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Best Evidence: Induction of Labor

Best evidence: When making important maternity decisions, women should have information from the best available research about the safety and effectiveness of different choices. In general, we can be most confident about results of systematic reviews that summarize randomized controlled trials (or RCTs, a type of study).

Unfortunately, for many decisions we must rely on less definitive research; and many important questions - even in the case of widely used drugs, tests and procedures - have hardly been studied at all. Although this situation is discouraging, an awareness of weak or missing evidence can help you make informed choices about care.

What is the bottom line about induction of labor?

In what situations does induction of labor improve health outcomes for the mother, baby, or both?

What common "reasons" for induction are not supported by rigorous research?

Which induction method is most effective and safest?

What is the bottom line about induction of labor?

To decide about induction of labor, women need to consider whether the induction is more likely to help or harm them and their babies. Induction of labor is an important option when continuing the pregnancy may be risky for either the baby or the mother because sometimes induction of labor can reduce that risk. Sometimes induction does not work and results in a c-section, or the methods used to induce labor cause complications. It is important to think carefully about the possible benefits and harms of induction of labor, especially if there is not a clear medical reason to induce labor.

The safety and effectiveness of labor induction depend on the health of the woman and her baby, whether she has given birth before, the timing of the induction, the method used, the characteristics of the birth facility, and many other factors. It is difficult to predict the risks and benefits of induction for an individual woman and her baby.

Research suggests that:
  • Elective induction (induction without a well-supported medical reason) before 39 completed weeks clearly increases risks for babies. These risks include breathing problems, infection, and admission to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). A large amount of brain growth and development happens in the last weeks of pregnancy, and babies born even a few weeks before their due dates have more learning and behavioral problems than babies born after 39 weeks.
  • Elective induction before 41 weeks increases the chance of having a c-section if the cervix has not already softened and started to open on its own, especially in first-time mothers.
  • Using medications or procedures to soften the cervix does not decrease the chance of a c-section.
  • Women in induced labor are more likely to ask for an epidural for pain relief than women who go into labor on their own. Epidurals have their own risks, including increased chance of having a forceps- or vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery and fever in labor. Women who have fevers in labor are often treated with antibiotics and their babies may have tests and treatments and need to be observed in a special nursery. (These and other risks are discussed in greater detail in our Labor Pain section.)
    (King and colleagues 2010, a systematic review)

Induction methods also change the type of care and monitoring a woman will need in labor. Induction of labor involves having at least one intravenous (IV) line, continuous electronic fetal monitoring, and medications after birth to reduce the risk of hemorrhage (too much bleeding). The IV and fetal monitoring equipment make it harder to move around in labor, which can increase pain. Many hospitals don't allow women to eat or drink during induction of labor.

In what situations does induction of labor improve health outcomes for the mother, baby, or both?

Although decisions about whether and when to induce labor must be individualized, a 2009 systematic review of the research on induction of labor (Mozurkewich and colleagues 2009) found only two conditions for which induction of labor seems to reliably improve health outcomes, and a later study identified a third (Koopmans and colleagues 2009). In all three cases, differences in health outcomes were small and the studies left some important questions unanswered. Thus, women will want to make informed choices about whether to undergo labor induction in these situations:
  • Pregnancy lasting beyond 41 weeks: Various studies have compared induction of labor at or after 41 weeks with "watchful waiting" with repeated tests of fetal well-being between 41 and 42 weeks. Taken together, the studies suggest that for every 369 women induced during the week between 41 and 42 weeks, one stillbirth or neonatal death may be prevented. The risk of meconium aspiration syndrome (an illness that causes serious breathing problems) may also be slightly lower. Induction between 41 and 42 weeks does not seem to increase the risk of c-section, and some studies have shown that this reduces the risk.
  • Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term (37-42 weeks): A large randomized controlled trial compared immediate induction with waiting up to three days for labor and only inducing before then if a complication developed. The study found that inducing right away was associated with a lower chance that the mother would develop an infection or the baby would go to the neonatal intensive care unit. Immediate induction did not affect the likelihood of c-section, newborn infection, or other important outcomes. However, most women in the watchful waiting group had vaginal exams before labor began, and those who carried Group B Strep (GBS, a bacteria that may be present in a woman's vagina and raises the risk of infection for the baby) were not given antibiotics to prevent infection. Many caregivers and researchers believe that avoiding vaginal exams until labor started and providing antibiotics to women with GBS might have prevented many infections reported in the trial. These are standard practice in U.S. maternity care settings today.
  • Increased blood pressure near the end of pregnancy: High blood pressure that develops in pregnancy may occur without other symptoms or signs (known as gestational hypertension) or with protein in the urine (a more dangerous condition known as preeclampsia). High blood pressure can affect the flow of oxygen to the baby, increase the chance of complications during labor, and lead to rare but very serious outcomes like stroke and seizures.

    Researchers studied outcomes of women at or beyond 36 weeks of pregnancy who had gestational hypertension (diastolic blood pressure - generally, the second number in a blood pressure reading - between 95 and 110) or mild preeclampsia (diastolic blood pressure between 90 and 110 and protein in the urine). The study found that inducing labor right away improved maternal outcomes. However, they defined "poor maternal outcome" to include any cases where women developed severe high blood pressure. Very few of these women experienced serious health problems as a result of the blood pressure increase. There were no significant differences in the number of serious problems like seizure, need for intensive care, or postpartum hemorrhage, although the study was too small to show whether there were differences in these uncommon outcomes. There were also no significant differences in newborn outcomes, although a later study showed that neonatal intensive care admission, need for artificial ventilation (a machine to help the baby breathe), low birth-weight, and jaundice were more common the earlier a woman with mild gestational hypertension was induced, with best outcomes in the group induced after 38 weeks (Koopmans and colleagues 2009; Barton and colleagues 2011).

    In the randomized controlled trial, women with mild preeclampsia (versus the more mild gestational hypertension), women having their first baby, and those with the least amount of cervical dilation were the most likely to benefit from a policy of early induction. This is most likely because preeclampsia is a more serious condition than gestational hypertension and first-time mothers and those who haven't begun dilating would have remained pregnant longer, providing more opportunity for their condition to worsen.

What common "reasons" for induction are not supported by rigorous research?

