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Create a food bank of meals that you and your family already love and write them all down in one spot.
Use the sheets provided to help you meal plan. As a bonus, I will give you 50 Dinner Ideas that I make often for our family to help you get started.
What People Are Saying:
This meal planning system makes so much sense. I had forgotten about meals that I love to make, but taking a little time to think about them, write them down and keep them in one spot helped so much! I loved the dinner ideas that Becky gives also. So helpful!Kim
Step By Step Tutorial on How to Create a Rotating Menu to Meal Plan
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Meal planning can be so overwhelming especially if you are new to the whole meal planning scene. We all know that meal planning and eating at home saves money, but sometimes just sitting down to create a meal plan just sucks. In this post, I am going to show you how to meal plan and save TONS OF TIME!
To be totally honest, I used a meal planning service for a while because I was so stressed out with the thought of planning meals and it helped me from feeling overwhelmed. I used the plan for about 6 months, printed out the recipes and now I have a ton of meal ideas and recipes from the $5 Meal Plan because I kept the recipes in a binder. So cool!
I have a little trick you can use below that will still save you a ton of time in the meal planning department. I have a favorite meal bank and I use a rotating menu. If this sounds unfamiliar, that's ok. I am about to go into detail of how to meal plan and use a rotating meal plan that you and your family will love.
Step by Step Rotating Menu Tutorial
First, write down a list of all the meals that your family loves. Think about every meal that your kids cleaned their plate. Every meal that your husband raves about. Every meal that was easy on the budget and still tasted good. Here is a list of 21 healthy dinner ideas if you need a jumpstart.
You can use a regular old sheet of paper or you can use this sheet. What I want you to do is sit down with your family and let them tell you what they enjoy eating. What meals do you make that are total hits with your family? What meals are easy to make? What meals can you make in the crock pot for when things are super busy after work?
Think about these and write them down on this Favorite Meals Sheet. If you have a bunch of meal ideas, print out a few copies of this sheet. I have 3 of these sheets and I love it because it gives me tons of meal options.
This is your meal planning bank.
Every time you need to sit down and plan meals, you come back here. This will save you so much time instead of having to look through recipe books or think of something out of thin air. To go a step further, I usually make sure I know how to make most of the meals on this sheet by memory. There are probably 5 meal ideas on all 3 sheets that I will need to go back and look up the recipe. It just makes it quicker.
If you like to try new meals, consider trying them on the weekends when you have a little more time. Then, commit that recipe to memory or make it when you have more time in the evening if you need to use a recipe. S Second, bust out a monthly calendar. Look over what you have going on for the month.
If you have a planner, you can use the calendar in there to plan your meals. Next, look at the meals you have written down and see which meals would be the easiest for you to cook for each night depending on what you have going on. You can choose to schedule out only one week or 2 weeks at a time if you would like.
If you like to experiment with new recipes over the weekend, leave the weekends blank. Bottom line just fill in meals for each night of the week that you think are reasonable. Now, if you have soccer, dance and a PTO conference all in one night, it probably won't be reasonable if you want to make a meal that will take 30 minutes to prep. If I were you, I would stick to a crock pot meal for that particular night.
Just put some thought into which meals make sense for each night of the week. This will reduce the temptation to stop at a drive through or order pizza.
Third, you can use those same meals to plan the next 2 weeks of the month. You can simply use every single recipe or meal idea you used the first 2 weeks or you can throw another 1-2 new recipes in there. Or, heck, you can come up with another 2 weeks of meals from Pinterest or a meal planning service you may have used.
Look at the image below. I used purple ink for the first 2 weeks and then I used pink for the second 2 weeks of meals, but they are the exact same meals. You just use them in a different sequence. It makes it so easy! I didn't add any new meals here just to show you how easy it is. Like I said though, you can swap out meals that weren't a hit if you want to.
If you don't want to use a calendar, no sweat. Here is what I do. I literally write down every meal I plan to make over 2-3 weeks on a notepad and keep it on my refrigerator. If my husband is home, I ask him each morning what he feels like eating that night for dinner. I give him 2-3 options on the list and he chooses one.
Most of the time, I only give him options of something that takes very little prep unless I happen to have some time that morning to whip it up or if I know we have nothing going on that night.
I have complete control over what I feel like making and what works for what we have going on that night and it is WONDERFUL!
If Greg is out of town, I literally scale back our meals to basic kid foods like homemade chicken nuggets, baked potatoes or grilled cheese. My kids could really care less what we eat- most of the time my oldest will want pizza if I ask him what he wants. (He takes after his Dad).
I will tell you first hand that this had significantly reduced my stress level with meal planning. I used $5 Meal Plan for about 6 months and I kept a lot of the recipes and I still rotate those recipes into my rotating menu. I have all of the recipes in a binder which I keep in my kitchen. I would recommend you have a binder or a folder just to stay organized. It doesn't have to be fancy, it just has to do the job, k?
For me, dinner is the most stressful meal. Breakfast is easy here. My kids will usually eat toast or a piece of fruit or sometimes both. Alternatively, they also may eat a yogurt. These are all things that require little to no effort on my part. I do have to pack a lunch for my youngest each day because he has food allergies and most of the time, I try to make it leftovers from dinner the night before. (His preschool warms up his little lunch:)
Dinner used to totally stress me out and I would feel so overwhelmed and now I literally spend about 15 minutes a month thinking about what I will make for dinner. If dinner stresses you out too, try this method and let me know how it works. I can't wait to hear all about it! What meal planning system do you use in your house?
Below are some of my favorite cookbooks where you will find tons of healthy recipes to plan your meals.
Create a food bank of meals that you and your family already love and write them all down in one spot.
Use the sheets provided to help you meal plan. As a bonus, I will give you 50 Dinner Ideas that I make often for our family to help you get started.
What People Are Saying:
This meal planning system makes so much sense. I had forgotten about meals that I love to make, but taking a little time to think about them, write them down and keep them in one spot helped so much! I loved the dinner ideas that Becky gives also. So helpful!Kim


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A new optical pellet screening system employs a combination of LED illumination, cameras, and air blowers to detect and remove pellets with black spots from a stream of resin pellets with a resolution (spot size) of 0.03 mm. The Super Platon KP-10000T from Kubota (Tokyo) was recently installed at an Asian elastomer compounder.
The Super Platon employs eight lighting units, each with 300 LEDs, to shine diffuse light on the pellets, thereby eliminating black shadows. If black pellets are detected by any of four 5000-pixel cameras, appropriately positioned high-speed air blowers from an array of 20 are actuated to blast the offending pellet/s out of the passing stream with minimal ejection of good pellets. Detection rate is said to be 99% and the unit can process one ton per hour.
The system can be operated using either suction or pressure delivery for transfer of pellets to the storage tank. The system supplied to the elastomer compounder was customized to eliminate issues with pellets bouncing within it and accidently getting direct to the rejected pellet box. This involved applying a nickel oxide-filled PTFE resin coating on the offending components. This modification reduced the overall quantity of pellets rejected from 6% to 0.2%.
The unit was on show at the recent Tiprex show in Bangkok together with another new product from Kubota, the NX Feeder. This gravimetric feeder features an agitator oriented at 45 degrees that reduces bridging. It boasts an accuracy of 0.5% and a weighing capacity of 40 kg. The system is equally suited to feeding of resin pellets, resin powders, talc, and glass fiber.
Source: http://www.plasticstoday.com/articles/optical-system-removes-black-pellets-ease-20130410a


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You asked & here they are! The CFRR team is selling 6 Limited Edition (lol) swag bags!!
Price is $50 which includes shipping to US Mailing Addresses (we are open to shipping elsewhere if you are willing to pay the extra shipping costs). It also includes the fabulous CFRR bag, CFRR swag, and 3 books (at least 2 signed).
First come, first served - Once these are gone, they're gone. Until next year
If you're interested, contact Just Commonly either through Facebook PM or website email and she'll send you an invoice.
Any proceeds go directly into the CFRR Planning Fund for next year's event.


