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Fellows Leadership Program

The MPL Association Fellows Leadership Program is a two-year program that engages healthcare professionals, particularly, member company board members and senior executives with backgrounds in medicine, nursing, and dentistry, for future participation in the Association and MPL industry leadership.

Through the Fellows Program, the Association works with and advises healthcare professionals with a specific interest in MPL issues, needs, and interests to partner with the Association as it carries out its mission to be the forum and voice for every entity in the MPL insurance industry with a commitment to the quality practice of medicine and provision of healthcare.

The MPL Association Fellows Leadership Program will require a commitment of time and effort on the part of the Fellow. The cost of the two-year program is $2,000.

Fellows Leadership Class of 2021

Participating Fellows have the opportunity to serve on an MPL Association committee or section, or on an ad-hoc subject-specific advisory group. Fellows may also be invited to speak at MPL Association meetings or workshops and participate in special sessions in conjunction with the MPL Association Board Governance Roundtable, Data Sharing Advisory Committee, and other events. Austin Wallace, MD, West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company, serves as program advisor for the current class which began in October 2019.

This page is member-protected for MPL Association fellows only. If you need assistance logging in, contact TechSupport@MPLassociation.org.

If interested in participating in the Fellows Leadership Program, contact P. Divya Parikh at dparikh@MPLassociation.org.


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Our brand new podcast, “The Tune Up with Mr. Music,” takes a look at the music scene in Northern Michigan, both what’s originating here and how larger cultural and economic trends are impacting us on a local level.

Episode 007 - Brian Chamberlain, Studio Anatomy

Owner of Studio Anatomy, a hybrid performance space/recording studio/record shop in Downtown Traverse City, Brian Chamberlain talks about starting out as a drummer, learning recording by putting his own bands to tape, creating a venue showcasing veteran talent along with up-and-comers, and more. Plus: what happens if some venues close for good.

Episode 006 - Following Your Own Path with Miriam Pico

Well-known in the Northern Michigan music scene, singer-songwriter Miriam Pico joins us to talk about her early influences, how her uncle showed her the power of live music, and finding her passion by focusing on her favorite kinds of audiences.  Plus:  the struggle of trying to DJ online.

Episode 005 - Live Shows with Matt Therrien

As restrictions are being lifted and businesses slowly begin to reopen, the question of resuming some of our “normal” activities becomes a frequent one — especially when it comes to relaxation and entertainment, like live music.  We explore this topic with Matt Therrien, owner of Lake Ann Brewing, one of Northern Michigan’s best kept secrets for enjoying live entertainment.  We talk with Matt about his origins in the brewery business, the evolution of their live music scene, and more.

Episode 004 - Weddings with Meaghan Kenny

Our area is home to a vibrant wedding scene; the natural beauty combined with the number of boutique venues creates a high demand for couples looking to say “I do.” And for musicians and DJs, these events are an integral part of making a living.  But, like nearly every other industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, things…have changed.  We speak with Meaghan Kenny, wedding planner and owner of Fox & Fern Events, about helping couples navigate this uncertainty.

Episode 003 - Teaching Remote Songwriting with Courtney Kaiser-Sandler

Here up north, we’ve got the world class Interlochen Center for the Arts in our backyard, home to, among other things, their renowned arts academy. Since 2012, the Singer-Songwriter program has offered students a comprehensive look at professional, popular music songwriting, along with everything else that surrounds such a career. We talk with Courtney Kaiser-Sandler, program founder, to discuss writers finding their voice, understanding different perspectives, learning remotely, keeping your old work fresh, and the songs that will come out of our “quarantine times.”

Episode 002 - Live Events with Troy Daily & Maria Ulrich

Summer in Northern Michigan is usually host to numerous festivals featuring live music, great food and drink—and throngs of excited attendees.  This year, however, we’re facing a much different season, thanks to the Coronavirus.  We talk with Troy Daily, of the recently cancelled Suds and Sun festival, as well as Maria Ulrich, sound engineer with Leelanau Sound, about the unusual summer we’re about to have.

Episode 001 - Live Streaming with Mike Moran

The Coronavirus pandemic has put a stop to traditional performing, but many Northern Michigan musicians are taking the digital route with live streaming. For our first episode, we’re joined by singer-songwriter Mike Moran Music to talk about keeping a connection with your audience in the online world, as well as what easing back into venues might look like, the importance of knowing enough songs, and what musicians can learn from basketball star Hakeem Olajuwon.


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Acute phase reactants and lipid profile in acute chest pain presentations: a multimarker approach

Anees Syyeda, Jabeen Fatima, Abbas M. Hyder

Background: Cardiovascular diseases cause more deaths and disability and incur greater economic cost than any other illness in the world. Our objective is to study the biological activity and evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic values of acute phase reactants, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and ferritin in association with traditional lipid profile, in screening subjects who developed chest pain due to cardiac event as indicated by a positive cardiac troponin I (cTnI) test.

Methods: In this hospital-based prospective study, a total of 150 cases (n=150), presented consecutively to the emergency department with symptoms of cardiac ischemia and tested positive for troponin I (enzyme-linked flourescent assay), were compared with an equal number of age and gender matched healthy controls (n=150) for hsCRP (immunoturbidimetric assay), ferritin (immunoturbidimetric assay) and lipid profile (enzymatic colorimetric assay).

Results: Median serum hsCRP levels were 2.12 mg/L)±1.79 mg/L) than controls (2.82±significantly elevated in cases (3.57 (p0.05) different between the two groups.

Conclusions: hsCRP and ferritin are independent novel predictors for cardiovascular risks and events. Lipid profile demonstrates low specificity in such cases.

Acute phase reactants, hsCRP, Serum ferritin, Lipid profile, AMI

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ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio and nitric oxide levels in pregnancy induced hypertensive women

Visala Sree Jammalamadaga, Philips Abraham, P. Sivaprasad

Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension is considered as the major cause of maternal and perinatal mortality. Even though occurrence of PIH is due to abnormal placentation, endothelial dysfunction plays a pivotal role in the genesis of the multisystem disorder that develops in pre eclampsia and eclampsia. Various studies have proved that hyperlipidemia is one of the major causes of endothelial dysfunction. Since ApoB/apoA-I ratio is a dyslipidemic indicator, the study was designed to determine ApoB/ApoA-I in PIH women and to analyse whether this ratio can be correlated with ED in PIH women.

Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study involved normotensive, preeclamptic and eclamptic pregnant women with hundred subjects in each group. They were investigated for serum lipid profile, ApoA, ApoB, NO, MDA, FRAP in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

Results: The SBP & DBP were significantly high between 3 groups. The mean plasma TC, TGL, VLDL, LDL, MDA, ApoB levels, ApoB/ApoA-I were significantly high & HDL, ApoA-I, NO, FRAP levels were significantly low between 3 groups. The ApoB/ApoA-I was positively correlated with TC, TGL, VLDL, LDL, malondialdehyde and negatively correlated with HDL, FRAP & NO.

Conclusions: Our results indicate that women with PE & E exhibit markedly elevated concentrations of TGL-rich lipoproteins. The negative correlation between ApoB/ApoA-I with NO indicates that the hyperlipidemia is directly related with severity of ED in PIH. So, careful monitoring of ApoB/ApoA-I along with NO might be helpful to predict the onset and progression of the disease.

Pregnancy induced hypertension, ApoB/ApoA-I ratio, Nitric oxide

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Spracklen CN, Smith CJ, Saftlas AF, Robinson JG, Ryckman KK. Maternal hyperlipidemia and the risk of preeclampsia: a meta-analysis. Am J Epidemiol. 2014;180(4):346-58.

Jose de LV, de Andrade CR, Ruschi GE, Sass N. Serum lipid levels in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia. Sao Paulo Med J. 2011;129(2):73-6.

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Early Voting Gives Campaigns Less Time To Win Voters Over

Montana's election administrators are asking lawmakers to allow them to open and begin counting absentee ballots earlier because the number of mailed-in ballots continues to increase.

More Montanans are taking advantage of absentee voting, and the trend is forcing campaigns to adapt quickly or get left behind.

The rapid increase in absentee voting means campaigns have less time to convince most their constituents to vote for them.

In the 2014 primary, absentee votes made up 68.9 percent of all votes cast. In the 2006 general election, only 29.5 percent of people voted absentee.

Traditionally, campaigns pushed to get out the vote in just before Election Day, but that’s too late today. Early voting also means candidates and campaigns have to advertise and send out mailers sooner.

Any registered Montana voter can vote absentee, which could account for its popularity. Some states require voters to present a reason like a health issue to receive an absentee ballot.

Early voting does help candidates better target their last-minute electioneering, said Craig Wilson, a political science professor at Montana State University – Billings.

Wilson said campaigns can check to see who has requested an absentee ballot and who has returned it. Checking those lists daily can help them focus on those voters who have yet to cast ballots.

“Once you get your absentee ballot, basically (candidates) stop sending material or making an attempt to come to your door,” Wilson said.

Absentee ballots were sent out on October 6.

Because absentee voting has grown exponentially in Montana, Wilson said he suspects most candidates haven’t been able to adequately adjust to the new reality.

“The reality is you need to be running full bore and have everything running on television up before October 6,” he said.

Yellowstone County, where Wilson lives, has the most absentee voters. More than 50 percent of its voters had returned ballots as of Oct. 24.

Although mail-in ballots are credited with increasing voter turnout, Wilson said undecided voters may want to wait to get latest information. Late debates and late-breaking revelations about the candidates could make voters change their minds.

“Voters have gone to the elections office and wanted their mail in ballot back because they wanted to change their vote,” he said. “It’s too late for about half of the electorate.”

Once absentee ballots go out, campaigns spend less time promoting themselves and more time trying to get voters to return their ballots, said Bowen Greenwood, executive director of the Montana Republican Party.

“In a lot of cases they’ll try to make phone calls and see if they’ve voted and things like that,” he said.

Greenwood said organizations like Forward Montana, which promote voter turnout, also encourage citizens to return their ballots.

He too believes absentee voting is here to stay. Candidates have no choice but to accommodate it.

“It makes a huge difference,” he said. “The best advice is to go as hard as you can, as soon as you can.”

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Dan Savoia Moves Up the Ladder at Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions

As the new VP of development, Savoia will lead the company’s development activities and oversee personnel management.
Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions VP of Development, Dan Savoia
Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions VP of Development, Dan Savoia

PhiladelphiaBalfour Beatty Campus Solutions, a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty Investments Inc., recently announced the promotion of Dan Savoia to vice president of development. In his new role, Savoia will be in charge of the company’s development activities, oversee personnel management and offer support in the pursuit of new business opportunities.

Savoia joined the firm in 2012, leading many of the company’s student housing projects, including Lake Forest College, University of Nevada, Reno, phases one and two of University of Iowa, Texas A&M College Station and University of Texas, Dallas. He initially served in the military housing division of sister company Balfour Beatty Communities before transitioning to Campus Solutions.

“Dan has truly been an invaluable team member and has consistently taken on additional projects and responsibility. His knowledge, experience and attitude make him the kind of leader that we need on the team,” Bob Shepko, president of Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, said in prepared remarks.

Savoia holds a BA Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and is accredited as a LEED AP by the U.S. Green Building Council.

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12th Stepping...

I was really pleased on Friday night when I went to M&S. I had the chance to tell someone else how fab my ED program is and to recommend that they attend. I really think the lady will go along and try a meeting for herself now.

The 12th step of the program is all about living the program and passing the miracle onto others (my wording not theirs!).

I decided to get measured for a bra as I was out without the kids and I was sure I was wearing the wrong size. The lady told me my size was right and how to choose the correct fit of bra. I just happened to say that I expect the size was now OK as I had lost a couple of stone. She said 'this must be God telling me something, as you are my fifth customer today who has lost lots of weight, how did you do it?. I went on to tell her about ED and she said she had called her local group earlier this year but been nervous about attending but after having a chat with me, she felt better and would definitely try the group. We spent over 1/2 hour talking and when I came out I felt really good to have passed on some knowledge. I pray for this lady, that she may come to ED and find peace and serenity in the program.

