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China Celebrates Killing Its Bitcoin Exchanges as CNY Volume Falls Under 1%

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has declared victory over Bitcoin, stating that the market leader’s trading in its national currency has fallen to less than 1 percent of total global volume.

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The PBOC announced that global bitcoin trading volume in China’s national currency, the Yuan (CNY), has fallen to less than 1 percent — according to Chinese news outlet Xinhuanet.

Under the banner of anti-money laundering and scam-busting efforts, the central bank declared victory stating that it had ensured a risk-free exit for 88 cryptocurrency exchanges and 85 ICO trading platforms since September 2017.Zhang Yifeng, a blockchain analyst at Zhongchao Credit Card Industry Development Company, stated:

The timely moves by regulators effectively fended off the impact of sharp ups and downs in virtual currency prices and led the global regulatory trend.

The Chinese authorities began their clampdown early last year by probing domestic cryptocurrency exchanges. This was followed by a blanket shut down of exchanges, as well as a country-wide ban on Initial Coin Offerings.

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China’s ‘Victory’ is Malta’s Gain

However, the end-result may be little more than cutting off the nose to spite the face in regards to China’s economy.

The clampdown led to a staggering drop in CNY trading — which comprised over 90 percent at its peak — as traders made an exodus to over-the-counter, peer-to-peer, and foreign exchanges. As a result, jurisdictions with friendlier laws experienced a boom in trading volume as the market flipped on its head. Furthermore, many of China’s traders flocked to Japan, with JPY trading jumping in the ranks to the number two spot globally immediately after the clampdown.

Japan’s official recognition of Bitcoin 00 as currency and supporting legal framework has produced a booming new industry and an influx of retail investors. Many companies have since embraced bitcoin payments — and cryptocurrency in general — and the economy is now expected to reap the benefits.

Besides Japan, the new leaders in cryptocurrency trading include South Korea and Malta. The former has taken a more cautious approach compared to China, dismissing rumors of a similar ban and opting instead to sustain its nascent cryptocurrency industry through supportive regulation.

Malta may have received the biggest windfall for its economy, however, while proving once again that too much regulation kills innovation. The island nation quickly became the leader in global trading volume by giving a warm welcome to the two biggest exchanges — namely Binance and OKex — both of which were originally from China.

The island nation’s Prime Minister has made it clear that Malta intends to attract cryptocurrency businesses with friendly laws in an effort to become a global leader in fintech.

Meanwhile, China’s oldest exchange, BTCC, has recently reopened in an attempt to win back traders with its own trading token similar to Binance’s BNB 00. Unfortunately, the latest trading volume data suggests that it may be too little too late. Only a minuscule 209 BTC was traded in CNY over the past week compared to 67,300 BTC traded in USD — out of a total 674,400 BTC in total volume.

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Chuck Pagano: 'Good chance' Antonio Morrison returns vs. Browns

As the Indianapolis Colts prepare for their Week 3 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, there is a good chance they will be getting a key member of the defense back from injury in inside linebacker Antonio Morrison.

Morrison has been dealing with a hyperextended elbow issue that he suffered in the regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. It caused him to miss all of Week 2 but head coach Chuck Pagano feels there’s a solid chance he returns.

“(Antonio) Morrison, a good chance that we get Morrison back this week,” Pagano told reporters on Monday.

The Colts have been thin at linebacker, especially in the middle, as Morrison and 2017 fifth-round pick Anthony Walker Jr. (hamstring) have been battling injuries. Edwin Jackson was also placed on the injured reserve list so the Colts have been down a few men.

The Colts entered Week 2 with just three inside linebackers in Jon Bostic, Jeremiah George and Sean Spence. This caused the team to add Darnell Sankey to the active roster from the practice squad.

With Morrison possibly coming back, the Colts waived Sankey on Monday.

The Colts missed Morrison’s physical play in the middle of the defense and he would be a warm welcome against a Browns offense as both teams look to earn their first win.

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Why Frank Gore might be Colts' best option in free agency

Frank Gore has been one of the most consistent running backs of all time, and over the past three years, has been a huge piece of the Indianapolis Colts offense. He has taken pressure off of Andrew Luck and was also used as a workhorse when Luck missed time due to injury.

Unfortunately, his time in Indianapolis could be coming to an end this offseason. Gore is a free agent and many think he will end up heading elsewhere.

That being said, the Colts still need a quality starting running back. Marlon Mack isn’t ready to take on that role just yet. Jim Irsay hinted at taking a running back fairly high in the draft, but Saquon Barkley at No. 3 may not be the pick.

Should the Colts simply re-sign Gore to be their starting running back for at least one more season?

Quite simply, the answer is easy: yes. Gore and Mack found success in a dual-threat backfield last season and Gore would fit well into new head coach Frank Reich’s offense.

He is dominant on the ground, underrated as a receiver and can block well in the backfield, as well. That’s something the Colts will need in order to keep Luck on the field and playing to his full potential. It’s also something that’s hard to find in a running back.

Even at 34 years of age, Gore finished the 2017 season with 961 yards and three touchdowns on 261 carries. He may not be as dominant as he was a few years back, but there is no question that he still has some good football left in the tank.

Looking at the free-agent market for running backs, there isn’t a whole lot to get excited about. Le’Veon Bell probably isn’t going anywhere and outside of him, it’s hard to say that any one running back is a better fit for the Colts than Gore. That should lead the Colts to bring Gore back for at least one more season, assuming the veteran is interested in that option.

Gore originally signed with the Colts in order to contend for a Super Bowl. He felt Luck was the quarterback that could help him accomplish those lifelong dreams. What’s to say his opinion on Luck has changed?

Luck is very excited about 2018 and Reich couldn’t be more thrilled to work with him. Andrew himself has shot down rumors of needing a second surgery. It’s time to stop listening to the “fake news” and focus on getting the Colts back on track.

Gore could very well believe that with Luck back healthy, the offense is good enough to power another deep playoff run. Just a few short years ago, the Colts were one of the most feared teams in the NFL.

All of that being said, the Colts should do everything in their power to re-sign Gore this offseason. He may not be the flashiest option available, but he certainly is the most reliable.

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With questions all over the roster, the Colts will see some heavy competition during training camp. That's something general manager Chris Ballard loves to see and there are a few names that could bring more intensity to those position battles.

Let's take a look at four veteran free agents the Colts could still sign ahead of the 2018 season:

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The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks on Tuesday and given the need in the middle of the defense for the Indianapolis Colts, he would be a welcome addition to the room.

Though he has dealt with injuries throughout his six-year NFL career, the Eagles cutting Kendricks comes more due to the fact that he was reportedly a $7.6 million hit on the salary cap.

