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Vick Leads Falcons Over Saints 36-17 (AP)
AP - Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons served notice that they are still dangerous — and not yet out of the playoff race. Vick ran for two touchdowns and passed for one score before a late hit knocked him out of the game with bruised ribs, and the Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 36-17.
Riley Replaces Van Gundy As Heat Coach (AP)
AP - Pat Riley and Stan Van Gundy walked off the dais together Monday, then went in opposite directions. Riley packed his tailored suits and headed back to the NBA sidelines, looking to add another entry to his long and glowing coaching resume. Van Gundy simply went home.
Kobe Spectacular in Lakers' Win Over Mavs (AP)
AP - The final seconds on the shot clock were ticking away and Kobe Bryant had just lost control of the ball at the top of the key. When he chased it down, he was about 30 feet from the basket and every bit as confident in his ability to make the shot. With 34.9 seconds left, Bryant swished a jumper while falling away with a hand in his face, leading the Los Angeles Lakers past the Dallas Mavericks 109-106 Monday night.
Red Wings Beat Penguins 3-1 (AP)
AP - Mike Babcock prides himself on pushing the Detroit Red Wings to play so hard their talent shines.
Co-GMs for Red Sox; Matt Morris a Giant (AP)
AP - Unable to decide on a successor to Theo Epstein, the Boston Red Sox chose two.
T.O.'s Party Guest List Includes NFL Stars (AP)
AP - Terrell Owens doesn't need to score touchdowns to celebrate. Exiled from the Philadelphia Eagles last month, the All-Pro wide receiver known for his flamboyant end zone theatrics hosted a birthday party Monday night at rapper Jay-Z's 40-40 club. T.O. turned 32 on Dec. 7.
Pacers to trade unhappy Artest (Reuters)
Reuters - The Indiana Pacers will agree to controversial forward Ron Artest's request by attempting to trade him, team president Donnie Walsh said.
Two to Share Red Sox GM Job (AP)
AP - The Boston Red Sox promoted two of Theo Epstein's former assistants to be co-general managers on Monday while offering to "keep the light on" if the most successful GM in franchise history wants to lend a hand.
Real Salt Lake Trades Mathis to Colorado (AP)
AP - Real Salt Lake traded midfielder Clint Mathis to the Colorado Rapids for forward Jeff Cunningham on Monday.
Hockey Today (AP)
AP - Vancouver at New York (7 p.m. EST). The Rangers, 10-2-1-1 at home, host the Canucks.
Smashing success
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The hits just kept coming from the defense in Tampa Bay's battering of the Panthers.
Vick injured in Falcons' rout of Saints (AP)
Michael Vick gave the Falcons the shot in the arm they needed. Then Atlanta's immediate future took a shot to the ribs. Vick ran for two touchdowns and passed for another score Monday night to lead the Falcons over the New Orleans Saints 36-17. But a late hit knocked Vick to the turf and out of the game in the fourth quarter.
Stars turn out for T.O.'s birthday bash (AP)
Terrell Owens doesn't need to score touchdowns to celebrate. Exiled from the Philadelphia Eagles last month, the All-Pro wide receiver known for his flamboyant end zone theatrics hosted a birthday party Monday night at rapper Jay-Z's 40-40 club. T.O. turned 32 on Dec. 7. The bash drew several NFL stars, some of Owens' former teammates on the Eagles and a few celebrities.
Colts: Chase history or rest starters? (AP)
When the Indianapolis Colts face San Diego on Sunday, the regulars who made them the fourth 13-0 team in NFL history most likely will play. After that, things could change. One day after the Colts wrapped up their third straight AFC South title, a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, coach Tony Dungy again had to contend with the NFL's hot topic: Will the unbeaten Colts...
Texans hire Reeves as special consultant (AP)
Grasping for answers in their 1-12 season, the Houston Texans hired Dan Reeves as a special consultant to team owner Bob McNair on Monday. McNair made it clear that Reeves, an NFL head coach for 23 seasons with the Broncos, Giants and Falcons, was not brought in to critique coach Dom Capers or general manager Charley Casserly.
Chargers face uphill battle for playoffs (AP)
The San Diego Chargers were still shaking their heads on Monday at the jam they've gotten themselves into. In order to make it back to the playoffs, the Chargers need to win their last three games and get help from other teams. That's asking quite a lot, because those three games are at undefeated Indianapolis and then Kansas City, with the season finale at home against AFC West-leading Denver.
Seahawks rest before making final push (AP)
Moments after his Seahawks finished off San Francisco on Sunday to improve to 11-2, Seattle coach Mike Holmgren called together his players for a surprise announcement. But it really shouldn't be that much of a surprise anymore. Holmgren told his men they had Monday off. That means a third consecutive two-day mini-vacation before practice resumes Wednesday.
Cowboys' creativity keeps Glenn involved (AP)
The Cowboys know how explosive their offense can be when Terry Glenn gets the ball. So do opposing teams, which is forcing Dallas to be more creative with the speedy receiver. Glenn scored on a 71-yard flea flicker and a 6-yard end around -- the first rushing TD in his 10-year career -- in the Cowboys' much-needed 31-28 victory Sunday over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Chiefs may let DE Allen do the snapping (AP)
In Ed Perry's first game last month after he replaced one of the league's great long-snappers, Kansas City tied an NFL field-goal record. Two weeks later, fans are clamoring for the team to find someone else to step in for injured Pro Bowler Kendall Gammon. And maybe the Chiefs are, too. But instead of grabbing someone else off the street, they're thinking about turning to second-year defensive end...
Edwards unsure of Martin's future role (AP)
No matter the year, the New York Jets had one sure thing week after week: Curtis Martin. Now that he is out for the season, nothing is so sure anymore. Will Martin return to the New York Jets in 2006? If he does, will he be the starter? Martin vowed to be back in 2006, and coach Herman Edwards said Monday he anticipates the venerable running back will be on the team.
Bird's gambling problem
Larry Bird rolled the dice on bringing back Ron Artest. It's no surprise Bird and the Pacers crapped out.
Pat Riley has been preparing for hip replacement surgery. Replacing his hand-picked successor as Miami Heat coach may be a more difficult operation. Yet with Stan Van Gundy saying he voluntarily resigned Monday to spend more time with his wife and four children, Riley is back in his element. He took over for his former protege and will make his second debut with the franchise on Tuesday when Miami...
