complete. Adding fat and putting on weight keeps your baby nourished, healthy and warm. Once he or she has enough fat, the fine hair covering the body will start to vanish, as it's no longer required for warmth. The fat is also helping the skin to become more opaque, although at this point the blood vessels inside your baby can still easily be seen - that's if you could peek into your uterus, of course.
At 18 weeks, the sulci in the brain begin to form. These are the little indents that give the human brain its characteristically bumpy look. This happens at the back of the brain first, and is quickly followed by the front. Your baby's brain is controlling more and more of the activities in the womb, so there's almost no random movements any more. Your baby can even yawn at nap times!
Both girls and boys have testosterone, but by 18 weeks the difference in these hormone levels between boys and girls is noticeable. Your baby boy's body will have testosterone racing round, while your baby girl will have much less, but will have her ovaries and fallopian tubes in place.
I have just decided on the baby's name. If its a boy, his name will be 'Prince', if its a girl, her name will be 'Royal'. The birthstone color for the baby is Garnet. Which is due to be born January 20, 2018. In just 3 weeks, i will find out in fact if its a Boy or a Girl. My next doctors visit is this Thursday, where i will receive the next ultrasound date to determine the gender of the 'Royal Baby'.
Today im 16 weeks pregnant. Nothing new for me to update. Just having mixed feelings about the overall pregnancy. Im still feeling flutters every now and then in the background of my belly, if that makes sense. Otherwise, there's nothing new to update besides the facts below.
Your baby weighs in at about 3.5 ounces, and measures anywhere between 4 and 5 inches. He or she is growing rapidly and is preparing for one massive growth spurt over the coming weeks (make sure you've got a pair of maternity jeans at the ready!).
This growth spurt is when your baby finally becomes big enough that the jerky movements can really start to be felt. If your baby has gone through this growth spurt already, or if you've had a previous pregnancy, you might be able to start feeling "quickening" this week. Quickening is a term used to describe those first movements that you feel. They don't exactly feel like kicks or punches, but more like butterflies or gas! Don't worry if you don't feel anything yet, your baby might not have this growth spurt until 20 weeks or so.
The most lovely change that happens in week 16 is that your baby's ears start to function now that they've settled into their final position on the sides of the head. This means your baby will be able to hear your voice! It's thought that babies can recognise voices at birth that they've heard frequently throughout the pregnancy, so if you and your partner get into the habit of including Baby in your conversations (as weird as it may seem!) your voices could provide some much needed comfort to your infant. You may even notice that your baby moves in the womb as a reaction to your voice!
You'll be putting on weight quite quickly now, and your belly might seem to be doubling in size overnight. If you're usually quite slim, this sudden rounding out can cause a bit of anxiety, but it's completely normal, and completely healthy, to be putting weight on. In fact, it's absolutely essential for both you and your baby. Throughout your second trimester you should aim to put on between 12 and 14 lbs.
As your baby is growing and squashing your internal organs, you could find that you're getting out of breath just doing everyday tasks such as walking to the bus stop or sorting the laundry. This can also make exercising somewhat challenging. Remember to take things easy and perhaps swap your morning jog for some antenatal yoga or an aquanatal class.
The increasing weight of your baby might start to put some pressure on your back as you struggle to stay up straight! You may notice some pain in your hips and knees, too. Unfortunately, there's no magical cure, but staying off your feet as much as possible can help. Easier said than done, right? Especially if you already have a toddler running around at home!
If you're a smoker who's still enjoying a few cigarettes each day, you might be thinking that it's pointless giving up now. Not true! Studies have found that women who quit earlier than 17 weeks of pregnancy are likely to give birth to babies of a similar weight as non-smokers, so there's still time to make a change if you want to.
While smokers who continue with the habit past 17 weeks generally have babies with lower birth weights, it's still beneficial to quit before the birth, so even if you have the intention of giving up but don't manage it this week, try again a bit later. Babies with low birth rates may need medical attention which can be a scary time. Not smoking can greatly reduce this risk.


