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7 Years / 4.5 Years Old: Time for an Update!

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:59:57 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: 7 Years / 4.5 Years Old

As Kerry and Dan celebrate Jack's 7th birthday, they're happy to share a long awaited update on how the family is doing. Jack and Max are doing great, getting big, and keeping their mom and dad busy. In this episode, you'll hear more about how the family has learned about sensory processing, the mysteries of the autism spectrum, and how to get results from insurance, schools, therapists, and everyone else the family might encounter.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 PDT

U.S. Decision to Use Japanese Name for Disputed Islands tops Chinese News
Topping the news page at QQ.com and several other internet sites today in China is the news that U.S. State Department spokesperson Victoria Newland said at a press conference yesterday that the U.S. opted to use the Japanese name of disputed islands northeast of Taiwan, which Japan calls the "Senkaku" and China calls the "Diaoyu."

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Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 PDT

New Bridge in Harbin Collapses, Killing 3
According to a report from the official Weibo of Heilongjiang Morning Post, a section of the Yangmingtan Bridge (阳明滩大桥) in the city of Harbin -- opened for traffic for less than a year -- collapsed at around 5:30 a.m. this morning. At least 3 people died in the collapse, and 5 injuries are reported.

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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Migrants in Six Chinese Cities Can Now Apply for Passports Locally
According to an announcement posted to the official website of China's Public Security Bureau, migrant workers in six major Chinese cities -- Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou -- will be permitted to apply locally for passports after September 1. In the past, under China's "hukou", or household registration, system, migrants wanting to travel outside China have had to return to their local area of registration to apply for passports. However, migrants will still have to provide a number of documents to apply for passports locally, including their "hukou", their temporary residency permits (暂住证/居住证), and proof that they have held employment in the city of application for at least one year.
National Post: Reporter Says Xinhua Being Used to Monitor Critics in Canada
"Mark Bourrie had just finished listening to the Dalai Lama speak at the Ottawa Civic Centre with his wife and daughter when he says his cellphone rang: It was his boss — the Ottawa bureau chief for the Chinese state-run news agency, Xinhua — asking Mr. Bourrie to take notes at the spiritual leader’s press conference and pin down what happened at the Dalai Lama’s private meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper earlier that April day. On its face, the request was not an odd one. Mr. Bourrie, an award-winning Canadian journalist and author, had for two years worked as a full-time freelancer for the news agency and had covered the Dalai Lama’s speech at a convention the day before. But by this point a series of what he called “odd” requests by bureau chief Dacheng Zhang had Mr. Bourrie concerned the news agency was gathering intelligence on Chinese dissidents and sending information back to Beijing. . ."
Weak Economy Drive Migrants Out of China's Cities and Back to the Countryside
According to People's Daily Online, China has recently experienced its first mass return of rural migrants to the countryside from the cities since 2008. Generally, Chinese rural migrants working in the cities return to their hometowns only once every year, before the annual Spring Festival. People's Daily Online said that a weak economy and new property regulations have depressed the labor market, driving many migrants to return to the countryside.
China News Service: China's Cities Announce 7 Trillion in "Stimulus" Funds
Topping the news today at QQ.com and several other Chinese news portals is a story from the official China News Service saying local city governments across China have announced a total of 7 trillion yuan in stimulus spending since July this year. News reports outside China -- like this one (http://on.wsj.com/Necf94) from the Wall Street Journal -- have questioned whether these funds will actually be spent, and whether they will give China's economy a boost.

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Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Hong Kong Economic Times: PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwan unite over islands dispute
The Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET) reported today that protesters from Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China have issued a unified call to Japan asserting sovereignty over the Diaoyutai Islands, which Japan regards as its sovereign territory and calls the Senkaku Islands. Japan arrested 14 "activists" from Hong Kong yesterday, four of whom had set foot on one of the disputed islands. A further nine people were arrested while still at sea, including several journalists from Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV. There were anti-Japanese protests in both Taipei and Beijing, the HKET reported. The paper said about 20 protesters gathered yesterday outside the Japanese embassy in Beijing carrying PRC flags and banners that read: "Recover the Diaoyutai Islands, Get the Ghosts [Japanese] Out of the Diaoyutai Islands". According to the newspaper, the Beijing protesters even offered a written document in which they called on Japan's prime minister perform a ritual stomach-cutting suicide, or "seppuku".

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 PDT

QQ Special Feature Page Aggregates Information on Beijing Floods
In China, regulations prevent commercial internet portals from producing their own news, but portal sites can still play a crucial role in aggregating coverage of breaking news stories and hot topics. Clicking on the above headline, readers can visit the special page on the Beijing floods at QQ.com, which includes information on how to donate to those in need, a map of the affected areas, and information on those confirmed to have died.
Streets in Tianjin flooded in latest heavy rains
State media report today that heavy rains in the city of Tianjin yesterday and today have resulted in serious flooding in the city. According to People's Daily Online, some areas of Tianjin received 50 mm of rain within a three-hour period.