Walsh: Pacers will seek trade for Artest (AP)
Ron Artest's days with the Indiana Pacers appear to be over. Artest, suspended most of last season for his role in one of the worst brawls in American sports, said over the weekend that he wants out, his past haunts him in Indianapolis and the team would be better off without him. Team president and chief executive Donnie Walsh said Monday he didn't like Artest taking the issue to the media first,...
Bryant's late 3 lifts Lakers past Mavs (AP)
Lamar Odom has a pretty good theory on why Kobe Bryant shoots so much. "It's hard not to shoot the ball when you can make shots from everywhere," Odom said. Bryant gave several more eye-popping examples Monday night, making a spectacular layup in the third quarter, then swishing a jumper from about 30 feet while falling away with a hand in his face, the shot clock expiring and 34.9 seconds left to...
Short-handed Jazz end Pistons' streak (AP)
The Utah Jazz -- what was left of them anyway -- welcomed back their frustrated owner with quite a performance. With essentially nine players, the Jazz rallied with a dominant second half and beat Detroit 92-78 Monday night -- holding the Pistons to just 27 points in the second half and snapping their six-game winning streak.
Webber, 76ers end Wolves win streak (AP)
This game was vintage Chris Webber, maybe even better. Webber tormented Kevin Garnett defensively, dunked and drove like a spry, younger version of himself and powered his way to the basket on a night Allen Iverson never really got going. "I'm up for the challenge," Webber said. "I'm not by any means dead yet." Webber had 27 points and 21 rebounds, and Iverson added 19 points and 10 assists to help...
Magic warns Heat to get ready to work (AP)
Smiling wide and laughing mischievously, Magic Johnson offered a message Monday to Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of the players on the Miami Heat: Get ready to work hard, to be yelled at and to be led by a terrific coach, Pat Riley. "Pat is going to push and push and push," Johnson said hours after Riley took over from Stan Van Gundy.
Redd, Gadzuric lead Bucks to rout (AP)
The No. 1 draft pick struggled and one of the team's starters was out with an injury. Thanks to Dan Gadzuric, Toni Kukoc and the rest of Milwaukee's reserves, the Bucks had nothing to worry about. Gadzuric scored a season-high 18 points, and the Bucks beat the New York Knicks 112-92 Monday night for their third straight victory.
Hornets hold off Suns, snap 5-game skid (AP)
J.R. Smith's perfect night at the foul line prevented another fourth-quarter collapse for New Orleans. Smith scored a season-high 26 points, including four free throws in the last 17.6 seconds, and the Hornets held off the Phoenix Suns 91-87 Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Smith finished 10-for-10 at the line.
Rockets fined by league for Vegas trip (AP)
The Houston Rockets have been fined by the NBA for a trip to Las Vegas last week. "They took them to Las Vegas in the middle of a road trip, and that's against salary-cap rules," league spokesman Tim Frank said Monday night. He declined to disclose the amount of the fine. Frank said teams are prohibited from providing players with any benefits or compensation that are not included in their...
Sidney Crosby spoke out and said what the rest of the league already knows – the Penguins need to try harder.
Wings' Fischer thankful, future unclear (AP)
Jiri Fischer couldn't control his emotions. Grateful he's still alive, the Detroit Red Wings defenseman is hopeful he'll play hockey again. Whether he'll return to the ice won't be known for weeks. "I'm really, really glad to be here," said Fischer, making his first public comments since collapsing on the bench with cardiac arrest during a game last month.
Four-goal third leads Sens past Avs 6-2 (AP)
Ottawa struggled on the power play early and was without its leading scorer. All that hardly mattered. The Senators have so much depth, they can overcome just about anything. Dany Heatley scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists, and the Senators scored four times in the final period to overwhelm the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Monday night.
Zetterberg scores twice, Wings top Pens (AP)
After a brief slump, the Detroit Red Wings are playing like one of the NHL's best teams again. Henrik Zetterberg is leading the way. Zetterberg scored twice for the second straight game to lead Detroit to a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. The Red Wings have three straight victories -- reaching a Western Conference-high 44 points -- after winning just three of their previous 10...
Leafs end skid without Belfour, Lindros (AP)
Playing without their starting goalie and one of their best forwards because of injuries, the Toronto Maple Leafs ended a slump by regaining their scoring touch on the power play. Tomas Kaberle and Alex Steen had power-play goals, and the Maple Leafs snapped a three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Mighty Ducks on Monday night.
Wings' Yzerman sidelined by groin injury (AP)
Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman is expected to be sidelined two to four weeks because of a groin injury. Yzerman was injured Sunday in practice, general manager Ken Holland said Monday night during the Red Wings' game against Pittsburgh. The 40-year-old forward played only two of the first 10 games this season because of a groin injury, then was on the ice for 19 of 20 before being scratched...
Lemieux doubts Pens future in Pittsburgh (AP)
Penguins owner-captain Mario Lemieux said he is doubtful that the team will remain in Pittsburgh after its Mellon Arena lease expires in 2007, citing a lack of progress on a new arena. The Penguins are projecting a $7 million loss this season, a figure that assumes the team will draw near-capacity crowds and advance to the second round of the playoffs.
Blues waive struggling goalie Lalime (AP)
Goaltender Patrick Lalime's terrible numbers cost him his job, and he was waived Monday by the St. Louis Blues. The 31-year-old Lalime was let go two days after yet another poor performance. The Blues lost 5-4 in overtime to the New York Rangers on Saturday, and coach Mike Kitchen called four of the goals soft.
Berard lifts Columbus over Devils in OT (AP)
Sergei Fedorov still has some magic left in his hockey stick. Bryan Berard scored off a pass from Fedorov with 13.6 seconds left in overtime, giving the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. The Blue Jackets hadn't gotten a shot in the extra period before Berard slipped around Devils defenseman Paul Martin in the right circle and beat Martin Brodeur for his sixth...
Vorobiev lifts Blackhawks to SO victory (AP)
After going 65 minutes without recording any of Chicago's 32 shots, rookie center Michael Holmqvist was surprised to hear his name called for the shootout. "I didn't think about the game possibly being on my stick," Holmqvist said. "I just saw my opportunity when my teammates missed and I took it." Holmqvist beat Atlanta goaltender Michael Garnett in the fifth round of the shootout, and the...
NASCAR's new TV deal made a splash, but Wall Street doesn't necessarily approve.
Audi to send a diesel to Le Mans race (AP)
Audi will be the first carmaker to send a diesel-powered vehicle to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Before the race June 17-18 in Le Mans, France, the R10 will have several tests, Audi motor sports chief Wolfgang Ullrich said Tuesday. A major one will be in March, in the 12-hour race in Sebring, Fla. "The R10 project is the biggest challenge Audi Sport ever faced," Ullrich said.