In fact I pray for everyone with the disease of compulsive overeating. That we may all find our higher power to lean on and that our emotional, spiritual and physical recovery increases each day, one day at a time.
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Oxford - too high pressured?

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AThanvi Tue 26-Feb-19 06:28:50

My highly academic DD is little poorly with allergies, eczema and gut issues. She has coped well so far and if anything is feeling much better. She is all 9's in GCSE's despite missing the school most of the year.
She always thought she would be going to Oxford to do PPE but now has changed to English mainly because she thought PPE will be too competitive and stressful...

She is now thinking of not applying to Oxford because she thinks it

1- Might be too stressful and that effects both her skin and gut, in return causes anxiety/sleeplessness and the vicious circle.

2- Isn't impressed with the English course offered at Oxford.

3- Thinks she won't have much fun there if everyone is too busy studying (she is very social but also likes to study and work hard)

at the same time is thinking should I go as she always thought that would be the place for her.

Other options are Birmingham, Kings college London where courses are better.

DH went to Birmingham and is dead against it lol

My Question is what can I do to help her make this decision.
She loves a good discussion and enjoys the quality of class banter, that's why I think she will actually be happier at Oxford.

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EdithWeston Tue 26-Feb-19 07:16:21

If she wants to study English, it wouid be insane to do so at a place which offers a course she does not like much.

Has she looked at other universitiesthan the three you have named? There is still oodles of time to do that.

And you need to dial back the stress, because she hasn't even taken her GCSEs yet. She simply doesn't need to decide yet. Nothing will put her off Oxford faster than you talking about it now. Get throughbthe GCSEs first.

AThanvi Tue 26-Feb-19 07:27:35

@edithWeston, she is in year 12 now, did GCSE's last year. Thank you for your input. you are right about the stress factor.

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hipstercat Tue 26-Feb-19 07:31:53

I didn't study at Oxford but work there. Although it is clearly stressful for the students there is also currently a lot of attention to mental health support, mentoring etc. Probably more than elsewhere, because of its reputation. Students also definitely have fun and the college environment encourages a good social life. The choice of college is very important to get the right balance I think, some have more of a pressure culture than others.

AlexaShutUp Tue 26-Feb-19 07:35:40

I think her first two concerns are valid. Oxbridge terms are short and quite intense, so there is quite a lot of stress/pressure. If this is likely to affect her health, she would at least need to work on some really effective coping strategies. Having said that, university life can be stressful wherever you go, so there are no guarantees that she wouldn't experience similar issues elsewhere.

If she genuinely doesn't like the course, that's a concern too. What doesn't she like about it? I think she needs to look into this side of things carefully and you need to respect her point of view.

I think the last concern is misplaced tbh. Students in Oxford will have plenty of fun, I'm sure. I went to Cambridge, where it was a case of work hard, play hard. People certainly weren't studying all day! I'm sure Oxford is the same. However, the work hard/play hard approach can contribute to the intensity that I mentioned above, so the overall pace of life is something to think about.

youmeandconchitawurst Tue 26-Feb-19 07:42:25

English is massively oversubscribed at Oxford - getting in for it is no less of a crapshoot than for PPE.

There's plenty of fun to be had - people manage their time to have a social life, play elite sport and get their undergraduate degrees. Term time work is very strongly discouraged because it adversely affects academic performance.

She needs to go and meet some current students (at all of the universities she's considering) and ascertain whether she fancies it or not - writing two X 2000 words a week is a lot more work than writing 2x 2000 words a term.

Applying to a place that requires lots of work to complete a course she's not actually interested in doesn't seem like a logical choice so, if her heart is set on Oxford, she could look at the available courses to see if there's anything she fancies more.

BoringPerson Tue 26-Feb-19 08:15:02

If she prefers the courses at other excellent Uni's then I don't see why this is a dilemma.
🤷🏻♀. It sounds like she has thought about what she wants and has come to a decision.
Is there an expectation from her school or other people that she should apply to Oxbridge because she is so bright?

Bekabeech Tue 26-Feb-19 08:22:19

She should apply for a subject she loves, if that is PPE then it should be PPE, you can do it other places than Oxford.
If she doesn't like the Oxford English course then she shouldn't apply for it. But what doesn't she like? What would she prefer? Answering those questions should help her decide where she does want to study and what she wants to study.
Oxford is high pressured, but there is a lot of social life - part of the pressure is fitting everything into 8 weeks or so. But if she isn't enthusiastic before she gets there then the studying will get her down.

I was at Oxford as a Graduate, and don't think I'd have thrived as an undergraduate, I prefer a slower paced life. There are plenty of other good Universities out there, and great ones for some courses from all kinds of places.

fatbottomgirl67 Tue 26-Feb-19 08:51:14

I have a daughter who is in her first year at Oxford. She's incredibly happy there. Great social life and brilliant tuition. Work load is huge as terms are only 8 weeks but she's coping with it. I think you need to be passionate about your subject or it would be a struggle to cope. Get her to choose her college carefully to try to get the best match for her. It can make a big difference to the whole experience. If she wants Ppe apply for that not English. It's too much work for a course you're not committed too

Needmoresleep Tue 26-Feb-19 12:29:28

Dc knew quite a lot of people who went to Oxford. A minority were unhappy, though not necessarily the ones you might have predicted. Two transferred, one to a RG, another to the US. Both are happy.

In short its not the end of the world if you find you are not enjoying Oxford, either the course or the place. Providing your grades are OK it is very likely that many universities will allow to transfer in after your first year.

BubblesBuddy Tue 26-Feb-19 12:40:35

I am struggling to understand why she’s changed from PPE to English regarding what to study. English doesn’t necessarily relate to Politics or Economics, so is she confused a little regarding what to study? If she wanted PPE, what did she like most? Why not choose joint subjects within that umbrella and even single honours? Look at other universities for that because there may be courses she has not considered.

I assume she is studying maths. Would she not want to use that? Is she studying History and/or Politics? I assume she is doing English. What direction could her other subjects take her in? I am not sure English is the answer and it seems a traditional English course doesn’t appeal. What else could she look at within her interests and that matches her A levels?

