Why don't British people realize that the Romanian and Bulgarian mass immigration in 2014 is a hoax?

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keep_searc

Hello,

I have the feeling that at the moment, it's almost a crime if a person tries to question or defy the words of Mr Nigel Farage, many people in the UK follow this logic - 'If Nigel says so, then it's true'.
Mr Farage is a politician who now has the chance of his lifetime - his party is doing better and better with the prospect of winning seats in the House of Commons at the next general elections and becoming first at the European Parliament elections. It's understandable that like every politician, Farage has interests - and discussing again and again the (in my opinion) highly manipulative mass immigration of Bulgarians and Romanians in 2014 serves well his interests - let's inflict fear on British people so that they can vote for us, recognizing us to be their savers from the EU and from Eastern Europe.
The irony is that the potential scroungers in those two countries could have probably even not understood that they can go there and claim benefits - however, with all the heated debates, news coverage, Farage's statements etc etc, now even babies know that after 2014 people from Bulgaria and Romania can go to the UK and use the system if they want.
But - does this mean they will really do it? This is something an alarmingly few number of people seem to be thinking about. The answer in my opinion is - no, or at least not in the grotesque numbers UKIP is citing. In Bulgaria the people willing to immigrate have long done so and most of the ones left are either unwilling to immigrate or are elderly people who can't do it anyway. Plus, Germany seems to be more attractive for immigration at the moment.
Romania has a larger population but the situation there is similar - people have already used their right to move freely withing the EU as both countries are members since 2007. Spain has always been the top immigration destination for Romanians because they learn the language quickly. Romanians and Bulgarians were not told yesterday about the opportunity to go to another country and work there.
Why is everything Mr Farage say taken for 100% true? Honestly, I have the feeling this gentleman has more authority than the Queen herself! Don't you think there is a slight chance that what he says is not entirely true?
Your comments would be useful, thanks!
Frank, we have to bear in mind that when the people from Poland went to Britain in 2004, Poland had just become a member of the EU and people were for the first time able to immigrate and look for jobs in Western Europe, also the economy of the UK was at a better state at that point.
Romania and Bulgaria have been members of the EU for 5 years and many countries have offered them unrestricted access to their labour market, in contrast to the UK - this means, immigration for job purposes is not something new for Romanians and Bulgarians (it was for Poles in 2004) and they have already gone to Germany, Spain, Italy etc. Since German economy is still functioning relatively well, unlike most of the other European countries, it's logical that the influx of people will be directed to Germany, not to the UK; meanwhile, UK government should come up with some solutions how to reform the social system because 'scroungers' are coming not only from Romania and Bulgaria but from many ot

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I myself am a Bulgarian immigrant in Italy. And i hear allot of Britons say that we are criminals that we have guns and knifes or any other weapons with us ??
Strange cuz Ive being living in Italy for almost year and a half now and so far i have never robbed,killed,insulted,murdered or even tweak anyone...So go figure???
I happened to think that this bad weather of yours is starting to effect your mind!??
Funny how All Britain is worried about Romanians and Bulgarians coming there but won't utter a peep about the FAR worse Islamic blacks and Arabs that have flooded your place.Muslim crime rates perhaps ten times higher there.(17%) Britain has been overwhelmed by the number of immigrants from the Islamic World who are disproportionately dependent on your welfare system. At least in my town in Bulgaria we have ZERO mosques,despite the fact that Turkey is a hour away with car ??!!
Muslim immigration clearly has influenced your fears concerning Eastern Europeans.And now the U.K. is worried about immigrants? This after you let in millions of muslims in ????'LOL Little too late...if you ask me..
This campaign you are running on your island is VERY RACIST and the last time i checked EU doesn't support this,and allows his members to travel free whenever they want wherever they want !!!
So at the end you would not gain ANYTHING!
I used to adore and respect country like England and her history and politics,i was dreaming to go to one week vacation there this summer but after all of this happened after i saw how racist and rude people from there are i decided to change with Spain instead.At least there people are educated enough to know that there is not such thing as racism in EU !
Cheers !

Does anyone know if there is a stroller out there that will do it all?

Jessica A

I am looking for a stroller that will have
1. heavy duty wheels for a dirt road
2. not huge- we don't want one of those huge graco travel systems
3. can snap an infant car seat ex graco snugride
4. can be used without infant carseat
Help!!! Is there a stroller that does all these things?

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Checkout my these baby stroller review guides...I highly recommend the Chico Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System...

http://www.my-linker.com/hop/baby-stroller-review-guide

&

http://www.my-linker.com/hop/top-rated-strollers-2009

Hope these help!

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What to buy for a baby when you don't want to know the sex?

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lululala

Anything and everything please?

