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You have an event or party in the planning and would like some type of Interactive Entertainment to add a special touch to your event and entertain your guests. Arena can make this happen easily and without any stress at all, leaving you to organise the rest of your event.
Interactive Entertainment can add so much more to an event. Options include; Caricaturists, Close-up Magicians, Race Nights, Fun Casinos, Human Statues, Paparazzi, Stilt Walkers, Funfair Stalls, Contortionists, Aerial Performers and the list keeps going on!
If you are interested and would like to book any style of Interactive Entertainment for your event then look no further than Arena Entertainment. We have a superb range of entertainment available including Party Bands, Star Name Performers, Tribute Acts, After Dinner Speakers, Presenters etc. and with a friendly team on hand to guide you through the booking process it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Why book Interactive Entertainment through Arena?
Experience. Arena has been booking Interactive Entertainment into all types of different events since 1989. With our personal service, Arena are able to suggest the right type of Interactive Entertainment to best suit your event and of course budget.
The venue I was holding my party at suggested I speak to Arena as they are the preferred supplier. We booked a photo booth, close up magician, string quartet and party band from them which saved us so much time! They were all fantastic and we will be using Arena again for a big birthday bash we are having next year!
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Handy info for running Photoshop actions via Applescript on your Mac. I used this so I can send an image to Photoshop via the Acquire iPhone app (my “scanner”), and then have Drafts save a text file in Dropbox that Hazel picks up and tells Photoshop to run my default scanned sketch Photoshop Action on the artwork image.
If you are a fellow Photoshop user, and have experienced an unexplained loss of accessing the Hand tool using the spacebar keyboard shortcut, this may have been caused if you are running password manager software 1Password and have used the “Hide” menu option.
I would have never found this had it not been for the warning on TextExpander‘s menubar icon, and the resulting blog post they published regarding TextExpander and Secure Input.
Quitting 1Password and relaunching it fixed the issue for me, so I can only assume it was indeed the culprit.
I just posted our 15th podcast over at The Apple Artist. If you’re a digital artist working on a Mac, this is for you. Joined by my Mac artist friends Krishna Sadasivam and Tracy Bishop. We discuss the popular Cintiq alternative Yiynova MSP19u and the brand new Manga Studio 5. As usual, filled with other tips, app suggestions and other geeky stuff. I’ve even been told that PC artists find it helpful!
More Yiynova MSP19u & Manga Studio 5 – The Apple Artist Podcast #15 – The Apple Artist.
I love the Drafts app for the iPhone, and I love automating stuff. The downside to using Drafts is that the workflows I’ve set up aren’t possible with any software on the Mac. I cobbled together some methods to achieve at least the one most common task I have, appending info to a master plain-text log file on Dropbox. Here’s how I did it.

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Are you planning an interior design project now? Do you want it to be on top trend? For that to happen you need to know all the interior design trends that will rock the design world in 2018. Take a look at the list of top interior design trends for 2018 and create a stylish interior that speaks its own language! Get inspired!
The Empire center table by Boca do Lobo is built from mahogany wood, and features a polished brass surface.
Dark wood flor and furniture, with hues such as chocolate brown or light brown, is one of the main interior design trends you need to know this year if you’re looking for a new furniture. These shades of wood add a touch of sophistication to any space.
Rose and yellow gold is starting to be out of trend. Less high shine and more industrial shades of metal home decor are going to be on trend this year. Brass to nickel will add a more organic atmosphere to the interior design of your space.
Add a pop of colors to your living space with popular stylish yellow through home decor, wall painting or furnishing. A yellow interior design will immediately brighten smaller spaces and add a feeling of warmth and coziness!
Details continue to be very important in all parts of home design. They are the finishing elements that keep your place alive and express your personality through the details, whether it is intricate patterns or home decor pieces.
Get your modern interior lighten properly and trendy! Combine overhead lighting, lamps of different sizes, and accent lights to get the right feel.

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Insecticidal spraying is probably the major emission source of 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol to the environment where it is still being used. In addition, wastewater effluents from chemical plants have been found to contain 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol. If released to soil, 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol will usually disappear within a few weeks to 2 months when applied at normal pesticidal rates. Biodegradation is probably the main removal process from agricultural soils. Estimated Koc values (225-590) suggest that 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol will have medium to low soil mobility. If released to water, direct photolysis may occur since 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol absorbs light in the environmentally important range of the spectrum; The half-life for photooxidation via peroxy radicals has been estimated to be 58 days. The significance of biodegradation in natural waters cannot be predicted with certainty from the available data; The results of one screening study suggest that concentration may be an important factor in determining the ability of microbes to biotransform 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol. Aquatic hydrolysis, volatilization, bioconcentration, and adsorption to sediments are not expected to be important fate processes. If released to air, 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol may exist in both the vapor and adsorbed (to particulates) phases. In the vapor- phase, it will react rapidly with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals at an estimated half-life rate of 8 hours. Particulate-phase 4,6-dinitro-o- cresol will be susceptible to wet and dry deposition. General population exposure to 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol may occur through oral consumption of contaminated food, however, it is unlikely that contamination of human food-stuffs will occur to any large extent since the primary pesticide use of the compound involves treatment of fruit trees during the dormant season. Risk of dermal and inhalation exposure is greatest to those workers involved in manufacturing, formulating or applying the pesticide as an aerosol.
TERRESTRIAL FATE: LABORATORY STUDIES COMPARED THE RATE OF BREAKDOWN OF DINITRO-O-CRESOL AND 2,4-D IN CEREAL-CROPPED SOILS TREATED FOR 12 YEARS WITH THESE HERBICIDES AND IN SOIL TREATED FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE FATE IN PERCENT OF THE ORIGINAL DOSE REMAINING PLOTTED AGAINST TIME IS SHOWN. IN BOTH LONG-TREATED AND UNTREATED SOILS THE DNOC BREAKDOWN PROCEEDED AT ABOUT THE SAME RATE. TERRESTRIAL FATE: 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol usually disappears from soil within a few weeks to 2 months when applied at normal pesticidal rates . Biodegradation is probably the main removal process from agricultural soils ; 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol has been observed to significantly increase CO2 evolution from soil microflora at low concentrations. Estimated Koc values (225-590) suggest that 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol will have medium to low soil mobility; The greatest mobility can be expected in coarse-textured sandy soils and the least mobility in fine textured clay and organic soils. AQUATIC FATE: Aquatic hydrolysis, volatilization, bioconcentration, and adsorption to sediments are not expected to be important fate processes with respect to 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol. Direct photolysis may occur since 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol absorbs light at >290 nm. The half-life for photooxidation via peroxy radicals has been estimated to be 58 days. The significance of biodegradation in natural waters cannot be predicted with certainty from the available data; The results of one screening study suggest that concentration may be an important factor in determining the ability of microbes to biotransform 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol(1,SRC). ATMOSPHERIC FATE: Based on vapor pressure of 1.05X10-4 mm Hg at 25 deg C , 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol may exist in both the vapor-phase and adsorbed to the particulate phase in the atmosphere. In the vapor-phase, 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol will react rapidly with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals at an estimated half-life rate of 8 hr. Particulate-phase 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol will be susceptible to wet and dry deposition. Wet deposition is not expected to be important with respect to vapor-phase 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol(2,SRC). Terrestrial and Aquatic Fate: Chemical, microbial, and photochemical decomposition, volatilization, movement, organism uptake, and absorption are the principal factors affecting the fate and behavior of pesticides in soil and water systems. The relative importance of any of these factors is dependant on the physicochemical factors of both the soil and the chemical. Pesticides/ EFFL: 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol has been detected (no concn reported) in the wastewater effluents from two US chemical plants . It was qualitatively detected in the wastewater from the Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant . It has been detected in the wastewaters of a pest control plant in England and in the wastewaters of a specialty chemical plant at a concn of 18 ppm .

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text: At North West Autos Blackburn we aim to bring you the widest choice of used cars in Blackburn, Lancashire and at great prices. We have some fantastic deals on used TOYOTA MR2 cars, which are always changing. Browse our used cars below and contact us for more information on any of our second hand cars.

