Booty Bean Bags’ brand new Bean Bag Jr. chairs are made for kids, but they were designed with parents in mind. Parents spent a fortune on kid-sized chairs that their children outgrow in no time, explains Nathan Welch, owner of The Man Chair Co., the North Carolina-based furniture producer and manufacturer of Booty Bean Bags. But our pint-sized bean bag chairs remain functional, fun, and a perfect size a child making the transition from toddler to tween.

Safety First

There are six chairs in the companys new just-for-kids line of beanbags, made with the same precision and attention to detail as their adult-sized counterparts. Each has its own whimsical, kid-friendly name such as Biscuit Bag Jr., Party Pillow Jr., and Sac Back Jr.

Bean Bag Jr. chairs are an ideal combination of form and function. Bean bags are retro-chic and fashion-forward, all at the same time, reports Welch. They are available in a variety of vibrant, youthful colors including Very Cherry, Gotta Have Grape, Fabulous Fuchsia, Blueberry Blast, and Lectric Lime. They add tremendous zing to any room theyre in, says Welch, and can really spice up a drab playroom or kids bedroom.

The chairs are soft and comfy, so kids can flop all over them without getting hurt, reports Welch. Additionally, theyre low to the ground which can be a real plus when kids are still mastering their walking and sitting skills.

Kids like the colors and comfort, while parents appreciate the quality of our Bean Bag Jr. chairs, says Welch. Our products are filled with comfortable shredded memory foam for durability and feature machine washable denim or microsuede covers. Parents also appreciate Bean Bag Jr. chairs safety features, including child-proof zippers that make it impossible for youngsters to get inside the bean bag.

And because all Booty Bean Bag Jr. chairs are eco-friendly and made in the U.S.A., parents have an extra measure of insurance in the health and safety of their children.

A Chair of My Own

Naturally a little bit squishy, Bean Bag Jr. chairs are ideal for children to snuggle into to read a book, watch TV, talk things over with a favorite pet, or dream about Candy Land. The Club Jr. is one of the smallest of the Jr. line, a one-seater that gives a child a sense of ownership. The Club Jr. is wonderful for kids when theyre in the Its MINE phase, says Welch. This is a chair they dont have to share.

The Chofa Jr. provides ample room for side-by-side seating, which makes it a good choice for social kids who enjoy playing video games with friend. It can also be used as a bed, making overnight sleepovers easy and fun.

With Booty Bean Bags, every member of the family can have a special place of his or her own, says Welch with pride.

To subscribe to the companys newsletter or to request additional information on Booty Bean Bags for kids and adults, or to simply place an order, please click here to visit Booty Bean Bags.

About Booty Bean Bags

Booty Bean Bags are the cool alternative to boring seating. Unlike their vinyl and pellet ancestors of the past, these luxurious bean bag chairs are made with top quality materials including shredded memory foam filling and ultra-luxe microfiber coverings. Colorful, comfortable, and anything but conventional, Booty Bean Bags are perfect for kids, adults, and even pets. Booty Bean Bags are made and distributed by The Man Chair Company, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information and to order, please visit http://www.bootybeanbags.com.

Pharmaceutical history is replete with examples of drugs being utilized to treat conditions with little or no understanding why they work, with a clear understanding of the biochemical processes involved emerging years later. When Edward Tobinick M.D. published the first pilot study demonstrating rapid recovery of cognitive functions after perispinally administering the drug etanercept (Enbrel) in 2006, little was known about the role inflammatory processes play in the initiation and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Today, thanks to the pioneering work of the Dana Foundation and others, a much clearer understanding is unfolding.

Neurological Recovery Guide and Neurological Wellness Center have been facilitating recoveries from Alzheimer’s disease since 2010. Dr. Rolando Hernandez, a neurosurgeon with Neurological Wellness Center states, “We have known that neuro-inflamation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s. This article ‘A New Look At Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s’ reviews a wide variety of recent research to further the understanding of the processes involved.” Perispinal injection is a method of getting the powerful anti-inflammatory drug etanercept (Enbrel) into the brain.