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Cooksongold, part of the Heimerle + Meule Group launched their latest Advanced Metal Powder, 950 Pt/Ru (platinum), in collaboration with the Platinum Guild International (PGI).
By combining the new 950Pt/Ru (platinum) advanced metal powder with the their already established direct precious metal 3D printing system, the Precious M 080, Cooksongold has enabled 3D Printing technology to become a viable commercial opportunity for the platinum jewellery industry for the first time.
Cooksongold's Pt/Ru alloy has been specifically developed for 3D printing. This ensures that once the designs have been printed in the Precious M 080 they can be post processed, milled and polished to the high standards required without any of the common problems associated with other Pt alloys.
David Fletcher, Business Development Manager, at Cooksongold, stated the difference this process will make; 'This is one of the most revolutionary developments for the 3D printing technology. Helping to eliminate the common problems associated with casting platinum, it will become vital for bespoke and low volume platinum jewellery production.'
950 Pt/Ru will be added to Cooksongold's existing portfolio of Advanced Metal Powders, which consists of 18k 3N yellow gold, 18k white gold, 18k 5N red gold and Brilliante 925 silver (which has anti tarnish properties). Further new powders, such as base metals and other carat gold alloys, are currently being developed and scheduled for release throughout 2016.
Cooksongold's Advanced Metal Powders have been optimised to work with the Precious M 080 system from EOS, which in turn has been developed with two key criteria in mind: accountability of materials and quick changeover times between jobs and metal. Utilising the power of 3D CAD design, the Precious M 080 enables complex designs that have previously been constrained by manufacturing processes. The Precious M 080 utilises an additive manufacturing process – whereby it builds precious metal designs layer by layer, melting fine metal powder with a laser. With this technology, intricate one-off 3D designs can be manufactured within a few hours.
The Advanced Metal Powder range is also ideal for a number of other applications such as metal injection moulding (MIM), press and sinter technology, laser sintering/selective laser melting (SLM), and industrial applications such as brazing.
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Photographer: Kelly Steffey
Creator/Producer: Lindsay Garrett
Special thanks to Glenny Brock and The Alabama Theatre
The artistic talent in Birmingham is a fire, with a mélange of shades, temperatures, and ignition points. This man is one of a few who have taken on the role of a fire keeper. With a decade invested in the Magic City music scene, he has seen enough of the swells and fades of the flames to know where and when to stoke it appropriately. He is of a rare, quiet breed who believes that the fan is just as crucial as the art itself. If your eyes are open, you can find him at almost every show or festival and can often catch him in meaningful conversation with a local artist at a coffee shop.
His arrival to the music scene began with the legendary Bottletree, and he started meeting and working with the major players like Merrilee Challiss, Alan Hunter, and even Representative Patricia Todd. He has forged a path of his own as a freelance manager, booker, and producer, putting his skills to work for events like Paint the Town Red, High Five Fest, and Sidewalk Film Festival.
August is a huge month for his ventures. His client, top local artist Jesse Payne, is set to release an album August 14th and headline High Five Fest on the 15th. In addition, he is heading up the production for all of the parties connected to Sidewalk Film Festival, which are each epic productions within themselves.
Everything he touches sparks a new blaze or stokes an old fire somewhere within the Magic City artistic community. He is loved and respected by every person he comes in contact with, and his smile sheds an incomparable light and love on everyone around him. With his calm but unrelenting enthusiasm for the arts put into action, he is a torch for us all to draw a fire from. No one can argue the impact he has on our community, and this is why Jeff Nixon is Birmingfamous.


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I'm very excited to open my studio this weekend for the Fort Point ArtWalk!
I have a kiln load firing right now with lots of exciting glaze tests, so I hope you can come by and see them. Plus, on Sunday, May 12 at 1pm, I'll be demonstrating throwing. If you've never seen someone throw before, it can be very interesting (even in real time):
Happy Mother's Day, and I hope to see you at Open Studios!


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I was playing around with SuSpect to generate some SUSY mass spectrums and I'm often encountering situations where I get a negative neutralino mass.
What is the physical meaning of this negative mass I am getting?
Does this mean the parameters I am putting in is giving an unphysical spectrum?


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Quant 1 Motorola Unknown Line Card Rack
Unmarked line card rack. Seems to be for inserting phone lines into the bandpass of the MDS-960A radios. Includes 3 Motorola MLN6625A Starplus Microwave Channel Modems.
Quant 2 Power Conversion Prod FE-24-25B 24V 25A Power Supply
Heavy duty 24V at 25A power supply and battery charger. This supply may be strapped for positive, negative, or floating ground. Supply runs of either 110V or 220V AC.
Quant 5 Motorola/Celwave 890-960 Mhz Duplexers
Celwave Duplexers. Sorry, we don't seem to have Celwave part numbers for these. They are marked with the Motorola contract number. We believe these are for 890 to 960 MHz since most were paired with 950 MHz units. We can test and tune these for your use. Some of these have a bracket to hold the "T" connector, others do not.
Quant 2 Motorola C65CXB-7106BT High-power 800 MHz Repeaters
Motorola MSF-5000 repeaters for 800-860 MHz. The model numbers decode as below. We do not have confirmation that these can be moved to the 902-928 MHz Ham band. Please let us know if you have more information. (See http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/msf/msf-tour.html for some additional information on these repeaters). Note that these are very heavy! They may actually be 150W units since they have two amplifiers and supplies in them. I'll have to check the model numbers again.
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What to Wear to Bikram Yoga
Mika Yoga Wear
What to Wear to Bikram Yoga
When I began practicing Bikram Yoga I didn't think much about what to wear. I showed up in a sports bra, t-shirt, and running shorts. Halfway through class I tore off my t-shirt and wished I hadn't chosen to wear my running shorts- the constant adjusting and riding up got old real fast. The next class I went to I came more prepared and found some old tight legging cotton capris & my usual sports bra. Better, but later found out halfway through class that being the heavy sweater I am, cotton + sweat= soggy, loose, uncomfortable yoga wear. I thought to myself, if I have to stare at myself in the mirror for 90 minutes I better feel good in my bikram yoga wear! I was set on purchasing my first pair of hot yoga wear shorts.... until I saw the price. $45 for spandex shorts?! No thank you, so I was determined to be on the lookout for a decent priced pair of suitable hot yoga wear shorts. I found some short workout shorts at the local sports store in town for about $25. Cotton/Spandex blend, fairly flattering, and decently priced, so I gave them a try. The cotton/spandex blend held its shape better than I thought so I kept wearing them. Towards that time of the month though I noticed the elastic band became tighter & created the oh so dreaded muffin top around my curvy hips. I was so distracted by my love handles hanging out I thought maybe it was worth it to spend a little more on hot yoga shorts so that I can at least feel good in them- at all times of the month!
So I saved some money and bought my first pair of Hot Yoga Shorts. I wore them to every class! I would wash them after every yoga class so that they would be dry in time for the next day. I never regretted my $45.hot yoga short purchase because of how comfortable they were and how often I wore them. So my advice when searching for bikram yoga wear is to buy something that is sweat resistant, comfortable around the waistline and to buy quality yoga clothes. It doesn't always necessarily mean you have to spend $45/50$ on hot yoga shorts, there are a few yoga brands out there that offer affordable and quality hot yoga wear. Don't know any? Check out : http://www.mikayogawear.com/
Mika yoga wear is a hot yoga wear line that was created specifically for Bikram Yoga, a ton of cute and flattering hot yoga shorts, hot yoga capris, and hot yoga tops all in fun pretty colors.
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It is just once you become a parent that you simply truly recognize how hard it's to boost a kid well. What exactly are the appropriate choices to be made? What should you produce a choice that is wrong? With both parents working, it is difficult to get time to dedicate entirely to raising your kid the best manner. That is where child care comes into play. A wildly popular choice on the other side of the Australia, notably with after school child day care systems, the programs encourage psychological, social, physical and cognitive growth in kids of ages.
Child day care is a place where parents (particularly working parents) can send their kid for the whole day, before school and after school. The purpose of day care isn't just to make sure that they're receiving the right type of attention, but in addition to have someone look after your kid when you are at the office. Most of these are going to possess the exact same fundamental ones, although distinct locations will provide different facilities.
The staff is normally quite proficient in looking after children, including locating the proper combination of academic and societal time to help them shine in both places. You do not need there to be a radical difference between the amount of kids attending and the amount of teachers. It is essential for kids to get individual attention and also the assumption must be kid friendly, but building camaraderie must also support to help develop your kid's self confidence. At Making a Difference Child Care Beacon Hill you can get the high quality day care centre you ever wanted for your kids.
There ought to likewise be lots of outside facilities and toys, books that kids have access to. Technology also plays a vital part in child care now, as kids ought to be made comfortable with it at an extremely young age. It is absolutely crucial the place is hygienic and clean; crowded spaces usually are not kid friendly. The child care facility must not be small with enough space for kids to run around and play. In once, but, they should never be let by the teacher in charge.
Every day attention is going to have program that is specific they follow. While your kid is at day care, you would like them to grow socially, physically and emotionally. Fundamental lessons are educated, to support mental development and actions participates in for toddlers; for mature children in school, there should be given study times for assignments, whenever they will have some questions using their work along with the staff should really be useful in assisting the children.
Physical activity needs to be supported through games, and motor skills needs to be developed through tasks that encourage hand-eye coordination. Social skills start here, as there are numerous kids who attend daily. Children ought to be educated to share and to play with one another.
At no point of time can child care be dismissed, and contemplating that the first couple of years will be the formative years (even ranging as much as age 15), they're certainly the most crucial. Children are unable to be left. If one parent is at home but does not have any expertise in child care, it is a much better idea to send them to some day care center to aid them get a much better concept of the planet around them as well as make new friends.


