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Senticolis triaspis, unique représentant du genre Senticolis, est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Colubridae.

Répartition
Cette espèce se rencontre :
 aux États-Unis dans le sud de l'Arizona et dans le sud-ouest du Nouveau-Mexique ;
 au Mexique dans l'est du Sonora, dans l'ouest du Chihuahua, dans le Sinaloa, dans l'État d'Oaxaca, dans l'État d'Aguascalientes, dans le Tamaulipas et dans le Querétaro ;
 au Belize ;
 au Guatemala ;
 au Honduras ;
 au Salvador ;
 au Nicaragua ;
 au Costa Rica.

Description
Ce serpent atteint au maximum . Il est généralement beige avec de nombreuses taches marron.

Taxinomie
Cette espèce était précédemment classée dans le genre Elaphe, mais a été déplacée dans un genre distinct à la suite d'études phylogénétiques.

Liste des sous-espèces
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 Senticolis triaspis intermedia (Boettger, 1883)
 Senticolis triaspis mutabilis (Cope, 1885)
 Senticolis triaspis triaspis (Cope, 1866)

Publications originales
 Boettger, 1883 : Herpetologische Mitteilungen. I - Kurze Notizen über Reptilien und Amphibien in der Heidelberger Universitäts-Sammlung. Bericht über die Tätigkeit des Offenbacher Vereins für Naturkunde, ,
 Cope, 1866 : Fourth contribution to the herpetology of tropical America. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, ,  (texte intégral).
 Cope, 1885 "1884" : Twelfth contribution to the herpetology of tropical America. Proceedings of the American Philosophy Society, ,  (texte intégral).
 Dowling & Fries, 1987 : A taxonomic study of the ratsnakes. VIII. À proposed new genus for Elaphe triaspis (Cope). Herpetologica, , .

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 Espèce Senticolis triaspis :

Notes et références

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Bright green growth so soft it could be moss. But this is a dwarf bald cypress. 'Cody's Feathers' will grow, slowly, into a mossy-green ball four feet tall and wide.
I've had the bush grafted atop the trunk of a regular "straight-up" bald cypress, so the look (at least long-term) will be a ball on a stick. Any plant with that profile is called a "standard." I've got a quartet of standards of 'Cody's Feathers', one at each corner of the crossing of the garden's main axis with a side path into the north and south Red Gardens.
When the Red Gardens are at their reddest—June through September—the 'Feathers' will be green spherical sculpture to accompany the oranges, whites, reds, and burgundies of these Gardens. But in Fall, the 'Feathers' bring their own hues into play. The mossy-green foliage turns a warm orange, and the bizarre bald-cypress cones turn aqua, for heaven's sake, pointed up by scattered points of orange.
The "cones" look more like Jurassic eggs.
Could any garden ever have too many such blue balls? Conveniently, 'Cody's Feathers' is particularly prolific. In a few years, each of my quartet of 'Feathers' should be spangled with dozens of them.
Deciduous dwarf conifer, grafted to make a standard.
To three or four feet across and tall. Grafted atop a four-foot trunk of the straight species, this means that the standard could get seven to eight feet tall.
Feathery and ferny. Taxodium foliage starts out soft in Spring and stays soft the entire growing season. Bald cypresses are "bald" in that they drop their leaves in the Fall, so the texture in Winter is comparatively spartan. But because this is a dwarf, the twigginess is denser—and therefore better— than usual.
its rarity: Taxodium, the species, is a ramrod-straight, tall, conical conifer that usually (and especially when grown with any near neighbors) loses its lower limbs as it matures. 'Cody's Feathers' is a dwarf that doesn't develop even the hint of an upright main stem (which would be referred to, appropriately, as the "leader"). It is rarely grafted as high as mine—atop four-foot individuals of the species—and to have a quartet of the resultant standards is unique.
its habit: Soft light-green Taxodium foliage is too good just to have on a huge tree, especially when your garden, as mine, is "only" an acre and a half. I need to think twice even about having a low ball of any plant that's three or four feet across. Putting that ball atop an extremely narrow pole—the trunk of the species Taxodium—is the way to have the most fun but with the tiniest of foot-prints.
its Fall foliage: As with the two other species of deciduous conifer—Larix (larch) and Metasequoia (dawn redwood)— Taxodium foliage becomes beautifully colorful in the Fall. Taxodium and Metasequoia foliage becomes a warm orange-leather before falling; Larix foliage, butter yellow.
its cones: Taxodium "cones" are actually spheres the size of ping-pong balls—blue spheres at that—with a rhino-hide surface. 'Cody' bears cones precociously as well as profusely. A tree spangled with a particularly heavy crop of blue balls? Sounds essential to me.
Taxodium flowers in earliest Spring. As usual for conifers, whose flowers are air-pollinated and, hence, petal-free (the petals would only get the way), the flowers aren't showy. The cones, though? They're the thing, and they appear in the Summer.
Full sun. In the wild, Taxodium favors flat ground near fresh water, and is quite tolerant of seasonal flooding even if it's sustained. Few gardens can provide the same, but Taxodium is also happy with locations that don't flood at all, as long as they have decent soil and enough water that the trees aren't always scrounging for water.
Taxodium grow in almost any soil that isn't dry, from flood-plains that really do get flooded, to regular soil that never does. Deep soil (which is what flood-plain soil usually is, built up from years of flood-born silting) is preferred, as is full sun. Taxodium will also handle heavy and compacted soil, which is similar, at least in terms of oxygen deprivation, to the alluvial soils that get regular flooding.
All of this "fun in the mud" siting notwithstanding, it's better to plant your 'Cody's Feathers' standard in regularly-draining soil, which will provide a better anchor for the young plant than soil that, even temporarily, can turn into soft mud.
Because 'Cody's Feathers' standards are made by grafting, it's important to keep branches from the "host trunk" clipped off. They would otherwise grow into the full-size branches of the species, whereas the dwarf 'Cody's Feathers' at the top of the trunk will never get larger than a few feet. This is somewhat more of an issue with such a high graft as mine, where the host trunk is that much older and more vigorous. You'll only need to be vigilant for a few seasons. As 'Cody's Feathers' gets larger and older, it suppresses the growth below—on the host trunk in this case.
Taxodium grows fastest in climates with hot Summers; if you're gardening in Seattle or in London, growth will be much flower.
I got my 'Feathers' custom-grafted at Broken Arrow Nursery in Connecticut. They don't ship large plants, but do a thriving retail business on-site. You could also grow 'Feathers' as a ground-level ball instead of as a standard. Just be sure that it doesn't get shaded by any of its neighbors: It matures to a perfect sphere only in full sun.
Taxodium is susceptible to several pests, but more often when growing in multitudes in their native habitat rather than when growing in what is usually real isolation in this or that particular garden. I've had no problems with mine.
Taxodium provides a fast-broadening spectrum of delight. More cultivars appear yearly, it seems, and are now available with habits from mounding and dwarf, to contorted and semi-dwarf, to upright but still dwarf (and with extra-dense foliage as well), to weeping but full-size or weeping in full cascade. The foliage can be green, gold, variegated, or notably short and stubby. There's room in even the smallest full-sun garden for one of the dwarfs, whereas no really large garden should pass up the opportunity to have a grove of one of the upright versions. It's a living cathedral, a religious experience.
Taxodium distichum is native to the southeast US.