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Building a new home is one of the most exciting and satisfying things you can do in your life. As a blank canvas, it can be very intimidating and confusing to consider which features and upgrades to invest in.
Building a new home is one of the most exciting and satisfying things you can do in your life. As a blank canvas, it can be very intimidating and confusing to consider which features and upgrades to invest in. There are so many options, sometimes it can be hard to choose because you want them all. Everyone has different priorities, but there are some key upgrades that are definitely worth considering as they can make your home much more liveable, as well as improving its value over time. So what are some upgrades that are worth the investment when you’re buying a new house?
The kitchen in a family home is an area that inevitably gets a lot of use, perhaps even the most use. For this reason, it should be well designed, functional, and durable. Investing in good cabinets from the outset will yield long term benefits, and even opting for taller, more usable cupboards and drawers can add much needed space. Soft close mechanisms can help keep your cabinetry in top shape over time.
Another way to increase productivity in the kitchen is by adding more bench space. If you like stone benchtops, it’s worth opting for this upgrade when building rather than having to fork out to redo your countertops at a future date – stone both looks better and is much hardier than other benchtops.
Investing in energy efficient and modern appliances will do wonders for your bills and the general ambience of your home. Integrated stainless steel appliances in the kitchen will complete the look and help create a slick, clean looking atmosphere.
When choosing flooring, it can be tempting to simply opt for the most basic options, but investing in better floors will provide more durability and comfort. Opt for the best quality under-flooring option for your carpeted areas as it’ll prolong the life of your carpet and improve the feel and cosiness of your rooms.
Wooden floors, although pricier than carpet, are also worth the investment as they’re durable and considered the most attractive flooring. Wooden floors will increase the value of your home when you’ve decided it’s time to sell, and their versatility means you can just cover them with a rug if you feel like some texture and warmth during the cooler seasons.
Investing in skylights can add much needed natural light to some areas, and also reduce the need to use lights, making them an energy efficient upgrade in the long run. Various skylight options are available, from ones with blinds, to air vents, to automatic sensors. Don’t discount the value of using skylights in your home, and these are often a very worthwhile upgrade.
While air conditioning systems are common upgrades, many home builders forget the value of the humble ceiling fan! Not only will it provide an interior focal point, but they’ll improve your home’s overall efficiency as you won’t have to use the air conditioning as often. If it’s slightly warm, leave the air conditioner off and turn the fan on to enjoy saving on some electricity.
Opting for high quality insulation throughout as much of your home as possible can provide great efficiencies when it comes to your heating and cooling bills. This upgrade is again worthwhile as it will save you money in the long term, while making your home more comfortable to live in all year round.
Quality fixtures and fittings such as taps can bring visual appeal, and more importantly, reliability. It’s easy to go for the cheaper option initially, but when you consider that these options will need replacement or maintenance, it is worth making the upgrade to something hardier and longer lasting.
Ensuring you have sufficient power outlets for your TV, phone, internet, and any other electronic accessories is important in every modern household. Don’t be afraid to invest in additional outlet points, as retrofitting these can be a costly exercise. If there’s a lot of you in the home and you like to use your laptops or tablets often, consider this upgrade. Additionally, having integrated wiring for areas like the TV room and study can give your home a much cleaner look and leave less risk of damage.
With so many upgrade options available, and so many features on offer when building a home, it’s easy to get carried away or overwhelmed by the decision making. However considering these key items can have a significant impact on, not only the future value of your home, but also the enjoyment you’ll get out of it whilst you’re living there.


text: In the great Brenau summer tradition, half-day Fridays begin May 9 and continue through August 8. Staff may wear jeans with an official, embroidered Brenau shirt on these days, even if they did not participate in the campus campaign. Beginning August 15 standard dress code resumes for all employees who did not participate in the campus campaign.

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text: In his preface to this play Voltaire says: "The learned will not here meet with a faithful narrative of Catiline's conspiracy: a tragedy, they very well know, is not a history, but they will see a true picture of the manners of those times: all that Cicero, Catiline, Cato and Cæsar do in this piece is not true, but their genius and character are faithfully represented: if we do not there discover the eloquence of Cicero, we shall at least find displayed all that courage and virtue which he showed in the hour of danger. In Catiline is described that contrast of fierceness and dissimulation which formed his real character; Cæsar is represented as growing into power, factious, and brave; that Cæsar who was born at once to be the glory and the scourge of Rome." Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

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Does DHA level during pregnancy determine the size of the Brain of the child?
A lot of people are unaware of this important issue. Lets give the child what it needs to be a healthy clever individual.
Foods that produce a bigger then average brain….. Did Einstein’s mother eat fish, or something else for the DHA?
The size of a baby’s brain, and its head circumference are linked to its blood levels of DHA during the first year of life. By the age of nine months after birth, babies fed on mother’s milk (which contains DHA) or formula enriched with DHA seem to have significantly better visual acuity than baby’s receiving formula that does not contain DHA. As a result, most formula milks are now enriched with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Two servings of fish a week can boost your baby's brain development.
During pregnancy, the foods you eat directly affect the growth and development of your unborn child. A diet high in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, and low-fat dairy and whole grains is essential for supporting the development of every organ, including the brain. However, if you want to support the development of the fetal brain specifically, you can also add certain foods to your diet that foster neuronal development in the womb.
Fortified cereals provide many of the micronutrients essential for proper fetal brain development. The folic acid and choline in fortified cereals help prevent spina bifida and other neural tube defects. Iron in fortified cereals can also improve fetal brain health -- iron deficiencies during pregnancy are a leading cause of preventable mental retardation. Choose a fortified cereal low in sugar and high in fiber to ensure that both you and your baby are the healthiest you can be.
Fish contain the omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, which is necessary for optimal brain development. Babies born to mothers with a deficiency of DHA develop visual and behavioral defects; mothers with high omega-3 intake during pregnancy tend to have children who do better on tests measuring verbal, social and communication skills during early childhood. One to two servings of fish per week is ideal because this amount provides enough DHA for brain development without exposing the mother and baby to high levels of mercury or other toxins that can sometimes be found in fish.
Sea vegetables, such as the seaweed nori, are an excellent source of iodine. Iodine assists in brain and spinal cord development and prevents mental retardation. Sea vegetables also contain folic acid, choline and omega-3 fats, so it boosts brain development in a few different ways. Avoid the brown sea vegetable hijiki, however, because it can contain high levels of arsenic.
Nuts and seeds contain healthy omega-3 fats,DHA, as well as plenty of brain-boosting micronutrients, such as vitamin B6. This vitamin assists in normal brain functioning by acting as a chemical messenger between brain cells. Simply add a handful of nuts or seeds to your meal plan each day. Walnuts are particularly beneficial because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids in addition to having plenty of micronutrients.
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How vegetarians may get their DHA levels high.
The World Health Organization, (WHO) has declared Alsi as the ‘super star food’. In Aryuveda, Alsi is treated as Godly food.
The French emperor Charles Magne was so bedazzled with the magical spells of Alsi that he had made a law ordering his subjects to eat regular doses of Alsi so that his peoples could live without diseases.
Father of India, Mahatma Gandhi had mentioned this in his book, “where Alsi will be eaten, there the society will be prosperous and healthy”.
Omega-3 is health booster, beauty enhancer and life extender. Omega-3 are found also in walnuts, fish etc apart from Alsi. DHA form from the ALA present in Alsi.
A very good source of DHA is krill oil, which has the world's strongest antioxidant astaxanthin in it which prevents the omega-3 fats from getting oxidized and going rancid. Salmon is a good source of DHA and EPA but it has to be wild Alaskan Salmon rather than farmed and should not be eaten a lot because of mercury present in every fish. Krill oil should be Antarctic which has very low levels of mercury.
It is not recommended to use plant based DHA sources as the only sources for omega-3 fats because of reasons mentioned in following article. Also fish oils are not good because they don't have astaxanthin in them and become unhealthy by getting oxidized fast. Flaxseed or Alsi should be organic and freshly ground and consumed immediately to prevent oxidation. Flaxseed oil is not good because it also gets oxidized very fast. Plant based omega-3 fats should always be consumed with animal based omega-3 fats along with astaxanthin supplement (4-8 mg daily). Other sources of plant based omega-3 fats are chia seeds and hemp.
6:116 And if you obey the majority of those on Earth they will lead you away from God’s path; that is because they follow conjecture, and that is because they only guess.
10:36 Most of them only follow conjecture. While conjecture does not avail against the truth in anything. God is aware of what they do.
2:170 And if they are told: “Follow what God has sent down,” they say: “No, we will follow what we found our fathers doing!” What if their fathers did not understand anything and were not guided?
28:75 And We will extract from every nation a witness, then We will say: “Bring forth your proof.” They will then realize that all truth belongs with God, and what they had invented will abandon them.

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Teenagers are unique and going through some major changes in their lives. The last thing you want to do, at times, is pile on more physical change! That is why Invisalign is such a great thing to consider for teens. Invisalign is clear aligners that slowly straighten the teeth. When you fix their teeth and make it a beautiful smile, they are 2 times more likely to have higher self-esteem. Invisalign treatment, when compared to that of traditional braces, will give them a better overall experience!
When you find a good dentist who is experienced, Invisalign can be used to treat simple cases of teeth straightening to complex teeth straightening cases.
There are innovative programs out there that can provide more predictable movements of the teeth that, in turn, make a shorter treatment time possible. Contrary to popular belief, the cost of Invisalign Clear Aligners is very similar to braces. If you have orthodontic insurance, it may cover up to $3500 of your treatment cost!