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Remembrance places for the First World War in le Ternois
Remembrance Places
The War experienced by the Ternois
The War Memorials:
The war memorials are the most obvious testimony of the First World War damages in the villages. Different as much in their shape than in their representation, their goal is to honour the memory of those who gave up their lives for the homeland. At first, these edifices' aim was to gather the people around the memory of those who will not come back, making thus the village take part to the families' mourning. Moreover, engraving the names of the dead soldiers meant giving to them a piece of this glory that those who died for the French armies' victory assumed.
A website, IHRIS, created by the research laboratory of Lille 3 lists these war memorials and studies their typology.
Remembrance Stained-glass window:
A far less known element and yet well represented on this territory is the remembrance stained-glass window set up in churches. Called sometimes "remembrance stained-glass window", or "memory stained-glass window", "patriotic stained-glass window" or even "deceased stained-glass window", it is the Christian equivalent of the war memorial. The aim of these stained-glass windows is often triple: on the one hand, remind the congregation to think about those who died in their prayers, on the other hand give a Christian meaning to their sacrifice and finally, console the surviving people by the promise of an eternal life for the homeland's martyrs.
The Poilu figure is sometimes represented at the sides of biblical characters or saints. The donors can be either the whole parish or the deceased soldiers' family. In the first case, they have a collective vocation and include the names of those who died, in the other case, there is often the picture of the deceased and more rarely, only the name is mentioned.
List of the churches on this territory with remembrance stained-glass window:
MARQUAY Eglise Notre-Dame
FRAMECOURT Eglise Saint-Vulgan
LIGNY-SAINT-FLOCHEL, Eglise Saint-Flochel
La guerre organisée depuis le Ternois
La guerre vécue depuis le Ternois


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Back in the fall, I made the trip to New York City to celebrate the wedding of a dear friend. While I was there, I did a little shopping with the girls and couldn't resist stopping into one of my favorite shops in SoHo for some eye candy! I say eye candy because much of the things I fall in love with here are out of my price range, but that doesn't stop me for appreciating all the beautiful artistry on display.
The shop is called Love Adorned, and it's insides are scattered with an array of handmade goods, from jewelry to rugs, home decor accessories, throw blankets, and more. I love the presence of nature in the store, both in its decoration and it's merchandise. Much of the woven goods have a tribal feel to them, and such great colors!This mask reminds me of some of the totems I saw on a trip to New Zealand a few years ago, shooting a documentary on the Maori healers there.
Each case displays a different jewelry artist's pieces. They asked that I not take pictures of the specific jewelry on display, but I must direct you to their website to see some of them. This is one of my favorites. This two sided antique velvet sofa provides a striking visual "welcome" into the store. …And this one was just a nonchalant bystander, used as a display for some hand-woven blankets. They had a few display tables for affordable gift items like these, which would be great purchases if you're not in the market for jewelry. They also sell some select leather goods, and many one-of-a-kind pieces. This little nook is a great spot for their eclectic collection of home goods and knickknacks. So if you're in SoHo, stop in and check it out. You won't be disappointed! I will definitely be back, and maybe one of these days I'll walk out with some of these.
Do you have a favorite shop somewhere? Let me know about it!


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S: My Life
1: Love is the most important ingredient in life. | Mommy and Papi
2: The Kids Jason, Justin, Hector.........
3: German and Me
4: The Grandkids | Grandkids are the rare jewel in life...... difficult to take care of, but impossible to replace
6: Elijah Jay Polonco
7: Dominion Manuel Ramos | Babies are the chocolate chips in the cookies of life
8: Orlando Polonco | All things grow better with love!
9: Hector Ramos Jr. | When you look at your life the greatest happiness is family
10: Jason Polonco Jr. | Dreams Come True Prayers are answered Miracles happen
11: Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad
12: Having someone to love is Family.....
13: Having somewhere to go is Home.....
14: But having both is a Blessing!
16: Grandkids add Sparkle to life
18: Do what makes you happy, Be with who makes you smile,
19: Laugh as much as you breath,and Love as long as you live!
20: At the end of the day we are all family, we may not be perfect, but we all love each other and thats the part that counts! :)
21: Family like branches on a tree we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one


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- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing pita breads
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red, yellow or orange pepper, cored, seeded and sliced
- 1 fennel bulb, cored and sliced
- 2 medium portabella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 rib-eye, strip loin or top sirloin steak (about 12 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 lemon
- 4 large pita breads
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola or feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup lightly packed arugula or baby spinach
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat with oil. Add onion, pepper, fennel and mushrooms cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are limp and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for high heat. Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, squeeze lemon juice over it and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice steak into very thin strips.
- Brush pita breads lightly with olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes until grill marks appear. Flip and disperse cheese evenly. When it begins to melt, remove pitas and layer on arugula, sautéed vegetables and steak and drizzle with meat juices. Fold in half and serve immediately.
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The recipe was originally published as Italian-Style Steak Wrap (Piadina) on Relish.com


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September 5, 2014
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These are the most beautiful words I've read in a while, Rachel. Thank you.ReplyDelete
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Medical device maker ConvaTec will shutter its Skillman, NJ, office and lay off 118 employees from its sales, marketing and human resources division, The Star-Ledger reports.
The Luxembourg-based company will close its two-building campus at the end of April and move its operations to a smaller office in New Jersey, said spokesman Robert McKee in a statement. The location of the new facility has not yet been determined, but ConvaTec will retain 100 employees from its Skillman office.
McKee said the closure and layoffs were related to "the consolidation of our office space" and were not part of a restructuring plan, The Star-Ledger reports. However, the company's presence in New Jersey has continued to shrink in recent years, with all of its employees operating out of one facility.
The downsizing does not bode well for the devicemaker, which has experienced its share of ups and downs in recent years: Originally Bristol-Myers Squibb's ($BMY) wound-care unit, ConvaTec was sold to Nordic Capital and Avista Capital Partners in 2008 for $4.1 billion. The company set its sights on expansion and began to carve a niche for itself in the areas of ostomy care, wound therapeutics, infusion devices, continence and critical care.
After a thwarted attempt to acquire wound-care specialist Kinetic Concepts in 2011--and in an effort to diversify its portfolio--ConvaTec dropped $321 million on 180 Medical, an Oklahoma City devicemaker specializing in urologic and disposable medical supplies. The company also settled a patent dispute with rival Smith & Nephew ($SNN) over the manufacturing process for its silver wound dressing in 2012. It seemed as if ConvaTec was enjoying a period of relative calm, until it was slapped with an FDA warning letter for the manufacturing of some of its incontinence devices in June.
ConvaTec retains offices in Greensboro, NC, and Oklahoma City and boasts 8,000 employees in 90 countries.
- read the Star-Ledger story