It should also be noted that Kendricks had requested the Eagles trade him in years prior but he still produced as he stuck around in the middle of their stingy defense.

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Colts' updated depth chart after Marvell Tell, Rolan Milligan opt out

The Indianapolis Colts received news that cornerback Marvell Tell and safety Rolan Milligan have decided to opt out of the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This will likely shake up the depth chart a bit.

While neither player held a starting role, both served as depth pieces at positions that are considered thin for the Colts. The cornerback room has several question marks at cornerback, especially on the boundary.

Milligan figured to be the fourth safety in the rotation following Malik Hooker, Khari Willis and George Odum until rookie Julian Blackmon returns. Now, the Colts may have to dig deeper for some depth by re-signing some of the players they just released or by looking at veterans in free agency.

Here’s a look at the cornerback depth chart following the decision of Tell to opt out:

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While the Colts signed Carrie to compete for the depth role in the slot behind Moore, he has the flexibility to work on the boundary as well. His signing becomes much more important after the opt-out of Tell.

Here’s a look at how the safety depth chart looks:

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George Odum Julian Blackmon
Donald Rutledge Jr.

Most of the depth chart here remains the same. Blackmon could start the season on the PUP as he recovers from a torn ACL in December. This means the undrafted rookie in Rutledge Jr. is next in line behind Odum, but there is also a chance the Colts bring in a veteran safety to provide depth.

It will be interesting to see what kind of additions the Colts make to the roster, but these opt outs aren’t insignificant when looking at the depth of the secondary.

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Colts open 2020 sitting 7th in USA TODAY power rankings

The Indianapolis Colts are on a mission to get back to the playoffs after a busy offseason, and their prospects for the 2020 season are optimistic in the eyes of USA TODAY.

Releasing their power rankings before Week 1, Nate Davis of USA TODAY has the Colts ranked at the No. 7 spot to open the season. That would be the fifth-highest in the AFC.

7. Colts (6): If you’re seeking highest-impact rookie duo in 2020, place a bet on Indy freshmen WR Michael Pittman Jr. and RB Jonathan Taylor.

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With a wide-open division in 2020, the Colts have a chance to claim the top spot in the AFC South. It won’t be easy getting past the Titans, however, especially after they added edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney to their defensive line this week.

After adding quarterback Philip Rivers in free agency, trading for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and drafting the aforementioned Pittman Jr. and Taylor, the Colts are set for a bounce-back campaign.

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Dragon Age 4 Loses Another Major Developer

The development team at BioWare has lost another major studio member that was working on Dragon Age 4. Late in 2020, a number of key figures at BioWare, notably including Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah, announced that they would be departing from the company. The move was one that made some fans a bit nervous about the status of Dragon Age 4, which has openly been in the works for years. Now, nearly a full year after those absences, one of the directors of the upcoming Dragon Age installment has also now left BioWare.

According to a recent report from Kotaku, Dragon Age 4 senior creative director Matt Goldman was announced this week to have left the team at BioWare. The reason for Goldman's departure wasn't made clear, with studio GM Gary McKay simply saying in an email to staff that the divorce was mutual between both parties. "We understand that Matt's departure has an impact on you, as well as the game's development. Rest assured our commitment to a high-quality Dragon Age game has not waivered, and we will not ship a game that is not up to BioWare's standards," McKay told employees in the aforementioned email.

In an accompanying statement from EA, the publisher confirmed that Goldman was indeed moving on from BioWare. "Matt Goldman is no longer working at BioWare. He leaves the next Dragon Age game in excellent hands, with the team here at the studio who will carry forward our vision for the game," a representative from the company said. Goldman joined BioWare in 2017 as a senior creative director on Dragon Age 4 after the game's development was rebooted internally.

At this point in time, Dragon Age 4 remains the key project that BioWare is working on but we're still no closer to knowing when it will actually launch. Even though it was announced all the way back in 2018, BioWare has remained fairly tight-lipped about the game and has only given fans teases here and there about what it will have in store. As such, there are far more questions than answers related to the game at this time.

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Henry is one of several lost souls wandering the faerie realms during the reality storms caused by Tim Hunter's Other destroying many realities.

Henry is originally from Saskatchewan. He built his rocket pack and died in a crash. Then he appeared in a mysterious magic realm that seems like the realm of the dead, where he met Tim Hunter (in his glamour-disguise as Mary), Joh, Julie the Dancing Bear, Rosehip, and Brother Hugh.

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We’ve had a lot of different kinds of topics on the Comic Years Podcast, everything from deep dives into how to watch movies to recaps of streaming shows. But this time around, I’m glad to present our first-ever author interview on the podcast. Comic Years’ very own Emily O’Donnell sits down with the award-winning author of Victories Greater Than Death, Charlie Jane Anders. This episode explores the writing habits and influences of a critically acclaimed author and her unique new novel. Find out why the new book is the first part of a trilogy that is described as Star Wars mets Doctor Who. So check out the Charlie Jane Anders podcast interview, to get into the mind of a prolific novelist.

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On this Charlie Jane Anders podcast interview, Emily gets to pick the brain of an iconic author, journalist, and podcaster. Anders is the co-founder of io9.com, who has a novelette that won a Hugo award and another for one of her podcasts. Her writing has appeared in the New Work Times and the Washington Post, to name a few. Her latest book, Victories Greater Than Death is a YA Sci-Fi novel about a young girl who embarks on an adventure of a lifetime. Destined for greatness, the protagonist has to come to terms with not living up to her own destiny, while attempting to figure out where she fits into the, literal, new universe she becomes a part of.

Anders talks about what inspired this story, and the themes she wanted to include. Anders also unpacks her writing process and the various drafts that came before. It’s truly insightful to get a look into the mind of such an influential writer. Emily betrays her own fangirl nature as she briefly gushes about Anders’s body of work. The podcast also dives into how Anders infuses relevant social issues into her work, while still keeping the story engaging and entertaining.

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On top of the creative discussions, it’s the behind-the-scenes look that was interesting to me. Charlie Jane broke down the stages of her new trilogy and where she is in the process. It was especially interesting to hear about how the Pandemic affected her work, and it’s not how you would expect. Both Emily and Charlie Jane are careful to avoid spoilers for the current book in this new trilogy, but Anders does let something slip about the new book.

Check out the Charlie Jane Anders podcast interview to find out more about the new YA novel Victories Greater Than Death and how it’s unlike anything else in the current YA Sci-Fi landscape.

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Communication Internship Course

New class provides earlier internship opportunities

by Joanne Smathers

At a university with approximately 20,000 students seeking an undergraduate degree, the communication department at George Mason University offers several courses to help students stand out from the crowd.