For a surprising number of conditions, the effectiveness of induction has not been proven (Mozurkewich and colleagues 2009, a systematic review). Yet many women have induced labor with the understanding that they or their babies will benefit. More research is needed to confirm the benefits and harms of induction in these situations:
  • Preterm prelabor rupture of the membranes (PPROM): Eight studies with a combined total of 1,230 babies of women with ruptured membranes between 34 and 37 weeks of pregnancy found no advantages for labor induction compared with waiting for labor with respect to cesarean birth or infection or breathing problems in babies.
  • Twin pregnancy: A single, small randomized controlled trial compared routine induction at 37 weeks with expectant management and found no differences in important health outcomes. More research is needed.
  • Gestational diabetes requiring insulin: One trial looked at the outcomes of 200 women randomized to be induced at 38 weeks or await labor. Those who awaited labor were more likely to have large babies. There were no differences in health outcomes for the mothers or babies, however. The trial may have been too small to detect these differences.
  • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) at term: Two trials involving a combined 683 women found no benefit or harm to induction of labor for suspected IUGR at term. More and larger trials are needed.
  • Oligohydramnios (too little amniotic fluid): A single, small randomized controlled trial compared induction of labor with watching fetal wellbeing closely until 42 weeks for women with suspected low amniotic fluid at 41 weeks. The women were healthy and did not have other risk factors or complications. The study found no difference in maternal or newborn outcomes, but was too small to detect some important differences that may exist. No trials of induction for low fluid levels in women with otherwise healthy pregnancies at other gestational ages were found.

For other conditions, the available evidence suggests induction is ineffective, harmful, or both (Mozurkewich and colleagues 2009, a systematic review). Despite the research, many caregivers continue to recommend induction of labor for these reasons. They include:
  • Concern that the baby will get too big (suspected macrosomia): According to a systematic review of several studies involving over 3700 women, inducing labor when the caregiver suspects that the baby is large does not improve neonatal outcomes and appears to increase the chance that the woman will have a c-section.
  • Intrauterine growth restriction before 37 weeks: A large, multi-center randomized controlled trial of over 1000 women with growth-restricted fetuses between 24 and 36 weeks and abnormal Doppler artery blood flow studies showed that induction increased the likelihood of c-section. In addition, babies born before 31 weeks in the induction group were more likely to have severe disabilities at 2 years of age than babies born before 31 weeks in the await labor group.

Which induction method is most effective and safest?

It is very difficult to know the safest and most effective way to induce labor in a particular woman. The research provides only a few clear answers because most studies do not compare the different methods to one another. Also, not enough research shows the effects of different combinations of methods used in the same woman.

The best induction method depends on whether you have begun dilating, whether your water has broken, whether you or your baby have health problems, and other factors. Different methods have different risks and benefits. Some risks and benefits are unknown because there is not enough research.

There are many ways women or caregivers may attempt labor induction before going to the hospital. Most of these have not been studied closely. The research that does exist shows (Mozurkewich 2011, a systematic review):
  • Compared with doing nothing, the following methods do not seem to be effective for starting labor:
    • Hypnosis
    • Homeopathy
    • Sexual intercourse
    • Sweeping/stripping membranes (an office procedure done with a vaginal exam)
    • Acupuncture
  • Breast stimulation increases the likelihood of starting labor, but more research is needed to understand safety (safety concerns involve strong contractions that reduce oxygen flow to the fetus, although the study that raised this concern was done in women with high-risk pregnancies).
  • Castor oil is effective at starting labor, but does not decrease the chance of having a c-section. Castor oil causes nausea and diarrhea in most women. More research is needed to understand safety.
Women who are planning a hospital induction of labor need to decide which methods to use. An important factor in making the decision is the woman's "Bishop score." This score measures the qualities of the cervix and the position of the baby to estimate how ready the woman and baby are for labor. If the Bishop score is 6 or higher, the induction is likely to begin with Pitocin (oxytocin), breaking the bag of water, or both.
  • Breaking the bag of water may be effective on its own, but once the bag of water is broken the induction cannot be stopped because this increases the risk of infection.
  • Pitocin is given by IV line and requires continuous electronic fetal monitoring. If labor does not start, the Pitocin can sometimes be stopped and restarted later if the bag of waters is not broken and the mother and baby are healthy.
  • Pitocin and breaking the bag of water may be used together, and this combined method increases the chance of giving birth within 24 hours compared with just breaking the bag of water.
If the Bishop score is less than 6, most caregivers will recommend "cervical ripening" to make the cervix soft and ready to open. Three different methods may be used for this:
  • prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), a hormone medicine usually given as a gel, tablet, or tampon inserted in the vagina.
  • misoprostol, a different hormone medicine. It comes in pill form and can be given by mouth or inserted in the vagina.
  • mechanical methods. The most common mechanical method is a "foley balloon," a balloon that is inserted through the cervix and then inflated so it puts pressure on the cervix from the inside.
Effectiveness and safety vary (Mozurkewich 2011, a systematic review). All of the methods increase the chance of having the baby within 24 hours, but none reduces the chance of having a c-section compared with inducing labor without these methods. (Misoprostol is a possible exception, but more research is needed.)

PGE2 and misoprostol increase the chance of very strong contractions that can decrease oxygen flow to the baby. Misoprostol causes this problem more often than PGE2, but also works more quickly and may reduce the likelihood of having a c-section. Misoprostol should never be used in women planning a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) because it increases the chance of uterine rupture.

Mechanical methods like the foley balloon are as effective as PGE2 and are less likely than both PGE2 and misoprostol to cause very strong contractions that can decrease oxygen to the baby.

After cervical ripening, the woman will usually have Pitocin and the bag of water will be broken. However, sometimes cervical ripening methods work to induce labor on their own.

Scientists have begun to study new methods of inducing labor. These methods should not be used except in research studies, because they are still experimental:
  • Isosorbide Mononitrate
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Relaxin
  • Corticosteroids
  • Mifepristone
  • Estrogens

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Boers KE, Vijgen SM, Bijlenga D, et al. Induction versus expectant monitoring for intrauterine growth restriction at term: Randomised equivalence trial (DIGITAT). BMJ. 2010;341:c7087

King V, Pilliod R, Little A. Rapid review: Elective induction of labor. Portland: Center for Evidence-based Policy; 2010 Accessed January 5, 2011 at http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/evidence-based-policy-center/med/index.cfm.

Koopmans CM, Bijlenga D, Groen H, et al. Induction of labour versus expectant monitoring for gestational hypertension or mild pre-eclampsia after 36 weeks' gestation (HYPITAT): A multicentre, open-label randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2009;374(9694):979-988.

Mozurkewich E, Chilimigras J, Koepke E, Keeton K, King VJ. Indications for induction of labour: A best-evidence review. BJOG. 2009;116(5):626-636.