The work level is not so intense elsewhere but if ramps up and there are pressure at the best universities if you are not organised and up to date with work. I doubt UCL, Warwick and Durham are a walk in the park.

goodbyestranger Tue 26-Feb-19 12:43:23

I'd tend to apply for PPE and if she doesn't get in then the decision is made. I'd say anyone with straight 9s has a strong chance however. But if having interviewed etc she thinks it would be too much then she's pretty much guaranteed a place at any of her other four choices so has a year and a quarter from now in which to decide.

Stress doesn't equate to unhappiness. There's no doubt that the academic side of life at Oxford is stressful but plenty manage to enjoy their years there despite that stress - all of my DC did, but none would say there weren't periods of serious stress on the work front.

goodbyestranger Tue 26-Feb-19 12:44:20

Students are most certainly able to have an excellent social life if they manage work properly.

IM0GEN Tue 26-Feb-19 12:46:39

Edinburgh is ranked higher than Oxford for English, it has 3x 10 week terms over 4 years so less pressured. However they usually ask for higher grades than Oxford, but worth considering if she likes the course.

At Oxford less there is much less contact time and student have to be very very self motived. There’s more teaching and contact time at Edinburgh.

Scottish unis might be a good option for her.

Oxford will be much cheaper though.

She needs to think about the style of teaching and learning that appeals to her as well as her subject.

Doesn’t she want big city life - her alternatives of London and Birmingham suggest this?

It’s a bit bonkers to choose the uni first and then the course. It’s a big jump from PPE to English.

I know she’s young , but she needs more clarity of thought.

DD went to oxford to do her second choice course and was never really happy. She also wasn’t self motivated enough - most students there really REALLY love their subject and she was a bit meh. And lazy TBH.
She spent all her time going up to London to soclaise , she’s a big city person.

IrmaFayLear Tue 26-Feb-19 12:54:39

If she has "gut issues" then a lot of the accommodation at Oxford might not be suitable (and although you choose a particular college in the first instance, you may well be pooled to a different one). This was a consideration for ds (he missed masses of yr 12 for suspected Crohn's disease) and a nice handy ensuite room was a top priority! (We saw one bit of accommodation at one Oxford college where you had to go out of room, down spiral staircase to outside, walk along and then go up another staircase to shared bathroom - which might be occupied once you got there shock )

ItsABeautifulDayNow Tue 26-Feb-19 14:10:46

I studied English at Birmingham University and loved it! For me it offered the ideal combination of big city and village areas (most students live in Selly Oak / Bournville). The course was strong too - massively broad mix of students in the intake so great when it comes to socialising and making friends. Would highly recommend! Lots of competition as they required AAA in my intake year but I'd highly recommend it.

Picnics on the green (complete with some cold tinnies from the shop and chocolate from Cadbury world) surrounded by the red brick buildings and all my mates on a sunny summer day were GLORIOUS.

Personally I found Oxford quite claustrophobic when I visited mates who were studying there, probably a combination of the uni's vibe and the chip on my shoulder as a "working class done good" type!

She sounds like a really good egg - good luck whatever she chooses thanks

SarahAndQuack Tue 26-Feb-19 15:22:06

What doesn't she like about the Oxford course, out of interest?

I agree if she wants to do PPE she should apply for that. I doubt English is terribly different in terms of stress levels, especially if there's the added stress of it not really being what she wants. I do get that she may just be genuinely unsure, too.

RedHelenB Tue 26-Feb-19 15:24:36

It's a shame it's too late to apply for UNIQ because that would be a good insight into if she was suited to it or not. Simply having top grades at gcses us nt a guarantee of a place, as others have said you need to show you have the potential to excel at your subject under their tuition.

dingit Tue 26-Feb-19 16:04:13

As someone with a dd with a chronic health condition she may want to consider a university that's not too far from home. It's been beneficial to us to be able to help her with hospital visits ( including A&e), just general practical and moral support, and she can come home for weekends when she wants tlc ( washing done and a decent meal!)

BubblesBuddy Tue 26-Feb-19 16:47:13

All grade 9s is not a guarantee of a place but it puts you near the top of the tree if A level predictions follow suit. The university can see these actual results which are a reasonable predictor of success.

When posters say a course elsewhere is ranked higher, it’s such a fine judgement as to why it’s ranked higher. With Employers, Oxford will be seen as desirable and they might wonder why such a gifted student didn’t go to Oxbridge. With the greatest respect, employers don’t look at the minutiae or ranking of English courses when employing someone. It’s largely irrelevant. They will look at overall ranking of the university, degree classification, A levels, test results and other evidence of skills.

However, when choosing a course, the student has to want to study the core of it and hopefully be able choose modules they engage with. Few employers outside academia will worry about what they are for English. So university will count more than course for English, eventually!

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Piggywaspushed Tue 26-Feb-19 16:56:18

I'm neitehr going to agree nor disagree with the pressure comment but am curious as to why, if she has dismissed specifically Oxford's English course as dull (and that is a reasonably commonly held view) that she hasn't looked at Cambridge? Their degree is more flexible and, for want of a better word, modern.

Piggywaspushed Tue 26-Feb-19 16:58:21

I looked up league tables for English yesterday and Edinburgh was about 24th! <sidles off to check>

BusMum79 Tue 26-Feb-19 17:18:44

Hi OP, not sure if this will be of any help but I have Ulcerative Colitis and read Modern Langs at Oxford 20 years ago. At the time, my disease was very much not in remission (I did my ALevels in hospital etc) so I was under the care of a consultant at the JR Hospital throughout. Despite this, and - let’s be honest - a very high-pressured academic environment, I had a great time. I think that the main thing to consider is whether the course is right - I don’t think I really thought about that side of things until I started, but my degree was very traditional and there was a hell of a lot of reading to be done in holidays etc, v little modern content (eg 20th century!) etc. My friends reading English had much the same experience. From a social point of view, it’s a work hard, play hard atmosphere - lots of societies to join and people go out a lot at night etc. Someone upthread mentioned accommodation and that’s really worth considering. I was at one of the oldest colleges and had to get a letter from my Dr asking for special dispensation for a room with easy access to a loo for my first year (invaluable as I had a flare up) - and then I got in-college accommodation for my final year rather than having to live out, again with a loo. So there are ways around it. But, as I say, it’s about whether the course is right because the other stuff can be overcome / worked around. Good luck to your DD - I hope it goes well!

