text: The first dual-mode digital temperature controller to go from -50F to 300Fand back againwith the flip of a switch. Forget the Ready, its low-profile, ultra-mountable design is Set and Go. With a responsive dual-color LED display and modular probe that eliminates the need for a thermowell, perfect homebrew has never been so effortless. ThermoStar is the only temperature controller that you'll never need to disassemble or re-wire for perfect performance. Equally at home heating or cooling, the Thermostar can monitor fermentation temps or provide precise control of your kegerator or keezer.Tested and trusted by our Brewmasters for its reliability and ease of use, ThermoStar is the temperature controller of choice in our R&D brew cave.


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Stella is suited for a vintage look with a classic curved tight back. The perfect club chair to sink into that doesn’t take up too much space in your home.
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Today was the last day of school which means I am also off work. I am so excited about being off for the summer. We have many fun things planned plus I am hoping to loose a lot of my weight and get some toning to make a debut for the beginning of the school year. I want to get to the gym at least 5 days a week plus I can walk and play with the kids at the park any day I want. It is so nice to not have time limits to my day.
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text: Experience the silent beauty of the Northwoods. Tomahawk’s cross-country ski trails offer quiet and tranquility as well as breathtaking scenery. You’ll find miles of beautiful options. At the end of the trail, warm up and relax at one of our delicious restaurants.

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The spot "Join the group, don't run with the herd"
The analysis of the project from several schools urged us to make a tv spot against violence at school and outside school.MIUR received some short films and promos made by students, which showed a high level of creativity and involvement but were technically unsuitable for tv national networks. For these reasons the Education Department launched a campaign apt to convey positive messages through tv networks popular among teenagers, without insisting in the mistake made by the media which have treated bullies like stars and strengthened the idea that violence is the only means to be accepted and acknowledged in our society. The spot rejects this assumption as it is not focused on bully teenagers; the main characters are all those teenagers who belong to the audience. The spot is addressed to teenagers not involved in the problem to urge them to act positively.From this simple assumption Andrea Jublin director and a candidate for Oscar in 2007 for the best short “The temporary teacher”, of which he was script-writer, director and actor, has developed a subject able to combine and balance several and different elements.- The testimonial is essential to draw teenagers’ attention. However the testimonial must not be the one who solves the relationship problems of the class or the preacher who educates pupils. The role played by Victoria Cabello urges a positive behaviour in the students and carries them in a sort of collective hug around the supposed victim of bullying. Victoria plays the role of the school education system. She is not the avenger coming from outside who breaks into a world which already owns the means to solve the problem.-Teenagers are the actual protagonists of the spot, both the ones who act as "friend department" and the ones who wake up from indifference and take part in the collective hug. Even the bully is won by the wave which runs through the class, he realizes he has lost his power, based on fear and joins the others after Victoria’s invitation. All the teenagers who acted in the spot are students at Liceo “Giulio Cesare” , where the spot was made, and Scuola Media Settembrini.- Adults are represented by the teacher, the headmaster and the school caretaker who convey the idea of the school as a well-organized, trained, educational community where everyone, according to his/her role can and must give his/her own contribution to prevent and cope with the problems.- The claim “ join the group, don’t run with the herd” sums up, with the effectiveness of an advert, all the measures against violence and bullying at school and outside taken by the Education Department in recent years. Teenagers must join together and take off the mask of indifference they often wear to look at the others and at the world; adults must join together so that families and teachers may come to an agreement in order to share the same values and mutual trust.-The Website and the free phone number: the main aim of the TV spot is to encourage the use of two services provided by the Education Department: the phone number 800669696 free of charge and the Website www.smontailbullo.it where you may find documents, detailed information about bullying, suggestions on how to improve the knowledge of the phenomenon as well as region based emergency procedures.- The language: direction, testimonial, humor, speed, graphics make the spot suitable for young and very young people and up to the standard of the networks they like best; at the same time they are the key to draw the attention of our target audience even if the spot can be seen on TV national networks, which usually meet the needs of a more adult audience. - The spot can be seen at the following address: http:// www.smontailbullo.it/videohome/pp_video.
WWW.SMONTAILBULLO.IT is a very helpful website since it is easy to understand and to use, it is rich in information and material both for teachers and for those people whose work is closely related to school: these are the main feature of the new national website about bullying which has been working since October 2009. It has also become a national website which highlights the countless actions, interventions, projects, seminars, research which have been carried out in this field in Italy for so many years thanks to the contribution of so many schools, local authorities, Universities, Associations of the third sector, National Health service, Banks, Police forces. The website aims to offer ideas, advices and suggestions at different levels to different targets.-The people who don’t know anything about bullying and the school responsibilities in coping with the problem are accurately informed about the phenomenon of repeated violence at school and about the dynamics of groups of children and teenagers, with analyses and advice in order to identify abuses, to define the role played by school in dealing with the problem and to plan some intervention by clicking il bullismo. In Normative you can consult legislation concerning the prevention of bullying and violence at school, from the Constitution to Department CircularsThe National Committee Prevention of the bullying troubles is in close contact with the renewed National Committee on bullying to let everyone know its goals, documents and plans.Those who wish to have a look at what is done in Italy to prevent and cope with bullying can consult the Osservatori page which is a synthesis of the whole work carried out by Osservatori regionali against bullying; moreover they may see and download the most important material: guide-lines, projects, seminars, programs or training courses. La Tua Campagna and Video webcast messages against bullying through advertisements, posters, audiovisual materials designed by teenagers. It’s a way to encourage teenagers’ creativity and to examine proposals in order to plan prevention campaigns.Those who wish to gather further information about projects, research or material concerning bullying in order either to plan their work or achieve a deeper knowledge of the phenomenon may click on Progetti, Indagini e Materiali which offers a wide range of what has been experienced in this field in Italy in recent years. It’s only the first selection of all the collected material which includes more than 100 local surveys and several projects. All the collected material will be filed and made available on the Web in order to set up a national data bank. Those who need to look into the problem may click on Bibliografia and Sitografia which offer work tracks about bullying, aggressive behavior and violence in teenagers, class management and good citizenship. In the bibliography you can find books for children and teenagers which may become a gift, a reading experience shared by adults and children, a starting point for the class work.Those who wish to keep themselves up-to-date or to let people know their work may click on Eventi and News which draw a map of anything is happening in Italy concerning bullying: meetings, seminars, book reviews, films, shows, circulars.A selection of these events may be found in Primo Piano on the home page, special attention is given to the campaigns promoted by the Education Department. Those who want to take action and don’t know how to start will find a selection of immediately available instruments in Attrezzi: it is divided into goals and targets and suggests methodologies to learn group dynamics, to make students aware of bullying, to realize that their children are victims, to analyze bullying situations, to choose the most suitable methods for class work.Teatro and Filmografia inform of shows and films dealing with bullying, that may be used at school to debate the problem with teenagers.Finally those who are experiencing or have learnt about bullying situations and need help may ask professional advice either by dialling the free of charge number or by clicking on Consulenza online.www.smontailbullo.it is a web site open to anyone who wants to give information about violence at school. Please send an e-mail to the editor and your material will be published.

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FAQ – Upstate Crate Co.
Q: Are your wooden boxes also made in New York?
A: Yes!! We are proud to have our wooden boxes handcrafted in Clifton Park, NY by Halfmoon Works. Not only does this local business make beautiful wood products, they're mission is to employ developmentally disabled adults and give them the skills needed to be successful in the workforce. We can't say enough good things about this amazing business! Check out their website for all of your woodworking needs!
Q: How long after I order will I receive my gift box?
A: We do! For a small $5 fee we will deliver anywhere within a 30 mile radius of Troy, NY! We also offer bouquets from Olive & June Floral Co. on our locally delivered boxes!
Q: Can I include a handwritten note or card?
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Increased demand for warehouse space is driving construction markets in Russia in 2015, especially in regional areas, with Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg leading the way in new facilities. Some Russian regions are seeing warehouse vacancy rates of just 1%.
Consulting company Knight Frank analysed the results from the first half of 2015 for the warehouse real estate market of 13 regional towns in Russia. The research included towns such as Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Samara, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don, Ufa, Perm, Chelyabinsk, Voronezh, Nizhny Novgorod, and Vladivostok.
According to Knight Frank’s calculations, regional towns have demonstrated an increase in the volume of take-up for warehouse space in the past three years, attracting local, national and foreign renters and buyers – in total, take-up has increased by 50% since 2012. Yekaterinburg (795,000 sqm) and Novosibirsk (743,000 sqm) have the highest volume of quality warehouse space, whilst Krasnoyarsk (89,000 sqm) and Vladivostok (61,000 sqm) have the lowest.
The highest rent rates, matching those of Moscow warehouses, can be found in Yekaterinburg – 450-550 roubles per sqm per month, Chelyabinsk – 490-520 roubles per sqm per month, Rostov-on-Don – 420-500 roubles per sqm per month and Vladivostok – 420-500 roubles per sqm per month.
Ufa (0.5%), Perm (1%), Krasnoyarsk (1%) and Vladivostok (2%) have the lowest levels of vacant warehouses due to a lack of quality facilities in these towns.