One of the biggest concerns that college students have is finding a job. Traditionally, internships have been a key stepping stone on that path.

“Internships help gain professional experience while also reaping the benefits of networking,” said Mark Green, a communication professor at GMU.

Green began teaching at Mason in the fall semester of 2008. He has taught courses ranging from Feature Writing to News Editing, and he is now coordinator of a fairly new course, Comm249/Communication Industry Experience.

Comm249 was launched in the spring of 2012. At first, the communication department only offered an internship course for students with at least 75 accumulated credits, but with CIE students with 45-to-75 credits and at least 6 communication credits can benefit from learning outside the classroom as well.

Green explains that students need experience to get experience.

"It is much more common for students to be doing internships during the semester," Green said.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for younger students to get their feet wet, and if you start at a younger age you can build up your resume.”

Green also explains the importance of networking.

 “So much is about who you know, and based on my experience, there is no way for the class to not be an asset,” Green said.

Steven Klein, a communication professor as well as the coordinator of both the journalism and electronic journalism and sports communication minor, worked with Green on launching Comm249.

“This course has been a long time coming,” said Klein. “Professor Green and I have long believed that students needed a much earlier option for internships.”

That is just what this course has to offer.

“Now a student can take an internship as early as second semester sophomore year,” Klein said. “Before Comm249, students had to wait until second semester junior year. That’s just too late.”

Located in Fairfax, Va., GMU is surrounded by numerous internship and employment opportunities. With Washington, D.C. just miles away from campus, students need that small push in the right direction.

Now a days, companies are looking at more than just your grade point average.

“Employers are looking the hardest at the internships you've completed, more so than your grades or even the school you went to," said Peter Milligan, a recent communication graduate from Mason, who currently works in the public relations department at SAGE Communications in Tysons Corner, Va.

He considers this new internship course to be beneficial for any student looking to find a job right out of college.

"I think it's great that the Mason communication department offers an internship course to younger students,” Milligan said.  “One of the hardest things about finding the right internship is knowing where to start looking.”

In addition to the courses offered by the communication department, Mason’s University Career Services plays host to networking events, job fairs and advises students on career choices. Many students graduate with a bachelor’s degree, but not every student has real-world working experience under their belt.

Now, Mason students have an additional opportunity to gain experience.

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Dry skin on eyebrows.......

I get this horrible dry skin on my eyebrows and surrounding area. It flakes and looks like dandruff. I am 13 weeks pregnant and drink tons of water and take vitamins. I also put lotion on it every night and again in the mornings. This happens occasionally when I am not pregnant as well. Does anyone else get this? How do you treat it?

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I have the same thing. It happens every fall/winter. I tried every cream imaginable. You may laugh when I tell you what I use but it works for me like magic. After I wash my face and put my regular face cream on and before I put make up on I apply a small amount of A&D on each eye brow. I rub it in and then I put an eyebrow comb through each brow. I know I know, diaper ointment?, but I believe A&D is like duct tape and WD40, they have hundreds of things it can be used for. Haha good luck, hope it works for you too.

I get it occasionally and using dandruff shampoo in my hair (not on my eyebrows) strangely clears it up.

I get it all the time. Mine is eczema and it's a b**ch to get rid of! Try using emu oil (can get it in the organic section at the superstore, natural stores or online). Sometimes coconut oil helps as well. I feel for you. I've tried all sorts of things for 20 years. Emu oil works well most of the year (Canadian winters are killer for skin. I wear sunglasses all year just to protect from the wind!)

I have the samething on my right eyelid. only on that eye. it drives me nuts. I have used A & D, other creams and lotions. nothing really worked. I found some creamy petroleum jelley at dollar tree (in the baby section) it has been working. I put it on in the morning and at night. now, its not flaky.

i have the same thing. mine is a combo of eczema and dermatitis. i have steroid cream if it gets too bad. i also use cetaphil face wash products

Thanks! Glad to know that I'm not alone! I will try anything, even if it is diaper cream!

I get the same thing. It's seborrheic dermatitis. A combo of a mild steroid cream and an antifungal usually clears it right up in a day or two. Since I started using that I only have to treat it every few months or so. Before that combo I had it on my eyebrows, eyelids, and side of the nose. If you want something over the counter a dandruff shampoo should give you the same results. GL

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Cervical lip

Hey everyone! This is my first time posting here.

To Keep it short and sweet I planned a home birth with my last baby which was my third child and I ended up having a cervical lip which almost caused me a C -section due to baby not moving down at all.

Midwife and nurses (I ended up going to the hospital)) both checked me and pushed my lip up while I pushed. Everything in me felt this was wrong. And after doing some research it actually says to leave them along and do a lot of walking and swaying. They pushed it so much that I began to swell which made it even harder for my 10 lbs baby to move down.

So has anyone had experience with lip and just leaving it and and letting your body do its magic?

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I believe I had a slight one with my homebirth. The midwife who was attending my birth actually had a more experienced nurse midwife who had been at a nearby birth come as well. The midwife was using warm compresses and olive oil and she would run her finger around I believe my cervix occasionally (ouch!) especially I believe when baby was crowning (for what seemed forever!) but no pressure or pushing. I was pushing a long time and I was getting tired and my contractions weren't very close together so I think that and the cervical lip made it last longer. Baby and I were fine and I only had one small tear.

I had a cervical lip with my son and was stuck at 9.5 with a lip for 3 hours. My body continually kept trying to push and I had to keep stopping it (kinda like holding back a powerful sneeze...). They also were stopping it because the OB wasn't there yet.. (eye roll...). They tried to help me push past the lip (2 hours into active labor) but it wasn't budging and that was the most painful part. They had me labor past it and it eventually dilated to 10.

Though I don't know how I feel about not letting my body push with the lip, I feel like maybe it would've dilated on its own with the natural fetal ejection reflex they were forcing to stop. This baby when my body pushes I will push. I won't do coached pushing again.

Did you use a birth stool at all? It's like.. a chair with no seat, almost like a toilet seat. Correct use of a birth stool can take care of a cervical lip. That's what helped with mine!

I had a cervical lip with my first and my midwife held it out of the way during one push and it was gone. I think she wanted to let it move on its own, but I couldn’t resist the urge to push at ALL. I think she felt it was better to hold it out of the way than to have me push against it and risk it swelling from that. I did end up with a small cervical tear and a second-degree vaginal tear, but my son came out with his hand on his face, so both of those could’ve been from his hand/elbow.

I was stuck in transition for a few hours at 9.5. My midwife gave me an option: she could manually reduce it or I could try some new positions for the next contractions. I went with new positions! After 4-6 contractions, I was able to safely push.