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Soft yellows, greens, oranges and white for attire/blankets..what have you.
Attire:
Sleepers, onesies, sweaters, pants, socks, hats, snowsuit, scratch mittens, bibs...
Nursery:
Rocking chair, crib set, additional crib sheets, waterproof crib mattress cover, crib toys, crib mobile, changing table, bassinet...
Bath/ Cleaning:
Hooded towels, wash cloths, baby soap, baby oil, baby lotion, oral cleaning kit for all stages, cleaning kit that includes brush, comb, nail clippers, nail file, etc.., bath toys, DIAPERS, WIPES...
Additional items:
Education bond, books on how to care for child, books for the child, educational toys, BOUNCY CHAIR, playpen with bassinet attachment, travel system stroller, carseat toys, stroller cover, Snugli baby carrier, diaper genie, gripe water, medicine dropper, pacifiers, breast pump, bottles, sterilizer for pacifiers, bottles, etc.., changing pads, sensitive skin laundry soap and dryer sheets, keepsake boxes, giftcard to a 3d ultrasound, mirror for backseat of car, blinds for back windows of car..


Young babies enjoy black and white patters so if possible.. a mobile full of black/white designs will be easier for them to focus on.
Ohh and give a gift receipt incase they already have what you gave them.

I am pregnant and it is my first :) i honestly am having trouble knowing what all to go out and buy before the?

baby is born. If you could just add something to my list that may be useful, i would really appreciate it:) Thanks.

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-alot of onsies and sleepers. me personally i would buy 3-6 month. cause everything you get at ur shower will be Newborn size.

- diapers and wipes....i would buy these at Sams Club. They have them in bulk. you get more for your money and they last alot longer.

-bottles, a bottle warmer (one for car and a travel one for when u go places) a bottle sanitizer, bottle brush, nursery water...or some sort of sterlized bottled water.

-pacifiers.

-recieving blankets

-fleece blankets

-boppy pellow

-one of those J&J gift sets with the bath stuff in them...First Touch! its in a yellow bag.

-an infant tub, hooded towels, baby wash cloths, tub toys, a toy poutch, tub thermometer.

-a dresser or some kind of storage, those lil storage baskets, and a diaper stacker...some picture frames, baby monitor, and lil toys to put on the dresser.

-crib, the bedding, a matress pad, some kind of music box that attaches to the side, an infant positioner and a mobile

-some source of entertainment for baby....bouncer, playmat, swing.

-car seat and stroller combo...called a Travel System. an extra car seat base.

-baby health and grooming kit...contains. nasal asparitor, clippers, brish, thermometer, some have baby asprin, scratch mits...all depend on the brand. keep a close eye on the size of the nasal asparitor, alot of them are designed to big to fit in babys tiny nose. get you one that has a skinny end on it.

-diaper bag, travel formula despencer, travel size bath set. some wet ones for you and hand sanitizer.

-play yard if shes going from place to place...example sitters, home, grandparents house....they come in handy if you are on the go. AND they serve the same purpose as a bassinet and do more...ie they have music boxes, storage compartments, the bassinet cover, and a changing table all right there. and they last up to a yr.

im sure i forgot some things but those are your basic necissitys.!

I hope I helped.!

congrads and good luck with ur lil one.

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What is the best stroller to buy for a new baby?

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Kim B

I seen those travel system strollers but they are so bulky! Any suggestions? I am looking for something that is compact and easy to lug around- if that is possible. :) Thanks!

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Aha! I can answer this one! I did tons of stroller research and I found the perfect one! It's the Valco Latitude. It is a 3 wheeler but not a jogger and it is only 17 lbs. If folds very small and is super light. The front wheel swivels or locks out. It has a nice, roomy cargo basket underneath. It comes with the attachment straps to add the carseat when baby is a newborn and when baby gets a little older the seat is super adjustable. Baby can sit almost completely upright to see the world or even lie completely flat for naps. It has a nice big canopy for sun shade and even comes with the wind/rain cover and cold weather boot! All the other strollers I looked at that were in the same category ended up being much more expensive because the accessories are sold separately. I paid almost $300 for the whole thing and it was worth ever penny! It is able to be used up till 50 lbs too! So you should never have to buy another one down the road. Also I like to travel a lot and its super light for gettin in and out of the trunk or on and off the plane etc. It has a telescoping handle too so if you are on the tall side it's still very comfortable to push. Very maneuverable, smart design, looks great! I can't say enough goos about it! Check it out online at: http://www.babystrollershop.com/valco_latitude_single.htm

I love it!!!

Do your parents have a pushchair at their house for when the kids visit?

Joey

This is just something I'm wondering about...

I don't drive, so I plan to get a good quality pram/pushchair for my baby, and just a car seat for when we go in a taxi or whatever. I don't need it to fold down tiny to fit in the boot or store in the house, because it will be in use every single day.

However, my mother DOES drive and will be wanting to spend weekends and days off with the baby, so should she get herself a lightweight, easy fold small travel system to save dragging my pushchair across town?

I think it would also make it easier for when we all go out together, as her car boot is TEENY.