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Luxeology's own mascot, the iconic French bulldog in an elegant evening attire of striking matt black with gold lustre details.
34cm L, 28cm Hx 13.5cm W approx.
The 'Wrought Metal Gate' wallpaper is inspired by wrought iron architectural details and gives the look of exquisitely ornate metal panels on the wall. It can be used to create a mysterious yet sophisticated feeling and is strangely reminiscent of moroccan screens, boudoirs and metal garden gates! Perfect for feature walls or a whole room. It is printed onto finest quality 300g textured paper-backed vinyl wallpaper and is suitable for both domestic and commercial use.
The classically timeless White Bookshelf wallpaper features white books on white shelves for a bright minimalist look. It can be used to create a stunning contemporary feel reminiscent of designer offices, fashion shoots and art galleries. perfect for feature walls or a whole room. Available in 52cm x 10m long textured vinyl paper. Colourfast, wipeable and hardwearing.
Paste: Paste both the paper and wall.
Lead Time: 2-5 working days if in stock, 2-3 weeks if not in stock.**for urgent orders, please email to check stock availability.
Roll size: 90cm wide x 1000cm.
Surely the star of anyone's personal menagerie must be the statuesque flamingo and Princess Flaminia looks magnificent in a velvet embroidered bodice, her pink plumage glowing against the dark blue background. The warm magenta tones of the Princess Fleminia cushion would look great against an inky blue velvet chair or sofa.
In this exclusive Fractured Memories collection from Mineheart, faces from the past peer out through geometric shapes, as if looking through a prism. The digital manipulation of the traditional painted faces produces a startling combination of old and new.
In this beautiful cushion the delicate features of Lady Grey seem to peer out from a fractured glass prism that magically catches the light. The design of this cushion marries traditional portraiture with a geometric diamond print fusing vintage and modern influences in an unexpected combination.

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On a hot and humid day along the Kenyan coast, the clouds turn black. The signs are ripe for the long awaited downpour. Any moment now, rain will fall. The anticipation begins to grow. Hours turn into days, days into weeks, and weeks into months. But nothing comes—not even a drizzle. Instead, farmers watch helplessly as their crops wither and die.
The farmers on the southern coast of Kenya are not alone; many across East Africa haven’t seen rain for over three months. Around the world, record-breaking temperatures and severe droughts caused by climate change are affecting ecosystems, agriculture, and society’s ability to produce the food we need.
The most affected by the ongoing drought are the poor, who depend on farming, fishing, or pastoralism for their livelihoods. They also depend on rain for agriculture. Without rain, there is no food—and 80 percent of African agriculture relies on rain.
For this reason, African farmers need resources and tools to enable them to adapt to climate change. Most importantly, they need to learn practical “climate-smart” agricultural practices that will help to mitigate the effects of drought.
To that end, my brother and I co-founded Oyeska Greens, a young startup that empowers smallholder farmers and helps drive agricultural innovation along the Kenyan Coast by training farmers to adapt their agricultural practices to the changing climate. As a result of this work, Kwale County selected us as the official host for its 2016 United Nations World Food day celebrations. Working closely with several stakeholders in agriculture, including the Kwale County government and their agricultural extension officers—who provided us with the latest information on the best practices we needed to use for the crops we were growing—and private partners like Syngenta and TechnoServe, we prepared our farm to reflect the theme of the day: “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too.” One thousand farmers from across Kwale County converged on our farm to learn about novel approaches and effective solutions for coping with drought.
Drought tolerant varieties have been bred to grow with minimum water. These varieties can better endure drought, therefore protecting farmers against the risks of failed rains. For the Kenyan coast, such varieties include amaranth green, locally known as “mchicha,” sorghum, pigeon peas, cassava, sweet potatoes, and Syngenta’s Kilele F1 tomato variety. Apart from being drought tolerant, crops such as the amaranth greens are rich in nutrients and offer smallholder farmers a solution to both malnutrition and a changing climate.
2. Diversify across the agricultural system.
By diversifying their crops and keeping resilient livestock and poultry breeds, farmers can spread their risk, increase their income sources, enrich their families’ nutrition, and strengthen their resilience to climate change. To showcase the importance of diversification, we planted a cornucopia of crops on our training farm—including sorghum, maize, sweet potatoes, cassava, cowpeas, green grams, bell peppers, amaranth green, and kales—to show how these crops can survive drought and generate income for smallholder farmers by using better agricultural practices. This showed visiting farmers who rely on just one or two crops the benefits of diversification.
3. Invest in water, manage it wisely, and, if possible, switch to drip irrigation.
Investing in water infrastructure and technologies ensures that farmers can irrigate their crops when rains fail, and promotes resilience against climate change. Water wells, water tanks, and water pans are some of the ways farmers can store rainwater. Stored water can be used to irrigate crops and provide water for the animals during droughts. Switching to efficient technologies such as drip irrigation, a technology that precisely and slowly delivers water directly to the plant root zone, also allows farmer to efficiently use the available water resources.
4. Farmers should employ greenhouses and other creative farming practices.
Greenhouses serve as protected spaces that protect crops from the scorching sun. They also offer small, manageable spaces that can be used to grow food, ensuring that families are food secure.
We showcased other creative farming approaches as well, such as sunken bedgardens and the practice of mulching. Sunken beds, which are dug to sit slightly below the soil surface, are designed to capture maximum rainfall and retain moisture, thus lessening the need for irrigation. They can also serve as alternative spaces that families can use to grow enough vegetables to provide at least a meal a day.
Learning about and implementing climate-smart farming practices are two different things. Farmers who attended the celebrations were very receptive to the knowledge we offered, and many promised to put what they had learned into practice on their own farms. But it will be hard for farmers to adopt these new techniques and practices without available water if the rains continue to fail.
Helping farmers grow food in a changing climate is the right thing to do. The Kwale County government, the Kenyan government, agribusinesses, private institutions, and all other stakeholders have roles to play. They must all commit to providing farmers with permanent sources of water in order to break once and for all the recurring effects of drought. Combined with ensuring that farmers have access to new information on current agricultural practices, we can take the impact of this educational day to the next level. Effective drought mitigation approaches need to be scaled up and the resilience of individual farmers and communities needs to be strengthened through proactive and long-term adaptation methods.
Esther Ngumbi is a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University in Alabama. She serves as a 2016 Clinton Global University (CGI U) Mentor for Agriculture and is a 2015 Food Security New Voices Fellow at the Aspen Institute.


text: A 38-year old male was arrested Tuesday, April 9 for Failing to Appear in a Lincoln Co. Court at Newport on an Animal Abuse charge. Gary Alan Lane Gobin allegedly poured hot coffee on the dog “Atlas” Jan. 14th causing a severe burn . An arrest warrant was issued for Gobin and Newport PD took him into custody The Lincoln Co. Animal Shelter is seeking $950.50 in restitution to pay for Veterinary charges.


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Each of our puzzle boxes offers a fun challenge to mechanical experts or those who just like a bit of fun. The secret to unlocking this beautiful box lies in the round Bloodwood button that magically becomes the key when removed from the lid. Instructions included with each box.This box measures 4 3/4 inches x 4 3/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches.
To Lock: Simply close the box, the locking pin will snap in place.


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On the same day that the FCC rules on SIP interoperability for VRS providers and interoperability with the ACE initiative the FCC grants VTCSecure access to the TRS numbering directory. Historically only VRS Providers were allowed to access this database. This new ruling means VTCSecure’s SOLVES platform is now fully accessible from any deaf video phone in the US. As mentioned by the FCC, VRS providers have a disincentive (quote from order) to provide access as it takes away VRS minutes. This limited organizations in the past but now VTCSecure can provide access through it’s platform opening up a whole new opportunity to the community.
VTCSecure looks forward to working with all VRS providers to ensure the best possible experience when deaf callers using the direct video services from their current videophones. We know this will not only provide better service and functional equivalency but more jobs in the deaf community as well.
To learn more about the SOLVES platform contact VTCSecure at 202-888-7900 or info@vtcsecure.com.


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High 5 Games do not disappoint in creating exciting and entertaining games. Developed by this renowned software provider, Dangerous Beauty slot is a fantasy-based gaming option full of adventure, fun, and surprise. It features a sword fighter who protects her village from the attack by inviting other heroines and is accompanied by Tigers and Black Panthers. The game contains 5 reels, 3 rows, and 40 adjustable pay lines. Dangerous Beauty game is placed in an oriental background.
This gambling machine offers the minimum and 120 maximum bets being 0.01 and 3.00 per line what makes the biggest wager of 120 coins per spin.
The Wild symbol in the game is the Dangerous Beauty logo which can be the Super Stack symbol too. A Green Dragon icon represents the Scatter symbol, and if you can land it on all the slots on the second, third, and fourth reels, you will be entitled to seven free spins what gives a punter the maximum chance of forming the best winning combinations during each spin. The bad news is that no free spins can be triggered during the bonus round.
This gaming option is available on Android and Mac versions, and if you want to experience the thrill when spinning the reels, play Dangerous Beauty casino slot online for real money. Besides, you can win the jackpot amount of 1,000 coins per line what is suitable for low-stake players. To win this jackpot, a punter has to land 5 Wild symbols on a play line.
Here is a tip for you: the best strategy to win in this game is to use smaller coin sizes and activate all the play lines. It is an easy-to-win gambling option with an RTP of 94.90%. The play button helps to spin the reels, but the game lacks an autoplay feature. Though the payouts are not high, this gambling option offers lots of fun and great gambling experience.