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Haven’t slept in almost a year

Like the title says as I lay awake since 3:30 this morning and endure constant wakings from my 2 year old and 10 month old, I realize that I haven’t slept solid in almost a year. That can’t be healthy...I looked in the mirror today and I look so old. I’m wondering how many more years of this I have left? I’m tired. ☹

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Solidarity. My Jan ‘17 baby has only slept through about 30 nights his whole life so I feel you. He’s slept through every second night for the last 3 weeks since recovery from his tonsils out. Now to get past bub’s still waking. I look... weathered. And I still want a third 😂

sorry to derail this post but wondering why you had his tonsils out? My ENT wants to do a sleep study on my toddler to see if possibly removing his will help his sleep. I am on the fence about it all.

we were booked in to sleep school and they told me to give up trying to make him sleep in his own bed until our booking so he was sleeping in our bed when we realised he had sleep apnoea. We did an oxymetry study which had 16 or so episodes a night for the 3 nights we had the machine on him. And his tonsils were ‘abnormally large’. So the ENT said his recommendation was to have them, and adenoids, out. Both my husband and I had them out as adults so it didn’t surprise us.

Do you have family or friends close by ? I’m not kidding a handful of times I have gone to my dads on a Saturday and slept there and left my husband w the kids. A bubble bath and a good night of sleep does wonders! I have done this maybe 5 or 6 times for my sanity! Like a mini vacay hahaha

Yup, haven’t slept in a year and no improvement in sight. This is exactly why I’m thinking I don’t want to try for a third 😫

And can we talk about how unfair it is to now be getting gray hair and frown lines while still getting pimples and horrible periods

omg yes 😢

My thoughts this morning! Son woke up at 12,2:30, then at 5 and didn’t go down until 8 woke up at 8:45. I have a pounding headache and I get so angry about the lack of sleep!

Hang in there

At least you are on your last kid! This is my first so I’m on track for better sleep by 2026 or so 😂 haha you are in the home stretch!

this is a very good point!!!

I had my kids in April 2010 and 2014, May 2016 and January 2019. It’s been 10 years of on and off sleep. I know I’m going to miss this phase when it’s over

i had mine march 2010 and 2014, august 2016, and january 2019! Lol

I am so sleep deprived I don’t even feel tired anymore 😩

same, and i want atleast another! i cant imagine having another baby w/ a toddler who sleeps crappy.. i feel like i have aged so much, definitely a blow to self confidence..the sad thing is looks aside, i really feel like the sleep deprivation has changed me slightly as a person.

exactly how I feel!!!

Kids or no kids, it’s been literally years since I’ve slept an entire night without waking... I actually kind of enjoy that time now... everyone leaves me alone!

I feel you mama! Do you think our skin and bodies will recover when we finally sleep through the night again!? 😱😬 I feel like I look a lot older and like my 3 kids in 3.5 years gave me body aches in my joints like I’m 60+ 🤦🏼♀


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Roll over ?

Anyone’s kid have zero ambition to roll over? My girl is 13 weeks and she will probably be able to vote before she even makes an effort to roll over at this point 😬😂 little lazy bones.

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3,5 Months and zero ambition as well 😂 she did it by accident once but never again

Haha don’t worry! My girl is 17 weeks and is allllmost rolling back to belly. The few times she has done it she screams because she hates being on her belly

My son is 14weeks on Thursday and he is getting his head and shoulders really high off the floor but no rolling. He can get on his side from back when I lay him in his bed but not during tummy time. Stubborn baby.

Meanwhile a friends LO who was born is September has mastered rolling. Ugh.

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My little guy is 3 months today and 15 lbs with ZERO ambition to roll over ! He is not the biggest fan of funny time and when you lay him on his back he is like a log lol

Same with my son lol I'm sure it will happen soon in the future

My little girl is 15 weeks and hates tummy time. She would either cry or just lay on her stomach with no effort to pick up her head or roll. Then just a few days ago I catch her going from back to tummy and raising her head for a few minutes just like that all of a sudden. They’ll do it when they are ready!

I wouldnt stress I have two nephews that completely skipped rolling and crawled first lol all babies seem to follow their own schedule for milestones

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Anyone not sleeping good ?

Is anyone else sleeping horribly ? Besides from already being so tired I can’t stay asleep , tossing turning all night, super light sleeper ??

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Yes and trouble falling asleep . Writing this at 4:47am 😣

I sleep okay but wake up at 3-4 am wide awake and can’t sleep again til 6ish

I wake up between 3-4am often and struggle to get back to sleep!!!

Are you guys sleeping better yet? My midwife put me on 1000 mg of magnesium and I’m not sure how it works but I have slept better since!

I’m 16 weeks and if I sleep too long in one position I get severe hip pains. I toss and turn all night plus pee like 4-5 times a night. Feels like I never actually get good sleep

I’m having terribly hip pain, too! I complained so much this morning that my husband ordered me a pregnancy pillow to see if it helps.

yes I bought one and tried it! It helped with the hip pain but made my lower back hurt really bad😬 honestly sounds like the third trimester will be terrible for me😭

Sorry to hear that youre not sleeping well! I have nausea and doctor prescribed vitamin B6 with Unisom sleeping pills. I take them every night and dose off within a half hour. My sister that is also pregnant is actually having trouble sleeping and asked if she can try the Unisom and it worked for her! Maybe ask your Doctor about getting some.

Unisom tablets help to get a solid sleep!

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For those of you who have had M/C and healthy pregnancies? Morning sickness question

I have two Daughters and just recently miscarried (MMC) my third baby at 12 weeks (growth stopped at 10).  With my two Daughters I had fairly mild morning sickness.  I remember a few weeks of some intermittent naseau and alot of fatigue but nothing I couldn't deal with.  I never missed work or anything.  With my third pregnancy that ended in MMC I was sooooooo sick from weeks 6-10 and then off and on after 10 weeks until my D&C at 12 weeks. I never threw up but just felt so weak and nauseated I couldn't eat and was just so miserable. I spent days in bed barley able to function or take care of my kids.  I want to TTC again for #3 but I am actually kind of afraid to be that sick again.  Part of me wonders if it was even normal to feel that bad.  My question is, has anyone felt more sick with their Pregnancy that ended in M/C than their pregnancies that had healthy babies as an outcome?  IDK if there is anything to this or if every pregnancy is just truly different.  Thank you.