What do you think? What set up do your family have?

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my parents have 26 grand children, and while none of us live very near them, with so many of us, they have grandchildren visiting several times a year. Over the years various of my siblings have bought them a stroller, a highchair, a playpen, and a car seat, just so they could have one while they were visiting, and now we all get to take advantage of that when we go visit. My parents didn't buy any of those though. It is handy having a stroller there. My in-laws don't have any baby items so it does make it a little difficult when we go visit them.

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Which is a good umbrella type stroller?

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Amanda H

I have narrowed my choices down to three. The Joovy Groove, The Maclaren Triumph or the Graco IPO.
I have a Graco travel system now and have loved it for the past 2 years, but now that my daughter is older I am looking for something that takes up less space for when we travel.

I would go to the store and look at the strollers but no one within 100 miles of my house sells any of these I'm looking at. Anyone have one of them? Which do you recommend?

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I LOVE my Maclaren! I have the top model (XLR?). Made very well, very sturdy, lots of cushioning for baby. Folds nicely. Very happy with my choice. It also has the highest weight limit.

Go on Amazon and read some parent reviews, you can see what the majority of people like ir dislike.

Buying a stroller and car seat, which is better?

abell

I am looking to buy a stroller and a car seat. I see that they have the 2 in 1's a car seat and a stroller for a set amount but then again you can buy them seperate. Which would you recommend?

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That depends. If you've already made the decision that you want an infant seat with handle that fits on a stroller, then buying a travel system is an easy way to go. It makes sure that the stroller and seat work together, and match. However, its not the cheapest way to go, and most often the stroller that comes with a travel system will not be a high quality stroller that will last you as long as you need it to . Most people that buy a travel system end up needing to purchase another stroller at some point b/c it gives out or just doesn't meet their needs anymore. And of course, the infant car seat only lasts 4-7 months, one of the many reasons I'm not a fan. I don't like a $60 or more car seat that only lasts that long before I'm out shopping again. One thing to think about: you don't HAVE to get an infant seat - its not a requirement. You can instead get a convertible car seat and use it rear facing. That way you eliminate buying an extra, shortlived seat. If you buy an infant seat, realize the baby will outgrow it at 4-7 months old, and then you will need to buy a convertible car seat and use it rear facing. If that seat lasts the child at least 4 years, then you will need to purchase a booster seat. So that's 3 seats - if you skip the infant carrier, then you're only out the money for 2. And realize that lots of the ways you see parents using those seats are not safe.

Infant carrier seats should never be placed on top of grocery carts. Since they became popular, there has been a major rise of baby injuries b/c the seat makes the cart unstable and it topples over. And not all carts fit on the seat well, putting baby at awkward angles. The AAP says never to put one on top of a cart.

And they are overused - babies are having developmental delays from spending their days in the same position in car seats, bouncy seats, swings and the like. Look around the next time you're out. Count how many babies you see. Now count how many of them were sitting in a car seat...It shouldn't be that way. A good sling will last longer (skip the infantino/snuglis, they don't last long and are overpriced and hard to use) will last you longer, keep baby happy, keep your back from aching, and keep your hands free. See the links. I'll get off my soapbox, lol.

Instead of the travel system, if you want the infant seat, you can choose the seat you want, and then get a universal car seat carrier frame, baby trend makes the snap 'n go, combi has flash ex, and I forget the name of the one Kolcraft makes. That way when you're past the infant seat stage, you sell the stroller and get a better one that suits your needs. Ever been to a thrift store? Seen how many Graco Quattro tours and Graco Literiders, Evenflo Aura and Onmyway strollers there were, usually missing parts and in awful shape? Its b/c they don't stand up to the abuse they get from regular use. How many combi, chicco, peg perego, maclaren strollers do you see? Not many. They don't fall apart - people just keep using them! lol I highly recommend checking out a high end stroller. Especially if you plan on more than one child, you won't be sorry b/c it will last.

P.S. If you decide to go with a convertible instead - very few fit newborns really well - the best for newborns are Evenflo Triumph Advance (which is just a great seat all around!), First Years/Compass TruFit (another GREAT seat that lasts a LONG time), and Cosco Scenera (a good seat for the price, great for a newborn).

DANGEROUS ON SHOPPING CARTS:
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/aug06shoppingcart.htm
http://www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZT24LYQMC.html&soc=AAP&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH
SLINGS:
http://www.thebabywearer.com
TOO MUCH TIME IN SEATS:
http://www.oandp.org/jpo/library/2003_03_102.asp
http://www.mothering.com/articles/growing_child/child_health/car-seats.html
http://stonyfield.typepad.com/babybabble/2008/02/bouncy-chairs-a.html

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Help getting a stroller and car seat?

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Anna

I want to buy a car seat and stroller togeather as a travel system. I looked at walmart, baby depot, babies r us, and target and can't find a neutral one that I like. ANy Ideas where I can find one?

