# reduction (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover reduction. Page: Feed: --- ## [Taking the IBCLC Exam?](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/taking-the-ibclc-exam-f0d) _2026-08-21 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ 10 Tips for Test-Taking ## [Blog Directory](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/blog-directory-0b6) _2026-08-14 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ A great way to learn about other people's perspectives. ## [The Safe Place in My Inbox: A Farewell to Filter](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/the-safe-place-in-my-inbox-a-farewell) _2026-08-11 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ No regrets ## [FDA Tobacco Regulation in the United States: Origins and Responses](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/responses-to-fda-tobacco-regulatory) _2026-08-06 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ Project Index ## ["My Best Friend"](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/my-best-friend) _2026-08-04 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ We're failing people when we treat nicotine addiction and not the whole person ## [In Honor of Disability Pride Month](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/in-honor-of-disability-pride-month) _2026-08-01 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ Announcing the launch of a new page on the Safer Nicotine Wiki ## [Skin-to-Skin Contact](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/skin-to-skin-contact) _2026-07-30 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Back to Basics ## [The "I Changed My Mind" Project](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/the-i-changed-my-mind-project) _2026-07-29 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ Evidence that patience, stories, and science really can change minds ## [Research Review: Effects of Skin-to-Skin Care on Late Preterm and Term Infants At-Risk for Neonatal Hypoglycemia](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/research-review-effects-of-skin-to) _2026-07-28 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Citation: Chiruvolu A, Miklis KK, Stanzo KC, et al. Effects of skin-to-skin care on late preterm and term infants at-risk for neonatal hypoglycemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2017;2(4):e030 Link: https://www.ovid.com/10.1097/pq9.0000000000000030 Breastfeeding Buzz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Abstract: Objective:… ## [Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – 11 Brigade](https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2026/07/light-strike-revisited-from-concept-to-contemporary-relevance-11-brigade/) _2026-07-17 · Think Defence · Think Defence_ The British Army’s 11 Brigade is currently transitioning into a specialised tactical recce-strike role, often described as the Army’s first ‘drone brigade’. After a period as the Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB), it was re-designated in November 2024 as a combat-focused unit within the Land Special Operations Force. In its previous role, 11 Brigade, it \[…\] ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/khNoGbVYF7W5) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [The Latest from Manchester Metropolitan University Researchers](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/the-latest-from-manchester-metropolitan) _2026-07-14 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ Fitness studies looking for effects of vaping and smoking ## [Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – TD’s 2018 Concept](https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2026/07/light-strike-revisited-from-concept-to-contemporary-relevance-tds-2018-concept/) _2026-07-13 · Think Defence · Think Defence_ This is post 3 of 4 in the series “Light Strike” Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – An Introduction Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – 24 Airmobile Brigade Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – TD’s 2018 Concept Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – \[…\] ## [Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – 24 Airmobile Brigade](https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2026/07/light-strike-revisited-from-concept-to-contemporary-relevance-24-airmobile-brigade/) _2026-07-12 · Think Defence · Think Defence_ This is post 2 of 4 in the series “Light Strike” Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – An Introduction Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – 24 Airmobile Brigade Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – TD’s 2018 Concept Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – \[…\] ## [Events](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/events-821) _2026-07-09 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ July 9, 2026 ## [See