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I experienced the exact opposite. I was moderately sick with both my first baby (boy) and my second (girl) throughout both first Trimesters. I mean it wasnt horrible where I had to miss work but it was constant nausea and nighttime puking up until 16 weeks. This third pregnancy ( I also had a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks) I had no nausea at all- just really bad headaches. Deep down the whole time I thought something was off because my symptoms were so different from the first two times but everyone kept reassuring me “each pregnancy is different.” I know this doesn’t necessarily answer your question but I thought I’d share my story. So sorry for your loss ❤

Thank you for sharing. That does help because maybe my speculation is totally random and the sickness I felt with my MC pregnancy was just cause it was different.  Maybe there is no true explanation and I won't know how the next pregnancy will go.  Thank you and I'm sorry for your loss as well.

I had 2 miscarriages last year one MMC and one chemical and am now 31 weeks pregnant. I never had any symptoms with any of those pregnancies including morning sickness or nausea. I really think it depends on the person and the baby doesn’t really have much to do with pregnancy viability

my first healthy pregnancy was a great and mild pregnancy. But my MMC pregnancy I felt way more sick and tired. Who knows 🤷🏻♀

So interesting! I guess we will never know if there is any correlation but I am relieved to hear I'm not the only one who experienced that.

Thank you for sharing.  This kinda helps me realize that I may never know if there was any correlation nor will I know how I will feel next time around.  I know if I end up feeling similar I am going to be very nervous.

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Misoprostol or D&C? Retained placenta issue.

Does anyone have experience needing a D&C after using misoprostol? Does anyone have experience with miscarriage after a retained placenta in delivery?

I had my son in January (first pregnancy) and just started bleeding from a 10 week old miscarriage about 3 weeks ago and stopped bleeding a week ago but ultrasounds show that I still have sac and fetus in tact. Ive asked the doc if I can try and pass this naturally but my time is coming up for that option so now my options are misoprostol or D&C. Having a retained placenta I’m afraid the misoprostol is not going to work but I am horrified of the thought of a D&C. (Because I hate anesthesia!) Is it worth it to try the medication before surgery? I have to make a decision here pretty soon and I am looking for a little help and support cause all of this sucks.

Thank you for any and all help!

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hi! I just had a D & C today I also had one a few years ago… the procedure is very quick you most likely under anesthesia for half and hr I had no issues just woke up tired like I wanted to keep sleeping and still a little tired now.. but my bleeding is minimal and I am happy everything is out in one shot.. not sure what you experience has been with anesthesia but it is normal to be nervous but I think it’s the better route… I don’t think it is worth attempting the pill with chance of still having to get the D & C but that is just my opinion .. good luck with ur decision!

I took misoprostol after waiting 4 weeks to pass my baby that passed at 7w6d. I had to have a d&c, 15 hours after taking the first pills. I passed the baby, and immediately started bleeding so bad that I couldn't stand without bleeding everywhere. The Dr found that the placenta is what caused the severe bleeding. After the d&c, I barely bled. Not everyone has that same experience. I would advise the d&c. I also advise you to talk to your Dr, so that you may make the decision that's best for you.
I wish you the best.

I had a MMC and did the misoprostol because for some reason I thought they didn’t put you under for a D&C (which I should know better, my husbands a CRNA) so I did the pill and I’m not kidding when I say it was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced (and I’ve had a csection and a forceps VBAC) not to mention emotionally painful as well. Just my experience but if I could get a do over I would have considered the d&c a lot more.

I’m so sorry for your loss. I had a D&C and I had a good experience, considering what it was. I went in, got an IV, got rolled into the operating room, and next thing I know I’m awake after the surgery. The anesthesia was great.

The worst pain was on days 3-5 post op, but nothings as bad my periods.

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5.5 weeks to 6 weeks!

Hey November 2020 mamas!. I'm approximately 5.5-6 weeks (estimate due date 11/02) and obsessively counting the days to my first OBGYN appointment.

How are all you ladies feeling?
I've been feeling extremely tired lately with some nausea.

When  everyone's first appointment?

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due date is between 11/3-7. I don’t have an OB spy on the books yet. I have to have a nurses clinic appt first on the 17th. I’m nervous and anxious. No real symptoms except tender beats and missed period. I’m also seeing pinkish discharge which is freaking me out. Last pregnancy had morning sickness till the end of the 2nd trimester. I’m all over the place because nothing is familiar.

First appointment March 27 with a midwife. Overall pretty okay, waking up at 3am most nights with mild insomnia, spurts of sleepiness, & nausea is low.

is insomnia a symptom? I thought I was just stressing.. we are the same

we’re at about the same mark and due date! So far my only major symptoms have been tender/sore breasts. My husband says they’re already bigger 😂 I get random hunger attacks but I don’t know if that’s any different from usual. First OB appointment 3/25. Still worried about miscarriage scares, especially my progesterone tested low last week :(

I'm with you on the hunger attacks, I ate an entire easter egg at 10.30pm last night...

I’m 5.5 today. Nausea has definitely set in! Super tired

I’m 5w5d. My sore breasts have been my most prevalent symptom. No nausea though. Pretty tired during the day but have some insomnia at night. Mild cramping here and there. This is my first pregnancy and my first appointment is 3/26. I’m so anxious.

I have the same first appointment and ultrasound date! I'm due around the 3rd give or take and this will be my first baby.

So far I've had incredibly itchy nipples, hunger pangs, fatigue and a tendency to fall asleep on the couch (3 hours the other day), I've only had slight nausea and stomach discomfort, everything smells way stronger and my husband has started calling me a bloodhound!

I have random discomfort in my abdomin and it sometimes feels like it's firm or tight.

Oh the worst symptom was shortness of breath, I had to get the nurse to cover me at school.

That and my right boob is now bigger than the left, my bras are all super uncomfortable.

I posted about that earlier and got some advice, I purchased 3 maternity/nursing bras that I can't wait to get!

Almost forgot, I absolutely feel the urge to pee way more already. I feel like I'm constantly telling myself, you just went!

I’m 4.4 today and my first appt is April 13th due to traveling. Also have a 3 month old baby 🤦♀

6 weeks here and have my first ultrasound at 6 weeks 3 days ❤ tender boobies, nausea sometimes when hungry but no throwing up, tired all the time, bloating and some cramping from time to time!

6 weeks ish today, Due date says between Nov. 1 and Nov. 4 depending on app! My 1st appointment/ ultrasound is March 20th. It can not get here fast enough. My boobs just started getting sore these last few days, bloated, shortness of breath when climbing stairs, distaste for sugar (which I usually love), got some mild nausea with breakfast today! A little moody too.

I’m about 6 weeks today too and first ultrasound on the 20th. I’ve had sore breast and cramping. A little spotting but my clinic said that can be normal and to call them if it gets worse or changes. Some mild moments of nausea but no vomiting yet thank goodness. My husband said my boobs are getting bigger too and my sense of smell seems to be increasing but that happens to me sometimes anyway.