SarahAndQuack Tue 26-Feb-19 18:51:22

All grade 9s is not a guarantee of a place but it puts you near the top of the tree if A level predictions follow suit.

No, it doesn't. confused Why would you think that? This is a typical profile, not an exceptional one.

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Some Northern governors have allegedly lifted the lockdown in their states and asked the Muslims to hold Id prayers and durbars without bars. This is contrary to the advisory issued by both the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in which they told Muslims to observe their Salah prayers at home.

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“We are deeply worried that despite advisories issued by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in which they told Muslims to observe their Salah prayers at home (, and the directive of the Federal Government (FG) against assemblies, some northern governors have insisted that they were going to allow large assemblies in Salah and durbar grounds.

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“MURIC calls on northern governors who have hitherto permitted Muslims to hold large Salah gatherings and durbar to immediately withdraw such approval in the interest of peace and security. There must be no public Id prayers anywhere in Nigeria tomorrow. We are talking about human lives in their thousands for crying out loud. COVID-19 is no joke and it is not too late for the concerned governors to change their minds.”

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Several Naugatuck schools were on the “in need of improvement list” last year, including the high school. Andrew Avenue School improved enough on the 2010 CMT to make “safe harbor” under No Child Left Behind.

In order to make safe harbor schools must reduce the number of students at the basic and below basic by 10 percent. Safe harbor is essentially a limbo under No Child Left Behind. Schools designated as such didn’t make enough improvement to be taken off the list, but also didn’t fall too far back to face further repercussions.

Long River Middle School was the only Region 16 school on the “in need of improvement list” last year, due to the scores of special education students, Agostine explained. It was under safe harbor status last year.

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HALIBURTON, ON – Dysart staff are trying to figure out which event damaged a Haliburton Park.

After a summer full of activity in Head Lake Park, Dysart et al staff are saying that pinning down exactly who left ruts in the ground, damaged a sprinkler, and the other wear and tear to the park is going to be a challenge.

Andrea Mueller, the Dysart Recreation Program Coordinator, met with the municipal council today to go over her monthly report, and in that report was a verbal note that several events have gone through the park since it was last inspected.

She says that before an event in July was the last time someone was able to inspect all the sprinklers so trying to narrow done what damaged happened when is a challenge.

Mueller and her colleagues are in the process of creating a park use plan and agreement that vendors and event organizers will need to agree to if trying to use the park.

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DORSET, ON- Money could be coming to the Dorset Tower in the future.

According to a report from the Minden Times, the council for Algonquin Highlands recently discussed making an application for provincial funding to do some major upgrades to the tower, and the property on which it sits.

The Times reported that the funding application will be made to the Community Culture and Recreation stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which funds projects with a total value of up to $5 million. Costs are shared between the three levels of government.

The possible work at the tower would include roadway improvements, landscaping, and upgrades to the tower structure. The development of other viewpoints on the property would be considered as well.

Algonquin Highlands will hire a consulting/engineering firm to provide cost estimates for the work, with a budget for that service of around $8000.

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How Big Is a Siberian Cat? His Size Compared to 7 Other Cat Breeds

Coming from Russia, the renowned Siberian cat majestically displays its natural glamour and attractive persona that endlessly captivates the interest of many cat lovers all over the world. You might be intimidated by his looks, but in reality, this feline is approachable and is as cuddly as a teddy bear!

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This Forest cat is usually a medium to large-sized breed perfect for those who love to carry a sizable pet in their arms. The fluffy coat that makes him appear thicker plus his adorable squishy face and his bushy straight tail can melt anyone’s icy hearts- even those who are avid dog lovers!

If you are considering getting yourself this cat breed, you might want to look first into more details that make up the size of this feline so you’d know what to expect. We’ll provide you that as well as a clearer description of how large a Siberian cat is when compared to other cat breeds. Let’s dive into it!

The Statistics for a Male and Female Siberian Cat

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Both male and female Siberian cats mature so slowly that they would take up to five years before they finally reach adulthood. Typically, just like other cats, the male Siberian cat would weigh slightly more than the female. It is no longer surprising if you see a male Forest cat weighing up to 25 pounds, but on average, he can be anywhere between 15 to 20 pounds. Meanwhile, the lady Siberian’s weight may range from 12 to 15 pounds.

Both genders can be 10 to 12 inches tall and reach a life span of 8 to 10 years.

Of course, once you have this kitty, the size will widely vary depending on the diet, age, health status, and activity level. Considering that a lot of factors can come into play when it comes to this cat’s figure, every Siberian owner should know how to properly raise his pet to guarantee it a fulfilling life.

The Siberian Cat Size in Four Stages

It’s an obvious fact that cats go through different stages. What’s fascinating about the Siberian kitty, however, is that his kittenhood takes up most of his life years! Out of that is a question if ever the Siberian cat who is, let’s say, 4 years old would still have the body of a kitten. With that, we shall find out:

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Siberian cats are heavyweights so expect a kitten of this kind to blow up in just a short period. Although, of course, he will only have his fullest physical development after five years, it should be known that most of his growth takes place from birth to 18 months.

A Quora user detailed a question about whether it is normal for the Siberian breed to have a kitten who is only 12 weeks old to weigh 6 pounds already. The answer to that is, yes, it is normal. It should be pointed out, however, that the Quora user did not provide more details regarding how he brought up the kittens, but if we assume that he raised the kittens properly, then the size was largely factored by genetics.

To make it simpler to imagine, the Siberian kitten will grow bigger than the common domestic kittens we see and that is something we should already expect. He grows fast during his early years and suddenly, the maturation runs at a slower pace until he reaches adulthood.

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The developmental stages of the Siberian cat are quite complex. Generally, what we know is that his kittenhood takes place up to 5 years, but then this stage can’t jump to adulthood without transitioning to adolescence first.