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text: I had wanted to call this 'Robot vs Hoover' but I think it's only the UK and a few other places that use the word hoover, which is a brand name, as the alternative word for vacuum cleaner. For the sake of international understanding the name had to change. It was a big sacrifice.

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It’s best to come to terms with who you are. I’m a critical sonuvagun by nature. In the blogosphere my kind are welcome, for sure, but on Sunday, in church, it’s different. Recently, I read through Hebrews, and in Chapter 12 the writer (somewhat) says, “Pay no attention to that critical guy, stirring up trouble. He’s just a bully with a blog.” Awkward, right?
So, fellow critical Christianers, what do we do? Show up, shut up, sit down? Maybe.
SIDE NOTE: If the pastor shortened his or her sermon, then the church could afford interactive Q&A from the congregation afterwards.
The older I get, and the more I read the Bible, the more I consider the mainstream’s misinterpretation and misapplication of verses—like the one from Hebrews 12—that suggest I shouldn’t speak my mind, or be who I am, in the church (like, say, a critical, tight-jeans-wearin’ hipster).
Once I was asked to stop forsaking God himself! Unfortunately I forgot my shun-screen that day and gave her a little lecture of my own.
I’m just not convinced the writer was condoning any one form of church. If anything, he was probably speaking to those who met in the home and broke bread together.
It’s just too easy to read the Bible through our own perspective, through our own eyes and ears and times and national flags; I don’t think we’re suppose to. Scripture is a process, one that involves digging deeper. The point is not to find ourselves in Scripture, but God. This means ALL of our preconceived notions should be thrown out the window, shouldn’t it?
SIDE NOTE: Operation Christmas Child feels a bit imperial to me.
We are all limited people who make mistakes (hell, I could be doing it right now!), and, yes, some Christians are a bit more critical than others. Some sneeze more than others, too. Go figure. Why label others as sinful just because they’re different? Isn’t that a bit, ironically,… well, you know.
If church is about coming together and being “real,” then fellowship should allow for all comments and concerns, especially negative ones! Generally, critical people aren’t being critical for the sake of disruption; they’re just being inquisitive. Who knows, maybe the problem goes away after we talk.
SIDE NOTE: Maybe if Christians were encouraged to be heretic, they wouldn’t be labeled “less intelligent” in academic studies.
That first Hebrews verse I mentioned up top, the one from Chapter 12, it warns about “roots of bitterness” in the Body. If I’m bitter, it’s only because I have no place to speak my concerns within the Body. I don’t mind being told I’m wrong, but I do mind being told my opinion is unimportant.
Everyone has a job to do in the Body, even the critical folks. Heck, maybe even especially so.
1. Are Christians afraid to engage in argumentative conversations?
2. Are you ever afraid to criticize even when the situation needs it?
3. Have you ever been shunned for speaking your mind?
4. Does anyone want to go into business with me? Shun Screen.
This is fantastic. It sums up so many of my feelings in one post. I love the shun screen idea and will likely use it. I’ve been pestered by people I grew up with in church. Why don’t I go anymore? You should see the things The Lord is doing here.
Whatever. I go to a new church that I love. It is a micro church that is fully interactive, deep at times, and soul satisfying all the while being fun and relevant.
I’ve left behind those who are critical in favor of those who are loving and encouraging even if I miss church for a month or so.
I grew up Plymouth Brethren, in which the Sunday morning service was open (anyone could get up at any time and speak, suggest a hymn, pray). When I was home for six months in grad school, working on my thesis, there were these two women who would always sing these awful minor-key dirges during Communion. I finally spoke up and said that the songs depressed me, and this is a celebration, for Pete’s sake, not a funeral, and I suggested a hymn expressing joy. I hurt their feelings, but neither my dad nor the other pastoral elder was bothered.
Great story! Way to speak up. Currently, the communion at my church is similar. Very depressing. Actually, I’ve been having the same thoughts: why is this so down? Isn’t this a celebration?
I think it’s always worth treading lightly when people’s feelings can be hurt (and of course, being critical doesn’t mean you’re always right), but it’s important to speak up and be part of the Body.
This is a truly perceptive post. I get it, entirely. I hate when folk can make me feel like I’ve walked away from God because I wasn’t in church, which is the problem: they’re into church and I’m into Jesus. Do I go around questioning what spiritual habits they’ve engaged in all week? Have they seen my devotions…how do they compare?
No, I’m not afraid of the “touchy subjects” that rile others. Usually that means there’s some religiosity that needs to be purged. Some of us Christians don’t really understand the gospel.
If a situation needs criticism, I’ll gladly but cautiously engage it. It seems that I’m always that person. But I’ve always been prayerful about approaching others, asking God to give me the right opportunity; and I confront with grace because the point is to heal or correct. And I should say that I welcome correction for myself.
So, yes, I’ve been shunned. Now, what’s the business plan?
Haha.The business plan? Still fleshing out the details. Thanks for the comment, Michael.
Again, another stimulating post. It strikes many chords – I’ll mention just two.
1) When I miss Sunday worship (as I’ve done the past two weeks), I want people to notice and say something to me — not with judgment, but grace. Usually when I miss church it is because I am hurting (often depressed) and if I’m challenged, I only pull away more.
2) Are Christians afraid of argumentation? Perhaps. Many professing Christians are fundamentally passive-aggressive. We play nice within the fold, bottle up our frustration, and take it out on “non-believers” (a.k.a. everyone who doesn’t share our worldview), usually in impersonal settings where people can’t fight back (like the blogosphere or Facebook).
Your post reminds me to count my blessings that I seem to have found a faith fellowship that reaches out to me in love when I’m not around and allows me to share different convictions in respectful ways.
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Thanks for your sharing your thoughts, Tony. Interesting point on taking frustrations out on the wrong people. I’ve noticed when, say, me and a family member (or friend) go through a rough time that we always come out the other side stronger due to our struggle. I wonder if we are losing out on stronger relationships by non-confrontation. Hmmm.
This article is so thought provoking. Having been a Bible believing Christian for more years than most reading this post have been on earth, it sometimes amazes me how long it’s been since I have been active in attending an ‘assembling of the believers’. Never have I once questioned during the years of my sabbatical, my salvation or Christ’s love for me. I communicate my faith on a daily basis to those I come in contact with. I have many dear friends who are believers…many who are not. That being said, I do miss being a part of a church family to a certain degree. What is holding me back? Probably things beyond that ‘certain degree’. I need to move past them and find my place in the assembly.
Being called a heretic is how I know I’m doing something right.
You always seem to put to verse the quiet thoughts lurking in my mind. Thanks.


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From 20 to 24 October Kimbo will be present at the Host Fair 2017 at stand B60-C67, Hall 18.
Now in its 40th year, Host is confirmed as a point of reference and undisputed leader in the vast world of the Ho.re.ca. industry. The four days will be marked by three must-have aspects that define the very soul of this event: innovation, quality and internationalisation.
And Kimbo, with its attention set on tradition and a steady eye on innovation, is one of the major exhibitors.
At its stand you will have a hands-on opportunity to appreciate the professionalism of Kimbo and the quality of its work.
This is a unique opportunity to get to know all the product lines and the various opportunities to try them: in fact, with Kimbo you can enjoy a good Neapolitan coffee at home and away from home, with a choice of various blends skilfully selected to satisfy all tastes.
In the first four days, from 20 to 23 October, there will be a full calendar of events.
Every morning at the coffee counter Carmine Capitanio, who is in charge of the Training Centre, will present exclusive tasting sessions of the various blends: Bio, Limited edition, 1kg Canisters, Gran Gourmet.
The afternoon will be dedicated to learning more about the use of the ‘cuccuma’ percolator in sections using hot and cold extraction, alcoholic coffee cocktails and coffee liqueurs and a session on milk art.
Kimbo is thus a ‘made in Italy’ company - dynamic and highly innovative - where coffee is not only the symbol of passion but also of the highest quality, fit to be presented in new and international sectors.
Kimbo takes part in Sigep 2017 Edition, from 21st to 25th of January.
Kimbo represents an important player in the italian coffee scenario, especially concerning the Neapolitan espresso.
The special Kimbo booth 015 in pavillion A.2 offers different services and a huge variety of products for the bar.
In this occasion, Kimbo will also feature some special events as coffee tasting, entertainment and educational moments.
In order to accommodate consumers’ needs and meet different tastes and trands, Kimbo presents 15 exclusive blends, for example: Kimbo Elite is the top quality product and it is available in three different types, 100% Arabic Top Selection, Limited Edition and Gran Gourmet, Linea Espresso Bar which is th ought for coffee experts only and Kimbo Bio Organic: the main expression of excellence and sustainability. In addition there are many tasty products to satisfy all consumer’s needs.
Kimbo participation to Sigep 2017 will be characterized by three main events: coffee  preparation with “cuccuma unstructured ” cold and hot, special cocktails preparation and “Milk Art” Event based on a special lesson concerning coffee and cappucino’s decoration lead by a Kimbo Coffee Specialist.