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You can't find a system you like or just a design you like. You can always find a system you like and get a carseat cover. Check out e-bay. They have tons of them. Some of the stores on their will let you pick out the colors and fabrics. We just bought 2 for our unborn twins.

So when your shopping for you baby which one of these are you going to be getting?

Britt

So are you getting a bassinet? Has anyone ever used one of those pack and plays that double as a bassinet?
Are you getting a crib that converts into the twin bed or just a normal crib?
Are you getting a travel system? I was thinking about one that has the car seat up to 35 pounds, but it's crazy expensive and can't decide if it's worth the money or not. And do travel systems usually come with the base that makes it easy to snap into the car?

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I love my pack and play bassinet. It was given to us by my in-laws, and it was one of the best gifts ever! We had twin girls first, and they shared it for a while until they got bigger, then we put them together in their crib. Now their brother was born last December and he uses it. When they get bigger, just take the hanging part out and they can use it to play in. We've taken to tons of places when the girls were younger and it was a life saver. I loved the attachable changing table too, but I don't use it now.

The travel systems are good, but they're so big. Sometimes I've seen parents struggle to push them around. Yes, I think they come with the car seat base as well.

We just used two normal seats for our girls and a double stroller, then when they turned 1 we got them the front facing "toddler" type seats. For our son we just use a normal car seat and a regular stroller. It was much cheaper for us.

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Some questions about Louisville, KY and being a CNA?

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Q. Hi, I am thinking of movinging there next June. I just wondered if it's "nice". Someone told me that it's very industrialized and polluted and they wouldn't live there.

About Jobs:: I am a CNA and was wondering how much they make an hour with 5 years experience? I don't know if you could help me out with that or not.

Any extra information would be great as well. I am planning to travel there next month to check it out. Thanks!

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In my opinion, Louisville is very nice.

In 2007, Louisville was named one of the Top 10 Safest Cities in America by Crime in Metropolitan America Report, one of the "Top 10 Underrated Cities in America" by Sherman's Travel, one of America's 50 "Hottest Cities" for business expansion & relocation by Expansion Management magazine, among the 100 Best Communities for Young People, and among the Best Cities to Have a Baby by FitPregnancy magazine.

In 2008, Louisville was rated the "Most Livable City in America" (large city category) by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, ranked 7th in the "Best Towns of 2008" by Outside Magazine, was among the "25 Best Cities For Raising a Family" by Best Life Magazine, one of the "Most Improved Cities for Cycling" by Bicycling Magazine, one of the "5 Cheapest Places to Rent in America" by NBC Today show, and among the 100 Best Communities for Young People.

Since Louisville is in the Ohio River Valley, pollution can be a problem on hot summer days due to ozone. In response to this, it is required that gasoline stations sell RFG (Re-Formulated Gas) during summer months when ozone is higher and the city offers rebates to those purchasing electic lawn mowers. In 2007 the Louisville area had met federal air quality standards for ozone and was removed from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) list of areas not complying with the standard.

Most industry is located in the Southwestern neighborhoods of Rubbertown and RiverPort, as well as Bluegrass Industrial Park in the Eastern suburbs. Louisville has enacted a long-term zoning plan called Cornerstone 2020 to ensure the compatibilaty of residential areas to their surroundings.

Louisville is home to several Healthcare organizations. Norton Healthcare is Louisville's 4th largest employer, Humana is Louisville's 8th largest employer, Jewish Hospital is Louisville's 9th largest employer, Baptist Healthcare is Louisville's 13th largest employer, and Kindred Healthcare is Louisville's 23rd largest employer. The world's first self-contained artificial heart was implanted in Louisville and the first hand transplant in the US was performed in Louisville. Unfortunately, I do not know what pay CNAs usually get in Louisville.

Louisville's cost of living is lower than the U.S. average. Louisville has an excellent city park system, several performing arts organizations, and low commute times with Interstate highways 64, 65, 71, 264, & 265. Louisville may not be the right fit for you, but it is definitely worth considering.

What kind of stroller is best for my 4 month old son?

Michael O

He is 27 in long, and 18.4 lbs.

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I highly recommend the Chico Travel System which is what we have. I did some stroller reviews which you can check out with these two links.

I hope this helps!

http://www.my-linker.com/hop/top-rated-strollers-2009

and....

http://www.my-linker.com/hop/baby-stroller-review-guide

In my review guide I've got links to Baby Earth - they offer free shipping which is very nice!

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what did the new health care reform law actually do?

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Nicole

??? im writing an essay about the us health care system... which i know nothing about. if anyone would like to elaborate on maybe.. the comparison between the health care system in the us and other countries, and what how the us might attempt to fix these problems, it would help SO much. I need some basics... health care for dummies.. and then some. its hard to write an essay on something you know nothing about. i've tried to research, but it seems that everything i find is for people who already know what theyre talking about.