There is no exact age when the Russian Forest cat will reach his adolescent years, but this may generally happen later after 3 to 4 years. You can easily identify if he’s already a moody teenager through observing his behaviors such as:

  • Becoming restless at night
  • Showing new and peculiar behaviors
  • His friends become his enemies
  • He’s pushing boundaries and no longer acts angelic

Moreover, the harder part to think about is that despite this Siberian cat exhibiting kitty-like attributes for years, this breed is, by far and large, fast to sexually mature. The urge to sexually reproduce shows at the onset of behavioral changes.

Since each cat is an individual, cases will most likely not show absolute results when it comes to cat maturity. In a whole sense, Siberian cats are kittens for the most part that gradually become teenagers before they quickly turn into adults.

Note: Although Siberian kitties sexually mature very quickly, they are slow when it comes to physical and emotional changes.

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This is when Siberian cats reach their maximum sizes! Expect your pet to act differently than before but is less immature than his teenage moments. That, however, doesn’t change his general temperament. He will remain friendly and mostly cuddlier than ever. But then, it is worth remembering that the way you nurture your cat will serve as a foundation for his future behavior.

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Once the Siberian cat hits old age, there is a possibility that he will lose some of his weight. This is because certain medical conditions such as thyroid and kidney disease may start to develop which can lead to weight loss. However, since the Russian cat has its well-known thick coat, his physique is often concealed by it. If you feel his body by hand, that’s when you’ll notice the decline in his physical structure.

This is not something you should worry about greatly. Cats who are in their final days no longer maintain the same appetite as they did when they were young. It is because they become too weak to consume anything which is why switching the diet to appropriate ones suggested by your vet is necessary.

Since an old cat will eat a lesser amount of food, if ever he does, the meal should be packed with all the necessary nutrients his body would need even if the meal portion is not large.

How Big Is a Siberian Cat Compared to the…

Bengal Cat

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The Bengal cat who is known to have a unique coat pattern (marbled or spotted)  is 1.18 inches slightly shorter compared to the Siberian feline. Both their lengths from the nose to the tip of their tails can go averagely from 14 to 18 inches. As for the weight, the Siberian cat has the advantage of more than 5 to 10 pounds.

Evidently, the Bengal cat doesn’t have thicker and longer hair than the Russian cat, but their size differences are not that massive at all.

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The Birman cat has the same statistics as the Bengal versus the Siberian cat. The characteristic that sets the Birman and the Siberian apart is the coat, but it would take a keen eye to distinguish them from one another. The fluffy Birman cat has a color-pointed coat that looks smoother and softer compared to the Siberian who, at first glance, displays thick and coarse-looking hair.

Although both cats are not far from each other’s weight and height, if both adults are placed beside each other, the Siberian cat would presumably win the size contest if based on how they present their dimensions.

Cornish Rex

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Although the Cornish Rex weighs a maximum of 10 pounds, his height makes up for it. Compared to the Russian Forest cat, he is about 0.787 inches taller. Meanwhile, for the length, the Siberian cat’s maximum measurement is 1 inch greater than that of the Cornish.

With the great difference in weight plus the fact that Cornish Rexes are ideally thin, the Siberian cat is mainly larger between the two.

Norwegian Forest

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Both the Siberian and the Norwegian Forest cats almost share the same personality, especially that they also come from colder regions. With further inspection, both of them are very close in terms of length (they can reach 18 inches maximum) and weight (20 pounds maximum). The only difference is the height where the Siberian cat can be 0.787 inches shorter compared to a sizable Norwegian feline.

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No doubt, the Savannah wins it all in height, length, and weight. This larger cat breed is 4 inches taller (compared to the Siberian’s 11 inches), 4 inches longer (compared to the Siberian’s 18 inches length), and 5 pounds heavier (compared to the Siberian’s 20-pound maximum weight on average).

Take note that the size of the Savannah will widely vary depending on how close the cat is to its original ancestors. The closer he is, the bigger he’ll get.

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The Ragdoll and the Siberian cat share the same height and weight, but in some instances, the Ragdoll can weigh 2 pounds less than the 10 pound least ideal weight of a Siberian. In terms of length, the Ragdoll can be quite long with 2 inches ahead against the Siberian’s minimum length of 15 inches (and 3 inches advantage if compared to the Russian’s maximum 18 inches).

British Shorthair

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A mature and large British Shorthair would typically be more than 5 inches taller than the Siberian cat. He’s also longer as he can be 22 to 25 inches in length compared to the Siberian cat’s 15 to 18 inches. It is only through the weight where the Russian feline has the edge as he can be 10 to 20 pounds heavy while the British Shorthair can only be around 7 to 17 pounds.

How Much Should I Feed My Siberian Cat?

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To achieve the proper weight and growth of a Siberian kitten, it is suggested to feed the youngster nutritious meals several times a day. The early stages are crucial as these would affect the cat’s future health.

Typically, a kitten can finish 100 grams of food per meal and the minimum number of times you can feed him is 3 to 4. You can increase the amount the older he gets and gradually cut down the frequency of his meals from 4 to 3. If your Siberian cat knows how to control himself when it comes to consuming food, he can be given free access to it.

Do Siberian Cats Need Exercise?

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Absolutely! The great thing about owning this cat is that you’d witness an active feline who will constantly investigate his surroundings. He loves to climb trees and apply his prey drive. Since he’s naturally thirsty for challenges that would make him sweat off, obesity won’t be something you’d worry about.

However, depending on the kind of owner this cat has, the Russian Siberian cat is still prone to gaining excess weight. This four-legged pet must do his daily activities to keep him in shape. If he’s already fat, the more exercise he would be needing and you might want to cut down his food intake.

For cat lovers who prefer having larger cat breeds, you’ll never go wrong with Russia’s national treasure. He possesses great qualities suitable even for toddlers and these are complemented by his looks that won the genetic lottery. Although there can be downsides to owning a big feline such as purchasing more cat food supplies, you know that these are nothing compared to the joy you’d have from owning a Siberian cat!

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Twins Halloween Costumes

I never knew that it was so fun coming up with Halloween costume ideas for twins! Halloween is extra special since I had my twin girls, as I now make it my mission to come up with funny {and true to live} ideas for them, for Halloween.