Once known as Singleton's Crossroads, Bishopville, you should know, sits between Camden and Florence, South Carolina. When you enter this region, you drive past and through cotton fields. The land here, flat and framed by wide horizons, was sea bottom once, and when I drive here I imagine sharks, dolphins, and whales cruising alongside me. Well, that's what imagination will do sometimes. Make you a tad crazy. Of course, I see instead tractors, horses, cattle, and old tobacco barns, ashen ghosts of themselves. The sky seems bigger here, something folks from Montana would appreciate. Blue and spacious, it floods this flatland with a light that's different, paler, but altogether the effect is one of pastoral beauty. Thank Heavens, we've yet to pave over the world entire.
An author-friend and I drove into this pleasant setting on a balmy April afternoon. For (fellow C-I contributing columnist) Tammy Davis, it was a return to her hometown. For me, it was a return to a town I drive through on my way to Hartsville and North Carolina. For both of us, it was a chance to meet people and talk about books, and sign more than a few books at this beautiful library.
Tammy and I mingled with folks at the Bishopville Public Library. The hometown girl has a book out, Chin Up, Buttercup, a collection of essays on the power of faith, perseverance, and a positive attitude. The local folks showed up big for the hometown girl, and we all had a splendid time, surrounded as we were by books and fabulous refreshments.
Bishopville, you should know also, now takes its name from Jacques Bishop. At the corner of Main and Council streets, you will find the public library, once a furniture store. Tammy and I signed books there and I talked about "a place called obscurity," the back roads of South Carolina. The people were wonderful and the setting was unique, a library unlike most others, and I see a lot of libraries.
Within the red brick interior of this one-time furniture store you'll find track lighting, floral arrangements, and colorful comfy seats. Banks of flatscreen computers sit beneath lights that cast reflections onto the polished floor. And books. Lots of books. Up near the front, where Tammy and I sat is a sight that fits nicely with that furniture store past, an old card catalog turned into what else, a piece of furniture. Nearby is a flat screen computer. The old and new, peacefully co-existing.
As for old things, well, the Lee County Public Library goes back to 1901. Back then, it was a small building next to the opera house "down on Main Street," as Bob Seger sang. Too small to be a barbershop, the little library struggled and moved many times. Throughout the years, however, the people of Lee County worked hard to advance their library, and today in its own words it's grown "from humble beginnings as a tiny library society to become an asset to the Lee County community as a host and participant in diverse neighborhood events and cultural happenings." Indeed it has.
Well, the furniture store is no more but there's furniture here waiting for you and me. That library over in Bishopville is a warm, cozy place, a place perfect for book lovers, and a welcoming place for those who write books. We'll be back. You can be sure of that. In fact, whenever I pass through the town once known as Singleton's Crossroads, I'll stop and say hello to Dawn Ellen, Deana Rollins, and others in this library that feels more like a well-appointed studio. I know I'll see others like Gloria Lewis who are eager to turn more than a few pages.
Books, readers, libraries, and writers -- it gets no better and that's what you'll find down on Main in Bishopville.


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Quick and rushed eating, gobbling, can lead to torsion of the stomach. Symptoms of a stomach torsion are: Increased saliva production, the expansion of the abdominal cavity and false vomiting. In addition, the dog gets too much air inside when he gobbles, this may lead to flatulence.
As the stars in the bowl have different heights, it will be harder for the dog to take the food out. Because of this it will take longer to eat his food and his playtime will become a lot longer!


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DRAMATIC pictures show a passenger aircraft approaching landing almost side-on as 60mph winds lashed the airport.
Ronnie Robertson, from Virkie on the Shetland Islands, was at the island's main airport yesterday when he snapped one particularly hairy landing.
The 67-year-old's series of photos show the Flybe plane banking and crabbing as it approaches Sumburgh airport.
The plane looked like it might not land safely in the dramatic pictures
The aircraft landed safely thanks to the skills of the steely-nerved pilots.
Speaking about the scary landing, Ronnie said: "Because of the wind, the planes were coming in using the longer runway.
"They have to leave it until the last couple of seconds before they can twist onto the runway and because of the strong crosswind they were coming in at an angle.
It came in at a 45 degree angle to the runway
"Yesterday it was gusting at over 52 knots (60mph) so it's fair to say there was a good gale going.
"I live near the airport so I thought i'd go out and get some pictures. Some of the pilots are better than others at handling the conditions.
"They certainly get tested in these winds, they're very skilled."
Thankfully the plane was able to leave the runway safely
Meanwhile, dramatic footage has shown a huge ferry struggling to make its way off the Shetland Islands in the stormy conditions yesterday.
Local woman Jennifer Thomson filmed as the huge ship was buffeted by the vicious winds and battled to make its way through the choppy waters off Scotland's north coast.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for large parts of Scotland for Friday and Christmas Eve.
The warning means Scots should "be prepared" for Storm Barbara, which could see gusts of up to 90mph hit the country.
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As the Economy Warms Up, Will You Be Ready?
Preparing for a surge in demand for your business's products and services doesn't mean you have to go out on a financial limb. But some contingency planning may be in order. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is a helpful source for data and analysis on where the national economy is heading. It provides a peek at how corporate CFOs see the near future.
Of course, your analysis won't be complete without considering regional trends and variations specific to your business sector. Depending on your industry, local weather may weigh heavily into your plans, especially if the weather you're experiencing is unseasonable. And then there's the new universal elephant-in-the-room, COVID-19 and how it affects your employees' readiness to return to their jobs and the attitudes of your former and future customers.
The Richmond Federal Reserve is cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook. Here are several encouraging data points that form the basis of their optimism:
Rapid monthly growth in manufacturing. In March, the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Index rose 6.4% over March 2020, the fastest monthly growth for manufacturing since 1983.
Rising consumer confidence. The Richmond Fed singled out that rate in Michigan (a 10.5% increase over February) "indicating a larger increase in sentiment for lower-income households" — thanks in part to distribution of federal fiscal stimulus checks.
Increased hiring. Nationwide, nonfarm payrolls grew by 916,000 in March, across multiple industry sectors.
Slightly lower unemployment. The national unemployment rate in March, at 6%, fell modestly from 6.2% in February.
Return of lost jobs. Nearly two-thirds of the 22 million jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic have been regained, leaving another 8 million to go to reach pre-pandemic levels. "If March's pace of payroll gains is sustained, payroll employment would recover close to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year," the Richmond Fed observes.
Another source of information examined by the Richmond Fed was the "Non-Employment Index." A version of that statistic incorporates people who had been working on a part-time basis for financial reasons. In January, the number was 10.5%. By March, it had fallen to 9.8%. That's still higher, however, than the 9.2% rate in March of 2020.
CFOs' Optimism
The Richmond Fed also uses the opinions of corporate CFOs in its overall analysis of the economy's future. While CFOs may be no more prescient than economists, their optimism, or pessimism, plays an important role in companies' decisions about hiring and investing.
CFOs became much more hopeful about the economy's direction in the Fed's first quarter 2021 survey than its fourth-quarter 2020 poll. Specifically, the weighted average of their expectations for the economy's growth over the next four quarters rose to 4.2% from 2.8%.
Additional predictions by those CFOs pertinent to the business and economic outlook include:
The expected annualized growth rate for the stock market over the next decade is 8.4%.
One-third plan to buy, build or renovate buildings or land over the next six months, and 63% plan to invest in capital equipment over that period.
While the most common reason for those planned investments is to repair or replace outdated equipment, a large percentage — 43.6% — intend to increase their capacity. (That's up from 40.5% three months ago.)
Local Matters Matter
After you've looked at the national data that affects your industry, add in what you've observed about economic and noneconomic conditions specific to your market and customers. For example, how sensitive are your sales to the weather? If you're in the swimwear business but unseasonably cold weather is causing beaches to be deserted, you'll have to decide if it's time to beef up your staff or "wait and see."
Then there's the ever-present question these days about COVID-19. Is your area rebounding from the pandemic? If the rate of vaccinations is strong and new cases are diminishing, you may see an easing of business restrictions from your governmental authorities, and an eagerness of the public to return to the marketplace.
Looking Back and Ahead
One way to look back but keep your eyes on the road is to use a rearview-mirror approach, assuming your business has declined somewhat since the pandemic hit. If you had to let some good employees go and now you're hoping to bring them back, it might be a good time to find out if they're interested in returning. And, if so, have their salary expectations changed? Knowing these answers could make it easier for you to ramp up your staff capacity when business picks up.
You can't drive far while looking in the rearview mirror without a head-on collision. So consider whether your customers still want what you offer. Have their spending habits changed? Once you have a feel for the answers and are ready to roll, it might be a good idea to plan a marketing campaign. Let former and new customers know you're ready and eager to serve them.
Assuming the national economic outlook stays strong, if the weather is spring-like and people seem confident that it's safe to go out, you could be looking at an explosion of business. If that describes your situation, don't wait until you're flush with cash. You should at least be making plans on paper for how your company will respond to a return to normalcy, whatever that is. Failing to think ahead could leave you flatfooted if the economy rebounds.