Mozurkewich E, Chilimigras JL, Berman DR, Perni UC, Romero VC, King VJ, Keeton KL. Methods of induction of labour: a systematic review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2011; 11(84):1-19.

van der Ham DP, Vijgen SMC, Nijhuis JG, et al. Induction of labor versus expectant management in women with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes between 34 and 37 weeks: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS Med. 2012;9(4):e1001208.
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TAIPEI--Taiwan's sound economic fundamentals are expected to continue to lend support to the local bourse, Finance Minster Chang Sheng-Ford said Saturday.

Taiwan's economy is on the road to recovery, Chang said, citing improving economic data such as export orders and the composite monitoring indicator, which suggests that the country's stock market will continue to perform well.

Taiwan's export orders gained ground in June for the fifth consecutive month, rising 10.6 percent year-on-year to US$38.82 billion.

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Academia Sinica, Taiwan's top research institution, raised its forecast of the country's economic growth for 2014 on July 10 to 3.31 percent from an earlier estimate of 2.89 percent.

The benchmark weighted index on the Taiwan stock exchange closed down 0.92 percent at 9,439.29 Friday as investors locked in gains following a strong showing by local shares in recent sessions.

For the year to date, the benchmark index has risen 9.61 percent.

Chang made his comments on the sidelines of the three-day national economic convention which kicked off Saturday. The national economic meeting aims to discuss Taiwan's economic strategies in an era of globalization.

Even before Chang expressed his confidence in Taiwan's stock market Saturday, several foreign institutional investors predicted that the market's weighted index could challenge 10,000 points this year.

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With foreign investors continuing to inject funds into the local bourse, Tseng said the FSC will keep a close eye on those funds to prevent any negative impact on the economy from foreign hot money.

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Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a professional museum hosted by Hong Kong City Council, which is also the world’s first museum with the theme of tea set. It began to open to the public from July, 1984. The museum is two storeys high, consisting of 9 exhibition rooms, displaying the treasure of Yixing tea sets in the Ming and Qing dynasties and introducing the productive process of tea sets.

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The exhibition is composed of two parts, including the exhibition of Yixing red stoneware and ancient Chinese tea culture. From the exhibition of ancient Chinese tea culture, via some diagrams, pictures, models and film slides, visitors can learn about the history of planting tea, making tea and drinking tea, exploring the habits and customs drinking tea in the past dynasties. From the exhibition of Yixing red stoneware, tourists can appreciate 123 purple earthen wares as well as various kinds of teapots and teacups in various dynasties and area, such as various kinds of red stoneware teapots and sculptures from late Ming Dynasty to the modern times.

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CHN: The House Says Yes to Extra Tax Breaks for the Wealthiest; the Senate Says No; House Also Votes for Fast Track Procedures to Slash Taxes by Trillions

August 7, 2012

Article from the August 7, 2012 edition of the CHN Human Needs Report:

If the Bush-era tax cuts on income over $250,000 are allowed to expire, married couples with income in the $1 – 2 million income range will still receive about $8,800 in income tax cuts in 2013.  But they won’t receive more than $66,000 – the amount they would receive if the tax cuts for income above $250,000 are extended.  The House voted on August 1 for those couples to keep their $66,000.  The Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), sponsored by House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI), passed largely along partisan lines (256-171), with only 1 Republican voting against the bill and 19 Democrats voting for it.

The House bill was notable not only for what it would give to the rich, but what it would take away from low- and moderate-income families.  H.R. 8 would end the improvements in the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and American Opportunity Tax Credit that were enacted as part of the 2009 economic recovery legislation.  Ending these provisions will raise taxes on low-income families, even as hundreds of billions of upper-income tax cuts are preserved.  For example, a full-time minimum wage-earning parent with two children would see her family’s Child Tax Credit reduced by about $1,500.  Continuing the Child Tax Credit and EITC improvements would help 25.7 million children in 13 million families, according to Citizens for Tax Justice, with an average benefit per family of $843.
The week before, the Senate had passed legislation continuing tax cuts on income up to $250,000, including the low-income tax credits ended in the House bill.  The extra tax cuts on higher incomes would be left to expire.

Contrary to expectations, Senate Republican leaders agreed to allow the Democratic and Republican tax cut bills to come up for a vote, without subjecting them to procedural hurdles that could only be overcome with 60 votes.  The Middle Class Tax Cut Act (S. 3412), sponsored by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), was thus able to pass with a vote of 51-48.   All Democrats and Independents voted for the bill except for Senators Lieberman (I-CT) and Webb (D-VA).  All Republicans opposed it.

Now that both House and Senate have taken votes members can campaign on, Congress recessed for the month of August.  If Congress does not resolve the differences between the two bills, all the tax cuts will expire at the end of December.  Final decisions about the tax cuts are likely to be made after the election, combined in a negotiation that prevents or lessens the impact of the across-the-board (sequestration) cuts slated to begin in January 2013.  (See appropriations article in this issue.)

Choosing to continue the extra tax cuts for the wealthiest two percent is costly.  Over ten years, these tax cuts will cost over $1 trillion, counting higher interest payments on the money borrowed to keep those tax cuts coming.   Discontinuing them can free up funds needed to invest in jobs and economic security and to reduce the deficit.  Since the public believes the wealthiest Americans should pay more in taxes, Republican proponents of continuing the high-end tax cuts have criticized the Reid bill (and the President’s very similar proposal) as being a tax increase on small business.  Although small businesses often pay their taxes through the individual income tax (and not through the corporate tax code), only 2.5 percent of all small businesses have incomes high enough to see any increase if tax cuts for income above $250,000 were discontinued.

The Bush tax cuts, begun in 2001, have provided outsized benefits to the richest Americans.  People with annual incomes above $1 million have received more $1 million in tax cuts over the past 9 years; those with incomes between $200,000 and $500,000 averaged $74,000 in tax cuts over the same period.