Neurological Wellness Center offers a complete two-hour course on Alzheimer’s treatment, covering all aspects of perispinal injection technique at their center in Managua Nicaragua. For many, flying to Neurological Wellness Center in Managua Nicaragua to receive this personalized training is an enormous expense and inconvenience. To overcome this problem, Neurological Wellness Center, under the direction of Augusto Ramirez, M.D., created Perispinal Enbrel Step-By-Step Instructional Video and accompanying e-book. This 24-minute video and 37-page e-book are now available online at http://www.neurological-recovery-guide.com.

Augusto Ramirez, M.D., Director of Neurological Wellness Center, a private medical group in Managua Nicaragua, authorized this press release.

The drug Enbrel is available now. Enbrel received FDA approval in 1998. Its safety profile is well understood. For Enbrel to effectively treat Alzheimers, stroke and TBI, it must be administered to the back of the neck precisely between the cervical vertebrae C-5 and C-6. This perispinal injection allows Enbrel to enter the brain by lymph drainage assisted by gravity. Fortunately for the millions of people now afflicted with Alzheimers, stroke and TBI, a video is now available online detailing in step-by-step fashion how to administer a perispinal injection of Enbrel, said Dr. Rolando Rodrigues.

To enroll in a hands-on instructional course on perispinal injections visit: reversealzheimersnow.com.

To purchase an instructional video and e-book on administering perispinal injections visit: neurological-recovery-guide.com

Question by Dr.goggs: Is Stephen Colbert’s “I am america & so can you” considered a non-fiction novel?
I need to read a non-fiction novel for english class. I know “I am america & so can you” was on the new york times best seller list for non-fiction, but is it a novel?
I didn’t realize that there was such a thing as a “non-fiction novel” but i guess it’s a non-fiction story written with novel elements.

Best answer:

Answer by S Librarian
Colbert’s book IS non-fiction, but it is not a novel. A novel is “an invented prose narrative” and Colbert’s book is humorous, autobiographical non-fiction.

Hope this helps.

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A Childrens’ Book – Reading Made Easy


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A page from one of the books written by Pocock for children (I assume that it was printed and published by him also). It is claimed that this work is amongst the earliest books published specifically to help children to read.

A Childrens’ Book – Reading made Easy


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A page from one of the books written by Pocock for children (I assume that it was printed and published by him also). It is claimed that this work is amongst the earliest books published specifically to help children to read.

June is Gay pride month. Those interested nationwide are waiting to see if the US Supreme Court will rule on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case (United States v. Windsor) this month before the end of the current term. As Washington Times writer Susan Ruth wrote on May 28, 2013, ” SCOTUS opinions are usually released Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. The Court will alert the public if it is planning to release opinions, but the specific case names and docket numbers are kept secret until the formal announcement. Due to those blockbuster cases this year, there will be extensive media coverage and live on-line updates every morning as announcements are made on the opinions scheduled for release.”

Describing DOMA, Nina Totenberg of National Public Radio explains, “The law bars federal recognition and benefits for same-sex couples married in any of the states…” United States v. Windsor, Totenberg Berg explains, “…involves a couple from New York, Edith Windsor and Thea Spyer, who had been together for 42 years prior to their marriage in 2007. When Spyer died, however, the federal government, acting under DOMA, required Windsor to pay $ 363,000 in estate taxes that she would not have owed if her spouse had been of the opposite sex.” Totenberg goes on to explain Windsor’s argument before the Court that, “The 14th Amendment guarantees all citizens equal protection of the law, and [Windsor's lawyer has argued] that the government has to have “a good reason” for distinguishing between gay and straight couples. Contending that DOMA supporters have been unable to justify treating legally married gay couples differently, she argues that it is unconstitutional to ‘allow straight married couples to have all the benefits of federal law and gay couples to have none’.”

The lesbian and gay communities have long asserted that same-sex marriage is equal to that of heterosexuals and should be legally recognized. Twelve states in the US have made same-sex marriage legal. These are Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C.

