Animal Farm, Baby Boom and Crackberry Addicts

[Excerpt] In this chapter, we draw from both popular media and research support, along with anecdotal examples drawn from conversations accumulated as part of our own prior studies. Our goal is to present reminders that working hours are a personal life choice, even with external demands, but a choice that is influenced by elements of the individual’s working situation. The implications of a choice for long working hours are shown through use of two past “hard working” icons from popular media, one from the 1940s and one from the 1980s. Discussion continues into current time with an overview highlighting advances in technology that provide expanded work opportunities but, also, exacerbate tendencies toward work addiction.

Seguridad e higiene en el ámbito de una plantinera hortícola : el caso Baby Plant

Para el desarrollo del presente trabajo se realizó una descripción general de las plantineras ubicadas en distintas zonas geográficas de Argentina, y a su vez, de sus diferentes niveles tecnológicos. Con esto se pudo obtener una situación general de las mismas en lo que respecta a Seguridad e Higiene. En la siguiente etapa del estudio, se trabajó con la información de un caso: la plantinera Baby Plant, ubicada en la localidad de Lisandro Olmos, partido de La Plata, Pcia. De Buenos Aires. Esta plantinera fue seleccionada para el estudio de caso por ser una de las que posee mayor adopción de tecnología y tiene antecedentes de trabajo en implementación de protocolos de calidad que contemplan la situación de las condiciones laborales de los trabajadores. El estudio completo se realizó durante el segundo semestre del año 2012 y el 2013. Fueron partícipes los dueños / encargados de las plantineras, y en algunos casos se integró también a los trabajadores. El propósito del trabajo consistió en analizar los potenciales riesgos en cada una de las diferentes etapas de trabajo en las plantineras. Luego se tomó el caso particular de la plantinera Baby Plant, para desarrollar un modelo de plan de prevención de riesgos laborales aplicable a una situación productiva. Se partió del fundamento que las plantineras son un tipo de producción nueva, por lo que hay poco desarrollado sobre ellas, y sobre todo en lo que a Seguridad e Higiene se refiere. Para el desarrollo, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica y se visitó el establecimiento para hacer un relevamiento de información y realizar entrevistas con diferentes actores del proceso productivo. Se pudo concluir que lo referente a Seguridad e Higiene en este tipo de producción, nos encontramos muy lejos de un trabajo seguro, en donde se considera la seguridad y protección de los trabajadores en sus respectivos puestos de trabajo. Asimismo pudo reconocerse la falta de conocimiento del marco legal que poseen los titulares de los establecimientos como así también de los reales perjuicios que genera el desarrollo laboral cotidiano, denotando que la no incorporación de pautas de trabajos seguras no se debe a su falta de voluntad, sino al no tener como visión dentro de su estructura productiva los conceptos de Seguridad e Higiene.

Parental mediation, YouTube’s networked public, and the baby-iPad encounter: mobilizing digital dexterity.

This study collected a sample of YouTube videos in which parents recorded their young children utilizing mobile touchscreen devices. Focusing on the more frequently viewed and highly-discussed videos, the paper analyzes the ways in which babies’ ‘digital dexterity’ is coded and understood in terms of contested notions of ‘naturalness’, and how the display of these capabilities is produced for a networked public. This reading of the ‘baby-iPad encounter’ helps expand existing scholarly concepts such as parental mediation and technology domestication. Recruiting several theoretical frameworks, the paper seeks to go beyond concerns of mobile devices and immobile children by analyzing children’s digital dexterity not just as a kind of mobility, but also as a set of reciprocal mobilizations that work across domestic, virtual and publically networked spaces.

Transcripción cinematográfica de la mirada erótica del fotógrafo Bellocq en Pretty Baby de Louis Malle

[en] In the first years of the twentieth century Ernest James Bellocq used his camera to capture the image of New Orleans’prosti¬tutes. Years later, in 1978, Louis Malle would be taking the life of this mysterious photographer to the screen in the controversial film Pretty Babe. Delving deeper into the work of these authors, we raise three questions. The first, will be to study the correspondence between the figure of Bellocq and that which Malle recreates. A second approach, will focus on the cinematic representation of them, in which the girls are portrayed in a brothel in Storyville. Finally, we will discuss the photographic act in its entirety and determine the transcription that the filmmaker builds, more definitively how Bellocq’s erotic vision and that of Louis Malle merge in the footage of the director. [fr] Au début du XXe siècle Ernest James Bellocq a photographié avec son appareil photo l’image des prostituées de la Nouvelle-Orléans. Des années plus tard, Louis Malle a donné vie à ce mystérieux photographe sur l’écran dans le contreversé film La petite (Pretty Baby, 1978). Trois questions se posent en faisant un étude précis des oeuvres de ces auteurs. L’une d’elles se centre sur le parallélisme entre le personnage de Bellocq et celui que Malle a recrée dans son film. Une deuxième question est en rapport avec la représentation cinématographique des filles photographiées dans le bordel de Storyville. Et finalement, on va aborder l’acte photographique pour déterminer la transcription construite par le cinéaste.