Iowa Speedway project gets more financing (AP)
NEWTON, Iowa - An Iowa-based construction company said it has obtained the financing to complete construction of...
Price of returning racing to North Wilkesboro is $12 million (AP)
A grass-roots group is lobbying to return racing to North Wilkesboro Speedway, but a $12 million price tag might be too steep for Wilkes County. That's the asking price of Bruton Smith and Bob Bahre, who own the former NASCAR track. A group calling itself Save the Speedway, which wants to bring racing back to the .625-mile oval, retired an online petition last week after gathering 4,582 signatures.
NASCAR's Pacific Northwest expansion plan faces tough road (AP)
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Is the land of lattes ready to join NASCAR Nation? The sport's leaders are betting on it with a...
Motorsports companies down after NASCAR TV deal disappoints (AP)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Shares of motorsports companies fell Thursday after NASCAR's new television rights...
NASCAR agrees to eight-year television package with five networks (AP)
When no one else wanted NASCAR on its networks, ESPN was thrilled to air everything it could as an eager partner in the grass-roots effort to build stock car racing into a major sport.
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Toro Rosso makes Speed first US F1 racer since 1993 (AFP)
Scott Speed will become the first American to race in Formula One since Michael Andretti's ill-fated 1993 flop when he takes the wheel in 2006 for Scuderia Toro Rosso, the team confirmed.
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Grammy Awards eye LA exit, with a New York…
Grammy Awards eye LA exit, with a New York state of mind
(l-r) Neil Portnow, Ken Ehrlich, James Corden and Jack Sussman roll out the red carpet during a photo opportunity for the Grammy Awards outside Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Thurs., Feb. 9, 2017. Photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News (SCNG)
Producers, camera people and stand-in actors hold a rehearsal for the Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Thurs., Feb. 9, 2017. Photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News (SCNG)
A rehearsal is held for the Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 9, 2017. Photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News (SCNG)
By Anita Bennett | abennett@scng.com and Dana Bartholomew | dbartholomew@scng.com | Daily News
PUBLISHED: February 10, 2017 at 12:47 pm | UPDATED: August 30, 2017 at 4:19 am
The Grammy Awards are gearing up to leave Los Angeles and head to New York next year.
Why? It depends on who you ask.
A source at Los Angeles City Hall, who did not want to be identified because she was not authorized to speak on the subject, told the Southern California News Group that New York officials want to host the 60th annual Grammy Awards show next year.
Other sources say the real reason is because the NBA will hold its All-Star Game next February at Staples Center, where the Grammys have been staged since 2004. But they say the awards show will be back on the West Coast the following year.
• RELATED PHOTOS: LA gets ready for the 2017 Grammy Awards
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti would not comment directly on reports that the show is leaving town.
"Los Angeles loves the Grammys — and we've been its home for the past 13 years," Garcetti said in a statement Thursday. "The Grammys are always welcome here."
The Grammys held its first awards dinner on May 4, 1959, with simultaneous ceremonies in New York and L.A. Over the years, the show has alternated between coasts. But since 2004, the Grammys have called Los Angeles home.
On Thursday Billboard magazine reported that the New York mayor's office had been lobbying since 2014 to bring the show back to the Big Apple, and the deal to stage the telecast there "is all but done."
In a November article, the New York Times also said the show would be returning to New York next year and quoted Daniel Glass, a member of the Grammys host committee assembled by New York leaders, as saying the move was definitely a go.
"This is going to be incredible for this city," said Glass who is also an executive with Glassnote, an independent music label based in New York that represents artists including Phoenix and Childish Gambino.
"I found out from the mayor's office," Glass added about the move.
Officials at the go-to hotels nearest to Staples Center are already prepared for next year's exit. In short, just about everyone in town seems aware of the pending move.
The JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live and its adjacent sister hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles, expect to replace this year's Grammy celebrities with next year's basketball stars.
"We have heard they may not be here next year," Javier Cano, vice president and market general manager for the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton said Thursday. "Next year, we're very fortunate to have an NBA All-Star game at about the same time… They're both very, very high profile events."
Despite the varying reasons for the show leaving L.A., one thing is certain, the Grammys pump a lot of money into the local economy, and even losing the show for just one year is a big loss.
On average, the show brings $82 million in direct spending to L.A. and close to $200 million when related receptions, parties and other business are factored in, according to a January 2015 study by L.A.-based economic research and consulting firm Micronomics.
So, a lot is at stake.
Still, Los Angeles officials are confident the awards aren't leaving for good.
"We are always working to keep events in L.A. and have an outstanding relationship with the Grammys," said Kathryn S. Schloessman, president of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission. "That being said, they have hosted their event in L.A. for 13 years straight and we have always understood at some point, they would need to go to New York, to appease their constituency and the record labels there."
An official announcement from the Recording Academy about where next year's show will be held is expected to come after Sunday's show.
Despite the behind-the-scenes jockeying over where the show will land in years to come, the stars are already descending on L.A. for Sunday's broadcast and the pre-parties leading up to it.
• RELATED VIDEO: Grammy host James Corden helps roll out the red carpet
In downtown Los Angeles Thursday, workers scurried to prepare for the ceremony with rehearsal segments inside Staples Center.
Outside the building, "The Late Late Show" host James Corden, who will emcee Sunday's show, rolled out the red carpet with help from Recording Academy President Neil Portnow, show executive producer Ken Ehrlich and CBS executive Jack Sussman.
When asked if the Grammy Awards would be pulling up stakes next year for New York, Recording Academy officials were evasive.
"Nothing's confirmed," said Neda Azarfar, spokeswoman for the Santa Monica-based Recording Academy, scurrying away from a reporter. "There are a lot of conversations.
"Everybody is committed to making it work."
Staff Writer Elizabeth Chou contributed to this report.
Anita Bennett
Anita Bennett is senior editor for the Los Angeles Daily News.
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Dana Bartholomew
Dana Bartholomew has been a general assignment reporter since 2000 for the Los Angeles Daily News.
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Premier League Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
By Joe Prince-WrightMar 4, 2016, 1:25 PM EST
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Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal on Saturday at White Hart Lane (Watch live, 7:45 a.m. ET on NBCSN and online via Live Extra) in what is arguably the biggest North London Derby in history.
With both Spurs and the Gunners battling it out with Leicester City for the Premier League title with 10 games of the season to go, we have entered uncharted territory.