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Avoid mineral based oils as they contribute to the drying of the skin when absorbed. Instead use natural and organic oils that continue to soothe and moisturize baby's skin. Try products that contain sweet almond oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil and chamomile, rose, lavender and mandarin essential oils. But remember to always do a test patch first and watch for any redness or irritation. Do not use if this occurs! You only need the tiniest amount of oil to massage into your baby's skin, less than a teaspoon.
Washing cloth nappies at a temperature of 65 °C or hotter and then drying them in direct sunlight should eliminate any harmful germs as the ultraviolet light has a sterilizing effect and a natural bleaching ability. Natural Nappy Soak: Half fill a nappy bucket, then add a quarter of a cup of bicarbonate of soda and swish to dissolve, add 3 drops of lavender essential oil and 3 drops of tea tree essential oil. Soak nappies in this overnight then wash as per normal. Add half a cup of white vinegar to the final rinse for softer nappies. Always make sure the nappy bucket lid is firmly in place, and always out of reach of children.
The umbilical stump must be kept clean and dry until it falls off naturally. Fold baby's nappy below the stump so it's exposed to the air and not to urine. Avoid bathing your baby in a bath tub until the stump falls off. Try using the hydrosol wash mentioned above. Studies have shown that leaving the stump to dry out naturally is the quickest method. Do not apply any drying agents as they can cause irritations.
Cradle cap is the result of overactive glands in your baby's scalp and is not dangerous. It looks like a crusty patch of skin. This drying has been attributed to the hormones the mother passes to her child at birth and can continue for several months. The gentlest and safest way to cure cradle cap is to wipe the area with sweet almond oil, leave it on for about five-ten minutes then wash baby's scalp with an organic baby wash or shampoo. Do not leave the oil on the scalp as this will cause further dryness as the glands become 'confused. Organic baby products that are totally safe to use on your baby are readily available online and through chemists. There really is no excuse to be using chemicals on your baby anymore!
For new parents the arrival of the newborn brings a lot of excitement in their lives. They might look fragile and vulnerable, which they are, but there are some surprising things babies can do, much to the delightful fun of many people.
1. They can hear everything! Babies hear extremely well: they receive up to 20 000 vibrations per minute, while adults receive only 14 000. The fetus starts to react to sounds since the beginning of the 24th week of pregnancy and a week after delivery they easily distinguish their mother's voice from the voice of other people.
2. In the case of distinguishing from the mother tongue and a foreign language, the mimic plays an important part for babies. In USA, a test was made: to some babies a videotape recorded in English but with no sound was played. Later on, another tape without sound was played, but recorded in French. The babies showed clearly more interest to the French videotape than to the one recorded in their mother tongue because they considered familiar the English tape. Unfortunately this ability is lost after the age of 6 months.
3. Prattling with the hands. Studies have shown that babies who grow up confronted with a sign language also try to communicate with their hands. They do it (like in the case of learning foreign languages) slow and unsteady at the beginning-they prattle with the hands!
4. I'm watching you mummy! Long before humans can speak they understand what others say. It seems that babies understand through observing the mimic of the nearby persons. So, mummy, be careful when you say something!
5. The older they are the smarter they get? That's what we think. Researchers have discovered that as we pass through the life we lose some of our abilities, especially the ability of learning. This ability is most effective at the age of 6 months. So, the idea that they are young and they can not or do not know is just an illusion.
6. I'm just like you daddy! During the first days of life the new generation seems to resemble to the father. This is only a joke nature plays: it has decided that so all fathers in the world –long before genetic tests were invented- could recognize their babies and take care of them and their mothers.
7. Little Einstein. 'Mary has 21 candies and gets another 19. Tommy has 51. Who has more candies?' Of course, who knows how to add knows the answer. Here's what tests say: even some children who do not know how to add can indicate the right answer. They have a great intuition!
8. What are you looking at?! It is not difficult at all for grownups to distinguish human faces from one another even if they might look alike. Still, when we have to distinguish between two resembling figures of monkeys we are totally unable. Not the same thing happens to the babies. Tests have proven that they possess this ability, but they lose it in time.
9. Can taste and smell and have shown preferences for their own mother's.
Babyshowers have their origin in ancient time. Like other things, the way and manner in which they are planned and celebrated have changed over time. Here are somethings that you should bear in mind when planning a babyshower today.
1. Know the culture of the would be parents.
Because babyshowers are steeped in tradition and customs, it is important to have a good idea of what is culturally acceptable by the would be parents and what is not. People do not necessarily throw away their culture because they live in modern times. Knowing the cultural limitations, makes the celebration more memorable and worthwile.
It is pointless giving gifts that recepients can not use. Would be parents need things for the new baby and are probably stretched to their limits. It would be only worth their while if the gifts they get help to alleviate this burden. Where the gender of the baby is known in advance, give gifts that are gender appropriate.
As the hostess, it behooves you to know when to schedule the babyshower for maximum benefit and impact. Do not schedule your shower too early or too late. Expecting couples need all the financial help they can get. Scheduling a shower too late may mean that the couple had already bought all the things they need for the baby.
Pregnancy puts enormous physical challenges and demand on the expecting mother, especially if it is their first pregnancy. It is a good idea to locate the shower closer to home to avoid putting additional strain on an already over challenged mother to be.
The success and failure of a babyshower to a certain extent depends on the attendace. How responsive is your list. Did you consult the couple when compiling your guest list. Remember this is their babyshower not your. You are only a vessel in the actualization of this event.
Preparing for and feeding even the smallest group of poeple can quickly turn into a nightmare if no adequate plans are made for that. Set up a plan about what to serve and how to serve it and work your plan. Make room for emergencies that may arise.
What is your plan for entertainment? Do you have games that your guests can play? Board games and puzzles make for easy and entertaining games that your guests can play. You might want to organize some kind of poetry reading, depending on the mix of your guests. You can have guests come with their own poems written for the occassion to share with others.
As an example of having an option, in terms of organic baby food, Earth's Best Organic is a well-known supplier and product manufacturer of organic foods for families. In terms of their jarred baby food, which is ideal for infants, they have flavors that include apples, carrots, bananas, peas, sweet potatoes, and pears. It is also important to mention that these flavors are only for jarred baby food. Organic formula, rice cereals, and other snacks can be made organically as well.
There are a lot of important things to remember about buying baby clothes for your own baby, but especially if you are buying baby clothes for someone else's baby. If you want them to keep the baby clothes you buy and use them, put some thought into choosing the baby clothes you buy.
Environment-Friendly Baby Clothing is one option many people overlook. There are baby nightgowns, sleepers, and pajamas that are made from 100 per cent organic cotton with nickel-free snaps. There is organic baby clothing, baby blankets, and baby bath towels to choose from.
If you plan to make your purchases for baby clothes online, there are some things you should be aware of. You can go to http://babyport.info/14237.php for information about buying baby clothes online. It will help you to maximize your spending money with the least amount of hassle, stress or risk.
Buying baby clothes online is very convenient, but you need to know all of your options like whether to buy baby clothes through stores, auctions, or private sales. The article I directed you to covers those options for you very well.
Buttons, Bows, Snaps, and other decorative items on baby clothes can be uncomfortable for the baby. Remember for to check out the location of all functional and decorative items. Think about how the baby will be laying on the article of clothing and how the accessories may be bothersome or even harmful.
The worst thing to forget when buying baby clothes is the fact that the parent will have to actually put these baby clothes on the baby and take them off again. Be sure the baby clothing has easy access for diaper changing, clothing changes, etc. Usually snap crotches are great for ease of diaper changes. Neckline may be stretchy or have a snap or two to widen the opening around your baby's head.
Gifts from everyone are usually given as newborn or small sizes and you don't know how quickly the baby will grow or outgrow baby clothes. Buy baby clothes one size too large and you can't go wrong.
Hand me downs and second hand baby clothes are a great way to enhance your baby's wardrobe. Since little ones often don't wear clothes often because of how quickly they tend to grow, the wear on the clothing tends to be minimal. You can usually get several babies worth of use out of an outfit!
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Baby car seats can prevent serious injury to your child in the event of an accident. It is the law that all children under the age of twelve should be seated in the back seat. This is especially true if you have airbags in the front.
From the time you bring your baby home from the hospital, s/he should be placed in an appropriate car safety seat. Infants must be in a rear facing infant only seat or an appropriate convertible seat until s/he weighs twenty pounds or reach the age of one. After twenty pounds and after the first birthday, toddlers can use a forward facing seat until they reach approximately forty pounds or their ears reach the top of the car seat.
Over forty pounds, a child must be in a seatbelt positioned booster seat.
Your car seat belts should not be used by a child under the age of eight unless they are four feet nine inches tall. A booster seat should be used until then. There are many different types of booster seats are available.
Your child should be appropriately restrained at all times. Your child will not be ready to use regular seatbelts until the shoulder trap fits across the shoulder not the neck. The lap belt must fit across the hips and not his stomach.
When installing car seats the manufacturer's directions must be followed exactly. if you don't have them call the company for a replacement. The car seat will have a label which will have the manufacturer, the address, and the phone number. It will also show the name of the car seat. You must have this information to get a replacement. If there is no label on the seat do not purchase it. It could be a seat that was damaged in a car accident.
If you are purchasing the car seat second hand, inspect it thoroughly. Check all the belts for fraying, all fasteners for cracks, and the padding of the seat to be sure it is not ripped or torn. Always check to see if there is a label on the seat, it will have the information you need if there is no manual available. Ask questions such as has this seat been in a crash?
If so, do not purchase it. It may look fine but its safety may have been compromised. There could be a misalignment of the frame resulting in your child's safety being compromised.
No matter what type of seat you purchase, and there are many, consider how much you can spend. If expense is a concern a convertible travel system maybe in order. A rear-facing car seat can be used as a front facing car seat until the appropriate age. There is a base that remains in the car. The infant/toddler car seat then can be attached to a stroller frame and later it can reattach to the base that's in the car. Check out your options and consider what will be best as far as expenses are concerned. Do your research and determine what will be best for you and your child. Always, the first concern should be the safety of your baby from day one.
It is important to know what type of seat your vehicle will accommodate.
Your car owner's manual or a dealer will be able to tell you what is compatible with the vehicle you own. It is an overwhelming choice to make but begin looking for a car seat when you find out you are expecting. A well informed choice will keep your baby safe.
There are several types of baby car seats such as infant seats, front facing car seats, and convertible seats. There are also combination seats (can face front or rear), booster seats and integrated car seats. With each type of seat there are variations.
Yes, there is a correct way in which to secure your child in his car seat. How you secure your baby in the car seat will likely depend on the age and size of your baby. For children under a year of age they should be placed in rear-facing seats in the centerof the rear seat. Older children can sit facing front and their seat are generally placed behind the driver or passenger in order to utilize the shoulder/lap belts.
The tether is a strap made of seat belt material with a clip. It attaches to the clips on the seat and secures front facing baby car seats. In a crash it prevents excessive movement of the seat and the baby's head, reducing the severity of injuries.
Your child will be ready for using the car safety restraint system when s/he can sitall the way back in the seat and the knees can bend comfortably over the edge of the seat. The belt crosses the shoulder between the neck and the arm and the lap belt is low and touches the thighs. Your child must be able to remain seated the whole trip.
Yes it can. Airlines require children age 2 and under, to be in approved car seats. The seats must be 16 inches or less to fit in the airplane seats. Call ahead and find out ifyour seat is an approved seat. Once on the plane, the hostess/es, will be able to assistyou.
Yes it is safe to use second-hand baby car seats provided you do a safety check. Belts and harnesses should not be frayed or cracked. There should be no cracks or tears in the seat cover and the seat should recline easily and stay upright when the baby is seated. Look into the history of the seat, if it has been in a car crash do not buy it, its ability to safely restrain your child has been compromised. If the seat doesn't come with a manual contact the manufacturer to ensure the seat will be properly installed.If the seat is more than 5 years old do not use it, it may have been in a crash and older baby car seats may not fit in new model cars.
There are four types of harnesses in baby car seats. The six-point harness has two straps at the shoulders, two at the hips and two at the crotch. The five-point harness has two straps at the shoulders, two at the hips and one at the crotch. The t-shield is a padded triangle that latches at the crotch while the overhead shield comes down from over the head and latches at the crotch also. The safest harnesses are the five or six-point harnesses. These prevent excessive movement of the baby in crash situations. The t shield and the over-head shield allow for too much room and could cause your baby to be ejected from the car in a crash.
Getting ready for a new addition to the family is a very busy time. New or experienced parents would like nothing more for everything to go smoothly. However, there is a long list of tasks to complete before baby arrives. If parents want to share their excitement with friends and family, a baby birth announcement is one of the most important tasks to complete.
It may be difficult to decide the style of baby birth announcement to send out. One great idea is to choose a style that coordinates with your nursery. Lots of work has already gone into making the nursery ready for baby. Choose a similar style for the baby birth announcement and save time deciding on a theme.
Another great idea for the birth announcement is to include a photo-that is if the parents have time. It can be difficult to get a great picture and can take some time. It is important to be patient when taking pictures but eventually a shot worthy of the baby birth announcement will be taken. A photo taken with parents and new baby are a great way to share with everyone the new family entity. If it is too difficult or too time consuming to take a picture right after baby birth, send the announcement first and then send pictures at a later date.
birth announcement. First the parents names and then the new baby's name should be included. Information about the baby that should be put in the announcement includes birthday, birth weight and height. This should all the information friends and family need to learn about the new baby.
It is important to remember that birth announcements are not a request for gifts. Gifts are something that should be taken care of with the baby shower before baby's birth. However, some friends and family will send gifts, and may even send them before the announcements are sent. When ordering baby birth announcements, it is a good idea to order thank you notes that coordinate with the theme. This way the parents will be ready to send thank you notes when gifts arrive.
A new baby is such a happy and busy time. Choosing the right baby birth announcement is the perfect way to share the happiness with friends and family. For a wonderful selection of baby birth announcements and baby shower invitations, as well as thank you notes, visit Dependable Printing.
Up until a couple weeks ago, I had never thought about baby bedding, cribs and crib safety, baby feeding supplies or any of the other countless items it takes to prepare for the arrival of our future NFL super star. I was clueless as to the magnitude of the preparations involved in having a baby, and no I have not been in a coma the last 26 years, I've heard expecting couples and new parents talking about newborns and going on and on about crib safety and thread counts of baby bedding spewing out so many facts and stats on the subject that it reminded me of one of those sports fanatics that every neighborhood bar has, who sits there all evening stating one stat after another while you think to yourself "this guy needs a life".
But here's the shocker: I caught myself yesterday engaging in one of these conversations with two other couples in an almost heated debate over whether California Kids or Kid's Line Bedding has a higher thread count. This is amazing enough, but even more remarkable is the fact that I had never met either couple before that surreal moment in aisle 11 at Toys 'R' Us where I stated material preferences and quoted safety alerts from the CPSC's website on baby bedding.
And yet it's only the beginning, I now realize I am only two steps from becoming one of those diaper bag carrying, mini-van driving parents whose lazy Sunday afternoons spent reading the Times or napping at will are but a distant memory while they shuffle through their endless "to do" list at one of many after school events.
Scary? Heck yea! But on the other hand, I can hardly wait!
Now let's discuss something very important, Baby Bedding. Unlike bedding for adults, there are a lot of considerations in buying baby bedding like comfort and safety. The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists safety tips on baby bedding on their website at www.cpsc.gov and should be followed.
There is a near endless array of baby bedding on the market that includes sets that are gender specific and others that can be used for either a boy or a girl. You can buy each piece separately but if you really think about it, it is the most expensive way to go. Just as there are 'bed-in-a-bag' sets for adults they have them for your nursery as well.
As you can see buying bedding for you baby can be a challenging task.
Keep your budget in mind as well as your preferences. You can create a theme in your baby's room with the types of bedding you use. You can use character bedding but know that kids often outgrow certain characters and as your child grows you will likely have to change your themes.
Baby Trend Expedition LX Travel System, Millennium is a cool expedition jogger travel system that comes with a highly rated fixed back infant car seat with EX Flex-Loc base. To ensure that you can easily maneuver the stroller comes with front swivel wheel that is lockable. For extra comfort, the stroller comes with extra wide and ergonomically shaped foam padded handle. For your safety and that of your baby the stroller comes with reflectors to offer you greater low light visibility. It has a lightweight design together with a steel frame construction making it easily portable. The basket on the stroller is extra-large to ensure you have some space for storage.
Handle. For extra comfort, the stroller comes with extra wide and ergonomically shaped foam padded handle.
Baby Trend Expedition LX Travel System, Millennium is highly regarded by many customers who bought and used it. One of the customers who bought it said that the stroller was stylish, has a nice big back to roll on and the process of setting it up was simple.
Generally Baby Trend Expedition Travel System is a great stroller that will offer you and your baby great service. If comes with reflectors, large basket for storing stuff, front swivel wheel that is lockable, and is lightweight.