So far I have had my newborn nuns ‘Sister Act’, then there was Little Bo Peep and her two little sheep. Last year, being that lovely age of two and all – they were Lil’ Devils! At 2 they just got into everything, very mischievous little girls!

Well, this year, they are 3 and to me, the age of 3 is so much worse than 2. Obviously whoever coined, ‘terrible two’s’ just said that since it sounded all matchy. Sure they love each other dearly and are generally very good girls. Yet, when they fight – they fight like men in a bar-fight! Hair pulling, biting and even pushing down the stairs {seriously}, these two can be the best of friends and the worst of enemies in a matter of a split second.

So, in honor of the age 3 and their capability to have such a hate-on for each other,
I present to you my Cat & Dog!

Halloween 2011 will be so much fun! Thanks to for sending the twins the Black Kitty Infant/Toddler Costume and the Pink Poodle Toddler/Child Costume. The costumes fit perfectly, with room to add a layer underneath for our cold Canadian Fall weather.
So adorable too!

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  1. They are adorable! With the older one a Princess Vampire you are all set for the kids, what are you wearing?

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Chicken Pox Lolipop? Vaccination Paranoia Leads to Pox Parties

At some point in parenthood, Chicken Pox is always discussed between the Moms of a play group. I know we did in mine! And the discussion always surrounded whether or not to purposely arrange a playdate with other kids who had Chicken Pox {a firm belief that getting it an an early age is better than an outbreak when older}.

As of today, neither of my 3 girls have had chicken pox {Yet, they have all been vaccinated for it}. Many automatically think that getting the vaccine prevented Chicken Pox, but in reality, a vaccinated person can still get a very mild form. But, even a mild form is still better than full blown Chicken Pox, which can lead to serious hospitalization and even death.

I recently read about some parents whom have gone to great extremes to make sure their kids get chickenpox, exactly when they want them to. Apparently, that route is by purchasing pox-infected lolipops! Forget selling used clothing and unwanted items on Kijiji and Facebook, people have been selling infected items covered in saliva from kids who have Chicken Pox! The most popular item? Lolipops! And, some have gone for a whopping $50 each! Seriously!?

One question remains when you spend that much on the lolipop: do you infect just your own kids or have a ‘pox-party‘ and charge admission to all the neighborhood parents? Many have seen parties such as these being advertised as well. Yet, I’m pretty sure that mailing viruses and possibly even giving virus-infected food on purpose to others, is against the law – at least I’d hope it would be!

What do you think of Chicken Pox Lolipops and Pox-Parties?
Have you actually seen these advertised in your area?

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  1. Pox party- yes.

    Pox lolly? No.

    I’d rather chance it. I haven’t seen these advertized, but have now heard about them a few times today. Odd.

  2. Pox party – I’m not completely opposed.

    Pox Lolly – totally think that’s just gross….more specifically from some kid you don’t know. blech…

    Neither of my kids have had chicken pox either – I’m curious to see how that all plays out as they aren’t immunized against them. Time will tell I suppose…

    1. Hailey – I didn’t think I’d ever had Chicken Pox. Then, when I was PG with the twins, I was tested by the doc, just to be sure. The tests came back that I did, in fact, have Chicken Pox at one time in my life – and I neither my Mother noticed….??
      I didn’t think it could go unnoticed like that. So, it makes me wonder if maybe my kids have had it…?

      1. funny…though considering your mom had 7 kids, i don’t think it is unreasonable that she may not have remembered each child’s bout with the pox…buut if you don’t remember…strange…is it possible to have a natural immunity?

        guess we will have to wait and see….shall i send you a lolly when the time comes? lol

  3. So we have parents buying a lollipop that was licked by a sick kid for $50… This makes logical sense? Not to me!

  4. I have never heard of either of these methods and i don’t agree with it…
    My 1 year old daughter just got chicken pox a few months ago, but my 6 year old never got it..

  5. Exactly Lena – who knows what could be all over it, it’s from a stranger after all! We teach our kids to not take candy from strangers, yet some parents would buy it from them! Crazy!

  6. That is so weird! I would think that by the time that you get them, the virus would be shot. My kids have been vaccinated for chicken pox to. With high temps, it can be dangerous. Oh and I have a scar on my face from them. 🙁

    I know some people are terrified of vaccines. I was. Maybe am. Then I think about how my mom had Polio. She just had to get her ankle fused a few years ago because it started attacking her body once again. Then Isaak had meningitis. He got that right after his first vaccine shot for it. There are more follow up shots. 🙁

  7. I homeschool and within my “group” LOL the pox party is all the rage – but it is with the kids we all know. When my girls got the pox they were not feeling up to company so we did not have others over ourselfs but we know plenty who do have close friends, or even openly invite others from our HS comunity over to share the love. To have her sister get the pox we had her drink the same juice boxes as her older sister the day that she got the pox. I would personally never mail order someone elses pox pops – but did need my kids to get them when they were young (for my own reasons that I will not get into here) Basically my mantra is lets all do what works for our families, and not spend energy judging each other for what works for theirs. This is what works for mine 🙂 I am glad you all have found what has worked for yours as well.

    1. Thanks for commenting Tracy. I think if I knew someonewho had pox, I might arrange a visit and see what happens from there. It’s not like I would make the kids lick each other or anything {lol}, but, if they catch it early, I guess it’s better off than later.
      My 3 kids haven’t had it merely for the point that I haven’t known anyone have it lately!
      You are totally right though, everyone has different opinions and parents differently! But, buying stranger saliva shocked me! lol

      1. LOL ya, that is a wee bit odd – and not completely sure legal, but who knows, not my cuppa. I do know that there is a church group here that does it with licorice, when a child has the pox they get the kiddo to such on the tips of all the tops of a bag of licorice then they hand them out to all the kids at that church that Sunday (with parental concent) same idea, and it seems to work – I know a number of moms that go to this church, they all homeschool, non of them vacinate. Works for them. The sick kiddo is not there to spread their own germs around I guess.