[ SPORTSWORLD: Kings in the North ]
Mauricio Pochetino's Spurs will actually be the favorites heading into this clash despite losing to London rivals West Ham United in midweek. That defeat ended a run of six-straight PL wins for Tottenham as they sit in second place in the standings and will momentarily go top of the table with a win in the early game on Saturday.
As for Arsenal, they're having a nightmare of late. Three-straight defeats in all competitions has seen them slump to six points off leaders Leicester and that will be the margin between themselves and Spurs if they lose at the Lane on Saturday.
[ VIDEO: Will Spurs overtake Arsenal? ]
In team news, Arsenal will be without star goalkeeper Petr Cech and center back Laurent Koscielny. Spurs will likely bring Mousa Dembele and Dele Alli back into the starting lineup.
Pochettino irked about Arsenal's "more experienced" players having the edge: "If they have players that have the advantage to win the title, what happened against Manchester United or Swansea [both matches that Arsenal lost]? We are capable of beating Manchester City away, against West Ham [the 1-0 defeat] was difficult but sometimes we use a lot of topics in football. Football is simple, not too complicated."
Wenger tells it like it is: "It is one of the few derbies where the title is at stake. It is a big one, a very important one."
This is the biggest North London Derby in the PL era, and maybe ever. Nerves will be jangling and I wouldn't expect a classic. With a fully-fit team, the support of the home fans and considering Arsenal's injury problems, I'm going to got with a narrow Spurs win. 2-1 to Tottenham.


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10. Get The Wrong Size.
That huge box of extra-large rubbers can be a big ego boost for people shopping for themselves or a flattering gesture for people buying them for a partner. But there are three big problems with using condoms that are too big. Ever worn a pair of shoes that's just a shade too big and suffered the consequences later? Then you already know one of them – friction. Fortunately, blisters aren't the problem here, but condoms can break when there's too much friction. Since they don't fit as snugly, too-big condoms can also leak. And, worst of all, a condom that's too loose may come off completely during sex. Then, the whole scenario moves from protected to unprotected in one fell swoop. Latex condoms are stretchy and should fit snugly, so, while it's fine to comparison shop for a favorite, in most cases, standard sizes do the job.
9. Use a Wallet as Condom Storage.
The wallet: home to money, ID and other useful stuff that most people don't leave home without – which makes it seem like a brilliant place to stow an emergency condom. But walking around with a wallet full of condoms isn't smart. Especially if they're in a back pocket, wallets are also home to friction, heat and pressure. All three make latex weaker, so wallet-stored condoms are some of the least reliable.
This rule goes double for glove compartments (and anyplace else that's subject to extreme temperatures). Just like candles, red wine and oral contraceptives, condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place.
8. Use an Old Condom.
Remember that thing on the previous page about how condoms and wallets don't mix? It's not just the heat-friction combo … there's also the out-of-sight, out-of-mind factor. That sad, lonely condom, tucked between old receipts and tattered bills, may be long past its prime by the time anyone has a need for it. Condoms have expiration dates for a reason – old latex becomes brittle, even if it's been stored somewhere with much better climate control than a back pocket.
First step: Check the date on the package. If it's in the past, pitch it. Second step: Look at the condom itself. If it's dried out, sticky or brittle, it's too old to use. Throw it away.
7. Open With Teeth.
In a hurry? Hoping to look cool? Tied to something? None of these is a good excuse for using teeth to tear open a condom. Latex is a good barrier against STDs, but not against teeth. Even if it's not visibly punctured, a bitten condom may still be damaged enough to break.
Scissors, knives, long fingernails and basically anything else that's sharper than fingertips are also on the "Do Not Use" list.
A run-of-the-mill condom wrapper has serrated edges to make it easier to open, and the foil or plastic material tears easily once it's started. It's a two-handed – but zero-toothed – operation.
6. Put It On Wrong.
There are plenty of wrong ways to put on a condom, such as:
Inside out: It will unroll only with extreme (and possibly damaging) difficulty, and stuff that should stay on the inside will be on the outside.
Too tight: The end of the condom needs some space for semen to go. Up to 45% of people mess this up.
Too airy: Friction against air bubbles makes condoms more likely to break. About 40% of people don't squeeze out the air.
Partial unroll: A condom that isn't unrolled all the way can come off during sex – and it can't do a great job of preventing contact between people's parts while it's on.
5. Fail to Fix a Fail.
With so many wrong ways to put on condoms, everyone who uses them will probably slip up at some point during their sexual history. The worst thing to do when it happens, whether the condom's inside out, broken or on too tight, is just to ignore it and keep going.
The best thing to do any time something goes wrong while putting on a condom is to throw that condom away and get a new one. It's a pretty good reason to keep extra condoms around (as long as they're not in a wallet, in a glove box or right next to the heating vent).
4. Use the Wrong Lube.
Latex pro: It's basically rubber, so it's stretchy. Latex con: It's basically rubber, so it's grippy. What it has in stretch, it lacks in slide.
Lots of rubbers are pre-lubricated but many people want it slipperier. But most of the slick substances likely to be around the house – like petroleum jelly or vegetable oil – don't mix well with condoms.
There are almost as many lubes to choose from as there are condoms, but water-soluble lubricants are the only ones that team up well with latex. Lubricants made with oil or petroleum products will weaken latex condoms, making them likelier to break.
3. Put It On Too Late.
Condoms are a barrier method: They physically keep people's parts from touching. As a commonly cited (and complained-about) side effect, they can also reduce pleasure and sensation, so it can be tempting to put off putting one on.
Sadly, procrastination rarely works out well for anybody. The longer the rubber stays off, the more time people's bodily fluids have to accidentally tangle up with each other. Studies vary, but somewhere between 17 and 50 percent of people wait even later than the last possible minute, putting a condom on after starting sex [source: Sanders et al.]. That unprotected contact increases the risk of pregnancy and STI transmission. The right time to put a condom on is before sex, not during.
2. Take it Off Too Late.
Procrastination can waylay more than just putting a condom on. Waiting too long to take a condom off has its own set of problems. An erection can begin to fade immediately after ejaculation, meaning a condom that was snug at the start can go baggy right after the finish. The softer the penis gets, the more likely it is for semen to leak out of the condom.
Immediately after ejaculation, remove the penis, holding the rim of the condom to keep it secure. Then, carefully remove the condom to avoid spilling its contents. Wrap it in tissue or toilet paper, and throw it away.
1. Reuse It.
This wrong way is No. 1 not because it's the worst wrong way – although it is pretty bad – but because it's hard to believe there are people who do it. After all, everybody knows condoms are disposable … right?