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Lobosa is a taxonomic group of amoebae possessing broad, bwuntwy rounded pseudopods. In current cwassification schemes, it is a subphywum of Amoebozoa, composed of amoebae dat have wobose pseudopods but wack ciwia or fwagewwa.
The group was originawwy proposed in 1861 by Wiwwiam B. Carpenter, who created it as a taxonomic order containing de singwe famiwy Amoebina. Carpenter's Lobosa consisted of amoeboid organisms whose endopwasm (endosarc) fwows into wobe-wike "pseudopodian prowongations." This type of pseudopod, which was understood to be typicaw of de genus Amoeba "and its awwies," differed from de fiwose (dread-wike) or reticuwose (netwike) pseudopods of de Foraminifera. The name Lobosa was chosen for dese amoebae "as expressing de wobe-wike character of deir pseudopodiaw extensions".
As currentwy defined, de subphywum Lobosa incwudes bof shewwed (testate) and naked amoebae (gymnamoebae), but excwudes some organisms traditionawwy regarded as "wobosean", such as Pewomyxa and Entamoeba (Amoebozoa) and some Heterowobosea (Excavata).
^ Smirnov, Awexey V. (2011). "A Revised Cwassification of Naked Lobose Amoebae (Amoebozoa: Lobosa)" (PDF). Protist. 162 (4): 545–570. doi:10.1016/j.protis.2011.04.004. PMID 21798804.
^ Cavawier-Smif, Thomas (2009-02-01). "Megaphywogeny, ceww body pwans, adaptive zones: causes and timing of eukaryote basaw radiations". The Journaw of Eukaryotic Microbiowogy. 56 (1): 26–33. doi:10.1111/j.1550-7408.2008.00373.x. ISSN 1550-7408. PMID 19340985.
^ Carpenter, Wiwwiam Benjamin (1861). "On de systematic arrangement of de Rhizopoda". Naturaw History Review (Dubwin and London). 1 (4).
^ Carpenter, Wiwwiam Benjamin (1862). Introduction to de Study of de Foraminifera. Ray Society. pp. 16–28.
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Size is 28" W X 66" L. 100% polyester with the feel of silk. Soft quality fabric.
Can be worn many different ways.


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Our business is equipped as a netball lines installer in Fishwick PR1 5 and can carry out maintenance on courts whether this includes anything from lines markings to surface maintenance. These services may be performed at different establishments in the United Kingdom and in the past, several establishments have experienced our services completed, for instance, schools and recreational centres. Just about every installment project which we perform differs from the others because it possesses its own necessities.
The typical National netball association playing facility sizing is 28.65m x 15.24m, though the specifications can differ for each and every facility. There is no need that you must use this set of measurements as we can install, style and design a surface to suit your individual needs for a court. Commonly in schools in Fishwick we are usually asked to fit a smaller facility due to the size of the children. The differences between small courts and pro players is very different which consequently means that the fitting needs to be much smaller to fit their surrounding areas. As well as netball we can also mark out various other sports, such as tennis. For information on tennis marking, have a look at this page https://www.thermoplasticplaygroundmarkings.co.uk/activities/tennis/lancashire/fishwick/ Tennis markings can be made smaller just like netball ones in order to meet the needs and requirements of the school and the children.
Proactive as well as reactive are 2 types of court servicing. An installer should advise you happen to be proactive with the routine maintenance, simply because this may minimize the quantity of reactive upkeep considered necessary. The installer should also suggest that there is an upkeep timetable in position so you follow it with frequent cleansing, this can be something we can easily develop for your requirements. Netball flooring in Fishwick really should be cleaned if you happen to spot any kind of litter or contaminants on the playing facility. Any rips, holes or perhaps damages is required to be fixed at once simply because they might start to get much worse and also are a safety danger. For more information on renovation or removal, please click here https://www.thermoplasticplaygroundmarkings.co.uk/renovation/removal/lancashire/fishwick/ We will undertake reactive upkeep projects to correct damage on the surfacing. Our team provide an assortment of expert services such as cleansing, re-painting, fixes and also installing lines marks. Washing is an essential element of any re-painting job, simply because if your surfacing is just not thoroughly clean, then the color will certainly keep to the contamination and may be removed once the surface area is then washed.
Having a local installer closest to you provide fencing surrounding the sports area in Fishwick PR1 5 will help keep it protected. Excellent fencing structures is effective in reducing vandalism whilst keeping the vicinity protected. We'd highly recommend a strong fence spec for instance weldmesh. The prices for every surfacing job will change, this is because of unique requirements, styles and vicinity sizes etc. One of the most popular surfacings meant for floorings is often a macadam durable court. For more details on macadam line-marking, please visit this page https://www.thermoplasticplaygroundmarkings.co.uk/surfacing/macadam/lancashire/fishwick/ The geotextile membrane layer is put in first of all, this approach avoids weed growth plus contamination growing. An angular aggregate sub-base should be installed to behave as a effective sub-base layer. Once the base is put in, a tarmac level will be installed. Then finally, non-slip paint as well as lines markings are going to be put on to a tarmacadam flooring.
If you require any other information about what we offer as a netball lines installer in Fishwick PR1 5 then please feel free to fill in the contact form provided. Our team will be happy to help resolve any of your questions or provide you with any necessary information about courts or installers.

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The inspection took place on 22 November 2016 and was announced. The inspection team was made up of one inspector.
We gave 48 hours notice of our inspection because people who live at the service are often out of the service taking part in recreational activities. We needed to be sure that they would be in so as we could speak with them.
Before the inspection, the provider completed a Provider Information Return (PIR). This is a form that asks the provider to give some key information about the service, what the service does well and what improvements they plan to make. We used this information to help plan our inspection.
We also looked at information we held about the provider. This included notifications which are events which happened in the service that the registered provider is required to tell us about.
During our inspection we spoke with the registered manager, an assistant manager and three members of care staff. Following our inspection we spoke with four relatives by telephone. We also observed staff interacting with people in communal areas, providing care and support.
We looked at a range of records related to the running of and the quality of the service. These included staff training information, staff recruitment safety checks and arrangements for managing complaints. We looked at the quality assurance audits that the registered manager and the provider completed. We also looked at care plans for four people and medicine administration records for two people.
We used the Short Observational Framework for Inspection (SOFI). SOFI is a way of observing care to help us understand the experience of people who were unable talk with us.

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Diabloceratops (Dee-ab-low-seh-rah-tops), Devil horned-face, lived in the early Campanian of the Late Cretaceous of North America. Unlike most other centrosaurine ceratopsians it lived further south. This southern fauna had two different types of hadrosaur, two ceratopsians and a theropod. Diabloceratops is one of the oldest centrosaurines from southern USA, with it appears to be most closely related to Albertaceratops. It looked like most centrasaurines with its short frill.
Diabloceratops had big round nose, long horns above its eyes, and spiked frill. There were 2 long parietal horns, 2 postorbital horns and a small nose horn. In North America the horned dinosaurs are divided into two broad groups the chasmosaurs (Chasmosaurus, Triceratops) and centrosaurs like Diabloceratops. Centrosaurs had solid relatively short frills with large nasal horns or bosses. Brow horns are small or nonexistent but frill can be decorated with hornlets and spikes. They are often found in large bone beds.
Length 4 - 5 m (12 - 15 ft).
It was an herbivore. Large bone beds found in Montana of related species indicate that at least seasonally they must have migrated in large herds.
Discovered by DeBlieux in 2002 known from two fossils.
Found in North America southern Utah and northern Arizona in lakes, floodplains, and east-flowing rivers a wet, seasonal climate.
1.	Paul, G. (2010). The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs (pp. 6022). Princeton, New Jersey: University Press Princeton.
2.	Worth, G. (1999). The Dinosaur Encyclopaedia (pp. 819). Scarborough, Western Australia: HyperWorks Reference Software.
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This pie is incredibly easy but does involve some cooking and cooling time so plan ahead! Also, if you’re not into meat pies, the filling is amazing served over mashed potatoes for a hearty and delicious dinner.
For the filling, heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. While that preheats, season the beef well with salt and pepper and dust with the flour. Sear the beef in batches until well browned on each side, about 8 minutes total per batch, removing the meat to a dish once seared.
Add the butter or additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and turn the heat down to medium. Add in the onion, carrot, and celery, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes or until softened and lightly brown. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute or two then stir in the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaves, thyme, and seared beef. Carefully stir in the stout followed by the beef stock, turn the heat up to high, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a tight-fitting lid and turn the heat down to low and cook for 3 hours or until the beef is tender.
When the beef is cooked, transfer it to a bowl to shred with two forks and set aside. Turn the heat up under the pot to medium-high and allow the cooking liquid to simmer away until it has reduced and thickened to a gravy-like consistency. When thick, return the beef to the liquid, remove it from the heat, and cool completely.
While the beef cools, make the pastry by bringing the butter, water, and salt to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan. Once boiling, remove from the heat and allow it to cool for about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the flour to a large bowl, make a well in the centre, and add in the hot water and butter mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until it comes together into a rough dough. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead for about 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth. Cover the dough with a piece of plastic wrap and set aside to rest until ready to roll.
When the beef has cooled to room temperature, preheat the oven to 400ºF and stir the potatoes into the mixture and set aside.
Set out six 5-inch individual pie plates or one 9-inch deep dish pie plate, dust a work surface with a little flour, divide the pastry in half and roll one half of the dough to about ¼-inch thick. Line the pie plate(s) with the dough then divide in the filling. Roll out the remaining dough to about ¼-inch thick and top the pie(s), sealing the edges with a fork. Cut a slit or an ‘x’ into the centre of the pie(s) and place onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow the pies to cool slightly before serving with a nice pint of stout!