That is not enough for the enthusiastic tax cutters in the House.  In addition to the $3.8 trillion cost of extending all the Bush tax cuts over 10 years, the House passed H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation Through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012.  This bill would set up a fast track process that would push through drastic changes in the tax code.  The bill gives instructions to the House Committee on Ways and Means to produce legislation to create two individual income tax brackets, at 10 percent and 25 percent.  Corporate income taxes would also be reduced to a maximum of 25 percent, and the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) would be eliminated.  The combined cost of these extreme steps would exceed $4 trillion over ten years, with the benefits once again falling very disproportionately to the highest-income taxpayers.  While some of these mammoth tax cuts are to be paid for by reducing or eliminating other tax breaks, the instructions do not specify which ones.  A new analysis by the Brookings-Urban Institute Tax Policy Center of a slightly less extreme Mitt Romney tax plan demonstrated that it is “not mathematically possible” to replace the revenues lost from slashing income tax rates without shifting the tax burden from the rich to middle- and low-income people.   The Romney plan, which cuts income tax rates slightly less than H.R. 6169 would require, will result in a one-year revenue loss of $360 billion. About two-thirds of tax expenditures, such as the home mortgage deduction, low-income tax credits, charitable deductions, employer-provided health care deductions, etc., would have to be eliminated to pay for the rate reductions.  Since these tax expenditures were designed primarily to help the middle class (or lower), it is impossible to cut them so massively without requiring the middle class to pay more.  In this scenario, a family earning $75,000 – $100,000 would pay $884 more in taxes, while a family earning over $1 million would see their taxes drop by more than $87,000.  Since H.R. 6169 slashes rates even more deeply, the inequities would be more pronounced than this analysis shows.  The bill passed 232-189; no Democrats voted for it; 3 Republicans opposed it.

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In order to move away from fossil fuels, we need to move towards either nuclear or renewable energy .   Both of these, for different reasons, create problems of inflexibility of supply.  Nuclear can’t just turned on and off to respond to fluctuations in demand (actually, this isn’t so easy with gas or coal stations either), and renewables are dependant on sources outside of human control.   Gloomier souls sometimes suggest that renewables, for this reason, are very little use.

But there just needs to be a way of storing surplus energy when demand is lower than supply.  Dinorwig power station in N Wales is an example of a large-scale solution to this problem.  It pumps water uphill at times of surplus power, and then lets it run downhill again to generate power when extra power is needed.

I’m no engineer,  I’m not even someone that likes to fix his own bike, but I enjoy thinking about these problems, and what interests me is that it isn’t so very hard, even for a not-particularly well-informed lay person, to dream up solutions.  I wondered whether fly-wheels could be used, for instance, and when I did a little internet search, it turned out that one fairly large fly-wheel-based plant actually does exist.

A more fanciful idea of mine (or so I thought) was to construct a large doughnut-shaped island in the sea out of which water could be pumped and then allowed to flow back in again.  I’ve just found that the Belgian government really does propose to build just such an island (Details here.)

I’m not suggesting here that flywheels and doughnuts islands are ‘the answer’.  I’m saying that, if even I can think of solutions, then this really isn’t such an insurmountable problem.

Climate change denialists are one thing, but climate change fatalists are also pretty dangerous: the ones who say that change is happening alright but it’s just too difficult to fix.  That could so easily become a self-fulfilling prophesy, and therefore yet another one of those dangerous positive feedback loops that threaten to exacerbate the problem.

Look at the resources, brainpower and effort that is now put into extracting petrochemicals from ever more difficult places (tar sands, the arctic, mile-deep ocean beds).   Is it really so difficult to imagine that a low-carbon economy could not be achieved by the same kind of commitment and effort?

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April 9, 2008

Welcome To The Firehose

AKA Best.Day.Evar

I'll be the first to admit it...I felt like I was a 8 year old again today. Which TOTALLY FREAKIN ROCKED, in case you were still wondering.

Today’s penultimate session for the 2007–2008 class of Leadership Tuscaloosa was…

How shall I put this?

Big huge thanks to the local health and safety organizations who hosted us, including…

  • Tuscaloosa County Jail
  • Tuscaloosa Fire Department
  • Tuscaloosa Police Department

No, we didn’t get to fire any ordnance or discharge any rounds, but we got to see all of the following…

  • A full walking tour of the county jail, including the maximum security wing
  • Mobile command center
  • Armored carrier for Special Response Team activities
  • Bomb squad equipment, including robots
  • Mobile forensic lab, including 360 degree laser imaging system for crime scene investigations
  • Special Response Team (formerly called SWAT) equipment and tactics

We also got to…

  • Perform emergency medical technician response for a simulated car accident
  • Use a thermal imaging camera to pinpoint heat sources
  • Put on a full suit of turnout gear, including a helmet, to…
    • Work a fully energized firehose against a simulated fire target
    • Simulate forced entry into a residence
    • Field deploy a firehose (fully unrolled mine in a single toss, straight as an arrow…hella yeah!), then reroll for proper stowing

All while basking in today’s glorious 80 degree heat.

Did I say how FREAKIN AWESOME today was yet?

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April 7, 2008

Like A Day Without Sunshine

Gunmetal, battleship, pumice, Eeyore, elephantskin, rhinoskin, eelskin, putty, clay...and so on.

No, I’m not talking about what passes for springtime in Seattle.

That’s what I think about Windows Live without Messenger. Kinda, well…depressing. Especially on a mobile device.

So all you emo kids can go get your mope on.

Windows Live for Windows Mobile has just been released…without Messenger.

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March 25, 2008

What’s In Response Point Service Pack 1?

Why…a whole heaping heap of sugary goodness, that’s what!

All I know is...whenever there's a pinata at a birthday party...someone's getting hit in the face with the stick. It's like a law of nature or something.

Kinda like a pinata, except without a stick being swung wildly by a blindfolded kid like a crack addict beating a wino.

First and foremost, SP1 adds the long-awaited SIP trunking to Response Point. You will be able to configure VoIP based services for outgoing calls, in addition to the analog line support that has always been available with RP. The Response Point team has been working with a handful of VoIP service providers to assure a smooth configuration process.

Analog and VoIP services will each use a different dialing prefix, so users can easily specify which kind of connection they want to use for a given call.

Direct Inbound Dialing comes with SP1 too, adding the ability to send all calls to a particular number directly to a specific user or group. For Running Antelope, this feature will be like manna from Heaven, as it will be a key addition to the system here at the Funcave.

Some call reporting arrives in SP1 as well, which is an excellent feature for billing, tracking, troubleshooting, or just seeing if your employees are wasting time calling their boyfriends or girlfriends. It’s said to be pretty basic, but should do the trick.

Response Point Assistant also gets some sweet sweet lovin’ with SP1, adding both the ability to see the call status of all users on the RP system and to dial another RP user through an RP handset by clicking in the Assistant window. The click-dial feature stops short of being a true softphone, however.

According to the team, Service Pack 1 should arrive in an easy-to-use installer package, which is slated to drop later this summer. And easy is a good thing, right?

If you want more information, Richard Sprague from the Response Point team will be discussing RP and SP1 during the last third of the 10 o’clock hour tomorrow morning as part of Microsoft’s Small Business Summit-a-palooza.

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March 24, 2008

Dinner With The Response Point Team

Well, not everyone on the team…

But I did get a chance to meet a few folks from the Response Point team for dinner last Tuesday night.