Apart from the yuck factor of reapplying a used condom, condoms just aren't safe to reuse. There's not enough scrubbing to make a condom OK to use again. Any treatment that would kill every sperm and every potential pathogen would also make the condom weaker.
Condom reuse is a bad idea. Use each one – correctly – once and only once, and then wrap it up and throw it away.
A condom that's too loose may come off completely during sex. Then, the whole scenario moves from protected to unprotected in one fell swoop. Latex condoms are stretchy and should fit snugly, so, while it's fine to comparison shop for a favorite, in most cases, standard sizes do the job.
9. Use a Wallet as Condom Storage. Back pockets and wallets are home to friction, heat and pressure. All three make latex weaker, so wallet-stored condoms are some of the least reliable. This rule goes double for glove compartments (and anyplace else that's subject to extreme temperatures). Just like candles, red wine and oral contraceptives, condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Old latex becomes brittle, even if it's been stored somewhere with much better climate control than a back pocket. First step: Check the date on the package. If it's in the past, pitch it. Second step: Look at the condom itself. If it's dried out, sticky or brittle, it's too old to use. Throw it away.
Latex is a good barrier against STDs, but not against teeth. Even if it's not visibly punctured, a bitten condom may still be damaged enough to break. Scissors, knives, long fingernails and basically anything else that's sharper than fingertips are also on the "Do Not Use" list.
There are plenty of wrong ways to put on a condom, such as: inside-out, too tight, too airy, and partial unroll.
Lots of rubbers are pre-lubricated but many people want it slipperier. There are almost as many lubes to choose from as there are condoms, but water-soluble lubricants are the only ones that team up well with latex. Lubricants made with oil or petroleum products will weaken latex condoms, making them likelier to break.
Procrastination rarely works out well for anybody. The longer the rubber stays off, the more time people's bodily fluids have to accidentally tangle up with each other. That unprotected contact increases the risk of pregnancy and STI transmission. The right time to put a condom on is before sex, not during.
Do not wait to take off the condom, for the softer the penis gets, the more likely it is for semen to leak out of the condom. Immediately after ejaculation, remove the penis, holding the rim of the condom to keep it secure. Then, carefully remove the condom to avoid spilling its contents. Wrap it in tissue or toilet paper, and throw it away.
This wrong way is No. 1 not because it's the worst wrong way – although it is pretty bad – but because it's hard to believe there are people who do it. After all, everybody knows condoms are disposable … right? Condom reuse is a bad idea. Any treatment that would kill every sperm and every potential pathogen would also make the condom weaker.
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Yesterday, I learnt that Pets Beauty Salon on Beech Road is to close.
Over the years it has supplied us with all we needed for our dog, cats, rabbits, and gerbils.
More than that it was also a place to go for an adventure and all of our kids found the aquarium a magical place.
And when I was responsible for placing students on Work Experience, Pets Beauty were always willing to take on one of our young people who always came away with fond memories of the shop and the way they were looked after.
Later, there will be time for a full story but for now I wish the owners all the best.
It was the only local pet shop, loved the canaries and birds there.


WOW we can't believe it's July first already! That means two things; we are at the halfway point in the year and…. drum roll.. marijuana is legalized in Oregon as of July 1, 2015. Now depending on where you stand on the legalization of marijuana this can be good or this can be bad.
I wanted to give everyone a quick overview of some of the rules and regulations regarding marijuana. Please note this blog is not to be used as a source for legal advice. I have attached a few great webpages at the bottom for more indepth information.
Below are 10 rules & regulations for the new marijuana laws in Oregon.
Medical marijuana is for patients with qualifying medical conditions. Recreational marijuana, whether grown at a residence or obtained from a licensed retail outlet, is for personal use for adults 21 years of age or older. For more information on medical marijuana see www.mmj.oregon.gov.
Measure 91 specifically states it does not affect existing landlord/tenant laws or Oregon medical marijuana law. Growing marijuana is still illegal according to the federal government. As a result, landlords can prohibit recreational marijuana from their rentals as easily as they can prohibit tobacco. As a homeowner you can ask your property manager to have this clause added to their tenant contract for our home. Since it is federally prohibited to grow marijuana, you can also prevent Tenants from growing on your property. Depending on how you view it, and the type of property you have, you may want to allow it. That is up to you as the Owner, and we will consult as you deem necessary.


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By Max Larsen Jan 8 2021 - 10:35am
Former Astronaut Drives His First Electric Car On Earth - The Porsche Taycan
This man piloted the electric Lunar Roving Vehicle nearly 50 years ago, but until now, he had never driven an electric car on earth. Porsche gave him the keys to a Taycan to fix that.
There are few phenomena more heroic and inspiring than space travel. Only a select group of the smartest and most capable humans ever get the opportunity to see our small small planet from another view - beyond the atmosphere. Charles 'Charlie' Duke was one of those men. He was the tenth person to ever set foot on the moon's surface and just the sixth person to pilot one of NASA's most sophisticated electric vehicles of all time, the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
However, one would imagine his life's work was spent focusing on science and exploration rather than the cars he saw on the road. But now, he is 85 years old and has more time to explore things other than the surface of our Earth's moon. One of the things he took interest in was driving an all-electric car for the first time. Porsche took the opportunity to offer him a drive in the 616 hp Taycan Turbo S. "For Porsche it was an honour to hear the first impressions of a new technological environment from a man well versed in operating at the outer limits of what is possible," said the media team.
A Giant Step In Technology
The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was built in just 17 months back in the early 1970s. Despite its rush to complete development, the rover was a marvel of 20th-century engineering. It would weigh just 210kg, be able to travel several kilometers in a single go, and be stored safely and tightly inside the shuttle alongside its astronauts. Duke said that while on the moon, the minuscule amount of gravity the moon has compared to Earth took the LRV's weight down to just 80 lbs, light enough to pick up and carry with bare hands - or rather lunar space suit hands.
The LRV was capable of carrying 1200 lbs within its nearly square body dimensions. Underneath was a tubular aluminum chassis riding on a front and rear double-wishbone suspension. Each wheel was drivern individually by 4 separate 0.25 hp electric motors. This machine wasn't meant to rip through the dusty sand like the Singer ACS Porsche, it was meant to do research, without fail.
Duke told Porsche: "The thing would climb a 25 degree slope, so on the second day we drove down to Stone Mountain and we started up. It felt like I was going to fall out the back of the thing, but that wasn't nearly as exciting as turning around and going downhill. I'm glad we were strapped in as this thing was bouncing around like crazy." Even with a quarter of a horsepower at each wheel, the rover could do what a lot of built Jeeps do in today's age.