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Gift memberships and gift vouchers to The Edinburgh International Festival 2018 to be held on Aug 3-Aug 27.
To carry it in your pocket or wear as a bracelet. Red jasper is believed to help a person stay steady and courageous, and wards off negative energy. Buy it at a good gemstone or New Age store.
Soap nuts are easy to carry around in a pouch and make for environmentally friendly laundry detergent and shampoo. Get them at physical health shops or online stores.


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Being a writer is a tough job. On some days, you feeling like the world is rooting for you, the stars are aligned, you’re on fire, and nothing can stop you from writing that novel. But on other days, the days that are probably many in number, you feel like you’re going nowhere. The comments are harsh. You keep holding the milk carton upside down, and nothing comes out.
It is the moment when words begin to work against you, and you reject self-compassion.
I am writer. I have made it a priority in my life to take words very seriously—particularly my own, but also the words of other writers such as those in craft books, or words in a novel I particularly enjoy so that I can understand how they work.
But as a human being, I’ve found that I take words from other people also very seriously. What’s detrimental about this attention to the words of other people is that I start to believe them in the most malicious way possible. I misinterpret them by adding nuances and words that weren’t even there in the first place. I start to craft a lie, a narrative about myself that isn’t true, one-sided, self-destructive.
That shouldn’t happen. I shouldn’t believe in a lie, right?
The problem is that this habit I’ve described can hardly be described as a habit. It’s hard-wired into my body to the point that it acts like a defense mechanism—that the first thing my body assumes is that I’m under attack, and that the friend of mine that is critiquing my story becomes a monster, when they really aren’t.
Critiques of writing are a tricky business. If handled properly, they give suggestions and possible problems on the craft of a story, not personal attacks.
I’ve worked with her before, and while I know her to be blunt, she is certainly not blunt to the point of personal attack. Instead of interpreting her the way I should have interpreted her, which is that I made a simple, human mistake of not focusing on the part of the story I missed, I interpreted her negatively. I interpreted her words as an attack when they weren’t meant to be.
Which is completely irrational and ridiculous, because just yesterday, I met a friend who told me that my comments regarding the story for his screenwriting project helped him.
I know how to help people, and I would never try to bring any sort of writer or creative person down. I’m not in that business. But because I thought that one person suggested the contrary, even though I’ve known her in other classes, have admired her stories, and believe she’s an excellent writer and human being, my brain just shut down, and started weaving that thread of lies within milliseconds.
How was that fair? How was it fair that her words counted more than the words I heard yesterday by the friend that I helped? How was that the least bit rational?
It wasn’t. In that moment, words put me down instead of building me up.
And when I let others’ words get to me, I can’t find my own words to write. I start to believe in them instead of myself.
And that’s not good. Because if I don’t believe in myself, then everything starts crumbling all over again.
I’m not a psychologist, or a clinical expert about this “sensitive” mentality. To this day, I still battle with that machine—the machine that kick starts the quilt of lies that my brain wants to wrap me up in and suffocate me in. However, I’ve gotten better at spotting it, because I’ve been able to personify it—to see how it works, so that I can find its weak points and stop it in its tracks before it. But sometimes, I forget that it’s there, and it creeps up on me before I have a chance to reel it back in.
If you find that you are dealing with some of the same problems or find that you think you can’t write, even though you’ve written before, here is what I recommend.
Give your negative thoughts a name, or a designation. Write it down somewhere, or find another way to make it concrete. It does not define you, or control you. You control yourself. But once you name it, you will slowly stop feeling helpless, and start feeling more powerful. It is now something tangible, and not something scary.
Others may refer to it as the “nagging voice” in your head. For the moment, I’ve called this part of me “the machine.” It is both a gift and curse, because it allows me to asses situations very quickly, but with not-so-helpful-results. I have to know its triggers, its motives, and its own habits so that I can eliminate them. No need to feed something that’s going to destroy me.
3. Be proactive about it.
The hardest part is trying to change that behavior, because it’s not an instant fix. And I never thought that I’d reference a dog trainer to explain this step.
The best time to correct an unwanted behavior is right before it occurs.
With unwanted jumping in a dog, you need to be able to recognize when your dog is about to jump so that you can tell the dog to that jumping, what they’re thinking of doing, is not the wanted behavior. Once they jump, that’s it. They’ve got the thought in their head to jump, and you have to start from square one.
I think the same principle applies to here. If you want to stop your negative thoughts, you have to recognize when they are about to occur before they can take root and make you miserable. Challenge your negative thoughts constantly: Is she really attacking me personally? Am I really a bad writer/awful person?
And keep challenging these thoughts.. Be vigilant.
If you want to change something about yourself, it’s going to take discipline. Do you want to write more? Add a writing routine. Do you want to exercise more? Stick to that exercise routine. Do you want to be a positive, healthier writer that doesn’t fall to the victim of other people’s words?
Start addressing your behaviors so that new, more positive behaviors can form.
It won’t be easy, but you’ll be one step closer to what you want, and that’s better than being ten steps behind.
Take care of yourself. Hug yourself every now and then. Give yourself a pat on the back for that writing you did today.
There’s already a stigma against the creative arts, like writing.
No need to add flame to that cold, negative fire.


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123 Quilt: Clementine Quilt Along - March!
Clementine Quilt Along - March!
I can't believe we are already three months in to the Clementine Quilt Along! For those of you who may be wondering what that is, it is a charity quilt along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop (partnering with Moda Fabrics) and benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The blocks patterns are free every month but they do ask that you give a small donation for each download (donation link).
This month's block is called Peaches & Plenty!
This month I decided to press some of my seams open to reduce some of the bulk. It worked out really well and I think I may press all my seams open for the next block.
Just for fun, I wanted to see how all three blocks looked together so far.
I think they look great and I can't wait for next month's block! You can read more about January's block here, and February's block here.
Be sure to check out the other bloggers who are quilting along!
Your blocks look lovely together!


text: These journals are perfect for daily notes or journaling. They feature 80 front and back lined pages. The covers are hand letterpress printed the old fashioned way, one at a time, on our vintage printing presses on double thick cover mat board. Designed, printed, and packaged in their Lawrence, Kansas studio.

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Now that our three sons are grown and off on their own, I consider renting our 3 condos my full time job. I want to make our guest's visit as relaxing and carefree as possible. I work hard to make the rental process easy and convenient for you.
My husband and I enjoy spending time in our condos and because of this, try to keep our units up to date and geared to our and your comfort. We are always updating and renewing so come back and see the new decorations and improvements.