Bob Taniguchi, Veronica Buckley and Ben Brauer were kind enough to take me to the 0/8 Seafood Grill and Twisted Cork Wine Bar at the Hyatt Regency in nearby Bellevue.

Starting from the left, that would be Veronica Buckley, Bob Taniguchi, and Ben Brauer.

We talked about a wide range of topics regarding Response Point, including SMB conferences, the SBSC program, virtualization, and system administration, nearly all of which I can’t tell you anything about thanks to my Wolfram & Hart-esque binding NDA with Microsoft.

But I can tell you that the team is serious about Response Point, and you should be as well. Definitely a More Cowbell kind of meeting, if you catch my drift.

Response Point is on the agenda for the Small Business Summit this week. Tomorrow from 10–11a PDT, in fact. If you have time for only one session from Small Business Summit, make it that one.

You won’t be disappointed. Assuming MS gets the whole “casting” part of the webcast fixed.

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S Wesley Mcgranor

December 14, 2012  6:34am

Reactionaries of Prptestantism, though the institutional churches have abandoned you; God has not. Do not fall to the deception that Protestantism was inadequate, or otherwise inept. Realize that man's will has lead him astray. He has mistaken his will for God's. As man has corrupted and dismantled Mainline denominations since the Counterculture era of infiltration. You and i have the the ability to regain what has been lost. If there is any one here that came of age in the 90's; you know that the transition to Judaizing, to Emergents, and ecumenism with Rome was not that far away. So having not been rooted, you can pull it out by the roots. The weed among the wheat might be popular; but it clearly is destructive. If it comes down to rejection and shunning by society, as it already has. Then realize that you reject them with Christ. We must at every level take a stand against those that have turned these institutions into secular-humanists clubs, punk rock nihilism and Catholic bait.

Claire Guest

December 12, 2012  11:31am

J Thomas, ITA with this statement you made (among others): "They [liberal radicals] view the church as political enemies who need to be divided and conquered." I have noticed that several regular posters here (at least one of whom professes to be a believer) have the same mindset - they view conservative Bible-believing Christians as politically-minded and politically-motivated. When Bible-believing Christians address topics from a purely Scriptural viewpoint, they reply with political statements and accusations. I have wondered why this is so, and your statement here has helped me to understand it better. IMHO, it has ALREADY become socially unacceptable to be serious about Christianity IF THAT MEANS believers hold to God's Word as their standard of truth. This is where the rubber meets the road, is where and why dissension develops.

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December 12, 2012  2:46am

Amen, Rick. I echo your "PTL" for what God is doing around the world. As for us here, there is coordinated social pressure being applied to the church by progressive causes: progressive 501c4's, Hollywood, media institutions, and progressive political parties. The church is being put to the sword of the Alinsky tactic of rule 12 (Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it), and rule 5 from his "Rules for Radicals", which serves as the progressive political tactical manual. They view the church as political enemies who need to be divided and conquered. So, as they continue to "freeze the target", "ridicule" Christians, and "polarize" them, it is inevitable that those who may not be serious about their faith will fall away. The progressives continue to illustrate Christians as morons who do nothing but sexually abuse children, get rich, hate gays, etc, etc. and the inevitable result is that it will become socially unacceptable to be serious about Christianity.

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Dee McDonald

December 10, 2012  9:09pm

A couple of things Rick Dalbey said are quite true: "I think the point of the statistics is there has been a great shaking out in the churches" and the numbers being down can be deceiving because perhaps "faith is real and vibrant once again." I know a few churches here in Toronto where their numbers are going down, not because they aren't preaching the Gospel, but because they're preaching the Gospel and expecting people to actually live it out--nominal Christians often get uncomfortable with this and leave. Statistics gurus could come and say these churches need a new church growth plan to get numbers up, but at least for these churches, they're pruning the dead branches off so that the healthy ones can grow. My point: When you have a lot of nominal Christians in a congregation, you should not always expect any real growth to occur. Obviously this isn't the case with all churches who are seeing a decline, but for me, numbers don't always tell the whole story.

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December 10, 2012  7:34pm

I think the point of the statistics is there has been a great shaking out in the churches. No one is "nominally" a Christian anymore. As it says, even among 18- to 29-year-olds, evangelical identity and church attendance are up, according to the General Social Survey. I know Dan is down on Evangelicals, but it means though numbers may be down, faith is real and vibrant once again. The Church is recapturing its identity as the Body of Christ, not just a warehouse for nominal Christians. Including Catholics. The church worldwide is not declining, it is growing rapidly. 32% of the World's population of 7 billion claim an affiliation with Christ. And most of that growth occurred in the last 50 years. PTL!

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Ed mac

December 10, 2012  6:02pm

I really believe part of the problem today, is the millions who follow the false teachings of the, Jesus wants you rich bunch. Instead of teach about the love of Christ and the saving grace he gives, they want money and don't care about souls. I heard one say, when asked about preaching Jesus and winning people to the Lord, they said that is not what Jesus called me to do. That is what everyone is called to do. Other things as well but evangelizing is no. one. Very few have a strong base to stand on when the storms come. It isn't because of a lack of faith.

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Ted Olsen

December 10, 2012  5:13pm

@Dan: If we'd put the Catholic number in here it'd look pretty flat in terms of identity. As you noted, it went from 25.1% in 2008 to 25.5% in 2010. But all in all, pretty flat since 1972, when it was 26.3%. But Catholics are really hurting on church attendance. I mean really terribly. Among Catholics, weekly attendance was 54.9% in 1972. It was 24.9% in 2010. (It's 45.3% for evangelicals; 28.8% for mainliners.) And among younger Catholics, it's even worse: 17.6% (ages 18-29), down from 24.9% in 1972. Granted, it's also up a bit (only 9.9% in 1998!), but if the chart of Catholic church attendance were a ski hill, it'd be a double diamond. What this means, in short, is that among Catholics the nominals aren't becoming nones. The devout are becoming nominal.

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December 10, 2012  3:03pm

Being that Christianity Today primarily serves the readership of evangelical protestants, it doesn't surprise me they would be fixated on the growth or decline of JUST Protestant churches. As such, this article only provides a small slice of overall declines or growth. The article doesn't mention that while mainline Protestant denominations might be declining, the Roman Catholic Church, which is still the largest in the U.S., has actually experienced a modest growth of up 0.57% (Pew reporting February 2011).

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Jennifer Nock (l) recovers nicely after her grandmother (c) douses her with a glass of Pimm's at her wedding party.