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- Does the Leander Cradle meet Australian standards?
What are the benefits of the Leander Cradle ?
– Basically, the Leander Cradle is baby's very first bed and the suspension will provide a familiar feeling: movement. While in the womb, baby's kicks resulted in movement and the Leander Cradle responds to those kicks. The cotton sides are soft to touch and the canopy brings the ceiling down for baby and takes away all distractions. Size wise the Leander Cradle suits your baby much better than a cot, and it will be a beautiful feature in the nursery.
For how long can my baby use the cradle?
– The Leander Cradle is larger than many on the market, so most babies will comfortably fit in the cradle until 9 months old. However, when your baby can pull him-/herself up to sitting, it is no longer safe to use any cradle. The age at which this happens varies between 6-9 months approx.
Is there a weight limit for the cradle?
– The maximum recommended weight is 10kg
Is it safe to have the cradle hanging from the ceiling?
– Provided the hook has been secured properly, it is perfectly safe. The hook must be screwed securely into a main or supporting beam in the ceiling. If you are not confident to do this yourself, call a friend, a home-handyman, or qualified trades person to assist with the installation of the suspension hook. To check the installation of the hook, hang up the cradle, close your fist around all four straps at the top and tug firmly. If nothing happens, the hook is correctly fitted.
– It is the single point suspension that makes this cradle so unique. It allows the cradle to sway freely in any direction, stimulating the senses of your baby while providing a wonderful sense of familiarity.
Can the mattress cover and cradle fabric be washed?
– Yes. The cradle fabric, the canopy and the mattress cover can all be washed in the machine at max. 60°C.
Are the cradle straps adjustable?
– Yes. They adjust in length to help make the cradle an ideal height for you. When suspended from the ceiling, you have the maximum adjustment flexibility. When the cradle hangs in the tripod movement is limited by the tripod legs and the lower it hangs the move room there is.
Are the Leander cradle and tripod portable?
– The cradle can be unhooked and used freely from room to room (extra hooks available). For travel and storage the cradle is easily collapsed in less than a minute, by removing the metal frame and folding it down flat. The tripod is portable once the cradle has been removed and the legs can be pushed together. Fully set, the legs are too wide to fit through a door way (120cm).
Can the tripod tip over?
– If a toddler/child decides to push the tripod, it can tip over unless the telescopic tube is in place. This tube comes with the tripod and must be used at all times. It fits at the top of the tripod and extends to touch the ceiling. This gives the tripod maximum stability. Soft felt pads at the end of the tube avoids it marking the ceiling. Small children should not be allowed to play unsupervised in the vicinity of the cradle.
Can I have both the tripod and the hook for the ceiling?
– Yes, of course. The cradle comes with a ceiling suspension hook, so when you purchase the tripod you have both.
Can I use the tripod in any room?
– The telescopic tube is adjustable for a min. ceiling height of 250cm, and max. ceiling height 283 cm.
Does the Leander Cradle meet Australian standards?
– Yes. The cradle has been fire tested and meets British and European safety standards which are accepted in Australia.
- What are the benefits of the Leander Bed?
- What colours are available?
- Does the bed meet Australian Safety Requirements?
- How long is the Leander Bed guaranteed for?
- Is the cot standard size for bedding and manchester?
- To what age can my child sleep in the junior bed?
- Is the junior bed extension an extra?
- Does the cot have a drop side?
What are the benefits of the Leander Bed?
– Basically, the Leander Bed offers you a product that is so much more than just a cot. It is a cot when your child needs a cot and then it changes configuration to suit the development of your child. Why have a cot that is big enough for a 4-year old to sleep in, when a 4-year old wants independent access and no high sides? The Leander Bed is low to the ground to give little legs access once the sides are off and it can be extended into a junior bed, with a kit, once your child has outgrown the cot size. Note, that once transformed into the junior version, all the high sides are gone. It looks like a bed.
What colours are available?
– The Leander Bed is available in a whitewash or grey as well as a solid white.
Does the bed meet Australian Safety Requirements?
– Yes, the bed has been tested and approved as it has been in Denmark, Europe, the US and other world markets.
How long is the Leander Bed guaranteed for?
– All the timber components are guaranteed for 3 years and all fabrics for 2 years. As there are no moving parts as a general rule, should anything be wrong with your Leander Bed it will be when you get it. Please contact us immediately and we will rectify the problem.
Is the cot standard size for manchester?
– No, the Leander Bed as a cot is smaller than Australian standard cot size, and that is part of what makes it so beautiful. In regards to linen, Leander mattress protectors and Leander fitted sheets are available for both cot and junior bed size.
To what age can my child sleep in the junior bed?
– It is quite hard to tell as all children grow at different rates. A child with average height and build will be able to use the junior bed until 5 or 6 years old. The junior bed retains the same width as the cot (70cm), so a taller/larger than average child may move into an adult size bed sooner.
Is the junior bed extension an extra?
– Yes, the junior kit is not part of your initial purchase. A cot extension kit and a mattress extension piece is available from your local Leander retailer. A top mattress and fitted sheets (junior size) are also available.
Does the cot have a drop side?
– The Leander Bed does not have a drop side for the cot. You will find that the cot is not as tall as some more traditional cots, and the carefully designed curved side rail allows most mums to easily reach into the cot without the need for a drop side. Initially, the base is in the high position and access is easy. Later, once the base is at the bottom, your baby is much more robust and doesn't need you to support their head. Also, your baby will often be sitting or standing up waiting for you after a sleep.
- What are the benefits of the Leander Chair?
- What colours are available?
- When can my child use the Leander Chair?
- Does the Leander Chair have a weight limit?
- Will I need to fit a harness?
- Does the Leander Chair meet Australian Standards?
- Does the chair have a weight limit?
What are the benefits of the Leander High Chair?
– The Leander High Chair let's your child sit at the table with everyone else. It encourages great posture, social interaction and independence. The Leander Chair consists of three components: legs, seat & foot plates and a back rest. The seat and foot plates can be fitted in multiple settings to always to suit your child's height. You use an Allen key to change settings. Once your child is older, you can swap the plates and let the bigger foot plate act as a the seat to cater for longer thighs. The smaller seat becomes obsolete in that instance.The back can also be adjusted to ensure maximum support.
– For small children and babies, a safety bar is fitted to the chair to help them stay on the chair, and a cushion will add extra comfort. The safety bar has two settings and can be pulled in around a small child or be left in the outer setting for a larger child. These two settings eliminate the need for a harness which can get very dirty plus is a hindrance should the child choke. A white tray made from ABS plastic is also available for the chair.
– The Leander Chair brings your child to your dining table and the whole family can eat or play together.
What colours are available?