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My writing “day” begins on hurried pieces of paper during moments stolen between classes, at the grocery store, or while out with friends and colleagues. I jot down ideas while I watch movies or tv, when I go to plays or art exhibits, when I drink wine or netflix ‘n chill. Delicious lines come to me at night, and I struggle to wake myself in time to write them down. Sometimes, I make the words form into semi-coherent letters on scraps of paper that exist only in my subconscious, where language is cloudy, and words don’t form. No matter how hard I concentrate, I can’t make those precious scraps manifest in waking life. As far as I know, those ideas are lost forever.
I have journals and notebooks, napkins, posts its, receipts, ticket stubs, the notes app on my phone, and an ongoing text cycle with myself full of disparate thoughts to work from when, I tell myself, I finally will get the time to write.
Teaching full time and all that comes with a tenure-track university gig, exercising (at least a little), keeping up relationships, caring for my two cats and dog, eating healthy (some of the time), and self care leave little time for writing. But to be honest, all that leaves more time than I take advantage of. I’m still scared of the blank screen, even when I have all my scraps and jottings to gird myself with.
Today, with this essay in mind, I decided to devote the whole day to writing. I am writing now. It is 6:57 pm, central time. I just started. Before I could write, I needed to organize my inbox and fill out my calendar for spring semester, which came up after I sat down at my desk (about two hours ago) to practice a lesson or two of French on Rosetta Stone (a Christmas gift to my partner and I from my partner and I in anticipation of a trip-of-a-lifetime we will take this summer). To be honest, it’s a bit of a triumph that I didn’t start working on last semester’s reports or start writing next semester’s syllabi instead of opening google docs and starting this when I did.
Obviously, once it was nearly four, I had to eat dinner before I could really concentrate on work. And in order to eat, we had to cook something. Eating got us talking about the trip to Europe (which prompted the studying, the first I have done yet, though we’ve known about the trip for a few months now). Before dinner, there was a load of laundry to put in the dryer and the litter boxes to clean while Andrew fed the animals and took the dog out.
Of course, I could have started writing this afternoon, but it’s been a long semester and the house was showing it. We try to balance the workload of keeping up the place, carefully mindful of the fact that the majority of this labor is done by women. When it comes down to it, we both work 80 hours a week, a number, I’ve found, that is not unusual for the true workload of academics, and we can’t afford to hire a maid service. So, we tend to let things slide. An option that works.
Until I have a day to write. Yesterday, I dusted the blinds and polished the floorboards. I just felt compelled to have it done. I tidied and hyggeed as a mindful practice. It was lovely, but this afternoon, when I finally was about to sit down to write, I couldn’t find my desk under the pile of papers I had relocated in my efforts to declutter elsewhere.
One wall in my office is made up of thin cross-slices of trees. It was here when we moved in—the man we bought the place from made the wall for his grand-daughter...and, we just found out that someone charged $80 to our account on iTunes, which interrupts this session.
It’s about a week later as I start this next paragraph. The $80 turned out to be $280, which iTunes immediately refunded. I haven’t written a word since I ended that last sentence. We are in La Crosse now, where I did most of my growing up, to celebrate Christmas with my family. Travelling from our small, Mississippi town involves a two hour drive to Memphis. Getting to my parent’s small, Wisconsin town involves a connection in Minneapolis/St. Paul and an hour long drive across the Mississippi River. Since then, we have been eating and drinking and catching up and Christmassing and running after toddlers.
We came to Jules Coffee Shop, scene of much high school angst, this morning to work. I spent $25 at the adjacent used book store on poetry collections I’d never heard of. But now, the old crowd is here, and the old feelings creep back at me like a fog rising up in my sternum. The unmanaged depression of a decade ago hovers around me, close enough to touch. This is why I don’t like to leave my parent’s house when I’m in town.
The old crowd plays a game, like we always used to do, but after friendly hellos, I have safely retreated to a table with Andrew and my laptop. I’m trying to focus on the writing process again, but I realize that this erratic description is probably the best representation of my writing day. I’ve never worked well with a strict schedule, Flannery O'Connor's three hours a day. I guess I still believe in inspiration, though I’m told it’s a myth. When it hits, I drop everything.
A few weeks ago, inspiration hit while I was grading research argument papers. Suddenly, I realized that my two manuscripts were actually one--a collection of two related poem-plays. The papers were pushed aside, sleep was pushed aside, eating and socializing, too. I still held class, but I went immediately to my office after to work. This lasted for three manic days, until the project was done.
Now, across the coffee shop, my friends are bundling up their baby in a thick, wool star-suit to brave the -20 degree windchill. The feeling of being trapped, however briefly, in a dark moment rising up from the past is gone. They don’t say goodbye as they pass by on their way to the door. The chill from outside lingers for a few minutes. I get up to order some soup.
Maia Elgin’s hybrid poetry has been seen in journals including Tarpaulin Sky, InDigest, Ghost Town, and Glitter Pony. Her chapbook The Jennifer was published in 2012 by Birds of Lace Press. An assistant professor at Delta State University, she earned her MFA at LSU under Lara Glenum and Laura Mullen. She lives in the Mississippi Delta with her partner, two cats, and a dog.


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Heavy snowfall has caused the Jammu-Srinagar national highway to remain closed for the third day today. The Mughal Road that connects the Kashmir Valley with Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu region also remained shut. The 434-km long Srinagar-Leh Highway that connects the cold desert Ladakh region with the rest of the state was entirely closed for traffic. The highway, passing through the Zojilla Pass, is situated at a height of 3,528 metres above the sea level and remains closed for nearly 5 months every year.
The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the third consecutive day on Wednesday due to multiple landslides in Ramban district, a traffic official said. “Snow clearance operation in Bannihal and landslide debris removal elsewhere has started. However, travellers are advised not to undertake any journey without contacting our control rooms in Jammu and Srinagar,” the official added. Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Basheer Khan has issued an advisory asking people not to undertake the journey till it is completely restored for traffic.
The highway was closed for vehicular traffic on Monday evening as a precautionary measure following the adverse weather advisory issued by the Met Department. Scores of valley-bound passengers were stranded in Jammu. They have been complaining of running out of money as hotels and restaurants have been charging exorbitant rates. The historic Mughal Road which serves as an alternate surface link between the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region, was also closed on Tuesday following heavy snowfall in the Pir Ki Gali stretch.
Minimum temperatures throughout the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region remained below freezing point on Wednesday as the ski resort of Gulmarg recorded the coldest temperature at minus 9.8. The weather office has forecast rain in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir till Thursday. With the highway closed trucks were left stranded.
Leh recorded a minimum temperature of minus 6.5 and Kargil was at minus 5.8 degrees Celsius. Srinagar was at minus 0.7, Pahalgam at minus 2.1, Jammu recorded 8.8, Katra 8.2, Batote 1.1, Bannihal 0.6, Bhaderwah 0.4 and Udhampur was at 8.0 degrees Celsius, the Met said.
Srinagar city received the season’s first snowfall on Tuesday as higher reaches both in the Jammu region and the Kashmir Valley received moderate snowfall. “Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam also received moderate snowfall,” the Met said. Plains in the Jammu region have been receiving rainfall since Monday morning.
Residents were pleasantly surprised to see a thin blanket of snow covering the landscape in the morning. “This is Kashmir. Without snow the landscape looks orphaned. If the government is able to provide basic amenities to the people, winter is undoubtedly the best season in Kashmir,” said Nisar Hussain, a retired chief engineer who lives in Gogjibagh. Snowfall in Gulmarg has brightened the prospects of winter sports at its ski resort.

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With the Democrat and Republican parties having officially convened, the presidential nominees are set. Barring the late entry of a significant third-party candidate, Americans will choose from two for President this November.
Oklahoma Baptists who vote will either give Barack Obama a second term or cast a vote for the first-ever Mormon U.S. President.
In 2008, much of the conversation focused on Obama’s background and faith. In 2012, much attention surrounds Romney’s faith.
This brings up a key question in the minds of many: Can a Baptist vote for a person who is a Mormon? The question could be enlarged: In any given election, can a Christian vote for someone of a different faith (or of no faith)?
To state the obvious, our publication does not tell people for whom or how to vote. Rather, it is our job to shine the light of God’s Word on the conversation, leaving individuals to decide.
The lens through which we see the world—whether finance, family or life—is the Scriptures. Often times, the guide markers jump right off the page. Other times they require more discernment.
When discussing voting principles, it is difficult to impose our predicament on Bible times. Moses and Paul each wrote during a time and to an audience that did not live in a representative democracy like ours. This partly explains why the right to vote is not explicitly discussed in Scripture.
Moses had the benefit (and responsibility) of hearing directly from God on political and social matters. In the case of the Sabbath breaker in Num. 15, Moses could take the case to God Himself. Despite the arrogant tone of some cable TV news commentators on politics, we have no such luxury.
What do the Scriptures have to say? Proverbs has many applicable verses, including: “When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves.” (Prov. 28:12).
The New Testament speaks a great deal about government. Paul says: “Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.” (Rom. 13:1). And Peter says: “Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do what is evil and to praise those who do what is good.” (1 Peter 2:13-14).
The contemporary rulers surrounding Paul and Peter’s day included Nero, Tiberius, King Herod and Claudius. These are hardly the sort of leaders to make the top picks list of Southern Baptists, yet these were the rulers to which they were told to submit.
Fortunately, we have different choices than did Paul and Peter! Let’s be grateful the Lord has placed us in America, where we get a say.
Throughout history and the Bible, we see that Christians can fare well under an upright non-Christian, what Augustine calls a “virtuous pagan.” In the Old Testament, Cyrus the Great rebuilt the Temple at his own expense. Cyrus was no devout Hebrew, but his policies were good for the Hebrews. While in Babylonian captivity, Daniel also found favor with the rulers.
In more modern history, various non-Christian rulers have ushered in times of peace for Christians and ended their martyrdom. Meanwhile, true Christians have been persecuted by professing Christians, as is catalogued in Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.
Merely because someone claims to be a Christian does not mean they will be a good ruler. Conversely, the fact that someone is not a biblical Christian does not mean their policies will be adverse for God’s people.
The answers are not as clear cut as we would like. While I know many Christians whom I respect that cannot stomach voting for a non-Christian, there is ample room to say the Scriptures allow for the possibility of a good ruler who may not be Christian.
In any case, we can safely say our hopes will not be fulfilled in 2012 or beyond by a candidate. Our hope is in the Lord alone.