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The NHS (Great Britain's National Health Care System) started in the very way American health care reform was promoted by the Democrats, the left and Obama. More than sixty years ago, Britain's original plan was to provide universal care to the half of the population - mainly women, children and the elderly - who had no health coverage.

In the United States Obama has decided to exploit 10% of the uninsured as a means to coerce the other 90% to submit to a system the majority rejects.
http://www.cato.org/pubs/catosletter/catosletterv3n1.pdf
Barry, Harry and Nancy, the tyrannical trio, are in the process of imposing health care reform at a time when the world watches in horror as the British prototype falls apart.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1255842/Mother-Aida-Los-fury-babys-death-crisis-hit-John-Radcliffe-Hospital.html

Unable to sustain the high cost of "free" health care, Britain's NHS officially hit the rocks and its crumpled body is presently lying dead at the bottom of a socialist ravine. Yet, the President remains resolute in his desire to push America over a similar precipice, well aware that rationing is in America's future

To save money in an already abysmal health care system, Britain plans to implement further rationing. Unbeknownst to the British people, lines will be even longer for ill-fated patients destined to die of dehydration at the hands of "lazy" nurses in understaffed government run hospitals.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1255858/Neglected-lazy-nurses-Kane-Gorny-22-dying-thirst-rang-police-beg-water.html

In the future, if traveling to England, tourists should also be prepared to see many more crippled, blind people with crooked teeth, because the NHS plans to judiciously mete out knee and hip replacements, cataract surgery, and orthodontic procedures.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/7908742/Axe-falls-on-NHS-services.html
Yet, Obama presses on.

British patient advocate groups are calling the draconian NHS measures "astonishingly brutal." An overbite is nothing compared to what "free" health care, akin to the type Obama promises Americans, will be delivering to our friends across the pond, especially the elderly. Apparently, "widespread cuts ... have already been agreed to by senior health service officials," better known in America as "death panels." - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aogCaGv9i78&feature=player_embedded

Maybe one day when the world acknowledges the injustice of denying care to the elderly, there will be an exhibition similar to the shoe heap http://remember.org/jacobs/ShoeHeap.html at the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum, only the pile will be comprised of discarded walkers. o_O

Is America on the verge of another civil war?

gutterslut

I see so much hatred on this site between liberals and conservatives or atheists and religious people. I've never seen this country so divided.

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Looks like it might be necessary, if we want to keep our freedoms.
I have discussions with all manner of people, both in this post site, and in the physical world, and sometimes I just have to shake my head at the sheer stupidity of some of these people.

These are the people who wanted âChangeâ without thinking through just what âChangeâ meant. Be very, very careful what you wish for in this world. You might get something you never wanted in your life- a muslim president comes to mind. Oh, the religion of the president wouldnât be the deal- killer, but putting muslims ahead of the rest of the citizens of this country would.

What led to this? What was the thing that was so bad that we needed to be punished in this fashion? There was a poll that indicated that 67% of this country felt we were moving in the wrong direction. Really? Could this have been the direction where 95.4% of our population had a job? Could all the myriad selection in grocery stores be a bad thing? Or perhaps the thousands of different restaurants with many, many types of cuisine just isnât good enough for you.

Perhaps the fact that we have running water and power consistently was something we were unhappy with. Or maybe our road system, you know, the one that would allow us to travel from one end of this country to the other needed âChangeâ.

There are so many spoiled brats in this country, and all of them need to strangle their âinner childâ- we have neighborhoods where there are no militias or constant IEDs to be aware of. Almost all of our teenagers have their own cell phones and blackberries, and computers. Many of these same teens have their own cars. What is it about any of those things needed âChangeâ?

We have complete religious, social, and political freedom in this country- the rest of the world is envious of this- could you protest in many of the other countries in this world without persecution? I think not. You would be jailed for an indeterminate time, as we can see in Iran and N. Korea. This is what you want âChangedâ?

We have become, unfortunately, a nation of ungrateful, spoiled brats- probably because schools no longer teach History as they should. Many in America no longer know what we, as a Nation, have sacrificed in the past, so we could get to this point. It is no wonder the rest of the world looks at us with distain-We are quite probably the most blessed people in this world, and yet we bitch about the things we do not have, and how bad our conditions are. Really?

At least three billion people in this world will never know what a hot, clean shower feels like. That seems like such a simple thing- something we take completely for granted, never thinking twice about turning the spigot on and having hot water come out. Many do not know where their next meal will come from, or have a secure place to sleep.

We have a military- a volunteer military- there is no draft- and there are many who curse the military, or say there is no need for them. In many cases they have died so you could complain on your high horse. They have done the difficult and dangerous work so you can sleep safely, so you can eat supper with your families, and take vacations. Would you really want this to âChangeâ? Every man (and woman) for themselves? Thatâs not a good scenario.