  8. Pox lollipop? Disgusting.

    I remember my mom participating in and hosting pox parties when we were younger. There were 11 of us, and so there were several rounds of pox through the house. My mom preferred for us to have them while we were younger. When my sister was about 2, she came down with them, and my mom made my brother, who was 13, spend every waking minute with her in the hopes that he would get the pox. She was very concerned about him getting them as an adult and thought getting them at 13 would be a little easier. He is 25 now and still hasn’t had them. I think he must have some sort of natural immunity.

    My daughter had her vaccinations but still got the chicken pox (I do not know where she got them from). She has eczema, and her case of pox was light – maybe 15-20 pox on her entire body – but they were huge and terrible looking and ended up becoming infected. I found out after taking her to the doctor that kids with eczema get worse cases of chicken pox than normal kids and had she not had the vaccine, her entire body would probably have been covered in sores.

  9. That has to be just about the strangest thing I have ever heard. All 3 of my children had chick pox under the age of 10 and made out okay. Me, well, I ended up getting them when I was 14 and it was pure misery that I remember well. However, I simply can not imagine infecting my children on purpose from some unknown person. Yuk!

  10. I would not do a pox party nor would I do a pox lolli. For me, the summer of 2001 was the summer from… well… you know.

    I was pregnant with DD#4. DD#3 was barely 1yo, DD#2 was barely 4 and DD#1 was barely 6.

    One night DD#3 was nursing, and I noticed that she had a high fever, and an odd rash that seemed to be painted under her skin. The husband rushed her to the hospital because we had issues with temperature control, lived very far from the hospital, and we needed to identify the rash… I was pregnant after all.

    The doctors didn’t figure what it was that she had, other than to say that it was some type of viral infection.

    Ten days later, the 29yo husband came home from work with the chicken pox. Two weeks later, DD#2 got it. Two weeks after that DD#1 got it. Just when we thought we were done (DD#3 likely had given it to dad a couple of months ago right?), DD#3 got it… again?

    All the while, I was in my first trimester with DD#4. I’d had chicken pox when I was 6. The kids handled it well. The husband? Not so much. He was down 2-3 weeks.

    Did my antibodies go through the placenta and immunize the baby? Don’t know. She’s never gotten the chicken pox though. So, now that she will soon be 10, we will be getting her immunized.

    Why? When I got them at 6, my 2yo sister nearly died from the chicken pox. To this day, she has large scars on her stomach because of the chicken pox. She was hospitalized for weeks.

    We got the chicken pox at the same time, from the same strain of the virus. I was inconvenienced for about 5-7 days. My sister was nearly killed. We both had the same level of care from my mom who was a nurse. You can never tell how the virus will affect a child. It might not do much to one child other than make them uncomfortable and itchy for a few days. It could kill the next child.

    Take my word for it, get the kids vaccinated – especially if they are older.

    1. Wow Johane!!
      Yes, it’s better to safe, Chicken Pox can can many MANY consequences! Thanks for sharing your story!

  11. I not against Pox parties but I have to draw the line on the Pox Lolipops. I have 3 children and it’s funny only 1 got the Chicken pox. A neighbor asked my daughter who was 5 at the time if she ever had the Chicken Pox, to which my daughter replied “No Mommy never buys that at the grocery store”

  12. I’m not completely against Pox parties either however the Lolipops are disgusting! I won’t suck my own son’s pacifier…why would he want a stranger’s germs?

    I’ve never seen them advertised here but I would hope they’re well marked so a parent does not purchase it by mistake if they are just selling them in the grocery store…

  13. When my oldest son (who will be 12 in less than two weeks) was a baby I was very leary of the vaccine. In general I am not vaccine-phobic, but I had my doubts about the pox vaccine since it was fairly new and not a guaranteed immunity. I had Chicken Pox and aside from a scar in between my eyes, I had no ill effects. I would have chosen a pox party in a heartbeat back then, but opted for the vaccine since I figured most other kids were getting it so his catching it at a young age was slim. I used the same rationale with my 12 month old a few weeks ago when he had his first vaccine.

    But a lollipop? No. That’s just too disgusting for me to comprehend

  14. Now that my kids have been vaccinated for it, I toy with the idea of exposing them during the summer, like we used to do way back in the stone age/70s. I remember my mom taking me to a pox party.

    But the lollipops? And SELLING them? I heard about it a few weeks ago (and no, they aren’t in grocery stores. It would be illegal. And, well, this is, if they are shipping it through the mail, plus I don’t believe that “selling” exposure is all that legal, either.) Definitely not from strangers across the country. Ew.

  15. I have been not-so-patiently waiting for a pox party to arrive in St. Louis. 🙂 I really really hope one gets here soon. I would no pay to get into one though, nor would I give my kids a pox sucker.

  16. Have you ever considered creating an e-book or guest authoring on other websites?

    I have a blog based on the same ideas you discuss and would really like to have you share
    some stories/information. I know my readers would appreciate your work.
    If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to send me an email.

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Everything you love about classic Italian tiramisu, layered into an impressive cake.

Sarah Epperson
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Recipe Summary

25 mins
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Serves 10 to 12 (serving size: 1 slice)

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  • Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with nonstick baking spray. Beat together eggs, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Remove bowl from mixer, and fold in flour, being sure not to deflate the batter.

  • Divide cake batter evenly among prepared cake pans; bake in preheated oven on the middle rack until golden, 20 to 22 minutes. Cool completely; transfer to a wire rack, or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until ready to assemble.

  • Prepare the Coffee Soak: Stir together coffee and coffee liqueur. Set aside.

  • Prepare the Frosting: Beat together mascarpone and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, on medium speed until fully combined and no lumps, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Add powdered sugar, and beat on low speed until smooth and combined. In a separate bowl, beat together heavy cream and coffee liqueur on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold mascarpone mixture into whipped cream until fully combined and smooth.

  • Place 1 layer of Cake on a cake stand, and brush with some of the Coffee Soak, being sure to generously soak well, covering entire top of cake. Dollop 1/3 of the Frosting onto soaked cake layer, and spread to edge of cake top, until you have a smooth flat layer. Top with next cake layer, and repeat the soaking and frosting process. Top with third cake layer, and brush with remaining Coffee Soak, then top with remaining Frosting; smooth the top flat. Dust with cocoa. Chill until ready to serve.