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Newspapers to start with: New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal
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What not to do. Avoid aggregate content sites such as Wikipedia, Wikihow, Yahoo! Answers and eHow. They pull their content from other places but do not properly vet their authors' credentials and therefore are not considered credible sources of information.
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T-R PHOTO BY STEPHEN KOENIGSFELD • Colo-NESCO's Lauryn Hill leaps over the high jump Friday during the Class 1A state track and field meet in Des Moines. Hill finished in a tie for third after clearing the bar at five 5 feet, 2 inches.
DES MOINES — If Friday was any indication of how today is going to go, the Grundy Center girls will be alright.
The Spartans' 4×400-meter relay of Kyah Luhring, Brooke Flater, Landry Luhring and Hailey Wallis took fifth place to qualify for today's finals in the Class 1A state track and field meet. Its qualifying time of 4:12.46 was good enough to push it through.
The same four girls, in the same order, took sixth in the 4×200 finals, running a 1:49.62. It was that consistency of a lineup that's represent the Grundy Center girls' team this week.
In all, the Spartans have six event qualifiers: Three relays and three individuals. Kyah makes up four of those events, Landry another four, Wallis four as well and Flater in the three relays.
"I'm just happy that we were able to make it again," Landry said. "Especially in all of our events that we ran. And the fact I get to do it alongside my sister and these two great girls, it's just been fun."
T-R PHOTO BY STEPHEN KOENIGSFELD • Grundy Center's Hailey Wallis (5) races to the finish against Janesville's Briana Baker-Bruce (4), Montezuma's Riley Gatton (7) and Gehlen Catholic's Brooke Harpenau (3) on Friday at the end of the Class 1A girls' 4x200-meter relay. The Spartans placed sixth in 1 minute, 49.617 seconds.
The what makes this year's group of qualifiers standout is the fact none are seniors. Landry is the 'veteran' of the group as the only junior. Wallis and Flater are both juniors and Kyah is pushing barriers as a freshman.
She was the top seed going into the long jump finals on Thursday, with a Class 1A best jump of 17 feet, 7 inches. She ended up third, but made no mistake in soaking up the electric state atmosphere in the process.
"It's been really good. I was hoping for better weather though," Kyah joked. "It's been really fun though and I've still got races to run. I'm just having a good time."
Wallis quadrupled in the 100 dash, an event she's competing in the finals of this morning, as well as anchoring the three relays (4×200, 4×400, sprint medley). She said the more people to qualify, the better the experience.
"It's always really cool to qualify as an individual event," Wallis said. "But when you're able to do it as a team, it makes it so much more special, knowing more people are a part of it."
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Wallis will run in the 100 finals at 12:45 p.m. today. She'll be in the same stretch as Meskwaki Settlement's Grace Tahahwah, who qualified in the eighth and final slot with a 12.83. Wallis ran a fourth-seeded time of 12.71.
The Grundy Center sprint medley also take flight at 9 a.m. today, with a fifth-seeded time of 1:52.73 in the finals. The Spartans' 4×400 will cap off the night at 3:55 p.m. in the second-to-last event of the 2017 state meet.
Other 1A girls' action
Colo-NESCO had a pair of field events qualify for the early morning 1A session. Lauryn Hill ended up in a tie for third place, clearing the bar at 5 feet 2 inches in the girls' high jump. At the same time, Lauren Riese tossed the discus 97-9 for 23rd place in her event.
AGWSR's Bethany Lippert took third alongside Hill in the high jump, also clearing the bar at 5-2. She'll follow up a long weekend with a performance in the 1,500 later today.
GIRLS 1A — 1. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 20, 2. North Butler 18, 3. Sidney 17, 4. Danville 16.5, 5. East Mills 16, Logan-Magnolia 16, 7. Sigourney 15, 8. Pekin 14, 9. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn, AGWSR 12.5; 18. Grundy Center 9; 38. Colo-NESCO 4.5.
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