I'm 6 weeks 3 days pregnant and just extremely exhausted.


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A few weeks back, I took the “insight community” vendors (specifically Communispace) to task on their approach to the creation of “insight communities”. My beef was not with the idea of using small groups, but with the way that such small groups are being used without any type of larger community strategy.

Communispace Senior VP of Innovation and Design and co-founder, Julie Wittes Schlack was kind enough to stop by to leave a response in the comments. I’ve been chewing on her response for days now. Both Julie and some of my readers thought that I have some problem with private/small group approaches to communities. Far from it, I’m a big fan of small groups. Margaret Mead said it far better than I can:

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Over the years, I’ve encouraged, supported, and implemented many small group mini-communities, from the LEGO Ambassador program to multiple client projects. Small groups offer a focus and a speed that larger group simply can’t deliver, no question about it. The issue, however, is whether the efforts of those small groups actually feed into a longer term solution or if they are simply a new and improved replacement for a focus group.

Julie said:

Communispace is in the business of helping companies listen and achieve insight into the lives and needs of their customers, engaging customers as co-innovators, brand advisors, and honest critics. To classify this pursuit exclusively as “market research” is, I think, taking a rather narrow view.

Again, I’m not “classifying the pursuit”, I’m questioning their methods. As I mentioned in the original post, I’ve heard multiple Communispace clients talking about their own Communispace program and they rarely have any take on it other than “market research”. When the head of Market Research for Hilton Hotels says that she’s built a community where 6 months after joining, the participants are no longer valid test subjects and are pushed out of the community, that’s “market research”. When the Network Solutions project lead talks only about the data he’s collected and not at all about the long term effect on the larger customer base, I think market research.

Julie also called me out for bringing up Dan from United:

So to criticize Dan Comenduley for acknowledging that it’s difficult to break through silos and help the voice of his customers truly penetrate the broad organization frankly strikes me as lacking in empathy.

Let me say very, very clearly: This is not what I said, nor is it what I meant. Kudos to Dan for trying this effort; I applaud him for getting this started. I’m not criticizing Dan in the slightest, I’m criticizing Communispace. It is my belief that based on the way Communispace sells and presents itself to potential clients, they are doing clients like Dan, newbies in this space, a disservice. Rather than generating a solid, business-wide community strategy (even if implemented in small parts over time), they are instead throwing them a tasty morsel of strategy candy. It doesn’t have much nutritional value, but upfront it sure tastes good!

I have more empathy for Dan (and anyone trying to move their company towards community engagement) and anyone else than you can possibly imagine. I cut my teeth nearly a decade ago on community at a company where colleagues wouldn’t take my meetings to discuss community anything. Trust me, I feel for Dan, which is precisely why I bring this up.

The reason Network Solutions and many of our other clients seek customer insights is precisely to learn how to be more successful in their attempts to sponsor and/or participate in others’ long-term, public communities, to be more effective in engaging their larger customer base and/or prospects.

I don’t doubt that at all. In fact, we’re both now on record with that belief, so we can get back to discussing methods of how best to make this happen.

The Hilton speaker who you heard at WOMMA was, I think, making a similar point. Her regret at having to churn and replace community members was sincere, precisely because she felt a personal connection with and gratitude towards those members who had invested their time and energy and ideas — hardly the sentiment of someone engaged in”fake community,” just the sentiment of someone facing the financial and resource constraints that everyone in business faces.

I didn’t say “fake”, I said “imitation”. I don’t doubt that she’s made connections and is truly, sincerely appreciative of the feedback she’s generated from her group’s participation. But that’s not the issue. The issue is why she didn’t have a better strategy in the first place, one that kept her from doing nothing more than creating a research tool that doesn’t last for the long-term.

Communispace sells themselves as a one stop shop, so to speak, where clients can “participate as much or as little as they want” (according to my call with Communispace some months back). In doing so, they are convincing people like the Hilton Director that it’s acceptable to create a community that, while generating great insights, creates a dangerous opportunity for unintended long-term consequences. From what I’ve seen and heard from Communispace clients, the focused revolves nearly exclusively around the short-term insight to the ill-development of the long-term gain. They have supported and propagated the old school mindset of customers as “subjects” rather than “citizens”.

And again, this isn’t an issue restricted to Communispace. It’s an industry-wide problem.

It’s easy to blow off this discussion by telling me that I don’t get the business/financial realities of today’s marketer. That’s simply bunk. I get it, I understand it, and I work with it every single day. I just don’t agree that we need to be catering to their problems rather than helping them to move past them. In a time where marketers should be reassessing and reevaluating just about everything they’ve come to know, Communispace (and their competitors) give them yet another fix that allows them to extend their addiction just a little bit further.

(Thanks again for your comment and the fantastic debate, Julie. It’s vitally important that we all keep an open mind and open communication if we are to improve and grow. As Walt West said: “The trouble with doing something right the first time, is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was.”)


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Seriously? Bullying?

Since it seems to be "Social Community Week" here on, I figured I’d post a note about The site is yet another social community site for students, but what really stuck out to me is the items in their home page sales pitch:

  • Bully, Flirt and secretly admire
  • Share homework
  • Vote for Best Butt

As my colleague said this morning, this is begging for trouble…

UPDATE: The good folks over at the amazing research group, Iconoculture dug up some interesting bit of background on the site.

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1 February 2011 Microclimatic Conditions for Juniperus saltuaria Treeline in the Sygera Mountains, Southeastern Tibetan Plateau
Bo Liu, Eryuan Liang, Liping Zhu
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Although the southeastern Tibetan Plateau has one of the world's highest natural treelines, little is known about its microclimatic conditions. In order to characterize microclimatic conditions for natural Blackseed juniper (Juniperus saltuaria [Rehd & Wils], syn: Sabina saltuaria) treeline (4390 masl) in the Sygera (Sergyemla) Mountains, southeastern Tibetan Plateau, an in situ field measurement based on an automatic weather station (AWS) has been running since November 2006. The annual mean air temperature ranged from 0 to 0.8°C from 2007–2009. The mean air temperature for the warmest month (July) was 7.9 ± 0.5°C, while mean air temperatures during the growing season were 6.8 ± 0.3°C (Index 1) and 6.2 ± 0.2°C (Index 2, corresponding to the global scale), based on a definition of the growing season according to a daily mean air temperature of >5°C and soil temperature at 10 cm depth >3.2°C. However, the mean soil temperature at a depth of 10 cm during the growing season (8.0 ± 0.2°C) was higher than that measured for the global treelines. The juniper treeline is characterized by a humid microclimate, as shown by the mean daily relative humidity of 76.4%, annual total precipitation of 871.3 mm, and mean soil volumetric moisture content of 35.5% during periods when the soil is not frozen. The annual mean wind speed was 0.9 ± 0.1 m/s. Uninterrupted in situ micrometeorological field measurements for alpine treelines should be the next step to achieve a better understanding of treeline ecological conditions and treeline formation on the Tibetan Plateau.