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The nose opens with bursts of orange blossoms and hints of lemon cream pie. The palate is full yet bright, offering a pleasant viscosity and subtle notes of kiwi. The clean finish adds an exclamation point with elegance. Food Affinities: The perfect balance of body and acidity makes this an ideal food wine. It will shine with light dishes featuring shellfish, grilled fish, chicken or pasta with spring vegetables. Fresh tarragon as an accent herb works quite well.
Wine EnthusiastThis wine combines fruity tropical flavors of pineapple, honey and papaya with lighter tones of orange and green apple. The rich palate is lifted by bright acidity and a lingering crispness.
Wine AdvocateThe 2015 Chardonnay Oak Knoll District offers loads of crisp white peach, honeysuckle, apple blossom and citrus oil notes followed by a zesty, well-balanced and impeccably clean and fresh Chardonnay with the oak barely noticeable whatsoever. This is a medium to full-bodied, beautifully rendered Oak Knoll Chardonnay to drink over the next 7-8 years.


text: Located just north of Breckenridge, the Highland Greens Townhomes and Lodge offer luxury, space and one of the best year-round vacation locations in Summit County! In the winter, free private shuttles whisk you to Breckenridge Ski Resort in just minutes, or take advantage of the Gold Run Nordic Center for cross-country skiing, ice skating and sleigh-ride dinners. In the summer, there's the Jack Nicklaus-designed, 27-hole Breckenridge Golf Club, bike paths and hiking trails galore. And the views of the Tenmile Range are fantastic.

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A new mitigated northern route is the ‘best long term solution’ for the A27 at Chichester, according to members of a campaign group.
Bob Lanzer, cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, is set to write to Highways England requesting the improvement scheme is included in the next roads investment strategy, stating that the mitigated northern route is the authority’s preferred option but the full southern route should also be developed as a reasonable alternative.
The decision was announced on Tuesday.
In response Zoe-Elizabeth Neal, co-founder of Chichester A27- No Option is Still an Option, said: “The West Sussex County Council cabinet member decision is very positive as it clearly shows that the county council has taken note of the consultants Systra.
Mike Dicker, a member of the same group, said the mitigated northern route had been identified through the work by Systra through the Build a Better A27 group as the ‘best long term solution’, with measures to reduce the environmental impact.
The current A27 would then become a more local feeder route encouraging other modes of transport, for example bus lanes and new cycle routes.
Mr Dicker said he understood the position taken by those opposed to a northern bypass but suggested the new route would benefit traffic to the north of the city as well as the south.
However Chichester Deserves Better has criticised the county council for selecting solutions that ‘polarise the community rather than bring it together’. Two options were identified by Systra: a mitigated northern route and a full southern route.
On Tuesday Mr Lanzer said: “This decision has been made after a long process of listening to the views of the community, attending the Build a Better A27 group meetings and considering the full report produced by Systra as well as the comments of our select committee.
Chichester district councillors are being recommended to promote both options as ‘being desirable without indicating a preference for either option’ when they meet on Friday.


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Basic Information: What is Hair Maxis?
This review for Hair Maxis is of help to customers who need a healthy alternative to stop hair fall. Hair Maxis is a dietary supplement that helps in healthy growth of hair and being a natural product has essential minerals and vitamins. It is available online on the product’s website as well as on other online shopping websites.
A bottle contains 60 capsules and these capsules are to be taken with juice or water and it is two capsules a day. One can consult a physician for its intake as well.
The products website gives the customer three choices to go with. The first one gives the customer a bottle free with purchase of one bottle for £29.95. The second option is to buy three bottles at the price of two bottles for £64.95 and the last option is to buy twelve bottles for £219.95.
My hair wasn’t growing at all and after I started using this product I have seen a considerable improvement in my hair growth. Because of the minerals and vitamins that are present in this product, it led to improvement in my skin as well as my nails. The results started to show after four weeks.
These supplements are to be taken only by adults and should be kept out of reach of children. Women who are pregnant should consult their doctor before they plan to start these supplements. One should keep in mind that only two capsules should be taken in a day and always with either water or juice. They are not supposed to be taken without these two. Since it is a natural supplement there are no known side effects that can occur if one takes these capsules.
The manufacturers have asked the customers to use this product for a maximum of 30 days and if the customers feel dissatisfied or see no results then they can return the product – the unused portion and get their money back.
Customer reviews are present on the products page and are positive whereas on other online shopping sites, there are no reviews for this product.
Hair Maxis comes across as a good hair growth supplement as the ingredients that are used in this product are natural and good for health. It is reasonably priced and the manufacturers guarantee a full refund if the product fails to satisfy the customer. It is a dietary supplement and not a drug and is manufactured in a GMP certified, FDA compliant facility. That makes the product a dependable one.

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The menu changes daily here based on the availability of farmstead ingredients and Chef Schwertner blends flavors reflecting an international pallet. Blue Bottle organic French press coffee really gets the day off to a wonderful start.
Sample breakfast fare: poached eggs with lamb ragu and farro couscous or 9-grain porridge with walnuts, flax seeds, currants, brown sugar and organic milk. If it's Sunday, beignets are on the menu.
The communal table is where it's at and you can book it for a private dinner. Farm providers include such locals as, Marin Roots Farm, Far West Fungi, Anna's Daughter's Rye Bread and Strawberry Mountain Natural Beef. Go to the website to book a private dinner, or to learn more about the food and the mission.


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Varicose veins are treated by non-surgical methods. These vein procedures are performed by Dr Ian Little, a fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology. We offer free initial assessments and can arrange easy payment terms. Endovenous laser ablation, Vnus Closure, VenaSeal or foam sclerotherapy are remarkably simple walk-in/walk-out office procedures. The safety and efficacy of these procedures to treat varicose veins are such that surgery for varicose veins will soon be obsolete. The information below does not replace a full consultation, we are very happy to see you for a free inital assessment. Just phone 0800 256 654 ask for an appointment at clinic in your nearest area. We have regular clinics in Henderson, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Following an ultrasound map, a catheter is inserted in the varicose vein, then small aliquots of Venaseal glue (vein glue) is deposited down the length of the unwanted vein followed by some gentle pressure, it squeezes the vein closed permanently. This is becoming increasingly popular worldwide as it leaves very little dead blood (clot) in the vein, has no risk of damaging nearby structures such as nerves and can be used safely from low down in the leg. Treatment discomfort is minimal and there is less needles involved in this procedure as there is no need to numb the vein. There is also less need to wear stockings afterwards.
Click and print the instruction and information sheets if you wish as they give lots of information useful prior to a consultation.


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Whether you need just a couple of lights or enough fixtures to light a large scale production, we can help. We offer daily and weekly rates on a full range of intelligent and atmosphere lighting, trussing, and controllers. You can select from our inventory and create your own custom light show or choose any of our packages. Choose from one of our packages and we can handle all the setup, programming, and breakdown of the fixtures. Or rent individual lights for whatever your project needs are.
Email us and let us know what you’re looking for. We can help you choose the right equipment for your next event.
Just a short list of some equipment that is available for rent. Want to view our full list of available items and pricing? Since our available lights can vary from day to day, please email us with what you’re looking for and we can send you out the full list to pick from.


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BRAVE COMBO 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
BRAVE COMBO WITH CARL FINCH AT THE HELM IS ONE OF THE MOST MUSICALLY DIVERSE AND CREATIVE BAND IN THE US OF A!
THIS IS THEIR VERY ENTERTAINING, PULL-IT-OUT-OF-THE-HAT, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!!!
IF YOU COME, THEY WILL DANCE!

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Last week, I spotted some interesting clearance items at Target: “Cafeteria Tray” snow sleds.
The entire idea of this cracked me up, as many years ago on one memorable high school winter retreat to a camp in Wisconsin, my friends and I used actual cafeteria trays as snow sleds. We thought we were so creative.
Apparently, though, there are now cafeteria trays designed specifically for riding on! “The Ultimate Dine And Dash” is a tough, rubberized cafeteria tray that you can sit on and ride down snow-covered hills. That’s really all it is. It doesn’t have a seat, or any kind of curve or rails to it. It’s just a cafeteria tray with a 180-pound weight limit.
The tray’s own advertising helpfully points out that this item is “a true classic, both for sledding or dining!” And, at the low clearance price of $2.08, I could not resist taking some cafeteria tray sleds home with us.
With our Chicagoland winter lingering longer than anyone anticipated, I thought perhaps our boys might even get a chance to use these before the next snow season.
Then, a funny thing happened. I removed the labels, washed the trays, and stacked them on our kitchen counter near the back door, intending to move them to the garage at some point. However, my boys, already accustomed to using lunch trays at school, decided these new trays were very convenient for times they wished to dine on the couch and not spill anything.
The trays have become especially helpful during their quick morning breakfasts, which more often than not take place in the living room with SpongeBob on in the background before school. Now there are noticeably fewer, stray pieces of cereal or breakfast toast crumbs left on the couch!
I cannot vouch for these Cafeteria Tray sleds’ performance as snow sleds just yet, as we haven’t yet had the opportunity to use them for their other purpose. Their ability to catch crumbs while dining in the living room, though, is well worth the $2 and change I paid for them.
If you want some of these bargain tray/sleds too, note that they are sold out online at Target.com, but the buy-in-store search is showing them in stock at local Target locations.
And, for what it’s worth, today is April 9th. We’re 21 days into Spring, and look what northern Illinois woke up to!
Here’s yesterday’s newspaper for reference — yes, it really is the second week of April, and we got several inches of snow overnight.
Guess who may actually get to try out their sled-trays after school today?
Great story! Don’t you just love things with more than one use?