Opportunities](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/see-opportunities-f34) _2026-07-09 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ July 8, 2026 ## [Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – An Introduction](https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2026/07/light-strike-revisited-from-concept-to-contemporary-relevance-an-introduction/) _2026-07-08 · Think Defence · Think Defence_ This is post 1 of 4 in the series “Light Strike” Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – An Introduction Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – 24 Airmobile Brigade Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – TD’s 2018 Concept Light Strike Revisited: From Concept to Contemporary Relevance – \[…\] ## [PAHO Belize wins Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction Award at the UK-Belize Climate and Nature Legacy Awards 2026 – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)](https://sdgtalks.ai/paho-belize-wins-resilience-disaster-risk-reduction-award-at-the-uk-belize-climate-and-nature-legacy-awards-2026-pan-american-health-organization-paho) _2026-07-05 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ PAHO Belize wins Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction Award at the UK-Belize Climate and Nature Legacy Awards 2026 Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) ## [One Year After USAID: How to Actually Fix Foreign Aid – Foreign Policy](https://sdgtalks.ai/one-year-after-usaid-how-to-actually-fix-foreign-aid-foreign-policy) _2026-07-05 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ One Year After USAID: How to Actually Fix Foreign Aid Foreign Policy ## [WEAU investigates Burger King franchise operator over allegations of multi-state labor violations – WEAU](https://sdgtalks.ai/weau-investigates-burger-king-franchise-operator-over-allegations-of-multi-state-labor-violations-weau) _2026-07-05 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ WEAU investigates Burger King franchise operator over allegations of multi-state labor violations WEAU ## [finds Denver-area restaurant employed minors to load hazardous equipment, work outside of legally allowed hours | U.S. Department of Labor – U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)](https://sdgtalks.ai/finds-denver-area-restaurant-employed-minors-to-load-hazardous-equipment-work-outside-of-legally-allowed-hours-us-department-of-labor-us-department-of-labor-gov) _2026-07-05 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ finds Denver-area restaurant employed minors to load hazardous equipment, work outside of legally allowed hours | U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Department of Labor (.gov) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FPxBTQW8xstc) _2026-07-05 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Kevin Franke and Shari Franke: Child abuse is a serious problem in Utah. We cannot solve it with the status quo. – The Salt Lake Tribune](https://sdgtalks.ai/kevin-franke-and-shari-franke-child-abuse-is-a-serious-problem-in-utah-we-cannot-solve-it-with-the-status-quo-the-salt-lake-tribune) _2026-07-05 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ Kevin Franke and Shari Franke: Child abuse is a serious problem in Utah. We cannot solve it with the status quo. The Salt Lake Tribune ## [Tobacco Harm Reduction IS Harm Reduction-Part 4](https://skipscorner.substack.com/p/tobacco-harm-reduction-is-harm-reduction-73f) _2026-07-04 · Skip Murray · Skip’s Corner_ A Look at NHS England ## [Research Review: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/research-review-breastfeeding-after) _2026-06-30 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Citation: Spatz, Diane L. PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN. Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction Surgery. MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing 50(4):p 231-235, July/August 2025. Abstract: Purpose: To examine the topic of breast reduction surgery and nursing implications. Methods: The following databases were searched (Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL) using the terms mammoplasty, breast… ## [Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/breastfeeding-after-breast-reduction) _2026-06-29 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Every Journey is Unique ## [Regarding Grease](https://www.mixerology.com/regarding-grease/) _2026-06-21 · Rich Siegel · mixerology_ The subject of which grease to use when regreasing your mixer, and how much, can be confusing. There are a lot of arcane terms, and acronyms, and designations, and sometimes it gets to be a bit much. Hopefully the information in this post will help. Table of Contents Glossary of Terms The following technical terms... more Regarding Grease ## [Cultivating a BIG Project](https://www.briannatosswill.ca/library/cultivating-a-big-project) _2026-06-17 · Brianna Tosswill · Library - BRIANNA TOSSWILL_ I’m wrapping up my third major