Baby Trend Expedition ELX Jogger Travel System – Baltic is a versatile jogging stroller that will offer you and your baby great experience as you roll. It includes an adaptable infant car seat with a flexible Flex-Loc base and an easy-adapt child tray so you and baby are always ready to hit the road. It comes with a swivel wheel that locks the front wheel in position during running and quickly unlocks when strolling at low speed. Its steel frame has been constructed durably and is of lightweight. You can also rock and enjoy music by making use of the MP3 speakers plug-in.
Frame Design. The stroller has a steel frame that is of lightweight design and constructed durably.
Infant car seat. ELX Jogger Travel System comes with the adaptable Infant Car Seat that securely attaches to the stroller to give a travel system that is convenient.
Baby Trend Expedition ELX Jogger Travel System – Baltic is a great stroller that will offer you and your baby great service. If comes with reflectors for use during low visibility, huge basket underneath for storing stuff, front swivel wheels that are lockable and the steel frame is lightweight and durably constructed.
Often, it seems fairly random whether or not babies sleep well. New parents will often discuss how they were simply "lucky" with one child as opposed to another. While it is true that in many cases how your child sleeps is largely out of your control, there remains many baby sleep tips you can employ to encourage better sleeping habits. One of the most important is to ensure that your baby is comfortable when he goes to sleep.
Bedtime is a transitional period for your child, and your efforts to make him sleep better should revolve around getting him to learn to sleep on his own. One of the most important elements of achieving this is to create an environment where your baby is as comfortable as possible. For this reason, the before-bed routine should always consist of changing and feedings – the worst thing for a baby, in terms of sleeping well, is to be in want of something when he is put to bed.
You should also be trying to make your baby as physically comfortable as possible when putting him to sleep. One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of this is allowing your baby to breathe easily through the nose. Most people, but especially babies, depend on clear nasal passages for a good night's sleep. It's important to remove all airborne allergens in the baby's nursery: everything should be well dusted, and you should keep dust collecting items – like fuzzy blankets and stuffed animals – to a minimum. When your baby is very young it takes time for him to learn to breathe through his mouth, so you must carefully pay attention to his nasal breathing when putting him to sleep. If you notice the problem is persistent, you may benefit from installing an air filter in the room that is designed to remove dust particles and allergens – this also has the added bonus of creating a soothing hum that will help many babies sleep better.
You should also pay particular attention to your baby's clothing. All babies are different in terms of their preferences, and you have to watch them closely. In many cases, things that look comfortable to you – very snug outfits, for example – may not be comfortable for your particular baby. Try both tight and loose fitting clothes and see which ones your baby seems to prefer.
Finally, consider how well your baby sleeps with wet diapers. Most babies will sleep well through the night with a wet diaper, but some will not. If this is the case, you can often solve your baby's sleeping difficulties by giving him a change in the night.
The main thing to keep in mind in terms of your babies comfort is to pay close attention, and to trust your instincts. Although it is tempting to follow guides and stick to hard and fast rules, remember that the adage "mother knows best" is generally true. So if your baby seems uncomfortable in his clothes, don't hesitate to change him into something that doesn't "look" as comfortable. If you trust your own judgments over those of guides in terms of your baby's comfort, it's likely that he will sleep much better.
The sound of a baby crying is definitely one of the most precious things in life that some parents take for granted. The case is different though with a deaf mother or father. Not being able to hear your little one is upsetting enough. What makes matters worst is the fact that a lack of ability to perceive sound can sometimes put your infant's safety at risk. Luckily, technology has made it possible for manufacturers to create baby monitors for deaf people.
A regular baby monitor alerts parents each time their little bundles of joy need attention. The device usually functions by means of transmitting sound from the baby's room to a portable receiver that can be conveniently placed inside a pocket or strapped around the waist.
People with excellent hearing can rest assured that their infants' cries will be heard, even if they're in another part of the house. These helpful gadgets serve as an extension of a person's hearing or visual range. Parents who are hard of hearing or deaf also share the same opinion about baby monitors. Even though they put up with a lot of difficulties in caring for their babies, the ounce of reassurance they get from using such devices is more than welcome.
Hearing-impaired individuals are definitely faced with two times the challenge of caring for a baby. Aside from making sure that they can provide for their infants' needs, they also have to deal with the fact that they cannot perceive sounds – not even the cries of their own little ones.
The majority of baby monitors designed for people who have hearing impairments are equipped with a vibrating alarm and/or a flashing light system. These added features alert the deaf parent every time the baby is in need of attention.
A number of products on the market also offer other means of alerting deaf parents to the cries of their infants. One particular product consists of receivers that come in two parts: a main clock and a tiny sound sensor. The main clock functions as the sound-alarm system and is equipped with a vibrating rod attachment that should be positioned under the parents' mattress. Each time the baby wails, the alarm system triggers the rod to forewarn and awaken the parents.
Some baby monitors even come with LCD screens that allow you to literally watch over your baby. This is especially valuable to deaf parents since what they lack in hearing, they can make up for in visual observation.
Buying the most expensive baby monitor on the shelf is not necessarily the best idea that any parent could muster. You have to understand what you really need and determine how to compensate for the capability that you lack without sacrificing anything. Although parting with your hard-earned cash in order to buy a bunch of gadgets can be difficult, having that much-desired peace of mind is still more important than any money in the world.
Portability is also an issue when it comes to shopping for the best baby monitor in town. A receiver that is designed to sit on top of your living room table may not efficiently serve its purpose especially if you're bound to move around much or even go out of the house.
Despite the fact that baby monitors for deaf people offer a great deal of assistance, the cost-friendly and simple act of keeping an eye on your baby is still your best option. In addition to that, no other gadgets in the world can ever replace the actual presence of a parent.
Every parent of a newborn will inevitably deal with many sleepless nights. Babies, of course, have many needs, and when they awake in the night they will cry for their mothers. One of your most important tasks as a parent is to establish good sleeping habits in your child. Every baby must go through a transition where he adjusts from sleeping with his mother to sleeping on his own. This is a natural transition of course, and takes some time, but there are things you can do to expedite the process. Not only will this help your child develop better sleep habits, it will allow you to get some much needed rest.
Many baby sleep tips exist, and every parent would be well advised to research many different baby sleep tips. It is important to keep in mind, however, that no baby sleep tip should be considered hard and fast rules. As a parent, your instincts know best, and when you are in doubt in regards to baby sleep tips remind yourself of this fact. Many first time parents experience insecurity in terms of whether their decisions and strategies are correct, and while you shouldn't be uninformed, you should always view baby sleep tips through the lens of your own parental instincts.
Now, one thing you should consider when trying to get your newborn to sleep better at night is what his feeding habits are. Oftentimes the child will be active and otherwise busy during the day, and won't be doing a lot of feeding. The problem with this, of course, is that he will then wake you repeatedly thought the night for feedings. A good technique, then, for getting your baby to sleep better at night is to "tank up" during the day. Try feeding every three hours during the day. This will not only ensure that you child's appetite is satisfied for the night, but will create an important association: you want your child to associate feeding with the daytime. If your child does wake up in the night for a feeding, try to get him to do one full feeding the first time he wakes up. If you don't do this, you encourage him to "snack" throughout the night – i.e. wake you up every couple hours.
Again, it is important to understand these baby feeding tips should not be taken as hard and fast rules, but rather as guidance. In a general way, you want to create both daytime and sleep associations for your child. You want him to associate feeding and play with something that happens during the day, and lullabies and baths as something that happens at night, before bed. By doing this you ease the transition between sleep and wakefulness, which is the ultimate goal in terms of putting your child to bed easily. If, however, your child doesn't want to feed every three hours, don't force him. Similarly, don't force a full feeding when you wake him at night. Rather, think of the bigger picture: by creating general habits and associations for your child, you will ensure a hasty and healthy sleep development.
Household gadgets that function wirelessly have a tendency to pose a number of interference problems. The usual culprits behind such tight spots are none other than baby monitors and wireless phones. Needless to say, deciding to get rid of one device in favor of the other is certainly out of the question.
Interference may appear in the form of buzzing, static or irksome sounds. Aside from that, baby monitors that come with a video monitoring feature may also suffer from a fuzzy reception. Another annoying part of the whole interference dilemma is the fact that you could sometimes pick up your neighbor's phone conversations on your baby monitor – and vice versa. This makes it even more difficult for you to hear or decode the sounds that are coming from your baby's room.
As bothersome as these interference problems may be, they are by no means without a solution. Here are some tips on how to avoid or, at least, minimize the nuisance of interfering wireless signals in your home.
1. Factor in your wireless phone.
In order to reduce the likelihood of interference, pick a baby monitor that works on a different frequency band from your other wireless household devices. These days, most cordless phones operate on the 2.4GHz frequency band. Therefore, if you use the same channel for your baby monitor, you'll definitely encounter problems with the signal.
The majority of modern wireless devices allow the changing of channels in an attempt to fix interference issues. It may be as easy as sliding a switch or pushing a button. Then again, if you're using a wireless router, you'll have to use your computer in order to resolve the problem. Remember to steer clear of the router's lowermost or uppermost frequency bands if you're using an analog phone that's set in 2.4GHz.
3. Opt for a wireless phone that utilizes the 900MHz, 1.9GHz or 5.8GHz band.
Since these channels are not as commonly utilized as the 2.4GHz frequency band, they're less prone to interference. If you have a preference for multiple-handset-capable wireless phones with a handset-conferencing option, pick one that makes use of only the 1.9GHz or 5.8GHz channel.
4. Switch on the baby monitor first.
To get the best possible reception and transmission from a 2.4GHz baby monitor with video capability, switch off all 2.4GHz devices in your house. After that, you may turn on the baby monitor followed by your wireless router – that is if you have one. Last but not least, you may switch on the base unit of your wireless phone. As a result of sticking to this course of action, the monitor gets to capture the initial accessible signal that will give out the most excellent reception and not impinge on your other wireless gadgets in the process.
5. Consider purchasing a digital baby monitor.
If you want to ensure that your next-door neighbors won't be able to pick up the transmitted sounds from your baby monitor, purchase a digital version instead of an analog one. By doing so, you'll be assured that the only sounds you will perceive are the ones that are coming from your little one's room.
6. Stay at a safe distance.
If frequency band adjustments still don't work and replacement of the product is not an urgent alternative, try to keep the differing wireless appliances as distant from each other as possible.
Baby monitors and wireless phones can certainly interfere with each other's functioning. Even so, you can always do something to fix and/or curtail its inconvenient effects.
Deciding whether or not to bottle feed your baby is not a decision that is made lightly. Society and the media don't make the decision any easier as they make bottle feeding appear to be a bad choice compared to breastfeeding. Many mothers that make the decision not to breast feed or cannot breast feed for some reason, do not need to feel guilty about choosing to bottle feed.
While nothing can replace the whole, natural benefits of mother's milk, using baby formula also has several benefits for mother and baby. Baby formulas of today are created to be as close to mother's milk as possible. These baby formulas are just as nutritious and many are fortified with iron, a key ingredient in helping to prevent anemia in infants. Another great benefit is portion control. With bottle feeding, you know exactly how much you are feeding your baby. You won't be left wondering if your child has eaten enough or has been overfed.
Unfortunately, mother's who breastfeed still have to deal with the stares and sometimes comments they may receive when they decide to breastfeed in public. With bottle feeding you eliminate the frustration of dealing with ignorance. You no longer have to stay indoors to avoid the embarrassment of wanting to feed your child in public. Many mothers may also worry about losing the bonding that can come with breast feeding. Bottle feeding can still bring the same type of mother and child bonding that breast feeding does. You are still close to your child and able to talk and spend quality time during a feeding. Don't let the worry of bonding play in your decision to bottle feed.
Another plus to bottle feeding is that moms can get back to living a normal life a lot sooner. Breastfeeding alters a mother's daily life due to certain factors that must be considered, primarily in the case of medication. Mother's who are prescribed medication must remember to check with their doctor before taking them. Medication can be passed through to baby during breastfeeding. Bottle feeding clears the way for things like medication as well as oral contraceptives. Having the choice to take an oral contraceptive is a concern for many mothers who do not desire to have another child right away.
Bottle feeding is also much more convenient. Baby formula can be stored easily and makes traveling a lot easier as well. Ready-made baby formula requires no mixing. You can feed your baby its contents right away which is a time saver. Bottle feeding also allows others to help you out. You can have others feed your baby when you are busy or because they want to share in the experience such as dad helping out during a feeding or grandparents. This can be a huge help when you are burned out from the day's activities and need to catch a nap or are not feeling well.
Mother's who choose to bottle feed should never feel like they are making a poor choice. Just like breastfeeding, bottle feeding holds many benefits.
In the fast paced world we live in today, many obstacles come with juggling family life and work, especially with a new baby in the house. Often times, parents find it difficult to manage their efforts of doing chores while watching the baby.
No one can be at two places at the same time, and it has been one of the major dilemmas of parents who still want to be productive around the house but more importantly want to prioritize their child's safety. This is the very reason why baby monitors have become very useful to many parents. These gadgets allow parents to monitor the baby's activities while they are not inside of the nursery or are working at a distance.
What Is a Baby Monitor and How Does It Work?
A baby monitor is a gadget set that has a transmitter and receiver, which sends either sound or video (depending on the type) for the parent to be able to supervise the activities of the baby while he or she is away.
There are different types of these monitors –the audio, video or sensory. The audio baby monitor receives and sends sound so that the parent could hear the baby from a distance. The video monitor on the other hand works like a tiny TV by having a camera record the baby's movements while the parent could watch on a small screen receiver. And the sensory monitor is a movement detector that alarms the parent when it cannot perceive any movement from the child for more than 20 seconds.
How Does It Play A Role In the Safety of the Child?
What baby monitors basically do, is allow the parents to know their child's activities and to watch out for any possible problems from afar, especially if the baby is asleep. Through this, they could at least do their usual work without having to feel worried that their child might not be safe inside the room alone. Many of the hi-tech monitors nowadays, especially the video or even movement sensitive monitors instantly alert the parents when there are problems detected.
Sensory monitors even send alarms whenever it cannot detect movement from the baby for 20 seconds or more. Even the simpler models of these monitors like the audio monitor at least keeps the parents aware if their baby needs them, especially when the child cries. With this technology, parents are given a way to make sure that their baby is safe especially during times when no one is left inside the room to watch the child.
Nowadays, it is really difficult for any parent to be able to be by their child's side 24/7. But despite such circumstances, it is good to know that technology has managed to make life easier by giving busy moms and dads the option keep an eye on their precious little one even when they aren't in the same room.
And no matter how busy life may get, it is at least assuring to a lot of families that there is a gadget available that truly contributes to their peace of mind and adds to the precautions that parents place in providing for their child's safety.
If you always put your child to sleep by holding him, or allowing him to use a pacifier, you create a sleep association with these things. Then, when your child wakes up in the middle of then night, he can't go back to sleep on his own because he is unable to recreate his sleeping environment without you: he needs you to feed him or rock him in order to sleep.
The baby monitor video is the choice of many parents to have a look at their baby even when they are away from it. This device is considered to offer you an additional ear and an additional eye to look at your baby. The baby monitor video has a transmitter and receiver system that works in perfection to offer you the image of your baby clearly. In the ordinary type of baby monitors, there is no LCD screen and you can only hear the sound of the baby. In this system, you will be indicated by the light about the movement of the baby. The light glows in ascending and through this you can understand if your baby is restless or sleepless. But in baby monitor video, you get a glimpse of your baby too.
The baby monitor video offers mothers and fathers with high quality and good functionality device that helps them to keep track of their baby's movements and actions. It uses the most recent and innovative technologies to look after your babies. The baby monitor video is digital baby monitor that operates on digital technology that offers you the additional benefit of digital technology. The main reason why people shift from analog monitors to digital baby monitor video is, in the old technology, you can really tap in to the signal of your neighborhood baby and vice versa. So your privacy is affected in this method. However, the digital baby monitor video could help you to ramble round the house without experiencing the trouble of getting out of range. You have out of range indicator which indicates you when you go out of range.
The baby monitor video should not be kept nearer to the baby. You will otherwise run the risk of health danger. You should therefore place the baby monitor video at a particular distance from the kid. But you must not lose the standard of monitoring. If you lose the standard, then this means that the quality is not up to the level. Therefore always go for the right choice so that the exposure to the damaging waves is minimized.
The baby monitor video offers you the security which you might expect from such a device. You will enjoy the affordability, convenience of handling and portability in this type of unit. You will really get whatever you need. This battery powered camera is just perfect in handling the safety needs you will expect from baby monitor video.