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At this Sonder, you'll love the colorful decor, intimate layout, and fully-equipped kitchen. Located in Mid City, known as "The Heart" of New Orleans, and a quick drive to the French Quarter.
There's plenty to offer within walking distance. Try out Katie's Restaurant or Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar for some of New Orleans best dining. For shopping, head to Old Metairie Village Shopping Center or The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. Take a streetcar to explore the rest of the city, or grab the RTA just 2 blocks away.
Mid-City, as the name would suggest, is located in the middle of New Orleans. This quirky and folksy neighborhood has perfected the meaning of what it means to live in the “Big Easy.” New Orleans’ most prominent thoroughfares, Canal Street, stands as a customary starting point when touring Mid-City. Your tour route will be about the only thing you’ll find conventional in this neighborhood. Take the street car into the Quarter for a cup of Joe at one of the many creatively-themed coffeehouses or head out to New Orleans City Park, a 1300-acre outdoor hotspot offering various attractions such as boating, golfing, amusement park rides, tennis, beignet stands and art museums. Whether you're a kid or merely a kid at heart, Mid-City has a little something for everyone.
This Sonder includes a gated parking spot, as well as free street parking on N. Scott Street and Orleans Avenue.
Vacation Rental License No.: 18STR-00961.
This Sonder doesn't have laundry facilities, however, there are 3 laundromats within a 1-mile radius: Dirty Laundry, Splish Splash Washateria, and Bienville Washerteria.
New Orleans at your fingertips. Festivals, food and fun all year long.
Large & Spacious Apartment On Magazine St.

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Present for my husband, and he was very impressed with the talent and artistry. I love the colors and designs.
I have a few other Huichol items and the one thing that struck me about the mask is how sturdy it is. The mask that the beads are mounted on is very hard and not a single bead fell out when removing the packaging or hanging the mask. My other Huichol sculptures are so delicate that they cannot be handled at all without losing a bead or two.
Huichol bead work is exquisite and this mask is a wonderful example of Huichold craftmanship. The colors are varied and the overall impression is mystical.
Beadwork mask, "Dance of the Deer"
Authentic Huichol Hand Beaded Eagle Mask, "Duality of the Gods"
Signed Papier Mache Spotted Jaguar Mask from Mexico, "Oceotl"
Huichol Handmade Mask Multicolor Beaded Folk Art, "Blue Deer with Corn"


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There is no fixed number to this. Many Bollywood movies exist which are extremely low budget, that is less than Rs. 10 Crores. And then there are movies which have budget touching the sky, that is more than Rs. 300 Crores.
And this is not the collections we are talking about. This is solely the budget of the film, the money that goes in making such a movie. But how do the makers decide on this budget? What all goes in making a collective budget?
Before finalizing and starting with the movie production, a proper analysis is done on how a movie will perform when it will release in theatres. If the movie is expected to have great potential based on the storyline, then high budget cast is selected and exquisite locations are picked. Shooting hence commences!
Most of the times, there are producers like Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Gauri Khan, etc. who can provide the required money for film making. In other cases, the directors and producers go for loan from the banks. Websites like lån.dk also help a lot in connecting directors with the appropriate banks for the loans. But after that, there are certain things that decide a budget.
People who are in industry for a long time and are extremely popular, usually have high fees for the movie they are doing. Besides them, there are other side actors as well, who become the part of the film.
Not just the actors, there are many people that become a part of the movie indirectly. There are directors, spot boys, assistants, dancers, video editors, and so on, who also get paid. How much money goes to them depends on how heavily their assistance is required and for how long. Movies shot in less duration demand less money, while longer movies demand more.
How are you going to shoot the movie?
The preparation of sets, vanity vans, services, tools and equipments, etc. are needed in every movie. And if we talk about sets like Padmaavat, then extreme cost would be needed. And if we talk about sets like in Raazi, very less cost is required. It all depends on how heavily you want to show your movie.
Of course, you have to carry out the marketing of the movie as well.
Where you go for marketing, and how you carry out the task depends on the lead actors and directors associated to the movie. Heavy cast needs heavy promotions. After all, they are the only way you can reach out to maximum people and recover your money when the movie is released.
So, making a movie is not a day’s work. Depending on what story you have, what potential it holds, whom you choose as your team, and how you carry out the promotions, a movie’s budget is calculated.


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I didn't know Cheney had anything to do with Dr. Jones' departure from BYU. Strange.
Mekt_Ranzz on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 2:56pm.
so this made the experience enjoyable. And yes, we both shared insights which I hope prove helpful to the truth movement.
Pls note: my first name is spelled "Steven" with a "v" as in "victory" ... thx for the post!
ProfJones on Tue, 03/30/2010 - 11:38pm.
Oh ... I am so sorry to have spelled your name incorrectly. "V" as in victory, indeed, will ensure that I never make that error again.
It was very encouraging to hear that the students, faculty and administration of BYU (despite the concessions that were made to pressure) - provided the assistance they did and interjected the protests they did.
TopGun on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 8:51am.


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...In there lies sometimes the biggest misconception. We are not ranking, nor have we ever, the best high school or grassroots players, we are ranking the best prospects, which can sometimes be very different. It requires an understanding of the next level, the ways in which the game is different, and what qualities and attributes most often translate. Even at that, it is an inexact science, one in which evaluators are not measured by whether or not they make mistakes, but by the amount of mistakes they make relative to others.
So when rankings begin to be published, please keep in mind that it is about a glimpse into the feature, not a measuring stick of the past.
Please also note that our post-summer rankings will not include incoming prep products if they have not yet played in New England prior to this season. Those players will be added following the fall when we'll again visit various prep schools and attend various events throughout the region.
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he most anti-climactic news in Rhode Island is that Cole Swider remains the top prospect in the state.
The 6-foot-8 forward is coming off a big EYBL season with BABC in which he committed to Villanova despite earning an offer from Duke. He’s an elite shooter of the basketball but has also improved his athleticism and versatility. In short, he’s the runaway pick for #1 and it isn’t close.
The race begins at #2 where Bishop Hendricken wing Tyrone Weeks not only defended his spot, but more importantly solidified himself as a scholarship caliber player this summer with Metro Boston. His length and elastic frame give him a very clear physical upside as he continues to fill out his frame, but he’s also proven himself an active defender and high level slasher.
Updated 2018 rankings begin in the state of Maine where the vast majority of the state’s top players have given themselves every opportunity to be measured against top competition from New England and beyond this summer.
Gould Academy wing Jahbril Price-Noel has retained his spot as the top prospect in the state after his summer with Expressions. A multi-positional player who stands at 6-foot-7, the Canadian native is really only just beginning to tap into his potential and should have his best basketball very clearly still in front of him. He holds a collection of offers ranging from the Ivy League to the Atlantic 10 and should be capable of adding new schools to that mix as well as he continues to polish his skill set and establish a niche for himself.
While it was certainly a busy summer, not much has changed atop the class of 2018 in the state of New Hampshire.
That is certainly about to change though as this will be the last set of rankings without incoming prep products that are on their way to not just Brewster Academy but also New Hampton, Tilton, Phillips Exeter, Kimball Union Academy, and more.
Tilton and Expressions guard Marcus Zegarowski leads the local products returning to New Hampshire as he has retained his #1 rankings while living up to the top ten status that he’s held for over a year now. He’s skilled and cerebral but what really sets him apart is his drive as he’s as motivated a player as there is in New England. That’s also a recipe worth betting on long-term as Zegarowski prepares to choose from among his final four of Ohio State, Creighton, Washington, and Minnesota.
Vermont’s class of 2018 is regretfully less deep than their other New England counterparts.
That isn’t to say that they don’t have quality pieces in the local state association, because they certainly do with the likes of both BFA St. Albans forward Jens Ulrich-Verderber and Burlington guard Kevin Garrison in 2018, but that we haven’t seen players from the Green Mountain State distinguish themselves outside their states borders with the same frequency with which we have those from Maine, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
The Memorial Day Super 16 was certainly one exception when Lone Wolf had a strong showing against good competition allowing players like Ulrich-Verderber to prove themselves and earn their just recognition.
Quite a bit has changed in Connecticut since we last updated our 2018 rankings. Filip Petrusev, who would have been a candidate for the top overall spot, has transferred to Montverde Academy in Florida, while Dimon Carrigan has arrived from Cambridge Rindge and Latin for his post-graduate year at Woodstock Academy.
The changes haven’t been only due to the prep school waiver wire though as a number of players – Cantavio Dutreil, Tyler Bourne, and Matt Verretto among others – have emerged in recent months while others haven’t been able to evolve at quite the same rate.
Massachusetts is the class of New England in 2018.
The core of Cormac Ryan, Nate Laszewski, A.J. Reeves, and David Duke have all earned their choice of high-major suitors. Ryan and Reeves came off the board early to Stanford and Providence respectively while Duke has been ascending quickly for the last year and Laszewski re-asserted himself as a national priority this summer.
So how do you assess the group against each other?
Right now, that’s a question that is going to ignite a variety of passionate responses. The reality though is that there isn’t an easy answer, precisely because they have yet to really separate themselves.
Over the course of the last week we’ve rolled out updated rankings for the incoming senior class one state at a time.
Now, it is time to put those together in one consolidated New England list. The current rankings include 60 prospects but do not yet include incoming prep products who did not play within our state’s borders last year.
These rankings also come after spending the entire month on the road, but remember, rankings are based first and foremost on projecting future levels, not rating the quality of the performances we’ve seen to date.