A British grandmother who halted a couple's wedding celebration after mistakenly throwing a glass of English specialty drink called Pimm's on the bride instead of confetti, was so crushed by the mishap her family surprised her with a second chance to capture the moment.

A video of the accident posted on YouTube by the groom Darren Nock, with the title, "Pimmsgate - How not to throw confetti," has now gone viral.

It shows the newlywed couple, Darren and Jennifer Nock, walking arm in arm being showered in confetti and cheers by their wedding party.

Once they get near the grandmother, however, she apparently loses track of which hand her confetti is in and douses the bride with her glass of Pimm's, bringing the celebration to a halt.

"Has anyone got a tissue? Grandma's just sprayed Pimm's all over my head," says the bride in the video. The embarrassed grandmother then is heard apologizing through sobs as others comforted her.

"I'm so sorry," she said.

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"Unfortunately this actually happened on our Wedding Day! Watch Grandma, she got confused with the confetti cup in one hand and the glass of Pimm's in her other hand!" wrote Darren Nock in the description of the video.

"Luckily my wife was very cool about it and we laughed it off pretty much straight away, ish! Grandma still cringes when we reminisce about this story!" he added.

After the mishap, the bride, Jennifer Nock, is seen in a follow-up video telling her grandmother that she loved her.

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The video then cuts away to a lawn scene showing the grandmother getting a second shot at throwing confetti on the bride, and this time, she nails it with no drinks in the other hand.

The family then showers her with hugs in celebration. As a precautionary step, however, the video follow-up also noted that the grandmother was given a "'tippie' cup at her next grandchild's wedding."

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"O afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will build you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with sapphires. I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's peace. In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you. (Is.54:11-14)

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Kyra Sedgwick's Tattoo Draws Attention

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January 30, 2012|2:20 pm

Kyra Sedgwick has revealed a new tattoo featuring the initials of her family.

On Sunday, Sedgwick took to the red carpet at the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) Awards show. During an interview with Guiliana Rancic, she made a point to show off the new artwork, which is featured on the actress' ribcage. As she told Rancic, "It's a family tattoo; it's all our initials: K, K, S, and T." Kyra is married to actor Kevin, and they have two children, Sosie and Travis.

Sedgwick and Bacon have been married since 1988 and have enjoyed much success in their respective careers. She has had several roles in movies but is most well known for her role as Brenda Leigh Johnson on TNT's "The Closer." Bacon, of course, has been popular since the 1980s, starring in such movies as "Footloose" and "A Few Good Men" among many others.

Bacon and Sedgwick have managed to outlast numerous Hollywood marriages. She has said of her relationship, "I think I got really lucky, really young, and I just met the man of my dreams, and he continues to be that." She added, "Staying married for so long takes luck and a lot of hard world. We don't have a fantasy marriage… It's all about working on it."

Bacon told Cosmopolitan magazine, "To me, marriage is about committing yourself to one person. In my opinion, I got the hottest babe there is; I would never do anything to jeopardize that."

"The Closer" has enjoyed much success and will end this summer after seven seasons. Sedgwick won a Golden Globe in 2007 and an Emmy in 2010 for her portrayal as Brenda Leigh Johnson. Husband Bacon has directed several of the episodes, and daughter Sosie was a guest star for a few episodes. She has told reporters, "I cannot fathom how difficult it will be to say goodbye to the incredible family we've created on 'The Closer.'"

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Porsha Stewart Glorifies God, Back to Loving Life On Birthday

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Porsha Stewart, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" reality television star, celebrated her birthday Saturday by glorifying God following a tough divorce that has played out in media headlines.

Stewart learned on Twitter that her estranged former NFL playing husband Kordell Stewart was divorcing her. Months after the the news first broke, the 32-year-old reality television star celebrated a birthday and said she is back to enjoying life.

"To God be the glory," Stewart tweeted on her birthday Saturday. "I'm here I'm living and loving LIFE!!"

The reality television star has been leaning on God since learning about her estranged husband's decision to file for divorce.

"Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God," Porsha shared on Instagram. "Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God."

The reality television star has been vocal about her Christian faith on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and thanked those praying for her on Twitter.

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"Thank you for your Prayers," she tweeted when the news first broke last March.

Media sources like TMZ first reported about the divorce taking place between Stewart and her husband. Porsha, the granddaughter of civil-rights leader Hosea Williams, was reportedly shocked by the news.

"Mrs. Stewart is disappointed about her husband's recent filing for divorce. Mrs Stewart held off on filing for divorce herself and remained committed to the marriage because Mr. Stewart promised to work on the marriage with her," the estranged Mrs.Stewart's representative reportedly told OMG! Yahoo last March. "Instead, he misled her and she found out about the filing in the media. Mrs. Stewart hopes to resolve these personal issues privately with the support of her family, friends and strong faith."

The reality television star has repeatedly showcased her Christian faith on social media.

"You got to know when to say THANK YOU JESUS, and when to call the devil a Lie (SIC)," Stewart tweeted last month.

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Susan G. Komen Bows to Pressure, Restores Planned Parenthood Grants

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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announced on Friday that it will continue to consider Planned Parenthood for future grants.

A special announcement on the Komen website revealed that the cancer foundation is clarifying its policy changes to only disqualify groups based on conclusive criminal investigations and not "political" ones such as the federal inquiry currently taking place on Capitol Hill.

The announcement also included an apology for its earlier decision on Tuesday about cutting ties with Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

"We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives. The events of this week have been deeply unsettling for our supporters, partners and friends and all of us at Susan G. Komen," Nancy G. Brinker, the CEO and founder of Susan G. Komen, stated.

Brinker once again explained that its Tuesday decision was not political but part of measures taken to ensure donors' investments were being used effectively.

Planned Parenthood and its allies had blamed conservative political pressure for the decision and accused the Susan G. Komen head of acting on political connections with the Republican Party.

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Brinker said Friday, "Amending our criteria will ensure that politics has no place in our grant process. We will continue to fund existing grants, including those of Planned Parenthood, and preserve their eligibility to apply for future grants, while maintaining the ability of our affiliates to make funding decisions that meet the needs of their communities."

The decision is a result of the mounting pressure that the organization had received this week.

After the Tuesday announcement, PPFA President Cecile Richards accused the foundation of "succumb[ing] to political pressure."

PPFA also fundraised $650,000 from over 6,000 donors in a 24-hour period to fill in the gap from lost Komen grants. The nation's largest abortion provider also raised $500,000 from for its Breast Health Emergency Fund thanks to matching donations from Dallas philanthropists Lee and Amy Fikes and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The Komen foundation originally severed ties with Planned Parenthood after adopting new guidelines barring grants to organizations that are under investigation by local, state or federal authorities. Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) launched an investigation to see if the abortion provider was using public money improperly in providing abortions.