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June 2018 - Blabbermouth Archive
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Nancy (Maciel) Worstell, 48, of Billings passed away on April 14, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy loved and admired butterflies and now her own life has been transformed into something more beautiful and free from illness.
Nancy was born on May 20, 1970, in Billings to Sal and Sally Maciel, one of three girls. She had an abiding love for Billings and its surroundings, being fond of the Rims. She graduated from Billings Senior High in 1988.
Nancy loved her family fiercely and believed in finding the positive in any situation, challenge or person. Her kids were told at least a thousand times, "encourage, don't discourage," and this is the way she lived, even through years of painful and frustrating health issues. Making a sweet treat for a significant accomplishment or writing encouraging words during challenging times were part of her everyday habits.
She was small in stature, standing barely 5 feet, 1 inch tall, but she refused to be pushed around by anyone. She stood up for people and her opinions, and demanded that everyone should be treated fairly and with respect. She was competitive and driven while at work, and she loved the feeling of putting in an honest day of hard work.
She loved adventures and she got to travel with family to Hawaii, Mexico, Niagara Falls, Washington, D.C., California and New York City. While she was in New York City, she fulfilled a dream of visiting the famous Tiffany & Co. jewelry store on Fifth Avenue. She was determined to find a piece to commemorate her visit. She was so excited that, immediately upon being greeted by a salesperson, she abandoned her traveling companions. She spent the next hour admiring the store and its treasures. She later found her companions and they found she had not left the store empty handed.
Her greatest joy in life was her family, whether that was taking in one of her boys' sporting events, holiday gatherings, or family game and movie nights. Nieces and nephews knew they were loved because they received phone calls, text messages and presents on special occasions. No one was forgotten in Nancy's life.
She is survived by her husband Dave; sons, Ryan Ferro of Bozeman, Logan Gallagher of Billings; stepdaughter, Shay Worstell of Billings; mother, Sally Maciel of Billings; sisters, Tricia (Bob) Burchell of Campbell, California, and MaDonna Maciel of Billings.
A memorial service will be held at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary on Thursday, April 18 at 3 p.m. Cremation has already taken place.
A special thank you is extended to the outstanding team at the Billings Clinic Dialysis Center – your care, expertise and compassion makes a difference. Nancy wanted to also thank all of the teachers and baseball, football and wrestling coaches who have helped develop her children into the fantastic young adults that they have become. Ryan, Logan and Shay: Mom is very proud of each one of you.
The next time that you see a butterfly, think of Nancy and share in our belief that she is comfortable, warm, and was able to live a life that was full of adventure and filled with love from her family.
You will be missed Nancy. Just one memory was the day you helped me shop. I had no sense of style and you did. Love you forever and grateful you and your boys are part of our family.