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Karl Golnik, MD, MEd is a neuro-ophthalmologist at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute; a professor of ophthalmology, neurology and neurosurgery at the Cincinnati Eye Institute and the University of Cincinnati; and professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Louisville. He is also the vice-chair and residency program director of the department of ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati.
Currently, he is director for education for the International Council of Ophthalmology, president-elect of the Joint Commission and Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology, chair of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology’s Resident Education Committee and serves on the Board of Directors of the North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society. He has received numerous resident teaching awards and has more than 100 publications in the fields of neuro-ophthalmology and medical education.
Aside from neuro-ophthalmology, Dr. Golnik has a strong interest in medical education; in particular teaching doctors how to teach. Through the International Council of Ophthalmology, he volunteers one week per month traveling internationally and conducting meetings to teach residency program directors how to be more effective educators.


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I first contacted Stina out of exasperation. Over the last few years I have been edging my way into professional-career-land, and it was becoming apparent that professional-career-land required pictures of my face. As I am not much a fan of getting my photo taken, until that point I had been going to lengths to crop and filter existing pixelated travel/social pictures. It then occurred to me that there might be someone out there who could do this for me.
Initial googling led me to a slew of corporate headshot websites that made me feel a bit sick. Not my jam. Definitely not my jam. Then I came across Stina’s website. I cannot believe how easy the whole process turned out to be upon sending that first email. Stina was lovely, prompt to respond, full of ideas, and a fantastic communicator. She was also endlessly patient in answering my barrage of (probably ridiculous) questions. On the day of the shoot, Stina was bright, full-of-beans, and quick to put me at ease. She did not bat an eyelid when I brought my (decidedly less camera-shy) boyfriend along for the ride, either.
The end result was a slew of beautiful, fun, professional-career-land-ready photos, and some fantastic ones of my boyfriend and I to boot. All of this within an impressively quick turn-around time and with the added bonus of the experience being pain-free, hell, I’d even say enjoyable. I would recommend Stina for all pretension-free, fun-injected face photo needs. And hot tip: the lady can be coaxed into a Fireball.

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Middlesex Community College -- Bedford Campus, founded in 1970, is a public, coeducational institution. Its campus is located in Bedford, MA.
Campus in Bedford (population: 14,197), 16 miles from Boston; branch campus in Lowell. Air, bus, and train serve Boston. School operates transportation between campuses. Public transportation serves campus.


text: The attract of everlasting make-up is certainly understood. Whereas most girls do not thoughts taking the time to use their favourite merchandise day by day (and typically a number of occasions a day), some girls wish to make their lives rather less difficult by choosing the everlasting model of their favourite eyeliner, lipliner or eyebrow pencil. Along with saving time, some girls take the everlasting make-up route for medical causes, like hair loss from alopecia or to concealing facial scar or cleft lip, for instance. Whereas the considered everlasting make-up is perhaps a bit intimidating, the process isn’t as daunting as most may assume. When you have struggled with skinny brows and are able to ditch the pencil for one thing that may final a bit longer, here’s what you must find out about FDA permitted everlasting eyebrow make-up. Everlasting Make-up Is not Truly Everlasting Regardless of the title and in contrast to tattoos, FDA permitted everlasting eyebrow make-up will not final without end. It’s utilized utilizing a pigment is that quite a bit led concentrated that conventional tattoo ink. The pigment will fade over time, that means you will have to return yearly or two to maintain your eyebrows wanting contemporary. That is helpful for purchasers who resolve they not need everlasting make-up, as a result of it’s going to proceed to fade over time. Keep away from Water for a Week One of many hardest elements of the entire process will come after it’s executed. Individuals who go for everlasting eyebrows cannot get them moist for an entire week submit appointment, which might show to be a bit troublesome with regards to having a shower or washing your face. Pigment loss is an actual concern when you do get your eyebrows moist. Simply be ready and provides your self some additional time to prepare. Micropigmentation VS Microblading FDA permitted make-up may be utilized with two completely different strategies: micropigmentation and microblading. Although these strategies are related and have related outcomes, there are just a few distinct variations. Micropigmentation is usually accomplished with a machine through the use of micro and Nano needles to use strokes of shade within the pores and skin’s decrease layers. Microblading is a more recent possibility that’s executed manually with an ultra-small blade used to create crisp hair strokes. Do your analysis previous to your session to find out which methodology is the precise selection for you. It’s Painful, however Not Too Painful The most typical reservation with regards to everlasting eyebrow make-up is the ache. Whereas the sensation is generally depicted as much less painful than a conventional tattoo, it’s nonetheless a needle going into your pores and skin so it is best to count on discomfort. Fortuitously, the artist making use of your eyebrows will use numbing cream to scale back the ache. Some companies even supply the choice of going completely numb with an injectable anesthetic, however you danger some swelling. Everlasting eyebrow make-up is not as scary as you assume. Do your analysis and ask your folks who obtained the process executed, the outcomes usually outweigh any preliminary reservations.


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The Great Yarmouth Town Centre Partnership is hosting three children’s craft making workshops in the Market Place to coincide with Halloween during half-term week. The Halloween workshops will include carving scary faces into pumpkins and turning innocent wooden spoons into frightening puppets.
The drop in workshops– no need to book – will take place in the Market Square from 11am to 3.00pm on Wednesday 25th,Thursday 26th and Friday 27th October. All children ‘dropping in’ to take part in any of the activities must be accompanied by a responsible adult.


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Rugby legend Stephen Ferris nicked named ‘The Ferris Wheel’ made a reputation as one of the most physical players in Europe. Retiring in 2014 due to injury in his ankle, Ferris has gone on to become a renowned and revered rugby speaker appearing at events, dinners and functions across the UK. Playing for Ulster and Ireland in all three backrow positions, Ferris has also represented the British & Irish Lions in addition to playing in two Rugby World Cup campaigns. Ireland’s 2011 Rugby World Cup standout player of the tournament, Stephen Ferris is a tremendous rugby speaker.
Born on the 2nd August 1985 Stephen Ferris is from Maghaberry and attended Friends’ School , Lisborn. He successfully graduated from the Ulster Academy and joined the rugby team on a development contract at the start of the 2005-06 season. After being selected into the Under-20 Ireland World Cup Squad in 2005. Ferris made his debut at Ulster in October 2005 against the Border Reivers . He then went on to make his full Ireland debut against the Pacific Islanders in November 2006. Due to his great performances’ he was then selected for the Ireland Rugby World Cup squad in 2007 but remained on the bench as an unused reserve for the tournament. He didn’t partake in the 2008 Six Nations due to injury. During his work as a rugby speaker Stephen discusses the unforgettable World Cup campaign and the pride he felt at representing his country in addition to the trials and tribulations that came from injury.
After managing to keep his place for the following years Six Nations , in 2009 Ferris was chosen to join the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, scoring his first Lions try on the 3rd June against the Golden Lions but unfortunately was forced to withdraw from the squad due to a knee injury obtained during training. He made an international return for the autumn series in the same year and played strongly in a draw with Australia and an impressive victory against South Africa. Ferris went on to play in four of Ireland’s 2010 Six Nations matches and discusses Six Nations and International standard rugby during his work as a rugby speaker in particularly highlighting the challenges and pressures that come with high level sport.
Due to injury, Stephen Ferris missed the 2010 Summer Tour, then went on to make his international comeback during the 2010 November Tests. Scoring his first international try against New Zealand and scored his second against Argentina during this time. Ferris didn’t play again until late 2011 due to injury. Being included in the 2011 World Cup, Ferris assisted in a historic win over Australia. He adopted the famous ‘wrap around’ tackle to prevent Australia from getting a quick ball. Ireland eventually lost to Wales in the quarter finals but Ferris was viewed as one of the stand out players in the tournament.
Ferris shone in the 2011-12 season, despite injuries he continued to perform well for his team earning man of the match honours during Ulster’s Heineken Cup quarter final victory against Munster . His strong performances gained him a nomination for the ERC European Player of the Year 2012. Ferris last played against Edinburgh in 2012, however due to an ankle injury he sustained he was put on short term contract whilst he underwent rehabilitation, he returned against the Scarlets in March 2014. Injury ultimately ended what was a decorated and illustrious career, a sad ending to his career, Ferris shares the emotional rollercoaster of his career ending in such fashion.
A wonderful performer that excelled on the field and experienced the highs of the game but also the lowest of the lows through his injuries, Stephen Ferris is able to provide a truly holistic view on rugby. Performing in an engaging and captivating manner, Stephen Ferris shares anecdotal tales that are both entertaining and informative in addition to sharing his knowledge and expertise of the game. A true gentleman and consummate professional, Stephen Ferris is available to hire as a rugby speaker for events, dinner and presentation ceremonies across the UK.
To book Former Ulster & Ireland Rugby Player, Stephen Ferris, as the rugby speaker for your corporate event, function or conference, simply contact the Champions Rugby Speakers agency by filling in our online contact form. Alternatively, call a booking agent directly on 0207 1010 553.