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The Appellate Division, Third Department, recently found a Commercial General Liability ("CGL") policy exclusion relating to ownership and use of an all terrain vehicle ambiguous. Essex Insurance Company v. Grande Stone Quarry, LLC, et al., Appellate Division, Third Department, March 3, 2011.
a. by ownership, non-ownership, maintenance, use, or entrustment to others of any ‘auto’, aircraft, watercraft, snowmobile, all terrain vehicle (ATV), or motorcycle. Use includes operation and ‘loading’ and ‘unloading’.
Essex Insurance commenced a declaratory judgment action against Grande and Matter. Plaintiff and Defendants moved for summary judgment. Supreme Court granted Plaintiff’s motion, declaring Plaintiff was not required to defend or indemnify Grande. Grande appealed.
maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft, ‘auto’ or watercraft owned or operated by or rented or loaned to any insured. Use includes operation and ‘loading or unloading’.
generally obtains “mirror image” coverage under its automobile policy for complete protection. In this situation, the amendment expanded the list of vehicles encompassed by the exclusion to include ATVs and significantly omitted the reference to “any insured” in the re-wording of the exclusion.
The Court cited the general rule that an ambiguity in the policy is construed against the insurer, and the test of ambiguity focuses on the reasonable expectations of the average insured. The insurer must establish that the exclusion is subject to no other reasonable interpretation. The Court found the policy language ambiguous and reversed the lower court, declaring that Essex Insurance had a duty to defend and indemnify Grande in the underlying personal injury action.
The Court noted that a First Department case, DMP Contracting Corp. v. Essex Insurance Company, 76 A.D.3d 844 (2010), appeared to have accepted Essex Insurance’s interpretation of the amended policy exclusion, and rejected that holding.
This case is an example of a strict policy interpretation by the Court in finding an alleged ambiguity, even in the face of another appellate court’s holding that similar policy language was unambiguous.

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No one ever told me raising kids would be so hard and have me second guessing myself so often. Sometimes I wish there was just an instruction manual hanging around that I could pick up and read. Sure, there are plenty of "experts" out there, but what qualifies them as experts? Just because they may have raised tons of "good" kids doesn't mean their methods will work for you. Every household and child is different. So, my biggest dilemma now that my 12 year old is off to middle school and quickly approaching the land of teenage hell, is how much freedom to give him.
To be honest, it freaks me out when he is out of my site. It freaks me out that he now waits on the road behind the school with no adult supervision in site to be picked up, because that is how their parent pickup works. It freaks me out when he goes down two aisles in the store to look at the toys while I am looking at the clothes. It freaks me out when he rides his bike around the loop here by our house and I cannot see him. It just plain freaks me out!!!!!
I wish I could have kept him small forever, but I can't. So, how do we know when we are giving enough freedom and not too much so that they hang themselves with it. I have seen the results of too much freedom often. Children whose parents trust they are being good and behaving and then find out their children have been getting into a ton of things they shouldn't be. I don't want that to happen, but at the same time, managing freedom and doing things on your own is part of growing up.
We are still navigating what level of freedom is right for us. If my oldest had his way he would probably move out tomorrow and live on his own, but that isn't going to happen. Maybe I will let him go around the block without worrying for once though. Oh who am I kidding, I will always worry.
So what do you think? Are you struggling with this decision too? Have you see the results of too much freedom or not enough in children?
I have beat myself up over this very thing for years. I have had other people tell me I am too strict, even my kids are like, "Mom! I never get to do anything!!" I like you freak out over them being 5 feet away when we are in public. My older ones rarely left my side. Our youngest though, is what I call a wanderer. He can wander off in a heartbeat. I still threaten to tie a rope on him. We find that sometimes we struggle with allowing them to do certain things. We just have to pray and allow God to help us decide. Just yesterday, (fyi - I have issues with my teens riding with other teens SO...) my 15 yr old texted me and wanted to ride with a friend to McDon*alds, during their break (they were at band practice) and I struggle with that every time.... "you can, but text me when you get there and when you get back" and then I pray and pray.... We started a rule when our daughter was in hs, you cannot ride with anyone that has had their license less than a year. She had no problem with that and she never called and asked to ride to McDonalds with anyone. And she wouldn't get her license. Until she was 18.
Anyway, just do for your children what you feel is right. Not what other parents do (most are too lenient if you ask me). Oh yea, you will here "but so & so gets too" 1001 times, but God has given you your children and its your responsibility to lead and guide them, not so & so's parents. As mothers I think we all want to hold on as long as possible. But, I am learning times that I can extend the rope and when I must tighten the reins. Easy? NOPE? But necessary.
Kids with do much freedom are just going to find trouble. I hate the parents that are like "kids will be kids". No, you need to be a parent and teach your kid. I think more parents need to be involved in their kids life. If you are, you will still worry about them when they are out of site. But you will also know that you have taught them what is right verses wrong and if they make the wrong choice there will be consequences.
My daughter wants to do things that I think she is too young for. It's difficult to say no to her sometimes, but I have to. I had more freedom than she did at her age, but things were different back then. I think it's good for parents to be cautious.
Well, I've seen those cell phones that show parents exactly where their kids are at all times, so that might give peace of mind if you're truly worried. But you don't have to let go all at once. Do it bit by bit as he earns it.
That is a delicate balance. I grew up without enough freedom while my parents were practically neglected as kids. Hopefully Hubs and I will be able to give our children exactly what they need.
Ugh, I don't know how to tell, but this is something I'm always second guessing myself on.
i do not have kids yet so i do not know what this is like, but i do have a nephew and i just see my sister freaking out about things like this all the time.
Right now I'm in the terrible twos. Enough said. nothing like teenage hell, but this is hell in and of itself some days.
It is tough but I tell myself it is necessary for them in order to grow and learn responsibility. My husband is way worse then I am when it comes to being over protective.
Oh Lord Kathleen, I am no where close to dealing with but thanks for sharing in your journey. I'll keep it filed away.
Thanks for the input everyone! The fact is, I am super over protective, but just as I feel too much freedom is a bad thing, I feel that too little could be as well. I try to give him as much as I can. But today he informed me that his teacher thinks the 6th graders are old enough to stay at home by themselves. They are 11 and 12. Just not sure I would ever be okay with that. I guess I will just keep trudging on LOL.
Liz, I have heard about those too and am definitely going to get one when they start driving cars.
I was given way too much freedom, and got into a lot of trouble. I allowed my son to be home alone for short times (under an hour) before he was a teen. When he became a teen (and before), the rules were simple. I had to know who he was with (actually know them...having spent time with them); I had to know where he would be (and I checked up on him a few times, just so he knew it was a possibility); and there had to be a purpose for going out. I didn't allow him to go "hang out" somewhere. Nothing good comes of that. He also had a curfew and overnights didn't happen unless I spoke to the parents. I made a rule that he had to be involved in at least one extra-curricular at school too, and I think that was one of the best rules we had for him. It may be strict, but it kept him out of trouble and he's a decent 20 year old today.
You just have to remember #1 you are a parent and not a friend. I feel it is actually better to be flawing on the side of too little freedom versus too much freedom.
It has always been my opinion that preteens and teens need as much supervision as very young children when it comes to knowing where they are at and what they are doing. A teen can end up in trouble very quickly that leads to life long consequences.
Go with your heart- you know how far you can trust your children and as they gain more trust you will be able to let them go little by little.
It's like letting the string out a bit more while flying a kite... soon they will be flying almost by themselves needing only the slightest correction to help them balance out .
Mine are grown and I have grandchildren and guess what...I am STILL freaked out. It just doesn't end. I tend to worry about everything. If my grown children are on their way to work and I call and don't get an answer...I am freaked out. Just like you so what the answer is..I sure don't have a good one. These days are much worse than when my kids were younger so you really can't help but to worry as we protect them with all that we have. I know we can't be with them every minute of the day but sometimes I wish we could. A friend just lost their son who was only 19 as he went to a party and him and another decided to try a drug...something they preached about to him forever. There are times kids just think nothing bad can happen to them. Scary and bad choices!
Balance is key for everything. You just have to trust that you have instilled enough self confidence, inner strength and values into your children that they will make the right decision. That being said, I am way overprotective!
This is definitely something we struggle with since our oldest is entering the teen years. We want him to be independant but not make mistakes that will hurt him. So we really have to gauge what's appropiate for him. I also think it is going to be different for each child b/c of personalities and such.


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