The Taycan is a slightly different kind of vehicle though - if you hadn't noticed by now. The Tacyan uses 2 electric motors that make 616 hp at all times, and over 700 for short passing boosts. However, its ground clearance is not as steep as the rover's - go figure. The rover had an impressive clearance of 360mm, compared to the Taycan's 128mm. Though much like the LRV, the Taycan's technology is way ahead of its time. Duke had this to say about his experience with Porsche's first all-electric vehicle: "... down here on Earth I had never driven a car that was all-electric. But I think I have the same mental outlook for a new car as I have for an airplane. First I have to sit there and take it all in. The visibility and layout of the cockpit, throttle and controls. It's an amazing car, and the technology in the Taycan is an order of magnitude over our rover."
The essence of this story is not the Taycan nor the LRV, but rather the experiences of a truly amazing man. Being one of just a dozen to ever walk the moon and one of six to drive arguably the most famous vehicle in space exploration history are things he will have for the rest of his life. Also, being able to sit and pilot a vehicle of such advanced human technology such as the Taycan and compare what electric vehicle technology is like when they are 50 years apart.
When Armstrong and Aldrin went up to the moon for the first time, President Nixon had a speech prepared for a nightmare scenario in which the two men were to be stranded on the moon with no hope of returning. A line from that speech captures the admiration for astronauts almost too perfectly, along with our own fascination for Charlie Duke's life. It reads as follows: "In ancient days, men looked at stars and saw their heroes in the constellations. In modern times, we do much the same, but our heroes are epic men of flesh and blood."
Max Larsen is the Porsche reporter at Torque News. Since he was 15 years old Max was building old cars and selling them for profit, spawning his love for cars. He has been around Porsches his entire life. His grandfather had several 911s and he's owned two Porsche 944s, which made the auto-shop class cars a lot simpler. Reading old car magazines and seeing press cars at shows gave him the passion to write and pursue the industry. He is currently studying Journalism at Western Washington University and writing for the racing team there locally. Follow Max on Torque News Porsche and on Twitter at @maxlarsencars. Search Torque News Porsche for daily Porsche news coverage by our expert automotive reporters.
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storm resistance. A huge item in my mind is a reduced likelihood of an accident involving the family car and a child.
The term "home hardening" has been used to describe this process, where did it come from? Do you feel it is a useful term for discussion of this topic?
The term "home hardening" comes directly from the term "target hardening". Target hardening is the process of making a target harder to attack. Primarily, "target hardening" is used by security professionals who often have work in military and government arenas. While the term "home hardening" is very descriptive, it doesn't seem to sit well with the average home buyer. After all, who wants their home to be hard? I personally prefer to refer to the process as "home security design" and "home security remodeling". The finished product should be called "the Secure Home." Unfortunately, several national home security system companies have spent billions of dollars creating the perception that the words "home security" mean cameras and alarm systems. Simply using the term "home security" will not be descriptive enough for the average home buyer to understand the product being offered.
If a home has been built in the ways you would recommend, would there still be the need for additional security measures, such as a security system with cameras, or the homeowner getting a gun?
The Secure Home will incorporate any available resources to help prevent crime. Cameras and security systems have a place in crime prevention and should be integrated into the layering of crime prevention tools. Speaking of tools, the fifth and final layer of prevention falls into the hands of the home owner. We can build four "walls" into the design of the home that a criminal will have to overcome before they come in contact with a homeowner. The fifth and final layer is the tool that the homeowner would use in a worst case scenario. The builder can provide the connection to a professional who can evaluate the homeowner's personality and match them with the best defensive tool. The firearm is ultimately the most effective tool for stopping a criminal bent on harming a homeowner, but there are many other options that may be more appropriate for a specific person.
Outside the home, what can be done to discourage a would-be invader from even starting?
CPTED, or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design provides us with tremendous tools to create an environment that deters criminals passively, without the direct interaction of the homeowner. We can Designate areas as public or private and Define boundaries by using the design of the exterior spaces. There are strong psychological tools that tell everyone "outsiders are not welcome here." The traditional white picket fence can simply be stepped over by an abnormal user. Ask yourself, would you step over a stranger's white picket fence? Of course not. This is because you are following society's rules. The abnormal user follows no rules. His presence inside the fence causes neighbors to identify him as a person who should not be there. The neighbors then say, "Hey, what are you doing?!" Even with no neighbors present, the abnormal user knows that to enter the yard protected by the white picket fence will be to paint himself with a giant sign that says, "I am a bad guy".
Other more tangible defenses include aggressive landscaping, such as rose bushes planted under windows, phone lines installed in metal conduit, utilities that cannot be easily shut off by a criminal outside, providing locking storage for ladders and tools that aid a criminal in gaining access, ensuring security lighting doesn't blind homeowners thereby providing cover for criminals, etc.
Eliminating ambush points and hiding places represents a very important element for the outside considerations. Landscaping choices that allow a clear view throughout the areas around the home from 2 feet above the ground to 6 feet above the ground are critical. The "2 foot -6 foot rule" removes potential hiding places for criminals. One cannot hide well behind a bush less than 2 feet high. If trees are pruned so that there are no branches lower than 6 feet high, criminals have no place to hide. Other ambush point concerns can include hiding places designed into the façade near the front door.


Ken Grand-Pierre sat down with Valerie June in Central Park ahead of her show to discuss connecting with people, experiencing life, and the beauty of music.
Valerie June is a Tennessee native based in New York, who creates music unlike anything you've heard before. She combines blues, soul, folk, bluegrass, and country into a beautifully distinct sound. And her most recent album, The Order of Time, is her most poignant body of work.
For the latest edition of the 405 Exchange podcast, Ken Grand-Pierre spoke to Valerie about the importance of connecting with people, the experiences of living/visiting Tennessee and New York, why it feels cathartic to be on stage and perform, and how sharing her personal stories on The Order of Time even surprised herself. Check out their conversation below, along with her recent KEXP session.


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Sri Mariamman Temple in the 1800s – the original Rajagopuram constructed for the Temple was three-tiered and less ornate than the one which can be seen today. (Left Photo: National Archives of Singapore)
Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. Built in 1827, Mariamman Kovil or Kling Street Temple as it was popularly known then was constructed for worship by immigrants from the Nagapattinam and Cuddalore districts of South India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for her power in curing epidemic illnesses and diseases.
Located in the heart of Chinatown, the Temple's ornamental tower entrance or gopuram, has been a landmark to generations of Hindu worshippers and Singaporeans alike.