Yes, we have Hurricanes, we have floods and tornados- come on, grow a spine- there is always something, and despite all its flaws, we do have FEMA- there is not its equivalent anywhere else. Everywhere else, people dig themselves out. We have insurance, as bad as it may sometimes be. Many other nations have no recourse at all if their house disappears. Is this something that we should âChangeâ? I think not, although it needs tweaking, we should never throw the baby out with the bathwater.

We have, contrary to all the detractors, the best health care in the world- yes, there are always parts that need fixing- name me anything that you believe is perfect, and I can probably find something it could do better. We are free to criticize, and boy oh boy do we do it- there are blogs of every type and stripe, from extreme left to extreme right, and even some I am not sure how to classify. The freedom we have is truly unbelievable. And yet there are those who want to âChangeâ these things.

Really? Because if you did not get a memo on just what specifically would change, you are quite likely to lose things you really, really liked, and in some cases canât do without, like rights and freedoms.

Are we truly sure now is a real good time to consider taking God out of our Pledge of Allegiance, or our lives?

Or would that be âChangeâ you could not believe?

BO is leading us down a destructive path, keep following and we are doomed.

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Regarding flight trip with a 6 month old?

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Akshu

Hi I am taking my 6 month old boy to India this month end. What are the do's and dont's that I have to follow when i reach India(as its peak summer that time). Also let me know the facilities available for infants in Singapore airlines. What must i be prepared for the flight??
thanks so much in advance.
I am traveling from San francisco to Chennai

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I'm a former Flight Attendant and I now fly a lot with my own three children. We usually travel between Europe and California about twice a year. I've never flown Singapore Airlines. We usually go the other direction. I've worked trips into Delhi but I haven't been to Chennai.

Six months is actually a good age to travel. It gets trickier when they can run! You may have him crawling all over the place but for the most part, you'll be able to keep up with him.

The one thing I know about Singapore Airlines is that you're sure to get good customer service. They have HUGE crews. I was floored when I saw their armies of F/A's coming off flights. Many are teenagers. There are not the age limitations that you find on western companies so don't be shocked to see kids just out of school serving you.

I have never used any sort of medications to get my children to sleep on any of those flights. At that age especially, they do nodd off at some point of the journey, more if it's at night.

I also think he's too young for a portable DVD player. I got one when my youngest was 3 years old. They are kind of heavy to cart around and could easily break. How much screen watching does he do? Mine were not very interested, especially with a small screen, at that age.

Bring a few quiet toys but a small selection. Again, short attention spans and he'll be more interested in his new surroundings.

First of all, I really recommend bringing a car seat and using it onboard. Make sure your car seat is approved for use on aircraft. Unfortunately, Singapore Airlines does not allow infant bucket-style seats or any rear-facing seats. As you know, your child is safer rear-facing as a Flight Attendant, I'm a little at a loss as to why they even have this rule;
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/before/plan/specialneeds.jsp#Header5

If you can use your seat on board, the seat will get to your destination without risking it being damaged or lost in luggage.

If you don't have a seat for him, request it at check-in. Ask if the flight is full, and if not, they can "block" the seat next to you, only using it if they really need it. They often do this for families.

Bring the seat to the gate, even if they are unsure that you'll get a seat. This way, if you don't manage it, they will "gate check" your seat, sending it down with the strollers and wheelchairs. This is gentlier than checking it in at the desk.

I also recommend trying to sit at the bulkhead. These are the seats with the wall in front, located in different places depending on the aircraft. Bulkheads are easier with children since no one is leaning in front of you and there's probably room to crawl on the floor.

If you have a travel system, you can use the stroller until you get to the door of the aircraft and then it'll be "gate checked".. You'll have it again, by the door of the aircraft when you arrive. If you have a convertible car seat (going to 40lbs), there are a number of contraptions you can use to wheel it around. Not promoting these sites! Just examples;
http://www.gogobabyz.com/products/gogo_kids.html
http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Attach-Rolling-Carry/dp/B000JHN3AS
http://www.onestepahead.com/product/osa/363756.html

I simply strap mine to a small metal luggage cart and that works great.

If you do have a stroller, bring a bungee cord and double secure it before leaving it at the door of the plane. They can get damaged if they pop open en route. Make sure the claim ticket can be seen and isn't squished or hidden. Be sure to ask when disembarking where the stroller is.

Bring at least 1/3 more diapers than you think you'll need. I saw so many parents run out on flights when I was working! Wrap them in plastic bags and throw a bunch of rubber bands around them to save room in your carry-on.

For a formula fed baby, I really recommend using the bottles with plastic liners. Traditional bottles are too difficult to wash onboard because of the kind of sinks on airplanes. I premeasured the powder and rolled them up, placing the rolls in a ziplock bag. Then you throw the liners away as you use them and only have the ring and nipple to clean.

If you use bottled water, be sure to give yourself enough time to buy some once you're past security. Make sure you have enough! The water on the aircraft is filtered tap so decide if you're comfortable using that for your baby. Bottled water runs out fast on flights and we never had any extra for baby bottles.