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Songtrust Teams Up With ICE Services Ltd.
AMSTERDAM, NL (CelebrityAccess) — Royalty collection platform Songtrust announced that they've struck an agreement with the pan-European licensing hub, ICE Services Ltd.
Under the terms of the new agreement, signed with Songtrust's parent company, Downtown, ICE will provide a range of digital licensing and back-office royalty processing services for the Songtrust and its client base of more than 100,000 songwriters and 11,000 music publishers.
'Continuously refining our platform and process to provide our clients with the fastest, most efficient royalty collection solution in the market is core to our vision,' said Joe Conyers III, Co-founder and General Manager of Songtrust. 'Finding a business partner capable of managing the enormous scale and volume of our platform is no easy task. While many vendors are actively working on solutions, the ICE offering is by far and away the most compelling and sophisticated offering in the marketplace today.'
'We've been looking at shaping the digital market from the outset,' said Roberto Neri, Managing Director of Downtown's London office, the parent company of Songtrust. 'This direct relationship with the ICE Core allows us to eliminate parallel processing through other incompatible society works databases. This will result in quicker, more efficient and accurate digital royalty distribution across the Songtrust platform and extended to its fast-growing songwriter and publisher client base.'
The deal is notable as Songtrust is the first royalty administration platform to sign on as a client of ICE and comes as Songtrust ramps up its operations in European markets. In October, Songtrust launched a new office in Amsterdam and hired Mandy Aubry as director of global business development with responsibility for leading the company's expansion in Europe.
Its Songtrust Business Services division provides bespoke solutions for corporate clients including CD Baby, Distrokid, Downtown Music Publishing, The Orchard, Sub Pop Publishing, and Trap Nation.