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Paediatric elbow x-ray interpretation – a must-know guide for reviewing all childrens’ elbow x-rays.
The Emergency Department is now auditing TIME CT FOR ALL STROKES, even if not for thrombolysis. Please use the form with a yellow sticky, which is kept in Resus.


text: Our lives, our living is determined not so much by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. CIRCUMSTANCES and SITUATION DO COLOR OUR LIVES… but…. we choose what the color will be.


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Posted January 6th, 2016 by imxperts.
Exterior and interior polyurethane coated galvanized rigid conduit, fittings, and accessories protect conductors from mechanical damage and corrosive attack. Electrical continuity is maintained across assembled joints.


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We promote and fund integrated pest management for environmental, human health, and economic benefits.
Description: The varroa mite, Varroa destructor, is an external parasite that attacks adult and immature stages (brood) of honey bees. These mites weaken bees and can transmit viruses during the feeding process.
This brochure introduces the varroa mite, provides steps to doing an alcohol mite wash, and lists IPM options for controlling varroa mites.
Publisher: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources; Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Developed and managed by the Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center, located at Cornell University. This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2014-70006-22484. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Northeastern IPM Center is one of four Regional IPM Centers.

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Amazing news! Casumo player Ida from Sweden landed a €131,546.60 jackpot win with a 0.40c bet on 27 September 2018. Of course we rang her right up to congratulate on the big win. “I’m so happy I broke two myths”, she said, and then elaborated: “Firstly, that you need to bet big to win a jackpot and secondly, that you can’t win a jackpot on your phone.” Boom, double busted!
Our Swedish friend was playing the popular progressive NetEnt slot Divine Fortune with 40c spins when she found herself staring at a mega jackpot win of €131,546.60.
She was playing at Casumo using her mobile phone late on a Thursday evening when she managed to get into the bonus round and scoop up the whopping amount.
Heads up! Next week we will be hosting extra races with extra juicy prizes for the winners.
On Sunday 21st of October, we’ll run two Play’n GO Reel Races in Book of Dead and Legacy of Egypt with €/€ 5K first prizes. The €/£ 1K Sunday Races from 18:00 CET – 23:00 CET will run simultaneously.
A promoted Reel Race Main Event is the exact same as our normal Reel Race Main Event that runs every day at 20:00 CET, but with a saucy €/£ 1,000 on top of the prize money.
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text: With the possibility of rain on Sunday, March 11, the bocce courts may not be playable. We will make a decision on the playing at 7 am Sunday. The city has a special phone number that players can call after 7 am Sunday for updated information. The City midline is 949-363-4351 extension 3. If the bocce tournament is rained out, we will play the tournament the following Sunday, March 18.


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Pissed Off Dodgers Fan Jumps Into Astros Bullpen And Immediately Gets Arrested!
A man hopped over a railing to confront a security guard in the Houston Astros’ bullpen during Game 2 of the World Series, a breach that prompted an Astros coach and several Dodger Stadium guards to subdue the man. The 41-year-old, identified Thursday morning as Alan Dreyfus of Chandler, Ariz., was led away in handcuffs by security at Dodger Stadium before eventually being transferred to Los Angeles Police Department custody.


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Last weekend, The New York Times published an article titled, "Technology Leads More Park Visitors Into Trouble." On reading the headline, I envisioned someone plinking away at a smartphone while they unknowingly walked toward the edge of a cliff. But the article seems to imply people aren't necessarily as oblivious as they are whiny. Having a smartphone with you may seem like a good thing if you're in a wilderness jam, but some people are using them to request rangers bring them snacks or a guide.
This may be a sign of the times that being plugged in has cost us the ability to be entertained by our surroundings for more than a few moments.
I felt the full brunt of this during a recent trip to Vancouver. After spending half a week bathed in the everlasting Internet of the Seattle area, it came as quite a shock when AT&T's service in Canada was about as widespread as a mid-August snowstorm. In other words, my iPhone was little more than an expensive pocket watch.
As a result, Vancouver was a little, well, boring. I'm sure I wouldn't have found that to be the case a couple of months ago had the trip instead been taken with my old flip phone. After all, they did have the Olympics here, so it's not like there are a lack of attractions.
You only really notice something when you don't have it. Had I quit the Internet for the entire trip, maybe I wouldn't have felt so lost when I had an extra five minutes to catch up on work e-mail, which is par for the course these days. But with the Internet everywhere you go nowadays, it's easy to reach new levels of tackiness when you find yourself checking in on Foursquare while visiting Bruce Lee's grave.
Now there's something to tell the grandkids.
We brought you the latest news from the campaign trails, including updates on the punches thrown between former lawmaker Jonathan Paton and political rookie Jesse Kelly in the Congressional District 8 race, where Paton unsuccessfully tried to summon the spirit of Sarah Palin to come to his rescue; linked to tales of Democrat Rodney Glassman's many campaign woes as primary day approached; and shared many reasons that no one should vote for Republican Andrew Thomas in the Arizona attorney general's race.
We let you know that Gov. Jan Brewer rejected Democrat Terry Goddard's call for a half-dozen debates; linked to a profile of John McCain, which included his assertion that "I don't change my positions"; commented on the Goldwater Institute's concerns about administrative costs at universities, as well as skeptical responses to Goldwater's research methods; shared a Gulf of Mexico dispatch from the Center for Biological Diversity's Keiran Suckling; and embedded Stephen Colbert's Word on Joe Arpaio's suggestion that the U.S. Border Patrol could do a better job if they started patrolling Mexico.
We celebrated Tucson's birthday; told you that Southern Arizona vineyards had been hammered by freak hailstorms; let you know that the National Geographic Channel has been filming at Biosphere 2; informed you that California Pizza Kitchen was coming to Tucson Mall; and encouraged you to try locally laid eggs from Hickman's Family Farms.
Most importantly: We launched a new app for your mobile phone that will guide you to happy hours all across our fair city. Download yours today!
"I am generally not in favor of tearing down old signs and this one is even more significant to me in that my father used to own the shop directly across Rosemont back when Kinney was still there. This sign is so very different than what it used to be, though. In its present condition and location I don't think it has much historical relevance and I would not object to it being torn down."
—from TucsonWeekly.com user "Gonzo Sorcrachi" in response to last week's story ("Save This Sign?," Aug. 19) about the historical value of an old sign on 22nd Street.
Didn't get a piece of birthday cake at this year's celebration of Tucson's 235th birthday? We've got you covered with our short documentary (read: YouTube video) on this year's party.


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WATCH: Kid Gets To Meet 30 SECONDS TO MARS' Jared Leto During Concert - MYX | YOUR CHOICE. YOUR MUSIC.
American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars found an unlikely fan having fun during their concert last weekend. Although the band's music is not meant for young children, it seems like a little boy named Valentino was enjoying the show just like the older people in the audience.
What can you say about this adorable fan encounter? Tell us in the comments!