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Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Global Times: youth should be kept away from political events like Shifang
In an editorial today, the Chinese-language Global Times, a spin-off of China's official People's Daily, writes that it is wrong and worrisome to see young teens participating in political actions that seen recently in Sichuan, where thousands of residents of Shifang city turned out to protests the building of a molybdenum-cooper plant. The paper wrote: "Middle school students are not yet adults and their ideas are not yet fully mature. They are very emotional and highly sensitive . . . [They] can be easily swayed by adults, either toward a correct social mentality or in the wrong direction." "In every normal household," the paper continued, "the correct duty of middle school students is to study, and not to be encouraged to join events of a political nature." To this, journalist and CMP fellow Xiao Shu (笑蜀) responded: "For this purpose, all Party organizations must exit our schools, and no political events should be allowed. What does [GT editor] Hu Xijin think about this?"

Almost 5 Years / 2.5 Years Old: Sensory Processing and More

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:31:35 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: Almost 5 Years / 2.5 Years Old

In our final episode of 2010, Kerry and Dan explain what's been going on with the boys over the past few months, including some important updates about both boys. Jack is now wearing glasses and adjusting to the experience, while Max (and all of us) are dealing with his diagnosis with Sensory Processing Disorder. Hear about what it means, and all the things we're doing with Max from therapy to things to do at home. We've got all that and more on this episode of Baby Time!

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4.5 Years / 26 Months Old: When the Baby Barks...

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:13:06 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: 4.5 Years / 26 Months Old

In this latest episode, Kerry and Dan break down some of the latest happenings at Baby Time headquarters: Jack heads back to school, Max battles a case of the croup, and Kerry and Dan continue to work with Max on his feeding issues. Hear about everything and more on this episode of Baby Time!

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4.5 Years / 2 Years Old: Summertime News

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:49:29 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: 4.5 Years / 2 Years Old

Welcome back everyone! Jack and Max are doing well and we have the latest updates on them both. After visits to the doctor and dentist, the boys have had a chance to celebrate birthdays, meet new friends, and experience new things - such as swim lessons for Jack. Hear about everything and more on this episode of Baby Time!

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4 Years / 21 Months Old: A Trip to Sea World

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:09:47 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: 4 Years / 21 Months Old

Kerry and Dan decided to take Jack on a special trip to Sea World, all by himself, and he had a wonderful time, especially in one area of the park especially for little kids. We'll talk about the visit to the park and share some tips for moms and dads. Also, Jack has recently had some interesting dreams, and we talk about how he's reacting to them. Hear about everything and more on this episode of Baby Time!

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4 Years / 21 Months Old: Daylight Savings Whine

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:39:48 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: 4 Years / 21 Months Old

It's been a rough few weeks for both boys! Jack has developed a bad cough and is taking medication, while Max got bitten by some fire ants at the local playground. Meanwhile, the Daylight Savings Time hour shift hasn't done anyone any favors by throwing off our routine. Other than that, things are wonderful! :) Hear about everything and more on this episode of Baby Time!

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4 Years / 20 Months Old: Two Big Boys

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:10:48 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: 4 Years / 20 Months Old

Jack and Max are both big boys now, and in different ways. 4 year old Jack is doing so well at school now, he's staying for the whole day, though a recent nightmare found him back in Mommy and Daddy's bed. Meanwhile, 20 Month Old Max is still in his crib and using pacifiers, but he's learning more every day about talking, playing, and having fun with his big brother. Hear about everything and more on this episode of Baby Time!

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4 Years / 1.5 Years Old: The Birthday Bug

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:28:43 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: 4 Years / 1.5 Years Old

Not long after celebrating his 4th birthday, Jack came down with a stomach bug, and soon passed it on to a few others in the family. How did we cope with both Kerry and Dan getting sick at the same time? Also, Jack has outgrown one of the car seats, so a new booster seat was purchased. Which one did we get, and why? Hear about everything and more on this episode of Baby Time!

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Almost 4 Years / 1.5 Years Old: Christmas Wrap

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:53:35 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: Almost 4 Years / 1.5 Years Old

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year 2010 everyone! Kerry and Dan are back to talk about how the holiday season went, as both boys met Santa (many times), Jack took a ride on the Polar Express, and Max has started talking (but still isn't eating solid foods). With so much going on, it's been a very busy time of year! Hear about everything on this episode of Baby Time!

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3.5 Years / 17 Months Old: Halloween and Flu Season

hello@babytimeshow.com (Kerry & Dan Gorgone) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:51 -0500

Listen to Baby Time: 3.5 Years / 17 Months Old

Catch up with Jack and Max in this post-Halloween, Swine Flu edition of Baby Time! Kerry and Dan talk about how the boys did at a Halloween party, Jack's first year thinking about trick-or-treating, and what parents can do to deal with the current Swine Flu crisis in the United States. Hear about all that and more on this episode of Baby Time!

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