First report of Didymella americanaon baby lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus)

A new foliar disease was observed on baby lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) in fields across western New York State, USA. The disease occurred in 10 fields with variable incidence and severity. Symptoms were initially necrotic, tan spots on leaves with red to reddish brown irregular margins that coalesced to encompass the entire leaf and cause abscission. Pycnidia were observed within the lesions. Isolations from diseased leaves yielded several pycnidial forming fungi, including a Didymella species. These isolates were characterized by morphology and sequencing of multiple reference genes (internal transcribed spacer (ITS), partial actin, β- tubulin (tub2), translation elongation factor 1-α (TEF), 28S rDNA large subunit (LSU), rpb2, and calmodulin). A four gene phylogeny (ITS, tub2, LSU, and rpb2) showed that the isolates from baby lima bean belonged to a well-supported clade that contained the type culture of Didymella americana. Pathogenicity of the isolates on three commonly grown cultivars of baby lima bean was confirmed. Symptoms that developed on inoculated plants were similar to those observed on diseased plants in the field. This is the first report of D. americana on baby lima bean.

Propuesta metodol?gica para la ense?anza aprendizaje de la conducci?n del bal?n en el futbol en ni?os de categor?a baby

Hoy cuando d?a a d?a observamos algunos de los avances en el ?mbito deportivo espec?ficamente el f?tbol con grandes jugadores de corte t?cnico casi que perfectos en su accionar, su coordinaci?n y la repentizaci?n a la hora de ejecutar los gestos deportivos del futbol, regates, fintas, dribles, la conducci?n algunos de estos deportistas de elite como (Andrea Pirlo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Leonel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovich, James Rodr?guez por citar uno de los nuestros) y aun as? encontramos tambi?n algunas falencias de tipo coordinativo; en otro tipo de jugadores que no tienen la misma capacidad de realizar los mismos movimientos si tenemos en cuenta que para poder llegar a esa ?perfecci?n?, es necesario el manejo del espacio, de patrones mecanizados, trabajo continuo, constante y casi que podemos decir que son instintivos en la gen?tica del deportista, producto de trabajos coordinativos que ayudaran mejorar la Conducci?n del bal?n; podemos saber que estos jugadores fueron dotados con unas condiciones y capacidades f?sicas ?nicas, pero que tambi?n desde muy ni?os se realizaron tareas y trabajos que ayudaron el perfeccionamiento de su t?cnica general eso gracias a su capacidad Coordinativa, comprendemos la importancia de intensificar los trabajos desde este punto de vista el coordinativo, la que hoy d?a muy pocos trabajan, pero que es necesario volver a ?introducir? dentro de nuestra cotidianidad y las clases de Educaci?n F?sica de base, mucho m?s en los entrenamientos de las diferentes categor?as del f?tbol en Colombia; la implementaci?n de una serie de tareas motoras b?sicas, har? que a futuro tengamos no solo deportistas de alto nivel y de ?lite mundial; sino personas preparadas a motrizmente en sus posturas, y h?bitos cotidianos. Con esto lograremos ganar un terreno desde lo t?cnico no solo a nivel individual, sino grupal y colectivo pues el deporte del futbol es una disciplina de conjunto que permite desarrollar o apoyar su comportamiento en el trabajo com?n aun por encima de lo individual, sin embargo sabemos cu?n importante puede resultar un jugador con las caracter?sticas de los antes mencionados y como pueden influir en el resultado de un partido, es por ello que comprendemos la importancia del manejo, la ense?anza y previo desarrollo de la Coordinaci?n y a donde nos ha conllevado el trabajo de este componente t?cnico ? coordinativo, pues con el mejoramos el rendimiento y el ahorro de esfuerzo mejorando la condici?n f?sica del ni?o futbolista.