– The Leander Chair and its safety bar are available in white, whitewash, natural, walnut, grey or black. The cushions come in vanilla, soft pink, misty blue or dark grey. Please see images on our product page.
When can my child use the Leander chair?
– Once your baby can sit unassisted, you can start using the Leander Chair. You will use the safety bar for the first 2 – 2 ½ years and after that your child can get up and down by him- or herself. You adjust the seat and foot rest as they grow taller and there are also two settings on the back rest for optimal comfort. Eventually, you will swab the foot rest and seat, as the foot rest is bigger and can accommodate longer thighs. In short, your child can use the chair from baby to adult.
Does the Leander Chair have a weight limit?
– The Chair is designed to change into an adult's chair and holds 130kg!
Will I need to fit a harness?
– No, the Leander Chair safety bar has two settings which allow you to minimise the gap between your child's tummy and the bar. Once snug, your child will be unable to climb out. You can alter the safety bar setting without the use of tools. As your child grows bigger you can leave the safety bar in the outer setting, and once your child is able to sit by itself (2 – 2 ½ years old) you can remove it completely.
Does the Leander Chair meet Australian Standards?
– The Leander Chair meets all standard requirements in Europe, Denmark, the UK and Australia.
- How long can I use the Bednest?
- Can my baby roll out into my bed?
- Is the Bednest attached to our bed?
- Is it safe to let the baby sleep with the side down if I am not in the bed?
- Is the Bednest guaranteed?
- Is it possible to use a baby respiratory monitor with a sensor pad under the mattress?
- Will the Bednest fit my bed? How high/low does it go?
How long can I use the Bednest?
– The Bednest is designed to be used until your baby is around six months old. If your baby can sit unassisted then he/she has outgrown the Bednest. The maximum recommended weight is 10kg.
Can my baby roll out into my bed?
– Babies start to roll at approximately 3 months old and at this stage we suggest that you keep the side panel nearest the bed up unless you are feeding.
Is the Bednest attached to our bed?
– Yes you get a short and a long strap with your purchase. Use the short strap to secure the Bednest if your bed has a frame. If you have an ensemble, connect the long and the short strap to secure your Bednest to your bed.
Is it safe to let the baby sleep with the side down if I am not in the bed?
– No, your baby must never be left with the side down unless an adult is present.
Is the Bednest guaranteed?
– Yes – all our products are covered by a minimum 12 month guarantee
Is it possible to use a baby respiratory monitor with a sensor pad under the mattress?
– Yes
Will the Bednest fit my bed? How high/low does it go?
– The height of the Bednest is easily adjustable and may be used with beds where the top of the mattress is no less than 300mm and no more than 660mm from the floor. The Bednest stand has around 70 height adjustments so it is easy to form a continuous flat surface.
The Bednest comes with two straps, one long strap for attaching the Bednest to a divan bed and a shorter strap for attaching to framed beds. Please connect the Bednest as closely as possible to the parents' bed. Make sure the two mattresses are at the same level so there is no step.
If you have a ensemble bed, make sure the Bednest attaches securely to the main bed and that there is no gap between the two mattresses.
If your mattress is set within a frame, then the drop down side panel will act as a bridge up to 20cm between the Bednest and your mattress. The side panel can take the weight of a baby up to 10kg. Please contact us if you are unsure if the Bednest is suitable for your bed.
- The Sun cot is 140cm long. How do I get a mattress to fit?
- Can I get linen to fit the longer mattress size?
- Does the Sun cot convert to a junior bed?
- The change table mat seems too short
- Can the Sun dresser act as change table
- Is there a colour choice?
The Sun cot is 140cm long. How do I get a mattress to fit?
– Yes the Troll Sun cot is longer than standard which is a specific mattress is available. Click here for full details on the mattress.
Can I get linen to fit the longer mattress size?
– As long as you buy jersey sheets that are soft and stretchy, they will fit the Sun cot mattress.
Does the Sun cot convert to a junior bed?
– Yes it does. You will have to buy the junior conversion kit but that is all. The mattress is reused.
The change table mat seems too short.
– It may seem short but it is actually that length on purpose. The gap at the end is meant to be at baby's feet close to you so that you have a secure space to put creams and wipes. Otherwise baby would be able to kick them off and you would have to bend to the shelves a lot more for supplies.
Can the Sun dresser act as a change table?
– Yes. By fitting a change tray to the dresser it can be your change table with a lovely, large drawer for all the supplies. The tray is a separate item which is easily fitted to the dresser. Please note that the tray will bring the dresser out from the wall by approximately 10cm. A change mat for the tray is also available.
Is there a colour choice?
– yes, the range is available in white or whitewash.
- What material are Moover Toys made from?
- Where are the Moover Toys made?
- What is the difference between the Baby Truck and the Dump Truck?
- Can the Dolls Pram act as a baby walker?
- What is the warranty on the products?
- Can the Moover Toys be outdoors?
What material are the Moover Toys made from?
– The Moover Toys are made from high quality plywood made from linden wood. The wood is sourced from sustainably managed forests. The Line range is made from premium quality MDF.
Where are the Moover Toys made?
– The Moover Toys are made in China in a factory with very high standards for its production methods and for its workers' conditions and welfare. The factory is ICTI Care certified.
What is the difference between the Baby Truck and the Dump Truck?
– The Baby Truck is a simpler design with only forwards and backwards motion as well as a larger lid to the storage under the seat. The Dump Truck is articulated and can steer around corners which requires more gross motor skills and the smaller lid requires more fine motor skills. The Baby Truck is designed for 1 year+ and the Dump Truck for 2 years+. Although you could argue that the Dump Truck has a greater life span and may be a preferred purchase, it is vital that the model suits the age of the child. In other words, a 1-year old will not get the same enjoyment from a Dump Truck as he/she would from the Baby Truck.
Can the Dolls Pram act as a baby walker?
– No, the Dolls Pram is designed for children who can already walk. The Baby Walker in the range, on the other hand, is carefully designed to assist the toddler while learning to walk. The design elements include weight distribution and centre of gravity as well as inbuilt brakes to make it safe.
What is the warranty on the products?
– All the products in the Moover Toys range have a 12 months warranty period. Please keep your receipt.
Can the Moover Toys be outdoors?
– The toys are not designed for outdoor use but if you are happy for them to weather faster and you keep them dry, they will work outside too.
What colours are available?
The Evolu 2 Chair is available in 2 colours. White with Natural legs and Anthracite Grey with Natural legs.Trays are available in 3 colours to match the chair: White, Anthracite Grey and Natural.
What are the benefits of the Evolu2 Chair?
The Evolu2 Chair can be configured into 3 different height settings. The chair comes with 2 sets of legs, a standard set and a short set, which can be used to turn the chair into a small chair for a young child. An extra set of extension legs is also available for the chair. The extension legs will extend the highchair to a height suitable for a breakfast bar.
What accessories are available?
The Accessories for the Evolu2 Chair include trays, extension legs, a neoprene cushion and a storage basket for small toys etc. See link to products:
What is the warranty for the Evolu2 Chair?
There is a 1 year warranty on the Evolu2 Chair.