The upper altitudinal limit of forest on high mountains, commonly referred to as treeline or timberline (see the schematic representation in figure 1 in Körner and Paulsen 2004), is likely to be one of the first forested ecosystems to register climate impacts in terms of changes in structure and position (Grace et al 2002; Holtmeier 2003; Körner 2003; Broll and Keplin 2005; Wieser and Tausz 2007; Harsch et al 2009; Smith et al 2009). One of the world's highest natural treelines is found on the southeastern Tibetan Plateau (Miehe et al 2007). There is a considerable need in research focusing on treelines or timberlines, such as the recent dendroecological studies in the Sygera Mountains on the southeastern Tibetan (Liang et al 2009, 2010, 2011), for better understanding of the microclimate of local treelines. By comparison with the European Alps, Subarctic North America, and northern Europe (Holtmeier 2003; Körner 2003), little is known about micrometeorological conditions at the treelines or timberlines on the Tibetan Plateau (Li BS 1993; Li WH 1993; Cui et al 2005; Schickhoff 2005; Li et al 2008; He et al 2009; Liu and Luo 2011).

As for the treeline/timberline environmental studies, Holtmeier (2003) emphasized that one of the problems is the use of climate records from valley floors or lowlands to predict climatic variables such as precipitation at higher elevations. In particular, difficulties increase when applying local results to the alpine treelines of distant mountain ranges on the Tibetan Plateau (Miehe and Miehe 2000). Unfortunately, few uninterrupted in situ micrometeorological field measurements are available for the high-elevation treelines, primarily due to poor access and bad weather conditions throughout the year on the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, where almost all the meteorological stations are located at lower altitudes on the floor of the river valley. Limited knowledge of the treeline microclimate on the southeastern Tibetan Plateau to date has been based on short-term observations of soil temperature and moisture (Shi et al 2008; He et al 2009; Liu and Luo 2011).

To better understand the microclimatic conditions of the treeline on the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, we set up an automatic weather station (AWS) on topography exposed to the sun on the eastern side of the Sygera (Sergyemla) Mountains. The objective of this study was to characterize micrometeorological conditions of Blackseed juniper (Juniperus saltuaria [Rehd & Wils], syn: Sabina saltuaria) treeline based on AWS measurements from 1 December 2006 to 28 February 2010.

Material and methods

The study site is located in Nyingchi area on the eastern side of the Sygera Mountains (29°10′–30°15′N, 93°12′–95°35′E), a transition zone between semihumid and humid climates in southern Tibet, China (Figure 1A). The South Asian monsoon reaches the Sygera Mountains along the Yarlung Zangbo River, resulting in abundant summer monsoon rainfall. Funded by several agencies in China, a Tibetan Observation and Research Platform (TORP) is now focusing on land-surface processes and environment over the Tibetan Plateau (Ma et al 2008). The Southeast Tibet Station for Alpine Environmental Observation and Research of the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, established in August 2005, is one of the stations focusing research on the alpine environment on the southeastern Tibetan Plateau.

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(A) Map showing the site of the AWS at the treeline of Blackseed juniper forest in the Sygera Mountains in Nyingchi (Linzhi) County on the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, and location of the study area within China (inset). (B) View of the Blackseed juniper treeline. In the Sygera Mountains, the grass grows better close to the river valley, from 3550 to 3850 masl. No grass is available for yak grazing at the treeline ecotone due to the high coverage of rhododendron shrubs; nor did we see any summer grazing at our study site. (Map by Hua Tian; photo by Eryuan Liang, 27 October 2007)


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Most of us who are fashion lovers have our favorite bloggers and influencers who we love to follow and read. There are bloggers for all kinds of styles and subcultures, and recently there have been a lot of these influencers that are using their platforms to promote how to shop sustainably and fashionably. We’re going to highlight some of our favorite sustainability-minded bloggers and influencers, but first, what is the difference between a blogger and influencer?

First, there two terms aren’t mutually exclusive. An influencer is someone who has the power to affect the buying choices of a group of people because they have a reputation of knowledge on a certain subject or niche, and have a following. This person can also be a blogger, but doesn’t have to be.

They say that with great power comes great responsibility, and this is true. Many bloggers have used their following to promote smart and sustainable shopping, or have gained their following because they promote these things. One influencer we really love at Consign Couture is Whitney Bauck (@unwrinkling) on Instagram. She’s an editor at Fashionista and creates great content about living sustainably and how to be sustainable and fashionable. She also posts about sustainable fashion news and is very much in the loop with what’s going on in the industry.

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Another great influencer and author we love at Consign Couture is Elizabeth Cline (@elizabethlcline). She’s a journalist and wrote the book “Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion” which dives into the effects of the fast fashion industry and evaluates wastefulness of that industry. In addition, she has great posts on her Instagram about workers rights and sustainable fashion. Her book is a great read whether you’re a sustainable fashion newbie or a tried-and-true sustainability advocate.

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Mary Alice Duff (@maryalice_duff) is a fashion designer with a focus on ethical fashion with inclusive sizing. Her posts often feature fashion inspo, updates about her fashion line, and some posts about sustainability as well. She’s a really great example of sustainability and inclusivity in action with her clothing line that walks the walk and talks the talk. Her styles use fun colors and silhouettes, and she uses models of all shapes and sizes on her website. Plus, she offers styles through a size 4X.

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Alex, a blogger and instragrammer (@distilmystyle) is UK-based and posts great thrift store fashion inspo and sustainability tips. On his blog, he posts about sustainable and ethical men’s fashion and other style tips - such as how to wear and take care of linen for men. There aren’t nearly as many fashion bloggers for men as there are for women, so it’s great to see a men’s fashion blogger that is also sustainability-minded.

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For me, I didn’t realize just how bad the fast fashion industry was until I saw posts from some bloggers about the facts and statistics of the damages and impacts. We as western consumers really aren’t confronted with the impacts of our buying choices. We go into the store, pick out some things, pay, and leave. We don’t see the dye runoff from clothing dyes in our rivers. We don’t see the wasted fabric on cutting room floors. We don’t see the heaps and heaps of thrown-away clothing on a daily basis. Because we’re not confronted with the effects of our clothing consumption, sometimes it takes someone else showing us just how bad it is, and influencers have the power to do that.