“Enjoy your baby” Internet-based CBT for mothers with babies: a feasibility randomised control trial

Background: Postnatal depression is a global health problem with lasting effects on the family. Government policy is focussed on early intervention and increasing access to psychological therapies. There is a growing evidence base for the use of computerised CBT packages and this study investigated the feasibility of a CBT-based self-help internet intervention for new mothers. Objective: To assess the ability to recruit mothers, deliver an internet course, obtain follow-up data and evaluate what mothers think of the course. Design: A feasibility randomised control design was used to compare a waiting list control group (delayed access= DA) to the Enjoy Your Baby course (immediate access= IA). Measures were administered at baseline and 8 week follow-up. Methods: Adverts were placed in the Metro freesheet, on charity web pages, on social media, posters were put up in the community, and leaflets were handed out at mother and baby groups. Participants had to be 18 years old or over with a child less than 18 months old. The IA arm was given access to the course straight away. After 8 weeks all participants were asked to recomplete the original measures and those in the IA arm also gave feedback on the course. Participants in the DA arm were given access after recompleting the questionnaires. Due to a lack of follow-up data a small discussion group was conducted. Intervention: The course contains 4 core modules including helping mothers understand why they feel the way they do and helping them build closeness to their babies. Additional modules, worksheets and homework tasks were available. The DA group were given a list of additional support resources and services, and encouraged to seek additional help if required. All participants received weekly automated emails for 12 weeks as they worked through the course. It was not possible to deliver individualised support. 34 Results: Despite using a number of recruitment strategies, recruitment was lower and slower than anticipated, and attrition was high. 41 women, primarily recruited via the internet, were randomised (IA n=21, DA n=20). No significant differences were observed between participants in either arm at baseline and no statistically significant differences were identified when the demographics and baseline measures of participants who logged-on to the course were compared to those who did not, or when participants who completed follow-up measures were compared to those who did not. Pre and post intervention scores on the EPDS approached statistical significance (P=.059, r=.444) favouring the intervention arm. The discussion group suggested strengths of the course and recommended areas for improvement, including making the course more mobile friendly. Conclusion: Internet interventions show promise; however it is difficult to recruit mothers, engagement is low and attrition high. A number of recommendations are made and a further pilot or an internal pilot of a larger substantive study should be conducted to confirm recruitment and retention. Trial ID: ISRCTN90927910.

Shaken baby syndrome

This brochure explains shaken baby syndrome and some ways to prevent it.

Une théologie de l’intime chez le baby-boomer québécois francophone issu de la tradition catholique : démarche qualitative descriptive

S’il est établi que le baby-boomer québécois francophone issu de la tradition catholique s’est distancié de cette dernière, nous observons aussi qu’il continue à s’y identifier à chaque recensement. Ce mémoire propose une démarche et des outils permettant de décrire l’expérience de foi de celui-ci. Il s’agit de la théologie de l’intime, dont la genèse et son expérimentation sont présentés dans le cadre d’une recherche conduite auprès de sujets appartenant à cette population. Cette approche s’articule à travers trois dialogues complémentaires et interdépendants : la quête de l’essence, la démarche d’incarnation et le défi identitaire. L’expérimentation démontre que le caractère pluridisciplinaire de la théologie de l’intime réussit à décrire de façon congruente l’expérience de foi de baby-boomers dont elle confirme aussi la cohérence, malgré le constat d’un décalage doctrinal avec le catholicisme. Le mémoire conclut en proposant d’autres perspectives d’application de la théologie de l’intime.

Une théologie de l’intime chez le baby-boomer québécois francophone issu de la tradition catholique : démarche qualitative descriptive

S’il est établi que le baby-boomer québécois francophone issu de la tradition catholique s’est distancié de cette dernière, nous observons aussi qu’il continue à s’y identifier à chaque recensement. Ce mémoire propose une démarche et des outils permettant de décrire l’expérience de foi de celui-ci. Il s’agit de la théologie de l’intime, dont la genèse et son expérimentation sont présentés dans le cadre d’une recherche conduite auprès de sujets appartenant à cette population. Cette approche s’articule à travers trois dialogues complémentaires et interdépendants : la quête de l’essence, la démarche d’incarnation et le défi identitaire. L’expérimentation démontre que le caractère pluridisciplinaire de la théologie de l’intime réussit à décrire de façon congruente l’expérience de foi de baby-boomers dont elle confirme aussi la cohérence, malgré le constat d’un décalage doctrinal avec le catholicisme. Le mémoire conclut en proposant d’autres perspectives d’application de la théologie de l’intime.

Infants, interfaces, and intermediation: digital parenting and the production of 'iPad baby' videos on YouTube

We investigate the ways young children’s use of mobile touchscreen interfaces is both understood and shaped by parents through the production of YouTube videos and discussions in associated comment threads. This analysis expands on, and departs from, theories of parental mediation, which have traditionally been framed through a media effects approach in analyzing how parents regulate their children’s use of broadcast media, such as television, within family life. We move beyond the limitations of an effects framing through more culturally and materially oriented theoretical lenses of mediation, considering the role mobile interfaces now play in the lives of infants through analysis of the ways parents intermediate between domestic spaces and networked publics. We propose the concept of intermediation, which builds on insights from critical interface studies as well as cultural industries literature to help account for these expanded aspects of digital parenting. Here, parents are not simply moderating children’s media use within the home, but instead operating as an intermediary in contributing to online representations and discourses of children’s digital culture. This intermediary role of parents engages with ideological tensions in locating notions of “naturalness:” the iPad’s gestural interface or the child’s digital dexterity.