Be sure you baby does not need the bottle warmed. Get him used to a room-temperature bottle before leaving. This is unnecessary health-wise and a real pain to do while travelling. I warmed many bottles on my flights but I wasn't there in the check-in line, the security line or the waiting area! Babies do great with room-temperature bottles.

Make sure you have at least one change of clothes. I would bring two for such a long journey. At that age, I simply dressed mine in sleep suits for flying. No one will care so keep him comfortable. Bring extra socks if he crawls so that he doesn't pick up anything nasty on the floor and to keep his hands clean.

Hopefully you have a good baby carrier. They're so useful for flying, especially at this age. I had a sling but other parents swear by their wraps and pouches. The Ergo and Beccos are other popular carriers for travel that go on the back.

I liked the sling because I could slide my babies from into and out of a stroller or car seat without waking them. It also doubled as a blanket, baby changer, breastfeeding cover-up and sunshade! My sling was magic for calming my babies during the flight. Other parents wanted one when they saw how easy it made my travels. Avoid front packs like the Bjorn since they're so bad for both the parents' and child's back. A good carrier should go to at least age 2.

Many flying tips say to make the child suck on something or drink during take-off and landing. This isn't accurate. ENT specialists say to have the child awake about an hour before landing (top of descent, landing or touch-down is too late).

http://www.entcda.com/AAOHNSF/earsandaltitude.htm

I can confirm that is when I saw problems at work. Take your child to the doctor in the last few days before you fly to make sure his ears are clear and infection-free. Heathy ears can handle pressurization changes.

About 8 years ago, I wrote an article on flying with children for an expat newsletter. Over the years many parents have contributed, both on line and in Real Life. I later put it on a blog so that parents had access to non-commercial information from someone with both practical and professional experience on the web.

http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com

Hope it goes smoothly and have a good trip!

Can anyone help me find a stroller like this?

**Me**

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Travel-and-Pushchairs/Travel-Systems-and-Pushchairs/Pushchairs-and-Strollers/Graco-Symbio-Pushchair-in-Slate(0068319)

Only available in the UK and Europe......this is the only one I have found that I like, does both front and rear facing, folds down small and is stylish....I liked the Quinny Zapp but it is only rear facing and I don't like the handles.

Thanks everyone!

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It's so weird how stroller companies market different strollers to Europe and here. Have you looked at the Peg Perego Skate? It's similar, and seems to be available here.

Here's one, they are pricey:
http://www.amazon.com/Peg-Perego-Skate-Stroller-System-Tango/dp/B001989ZEE/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1252074853&sr=8-10

But the one you linked was £349.99, so about the same price range.

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Confused to buy car seat!!!!?

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jaime

Hi all, my due date is in november.I would like to buy only infant car seat.Is it necessary to buy travel system in winter season or only car seat is enough? becoz I am in Easteren(Cleveland).
Evenflo Discovery 5-Point Harness Infant Car Seat - 3 Little Bears is it good for babies? Anyone using this one please give me suggestions. or any other Carseats or Travel systems using please guide me.
Thanks...

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You do not have to buy a travel system, you can buy a seat separately. However, I would skip Evenflo Infant seats. Too many recalls, crappy recall fixes, cheaply made seats. Graco Snugride is better. However, in my opinion, most infant seats are a waste of money as they are outgrown when baby is 4-6 months old and then you're out buying another seat. If you get a convertible car seat instead, you've got a seat that will last 2-4 years before you need another! Save $60-100 and get a convertible seat, they are just as safe, even newborns can use them.
http://www.car-seat.org

Can I keep him in his infant carseat?

Q. He is 29 inches long but only 15 pounds, only his legs barely hang off, I don't exactly know the height limits for his carseat, we have the Acella Sport Travel System made by Safety 1st, I looked on the website and didnt see anything.

I'm just wondering, my mom just bought us this travel system and I'm wondering how much longer we can use it.
http://www.safety1st.com/product/detail.asp?ID=897&model=6757

we have that one, I didnt see the limits on it.....maybe I am missing it....does anyone have the same carseat as me?
Thank you Sarah and Gracies mom!

I was typing this question and trying to look online myself and already posted it after I saw your answer to my last question :)

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The height is only a guide line since some babies are long in the body and others are long in the legs. The child is too tall of the seat when there is 1inch or less from the top of babies head to the top of the car seat.
http://www.carseatsite.com/installing_your_car_seat.htm

There have been no documented cases of rear-facing children breaking their legs, hips or feet because of their feet touching the back of the vehicle seat. Even if the child's legs did break, it is much easier to repair broken legs then it is to repair broken necks and ruptured spinal cords. From being turned too early so if you do change seats make sure baby is rear facing till 1 year and 20-22 lbs. but baby is safer rear facing as long ass possible
http://www.kyledavidmiller.org/pages/420...