The building of Sri Mariamman Temple was the inspiration of Mr Naraina Pillai, a clerk with the British East India Company in Penang. Mr Pillai is known to have accompanied Sir Stamford Raffles (Founder of Singapore) on his second visit to the island in 1819. Mr Pillai, who set up the first brick kiln in Singapore, rapidly established himself in business and was identified as a leader of the Indian community.
The East India Company's original allotment of land for a Hindu Temple was along Telok Ayer Street. However, as it had no convenient source of fresh water needed for rituals, Colonel William Farquhar (appointed the first British Resident and Commandant of Singapore, from 1819 to 1823), allowed Mr Pillai to occupy an alternative plot near what is today's Stamford Canal in 1821. Due to changes in colonial town planning, the Stamford Canal site was not made available. The South Bridge site in the Chinatown area where the Temple currently stands was finally granted to Mr Pillai in 1823.
By 1827, a temple structure made of wood and attap was built at South Bridge Road. 'Sinna Amman', a small deity of Sri Mariamman, was installed by Mr Naraina Pillai in 1827 when the Temple was first built. It is an interesting fact that this deity can be found in the main sanctum of the present-day Temple.
In 1843, a building made of plaster and brick was put up for the first time. It was only in 1962, one hundred and nineteen years later that a new temple structure was developed complete with intricate sculptural works reminiscent of temple architecture in India. The original gopuram (grand tower entrance) was constructed in the late 1800's but did not contain much ornamental works. It was rebuilt in the 1930s and repaired and restored with elaborate proliferation of sculptures in the 1960s. In the last hundred years, the original temple structure underwent several redevelopment phases.
The Temple's historical records do not show of any Kumbabishegam (consecration) ceremony having been conducted prior to the first one which was held in June 1936. The second Kumbabishegam was held 12 years later on – in June 1949. Following this, Kumbabishegams were held on 6 June 1971, 6 September 1984 and 19 May 1996.
Sri Mariamman Temple served as a refuge for new immigrants during colonial times. The Temple was also the Registry of Marriages for Hindus. At that time, only temple priests were authorised to solemnise Hindu marriages in Singapore. The Temple Panchayat (council of elders) also helped solve marriage disputes and intervened when there were improper weddings.
In 1973, Sri Mariamman Temple was declared a National Monument by the Preservation of Monuments Board. The main festival celebrated at Sri Mariamman temple is Theemithi (Fire Walking Festival) held annually in October/ November.
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By Brandon MejiaJanuary 5, 2022
"It is a surrogate aircraft," explained Stuart Smith, the Avionics lead for Yuma Proving Ground's (YPG) only Cessna 208 in the U.S. Army. The aircraft is versatile in that it can be used for a multitude of test and evaluations done yearly at YPG. (Photo Credit: Brandon Mejia) VIEW ORIGINAL
The Cessna 208 Super Cargo Master Caravan is a commonly known aircraft associated with lugging heavy cargo for mail carries across the nation.
But for the U.S. Army it serves many missions, and you'll find the only one of its kind at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG).
"We use it for just about everything," said Scott Myers, Flight Services Division pilot and Aviation Safety officer.
Dubbed the "Swiss Army Knife" of aircraft tests and evaluations at the base, the military-certified aircraft comes highly modified and is always evolving.
"It's a very versatile aircraft and it is also a very economical aircraft," Myers said. "It's the most economical aircraft we operate on."
With no one test mission being the same, this one-of-a-kind aircraft can conduct survey work, fly aerial targets, radar targets, conduct software testing for surrogate Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) work, test and calibrate radar systems, and conduct guided parachute systems. However, the list doesn't end there.
"It is a surrogate aircraft, meaning that we can substitute it if we want to simulate what a UAV [Unmanned Aerial Vehicle] will do," said Stuart Smith, the Avionics lead for the Cessna 208. "It is very versatile."
Smith is responsible for all electronic equipment fitted and installed into the aircraft for any one mission, and while the wiring and electronics can be a lot, it takes all hands on deck. "It is a huge amount of teamwork that goes on out here."
Larry Stewart is the engineering technician and maintenance lead for the plane. He has engineered all the modifications to the aircraft since its approval for military testing in 2009.
"It makes a really good platform for UAVs because it flies slow enough that it can reach the same speed and it is more stable and more dependable then UAVs are when they first developed them," Stewart said.
Stewart has also worked on the undercarriage modifications. Below the aircraft, rail modifications have been attached to the belly of the plane to hold cargo pods that can be fitted with sensors.
Adding to its resume, the aircraft has been used to assist (NASA since 2005 at YPG. Test missions have allowed for the testing of the Orion Space capsule and its parachute recovery system.
"They [NASA] want to see how their parachutes operate during a normal landing," said Smith "We are providing them with an outside look at their systems and we have that ability because of the altitudes we are allowed to fly at."
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Hopefully, you can already see that SEO is a lot like getting a job. How so?
6 Creating a resume equals creating a strong, keyword heavy website. Your website, in a sense, is your business resume, and it needs to have keywords placed on it in strategic places to "talk to" Google as well as human searchers, and just as with a job search, you have to research the hot-button keywords that people are searching for and place those in strategic positions. This is called "on page" SEO.
7 Cultivating references equals getting links and going social. Just as you cultivate references to get your resume elevated to the top of the heap, so you cultivate inbound links, fresh buzz, and social mentions to elevate your website to the top of Google search.
Getting other websites to link to you, and social media sites like Google+ or Twitter to mention your website is called "off page" SEO.
8 The job interview equals the website landing. Once you get noticed, your next step is a fantastic job interview. The equivalent of the job interview is the landing behavior on your website. Once they land from Google, you want them to "take the next step," usually a registration or a sale just as at a job interview, which leads to the final step, getting hired or making a sale.
The SEO equation is keyword research > on page SEO > off page SEO > website landing > sales inquiry or sale.
job interview = optimize the "landing page experience" to lead to a registration or a sale.
Do most people have bad resumes? Yes.
Do most people have bad websites? Yes.
Does that mean that your resume, or website, has to be bad? No.
Indeed, the fact that most people do SEO badly actually means that it is a huge opportunity for you and your company.
A few simple changes such as placing your keywords into strategic positions on your website can have a huge impact!
You don't have to run faster than the bear, just faster than your buddy!
Your website, just like your resume, does NOT have to be perfect. It just has to be BETTER than that of your competition. And your competition is not made of Albert Einsteins and Madame Curies, but just regular guys and gals most of whom probably know less about SEO than you do.