Prolongamento da amamentação após o primeiro ano de vida: argumentos das mães

This paper aims to identify and analyze the reasons pointed by mothers to prolong breastfeeding beyond the first year of the child s life. The study involved 40 mothers whose children were treated in the Preventive Program of Research and Dental Treatment Center for Special Patients - Dental School of Piracicaba - UNICAMP. The group consisted of mothers who prolonged the breastfeeding beyond the baby s first year of life. All mothers were surveyed by a researcher using a specific questionnaire. In order to avoid information loss, the interviews were taped, then transcripted. Results showed that the main cause of the extended breastfeeding was maternal pleasure. It was also observed that the mother and infant attachment favors prolonged breastfeeding occurrence. Further studies should be carried out for more accurate functional analyses of variable that lead to extend breastfeeding or to wean.

O desenvolvimento do comportamento do bebê prematuro no primeiro ano de vida

Este artigo apresenta uma investigação do comportamento de 21 bebês prematuros (de 33 a 36 semanas de gestação), de 1 a 12 meses, realizada no Hospital da Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil, utilizando a Escala de Desenvolvimento do Comportamento da Criança - EDCC. Os resultados mostraram que os prematuros, a partir do 3º mês apresentaram uma recuperação importante no rítmo de desenvolvimento do comportamento, reduzindo de modo estatisticamente significante a frequência de comportamentos com indicadores patológicos, mas mantendo um fator de risco de 23% de comportamentos não-normalizados aos 12 meses incompletos. Este estudo contribui com elementos que podem favorecer o acompanhamento do processo de desenvolvimento do comportamento destas crianças e na detecção precoce de atrasos ou possíveis distúrbios neste processo

Study of sunless tanning formulas using molted snake skin as an alternative membrane model

Sunless tanning formulas have become increasingly popular in recent years for their ability to give people convincing tans without the dangers of skin cancer. Most sunless tanners currently on the market contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a keto sugar with three carbons. The temporary pigment provided by these formulasis designed to resemble a UV-induced tan. This study evaluated the effectiveness of carbomer gels and cold process self emulsifying bases on skin pigmentation, using different concentrations of a chemical system composed of DHA and N-acetyl tyrosine, which are found in moulted snake skins and their effectiveness was tested by Mexameter (R) MX 18. Eight different sunless tanning formulas were developed, four of which were gels and four of which were emulsions (base, base plus 4.0%, 5.0% and 6.0% (w/w) of a system of DHA and N-acetyl tyrosine). Tests to determine the extent of artificial tanning were done by applying 30 mg cm(-2) of each formula onto standard sizes of moulted snake skin (2.0 cm x 3.0 cm). A Mexameter (R) MX 18 was used to evaluate the extent of coloration in the moulted snake skin at T(0) (before the application) and after 24, 48, 72, 168, 192 and 216 h. The moulted snake skins can be used as an alternative membrane model for in vitro sunless tanning efficacy tests due to their similarity to the human stratum corneum. The DHA concentration was found to influence the initiation of the pigmentation in both sunless tanning systems (emulsion and gel) as well as the time required to increases by a given amount on the tanning index. In the emulsion system, the DHA concentration also influenced the final value on the tanning index. The type of system (emulsion or gel) has no influence on the final value in the tanning index after 216 h for samples with the same DHA concentration.

In Vitro Sun Protection Factor Evaluation of Sunscreens Containing Rutin and its Derivative

This research aimed at determining spectrophotometrically (290 to 320nm) the in vitro Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of sunscreens developed with rutin (R) or succinate rutin (SR), in association or not with UVB filter. Formulations were developed based on phosphate-base O/W emulsions, with (B) or not (A) the presence of polyacrylamide/C13-14 isoparaffin/laureth-7 (PIL), in accordance with the following associations: (a) control; (b) 1.0 % SR; (c) 0.1 % R; (d) 7.5 % ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC); (e) 7.5 % EHMC + 0.1 % RS; (0 7.5 % EHMC + 0.1 % R. It was verified a statistical significative elevation of the SPF from 13.93 +/- 0.02 (Af) to 16.63 +/- 0.27 (Bf) and also in relation to 15.53 +/- 0.14 (Bd). According to the results, the EHMC had distinct behavior depending on the presence of bioactive substance and viscosity agent, thus, rutin obtained better profile as a SPF booster in these experimental conditions with the presence of PIL.