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What's the difference between a travel system and a convertible car seat?

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Jillian Ir

The car seat you get with the travel system, is that going to last and turn into a seat you can use as your baby grows or is that only an infant seat? I am a first time mother and am trying to get everything I need, but this one has kind of stumped me.
Can I covertible carseat be used as a rear facing infant seat?

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The seat that comes with a stroller is an infant only, rear facing only seat. Most infants outgrow their infant seat at 4-6 months, as most only go to 20-22lbs. and 26inches or so. The only one that is bigger is the Graco SafeSeat Step 1. Its made to hold up to 30lbs. They claim that 97% of infants will fit in the seat until their 1st birthday. A convertible car seat will do both rear and front facing. You 'convert' it front facing when the baby has reaches the limits for rear facing. NOTE: Keep babies rear facing AS LONG AS POSSIBLE!! Not just to 20lbs/1year. That is the bare minimum for when you can. Their bones are too fragile to properly withstand crash forces, and rear facing is the safest position.

The infant carriers are convenient, but quite frankly, a sling is a heck of a lot more convenient, and slings like the Maya wraps (and lots of look alikes) can be used in 4-5 different ways up to 40lbs! I HATE seeing babies constantly put in their carriers. Babies were meant to be held, not put in seats all the time. Also, infant car seats were meant to be used in the car or stroller - not everywhere else. Even the manual usually states: 'not for use in the house, boat, or anywhere else besides a passenger vehicle'. So, if you use them correctly, they really aren't all that convenient. I mean, have you ever tried carrying around a 15lbs baby in a carrier? UGH! Painful. A sling is easier and allows your hands to be free (much better for grocery shopping, dining, etc. you name it!) Also, babies like it better.

You don't have to have an infant carrier. Depending upon the size of your baby, you could put him straight into a convertible. If you're going to do that, spring for a convertible that has the infant padding in it, otherwise it may not work. That should be fine as long as baby is 5lbs or over. If you're really looking to cut costs, I'd cut the infant seat out of your shopping plan. You'll have to get a convertible when he outgrows the infant seat anyways, so an infant is an extra. The best convertibles are ones with high harness slots and high weight limits both rear and front facing. Here's some to look at:
Fisher Price Safe Voyage, up to 33lbs rear facing, up to 55lbs forward facing, 17" top slots. Made by Britax, without the bells and whistles at a fraction of the cost! $130
Britax Marathon/Decathalon/Boulevard: all 3 same shell, up to 33lbs rear facing, up to 65lbs front facing, 17" top slots. Decathalon and Boulevard have the infant cushioning. Britax seats have built-in lockoffs so you never have to use a locking clip again! Wide belt paths make it easier to use, too. Many seats can cut and scrape your hands when you try and install them. They sound expensive, but they last longer than most other convertibles. $269 and up

Sunshine Kids Radian65 and Radian80. Both rear face to 33lbs, front face to 65lbs/80lbs. Top slots 18". GREAT seat if it fits in your car. $199, I believe. Lasts a LONG time, saves on buying other seats.

So, if you're looking to save money, actually skip Walmart, they're seats won't hold many kids long enough because of low weight limits and low harness slots. If you've got a tiny child, it'd be ok, but for average or big kids it won't work. Kids should be harnessed AS LONG AS POSSIBLE! No 4-year-olds in boosters, please!

I bought a Graco infant car seat today, not a travel system, now what to do for a stroller?

Chris

I have a jeep stroller at home that was my son's and I highly doubt that it will snap into place on that one since it's not even the same brand.. Any recommendations? Do I need to return the car seat and get a travel system?

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Whether or not it will fit depends upon which model of the jeep strollers you have. The jeep wagoneer (twin stroller) accommodates most brands of seats, as does the jeep cherokee. I couldn't find info on the other 2, I don't think they take car seats at all.

You could return the seat if it doesn't fit, and just go straight to a convertible seat, saves money in the long run anyways, assuming your newborn will fit well in it. :) Travel systems don't last very long - most babies outgrow their carriers between 4-6 months, so I think it'd be silly to go out and buy one when you've got a great stroller you already like at home. Carriers aren't all they're cracked up to be! I can not stand seeing babies in them constantly, they're meant to be car seats or put on strollers, that's it, not for baby to sit in at the grocery store, and at church, and any other place. I say go for a sling instead and get a Britax marathon or Britax Boulevard or Sunshine Kids Radian65 or Evenflo Triumph Advanced. They'll last a child from newborn (at least 5lbs) to 5-6 years old! A much better buy even considering the steeper up front cost.

You won't find a specific car seat to go with your stroller - the jeep strollers are made by Kolcraft and they don't make car seats anymore.

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Is this stroller neutral or is it for a boy?

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http://www.walmart.com/ip/Baby-Trend-Stride-Sport-Travel-System-Zuma/11315733

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Neutral

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