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A recording of a soundscape performance I gave at SOUNDkitchen on world Listening Day 2013 was broadcast on 17 December 2018, 22:00 (CET), on Wanderlust, Cashmere Radio, Berlin. Wanderlust is a regular programme of long form field recording, soundscape and experimental composition. If you’d like to listen again the broadcast is available in the Cashmere Radio archive here. The track is also available to stream or own on my bandcamp page here.
This recording of a live performance I gave at NoiseFloor Festival in Stafford a couple of years ago has been on Soundcloud for a while but is now available to download on Bandcamp.
My work ‘Tesseral Form No. 2 (Residence)’ has been included in the online Audiograft Jukebox. The work is composed of field recordings from Birmingham and the various properties I have lived in over the years. The Audiograft festival is happening in several venues around Oxford from February 25th – March 3rd 2013 and is curated by members of the Sonic Arts Research Unit at Oxford Brookes University.
The festival includes a varied programme of British and international artists including live performances, sound art installations and listening walks. The full programme is available on the Audiograft website.


text: Bingham (Me.), "Annual Reports of the Town Officers of the Town of Bingham for the Year Ending February 15, 1937" (1937). Maine Town Documents. 6390.


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It's not clear to me why this function should fall into the SlowCall case, but I was wondering if there is a way to make it not do that?
Are you sure it's the bindTexture call? The stack trace points to a scripted call (InvokeKernel calls RunScript instead of CallJSNative).
It's most likely the call to |f| itself that's slow. |f| then runs in the methodjit and calls bindTexture.
The only way to end up in SlowCallFromIC is if we disabled a call IC (CallCompiler::disable in MonoIC.cpp). Finding out where we call CallCompiler::disable would help. Or if you have a testcase I can take a look.
Ehsan, with the removal of JM a while ago, SlowCallFromIC is gone.
Do you have any testcases where you saw this that are still slow? Should we close this bug?
I filed this bug over a year ago, I don't think it's actionable any longer.  Let's hope that the problem was fixed somehow.

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It's college application season in the House of Hatrack as WinnieTheWoot prepares to head off next fall. Which got me to wondering where, if anywhere, all you good people went or plan to go to university. If you didn't and/or don't plan to, that's cool. I'll try and come up with an applicable topic next week.
I got my bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and my master's degree from the University of Findlay.


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The economic sentiment indicator, a composite confidence indicator published by the Czech Statistical Office (CSO), ticked up to 98.2 in February from 98.0 in January, which had marked an 18-month low. As a result, the indicator moved closer to the 100-point mark that separates optimism from pessimism in the Czech economy.
The business confidence index climbed from 95.7 in January to 96.5 in February. The print reflected improved sentiment in the industrial and services sectors more than offsetting weaker sentiment in the trade and construction sectors.
In contrast, consumers turned less optimistic in February, with the consumer confidence index sliding to 106.4 from 109.2 in the previous month. The dip was largely due to a deterioration in households’ assessment over their capacity to save and the general economic situation ahead compared to January. That said, consumer confidence remains well above the historical average.
FocusEconomics panelists expect private consumption to expand 3.2% in 2019, which is up 0.1 percentage points from last month’s projection, and 2.7% in 2020. Meanwhile, fixed investment is seen increasing 4.3% in 2019, which is unchanged from last month’s estimate, and 3.6% in 2020.

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Although a few accommodations do not charge extra for pets, most will charge a one-time cleaning fee per stay, or a fee per pet, per night.
What types, size, and maximum number of pets are accepted?
Accommodations that allow dogs may not necessarily allow other pets, including cats. Others permit pets under a certain size and may restrict the number of pets per room.
Smaller accommodations such as Bed & Breakfasts or cottage resorts often have resident pets that sometimes mingle with guests. Guest and resident pets should be able to coexist peacefully.
What other rules or restrictions apply to pets?
For instance, an accommodation may request that pets stay off the furniture and out of certain areas such as picnic grounds or beaches. Many will not permit pets to be left unattended in rooms, even for short periods of time (in these cases, ask the front desk if they have a list of local doggy daycares or pet-sitters). By respecting the rules and the other guests, travelers with pets can help ensure that pets continue to be welcomed.
What type of rooms are available to pet owners?
Some accommodations set aside a limited number of "pet-friendly" rooms. If there is something you prefer, such as a non-smoking room or a room with a jacuzzi tub, be sure to ask if they are available to guests with pets. "Pet rooms" are often on the main floor with easy access to the outdoors.
What other services are available for pets?
Some lodgings may offer food and water bowls, waste bags, a grassy area where dogs may be walked, pet-sitting or dog-walking services, a list of nearby dog parks, or a welcome basket with a pet toy and goodies.
Travelers with pets are advised to book accommodations in advance to ensure availability of pet-friendly rooms.
Visit www.petfriendly.ca for accommodations from across Canada that allow pets. Also see the article, Good Travel Etiquette Is Important for Pets, Too.


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Smokers are at more than twice the risk of heart attacks. Even a few cigarettes a day increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular conditions. Non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke are also at risk.
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you’re at a higher risk of heart disease. Go to your GP to keep your condition under control.
The more you weigh, the harder your heart works. Being overweight contributes to the onset of heart disease.
The heart is like any other muscle, it needs a workout to stay strong. Exercising helps improve the performance of the heart pumping blood through your body. Try to do moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.
Enjoy plenty of plant-based foods, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts and whole grains. Limit sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, trans fat and refined sugar. Omega-3 fatty acids are good fats and come from tuna, salmon, flaxseed, almonds and walnuts. Monounsaturated fats also are good for you, and are found in olive and peanut oils.


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Ate here last week. Definitely delish. Menu clearly marked with Celiac options. Sad the sweet potato shrimp cake is battered, but I think I can make it at home…obviously I like a challenge!
Wine was tasty, meals filling - will return.


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US President Donald Trump said his homeland security officials will make a plea to congressional leaders for a border wall and indicated he would not drop his demand for US$5 billion in wall funding that triggered a partial government shutdown.
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Congressional leaders arrived at the White House on Wednesday (Jan 2) for a briefing in which President Donald Trump and homeland security officials will press their case for a border wall as he held fast to his demand for US$5 billion (S$6.8 billion) in wall funding that triggered a partial government shutdown now in its 12th day.
Trump said the shutdown affecting about a quarter of the federal government and 800,000 federal workers would last for "as long as it takes" as he pushes lawmakers for money for a wall along the US-Mexico border as part of any legislation to reopen agencies shuttered when their funding lapsed on Dec 22.
"It could be a long time," Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting, "or it could be quickly."
The Cabinet meeting came ahead of a border security briefing behind closed doors in the White House Situation Room - generally used for high-level security concerns such as military planning - for congressional leaders by US Department of Homeland Security officials.
Trump said he was open to working on a path to legal status for hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants known as Dreamers, pointing toward a potential broader deal with Democrats that could resolve the shutdown.
Trump made the border wall a key part of his presidential campaign and tried again to make a case for it shortly before lawmakers arrived for the afternoon briefing.
He called the border a "sieve," rebutted Democratic complaints that a wall was immoral, provided an estimate of the US illegal immigrant population far higher than the figures most experts cite and made disputed comments about progress toward building a wall.
Democrats take charge of the House of Representatives from Trump's fellow Republicans when the new 2019-2020 Congress convenes on Thursday.
Led by presumptive House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, they have scheduled votes on their first day in the majority on legislation that would end the shutdown without providing the wall funding Trump wants.
Republicans retain control of the Senate.
The visit by Pelosi and Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer was their first to the White House since their sharp exchange with Trump in the Oval Office on Dec 11 during which the president told them he would be "proud to shut down the government for border security."
Trump's demand for the wall funding thwarted congressional efforts to pass federal funding legislation last month. Democrats oppose the wall and Trump's funding demand.
The US$5 billion Trump is seeking would cover only a portion of the money needed for a border wall, a project estimated to cost about US$23 billion. Trump had said Mexico would pay for the wall but Mexico has refused.
When asked by a reporter if he would accept less than US$5 billion, Trump said: "I'd rather not say it. Could we do it for a little bit less? It's so insignificant compared to what we're talking about."
After a White House meeting on Sunday, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said Trump was receptive to Graham's idea of a deal that might provide work permits to Dreamer immigrants in exchange for money for physical border barriers.
Federal courts have blocked Trump's effort to end a programme begun in 2012 under Democratic former President Barack Obama that protected the Dreamers, who were brought into the United States as children, from deportation and gave them work permits.
Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court in November to allow the president to end Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or Daca.
Trump said US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border patrol officials will make a plea for a wall at the meeting.
Prospects for the two-part Democratic spending package that will be voted upon in the House appear grim in the Senate. The measure sets up the first major battle of the new Congress between House Democrats led by Pelosi and Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has said Senate Republicans will not approve a spending measure Trump does not support.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders in a statement late on Tuesday called the Democratic plan "a non-starter."

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Sambuca apartments offer great group and family accommodation and are located next to the Audi Quattro Chairlift at Hotham. Because of the location you will have an easy a relaxing holiday and have all Hotham has to offer at your door step.
Sambuca apartments offer great group and family accommodation. Sambuca's prime location will enable you to have an easy a relaxing holiday and enjoy all Hotham has to offer at your door step.
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With our debut book nearing completion, I thought I’d share some sample pages with you, to whet your appetite. We may miss our original goal of having it ready for launch by the end of the month (June), but it shouldn’t be by too much. Fingers crossed it will be available soon!
Next post: Our Debut Book, “Building Brick’s Sabre”, is Now Available!