theme at the moment (Romance), and preparing to tackle a new one (Community). This is a part of my practice that I didn’t know would exist ten years ago. I’ve commented on project size/duration before: One of the most motivating experiences in the art-making process is finishing something. If you’re early in your practice, or art is lower on your list of priorities,… ## [So you’ve never been to a Gallery Opening before?](https://www.briannatosswill.ca/library/so-youve-never-been-to-a-gallery-opening-before) _2026-05-30 · Brianna Tosswill · Library - BRIANNA TOSSWILL_ In the lead up to my solo show opening in Edmonton, I had a bunch of people ask me about the artistic cultural tradition of art gallery openings, and what would be expected of them as an attendee. I understand that art spaces can be intimidating. I think it comes from mutual exclusion… that artists, typically having little financial capital, have over-leveraged cultural capital, to that point that… ## [Research Review: The Impact of Care Based on the Lactation Management Model Offered to Mothers With Infants In The Intensive Care Unit on the Quantity of Human Milk and Breastfeeding Duration.](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/research-review-the-impact-of-care) _2026-05-25 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Citation: Eker A, Kaya Şenol D, Aslan E. The impact of care based on the lactation management model offered to mothers with infants in the intensive care unit on the quantity of human milk and breastfeeding duration: a randomized controlled trial study. Adv Neonatal Care. 2026;26(2):187-196. Breastfeeding Buzz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider… ## [At-Breast Supplementers](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/at-breast-supplementers) _2026-05-22 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Another Tool in the Tool-Belt ## [Grant Proposal - Not Selected](https://www.briannatosswill.ca/library/grant-proposal) _2026-05-17 · Brianna Tosswill · Library - BRIANNA TOSSWILL_ This is a grant proposal that I submitted for the consideration of the Canada Council for the Arts in December 2025. The category was “Artist Creation Grant”. My application included my CV, which you can find here , with all activities up to the end of 2025 included. The images interspersed usually all go together at the end. My application was not selected for funding, and that’s okay! I’ll… ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ccae1z1zKhYm) _2026-05-17 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Research Review: Learning From the Hive: Parallels Between Bee Behavior and Breastfeeding Practices](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/research-review-learning-from-the) _2026-04-29 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Citation: Batterjee M. Learning from the hive: parallels between bee behavior and breastfeeding practices. Clinical Lactation. Published online April 6, 2026. doi:10.1891/CL-2025-0019 Abstract: Objective: Breastfeeding outcomes are influenced by both maternal factors and relational, community, and structural supports. This scoping review examines the impact of caregiving networks on breastfeeding,… ## [Pacifiers](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/pacifiers) _2026-04-23 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Yes or No? ## [Tennessee bill regulating family influencers passes legislature – WSMV](https://sdgtalks.ai/tennessee-bill-regulating-family-influencers-passes-legislature-wsmv) _2026-04-11 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ Tennessee bill regulating family influencers passes legislature WSMV ## [Conditional Cash Transfers: Generating Buzz, But Let’s Think Outside the Box – New America](https://sdgtalks.ai/conditional-cash-transfers-generating-buzz-but-lets-think-outside-the-box-new-america) _2026-03-12 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ Conditional Cash Transfers: Generating Buzz, But Let’s Think Outside the Box New America ## [Louisiana facing higher SNAP costs as low-income families feel more strain – KNOE](https://sdgtalks.ai/louisiana-facing-higher-snap-costs-as-low-income-families-feel-more-strain-knoe) _2026-03-10 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ Louisiana facing higher SNAP costs as low-income families feel more strain KNOE ## [Power Pumping:](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/power-pumping) _2026-03-09 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Does It Really Boost Milk Supply? ## [Iowa lawmaker walks off Senate floor after being questioned about Iowa’s child welfare system – KCCI](https://sdgtalks.ai/iowa-lawmaker-walks-off-senate-floor-after-being-questioned-about-iowas-child-welfare-system-kcci) _2026-03-08 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 1. No Poverty_ Iowa lawmaker walks off Senate floor after being questioned about Iowa's child welfare system KCCI ## [Research Review: Breastfeeding, bonding, and olfaction: unlocking the potential of mother-infant odour exchange](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/research-review-breastfeeding-bonding) _2026-03-02 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ How odor plays a role in early breastfeeding ## [Research Review: Facilitating Autonomous Infant Hand Use During Breastfeeding](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/research-review-facilitating-autonomous) _2026-01-31 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Supporting Babies Instinctive Hand Behaviors ## [Happy New Year!](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/happy-new-year) _2026-01-30 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Getting Started with Lactation Certification ## [Colour in Practice](https://www.briannatosswill.ca/library/colour-in-practice) _2026-01-20 · Brianna Tosswill · Library - BRIANNA TOSSWILL_ As a printmaker working within linocut reduction, I think about colour A LOT and very specifically. Some of this will be useful cross-discipline, and some of it won’t. Colour is highly subjective, and I am one being writing from experience, i.e. these are mostly opinions! As I attempted to organize my thoughts on this topic that has been mostly intuitive for so long, I found jumping-off points… ## [Have Box, Will Travel](https://www.mixerology.com/have-box-will-travel/) _2026-01-06 · Rich Siegel · mixerology_ KitchenAid stand mixers are both heavy and fragile; this challenging combination of attributes makes it critically important that they be packed carefully for transit, whether in a moving truck or when being shipped. By far the best way to ship a mixer is in the original factory packaging. The packing was carefully designed and engineered... more Have Box, Will Travel ## [Regarding Power Cord Replacement on Vintage Models](https://www.mixerology.com/vintage-power-cords/) _2026-01-05 · Rich Siegel · mixerology_ Safety warning: Doing electrical work on countertop appliances can create the risk of an electric shock, which may be fatal. Always unplug the mixer before starting work on it, and if at all possible the work should be done by a qualified individual. The discussion here is intended to be educational, and not tutorial. Vintage... more Regarding Power Cord Replacement on Vintage Models ## [Research Review: “It gave me so much confidence”: First‐time U.S. mothers' experiences with antenatal milk expression](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/research-review-it-gave-me-so-much) _2025-12-31 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Read more ## [Research Review](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/research-review-f1b) _2025-12-01 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes for Infants and Children: A Systematic Review ## [What kind of art is this?](https://www.briannatosswill.ca/library/what-kind-of-art-is-this) _2025-11-24 · Brianna Tosswill · Library - BRIANNA TOSSWILL_ These are original prints: physical, tangible artworks, made by hand with technology as old as human history and tools built in the 60’s. I work with paper, linoleum, wood, ink, glue, and assorted other bits. None of it is reproducible by machine or replaceable by AI. It is art that feels materially like the past and the future. I have turned a letterpress upwards of 50 thousands times… ## [How to catch creative ideas and make them sit still](https://www.briannatosswill.ca/library/creative-ideas) _2025-11-24 · Brianna Tosswill · Library - BRIANNA TOSSWILL_ I wrote this in celebration of one year of supporting myself through my art practice (in January 2022). This is the best part: catching creative ideas and making them sit still while I make them into a print, or a book, or something else. Don't get me wrong, 100% of my work day is not occupied with this fizzy magic, but enough of it is. At the bottom of the page are a few sketchbook spreads that… ## [Euclid’s Army, Think Defence and the Book “What I wrote.”](https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2025/11/euclids-army-think-defence/) _2025-11-21 · Think Defence · Think Defence_ Euclid's Army aims to force people to think about how armies should equip, train and organise for land warfare in the 21st Century ## [Grandbaby #9](https://breastfeeding.substack.com/p/grandbaby-9) _2025-11-18 · Mary Foley RN, IBCLC · Breastfeeding Buzz_ Breastfeeding: Still First on the Chopping Block ## [Resupply Reduction – Summary](https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2025/11/resupply-reduction/) _2025-11-05 · Think Defence · Think Defence_ This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Resupply Reduction” Resupply Reduction — Introduction Resupply Reduction — Water Resupply Reduction — Rations Resupply Reduction — Power Resupply Reduction – Summary Wrapping up the series on reducing resupply, I think it is important to note that there are certainly means of reducing demand across the \[…\]