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ConsignIt Couture Boutique, LLC was established in December 2017 by Cassy "Sandy" McNeil, who had a SOAR vision, with the loving support of her husband Vincent and their four children. The McNeil's have been active residents of Rockwall for over 20 years and adore their quaint community. Their luxury boutique originally launched in the historical district of downtown Rockwall, featuring designer, trendy and vintage women's apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories, select formals and unique gifts, making history as the first ever in their town. As of 2020, by popular demand, the boutique transitioned to the convenience of online shopping exclusively and clients are loving it!

In late 2017, by God's calling and prophetic confirmation of friends/owners at Main Street Furniture Consignment Rockwall, Cassy was led to take a sabbatical from corporate America where she'd worked as a Senior Project Manager for over 25 years. Holding a Bachelors Degree from the University of North Texas and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University, in her obedience, she got busy and their family business ConsignIt Couture Boutique, LLC was born.

Cassy has always had a passion for fashion and is known as a vogue risk taker. Her beloved mother Louise was her #1 Fan and audience for frequent in-home fashion shows that paved the way for where she is today. Those fun dress up days, would later expose Cassy’s natural gifts and lead her to receive the “Best Dressed” Award her senior year in high school, as well as numerous subsequent fashion accolades. Her fashionable style also solidified her position as a stand out in unique settings amongst friends and colleagues. She’s also an active, proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, and wears her 20 Pearls proud!

Owning a boutique that highlights the current trends, as well as timeless vintage and designer couture just made sense. You can trust Cassy’s “fashionista” instinct and know she’ll get it right.

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Point of no return? Escalating trade wars.

The root of the US’s current account deficit lies in its shortage of national savings relative to its fixed investment.

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The deficit, which reflects the combined balances on trade in goods and services and income flows between US residents and residents of other countries, narrowed by $8.0 billion, or 5.9%, to $128.2 billion in Q2:2019, according to the US. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). This was down from a revised Q1:2019 deficit of $136.2 billion.

The US instigated trade war has reduced the US’s trade deficit by 10% for the first seven months to July 2019 compared with the same period the previous year. At this point, US exports to China were third largest after Canada and Mexico while imports from China were largest and 50% greater than the next largest, which was Mexico.

Part of the “America First” policy.

The US and China have been locked in a trade war since July 2018 as part of his “America First” policy. A year later, US President Trump followed through on months of threats to impose sweeping tariffs on China for its alleged unfair trade practices. To date, the US has imposed tariffs on US$550 billion worth of Chinese products. In response, China has set tariffs on US$185 billion worth of imported US goods.

In mid-September 2019, the US Trade Representative (USTR) issued three notifications that collectively exempt 437 Chinese goods from US tariffs. The excluded items mainly consist of types of equipment or material, such as organic synthetic materials, daily necessities, chemicals, textiles, mechanical and electrical equipment, chemical products, and steel products.

China Complains to the WTO

Recently, China lodged a complaint against the US over import tariffs affecting US$300 billion of Chinese exports, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. This is the third lawsuit that China has brought to the WTO challenging US tariffs against Chinese imports. Under WTO rules, the US. has 60 days to try to settle the latest dispute. The US previously published a written defence for the first of the three legal cases brought by China, asserting that the current set of tariffs should not be judged at the WTO.

The complaint has been lodged with the WTO Dispute Settlement Body, sometimes referred to as the supreme court of world trade. The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) itself is in crisis following months of deadlock triggered by the US. The US has refused to approve any new judges for the body’s appellate division, accusing the DSB of overstepping its authority by issuing broad rulings that Trump says violate national sovereignty. If no new judges are approved by the end of the year, the appellate branch will not have the quorum required to hear cases, due to mandatory retirements.

With each round of trade tariff increases the collateral damage in the global economy mounts. The headwind generated by the trade war between the US and China is now the main factor likely to slow developed economies beyond their natural long-term growth rates even with the support of massive monetary accommodation.

The US-China conflict is not playing out in a vacuum. The escalating trade war is eroding business confidence, reducing investment, disrupting supply chains, complicating business inventory management, and exaggerating pricing volatility.

There were reports in late September that the US. was considering investment restrictions on Chinese companies in the US. The US administration appears to be exploring mechanisms to restrict capital flows into China and to limit Chinese companies from listing and trading on US. exchanges. It could force the delisting Chinese stocks in the US. and limit government pension funds’ investments in the Chinese market.

This marks a clear widening of the US-China conflict and expands the impact from Main Street to Wall Street. In September 2019, China, in an attempt to soften the negative impact of the economic slowdown and trade war, scrapped its quota system for foreign institutional investment. Any capital market restrictions imposed by the US would severely restrict potential flow of international capital into China even after China scrapped caps on foreign purchase of domestic stocks and bonds.

Until recently, US investment in China’s domestic markets was limited, with residents holding only about $203 billion of mainland financial assets as of June 2019, according to the US. Treasury. China also recently launched the so-called Star board in Shanghai with looser trading rules to encourage China’s start-ups to list on local exchanges rather than in the US. or Hong Kong.

For now, though major Chinese companies depend on raising capital in the US. The total market capitalisation of Chinese companies listed on US. exchanges is about $1.2 trillion, according to a report from the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

President Trump’s trade war is driven by US. anxiety over China’s rise in a single generation to become the second largest economy in the world, rather than by economic rationality. As the trade tensions escalate so do discussions about the Thucydides trap. Harvard Professor, Graham Allison coined this phrase in 2012 to capture the idea that the rivalry between an established power and rising one often ends in war.

The US-China tariff war has established a new reality in international trade relations and introduced systemic risks to businesses. Companies who are overly dependent on China for sourcing, manufacturing, or both, find themselves confronting rising costs, fluctuating tariffs, market restrictions, tighter regulatory oversight, and reduced profits. Firms that ignore these risks or fail to draw up contingency plans will be compromising on their long-term stability and financial security.

The escalating trade war is a strengthening headwind for global growth, however unintended consequences are spilling over into geopolitics.

The threats of a potential expansion from quantitative to qualitative trade restrictions in the current escalating trade war are worrying. There is a practical limit to the level of trade tariffs after which the higher tariffs would hurt the importer more than exporter, however qualitative retaliation is open-ended in nature and could create much more uncertainty in the market than simple tariffs.

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(253) Russell Janzen, New York City Ballet Principal Dancer from Vail Dance Festival

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Today we chat with New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Russell Janzen, from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival. Russell was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and began his dance training at the age of six at The Rock School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enrolled as a full-time student at the School of American Ballet in the winter of 2005. In June 2008, he joined the New York City Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet and was promoted to principal in February 2017.

We talk with Russell about his training, dealing with a myriad of injuries during his first few years in the company, about his fellowship at Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU, and his love for writing.

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