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Looking for toddler Christmas gift ideas?
Here is a list of products that my daughter has loved since she turned one. I’ve also included a couple of items that we are planning on giving her for Christmas this year.
Check out this list and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.
This toy is super cool because it makes noise as it senses movement to help you imagine that you’re riding a real horse. In addition to making noise, the buttons at the top also light up which is a lot of fun.
This can be used as a rocking horse, or the bottom of the toy can be flipped to turn it into a ride-on horse that rolls on the wheels.
Graci received this beautiful wooden activity center for her 1st birthday back in June and it is so amazing. There are things that spin, that open and close, that go on tracks and beads on wire curly q’s (like the ones they have at doctor’s offices). Your child can practice standing up and playing or sit down to play.
I think this toy is definitely going to be one that lasts as the quality is INCREDIBLE. We highly recommend this toy!
My mom decided to get Graci a ball pit for her 1st birthday. At first, I was threatening to leave it at her house because I couldn’t imagine chasing balls all over the house!
However, we brought it home with us and we placed it in her Pack ‘n Play, inflatable pool and all, and just let her go. She had so much fun that I was happy we’d risked the mess and brought it home with us.
Eventually, we moved the inflatable pool and ball pit into her room and she often dives into it while she plays. It has been such fun.
Whenever Graci gets bored with her toys (which seems to be a toddler thing that happens often), we invent new “games” using the balls. We will practice putting them into containers, talking about the colors, taking them out and putting them back in, etc.
We do have to pick up the balls in her room daily, but the amount of joy that she has with it is totally worth it to us.
Below, I’ve linked what we have for her ball pit set-up.
Using the pool linked below, we’ve found that we prefer 300 balls. However, I think it is nice to have extra on hand to make the pool extra full or to simply refill the pool when a few go missing around the house.
This inflatable pool has been great for the ball pit because Graci can dive into the ball pit and not have to worry about getting hurt on the ball container. You will need some type of air pump to blow this pool up.
NOTE: You may want to buy a cheap mesh laundry bag to store your ball pit balls in when you aren’t using them.
Graci loves these toys so much because she can easily carry them with her when we leave the house or play with them at home with the play-sets.
Something that I adore about these toys is that they will grow with her. Most of the Little People line is geared toward 1 to 5 year olds. While she mostly carries the figures around right now, eventually she will start doing pretend play with them as well.
As a mom, I’ve really been enjoying collecting the different people and animals with Graci (and my mom who is slightly obsessed, too). Often times, you can buy an animal or person for under $4 at Target and Walmart, so it makes adding additional toys affordable.
Here are a few of the ones that we own already!
Graci is still not to the level where she can put these Legos together yet, but she enjoys playing with them like blocks, and soon she’ll be making Lego creations, I’m sure.
Like most of the toys on this list, these will grow with your little one for awhile. Sure, your kiddo may eventually want “big kid” Legos, but these won’t be something that they’ll outgrow quickly.
Violet is Graci’s bedtime buddy lately. She was gifted her for her 1st birthday, and they’ve been hanging out ever since.
One of the coolest things about Violet is that you can program your child’s name into it and tell her a few things about your child (like favorite color and favorite food). Then, Violet talks to your kiddo about these things.
She does music and games, but my favorite feature is the bedtime feature. By pressing her foot, you can have her do 5, 10, or 15 minutes of bedtime music. This is now a staple part of our bedtime routine with Graci.
NOTE: If you have an iPhone, you’ll need the headphone dongle to program your child’s name into Violet. She has a standard headphone cord in her back that will need to plug into the lightening adapter.
I think board books are always a great gift.
Anyway, here are some of Graci’s top board book picks in case you need a few suggestions!
When Babies “R” Us was going out of business, my husband and I splurged on two of these Nalgene bottles for Graci (they were a different pattern than what is available on Amazon).
At first I was surprised that they were a little more spendy than a regular sippy cup. Then, I used them.
These bottles are high quality, have never smelled funny after washing (even when we put other stuff besides water in them), they don’t spill, the plastic valve on the inside comes out so that washing is easy and they have been super durable.
The other thing that I like so much about these bottles is that Graci won’t outgrow them anytime soon. I’m all about reducing the amount of products that we constantly have to buy over-and-over again. It’s worth it to me to spend a little more and have a product that she’ll use for a longer period of time.
Coloring is one my fondest memories from my own childhood. And, I can’t wait for Graci to color with me!
My husband and I bought a pack of these egg crayons for Graci’s 1st birthday and she loved carrying them around and tapping them on paper immediately. Nowadays, we are trying to work with her on making the coloring motion on paper rather than just smacking the crayon on the paper.
These eggs are the perfect shape to get your toddler to realize that swiping the crayon on paper makes color.
Normal crayons have paper around them that require your toddler to hold the crayon just right to get color on the paper, are hard for your toddler to hold and break easily. This product solves those problems.
Bath toys are always a great gift for little ones. Graci is always happy to take a bath and especially loves when we give her enough time to play. While I think that all bath toys are pretty awesome, we’ve really been enjoying this Munchkin Duck Dunk Bath Toy.
Graci isn’t yet making baskets from afar, but she does enjoy putting the balls in and out of the hoop.
My husband and I purchased this workbench on Black Friday in 2016 and have had it put away for this Christmas for Graci. We happened to find it for a good deal, and we knew that purchasing Christmas items early would only spread out the hit to our budget.
Graci is going to love this toy, and we’re super excited to give her a toy that is typically marketed for boys. Who says that girls can’t use tools?
You already know that we’re a fan of bath toys in this house! Well, when I had the opportunity to visit Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California a couple months ago, I grabbed this bath toy set for Graci for Christmas. She’s been watching the classics, so I think she’ll really enjoy this set.
I’d love to hear what you’re getting for your little ones or just what you think about this post in the comments below!

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The first Island Indicators is a compilation of demographic, economic, and social data available for Maine's 15 year-round island communities. Its immediate purpose is twofold: to highlight the opportunities and challenges facing these island communities, and to provide them and the Island Institute with information to support community initiatives and advocacy efforts.
The indicators described in the following report are intended to convey a glimpse into the realities of Maine's year-round island communities; to take a snapshot, if you will, of what they look like today. Over time, the data will change; thus, the Island Indicators Report is also intended to serve as a baseline against which to measure change in the future. In this way, this and future Island Indicators Reports will become more meaningful over time as further data are collected and trends become visible.


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Sunshine one minute, rain the next, the weather in Queensland can be unpredictable at the best of times. But, thanks to Shadeview, you can control the weather on your terms.
Offering you the perfect blend of form and functionality, our range of external shutters and awnings offer the ultimate protection for your home, while still maintaining an attractive outdoor décor. Choose from a range of designs to suit your home from fabric and aluminium awnings, right through to retractable screens and shades.
Don’t let unpredictable weather spoil your patio dinner party. Offering unmatched protection from the sun, wind and rain, Retractable Shades make entertaining a breeze. From Folding Arm Awnings, to Retractable Roofs, there’s one to suit any outdoor space. And, when the guests leave, so can your shade, with the ability to easily pack up and store them until they’re needed again.
In the Townsville climate, roller shutters offer welcome respite from the heat and improve the energy efficiency of your home. Roller shutters are perfect for Townsville homes looking for a stylish way to make their home more comfortable in summer.
When it comes to roller shutters they can be Cyclone Rated or Standard, you also have two operating options: motorised shutters or manual shutters.
Motorised roller shutters are ideal for residential homes, due to their convenience. Motorised roller shutters are fitted with a small motor that raises or lowers the roller shutters when you hit a button, allowing you to adjust your privacy and the amount of light seeping through your window from the comfort of your seat. Motorised roller shutters can also be fitted with sensors to automatically open or close depending on weather conditions.
In contrast, manual roller shutters are fitted with a manual winder that can be turned to raise or lower the shutter as desired.
Durable, sophisticated and simple to operate, Retractable Screens offer the best of both worlds, providing uninterrupted views, natural ventilation and protection from both insects and glare.
Custom made right here in Townsville, Airscreens and Flatslat Privacy Screens are fabricated from durable, high quality aluminium. These screens are a modern take on an aluminium awnings and offer unrivaled heat protection.
Blocking heat transmitted through windows, Aluminium Awnings are perfect for keeping your home cool and comfortable when the weather is anything but.
Modern, easy-to-use and providing state-of-the-art performance, our range of Fabric Awnings offer the ultimate in design and functionality. Fabric Awnings can be suited to all exterior buildings.