Looks like Kristen Bell's daughter Lincoln is Team Elsa – especially when it comes to Halloween costume ideas.
This year for Halloween, The Good Place actress and husband Dax Shepard's three-year-old requested that she and her mum both dress up as Queen Elsa for Halloween. While this may be a pretty standard costume, when your mum is the voice of Anna, it's a bit of a blow to the ego.
Bell took to Instagram to share the upsetting news along with a photo of her looking disgruntled in her costume. 'When your daughter demands you BOTH be ELSA for Halloween…you GRIN AND FORKING BEAR IT. #halloween,' she captioned the hilarious snap.
It looks like she got her wish!


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Burra Foods today announced it is offering the opportunity for Milk Supply Partners to lock in a percentage of their milk at a flat $6/kg milk solids Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) for the next three years.
Participation in the program is by application and Milk Supply Partners are to nominate the portion of milk solids they would like to 'lock in' during the three-year period, commencing 1 July 2018. Burra Foods expects strong interest in the program with applications closing on 15 June 2018.
Opening prices continue to be under review with an announcement expected shortly.


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Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th. day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be. That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks, for his kind care and protection of the People of this country previous to their becoming a Nation, for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his providence, which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war, for the greatest degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed;– for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted;– for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge;– and, in general, for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions;– to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually, to render our national government a blessing to all the People, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed, to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shown kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord. To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and Us, and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.