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Prop 13 and the California Fiscal Crisis
In the Washington Post today, columnist Harold Meyerson blames 1978's Proposition 13 for today's budget mess in California. That claim is not supported by the data.
First note that California's current fiscal crisis is in its state budget. Prop 13 puts restraints on local property taxes.
Second, the most recent Census data show that total state and local general revenues in California were $293 billion in fiscal 2006. Of that, $37 billion was property tax revenue, or just 13 percent of the total. Meyerson is arguing that that level of property taxes is too low, but it is hard to see how the recent crisis could have been caused by a three-decade old constraint on such a small fraction of overall state and local revenues.
Third, on a per-capita basis, California is in the middle of the pack on property tax collections, thus even though property taxes were cut three decades ago, California governments still get a decent pound of flesh from property owners in the state.
Fourth, Prop 13 placed a supermajority requirement on state tax increases, which Meyerson laments. But that restraint has certainly not led to undertaxation in California. After an initial dip in total state/local tax revenues as a share of income in the late-1970s, California's tax take has been steady or rising. Estimates for 2008 put the state sixth highest with respect to state and local taxes as a percentage of state incomes.


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12 Discipline Mistakes Most Parents Make and How to Avoid Them
Discipline is such a subjective term that it is hard to define a disciplinary course of action. Its vague nature turns disciplining a situation into a reaction test for parents. The undefined guidelines result in some of the common discipline mistakes that most parents make. Here's taking a look at a few parenting mistakes and their solutions.
Mukta Gaikwad
Last Updated: Oct 06, 2017
Parenting is...
losing and winning love everyday!
To be a parent is to be judged by the day and loved by the night. It is a job that you sign up for without knowing much about it. The milestone moment when you bring a life into this world, a journey begins for an eternity of learning and teaching.
The change to parenthood does seem daunting to many, leaving couples frazzled and helpless. As joys of parenting double with passing years, so do the challenges. The rapid changes in our lifestyles, grueling careers and smaller families, can make parenthood quite stressful.
Here's taking a look at some of the value lessons for parents and some of the obvious mistakes they must avoid at every stage. These aspects of parenting focus on discipline mistakes most parents make, which can be avoided to raise capable and independent individuals.
The change to parenthood does seem daunting to many, leaving couples frazzled and helpless. As joys of parenting double with passing years, so do the challenges. The rapid changes in our lifestyles, grueling careers and smaller families, can make parenthood quite stressful.
Here's taking a look at some of the value lessons for parents and some of the obvious mistakes they must avoid at every stage. These aspects of parenting focus on discipline mistakes most parents make, which can be avoided to raise capable and independent individuals.
Convenient Lies
✘ To practice what we preach, is a rule which is casually ignored by us. And when we ignore it so blatantly, how do we expect our children to follow it? Children learn to lie at a very tender age. It only takes a momentary lapse of honesty from your side for them to start lying. These little curious observers pick up on finer nuances of lying very quickly.
Stories about non-existent monsters, reasons given to teachers for bunking school, making up stories for missing an outing with family friends, hiding something from your spouse, and making excuses to avoid a phone are routine instances where a child picks up lying. As adults, we term these instances as white lies or excuses. However, a mere child of five views them as lies told to avoid important things where a truthful confession would have landed you up in unnecessary trouble. As adults, we can distinguish between truth and lie, but for a child it's a very difficult thing to do. Persistent exposure to these white lies, can convince your child to lie too.
✔ The whole repertoire of lying can be avoided with a little carefulness. As parents, you bear the sole responsibility of being a role model to your child. And should a role model falter, the good work done so far comes crumbling down. Instead of lying in front of your child, excuse yourself and then handle the situation. Give your child an explanation for your behavior, so that he can empathize with you. Dealing with and confronting the reality will give you and your child a chance for an honest talk and help you build a trustworthy relationship. Open communication is a good way of putting forth your side of the story.
Empty Threats
✘ "Stop spilling the food, or I will....!" Threats, warnings, and blackmail are common in every household. Getting children to do chores such as laundry, putting toys back in place, keeping clothes and books in respective racks, completing homework and eating meals on time are a huge task in themselves. Thus, we often resort to warning them with dire consequences. We come up with rigorous consequences such as no TV, no going out, no telephone, no Internet and so on and so forth.
Unfortunately, the warnings are never realized and the threat is, thus, taken lightly. In such cases, the importance and urgency of the instruction is not understood and so the intensity of consequence is diluted. And all that remains of these threats are empty meaningless words.
✔ In such situations, it is important that action is performed instead of just stopping at a threat or warning. No parent likes to play the bad cop, but sometimes it is needed to instill discipline. When you warn a child, all that is heard is that there is second chance and probably a third one too. For instance, when a warning like "eat your dinner, or else there will be no movie time," is repeated, it is heard as a chance to avoid eating until the movie-time is really canceled. The trick is to remind your child of a previous consequence or act immediately on the promised consequence. For instance, "remember what happened when you didn't finish your dinner last night? You had to wash the dishes." A reminder helps in reinforcing the discipline and also makes the task seem important. Once the rule of finishing dinner is clearly understood, there will be no need to draw up these consequences or set these harrowing reminders.
Baneful Bribe
✘ An incentive is a good way of disciplining your child. We think a reward system ensures a good behavior pattern. However, there is a fat chance of this system turning into a bribery. This incorrect motivating style lead children to put their selfish behavior before everything else. When incentives are required to get simple tasks done such as "if you clean your room, you can go out with your friends", you've crossed over to bribery.
✔ It is important to help your child to understand that motivation comes from within to do things. An honest explanation of consequences of not doing the things, will help your child to grasp the gravity of the situation. For example, not studying for the exam would definitely result in poor grades and extra classes. The result of not cleaning the room is wasting time in looking for things, along with the possibility of breeding pests. Try to make this talk a conversation, instead of a lecture via monologue. As your child partakes in the conversation, he will also have inputs and takeaways from the talk. Also, a dialog is surefire way of ensuring that your child is paying attention to what you are saying.
Breaking Your Own Rules
✘ Simple rules are always the most difficult ones to follow. For instance, brushing your teeth twice a day is a rule laid down by many parents. But the real question is, how many of them actually follow it? Children mirror negative adult behavior more quickly than the positive behavior. The other simple rules overlooked by us are switching off lights when we leave a room, washing our hands before we eat, saying thank you and please, sharing our things, making our beds and so on.
These rules are a way of imbibing basic discipline, but they go awry when your child begins to question your misplaced actions regarding the same rules.
✔ The first rule of making rules, is to follow them yourself. Besides being a parent, you are also a role model to your child. Hence, the initial lessons of discipline are going to come from you. Live up to the example or the standards that you have set for your child. A rule is followed, if it is assimilated thoroughly. Try to be a part of these disciplinary actions as much as possible to explain its importance to your child. For example, wash your hands together before eating, brushing teeth at nighttime with your child, politely remind your child if the lights have been kept on and encouragingly nudge your child to say a thank you or a please to other people. When a parent also becomes the part of the act, the positive company assures the child and helps him absorb these discipline rules in a healthy way.
Waiting Too Long
✘ Sometimes, we wait a little too long for a certain rule to be followed. We begin to overlook the disobeyed rule with excuses, believing that the child will eventually do it. For example, a rule such as "put your shoes back", gets broken very generously. In the hope that the child will behave, we keep giving the child time to learn until the time of serious punishment sneaks up on us.
✔ The child hears this instruction as unimportant and which can be easily ignored. If you tell your child the obvious consequence of putting the shoes back in the rack, it might help. For example, "put your shoes back, or else you will have to polish them again tomorrow" or "put your shoes back, or they will get wet in the rain" are ways in which your child can understand
the reality and act accordingly. These simple modifications in disciplining your child by giving them a dose of reality, makes them feel responsible in the real sense.
the reality and act accordingly. These simple modifications in disciplining your child by giving them a dose of reality, makes them feel responsible in the real sense.
Long Lectures
✘ This is the most common discipline mistake made by parents. Giving long lectures, necessary solutions and advice can ruin your relationship with your child beyond repair. Take a moment and imagine how boring and pointless it is, to listen to things you already know. It seems unbearable to listen to solutions and advice you've already worked out for the existing problem. As adults, we come across similar circumstances in our professional lives.
Just as we detest listening to unyielding monologues, your child has also switched off his mind, somewhere after the third sentence.
✔ Yes, it is good idea to talk things through with your child. However, it is important to stick to the point. Being tangential and bringing out misbehavior of the past can create resentment and make your child feel unappreciated. Also, long lectures make your child lose track of things that are being said. Instead of making it a lecture, make it a dialog. Ask your child what exactly happened. Give explanation a chance, negotiate a little and work out a plan to correct the wrong. The more you let your child feel in power and in control of consequences, the easier it is to make them mold into responsible individuals.
Discipline With Anger
✘ Anger is your worst enemy, for it eats up the sanity leaving behind a maddened monster. Misplaced anger, especially with children is the worst mistake a parent can make. While you attempt to discipline your child in a moment of anger, you are most likely to say things you never meant to say. Also, it is a probability that you take out anger of a bad day on them, when your child might not be at fault.
These can have longstanding repercussions. Disciplining with anger can lead to a rift, filled with mistrust.
✔ As parents, you are your child's only support system. A system which helps them get through any and every hurdle all through their lives. Thus, to avoid a messy situation as such, first deal with your anger, calm down, arrange your thoughts, think your actions through and then act. Escort your child out of the immediate situation and then explain in a calm manner. For example, if your child has failed in a school test, there is no need to reprimand him in front of his friends or the teacher. The same conversation about your concern can be shared while driving back home or while having dinner. It is also important that you help your child find a solution and then work together as a team to achieve the desired results.
Disrespectful Disciplining
✘ Demanding respect comes easy than giving it. As parents, we expect and demand respect from our children towards us and elders. Whereas, respecting your child often gets sidelined. Speaking in a humiliating way to your child in front of others, using harsh words and belittling your child in front of his friends only makes your child emulate your behavior. So, if you find your child being rude or disrespectful, it is time to intervene and introspect as to where it is coming from.
✔ Instead of reacting to the situation immediately by yelling or screaming at your child in front of an audience, take a moment. Escort your child away from the crowd and then have a one-on-one discussion about the matter. Treat your child like an adult, and try to sort out the situation, just as you would in an office or with another family member. In situations as these, it is important to see that what your child has to say. Discounting the child's point of view, will only worsen the problem and aggravate the misbehavior.
Negative Instructions
✘ "Do not watch television", "do not eat from the bowl", "do not touch the plants", "do not go out right now" and the list of don'ts is bottomless. With endless instructions on what not to do, a curious child begins to wonder what to do! This gets the child frustrated and his imagination can reach a stalemate.
As a parent, when you only keep instructing, you are viewed as a barrier in a course of action, while the force that pushes it (your child) only keeps getting stronger. All of this put together results in classic parent-child problem at home.
✔ Take a positive approach at disciplining your child so that the instructions are seen as ways to do things differently. A positive outlook at your child's misbehavior shows him a way in which one is supposed to behave and how time can be put to a constructive use. To begin with, replace all your negations with positive plausible alternatives. For every 'do not', there has to be an option of 'what can be done'. For example, "do not watch television" can be put across as "let's go play outside" or "will you help me with dinner today?" or "how about we complete your art project today?". As you place these choices in front of your child, there is a high possibility that your child will learn to make better decisions and your rapport will strengthen too as you work together.
Punishment Vs. Discipline
✘ A boss who punishes you, does not reward or appreciate you for burning the midnight oil, is neither respected nor liked by his subordinates. He may believe that he is imbibing good discipline by being ruthless. But in reality, his employees are already looking out for new job offers. Similarly, the moment you try to discipline your child with punishment, the purpose will be defeated.
Punishment is not a guideline or rule, but a mere repercussion. It is an effect of not adhering to a set boundary or an expectation.
✔ If the main goal of disciplinary actions is to help children regulate their own behavior, then you need to revise your punishing policy. Punishing dissuades a child from learning. A more constructive approach and lateral solutions are good problem-solving choices. An instance of bad behavior must be reciprocated with a good behavior, to make your child understand the difference between the two.
No Discipline Rules At All
✘ There are cases, wherein a household has no rules. The adults and children both behave as they please. There are only two results to this, either the child grows up to be a drifter or he learns the consequences of no rules and begins self-regulation early in life. As the latter is more unlikely, it is crucial for kids to have certain limits or boundaries while growing up.
✔ The main reason why parents begin to discipline children is because they want to raise individual who are responsible, happy, and exercise self-control. For new parents, disciplining is a daunting challenge, as it is their first time into these uncharted waters. Treating a situation as though you would have treated it in an adult life, is the trick to make your rules and regulations work.
One Solution Fits All
✘ With an experience of an older child, parents believe that they are ready to take on another task at disciplining. After all, when the older child is turning out fine, why won't the younger one! However, just as younger child's clothes won't fit the older child and vice versa, the same solution will be a misfit too.
✔ Every problem has to have its unique solution. It is very much possible, that if one reacts to a verbal instruction, then the other may understand the same situation only after a consequence. It is imperative to see your children as different individuals. Each child has a different temperament and a unique emotional quotient. Treating them with a difference will make all the difference in their upbringing and your relationship with them.
Disciplining children comes with days of dread and some equally rewarding moments. This continuous process, is filled with learning and teaching for both parent and the child. Teaching good behavior is more about a team effort, than tasks done in isolation. Patience, love, confidence, and positive attitude are the basic ingredients of any and every discipline method you may choose to take up.


