Dirty dozen: 12 bad teachers protected by tenure and unions. Neal Erickson is in prison for molesting a 14-year old boy while he was a teacher in the West Branch-Rose City, Mich., school district. Despite his conviction, his union representatives brought the school district into arbitration seeking a $10,000 severance package.
Second Trimester (14 to 26 Weeks) The second trimester of pregnancy is often called the golden period because many of the unpleasant effects of early pregnancy disappear. During the second trimester, you're likely to experience decreased nausea, better sleep patterns and an increased energy level.
Fetal development takes on new meaning in the second trimester. Highlights might include finding out your baby's sex and feeling your baby move. As your pregnancy progresses, your baby might begin to seem more real. You might hear the heartbeat at your prenatal appointments, and your enlarging abdomen might force you to put away your favorite jeans.