Write down your Business Value Proposition, with an eye to the "words" that "describe" what you have that people want.
Brainstorm how customers might search Google to find your company, product or service.
At the end of this process, you'll have a list of keywords that your customers type into Google.
Let's drill down into the second element, "on page" SEO, the equivalent of a great resume. What are the steps? We'll assume that you have your keyword list in hand; that is, you know "which job" you want, or in SEO terms, which keywords you want to optimize for. Once you know your keywords, where do you put them?
1 Page Tags. Place your keywords strategically in the right page tags, beginning with the TITLE tag on each page, followed by the header tag family, image alt attribute, and HTML cross-links from one page to another on your site.
2 Keyword Density. Write keyword-heavy copy for your web pages, and pay attention to writing quality. Complying to Google's Panda update means placing your keywords into grammatically correct sentences, and making sure that your writing contains similar and associated words vs. your keyword targets.
3 Home Page SEO. Use your home page wisely, by placing keywords in relatively high density on your homepage and, again, in natural syntax, as well as creating "one-click" links from your home page to your subordinate pages.
4 Website structure. Organize your website to be Google friendly, starting with keyword-heavy URLs, cross-linking with keyword text, and using sitemaps and other Google-friendly tactics.
"On page" SEO is all about knowing your keywords and building keyword-heavy content that communicates your priorities to Google just as a good resume communicates your job search priorities to prospective employers. We'll investigate "on page" SEO more deeply in Chapters Three and Four.
1 Link Building. As we shall see, links are the votes of the Web. Getting as many qualified websites to link back to your website, especially high authority websites as ranked (secretly) by Google, using keyword-heavy syntax, is what link building is all about. It's that simple, and that complicated.
2 Social Authority / Mentions. Social media is the new buzz of the Internet, and Google looks for mentions of your website on social sites like Google+, Twitter, and Facebook as well as how robust your own profiles are.
3 Freshness. Like a prospective employer, Google rewards sites that show fresh activity. "What have you done lately?" is a common job interview question, and in SEO you need to communicate to Google that you are active via frequent content updates such as blog posts and press releases.
we'll emphasize that you want to cultivate natural inbound links as opposed to artificial links that scream "manipulation" at Google! It's good believable references that help you in a job search, and, post-Penguin, it's good believable links that help you with SEO.
Let's drill down into the fourth element, "Landing Page Goals," the equivalent of great job interview skills. The point of a great website isn't just to get traffic from Google, after all. It's to move that potential customer up your sales ladder – from website landing to a registration for something free (a "sales lead") or perhaps even a sale.
So in evaluating your website, you want to evaluate each and every page and each and every page element for one variable: do they move customers up the sales ladder? Is the desired action (registration or sale) clearly visible on each page, and if so, is it enticing to the customer usually with something free like a free download, free consult, free webinar and the like?
Just as after a job interview, your family and friends ask whether you "got the job," after a Web landing you are asking yourself whether it "got the action" such as a registration or a sale. Web traffic just like sending out resumes is not an end in itself, but a means to an end!
We shall explore each of these topics in-depth.


I remember it being cool the night before Jessica was born.
My mom had come to spend the night and stay with our older three children.
I was two weeks late with no sign of labor. I do remember telling Mama as we walked through the grocery store that night I didn't feel like I was even 6 months pregnant, much less going to have a baby the next day.
We were excited….Jessa's arrival would make our little family 2 girls and 2 boys.
In the months leading to her birth, Paul and I had taken Bradley childbirth classes. After two inductions without pain meds, you would think I would have had this figured out. I thought it might be nice to learn how to better manage birth, so Paul agreed and we went to class!
It had been an easy pregnancy and I couldn't wait to see her little face.
Our induction was started early the next day. Paul remembers the day as having been long and tiring. Jessa and I were great until we reached the early evening hours. Jessica's heart began to show severe strain.
I'll never forget my doctor (normally relaxed under any circumstance), coming in to inform, "I really wanted to ride this out with you, but it's not going to happen today, folks".
He explained quickly that I would need a spinal and a C-Section. Due to the urgency, Paul would not be in the operating room.
He told me they would try one time for the spinal. If it took, they would allow Paul in, otherwise they would put me to sleep and take her.
I could see concern and heartbreak on Paul's face. I'm not sure I've ever seen him so upset.
Within minutes of being told, I was in the operating room. Praise God, the spinal did take. Paul was allowed to come in …and I was so relieved see his face.
Our baby girl was born.
We first knew something was up when the doctor remarked, "Tracy,have you ever heard the runt of the litter is the cutest?".
We would learn in a few minutes she was only 5lbs 15oz– a far cry from our big, 9lb babies.
She also had a single umbilical artery….she had loose skin all over her, but she was tiny and beautiful.
From that point, I remember them taking her to the ICU, begging Paul to go with her, and pretty much nothing else.
The recovery room seemed a cold and lonely place. I thought I was completely alone. I stayed cold, and I do remember my teeth chattering.
Paul told me later he had been with me most of the time and there were nurses and other patients in the room.
I must have slept for some time.
I woke up hearing Paul whisper, "Honey, there is someone here to see you." When I opened my eyes, I saw her tiny little face looking at me.
With all the meds, I had forgotten I had her!
The days that followed would bring the realization we were dealing with one of the biggest challenges I hope we ever face, (you can read Jessica's heart story HERE).
All of it seems so long ago.
Today, I celebrate my precious child's 15th birthday.
She asked me about her birth yesterday. She and I shared my memories….over a few tears…..I thought I should write out what I remember.
Miss Jessica, you are perhaps one of the greatest miracles I have ever witnessed.
The Lord called your name, even before you were born (do you remember me telling you how I actually heard Him speak your name to me years before you were born??).
He brought you to my dreams before I ever saw your face and later used those dreams to comfort my heart, while I waited outside of an operating room for your heart to be healed.
My life will never be the same, and your life, has touched so many.
I love you more than I could ever express to you in mere words….the Lord willing, you will one day hold your own babies…and you will know for yourself what I feel.
It is an honor, my dear girl, to wish you the happiest of birthdays.
You are a blessed young woman….cherish each year He gives. Live each year seeking His face and His will for your life.
Wow, what a story. Maybe it is partly my pregnant hormones :o) but that was a tear jerker. Every child is a miracle, but I know when you experience something like that it really changes your perspective on everything! I am with you when you wrote in her birth story about longing for heaven. The older I get, the more "world" I experience, the more I yearn for heaven! Thanks for sharing that story. Happy Birthday, Jessica! I know that the Lord has big plans for you!


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