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In May of 2011 Shining Rae caught the attention of (MTV partner) OURSTAGE Magazine in which journalist Emily Cassel featured Shining Rae's single "Dreaming" as the " Breakup Anthem" for every girl to "unleash her inner diva." As a result of fan voting Shining Rae went on to become the Grand Prize winner in the OurStage Artist Access Competition in July, with her hit single "Dreaming" landing her an opportunity to perform live in NYC and meet music industry giant Bruce Tyler (former EVP of Sony Music and Columbia Records).
Since the age of 12, Shining Rae has won many talents shows, booked professional gigs all over the South and Midwest, and had her own song copyright by age 17. Growing up in Southern Arkansas with parents who are musicians/songwriters made music an inevitable love of Shining Rae. She grew up singing in church and around her community in a gospel music trio/band with her parents.
Shining Rae defines music as an extension of her soul that she plans on sharing with the world. With influences such as Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, and Anita Baker, Shining Rae writes music that paints pictures with words and makes one feel empowered.
After graduating from college as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Shining Rae left her Southern roots to follow her dreams and moved to Baltimore, Maryland. There she worked as a Scientist at Johns Hopkins Hospital for 4 years and with little sleep she mastered the art of juggling her science and music careers. From November 2008 to May 2009, Shining Rae was a background singer for TMG Records artist Nisha Hester and performed at President Barack Obama's 1st "Lighting of the National Christmas Tree" in Washington, D.C.
Rae has released 2 digital EPs and several singles. Her radio singles "Sugar" (2011) & "Dollar Signs" (2016) are in rotation on FM radio stations in the United States and Europe (debuted on KZRB 103.5 (TX, Flames Radio UK 94.4 FM and more). She is featured in several magazines around the world and currently performing in Los Angeles to promote her new hit EP "Vibez and Vocals Vol.1" (Released Dec. 2017 & currently 40,000 + streams on Spotify. Rae has recently gained popularity as "the girl with the angel voice" and as a star vocal producer for recording artists such as Leah Labelle (Epic Records), Jasmine Villegas (Interscope Records) She has also made a name for herself as a songwriter for notable collaborations with award-winning songwriters Makeba Riddick Woods (Beyoncé, Rita Ora, Jennifer Lopez) Sam Hook (Miley Cyrus, Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz), Lil Eddie (Sony Music, Charlie Wilson, Fifth Harmony, The X Factor Vocal Coach) to name a few. In 2016 she gained the attention of Roc Nation Executive A&R Omar Grant (Rihanna) who invited her to work in studio as part of a songwriting camp for global superstar Rihanna Fenty. Currently Rae is featured on songs with multi-platinum selling recording artist Ray J (2017), Lil Yee's "Straight to the Point" (Album: Cita Son 2017/ Empire Records) and upcoming 2018 single "Primetime" by Adonis (Priority/Capitol Records). With an "old soul & heart of gold," it is clear that Shining Rae is well on her way to becoming the music industry's hottest female singer/songwriter/musician/producer who makes meaningful music that resonates with the hearts of people from across the globe.
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The first was in Harry's P.O.V. Meaning, yes, I was Harry Potter. *gasp* And I--Harry--was doing dirty things, the names to which I will not mention, to the boyish parts of some character whose name and face I do not recall. I do recall, however, that we were in a cupboard-like structure. Hence, I have concluded that--from the lack of chub on the other boy--Piers/Harry shall commence! Tra la la la.
May I note that that was the first dream I have ever had that involved anything sexual. EVER. *bows head* Iamnolongerpure.
The second dream was less sexual. More magic. More Ron and Hermione. And, yes, I was Harry again. (Shoot me, I wuv him.) Though it did involve rolling around in the mud with Umbridge. Oh yeah!
*pelvic thrust*
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And something about Memory Charms.
MONDAY NIGHT: Natt logs into quizilla.com account. 400 people have taken Natt's quiz.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Natt is bored and wanders to quizilla.com. 4500 people have taken Natt's quiz.
Natt is amazed at the speed of the World's fingers!
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Oi, I just thought of something!
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The bikes in the SE range utilise a market leading cadence sensor that provides responsive application of power on hills through the use of 12 magnets (compared to the industry standard of 6). Cadence sensors switch the power on when pedals are turned forward and off when pedaling stops.
As with the Torque range, the SE comes with 5 levels of power assistance enabling riders to increase or decrease assistance, depending on the incline of the road or weight of the load on the bike.
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Iconic cars. The parade was led by the first car to wear the Ferrari badge, the 1947 125 S, and Maranello's latest model, the very limited edition LaFerrari Aperta, which is the star of the company's anniversary celebrations. Multiple championship-winning single seaters and endurance racers from the Scuderia Ferrari's illustrious racing history joined the two iconic cars to create an incredible display at the very heart of the Festival of Speed.
Legendary drivers. These cars were driven by motorsport legends Derek Bell, Jackie Stewart and Dario Franchitti, as well as Marc Gene (Ferrari Developing driver), Alessandro Pier Guidi, Davide Rigon and Olivier Beretta (Ferrari Competizioni GT drivers). Ferrari's XX Programmes cars, the FXX and FXX K were driven by Factory GT Drivers Sam Bird and James Calado, while the 599 XX was piloted by ex-Scuderia Ferrari driver, René Arnoux.