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It is believed the first apple pie was made in England over six hundred years ago. Early English apple pies had no sugar. Sugar cost too much. Sweet fruits, like figs, were added instead. Meats were also used in pies. Pies were made to utilize foods. Not unlike our leftovers day where we eat the remainders of previous days meal. Pies were wrapped in cloth and carried for lunch.
Kids will learn to use leftovers and make the pie.
Bake: To cook food in an oven with dry heat.
Unbleached Flour: White flour without bleaching or aging agents added to hasten the aging process. This flour whitens naturally as it ages.
Effect Of Aging On Flour: It is commonly accepted that aging, particularly during the first 4 or 5 weeks, improves the quality of flour for making bread.
2. Add the flour, shortening and a pinch of salt to a food processor and run the motor until the dough starts to clump together. With the motor running, drizzle in the water. Stop the motor when a ball begins to form. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow for easy rolling.
3. Cut the dough into 6 even pieces, about 5 ounces each, and form into balls. Make sure the dough is cold for easier handling. Flour a work surface and roll out each ball of dough into an 8-inch circle. Evenly divide the filling (about 3/4 cup per pastie) on one-half of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to cover the mixture and crimp the edges using a fork. Slice 3 small slits on top of each pocket.
1. Mix together the beef (cooked), apple, carrots, onions, potatoes, and parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to form the pies. This prevents steam from building up and splitting the dough. Brush the pasties with the egg and bake on the prepared baking sheet until the crust is golden brown and flaky.
Love this ABC post! I am going to try this recipe – sounds scrumptious!!
Thanks. I also make this recipe as pasties instead of pie. Pasties can be easier, especially when my kiddos are being, well, kids.
Love the history. Interesting recipe!


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Intriguing coloration, very bright in the early spring garden.


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It’s been a copule of months since I mentioned starting a project in Code Igniter.. Let’s revisit!
If you’re just now joining us, it’s OK, you haven’t missed much. We’re going to be building out a blog on CodeIgniter (CI).
In Part A, Getting Started with CI We talked about which each directory contains. If you’re still confused on what each folder does, just know, we’ll spending a majority of our time in only 3 folders.
In Part 1, we planned out everything, including the design and functionality.
Feel free to download all my files and use them to follow along…just don’t distribute or sell them. If you end up publishing them, an attribution would be nice (aka necessary).
Right now, think in terms of php includes. We want all the global elements to be in their own file. For example, the footer will appear on all the pages. So, the footer’s code goes in its own file (footer_view.php). All the pages on the site will reference that one footer file. Now, if we have to make any changes, we only have to update the code in one place.
On almost all my sites I have a page header, a page top, and a footer.
I know, the names “page header” and “page top” sound similar. What’s the difference?
Well, the page header contains the HTML header, with the exception of the closing header tag.
The page top contains the top of the page that the user actually sees, including the closing header and the opening body tag.
What’s the point? Why not include that all in one file?
Copy all the code from the top of the page to right before the closing head tag.
Create a new file in the system > view folder. Call it page_header_view.php and paste our code.
Create a new file in the system > view folder. Call it page_top_view.php and paste our code.
Go back to index.html and copy all the code beginning with the comment “page content” to the “footer” comment.
Create a new file in the system > view folder. Call it blog_listing_view.php and paste our code.
Go back to index.html and copy all the code beginning with the comment, “Footer” to the end.
Create a new file in the system > view folder. Call it footer_view.php and paste our code.
Sweet! All our pieces are set up for our index page!
Several weeks ago, I posted a tweet about CSS Sprites. — I thought I’d go into a little more detail than 140 characters.
In layman’s terms, what are CSS Sprites?
Let me give you a metaphor: I have a stack of pictures I want you to look at it. You come to me, I give you 1 picture. You take it, look at it, and then come back to me for the next picture. This is fine. It works. It gets the job done. But, let’s be honest, after the 4th or 5th time, definitely the 23rd time, you’re tired of coming and going.
Instead of giving you one picture each time you came, what if, I just gave you one large sheet that had all the pictures on it. I’m putting the responsibility on you to handle the large sheet and focus on each individual picture as you’re ready for it. A larger sheet, yes, but not as much coming and going.
CSS Sprites = same thing.
When you come to my website, instead of giving you 10, 20, 30 little icon images, I’ll give you 1 large image that has all of those icons on it.
Is this really more efficient?
Check out this article: Performance Research: What the 80/20 Rule Tells us about Reducing HTTP Requests. — OK, I know you probably didn’t read all of it. As the title implies, it uses the 80/20 principel to talk about reducing load time. As Yahoo’s UI Blog, they used Yahoo.com as an example. 10% of their time was spent retrieving HTML, the other 90% is spent fetching other components for the page (images, scripts, and stylesheets)!
Well, I’ve been implementing sprites as a large background image.
Here’s a screenshot of the top right corner of my header.
I created a background image where all my icons that are stacked neatly.
In case you’re wondering, I do have links plugged into the href parameter. I just removed them for demonstration purposes.
Then, in the CSS, I have 7 different classes. 1 main class that defines all the properties, like padding, float, etc (another main class that defines hover) and 5 different classes that define the positioning for each icon.
The grayed out parts of the background image, you can’t see because we’ve set the height to 22 pixels.
As I pointed out earlier, you can’t see the grayed out parts of the background image because we’ve set the height to 22 pixels. Well, what happens when you have content that needs to be able to grow vertically? If you change height to min-height, you’re able to see the stacked icons. Not what I want!
That’s when I found a fantastic article by Chris Coyier: CSS Sprites with Inline Images.
Chris (yes, we’re on a first name basis) does a fantastic job of explaining everything in his blog post. But, essentially, instead of using a background image on a container, you use the CSS clip property on an image.
It’s a little more code. It might be edging on divitis, but it gets the job done and achieves the look I want.


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How do I make my Wiki setup look like Wikipedia?
I have a couple ideas but any clear cut way to do this to set it up for a new site so people will be encouraged to jump in and add the the content for that niche?
It would take quite a bit of custom coding to get it to look and function exactly the same as Wikipedia.


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Inside Youth Sports: Is Your Child Playing on Too Many Teams?
Is Your Child Playing on Too Many Teams?
Many young athletes enjoy playing different sports and often excel in more than one.
If you're the parent of one of these kids, it's likely that you can sign up your child to play in multiple youth leagues at the same time. With extended seasons in many sports, programs and leagues often overlap. Even within the same sport, different leagues run at the same time. For example, your child can play in a competitive league (AAU) or one geared more to fun and development (YMCA). Opportunity is everywhere—especially when your child is a talented young athlete.
Participating in too many activities can potentially burn out your child’s desire to play. High parent/coach expectations, competitive pressure, physical stress, and repetitive drills can sometimes turn a child's joy for playing to a feeling of apathy.
Too much time in organized sports can detract from other important individual and family activities. A child's academic success may suffer as may your family life (e.g. transportation, missed dinners, time away from other duties, etc.). And finally, too many organized activities can also consume other opportunities for your child to enjoy sports—specifically the self-directed neighborhood pickup games that offer essential benefits.
Less obvious is the detrimental effect that the inevitable missed practices and games will have on your child’s teammates and coaches. These individuals may depend on your child’s presence for success. Not only do a player’s skills and talent contribute to the success of a team, but the player’s participation in practice also directly impacts the team’s play.
Good coaches grow their program throughout the year, building upon each prior practice and game. In practices, they both address mistakes in the prior game and teach new sets, plays, and other more advanced team tactics. They want to work with players to overcome their individual weaknesses. They seek to establish greater team chemistry and bonding. Without your child’s presence at practices, a coach cannot accomplish these tasks and achieve the program’s desired goals.
Any child who misses practices and games can hurt a team's prospects for success. But even more impactful is the absence of the team's "star" athlete. This child often play's a key role and is essential to the team's success. In equal-participation leagues, the child may have been assigned to a team in an effort to create equally competitive teams. When the team's best player is absent, this balance is lost. And it's no fun when one team can't compete because they lack a key player.
As the parent of an exceptional young athlete, you need to pay special attention to the potential impact of your child's participation on any of his or her teams. Although your child may want to play, sometimes you may need to limit participation.
Although you want to provide your child with the best opportunities, balance your personal interests against those of other parents, players and coaches. Two core values in sports, both at the individual and team level, are respect and responsibility. In team sports, players are responsible to their teammates and must respect their teammate’s needs as well as their own. As a parent, demonstrate and convey these values to your child by realistically committing your child only to teams on which he or she can fully participate.
I think encouraging kids to play multiple sports is a great idea, but maybe limit it to one sport a season :) The more competitive the teams are the more of a commitment becomes for your player and sooner or later something is going to have to give.
I agree with Jodi. When I was young I played ALOT of sports, but the most fun I would have was always when I would just get together and play with my friends without coaches and parents watching. I think there just isn't enough emphasize on that these days. It seems like if a child wants to play a sport they have to be on a team when they can just get together with some friends and have a ball.
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