Brinker also explained that the foundation would favor institutions and clinics that provide mammograms over those clinics and institutions that simply provide referrals to gynecologists. Planned Parenthood clinics provide breast health education and screenings but do not offer mammograms, only referrals for them.

"We're working to eliminate duplicitous grants freeing up more dollars for high-impact programs. And wherever possible, we want to grant the provider that is actually providing the life-saving mammogram," Brinker stated Wednesday before reversing course.

Conservative groups Susan B. Anthony List, Family Research Council and the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute had all rushed to defend the cancer foundation amid backlash this week. All these organizations also supported the investigation into Planned Parenthood.

SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser said Wednesday that Komen's decision is more about common sense rather than pro-life pressure.

"It is our understanding that the decision made by the Komen organization was based on a policy that they will not provide funding to any organization which is under investigation by local, state or federal authorities, and that the current congressional investigation of Planned Parenthood disqualifies them for support under that policy," she said in a statement.

Yet on Thursday the scrutiny continued.

Democratic Congresswomen Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) told reporters in a media briefing Thursday that the foundation's decision to cancel grants to PPFA is "detrimental" to women's health.

"Their collaboration with Planned Parenthood ... was one that benefitted women's health, and I feel sad that this decision on their part is to the detriment of women's health," The Washington Post quoted her as saying.

Additionally, 26 members of the U.S. House and Senate signed a letter pressuring the Komen foundation to renew its grants with PPFA.

The letter addressed to Brinker stated, "We write to express our disappointment with Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to cut funding for breast cancer prevention, screening, and education at Planned Parenthood health centers. This troubling decision threatens to reduce access to necessary, life-saving services. We urge Komen to reconsider its decision."

The letter continued, "It would be tragic if any woman – let alone thousands of women – lost access to these potentially life-saving screenings because of a politically motivated attack."

Brinker, bombarded by the negative media blitz, said Friday the foundation is eager to move past this incident.

"Starting this afternoon, we will have calls with our network and key supporters to refocus our attention on our mission and get back to doing our work. We ask for the public's understanding and patience as we gather our Komen affiliates from around the country to determine how to move forward in the best interests of the women and people we serve," she concluded.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Radar Love

We drove to visit friends in Mississippi last week. We always drive rather than fly and it’s really not a bad trip to make. There are absolutely no tolls, unlike our jaunts to Maine where it gets a little costly.

The trip takes a total of 16 1/2 hours and we break it up in two days. Some scenes from the road are what I’m sharing here today.

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Atlanta, Georgia. One of the few photos I took on the way there. This is one of my favorite cities to drive past because it feels as if you’re driving right through it.

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Heading home – Alabama in the early morning on Rte. 65 N, coming up on the bridge that spans the Mobile River.

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A friend told me once that the locals call it the Dolly Parton Bridge.

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“My biggest wish is for a new toy just like Bella has.”

I’m sure he was thinking that.

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Sunrise in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Later that morning, it began to pour. It rained buckets for what seemed like hours and then it tapered off when we hit Richmond.

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Richmond, Virginia.

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You can see the top of old Main Street Station along I-95 in Richmond.

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Main Street Station, Richmond

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When we drive, my husband is in charge of the music. I can put on whatever I want, but it’s easier to just let him do his thing. He likes finding local radio stations and all I can say is that it’s a good thing that we have similar tastes.

There is nothing worse than getting in an argument in a car on a long road trip.Well, of course there are worse things, but you get my drift.

On the trip home, we listened to classic rock which is something I rarely ever do. Out od sheer boredom, I made a list of some of the music I listened to from state to state as we headed north for home.

Radar Love – Golden Earring; Skateaway – Dire Straits; Freebird – Lynyrd Skynyrd; Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles; Landslide – Fleetwood Mac; Cumberland Blues – The Grateful Dead; Fortunate Fool – Jack Johnson; Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash; In My Life – The Beatles; My Sharona – The Knack.

We also really like listening to ‘Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me’ on NPR.

Not that you really needed to know all this information.

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Finally, we come to Baltimore, Maryland and we’re nearly home.

Unfortunately, right after I took this photo we got stuck in a massive traffic jam on I-95. We ventured off after about a half hour where we travelled a single mile, taking Rte. 40 only to get a few miles down that road when we got stuck in more traffic due to the highway being flooded. Someone told us about a back route to get around the flooding and that saved us even more waiting.

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For the record, I’d like to state that George is the best dog ever when it comes to travelling.

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Thank you so much for your comments and your friendship here on this site. I don’t say it enough but your support and your kindness is what keeps me going.

Until tomorrow, my friends . . .

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The Wife of a Dairyman said...

I must say, George DOES seem like the best little traveler! What a sweetie:) Love all your photos...and so clear, even through your vehicle window!

Hilary said...

I am an NPR junkie....I LOVE Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me.
I also love Prairie Home Companion. My husband thinks I'm weird.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your photography. I hope to someday take pics as nice as yours. And George is just beautiful!
Radar Love - Golden Earring ;-)

Country Girl said...

Thanks, Anon. I always get it confused with BTO's Taking Care of Business.

~ C.G.

Michelle said...

I love your travelogues and your dog and your photos and your frankness. Keep 'em comin'!

Michelle said...

P.S. Public radio is all I ever listen to in my car!

Bluebird49 said...

My husband is the "music guy" when we travel--by which I mean-- listen to the music he likes or we don't listen.And listening keeps him calmer on the road...so I just plug the iPod in and get it going, and then I read and try to ignore it. If I didn't have his music on my iPod, I'd be listening to my audiobooks on it. :(
Yes--45 years of marriage will make you admit defeat, Lady! ;)
I didn't see a picture of your hubby in the car, but the "other guy" in there SURE is a cutie! He must love to ride.

Bluebird49 said...

ps--all in all--the music you listened to wasn't all that bad!

Patti said...

LOve your blog and your beautiful pics and most of all the great dog of yours!! Where can I find one just like him!!!

Lili said...

Road trips. We know them well, and yes, why IS it that Maine has to have so many toll booths! George looks so comfortable and you can tell he adores being with you two. xo ~Lili

Ellen said...

Just missed you.....I would have driven out to I-85 if I'd of known....hope you had fun...smiles.

Low Tide High Style said...

Looks and sounds like a perfect trip! George is such a good boy, I love your photos as always, and In My Life is one of my favorite Beatles songs!