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Drilldown: Final ESSA Accountability Rules
Just in time for people to ponder President-elect Donald Trump's choice for education secretary, the U.S. Department of Education has announced the final version of the regulations known as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Overall, ESSA hands control over how to define a high-quality, well rounded education to the states and local education agencies (LEAs) while retaining much federal oversight for matters of equity — which is where, some observers suggest, the naming of Betsy DeVos as education secretary could cloud the outcome.
Since ESSA's initial passage in December 2015 the department has been collecting comments about ESSA from teachers; state, district and school leaders; parents; and representatives of education organizations. The tweaks to ESSA reflect many of the concerns raised during that feedback process, especially around the requirements related to timing.
"The final rules give states more time and flexibility to provide every student with a high-quality, well rounded education while ensuring that states and districts keep the focus on improving outcomes and maintaining civil rights protections for all of our children, particularly those who need our support the most," said current U.S. Secretary of Education John King Jr. in a statement. "The thoughtful comments we received have helped us make our regulations better than our draft proposal, and we are grateful for the input."
ESSA hands over ownership of accountability, intervention and support systems to states and districts, which are also expected to make sure the systems "result in an excellent and well rounded education for every child."
In the area of accountability the final version of the regulations allows states and LEAs to define their own goals and measurements for interim progress on academic outcomes. For example, they'll be able to choose the indicators used to monitor academic progress, school quality and student success. The stipulation, however, is that those indicators must be backed up by research proving that movement on those measures will likely increase student learning, graduation rates, college enrollment, retention, completion or career success. The overall goal, according to the department, is that the accountability system pursue a "holistic" view of student and school success, including measures beyond test scores, without losing the focus on students becoming prepared for college and career readiness.
In the area of school support and improvement the final regulations call for "meaningful action" where whole schools or groups of students within schools are struggling. But they also grant states the leeway to choose "locally designed, evidence-based strategies" that fit the unique circumstances of the given schools. States have until the 2018-2019 school year to begin identifying those schools that will need comprehensive support and improvement — either because they fall into the lowest-performing 5 percent of schools in the state participating in Title I or they have a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate at or below 67 percent or some other higher percentage designated by the state over three or fewer years. After the initial identification, the same process must be followed at least once every three years.
Among schools that require "targeted" support and improvement, the initial year of identification is 2018-2019 for low-performing subgroups of students, with identification taking place every three years; and 2019-2020 for "consistently underperforming subgroups," and identification taking place every year. The last version of the regulations also highlights that states may identify those underperforming subgroups based on state-developed goals and targets or other definitions tied to the indicators designated for academic progress, school quality and student success.
As a nod to the feedback received, the final edition of ESSA spells out the "critical role" of stakeholders, including parents, students, educators, principals and other school leaders, to develop and implement school improvement activities. It also requires states and districts to identify resource inequities tied to per-pupil expenditures, access to advanced coursework, the professional skills of teachers and access to instructional support personnel and full-day kindergarten and preschool programs.
The final regulations also streamline some of the requirements spelled out in the draft version tied to development of state plans, which each state must submit to the department. Those plans, which are due either by April 3, 2017 or Sept. 18, 2017, whichever deadline a given state chooses, must reflect "broad, robust, and transparent consultation" with a wide and representative range of stakeholders; they must maintain ESSA's emphasis on equitable access for all students; and they must describe the strategies they'll follow in supporting professional development of teachers and administrators and ensuring that all students have access to excellent educators.
In coverage of data reporting the final edition of ESSA states that states and LEAs must provide "clear and robust" data that shows how students and schools are doing. States may design their own report cards or data dashboards as long as those records include information spelling out student achievement, graduation rates and other critical indicators of school quality, climate, and safety. The process of designing those report cards must incorporate feedback from parents, and they need to be made available no later than Dec. 31 each year, beginning in 2018. The graduation rates must reflect the data of students with significant cognitive disabilities who earn alternate diplomas as well as per-pupil expenditures by district and school level.
The draft version of ESSA stated that all students must participate in state assessments and that accountability systems needed to factor in whether the school assessed at least 95 percent of its students. That draft offered suggestions about how to handle this and also provided an option in which states and LEAs could develop their own proposals and plans for drawing participation in assessments. The final rules retain the state-defined option but also give more flexibility in how to handle schools with low test participation rates.
While the latest edition of ESSA is being called "final" by the department, one unknown is what impact DeVos could have on the rules. Nominated by Trump last week for the position of Secretary of Education, DeVos has earned a reputation as being a staunch proponent of school vouchers and, along with her husband, served as the primary promoter of 2000's Kids First! Yes!, a ballot initiative in Michigan that would have amended the state's constitution to permit the use of vouchers and other state aid to pay for non-public education. That initiative was defeated by a margin of 69 percent to 31 percent.
However, that vote might end differently were it taken today, following the implementation of state-developed learning standards and Common Core assessments. Some observers believe that DeVos and a supportive Trump could persuade the Republican majority in Congress to gut funding set aside for Title I initiatives and redirect it to states in the form of block grants to be used as vouchers by families who want their children to attend private schools. That was a "worst case scenario" proposed by Aaron Pallas, a professor of sociology and education at Columbia University's Teachers College. A second scenario proposed by Pallas suggested that DeVos would fail if she tried to privatize education, primarily because Congress had no desire to revisit ESSA at this time.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan shares similar concerns for a DeVos-led federal Department of Education. In a statement issued last week regarding the nomination, the organization pointed to DeVos' ardent support for "the unlimited, unregulated growth of charter schools in Michigan, elevating for-profit schools with no consideration of the severe harm done to traditional public schools." She has done this, the statement noted, "despite overwhelming evidence that proves that charters do no better at educating children than traditional public schools and serve only to exacerbate funding problems for cash-strapped public districts. We believe that all children have a right to a quality public education, and we fear that Betsy DeVos' relentless advocacy of charter schools and vouchers betrays these principles."
The final version of the ESSA rules is located on the Department of Education website here.
Staying Ahead of the Metagame: Esports Basic for K-20
Whether it's a high school, college or university, interest in esports is running high. One of the reasons: Many students are already gaming, so why not find ways to instill learning where they're already hanging out? Dell Technologies Education Strategists Jeanne Weber (higher education) and Snow White (K-12) work with schools in developing esports programs that tie to career pathways and help students gain valuable skills for continuing their education or moving into jobs. In this interview Jeanne and Snow share their observations on why esports is gaining speed, how teachers and faculty can participate and what's needed to launch an effective esports program. Read more...


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'Long road to redemption' for athletics
Former chief Diack under investigation for allegedly receiving more than one million euros.
Diack stepped down as president earlier this year [Reuters]
World athletics president Sebastian Coe has stepped up his review aimed at cleaning up the sport's battered reputation after the latest allegations of bribery, extortion and doping cover-ups left athletics facing a long road to redemption.
Briton Coe, who was elected president of the sport's IAAF governing body in August on a manifesto promising reform, said that he reacted with "shock, anger and sadness" when French authorities this week placed his long-serving predecessor Lamine Diack under formal investigation on suspicion of corruption and money laundering.
Senegalese Diack, 82, who Coe once described as the sport's spiritual president, is alleged to have received more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in bribes in 2011 to cover up positive doping tests of Russian athletes.
His son Papa Massata Diack, along with three others, has also been charged with various alleged breaches of the IAAF's Code of Ethics.
Diack's family has dismissed what they described as excessive and insignificant accusations.
Coe told BBC Radio Five Live on Sunday: "I was in clear shock and a great deal of anger and a lot of sadness. These are dark days for our sport, but I'm more determined than ever to rebuild the trust in our sport.
"It's not going to be a short journey and the day after I got elected I started a massive review, and understandably in light of the allegations that were made this week that review has been accelerated.
"I'm determined to rebuild and repair the sport with my council colleagues, but this is a long road to redemption."
Despite being an IAAF vice-president for half of Diack's 16-year reign, he said on Sunday that he had no inkling of any wrongdoing until the allegations surfaced this week.