The Lexington, Massachusetts based Reproductive Science Center (RSC) of New England, an assisted reproduction center-of-choice for LGBTQ men and women since 1988, has conducted a survey of its GayIVF.com website and Facebook visitors. The survey asked lesbians and gay men whether the ability to be legally married makes a difference for same-sex couples raising children.

Survey results revealed that an overwhelming majority (71.7%) strongly asserts that legal marriage does matter.

As one respondent stated, “Marriage absolutely makes a difference for same-sex couples raising children. It is public and civic validation of the central relationship in the home. It eliminates separate and unequal status for families with same-sex parents. Though it is not a prerequisite for a healthy, stable family, it absolutely should be an option for all families who desire the additional protection, acknowledgment and substantiation that marriage offers.”

A minority of survey respondents (28.3%) do not feel marriage makes a difference. Within this group, one respondent stated, “Love is love no matter if you share a piece of paper that says you are legally married or not.”

Does marriage matter?

Out of the 89% of survey respondents who described themselves as “partnered”, 49% were married. For the 43% of unmarried (but partnered), 75% stated that they do plan to be married in the future. 22% said they would marry if marriage becomes legal in the state in which they live.

Do you plan to have children in the future?

A third of lesbian and gay survey respondents indicated they already have children. Out of the 67% who were not yet parents, 98% stated that they do plan to have children in the future.

Adoption will be the choice for 13.2%, and 97.4% plan to build their families using some form of assisted reproduction. This would include intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) with donor sperm for lesbians. Gay men wishing to have genetically related children do so using in vitro fertilization (IVF) with donor eggs and a gestational surrogate who carries the pregnancy.

RSC New England is a comprehensive reproductive medicine center. While the majority of its patients are heterosexual couples that are unable to become pregnant due to infertility, the center also provides assisted reproductive services for LGBTQ men and women. RSC New England has provided IUI with donor sperm for lesbian couples since 1988. In 1998, RSC was the first reproductive medicine practice in New England to help a gay male couple have genetically related children through the use of donor eggs and gestational surrogacy. Since then, RSC New England and its medical director, Samuel Pang, MD has become well known for reproductive assistance for male couples.

Dr. Pang, a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, also provides what he has termed Reciprocal IVF for lesbian couples in which one partner provides eggs that are fertilized using donor sperm and a resulting embryo is then transferred to the other female partner who carries the pregnancy. More recently, Dr. Pang has also begun providing fertility preservation consultations and services for transgender men and women.

RSC New England is a member partner of IntegraMed Fertility, the largest network of fertility treatment centers in the United States.

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Why is Fox News helping Jonathan Alter sell his book?
A new book by journalist Jonathan Alter contains some interesting contentions vis-a-vis the alleged paranoia of Fox News chief Roger Ailes. Titled “The Center Holds: Obama and his Enemies,” the book, as excerpted here, contends that Ailes, among other …
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Question by Meg Ryan: What eBook reader is recommended for renting college textbooks?
I’ll be entering college next month and I’ve been hearing it’s more affordable to get your textbooks electronically rather than getting the physical books themselves. From the Nook, iPad, Kindle, or whatever other eBook readers there are, what would you recommend the most?

Best answer:

Answer by accorn34
I would totally go with a Kindle. Amazon just launched their college textbook rental service.
Amazon has the best selection and features in my opinion.. and is growing faster than anyone else in the ebook market.

You can compare the different kindle models and get a good deal on a kindle 3 here:

http://www.syncpedia.com/goto/kindle_store

I would totally recommend a 3g kindle. You can get one for just $ 30 more these days then the basic wifi model, and it allows you to use the web browser free anywhere vs just wifi hotspots.
I use mine to read blogs/news/facebook/email etc.

I purchased the 3g kindle before the special offer version was released but if I was doing it again I would opt for this one:

http://www.syncpedia.com/goto/kindle_3g_special

That model gives you the full 3g kindle for less, since it has minor ads in non critical areas.
From what I understand the ads are easy to ignore though since they are not on any main content.

Anyways good luck!

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