Kat :)

P.S. So glad George's wish came true!

beth said...

when we drive to florida, it's about the same amount of time....and actually i don't mind it.

i think it takes special couples {and their dogs} to be able to travel that far together....

but for the record, i'm in charge of the music :)

Snappy Di said...

Driving always makes me sleepy... think I'll hop in the back with George and snuggle up for a nap. Wake me when we're home, please.

Cloudia said...

esp love that dawn glow windshield shot...and anything with dear George (the BEST dog)
Thanks for taking me on a road trip; can;t do that in the middle of the Pacific!

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missing moments said...

I just love that George ...
(and I enjoyed your views on the trail)

Oliag said...

Fortunately Mr O and I usually like the same music too...unless it is the third hour in a row of reggae which tends to all sound the same by then!

Love listening to Wait, wait don't Tell Me!

The Weaver of Grass said...

Thank you for that tour - and Baltimore - I love it and would love to come back one day - I found it so vibrant. Yes - George did get that toy - and I am sure it was your way of saying Good Boy for being such a good traveller.

Daryl said...

that was fun I am glad you found a way round the flooding .. GAH .. Sunday was indeed the wettest day evah .. this Sunday is supposed to be lovely and I cant wait to see you (and the rest of y'all)

Gone Country said...

Great city pics of your travels!

George is just adorable and so photogenic!

sharon said...

Sounds like you had a great time. and George too! The drive to Mississippi is a beautiful one. Of course my route is a little different than yours. good friends are always worth the trip!

Kay said...

Those pictures of George are way too cute. He is such a darling. My two dogs are horrible when it comes to riding in a car.

The Japanese Redneck said...

I wish my old girl would travel well.

George is such a sweet guy.

Linda Higgins said...

ahh we love to go on rides. Just did a ride (again) from southern utah to northern utah, 5 hours each way. Most often we don't even turn the radio on...we just like to talk....even after 41 years we still have stuff to talk about...lol but for the record...i love to listne to the oldies...i have a "pandora" radio station on my computer at work i listen to all day long....70's oldies lol. BTW you pics are beautiful.

WPgirl said...

Your wonderful pictures and posts are what keeps us hangin out with you. Thanks so much for sharing.

Debra said...

So close, yet so far. On your way through ATL I wish you would have stopped to see me. I am minutes off I85, a quick hop and skip and a stop for lunch. On your next pass through ATL please let's finally meet in person. It would be lovely to meet you, hubs, and George. Our Kady, Dianora and Teddy would keep George well occupied while their doting parents watch and talk.

Kerri said...

He looks like the best dog ever - period!
what a sweetie!

Donna S. said...

You were close to my youngest son & family!! They live in Roswell, GA just north of ATL

Mental P Mama said...

So much fun. I65 is my highway;) And, Richmond? Do you know how tantalizingly close you were to...everyone???? Welcome back!

My Farmhouse Kitchen said...

enjoyed my peek of the east coast...i haven't been in so long...when we went to get Teddy...it was a 17 hour round trip...almost to the mexican border !!! we had NO IDEA where we were going...but it was worth every delicious mile..i would have walked if i had to to get him !!!!!

enjoyed my visit here with you today....as i always do...always a pleasure...

sending love and a hug to george

kary and teddy

Ladylisabear69 said...

Growing up, the rule in the car was "Whoever drives picks the music", which is why I love country and am not a fan of classical. My husband and I have enough similar likes that if one of us picks the music we are usually both happy. Keeping the 5 year old happy is another story. But XM Radio and Pandora work well for us. My father and sister love NPR.

As for all of that traffic, that is why we use more mileage but skip the tolls and traffic by going out to Harrisburg, PA, and down to NC from there. Going through Baltimore and DC can add hours to an already long trip.

George is adorable.

mrs mediocrity said...

oh my. my parents have a boston terrier that is completely obsessed with playing fetch with a rubber toy. i mean completely obsessed, it's what she lives for.
dogs just crack me up. and so does george's new toy.

Linda said...

Love that George!

Deb said...

looks like a nice trip...except for the traffic jam....

Gail said...

I would not be a good travel parner. Good for George.
At least you got to see some cool sights.

SuzieQ said...

You saw more of the sunrise in Greensboro than I ever do and I live there....confirmed night owl..if I should see the sunrise it's because I haven't hit the sack yet.

SuzieQ said...

You saw more of the sunrise in Greensboro than I ever do and I live there....confirmed night owl..if I should see the sunrise it's because I haven't hit the sack yet.

jgrimsley said...

I learned how to drive on I 85. Heading home from college I'd always hit this one stretch of the interstate and see the skyline-I knew I was home.

Love the pictures of George-he's a great traveling companion!


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This time of year is always exciting because high school teams from all over Iowa and college teams from all over the country are putting their seasons on the line with the understanding that they must win to keep playing or they lose and go home. Just like in basketball, it is also an interesting time in the Iowa Legislature as this week marks "funnel week". This means that legislation that was introduced for consideration during the previous two months of session either be voted out of its respective committee and keep moving through the legislative process or it will die and be removed from consideration for the rest of this year's session. "Funnel week" usually marks the beginning of the end of session as many bills are weeded out and serious work finally commences on next year's state budget.

Though some bills will live on after this week, many of those may not be the kind of legislation that will create jobs or be in the best interest of Iowa taxpayers. The governor and legislative Democrats continue to push their anti-jobs union agenda even as there are new reports coming daily of more layoffs, more business and plant closings, more worker furloughs and more cutbacks in hours. Just this week, a report from the Iowa Workforce Development reported that Iowa has lost 17,500 jobs in the last year and unemployment rose to its highest level in over 20 years. This is consistent with the story published only a few weeks ago by U.S. News and World Report showing that Iowa is second to last of all the states in the country when it comes to friendliness to businesses. Only West Virginia has an employment climate that makes Iowa's high taxes, onerous rules and regulations and preponderance to discuss union boss backed legislation that will stifle job creation and economic growth seem more appealing.

With just a few weeks to go in the session, the Governor and legislative Democrats have pledged that they will do all they can to push through four major special interest labor bills, even though they will result in higher taxes, far fewer jobs and reductions in quality of health care. This session, with the aggressive support of the governor, legislative Democrats moved a doctor shopping bill out of committee that will drastically reduce the quality of care for Iowa workers and radically increase workers' compensation insurance premiums for Iowa employers. Iowa employers, already stretched thin, could have to pay tens of thousands of dollars in extra insurance costs which could easily lead to more layoffs, furloughs, hour reductions and plant and business closings as a result of the added financial burdens. At a time when employers and employees need an easier economic path to travel, the governor and legislative Democrats only want to erect more barriers and blockades.


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