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So this one was more work to build then it was to crack… That being said there is a harder way so stay tuned for that 🙂
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This theme is for testing/trying only it doesn't really work because 'page-selector' has been commented out. I'm waiting for geeks out there to show me how.
There are couple of issues as to assigning template variables, again that's currently beyond my capability so again I'm anxiously waiting for solution.
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These have to be bogus signatures, I thought.
So I signed the petition using the alias Donald Duck.
The intent was to see how difficult it would be to add a bogus signature to the petition for a second Brexit vote.
It seems all one needs do to be counted on the petition is have an e-mail address and enter a UK postal code.
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And here's it swatched:
It's quite pretty, a very nude colour with a hint of gold and quite a lot of shine. I was quite impressed with this actually as I normally don't like lip glosses, but this was no where near as sticky as most lip glosses, and it smelled like coconut so I fell in love with it instantly.
Right now that that's done, we can focus on the important stuff, Pout Paints!
This is he whole collection, from Top Left to Bottom Right we have: Peek-A-Bloo, Minx, Mauve Over, Rosette, Lava, Pinkini, Milkshake, Peachy Keen, Port, Cloud 9, and Pin Up. I have to say my favourites from this collection are Pin Up, Lava, Mauve Over and Port. They all apply really easily. But only ever apply them with a brush, do not use your fingers as they will stain them. They have great staying power and amazing pigmentation, I absolutely love them! Now it's time for all the swatches:
Mauve Over
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Cloud 9
Pin Up
So there they are. They're absolutely amazing to work with, as long as you clean up any mistakes quickly it won't stain, they are super pigmented and really vibrant and fun. There were a few that weren't as pigmented as the others, or a little thinner than the others and they were: Peek-A-Bloo, Peachy Keen and Cloud 9, but if you were to layer them on after they'd dried, they'd be more pigmented. They have really great staying power and aren't really drying at all. They also feel great on the lips as they're not sticky at all like a lip gloss, and they don't feel as heavy or thick as a lipstick, in fact they're so light you can hardly notice you're wearing them. I'm really in love with these products.
You can get these for £4.99 each at the Sleek Website and also at some Superdrug stores, the Sleek Website will be able to tell you which stores stock Sleek products near you.
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If you want to learn how to cook a leg of lamb, roast leg of lamb is a classic French leg of lamb recipe which is succulent and delicious. Here, I will describe and demonstrate cooking leg of lamb on a fire pit rotisserie which is one of my favorite ways to cook it, not surprisingly. It can also be cooked in an oven or on a regular grill and I will give you some tips on how to do that if you don't have a fire pit and/or rotisserie. Don't be afraid! Cooking a leg of lamb may seem daunting at first, but its not that hard, doesn't require a lot of fancy ingredients and is actually really fun to do!
Enjoy your roast leg of lamb! It is a simple, classic leg of lamb recipe which I'm sure you'll find delicious. And remember to enjoy it with your favorite hearty red wine!
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We already knew about Stamford Catering, and got to know them better and enjoyed a 10% discount with them because of hitcheed's wedding fair at Suntec City. We tried their laksa which was fantastic at the fair, and saw that their prices were affordable and their menu flexible, so we decided to go with them. Most of the things went smoothly except the set up was not as prompt as we would have liked it to be due to traffic condition as we were told. We barely ate the food so I cannot comment nor remember the quality, but we heard no complains, and some of our friends remember the laksa station fondly. One thing that we would have liked is the opportunity to sample our selected dishes which they do not offer, but on the other hand, we were glad that we were given some of the decorations to keep. Yes we would recommend Stamford Catering to others, based on their price, flexible menu, and decorations.
I met Stamford Catering through a Hitcheed Suntec weekend wedding event in 2018. We chanced upon Stamford catering and was given the chance to try their signature laksa dish which impressed. Subsequently we felt their prices per pax and overall package was very affordable and reasonable as we have done comparisons to other vendors, and eventually decided on Stamford. We got to keep some of the buffet decorations as well (part of the package) and the deco theme was relevant for our church wedding without further costs required. There was no complaints from our guests on actual day regarding food quality or table arrangements / buffet set up. Everything went on smoothly during buffet and we are glad we have engaged Stamford to be our caterer as they met our budget and quality requirements.
We signed up the "Dazzling Wedding Buffet" with Stamford Catering during Hitcheed's Wedding Wonderland event on 31 Mar 2018. We were pleasantly surprised with the beautiful "Secret Garden" theme for the set-up. The price was very affordable as we get to keep the decorations. We can also switch some dishes from another menu! Sales manager Germaine followed up on our booking immediately on 2 Apr. Amendments were also assisted quickly. On our wedding day, delivery was on time and everyone was impressed with the setup and food. We highly recommend Stamford Catering to all couples!
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When you are a kid, there's pretty much no vehicle more awesome than an ice cream truck. It's sugar on wheels. I remember the ice cream truck targeting our neighborhood since it was filled with kids. My brother and I would perk up, then in a joint effort run to our parents. "Can we PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE get some ice cream?!" It was as if nothing else mattered and maybe we could possibly die if ice-creamy goodness did not hit our lips in the next two minutes. Sometimes the ice cream truck would travel to our house close to dinner time, and the answer would be no. In these cases I remember the world ending a little bit. There was some light pouting, maybe some foot stomping. My brother, who is six years younger than myself, would either follow my pout-y lead, or in a true act of excellence THROW himself on the floor. We were dramatic. Mom ignored it. Good move, mom. Imagine what we could do if we had an audience!
But sometimes, just sometimes, the ice cream truck would roll around in the early afternoon. This, my friends, was destiny. I remember the selection being a hard one to make. Should I go Drumstick? Flintstones Push-Up Pop? Ice Cream Sandwich? Maybe something that tastes like bubblegum (because I am a kid and bubblegum flavored things seem like a good idea and don't make me gag. Obviously, I have not developed proper taste buds). Or… how about a Creamsicle? Who doesn't love a Creamsicle? I would never pick out an orange flavored popsicle, but when you add vanilla ice cream into the middle, magic happens. It's never a bad move.
You know what else isn't a bad move? How about the delightful flavors of a Creamsicle for breakfast? There will be no pouting and definitely no throwing ones self on the floor. It's like drinking ice cream for breakfast! Pure nostalgia.
Of course, I'm not actually feeding you ice cream. Instead Greek yogurt mingles with honey and fresh squeezed orange juice. There is some almond milk that adds creaminess and a frozen banana that adds body and some extra sweetness. Did I mention some freshly-grated ginger? The spiciness of the ginger makes this more of a grown-up Creamsicle. There are no handfuls of spinach. There are no kale leaves. There are no flax seeds. Of course, you could add in ALL of those things and it would still be delicious, but sometimes you just want to keep it simple.
Enjoy, Friends! Happy Monday!
Orange & Ginger Creamsicle Smoothie
- 1 6oz container of Chobani 0% plain Greek yogurt
- Juice from 2 oranges
- 1/2 frozen banana
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- 1/2 inch of freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbs of honey
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